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Sonoita's 'Best Little Rodeo in Arizona' Turns 101 This Weekend

Sep 2, 2016 Director says Labor Day competition is the largest in the state based on the number of contestants.
Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Music Festival Begins 33rd Season

Aug 22, 2016 Longstanding event began after a long hike and a request for music.
Final design for the Jan. 8 memorial by the Chee Salette Architecture Office.

Foundation Offers 'Naming Opportunities' for Donations to Jan. 8 Memorial

Aug 17, 2016 Donors' names will be displayed prominent places at the site for gifts of $1M or $500K.

Tucson Celebrates 23 Miles of Mexican Food

Aug 11, 2016 Designation aims to draw millennial foodies to authentic, local eateries.

Children's Museum of Tucson Celebrates 30 Years Saturday

Jul 28, 2016 The attraction will have special festivities to mark anniversary, including reduced admission.

Curtain Up: $2M Saves Arizona Theatre Company's Season

Jul 18, 2016 Last-minute contributions keep the organization from financial collapse, officials say.

$1M Pledge Keeps Arizona Theatre Company Operating

Jul 5, 2016 Nonprofit says businessman's pledge allows extended fundraising to July 15.
10/8/12. Rebecca Brukman. Dramatic cloud background with image of American Flag waiving in the wind.

New Citizens To Be Sworn In on Independence Day in Tucson

Jul 4, 2016 20 take oath of citizenship at Saguaro National Park on national holiday.
Debbie Weitzell, left, and Stephanie Gelsinon scan Freedmen Bureau documents.

Hidden History: Records Help Tucsonans Find Ancestry

Jun 29, 2016 Freedmen's Bureau data made available with help from Mormon Church.

Arizona Theatre Company Warns of Financial Crisis

Jun 27, 2016 Professional arts group says it must raise $2 million by Friday.
An agave goddess gazes from the side of the Benjamin Supply building on 6th Street and 7th Avenue in May 2016.

Mural Project Brings Downtown Tucson Buildings to Life

May 24, 2016 Artists will complete work early next month as part of beautification program.

Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" Saturday, May 14

May 10, 2016 Lyric Opera of Chicago returns to Classical 90.5

Mozart's "Die Entführung aus dem Serail" - May 7, 2016

Apr 30, 2016 The Metropolitan Opera
Molly Kincaid said as a native of Tennessee, the Pie Party reminds her of home, and it is a good chance to contribute to organizations in the community.

Charity Event Sunday Brings Out Tucson's Sweeter Side

Apr 28, 2016 13th Annual Pie Party will benefit several nonprofits, provide treats.

Strauss's "Elektra" - April 30, 2016

Apr 23, 2016 The Metropolitan Opera

Brassy, Sassy Mariachi Music Pervades Tucson Culture

Apr 22, 2016 Mexican sound made popular by International Conference, in its 35th year.

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