Update: January, 2017 A 4 year extension has been granted to Rillito Race Track. Race dates for 2017 are over 6 weekends this year, Feb. 11 – March 19. IF you love the Race Track as we do, plan on going or donating. March, 2016 – Horse racing at Rillito … Continue reading
The Arroyo Cafe Christmas Radio Show We had just finished an excellent meal at Senae Thai Bistro on East Congress Street and were casually walking back to our parked car when we happened across Mr. Fitzsimmons and his lovely wife, Ellen. Fitz, of course, is the Arizona Star’s editorial cartoonist. … Continue reading
This year’s Empire Ranch Fall Roundup & Open House is Saturday, November 5th. The day-long Roundup will feature presentations and demonstrations about cowboy life on the Ranch and showcase Western traditions, skills, music, and food. Ms. Karen & I went last year and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. This is a great … Continue reading
The Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb was held last weekend, October 15, 2016 in Bisbee, Arizona. This event has been gaining in popularity for 26 years. Not unlike the All Souls Procession in Tucson, the Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb is Bisbee’s signature event of the year. It is safe to say … Continue reading
Two Book Reviews, One Arizona Author. Chasing Arizona: One Man’s Obsession with the Grand Canyon State. By Ken Lamberton Chasing Arizona is a travelogue by Ken Lambertson about his one-year quest to find all 12 of Arizona’s state symbols in their natural setting: State Flower: Saguaro Blossom; State Bird: Cactus … Continue reading
The Fox Theatre is one of the cornerstones of Tucson’s downtown, the Historic Rialto and the Hotel Congress being two important others. Through the valiant efforts of some foresighted people, these historical treasures were saved for future generations. The Fox Theatre, a non profit venture, hosts music, movies, comedy and other … Continue reading
For many years, we at Southern Arizona Guide have recommended Tucson Passport (aka Book of Fun) to our visitors. It’s consistently the best deal in town. You buy a Passport for $20. You take it to participating area attractions and get 2 for the price of 1 admissions and other … Continue reading
If you enjoy hiking and dining in Arizona, this is for you. One of Southern Arizona Guide’s many friends, travel writer and author Roger Naylor, will be guest speaker for a Brown Bag Lunch Lecture to be held on Wednesday, September 21 at noon to talk about walking and eating … Continue reading
Tucson’s Historic Rialto Theatre and its sister, the Fox Theatre at the other end of Downtown’s Entertainment District, are Tucson gems. We are delighted that caring people with civic foresight were able to save and restore these two historic entertainment venues. Let us not forget the third one. The venerable Temple … Continue reading
