Tucson’s Choral Scene Hits a High Note
April 8, 2026
Sixteen choruses in the Tucson area are members of the Arizona Choral Arts Association (ACAA), an organization dedicated to the vibrant art of choral singing.
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A blog by Elaine A. Powers and Guests
Rutabaga or Swede? A Tale of the “Baggy Root”
March 26, 2026
My local grocery store often offers bags of discounted produce, and I am always on the hunt for healthy treats for my reptiles. Recently, I
Celebrating Arizona Wine Month from the Saddle
March 4, 2026
I’ve noticed a wonderful trend lately: my calendar is filling up with spring festivals, and almost all of them seem to involve wine. At first,
The Sonoran Desert’s Most Ruthless Residents
February 25, 2026
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of seeing one of my short stories published in the Tucson Sisters in Crime (TSinC) anthology, Trouble
Finding My Rhythm: Is My Poetry “Light” or “Informing”?
February 19, 2026
I try to have a new book ready in time for the annual Tucson Festival of Books, but behind the scenes of my science-based picture
Breathing in the Awe: The Long Journey to National Park Status
February 12, 2026
The chorus I sing with, the Tucson Masterworks Chorale (TMC), is premiering a very special work this spring. Our Artistic Director, Luke Diamond, has embarked
