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Ben Andersen

Ben brings a rare combination of large-scale festival production, luxury hospitality and live entertainment. As a founder of DUSK Music Festival, he touched every aspect of operations, from logistics and branding to guest experience. Heā€™s also collaborated with UA Athletics and the Rialto Theatre Foundation. He understands not only how to produce successful events, but how to create experiences that people remember.

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SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK KICKOFF PARTYšŸø Tucsonā€™s biggest culinary week of the year starts with a celebration at @Thetreasury1929! Join Tucson Foodie on Monday, August 31, from 5ā€“8 pm for the official @Sonoranrestaurantweek Kickoff Party. Enjoy tasting stations from participating Sonoran Restaurant Week restaurants, plus a dedicated station from The Treasuryā€™s culinary team. Sip on two signature cocktails featuring @donjuliotequila and @rombauervineyards, with beverage service by @breakthrubevaz. The night also includes live music from a DJ, photo booths, and access to all three floors of one of downtown Tucsonā€™s most historic venues. The Treasury 1929 Monday, August 31, 5ā€“8 p.m. $46 ā€¢ 21+ with valid ID Tickets are extremely limited to keep the tasting experience intimate. Grab yours while they last! šŸŽŸļø LINK IN BIO Photos courtesy of @thetreasury1929 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonnewsSONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK KICKOFF PARTYšŸø Tucsonā€™s biggest culinary week of the year starts with a celebration at @Thetreasury1929! Join Tucson Foodie on Monday, August 31, from 5ā€“8 pm for the official @Sonoranrestaurantweek Kickoff Party. Enjoy tasting stations from participating Sonoran Restaurant Week restaurants, plus a dedicated station from The Treasuryā€™s culinary team. Sip on two signature cocktails featuring @donjuliotequila and @rombauervineyards, with beverage service by @breakthrubevaz. The night also includes live music from a DJ, photo booths, and access to all three floors of one of downtown Tucsonā€™s most historic venues. The Treasury 1929 Monday, August 31, 5ā€“8 p.m. $46 ā€¢ 21+ with valid ID Tickets are extremely limited to keep the tasting experience intimate. Grab yours while they last! šŸŽŸļø LINK IN BIO Photos courtesy of @thetreasury1929 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonnews
@Casaveratucson opens Aug. 12 at 7265 N. La Cholla Blvd., bringing regional Mexican cuisine to the former Tamarind space. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant seats 200 guests with a large patio, and the design draws inspiration from a warm, old-world hacienda. The family behind Casa Vera is also known locally for Guadalajara Original Grill. Casa Vera will be open daily from 3-9 p.m. Reservations are available through @opentable or by emailing reservations@casaveratucson.com. More in @jackie_tran_ā€™s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photo courtesy of @casaveratucson #tucsonfoodie #tucsonnews #tucson@Casaveratucson opens Aug. 12 at 7265 N. La Cholla Blvd., bringing regional Mexican cuisine to the former Tamarind space. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant seats 200 guests with a large patio, and the design draws inspiration from a warm, old-world hacienda. The family behind Casa Vera is also known locally for Guadalajara Original Grill. Casa Vera will be open daily from 3-9 p.m. Reservations are available through @opentable or by emailing reservations@casaveratucson.com. More in @jackie_tran_ā€™s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photo courtesy of @casaveratucson #tucsonfoodie #tucsonnews #tucson
NEW: @tokyosushitucson opens this SaturdayšŸŽ‰šŸ£ Tokyo Sushi has taken over the former Izumi space on Speedway, serving up an all-you-can-eat experience with an extensive selection of classic and specialty sushi rolls. The restaurant also features a build-your-own ramen bar, fresh salad bar, dessert bar, and ice cream station. 3655 E Speedway Blvd. Grand opening: Saturday, August 8 at 11 a.m. #tucsonazNEW: @tokyosushitucson opens this SaturdayšŸŽ‰šŸ£ Tokyo Sushi has taken over the former Izumi space on Speedway, serving up an all-you-can-eat experience with an extensive selection of classic and specialty sushi rolls. The restaurant also features a build-your-own ramen bar, fresh salad bar, dessert bar, and ice cream station. 3655 E Speedway Blvd. Grand opening: Saturday, August 8 at 11 a.m. #tucsonaz
Sonoran Restaurant Week is back for its 8th year!šŸŽ‰ From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus, giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucsonā€™s amazing food scene. ā€¼ļøā¤ļøRestaurant owners: Applications are now open and close August 14. There is no cost to participate, and youā€™ll be included in Tucson Foodieā€™s biggest marketing campaign of the year, featuring print, online, social, radio, TV, menu previews, chef interviews, and more. You donā€™t need your Restaurant Week menu ready to apply. Just submit one application per restaurant brand, even if you have multiple locations. Apply at the link in our bio or visit tucsonfoodie.com/srw/apply. #sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizonaSonoran Restaurant Week is back for its 8th year!šŸŽ‰ From September 4 to 13, local restaurants across Southern Arizona will come together for 10 days of incredible fixed-price menus, giving diners the perfect excuse to explore Tucsonā€™s amazing food scene. ā€¼ļøā¤ļøRestaurant owners: Applications are now open and close August 14. There is no cost to participate, and youā€™ll be included in Tucson Foodieā€™s biggest marketing campaign of the year, featuring print, online, social, radio, TV, menu previews, chef interviews, and more. You donā€™t need your Restaurant Week menu ready to apply. Just submit one application per restaurant brand, even if you have multiple locations. Apply at the link in our bio or visit tucsonfoodie.com/srw/apply. #sonoranrestaurantweek #srw2026 #tucsonfoodie #tucsonarizona