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Entertainment

Photos: Moviemaking at Old Tucson Studios

Photos: Moviemaking at Old Tucson Studios

  • Rick Wiley

Since 1939's "Arizona," Old Tucson Studios west of the Tucson Mountains has hosted nearly 300 productions. Nearly 40-percent of the historic wooden buildings burned to the ground in a devastating fire in 1995.

6 stormy cocktails that define Tucson's monsoons

6 stormy cocktails that define Tucson's monsoons

  • Cathalena E. Burch

From mocktails inspired by Tucson's dry riverbeds to the Monsoon, made with jalapeño-infused tequila, Tucson restaurants and bars are pouring up a storm. 

The Immersive Van Gogh exhibit is finally making its way to the Tucson-area

The Immersive Van Gogh exhibit is finally making its way to the Tucson-area

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Colors swirl around you and the images of landscapes and self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh will suck you into a 360-degree virtual world in this exhibition coming to Oro Valley.

Groundbreaking pop-country band Alabama bringing tour to Tucson

Groundbreaking pop-country band Alabama bringing tour to Tucson

  • Cathalena E. Burch

After losing a founding members, pop-country band Alabama is carrying on with its "Roll On II North America Tour" with a stop in Tucson.

Former Tucsonans bring Sonoran hot dog magic to Austin, Texas

Former Tucsonans bring Sonoran hot dog magic to Austin, Texas

  • Cathalena E. Burch

When a pair of former Tucsonans opened their Sonoran hot dog truck in Austin, few people there knew what the Old Pueblo delicacy was. Today, it's an award-winning business. 

Meet the woman behind Tucson's Make Way for Books program

Meet the woman behind Tucson's Make Way for Books program

  • Bill Finley Special to the Arizona Daily Star

New to Tucson, Mary Jan Bancroft launched Make Way for Books 25 years ago to help children in need learn to read and have access to books at home. 

Newly-renovated Tucson museum shines a light on medical oddities

Newly-renovated Tucson museum shines a light on medical oddities

  • Samantha Larned El Inde Arizona

Chewed licorice-gum discarded at a Tucson drug store by American gangster John Dillinger is among many interesting finds at the University of Arizona's Museum of Pharmacy.

Friday on the hill

Friday on the hill

  • Cathalena E. Burch

It’s pretty rare to see deer, javelinas and crawly creatures all out at the same time on Tumamoc. But that’s what happened on Friday.

Disney On Ice brings new show to Tucson in October

Disney On Ice brings new show to Tucson in October

    "Jump In!" features new characters from "Moana 2" and "Inside Out 2."

    Alicia Keys musical is coming to Tucson's Centennial Hall

    Alicia Keys musical is coming to Tucson's Centennial Hall

      The semi-autobiographical musical traces the singer-songwriter's childhood in New York's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.

      Table for three?

      Table for three?

        Best part about hiking Tumamoc is meeting the neighbors.

        Helios Ensemble celebrates 10th year

        Helios Ensemble celebrates 10th year

        • Courtesy Helios Ensemble

        The 50-voice Helios Ensemble put out a video to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024. They perform their annual summer concert on Sunday, July 19.

        Tucson's Little King is playing Brick Box on July 12

        Tucson's Little King is playing Brick Box on July 12

        • Courtesy Little King

        The downtown brewery is hosting a progressive rock/alternative night with Little King, Zöld and The Crown Syndicate

        Queen tribute show comes to Fox Tucson

        Queen tribute show comes to Fox Tucson

          Gary Mullen & The Works brings its One Night of Queen tribute show to Fox Tucson Theatre on Aug. 2.

          Thousands make pilgramage to welcome Buc-ee's in Goodyear

          Thousands make pilgramage to welcome Buc-ee's in Goodyear

            The lines were long, the wait seemed like forever, but it was all worth it once the doors opened at 6 a.m. Monday.

            Blues harmonica Charlie Musselwhite coming to La Rosa Saturday, June 13th

            Blues harmonica Charlie Musselwhite coming to La Rosa Saturday, June 13th

              Blues harmonica great Charlie Musselwhite is coming to La Rosa Saturday, June 13th

              Daniel Estrada Band practice

              Daniel Estrada Band practice

                Daniel Estrada and his 15-piece namesake big band rehearse ahead of their debut Monday at The Century Room. Estrada, 17, just finished his junior year at Sunnyside High School. 

                'Beauty and the Beast' 30th anniversary production is coming to Tucson

                'Beauty and the Beast' 30th anniversary production is coming to Tucson

                  Broadway In Tucson is bringing Disney's "Beauty and the Beast, the Musical" to Centennial Hall June 16-21.

                  World Margarita Championship returns to La Paloma

                  World Margarita Championship returns to La Paloma

                    The annual competition to find the best margaritas and best bites is June 6 at the foothills resort.

                    Tucson tiki bar documentary lands in LA film fest

                    Tucson tiki bar documentary lands in LA film fest

                      "Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession" just got picked up by the "Dances With Films" festival in Los Angeles.

                      Latin Legacy Tour pulls in AVA at Casino del Sol

                      Latin Legacy Tour pulls in AVA at Casino del Sol

                        A slate of early 2000's Latin-American rappers and a comedian named Concrete are coming to the AVA at Casino del Sol.

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                        Movies & Television

                        Ryan Murphy takes us back to 1981 with 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                        Ryan Murphy takes us back to 1981 with 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                        AJ Pritchard looks like the one to beat on ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’

                        AJ Pritchard looks like the one to beat on ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’

                        Anna Delvey revisits her time on 'Dancing with the Stars'

                        Anna Delvey revisits her time on 'Dancing with the Stars'

                        Every new and returning TV show to watch in August 2026

                        Every new and returning TV show to watch in August 2026

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                        What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                        What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                        Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                        Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                        Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                        Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                        Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                        Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                        Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                        What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                        What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                        Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

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