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‘Pop’ Star: Celebrate Dad throughout the Old Pueblo
Fathers are more than bad dad jokes. Celebrate him this weekend during Father’s Day. To get Dad in the mood, area events begin with the annual margarita contest set for Saturday, June 14. That’s not all. There are barbecues and fun family activities planned, too. Here is a sampling of what the city has to…
Sundae Best: Handel’s is a cool stop for treats
On a recent hot afternoon, Hazel and Lorenzo Hannah sat happily with their mother, Heather Hannah, while they worked on turning their tongues blue. Blame it on the scoop of blue monster ice cream, their favorite. The scene is often repeated for the newly transplanted Hannahs at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream in the Foothills. “I…
Sip Happens: World Margarita Championship returns
For 18 years, the World Margarita Championship has pit chefs and mixologists against one another, vying for coveted Judge’s and People’s Choice awards. On Saturday, June 14, the celebrated culinary festival returns to the Westward Look Wyndham for the second consecutive year, providing a historic backdrop to proceedings. The event features over 30 restaurants competing…
Welcome to Tucson: La Rosa unveils first wave of concerts
The new entertainment venue La Rosa has released its first wave of concerts and events ahead of its October grand opening. With a mix of international icons, beloved locals, and genre-defying performers, this initial lineup is a sampling of what La Rosa will bring to Tucson. Highlights include Orkesta Mendoza kicking off opening weekend on…
Fan Boy: Indie rocker Kurt Vile is an open book when it comes to his love of Petty, Young and Mascis
Kurt Vile can’t help but remind fans of his musical roots. The uncompromising singer-songwriter came of age during the 1990s, embracing Neil Young, Dinosaur Jr. and Tom Petty. On the day the Petty died in 2017, Vile composed the moving and moody “Tom Petty’s Gone (But Tell Him I Asked for Him),” which appears on…
World Premiere: Teen’s play, ‘Everything You’ve Got,’ set to debut
Madeline Hill, poet, playwright and actor, penned her play “Everything You’ve Got” at age 15. Now, four years later, the 10-minute play is being developed into a full-length production. The show runs from Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 22, at The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre at The Historic Y, 738 N. Fifth Avenue, Suite…
NORML News: Review – Cannabis reduces anxiety symptoms
Cannabis-based treatments mitigate symptoms and promote quality-of-life improvements in patients suffering from anxiety-related disorders, according to the findings of a systematic review published in the journal Psychiatry Research. A team of Australian researchers reviewed 57 studies assessing the use of plant-derived and synthetic cannabis formulations in patients with either generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety…
A New Generation: Learning from dad keeps the business successful
Asian Trade Rug Company is a true father-daughter success story. As a child, Hannah Massarat dismissed her father’s business. However, when Kasra Massarat came calling during the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial interior designer responded. “As with most children who grow up with parents who own businesses, she had zero interest in the business,” Kasra explained.…
Dispelling the Top Myths in Wound Care
If there’s one thing I’ve learned through discussing wound care with my patients over the years, it’s that some of the greatest obstacles are not medical, but myths. At the Wound Center of Tucson, we handle complex wounds like diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and pressure injuries every day. And time after time, we see how…
