Tucson

As the weather heats up into the triple digits, the desire for outdoor adventures transitions into a need for air-conditioned activities. In and around Tucson, many museums provide entertainment and education sans the sweltering hot temps.

If March slipped by without any vacation, keep in mind that a block party of warm evenings, good company, live music, exquisite food, and a savory glass of wine is the “adult’s spring break” to plan for in the month of April. Join the Tucson’s Museum of Art as it hosts its third annual “Crush Wine, Food and Art Festival” April 9 and 10, 2010, in the heart of downtown Tucson.

The weekend is blooming with floral festivities as the University of Arizona Museum of Art features “Bouquets to Art: A Celebration of Floral Artistry.” These collections of dynamic floral arrangements dramatize the museum's renowned artwork.

Life, meant to be lived with a little bit of indulgence. A glass of red wine... A frothy latte... A bite into a sweet Strawberry Champagne cupcake... Strawberry Champagne cupcake? Such trendy flavors mean that there is a bit of a revolution in the cupcake business. Cupcakes have now become a gourmet pleasure to enjoy at charming cafes. No longer are cupcakes restricted to chocolate and vanilla flavors baked from a box bought at the grocery store. And far from it at Mini’s Cupcakes in Tucson. At Mini's, these handful-sized pieces of sugary bliss welcome those who seek tasty delight in flavors like Upside Down Pineapple and Coconut Rum.