How the “runaway general” contributed to a stage play about the conflict in Afghanistan.... Read more»
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Ever celebrated the birthday of a whole city before? Throughout August, Tucson celebrates its 235th birthday with a month-long series of events.... Read more»1
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.... Read more»2
There is a definite air of civic engagement in the programming offerings of clubs and arts organizations this week, as well as a commitment to the unique cultural hybrid that is Tucson. If the 24-hour news cycle portrayal of your community has made you despair of late, the perfect remedy is a visit to some of these choice weekend events. Boycott your television and embrace some local culture.... Read more»0
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.... Read more»0
At first glance, the premise of ‘An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf’ might seem unsubstantial. However, this production provides belly laughs, a dollop of irony and even some bittersweet emotional moments of truth.... Read more»0
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.... Read more»0
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.... Read more»4
The 2010 Pulitzer Prize winners in journalism categories and arts and letters were announced today.The most surprising recipient was Sheri Fink, a writer for nonprofit online news site and Sentinel wire service ProPublica.org, who won the Pulitzer for investigative reporting for her series of articles about a hospital in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.... Read more»0
Tickets are now on sale for the Arizona Theatre Company’s 2010-11 fall season, featuring a world premiere, some big shows and some perennial favorites.... Read more»0
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.... Read more»0
Before you slather yourself in sunblock and head out to Spring Fling this weekend, or Sunday’s KFMA Day at the Pima County Fairgrounds, why not give yourself a nice dose of culture? It’ll only hurt a bit.... Read more»0
On the heels of his newest and finest release to date, “Saint Judas,” musician Mark Growden arrived in Tucson to practice new songs with a Tucson ensemble, and to play a pair of shows at The Screening Room this weekend. They are simply not to be missed, by longtime fans or uninitiated music buffs.... Read more»0
Live Theatre Workshop has mounted a new production of William Inge’s 50’s classic, “Picnic.” Intentionally or not, it manages through casting to subvert the somewhat shopworn work and infuse it with ironic implications the author could have never foreseen.... Read more»0
The 28th Tucson Poetry Festival will be held this weekend at Club Congress and Casa Libre, with four featured poet/performers and poetry slam events.... Read more»0
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.... Read more»1
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