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Paranormal Cirque enters Tucson in January

Typical cirque events feast on the divide between reality and illusion, creating the scope of fantastical creativity and imagination. Cirque Italia does all of this and more in its series, Paranormal Cirque, during which innovative horror meets the grandiose art of theater, circus and cabaret. With performers dressed as ghosts, monsters, zombies and vampires, the…

Fort Lowell Museum continues Tucson’s story

It’s a short jaunt from Downtown to the corner of Craycroft Road and Glenn Street; we make it all the time. In 1873, however, traveling from Downtown to that corner took a lot longer. There’s a reason the Army built a post out there. “The short story is that the young men weren’t behaving very…

My Favorites This Year

I would never claim that something is “The Best.” That’s way too subjective. But I did enjoy these things: Film First of all, Christopher Nolan is just a total badass. He’s like one of those Benihana guys with the flashing knives. He just makes it look so easy. I would like to spend a weekend…

He Loves His Life: Robbie Williams heals after Netflix special

English pop star Robbie Williams says filming his eponymous Netflix documentary was “traumatic.” The four-part series traces Williams’ 35-year, record-breaking solo career, riddled with addiction, anxiety, rocky relationships and, finally, redemption with his wife, Ayda Field, and children. He’s the primary one speaking in “Robbie Williams,” sharing his mental health issues from bed. “I think…

City Week: Week of Dec. 28,2023

“LIGHTS UP! A FESTIVAL OF ILLUMINATION” THROUGH JAN. 7 With the artistry of noted public garden landscape architect Tres Fromme, the Gardens light up for the season. It transforms into a carefully curated and artfully sequenced series of illuminated experiences. Thousands of LED lights illuminate each tree along the gardens’ paths. Custom-built, oversized structures sparkle…

Dancer journeys from backstage to onstage

Technically, Ally Frieders is no stranger to the stage. She’s been a dancer since she was very young, earned a degree in theater production at Arizona State University, and has painted sets and worked lights for numerous productions. However, Dec. 22 will mark the first time she will walk the boards in a theatrical production…

Indie coffee shop coming to Tucson next year

Selina Barajas remembers attending UA, looking for a spot to enjoy coffee and community. She resorted to driving 30 minutes outside of southwest Tucson to find an indie coffee shop. Next spring, 16 years later, Barajas and her husband will add to the South Tucson coffee landscape with Luna y Sol Café. Inspired by Barajas’…

MGO reveals ‘Cannabis 50’ list

MGO, one of the fastest-growing CPA and business advisory firms in the U.S. and a leader in accounting, tax, audit, and advisory solutions for the cannabis and hemp industries, has released its 5th “Cannabis 50” list. The annual list recognizes companies, organizations, and individuals who made a positive impact on the cannabis and hemp industries.…


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