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Violinist returns to Tucson orchestra, quartet goes all Beethoven

Violinist returns to Tucson orchestra, quartet goes all Beethoven

  • Cathalena E. Burch

A versatile violinist returns to Linda Ronstadt Music Hall with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and a quartet playing Beethoven plays Tucson chamber series. 

Top Shawarma lives up to its name, serving delicious Middle Eastern meals

Top Shawarma lives up to its name, serving delicious Middle Eastern meals

  • Jamie Donnelly

As you watch the vertical spit of shawarma slowly spin around, you’ll find yourself hypnotized.

High-octane Latin-fusion band returns for Tucson

High-octane Latin-fusion band returns for Tucson

  • Cathalena E. Burch

California flamenco/world-fusion band that has been a regular to Tucson's Rhythm and Roots series returns for the 30th and final season. 

Tucson festival pays tribute to Tejano legend

Tucson festival pays tribute to Tejano legend

  • Cathalena E. Burch

The 86-year-old Grammy-winning Tejano star Ruben “El Gato Negro” Ramos brings hie latest album to KXCI's 2nd annual Baila el Pueblo — A Desert Music Festival.

7 quotes from literary star Salman Rushdie's Tucson book festival talk

7 quotes from literary star Salman Rushdie's Tucson book festival talk

  • Norma Coile

Salman Rushdie, the most prominent literary figure to appear at the Tucson Festival of Books in its 17 years,  spoke to about a thousand people Sunday from a festival stage at the University of Arizona.

Our food writer names the best Sonoran hot dogs in Tucson

Our food writer names the best Sonoran hot dogs in Tucson

  • Jamie Donnelly

It’s the final countdown.

Country music fest in Benson this weekend has '90s hitmakers

Country music fest in Benson this weekend has '90s hitmakers

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Annual country music festival in Benson celebrates 1990s country music with stars Rodney Atkins, Tracy Byrd and Mark Chesnutt. 

Humor, thoughts of mortality mingle on stage with Salman Rushdie in Tucson

Humor, thoughts of mortality mingle on stage with Salman Rushdie in Tucson

    Literary giant Salman Rushdie joined satirist Gary Shteyngart at the University of Arizona for a lively, humor-filled conversation that touched on everything from Tucson's "alien-like" cacti to the profound reality of facing mortality.

    Tucson Symphony season spotlights young artists, old friend

    Tucson Symphony season spotlights young artists, old friend

      Violin superstar Joshua Bell is heading back to the Tucson Symphony Orchestra next season after a 13-year absence. Next season also highlights rising stars.

      Check out the library's tent at the Tucson book festival

      Check out the library's tent at the Tucson book festival

        Are you excited for the Tucson Festival of Books (TFOB) on March 14th and 15th? Don't forget to stop by the library's Nuestras Raíces tent where Pima County Public Library has organized 10 panels with 28 incredible authors.

        Rosie on the House: Financing your home purchase

        Rosie on the House: Financing your home purchase

          It could be the mountain views, the winter sunshine or the fact that people keep moving to the Grand Canyon State in droves. Whatever's pulling you toward homeownership in the Phoenix Valley, Tucson, Flagstaff or beyond, understanding how to finance your purchase is the key to turning that d…

          'Pitching' a potential partner from a stage: A new way to meet people

          'Pitching' a potential partner from a stage: A new way to meet people

            Tucson's Club Congress was packed with people hoping to find their match at a recent “Pitch-a-Pal” event. 

            You'll need clear tote bags at Tucson Festival of Books March 14-15

            You'll need clear tote bags at Tucson Festival of Books March 14-15

              For the first time in its 17 years, the Tucson Festival of Books will have a clear-bag policy for people attending author panel sessions.

              1,000+ volunteers will power this weekend's Tucson Festival of Books

              1,000+ volunteers will power this weekend's Tucson Festival of Books

                Community volunteers have been the backbone of the Tucson book festival since the year it began.

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