The longtime leader of a nonprofit, independent Tucson movie theater is stepping aside — kind of.
Peggy Johnson has been the executive director of the Loft Cinema since 2002. The locally-owned theater hired a new head recently, and after 24 years, Johnson will be transitioning to executive director emeritus over the next few months.
The Loft specializes in independent and foreign films and documentaries, but also shows new releases and hosts special events. It’s been around since 1972…