Celebrate Juneteenth in Tempe

Arizona Heritage Center 1300 N. College Avenue, Tempe, Arizona

by Carolyn Classen, blogger "Celebrate JuneteenthJoin us Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Arizona Heritage Center Tempe for a powerful Juneteenth celebration featuring performances, storytelling, readings, and an afternoon genealogy workshop. Commemorate the day freedom was realized for many and reflect on what it means today.Admission is free, and all are ... Read more

LWV forum for Ward 3 Council candidates

Flowing Wells library 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, Arizona

by Carolyn Classen, blogger Saturday, June 21: The League of Women Voters hosts a forum for candidates running in the Ward 3 Democratic primary for Tucson City Council. Incumbent Kevin Dahl is facing TUSD Governing Board member Sadie Shaw. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Flowing Wells Library, 1730 W. Flowing Wells Road. The winner of the ... Read more

LWV forum for Ward 5 Council candidates

Valencia library 202 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson, Arizona

by Carolyn Classen, Blogger Thursday, June 26: The League of Women Voters hosts a forum for candidates running in the Ward 5 Democratic primary for Tucson City Council. Primary candidates include Jesse Lugo, Selina Barajas and Chris Elsner. 5 to 6 p.m. at Valencia Public Library, 202 W. Valencia Road. The format of the forums will ... Read more

LWV forum for Ward 6 Council candidates

Martha Cooper library 1277 N. Catalina Avenue, Tucson, Arizona

by Carolyn Classen, Blogger Tuesday, July 1: The League of Women Voters hosts a forum for candidates running in the Ward 6 Democratic primary for Tucson City Council. Candidates include Miranda Schubert, Leighton Rockafellow Jr., Theresa Riel and Jim Sinex. 5 to 6 p.m. at Martha Cooper Public Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave. Riel has withdrawn ... Read more

”Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” film

Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, United States

by Carolyn Classen, blogger SATURDAY, JULY 5 AT 11:00AM REGULAR ADMISSION PRICES PASSES ACCEPTED “Experience the greatest films from Hollywood’s Golden Age back on the big screen, every week at The Loft Cinema! Jimmy Stewart takes on Congress, battles corruption and wins America’s heart in director Frank Capra’s classic ode to the power of optimism, Mr. Smith ... Read more