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Is it Indian? German? Or Lower East Side?
Arizona / Art in Tucson / Tucson

Is it Indian? German? Or Lower East Side?

by carollightwoodMay 11, 2022January 28, 2026

Visual artist Brad Kalhamer credits his multi-cultural background for inspiration for his works. He was born of native American parents in Tucson at 11:59–that’s why …

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Should You See Puppets at the Mall?  Of course!
Art in Tucson / Theater in Tucson

Should You See Puppets at the Mall? Of course!

by carollightwoodMay 8, 2022January 28, 2026

North Carolina’s loss is Tucson’s gain. At least in the world of puppetry. Two and a half years ago award-winning puppeteer Lisa Sturz packed up …

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Mirror and tile mural good for selfies
Art in Tucson

Mirror and tile mural good for selfies

by carollightwoodApril 28, 2022January 28, 2026

Tucson is famous for its huge murals like the Goddess of the Agave, below, and the giant masked lady on the Hotel Lewis — both …

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Apaches, a card shark and a military band
Historical Tucson / Tucson

Apaches, a card shark and a military band

by carollightwoodApril 19, 2022January 28, 2026

It was announced as a “pop-up” event at the Ft. Lowell Park. Now under the guidance of the Presidio San Agustin, old Ft. Lowell including …

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Trashy Divas clean up the  Santa Cruz River
Nature in Tucson / Tucson

Trashy Divas clean up the Santa Cruz River

by carollightwoodMarch 27, 2022January 28, 2026

What better time to stage a clean-up of the Santa Cruz river banks and riverbed than after the winter rains are over and before the …

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Demonstration against horse abuse–a bust
Festivals in Tucson

Demonstration against horse abuse–a bust

by carollightwoodMarch 22, 2022January 28, 2026

It was listed on Facebook. On Saturday, March 19, 2022 there was to be a demonstration at Rillito Park race track about abuse of the …

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Sculpture festival in Fenton Park
Art in Tucson / Festivals in Tucson

Sculpture festival in Fenton Park

by carollightwoodMarch 15, 2022January 28, 2026

Let it never be said that Tucson is proud only of the city’s muralists. Sculptors also have their place in the sun. Tucson has set …

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St. Philip’s Plaza instead of Ukraine support
architecture in Tucson / Festivals in Tucson / Tucson

St. Philip’s Plaza instead of Ukraine support

by carollightwoodMarch 9, 2022January 28, 2026

I mistakenly thought that the downtown Tucson demonstration in support of Ukraine was on Saturday. Instead, it was scheduled for Sunday when I had a …

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Kids ride at the Sheriff posse’s gymkhana
Festivals in Tucson / Nature in Tucson

Kids ride at the Sheriff posse’s gymkhana

by carollightwoodMarch 3, 2022January 28, 2026

It was a first-time ride for this four-year old boy and he clearly enjoyed it. After a short ride outside the ring at the Equestrian …

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Horses cantering in the park
Festivals in Tucson / Nature in Tucson

Horses cantering in the park

by carollightwoodFebruary 21, 2022January 28, 20261

The notice on Facebook read “Horse Schooling” at Brandi Fenton Park. Well, I know very little about horses and horse shows but guessed that the …

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