Hello downtown friends -
With U of A and Pima College students returning to Tucson and downtown, we’re reminded that cooler temperatures are on the horizon. While we bid farewell to our Summer Love campaign, which highlighted unique downtown experiences, we’re excited to wrap it up with a staycation feature at Tucson’s newest hotel in the city’s tallest building. Downtown’s event season is just heating up, with two major events kicking off this weekend. Plus, the grand opening of the new Folk Center at the Historic Labor Temple is tomorrow. Discover all this and more below!
See you downtown,
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Kathleen Eriksen, President & CEO
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Downtown Tucson Celebrates the Return of the Wildcats and Aztecs
Monday marked the first day of classes for University of Arizona students, and as both Wildcats and Pima Community College students return to Tucson, Pima County, the City of Tucson, Mayor Regina Romero and Chair Adelita Grijalva are pleased to welcome you to Tucson and to our vibrant downtown. Downtown Tucson is a downtown for everyone – the region’s eclectic urban hub, where people come to connect, be authentically inspired, prosper, and celebrate diversity.
Read our full press release on how students can make the most of their college experience in Tucson and downtown here.
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Staycation Spotlight:Â The Leo Kent
Discover The Leo Kent, where modern sophistication meets Southwestern charm at One South Church. Savor exquisite Southwestern cuisine at St. Cruz, the hotel’s in-house restaurant and bar, and unwind in your room with downtown skyline views.
Enhance your evening with a special dinner-and-show offer: present your ticket or stub from a Fox Tucson Theatre show and enjoy complimentary chips and salsa at St. Cruz. Alternatively, dine at St. Cruz with a minimum purchase of one entrĂ©e and drink before your show at the Fox and receive free validated self-parking at The Leo Kent. This special is valid through September 22, 2024. For a glimpse of what awaits, check out our recent Instagram post highlighting a stay at The Leo Kent here.Â
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Celebrate the Grand Opening of The Sound Post
At The Sound Post, you can buy, sell, and trade instruments, get appraisals, take lessons and have repairs done. Don’t miss The Sound Post's free weekly jam sessions on Thursdays at 6 p.m., where you can join in or simply enjoy a diverse range of music. Click here and here to see our Insta features and read this recent Arizona Daily Star article for more insights into The Sound Post.
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Grant Opportunity for Women F&B Owners
In collaboration with Hello Alice, PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos is offering twenty grants of $10,000 each to women small business owners in the food and beverage industry. Winners will also receive exclusive coaching, mentorship and networking opportunities. This is a great opportunity to boost your business and connect with a supportive community. Spread the word and apply by September 27.
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Calling All Foodies!Â
Sonoran Restaurant Week, put on by Tucson Foodie, is running from September 6-15, and is the ultimate opportunity to dive into Tucson's amazing cuisine with a 25% discount on fixed-price menus, ranging from $15 to $55. Downtown restaurants and bars taking part include Borderlands, Chela's Latin Cuisine, CRUDA, El Charro, HiFi, Obon, Penca, Perché No, Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink, The Cup Café, and The Little One, among many more. Explore the list of over 85 participating spots and counting here.
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Downtown's Festival Season has Begun
Two major events kick off today: Tucson Comic-Con and Club Congress Weekend!Â
Click on the buttons below to discover events happening this weekend, this fall and at other downtown venues.
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