“Whatever happened to the heroes?” If you’re talking punk rock, they’ll be in Tucson. Former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock, ex-Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell and Blondie drummer Clem Burke have elected to make a Friday night stop at Club Congress.... Read more»
In 1934, John Dillinger was captured by Tucson police after fleeing a fire at Hotel Congress. The hotel will celebrate the anniversary with a speakeasy soirée Friday and re-enactments Saturday.... Read more»
“There’s nothing better than writing a song with somebody. They’ll make you go someplace or think something that you wouldn’t have on your own,” claims Kim Richey, an Americana musician who re-defines herself with each new album. ... Read more»
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.... Read more»
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»
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!”... Read more»
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»
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
Whitney Morton, of Joan and Whitney, has herself in a tizzy of excitement over Ted Leo and the Pharmacists Sunday show at Club Congress. You should be excited, too.... Read more»1
Friday’s show features Howe Gelb performing Johnny Cash’s “Live at San Quentin”, new punk band Cadillac Steakhouse, bluesman Tom Walbank, Sonoran gypsies Bajo Turbato, and Jazz Telephone with Mr. Tidypaws.... Read more»
Looking to avoid the street fair in favor of some culture? We have some ideas.... Read more»
It would be a sin to miss this weekend’s events in Tucson. Below find seven promising options.... Read more»1
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»
The Great Guinness Toast will go down Friday at several Tucson bars and clubs.... Read more»
Looking to expose your valentine to a little culture? Steal a kiss or two at these events.... Read more»
Looking do more to help victims of the Haitian earthquake? Come out to see some great local music at the Benefit for Haiti Reborn at Club Congress on Sunday.... Read more»
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