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Show & Tell 2026

Los Tucsonenses: A 21st Century Vision for "MACCC"

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Join us for Show & Tell: Los Tucsonenses: A 21st Century Vision for "MACCC", part of the Mexican American/Chicano Cultural Center dialogue series. 
 
This gathering explores the history of Tucson’s Mexican American/Chicano community and the generations of entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and visionaries who helped shape the city into a commercial and cultural center of the Southwest. Through their efforts, Tucson became a place defined by connection, exchange, and community presence—an enduring foundation that continues to influence the city today.
 
Featuring a dynamic panel with Tom Sheridan (Author of Los Tucsonenses; Professor Emeritus of Anthropology), Betty Villegas (AZ State Representative, Legislative District 20), and José Jimenez (Owner, Petroglyphs). Moderated by our very own Confluencenter Director, Dr. Javier Duran! 
 
Reception at 5 PM | Event Panel at 6 PM
📚Attend the event and enter a chance to win a FREE copy of Tom Sheridan's book, Los Tucsonenses: The Mexican Community in Tucson, 1854-1941!📚
 
Join us at Playground Bar & Lounge—the original homes of the Show & Tell series—and be part of this continuing dialogue. Come be part of this ongoing vision for a cultural center that honors Tucson’s Mexican heritage and imagine how it might take shape now.


 

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Show & Tell Returns: Save the Date for January 22!

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We’re excited to announce the revival of our signature event, Show & Tell.

Join us for the revival of Show & Tell: Re-envisioning Tucson’s Mexican Heritage, a lively gathering that brings the community together to explore the past, present, and future of a Mexican American/Chicano Cultural Center in Tucson. From the bold visions of the 1970s to today’s City conversations, this event traces a decades-long movement to create a cultural home rooted in memory, story, and community power.                        

Our panel features Mayor Regina Romero, historian and author Dr. Lydia Otero, and cultural commentator Raul Aguirre, who will share historical context and personal perspectives on what a cultural center could mean for Tucson today.                                                                              

📅 Save the Date: January 22, 2026
📍 Location:  Playground Bar & Lounge 

 

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