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Rio Nuevo Issues Call to Tucson Artists for Historic Downtown Mural
TUCSON, Ariz. (Sept. 18, 2026) — Rio Nuevo has opened a Call to Artists seeking a Tucson-area artist to create a historic mural at 69 E. Broadway in downtown Tucson, the former home of The Prescription Shop during the 1960s and into the 1970s. The selected artist will receive a $5,500 total project fee, inclusive of the artist’s fee and project expenses, to create and install the approximately 15-foot-wide by 9-foot-high outdoor mural by March 30, 2027.
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This is Date Night: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Tucson
Hispanic Heritage Month is officially underway, and Tucson offers plenty of ways to celebrate. Observed Sep. 15 through Oct. 15, the month recognizes the histories, cultures and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. In Tucson, those cultures are woven into nearly every part of the...
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Presidio San Agustin’s Salon & Saloon program presents “Story of the Anza Trail”
On Saturday, October 16, 2026, Presidio San Agustin’s Salon & Saloon program presents “Story of the Anza Trail” by Bill Singleton. Join artist Bill Singleton, whose art graces Tucson’s Presidio, Tubac’s Presidio, and the Tucson train station, as he tells the story of the Anza Trail through his art. Commissioned by the National Park Service, the Arizona Department of Transportation, and Pima County, he created 11 historic illustrations of the 1775–1776 Anza Expedition for interpretive signs placed along the modern route. This presentation will be held from 2:00-3:30 pm, at Barrio Brewing located at 800 E. 16th St. in Tucson, with entry fee of $7 for members, $10 for general public, or $10 at the door. To register, go to https://tucsonpresidio.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1…
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Making Moccasins at Cochise Stronghold
Heard Museum Workshop Brings Chiricahua Descendants Together Through Moccasin Making Led by Mescalero Artist Kimberly Enjady. The Heard Museum’s Master Artist Workshop series held a four-day moccasin-making workshop at Cochise Stronghold in southeastern Arizona with 15 Chiricahua descendants from Mescalero, New Mexico. Set amid the remote Dragoon Mountains, 65 miles southeast of Tucson, the gathering strengthened connections to ancestral homelands, cultural traditions, and community while marking the program’s 12th year of supporting traditional arts revitalization in Native communities.
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New Bear Down book chronicles John 'Button' Salmon's life
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Arizona fans embrace the "Bear Down" battle cry. For nearly a century, Wildcat fans have been echoing the final words of John "Button" Salmon. As we approach the 100th anniversary of his death, there is a new book that focuses on his life. It is called, what else, "Bear Down."
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This 1920s Arizona Hotel Still Shows Off Its Copper-Era Grandeur On A Guided Walk Through Time
Picture a hotel that hands you a metal room key so heavy the front desk offers to hold it while you wander town. That quirky detail is just the start at a 1919 landmark in downtown Tucson, where vintage radios still crackle and old-fashioned phones connect to a real switchboard.
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This Arizona Aviation Museum Packs Over 300 Aircraft Across 80 Acres You Can Tour
Driving toward Tucson, you might catch sight of what looks like a small city built entirely of airplanes stretched across the desert floor. That first glimpse is your only warning before you step into one of the largest aerospace collections on the planet. More than 300 aircraft sit across 80...
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Tucson Now: Brooke Wagner’s Gut Sense comes from her podcast
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Brooke Wagner stopped by the Tucson Now desk to tell Makayla Goos all about her latest Fact Finders Podcast episode “Gut Feelings, a Real Sixth Sense”. Listen to her entire episode here. Fact Finder drops every single Thursday on KOLD’s website. ----------------------------------------------------------
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Bigaj takes pastels to new heights
Tucson artist Eve Bigaj is accustomed to looking up at saguaros. With her latest work, she wants viewers to experience that same sense of scale and wonder. Bigaj recently unveiled a 27-foot-long pastel mural inspired by the towering cacti of the Sonoran Desert as part of the “Saguaro-Sized” exhibition at Untitled Gallery in downtown Tucson.
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A.J. Croce honors father’s legacy during 'Croce Plays Croce' tour
Over more than 30 years, virtuoso pianist and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce has built a career in the music business. He has released acclaimed albums and toured the world, making a name for himself. With his tour “Croce Play Croce,” he wanted to play homage to his father Jim Croce by playing his songs and sharing stories about him.
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Follow the Scenic Route from Rio Rico to Bisbee: Museums & Diners Along the Way
Southern Arizona is an area rich with history that spans from prehistoric eras, when rocks and minerals formed and dinosaurs roamed, to the development of modern-era communities. For over a thousand years, Native American Hohokam people, ancestors of the O’odham, flourished along the Santa Cruz and San Pedro Rivers in...
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What it’s like to go viral: Crescent Moon Cottage Bakery’s fruit-shaped cakes have taken Tucson by storm 🍒
That’s the only way Tricia Olvera could describe the pop-up event she held back in July. On a particularly hot afternoon, a line wrapped around Olvera’s house and poured out onto the street. Hundreds of people eagerly waited just for a chance to try a cake they’d seen while scrolling through their TikTok feed.
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Wheels, Wings & Rails: “Freedom One” - Tucson’s connection to the Iran Hostage Crisis
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - On the inaugural episode of Wheels, Wings & Rails, Tyler Butler takes a closer look at one of the most historically significant aircraft at the Pima Air & Space Museum: a Boeing VC-137B that once served in the military’s VIP fleet and played a remarkable role in bringing Americans home.
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Leslie Jones is hot in Tucson!
Your browser does not support the audio element. Featured on the September 10th, 2026 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:. Allison Aubrey, the health & science correspondent for NPR News, talks about distilling her knowledge for her debut book “Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love”.
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Combining a love of tech and music, Tucson middle schoolers become composers
Seventh grader Mauricio Armenta traded his 3-foot trombone for some headphones, a keyboard and mouse this school year. Instead of playing in the band, Mauricio says he wanted to learn a different way to play music.