Tucson ceramicist Melissa Henshaw has always been drawn to clay.
- Special to the Arizona Daily Star
From snow-covered woods to sunlit deserts, from epic true stories of survival to caves underwater, books that feature the great outdoors can inspire a love of and appreciation for nature. Here are four book recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library:
- Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Picture in your mind the very first time you step into your new home: keys in hand, imagining where the couch will go and what art you'll hang on the walls.
- Cathalena E. Burch
Kronos Quartet's "Three Bones" explores America's 250-year history through the lens of music and culture, with a piece commissioned by UA's Arizona Arts Live.
- Jamie Donnelly
Next time your stomach is rumbling, check out one of the 20 new restaurants below! The best part: they all have nice, cold AC!!
- Jamie Donnelly
The building at 2920 N. Oracle Road has come to life once again.
- Cathalena E. Burch
Gabrielle Pietrangelo's Song Church has nothing to do with religion. Think of it as a big ole community karaoke event intended to bring the community together.
From a tent at Made in Tucson to a full café, 1989 Bakehouse has officially opened its doors on Fourth Avenue.
A new late-night food option hits Fourth Avenue: Quesos on 4th brings 14 varieties of quesadillas and bold Mexican-inspired flavors.
The 2026 UA New Directions Festival will present two short plays written by Josiah Santos, the theater senior who was struck and killed near campus last October.
The second annual KXCI Baila el Pueblo — A Desert Music Festival downtown honored a legendary Tejano superstar in a party that made us forget the outside world.
Director Marsha Mason shapes Arizona Theater Company performance around two strong actresses as script fails to deliver big laughs or drama.
Hacienda Solana at the Solana Guest Ranch in the Tanque Verde Valley is rolling out Curated Culinary Tours helmed by two-time Tucson Iron Chef Kenneth Foy.
Looking back, leafing through the table of contents of her life, Jessica Pryde guesses her need to read locked in around the age of 11.
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