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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.

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

    • Cathalena E. Burch, Arizona Daily Star

    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

    • Courtesy La Rosa

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

    Daniel Estrada Band practice

    Daniel Estrada Band practice

    • Grace Trejo

    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

    • Courtesy "Beauty and the Beast" Broadway tour

    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

    • Courtesy of World Margarita Championship

    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

    • Courtesy Josh Dragotta

    "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.

      'Both Sides Now" stage show comes to La Rosa

      'Both Sides Now" stage show comes to La Rosa

        The musical lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen are central to this theatrical concert that explores their relationship and their music.

        'Magic Hour' returns with 16 student films

        'Magic Hour' returns with 16 student films

          2026 "Magic Hour" includes a zombie apocalypse film shot on location at Tucson High School.

          Indigo Girls heading back to Fox Tucson Theatre

          Indigo Girls heading back to Fox Tucson Theatre

            The folk duo Indigo Girls return two years after playing a nearly sold-out concert at the historic downtown Tucson venue.

            Another "Star Wars" chapter coming to theaters soon

            Another "Star Wars" chapter coming to theaters soon

              "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" is coming to theaters May 22.

              'I Dream In Widescreen'

              'I Dream In Widescreen'

                UA School of Theatre, Film & Television hosts its 21st annual student film showcase on Saturday, May 9, at Fox Tucson Theatr, featuring the world premieres of 11 film shorts.

                'The Great Gatsby' musical is coming to Tucson in 2026-27

                'The Great Gatsby' musical is coming to Tucson in 2026-27

                  Broadway In Tucson is bringing the roaring '20s to Centennial Hall with "The Great Gatsby," one of three musicals based on novels coming in the 2026-27 season.

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                  Movies & Television

                  Netflix revives Gene Wilder’s voice with AI for new 'Wonka' reality series

                  Netflix revives Gene Wilder’s voice with AI for new 'Wonka' reality series

                  Review: The end is near for ‘Jackass’

                  Review: The end is near for ‘Jackass’

                  Colin Farrell explores the life of an alien in ‘Sugar’

                  Colin Farrell explores the life of an alien in ‘Sugar’

                  ‘Raising Kanan’ promises plenty for its fifth and final season

                  ‘Raising Kanan’ promises plenty for its fifth and final season

                  Shopping

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

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                  Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

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