BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Find Local//findlocal.community//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:19700101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c47717a6-c2db-45e4-bb65-98a52e10b9b4@findlocal.community DTSTAMP:20261011T225105Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261021T200000 SUMMARY:3rd Annual Pairings Event: Music & Morsels DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Join us for our 3rd annual Fall Fundraising Ev ent: Pairings · Music & Morsels In partnership with Tucson City of Gastr onomy October 21 · 6pm Fox Tucson Theatre Historic Auditorium Click here to purchase Like Give & Take\, Lucy & Ricky\, Bacon & Eggs\, the Fox an d YOU…some things belong together. Experience the next chapter of all-ne w musical and culinary connections in this one-of-a-kind evening that “p airs” artists from Tucson’s unparalleled performance and food scenes\, a ll in the warm embrace of the magnificent Fox Tucson’s historic stage. F EATURING world premiere songs written for the occasion by Tucson songwri ting icons\, curated by Fox Tucson Theatre Packages range from single ti ckets to groups of ten. Seating priority is based on the size of the spo nsorship. Like Truth & Consequence\, Bert & Ernie\, Wine & Cheese\, Musi cian and Audience…some things are meant to be paired. All proceeds benef it the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation “The best fundraising event I’ve ev er been to.” Pairings Attendee “Flawlessly executed.” Pairings Sponsor T his year’s featured chefs include: Shuka Parker Pastry Chef Shuka Parker \, originally from Awaji Island\, Japan\, transitioned from early childh ood education to baking after moving to Tucson in 2009. Initially self-t aught\, she became a professional pastry chef and launched her company “ Shuka Sweets” in 2023. She is a member of the Gastronomic Union of Tucso n and active in Tucson’s culinary community\, and is dedicated to blendi ng traditional heritage ingredients with innovative culinary creations. ____________________________________ Angela Garcia Chef Angela Garcia is a private chef dedicated to the rich culinary traditions of Tucson\, Ar izona. As an official ambassador for the first-designated UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the USA\, she specializes in heritage foods of the Sonora n Desert\, creating menus that tell a story of the region’s diverse cult ures and history. Every dish is a tribute to the land\, its people\, and the ingredients that have sustained them for centuries. As a Tucson Che f Ambassador\, she has interpreted Tucson’s multicultural cuisine and fo od heritage at community events and in San Antonio\, TX. _______________ _____________________ Mathew Cable Chef Mathew Cable is a Tucson-born ch ef and restaurateur\, co-owner of Zio Peppe and owner of Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria and First We Eat Catering & Confections. He showcases Italia n-American roots through Sonoran Desert ingredients\, celebrating local farms and borderlands traditions. A TCOG Chef Ambassador and Gastronomic Union of Tucson co-founder\, he has represented Tucson’s gastronomy at culinary events in Boston and Parma\, Italy. This year’s singer/songwrit ers include: Sophia Rankin Tucson native\, Sophia Rankin\, is an accompl ished multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter with a diverse reperto ire that spans the musical genres of folk\, pop\, rock\, and Americana. Sophia began performing in 2015 and now leads acclaimed Alternative Folk Rock band Sophia Rankin & The Sound (SRS). Sophia has won first-place a wards at Tucson Desert Song Festival\, Stefan George Songwriting competi tion\, and 6th place at Planet Bluegrass Folks Fest for her original mus ic. Opening for acts such as Pat Benatar + Neil Giraldo\, Dylan Marlowe\ , Beach Weather\, Raynes\, Jake Owen\, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers\, a nd more\, SRS has become a staple in the Arizona music scene. Their uniq ue blend of folk\, pop\, Indie\, Americana\, and rock music reveals intr ospective songwriting that resonates with listeners of all ages. Their o riginal music is available on all listening platforms and services. ____ ________________________________ Justin Fernandez of Tesoro Tesoro is an acoustic-driven musical collaboration featuring founding guitarist-song writers Justin Fernandez and Brian Scott alongside vocalist Juliet Ferna ndez. Blending Spanish guitar traditions\, cinematic folk\, Latin rhythm s\, and contemporary songwriting\, the trio creates music that feels bot h timeless and deeply personal. For more than two decades\, Justin and B rian have shared a musical partnership rooted in friendship\, crafting a distinctive sound shaped by desert landscapes\, world influences\, and a passion for storytelling. Juliet’s expressive vocals bring a new dimen sion to the music\, adding warmth\, power\, and emotional depth that has helped define Tesoro’s latest creative chapter ________________________ ____________ Gabrielle Pietrangelo Gabrielle “Gabby” Pietrangelo is an a ward-winning singer-songwriter\, guitarist\, and performer whose desert- inspired songs have made her one of Southern Arizona’s most beloved musi cal voices. Winner of the 2023 John Lennon Summer Song Contest for her T ucson anthem “Summer Losers\,” she is known for her evocative songwritin g\, distinctive guitar arrangements\, and engaging live performances. In 2025\, she released her acclaimed album Back to the Heart with a sold-o ut concert at Tucson’s historic Temple of Music & Art. The album feature s collaborators including John Convertino and Jacob Valenzuela of Calexi co. In addition to performing\, Gabrielle directs a thriving private mus ic studio and leads community music projects including Tucson Protest Ch oir and Song Church\, building a career rooted in artistry\, collaborati on\, and community.\n\nTickets: https://foxtucson.com/event/pairings-202 6/tickets\n\nhttps://findlocal.community/event/c47717a6-c2db-45e4-bb65-9 8a52e10b9b4 LOCATION:Fox Theatre - Tucson AZ\, 17 W Congress\, Tucson\, AZ 85701 URL:https://findlocal.community/event/c47717a6-c2db-45e4-bb65-98a52e10b9b 4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR