Tuesday, March 29, 2016

You can take Chaffin's out of the diner ...

Three months after it closed, the Tucson favorite is back at Rincon Market. 

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

Making cascarónes: Kick up your next Easter party with confetti-filled eggs

Epic egg battle is a Tucson family tradition for this Star writer. 

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

50 years of 'Star Trek' seen through its music

Latest cine-concert brings groundbreaking sci-fi franchise to Centennial Hall.

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TSO drummer ready to jam to Zeppelin

Orchestra teams up with rock band to play Led Zeppelin tribute concert. 

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Old Blind Dogs, Teen coming to Tucson

Old Blind Dogs to see West Coast U.S. on five-week tour; Teen coming to Club Congress. 

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Restaurant news

Smashburger is set to open its fourth spot Tucson.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Bernie Sanders ate Mexican food after his Tucson rally

The presidential candidate visited this popular restaurant in Tubac. 

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The musical journey of Austin Counts

From high school bands to the edge of musical success, Tucson musician finds his soul.

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Monday, March 21, 2016

35 Tucson bars you'll never drink at again

These bars and nightclubs have ridden off into the sunset. To be perfectly accurate, you may drink at these locations again, but the establishments' names will have changed.

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And then Donald Trump came to town

Counts joins up with Black Lives Matter group to protest controversial GOP frontrunner's Tucson rally.

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Tucson musician among ejected Trump protestors

"We respected the agenda" and left when asked, says Austin Counts. 

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A guide to the trucks and taquerias of Tucson's south side

21 places to stop in Arizona's most exciting Mexican food neighborhood. More at tucson.com/tacos

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Saturday, March 19, 2016

Review: Grams performs 'Burana' that will be hard to follow

Guest conductor leads Tucson Symphony Orchestra in a performance that set a new standard for Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana."

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Friday, March 18, 2016

Downtown parking nightmare for 'Camina Burana,' Sanders

Competing events means you might have to hike into Music Hall for Tucson Symphony Orchestra concert.

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Laughing along to classical music

Classically-trained duo brings musical mashups, slapstick humor to Centennial Hall. 

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5 Tucson restaurants we think Bernie Sanders will visit



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Why do the Oscars of the food world ignore Arizona?

If Fox Restaurants and Pizzeria Bianco can't get a James Beard, who can? 

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Photos of Tucson's craft beer scene

Tucson had three breweries in 1997. Now, there are more than a dozen and counting.

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We can't help it; we love 'Carmina Burana'

Tenor explains the appeal of Carl Orff's choral masterwork.

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Symphonic Winds marks 30th with commission

Anniversary concert features return of orchestra favorite mezzo-soprano Korby Myrick. 

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Photos: Barry Manilow in Tucson

Barry Manilow's concerts in Tucson in 1975, 1985 and 2002. 

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Smashburger coming to Oro Valley

Burger joint set to open in April

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'Carmina Beerana' before 'Carmina Burana'

TSO, Borderlands to celebrate before behemoth concert.

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Music briefs

Nelly kicks off Pima County Fair lineup.

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This week is all about Irish music

Local bands and national acts help Tucson celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

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Big Smo's wakeup call

On the verge of a heart attack, country rapper/reality star changes his life.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

59 of Tucson's most tantalizing 'food porn' photos

Feast your eyes on some of the mouthwatering dishes we've seen.

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Tucson chefs share secret recipes and tips

Videos from our Tucson Kitchen Secrets recipe series, where local chefs show us how it's done. 

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Dairy Queen stores in Tucson offer free ice cream

There's no purchase required to get the treat. 

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Tucson's first Blake's Lotaburger reveals grand opening date

We're not foolin' you this time! The New Mexico chain is almost here.  

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Barry Manilow bringing 'One Last Time' tour to Tucson

It's his first Tucson gig since 2002.

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Monday, March 14, 2016

Tucson's 2nd El Pollo Loco opens on Broadway

Restaurant is going in near the Park Place Mall. 

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In case Dunham's twins need a lesson in respect, roll the tape

Comic ventriloquist films part of his Tucson show to use as a lesson for newborn twins once they become teens.

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Saturday, March 12, 2016

Photos: 2016 Tucson Festival of Books

The biggest literary event in Arizona - The Tucson Festival of Books - on the University of Arizona Mall in Tucson, March 12-13.

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Photos: 2016 Air Show at D-M

Thunder and Lightning over Arizona, the 2016 open house and air show at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, March 12-13.

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Bierny gets national honor for Friends work

Former president of Arizona Friends of Chamber Music will be f e ted at Sunday's festival kickoff. 

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ATC's 'Of Mice and Men' disturbing, stunning

The nearly-80-year-old John Steinbeck story continues to resonate

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

Maynards downtown recognized in list of 'historic eats'

The article was part of the new Arizona Official State Visitors Guide.

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AZ Rep's "The Tempest" is a magical night of theater

The Shakespeare play is visually, artistically thrilling

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What to eat at Arizona's best Chinese place? A single noodle ...

Exploring the oddities and mind-blowing flavors of Shaanxi cuisine at Chandler's House of Egg Roll. 

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Classical guitar and former NFL-turned-musical-theater star in store for Tucson

Classical guitar comes to church's concert series.

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Dunham's twins add two times the fun for Walter

Comic ventriloquist brings 'Perfectly Unbalanced' tour to Tucson Arena.

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New faces, old friends at 23rd Winter Chamber fest

Festival kicks off on sunny, warm Sunday. 

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TSO searches for its Latin jazz soul with Mambo Kings

Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble brings Latin accented show to Music Hall. 

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Civic Orchestra marks 40th with Dvorák concerto

Maryland cellist making third appearance with Tucson ensemble. 

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Music briefs

Finland's top rock band Nightwish coming to Rialto, Kenny G returns to Desert Diamond Casino.

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Landscape photography at Etherton

The gallery hosts works by three widely-known photographers

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Makana bringing slack rock to Tucson

Leading slack key guitarist bringing intense show to Sea of Glass.

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Phoenix writers rate Tucson's top dive bars, restaurants

What do you think: Are they right or has the heat rotted their brains? 

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Jim Jefferies' 'Freedumb' comes to Casino del Sol

Don't take it personally as Australian comedian takes aim at his new American home. 

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TripAdvisor rates Tucson's Top 10 restaurants

Do you agree? Let us know in the comments section.

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Friday, March 4, 2016

Ben Vereen show off — again

Entertainer cancels Fox Theatre gig for the second time.

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Tips and treasures from Westward Look's secret garden

Tucson landscaper shows us how to garden in the Sonoran desert. 

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TSO lands national grant

$3,500 to go toward board governance and strategic planning.

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Sentinnel Peak hosts fundraiser for Tucson boy's family

Four-year-old Wyatt Bell died last month in an ATV rollover accident in Benson. 

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Review: 'Comedy of Errors' offers madcap silliness

The UA Repertory Theatre cast infuses an abundance of energy into the play.

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Now open at La Paloma, Contigo is back in a big way

The popular Latin restaurant bounces back onto the dining scene a year later. 

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Tucson restaurants that have closed in 2016

A collection of Tucson restaurants who have packed it up. 

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Move over Sonoran dog! Try this Vietnamese mashup ...

Sushi To-Go on Tucson's east side serves banh mi hot dogs. 

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Pilobolus twists, turns and dances onto Centennial Hall stage

The contemporary dance company is no stranger to Tucson

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'Barrio Stories' reclaims Barrio Viejo

Much of the neighborhood was wiped out when the Tucson Convention Center was built; now Borderlands brings back the memories

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ATC tackles Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men"

The classic tragedy is almost 80 years old, but it still resonates

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Trump vs. Bernie the debate

Comedians bring the leading "ousiders" to Rialto for comic relief.

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Arizona Opera's accidental winter visitor

Director Tara Faircloth gets roped into double duty that keeps her tethered to Arizona for three months.

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'Reformation' and 2 TSO premieres close MasterWorks series

James Feddeck returns to the podium for the chamber orchestra series finale.

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KIIM FM: Band Perry heading to Desert Diamond

Sibs, recently split from their record label, are hopscotching around the West Coast this spring.

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Trident Grill II now open

Northeast side cousin of popular UA area bar and grill moves into old Red Sky Cafe space.

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Stripped-down Peter Frampton coming back to Tucson

Brit-rocker brings "Raw" acoustic show to Fox. 

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Sara Jenkins understands how Italians eat

Sara Jenkins will be among the author-chefs at the Tucson Festival of Books with cookbook, "The Four Seasons of Pasta."  

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Krispy Kreme store to hire up to 150 in Tucson

After a five-year hiatus in Tucson, Krispy Kreme will return with a factory store at 5621 E. Broadway.

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Krispy Kreme, round 3: Doughnut maker is returning

Arizona franchise operator set to open store on East Broadway on April 26. 

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Review: The Rogue's 'Miss Julie'

The cast, led by Matthew Bowdren, turns in a riveting performance

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James Taylor heading to Tucson Arena

Tickets on sale Friday.

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