Tucson
2017 Tucson Jazz Festival Showcases Top Musicians
Growling trumpets, sultry saxophones, elusive ride cymbals with bass drum accents and some of the most velvety voices in jazz music come together for the annual Tucson Jazz Festival. Spanning nearly two toe-tapping weeks, the jazz festival is located at venues throughout downtown, including the Rialto Theatre, Fox Tucson Theatre, Club Congress and the Tucson Convention Center Music Hall...
Scented Leaf Tea House to Open Second Location Downtown
The Scented Leaf Tea House & Lounge is opening a new location in downtown Tucson between Diablo Burger and former Proper Restaurant. While the original location on University Boulevard near the University of Arizona campus has evolved into a busy and bustling, albeit casual atmosphere, owner Shane Barela says he plans for the downtown tea house to evoke a more “loungey” atmosphere, with “comfortable seating, great flow, and a bigger focus on tea on tap.”
Expected to open in early March, the Scented Leaf downtown will have 16 teas on tap, as...
Top Regional Attractions to Hit This Year in Tucson, Part One
Whether you’re new to “the Old Pueblo” or have been a die-hard Tucsonan your whole life, there is plenty that contributes to this richly cultural, fascinating city. From the luxurious Catalina Foothills to the north, to the affluent East side, to the serene West and eccentric downtown and Central Tucson, resolve to make 2017 a year of exploration in this eclectic city. Hit all the landmarks you’ve always been meaning to visit and open yourself up to new experiences. Here’s part one of our 2017 Tucson must-do list.
Healthy Places in Tucson to Detox After the Holidays
The holiday season is undoubtedly full of sweets, treats and other indulgent eats, and while they should be enjoyed fully, your body may be starting to feel the negative effects. Cleanse your system by hitting one of these four local Tucson joints and get reenergized for the New Year.
Pure Love Juice
Situated in the upscale, picturesque St. Philip’s Plaza on River and Campbell, Pure Love Juice offers three- or five-day juice cleanses, where only juice and raw foods are consumed, helping the body recover and...
Murder at the Magic Show: New Year's Eve at Westin La Paloma Resort
Skip the chaotic parties and overcrowded nightclubs and ring in 2017 in a unique and entertaining way. The Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson is hosting a Dinner Theater Variety Show where great food, a hilarious show and live music will all take place.
Kicking off the evening is a candle-lit three-course dinner prepared by the Executive Chef of La Paloma and a three-act murder-mystery comedy show titled Murder at the Magic Show. The show is a whodunit murder-mystery presented by the same people in charge of the longest running mystery dinner theater shows in Southern Arizona. Set in the Westin La...
