Rising out of tidal terrain reclaimed from generations of pollutant industries, the outer structure of the Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Center promises a brighter future for those living in this secluded land of Spain’s north.... Read more»
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On Saturday, MOCA opens its new, permanent home to the public with “Made in Tucson/Born in Tucson/Live in Tucson.”... Read more»0
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.... Read more»0
“Pop Goes the Loft! The Films of Andy Warhol” begins tonight with a screening of “Lonesome Cowboys.” The screening will also feature a Warhol costume contest. The Loft will show a different slate of Warhol films every Thursday in March.... Read more»0
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.... Read more»0
Cloudy, with a shower of 90s: This weekend’s best non-Warhol arts events. While most Tucsonans will be at either the rodeo or the host of Warhol events this weekend, the Sentinel offers you these alternatives.... Read more»0
With the Homolovi Ruins State Park closed on Monday due to deep cuts to the Arizona State Parks budget, archaeologists and Hopi leaders worry about a return to the free-for-all days.... Read more»1
On Saturday, the Eric Firestone Gallery opens “Warhol: From Dylan to Duchamp,” its exhibition of photos documenting the Factory era, with a reception that promises to deliver much more than photos on the walls.... Read more»0
From Feb. 27 through July 3, The Tucson Museum of Art will host “Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends.” The traveling exhibition, on loan from the Bank of America collection, contains many of Warhol’s screenprints of 60s and 70s celebrities and cultural icons.... Read more»0
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.... Read more»0
Mother and daughter Joan O’Dwyer and Whitney Morton converse about local muralist Joe Pagac, whose current commissions include the Rialto Theatre’s west wall and an upcoming mural at Bookmans.... Read more»2
Any artist knows this maxim (or one like it): ‘Why draw when you can suggest?’ Monet continued to paint well into blindness this way.... Read more»0
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.... Read more»0
Tucson’s Museum of Contemporary Art held Gala MOCA 2010 on Saturday, the inaugural event at the museum’s new home at 265 S. Church Ave. The new space, the former downtown fire station, was rapidly transformed for the occasion into a ballroom, and galleries were open to the gala’s 300 guests.... Read more»1
On Jan. 23, Tucson gallery owner Eric Firestone premiered “Get What You Want,” a collection of new collages and paintings by British artist Andy Burgess. ... Read more»0
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.... Read more»0
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