I was impressed by the number of restaurants and vendors here. This is really a first-class event…read more I thought there would be a couple breweries and a little wine, but there were several distributors there pouring. There was plenty of wine, beer, and a couple cocktails. It's easy to overdo it when you're sampling drinks, so be careful to keep track! A couple of the restaurants had run out of samples before we could get to them, but we still had plenty. They had great live music. Red Door Spa was there as well. My friend got a massage, and I got a five-minute manicure from the girls there. It was really fun. We enjoyed walking through the galleries a little as well. Overall, fun event. The ticket price is pretty high at $50, I wouldn't say you necessarily get your money's worth in small plates and tastings, but it's a fundraiser for the museum and a very nice event.

What do you get when you combine a fabulous space, 150 wines and 24 local restaurants? CRUSH! Oh…read morewait, I missed the live DJ, Orbital Evolution Hoop Troupe and of course the silent auction. CRUSH is one of those events that you look forward to ever year. The Tucson Museum of Art is an incredible space and houses some great art collections in addition to fabulous events throughout the year. CRUSH is all about bringing foodies, wino's and art lovers together to celebrate and support the museum. Getting to taste food from many of our favorite local restaurants and chatting with the chefs is one of my favorite parts of the evening. Chef Janos, Hacienda del Sol, Tavolino, Lodge on the Desert, Primo, Jasper cafe, Abbey, Jax Kitchen, Flemings, Armitage, Paradise Bakery, Tubac Resort and so many more were this year. Looking forward to what next year will bring!

A fun afternoon making ornaments for Ben's Bells. We were each given a lump of clay and…read moreinstructions to make a box of presents, holiday hat, fireplace mantle and a mitten. Afterwards we got to choose 5 previos made beads and the staff strung them for us to take home.

Ben's Bells is a wonderful business to support locally…read more The whole intention of this was to spread kindness and be kindness. Founder and mother Jeanette began this organization when he son unexpectedly passed before 3 and she saw how much kindness could make a difference in another's life. You can find almost anything to gift to another and what's even more fantastic is you can come create things on your own in workshops they host. You can spend time volunteering to help them too. This is a must stop if you are visiting and want a true local Tucson good hearted business. People are always so kind here which is fitting.

I attended last year's June Momentos event and in comparison to that prior experience, this one was…read moresuper interactive and fun. I think that it can be different per type of people who attend, artist style and music... typically the drinks and snacks are similar enough. This was fun! 'Club' like music and a truly beautiful earthy artist. I enjoy how these events challenge community to come together and interact over art. What a cherish-able experience.

I enjoy this MOMENTOS series so much at the TMA! This is second one and was focused on poetry …read more The TMA staff at event check in and our discussion guide are excellent and the atmosphere inviting with the design layout. Always enjoy looking around at any and all this peaceful place houses. It is encouraged to think, feel, jot down thoughts, smile, tear up- any of a number of emotions as every person finds at the least-1-art piece(me- many!) that make them feel one way or another! Just an absolute gem in the heart of Tucson to enjoy anytime. Thank you TMA for the welcome and wonderful event! #yelptucson #tucsonmuseumofart

Update: I delivered…read moreThe Cannondale bike yesterday as i planned. It can be a big decision to decide to stop riding. This is my Wife's road bike that she has put hundreds and hundreds of miles on. ie: Race across Arizona to the Border, many 75-110 Loops of the El Tour De Tucson annually and a as support rider for RAAM , or race across america. Some one will get a really nice bike with the best components available when she did ride. Surface Road riding has changed with drivers not paying attention and drifting into the bike lanes. So, due to safety concerns she stopped. I understand.

I love BICAS! Their staff truly care about others, and this space is very intentionally created to…read morebe welcoming to folks historically not welcomed in traditional bike shops. They have community building activities and always interesting deals on pannier bags, gear, stickers and parts besides just the service they teach you to do on your bike!

What's not to love. Ben's Bells is has been such a positive influence on promoting kindness…read morethroughout our communities it is just amazing! I always love to stop by their gift shop and get something fun to brighten someone else's day.

This is one of the best non profit's in Tucson which shares Kindness. I give the bells and coins as…read moregifts to people I work with and to my clients. It's a little gift which means so much to the person who receives it. The studio is open to whoever wants to stop by and volunteer. I've been many times with my boys. It's always fun. It's a wonderful cause.

If you're in exploration mode, add the Bike Church to your list! Bike Church is a "walk-in"…read moresculpture made entirely of recycled bike parts. It's lovely both day and night, but the at night it is illuminated. It's really cool! It's also interactive in that the public is welcome to play the musical chimes made from bike parts. The bike church not only references the bike culture of the Old Pueblo but it is also serves as shared community memorial for cyclists. It's a reminder to please share the road :) There's room for all of us! Bike Church is located in Barrio Anita, (downtown ) on the southwest corner of W. Davis Street and N. Main Ave.

The 22-foot-tall-sculpture is on North Granada Avenue and West Davis Street near Barrio Anita. It…read moreserves as a gateway to a six-mile bike path. A walk-in metal sculpture made of hundreds of bike frames, wheels and rims with stained-glass windows and musical chimes made from bike parts, that I have driven past many times with curiosity. It's a nondenominational celebration of bike culture featuring traditional religious architecture. The sculpture's stained-glass windows resemble those of church; the top is similar to those on Islamic temples; and there are two Stars of David on the sides and a mold of a Pascua Yaqui dancer, O'Connell said. Joe O'Connell is one of the sculptures along with Blessing Hancock of Creative Machines. It serves as a permanent memorial for cyclists killed on the streets, but it's also a place for celebration. They want you to play with the chimes! You can attach pictures and mementos to remember cyclists who have passed. Let's be honest, Tucson is very bike friendly, BUT it seems like every time you turn on the news, you hear of a bike accident. At night, solar lights light up the stained glass. It is a way-cool sight!

We randomly drove by well dropping my car off for service across the street…read more My daughter gets beads of courage for her NICU stay and heart defects and surgery. We love this program. I didn't know where their place was. The guy working was amazing and so nice. I wish we were in Tucson and could volunteer. It's truly an amazing program for kids that go through so much in their young life. Thank you so much.

Update: one year. My wife is still a weekly volunteer here. She is happy to help , the appreciate…read moreher consistent involvement. The other ladies , only ladies, have become friends.

Public art is bountiful in the Old Pueblo. It's likely you've passed by this structure before...but…read moremight not know what it's all about or where it came from. This mighty Griffin was designed by Creative Machines, which is based in Tucson! Creative Machines is an organizations that brings artist, fabricators and engineers together to design and install public art all over the country. The backstory is that in the 1930's Griffins onced perched over the Carnegie Library, which is now home to Tucson Children's Museum. They disappeared during a renovation or were removed. This structure pays homage to the Griffins of the Carnegie Library. The Griffin is located on Scott Avenue illuminates beautifully at night and makes for a fun photo while exploring the downtown area!

I love public art! Another cool work from Creative Machines to check out when exploring downtown…read moreTucson. Make sure to check out his footprints along the way. Story has it, that before the Carnagie Library was remodeled in 1938, they used to have griffins, but somehow one got away when they were removed. Hence the footprints. Bright red LED lights illuminate Toby's heart at night.