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Tag Archives: culture
Writing, a Cultural Focus
For more than four years I have been managing editor of an e-Journal called BorderLore, produced by the Southwest Folklife Alliance. All editions have a themed cultural focus — with stories, references and images emerging from the theme. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Crafts, Desert Environment
Tagged culture, folk arts, folklife, tradition, Tucson
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Cultural Tradition: One Reason to Love Tucson
There are many stories written in Tucson, and one of my favorites focuses on the cultural traditions rooted here. In the nooks and crannies of Tucson’s diverse communities are artisans who share (through festival, cultural entrepreneurship or demonstration) their traditional … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, local food, Tucson
Tagged arts, culture, ethnic foods, festival, folklife, tradition, Tucson
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Finding our own way, connecting our heritage
Reading opens so many doors, yes? Letters tell family stories; books reflect cultural experiences that hit home. These days I search for writings that open doors into my Italian heritage and mysterious family roots. My childhood, although rich with gatherings … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Books, Family, Tucson
Tagged culture, earthquakes, heritage, Italy, Reggio Calabria, Writing
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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
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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Tagged arts, culture, ethnic foods, festival, folklife, tradition, Tucson
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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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Tagged art, culture, Lowrider Car Show, Tucson
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With Apologies to the NY Times
So happy to see my former hometown newspaper sending a wave out west to Tucson. It seems New Yorkers have a fondness for the Old Pueblo, this city of desert and mountains and magical culture. New Yorkers also have a fondness for … Continue reading