“The Nutcracker” is a ballet that has been around since 1892, with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It is about a girl named Clara who gets a nutcracker for Christmas from her godfather, a toymaker. It turns out that the nutcracker is a prince, and he takes Clara on adventures in his home, Toyland. But, they must stand up against the Rat King. Complete with beautiful costumes and dance numbers, this ballet is a masterpiece.

“Under the Desert Skies: The Stinky, Curious, and Disgusting'' is a children's book about animals that live in the Sonoran Desert. Illustrated in a crafty and charming paper cut mosaic style, this book was written and illustrated by Ana Lewis and her sister-in-law, Corinne Lewis. Ana Lewis’s grandson who “loved books” inspired it.

The Tucson Rodeo Parade came galloping back Feb. 24! The parade and rodeo both began in 1925, and this year was the 97th presentation of the Parade. Both events were canceled due to COVID last year, but now they are back!