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Dirtwire brings the world of music to Gem & Jam
Mark Reveley expects big things at the 15th annual Gem & Jam Festival. As Dirtwire, he, David Satori and Evan Fraser are bringing new music and video elements to the Pima County Fairground. The festival runs Friday, Feb. 3, to Sunday, Feb. 5, with Dirtwire hitting the stage Sunday, Feb. 5, just before friends, The…
Bialac collection shares Native lifestyles
James T. Bialac collected indigenous artwork throughout his life, and now the Tucson Museum of Art is sharing his pieces. Running through Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, “Enduring Legacies: The James T. Bialac Indigenous Art Collection” features paintings and works on paper from indigenous artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Several vibrantly colored…
Le Trebuchet plays beyond rock’s borders
The Flagstaff group Le Trebuchet calls its music “cage-free rock ‘n’ roll.” Each member brings his own influences and styles, leading to its varied sound. Le Trebuchet will perform at Club Congress — along with Ultraviolet Communication, Lady Captain and Rolling Dusk — on Friday, Feb. 3. Established in 2012, the group features guitarists Jeff…
Kick off the Super Bowl on a high note
The Super Bowl is all about sharing — opinions, snacks and, now that it’s legal, cannabis products. Dispensaries have come together to recommend cannabis bud, prerolls, vapes and edibles for game-day fun. Kickoff for Super Bowl LVII is 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. It’s televised on Fox. Trulieve Bring…
Gallego launches senate 2024 campaign in Tucson
Rep. Ruben Gallego kicked off his campaign for senate with a launch event at Hotel Congress, gathering support for his race against incumbent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Amid controversy over her party switch from Democrat to independent, Gallego’s campaign took aim at her “lack of consistency” with everyday Arizonans. “The problem with Kyrsten Sinema is not…
A country losing its soul
One of the enduring memories of my long-dead father was of him reading the Los Angeles Times newspaper every morning. (We actually couldn’t afford the newspaper, but thanks to a special deal with the Disabled Veterans of America, we got it for free.) He was a troubled man, nearly crippled by horrible injuries suffered in…
Tucson’s only wildlife rehab center hosts 11th fundraiser
As Tucson Wildlife Center’s development coordinator, Hubert Parker says he feels blessed. He is grateful for the community, which covers Tucson Wildlife Center’s $900,000 annual operating costs through grants, donations and fundraisers. “We are blessed with good support around us,” Parker said. “It says a lot about the heart of this town.” The nonprofit will…
City Week: Weekly Picks
And they’re off! Quarter horse racing is back for another season where it started, at the 80-year-old Rillito Park Racetrack. Opened in 1943, Rillito Racetrack is considered the birthplace of modern, formalized quarter horse racing. It was also home to the innovations of chutes and photo finishes. Find the details at rillitoparkfoundation.org/history. Find the ponies…
Take a stab at writing a Broadway song
What if you wrote a Broadway hit song? A good song title would be a great start. Audience members for the improvised play, “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical” can suggest song titles to win a “Phony” in the show. Dream up a fabulous, fanciful, family-friendly song title and drop it in the bowl as you enter…
Live Music Calendar Feb. 9 – Feb. 15
FEBRUARY 9 Pamela York The Century Room, 7 p.m., $10-$15 FEBRUARY 10 Greg Morton and Jim Stanley LaCo Tucson, 5:30 p.m., free Mario Aguilar Fox Tucson Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $35-$90 FEBRUARY 11 Heather Sullivan and Ivan Pecel DesertView Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $30 Jason Hainesworth Quartet The Century Room, 7 p.m., $20-$25 Lizzie No…
