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Downtown gay bar IBT’s will celebrate its 40th anniversary in the fall.

It’s ‘Bout Time: A 4th Avenue staple is about to turn 40

Laura Holánszky, Reporter March 24, 2025

IBT’s 40th birthday isn’t until  Nov. 16,  but preparations for a blowout celebration featuring a nationally known entertainer already are. By the end of March, the bar’s first billboard will...

Sadie Rudd, manager of Boutique 816, 943 E. University Blvd., stands in front of the women's clothing store sign on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Macy Hernandez.

Shoppers excited, Main Gate shops unnerved by new Brandy Melville store

Macy Hernandez, Reporter March 19, 2025

The owners and managers of four University Boulevard boutiques said they are nervous about sales dropping after the retail giant Brandy Melville opened a store just down the street last Saturday. “We...

Inka Gold at a vendor stand selling clothing and CD’s at the Fourth Ave Spring Street Fair (Photo by Amelia Latham)

Fourth Ave Spring Street Fair is back in Tucson

Jackson Hirz, Reporter March 19, 2025

The 56th annual Fourth Ave. Street Fair returns March 21-23, with food and art vendors, live music and other performances throughout the weekend.   The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and...

Carley Pinsonneault wears a bikini from the BootinBikinis spring collection in February 2024. (Photo by BootinBikins)

UA alumna’s bikini brand hits PacSun’s online shelves

Nicalette Apodaca, Reporter March 7, 2025

BootBikinis’ spring 2025 collection at PacSun features seasonal colors of pink, green and white as well as crochet bikinis. They’re a great fit with the popular California-inspired clothing brand PacSun,...

Ren Bakery’s last day at its original St. Philip’s Plaza location was March 2. It opened next door to its sister Ren Coffeehouse on Wednesday, March 5.

Beloved loop bakery moves next to coffeehouse sibling

Laura Holánszky, Reporter March 6, 2025

After nearly three years of being separated by a gastropub and Mexican restaurant that came to life when the sun went down, Ren Bakery reunited with its sister, Ren Coffeehouse, at St. Philip’s Plaza...

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