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Blossoming Creativity: Spring art scene showcases creativity and inspiration
As the saguaro and Palo Verde trees get ready to bloom, so too are the stages of Tucson flowering with a full garden of theater, music, dance and art. Tucson residents are offered an array of choices from the city’s major performing arts venues to small street-front theaters and galleries. Theater Local theaters will serve…
A World Away: Find yourself again in Sedona
Sedona’s landscape is unlike any other in the Sonoran Desert or Southern California. It’s no wonder that some visitors are so moved by its beauty that they remember who they are, renew their spirits and find peace. Of course, not everyone experiences this or wants to. Some go simply to be captivated by the breathtaking…
City Week: Week of Feb. 13, 2025
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show FEB. 13 TO FEB. 16 The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025 with a dazzling showcase of the earth’s natural wonders. This event features over 225 dealers, 150 exhibitors, many rare collections, and offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore different minerals, gemstones and fossils..…
Elevate Your Knowledge: Trulieve hosting informative cannabis talk
As cannabis use becomes more accepted across the country, new users need to understand the benefits that the plant can bring to one’s life. The positive benefits of cannabis use can be seen all around, especially in the sports community. To help educate the public and bring awareness to the adaptive sports community, Trulieve, a…
2 Oro Valley fatalities raise pedestrian awareness
In 2024, two men walking along Oracle Road in Oro Valley died of injuries when they were struck by moving vehicles. Jeffrey L. Powell, 76, was hit by a vehicle on Oct. 28 at Oracle and Magee roads. He died the next day at Banner University Medical Center. Last March 3, pedestrian James Bernard Bencke,…
Feb. 19 event honors Vietnam veterans
A special ceremony celebrating Navy Week and honoring Vietnam War veterans is planned for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the new Arizona Heroes Memorial in Oro Valley’s Naranja Park. The free, public event “brings together the Oro Valley community and the U.S. Navy for an afternoon of recognition and remembrance,” an invitation said. “Navy Week…
Golden Gala: Art museum, historic block fete 50 years
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block raises money through its annual gala. This year, it will hold a special Golden Gala to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Tucson Museum of Art building. The event is Saturday, March 15. The gala is organized by a committee composed of museum staff and board members. …
Top-notch pet care needn’t be expensive
Pet ownership brings joy, companionship and unconditional love, but it also comes with financial responsibilities. Balancing high-quality care with affordability can be challenging. With the average pet care rate in Old Pueblo between $50 and $100 per visit and annual veterinary costs for dogs averaging $580, many families are looking for ways to save without…
Folk Festival Returns: El Casino Ballroom hosts annual Tucson fundraiser
In previous years, the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association hosted a fundraiser annually at El Casino Ballroom. This year, they are bringing back the popular live music dance night. The fundraiser is Sunday, Feb. 16, at El Casino Ballroom. Proceeds from the event will help the organization to put on the 40th annual Tucson Folk Festival,…
Drawn To Work: Assisted living sets artist free
The good thing about assisted living at The Hacienda at the Canyon is the time it has freed up for Mary Torrance, who at 90 years old has never dyed her hair. She no longer has to cook nor clean the house. A medical illustrator by trade and a fine artist by avocation, she now…
