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Spring art exhibits paint perfect picture of talent
Tucson has been an art town for years, a haven for artists and art lovers alike. From the big museums downtown and at the University of Arizona, to the upscale galleries in the Foothills to the small edgy warehouses on Sixth Street, and the newer venues in Barrio Viejo, there’s plenty to choose no matter…
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Navy Week sailing into Tucson during rodeo
Tucson will host the city’s first Navy Week since 2020 when the Navy visits the area for a week of events Monday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 26, in conjunction with La Fiesta de los Vaqueros – The Tucson Rodeo. Tucson Navy Week brings sailors from across the fleet to the area to emphasize the…
Rodeo brings professional cowboys, cowgirls to Tucson
Participating in and watching rodeo is a tradition in Tucson, and La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Rodeo is an established part of this history. Dating back to 1925 and organized by the Tucson Rodeo Committee, La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Rodeo is set for Saturday, Feb. 18, to Sunday, Feb. 26. During its six performances,…
Gallery rounds up classic and contemporary rodeo art
When the rodeo comes to Tucson this month, it won’t just be the cowboys in the ring drawing the eye of those who love the sport. Artists will also be getting into the game. At the Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery more than 100 pieces of art celebrating rodeo will be on display through Tuesday,…
Fur, feathers, scales stand up for pet parade
Pet owners know theirs is the cutest, best, most interesting fur baby around. Let the world know it while supporting less-fortunate pets by walking with them in the Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade, set for Sunday, Feb. 19. The $50 fee will benefit Pima Animal Care Center. Torre Chisholm, executive director of Friends of…
City Week: Weekly Picks
“The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart” We know only to expect a theatrical experience unlike any other. We’ll start at the bar on the site of a Tucson legend: The Grill. Then we’ll find a table and await further impulses. The performance is said to be inspired by Scottish Borderland Ballads. It features a starchy…
Dance springs eternal this season
Ballet Tucson Winter Concert, Friday, Feb. 17, to Sunday, Feb. 19 Leo Rich Theater ballettucson.org/ The four dances in Ballet Tucson winter concert are exciting and varied. Once again, Ballet Tucson is performing a cherished George Balanchine dance. His “Allegro Brillante” is a challenging, romantic piece danced to Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 3. The 13-minute…
Tucson theaters serve up smorgasbord of stories
This spring, Tucson theater goers can choose from an eclectic mix of works, heavy on the comedies and musicals with a few dramas sprinkled in. From new works to classics, local theaters are offering a diverse selection of tales to tantalize their audiences. Arizona Repertory Theatre + Next Performance Collective theatre.arizona.edu “Romeo & Juliet,” Thursdays…
Music strikes a chord this spring
This spring in Tucson, music fans can experience to a variety of acts. Here is a cross-section of what listeners can expect. • Folk singer and activist David Huckfelt, the founding frontman for Minneapolis indie group The Pines, Saturday, Feb. 18, Hotel Congress Plaza, hotelcongress.com • LA-based electronic/soul/garage rock band Inner Wave, Saturday, Feb. 18,…
Live Music Calendar Feb. 16 to Feb. 28
FEBRUARY 16 Bill Charlap Trio The Century Room, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., $30-$45 FEBRUARY 17 Bill Charlap Trio The Century Room, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., $30-$45 Chateau Chateau 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $10 Greg Morton and Jim Stanley LaCo Tucson, 5:30 p.m., free Hot Club of Cowtown and Tyler Hilton Fox Tucson Theatre,…
Artist donates pieces to support nonprofits
In celebration of her 81st birthday, Carolyn Eastman Cazares has commissioned The Center Gallery Fine Art in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, to sell her personal “legacy” collection. Cazares is donating the profits from the sale of some 200 originals to her two favorite causes: The Sierra County Student Art Show (aka Tiger Art) and…
Ballet Tucson presents world premiere of ‘Himiko’
Ballet Tucson partners with the Tucson Desert Song Festival to present their 2023 Winter Concert, featuring four premieres centered around love, legends and inspired by the event’s theme, “heroes and villains.” This year’s concert will feature some of the company’s most challenging and exploratory work. The world premiere of “Himiko” is Chieko Imada’s opportunity to…
Elvis-obsessed Tyler Hilton honors ‘The King’
Tyler Hilton was on a cross-country car trip with his family when his mother played Elvis Presley music to prepare for a trip to Graceland. Hilton immediately fell in love with what he heard. “I loved his music,” said Hilton, who later went on to star as Chris Keller on “One Tree Hill.” “I loved…
Tucson’s best restaurants to satisfy the munchies
When Tucsonans are hungry, they get a Sonoran dog. They get an eegee or raspados. It’s a no-brainer. When they’re stoned, they get two of each. There’s no shortage of yummy food to hit the spot during those high times in the desert. With so many, it’s easy for stoner-brain to set in. But anyone…
Halo Infusions’ new facility to support 7 production lines
Halo Infusions & Extractions LLC is building the state’s largest dedicated infusion kitchen, with plans to open in the middle of this year. The $2.5 million state-of-the-art kitchen will initially provide more than 7,000 square feet of manufacturing space, supporting seven production lines, and thousands of square feet of refrigerated storage and distribution space. A…
Ben Palmer: Trolling his way to the top
More than a dozen top comics have ascended to enviable heights via social media. But do you know anyone else who launched their comedy career on MySpace in 2006? Ben Palmer was that pioneer, out taming the Internet wilderness for future comedy upstarts. “The first time I started making people laugh was on a MySpace…
