Tucson Juneteenth 2023 events, June 10 to 19

More info at www.tucsonjune19.org. The panel discussion mentioned for June 15 is posted in our calendar: “Making Black America Through the Grapevine” – Blog for Arizona Juneteenth Festival at Kin0 Sports Complex on June 17 is also posted in our Events calendar: https://blogforarizona.net/event/tucson-juneeteenth-celebration/ The June 19th celebration is posted here: Beyond Legacy: A Juneteenth Celebration … Read more

Special Election results for Prop. 412/TEP franchise agreement

City of Tucson Elections Dept. has posted the special election results for today, May 16 on Prop. 412 re: TEP franchise agreement and surcharges: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/election-results Yes   28,084    45% No   34,612       55% So this proposition has been defeated, unless there are a large # of provisional ballots yet to be counted, which may … Read more

Free Community Day at Tohono Chul Park

Saturday, May 13 | 9:00 AM – 1 PM | Free Admission! “Join us for this family-friendly, free event to celebrate public gardens, community, and YOU! By offering free admission and providing family-friendly activities and entertainment we hope to encourage guests to visit our beautiful garden and learn more about the Sonoran Desert!” Tohono Chul … Read more

31st Annual Arizona International Film Festival

  Here it is, the 31st Annual AZ International Film Festival showing from April 19 to 30,2023. “The 31st Arizona International Film Festival, the oldest film celebration in Arizona, will run April 19 to April 30, 2023 at The Screening Room (downtown), the Mercado Annex (westside), the Loft Cinema, UA Main Gate, the Historic Hotel Congress, and other venues throughout Tucson. Remaining true to the independent spirit, the Arizona … Read more

Tucson Community Tile Mural in memory of those lost to COVID-19

by Carolyn Classen, blogger Community tile mural in memory of those lost to COVID-19 “Join Southside Tucson artists Alex! Jimenez and Paloma Jaqueline to construct a large memorial to those who have died from COVID-19. These tiles will be gathered and assembled into a final public display in June of 2023. Participants will create original … Read more