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STORYFEST AND EXPLORE ARIZONA EXPO

Explore Arizona through stories and more at the StoryFest and Explore Arizona Expo on Saturday, May 12 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Mesa Convention Center at 263 N. Center St. in Mesa.

Join public radio in celebrating the popular art of storytelling. Fans of all ages are flocking to storyteller events across the Valley and now it’s your turn!

Listen to some of the stories that make up Arizona and explore diverse offerings across this rich state.

Explore Arizona Expo gives you the chance to discover our diverse state from the Colorado River to the missions of Southern Arizona. Experience the beauty, grandeur and secrets of our state in a whole new way.

Tickets are $10 per person and ages 13 and under are free. Proceeds benefit Sun Sounds. Sun Sounds of Arizona provides audio access to information to people who cannot read print because they have a disability.

For more information, visit storyfest.kjzz.org.

Camp Shabbat for ages 6-10 years at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road, Tucson  from 11 am-1 pm. A wonderful, fun, learning experience with Israeli teens. Free. No RSVP required. For more information, call 520-577-1171 or rabbi@cbsaz.org.

Finding hope in the darkest corners. One of the most powerful stories of the 20th century, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic in war-torn Amsterdam. Anne’s daily existence – her fears, her hopes, her laughter, her grief, and her family’s desperate attempt to preserve humanity in an inhumane world – drive this transcendently powerful true-life tale. Incorporating newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank – as well as survivor accounts – to create an impassioned story of lives of Jews persecuted under Nazi rule, it is a story that continually lingers in our minds throughout the generations because of its optimism and intrinsic truth: the idea that no matter how dire the circumstances, faith in the good of people is what keeps the world in balance – even when all seems lost.

Godspell, the first major musical by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, has entertained audiences around the world! At the command of John the Baptist, a small group of ordinary people help Jesus Christ tell his life’s story. Set in modern-day New York City, these disciples spread messages of love and tolerance through a series of musical parables. With hit songs like “Day by Day” and “Light of the World,” Godspell has become one of the most well-known and beloved musicals of all time!

Bodies Revealed is a must-see exhibit opening Saturday, May 12 at OdySea in the Desert at 9500 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. This limited-time exhibition offers an intimate and informative view into the human body. Using an innovative preservation process, the exhibit allows visitors to see the human body’s inner beauty in educational and awe-inspiring ways. Bodies Revealed features more than 200 actual human bodies and specimens meticulously dissected and respectfully displayed, offering an unprecedented and wholly unique view into the amazing body.

Bodies Revealed will enlighten, empower and inspire. Admission prices are: $19.95 ages 13-64, $17.95 ages 65 and up, $14.95 ages 2-12; tickets are valid for the date selected. Guests may enter after 9 am. For more information, visit bodiesaz.com/ticket-information.

To “Put Yourself into Someone Else’s Shoes” is a common expression used to describe truly empathizing  with others. But we all know how very difficult it is.  In fact it is probably the most formidable task we face as we strive to interact and even to help one another. All of us are so different and our life challenges are uniquely personal. At the reverse end we feel deeply hurt when we perceive that the next person is not “understanding” us. Join Esther and an eclectic group of Tucson women as they discover how Judaism shows us exciting ways to use our amazing “Power of Imagination” to effectively “put ourselves into someone else’s shoes” leading to a richer and more meaningful life for ourselves and those around us. The program is free and open to all women in the Tucson Jewish community.

Any one can join at any time.

Please call Esther Becker to register at 520-591-7680. She would love to have you join!

Enjoy a free, fun, family experience for everyone– filled with musical discovery & incredible storytelling! The J is thrilled to continue this collaboration with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.

FREE & Open to all

Godspell, the first major musical by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, has entertained audiences around the world! At the command of John the Baptist, a small group of ordinary people help Jesus Christ tell his life’s story. Set in modern-day New York City, these disciples spread messages of love and tolerance through a series of musical parables. With hit songs like “Day by Day” and “Light of the World,” Godspell has become one of the most well-known and beloved musicals of all time!

Bake a Cheesecake at the Tucson JCC, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. During the Hebrew month of Sivan, we celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. Learn about the holiday and messages of Shavuot. Enjoy a dairy dinner, and learn to make cheesecake! $20. For more information, visit tucsonjcc.org.

Learn the Mishnah every morning with Rabbi Israel Becker: Monday-Friday 6:15 AM, Shabbos 8:15 AM, Sundays and Major Secular Holidays 7:15 AM.