East Valley, AZ News Roundup (8/20/25)

Superheroes meet endangered species: Phoenix Zoo’s new Comic Conservation exhibit pairs beloved comic icons with at-risk wildlife to spotlight vital preservation efforts — check out how you can join the adventure. Tumbleweed Park’s pickleball debut: The city’s new...

Sarasota, FL News Roundup (8/20/25)

Art Deco Centennial Exhibition: The Sarasota Art Museum’s new show opens Aug. 31 with 100 rare 1920s–’30s advertisement posters alongside period furniture, sculpture and cocktail shakers that shaped modern design — find out what’s on display. New grant expands aid:...

Missoula, MT News Roundup (8/20/25)

Missoula’s Fáilte Irish Festival returns: On September 5 at Caras Park, enjoy free music from the Malarkey Irish Band, dancers, hurling demos, food, crafts, and more — find out what’s in store. Spacious new Missoula coffee hub: Copper Mountain Coffee has relocated to...

Tennessee News Roundup (8/20/25)

Rural Tennessee manufacturing boost: Hitachi Energy is investing $97 million to expand its Alamo facility and add 100 jobs, becoming Crockett County’s second-largest employer — find out what this means for local growth. Google bets on nuclear: The tech giant, Kairos...

Vancouver, WA News Roundup (8/20/25)

Vancouver Wine & Jazz Fest: Celebrating its 25th anniversary from Aug. 22–24 at Esther Short Park, the festival brings Grammy winners and local acts together for three days of wine, music and community — check out the lineup. Vancouver shelves fifth site: The city...

Glendale, AZ News Roundup (8/20/25)

New Dance Discovery Saturdays: Ballet Theatre of Phoenix kicks off a monthly series starting September 20, inviting dancers of all levels to explore contemporary, salsa, Afro/Caribbean, and flamenco with master instructors — check out the full lineup. 83rd Avenue...