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🛍️ Tucson Streetcar Trivia #1Fourth Avenue is full of shops with deep roots in Tucson’s history.👉 What’s one thing many...
02/16/2026

🛍️ Tucson Streetcar Trivia #1
Fourth Avenue is full of shops with deep roots in Tucson’s history.
👉 What’s one thing many of these iconic businesses have in common?
(A) Longtime local ownership*
(B) Corporate backing
(C) Seasonal pop-up status

🎼 Music Trivia #2
True or False:
For more than 25 years, the Tucson Symphony has worked with young composers to help shape the next generation of musicians.
💬 Share your answer below 👇

🎁 Community Trivia #3
Giving thanks, finding deals, and giving back all intersect in Tucson’s urban core.
👉 What’s one simple way to support that ecosystem?
(A) Shop local and attend live performances*
(B) Shop only online
(C) Skip downtown altogether

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🖤 Tucson Streetcar Trivia #1This week we’re celebrating the Surly W***h’s 19th anniversary on Fourth Avenue!👉 When did ...
02/15/2026

🖤 Tucson Streetcar Trivia #1
This week we’re celebrating the Surly W***h’s 19th anniversary on Fourth Avenue!
👉 When did the Surly W***h open?
(A) 2004
(B) 2007
(C) 2013

🎭 Burlesque Trivia #2
True or False:
Burlesque is about storytelling and performance — not just taking clothes off.
💬 Drop your answer below 👇

🏙️ Tucson History Trivia #3
Fun fact from the episode: this building originally started as a…
(A) Piggly Wiggly
(B) Fire station
(C) Hotel lobby

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🚋 Tucson Streetcar Trivia #1Along the University of Arizona Mall sits a powerful memorial many people walk past without...
02/14/2026

🚋 Tucson Streetcar Trivia #1
Along the University of Arizona Mall sits a powerful memorial many people walk past without realizing its full meaning.
👉 What does the USS Arizona Mall Memorial symbolize?
(A) A scaled model of the ship
(B) A life-size outline honoring the 1,177 sailors and Marines lost*
(C) A naval recruiting site
🧭 History is hiding in plain sight.

🏛️ Tucson History Trivia #2
True or False:
Louise Foucar Marshall was one of the University of Arizona’s first female professors and helped develop the area now known as Main Gate Square.
💬 Drop your answer below 👇

📚 Community Trivia #3
This massive, free Tucson event brings together authors, readers, and volunteers — and gives back millions to literacy programs across Arizona.
👉 Which one is it?
(A) Tucson Festival of Books*
(B) Arizona Book Fair
(C) Downtown Reading Week

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🧠 Tucson Trivia #1True or False:The memorial includes individual brass medallions—one for each person lost on the USS A...
02/13/2026

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1
True or False:
The memorial includes individual brass medallions—one for each person lost on the USS Arizona.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #2
Multiple Choice:
Which “Phase 3” idea did Carter describe as the next goal?
A) Adding a snack bar
B) A Wi-Fi experience to pull up photos + stories by name
C) Building a second outline downtown
D) Moving the memorial indoors
💬 Comment A / B / C / D 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #3
True or False:
Carter notes that about one-quarter of those who died were still teenagers at the time.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

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🧠 Tucson Trivia #1True or False:Dr. Senf describes the CCP’s archives as “primary sources” that can create a deeper emo...
02/12/2026

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1
True or False:
Dr. Senf describes the CCP’s archives as “primary sources” that can create a deeper emotional connection than digital-only experiences.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #2
Multiple Choice:
What’s one concern Dr. Senf says Ansel Adams might have had about AI?
A) Camera battery life
B) Authorship and style being mimicked
C) Photo paper shortages
D) Tripods becoming obsolete
💬 Comment A / B / C / D 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #3
True or False:
Dr. Senf says the CCP currently focuses primarily on still photography, with only limited time-based media collected in specific cases.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

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🧠 Tucson Trivia #1True or False:Dr. Sasse said the Arizona Biennial (as officially titled) has been around since 1980 —...
02/11/2026

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1
True or False:
Dr. Sasse said the Arizona Biennial (as officially titled) has been around since 1980 — but the museum has hosted juried Arizona artist exhibitions in other forms going back decades earlier.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #2
Multiple Choice:
How long did Dr. Sasse say the Arizona Biennial exhibit (opening April 1) would run?
A) 1 month
B) 3 months
C) 6 months
D) Until October 1
💬 Comment A / B / C / D 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #3
True or False:
Dr. Sasse said the juror typically has months to carefully review each artwork before making decisions.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

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🧠 Tucson Trivia #1True or False:Tom Heath’s origin story includes a moment where he realized he was helping people inve...
02/10/2026

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1
True or False:
Tom Heath’s origin story includes a moment where he realized he was helping people invest in Tucson through home loans — while not fully understanding what people were “buying into” as a community.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #2
Multiple Choice:
Which of these was one of the “unintended consequences” Tom credits to the show?
A) Launching the Tucson Gallery
B) Starting Tucson walking tours for locals and visitors
C) Publishing a Life Along the Streetcar book
D) All of the above
💬 Comment A / B / C / D 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #3
True or False:
Tom says he originally wrote out 50 topics for one year, expecting the show to be a one-year project.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

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Tom Heath’s origin story includes a moment where he realized he was helping people invest in Tucson through home loans, while not fully understanding what people were “buying into” as a community.

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1True or False:This episode highlights two major women leaders in Tucson food history: Monica Flin and...
02/09/2026

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1
True or False:
This episode highlights two major women leaders in Tucson food history: Monica Flin and Carlota Flores.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #2
Multiple Choice:
What did Carlota Flores do in the 1970s, according to the episode?
A) Opened a brand-new restaurant in Phoenix
B) Took over a struggling family restaurant and rebuilt it into a growing enterprise
C) Sold El Charro and left the industry
D) Focused only on catering, not restaurants
💬 Comment A / B / C / D 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #3
True or False:
“The Monica” is described in the episode as more than a restaurant — it’s meant to act like a time capsule of Tucson food history, with rotating heritage recipes and homestyle cooking.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

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🧠 Tucson Trivia #1True or False:UNESCO’s City of Gastronomy designation focuses on how cities use culture and creativit...
02/08/2026

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1
True or False:
UNESCO’s City of Gastronomy designation focuses on how cities use culture and creativity for sustainable development, not just restaurants.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #2
Multiple Choice:
Tucson’s City of Gastronomy application highlighted which unique local feature?
A) A seed library available through public libraries
B) Desert-adapted crops and Indigenous food traditions
C) Long-standing food activism and sustainability efforts
D) All of the above
💬 Comment A / B / C / D 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #3
True or False:
The City of Gastronomy designation must be maintained and recertified every five years, with ongoing reporting to UNESCO.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

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🧠 Tucson Trivia #1True or False:Joe Pagac originally put an “artist for hire” ad in the newspaper—and mural calls start...
02/07/2026

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1
True or False:
Joe Pagac originally put an “artist for hire” ad in the newspaper—and mural calls started growing because murals act like their own billboards.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #2
Multiple Choice:
Joe says the “dream mural job” is:
A) Hanging off a 9-story building in 100-degree heat
B) Painting outdoors in humidity for weeks
C) Indoor, ground-level, air-conditioned walls
D) Only painting at night with spotlights
💬 Comment A / B / C / D 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #3
True or False:
Joe believes Tucson has less mural vandalism than many other cities, which helps murals last and encourages artists to stay.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

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🧠 Tucson Trivia #1Multiple Choice:Los Vaqueros honors the legacy of which Tucson tradition?A) All Souls ProcessionB) La...
02/06/2026

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1
Multiple Choice:
Los Vaqueros honors the legacy of which Tucson tradition?
A) All Souls Procession
B) La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson Rodeo)
C) El Tour de Tucson
D) Fourth Avenue Street Fair
💬 Comment A / B / C / D 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #2
True or False:
Ignacio Garcia researched historic rodeo photos, consulted rodeo fans, and worked closely with the Tucson Rodeo to ensure accuracy in the mural.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #3
True or False:
Ignacio believes murals may change over time—but their impact on the community lasts far beyond the paint.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

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🧠 Tucson Trivia #1Multiple Choice:Ignacio Garcia shared that he originally got connected to artists through his work as...
02/05/2026

🧠 Tucson Trivia #1
Multiple Choice:
Ignacio Garcia shared that he originally got connected to artists through his work as a:
A) DJ in radio/clubs
B) Music teacher
C) Tour bus driver
D) Photographer
💬 Comment A / B / C / D 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #2
True or False:
Ignacio said he sometimes creates a “way off / weird” concept mockup on purpose to refresh his eye and compare ideas.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

🧠 Tucson Trivia #3
True or False:
The Rialto wall mural from 2016 (“Jack and Bill’s”) featured a jackalope with Bill Walton riding it like a cowboy.
💬 Comment True or False 👇

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Friday 10am - 8pm
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