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TSO Live@ The Ronstadt Concert Nov. 21
There are certain composers and specific pieces that when you hear them, you immediately think of the American West. That mix of cultures, moods, colors and rhythms is irresistible when it’s played live by a magnificent orchestra such as the TSO. This November pops concert by the TSO, with its new principal Pops Conductor Evan Roider, is like a trip through the landscape of the West, and across time. Whether you grew up here or you’re a newcomer, you’ll hear both works that you know well from the classical repertoire as well as from Western movies.
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Loft Film Fest Nov. 11-19
You can always count on seeing Oscar contenders, and some of the best examples of international cinema at the annual Loft Film Fest. This year will be no different, with an array of movies that have been well received. Opening night, catch James Gray’s new crime thriller Paper Tiger, about...
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Conservation group Hawkwatch protect the many owl species of the Chiricahua Mountains
On this episode of Arizona Spotlight, actor and author Angelica Page shares how the spirit of her late mother, acclaimed actress Geraldine Page, inspired her to create a one-woman show and write a book about her life, Bountiful. Then, hear the eerie tale of a Tucson teenager’s nighttime encounter with...
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Laurie Berkner keeps kids at the center, even 30 years in
Laurie Berkner has spent nearly 30 years writing songs for children, who not only sing along but take ownership. Even now, with millions of streams and a catalog spanning generations, her songwriting process remains the same. She imagines kids singing it. “[I think] ‘Will that child want to sing these...
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Blenman Inn: Tucson’s original Victorian adobe
Thanks to concert halls, restaurants and the Tucson Convention Center, Downtown Tucson bustles. But tucked along Scott Avenue is The Blenman Inn, which has been called the perfect respite. “It’s a very quiet, beautiful street,” said owner Margo Caylor of Scott Avenue. “With the pool and the Jacuzzi...
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Tucson Now: We have your FREE Halloween plans!
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The holiday season is officially underway in Southern Arizona, and the Salvation Army is kicking off the festivities with a free, family-friendly community event on Halloween night. Captain Victoria Mercer joined Tucson Now host Makayla Goos to share details about the upcoming Harvest Festival, local community programs, and what residents can expect as the annual Red Kettle campaign approaches.
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Tucson Maker: Rebecca Diaz blends nostalgia and culture into wearable clay art
Tucson artist Rebecca Diaz’s handcrafted clay jewelry and accessories blend Latin culture and nostalgia into uniquely intricate designs that celebrate her Mexican heritage. “I love creating clay jewelry that reminds me of home or things that I grew up with coming from a Mexican family,” she said. Using...
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Most Visitors Wander This Free Arizona Ruin Alone And Miss What Its Moon-Tracking Walls Reveal
One small hole in an old adobe wall lines up with the setting moon only once every 18.6 years. Somebody planned that. They planned it centuries ago, using desert soil, sharp eyes, and a whole lot of patience. The building holding that hole stands four stories tall in the Arizona...
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Tucson Symphony to celebrate Día de los Muertos with its annual concert this weekend
Tucson’s Hispanic heritage and ties to Mexico will be on full display at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on Sunday afternoon when the Tucson Symphony Orchestra performs its annual Día de los Muertos concert. The concert features soaring trumpets and weeping violins from one of the Southwest’s most promising...
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Dive in with Dan Marries and David Slutes!
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - For more than a quarter-century, David Slutes served as the driving force behind the music and cultural heartbeat at downtown Tucson’s historic Club Congress. Now, the Tucson native and former Sidewinders rocker is celebrating the one-year anniversary of his ambitious “third act”: transforming the historic Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary monastery into La Rosa, an intimate midtown boutique concert venue.
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Brenda Hillman's Tucson-inspired poetry collection named National Book Award finalist
LAUREN GILGER: Acclaimed poet Brenda Hillman’s newest collection, “Still House in the Desert,” brought her back to her childhood home in Tucson. Her mother needed to be moved out of the home and she found herself, like many people of her generation, ready to clean it out.
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Wander Into Tucson’s Shrine of Santa Rita in the Desert, Where Admission Is Free and Lizard-Topped Statues Hide Everywhere
On the north side of Tucson, a low adobe complex sits quietly among the cactus. From the parking lot it looks plain, but it holds one artist’s whole life story on 10 acres of desert. Inside are colorful paintings, a hand-built chapel, garden paths, and the rooms where the...
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KXCI Presents! Band of Horses Giveaway Contest
Band of Horses at Rialto Theatre on Tuesday, November 17th – KXCI Presents!. Band of Horses’ Everything All The Time 20th Anniversary Tour. The November run will feature the band performing their debut album, Everything All The Time, in full, followed by a second set of additional favorites. An evening with, no opening act.
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A Decade of DUSK: Tuscon’s Downtown Festival Turns Up the Volume for 2026
Tuscon, AZ – A giant mirrorball duck, a crew of Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube guys, a neon windmill towering over a sea of rubber ducks, and a hidden stage waiting behind a port-a-potty door. Welcome to DUSK, where a little weirdness is part of the magic. Since its debut...
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The University of Arizona’s Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab produces some of the world’s largest telescope mirrors, combining expertise in physics, optics and advanced manufacturing. Located beneath Arizona Stadium, the facility helps enable astronomical discoveries through innovative mirror-making technology. Tours are offered Monday through Friday, with times available online.