When Tucsonan Jon Mincks, owner of hotshotperformer.com, brings his act Downtown on Friday, Jan. 16, the first and main concern he has is safety, safety for his troupe of actors and stuntmen and safety for his audience. Although his guns are loaded with blanks, he knows they still pose a risk because those watching are […]
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Science Unlocked: Cannabis reclassified in executive order, paves way for research
An executive order was signed Dec. 18th by President Trump, moving to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I substance to Schedule III. The move to reclassify marijuana at a federal level was met with opposition from the Republican party. Spearheaded by Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina, over 20 Republican lawmakers signed a letter to […]
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Hard Work Pays Off: Marana Thunder roars to the top
Say hello to the Marana Thunder Youth Football 12U team, the 2025 Division 3 national champions of the American Youth Football League. The team defeated the Woodbridge Raiders of Delaware with a score of 40–19 on Dec. 13, 2025, at the American Youth Football National Championship tournament in Naples, Florida. Although the score seems like […]
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‘King of cool’: Author Marshall Terrill signs new book ‘Steve McQueen: The Last Reel, the Making of Tom Horn and The Hunter’ at Mescal Movie Set
Journalist and author Marshall Terrill has been writing about actor Steve McQueen, the “King of Cool,” for more than three decades. In his latest book “Steve McQueen: The Last Reel, the Making of Tom Horn and The Hunter,” he discusses the actor’s final two films, “Tom Horn” and “The Hunter.” Terrill will signing his new […]
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City Week: Week of Jan. 15, 2026
Arte del Oeste Americano ONGOING Translating to “Art of the American West,” the Arte del Oeste Americano exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block will be available through Feb. 8, 2026. The collection features various contemporary paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photography and other media from the past 200 years — representative […]
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Downtown Dispute: Activists asking for signatures in Marana
Marana’s planned $84 million downtown project may be up for a referendum vote. An activist group out of Phoenix, Workers Power, is asking Marana residents to sign a petition to get both the Beale Infrastructure data center and the downtown project on next August’s ballot. Town manager Terry Rozema said town leaders expected to see […]
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A Contested Decision: Marana will get a data center
Marana will get the contested data center. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Marana town council voted unanimously to rezone two parcels of land, each about 300 acres, on Luckett Road, from R-144 (residential) to SP (specific plan). The vote opened the way for the parcels to be used by Beale Infrastructure to build a data center. […]
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Uncensored Performance: Tucson Fringe offers space for experimental pieces to be developed
Every year during the Tucson Fringe festival, a range of artists have a chance to showcase unconventional, experimental work without censorship. It is modeled after the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where performances take place in smaller, more intimate spaces, outside of mainstream theaters. Tucson Fringe will be held Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 8 to 11, at […]
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Legal, But Nowhere to Buy: A new ballot initiative seeks to eliminate recreational marijuana dispensaries while keeping possession legal in Arizona
Nearly six years after adult-use marijuana was legalized in Arizona, a new ballot initiative targets Arizona’s regulatory practices for legal cannabis sales. The Sensible Marijuana Policy Act for Arizona, which was filed with the Arizona Secretary of State last month, does not seek to criminalize marijuana, but hopes to ban recreational dispensaries, cultivation and manufacturing […]
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Mountains, Views & Sips: Arizona Winery Tours has it all
So France doesn’t seem possible and even a trip to the Grand Canyon is probably out of reach. No problem. Arizona Winery Tours has just the ticket. The company offers several Arizona wine region tours and a Tucson Brewery Tour. Those who enjoy wine might like to visit Sedona or Willcox to try out those […]
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Stories on Screen: The Tucson J International Film Festival returns for its 35th year with films, discussions and cultural events.
Ten days, 19 events and countless stories: It’s time for the 35th annual Tucson J International Film Festival. Chloe Loos, director of arts and culture of the Tucson Jewish Community Center, and her screening committee have selected 17 movies and planned events around them to satisfy all Old Pueblo movie lovers, not just those who […]
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City Week: Week of Jan. 8
Arte del Oeste Americano ONGOING Translating to “Art of the American West,” the Arte del Oeste Americano exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block will be available through Feb. 8, 2026. The collection features various contemporary paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photography and other media from the past 200 years — representative […]