• ROXANA VASQUEZ
• A bull rider takes a moment to himself seconds before he rides the bull into the arena at the Tucson Rodeo Friday Feb. 24, 2012.

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo rode into Tucson again this year for its 87th run. Thousands of attendees came from all over the country to participate, compete and to watch the annual tradition.

The Tucson Rodeo will celebrate the late Louise Serpa today, Saturday, at 2 p.m. and will wrap all events on Sunday night. More photos after the jump.

• ROXANA VASQUEZ
• A young girl competes in the girls barrel racing at the Tucson Rodeo Friday Feb. 24, 2012.

Tucson Weekly contributors Joshua Morgan and Keith Hickman-Perfetti take us to the Tea Party event that hosted GOP candidates last week, including presidential candidate Rick Santorum (photos to come).

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Night One of the Desert Diamond Cup

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Major League Soccer's second year of preseason soccer in Tucson kicked off with a bang as David Beckham, possibly the world's most recognizable sports personality, took the field with the defending MLS champions, the LA Galaxy, against the New England Revolution at Kino Stadium last night. Three additional doubleheaders are still to come as part of the Desert Diamond Cup, with the final scheduled for March 3rd. Tickets and more information are available at FCTucson.com.

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Sister Helen Prejean/Silver Thread Trio at the Rialto, Feb. 19, 2012

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Sister Helen Prejean spoke and the Silver Thread Trio performed at the Rialto on Feb. 19, 2012 as part of an event organized by Coalition of Arizonans to Abolish the Death Penalty.

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Glen Campbell at the Fox Tucson Theatre

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As part of his farewell tour, Glen Campbell performed to a sold-out crowd at the Fox Tucson Theatre on February 15th.

• Zachary Vito
• The product.

This Valentine's Day, you can not only tell your special someone how much you "heart" them, but how much you "tart" them. (Please excuse my attempt at punnery.)

On Monday evening, Pinkberry held a two-hour "soft" opening for its new location at the University of Arizona's Student Union Memorial Center. Guests waiting in line got free fro-yo, prizes, and Martinelli's sparkling apple cider. The company's president, Ron Groves, stopped by to make sure everything ran smoothly.

Pinkberry is officially open for business today, Feb. 14, although the freebies are probably gone for good.

More photos below the cut.

• Jim Nintzel

Lots and lots and lots of stuff happening downtown this weekend, including rides ($4!) on this Ferris Wheel, captured in Hipstamatic form by Jim Nintzel.

• Zachary Vito
• Noam Chomsky speaks on the importance of education in society at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

Noam Chomsky gave a free lecture at the UA's Centennial Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 8, about the importance of education in our society and explored the the controversy surrounding ethnic studies in Tucson.

Some more photos from the event, below the cut:

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Fred Eaglesmith at Plaza Palomino

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Fred Eaglesmith performed, as part of the Rhythm and Roots concert series founded and promoted by the late Jonathan Holden, at Plaza Palomino, Saturday, February 6.

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Social Distortion at the Rialto Theatre, Feb. 1

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Mike Ness and company returned to Tucson to perform their mix of punk, rockabilly and blues at the Rialto Theatre.