Arts
Tucson Museum of Art receives $2.5 million gift from Trustee and Tucson business leader, I. Michael Kasser
Globe Newswire “’Tucson’s commitment to building and sustaining quality arts organizations that reflect my desire, and that of Mayor Rothschild, for the city to grow as a cultural destination,’ Kasser said in a statement.” Read more…
Read moreTucson Gem and Mineral Show Opens

Speaking before the ribbon cutting, Mayor Rothschild noted that Tucson “sparkles” during the gem show, “We put our best foot forward so our visitors will come again and again, and many do. We go the extra mile because we enjoy welcoming people to our city.”
Read moreMixing it up: What to expect at Tucson Jazz Festival
Arizona Daily Star “Back in the summer of 2014 there was plenty of skepticism when Mayor Jonathan Rothschild announced the city would help encourage an annual jazz festival with Ervin in charge and make it a national destination event. But history shows the festival never lost money and now stands on its own with solid […]
Read moreDreams depicted: Homeless kids seek to capture their hopes on film
Tucson Weekly “Rothschild said the mentors have to be sensitive to the kids’ struggles when helping them identify their dreams. ‘We try to bring them out a little and talk to them,’ he said. ‘They’re just great kids.’” Read more…
Read moreCommunity donations help fund Tucson’s largest mural
Tucson News Now “The painting is more than 4,000 square feet in size. It’s painted on the wall of the Epic Rides building on the corner of Stone and 6th.” Read more…
Read moreMemorial service: Plans to honor the victims of Tucson’s Congress on Your Corner mass shooting are coming together
Tucson Weekly “The memorial will be in front of the Old Pima County Courthouse by El Presidio Park, surrounded by courts, City Hall and the County Administration Building.” Read more…
Read moreRevitalized Congress Street gets national recognition
Arizona Daily Star “Congress Street in downtown Tucson was honored this week as one of five ‘Great Streets’ by the American Planning Association.” Read more…
Read moreTucson named a World Festival & Event City
On Thursday, September 14th, Tucson was named a World Festival & Event City by IFEA, the International Festivals & Events Association. The announcement was made at their annual convention, which took place in Tucson for the third time in three years. See the video entry submitted by FEATS AZ—you’ll be surprised how many great festivals […]
Read moreLeft of the Dial: KXCI opens new downtown studio, asks for donations to the ‘Library of Congress’
Tucson Weekly “For the first community submission, KXCI reached out to Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, who donated his copy of The Motown Story: The First 25 Years and from the compilation selected Martha and the Vandellas ‘Dancing in the Street’ as the first song broadcast from the new studio.” Read more…
Read moreKXCI cuts the ribbon on Hotel Congress studio
Arizona Daily Star “Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild picked the first song — Martha & the Vandellas’ ‘Dancing In the Streets’ off ‘The Motown Story-The First 25 Years’ record — and while it played, KXCI DJ/podcaster Bridgitte Thum bee-bopped around the room wearing a smile that dared you not to smile back.” Read more…
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