Artistic Luminosity

GLOW is an extraordinary annual coming together of art, performance, music and food that tickles the fancy of dreamers and free spirits.

Where We Live

As one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in North America, Tucson has substantial soul in its streets.

Monthly Plans

There’s more happening in Tucson than one might think - and here are some mnemonically named events.

Loco For Local

“Think Globally, Act Locally.” It’s more than a bumper sticker. In uncertain economic times, it’s a way to keep the Old Pueblo open for business.

Every Dog Has His Day Benefit

An eclectic evening of art, music & fashion for the poochies on Fri, Aug 27.

Tucson Roller Derby

Copper Queens vs. San Diego Derby Dolls Wildfires - Double Header on Sat, Aug 28!

Spillapalooza

Tucson's Answer to the Oil Disaster

Kevin Henderson is empowering the community to enact change.

A Powerful Softball Storm

A local young-women’s softball tsunami—Team Velocity Force—is headed to Junior Olympic National Championships in August.

TPAC’s 25th Anniversary Party

On Saturday, June 19, Tucson Pima Arts Council commemorated its 25th anniversary.

Night Wings

In the evening light, the Pima Air and Space Museum’s hundreds of aircrafts on display seem more romantic.

Old Town Freshens Up

There’s change afoot in Tucson’s historic heart with a trio of local women re-imagining Old Town Artisans' La Cocina.

Hot Belt Cuisine

When Janos Wilder talks about his newest culinary endeavor, his face excites and his eyes develop a faraway look.

2ND SATURDAYS

Free Event to Launch in Downtown Tucson

Businesses, Restaurants, Artists, Organizations and Performers Gear Up for Saturday, May 8, 2010.

Adhearance

Gloo Factory's Dwight Metzger will keep his business going, even if his current warehouse locale is sold at auction on April 6.

Historic Centennial Pocket Park

Help transform a rubble-filled 130 foot by 30 foot parcel into “a pedestrian oasis featuring a curved walkway, benches, landscaping and panels to interpret Tucson’s history.”

Reward for Return of Stolen Paintings

Conrad Wilde Gallery was robbed by unknown person(s) between the dates of 3/27-3/29.

A Little Village

When California-based Cali Kind Clothing Company pulled out of 417 N. 4th Ave., Cafe Passe's owner Sabine Blaese took the opportunity to expand her business.

The F-35 Fight

To save money, the U.S. military decided to stake its future on one fighter jet for all military branches: the F-35.

Wall Street Journal Highlights Tucson Perfumer

A great report on Tucsonan Kathleen Drier!

Tucson's New Gateway

Local Artist Installs a Gateway Sculpture for Tucson

Making a Splash

Diving’s most talented young athletes are descending upon Tucson the first week of September to compete in the 18th FINA World Junior Diving Championships.

Let The Good Times Roll

Traverse miles of urban desert in a short time while learning about Tucson's landscape and history!

Indie Bookstores Roundup

These days, independent bookstores stay afloat through a precarious combination of sideline retailing, niche marketing and sheer quirkiness.

Monsoon Reading Guide

We love reading on the porch while the rain pours heavy and hard from the heavens, and figure you do too.

The Bartender’s in the Garden

At Hacienda del Sol’s Terraza del Sol, patrons can witness bartender Eddie Pain harvest their drink’s ingredients.

Life, Death & Polymer Preservation

In a life-imitates-cinema turn of events, a slew of dead bodies are responsible for bringing the Historic Rialto Building back to life.

The Derby Rolls Downtown

Since 2004, the number of roller derby teams rocketed from three in the United States - Austin, Phoenix, Tucson - to more than 400 worldwide.

Funky Flora For Sale

The Weird Plant Sale is a great opportunity to check out bizarre and exotic species that have developed specific "habits" to stay alive.

Q & A with Michael Keith

Local developer Michael Keith began work as the Downtown Tucson Partnership’s interim CEO on May 10. Zocalo spoke with Keith about his roots and his vision.

Electric Plans for Electric Cars

The vision is electric car chargers at big box stores, gas stations and at home garages with initial infrastructure deployment beginning this summer.

From The Editor - Sept 2010

My favorite part of being a Tucsonan is hosting newbies.

From The Editor

I was recently captivated by PBS’s award-winning program Nature and its fascinating two-part series on mating called What Females Want and What Males Will Do.

From The Editor

The true heart of Tucson never has been and never will be a marketing campaign.  

From The Editor

As a child, I agonized over what to buy my father for Christmas.

From The Editor