2022
SCHEDULE
NOV 1
TENWEST kickoff
TENWEST 2022 kicks off at TMA featuring a word from Mayor Regina Romero, live music, food, drinks, and an in depth preview for the exciting week to come!
NOV 2
TENWEST CREATE
FOR ARTISTS, MAKERS, FOODIES, MUSICIANS, CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS & ENTREPRENEURS AND ANYONE SEEKING SOME CREATIVITY IN THEIR LIVES
Topics include Media Arts & Design, Music & Live Performance, Culinary Arts, Fashion, Sew-Goods, & Apparel
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
9:30AM
@ TCC
WELCOME TO CREATE
10AM
@ TCC
BREAKOUT 1
10:30AM
@ TCC
BREAKOUT 2
11:30AM
@ TCC
LUNCH & LEARN AND FOOD DEMO
12:30PM
@ TCC
BREAKOUT 3
2PM
@ TCC
BREAKOUT 4
3PM
@ TCC
IMPACT HOUR KEYNOTE
4PM
@ TCC
TENWEST HAPPY HOUR
5PM
@ TCC
DESERT ANGELS DINNER
6PM
@ TCC
TENWEST X : SGT PAPERS
7PM
@ CLUB CONGRESS
tenwestx
Included with All-Inclusive Pass / $15 add-on for GA Conference Pass
Doors open at 6pm
21+
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Two dynamic duos, Sgt Papers (Hermosillo) and Warm Drag (LA) headline the first TENWESTx after party at Hotel Congress, joined by Tucson locals Touchy and Lenguas Largas for a night full of ripping guitar riffs, smooth synth designs, and underground sounds of the Southwest.
NOV 3
TENWEST BUILD
FOR ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS, BUSINESS LEADERS & COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS OF LOCAL INNOVATION
Topics include Investor (Non-Accredited and Accredited), Entrepreneurs (Early-Stage, Launch, Growth)
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
9:30AM
@ TCC
10:30AM @ TCC
IDEAFUNDING AM PITCH SESSIONS
ROOM 1
ROOM 2
ROOM 3
ROOM 4
FOUNDERS & FUNDERS LUNCH
12:30PM
@ TCC
IDEAFUNDING WORKSHOPS
RAIN CAPITAL CONFERENCE
BREAKOUT 1
2PM
@ TCC
BREAKOUT 2
3PM
@ TCC
IMPACT HOUR KEYNOTE
4PM
@ TCC
TENWEST HAPPY HOUR
5PM
@ TCC
IDEAFUNDING CELEBRATES 25 YEARS: MAIN STAGE PITCH, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
6PM
@ TCC
TENWEST X : AFTER PARTY
8:30PM
@ THE MONICA
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IDEAFUNDING AFTERPARTY
Included with All-Inclusive Pass / $25 add-on for GA Conference Pass
Doors open at 8:30pm
21+
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In honor of Carlotta Flores and Don Guerra receiving the 2022 Thomas R. Brown Outstanding Entrepreneur Award, TENWEST will host the official IdeaFunding after party at Flores Concepts' beautiful new addition to Downtown Tucson, The Monica. Tickets include a sampling of Carlotta and Don's favorite dishes, live entertainment, and guaranteed entry to a night full of excitement and celebration.
NOV 4
TENWEST SUSTAIN
FOR BUSINESS LEADERS, SUSTAINABILITY HEROES, COMMUNITY BUILDERS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT CARE ABOUT THE SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR ECOSYSTEMS IN YEARS TO COME
Topics include Environmental/Natural Resources, Workforce and Economic Development, Agriculture/Food Systems, Equity & Accessibility
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
9:30AM
@ TCC
WELCOME TO SUSTAIN
10AM
@ TCC
BREAKOUT 1
10:30AM
@ TCC
BREAKOUT 2
11:30AM
@ TCC
LUNCH & LEARN AND FOOD DEMO
12:30PM
@ TCC
BREAKOUT 3
2PM
@ TCC
BREAKOUT 4
3PM
@ TCC
IMPACT HOUR KEYNOTE
4PM
@ TCC
TENWEST HAPPY HOUR
5PM
@ TCC
SUSTAINABLE FASHION SHOW
6PM
@ TCC
MARCHFOURTH
7PM
@ MSA ANNEX
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Included with All-Inclusive Pass / $20 add-on for GA Conference Pass
Doors open at 6pm
All ages
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Join TENWEST in supporting All Souls Procession by attending the Dance of the Dead concert series at The MSA Annex. Start your weekend with the world's best party band and a joy-inducing force of entertainment, MarchFourth! The colorful explosion of brassy funk, rock, and jazz is all centered around the groove. MarchFourth will be joined by Kulululu and Arts Caravan for a night full of attention-grabbing performances! All ticket sales go directly to All Souls Procession.
NOV 5
TENWEST
Street fest
MUSIC • ART • FOOD
@ TOOLE AVENUE
(Between 6th Ave & Stone Ave)
10am - 5pm
All ages
FREE
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TENWEST is proud to announce the first annual "TENWEST Street Fest" featuring 100+ local food and retail vendors. Located at the heart of the Toole Ave Arts District, this event will highlight local artist spaces, galleries, restaurants that make this block vital to the arts in downtown Tucson.
Featuring live performances by Kinetic Arts Tucson, Skate Exhibitions by BLX Skateshop, and live music by Los Ésplifs, Gertie & The TO Boyz plus DJs Walters The Don, and Posi, luchador wrestling, food and beer gardens at 191 Toole, Borderlands, and BATA. Playformance, solar culture, and many more!
Vendors hosted by Toole Ave Arts Alliance, Cream Flea, Galeria Mitotera, highlighting local makers, vintage and handmade crafts, and artists!
This event is FREE to the public so come interact with your community, support local businesses, and get ready to close out TENWEST with some of Southern Arizona's finest artists and performers!
