Our culture is vibrant, the flavors are always sizzlin', and taste buds are unquestionably treated 365 days a year. Then, when Sonoran Restaurant Week rolls around in September each year, the 10-day city-wide event shines an added light on dozens of restaurants and the customized menus they put on…
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Meaningful Answers To This Question From Local Tucsonans' Contributors Erika Muñoz - Restaurateur, Seis Kitchen and Catering Starting with a trailer, Erika Muñoz and her husband, Jake, quickly built Seis, a celebration of the distinct culinary regions of Mexico, into a local mini-empire. First, the…
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As Santa prepares for his long journey to Tucson, we’ve mapped out the best events to help you get into the holiday spirit. Grab your cup of cheer and gear up for tree-lighting ceremonies, holiday shopping, festive shows, and so much more! Celebrating Downtown With over 60 illuminated buildings…
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By Margaret Regan Jack Kerouac may not have been the first writer to be charmed by Tucson, but his description of this desert literary haven is among the most poetic. “Tucson is situated in beautiful mesquite riverbed country, overlooked by the snowy Catalina range…,” the beat writer declared in his…
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The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase can be overwhelming, but you can do it like a pro. by April Bourie It was certainly easier to navigate the first Tucson Gem & Mineral Society show in 1955, held at a local elementary school. After all, there were only 1,500 attendees and 15 vendors. Now…
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Pro soccer warms up in Tucson, competes in the Visit Tucson Sun Cup Spring (dates TBA) Soccer Spends Summer at Kino North Stadium All the young dudes return to Tucson for summer soccer, following February's MLS matches at the Visit Tucson Sun Cup. From March to September, catch local USL League…
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Get An Earful of Tucson's Music Culture by Eric Swedlund Can you hear the sound of Tucson in the music played here? The Sonoran Desert, the borderlands, the cross-cultural influences, the sunbaked vibe can all exist—in one way or another— in the fusion of styles and sounds prevalent in the local…
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Tucson is a modern city, sure, but you don’t have to go far to find a taste of the Old West. Start light. Experience a romanticized, entertaining view at Western-themed attractions with rides, shopping, and dining: Trail Dust Town boasts Wild West stunt shows, a military museum, and a shooting…
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