Just before sundown on Easter Sunday, we visited the Pima County Fair for the first time. Here are some photos we took to share. You can find out about all the events at the fair at http://pimacountyfair.com. The fair runs through April 27th.
Continue readingThis coming weekend (April 18th & 19th, 2014 is the final 3 Tucson performances of Carnival of Illusion for this season. I understand there are a only a few seats left. You can purchase tickets at CarnivalofIllusion.com. Hurry! You can thank us for this recommendation later. Note: This show is … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Updated 3/10/17 Sadly, Sentinel Carriage no longer gives Tours downtown. We wish them the best in the future. We know more about Tucson history than most. Why? It’s our job. We are, after all, Southern Arizona Guide. We particularly enjoy Downtown Tucson because it is so rich in … Continue reading
We’ve “discovered” another Southern Arizona Hidden Treasure. Of course, like all “hidden treasures” we have discovered since starting Southern Arizona Guide 2 years ago, this one is hidden in plain sight. It’s just that most locals and almost all visitors don’t yet know about it. We would like to help … Continue reading
October 18, 2013 – Neighbor Roy & I arrived about 5PM. Our mission? To photograph the annual Colossal Cave Halloween Howl. Halloween Howl will be held next weekend as well. The ghosts and ghouls look forward to having you there! Learn more about Colossal Cave Mountain Park here. Editor’s Note: I … Continue reading
We enjoy going to the Fox Theater in Downtown Tucson, particularly for live performances. It’s a lot like living in Manhattan where we could enjoy a delicious dinner, then walk only a block or two and take in some of the best theater in the world.
Continue readingFor some time, Ms. Karen and I had been wanting to see Roland Sarlot’s and Susan Eyed’s Carnival of Illusion. I had read so many rave reviews about their performance that, if the show lived up to the hype, I wanted to add it to our Things To Do In Tucson Section of our website
Continue readingFair warning. This review has at least four moving parts. It may be too complicated for some. It involves an evening of (A) dinner and (B) a much-anticipated performance at (C) an historic theater with (D) downtown parking & bathroom issues. Viewer discretion advised. ******************************* On a beautiful Friday evening just before Christmas (2011), Ms. […]
Continue readingDr. Jay presents some interesting tidbits about Tombstone, the Town too Tough to Die and the Gunfight on Fremont St., also known as the Gunfight at the OK Corral. When you arrive in Tombstone, you want to take this worthwhile and fascinating tour.
Continue readingBill Hunley is the manager of the Bird Cage Theater, Tombstone’s most notorious saloon, gambling hall, and house of ill-repute. It’s been in his family since the 1930’s. The Bird Cage is now a museum, but what an extraordinary museum it is. Watch the video to get a glimpse.
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