By Raul Aguirre For nearly 40 years, Julie Gallego has been the driving force behind Viva Performing Arts Studio, a beacon of cultural preservation and artistic excellence in Tucson. As a pioneer, leader and principal cultural contributor, Gallego has dedicated her life to promoting
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Registration opens soon for KIDCO Afterschool for the 2024-2025 school year. This program offers safe and structured activities for those 5-11 years old and currently enrolled in Kindergarten-5th grade from school dismissal until 6 p.m. Planned activities may include sports, games, nutrition, fitness, arts and crafts, performing arts, and special events. Registration for
General Play is for all ages, includes corn hole, board games, hula hoops, giant chess & checkers, giant Connect-4, giant Jenga, ladder golf, sports & toddler equipment, music, etc… Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ReadySetRec
Check your voter registration! The July 30 Primary Election is underway! Ballots for military and overseas voters were mailed on June 14, marking the beginning of an active election cycle. The Pima County Recorder’s Office recommends that all voters check their voter registration to ensure it is accurate and up-to-date prior to any election. All […]
– The cost to get into Reid Park Zoo is going up. Starting Monday, July 1, admission is increasing due to inflation and the rising costs of supplies, such as animal food, veterinary supplies, and grounds and maintenance resources. Last December, Tucson’s Mayor and Council approved a four-year pricing schedule that begins with a 75-cent […]
“The University of Arizona takes pride in its ability to consistently deliver to students a world-class education with a remarkable return on their financial investment,” said University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins. “We value our reputation as a student-centric university that sets our graduates on a path for success, and we are grateful that
To call 911 is not the best option for non-emergency services, but many still use it. To help combat this, the City of Tucson now has 311, a fully operational, non-emergency number people can call as an alternative to 911. During COVID, the city set up a city resource line. This 311 system, is an […]
If you need some relief from the heat, Tucson Parks and Recreation is operating 20 pools this summer. The extended summer pool hours, through Wednesday, July 31, can be found linked below. Meanwhile, all seven of Tucson’s splash pads (three more upcoming) are open daily, from 8 a.m. to sunset, through Thursday, Oct. 31. Admission […]
PIMA COUNTY, June 11, 2024 – Pima County’s Diamonds in the Sky celebration is returning to Kino Sports Complex July 4 pairing two All-American favorites: baseball and fireworks. This year’s celebration will feature a match-up of college all-stars from the Sun Belt College Baseball League, a summer league featuring players from across college baseball, taking […]
What started with bingo in a tent shortly after Arizona regulations legalized gambling, became Casino of the Sun and has since evolved to include Casino Del Sol and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s enterprises as they exist today. This year, Casino Del Sol celebrates its 30th anniversary. Casino Del Sol was built in three phases. […]






















