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Fun in the Sun: How to stay engaged this summer
Summer is not an easy time in Arizona, with temperatures reaching triple digits for what seems like months on end. It’s hard to get motivated to get off the couch and go out. Rising prices aren’t helping either. We all need something to look forward to in order to make it to October. The Tucson…
Welcome Denver: Times Media Group buys 21 Colorado papers
The National Trust for Local News and community news publisher Times Media Group, publisher of the Tucson Weekly, have announced a new strategic partnership and transfer of ownership involving the nearly 30 newspapers operated by Colorado Community Media across the state’s Front Range region. As part of the transaction, the National Trust will sell 21…
Child’s Play: The Invisible Theatre taps into memories of youth with ‘Hopscotch to Infinity’
There are so many moments that define growing up, such as pretending to have magical powers, worrying about school, believing in superstitions, having a crush or feeling like the odd person out. Tucson playwright Alejandro Canelos explores the funny and memorable moments of growing up through his series of vignettes “Hopscotch to Infinity.” The play…
Butterfly Effect: Interactive insect sculptures land at Botanical Gardens
Tucson sculptor Joe Benedict had a great idea. He wanted to create a kinetic, interactive sculpture, then plant it somewhere in the Tucson Botanical Gardens. He knew families would love it. That idea was two years old when Majestic the butterfly and his dragonfly companion, Juniper, came to life. The project has been a joyful…
Elevate Your Experience: How terpenes enhance your favorite strains
The advancement of cannabis growing methods is allowing manufacturers to target specific terpene and cannabinoid profiles, further enhancing the plant’s benefits. On May 8 at Bud’s Glass Joint in Phoenix, Trulieve, in collaboration with Modern Flower, hosted “Elevate Your Knowledge AZ: Terpenes & Cannabinoids, A Full Spectrum Experience,” featuring Trulieve lead medical director Dr. William…
Roll Up for Research: Blazy Susan making a difference with papers
For Blazy Susan, providing customers with the best accessories to enhance the quality of their smoking experience is paramount. However, the Denver-based company finds it important to give back. With every purchase of Blazy Susan’s iconic pink and purple rolling papers and cones, a portion of the proceeds is donated to nonprofits or causes. To…
