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Brian Smith

Tucson Weekly columnist, Brian Smith, seems to have lived multiple lives, traveling one path and then another.

Curative Art

At Tucson Medical Center, officials have implemented a Healing Art Program which displays photographs and paintings in a massive growing gallery.

These Streets

During Borderlands Theater's 2018 production of Barrio Stories in Barrio Anita, we spoke with Virginia, a young Tucson poet.

Tucson Trains

Local artist Dirk Arnold has embraced Tucson's train history in a big way.

New Horizons

Avai d'Amico sold his five-bedroom house in Minnesota and bought a 180 square foot "tiny house" in Tucson. He says it's one of the best decisions he's ever made.

Oaf

Rarely do you find art described as NOT intended for mature audiences, but that description perfectly fits "Oaf", a new play at The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre.

The Watercolorists

The Southern Arizona Watercolor guild offers pleinair painting outings, group painting sessions, educational outreach and even has a public gallery where members can show their work.

A Canvas of Clay

Robert Keith De Armond has been a ceramic artist for more than 40 years. During that time he estimates that he's painted over a million bowls, plates, pitchers and mugs.

Mid Century Perspectives

Mid-Century Perspectives is a temporary exhibition at the Tucson Museum of Art focused on the paintings of Andy Burgess.

Tucson Hip Hop

The 2nd Annual Tucson Hip Hop Festival boasts a diverse line-up of more than 150 performers and more than 1800 attendees.

The Full Nelson

Life has thrown her a few curve balls. She is a mother, author and performer ... Adiba Nelson is a force of nature.

Chasing Anello

Scott Girod had a dream of opening his own pizzeria.

The Other Desert Museum

The Tucson Desert Art museum is a nonprofit organization that opened in 2013 with more than 20,000 square feet of of space for exhibits, classes and other activities.

Cultivating Tucson

The story behind Tucson’s exceedingly popular holiday market, Cultivate Tucson.

The Poetry Center

The University of Arizona Poetry Center is one of Tucson’s most valuable cultural resources.

Ephemeral

Tom Gerlak and Pat Caffrey have been carving ice in the desert for more than 30 years.

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