Today on Buckmaster- Conversations with state Rep. Steve Farley, certified financial planner Shelly Fishman, Green Party CD 8 candidate Charlie Manolakis and Tucson Weekly arts calendar editor Linda Ray.... Read more»
Following up the UA’s “I Dream in Widescreen,” Pima Community College will host its own free screening of student projects on Monday and Tuesday in the Proscenium Theatre at the college’s West Campus.... Read more»
A documentary on the battle over Tucson Unified School District’s Mexican-American Studies program will air at 6 p.m., Sunday on KUAT Channel 6.... Read more»3
The UA’s annual “I Dream In Widescreen,” which features thesis films written, produced and directed by UA students, is fast becoming a must-see event.... Read more»
Earth has a new reason to celebrate. It’s looking like we will make it past Dec. 21, 2012. Researchers have unearthed the oldest-known version of the ancient Maya calendar in the Guatemalan rainforest.... Read more»
In “The Cocktail Hour,” set in a comfortable, upper class living room circa 1970s, son John spars with his fussy curmudgeon father. “Sins of the Mother ” offers a modern spin on Greek tragedy in a son’s retribution for his wronged mother. One is is acerbic and amusing, the other dark and engaging.... Read more»
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents have discovered two sets of archaeological artifacts in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument since February.... Read more»
“Inside the Overpass,” a mural at the intersection of 29th Street and Columbus Boulevard will be unveiled Wednesday. It is the result of two years of youth-driven work from the Boys & Girls Club.... Read more»
Maurice Sendak, the author and illustrator of “Where the Wild Things Are,” has died aged 83... Read more»
This year’s Tucson Folk Festival headliner, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, is synonymous with “Party, Louisiana-style.” More than 130 local, regional and national acts will perform across five stages around Presidio Park downtown. In addition to performances, the festival has food, music and craft vendors, musical workshops and a songwriting contest.... Read more»
The Rogue Theatre has mounted a quality budget production that Shakespeare himself might smile at for its achievements in entertainment value. “The Winter’s Tale” is not great as far as Shakespeare goes, but it is Shakespeare nonetheless, still among our best literature in the last 500 years.... Read more»
Warner Bros’ released scripts as e-books for the first time Monday, including films such as “Ben Hur” and “Casablanca.”... Read more»
Rillito Downs will be the site of Tucson’s first Taco Festival on Saturday and includes a tequila expo, a kids’ area, a margarita competition, and thousands of tacos made by local eateries.... Read more»
The EU is moving closer to major record-label dominance, which might be good for big business, but it’s bad for fans, artists and the industry as a whole, critics say.... Read more»
The musical “In The Heights,” winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical, is about a neighborhood in Manhattan, but it also a universal story about community. ... Read more»
This week Fred and Jeff bring you the Cowboy Music Festival and Western Art Show, which is being hosted out at Old Tucson Studios. The festival features Western Music Association artists – a who’s who in western music – including the Sons of the Pioneers.... Read more»
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