https://www.azpm.org/tags/downtown Downtown Tucson en-US Copyright Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:19:35 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-16/231618-miniature-traveling-museum-rolls-into-tucson The Office of Collecting and Design is stopping in Tucson during its cross-country tour. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:19:35 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-16/231618-miniature-traveling-museum-rolls-into-tucson Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-10-13/231570-slugman-returns-from-his-home-planet-to-attend-slugfest-this-weekend Also on Arizona Spotlight: A woman with a love of plants starts her journey as an aspiring novelist in her 70's. Naturalist Matthew Nelson retells a story when he was in Devil's Canyon, and Archive Tucson remarks on food scarcity in mid-century Tucson. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:24:24 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-10-13/231570-slugman-returns-from-his-home-planet-to-attend-slugfest-this-weekend Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-30/231404-a-new-book-examines-the-legends-surrounding-the-sonoran-desert-toad Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Gorgeous Excitement" returns to the Steinfeld Gallery. Tucson Film Festival celebrates independent filmmaking. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:16:31 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-30/231404-a-new-book-examines-the-legends-surrounding-the-sonoran-desert-toad Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-24/231339-tucsonans-making-a-difference-in-guatemala Also on Arizona Spotlight: Indie horror filmmaker talks about premiering his new movie "The Woods Beckon" in Tucson. Go backstage at The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre's rendition of "I'm Gonna Marry You, Tobey Maguire". Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:26:09 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-24/231339-tucsonans-making-a-difference-in-guatemala Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-17/231243-veteran-group-offers-to-fund-water-treatment-in-exchange-for-golf-course The Tucson City Council is set to vote on the proposed deal next week. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:04:26 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-17/231243-veteran-group-offers-to-fund-water-treatment-in-exchange-for-golf-course Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-02/231083-tucson-awards-its-hip-hop-music-scene Also on Arizona Spotlight: What is "Song Church" at La Rosa? And film podcaster Christopher Maynard goes to Tucson Comic-Con. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:26:34 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-02/231083-tucson-awards-its-hip-hop-music-scene Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-20/230904-tucsons-251-celebration-brings-history-to-life-at-presidio-museum The Presidio Museum will host the Tucson 251+ celebration with pop-up exhibits, historic ingredients, music and a museum bar inspired by the city’s past. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:01:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-20/230904-tucsons-251-celebration-brings-history-to-life-at-presidio-museum Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-25/230639-at-a-crossroads-gabby-giffords-county-and-city-officials-hold-panel-on-curbing-tucson-gun-violence Questions continue to swirl around the July 19 mass shooting — and how to prevent future ones. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:11:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-25/230639-at-a-crossroads-gabby-giffords-county-and-city-officials-hold-panel-on-curbing-tucson-gun-violence Angela Gervasi https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-07-21/230597-tucson-playwright-elaine-romero-being-celebrated-on-the-national-stage Also on Arizona Spotlight: What to expect from the first ever Meza Festival, bringing global music to the local community; and storyteller Zach Gordon reflects on the importance of coffee and connection. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:06:12 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-07-21/230597-tucson-playwright-elaine-romero-being-celebrated-on-the-national-stage Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-01/230376-city-breaks-ground-on-new-skate-park-10-years-in-the-making The Cushing Street Skate Park has officially started construction after many economic and infrastructural setbacks. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:09:25 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-01/230376-city-breaks-ground-on-new-skate-park-10-years-in-the-making Thatcher Warrick Hess