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Awash in Color: Lavender Farm is blooming fantastic
Carolyn Blair was facing ongoing health issues, often visiting doctors without finding relief. She turned to natural remedies to aid in her recovery — specifically lavender. She discovered this during a trip to Sequim, Washington. “That was the first time I saw a field of lavender,” she said. “I told my husband we should try…
Fully Grön: New edibles mark decade of growth
Founded by Christine Apple in 2015, Grön has become known for its delectable THC edibles packed with unique flavors. As the company celebrates the launch of its premium Rosin Pearls and Rosin MEGAs products, Chief Marketing Officer Michael Thale said the launch is the culmination of Grön’s first decade of operation. “This is something…
Promoting Parks Through TikTok: How @saguaro.nps advocates for Saguaro National Park
A gym rat bites his lip and thrusts his hips against the machine; a shirtless, tattooed hunk ties a belt around his wrists; a woman with a nose ring crawls seductively over the camera as her girlfriend pulls her hair; a man in a Batman costume does a striptease. NOW THAT WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION. Cut…
City Week: Week of June 5, 2025
The Garden Bistro presents Deep Sky Vineyard Wine Dinner JUNE 5 This dinner night features fine wine and high-quality cuisine with the star-filled Tucson night sky as a backdrop. The Garden Bistro will provide menu items like brined and seared pork tenderloin, green peppercorn-crusted lamb chop and marinated and grilled oyster mushrooms, each paired with…
Story of a ‘Wandering Boy’: James McMurtry has entertained since 1989
According to the one-sentence bio on James McMurtry’s Facebook page, he’s been “Steadily Shedding Fans Since 1989.” Actually, he hasn’t. The Texas singer-songwriter, whose blue-collar anthems like “We Can’t Make It Here Anymore” inspired American Songwriter to call him “a prophetic, if ornery, political voice,” continues to sell out concert venues, mid-sized theaters and, of course, the occasional saloon. …
Getting Personal: Brandy Clark mines heartbreak, home on new album
Brandy Clark has long been a lauded pen in Nashville’s ink well, landing hits with chart toppers like Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert (among others) while also handily stepping out front with her own records, woven from classic country music clarity and contemporary heart-on-the-sleeve fearlessness. On her self-titled fourth album, Clark is as powerful as…
Give Him What He Wants: Plenty of ways to treat Dad in the Old Pueblo
Sometimes dads need a break. With Father’s Day weekend on the horizon, start to plan something fun now. 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…
How to Make Smarter Maintenance Decisions for Public Fleets
For vehicle fleets that provide critical public services, like waste collection and first responders, regular maintenance is essential. Since city budgets tend to shrink while demands increase, fleet managers need to adopt smarter maintenance strategies to ensure their vehicles are reliable, safe, and cost-effective. By leveraging data-driven insights and KPIs, fleet managers can switch from…
