Arts & Entertainment

Tucson’s Circus Academy Helps Students Soar

21May

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Tucson’s Circus Academy Helps Students Soar

By Ruby Maldonado Photo from StageLync In a city filled with gyms and sports fields, the Circus Academy of Tucson offers something entirely different: a place where students climb ropes, soar on trapezes and master aerial silks. At the academy, beginners and aspiring professionals train side by side, learning discipline, strength and artistry that can take them from a classroom to a stage. It trains students to achieve their own goals, whether they want to become a performer in Las Vegas, build strength or just have fun. A key part of the academy is inclusion, with instructors believing that anyone and everyone can do circus and wanting to be part of that journey. The school has been around since 2015, when owners Katherine Tesch and Annie Miele spotted a tiny “For Rent”...

From Emo Shoegaze to Skywide: A Whimsical Concert Experience with Alison’s Halo

21May

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Arts & Entertainment, Features

From Emo Shoegaze to Skywide: A Whimsical Concert Experience with Alison’s Halo

By Bea Perez On Nov. 21, 2025, Alison’s Halo performed at Tucson’s La Rosa. The word that best describes this concert experience is whimsical. From the moment I entered La Rosa, the night felt thoughtfully put together and welcoming. Security was friendly and noninvasive, which made the venue feel relaxed rather than restrictive. Inside, the space was filled with merch vendors, soft rock playing in the background and a stage illuminated by low blue lighting. Before the first band even stepped onstage, the atmosphere already felt intimate, cozy and slightly surreal. The opening act, Animal Shin, a fairly new band from the Phoenix area, immediately captured the crowd's attention. Their emo-shoegaze sound created a euphoric and emotional atmosphere that resonated with list...

We could all use a good market outing, and Old Tucson’s got you!

18May

By Emma PetersonNo Comments

Arts & Entertainment

We could all use a good market outing, and Old Tucson’s got you!

By Illianna Valenzuela Looking for things to do this summer? What better fun than a night out at the market with friends and family? Flyer for Old Tucson's Summer Night Markets. Photo by @oldtucson via Instagram. Making a return this summer, Old Tucson’s Summer Night Markets will be held on multiple dates with doors opening at 6:30pm and fun lasting until 10pm. With more than 30 market vendors available, you are guaranteed to enjoy the evening. Other events available through the summer are Haunted Ghost Tours, a 90-minute guided walk-through of haunted history, Hollywood in the Desert Tours, another 90-minute guided tour that instead covers Old Tucson’s extensive movie history, and other varied rides and entertainment during the night markets. Old Tucson is home to many ...

13May

By Emma PetersonNo Comments

Arts & Entertainment, Culture

The Pima Post Playlist: Week 5

Check out this week’s lineup! Listen to and follow our playlist here for new music added each week. Song 21: "El Paso" by Marty Robbins. "I love listening to this song on road trips, and anything Marty Robbins. It makes me feel connected to my Southwest roots!" - Emma Peterson Song 22: "split" by Maggie Lindemann. "The up and coming princess of pop rock, Maggie Lindemann brings to the world the catchy yet emotional breakup song, Split. Hitting a balance between Evanescence’s Amy Lee’s vulnerability and Paramore’s Hayley William’s rawness in her vocals, Lindemann’s delivers brutally honest lyrics. They hit so hard you’d think she’s breaking up with you on this song, but it doesn’t matter because it’s a bop!" - Quinn Smalley Song 23: "Hold On To Me" by MJ Cole. Natalia Serrano's pic...

Opinion: Was the hate “Bieberchella” received really necessary?

11May

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Arts & Entertainment, Opinion

Opinion: Was the hate “Bieberchella” received really necessary?

By Illianna Valenzuela I usually don’t write opinions, the only other one I had done was in high school maybe. But this was something I felt needed to be talked about, so let’s unpack Justin Bieber’s set at Coachella 2026. After watching videos from Instagram, reading comments on YouTube and even articles from Forbes and Vogue, there’s three main things to be discussed: When you should remove yourself from a situation. What qualifies as a “Coachella worthy” performance. How the burnout a person experiences can damage their mental health. First, it should be noted that Justin’s last major performance was September 6, 2022. He was in the middle of his Justice World Tour when he cancelled the remaining shows to focus on his mental health, deal with burnout, and all after b...

A Mariachi’s favorite weekend: Tucson International Mariachi Conference

9May

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Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events

A Mariachi’s favorite weekend: Tucson International Mariachi Conference

By Natalia Serrano Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis, April 2025. Photo by Kevin Van Rensselaer. Tucson's weekend full of beautiful mariachi music has celebrated its 43rd consecutive year. Since 1983, the Tucson International Mariachi Conference (TIMC) has been one of the largest and longest-running Mariachi Conferences in the United States. The TIMC hosts four events for the general public to attend and enjoy mariachi. At the root, they offer rigorous courses for mariachis and folklorico dancers to take. These classes range from level one to master's and have been serving performing youth in the community since their beginning. Students in these courses are taught by professionals from Tucson and all over the world. Master's mariachi students get the chanc...

Sony stealthily rolls out controversial 30-Day Timer DRM

7May

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Arts & Entertainment, News

Sony stealthily rolls out controversial 30-Day Timer DRM

By Quinn Smalley Who really owns your games? Spoiler: It's not you! DRM notice on PlayStation Network. Screenshot by Quinn Smalley. In another boldfaced demonstration of corporate overreach, Sony has applied digital rights management, or DRM, to all future purchases, meaning you will need to have an internet connection in order to play the games you purchased. Every 30 days, if you do not log into the PlayStation Network, you will be stone-cold locked out of the game. DRM is in place mainly to stop unauthorized copying of the game to mitigate piracy, but it just makes Sony look hostile to consumers. Users report that the license expiration date is masked in PS5 menus. Its presence has been confirmed via the removal of the PlayStation 5 CMOS battery and disconnecting the...

In the desert, poetry thrives: Tucson festival celebrates 43 years of resilience

6May

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Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events, Pima Arts

In the desert, poetry thrives: Tucson festival celebrates 43 years of resilience

By Natalia Serrano Left to right: Catherine Strisik, Cyrus Cassells, Bryanna Botham, Logan Phillips and Amber McCrary at the Tucson Poetry Festival at PCC Downtown on April 25, 2026. Photo by Natalia Serrano. TUCSON — In a city known for its deep-rooted arts culture, the Tucson Poetry Festival (TPF) returned for its 43rd year with a new home at Pima Community College (PCC) and a theme that reflected the landscape itself: resilience. Set in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, this year’s festival challenged the idea of scarcity that is often associated with desert life, and instead celebrated the region and its artists, defining it by its abundance, endurance and creative vitality. This year’s festival, which commenced the weekend of April 25-26, received a grant from the Arizo...

27Apr

By Emma PetersonNo Comments

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Pima News

The Pima Post Playlist: Week 4

Check out this week's lineup! Listen to and follow our playlist here for new music added each week. Song 18: "Animals" by Coast Modern. "This whole album is very nostalgic for me. They were one of my first concerts that got me into small venue and garage band-style performances. They're a great vibe!" - Emma Peterson Song 19: "I Love It" by Kylie Minogue. "Lately this track has been in my head and its excellence is understated! Kylie Minogue’s “DISCO” album, released in 2020 amid the pandemic, had a sort of energy and fabulousness we all desperately needed during lockdown. “I Love It,” the sparkly album track, is one of the best representatives of the album, “DISCO.” Minogue fully commits to the bit and unleashes all the trademark disco instrumentals while keeping the vibe fresh. An...

Model Casting Call: 20th Annual PCC Fashion Show & Event Planning Class

27Apr

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Events, Features, Pima Arts, Pima Fashion

Model Casting Call: 20th Annual PCC Fashion Show & Event Planning Class

By Diedra Eby On Saturday, April 11, 2026, nearly 50 candidates gathered for the Model Casting Call at the Pima Community College West Campus cafeteria to audition for spots for the upcoming fashion show supporting the 20th Annual PCC Fashion Show and Event Planning Class. Model Casting Call Flyer Featuring Keahi Legaspi. Photo by Diedra Eby. In her first year as Department Head, Jessica Peel-Scott, along with Dulce Douglas, instructor of the Fashion Show and Event Planning Class, will present a show based on the five Chinese elements: water, air, wood, metal and earth. There will be over 100 looks on 50 models created by students, alumni and instructors presented at the May 16 show. A VIP reception happens at 6 p.m. with the fashions being presented on the runway at 7 p...