TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Mercado District on Tucson’s west side has steadily grown over the years, now housing 39 small independent businesses. Dolce Pastello, was the first business to open in the Mercado San Agustín Public Market in 2011. Owner Ahydee Almazàn has been creating sweet memories at her shop ever since.
Kira Dixon-Weinstein, Mercado District Executive Director, says the process to be the first tenant was competitive and out of all of the applicants, Almazán rose to the top.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Thousands of people gathered on Tucson’s west side on Sunday to memorialize their loved ones at Tucson’s 36th Annual All Souls Procession (ASP). The event has given the community a creative space to honor those who’ve passed and celebrate the beauty of life.
It began in 1990 by local artist Susan Johnson and is now run by the non-profit Many Mouths One Stomach.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Get ready to raise your steins Sunday, Oct. 19, because a brand new tradition is brewing in the heart of the Mercado District on the Westside.
The very first Oktoberfest at the MSA Annex is shaping up to be a true celebration of local flavor, music, and community spirit — from handcrafted sausages and a special beer releases to flower crowns, this festival has something for everyone.
The Gadsden Company, Hidden Hearth Bakery and Crooked Tooth Brewery are all sponsors of the free event.
“I want to get people stoked on bikes,” says Jenna Majchrzak, who got stoked herself as a kid growing up in Western New York. Now she has her own bike shop, one that carries a wide selection of bikepacking, touring and commuter gear, including racks, panniers and frame bags.
A Westside photography studio called Fletcher and Co. is upping its client experience by offering a full array of services. What makes them different is their fully sustainable wardrobe for clients who don’t know what to wear and might not want to spend extra money on a new outfit…
The Santa Cruz River Farmers Market, run by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, is one of the 10 best in the country, according to the folks who publish the venerable Farmers’ Almanac.
