Tucson

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Tucson’s Museum of Art latest exhibit, Desert Dwellers, will present Arizona’s most well-known and innovative retailers, designers, family businesses, artisans and craftsmen and bring attendees back in time to the Southern fashion traditions. Curated by Paula Taylor and organized by the Tucson Museum of Art (TMA), the exhibition opens with the museum’s renovated and expanded galleries on Oct. 21. The exhibition will be open through Jan. 21.

“This exhibition is a...

Offset the scorching summer heat by heading to the Tucson Sangria and Salsa Festival on August 26 from 3 to 9 p.m.

Taking place at the Tucson Convention and Sports Arena, the first annual festival will feature 15 different handmade sangrias from local mixologists with some of them even served in an ice luge. Craft salsas from local chefs, paella, empanadas, tequila and Mexican and craft beers will also be available.

For those looking to work it all off, live music with a Spanish guitar and a salsa dancing expo by Fred Astaire Dance Company will take place through the evening for an upbeat and feisty...