http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/category/dance dance news from TucsonSentinel.com - Tucson's independent nonprofit online news en Copyright 2013 2013-05-21T13:14:01+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030513_buckmaster/buckmaster-why-traditional-democratic-governance-has-become-almost-impossible/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/030513_buckmaster/buckmaster-why-traditional-democratic-governance-has-become-almost-impossible/ 22:25:00Z Buckmaster Show Terry Bracy, Buckmaster Washington, D.C. contributor, leads off the show with an update from the capital. Then, financial planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker report. Also, Mark V. Sykes, head of the Tucson-based Planetary Science Institute, and Margaret Regan, Tucson Weekly Arts Editor. 2013-03-05T22:25:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020513_buckmaster/buckmaster-not-too-late-protect-yourself-from-cold-flu/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020513_buckmaster/buckmaster-not-too-late-protect-yourself-from-cold-flu/ 02:15:00Z Buckmaster Show Washington contributor Terry Bracy reports on the very full agenda for the new Congress. Then, financial planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report, and nutrition reporter Jack Challem on cold and flu protection. Plus, Tucson Weekly Arts Editor Margaret Regan. 2013-02-06T02:15:44+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/112012_buckmaster/buckmaster-new-az-senate-leader-lays-out-2013-agenda/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/112012_buckmaster/buckmaster-new-az-senate-leader-lays-out-2013-agenda/ 22:48:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Arizona Senate President-elect Andy Biggs, plus certified financial planner Shelly Fishman, Dr. Celeste Roy of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, and Dancing in the Streets’ Founder and Artistic Director: Joey Rogers and Soleste Lupu. 2012-11-20T22:48:36+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110312_celtic_festival/photos-kilts-twirl-and-bagpipes-skirl-celtic-festival/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110312_celtic_festival/photos-kilts-twirl-and-bagpipes-skirl-celtic-festival/ 06:06:00Z Bill Vaughn They say everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but the organizers of Tucson’s Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games claim “Everyone is a Celt for the weekend” at the annual event. 2012-11-04T06:06:42+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110112_weekend_events/weekend-brings-bagpipers-all-souls-procession/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110112_weekend_events/weekend-brings-bagpipers-all-souls-procession/ 22:44:00Z Rebecca Miller Tucson’s beautiful weather keeps outdoor festivals and events fun this weekend, including the annual Celtic Festival and Tucson’s take on All Souls with the 23rd annual procession. 2012-11-02T22:44:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/103012_buckmaster/buckmaster-coming-tsunami-latino-voters/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/103012_buckmaster/buckmaster-coming-tsunami-latino-voters/ 21:47:00Z Buckmaster Show Interviews with Joseph Garcia, director of ASU’s Morrison Institute Latino Public Policy Center, financial planner Shelly Fishman, and historian Ken Scoville previewed the upcoming Tucson Modernism Week. 2012-10-30T21:47:48+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/101712_buckmaster/buckmaster-3-way-race-pima-county-sheriff/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/101712_buckmaster/buckmaster-3-way-race-pima-county-sheriff/ 20:55:00Z Buckmaster Show A debate between Democratic Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik and challengers Mark Napier, a Republican, and the Green Party’s Dave Croteau. Plus, Desert Garden host Phil Seader talked about Operation Clean Sweep. 2012-10-17T20:55:13+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/101012_festival_stravinsky/ua-festival-celebrates-genius-stravinsky/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/101012_festival_stravinsky/ua-festival-celebrates-genius-stravinsky/ 20:14:00Z Dave Irwin According to UA composer in residence Daniel Asia, “Stravinsky was the major force in music in the first half of the 20th century, and in many respects, set the agenda for the latter half as well.” 2012-10-10T20:14:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/092512_fall_festivities/weekend-events-bid-goodbye-september/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/092512_fall_festivities/weekend-events-bid-goodbye-september/ 19:11:00Z Rebecca Miller 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. 2012-09-27T19:11:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/090812_no_wave_punk_party/80s-party-sat-previews-underground-film-festival/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/090812_no_wave_punk_party/80s-party-sat-previews-underground-film-festival/ 00:26:00Z Dave Irwin 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. 2012-09-09T00:26:17+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/090412_buckmaster/buckmaster-food-bank-launches-hunger-action-month/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/090412_buckmaster/buckmaster-food-bank-launches-hunger-action-month/ 20:57:00Z Buckmaster Show Interviews with Bill Carnegie of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, financial planner Shelly Fishman, and Tom Collier, consumer affairs contributor. 2012-09-04T20:57:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/072812_olympics_dance/tucson-dance-groups-bring-arizona-flair-olympics/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/072812_olympics_dance/tucson-dance-groups-bring-arizona-flair-olympics/ 22:06:00Z Donyelle Kesler 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. 2012-07-28T22:06:39+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060512_buckmaster/buckmaster-rio-nuevo-board-shake-up/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060512_buckmaster/buckmaster-rio-nuevo-board-shake-up/ 20:45:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - We speak with state Sen. Frank Antenori about the removal of Jodi Bain and Rick Grinnell from the Rio Nuevo Board. Plus, TUSD Governing Board President Mark Stegeman. 2012-06-05T20:45:05+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051512_buckmaster/buckmaster-end-of-session-wrap-up-with-rep-farley/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051512_buckmaster/buckmaster-end-of-session-wrap-up-with-rep-farley/ 20:47:00Z Buckmaster Show 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. 2012-05-15T20:47:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/040712_lumies_nominations/time-ticking-nominate-artists-patrons-lumies/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/040712_lumies_nominations/time-ticking-nominate-artists-patrons-lumies/ 15:38:00Z Mariana Dale 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.” 2012-04-07T15:38:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/032412_4th_ave_fair/4th-ave-spring-street-fair-kicks-off/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/032412_4th_ave_fair/4th-ave-spring-street-fair-kicks-off/ 05:52:00Z Tim W. Glass Artists, musicians, performers and food vendors join merchants of the historic shopping district for the annual 4th Avenue Spring Street Fair. 2012-03-24T05:52:24+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032012_buckmaster/buckmaster-mayors-180-day-plan-track/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032012_buckmaster/buckmaster-mayors-180-day-plan-track/ 19:56:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, certified financial planner Shelly Fishman, climatologist Zack Guido, and the arts round-up with Margaret Regan. 2012-03-20T19:56:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/031612_st_patricks_parade/st-patricks-parade-festival-will-honor-founders/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/031612_st_patricks_parade/st-patricks-parade-festival-will-honor-founders/ 17:11:00Z Tim W. Glass The annual St. Patrick’s Day festival and parade will honor its creators this year. It’s a fitting theme following the death last week of one of the founders, Mike Haggerty, who was to have been the event’s grand marshal. 2012-03-16T17:11:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020912_arizona_centennial_events/events-celebrate-arizona-centennial/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020912_arizona_centennial_events/events-celebrate-arizona-centennial/#When: 08:18:000 Mariana Dale Updated: Arizona will celebrate its centennial birthday on Tuesday. Museums, musicians and artists will be showcasing their best to celebrate the state’s 100th birthday. 2012-02-14T08:18:26-07:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012412_buckmaster/buckmaster-were-getting-bad-rap-says-rio-nuevo-chair/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012412_buckmaster/buckmaster-were-getting-bad-rap-says-rio-nuevo-chair/ 21:49:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — We kick things off with a newsmaker interview with Rio Nuevo Board Chair Jodi Bain. Also, the Tuesday Money Maker Report with certified financial planner Shelly Fishman. Next, we launch a new monthly segment spotlighting pet care with Dr. Anna Szivek of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson. Plus, the bi-monthly arts update with Margaret Regan of the Tucson Weekly. 2012-01-24T21:49:10+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120111_buckmaster/buckmaster-whats-next-now-that-super-committee-failed/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120111_buckmaster/buckmaster-whats-next-now-that-super-committee-failed/ 18:55:00Z Buckmaster Show What’s next now that the “super-committee” failed to get its job done? Plus, Dancing in the Streets. 2011-12-01T18:55:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110711_all_souls/thousands-dance-dead-all-souls-procession/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110711_all_souls/thousands-dance-dead-all-souls-procession/ 21:08:00Z Dylan Smith Tens of thousands of Tucsonans crowded downtown streets Sunday night, dancing in celebration and walking somberly in memory of the dead. The finale, after a two-mile walk, saw a giant urn filled with messages to the departed ceremoniously set aflame. (with photos) 2011-11-07T21:08:27+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110511_all_souls_procession/all-souls-events-celebrate-passed-loved-ones/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110511_all_souls_procession/all-souls-events-celebrate-passed-loved-ones/ 17:44:00Z Rose-Mary Grzasko “Put it on wheels, strap it to your back, wear it, put lights in it, walk or ride it” - all fitting ways to honor loved ones who have passed, All Souls Procession organizers said. (with videos) 2011-11-05T17:44:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110411_highland_games/celtic-festival-skirls-into-tucson/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110411_highland_games/celtic-festival-skirls-into-tucson/ 15:02:00Z Rose-Mary Grzasko Folks with a love of things Celtic don’t have to travel abroad: The Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games are here this weekend. Attendees can expect bagpipe bands, Irish and Scottish dance performances, Scottish cultural booths, and Highland athletics. 2011-11-04T15:02:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110211_flor_de_muertos/flor-de-muertos-captures-tucsons-essence-film/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/110211_flor_de_muertos/flor-de-muertos-captures-tucsons-essence-film/ 18:25:00Z Mark Zepezauer Shortly after the Jan. 8th shootings, I lamented that “Tucson” would become a synonym for a tragedy, since the city hadn’t distinguished itself in any other notable way. But this weekend brings a screening of an extraordinary film that not only celebrates the best of Tucson, but nails its essence for anyone who’s never had the good fortune to visit here. 2011-11-02T18:25:58+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/101711_waterisrisingpreview/water-rising-joyous-desperate-art/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/101711_waterisrisingpreview/water-rising-joyous-desperate-art/ 03:02:00Z Dave Irwin Pacific Islanders face the destruction of their fragile island homes. Their response? To sing and dance, proudly, joyously. When your homeland is threatened, it might seem a strange response, unless your unique culture is all you have. 2011-10-18T03:02:24+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/101411_tucson_meet_yourself/heat-doesnt-hold-back-crowds-tucson-meet-yourself/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/101411_tucson_meet_yourself/heat-doesnt-hold-back-crowds-tucson-meet-yourself/ 20:06:00Z Megan Merrimac The Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival kicked off on Friday in downtown Tucson, with a large number of people and a huge variety of food and entertainment to represent our city’s different cultures. 2011-10-15T20:06:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/081911_tulle_preview/powhaus-dresses-up-plush-tulle/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/081911_tulle_preview/powhaus-dresses-up-plush-tulle/ 16:16:00Z Emily Jones Fashion designer Alexander McQueen is the focus of the latest production by Powhaus. Strut your stuff at Plush on Friday night as the group puts on a “a high fashion celebrity fantasy.” 2011-08-19T16:16:09+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/080111_flam_chen/flam-chens-electropolis-sparks-arcosanti-night/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/080111_flam_chen/flam-chens-electropolis-sparks-arcosanti-night/ 20:06:00Z Emily Jones Flam Chen, Tucson’s nationally known fire troupe, gave their latest production an electric premiere in Northern Arizona. (with photo gallery and videos) 2011-08-01T20:06:30+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/030411_arizona_between_nosotros/bridging-border-with-art-music/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/030411_arizona_between_nosotros/bridging-border-with-art-music/ 22:51:00Z Emily Jones Arizona Between Nosotros, a project organized by local artists, wants video and performance artists from Mexico and Arizona to address SB 1070 and immigration issues. 2011-03-04T22:51:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/112610_alegria/cirque-du-soleil-brings-peculiar-magic-alegria-tucson/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/112610_alegria/cirque-du-soleil-brings-peculiar-magic-alegria-tucson/ 22:35:00Z Dave Irwin You can still run away and join the circus. Cirque du Soleil is hiring. Who wouldn’t want to work for a company whose mission statement is “to invoke the imagination, provoke the senses and evoke the emotions of people around the world?” 2010-11-26T22:35:27+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/100110_performanceart/performance-artists-pledge-relive-magic-club-congress/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/100110_performanceart/performance-artists-pledge-relive-magic-club-congress/ 19:45:00Z Dylan Smith Before there was desert rock, there was an attraction of another sort at Tucson’s Club Congress: performance art. Friday night, some of the performance artists from those days gone by will have their chance to again do their thing. 2010-10-01T19:45:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/092910_arts_education/despite-education-cuts-arts-still-available-most-schoolchildren/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/092910_arts_education/despite-education-cuts-arts-still-available-most-schoolchildren/ 13:38:00Z David Rookhuyzen Big cuts to public education funding over the past two years have fueled fears that dance, music, theater and other arts won’t be as available to students. But a new report on Arizona schools suggests that isn’t the case. 2010-09-29T13:38:53+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/071210_secondsaturdays/second-saturday-spices-up-city-center/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/071210_secondsaturdays/second-saturday-spices-up-city-center/ 18:12:00Z Emily Jones Photo gallery: The Second Saturdays Downtown festival offered a range of entertainment from street performers like living statues, breakdancing b-boys, stilt walkers and live music of many genres. 2010-07-12T18:12:39+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050710_weekend/weekend-preview-good-things-come-threes/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050710_weekend/weekend-preview-good-things-come-threes/ 16:44:00Z Maggie Golston Perhaps you are the sort for whom a hike in this heat sounds like a fate worse than death. If so, here are three options for each weekend day to keep you cool. 2010-05-07T16:44:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/042910_weekend/weekend-preview-sixpack-go/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/042910_weekend/weekend-preview-sixpack-go/ 13:30:00Z Maggie Golston Here at the Sentinel, we would like to commemorate National Poetry Month’s end by invoking Baudelaire’s poetic imperative to “Get Drunk.” Not that this necessitates the imbibing of potent potables; Baudelaire goes on to direct readers to intoxicate themselves “On wine, virtue, poetry, whatever!” 2010-04-29T13:30:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/042410_mariachi/mariachi-espectacular-subdued-before-small-crowd/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/042410_mariachi/mariachi-espectacular-subdued-before-small-crowd/ 18:22:00Z Daniel Buckley Despite technically superb performances, Friday night’s Mariachi Espectacular concert seemed subdued compared to past years; the chemistry between performer and audience never quite reached synergistic heat. 2010-04-24T18:22:25+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/042010_mariachi_preview/mariachis-go-guinness-record-pay-tribute-los-camperos-de-nati-cano/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/042010_mariachi_preview/mariachis-go-guinness-record-pay-tribute-los-camperos-de-nati-cano/ 15:03:00Z Daniel Buckley For 50 years, Nati Cano has been at the helm of one of America’s foremost mariachis, the Grammy-winning Los Camperos de Nati Cano. And as the Tucson International Mariachi Conference celebrates its 28th year, it pays special tribute to Cano. 2010-04-21T15:03:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041510_weekend/weekend-preview-called-by-muses/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041510_weekend/weekend-preview-called-by-muses/ 21:10:00Z Maggie Golston Spring is in full force, and despite all the blooming and birth around you, perhaps you feel a bit uninspired. Never fear. These ten weekend events are at least as likely to locate your inner muse as your GPS is. 2010-04-15T21:10:20+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041210_artscrisis/tucson-arts-groups-advised-increase-private-funding/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/041210_artscrisis/tucson-arts-groups-advised-increase-private-funding/ 16:40:00Z Maggie Golston Michael W. Kaiser, president of The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts told Tucson arts leaders Monday that groups that all arts nonprofits, and particularly ethnically diverse groups, need to increase private funding. 2010-04-12T16:40:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/040110_weekend/weekend-preview-easter-weekend/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/040110_weekend/weekend-preview-easter-weekend/ 18:54:00Z Maggie Golston Plan your three-day weekend with the Sentinel. In addition to the KXCI Festival en el Barrio Viejo and the 28th Tucson Poetry Festival, there is plenty to do in Tucson this weekend. 2010-04-01T18:54:43+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/032510_weekend/extra-extra-get-your-weekend-plans-here/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/032510_weekend/extra-extra-get-your-weekend-plans-here/ 17:40:00Z Maggie Golston You probably know about Powhaus’ “Trash” and Ted Leo, but here are seven more weekend events you won’t want to miss. 2010-03-25T17:40:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/032410_powhaus_trash/powhaus-collective-celebrates-birth-punk-with-trash/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/032410_powhaus_trash/powhaus-collective-celebrates-birth-punk-with-trash/ 17:00:00Z Maggie Golston On Friday, the Powhaus crew will host “Trash: 70s Punk Rock Show.” DJ Dan Shapiro will spin punk, protopunk and post-punk from both sides of the pond. 5 local bands will round out the evening’s entertainment. 2010-03-24T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/031110_uapresents/uapresents-unveils-2010-11-offerings/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/031110_uapresents/uapresents-unveils-2010-11-offerings/ 21:31:00Z Maggie Golston UApresents announced their 2010-11 season’s offerings Wednesday evening on their website. The slate of acts coming to Centennial Hall is formidable, including Liza Minnelli, Joshua Bell, Blue Man Group and Savion Glover. 2010-03-11T21:31:27+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/030410_weekend/weekend-by-dozen/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/030410_weekend/weekend-by-dozen/ 20:26:00Z Maggie Golston As the weather warms, it may occur to Sentinel readers that getting off the screen, out of the house and into the world is the best laid plan. Hatch your weekend itinerary from the events below. 2010-03-04T20:26:17+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012410_warholanchor/andy-warhol-weekend-tucson/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012410_warholanchor/andy-warhol-weekend-tucson/#When: 18:57:00Z Maggie Golston Updated: Dig out your black turtleneck. Starting this weekend, the visual art of Warhol, the Factory era itself and the films and music from the period will be celebrated by some of Tucson’s best arts, music and film venues. 2010-02-26T18:57:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012410_warholpowhaus/powhaus-does-warhols-factory/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012410_warholpowhaus/powhaus-does-warhols-factory/ 16:38:00Z Maggie Golston This Friday, the Rialto Theatre and Powhaus Productions celebrate the life and works of Andy Warhol’s Factory and The Velvet Underground. The evening starts with a live tribute to the Velvets, which will give way to another circus of a Powhaus party. 2010-02-24T16:38:49+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021310_carnaval/making-rios-carnaval-floats/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021310_carnaval/making-rios-carnaval-floats/ 18:06:00Z Seth Kugel Workers are putting the final touches on five floats that tell the story of Rio de Janeiro’s oldest samba school, Estacio de Sa. The samba schools — organizations with loyal followings often based in poor neighborhoods — are at the heart of Rio’s Carnaval. 2010-02-13T18:06:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021010_burlesque/black-cherry-burlesque-girls-shimmy-shake-through-4-years/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/021010_burlesque/black-cherry-burlesque-girls-shimmy-shake-through-4-years/ 18:01:00Z Maggie Golston On Saturday, Feb. 13, Black Cherry Burlesque is staging a Valentine’s Day show to celebrate their 4th anniversary. Meet the girls and take a peek into the private world of Tucson’s hottest ticket. 2010-02-10T18:01:05+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020910_vdayevents/looking-cultural-event-your-valentines-day-date/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020910_vdayevents/looking-cultural-event-your-valentines-day-date/ 06:54:00Z Maggie Golston Looking to expose your valentine to a little culture? Steal a kiss or two at these events. 2010-02-10T06:54:31+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012710_kresge/arts-council-awarded-200k-grassroots-arts-culture/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012710_kresge/arts-council-awarded-200k-grassroots-arts-culture/ 18:25:00Z Maggie Golston The Kresge Foundation announced that Tucson will be among cities to receive a $200,000 grant over the next 2 years for a new community arts project. The grant will be administered by the Tucson Pima Arts Council. 2010-01-27T18:25:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012610_tpac/city-budget-cuts-could-change-arts-council-funding-role/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012610_tpac/city-budget-cuts-could-change-arts-council-funding-role/ 18:03:00Z Maggie Golston Tucson Pima Arts Council will discuss whether it can continue its current role in funding local arts groups in the wake of city budget cuts at a grants forum Thursday. 2010-01-26T18:03:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012510_powhaus/powhaus-arts-collective-catalyzes-tucson-dance-scene/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012510_powhaus/powhaus-arts-collective-catalyzes-tucson-dance-scene/ 20:27:00Z Maggie Golston Local artists the Powhaus collective saw an opportunity to bring together all the talented people they knew to throw a series of rock and roll dance parties at various venues. What followed was the hottest ticket Tucson has seen in years. 2010-01-25T20:27:38+00:00