NASA Ambassador to Share Wonders of Tucson’s Night Sky

Published   Dec 19, 2024 08:05PM
Dr. Bryan Shumaker and his wife, Linda, were winter residents in Southern Arizona for six or seven years before becoming full-time residents in November. They sold their house in northern Michigan and settled into a home in Dove Mountain. Southern Arizona’s dark skies and its astronomy community are a huge part of the attraction for Shumaker, an avid amateur astronomer who is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, doing outreach astronomy education. “It’s kind of astronomy heaven out here,” says Shumaker,… Read more » ... Read more

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The Tucson J International Film Festival is Back for its 34t

Opening the curtain on its 34th year, the Tucson J International Film Festival starts on January 8, with in-person screenings and special events for select films through January 19, with most films streaming virtually from January 17 through January ... Read more

The kettle’s on for the Salvation Army






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Last-Minute Gift Guide This list is pop culture fans’ dream By Ron Hart Tucson Wee

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Another year, another cornucopia of gift ideas for the music fan in your life…

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Sharing Stories: Ryanhood pulls double duty






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Spark the Conversation: Roll with this advic






Something almost everyone at the holiday dinner table can agree upon It’s time to stop arresting responsible cannabis consumers…

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Shalom Broadway: The Jewish Musical Legacy

Wicked, the movie based on the Broadway musical, based on the book by Gregory Maguire, has brought the musical back to mainstream popularity. To date, the movie has grossed over $350 million domestically and is once again shining a spotlight on a sta ... Read more