http://www.visittucson.org/articles Press & PR for www.visittucson.org en-us Mon, 2 Jun 2007 09:41:01 PST Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:01:00 PST simplewview Features, Stats, and History http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=686&contentid=24 
Downtown Tucson's Arizona Centennial Party. Just days before Arizona's 100th birthday (February 14, 2012) Tucson will celebrate the Arizona Centennial in downtown Tucson with a weekend of special events. Entertainment will reflect the state's Southwestern culture and heritage as well as Tucson's vibrant arts scene. A jam-packed schedule includes concerts (Jerry Riopele, Sam Moore, Carlos Nakai, for instance), performances, and historical reenactments - most performed by regional artists Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=686&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=696&contentid=24 
For Immediate Release 
February 7, 2012 
Contact: Tim Hagerty
tim@tucsonpadres.com


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Tucson Padres Hire Director of Hispanic Marketing 


TUCSON - The Tucson Padres continue their efforts to connect with the Hispanic community in southern Arizona by hiring Francisco Gamez as the club's Director of Hispanic Marketing. Gamez is a former professional pitcher who organized the inaugural Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta in October. 


Gamez pitched professionally for ten seasons in the U Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=696&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=695&contentid=24 
For Immediate Release
February 2, 2012
Contact: Mike Feder
(520) 434-1330
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Major League Spring Training Coming to Kino Stadium,
March 18 and March 23 


Proceeds From March 23 Game to Benefit Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation

<br Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=695&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=694&contentid=24 
Inside Track: A Series of Film &amp&#59; TV Panels presents:
&quot&#59;Creating a Great TV Series - From Idea to Development to Production&quot&#59;

Featuring Industry Execs and Network Showrunners



Tucson, AZ (January 31, 2012) -- The UA Hanson Film Institute and the Tucson Film Office continue their collaboration on &quot&#59;Inside Track: A Series of Film &amp&#59; TV Panels&quot&#59; for the Tucson creative community as well as anyone interested in how the Television industry works.  


The thir Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=694&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=690&contentid=24 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MEDIA CONTACT: 
Casey Johnson
Garan-Beadagio, LLC 
(530) 274-1101
casey@beadagio.com
For press release photos please go to: http://www.tobeadtrueblue.com/press.php





To Bead True Blue &amp&#59; The Tucson Bead Show Have Become Traditions


Tucson, Arizona (January 23, 2012) To Bead True Blue&reg&#59; and  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=690&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=691&contentid=24 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2012

Contacts: Laura Hill, PGA TOUR, 904.273.7655, laurahill@pgatourhq.com
Gary E. Beckner, Accenture, 312-693-7880, gary.e.beckner@accenture.com


World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship
announces military appreciation initiatives for 2012 event

Expanded military ticketing offers&#59; Navy flyov Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=691&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=693&contentid=24 
PRESS RELEASE:
For Immediate Release as of: February 01, 2012
Newly Formed Tucson Desert Song Festival's Announcement of
Inaugural Festival, February 8 - 17, 2013

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NEW TO TUCSON'S &amp&#59; ARIZONA'S ART WORLD:
TUCSON DESERT SONG FESTIVAL, 'SONG and BEYOND' 
FEBRUARY 8 - 17, 2013



(Tucson, Arizona) February 8 - 17, 2013, this 10-day inaugural Tucson Desert Song Festival brings internationally known soloists and conductors to Tucson in a unique and collab Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=693&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=692&contentid=24 &nbsp&#59;

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Where Does Your Future Lie?  Perhaps In Your Own Backyard!
Find Out through ARIZONA's SCITECH Festival - January 25-March 14, 2012 


(ARIZONA)---What do baseballs, robots&#59; telescopes and chocolate have in common? They are part of a short roster of what Arizona's first annual science and technology festival will bring people of all ages for family fun using science, technology and innovation. The nearly six-week-long ARIZONA SCITECH festival, taking place from late January through March 14, 2012,  will show Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=692&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=688&contentid=24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Jan Gourley
jan@adfishgroup.com 
(843) 812-5802								


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Southwest Value Partners Announces Reorganization Plans for 
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort &amp&#59; Spa and
The Westin La Paloma Resort &amp&#59; Spa


San Diego, CA (January 19, 2012) - The Westin La Paloma Resort &amp&#59; Spa in Tucson, Arizona and the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort &amp&#59; Spa on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=688&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=689&contentid=24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MEDIA CONTACT: 
Casey Johnson
Garan-Beadagio, LLC 
(530) 274-1101
casey@beadagio.com
For press release photos please go to: http://www.tobeadtrueblue.com/press.php



To Bead True Blue &amp&#59; The Tucson Bead Show Have Become Traditions



Tucson, Arizona (January 23, 2012) To Bead True Blue&reg&#59; and The Tucson Bead Show will Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=689&contentid=24 What's New in Tucson http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=687&contentid=24 
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Arizona Centennial in&nbsp&#59;Downtown Tucson. The Arizona Centennial will be celebrated February 10-12&nbsp&#59;with an extended version of the monthly 2nd Saturdays Downtown in downtown Tucson on the weekend before Arizona's 100th anniversary of statehood (February 14, 2012).&nbsp&#59; The scheduled entertainment lineup reflects Arizona's ric Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=687&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=683&contentid=24 
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January 13, 2012 -- The Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance has honored Anne Maxon, Tucson Visitor Center Supervisor with the David J. Nivison Award for Excellence in Tourism during a ceremony earlier this week at Lodge on the Desert.


The Nivison award is given to individuals, companies, businesses, attractions and government agencies who, over a lifetime or through a single season, have distinguished themselves by exhibiting unusual commitment, unwavering zeal, or uncommon success and whose efforts have left a lasting, po Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=683&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=682&contentid=24 For more information:
Call (520) 232-0101 

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Ring in the New Year with Acacia Style


Celebrate New Years Eve 2012 at Acacia Real Food &amp&#59; Cocktails,&nbsp&#59; 3001 E. Skyline Drive #133, in Gallery Row, Tucson, AZ 85718, and dance to the music of the Ed DeLucia Trio, and enjoy a beautiful four-course meal with a complementary champagne toast at midnight for  $95 per person ++ The menu is as follows: 


Menu
Am Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=682&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=681&contentid=24 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

For Immediate Release
Contact: Lindy Brigham, 520-626-8307


BUFFELGRASS CENTER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD



&nbsp&#59;&nbsp&#59;&nbsp&#59;The Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center (SABCC) has been honored as one of 17 organizations nationwide to win the U.S. Department of Interior's coveted &quot&#59;2011 Partners in Conservation Awards.&quot&#59;

&nbsp&#59;&nbsp&#59;&nbsp&#59;The award, presented Sept. 21, 2011 by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, recognizes SABCC  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=681&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=680&contentid=24 
THE RITZ-CARLTON, DOVE MOUNTAIN NAMED TO CONDE NAST TRAVELER 2012 GOLD LIST, ACHIEVES TOP ACTIVITIES SCORE AMONG ALL SOUTHWEST RESORTS 


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TUCSON, AZ.&nbsp&#59; December 19, 2011-- The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has been named for the first time to the Cond&eacute&#59; Nast Traveler Gold List, achieving the reader-based accolade less than two years after its opening as southern Arizona's newest luxury resort. 


The 253-room property's golf, spa and adventure offerings have led to its inclusion on the 2012 Gold Lis Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=680&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=679&contentid=24 
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THE 2012 TUCSON RODEO PARADE



PARADE:	The Tucson Rodeo Parade is the longest non-motorized parade in the nation. This 87-year-old Tucson tradition brings the vibrant history and colors of the American Southwest to life each February in conjunction with La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, the Tucson Rodeo.  Over 150,000 spectators line the streets in southern Tucson each year in anticipation of this historic event. 


WHEN:	9 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012


COST< Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=679&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=677&contentid=24 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 14, 2011

Contact:         
Melissa Colosimo
ProVentures, Inc
520-318-9445
mcolosimo@pvinc.net&nbsp&#59; 

Ring in the New Year with the Tucson Originals! 



TUCSON (December 2011) -- A round up of special offerings from the Tucson Originals restaurant group to celebrate the New Year. Information about the Tucson Originals is available on tucsonoriginals.com.
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New Tucson-Baltimore Flight. Southwest Airlines will begin seasonal service between Tucson International Airport (TIA) and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, February 12, 2012. Daily flights will be available through April 9.This  Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=678&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=676&contentid=24 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 


Contact: 
Richard Brooks
Director of Sales &amp&#59; Marketing
520.577.5867
richard.brooks@westin.com


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 Westin La Paloma Employee Wins Star of the Industry Award

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Tucson, ARIZ.- The Westin La Paloma Resort is proud to announce that Peter Mnatzaganian, a 25 year employee and Banquet Manager, received the coveted Manager of the Year award for large hotels from the Arizona Hotel &amp&#59; Lodging Association Stars of the Industry. 

The Arizona Hotel & Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=676&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=674&contentid=24 For Immediate Release - December 8, 2011
Areas of Interest:  
Sports, Economic Development, Tourism, Community Events, Hispanic Affairs, National News
Contact: 
Chris Keeney, chris@fctucson.com, (832) 457-4845, 
H. Jose Bosch, jbosch@fctucson.com, (540) 435-6097

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FC Tucson Announces The 2012 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup Participants 


New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake, New York Red Bulls and LA Galaxy
headline tournament scheduled for February 22 - M Fri, 9 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=674&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=673&contentid=24 
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Starr Pass Announces Winter Wonderland Weekend, Winter Rates
Tucson resort to offer special winter room packages, snow and a visit from Santa




Tucson, AZ (11/14/11) - The beauty of the holiday season will once again transform the tranquil desert setting of Tucson's award-winning JW Marriott&reg&#59; Starr Pass Resort &amp&#59; Spa into a true winter wonderland. The resort's fourth annual weekend-long Winter Wonderland event will take place December 16 to 18, bringing Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=673&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=675&contentid=24 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contact: Katy Smith
Public Information &amp&#59; Community Relations Manager
ksmith@tucsonairport.org
520-573-4835&nbsp&#59;


Southwest to Launch Tucson's First Nonstop Baltimore Service&nbsp&#59;


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Tucson, Ariz. (Dec. 7, 2011) - Southwest Airlines announced today it will begin seasonal service between Tucson International Airport (TIA) and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport February 12. Daily flights will be available through A Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=675&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=672&contentid=24 
Contact: Shelli Hall 
Director, Tucson Film Office 
shall@visittucson.org&nbsp&#59; 


(520) 770-2126




Sundance to Screen Film Helmed in Tucson



(Dec. 5, 2011) The Sundance Film Festival has announced it's upcoming 2012 schedule and it includes the film Goats, which was mostly filmed in Tucson with assistance from the Tucson Film Office. This coming-of-age drama/comedy, directed by Christopher Neil, with a nicely subtle  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=672&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=671&contentid=24 
Enchanted Snowfall
November 25 -&nbsp&#59;December 23, 2011


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La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive, is proud to have the Enchanted Snowfall this holiday season presented by Casino Del Sol Resort &amp&#59; Conference Center. Guests will be delighted to live holiday musc, an amazing snow show and hot chocolate from Williams-Sonoma.

Enchanted Snowfall will be a bi-weekly event taking place on Friday and Saturday evenings in the Tucson Lifestyle Courtyard. Each 15-minute show begins promptly at 6:00 pm with and encore show taking place at  Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=671&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=667&contentid=24 
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CONTACT:&nbsp&#59;Jennifer Duffy
Director of Public Relations- Golf Resorts
(520) 529-7936
jduffy@loewshotels.com 



MORE HOLIDAY EVENTS AT LOEWS THIS YEAR THAN EVER BEFORE! 


18th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Loews Ventana Canyon Reso Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=667&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=668&contentid=24 
For Immediate Release


2011 HOLIDAYS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, DOVE MOUNTAIN 
WILL FEATURE SWEET TREAT TEAS AND PASTRY CLASSES, 
FAMILY THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DINING -- 
AND A MIDNIGHT FIRE DANCER TO RING IN 2012


MARANA, AZ. September 30, 2011 - Arizona residents and resort guests are invited to celebrate the holidays at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain this year, enjoying treasured events including a festive Thanksgiving brunch and dinner, holiday-themed Sweet Treat teas and pastry classes, Christmas dining and sea Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=668&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=669&contentid=24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

MEDIA CONTACT
Ben Johnson
(520) 742-6455 x218
benjohnson@tohonochulpark.org &nbsp&#59;


**Images Available Upon Request 


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&quot&#59;Holiday for the Park&quot&#59; Art Exhibit 
Nov 17, 2011 - December 12, 2011
Tohono Chul Park - Entry Gallery 


	
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Tucson Getting New LAX Flight. American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, plans to add a fourth daily round-trip flight between Tucson International Airport</ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=666&contentid=24 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=665&contentid=24 
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 10, 2011
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Contact:
ProVentures, Inc.
Melissa Colosimo
520.318.9445
mcolosimo@pvinc.net


Thanksgiving, Tucson Originals Style 


Acacia, Real Food &amp&#59; Cocktails 
3001 E. Skyline Dr. 
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 232-0101
http://www.acaciatucson.com/ &nbsp&#59;
Leave the cooking to us! Enjoy a fabulous four-cou Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=665&contentid=24