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Clark Schuldmann Duo Performs at San Xavier

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A large crowd, a beautiful afternoon and a wonderful program of chamber music added up to a perfect Sunday, April 15 as  the Clark-Schuldmann Duo performed at Patronato’s 4th annual spring concert at San Xavier, honoring San Xavier’s history in Arizona’s centennial year. This was the group’s second performance at the...
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January 2012 Progress Report

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Arch #1 stabilized.
SUBMITTED TO THE PATRONATO SAN XAVIER BY BOB VINT, ARCHITECT, TUCSON, AZ STABILIZATION: SACRISTY ARCADE; ROOF MAINTENANCE: Site Visits: 10.12.11, 10.26.11, 11.12.11, 11.23.11, 12.09.11, 12.22.11, 01.11.12 (A.1) 10.12.11 SITE MEETING (9:30 a.m., 50º, cool, clear, light breeze) PRESENT: Bob Vint, Danny Morales, Alex, Freddy, Jorge & Sonny (no Vince or...
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15th Annual Christmas Concert: A Big Success

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Sons of Orpheus
A soft but continual rain greeted concertgoers Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, the first night of this year’s concerts.  But spirits remained undampened.  The concerts proceeded as scheduled to the enthusiastic response from audiences. Voices soared inside the cozy desert church, as the Sons of Orpheus and the Tucson Arizona Boys...
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15th Annual Christmas Concerts Set: “Beyond Dazzling…”

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15th Annual Christmas Concerts Set: “Beyond Dazzling...” Photos by James Palka
Once again the rich harmonies of the season will fill the church at San Xavier this December 13-15, 2011, as Patronato celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Christmas Concerts at San Xavier. The three-nights of six concerts feature the Sons of Orpheus and the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus performing a...
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Sacristy Arcade Project Nearly Done

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Sacristy Arcade 2009
Restoration work on the sacristy arcade will be completed later this year.  The arcade, built in the early 19th century, was the first addition to the main church.  The Patronato chose the arcade renewal now because it was cheaper than the multiyear East Tower project and could be completed faster...
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