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Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Signs Deal to Open First Southern Arizona Location
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, the innovative sandwich brand serving up its signature sandwiches at more than 60 locations across Arizona and California, has signed longtime Tucson resident and military veteran Daniel Hanamoto as its newest franchisee, with plans to open the brand’s first Southern Arizona location in Tucson.
Patagonia Regional Times
Building an Empire: Book examines life of ranch owner
In the winter of 1875, Walter Vail wrote home from Tucson after traveling through the Arizona desert. He spoke of intense sun, cold nights and long stretches without drinking water. Vail eventually went on to launch Empire Ranch, which would later become headquarters to one of the state’s most prominent...
everafterinthewoods.com
This Arizona Stand Piles Mango, Chamoy, And Ice Cream On Raspados Until 10 Every Night
A drive-thru window that hands out shaved ice heaped with mango, chamoy, and a scoop of ice cream? That detail alone makes me want to hit the brakes. This east-side Arizona stand keeps that window open until 10 p.m., every single day of the week. The menu goes way past...
fastfoodclub.com
This Family-Owned Arizona Hot Dog Spot Serves Bacon-Wrapped Sonoran Dogs – and Tucson Locals Still Call It a Staple
Some Tucson meals start with a hot dog wrapped in bacon, tucked into a soft bolillo bun, and buried under beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, mayo, and mustard. On the south side of the city, one family-owned spot has been serving that exact combination for years, and plenty of locals treat it like a hometown tradition.
hoodline.com
Arizona Opera Stages Rare Spanish 'Puss in Boots' Opera in Tucson This Weekend
Arizona Opera is staging a one-hour, Spanish-language opera based on the classic fairy tale of a clever, boot-wearing cat this weekend in Tucson, marking the company's first-ever performance of the work. El Gato con Botas, composed by Xavier Montsalvatge with a libretto by Néstor Luján, runs Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Leo Rich Theater, 260 S. Church Ave.
KGUN 9
‘The Work in Progress’ brings Americans together for conversations, with Tucson among six featured communities
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A new documentary is bringing people from different communities together to talk about their experiences, beliefs and hopes for the future of the country. The Work in Progress visits six communities across the country, including Tucson, to capture conversations between Americans at a time of...
tucsonlifestyle.com
Arizona Repertory Singers Present Season of Wonder
The Arizona Repertory Singers invite audiences to celebrate the holiday season with Season of Wonder, a series of three December concerts featuring music inspired by winter, holiday traditions and memories of seasons past. The program brings together familiar holiday favorites and selections from around the world. Audiences can look forward...
azpm.org
AZPM wins eight 2026 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy® Awards
Arizona Public Media won eight 2026 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy® Awards across eight categories, with staff members earning a total of 17 individual awards, the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced Saturday. The winning projects celebrate a diverse range of AZPM...
tucsonlifestyle.com
Scott Silven Brings The Lost Things to Tucson
Scottish illusionist and mentalist Scott Silven returns to Tucson with The Lost Things, an immersive theatrical experience presented by Arizona Arts Live at the University of Arizona. The production runs Nov. 17 through 21 at Marroney Theatre. Blending mind-reading, illusion and storytelling, the 75-minute performance invites audience members to take...
thisistucson.com
A new diner is coming to Tucson's Sunshine Mile
A closed diner that originally opened more than 60 years ago will soon have its grill fired up again. Howdy Diner is taking over the former Welcome Diner spot at 902 E. Broadway, which was closed in 2020. Sally Kane, owner of Coronet Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St., leased the...
fastfoodclub.com
Locals Fill Up On Green Corn Tamales And Cheese Crisps At This Longtime Sonoran Spot In Tucson, Arizona
Some of the best meals in Tucson hide behind doors you might drive right past. This one sits off an alley in an older working-class neighborhood south of downtown, and it has been feeding the city since the 1950s. Families who first came here decades ago now bring their own...
fastfoodclub.com
Four Arizona Steakhouses Where Cowboys And Ranchers Have Been Eating Mesquite-Grilled Beef For Decades
Mesquite is about as Arizona as a saguaro, and for generations it has been the fuel behind some of the best steaks in the state. Long before trendy steak spots showed up, ranch families and working cowboys were pulling up to these old-school dining rooms for a big cut of beef and a baked potato.
thisistucson.com
New master plan for Tohono Chul will guide garden’s growth
For 41 years, Tohono Chul has served as a garden oasis in northwest Tucson. Just don’t call it a secret garden, not anymore. The nonprofit botanical attraction has unveiled an ambitious master plan aimed at expanding the offerings and access for its more than 100,000 annual visitors. “We're often...