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Goodbye, 2018 Hello, 2019!
Find out where all the fun and festive parties are to help you ring in the New Year.
Laughing Stock: Ways To laugh off 2018
Married comedians Tamara Bick and Drew Antzis take a uniquely 21st century approach to their squabbles: They ask the internet. Nothing is sacred to the two. Sex, parenting, in-laws are all on the table in their popular YouTube series, “Settle This Thing.” The series inspired a stage show that the pair is bringing to Unscrewed…
From Christmas Trees to Merry Mulch, Recycle Your Tree This Holiday
Picking out a Christmas tree, strapping it to the roof of your car and finding the perfect spot for it in your living room are the fun parts of decorating with a real tree during the holidays. But what are you supposed to do with that hunk of dried out pine needles cluttering up your…
Adoptable Pet: Jaime Needs a Home
“I am a sweet, mellow 10-year-old girl who is already house and crate trained.” -Jamie Meet Jamie at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd., or give an adoptions counselor a call at 520-327-6088, ext. 173 for more information.
Four Dead In Crash on I-10 and Marana Road
Four people are reported to have died after a serious multi-car crash on Interstate-10 and Marana Road Friday afternoon, according to multiple authorities. The crash, which occurred in the eastbound lanes and shut down traffic until just after 3 p.m., caused the the Arizona Department of Public Safety to warn of serious traffic impediments through…
Claytoon of the Day: Mattis Salutes
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Arizona Among Top Five States for New Residents, Report Shows
According to a new study released by the United States Census Bureau, more new residents are moving to Arizona than nearly any other state in the U.S. In terms of overall resident growth, Arizona ranked fourth in the nation with 122,770 new Arizonans recorded between July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2018. In terms of…
Saguaro National Park Changes Entrance Fee
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, the entrance fees at Saguaro National Park will increase by $5, the park announced in a press release Dec. 20. The seven-day private vehicle entrance fee at Saguaro National Park will go up from $15 to $20, the seven-day motorcycle entrance fee will rise from $10 to $15, individual entrance passes…
Chase Jeter and Arizona Roll Past Montana, 61-42
The tone of Wednesday’s clash between the Arizona Wildcats and visiting Montana Grizzlies was decided on a thunderous dunk by Arizona forward Chase Jeter. Jeter, who finished the night with a game-high 21 points, caught the skyward pass by teammate Brandon Randolph, before throwing it down, to the delight of the 14,000 or so in…
TMC and Mobile Meals Delivering Christmas Meals to Homebound Clients
Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona announced that its clients will receive a special meal delivery this Christmas, thanks to a partnership with Tucson Medical Center. According to a press release issued by Mobile Meals, TMC offered to prepare holiday meals for Mobile Meals’ clients after learning the Salvation Army was not doing so this year.…
Khashoggi Aftermath: Live Stream
Live at 11 a.m. check in for the live stream of this event put on by the Arizona Center For Judaic Studies.
Claytoon of the Day: Foundation Of Frauds
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Danehy
Here’s how my year went: As I’ve mentioned (far too many times) in the past, I read almost exclusively non-fiction books.
Nightcrawler
Shows to keep you out late this week!
XOXO
All of Tucson’s live shows this week
Steady strides
With Democrats in control of one of the legislative chambers for the first time since cannabis has gained popularity and CBD descheduled, stepping stones have been laid toward increased access and understanding around the new industry.
Wild Brew
From prickly pear to mesquite, the wild flavors of the Sonoran Desert can accent beer in a novel and delicious way that is uniquely Arizonan.
A Shining Star on Grant
Five sculpted steel dancers are poised in a circle on a pedestal high above the rocky ground, bathed in a golden light.
Read All About It
You only have to see the turnout at the Tucson Festivals of Books to know that Tucson is a book town—and as usual, there are plenty of books coming out of Southern Arizona this year, whether written by local authors or published by local presses.
Inescapable Web
While Tom Holland’s live action Spider-Man remains in limbo due to that infamous Thanos finger snap, Sony Pictures ups the ante on the Spidey franchise with the eye-popping, all-around-ingenious Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, one of 2018’s greatest cinematic surprises.
Quick Bites
Holiday bites for the week ahead!
Reel Indie
Films to check out
City Week
Fun happenings around Tucson this week.
Guest Commentary: Take a stand—and then take a seat!
I am boldly taking a stand for—and with—the University of Arizona Women’s Basketball Team. Would you kindly consider doing likewise?
Editor’s Note
If you’re still scrambling to find some last-minute gifts with a local connection, we’re here to help!
Police Dispatch
A male college student learned it was best not to send unsolicited half-naked images of himself.
Care Bare
Outer Limits is one of a slimming number of child care providers in Tucson that have contracts with the Department of Economic Security to subsidize childcare costs for qualifying families.
Police Dispatch
Some longstanding hostility between neighbors culminated one chilly morning during a heated exchange (mostly of the f-word) regarding a dog’s urination spot.
Better To Give…
It’s that time of the year again, when we explain Arizona’s somewhat convoluted tax-credit program and suggest you give a few dollars to a nonprofit agency that helps the working poor, with the promise that you get your money back once you file your state income taxes.
Local Albums of the Year
The albums Tucsonans released this year are as diverse and wild as the Sonoran desert itself.
Know Your Product
With tambourines, handclaps and plenty of sunny guitar work, Black Cat Bones is keeping the spirit of blues rock alive right here in Tucson.
