It’s Cinco de Mayo, and for millions of Americans that means drinking Corona instead of Bud Light. But the holiday has an interesting history, even if it is misunderstood by millions.... Read more»
If controversy could be rolled up and smoked, Ted Nugent would be on oxygen by now. (with video)... 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»
Tucson’s premiere taco festival drew thousands to Rillito Downs on Saturday, where cold drinks, and spicy salsas kept the crowd’s stomachs satisfied.... Read more»
A recording of one of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong’s last live trumpet performances was released to the public for the first time on Friday.... 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»
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»
It’s been nearly two decades since post-punk maestros fIREHOSE have played together, so fans of the band, bass wrangler Mike Watt, and the ‘80s legends the Minutemen might want to catch Thursday night’s gig at Plush.... Read more»
Despite chilly temperatures and a slight breeze, teenagers, families and thrill-seekers headed to the annual University of Arizona hosted Spring Fling on Friday.... Read more»
Second Saturdays will adjust the locations of several stages and vendors in light of Modern Streetcar Project closures.... Read more»
The annual Spring Fling starts Thursday at 4 p.m. at Rillito Downs. The carnival promises rides, music, games and deep-fried Twinkies.... Read more»
The third annual Calexico and Friends Festival en el Barrio saw a party fill the streets downtown Saturday afternoon to raise money for KXCI, a local non-profit radio station. (with videos)... Read more»
The nomination period for the annual Lumies Arts and Business Awards closes Thursday, April 12. The awards recognize local artists, organizations, educators and business partners. “It’s an effort to recognize the outstanding artists in the community who are not recognized at the state level.”... Read more»
As Mexico’s elections near, politicos are tightening the squeeze on “narcocorridos,” the country’s popular odes to drug cartel kingpins.... Read more»
Saturday is César Chávez Day and Tucson will honor the late labor leader and activist with a march and celebration on the city’s South Side.... Read more»
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