Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
Good morning, Tucson.
Tucsonans attended the annual Beyond Hike with former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and Senator Mark Kelly — a wind advisory warns of 25-35 mph east winds with gusts up to 50 mph today from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. across valley areas near the Catalinas, Rincons and Santa Rita.
Costco and Sprouts will open soon near Rita Ranch and Vail on Tucson's southeast side to offer more retail options for local residents.
Marana Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Jon Post held a ribbon cutting for Thai Chili 2go, a new restaurant offering dine in and takeout off Tangerine Farms and Lon Adams Road near Fry's Marketplace in Gladden Farms Community.
The event marked the chain’s first Southern Arizona location.
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a new deal with a mega-dairy company that will cut groundwater pumping by over 100,000 acre-feet in the Willcox Basin over the next 15 years (helping protect water supplies for farms and homes) in southeast Arizona.
The Arizona Wildcats and UCF Knights faced off in a Big 12 basketball game on Saturday, Jan.
10 in Tucson, drawing local college sports fans to the competitive matchup.
The Unafraid Storyteller Writing Retreat
Jan 11-15 — 14301 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ — Registration required — A weeklong retreat fostering authenticity in writing.
Team Trivia Night at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Grab your team and enjoy a fun-filled night of trivia and chances to win gift card prizes.
Leftover Salmon Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — La Rosa — Ticketed event — Experience Colorado’s great purveyors of Americana music in an intimate setting.
Asphalt Astronaut Concert
7-11 p.m. — Vertigo Wines — Check for entry details — Enjoy live music from Tucson's acclaimed singer-songwriter Asphalt Astronaut.
P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project
10 AM – 2 PM — St. Philip's Plaza Market — Free entry — Experience soulful live music by singer-songwriter Paul Opocensky in a vibrant market setting.
Paint with Pigs Fundraiser
2-4 p.m. — Ironwood Pig Sanctuary — $45 — Enjoy a unique painting experience alongside friendly pig rescues while supporting a good cause.
Terell Stafford with the Century Jazz Orchestra
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $35-$50 tickets — Experience the vibrant sounds of jazz as Terell Stafford celebrates 60 years of Monday nights at the Village Vanguard.
Jenny Scheinman Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees — Experience acclaimed violinist Jenny Scheinman as she brings her unique vision of American music to life.
P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project
6-10 p.m. — Roadies | Lanes + Games + Gastropub — Ticket prices vary — Experience soulful original music and covers from Tucson's own Paul Opocensky.
P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project
6-10 p.m. — Mercado San Agustín — Check for entry details — Experience soulful acoustic grunge with Tucson's own Paul Opocensky in a vibrant venue.
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