To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayra Alejandra's pieces of art — and her photo — are featured in West Elm's window. Mayra's business Solace includes handcrafted macrame pieces made with cholla, saguaro ribs and driftwood.
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En el mes de la herencia hispana, reconocemos el trabajo artístico de Jessica Gonzales, quien crea murales desde el año 2016 y se dedica de lleno al oficio desde el año 2009. Ella es la autora de algunos de los más vibrantes murales de Tucsón.
Conoce lo que algunas organizaciones sin fines de lucro de Tucsón hacen para ayudar a las familias con recursos de calidad para la educación temprana y el cuidado de sus niños.
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Find out how some Tucson nonprofits and organizations are working to help families with early learning resources and child care.
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Jessica Gonzales has been creating murals since 2016 and became a full-time muralist in 2019. She's painted some of our favorite murals around the Tucson area, all bursting with color and detail.
Travel Magazine recently released a list of the 10 best hot dogs in the United States and Tucson's own El Guero Canelo made the list.
Tucson celebrates its 246th birthday on Aug. 20, 2021. From the food and art to the views and weather, here are some of our favorite things about the Old Pueblo.
Tucson Medical Center abrió recientemente un depósito de leche para que las mamás de Tucson donen leche materna a otros bebés que lo necesitan por su condición de salud.