Arizonans are celebrating 100 years of statehood on Tuesday with exhibits and events that honor the pioneering spirit of the “Valentine State.”... Read more»
Hotel Congress took a step back in time to celebrate Dillinger Days, an annual tradition marking the 1934 fire at the hotel that sparked the events leading to the capture of America’s Public Enemy No. 1, John Dillinger, and his gang in Tucson.... 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»
Hotel Congress’ HoCo Fest 2011 finishes big Sunday with Calexico, Matt Ellis, Jon Rauhouse and a slew of other great acts.... Read more»
Tucson’s $180 million modern streetcar project has city officials and downtown businesses hoping more people, and their wallets, will be brought downtown by easier transportation.... Read more»1
You can grab a drink with journalists from the Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday at Hotel Congress.... Read more»
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»
The launch of 2nd Saturdays Downtown is Saturday from 5-10 p.m., and features live music at several venues, an outdoor stage, and out on the thoroughfare. Does this new event have the formula for resurrecting a downtown tradition?... Read more»
Singer/songwriter Pepi Ginsberg has found her sound on her new full-length “East Is East,” as the audience at Hotel Congress can discover Wednesday night, when she brings her quartet to the patio for an early show.... Read more»
While you won’t see multi-million dollar deals being made on ski slopes or yachts, the Arizona International Film Festival brings the best elements of a film fest to Tucson.... Read more»3
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»
Tucson’s own Food Dude takes a tour through the many restaurant choices for Valentine’s Day.... Read more»
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