June Tucson Event Calendar
THURSDAY, JUNE 1 June Tucson ArtWalk, 4 to 7 p.m., Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 170, Tucson, free, 520-615-5222, info@wildemeyer.com, wildemeyer.com. Tucson ArtWalk is every first Thursday in the Foothills Art District at Skyline and Campbell. On June 1, Wilde Meyer Gallery invites guests for art, light refreshments and live music by […]

Fronting Comfort: New Downtown eatery features solid, no-frills dining
By Valerie Vinyard Blue Front Fine American Food harkens back to an earlier time. In a good way. Think classic American fare: burgers, sandwiches, salads, snacks and seven types of milkshakes. Owner Patricia Schwabe has added another restaurant to her Downtown collection of businesses. Schwabe also owns Mexican restaurant Penca, 50 E. Broadway Boulevard, and […]

‘She’s a Part of Me Now’: Billie Boullet appreciates Anne Frank’s story
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Billie Boullet, who stars as Anne Frank in the National Geographic limited series “A Small Light,” is invested in the celebrated diarist’s story. To prepare for the role, Boullet read “The Diary of a Young Girl,” listened to it on audiobook and asked her mom to read it to her so she […]

Beautifying the Highlands: Residents come together for a desert-inspired mural
By Karen Schaffner It can be a long road from the drawing board to the completed project. Take for example, the mural on the wall enclosing a recreational area at The Highlands Inc., a 55-plus community in Oro Valley. After two years of planning, drawing and painting, it’s done. Resident Ron Weihl suggested the mural. […]

Rubbing the Right Way: Local massage chain promotes well-being
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Shelene Taylor graduated from massage school 38 years ago with a plan. She wanted to work on a cruise ship, move to the Bahamas, and be a beach bum in her free time. That didn’t pan out, but her experience at a massage studio allowed her to open Rubs Massage Studio, a […]

Something Different: Tony Kishman celebrates Paul McCartney’s career
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Tucson native Tony Kishman knows there is an influx of Beatles tribute acts, but he’s found his niche celebrating the whole of Paul McCartney’s career. “Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney” comes to the Fox Tucson Theatre on Saturday, May 13. “The show is all about Paul McCartney’s career, […]

May Tucson Calendar
MONDAY, MAY 1 Senior Bingo Hour, 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, Anamax Recreation Center, 17501 S. Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita, $5, sahuaritaparksandrec.org TUESDAY, MAY 2 Crimes and the Psychopath, 6:40 a.m., Zoom, aarpva@aarp.org, aarp.org WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Using Art for Personal Reflection, 8 a.m., Zoom, aarpva@aarp.org, aarp.org THURSDAY, MAY 4 Yoga for Seniors, 10 […]

That’s Italian!: The Pasta Shop serves quick food, impacts community
By Veronica Kuffel When Luz and Ben Platt married, he insisted on catering their wedding. Brian worked in an Italian restaurant and discovered a love for the cuisine. Both dreamed of the day they could manage their own pasta shop. “He’s always catered different friends’ events and Christmas parties,” Luz said. “We knew he could do […]

Ask the Expert: Occupational therapy can help with Parkinson’s
By Tucson Medical Center For people living with Parkinson’s disease, tasks such as writing, eating or using a phone can be difficult, especially if tremors are experienced. The good news is occupational therapy can help work through these challenges, in addition to other challenges that may affect your ability to perform day to day tasks. […]

Pin + Flour: New hotel restaurant riffs on owner’s background
By Valerie Vinyard Pin + Flour is a hip new restaurant in The Eddy Hotel, just north of River Road on Campbell Avenue. As guests enter Pin + Flour, they see an open lobby and dining room. Diners are free to seat themselves at the bar, on the patio near the pool or at any […]