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A Spoiled Breakfast
About the Author Leo W. Banks is a Tucson writer and longtime contributor to the Weekly. Here, he provides two offerings. The first is an excerpt from his new novel, Champagne Cowboys, out this month. The second is a column on writing advice.His first novel, Double Wide, won two Spur Awards from the Western Writers…
Claytoonz: MAGA Socialism
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Claytoonz: Jump For Trump
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The Fourth Avenue Street Fair Goes Virtual
After it was canceled amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair has a second life online. The Virtual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair lists the hundreds of would-be vendors in an online map, so visitors can peruse the stalls and check out the sellers’ respective websites. The site even allows visitors to…
Coronavirus Roundup: Restaurants Outside Tucson City Limits Remain Open, Stores Starting To Close or Reduce Hours; Fifth Case Confirmed in Pima County; Plus More
Today’s Southern Arizona coronavirus roundup: • Pima County had five confirmed cases and the state of Arizona had 15 cases as of the morning of Wednesday, March 18. • Restaurants in Pima County, Marana and Oro Valley remain open but Pima County is discussing new policies and the mayors of both towns have declared emergencies…
Interfaith Community Services Accepting Food Donations for Those in Need
While grocery store shelves lay bare of staples such as beans and pasta after herd mentality drove some Tucsonans to buy as many goods and supplies as possible, there are those in the community unable to make the trip. To provide assistance to those in need of food during these unprecedented times, Interfaith Community Services…
Tucson Medical Center No Longer Allowing Visitors (With a Few Exceptions)
In the face of the COVID-19 outbreak, Tucson Medical Center has announced that visitors will no longer be allowed to visit patients beginning Thursday, March 19. Exceptions will be made to allow one adult visitor with pediatric patients under the age of 18 and one support person to accompany mothers in the labor and delivery…
Marana Unified Working To Supply Chromebooks to All Students Amid Shutdown
The Marana Unified School District is planning to distribute Chromebooks to all students who need one while schools remain closed until at least March 27. That news came in a letter sent to MUSD parents and guardians from district superintendent Doug Wilson. In his letter, Wilson wrote that the district “is continuing to work diligently…
Pima County Board of Supes Set To Vote on Closing Bars, Gyms, Theatre, Museum and Limiting Restaurants to Take-Out and Delivery
The Pima County Board of Supervisors will vote tomorrow on whether to declare an emergency and order bars, breweries, gyms, movie theaters and other spaces where people gather in unincorporated Pima County to close their doors by 8 p.m. tomorrow. The closures would be through March 31. The order would not affect grocery stories, pharmacies,…
Rocco’s Little Chicago Now Delivers
Desperate times call for desperate measures. So, Rocco’s Little Chicago is moving to delivery to make sure central Tucson is well stocked in Chicago deep-dish pizza, pasta, and hot Italian beef—with extra giardiniera, please! “We’re starting delivery for the first time in seven years,” Rocco DiGrazia, owner of Rocco’s Little Chicago said. “We have an…
Casino del Sol Shuts Down Through April 13, Desert Diamond Casino Closes Until Futher Notice
Desert Diamond Casino, run by the Tohono O’odham tribe, announced on Wednesday, March 18, that their two casinos would temporarily close. See the release below: For Immediate Release TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND GAMING OPERATIONS Action taken to Slow COVID‐19 Pandemic, Support Community Health TUCSON, Ariz. ‐‐ Leaders of the Tohono O’odham Nation and…
Tucson Premium Outlets Temporarily Closing Wednesday Evening
The Tucson Premium Outlets, located in Marana, is temporarily closing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 through March 29. The decision was announced by Simon Property Group Chairman and CEO David Simon. “After extensive discussions with federal, state and local officials and in recognition of the need to address the spread of COVID-19, Simon will…
Pima County Constables: No Evictions During COVID-19 Outbreak
All 10 Pima County Constables have signed a letter saying they will hold off from evictions until they receive adequate guidance from the Pima County Health Department and the Arizona Supreme Court. They requested the Arizona Supreme Court take immediate action to halt the eviction process as more and more businesses close down to slow…
Arizona Corrections Changes Healthcare Policies Under Pressure from COVID-19
The Arizona Department of Corrections today changed their healthcare policies for people incarcerated within their facilities, after a federal judge ordered them to respond to concerns about the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the high likelihood of infection spreading within prisons. ADC usually requires a $4 co-pay from incarcerated individuals to receive medical care, even if…
Mayors of Oro Valley, Marana Keep Restaurants Open, Await Further Guidance From Pima County
While Tucson restaurants are only offering to-go and drive-thru service, eateries in Marana, Oro Valley and unincorporated Pima County remain open, although that situation could change. The mayors of Oro Valley and Marana both issued emergency declarations on Tuesday, strongly advising local businesses and restaurants to institute social distancing procedures, and for the latter to…
Fifth Presumptive Case of COVID-19 in Pima County
The Pima County Health Department is confirming a fifth case of COVID-19 in the county. County officials are still investigating and expect to have more details about the case later this morning, according to Aaron Pacheco, community relations manager for the Pima County Health Department. “We’re reporting (to the state) whenever we’ve got a case…
Pima County Expected To Release New Restaurant, Bar Guidelines Soon
Following Tucson Mayor Regina Romero’s decision to limit restaurants to take-out and drive-thru service, Pima County spokesperson Mark Evans told Tucson Weekly that Pima County is weighing how to proceed with such establishments. Evens’ statement: The Pima County Health Department leadership and the Health Department’s Consumer Health and Food Safety Division met with numerous members…
Claytoonz: Trump Takes A Test
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Pop’s Hot Chicken Food Truck Catches Fire
Beloved local food truck, Pop’s Hot Chicken, went up in flames last night after the truck’s generator caught fire while serving food at Caps and Corks Bottle Shop on the Northwest side, according to the food truck’s Instagram account. No injuries were reported but the food truck is out of commission, according to the post.…
Target Closes Earlier, Opens for Vulnerable Guests In Response to COVID-19
The following statement has come out from Target CEO Brian Cornell regarding the company’s COVID-19 response: An Update on How We’re Supporting our Guests and Team, from CEO Brian Cornell Every day, for weeks now, you’ve turned to Target to stock up on supplies as you cope with the impact of the coronavirus. As we…
Town of Marana Declares Emergency But Allows Restaurants, Bars To Remain Open
Marana Mayor Ed Honea has declared an emergency within the town, but is not calling for restaurants and bars to only offer takeout service and is not asking gym to close. Instead, he is calling on business owners to establish guidelines for social distancing. “The safety and well-being of our entire community is of the…
Pima County Public Library temporarily shutting down
The Pima County Public Library announced Tuesday afternoon that all its locations and book drops will close at the end of the day. Due dates have been extended until further notice. Digital materials will be available. The announcement was made in a memo released by Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry, who said the closure was…
All Tucson Restaurants Closed Except for Take-Out/Delivery as of 8 p.m. Tonight
Mayor Regina Romero announced on March 17 that all restaurants and bars in the City of Tucson will be closed except for take-out and delivery orders. In addition, food courts, gyms and other venues where more than 10 people gather will also be closed through the end of the month. “My top priority, above all…
Curbside Voting At All Voting Sites in Pima County Today
Officials from the Pima County Elections Department confirmed curbside voting at all voting locations in the county for today’s Democratic presidential primary as Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders continue to battle it out amidst the coronovirus spread. For more information, please contact Pima County Elections at (520) 724-6830
Mayor Romero Shutters Tucson Restaurants, Bars, Food Courts, Gyms and More as of 8 p.m. Tonight Except for Takeout Service
I have decided that it is in the best interest of maintaining public health to close restaurants, bars, food courts, gyms, and other venues where groups of people congregate through the end of the month, effective 8pm this evening. I am joined by @CityofPhoenixAZ in this effort — Regina Romero (@TucsonRomero) March 17, 2020 More…
Bookmans Closes Amid COVID Shutdowns
As if the Book Fest and Rialto closing their doors weren’t enough of a sign that these next few weeks will be rough, on Monday, March 16, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange announced it would be closing all of their stores for the next two weeks. As the pandemic spreads, Bookmans will reassess the situation and consider…
Pima County Courts Suspend Jury Service Through March 31
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and in response to concerns for the health and safety of the community, court staff and the judiciary, Pima County Presiding Judge Kyle A. Bryson provided a series of directives for court operations—including the suspension of jury duty through the end of the month. Arizona courts…
Pima Community College temporarily closing down after potential COVID-19 exposure
Pima Community College shut down all of its campuses, centers and its district office beginning Tuesday morning after a potential exposure to COVID-19. Announced late Monday evening, the closure comes after “a member of the college community may have been exposed to someone recently tested for COVID-19.” Pima is working with the Pima County Health…
Claytoonz: TP America
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The Rise of the Online Avatar
While the cancelation of events and changes to schedules here in Tucson are relatively new, closures are happening everywhere all over the world and have been for months now. Because of this, people are having to identify alternative means of gathering in groups for activities. Although online avatars have been a thing for some time…
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Suspend Meetings, But Recommend Virtual Adventure
In a statement made today, the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona have revealed their response to COVID-19 in the form of Virtual Girl Scouts. Starting Wednesday the site will be updated with activities for girls to do on their own. See the release below: Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona’s Response to COVID-19: Virtual Girl Scouts!…
City’s KIDCO Program in Limbo Over Lack of Sanitation Products
While in the middle of announcing the decision to keep KIDCO open, Mayor Regina Romero was interrupted by Councilman Paul Cunningham, who announced that the city’s youth program that provides after-school and summer recreation programs has been shut down due to a lack of sanitation products. “We just got information right now that KIDCO sites…
State Health Officials Provide Update on Coronavirus Cases
This afternoon, Gov. Doug Ducey convened with state health officials and private sector healthcare workers to provide an update on the scope of the COVID-19 virus outbreak in the State of Arizona. As of 9 a.m. this morning, Arizona has 18 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and zero deaths associated with it. “There are…
Amphi Public Schools offering ‘grab-and-go’ meals at schools after spring break ends
Any student under the age of 18 can receive a free breakfast and lunch from several different Amphi Public School locations after spring break ends. Amphi announced its plan to provide nutrition during the extended school shutdown Monday afternoon. Pick up stations will be positioned directly in front of the school office at 12 different…
Pima County Hosting COVID-19 Phone Bank Tonight
The Pima County Health Department, along with council members Steve Kozachik and Nikki Lee, will be hosting a phone bank tonight, Monday, March 16 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for the public to call in and ask their COVID-19 related questions. The phone bank will feature representatives from the Pima Council on Aging, the Community…
You Can Still Vote in Tuesday’s Democratic Presidential Primary
Despite the spread of COVID-19 in the community, Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary between remaining candidates Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard is still on in Pima County. The primary—formally known as the presidential preference election—is open only to registered Democrats. Unlike other local, state and federal election, independents cannot cast a ballot. The Republican…
Stores Reducing Hours and Delaying Deliveries to Help with Upkeep and Stock
Many stores are altering their hours or having delays in delivery times in response to COVID-19 in order to keep up with cleanliness standards and inventory needs. Below are some of the affected stores. Click on the links for more information associated with each below as they’re subject to change: Walmart – Hours are reduced…
KFMA Day Has Been Canceled Amid COVID-19 Closures
Unfortunately we won’t be able to sample some tasty rock jams this year as KFMA Day has been canceled. KFMA announced earlier today that the yearly event has been canceled amid rampant COVID-19 closures: https://www.facebook.com/1021KFMA/posts/10162984561935391:0 Tickets will be refunded, but no information has been released as of yet on when.
Eviction Prevention Efforts Underway as Coronavirus Causes Closures
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause closures of schools, businesses and other gathering events, hourly, tipped and low-income workers are increasingly in danger of losing their jobs, leaving them unable to pay bills for necessities like housing and utilities. Recognizing this impending crisis, local community members have called on local and state governments to…
MLB Season Postponed Due to COVID-19
Major League Baseball’s 2020 season is being indefinitely postponed due to the growing coronavirus pandemic. The MLB statement: Today Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. conducted a conference call with the 30 Clubs of Major League Baseball. Following last night’s newly updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) restricting events of more…
High School Sports on Hiatus Until at Least March 28
As more and more confirmed cases of COVID-19 are announced in Pima County, and the Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction call for the closure of all public schools, high school sports have been put on hold. Marana Unified led the way, cancelling all athletic competitions through April 6, in addition to a variety of…
Fourth Presumptive COVID-19 Case in Pima County
A fourth presumptive case of COVID-19 is confirmed in Pima County this morning, according to a release from Pima County Health Department and the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System. The latest case is a veteran who was hospitalized and tested on Saturday at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System on South Sixth Avenue.…
Things To Do With Your Kids At Home Online During the COVID-19 Closures
Kids get restless. Usually keeping them entertained over a seasonal break or over the summer isn’t too much of a problem, because you can take them out to various venues and entertainment spots. Unfortunately, with the rise of closures due to COVID-19, not only will this year’s Spring Break feel longer, there’s actually more of…
Claytoonz: The Grim Toady
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TUSD Superintendent Trujillo: “We Feel Fully Prepared” to Deal With School Shutdown
On Sunday afternoon, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced the closure of all public schools in the state beginning Monday, March 16 and lasting through the end of the month. The superintendent of Tucson’s largest school district, Gabriel Trujillo, fully supports the decision. Trujillo, who helms Tucson Unified School…
Arizona Closes Public Schools Through the End of March To Slow COVID-19 Spread
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced this afternoon that all Arizona public schools are closing at least through Friday, March 27. Here’s the press release from Ducey’s office: Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman today announced a statewide closure of Arizona schools from Monday, March 16, 2020 through…
County Health Director: Expect Significant Jump in COVID-19 Cases in Pima County This Week
Pima County can expect a significant increase in COVID-19 cases within the next few weeks, according to Dr. Bob England, interim director for the Pima County Health Department. England’s comments came hours after the third presumptive case was announced in the county, which he believes is the start of a communal spread of the virus.…
Third Presumptive Case of COVID-19 in Pima County
The Pima County Health Department has announced that a third presumptive case of COVID-19 has been detected in Pima County. Details are scarce, but the older adult is hospitalized. The press release: The Pima County Health Department has identified a third (3rd) presumptive positive COVID-19 case. The individual is an older adult currently recovering in…
Movie Theaters Put Social Distancing Into Place In Response to COVID-19
While local theaters such as The Loft are limiting tickets and canceling events, national theaters are doing the same. Currently, there is a large banner at the top of the AMC website with a special message. They stress: LIMITING SEAT CAPACITY IN EVERY AMC AUDITORIUM To give you more empty space around you within our…
Loft Cinema Limiting Tickets, Canceling Special Events Due to COVID-19
On Friday, March 13, the Loft Cinema announced it will be reducing their theater’s capacity, and canceling most special screenings and events through March 31. As per the City of Tucson’s models, only 50 people will be allowed in their major screening room at a time, and only 25 people will be allowed in their…
New COVID-19 Legislation to Help Families and Communities / All Travel From UK and Ireland Suspended
President Donald Trump announced he supported a legislative package passed last night by the House of Representatives designed to help families and communities prevent and recover from potential COVID-19 outbreaks at a White House press conference Saturday. The bill, the result of negotiations between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and administration officials, provides for free COVID-19…
New Presumptive Positive Case and Six COVID-19 Tests Pending for Pima County / State Health Dept. Receives More Test Kits
Officials from the Pima County Health Department confirm a new presumptive positive COVID-19 test, with six more tests pending for the county at the Arizona Department of Health State Laboratory in Phoenix, as of Friday, March 13. However, local health officials said the number of people being tested for the virus in Pima County changes…
SAACA and postponements to upcoming events
The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance on Friday announced that several of its upcoming events have been postponed, while others are still going on as scheduled. “We understand that you may be contemplating whether to attend arts events, performances and community activities at this time,” stated SAACA Executive Director Kate Marquez. “The health and…
Humane Society: Our shelter remains open, events postponed
In light of spreading fears over COVID-19, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona is reminding area residents that its shelter will continue with normal operations. “We have many wonderful pets looking for their loving forever homes,” HSSA stated in a release. While the shelter remains open, the Humane Society did announce that its Puttin’ On…
Here’s Every Tucson Event Canceled Due To COVID-19
This is an ongoing list of every Tucson event canceled due to coronavirus (that we know of.) This list will be updated periodically: ————————————————————— Arts and Culture ————————————————————— – Tucson Festival of Books – Fourth Ave. Street Fair – Tucson Folk Fest – Rialto Theatre shows through (at least) beginning of April – Fox Theatre…
Arizona Theatre Company Announces Tucson Run of Legend of Georgia McBride Going on Hiatus
Joining a host of other performing arts organizations and venues, Arizona Theatre Company has announced that it is putting The Legend of Georgia McBride on hiatus after tonight’s opening night, along with all other education programming and special events in Tucson and Phoenix through the end of March. Here’s the release from ATC: Arizona Theatre…
COVID-19: Rialto Theatre Goes Dark Over Coronavirus Concerns
After yesterday’s announcement by Tucson Mayor Regina Romero recommending that events with more than 50 people be canceled, the Rialto Theatre announced this morning that they are going dark at least through the beginning of April. “We have made the decision to suspend all shows and events until at least the beginning of April, and…
Best games to play when everything is canceled
If you haven’t heard yet, 2020 events have pretty much all been canceled for the foreseeable future. Whether the response to the spread of COVID-19 is in haste or justified, people are now left wondering, “What is there to do, now?” Well, there’s one option that people have used for decades when they tire of…
Pima College extending Spring Break, moving to virtual instruction in response to COVID-19
Pima Community College announced Thursday evening that a variety of new measures are immediately implemented to “mitigate the impact of the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 on students, visitors, and employees.” In addition to extending Spring Break an extra two days, to March 25, the college announced that in-person classes will move to virtual instruction whenever possible.…
Claytoonz: Brains
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Street Fair Canceled / All City of Tucson Meetings Canceled / Tucson Folk Fest Canceled
The 4th Avenue Street Fair has been canceled due to coronavirus fears, according to an email sent by Fred Ronstadt of the 4th Avenue Merchants Association. From the email: 2020 Fourth Avenue Street Fair is canceled. “This was a heartbreaking decision as we have spent the last several weeks monitoring all the reliable information related…
Fox Tucson Theatre Announces It Will Cancel Shows Starting Monday, March 16; Asks Community for Financial Support
While downtown’s Rialto Theatre said today it would continue with its upcoming shows, the Fox Tucson Theatre announced earlier today that it would suspend programming starting Monday, March 16, through Sunday, April 5. “It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to suspend public performances at the Fox beginning Monday, March 16th through…
Major League Baseball cancelling Spring Training, delaying season start
Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred announced today that the league has decided to suspend Spring Training games, and delay the start of the regular season by at least two weeks “due to the national emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic.” The decision was made after a call with all 30 clubs and a…
Tucson Sugar Skulls and Indoor Football League Postpone Season Until Further Notice
The Tucson Sugar Skulls have announced that all Indoor Football League play has been postponed indefinitely: In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the postponement of this weekend’s games in Frisco and Sioux Falls, along with the state of California’s limit on the size of crowds due to the pandemic, the Indoor Football League will…
Community Foundation establishes COVID-19 emergency relief fund for nonprofits
As major sports leagues, concerts and community events cancel due to fear of spreading COVID-19, previously known as Coronavirus, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has established an emergency fund to assist nonprofits that cancelled events. The foundation has seeded then fund with $10,000. Area nonprofits use fundraising events to provide essential financial support for…
March Sadness: NCAA Cancels All Tourney Play; Pac-12 Cancels the Remainder of Tournament Over COVID-19 Fears
NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships: https://t.co/qzKAS4McEI pic.twitter.com/G6XreZx35E — NCAA (@NCAA) March 12, 2020 The NCAA has canceled March Madness and all other tournament play for the remainder of the season. Likewise, the Pac-12 Conference released a statement Thursday morning canceling the rest of the men’s basketball tournament and all future Pac-12 events until…
The Upside to COVID-19: Cheap Travel Deals
While many people are preparing for the worst as fears of COVID-19 grip the nation (and Pima County), a Tucsonan is highlighting the silver lining: cheap travel and hotels deals. “I’m looking on the bright side of this whole thing going on right now,” said local entrepreneur Aric Mussman. “It’s like treasure hunting.’ Mussman set up…
Rialto Theatre Says the Show Will Go On, At Least For Now
The performing arts community has plenty to be concerned about with the pandemic now raging across with globe, with major festivals like SXSW and Coachella either canceling or postponing their 2020 events. And while there is only one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Pima County, there remains a lot of uncertainty because there are so…
UA Switches to Online Classes Amid COVID-19 Fears
The University of Arizona is switching to online classes on Wednesday, March 18, due to coronavirus concerns, according to a prepared statement sent out Wednesday evening by UA President Robert C. Robbins. “The University of Arizona’s top priority is the health and safety of our students, our employees and our community. At this time, the risk…
Claytoonz: Sniffy’s Got This
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Police Dispatch
Nude, Unglued, and Not a Prude / She Finally Heard the Light
Quick Bites
Some great food events coming your way!
Random Thoughts on the Writing Trade and Advice You’d be a Fool to Take
Everybody has a novel in them, right? How many people have you heard say, “One of these days I’m going to write a novel?”
Reel Indie
A selection of films showing this week.
Charlie Spillar: The Man in the Moon
A deep dive into Charlie Spillar and who he was.
Start the Presses
Tucson Weekly columnist Brian Smith and his wife, Maggie, are rolling out an independent publishing company, R&R Press.
The Skinny
A pair of recent polls show McSally continuing to trail her Democratic challenger, retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly.
City Week
Check out what there is to do in Tucson this week.
Clearing the Record
For most people, the most exciting part of legalizing cannabis is the ability to freely consume a substance less harmful than cigarettes or alcohol. For others, it may be the ability to go to school, get a job or buy a house.
Danehy: We have to win in November
It’s going to take a decade or more to clean away the stench left behind by a one-term Trump Administration. If he gets another term, the America that we love may well cease to exist.
A Good Bird
Beloved food truck Pop’s Hot Chicken intended to quietly open their first brick and mortar location at American Eat Co. at the beginning of this month. But once word spread on social media, lines of customers eager to try owner Peter “Pops” Yucupicio’s take on the Nashville hot chicken sandwich have formed with no signs…
Editor’s Note: Cowboy Up
It’s a damn shame the Tucson Festival of Books has been canceled, but with authors worried about traveling in the Age of COVID-19, it sure sounds like organizers had no choice. Still, it’s one of my favorite events of the year and I was looking forward to meeting a bunch of terrific authors.
Howling Horror
The paranormal gets a gracefully schizoid comedic approach with Extra Ordinary, perhaps the best paranormal comedy since the original Ghostbusters.
Viral Warning
Hours after local organizers canceled this weekend’s Tucson Festival of Books over coronavirus concerns, the Pima County Health Department announced the first “presumptive” case of coronavirus in unincorporated Pima County.
XOXO
Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts redefine honky tonk … Buddy Guy bends a blue note … Altan bridges the gap of dreams … Girl Friday and Ariel View stomp on the patriarchy … And so much more! Read on.
Arts Galore
There’s almost too much going on this weekend in the Busy Pueblo.
Maintaining the Melody
In their enduring mission to continue the legacy of bluegrass music, the Desert Bluegrass Association is hoping to make the 2020 Marana Bluegrass Festival its largest event ever.
Charming AF
In her new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Emma, director Autumn de Wilde goes for broke, aiming to achieve it all: historical realism and a contemporary spirit, comedy and emotional depth, style and substance, romantic fantasy and social commentary. It’s a lot to weave together, and sometimes a thread gets lost in the film’s dense…
