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Tucson's Borderlands Theater brings back ‘Barrio Stories’
You dig beneath the surface of what you think you know to discover more nuances, stories that somehow got buried with time. Those are the stories that Borderlands Theater unearthed for its inaugural “Barrio Stories” festival in 2016. This year, as the festival marks its 10th anniversary, Borderlands...
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.
takemetotn.com
Thousands Of Paper Luminarias Glow Under Giant Saguaros At This Tucson Garden Every December
Some Tucson locals drive past this place for years before they finally pull into the lot. Then they find out what they missed: a dozen gardens, a butterfly greenhouse, tiny trains, and a holiday tradition that fills the paths with paper lanterns each December. It sits right in the middle of the city, not out on some long desert highway.
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...
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...
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‘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...
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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.
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...
tucsonlifestyle.com
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Howdy Diner Planned for Former Welcome Diner Space
Howdy Diner is planned for 902 E. Broadway Boulevard in Tucson, where Coronet Restaurant owner Sally Kane will take over the former Welcome Diner, according to the Arizona Daily Star. The 3,929-square-foot space has been closed since 2020. Renovations will refresh the existing booths and open a back room to...
everafterinthewoods.com
A Pocketful Of Old-School Tokens Goes A Long Way At This Two-Story Arizona Arcade Bar
A Space Invaders-themed ATM sits inside one Arizona bar, ready to fuel your next round of Pac-Man. That one detail tells you exactly what kind of night you’re in for. The cabinets spread across two floors, with pinball machines glowing on both levels. Donkey Kong is here too, still tossing barrels at anyone brave enough to grab the joystick.