This series of events commemorates 9/11/2001 as both a memorial remembrance and an inspiration to help build our community, our country, and our world for good, for life, and for peace.– striving for a better future for us all. Visit Tucson911.org for more information.
Thu 1 - Sun 4
Elevator
A stage play of six people trapped in a World Trade Center elevator and what happened to the passenger elevators on the day of 9/11; an examination of the American spirit and inherent hope and compassion that resides in all of us. $14-$29. 7pm nightly and 1pm Sunday. Proscenium Theater, PCC West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd. 477-PLAY
Sun 4
Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath
A documentary by Valarie Kaur, who drove across the U.S. in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 and compiled stories from Sikh, Muslim, and Arab-American communities to examine issues of race, religion and security post 9-11. A dialogue panel follows the film. $10 donation. 7pm. Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. 490-1165
Tue 6
History, Culture, and Politics: The Setting for 9/11
A panel discussion on the circumstances that surrounded the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and its place in historical, political and cultural contexts. Free. 6pm. UA Education Building, Room 211 (Kiva Auditorium), 1430 E. 2nd St. 626-3846
Wed & Thur 7 & 8
What does it mean to be “Post-9/11”: Politics, War, and Security
A panel discussion by academic experts and retired U.S. Army Brigadier General John Adams explores the broader macro-level effects of 9/11 in the arenas of security, politics, and war. Free. 6pm. UA Education Building, Room 211 (Kiva Auditorium), 1430 E. 2nd St. 626-3846
Fri 9 - Sun 25
A Human Equation
This play tells the story of Kenneth Feinberg and the process of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, by Philadelphia playwright Peter Bonilla. Opening night hosts Bonilla. Performances are at 7:30pm Sept 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25; 2pm Sept 18 & 24. Prices vary. Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway Blvd. 401-3626
Sat 10
Once in a Promised Land
Book discussion led by author Laila Halaby; about Jassim and Salwa who left the deserts of their native Jordan for those of Arizona, each chasing mirages of opportunity and freedom. Although the couple lives far from Ground Zero, they cannot escape the dust cloud of paranoia settling over the nation. Free. 3pm. Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave.
Human Flag
Thousands will gather to form a giant Human Flag in red, white and blue. Free. 4pm. University of Arizona baseball field
Sun 11
Laying of the Wreath
Mayor Bob Walkup will be present at the commemorative laying of the wreath. Free. 8am. Fire Station One, 265 S. Church St.
Remembrance and Renewal
Tucson Chamber Artists’ professional choir and Tucson Symphony Orchestra combine to perform Mozart’s Requiem to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. $19-$64. 3pm. Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. 621-3341, UAPresents.org
Memorial
Dr. Richard Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS will be the featured speaker. Free. 9:30am. Reid Park Bandshell, 1100 S. Randolph Way
Rebirth
This feature length documentary was created by a team of seasoned, successful Hollywood filmmakers who have been working together since 9/11. Project Rebirth film crews have chronicled the lives of five people coping with 9/11. Free. Noon. Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson Pops Concert
Free. 6:30pm. Reid Park, 1030 S. Randolph Way.
Sun 11 - Thu 22
United
United shares the stories of the heroes and victims of United Flight 93, a developmental piece that will be open to audience feedback after each reading. Prices and times vary, Sept 11, 17, 22. Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway Blvd. 401-3626
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