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Preview of the upcoming &gallery show featuring a myriad of artists. Photo courtesy of Manic Images

An &gallery show dedicated to the world of toys

AJ "Stash" Castillo
August 29, 2024
An attendee at the saguaro harvest, Ana Martinez, cuts open a saguaro fruit using a needle from the bloomage. The harvest occurred on June 29 and was part of the Tohono Oʼodham’s New Year celebration.

CIELO shows global students what saguaro fruit harvest entails

AJ "Stash" Castillo
July 7, 2024
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is a continuation of the Spengler family’s journey into the paranormal world. Tying together Ghostbuster traditions and new themes, the movie appeals to a wide audience.

REVIEW: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ was a great tribute to Ivan Reitman

AJ “Stash” Castillo
April 17, 2024
‘Food Fight’ exhibition: A deliciously good time

‘Food Fight’ exhibition: A deliciously good time

AJ “Stash” Castillo
March 23, 2024
“Madame Web” presents a unique take on the Spider-Verse. Characters such as Julia Cornwall, Mattie Franklin and Anya Corazon make their live-action debut.

REVIEW: ‘Madame Web’ finds a place in Spider-hero universe

AJ “Stash” Castillo
February 28, 2024
Cynthia Naugle posing with a painting featured in &gallery’s second-anniversary celebration exhibit. The theme was “&,” and featured a variety of works.

Artists pay tribute to &gallery at anniversary showcase

AJ “Stash” Castillo
February 28, 2024
“Lisa Frankenstein” combines the '80s with a fresh take on the classic tale.

REVIEW: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ is a fun and dark dramedy

AJ “Stash” Castillo
February 10, 2024
Arts & Life Reporter AJ “Stash” Castillo in front of The Egyptian on Main Street. Castillo attended the Sundance Film Festival during their last year as a film major at the University of Arizona.

REVIEW: Attending Sundance as a senior studying film

AJ “Stash” Castillo
February 7, 2024
Artist Ben Brockman, also known as The Sacred Trust, standing with &gallery curator Cynthia Naugle in front of a piece being showcased until Feb. 5. Courtesy of Manic Image.

&gallery’s first art exhibit of the year highlights artist’s journey

AJ “Stash” Castillo
January 17, 2024
The crowd at the annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair navigates through a sea of stands on March 24, 2023. People of the Tucson community enjoyed the event which ran Friday-Sunday.

Tucson’s Fourth Ave winter street fair returns

AJ “Stash” Castillo
December 3, 2023
Arts & Life reporter AJ “Stash” Castillo says the new Hunger Games prequal film is definitely worth the watch.

REVIEW: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” lives up to its predecessors

AJ “Stash” Castillo
November 26, 2023
Cynthia Naugle stands in front of her artwork at &gallery in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 10, 2023. Naugle owns the gallery and is known in the art world as Go Off Tiger.

A carnival fundraiser highlights &gallery

AJ “Stash” Castillo
November 10, 2023
Sixth Avenue Antiques sells trinkets, art, furniture, clothing and more. The shop opened this summer located at 537 N. 6th Avenue.

Tucson’s Sixth Avenue Antiques offers unique finds

AJ “Stash” Castillo
October 29, 2023
Ian, the facility manager at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, stands inside an exhibit on Sept. 3. As a member of the maintenance team, he calls himself "Dirt Boy."

New exhibits at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum

AJ “Stash” Castillo
October 24, 2023
Flier advertising Trick-or-Treat the Avenue. The event takes place on Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Casey Anderson.)

Trick-or-Treat the Avenue: A spooky Tucson tradition

AJ “Stash” Castillo
October 16, 2023
The “Lore” art exhibition poster at &gallery. The show will be on display until October 31.

‘Lore’ art exhibition at &gallery showcases universal monsters

AJ “Stash” Castillo
October 16, 2023
Bison Witches is located in Downtown Tucson on Fourth Avenue. The restaurant is a bar and deli.

REVIEW: Destination Tucson: Bison Witches

AJ “Stash” Castillo
October 2, 2023
Reporter AJ Stash Castillo attended a free screening at the Loft Cinema of "It Lives Inside" for University of Arizona students on September 20. The Loft Cinema and other local movie theaters have tickets available.

REVIEW: ‘It Lives Inside’ hits the mark of folklore horror

AJ “Stash” Castillo
September 22, 2023
Tumerico is home to vegan and vegetarian Latin American food.

Finding food beyond the University of Arizona’s campus

AJ “Stash” Castillo
August 21, 2023
Bethzaira Lopez's solo &gallery exhibition "Darlings" features hyper-feminine aesthetics with psychedelic color schemes. The display is open to visitors until July 9.

&gallery solo exhibition “Darlings” showcases Bethzaira Lopez

AJ “Stash” Castillo
June 26, 2023
A mural is showcased for the pop-up show at &gallery painted by Tania Verdugo, framed by flowers from the ceiling. 

&gallery pop-up show promotes longtime artist Tania Verdugo

AJ “Stash” Castillo
April 7, 2023
Students order food inside Jimmy's Pita & Poke on University Boulevard on March 29. The inside of the restaurant is colorful and bright, matching the colorful ingredients on display. 

REVIEW: Destination Tucson: Jimmy’s Pita & Poke

AJ “Stash” Castillo
April 1, 2023
The crowd at the annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair navigates through a sea of stands on March 24. People of the Tucson community came to enjoy the event, which took place March 24-26. 

The 54th annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair

AJ “Stash” Castillo
April 1, 2023
Tattoo apprentice Hunter Burns tattoos a cartoon frog from Spark Project Collective’s flash sheets on a client. 

Tucson’s Spark Project Collective is one of the only nonprofit tattoo and piercing shops in the world

Amanda Mourelatos and AJ “Stash” Castillo
March 27, 2023
Preparation is just about finished on the UA Mall for the Tucson Festival of Books. Now, all that's left are the vendors!

What to expect at this year’s Tucson Festival of Books

AJ “Stash” Castillo
February 28, 2023
Pop Cycle features all local products and many from only recycled material. 

Tucson themed shops: An artistic perspective

AJ “Stash” Castillo
February 23, 2023
The outside of Kukai, a local restaurant featuring Japanese cuisine. 

REVIEW: Destination Tucson: Kukai Japanese cuisine

AJ “Stash” Castillo
February 21, 2023
Rendering of Comida Park. (Photo courtesy of Patty Beyers.) 

Attention fans of food trucks: Tucson’s Comida Park is the new place to be

AJ “Stash” Castillo
February 9, 2023
Aquamarine Daydream offers a variety of crystals, gemstones and jewelry.

Fourth Avenue in the new year

AJ “Stash” Castillo
January 27, 2023
The 53rd Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair is from Friday Dec. 9 - 11. (Photo Courtesy of Mary Spencer.)

Tucson’s Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair is coming: Putting it together is the hard part

AJ “Stash” Castillo
December 9, 2022
Viscera: Ludo "The Snake Bitch's" solo exhibition is open at &gallery until Nov. 30. (Photo Courtesy of &gallery) 

Ludo ‘The Snake Bitch’ Smolic: &gallery’s next solo exhibition

AJ “Stash” Castillo
November 9, 2022
This year's Lore Art Exhibition at &gallery was centered around creatures from various cultures and folklores.

Spooky art season: Lore Art Exhibition at &gallery showcases creatures from various cultures

AJ “Stash” Castillo
October 19, 2022
With the help of the Tucson Fire Department, the University of Arizona upholds a long-standing school tradition by lighting a bonfire in front of Old Main every year for Homecoming. Along with performances from the Pride of Arizona marching band, this is also when the Homecoming king and queen are announced. This year, the UA Homecoming bonfire is scheduled for Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.

How the UA’s Homecoming committee picks royalty finalists

AJ “Stash” Castillo
October 5, 2022
Marco Gutierrez, owner of Comet Collectibles.

After two years, Tucson Comic-Con came back

AJ “Stash” Castillo
September 8, 2022
Lonnie "L.B." Brown, assistant director, strength and conditioning, head coach Jedd Fisch, Ricky Hunley, defensive line coach — TUCSON, ARIZ. -- Football vs. Cal college football on Homecoming 2021 at Arizona Stadium Nov. 6, 2021.  (Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Athletics)

Meet the sports photography director at the University of Arizona: Mike Christy

AJ “Stash” Castillo
August 26, 2022
A Sun Link streetcar on Fourth Avenue.                             

Five local shops to visit only a Sun Link ride away from campus

AJ “Stash” Castillo
July 15, 2022
The exterior of &gallery, an art gallery located on Fourth Ave in Tucson. The &gallery is currently showing work from their "Psychedelic Art Exhibition."

Trippy Tucson: New psychedelic-themed art exhibition at &gallery showcases local artists

AJ “Stash” Castillo
June 16, 2022
Windows reflect onto the facade of the Marriott hotel on 2nd Street. The hotel is conveniently close to University Boulevard which has a variety of restaurants to choose from.

Graduation season: How Tucson hotels and eateries handle the increase of people

AJ “Stash” Castillo
April 28, 2022
Jackets pictured at BLX Skateshop

Local skate shop art show displays art on Dickies jackets

AJ “Stash” Castillo
March 23, 2022
Artwork featured at &gallery 

Local artist featured at &gallery on Fourth Avenue

AJ “Stash” Castillo
March 21, 2022
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