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Slithering into Tucson: Slash is living his blues dream
Slash has played stadiums and major music festivals as the guitarist for Guns N’ Roses for the last 40 years. Now, he’s living his blues dream. To support his blues-inspired solo record, “Orgy of the Damned,” he’s bringing The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. (solidarity, engagement, restore, peace, equality n’ tolerance) Festival to intimate venues. It slithers into the…
All About community: Retire to the lavish life at Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
When Minnesota resident Kate Haugh’s parents moved to the 55-and-older community Splendido at Rancho Vistoso in Oro Valley, she breathed a sigh of relief. After seeing their new accommodations, she knew her parents would be fine. “My parents have been here since 2014 and it’s been fabulous,” Haugh said. “I’m going through a really challenging…
Safety behind the wheel: Seniors want to keep driving, even when aging creates risks
Driving a vehicle fulfills “the innate, human desire for independence,” according to Jenny Nordine, an occupational therapist and certified driver rehabilitation specialist with the business Driving to Independence. Yet, she knows, the effects of aging can impair an individual’s driving skills. They may become a threat to their own safety, and that of others, when…
Maryland sets precedent for cannabis justice
In a historic decision that came nearly three weeks ago, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore moved to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in the state. The pardon applied to any misdemeanor conviction for possessing marijuana or paraphernalia. Such a large-scale pardoning of cannabis convictions has never occurred, and hopefully will urge other states to follow suit. Maryland…
New Titles: Times Media Group acquires 2 California news groups
Times Media Group (TMG), the fast-growing publisher of more than 60 publications and websites across Arizona and California, has acquired two well-known Southern California news groups: Laguna Beach-based Firebrand Media and Century Media Group, which serves multiple Inland Empire communities. Steve Strickbine, president of Times Media Group, which owns Tucson Weekly, the Pulitzer-Prize-winning East Valley…
Letters to the Editor: Week of July 11, 2024
The unbearable wrongness of economic perception Editor: In the June 20, 2024, issue of the Tucson Weekly, Mr. Tom Danehy wrote the article noted above. Mr. Daheny writes that the U.S. economy is the best in the world. This is only because the socialist policies of the western European nations with 40% to 50% tax…
Hot Picks: Week of July 11, 2024
Comedy Bang Bang JULY 11 Comedy Bang Bang hosts Scott Aukerman and Paul F. Tompkins, along with other podcast hosts, who will perform a live version of their show. Aukerman is an Emmy winner and published author, as he released “Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast: The Book” last year. Tompkins is known for his work…
Clean Comedy: Alex Just thriving in his stand-up career
Comedian Alex Just has performed in all 50 states and over a dozen foreign countries. He was covered by every major news network for pioneering the concept of Drive-In Comedy in Alaska two weeks after the declaration of the pandemic. And this is all as a clean comedian. He’s bringing his shows to Coyotes Trail…
The next Step: Keeping aging parents comfortable
Nursing homes are a thing of the past. Seniors are looking for new ways to spend their golden years. Whether it’s independent living, assisted living, or something in between, Rob and Sheri Lewin of Assisted Living Locators of North Tucson will help. The focus of the franchise is to find a place for seniors to…
A One-Woman Show: Author takes the scary out of traveling solo
One author is taking the scary out of traveling solo. In her new book, “Traveling Solo? 75 Winning Tips for Solo Traveling,” Claudia Kielich offers the nervous wanderer peace of mind. The 74-year-old Venice Beach resident wants other women to experience the excitement and pleasure that comes with opening their doors and stepping out. When…
The Good Life Abroad: Tour operator helps seniors find community in Europe
One tour operator is helping seniors confidently travel solo in Europe. The Good Life Abroad’s month- to three-month-long stays in one- or two-bedroom apartments let travelers experience life as a local in cities across Italy, Spain and France. Participants become part of a community of like-minded travelers who are also taking part in the experience.…
How American is this quiz?
Although it seems like a lifetime ago, we’re not that far removed from the Tea Party uprising in America. In 2010, a small, but significant, portion of the American populace — boiling mad that a Black man was president and that they were being taxed (simultaneously) by local, state and federal governments — rose up…
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