Food + Beverage

Charcuterie 101

Tips for Crafting the Perfect Board Article by Sybil Velarde, atsybilskitchen.com Have you ever wondered how to transform a simple snack into a festive centerpiece that instantly wows guests? With just a bit of intention and a thoughtful mix of flavors and textures, a charcuterie board can become the star of any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a holiday celebration, a casual get-together, or an intimate wine night, a well-composed board invites guests to gather, graze, and linger. This...

Fitness

The Long Game

An Aging Foothills Man Struggle to Find His Inner...Body? Article by Jeff Herr | Photography by Nicci Radhe The first thing my trainer, Natali, said to me was, "You're not here to lose weight. You're here to build a body that can carry your life." I didn't fully understand what she meant. I was officially obese at 232 pounds. Now 65 years old, I had spent the better part of three decades making peace with my reflection in the mirror — or pretending to. It was a Monday in February when I...

Health + Wellness

Sorting Through the Options With Weight Loss Meds

Article by Jeff Herr Popular Weight-Loss Medications: A Comprehensive Overview Popular Weight-Loss Medications: An Overview 1. Tirzepatide (Zepbound / Mounjaro): Tirzepatide targets both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, regulating blood sugar, boosting insulin, and slowing gastric emptying. It delivers the strongest results among this drug class — average weight loss of up to 22.5% of body weight, with 91% of participants losing at least 5%. Beyond weight loss, it improves blood pressure and...

Food + Beverage

Celebrate with Sunday Brunch

Treat Your Mom This Mother's Day Article by Sybil Velarde, atsybilskitchen.com | Photography by Provided There’s no better way to celebrate mom than with a delicious homemade brunch made with love. This Mother’s Day, skip the crowded restaurants and surprise her with a spread of sweet and savory delights. These carefully curated recipes will help you create a meal that is as special as she is. Grab your apron and let’s get cooking! White Sangria Makes Eight Cups Ingredients 1/3 cup...

Life + Culture

Where Active Living Blooms

Tucson Community Empowers Seniors To Live Their Best Article and Photography by Springtime means embracing more opportunities to grow. It’s a season that calls you outside to bask in the sunshine, build new friendships, and discover new possibilities for enrichment. At The Hacienda at the Canyon, seniors welcome all that springtime has to offer with enriching programs, transformational wellness offerings, and resort-style amenities. Here, members enjoy experiences that allow them to stay...

Beauty

Confidence in Every Chapter

How Modern Aesthetics Are Empowering Women in Tucson Article by Christy Hall | Photography by Provided Skincare is increasingly viewed as part of overall wellness. Just as women prioritize nutrition, exercise, and mental health, caring for the skin is another form of self-respect. In a desert climate like Tucson's, this requires special attention — sun exposure, dry air, and environmental stressors can accelerate aging and affect skin quality. Many aesthetic practices now emphasize education...

Education

Connecting Through Storytelling

Creating Space for Stories Across Tucson and Abroad Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Angela Orlando For Angela Orlando, storytelling has never been simply performance—it is a way of understanding people, building empathy and creating connection across cultures. A cultural anthropologist by training, Orlando holds a doctorate in anthropology and has taught at the University of Arizona, UCLA, Pima Community College and other institutions before pivoting into work that blends education...

Entertainment

Liz Cracchiolo Rises

This Southern Arizona Muse is Also the Bombshell Next Door. And a hoot! Article by Skyler French | Photography by Emily Rodriguez For Liz Cracchiolo, creating a first album has not been something she has taken lightly. "It's been something I've always wanted to do, but I didn't feel ready. I don't know if anybody's ever ready. But with this transition into doing jazz 99 percent of the time, I really just feel like I found my voice, and I was just really excited to share that." That sense of...

Home + Design

Green Things Fans Out

Big structural changes and exciting new collections on hand (cactus!) Article and Photography by Jeff Herr Welcome to a pleasant chat with Jan and Jack Westenborg, owners of Green Things on River Road.  Thank you both for taking the time to share some of the huge changes underway at Green Things (a Catalina Foothills favorite!). What are the biggest recent projects? Tearing down the Zocalo Village buildings and constructing the new central building, plus adding extensive cactus...

Entertainment

Sweet Symphony Season Ahead

Tucson Symphony Orchestra Unveils Ambitious New Season From Classics to Pops and Latin Sizzle Article by Skyler French | Photography by Provided The Tucson Symphony Orchestra is getting ready for a busy 2026-27 season with a combination of classical music, popular guest artists, and familiar crowd-pleasers on stages in Tucson. The season runs from September 2026 through April 2027. The orchestra is led by Music Director José Luis Gómez, who is marking his 10th year with the orchestra. The...