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Pitcher Perfect: Beer we go again, celebrating the brew
The Grand Canyon State will come alive during Arizona Beer Week from Thursday, Feb. 13, to Sunday, Feb. 23. Tucson Beer Week is a prominent part of the event, which is deeply embedded in the region’s vibrant beer culture. Established to elevate the appreciation of craft beer, this annual event brings together brewers, enthusiasts, and…
A Taste of Tradition: Screwbean Brewing gives beer enthusiasts Kölsch servic
As Arizona’s Beer Week nears, Screwbean Brewing in Tucson introduces an exciting new experience for craft beer enthusiasts. Beginning Saturday, Feb. 15, guests can enjoy a traditional Kölsch-style service. This classic German way of enjoying beer is both interactive and social, making it a unique addition to the brewery’s lineup. The brewery’s owner, Matthew Taylor,…
Let’s Go Campin’: S’mores, trivia and badges at Tap & Bottle
Rebecca Safford, Tap & Bottle co-founder, sees the Tucson brewery community as a family. Themed Beer Camp Week, this year’s Arizona Beer Week cements this thought. The annual beerapalooza is Thursday, Feb. 13, to Sunday, Feb. 23. “Just like the days of camp when you were a kid, we are focusing on friends, having fun,…
City Week: Week of Feb. 6, 2025
Tucson Loves LA FEB. 7 Tucson comes together to support musicians in LA. Among the performers are Howe Gelb, Jason Lytle, Brian Lopez, Birds & Arrows, Petie Ronstadt, Gabriel Sullivan, Beth Goodfellow, Thoger Lund, Naim Amor, Gabby Pietrangelo and Salvador Duran. Hotel Congress Plaza, 311 E. Congress Street, Tucson, $20 in advance, $25 day of…
‘What the Constitution Means to Me’: Craig – Boundary-breaking play is timely
With a new president in office and policies changing rapidly, “What the Constitution Means to Me” is an important stage production, according to Betsy Kruse Craig, Invisible Theatre’s managing artistic director. In “What the Constitution Means to Me,” Heidi looks back to her teenage years when she won Constitution debate competitions nationwide to earn money…
Third Time’s a Charm: Anita Street Market pivots to tortilla delivery
The third time’s the charm. Just ask Gracie Soto, owner of Anita Street Market. After closing twice, Soto is giving it another go, feeding customers just like her grandparents did. “I knew (opening again) was going to be hard, it’s been hard,” she said. “I don’t even know how I’m still here.” Soto is not…
Emergency room visits
The establishment of licensed cannabis retailers is not associated with any uptick in marijuana-related emergency department (ED) visits, according to longitudinal data published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. A team of Canadian researchers assessed the impact of cannabis store openings on ED visits in 278 communities in Ontario, Canada. They found “no evidence…
A loving look at hoop history
Marquez Price is a Tucson original. A former prep basketball star (and the son of an even bigger former prep basketball star), he’s an inveterate hoops junkie with a taste for arcane literature. He’s a published poet and a deeply introspective philosopher who can also quote every line from “Blazing Saddles.” And now he’s a…
Meet a dinosaur at day camp
Rodeo season is quickly approaching. Every Tucson parent knows what that means: a day off of school for the kids. Keep them busy at the Arizona-Sonora Museum’s Cholla Buddies: Rodeo Break Day Camp, this year focusing on dinosaurs. The camp will be held from 8:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the museum, 2021…
Hometown Hops: Slow Body Beer strengthens Tucson’s bonds
For longtime Tucsonans Corey Shaver and Lawrence Combs, beer has always been a fixture in their lives. The two met while working at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company in town. From there, they moved to Vermont where Combs began working for Hill Farmstead Brewery and Shaver worked in a “cheese lab.” They had ambitions for something…
