Author Archives: Monica Spigelman

Artistic Conversations, Tucson Social Media

I’m meeting with a group of local artists who are part of an entrepreurial network called Arts Marketplace. The goal is to talk Social Media, and I’m sure people are looking for the tools and formulas that give insights into … Continue reading

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World Water Day in the Tucson Desert

Water: A word that’s so important today. It conjures up images of and unstoppable tsunami….and in Tucson water is an issue that binds our community together in the desert. This week, the 2nd Annual Tucson Synergistic Water Festival will find … Continue reading

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Social Media Influence & Tucson Festival of Books

Conversations about books and the digital universe go hand-in-hand at the country’s fourth largest book festival.  Nooks, Kindles, iPads and mobile devices are everywhere in the tapestry of authors tents and books. Is there any doubt that communication, reading and … Continue reading

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Beading Lore, Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

Hand-made. Hand-painted. Historic. Traded. Hand-strung. There is a romance to beads that was celebrated in Tucson this month. Bead enthusiasts  including dealers, buyers, artists and historians joined in a celebration of gems and minerals and other assorted wonders including beads. … Continue reading

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Tucson Gem Fever & the Greatest Show on Earth

Gem fever starts this week in Tucson, can you feel it?  There’s nothing like this international treasure hunt for the thousands who descend on Tucson this week. It encompasses 40-plus shows taking place now across the city, combining to be … Continue reading

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National Day of Service: The Challenge & Commitment in Tucson

Across America, on Martin Luther King Day and our National Day of Service, we sit together at our community’s family table, facilitating and inspiring at the most local level the compassion for and belief in our fellow man. Particularly in … Continue reading

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Tucson Crafted and More

I’m a writer and marketer and I am a fan of building cities. Cities are vital to our communities and our quality of life. Now, with five other women, I’m crafting in Downtown Tucson, as well. As a way to … Continue reading

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Savoring Family Traditions

One of the best gifts of the season is the opportunity it gives us to celebrate family traditions and to forge new ones. This season is a banquet for the senses and I bless all the sounds, smells and sights … Continue reading

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A Tucson Locavore Tale: In Thanks for Local Food and Business

We choose local foods and businesses as part of a more sustainable lifestyle. In this all-American week of pilgrims and thanks I am pleased that the go-local movement is growing. Going local is about business, food and a way of … Continue reading

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Students: Don’t Forget Social Media When Envisioning Career Development

Recently I spoke with a group of Art Institute of Tucson students about using social media for job hunting. Too many don’t keep their ear to the ground and don’t use social networking platforms to help them envision their career … Continue reading

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