East side has so much to offer

The Ace Hardware at 6959 E. 22nd St. is packed with all sorts of gizmos, gadgets, tools, housewares and other nifty items. It is even connected to a hobby shop.

East side has so much to offer

Agua Caliente Park is a great place to go for greenery, water and wildlife, even though it is located on the desert floor.

East side has so much to offer

The Pima Air & Space Museum always has entertaining events and is a fun place for residents and tourists to visit.

East side has so much to offer

My parents have long yearned to move to Tucson from Sierra Vista, the relatively small burg the Kjos family has occupied since the early 19802.

High-energy, highly acclaimed X-Train to kick off LAVA's fall season Saturday

X-Train is, from left, Mark Miracle, Peter McLaughlin, Ross Nickerson and Bob Denoncourt.

Rabbi Jerris to lead Jewish Circle event

Rabbi Miriam S. Jerris

OLLI to kick off new 'school year'

Meetings for returning Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members and new and prospective members will be held Tuesday. Folks over the age of 50 are invited to join OLLI and take courses in many different subjects.

Gaslight takes on classic 'Phantom'

Heather Stricker-Dispensa as Christine Daee and David Fanning as The Phantom of the Opera whisper to one another in the wings after exiting the stage on the opening night for The Gaslight Theatre's production of "The Phantom of the Opera." Opening night was last Thursday.

Gaslight takes on classic 'Phantom'

Heather Stricker-Dispensa gets her wig just right before the curtain rises.

Gaslight takes on classic 'Phantom'

David Fanning applies scars as he prepares to take the stage.

Gaslight takes on classic 'Phantom'

Jake Chapman, left, as Mesuir Poligny gets a congratulatory bear hug from Madame Giry, played by Joe Cooper.

Gaslight takes on classic 'Phantom'

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Academy Village to host classical piano concert

Pianist Anton Faynberg, a native of Russia, is pursuing a doctor of musical arts degree at the University of Arizona.

Academy Village to host classical piano concert

Anton Faynberg, a native of Russia who is now a doctoral student at the University of Arizona, will be featured in a piano recital Tuesday at the Academy Village.

Free talk to explore stories behind iconic Life photos

Dorothea Lange's Dust Bowl photos put human faces on the tragedies that befell Americans during the Great Depression.

Free talk to explore stories behind iconic Life photos

Alfred Eisenstaedt took this photo on V-J Day. It came to symbolize America's job at World War II's end.

Bear Canyon market starts new season Sat.

The Bear Canyon Open Air Market is opening for the season on Saturday.

Adult learning institute to kick off new 'school year'

"Because Curiosity Never Retires" is the catch phrase at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Arizona.

Young Explorers school to offer parenting classes

Young Explorers, a private childcare school, is offering a six-week series of Active Parenting Classes to help parents teach their kids cooperation, courage, responsibility, self-esteem and respect.