Willcox Wine and Art Show Oct. 17 & 18

Have you tasted Arizona’s wines yet?
If not, you might want to check out Willcox this weekend. Willcox’s weather looks fantastic (highs in the 80s; lows in the 50s)!
Eight Arizona wineries are gearing up for the Willcox Wine and Art Show. Six of the eight wineries are grown in Cochise County. The event will also include [...]

Peace to Bisbee artist Rose Johnson

Rose Johnson, who painted Bisbee’s Peace wall, died in Jakarta, so says the Jakarta Post in a story published today.
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to be the highest bidder on a chair she painted for the chair auction held by the Bisbee Women’s Club. It’s a wonderful piece that shows her whimsy [...]

Mother’s Day with your unique Mom

What kind of mom do you have? If she’s not traditional (or even if she is), consider a trip to Cochise County. There are three events that will help you celebrate your unique Mom during Mother’s Day weekend, May 8-10.
Motorcycle Mama
If she’s a biker babe, you and she can motor down to the Border [...]

Art & performing art in Cochise County

Want a little creative boost this weekend? Visit Cochise County to see a a miniature art show or a “regular sized” musical performance.
Feb. 26, Tucson Symphony Orchestra with the Bisbee Community Chorus-Latin Flair
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra comes to Bisbee for a special performance of “Latin Flair,” as part of its Southern Arizona Residency. The Bisbee [...]

Benson: little known artists’ spots

There’s greatness in our midst! Benson is where artist Bernard Fiero, a painter who works in oils, watercolors and acrylics, chooses to live. That puts him in a special club with humorist Baxter Black, who also makes Benson his home.
Fiero recently received an Award of Excellence in the Members Juried Exhibition from the Tubac Center [...]

This is not your average crafts fair!

I love arts and crafts fairs. I even love the ones where grade school kids create Popsicle stick boxes. The ones I admire most are those where the talent is unparalleled and the items are unique. I’d like to think that I’m talented in many things, but generally speaking, artistic endeavors are not included in my talent [...]