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Die Laughing: Weekly show brings comedy, murder mystery and strolling magicians
Often, murder mysteries involve costumed characters who act as either suspects or interrogators. Murder at the Magic Show II blends a murder mystery dinner and magic show. The shows are held every Friday and Saturday at the Mystery and Magic Dinner Theater Playhouse. The experience includes a three-course meal from an award-winning chef, entertainment from…
The odds are against you
From the world of cinema come many unforgettable movie lines. “The Godfather” gave us “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.” Dorothy Gale in “The Wizard of Oz” tells us, “There’s no place like home.” And after naïve Lloyd Christmas professes his undying love for socialite Mary in “Dumb and Dumber,” she shoots him…
A Country Sound: Jacob Acosta and the Golden Hearts to record live at
Over the last 20 years, Tucson musician and Arizona native Jacob Acosta has explored many avenues in music. He has released 17 records in different genres, including shoegaze, pop, blues, rock, deep house, progressive and organic house and folk, since 2008. He’s performed with a number of bands, including Mason, Roll Acosta, Burning West, HYTS…
City Week: Week of July 31, 2025
Chillin’ at the Chul First Friday Paint & Sip aug. 1 With a drink in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, join Paint the Town in the Sonoran Seasons garden for a guided painting session with a featured subject. Also that night, the Nico Barberan Congo Trio brings its Latin sounds to the…
Southwest Soundscape: Desert Music Project brings cinematic rock to Tucson
With their group Desert Music Project (DMP), guitarist Jake O’Rourke, bass player Daniel Woodruff and percussionist Zachary White look to connect with audiences through instrumental, cinematic desert rock. The music is designed to take listeners through different emotions. The band will play at Club Congress on Sunday, Aug. 3, along with Ashridge from Phoenix and…
THC drinks’ sales to reach $1B
While the cannabis and alcohol industries have frequently been at odds, a surge in popularity of THC-infused drinks has ushered in a new era for companies that make alcoholic beverages. Over the past year, sales of beer, wine and spirits have experienced localized declines. Beer sales dropped by 6%, while wine and spirits sales decreased…
NORML Briefs: Week of July 31, 2025
Analysis: Medical cannabis associated with reduced health care utilization in chronic pain patients The sustained use of state-authorized medical cannabis products is associated with improved quality of life and reduced healthcare utilization among chronic pain patients, according to data published in the journal Pharmacy. A team of researchers affiliated with the medical cannabis telehealth company…
‘A Great collaboration’: Tohono Chul Park and Children’s Museum Oro Valley provide unity in the Sonoran Desert
More than two years in, the marriage of Tohono Chul Park and Children’s Museum Oro Valley is a match made in…the Sonoran Desert’s special magic, leaders of both organizations agree. Families with young children have discovered the 49-acre desert corner at Ina and Paseo del Norte in Oro Valley. They are having “a unique experience…
Unfollowing Trends: When fitness influencers outlift the experts
As the owners of Workout Anytime Tucson, the first Tucson franchise of the national 24/7 fitness chain, Jason and Melissa Lobaugh have grown accustomed to having local fitness influencers in their space. Generally, they’re the ones you see hoisting their cellphones while they pump iron and talking in a loud, animated voice on the treadmill…
Essential Needs: Curacao launches assistance program
These are hard times with prices only going up. For many, the struggle to make ends meet is discouraging and can be unsuccessful. If even a small appliance breaks, such as the microwave, that only adds pressure. Employees of the Curacao store chain are paying attention and in response are rolling out a new program:…
