Food + Beverage

Savor The Flavor

Recipes To Enjoy All Summer Long Article by Sybil Velarde, atsybilskitchen.com Longer days and later sunsets indicate that dinner-party season is in full swing. Summer is the perfect time to gather your loved ones, fire up the grill, and try out these delicious recipes.  Strawberry Muddle Six servings This drink involves little more than crushing berries at the bottom of a glass, dropping in a lemon slice, ice, and a good slosh of Prosecco. As tempting as it may be, don't stir it. The...

June 2024

Entertainment

Great Weekends With Movie Classics Sundays

Fun Films at the Fox Tucson Theatre Sundays This Month Article by Jeff Herr | Photography by Provided by Fox Tucson Theatre Wizard of Oz July 7, 2:00 p.m. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz.  They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and on the way, they meet a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.   This is Spinal Tap July 13, 7:30 p.m. In...

June 2024

Education

Great Beginnings, Brilliant Outcomes

Developing World-Class Educators Fuel Student Growth and Success Article by Elena Chabolla | Photography by Courtesy of Catalina Foothills School District While great beginnings are a given for students at Catalina Foothills School District come August, teachers new to district schools have had their own great beginnings since the summer of 2014. The Great Beginnings: Systems for Success teacher induction program will welcome its next cohort in July. “Studies have shown that the number one...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Ballet Tucson Is Back

This Season's Line-Up Is Hot Off The Press Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Courtesy of Ballet Tucson Margaret Mullin, Artistic Director of Ballet Tucson, has unveiled the performance line-up for the 2024-2025 season.  As artistic director, Mullin steers Ballet Tucson forward, choosing dancers, performances, and the overall artistic direction of the company. This year, the season will run from September until March, featuring an exhilarating seven company premieres and the return of...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Sweet Summer Fun

Beat The Heat With These Icy Delights Article by Megan Ewing Arizona is notorious for its summer sun, though locals have developed a few tricks for keeping cool over the years. Our particular favorite? Indulging in an icy treat. Blue Ice Gelato 6878 E. Sunrise Dr., blueicegelato.com Authentic, homemade ingredients are the name of the game at this gelato shop. Blue Ice Gelato is the only gelato store in the state licensed to pasteurize its own base. With more than 50 flavors available...

June 2024

Health + Wellness

Bright Summer Whites

Proactively Restore and Showcase Your Beautiful Smile Article by Nicole Smith | Photography by Emily James Ventana Dental combines state-of-the-art technology with traditional family values to offer patients a mouth makeover worth smiling about. Alexandra Martin, DMD, is celebrating five years at the helm of Ventana Dental in the Catalina Foothills on Kolb Road. Dr. Lane McCoy joined the practice in 2019 after serving eight years in the Air Force. The dentist duo works with a solid team of...

June 2024

Sports + Recreation

Who's Chirping There?

App Listens and Identify Bird Species Near You. Great Family Fun! Article by Jeff Herr Across our desert landscapes, early mornings are usually filled with songs sung by birds of all kinds. However, the challenge of spotting these feathered creatures amidst the mesquite trees and desert shrubs can be quite a task. And sometimes can be frustrating for younger bird watchers or newbies. Here's where a unique tool comes into play—a free app designed for the whole family. This app can identify...

June 2024

Local Services

Outdoor Adventures

Venture Into The Wilderness With Catalina Foothills School District Article by Elena Chabolla | Photography by Courtesy of Mary Grodman and Catalina Foothills School District Mary Grodman is a force of, by, and for nature. Grodman is the coordinator of the CFSD Community Schools Outdoors program, where she and her team facilitate the discovery and exploration of our little corner of the blue celestial marble we call Earth.  The New Jersey native started her lifelong partnership with the...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Grilled Spiders?

Okay, Not Really. But Lobster Remains King for the Men in our Lives. Article by Sybil Velarde Eating lobster can be an elegant affair, but the process of getting it to the plates is more of an adventure. Fun fact: these crustaceans are part of the arthropod phylum, which includes mosquitoes and spiders. According to fossilized shells found on British shores, they have been eaten as far back as the Stone Age. Back then, the creatures weren’t delicately prepared, nor were they petite. Our...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Perfect Peanut Butter Mousse

DIY Famous Mousse, Courtesy of Dante's Fire Article by Sybil Velarde, atsybilskitchen.com There's no better way to celebrate a delicious dinner than with a gourmet dessert to follow. Dante's Fire has been repeatedly recognized as one of Tucson's best restaurants and has let us in on the secret to perfecting a delicious Peanut Butter Mousse. Try this recipe at home to elevate your own dining experience. Ingredients: 1 quart heavy cream 1/2 pound powdered sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1...

May 2024