John Gorka woodshedded through college, emerging as a unique, highly skilled singer/songwriter whose lyrics held deep truths. His 11 studio albums supply him with plenty of material for concerts, including one in Tucson on Saturday. (with videos)... Read more»
September appears to have gone by with the blink of an eye, but with one weekend left comes an array of fall festivities that usher in the new season. Here’s this weekend’s pick of the harvest-time crop.... Read more»1
On Buckmaster: An update on the Pima County Sports and Tourism Authority from Linda McNulty, conductor Herschel Kreloff discusses the Civic Orchestra of Tucson’s 37th season, and a debate between Pima County Treasurer Beth Ford and challenger Elaine Richardson.... Read more»
A “musical comedy” about a wife and mom who hallucinates and suffers chronic depression doesn’t sound entirely promising. Nonetheless, ATC’s “Next to Normal” is funny, perhaps surprisingly so.... Read more»1
A Chinese Culture Festival featuring everything from lectures on medicine and food to demonstrations of martial arts and music will be hosted by the UA beginning Saturday through Sept. 30.... Read more»
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, premiered in 1808. It was his personal statement about the relationship between man and nature. The UA is offering a full orchestra performance of the popular Pastoral Symphony for only $5 on Saturday.... Read more»
The 5th annual Arizona Underground Film Festival kicks off Saturday with an free ‘80s No Wave Punk Block Party at LoveSmack Studios. Participants are invited to dress up as their favorite ‘80s nilihist, punk or other relevant character. Or not. It’s a party celebrating the 1980s, so, like, whatever.... Read more»
Tucson’s Mark Holdaway, an impassioned advocate and highly skilled player of the kalimba, will host Kevin “KalimbaMan” Spears, acknowledged as one the world’s best players on the thumb piano, for a concert featuring virtuoso skills, improvisation and one-of-a-kind music. ... Read more»
Here are our picks for the best songs about work, for your Labor Day listening. “If Woody Guthrie were alive today, he’d have a lot to write about….” (with videos)... Read more»
For all the august legacies of the Ramones, The Clash and even the Sex Pistols, they plied their trade in countries where they weren’t likely to do time for criticizing the government. Pussy Riot is inspiring and astoundingly great because they’re extending the tradition into a context that matters. (with video)... Read more»
Echoes of traditional Mexican folk music filled the air of Island Gardens Park in East London on Saturday when the performers from Tucson’s Ballet Folklorico La Paloma and Viva Arizona dance groups took the stage at the park’s American Dance Festival.... Read more»1
Ten years, four billion dollars. That’s the cost of what’s on the Pentagon’s iPod.... Read more»
Doug Biggers, former Rialto Theatre honcho and the driving force behind the ongoing transformation of the Bisbee Royale, has stepped down as managing director of that project. Biggers said the commute between Tucson and Bisbee made impossible his continuing involvement in the million-dollar renovation.... Read more»1
It was a sweltering-hot day in the nation’s capital, but the only thing the members of the Gilbert High School marching band could talk about was how cool it was. Cool to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Cool to be in Washington to march in the National Independence Day Parade.... Read more»
Plan B fills Sid Vicious’ shoes, rapping for London’s underworld of drugs, prostitution, and murder. If only it were that simple.... Read more»
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