Update: January, 2020. A 4 year extension was granted in 2018 to Rillito Race Track. Race dates for 2020 are over 6 weekends this year, Feb. 8 – March 22. IF you love the Race Track as we do, plan on going and/or donating. We took pictures at the meet … Continue reading
As Tucsonans going about our daily business, few of us realize just how culturally diverse our city is. But over a 3-day weekend each October, Tucson puts on a big event Downtown and our diversity is recognized and celebrated. In 2017, the 43rd Tucson Meet Yourself drew over 120,000 people … Continue reading
There have been 100’s of movies, mostly B movies, shot in part, around Tucson. Here are some you might recognize. If you want to know more about these movies, try IMDB.com Old Tucson Formerly Old Tucson Studios. Arizona, 1940 – Old Tucson was built for this movie and then donated … 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
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 nonprofit venture, hosts music, movies, comedy and other performing … Continue reading
For many years, we at Southern Arizona Guide have recommended Tucson Attractions Alliance Passport (aka Book of Fun) to our visitors. It’s consistently the best deal in town. You buy a Passport for $22 or by a 3 day or 7 day pass. You take it to participating area attractions … Continue reading
What a treat it was to see A Christmas Carol produced by Arts-Express. It is the third year that Arts Express has presented this musical play at the Berger Performing Arts Center. The Berger is on the campus for the School for the Deaf and Blind, on the westside. It … Continue reading
The Holidays are coming fast. Below is a simple list of things to do in Tucson and Southern Arizona around the Holidays that may not be published on our Annual Events page. For a list of the tried and true yearly events visit our Annual Events page. If you dislike … Continue reading
Note: if you have purchased the Self-Guided Tour you should have received an email with your password and receipt. If you have lost or forgotten the address or password, please let us know at [email protected] Be ready to supply your verification code or name and email. Otherwise Click on the … Continue reading
