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The Photography Century

The Photography Century

The single most beautiful photo in Masters of 20th Century American Photography, says Terry Etherton, is a 1967 Emmet Gowin portrait of his wife, Edith.

By Margaret Regan Aug 9, 2018

Rain Roulette

Rain Roulette

Round and round and round it goes, where the monsoon stops nobody knows.

By Margaret Regan Aug 2, 2018

Behind the Curtain

Behind the Curtain

At the Arizona Theatre Company's "Summer on Stage" program, a group of 33 teenagers from around Tucson spent five weeks putting together two shows around the theme "Summer of Youth Unheard"

By Emily Dieckman Aug 2, 2018

Women in Print

Women in Print

In the opening work at a small show about women printmakers, Tucson artist Kathryn Polk sends a clear message: "I make prints, not pies."

By Margaret Regan Jul 26, 2018

Mad World

Mad World

It might be difficult to find a story more harrowing, more dangerous, more humorous and more hopeful than Sarah MacMillan's.

By Sherilyn Forrester Jul 19, 2018

From Ordinary to Transcendent

From Ordinary to Transcendent

Artists show works of beauty and struggle in TMA’s excellent Arizona Biennial 2018

By Margaret Regan Jul 12, 2018

Photo Passion

Photo Passion

Anne Breckenridge Barrett is a third-generation Tucsonan—by marriage.

By Margaret Regan Jul 5, 2018

Another World

Another World

Arizona Otherworldly, an exhibition at Tohono Chul Park, is all about the strange formations that Arizonans, natives and newcomers alike (including me), learn to love.

By Margaret Regan Jun 28, 2018

Saints and Sinners

Saints and Sinners

Years ago, when the island of Manhattan was the domain of Native Americans, a band of Dutch fur traders quietly sailed into New York Bay.

By Margaret Regan Jun 21, 2018

Dances of the Moment

Dances of the Moment

Hundreds of refugees have turned up in Nogales, Sonora, in the last few weeks, seeking asylum in the United States.

By Margaret Regan Jun 14, 2018

Photos Galore

Photos Galore

In these days of hot temps, how better to spend your time than looking at cool black-and-white photos in elegant air-conditioned spaces?

By Margaret Regan Jun 7, 2018

The Sizey Prizes

The Sizey Prizes

It’s summertime, and the art’s getting smaller.

By Margaret Regan May 31, 2018

Of Trees and Paper and Pins

Of Trees and Paper and Pins

Artist Jessica Drenk has a theory about Montana.

By Margaret Regan May 24, 2018

Musical Magic

Musical Magic

Never challenge Linda Ackermann to a duel. She's the sweetest soul, but she's got the fastest fingers.

By Michelle Jaquette May 17, 2018

Mujeres Rule at Raices

Mujeres Rule at Raices

In Agua Prieta, Sonora, on the south side of Uncle Sam's border wall, brilliantly colored murals have recently sprung up on the barrier's 20-foot vertical bars.

By Margaret Regan May 10, 2018

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Charlie Needs a Home and a Yard

Charlie Needs a Home and a Yard

By Humane Society of Southern Arizona Aug 20, 2018  3:56 pm

Look What We Got in the Mail Today!

Look What We Got in the Mail Today!

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Celebrate Nandi the Elephant's Birthday!

Celebrate Nandi the Elephant's Birthday!

By TW Fun & Games Desk Aug 17, 2018  3:56 pm

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