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Brendan H. Connor, ASU assistant professor of Transborder Studies and student carrillonneur, plays the carillon in the basement of Old Main at the ASU Tempe campus.

What is the loudest yet best kept secret at ASU?

ASU's historic carillon is probably the University's loudest, yet best kept, secret.

By Carly Golding | October 16, 2016

Captain von Trapp, played by Ben Davis, and the von Trapp Children performing Edelweiss.

The hills are alive with Gammage’s newest coming production

Hot on the heels of its 50th anniversary, "The Sound of Music" is coming Gammage Oct. 18 for Arizona audiences.

By Owen Baldner | October 6, 2016

Make way for the University's newest orchestra, ASU Philharmonia

The Philharmonia is the newest orchestra at ASU and will combine the talents of music majors and non-music majors at their inaugural concert on Oct. 6.

By Hayley Brand | October 5, 2016

Models showcase pieces on the runway from Phoenix Fashion Week in October 2015.

Phoenix Fashion Week is designed to bring the fashion industry to the Valley

Designers from all over the world come together to show off the latest fall trends for the annual Phoenix Fashion Week, Oct. 12-15.

By Jillian Haynie | October 4, 2016

Local artist Hugo Medina works on the mural he designed for last year's Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 2, 2015. The mural is hanging on the West campus for this year's celebration as well.

Vibrant mural at ASU West illustrates diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month

A mural celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions and achievements made by those in the Hispanic community hangs on the West campus until Oct. 15.

By Samantha Diaz | October 4, 2016

ASU alumnus to bring a modern sound to classical piano music with concert, master class this week

Jai Jeffryes, an ASU alumnus who has recently released a new CD, will be performing a piano recital on Oct. 4 along with leading a master class about Relevance and Reach within the music industry.

By Marcella Baietto | October 4, 2016

Participants at a workshop create sculptures for the exhibit "Space in Between."

Deconstructing borders with a needle and thread

“Space in Between”, a collaboration between the artist Margarita Cabrera and the ASU Art Museum, will open Oct. 7 at the Desert Botanical Garden, which explores themes of immigration and culture.

By Bri Malloy | October 3, 2016

The ASU Big Band poses for photo before last year's Big Band Blastoff on Oct. 6, 2015. The band will take the stage again this Tuesday to perform jazz works from the past and present.

ASU bands blast off with opening jazz concert

Two big bands at ASU kick off their performance season with a jazz concert that features historical and contemporary pieces.

By Kiya Gaskin | October 3, 2016

The band Sonoran Chorus performs at a small house show on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.

A mix of former and current TUF leaders combine to make band Sonoran Chorus

The members of Sonoran Chorus combine their individual experiences in the Tempe music scene to create a sound all their own.

By Ian Dickinson | October 2, 2016

Anya Hernandez and Evan Carson, the new leadership team of Binary Theater, pose for a photo on Sept. 20, 2016.

Thinking outside the black box: Binary Theatre's nontraditional performance space brings new possibilities

This is a landmark year for student performing-arts organization Binary Theatre: They have a new performance space, new leadership and a new philosophy.

By Ben Vining | October 2, 2016

Local artist evokes Sun Devil pride for football game days

Lisa Bernal Brethour creates street-art murals by using a vibrant array of soft pastels to bring the ASU community to life on game days.

By Hayley Brand | September 29, 2016

People walk into ASU Gammage in Tempe, Arizona in 2015.

Theater's impact for good: Gammage brings economic growth to the Valley

The 2016-2017 Broadway season at ASU Gammage is underway and the theater is anticipating a large number of musical-loving patrons to be pilling in and contributing to local economic growth.

By Jillian Haynie | September 29, 2016

Students at ASU's School of Music perform at a dress rehearsal for Lyric Opera Theatre's production of "H.M.S Pinafore" on Sept. 27, 2016.

Laughs, thrills and nautical fun to be had at Lyric Opera Theatre's production of "H.M.S Pinafore"

ASU students will peform their own take on the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, "H.M.S. Pinafore," from Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 at the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre.

By Ian Dickinson | September 28, 2016

The passionfruit slushie with honey boba, photographed at Snoh Ice Shavery's grand opening on Sept. 24, is one of the drink combinations offered at the shop's new downtown Phoenix location. The business also serves milk teas, ice teas, as well as "snoh," which is a combination of ice cream and traditional shaved ice.

Beat the heat with Downtown Phoenix's newest frozen treat

Snoh Ice Shavery is serving up a unique twist on shaved ice and ice cream in the heart of downtown Phoenix, just over one-quarter of a mile away from ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Hayley Brand | September 28, 2016

Dance professor Melissa Britt rehearses for the upcoming 'Jai Ma' performing art event at the ASU Art Museum on Sept. 11, 2016.

Pregnancy and performance art: professors to explore childbirth through dance

ASU dance professors Eileen Standley and Melissa Britt use performance art to share a woman's pregnancy journey and explore life and childbirth

By Kiya Gaskin | September 28, 2016

Actors perform a scene from H.M.S Pinafore at the ASU Tempe campus.

ASU's Lyric Opera Theatre to dazzle with preview of the 2016-17 MainStage season

English sailors, New York gangsters, Ancient Egyptians and Fairy Tale creatures all walk into the Musical Instrument Museum...and put on a show. Lyric Opera Theatre will preview the 2016-17 season by performing songs on Sept. 28th at the Musical Instrument Museum.

By Grant Roberts | September 27, 2016

"Fall Forward!" dancers perform on Oct. 5, 2015.

'Fall Forward!' to showcase ASU talent in dance, music and digital media

The School of Film, Dance and Theatre will hold "Fall Forward!" - its annual showcase of faculty and student talent.

By Ian Dickinson | September 27, 2016

ASU Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Reherse

ASU wind bands will take a trip around the world with exclusive works

ASU wind bands will be performing a diverse collection of music that will feature many countries from all over the globe. The concert will showcase some of the most talented musicians that ASU has to offer at the Gammage Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27.

By Marcella Baietto | September 26, 2016

Local author to bring her story of love and immigration to ASU Book Group

"Crossing the Line: A Marriage Across Borders" will ignite a fire for social change at ASU Book Group's September meeting.

By Carly Golding | September 26, 2016

Local band Pro Teens is launching a national tour this Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.

Local band Pro Teens to 'Accidentally' kick off tour with upcoming house party

Pro Teens will host a house show to commence their biggest tour yet.

By Ian Dickinson | September 25, 2016

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