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Where now for our lost friends...
By the time this reaches you in August, the booms of the Fourth of July have long faded. But at the Pima Animal Care Center and shelters across southern Arizona, the consequences haven't.
The week after the holiday is historically PACC's busiest of the year, frightened dogs and cats running from fireworks and landing, days or weeks later, in an overcrowded kennel far from home. Many find their way back. Too many don't. What's left behind is a shelter system already stretched thin, now carrying the weight of a summer surge on top of a problem that never really goes away: too many animals, not enough space, not enough homes.
That's the real story here, not one bad night in July, but what it reveals about the rest of the year. PACC is an open-admission shelter, meaning it cannot turn any animal away, no matter how full the kennels already are. When intake spikes and adoptions don't keep pace, the strain shows up in every corner of the building, in staff working overtime, in animals held longer than they should be, in the quiet math of too many mouths and not enough room.
Tucson is exploring a quieter drone show to replace fireworks at "A" Mountain starting in 2027, which may ease the panic that sends so many pets running each year. That's worth watching. But it won't solve overcrowding on its own, and it won't help the animals already waiting for homes right now.
So where from here? Update your pet's ID and microchip today, before an emergency makes it urgent. If you've been waiting for the "right time" to adopt or foster, this is it--shelters need homes in August as much as they did in July, arguably more, once the initial wave of public attention moves on. Volunteer an afternoon. Donate supplies. Share a photo of an adoptable animal with your neighbors.
The surge passes. The animals are still there, and so is the need.
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August 2026
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BALLET Tucson TURNS 40 WITH A Season FOCUSED ON THE Future
ARTICLE BY MEGAN EWING
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARLOS CHAVEZ
Ballet Tucson is marking its 40th anniversary season not by looking back, but by looking forward.
As Southern Arizona’s only professional ballet company celebrates four decades of artistry, education and community impact, Artistic Director Margaret Mullin is treating the milestone as a launching point rather than a retrospective. The result is a 202627 season that honors the company’s legacy while expanding its artistic horizons.
“It feels like a huge testament to how far we’ve come,” Mullin says. “Tucson wants to maintain its vibrant arts and culture scene, and Ballet Tucson has been fortunate to have a community that continues to stand by us and help us grow.”
In a post-pandemic arts landscape where many organizations struggled to survive, Ballet Tucson has continued to thrive, attracting new audiences and expanding its repertoire. Now entering her fifth season as artistic director, Mullin sees the anniversary season as a celebration of momentum.
“We’re celebrating that this company is alive, thriving, and growing,” she says. “The art form is alive, thriving, and growing, and the same is true for our artists.”
The season opens September 11 with Steps Forward, Ballet Tucson’s popular choreographers’ showcase at Berger Performing Arts Center. The one-night event highlights original works by company dancers, with audiences voting for their favorite piece; the winner earns an encore later in the season.
“Steps Forward is an artistic incubator,” Mullin explains. “It gives dancers opportunities to explore, create and develop their own voices as choreographers.”
In October, Spirit Garden and Other Works returns to the Temple of Music and Art, featuring the revival of Chieko Imada’s Día de los Muertos-inspired Spirit Garden, with artwork by Lawrence Lee and music by Calexico and guitarist Misael Barraza-Diaz.
The program also includes a world premiere celebrating Ballet Tucson’s 40-year history. Titled Ovation, the work is created collaboratively by Mullin, Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada, and Rehearsal Director Brik Middlekauff. It brings together company members and students from Ballet Tucson’s
school, underscoring the organization’s commitment to developing future dancers.
That link between school and company is personal for Mullin, who began her own training as a Ballet Tucson student.
“It’s important to me that our students experience the same quality of training and the same environment that made me fall in love with dance,” she says. “Having professional dancers in the same building is transformative. It was for me.”
The holidays bring back one of Tucson’s most cherished traditions: The Nutcracker, presented with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in December, combining lavish sets and costumes with Tchaikovsky’s score performed live.
The anniversary season continues in February with Carmen and Other Works, showcasing three major company premieres. Among them is George Balanchine’s Emeralds, which Mullin calls “opulent, lush and fantastically beautiful,” and the Tucson debut of Debonair by three-time Tony winner Justin Peck, inspired by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Mullin once originated a leading role in the piece.
“The fact that Justin continues to support Ballet Tucson means so much,” she says. “He believes in what we’re building here.”
The program closes with a world premiere of Carmen, choreographed by Imada with the Tucson Desert Song Festival, featuring new artwork by Lawrence Lee and live music led by Khris Dodge.
The season concludes in April with Appalachian Spring and Other Works, blending classical favorites with contemporary creativity: Mullin’s Sobre las Olas, Imada’s Don Quixote Grand Pas de Deux, and the premiere of Interim by company dancer Brooke Amundrud. The finale is Andrea Schermoly’s Appalachian Spring, set to Aaron Copland’s score.
For Mullin, the season reflects the company’s mission to expand perceptions of ballet.
“My favorite thing is when someone leaves a performance and says, ‘I didn’t realize ballet could be like this,’” she says. “That’s exactly what we want... the range, the versatility and the excitement of what ballet can be.”
Forty years after its founding, Ballet Tucson is honoring its roots while stepping confidently into the future—one performance, one artist and one audience member at a time.
WHAT'S YOUR PET PERSONALITY?
Find Your Animal Match
ARTICLE BY MEGAN EWING
Choosing a pet is about more than looks—it's about finding a companion that fits your lifestyle and temperament. Whether you're adventurous, nurturing, social, or serene, there's a perfect pet waiting to match your personality. Find the trait that describes you best and meet your ideal animal companion.
A dog may be your perfect pet. Dogs are famous for their steadfast devotion and desire to be part of the family. If you're someone who values connection, thrives on companionship, and enjoys sharing life's adventures, a dog can become a trusted friend who is always happy to see you.
A cat may be your perfect pet. Cats march to the beat of their own drum, making them a natural match for self-sufficient personalities. If you appreciate personal space, enjoy quiet moments, and prefer relationships built on mutual respect, a feline companion could be your ideal fit.
A fish may be your perfect pet. An aquarium brings beauty, balance, and a sense of calm to any room. If you're thoughtful, reflective, and enjoy creating peaceful surroundings, you'll appreciate the soothing presence and gentle rhythm of life beneath the water's surface.
1. IF YOU ARE LOYAL...
2. IF YOU ARE INDEPENDENT...
3. IF YOU ARE SERENE...
IF YOU ARE SOCIAL...
A bird may be your perfect pet. Birds are intelligent, engaging, and often eager to interact with their human companions. If you love conversation, enjoy being around others, and bring energy wherever you go, a bird's lively personality may make it your perfect match.
5. IF YOU ARE PLAYFUL...
A hamster may be your perfect pet. Curious and energetic, hamsters pack plenty of personality into a small package. If you're fun-loving, adaptable, and always looking for a reason to smile, you'll enjoy watching a hamster explore, play, and keep you entertained.
IF YOU ARE NURTURING...
A rabbit may be your perfect pet. Rabbits flourish with gentle care and can form deep bonds with their owners. If you're patient, compassionate, and enjoy helping others feel safe and comfortable, a rabbit's sweet disposition and affectionate nature may be just right for you.
ARTICLE BY JEFF HERR
A dozen or more reasons why it makes sense to skip the commercial kibble.
Home-Made
Dog Food
WHY MOVE AWAY FROM COMMERCIAL DOG FOOD?
Most commercial dog food is nutritionally adequate. But adequate isn’t always the goal. Common reasons owners make the switch:
• Ingredient transparency. Labels like “meat by-products” and “animal digest” are legally defined in ways that diverge from what most people assume. Home cooking means you know every ingredient.
• Recalls. Contamination with salmonella, aflatoxins, heavy metals, and even pentobarbital has affected major brands. Owners who live through a recall often don’t go back.
They tell you what they prefer
• Food sensitivities. Chronic ear infections, paw-licking, and loose stools are frequently diet-related. Homemade food makes elimination diets straightforward since every variable is controlled.
• Picky eaters. Fresh, lightly cooked food is almost universally more appealing than shelf-stable kibble, which is critical for underweight or recovering dogs who won’t eat.
• Chronic health conditions. Dogs with kidney disease, diabetes, or pancreatitis often need nutrient targets a vet or nutritionist can only hit with a custom recipe.
• Ultra-processing concerns. Kibble is extruded at high heat, degrading heat-sensitive nutrients. Owners who’ve moved away from processed food in their own diets often reconsider it for their dogs too.
THE 40/25/25/10 FRAMEWORK
A balanced homemade diet follows this rough breakdown by volume, averaged across the week, not perfected at every meal:
• 40% protein
• 25% veg
• 25% carbs
• 10% fat
Puppies need more protein and calcium; seniors often benefit from lower phosphorus. Pregnant or nursing dogs have substantially higher needs overall.
SAFE INGREDIENTS PROTEINS
Chicken (boneless), lean beef, turkey, salmon, (cooked), eggs, lamb, sardines (in water), and duck. Liver and other organ meats are nutrient dense. But keep them to 5-10% of total protein.
VEGETABLES
Carrots (our dogs love them ... it’s first thing they eat), green beans, broccoli (small amounts), peas, sweet potato, zucchini, spinach, and butternut squash.
CARBOHYDRATES
Main stays: brown rice, oats, quinoa, barley, or lentils (cooked).
Cook all grains until soft. This is important because dogs lack the salivary enzymes humans use to begin breaking down starches.
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Eat the rainbow, pup! Way better than burnt kibble.
This young guy will not be denied
OWNERS
WHO'VE MOVED AWAY FROM PROCESSED FOOD IN THEIR OWN DIETS OFTEN RECONSIDER IT FOR THEIR DOGS TOO.
Never feed these: onions or garlic, grapes or raisins, xylitol, chocolate, macadamia nuts, avocado, cooked bones, raw pork, nutmeg, alcohol, caffeine, yeast, dough, cherries, or wild mushrooms.
Onions and garlic (including powders) cause hemolytic anemia. Grapes and raisins can trigger acute kidney failure in small amounts. Xylitol — found in some peanut butters and baked goods — causes rapid insulin release and liver failure.
SUPPLEMENTS TO ADD
Homemade diets typically fall short on calcium, zinc, vitamin D, and omega-3s. A vet-formulated product like Balance IT closes most gaps. At minimum, add daily fish oil and a calcium source. Also fish oil (omega-3), calcium carbonate, vitamin E, zinc, Balance IT, or similar. Crushed dried eggshell works well as a calcium source with about half a teaspoon per pound of food.
A SIMPLE BASE RECIPE
Makes approximately 4 days of meals for a 30–40 lb adult dog. No seasoning — no salt, pepper, or oil.
• Step 1 - Boil or bake two pounds of boneless chicken thighs or lean ground beef (unseasoned). Reserve a little broth to mix in if needed for palatability.
• Step 2 - Cook 1.5 cups of brown rice (or oats or barley) until fully soft. Cool completely before combining.
• Step 3 - Steam 1.5 cups chopped mixed vegetables including carrots, peas, and green beans. Pulse in a food processor for better nutrient absorption.
• Step 4 - Add one to two hard-boiled or lightly scrambled eggs (no oil). Eggs contribute vitamin D, selenium, and highly bioavailable protein.
• Step 5 - Once cooled, mix in fish oil (roughly 1,000mg EPA/DHA per portion for a 30–40 pound dog) and any vet-recommended mineral supplement.
• Step 6 - Portion and refrigerate up to four days, or freeze up to three months. Thaw overnight. Don’t microwave.
FEEDING AMOUNTS
Homemade food contains more moisture than kibble so don’t convert cup-for-cup. Feed twice daily, equal portions. Body condition is the best guide. Ribs should be felt but not seen.
• Under 20 lbs: ½–¾ cup per meal
• 20–50 lbs: 1–1½ cups per meal
• 50–80 lbs: 2–2½ cups per meal
• 80+ lbs: 3+ cups per meal. Confirm with your vet.
Summer and the eating is easy.
Active and cold-weather dogs may need 20–30% more while seniors often need 10–20% less. Adjust by 10% increments and reassess every two weeks.
TRANSITIONING FROM COMMERCIAL FOOD
• Days 1–3: 75% old food, 25% homemade
• Days 4–6: 50/50
• Days 7–9: 25% old food, 75% homemade
• Day 10+: 100% homemade
Brief loose stools are normal. If diarrhea persists beyond three days, slow the transition. Sensitive stomachs may need a full two weeks to adjust to the new food.
PROTEIN ROTATION
Rotating proteins weekly — chicken one week, beef the next, salmon after that — broadens the nutrient profile and reduces the chance of developing food sensitivities. If you suspect an allergy (recurring ear infections, paw-licking, loose stools), try a novel protein your dog has never eaten: venison, rabbit, or kangaroo are commonly used for elimination trials. Consult your vet before switching — especially for dogs with kidney disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, or urinary conditions. Bloodwork every six to 12 months is worthwhile once fully transitioned.
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For every “Quail Trail” debit card issued, a $5 donation is given to the Tucson Wildlife Center, and all Madaras debit cardholders receive a 10% discount on select Madaras Gallery merchandise. Get started at HughesFCU.org/Madaras
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NEW TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLED TECHNICIANS CAN WORK MAGIC WHEN DONE CORRECTLY
LASERS IN THE DESERT
A detailed conversation with Danielle Moser, PA-C, owner of Facial Artistry & Aesthetics, about ways to support your skin under the sun’s powerful rays.
1. How does CoolPeel laser work and how does it differ from traditional resurfacing?
CoolPeel is a fractional CO2 laser that creates microscopic skin channels, stimulating collagen and elastin with minimal thermal damage. Unlike traditional ablative CO2 lasers, which cause more heat-related trauma, CoolPeel achieves meaningful rejuvenation with significantly less downtime. Results are gradual, typically requiring three to four sessions.
2. When combining CoolPeel and IPL, what is the recommended sequence and timing?
IPL is performed first to target pigment and vascular concerns, followed by CoolPeel to improve texture and stimulate collagen. Sessions are typically spaces two to four weeks apart; more aggressive treatments may need four to six weeks. In select cases, both may be done in one session.
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3. Which pigmentation types respond best to IPL, and what are the contraindications?
IPL works best on epidermal pigment—solar lentigines, freckles, and diffuse photodamage. Melasma is generally a poor candidate due to risk of recurrence. Fitzpatrick skin types I–III are the safest candidates; darker skin types carry increased risk of hyperpigmentation and burns, making pre-treatment assessment essential.
4. How should treatment plans be adjusted for darker skin tones?
Use conservative settings, fewer passes, and longer intervals between sessions. IPL should be reduced or avoided if melasma risk is high. CoolPeel is used in lower-energy, superficial modes with strict endpoint control. RF microneedling is preferred since it bypasses epidermal melanin entirely. Pre- and post-treatment pigment suppression—hydroquinone alternatives, tranexamic acid, sun avoidance—is standard.
5. How does RF microneedling compare to CoolPeel for collagen stimulation?
RF microneedling delivers radiofrequency heat deep into the dermis via insulated needles, making it superior for skin laxity, acne scars, and structural tightening. CoolPeel works more superficially, targeting sun damage, pigmentation, and tone. Many patients benefit from both—RF microneedling first, then CoolPeel.
6. Why combine IPL with RF microneedling rather than using either alone?
IPL addresses superficial concerns like pigmentation and redness, while RF microneedling improves deeper concerns like laxity and scars. Together they provide more complete rejuvenation, with outcomes superior to either treatment alone.
7. How many sessions are needed, and how long do results last?
Most patients see improvement after one to two sessions, with optimal results after three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart. Collagen remodeling continues for three to six months post-treatment. Results typically last one to two years with proper sun protection; annual maintenance helps preserve outcomes.
8. What pre-treatment protocols should patients follow?
Avoid sun exposure, tanning, and self-tanners for two to four weeks prior. Use daily broad-spectrum SPF. Discontinue retinoids and exfoliating acids five days before treatment. Inform your provider of photosensitizing medications, active infections, or recent procedures.
9. For jawline and neck laxity, how do RF microneedling and CoolPeel compare—and can they be combined?
RF microneedling is more effective for jawline and neck laxity, targeting the dermis and subdermal tissue where tightening occurs. CoolPeel primarily improves surface texture with modest tightening. Since they treat different layers, the two can be safely combined.
10. What post-treatment skincare best supports recovery?
Focus on healing, hydration, and collagen support. Hyaluronic acid restores moisture and barrier function; peptides and growth factors promote collagen synthesis. Vitamin C, once healed, reduces oxidative stress. Niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and tyrosinase inhibitors help control pigment issues. Daily SPF is essential.
11. What can patients do to heal faster and enhance results?
We recommend Ariessence Pure PDGF+ applied immediately post-treatment to accelerate healing, reduce redness, and boost collagen. About two weeks later, SkinVive skin hydrator provides deep hydration—improving smoothness and softening fine lines for up to six months.
Danielle Moser, PA-C, has been leading cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery for 23 years in Tucson, working with the best in these fields.
To learn more, join Danielle and her team for an informational evening on August 18th from 4–6 pm.
Danielle and her team work as one for each client.
Melissa the Laser Technician laying down some CO2 laser treatment
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Stop Chasing Wrinkles
ARTICLE BY CHRISTY HALL, PA-C, MPAS
Cultivate Your Collagen
For decades, the conversation around facial aging has focused on wrinkles. Erase the line. Fill the fold. Tighten the skin.
While those treatments have their place, our understanding of how the face ages has changed dramatically. Today, many experts believe the most effective approach isn’t treating wrinkles after they appear, but preserving and rebuilding the foundation that keeps skin healthy: collagen.
Collagen is the body’s primary structural protein, providing strength, elasticity, and support to the skin. Beginning in our twenties, collagen production gradually declines, and that loss accelerates significantly by menopause.
Living in Southern Arizona adds another challenge: years of intense ultraviolet exposure accelerate collagen breakdown while contributing to pigmentation, uneven texture, and loss of elasticity.
Many signs people associate with aging — fine lines, thinning skin, enlarged pores, laxity, crepey texture — are actually the result of gradual collagen loss rather than the wrinkles themselves.
This shift in understanding has transformed aesthetic medicine. Instead of focusing on a single wrinkle or isolated concern, many experienced providers now approach facial rejuvenation by looking at the face as an interconnected system, where skin quality, facial support, hydration, bone structure, volume loss, and muscle movement all influence how youthful or tired someone appears.
One of the most common concerns I hear is, “I want to look refreshed, but I don’t want to look like I’ve had work done.” Fortunately, those goals no longer compete with one another.
The best aesthetic treatments are often the ones no one notices — friends simply comment that you look well rested. Natural looking rejuvenation is less about changing facial features and more about restoring healthy skin while maintaining facial harmony.
Advances in technology have made this possible. Newer collagen-stimulating treatments improve skin quality at multiple depths by addressing texture, elasticity, hydration, and structural support. Rather than relying on a single procedure, today’s approach often combines complementary technologies and treatments, along with medical grade skincare to protect results.
Skincare itself has also evolved considerably. Modern medical grade formulations do far more than moisturize — carefully selected ingredients support
healthy cell turnover, improve pigmentation, reduce inflammation, strengthen the skin barrier, stimulate collagen production, and extend the longevity of professional treatments. Consistency at home matters just as much as what happens in the treatment room.
Perhaps the most important lesson aesthetic medicine has taught us is that aging gracefully isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about preserving healthy skin, making thoughtful decisions over time, and understanding that prevention often produces the best long-term results.
Patients frequently tell me no one has ever explained facial aging this way before — one of the most rewarding parts of my profession. When people understand why their skin changes, they can make informed decisions based on science rather than trends.
As patients and providers alike shift away from dramatic transformations and toward subtle, natural rejuvenation, one principle remains true: healthy collagen is the foundation of beautiful skin.
About the Author
Christy Hall, PA-C, MPAS, is the founder of Skin Appeal Aesthetics and creator of the Balanced Beauty Method®, a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation focused on natural, individualized results. A board certified Physician Associate with more than 20 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. Christy Hall is recognized as one of the nation’s top injectors.
TREY & KATIE KENNEDY
ON MARRIAGE, KIDS, AND THE COMEDY OF REAL LIFE
Trey Kennedy makes a living finding comedy in regular life. Marriage. Toddlers. Yoga pants. The Thursday-night scramble between school dropoffs, soccer practice, and whatever has to be done by morning. Twelve years in, it shows: millions of followers across every platform, three stand-up specials, a sold-out Relatable Tour, and a style of humor fans send each other captioned, “Are you watching me?” He delivers the kind of comedy that travels because everyone’s living some version of it.
Katie, his wife of six years, is a former biomedical engineer who also built a modeling career. She’s now raising their kids and co-hosting Correct Opinions alongside Trey — the show where the two of them swap takes on marriage, parenting, and whatever came up that week.
Trey has been at this longer than people realize. An Edmond, Oklahoma kid who grew up playing basketball described himself as a “shy kid who never thought he’d be an entertainer.” He started making videos while attending Oklahoma State University. After building millions of followers on Vine before the platform shut down, he gave himself six months on Instagram and Facebook to see whether he could rebuild from zero. He did. Stand-up soon followed. His first special, Are You For Real?, streams on YouTube; the second, Grow Up, on Amazon Prime; the third, built around the Relatable Tour, wrapped earlier this year. “I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now,” he says. A slow climb, made one bit at a time.
ARTICLE BY KALI KASPRZYK
“I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now.”
Most of what Trey writes lately starts in his own kitchen. Thomas is three and a half, and he is, in his father’s words, “a movie.” He narrates his own life from the moment his eyes open and mispronounces words in ways his parents now repeat to each other because no one else would believe them. His younger sister, Eva, is what Katie calls “the calm one.” With a third now in the mix, the Kennedys are officially outnumbered.
After six years of marriage, Trey and Katie have learned that the partnership runs best when it gets its own time on the calendar. So once a week, they leave the kids with a sitter and go out for coffee. “You need a system,” Katie says. “It’s about taking time to look each other in the eye. Not the kids. Not the cameras. Just each other.”
The same instinct shapes the work. Most of Trey’s trial and error happens onstage or on Instagram, but the first read is always Katie’s. “There’s only been one time ever I’ve had to be like, ‘you’re not doing that,’” she says. The rest of the time, she just laughs first.
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Dinner Theater: “Murder at the Magic Show II”
Dante’s Fire - 2526 E. Grant Rd.
This is the only Tucson dinner theater venue where you can enjoy a delicious table-served candle-lit three-course dinner with a mystery live magic show. Marrying the best of two of the most popular live theater performing arts genres with an executive-chef prepared Southwestern styled dining experience; this dinner show is sure to please. Recurring weekly on Saturday, Sunday and Friday,
AUGUST 8TH
Sweet Corn Extravaganza!
Apple Annie's Produce Farm - 6405 W. Williams Rd. in Willcox | 8:00 AM
Calling all corn lovers! Discover sweet corn picked at the peak of the season. Every Saturday and Sunday (through Sept. 7th) they’ll be serving up mouthwatering roasted sweet corn until 4 pm. Slowly roasted to perfection, each ear is then topped with butter and seasoned with your choice of delectable flavorings. It’s a corn-lover’s dream come true!
AUGUST 12TH
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - 445 S. Alvernon Way | 4:00 PM
The first event of the five-day festival begins with the Expo opening followed by a party at 4:30 pm. Hundreds of birding events from guest lectures to birding trips across the region. Times and fees vary. Check the website for details: https://tucsonbirds.org/festival. Through August 16.
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AUGUST 20TH
Celebration of All Things S-cuk Son (Tucson) Festival
Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum - 196 N. Court Ave. | 6:30 PM
While the Tucson basin has been inhabited for thousands of years, the formal inception date of the City of Tucson is August 20th, 1775. Today, we use this date to celebrate our rich TucSonorense culture and its many inhabitants. Go to celebratetucson.com for a complete list of events and schedules. Until 10:00 PM.
SEPTEMBER 4TH
Sonoran Restaurant Week
Throughout Tucson | 10:00 AM
Savor it all during this 10-day celebration of Southern Arizona dining. Enjoy incredible breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus from a variety of local participating restaurants at special pricing. A real deal for all! Sonoran Restaurant Week highlights Tucson's City of Gastronomy designation. Go to https://www.sonoranrestaurantweek.com/ for an event planner, venues, and more information. Through Sept. 13th.
SEPTEMBER 5TH
Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo
Sonoita Fairgrounds -- 3142 S. Highway 83 North of Sonoita | 10:00 AM
The "Best Little Rodeo in Arizona" will have over 700 entries with cash and buckles awarded to the top contestants of the Southwest. Food vendors and merchandise will be available on the grounds. Stay for the steak fry (5:00 PM to 7:00 PM) and dance Saturday and Sunday, with live music at 7:00 PM. Through Sept. 7th.
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