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Ballet Tucson dancers Madeleine Kuebler and Edward Oyarce-Solomon performing in a pas de deux (Courtesy of Ballet Tucson).

Ballet Tucson will perform free community pop-up shows

Gwendolyn Buettner, Reporter April 23, 2025

This off season, Tucson’s local ballet company Ballet Tucson continues to perform, offering a series of pop-up ballets in May throughout Southern Arizona – all free to the public.  In an effort...

A past event at Blk House Mrkt, where community members gathered to support local Black-owned businesses. (Courtesy of Blk House Mrkt).

Blk House Mrkt: A day of celebration, community, and Black-owned businesses

Na’ilah Lockhart, Reporter April 18, 2025

What started as a spontaneous idea between two local creatives has grown into a vibrant community event aimed at uplifting Black-owned businesses and creating space for connection. Blk House Mrkt (BHM)...

Wilma and Wilbur entering the Arizona Stadium hand in hand before a home game. Photo by Mike Christy, Arizona Athletics

Scars, sweat and secrets: What it takes to be a UofA mascot

Laura Holánszky, Reporter April 16, 2025

Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat are probably the most iconic “married couple” on the UA campus. “People often think we are an old, married couple,” said Christina Tellez, who has worn the Wilma uniform...

Dace Santa Cruz, left, and Keanu Klepfer, right, of Belgium Tree perform at Moshpick Market in Mesa, Ariz., on Jan. 11, 2025.

Belgium Tree: Arizona’s pop duo on the rise

Gregor McKelligon, Reporter April 14, 2025

Headbanging, electric guitars, pummeling drums and auto-tuned vocals pulsed through the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on August 16, 2024. The performers danced on stage, then jumped into the crowd, blurring...

Andrew Coss, Andrew Kandell, Nolan Nguyen and Joseph Cruze, from left, after their performance at Battle of the Bands at Gene C. Reid Park, DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Tucson, Ariz. on April 6, 2025.

Faces In Motion wins Battle of the Bands

Gregor McKelligon, Reporter April 8, 2025

Attendees of all ages gathered at Reid Park’s DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center on April 6 for the City of Tucson’s third annual high school Battle of the Bands competition. Sitting on blankets...

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