February 04, 2012, 12:22 am
Community

Where We Live - Barrio Viejo

By Phoenix Michael

The Barrio Viejo of today is both modern and historic. This month, local museums host Centennial events and exhibits.

Community

Saddle Up for the Tucson Rodeo

By Johanna Willett

When the first cowboys trotted through downtown for the Tucson Rodeo Parade in 1925, no one needed to manufacture the Wild West.

Community

A Soccer Team of Our Own

By Sarah Burton

FC Tucson is bringing MLS teams for the Desert Diamond Cup in late February. Get a preview and get involved during the exhibition games at 2nd Saturdays.

Community

Centennial Events: Feb 10

By ZT Staff

Tucson celebrates the Centennial of Arizona's statehood! The three days of eclectic, multicultural art and music festivities run Feb. 10-12.

Community

Centennial Events: Feb 11

By ZT Staff

Tucson celebrates the Centennial of Arizona's statehood! The three days of eclectic, multicultural art and music festivities run Feb. 10-12.

Community

Streetcar Design Specs

By Carli Brosseau

Tucson officials working on the modern streetcar project have been travelling to Portland, Ore., every six weeks to finalize design plans, review materials changes and ...

Community

Local Teens Paint a Picture of Community

By Johanna Willett

High school artists showcasing work in a charity art show will wear flowers to set them apart from the crowd on Sat, Feb. 4.

Community

Flame Off! Returns Downtown

By Jamie Manser

For the 10th annual Flame Off fundraiser, the Sonoran Glass Art Academy (SGAA) is gifting downtown with its white-hot glassblowing competition on Feb. 3.

Community

Beyond the Gems

By Sarah Burton

Things to know when reconsidering the annual gem and mineral show - which is really an adventurous treasure hunt!

Community

2nd Saturdays – Rocking Women!

The free, outdoor Scott Avenue Stage, just south of Broadway Boulevard, features some of Tucson’s best woman-fronted bands!

News

Downtown Tucson's Centennial Celebration

Set for Feb. 10-12

By the Press Release

Free outdoor concerts, reenactments, street performances, more!

News

Tidbits: Nov 2011

By ZT Staff

UniSource Energy, Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards, Preen, Old Pueblo Trolley and more!

News

PBS Channel 6 Receives 14 Rocky Mountain Emmy Nominations

By the Press Release

Arizona Public Media receives the most nominations in the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts a

News

Latino Briefing Room

One-Stop News Website Announces New Contributor

By the Press Release

The online news site geared towards the U.S. Latino community features political analysis commentary with Ruben Navarrette Jr.

News

Patio Plans

By Katie Cunningham

Heading out to downtown Tucson for funky drinks and a relaxed atmosphere bring to mind 47 Scott and Scott & Co.

News

New Brew

By Teya Vitu, for the Downtown Tucson Partnership

They could set up their microbrewery anywhere in town, but brewing in suburbia just doesn't appeal to them.

News

HUB to Dish Late-Night

By Kelly Lewis

HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery, 266 E. Congress St. opens on February 12 at 11 a.m.

News

New Downtown Businesses

By Kelly Lewis

Downtown welcomes T.U.C., Buffalo Exchange & Desk Couture.

News

An Open Heart

By Carli Brosseau

Corazón Day Spa opens Nov 1 at 220 N. 4th Ave., just north of the Fourth Avenue Underpass.

News

Loco For Local

By Phoenix Michael

Local First Arizona’s new campaign, Shift Arizona, has proud Arizonans understandably excited.

Urban Features

Roller Derby Gives Back

By Kelly Lewis

The women of the Tucson Roller Derby do a lot of pushing and shoving on the track, and they are just as passionate off the track for local charities.

Urban Features

Notes from a Plant Freak: December 2011

By Jared R. McKinley

Planting guidelines and a species of interest for December considerations.

Urban Features

The Streetcar’s Zoning Zig Zag

By Carli Brosseau

The conflicting visions of what Tucson is and should be are about to be aired anew, and officials are hoping that they’re out ahead of some of the flashpoints.

Urban Features

Mercado San Agustin's Expansions

By Jim Lipson

Mercado San Agustin, in the 900 block of West Congress Street, continues to evolve as a Westside diamond in the rough.

Urban Features

Downtown’s Cosmic Perspective

By Jamie Manser

Since the dawn of mankind, humans have looked at the heavens with wonderment, perhaps even with fearful awe.

Urban Features

Hamilton Distillers

A sneak peek at Tucson’s sole distilling operation

By Sarah Burton

Arroyo Design moves from furniture making to distilling. Whiskey, to be exact.

Urban Features

‘Tis the Season to Be a Bicyclist

By Kelly Lewis

It’s like Christmas for cyclists on Nov. 12, when a chunk of Fourth Avenue is shut down to make room for the Bicycle Swap.

Urban Features

Cycling for Tucson’s Charities

By Sarah Burton

On Nov. 19, more than 9,000 cyclists hit the streets in an impressive stream of tires, spandex, bike chains & helmets.

Urban Features

Empowering Female Adventurers

By Polly Higgins

Kelly Lewis loves traveling. Travel guidebooks, well, these she finds lacking, especially for women on their own.

Urban Features

Finding Flow in the Fire

By Emily Gindlesparger

Yoga practices to steady against the rising heat.

Zocalo: From the Editor

From The Editor - December 2011

By Jamie Manser

Tucson is like any locale – comprised of various socio-economic and cultural striations. Downtown is definitively a microcosm with its mishmash of owners and renters, business people and artists

Zocalo: From the Editor

From the Editor - October 2011

By Jamie Manser

"I love rock & roll, so put another dime in the jukebox, baby!"

Zocalo: From the Editor

From the Editor - Sept 2011

By Jamie Manser

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood." - Stephen R. Covey. I constantly fail in this.

Zocalo: From the Editor

From the Editor - May 2011

By Jamie Manser

Last month, Kevin Henderson of The Swigs said this is a great time to be in Tucson.

Zocalo: From the Editor

From The Editor - March 2011

By Jamie Manser

In late February, Al Perry told me he saw a little boy running around downtown sporting a holster with a plastic Glock.

Zocalo: From the Editor

From The Editor - Feb 2011

By Jamie Manser

January seemed to stretch for an eternity. Horror and shock gave way to an outpouring of love. Now that the dust has settled, the news crews are gone, the memorials are over and the coverage has waned

Zocalo: From the Editor

From the Editor - Jan 2011

By Jamie Manser

At the end of December, our holiday visits end with a plane flight into the ochre glow of the setting sun.

Zocalo: From the Editor

From the Editor - Dec 2010

By Jamie Manser

About four years ago, my husband and I bought Brad Lancaster’s Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1.

Zocalo: From the Editor

From The Editor - Oct 2010

By Jamie Manser

Oh, October, how I love thee. The town shakes off the hot summer dust and comes back to life with longer nights and cooler climes.

Zocalo: From the Editor

From The Editor - Sept 2010

By Jamie Manser

My favorite part of being a Tucsonan is hosting newbies.

 

Zocalo Tucson is an independently published community magazine showcasing urban news, arts, entertainment, living and events in Downtown and Central Tucson.


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