Category Archives: Art and Culture

Folklife, Festival, Fun in Tucson

Tradition – it is the intersection of all things wonderful in a community. Back in Brooklyn, I recall this month signaled the start of community bazaars, outdoor musical dances, and cookouts of grilled sausages and fried zeppole, those delicious ricotta … Continue reading

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Tucson MOCA: Contemporary Showcase of Art

Tucson is unique and thus it deserves MOCA – an airy space of edgy-meets-global contemporary art installations and artist residencies. It opened in March in a converted firehouse on Church, in downtown Tucson. The building is perfect for Tucson’s young … Continue reading

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Tucson Loves Lowriders

There’s pride in that chrome. I’ve watched some of the action at various Tucson bodyshops, as lowrider enthusiasts lovingly attend to their cars. They layer coats of color and clear lacquer, craft the chroming, turn coil springs and install shocks … Continue reading

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