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Affordable Housing: Designer – Trailers are the answer to crisis
As an advocate for affordable housing, artist and designer Timo Elliott is on a mission to get others, and himself, around a stigma that emerged nearly a century ago: down with the concept of trailer trash, up with trailer treasure. So, when he moved into a motorhome park near Downtown Tucson, he painted his new…
Helping Hands: UA students lead dementia program
People grappling with memory loss embark on a challenging journey that is often lonely, but Elder Rehab offers a beacon of hope. This program, held at Desert Sports and Fitness-Northeast, pairs UA student volunteers with individuals battling memory loss. Through physical and mental rehabilitation sessions, the program fosters a sense of community and has been…
Hot Picks: Week of Aug. 8, 2024
Drop-in Volleyball MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Sign up for co-ed, drop-in volleyball play, which is open to those 16 and older. Seasoned pros and beginners eager to start their volleyball journey are welcome to play. Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road, Tucson, $3, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., tucsonjcc.org UA Alfie Norville Gem &…
Over the Moon: Pink Floyd tribute calls album a ‘masterpiece’
Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” was released more than 50 years ago, and The Australian Pink Floyd Show vocalist Chris Barnes said it still resonates today. The tribute act is bringing its show to the Fox Tucson Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. “As I’ve stood on the stage, playing the…
Grant awarded to refine warning label
Researchers at UNC Health have been awarded a $2.9 million National Institute on Drug Abuse grant to study cannabis warning labels. Required by most state laws, cannabis warning labels are oftentimes crammed onto packaging in tiny lettering and are notoriously lengthy, making them easy to ignore. In Arizona, for example, the department of health services…
Moving on: Vail Chamber CEO retires
Brad Anderson, president and CEO of Greater Vail Chamber of Commerce, is stepping down. He took on the position four years ago at the start of the pandemic, and while it’s been a good run, he has his reasons for moving on. “First off, I’m 70 years old and I’m just going to slow down…
These art galleries in Arizona will immerse you in a cultural mishmash
We know that the United States is a country of multicultural influences, cultures and behaviors. New Mexico, Mississippi, and Kansas have the highest number of cultural attractions, from museums and art galleries to landmarks, each providing insight into the native’s lives. Still, traditions from other nations are also popular. However, competing with Arizona in terms…
