TUCSON COMIC-CON CELEBRATES ARIZONA GUESTS

You can’t say Tucson Comic-Con without “Tucson”! Join us in welcoming guests from our backyard; Arizonan talents: Jay Fotos, Danny Marianino, Vic Holins, and Dulce Ramirez!

Jay Fotos is a multi-award-winning comic veteran. He has worked on hundreds of projects including Spawn, Godzilla, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and 30 Days of Night. Fotos has worked on mediums beyond comics, including animation, video/board games, album art, TV, motion pictures, and toy design. He also teaches courses at Phoenix College in their Comic Arts Degree Program.

Danny Marianino is a born storyteller known for his work on Don’t Ever Punch a Rockstar: A Collection of Hate Mail and Other Crazy Rumors, It Blows My Mind, The Mega Book of Revenge Films Volume 1: The Big Payback, and To Make Matters Worse and The Belligerent Book of Movie Quotes.

Vic Hollins is a professional illustrator and mixed-media artist based in Tucson, AZ. She is known for her vibrant use of color, feminine designs, and intricate patterns. She self-published the comic series Wilder and has spent the past three years working on a new comic and is currently working with ceramics to create assemblages.

Dulce Ramirez is a passionate sculptor and artist who was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. Her art style first took shape after watching John Carpenter’s 1982 “The Thing” and was further influenced by films with practical effects like Resident Evil 1. The horror influences can be seen in her sculpture work. She has dreams of having her own gallery to spotlight “weird organic gory artwork” like hers and give a space for those artists.

ABOUT TUCSON COMIC-CON

If it’s Labor Day weekend, it’s Tucson Comic-Con! Celebrate the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con August 29th-31st 2025 at the Tucson Convention Center. Whether your thing is getting guest autographs, attending panels, cosplaying, photo ops, or beyond; you’ll find it with Tucson Comic-Con. Our General Pre-sale tickets can be purchased now at www.tucsoncomic-con.com/tickets! Join the celebration of community, fun, and the spirit of Pop Culture for All!

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Yungblud: Gibson Artist Achieves Third #1 Album in the UK

Gibson is proud to congratulate internationally acclaimed British rocker,Yungblud, whose fourth studio album IDOLS has debuted as the #1 album in the UK this week on the Official Albums Chart. IDOLS–the first installment of a double album–marks Yungblud, aka Dominic Harrison’s third #1 album in the UK.

Yungblud’s #1 chart debut caps a thrilling week for the Gibson artist, including headlining the second annual installment of his own music festival creation BludFest Festival in Milton Keynes, England (June 21). Yungblud created BludFest with the intention of curating a more inclusive, accessible, and affordable festival experience for his community of music fans. During the successful sophomore year of the day-long BludFest, he was joined by Billy Idol during the headline set, with a supporting bill including Chase Atlantic, blackbear, Denzel Curry, as well as British rising stars Rachel Chinouriri and Nieve Ella. Gibson provided a pop-up guitar shop onsite for festival goers to try guitars and take photos with Yungblud’s signature Epiphone SG Jr.  Yungblud also signed one of his signature guitars and gave it away directly to one lucky fan during Bludfest. Additionally, the Gibson Garage London will have an extremely limited amount of Yungblud’s signature SG Jr.’s signed by the artist himself.

Yungblud sat down with the Gibson Gazette to talk about the inspiration for IDOLS, “I hit 27 and I thought the first iteration of Yungblud had come to a close and come to an end. I really wanted to create something that would stretch the imagination right now and, fundamentally, attempt something classic and timeless. Not to sound like the past, but to take the listener out of any period of time. Music at the minute is so much about dopamine and less about depth, and that’s why songs are big for a second and then they fall off the face of the earth. Everyone is putting a time limit on their ideas by making it so specific. We really wanted to make something larger than life and ambitious, and big. I want bedroom producers to shit themselves!”

Listen to IDOLS, the new album from Yungblud HERE.
IDOLS was recorded just outside of where Yungblud grew up in the north of England, with producer Matt Schwartz at the helm, Bob Bradley on additional production, and guitarist Adam Warrington. A full 9 minutes and 6 seconds his first single “Hello Heaven, Hello” premiered on BBC Radio 1 and garnered widespread airplay across the U.S. The raucous, “Lovesick Lullaby” followed and was described by the BBC as “combining Liam Gallagher’s sneer with Beach Boys’ harmonies.” Watch the stunning performance visual for the focus track “Ghosts.” featuring one of the strongest vocal performances of his career.
Yungblud’s latest and most profound single to date, “Zombie,” features a stunning cinematic video, a creative collaboration starring the Academy Award-nominated actress, Florence Pugh who Yungblud considers to be “our best export at the minute and a truly great British artist.” An ode to healthcare workers, the video depicts Pugh as a UK National Health Service nurse struggling to cope with the incredible pressures faced by frontline workers in an underfunded healthcare system.
Watch/share the striking video for “Zombie” HERE.
On IDOLS, Yungblud fully explores the theme of hero-worship; how we look to others for validation, often putting others’ lives on a pedestal at the expense of the richness of our own experiences. “We turn to others for an identity before turning to ourselves,” says Yungblud. “Self-belief, self-reclamation, self-evolution, and change. As we grow up, we lose our belief in magic and mystery, and we begin to rationalize everything; our cage walls build up.” He adds, “We compare ourselves to 15 different people before we’ve even had our breakfast.”
A force of nature, Yungblud has undeniably become the voice of the new generation, using his music to unite and empower the youth of today. The 27-year-old artist is known for voicing what he feels are major concerns for his generation including gentrification, assault, troubled upbringings, and political corruption. He has built and nurtured a vast collective of dedicated fans around the globe–a close-knit family that’s grown into the millions and has accumulated an astonishing 6 billion streams globally.

Catch Yungblud on his Idols World Tour in the following cities below. For tickets, visit https://www.yungbludofficial.com/tour/

IDOLS WORLD TOUR –
07/19 – Electric Castle Festival – Bontida
08/08 – Open Flair Festival – Eschwege
08/09 – Rocco Del Schilacko 2025 – Puttlingen
08/10 – Taubertal-Festival – Rothenberg Ob Der Tauber
08/16 – Summer Sonic Tokyo – Chiba, Chiba
08/17 – Summer Sonic Osaka – Osaka, Osaka
NORTH AMERICA
08/23 – Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA
08/24 – The Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA
08/26 – The Union – Salt Lake City, UT
08/28 – The Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO
08/30 – ACL Live at The Moody Theater – Austin, TX
08/31 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX
09/02 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA
09/06 – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.
09/09 – The Rave/Eagles Club – Eagles Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI
09/10 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI
09/12 – Riviera Theatre – Chicago, IL
09/14 – Agora Theatre and Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
09/16 – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY
09/18 – The Fillmore Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
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About Yungblud:
Yungblud is fast becoming one of the key musical voices of his generation, blending influences from Rock, Punk and Pop to monumental effect. His arena-filling performances around the world have cemented his place as one Britain’s most electrifying musical exports. He has received several accolades, including the MTV EMA for Best Alternative (2021) and the O2 Silver Clef Award for Best Live Act (2022). Known for his electrifying stage presence and boundary-pushing lyrics, Yungblud continues to challenge conventions while inspiring fans worldwide with messages of authenticity and acceptance. In 2024, Yungblud debuted own curated festival Bludfest and released his first book, the instant No1 Sunday Times Best Seller, ‘You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy’ on Penguin Books.
About Gibson:
Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by all Gibson brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, Twitter andFacebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage Nashville and the Gibson Garage London.

Valerie Rose releases new single “Tin Can Woman”

Indie roots-rock artist Valerie Rose is making it happen this summer with the release of her new single, “Tin Can Woman,” dropping Friday, July 4th on all streaming platforms. Quirky, soulful, and unapologetically original, the track blends Americana, blues, and rock into a feel-good anthem that captures Valerie’s signature sound and spirit.

Anchoring the song is legendary saxophonist Richie Cannata, known for his work on Billy Joel’s classic early albums, whose performance brings a powerful edge and timeless energy to the track. Cannata is joined by an all-star studio band including guitarist Jim Moran, drummer Shinya Miyamoto, bassist Neville L’Green (Gloria Gaynor), and keyboardist Mark Mancini.

The single’s release is accompanied by a humorous, high-energy music video shot on Nashville’s iconic Broadway Strip. It follows a string of genre-defying singles from Valerie, who previously drew comparisons to Bonnie Raitt with her blues-rooted album Rising, and later explored Latin rock with LOVEBLOCK and retro R&B-pop with Take Care of You.

Known for doing it all, producing, engineering, editing, designing, and booking, Valerie Rose exemplifies the modern independent musician. With no major label backing, she’s building a career on talent, hustle, and heart.

Before the single officially drops, Valerie just hit the stage opening for Los Lonely Boys at The Ridgefield Playhouse on July 1st, her biggest live performance to date!About Valerie Rose:

Valerie Rose is all over the map. Literally and musically. From her solo shows with her keytar, or her electrifying group ‘Red Hot’ – The Ultimate All-Female Mötely Crüe Tribute band, she is one of the busiest and hardest working musicians on Long Island. She is known for her over-the-top stage performances, killer keytar skills, sweet and salty, passionate vocals.

Valerie is also the producer and star of her show ‘Decades of Divas’, which is a fun, interactive experience for audiences to not only hear- but see Valerie take on these roles of Iconic and bold women like Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks, and Cher. But beyond engaging in weekly shows 4-5 times a week, she is also a songwriter, composer and lyricist. With several single releases and a full album (‘Rising’), Valerie shares intimate heartfelt songs, vibing from the Jazz and R&B realms to harder more, ‘alternative music’, with influences ranging from Bonnie Raitt, Alanis Morissette, to The Pretenders. She has also contributed vocals and lyrics to other songs and producers, including Swedish producer Patrik Reman of KPN Records.

With over 15 years of professional stage experience, Valerie is certainly covering a lot of ground in her musical career; traveling, writing, learning how to make the most of every single moment. To her music is not just a talent, but her calling.

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The Pink Stones To Release “Thank the Lord… It’s the Pink Stones” & Tour

The Pink Stones will release Thank the Lord… it’s The Pink Stones on September 19, 2025 via Normaltown/New West Records. The 11-song set was co-produced by Henry Barbe (Deerhunter, Drive-By Truckers) and frontman Hunter Pinkston, and was recorded in the band’s hometown of Athens, GA with additional engineering at Johnny Cash’s historic cabin studio in Hendersonville, TN.

Thank the Lord… it’s The Pink Stones follows 2023’s You Know Who which was met with critical acclaim. Bandcamp named it one of the best country albums of the year exclaiming, “This ensemble could sit comfortably alongside giants of the genre, such as George Jones, The Byrds, and J.J. Cale” while Holler said “…these Stones roll with the same surly twang and honky-tonking attitude that made the likes of the Flying Burritos and early Poco sound so fresh… the multi-talented Pinkston turns in a set every bit as enticing, organic, and charming as his first… Fire up the lava lamp, black lights, and your recreational substance of choice and dig in.”

On their intoxicating new album, The Pink Stones offer up a joyful, adventurous take on ‘60s twang that blurs the lines between cosmic country, folk, bluegrass, soul, and psychedelic rock. The collection also showcases a more deliberate, mature side of the band’s sound and is one that reflects all the personal and sonic growth that has defined the last few years for the hard touring five-piece.

Today, American Songwriter premiered the video for the first single “If I Can’t Win (With You).” Hunter Pinkston says, “One night I was hanging out with some of my best buds, and we played Kings in the Corner. This sparked an obsession with online solitaire for me. The rest is history. I also do have a white couch; I was sitting on it drinking boxed red wine when I wrote this tune. It features some fabulous pedal steel guitar from the newest Pink Stone, Caleb Boese, as well as strings and fiddle from our pal Libby Weitnauer (Margo Price, Kelsey Waldon).”

SHARE THE “IF I CAN’T WIN (WITH YOU)” VIDEO DIRECTED BY JOSHUA SHOEMAKER

Started alone by Pinkston in his Athens, GA apartment, The Pink Stones quickly emerged to widespread acclaim with their 2021 debut Introducing…The Pink Stones which earned praise from Rolling Stone, Under the Radar, No Depression, American Songwriter, and more. The band returned two years later with their similarly well-received sophomore album which was followed by dates across North America, Europe, and Australia. While the band’s rapid growth could be traced in large part back to the undeniable energy of their raucous, freewheeling live shows, working at such a relentless pace came with a price. “A lot has changed since the last record,” says Pinkston. “We’ve grown up, traveled all over the world, said goodbye to old bandmates and welcomed new ones. All of that’s helped our sound grow and evolve into what it is now.”

The songs on Thank the Lord… it’s The Pink Stones are humble and timeless, full of wry, sardonic wit and rich, evocative storytelling, and the performances are easygoing and amiable, with an effortlessly natural feel that belies the masterful craftsmanship behind them. The result is a record that wears its influences proudly on its sleeve, even as it subverts expectation, a work of poignant longing and playful humor that tips its cap to everyone from Merle Haggard and Earl Scruggs to Don Williams and The Byrds as it looks both forwards and backwards all at once.

“I’ve never been religious,” says Pinkston, “but I’ve always been fascinated with those early country guys who sang gospel tunes and wore suits with crosses on them even while they were getting into some pretty immoral stuff. I wanted this album to touch on both sides of that coin.” Despite its flirtations with virtue and vice (Pinkston stands in front of a church on the cover, casting a shadow with a subtle pair of devil horns), Thank the Lord… is, at its heart, a classic Pink Stones rumination on human connection, on love, loss, and desire. “I’ve always tended to gravitate toward those kinds of stories as a writer,” says Pinkston. “Heatrbreak, regret, unrequited love, that’s our wheelhouse.” He continues, “Our last record got really loud and fast and in your face at times, but it was important to me that we lay back on this one. The band played softer, I sang softer, and we just embraced the mystery of it all.”

The Pink Stones have also announced their initial live dates in support of Thank the Lord… it’s The Pink Stones, including appearances at AmericanaFest in Nashville, TN this September as well as dates with Teddy and the Roughriders, and more. Please see tour dates, with more to be added, below.

Thank the Lord… it’s The Pink Stones will be available across digital platforms, on compact disc, and opaque denim color vinyl. A limited-to-250 opaque denim color vinyl edition autographed by the band is available for pre-order NOW via NORMALTOWN/NEW WEST RECORDS

Thank the Lord… it’s The Pink Stones Track Listing:

1. Thank the Lord (ft. Wyatt Ellis)
2. Too Busy
3. Real Sad Movies, Big Jet Planes
4. Cold Eye of Leaving
5. If I Can’t Win (With You)
6. Summer’s Love (Winter’s Pain)
7. Hard to Kill
8. Such a Sight
9. Hometown Hotel
10. Start With Your Name
11. Pile of Memories

The Pink Stones Live:

9/10 – Nashville, TN – Americanafest
9/12 – Nashville, TN – Americanafest
9/25 – Athens, GA – Flicker Theatre – Record Release
9/26 – Athens, GA – Flicker Theatre – Record Release
10/6 – Chattanooga, TN – Cherry Street Tavern
10/7 – Ste. Genevieve, MO – The Orris
10/8 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads w/ Teddy and the Rough Riders
10/9 – Salina, KS – Big Booty Trudy w/ Teddy and the Rough Riders
10/10 – Denver, CO – High Dive w/ Teddy and the Rough Riders & Dylan Earl
10/11 – Palisade, CO – Talbott’s Cider Co. w/ Teddy and the Rough Riders
10/12 – Trinidad, CO – Fancy Spider Music Festival
11/1 – Columbus, GA – Jarfest

8th Annual Community Health Fair

Mark your calendar for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual Community Health Fair! It’s a completely FREE event filled with health screenings, valuable health & wellness information, and engaging activities for families.
Open to everyone—no registration required. Join us and take a step towards health and wellness this summer. See you soon! More Info
For event sponsorship opportunities please contact Kayla Fonseca, Director of Corporate Partnerships at kaylaf@azhcc.com.
Health-related vendors will be given priority.
For more information, resources, or upcoming webinars please visit

RISING SINGER AND SONGWRITER SYDNEY ROSE NEW SONG & TOUR

Accelerating a rise as an artist to watch in 2025, Georgia-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sydney Rose unveils a brand new single entitled “Before & After You” out now via Mercury Records. Listen HERE.

Strains of soft piano set the tone for “Before & After You.” Guitar echoes faintly in the distance as gentle synths hum. Against this sparse backdrop, Sydney taps into unfiltered feeling. Drawing inspiration from the father-daughter dynamic of Joel and Ellie on the HBO series The Last of Us (now in its second season), she paints a nuanced familial portrait steeped in raw and relatable emotion. At one point, she exhales, “But I’m just a liar, and that never happened. It’s all my fault, and it’s too late now.” The song culminates on a disarmingly catchy refrain, “There’s a before and there’s an after you.”

Canvasing the globe, Sydney kicks off two sold-out nights at Omeara in London tonightand tomorrow (July 3). Finally, she caps off the week by joining a massive lineup at BST Hyde Park on July 4, including Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, FINNEAS, Gigi Perez, and many more.

Throughout 2025, she will continue to perform across Europe and the United States on her newly announced headline I Know What I Want Tour. Following October gigs in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and France, the North American leg commences with a show at Bowery Ballroom in New York, NY on November 17, which sold out within days.  She will also visit major markets coast-to-coast, concluding at Barboza in Seattle, WA on December 12.

See the full list of tour dates below. Purchase tickets HERE.

Earlier this year, Sydney served up the I Know What I Want EP. Breakout single “We Hug Now” has impressively gathered over 111 million Spotify streams. Plus, the project received widespread tastemaker acclaim. This week, Sydney discussed the lyrics of the track on a new episode of Genius’ coveted “Verified” series- watch HERE.

Following a quiet grind, “We Hug Now” has fueled Sydney’s reintroduction this year. Initially, it overtook TikTok, inciting 500k  “creates” and generating 6.5 billion cumulative views, reaching the Top 15 of the TikTok Top Songs Chart. Approaching nearly 160 million global streams, the song landed in the Top 3 of the Spotify US and Global Viral 50 Charts, the Top 15 of the Shazam US Top Songs Chart, Top 30 of the Apple US Songs Chart, and Top 20 of the Genius Overall Chart. Plus, she entered and quickly hit Top 20 on Billboard’sEmerging Artists Chart and hit Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Alternative Songs Charts. Not to mention, she has now attracted over 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and just made her debut on Spotify’s Top Songs Chart in the U.S..

Simultaneously, the singer and songwriter has garnered enthusiastic critical acclaim. Billboard noted, “The post-relationship song starts as a gentle, echoing ballad, à la Rose’s musical hero Phoebe Bridges – but it’s the climax, after a switch to a more cathartic mid-tempo singalong, that has taken off on TikTok, with countless users connecting with the lyrics.”

Stay tuned for more from Sydney Rose as she takes flight.

TOUR DATES:
7/2        London, UK                                Omeara
7/3        London, UK                                Omeara
7/4        London, UK                                Hyde Park
10/4      Austin TX                                   Austin City Limits
10/11   Austin, TX                                   Austin City Limits
10/15   Brussels, BE                               Le Botanique
10/16   Amsterdam, NL                           Tolhuistuin
10/18   Copenhagen, DK                        Vega Jr
10/20   Berlin, DE                                    Lido
10/21   Cologne, DE                                Luxor
10/22   Paris, FR                                     La Bellevilloise
10/24   London, UK                                 Islington Assembly Hall
10/25   Manchester, UK                          Club Academy
10/27   Glasgow, UK                               Saint Luke’s
10/29   Dublin, IE                                    Green Room at The Academy
11/17   New York, NY                             Bowery Ballroom
11/18   Washington, DC                          The Atlantis
11/19   Philadelphia, PA                          The Foundry
11/21   Boston, MA                                 Brighton Music Hall
11/24   Carrboro, NC                               Cat’s Cradle Back Room
11/26   Atlanta, GA                                 Terminal West
12/2      Los Angeles, CA                        Troubadour
12/4      San Francisco, CA                     The Independent
12/6      Portland, OR                              Holocene
12/7      Seattle, WA                                Barboza

ABOUT SYDNEY ROSE

Music will always be there for us—especially when we don’t have the words to express what we want to say. Georgia-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sydney Rose writes songs for those moments. As she sings, it almost sounds like she’s whispering in your ear, giving you a boost of confidence, offering a little clarity, or just reminding you everything will be okay. Growing up in the suburbs of Atlanta, she picked up ukulele, piano, and guitar. Building an audience organically on social media, she broke through with a viral take on “Turning Page” by Sleeping At Last. It gathered over 67 million Spotify streams, led to her first label deal at 18-years-old, and set the stage for 2022’s You Never Met Me EP. A year later, she unveiled her debut LP, One Sided, highlighted by “You’d Be Stars” [feat. Chloe Moriondo]. She received co-signs courtesy of everyone from Olivia Rodrigo and Addison Grace who invited her on tour. In the Fall of 2024, Sydney found herself unexpectedly released by her label. Now settled in Nashville, she reflected inwardly and returned all her focus to honing her music.  She independently dropped the fan favorite voice notes EP. While sitting at the piano one day, she crafted “We Hug Now.” It exploded on TikTok and inspired over 1 million “creates,” yielding 6.5 billion total views and reaching the Top 15 of the TikTok Top Songs Chart. “We Hug Now”catapulted to the Top 3 of the Spotify US and Global Viral 50 Charts. Amassing 160 million streams and counting, she entered and quickly hit Top 20 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists Chart and hit Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Alternative Songs Charts. Now, Sydney continues to captivate with her I Know What I Want EP, which marks her first release under her new label home, Mercury Records.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SYDNEY ROSE, PLEASE CONTACT:
Marisa Bianco // SVP Media, Mercury Records
Marisa.Bianco@umusic.com

ABOUT MERCURY RECORDS:
Mercury Records, the famed label originally founded by Irving Green in 1945, relaunched in 2022. Home to the next vanguard of trailblazing artists and creative pioneers, the forward-thinking music company upholds a core commitment to artist development. The dynamic roster includes Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Zayn, Chelsea Cutler, Stephen Sanchez, James Bay, Lord Huron, AJR, and Jeremy Zucker as well as emerging talents Bryant Barnes, Dylan Gossett, Lyn Lapid, Dayglow, Foggieraw, and Camylio. Mercury maintains strategic alliances with Nashville’s Big Loud Records (Morgan Wallen), Imperial Music (Bo Burnham), Soka Records (Cleffy, Starfall, and Crying City) and 2for2 projects (Jake Minch).

90s Country Music Greats Ricochet Reach #6 & Tour

ACM Award-winning ’90s country group and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame members RICOCHET are back in the spotlight, breaking into the Top 10 on the Music Week Commercial Pop Dance Chart with a fresh twist on their signature hit. The new “Daddy’s Money (Eric Kupper Dance Remix)” climbs to #6, marking the band’s first-ever dance remix of their 1996 Columbia Records classic. With this high-energy reimagining, RICOCHET is getting fans back on the dancefloor and introducing a whole new generation to their chart-topping sound. While continuing with the momentum, RICOCHET is also excited to announce their follow-up release with “What Do I Know” (Eric Kupper Radio Remix).
“If you’d have told me in 1996 that we’d be breaking the Top 10 on the dance charts in 2025 with ‘Daddy’s Money,’ I would have called you a liar…,” shares Heath Wright of RICOCHET. “But here we are, and I am very proud of this project. Thanks to Encore Music Group for convincing me we should make this happen. It is always interesting to take that leap of faith and see where things go. I hope you like it!
To purchase/stream: lnk.to/DaddysMoneyEricKupperDanceMixRadio
Heath Wright recently received an EMMY Award for Special Event Coverage for ‘Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones’ on PBS. Other artists including Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, Tracy Lawrence, Justin Moore, Joe Nichols, Jelly Roll, Sam Moore, Travis Tritt, Sara Evans, Lorrie Morgan, Gretchen Wilson, Trace Adkins, The Isaacs, Aaron Lewis, Michael Ray, Tracy Byrd, Dillon Carmichael, Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr, T. Graham Brown, John Berry, Billy Yates, Anita Cochran, Tony Jackson, Lisa Matassa, Tim Watson, and more came out to honor his legacy a decade after his passing during the television event, recorded at the sold-out Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
RICOCHET, best known for their chart-topping, gold-selling single, “Daddy’s Money,” Top-10 hits, “What Do I Know,” “Love Is Stronger Than Pride,” and the Top-20 “He Left A Lot To Be Desired,” recently released their first album in over a decade. ‘RICOCHET Then & Now…The Hits & More’ (Encore Music Group) contains some of their biggest hits and new favorites.
Track listing for ‘Ricochet Then & Now… The Hits & More’:
THEN:
What Do I Know
Daddy’s Money
Love Is Stronger Than Pride
He Left A Lot To Be Desired
What You Leave Behind
That’s Love
NOW:
Keep You Lovin’ Me
No Wrong Way
It’s Gonna Be Something
The Beauty of Who You Are
Feel Like Fallin’
I Knew
I Had To Be
Sweet Tea
Freedom Isn’t Free
RICOCHET On Tour:
JUL 01 – Bucks’ Bar and Grill / Venice, Neb.
JUL 02 – Private Event / Bismarck, N.D.
JUL 04 – Green Country Cattleman’s Arena / Greensburg, Ky.
JUL 05 – Chief’s / Nashville, Tenn.
JUL 06 – Tuck’s Bar & Grill / Minor Hill, Tenn.
JUL 11 – District Fair / Wadestown, W.Va.
JUL 12 – Festival of the Bells / Hillsboro, Ohio
AUG 01 – Oregon Jamboree Music Festival 2025 / Sweet Home, Ore.
AUG 02 – Cactus Petes / Jackpot, Nev.
AUG 09 – Firelake Balloon Festival / Shawnee, Okla.
AUG 16 – Higbee Fair / Higbee, Mo.
AUG 17 – Love & War In Texas / Plano, Texas
SEP 06 – Arrenzville Burgoo Festival / Arrenzville, Ill.
SEP 12 – McClure Bean Soup Festival / McClure, Pa.
SEP 27 – Geneva Grape Jamboree / Geneva, Ohio
SEP 28 – Historic Washington Auditorium / Washington Court House, Ohio
OCT 02 – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center / Shipshewana, Ind.
DEC 04 – Stoney’s / Las Vegas, Nev.
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About RICOCHET:
In 1996, the members of country super group Ricochet watched their debut single, “What Do I Know,” rise to the Top 5, earning the band the honor of the highest charting debut single of the year. The follow-up single, “Daddy’s Money,” became an immediate across-the-board hit, rising to #1 on the Radio & Records Country Singles Chart, the Gavin Country Singles Chart, and the Billboard Country Singles Chart (where it stayed #1 for two consecutive weeks). The band’s distinctive musical style and intricate harmonies earned them recognition as one of the most popular vocal groups in country music, a mantle they still wear today.
More than fifteen years later, “The Hardest Working Band In Country Music” is still going strong. The band was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and continues to create great country music, sung with distinctive harmonies that are their hallmark. They log thousands of miles on the road each year, thrilling audiences of all ages across the United States and abroad.
For more information, visit ricochetonline.com.

T. Graham Brown Welcomes Lacy J. Dalton To LIVE WIRE On & Tour

GRAMMY®-nominated, CMA and EMMY Award-winner, and Grand Ole Opry member T. Graham Brown returns with a brand-new episode of LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM’s Prime Country (Channel 58), starting Wednesday, July 2 at 10/9c PM. This episode features a special in-studio interview with singer-songwriter and original outlaw favorite Lacy J. Dalton. Recorded live at SiriusXM’s Nashville studios in the AT&T building, Dalton shares stories and memories from her journey in country music, including the making of fan-favorites “16th Avenue” and the 35th anniversary of “Black Coffee,” and more.

“Y’all, it is hotter than a firecracker out there this summer, and I hope you’re stayin’ cool,” shares Brown. “Normally, I’d make a joke about it, but all we can do is turn the AC down and the radio up, as I play you some of the best live cuts out there. Come hang out with me and my buddy Lacy J. Dalton. Now she’s cool!”

Airing throughout July, the show will include live performances from legendary artists like Tracy Lawrence, Barbara Mandrell, Gary Morris, Charley Pride, and The Beach Boys, along with an exclusive interview with Lacy J. Dalton. Tune in for rare live recordings and untold stories from some of your favorite stars. LIVE WIRE is also available anytime on-demand through the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW for listeners with a standard SiriusXM subscription.

Brown was recently honored with an EMMY award for Special Event Coverage at the 39th annual Midsouth EMMY Awards in Nashville, recognizing his standout performance in ‘Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones.’ The televised tribute celebrated the legacy of George Jones and included appearances by artists like Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Jelly Roll, and others. The event took place at the sold-out Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

T. Graham Brown’s latest album, ‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals’ debuted at #1 on the iTunes Top Blues Album Chart and the Top 10 on the iTunes Country Top Albums Chart. The album features legendary collaborations with artists such as Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore, Delbert McClinton, Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Floyd, Little Anthony, Randy Houser, Sammy Hagar, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, and Zach Williams. In addition to top spots on the iTunes Charts, the 14 new song collection has garnered over one million on-demand streams.

How subscribers can listen:
SiriusXM subscribers are able to listen on SiriusXM radios, and those with streaming access can listen online, on the go with the SiriusXM mobile app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices, including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to siriusxm.com/streaming to learn more.

Additional airings in July include:
Wednesday, July 02 @ 10 pm ET
Thursday, July 03 @ 1 am and 3 pm ET
Sunday, July 06 @ 11 am ET
Tuesday, July 08 @ 12 am and 11 pm ET
Thursday, July 10 @ 3 am ET
Saturday, July 19 @ 2 pm ET
Sunday, July 20 @ 6 pm ET
Monday, July 21 @ 12 pm ET

T. Graham Brown’s Upcoming Tour Dates:

JUL 02 – Grand Ole Opry / Nashville, Tenn.
JUL 06 – Strings Music Pavilion / Steamboat Springs, Colo.
JUL 18 – Saddle Up For St. Jude / Tuscumbia, Ala.
AUG 01 – The Franklin Theatre / Franklin, Tenn.
AUG 02 – Vernfest / Woodland, Ala.
AUG 23 – Georgia Mountain Fair / Hiawassee, Ga. (with Lorrie Morgan)
OCT 11 – Daniel Boone Festival / Barbourville, Ky.

For T. Graham Brown’s most updated concert calendar, visit tgrahambrown.com.

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About T. Graham Brown:
Grand Ole Opry member T. Graham Brown has recorded 15 studio albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard charts. He has had multiple number-one hits in country, gospel, and blues. Brown’s voice is also recognized from his singing in advertising campaigns for McDonald’s, Disneyland, Almond Joy, Coca-Cola, Dodge Truck, Ford, Hardee’s, and many others, including the Taco Bell “Run For The Border” television spots. In early 2015, Brown released his Grammy-nominated album, ‘Forever Changed,’ which featured collaborations with Vince Gill, Jason Crabb, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, and more. In 2019, Brown became part of the SiriusXM family as host of LIVE WIRE with T. Graham Brown, airing monthly on Prime Country Channel 58. His latest album, ‘From Memphis To Muscle Shoals’ debuted at #1 on the iTunes Top Blues Album Chart and the Top 10 on the iTunes Country Top Albums Chart. T. Graham Brown still actively tours throughout the year, including multiple appearances on the legendary Grand Ole Opry and television appearances such as Country Family Reunion, The Dailey & Vincent Show, The Malpass Brothers Show, Larry’s Country Diner, and the EMMY Award-winning concert, Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones on PBS. Brown’s uniqueness has made him one of the most beloved and iconic performers of the day.

SAACA Events

This season, Arizona’s creative energy is in full motion—and we’re proud to share what’s ahead.
At the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, we believe the arts should be part of everyday life. That vision is driving a full slate of new opportunities and programs that celebrate creativity, connection, and community.
Artist applications are now open for several exciting projects, including the SAACA 2025–2026 Festival Season; Jury #1 deadline for booth vendors is June 30. Other opportunities include local Public Art Call to Artists, a powerful wearable art exhibition supporting cancer awareness, a bold temporary art installation at Phoenix Raceway during NASCAR season,Pima County 1% for Public Art Opportunities, and the National Veterans Creative Arts Competition.
We’re also bringing back community favorites like the Cruise, BBQ & Blues Car Show, and launching new events such as the Sahuarita Oktoberfest and the Park Place Plein Air Painting Festival—blending public space, commerce, and creativity.
At the Catalyst Creative Collective, new STEAM camps are launching for youth, alongside Arizona Public Media film screenings, and a free community fiber art workshop.
These experiences are more than entertainment—they reflect our mission to make the arts essential, and our commitment to building stronger, more vibrant communities across Arizona.
Your support helps make this possible. With a donation today, you can help us expand access to creative programs for all ages—fueling innovation, joy, and connection across the state.
MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO SAACA TO SUPPORT OUR WORK IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION
ART FESTIVAL BOOTH APPLICATIONS FOR FIRST JURY DEADLINE IS MONDAY, JUNE 30 AT 5PM – APPLY HERE
CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR UPCOMING CALL TO ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES AND APPLY FOR AN UPCOMING COMMISSION HERE
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ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES
SUPPORTING LOCAL MUSICIANS WITH SIGNATURE ORO VALLEY PERFORMANCES
The Town of Oro Valley and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have partnered to bring live music to residents for over 20 years. The Oro Valley Concert Series supports local musicians with the opportunity to perform monthly throughout the community of Oro Valley at alternating venues. The series supports a range in music genres, from country to rock and jazz to classical. The Oro Valley concert series truly has something for every taste of music.
Sunday, June 29
Brett Dooley (Americana)
6 PM – 8 PM
Wildfire Wings & Grill
15318 N Oracle Rd #180, Catalina, AZ 85739

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Saturday, July 12
Febbo, Fuentes & O’Connor (Americana/Latin)
6 PM – 8 PM
Tap & Bottle North
7254 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
Friday, July 18
Dawn Krachey (Country)
6 PM – 8 PM
The Hoppy Vine
12125 N Oracle Rd #137, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

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Friday, July 25
The Hanshaws (Country)
6 PM – 8 PM
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
7315 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
Friday, August 8
Miguel Melgoza (Pop/Soul)
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Stacks Book Club
1880 E Tangerine Rd, Suite #140 Oro Valley, AZ 85755
​​​​Tuesday, August 19
Tesoro (Flamenco)
5 PM – 7 PM
Saffron Indian Bistro
7607 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, 85704

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Saturday, August 30
Desert Museum Family Band(Edutainment)
10 AM – 12 PM
National Parks Store
12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85755
SUMMER STEAM CAMPS FOR KIDS
by the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
July 7 through August 1, 2025
Ages 8 – 14 at the SAACA Catalyst Creative Collective at the Tucson Mall

 

The Mini Time Machine Musuem of Miniatures is holding week-long summer camps for ages 8–14 this July in CATALYST! Them themed camps incorporate hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts in a fun environment designed for campers to build, explore, and create.

 

The weekly, half-day summer camp sessions take place Mondays through Fridays from 9 am–12 pm or 1 pm–4 pm from July 7 through August 1. Each session explores a different theme and all materials and supplies to complete each project are provided.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER ONLINE
Odyssey Storytelling
July 10, 2025
7pm at the SAACA Catalyst Creative Collective at Tucson Mall

 

Get ready for a night of drama, dark humor, and delicious payback! Join Odyssey Storytelling at CATALYST as we plunge into the world of grudges—petty, powerful, and painfully relatable. From epic beefs to tiny annoyances that just won’t quit, our storytellers are spilling the tea on betrayal, scorekeeping, and the fine art of not letting it go.

 

We believe in the transformative power of stories and their ability to connect people across different walks of life. Every month, we gather to celebrate this craft, offering a stage where novices and seasoned storytellers alike can share their experiences. Our volunteer staff is dedicated to providing ongoing training and guidance, helping each storyteller polish their skills and deliver their tales with impact.
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Kid’s Night In/Parent’s Night Out at Art Mixer
July 11, 2025
5:30pm at Art Mixer studio inside of the SAACA Catalyst Creative Collective at Tucson Mall

 

Drop your child off at the Art Mixer studio inside of CATALYST and go have an evening for yourself! We’ll provide pizza for dinner, we’ll watch a movie and we’ll create a super fun and fabulous art project to the theme of the movie! In our safe and clean, adult monitored space, your kids will have a blast, while meeting new friends and socializing with old friends. Open to ages 6-12 yrs. Instructors have years of experience, teaching children and have a fingerprint clearance card.
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AZPM FILM SCREENING Human Footprint: The Honey Trap
July 11, 2025
6:30 pm at the SAACA Catalyst Creative Collective at Tucson Mall Free Admission

 

BEES DO MORE THAN MAKE HONEY — THEY KEEP ARIZONA BLOOMING!
Join AZPM for a special screening of Human Footprint: The Honey Trap at CATALYST!

 

Discover the essential role bees play in keeping Arizona’s ecosystems thriving. After the screening, stick around for a panel discussion led by Arizona Illustrated producer David Fenster, exploring how bees power our environment — and what’s at stake if they vanish.
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Desert Artisans Market
July 12, 2025
12pm – 5pm at the SAACA Catalyst Creative Collective at Tucson Mall. Free Admission

 

Desert Artisans is a once a month indoor market inside CATALYST Creative Collective. Experience the comfort of shopping indoors from a variety of Tucson’s finest Artisans and small businesses. Shop local and support Tucson artisans! Join us for the Christmas in July market!
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Modern Style Acrylic Painting Class: A Love Letter to Tucson with Angela Soliz
July 19, 2025
10am at the SAACA Catalyst Creative Collective

 

Join artist Angela Soliz for a workshop in modern style acrylic painting. In this workshop you’ll learn about acrylic painting, brush techniques, composition, design principles, the rules of courageous creativity and color theory. Expect some spontaneous dance breaks, meditation and a lot of joy. All genders, abilities and levels of experience welcome. Participants will gain hands on experience with acrylic painting while engaging sensory motor skills, eye-hand coordination, creativity and visual thinking. Cultivate a deeper connection with self and intuition, build resilience and paint with acrylics. Open to people ages 8 to 100.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER ONLINE
Community Craft Closet: crochet event
July 19, 2025
3:30pm – 6:30pm
Free and Open to All at the SAACA Catalyst Creative Collective at the Tucson Mall
Led by Tina Howard and Caroline Gardner—collectively known as —the Community Craft Closet is an open and inclusive fiber arts initiative designed to make textile-based arts accessible to everyone.
Drop in to pick up free materials, donate supplies, or enjoy live demonstrations of weaving, spinning, knitting, crochet, felting, and visible mending. Whether you’re a seasoned fiber artist or just starting out, this is a space to learn, create, and connect with others in a welcoming environment.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025
Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort
Over 700 enthusiastic attendees gather to celebrate the power of food, art, and community at one of Southern Arizona’s most flavorful summer festivals. The Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge is more than a culinary competition—it’s a dynamic celebration of culture, creativity, and connection.
Attendees cast their votes for the region’s best handcrafted salsas, tacos, and tequila cocktails, prepared by renowned chefs and mixologists. The event ignites the senses with live music, artist demonstrations, and thrilling Lucha Libre wrestling—all reflecting the bold spirit and diverse heritage of Arizona.
Anchored in SAACA’s mission to make the arts essential to everyday life, this vibrant festival brings together food, performance, and visual art to strengthen community bonds, uplift local creatives, and generate lasting economic and cultural impact.
PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT 10% WITH CODE EARLYBIRD 
REGISTER AS A RESTAURANT, CHEF, PURVEYOR OR MIXOLOGIST
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Park Place Plein Air Painting Festival
Park Place Mall, Tucson, AZ
Experience the Park Place Plein Air Painting Festival, where artists of all ages transform Tucson’s most iconic shopping destination into a living canvas—both indoors and out. In line with SAACA’s mission to make the arts essential to everyday life, this event celebrates the power of creativity to animate public spaces, foster connection, and reflect the rhythms of community. From palm-lined plazas to skylit corridors, discover how art can inspire, heal, and energize the places we gather. It’s not just a painting festival—it’s a bold celebration of creativity in motion.
APPLY TO PARTICIPATE AS A PLEIN AIR PAINTER – CASH PRIZES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
Echoes of Innovation
The Ventana Gallery at Roche Tissue Diagnostics 1910 E Innovation Park Drive
5pm-7:30pm
Join us for Echoes of Innovation, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Roche Tissue Diagnostics (RTD) — that’s 40 years of driving diagnostic certainty through automated tissue diagnostic tests and the instruments that run them. Patients are at the heart of everything RTD does, and their diagnostic solutions touch approximately 41 million lives annually.
You’ll experience a first-of-its-kind wearable art gallery exhibition along with a choreographed runway fashion show, both inspired by colorful RTD histology stains. The creations you’ll observe, from abstract to avant-garde, feature the work of professors and students from Arizona colleges and universities, which will showcase the powerful intersection of health, innovation, and design.
As you mingle through the gallery spaces on your way to the main fashion event, you’ll nosh vibrant culinary creations, sip signature cocktails, and immerse in intimate live music.
Proceeds support programs that ensure the arts continue to enrich our local culture, fostering a deeper understanding of the world around us.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SUBMITTING WEARABLE ART TO THE GALLERY EXHIBITION
PURCHASE TICKETS TO ATTEND THE CHARITY EVENT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
Sahuarita Art on the Lake
Sahuarita Lake Park
5pm-8:30pm
Raise a stein to community, culture, and creativity at the Sahuarita Oktoberfest Celebration at Sahuarita Lake Park! Experience the flavors of Germany with authentic brats, pretzels, gingerbread, and regional beer, surrounded by immersive art installations inspired by Germany’s vibrant regions.
It’s a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly festival blending traditional Oktoberfest charm with Southern Arizona flair.
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OCTOBER 11 & 12, 2025
Patagonia Fall Festival
Patagonia Town Park
Sat 9am–5pm | Sun 10am–4pm
This vibrant mountain arts festival attracts 15,000+ visitors to Patagonia’s scenic Town Park. Presented by the Sky Islands Tourism Association and SAACA, the event was founded over 35 years ago and today features fine art, craft vendors, live music, food and drink, a beer garden, and the Patagonia Library book sale—all set amid fall colors and rich biodiversity.
LEARN MORE & APPLY TO PARTICIPATE AS A VENDOR
OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2025
Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival
Oro Valley Marketplace
Sat & Sun 10am–4pm
Kicking off the art festival season, this juried event features 125 artists, live music, art demos, food vendors, and fall-themed activities at Oro Valley’s bustling outdoor shopping center, with plenty of parking and mountain views.
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PARK PLACE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
NOVEMBER 8, 2025
Free & Open to the Public
Ofrenda – October 29 installation, up through November 8
Special Event – Saturday, November 8 from 11am-2pm

 

Join us for an immersive cultural experience as Park Place and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) present the Día de los Muertos Celebration — a joyful and reverent tribute to life, love, and memory. This two-day event honors the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos while creating space for community expression, family connection, and collective celebration.
NOVEMBER 8–9, 2025 • JANUARY 17–18, 2026 • MARCH 28–29, 2026
La Encantada Fine Art Festival Series
La Encantada Shopping Center
Sat 10am–5pm | Sun 11am–4pm
Held across three weekends, this juried fine art festival highlights local painters, sculptors, and jewelers. No tents allowed. Artists must transport displays via dolly; art must be removed overnight. Live music and art demos in partnership with the Southern Arizona Artists Guild.
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DECEMBER 6 & 7, 2025
Oro Valley Festival of the Arts & Holiday Tree Lighting
Oro Valley Marketplace | 135 Exhibitors Max
Sat 10am–5pm | Sun 10am–4pm
A beloved holiday tradition, this event welcomes 30,000+ guests for seasonal shopping, local art, food, performances, and family activities. Saturday night features a 35-foot tree lighting and Santa parade.
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JANUARY 10, 2026
Sahuarita Art on the Lake
Sahuarita Lake Park
10am–4pm
This intimate one-day festival offers immersive experiences with live music, interactive art, plein air painting, and a chalk mural competition along the scenic lake path.
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JANUARY 31, 2026
Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest
5750 W Glenn Dr, Glendale, AZ
A vibrant celebration featuring a classic car show, BBQ competition, mural painting, Pinewood Derby, live music, kids zone, trolley tours, and artisan vendors. Presented in partnership with the City of Glendale.
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FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Cruise, BBQ & Blues Festival
Oro Valley Marketplace
Sat 10am–3pm
This February, the Cruise, BBQ & Blues Car Show rolls back into Tucson—and it’s more than just a car show. It’s a full-throttle celebration of craftsmanship, culture, and community.
Presented by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), the event puts the art of the automobile front and center, spotlighting the intricate design, engineering, and creativity behind custom and classic cars. From the flawless chrome to the stitched leather interiors, every detail is a work of art. With over 30 award classes—including Best Paint, Best Engine, and People’s Choice—this is a festival where form and function share the spotlight.
Fuel up on mouthwatering BBQ from local legends, groove to live blues music, and bring the whole family for a day of hands-on activities, high-octane creativity, and community fun.

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Every dollar raised supports SAACA’s mission to make the arts essential to everyday life in Arizona—funding cultural programs, artist opportunities, and creative experiences that transform public spaces, healthcare environments, and local economies. Because at SAACA, we believe that art isn’t just on the canvas—it’s in the garage, the stage, the street, and the heart of every community. Special thanks to Hughes Federal Credit Union for underwriting our efforts to bring this beloved event back to our community.
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MARCH 7 & 8, 2026
Oro Valley Spring Festival of the Arts
Oro Valley Marketplace
Sat & Sun 10am–4pm
Get ready for a weekend that bursts with creativity and community! With 150+ local and regional artists, interactive experiences, and a family-friendly creativity zone, there’s inspiration around every corner. Sip and stroll through the wine and beer garden, savor flavors from Tucson’s favorite food trucks, and watch the magic unfold with live mural painting right before your eyes. This festival invites everyone to experience the energy of the arts in action.
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APRIL 10-12, 2026
Tucson Folk Festival
Downtown Tucson
Sat 12–7pm | Sun 11:30am–7pm
One of the country’s top folk music festivals, this family-friendly event includes 150+ music acts, 6 stages, and a curated vendor market. SAACA partners with TKMA to manage the 40-vendor marketplace, interspersing artisans, nonprofits, and businesses along Church Ave.
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Sonoita Vineyards Independence Weekend Shenanigans

Comedy Tour at Sonoita Vineyards on July 5th starts at 7pm. Get ready to laugh your socks off at The Winery Comedy Tour at Sonoita Vineyards – a night of hilarious stand-up and top-notch drinks!

Come join us for a night of laughter, the Winery Comedy Tour is hitting the road and making a stop at this awesome venue. Get ready to enjoy some hilarious stand-up comedy from talented comedians while sipping on delicious drinks. This in person event promises to be a night full of fun and laughter. Don’t miss out on this unique comedy experience!

We will be closed July 4th so our staff can enjoy the holiday.

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