Just in time for Christmas, San Xavier Mission worshippers can rock the baby Jesus in his cradle, thanks to restoration work on the O’odham Nativity scene at the church near
A collection of the interesting and sometimes unusual events that happened this week in Arizona history.April 24On this date in 1880, St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson opened, staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph.On this date in 1909, the town of Wickenburg was incorporated by a vote of 36 to 5.On this date in 1919, agreement was reached clearing the way for the construction of
Sunday, April 24 On this date in 1880, St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson opened, staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph. On this date in 1909, the town of Wickenburg was incorporated by a vote of 36 to 5.
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Thursday 30
LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS. Never mind that Barnum & Bailey
abandoned the Old Pueblo after whining about Tucson Convention
Center fees. They ve been replaced by more than 200 exotic animals
and performers, and a tent bigger than Don Diamond s bankroll,
as the Carson & Barnes Five-Ring Circus rolls into town. Billed as the world s biggest big top, this extravaganza
features everything you d expect, from growling tigers and roaring
pachyderms to bittersweet clowns and cigar-chomping carnies. The
action begins today with a free 6:30 a.m. tent raising at Rillito
Park, 4502 N. First Ave. Regular performances are 4:30 and 7:30