The Academy Village

09/27/2025

AV/ASA activities: Monday Sep 29th 3-4pm “Piet Mondrian: The Journey to Abstraction” Martin Randall: Independent Arts Scholar Tucson Art Talks in ASA 's Great Room and on Zoom. Piet Mondrian’s abstract paintings blocks of bold primary colors and black lines are among the most recognizable images in 20th century modern art, colorfully chic without becoming cold and sterile. But Mondrian didn’t start out like that. His early works depicting the Dutch countryside, rivers and windmills in beautiful realism show few hints that he would go on to become one of the greatest abstract artists of the century. In this talk Martin Randall explores Mondrian’s transformation from a talented figurative artist to a groundbreaking abstract modernist, with his instantly recognizable style that has been imitated in design, fashion and architecture. Also examined is the impetus behind his modern paintings which at first look are so similar to each other, but on closer examination and understanding, can be seen as a striking and fascinating evolution.
Zoom either by using the following URL: https://zoom.us/j/95456511620?pwd=OC9GcnJRNmJpMTdXdXFhaUpCUkx4QT09 or by opening a browser to zoom.com/join and typing in Meeting ID: 954 5651 1620 and Passcode: 85747

09/26/2025

AV weather: Our complex and colorful monsoon skies produced significant rainfall (and hail) yesterday! As much as 3 inches fell on some parts of our campus overnight!!
~ Image thanks to Villager Bev Robertson ~

09/26/2025

AV's neighborhood: Restoration is nearly complete on an historic gem and Vail's ONLY pre-statehood building, the 1908 Old Vail Post Office. And, of course, it's literally "Between -the-Tracks!" This structure will shortly become the Vail Welcome & Heritage Center. Kids from Local High School shops are participating in the work.

09/25/2025

AV assisted living: Last Tuesday our beautiful Academy Villas hosted pet visiting! See https://academyvillas.org

09/25/2025

AV arts & crafts: Quilt by Villager Ann Ratcliff. Many fine pieces created by AV residents adorn the walls of our Community Center.

09/25/2025

AV outreach: Baskets for donations to the Vail Food Bank conveniently located in Community Center Mail Room.

09/24/2025

AV neighbors: Our Phenomenal Park, adjacent to the Village, will be holding a "Star Party" this week! Some Villagers will drop in.

***Edit: Unfortunately, tonight's Star Party has been cancelled due to forecasted storms. Stay safe, and we hope to see you at the next one! ***

Swing by and enjoy Tucson's dark skies at our upcoming Saguaro Star Party. This event will take place on September 26th, starting at 7pm and ending at 9pm, at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center (3693 S Old Spanish Trail). Drop in at any time!

The star party will feature telescopes run by night sky experts from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, as well as informal activities for all ages led by rangers throughout the night.
Bring your own flashlights for easier navigation. Carpooling is encouraged. For more information, please call the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at (520) 733-5153.

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Visítenos y disfrute los cielos nocturnos oscuros de Tucson en nuestra próxima Fiesta de las Estrellas entre Saguaros. Este evento tomara acabo el 26 de septiembre, las 7pm hasta las 9pm en el Centro de Visitantes de Rincon Mountain (3693 S Old Spanish Trail). ¡Visítenos cuando quiera!

La fiesta de las estrellas contará con telescopios manejados por expertos en astronomía y los cielos nocturnos oscuros de la Asociación de Aficionados de Astronomía de Tucson, también habrá actividades informales para todas las edades dirigidas por guardaparques durante el evento.
Traiga sus propias linternas para facilitar la navegación. Se recomienda el uso compartido de vehículos. Para obtener mayor información, por favor, llame al Centro de Visitantes de Rincon Mountain al (520) 733-5153.

09/24/2025

Campus critters: Buck busted! "Drink? What drink?"
~ Video clip thanks to Villager Gary Hardy~

09/24/2025

AV/ASA activities: Dr. Martin Welker, Asst Curator of Zooarchaeology at AZ State Museum and UA Asst Prof of Anthro will speak Wednesday Sept 24th 3:00 – 4:00pm, Great Room and on Zoom. Zoom either by using the following URL: https://zoom.us/j/95456511620?pwd=OC9GcnJRNmJpMTdXdXFhaUpCUkx4QT09 or by opening a browser to zoom.com/join and typing in Meeting ID: 954 5651 1620 and Passcode: 85747

09/22/2025

AV/ASA activities: Friday Concerts

09/22/2025

View from the Village: Welcome to Fall! Night&Day of equal length this date. Sumptuous sunrise in progress 6am-ish. Old Sol well south of Rincon Peak. Temps in high 60s headed to hit mid-80s before 1pm.
~ Image thanks to AV resident Guy Knoller ~

09/21/2025

AV weather: Fall equinox is just a couple of days away. But our monsoon doesn't "officially" end 'til 30 Sept. Here's a recent (and VERY hopeful) forecast that could give us more rain next Friday.