Tucson playwrights race the clock at 24/7 Play Festival
Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre's 24/7 Playwright Festival challenges seven Tucson writers to create a full play overnight, premiering Saturday at the Historic Y.
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Latino families demand federal action on Tucson heat
Latino families and advocates in Tucson are demanding federal action on extreme heat, citing hotter classrooms, rising bills and health risks.
Tucson's Desert Survivors parts ways with director
Desert Survivors' board announced Executive Director Hannah Woelke's departure as the Tucson nursery grapples with a growing deficit and years of public criticism over its operations.
Tucson Dreamers rally for protection from deportation
Three Tucson Dreamers facing deportation shared their stories at a rally, joined by the mayor and members of Congress demanding federal protections.
Tucson nurse builds leather goods brand on the side
Tucson nurse Liam Oden crafts wallets, bags and shoes by hand as the creator of Barrel Proof Leather, a growing Instagram-based leather goods brand.
Rare crested saguaro Gumby dies at Tohono Chul
A rare crested saguaro named Gumby has died at Tohono Chul Gardens after nearly three decades, felled by a common cactus bacteria.
Indigenous designers 'Flood the Runway' in Tucson show
Nine Indigenous designers showcased contemporary fashion at Monterey Court, blending traditional symbolism with modern style at Dot Pallanes' debut show.
Tucson dojo, coalition team up for self-defense workshop
Shaolin Kung Fu Academy partnered with Tucson's 4th Avenue Coalition to teach community members practical self-defense skills at a free skillshare workshop.
The Paladins return to El Casino for KXCI Blues Bash
The Paladins headline KXCI's 13th annual House Rockin' Blues Review at El Casino Ballroom, marking 40 years since their venue debut and their first Tucson show since 2018.