Last week I attended the 2010 Tucson Area Music Awards, or "The TAMMIES", as they're more commonly known. The free event was held in the historic Rialto Theatre, one of the most happening places downtown. I arrived just after the show had started, and Key Ingredients of African Soul already had people dancing in the aisles. There were several other great performances between awards presentations, such as Andrew Collberg, Tucson Music Hall of Fame inductee Howe Gelb, and Band/Musician of the Year, Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta. This is definitely a band to keep an eye on. They are increasingly taking their talents beyond Arizona's borders, so catch them here when you can.

It was a great night to be out celebrating Tucson's amazing music scene in a great venue. The Rialto Theatre, built in 1920, averages 130 concerts per year and for five years running has been voted Best Indoor Venue in the Tucson Weekly's annual Best of Tucson issue. A show at the Rialto is a great reason to come downtown. Dinner and drinks at one of the terrific restaurants in the area is also recommended! To see what's coming up next at The Rialto, go to www.rialtotheatre.com. For a full list of Tucson Area Music Awards winners, visit TAMMIES.com.

My friend Reigna and I had the opportunity to go to the BODIES: The Exhibition at the Rialto Theater in Tucson at our arrival we were greetered by a very friendly and patient staff who gave us information about the exhibition and answered all our questions. It was an amazing exhibition. They show the human bodies dissected and you could see each part of the human body, muscles, veins, bones, etc. Each of the parts had a scientific explanation. I learned a lot about my body, and most importantly, how complete and perfect it is. I also learned of many diseases that attack the bodies and their causes.

The part that impressed me the most was the area of the fetuses. Maybe because I'm a mom and I could see how a fetus develops from one week to another, and above all knowing that those babies are real and once again I see how perfect is the nature of our bodies. I really recommend all go and give yourself an opportunity to see, learn and explore BODIES: The Exhibition in Tucson, an exhibit that you definitely do not want to miss.