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Barbecue and Bands: Racquet club serves music and food this summer
With the stifling Tucson heat, staying motivated to go outside can be tough. There needs to be a good reason to leave the house. The Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club’s Friday Night Barbecue Series is one of those activities. Running Fridays through Sept. 26, the music series offers a casual listening experience, where guests can…
City Week: Week of July 10, 2025
An Evening with Rhiannon Giddens & the Old-Time Revue JULY 11 Rhiannon Giddens is an American musician known for her eclectic folk music. She is a founding member of the country, blues and old-time music band the Carolina Chocolate Drops, where she was the lead singer, fiddle player and banjo player. Rialto Theatre, 318 E.…
Rich Career: Pop stars are rediscovering ‘Kiss Me’
Sixpence None the Richer’s angelic, ubiquitous hit “Kiss Me” has maintained its relevance. Thai rapper and singer Lisa infused the track into “Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me).” She debuted the song at the Global Citizen Festival and performed it at the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025. Sabrina Carpenter has been covering the song live after a game…
‘Western Space Grunge’: Dexter and the Moonrocks take off
Ryan Anderson views his music as a means to express himself, something he and his bandmates take to heart with Dexter and the Moonrocks. The Southern alternative rock and red-dirt country band is on tour to support its new album “Happy to Be Here.” The jaunt dubbed “Happy to Be (Everyw)here Tour” comes to Encore…
Maryland sets precedent for cannabis pardons
In honor of Juneteenth, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned nearly 7,000 more people facing misdemeanor cannabis convictions. Moore has been a pillar for cannabis justice since last year, when he pardoned 175,000 people with low-level cannabis convictions, setting the stage for an opportunity to bridge the racial wealth gap in the state. The goal of…
Active seniors find a home at Album Marana
Harold Johnson and his wife Sherry needed a change. After pastoring for 41 years in other states, he and Sherry packed up and began visiting their children, traveling the country. For more than a year, they wandered. “We were looking for a place to land and ended up here,” Harold said. They had always liked…
She’s A Beauty: Ms. Arizona Senior Brenda Ann Wolfe finds peace with family
Brenda Ann Wolfe believes that luxury is not about shopping for finery or attending an event. True luxury is the love shared, and time spent with family. Wolfe, a 60-year-old Queen Creek resident who formerly lived in Gilbert, won the 35th annual Ms. Arizona Senior America pageant on May 10 at Palm Ridge Recreation Center.…
Stay Alert. Stay Safe: How to Identify a Southwest Gas Employee and Avoid Scams
Utility scams are on the rise with customers being targeted by scammers posing as utility employees through phone calls, emails, and even in-person visits. The Federal Trade Commission reported that in 2024, consumers lost $2.95 billion due to utility-based scams. Scammers are using more sophisticated tricks than ever, so it is essential to know how…
The Silent Epidemic: Chronic Wounds in Seniors and What Families Can Do
There’s a health crisis affecting millions of older adults — yet it often goes unseen until it becomes a serious problem. I’m talking about chronic wounds in seniors. Our team at the Wound Center of Tucson sees this every day: older patients who have developed wounds that have not healed properly, leading to pain, infection, hospital…
How to Care for Your Liturgical Vestments While Traveling?
Traveling with liturgical vestments requires special care to ensure they remain in perfect condition for celebrations. Whether it’s a mission trip, a religious convention, or simply traveling to officiate a Mass, protecting your sacred vestments is essential to maintain the dignity and respect they deserve. In this article, we’ll explore several strategies and practical tips…
