With reproductive rights and women's health in the political crosshairs, a University of Arizona opera about a rape victim challenging her attackers sends a timely message of empowerment.
Cathalena E. Burch
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Cathalena has covered music for the Star for more than 20 years. She's a graduate of Arizona State University has worked at Sedona Red Rock News, Niagara Gazette in Niagara Falls, New York; and USA Today.
The Pima County Fair is 11 days of heart-pounding thrill rides, top-name live concerts and, our favorite part, fair food. Here's what you can expect this year.
The first concert in the series, which runs through October, features a Tucson reggae band Saturday, April 20, at the Mount Lemmon Lodge in Summerhaven.
Violinist Steven Moeckel, a fan favorite here, returns to help Dove of Peace close the 20th season of its charity concert series benefitting local nonprofits.
A University of Arizona dance grad and music theater alumnus make their Broadway tour debuts in the musical comedy "Hairspray," Broadway In Tucson's latest show.
In a first for both, the historic Fox Tucson Theatre and Tucson Symphony Orchestra are collaborating on bringing live music to a classic Charlie Chaplin silent film.
For Star subscribers: Dave's Hot Chicken, with high-profile investors including rapper Drake, is expanding its footprint in the Tucson area with a second location set to open this week.
Tucsonan Tom Walbank got a crazy idea during a long weekend on Mount Lemmon that resulted in a pandemic pivot that took him from bluesman to novelist.
For Star subscribers: For the first time in its history, the Original ChopShop chain will open a stand-alone, ground-up restaurant in Tucson, setting the course for future locations.