We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth. — President John F. Kennedy Truth will flood off of Tucson stages for the next few months. Dance, theater, music — they all can illuminate, provoke, soothe and help us to see things as they were, as they are, or as they ought to be. The arts can do all that, and entertain. We’ve asked a few local arts aficionados to clue us in on some bits of truth they are looking forward to during the second half of the season. And we’ve added a few of our own. But take note: There is more, much more, happening. Check tucson.com/calendar, which is constantly updated.

Songs in this year’s Sons of Orpheus’ Spring Gala concert derive from classical and popular sources.

We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth. — President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Truth will flood off of Tucson stages for the next few months. Dance, theater, music — they all can illuminate, provoke, soothe and help us to see things as they were, as they are, or as they ought to be. The arts can do all that, and entertain. We’ve asked a few local arts aficionados to clue us in on some bits of truth they are looking forward to during the second half of the season. And we’ve added a few of our own. But take note: There is more, much more, happening. Check tucson.com/calendar, which is constantly updated.

Jazz giant Herbie Hancock is at Centennial Hall on March 6.

Songwriter and jazz vocalist Rene Marie will be in town Feb. 14.


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On Jan. 23, UA Presents will bring Broadway star Chita Rivera to Centennial Hall, where she will sing her hits from “West Side Story,” “Chicago” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” among others.

Contact reporter Kathleen Allen at kallen@tucson.com or 573-4128. On Twitter: @kallenStar

Contact reporter Kathleen Allen at kallen@tucson.com or 573-4128. On Twitter: @kallenStar