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The Foilies 2019
The cause of government transparency finally broke through to the popular zeitgeist this year.
19 Great Things to Do in Tucson This Weekend: March 22 to 24
Borderlands Turns 7. Borderlands Brewing Company is celebrating its seventh birthday, which I guess makes it one of the older breweries in Tucson. They’re planning a whole weekend of celebrations for the occasion, including performances by the local bands Black Cat Bones, Zero Miles to Empty and Kevin Pakulis. Participating food trucks include Blacktop Grill…
XOXO: Where to Rock This Weekend, March 22 to 24
March Mayhem features 21 Dreams, Oversic, Noise Field, In Lessons, Sinphonics, Gila Byte, Heroes Reunion. At 191 Toole. Details here. On “Because I Can” this folksy crooner issues a caveat. “And you can take any part of me/Just know you are also leaving with this heart of mine.” Leila Lopez stirs the senses at Crooked…
Laughing Stock: What Will Millennials Do?
Internet Sensational Grandma “Granny gone viral” is Jeanne Robertson’s handle these days. That’s what a TV station dubbed her a decade ago when her collection of humorous, slice-of-life observations first blew up the internet. Just last Monday, her YouTube channel logged its 67 millionth view. The stylish, 6’2” former Miss Congeniality brings her class act…
Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Thursday, March 21
Goliath: A Story Retold. So, we all know the story of David and Goliath. I say “David,” you say, “Go, underdog!” I say, “Goliath,” you say, “Booo!” But wait a minute! No one ever really heard Goliath’s side of the story, did they? In this show, choreographer Ashley Bowman has used the music of recording…
XOXO: Where to Rock Thursday, March 21
During the early 1990s, alongside The Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, this Las Vegan electronic music duo helped pioneer the big beat sound, inspiring tracks that still bang today. The Crystal Method are making The Trip Home. At 191 Toole. Details here. Fronted by erstwhile Tucsonan Elizabeth Scarinzi, The HollyHocks bring their brand of alternative…
Share Your “Tales From Tumamoc” at the Cuéntame Más Camper
Have you hiked Tumamoc Hill recently and noticed a little camper parked by the gate at the middle? “Cuéntame Más” the trailer says. As part of an interdisciplinary oral history project run by scholars from the University of Arizona, a mobile recording studio has been set up to collect stories of hikers walking by. “It…
Buffalo Bulls Headline List of Teams Tucsonans Should Root for in NCAA Tournament
Welcome to March Madness, or something more like March Sadness in the Old Pueblo, given how the hometown Wildcats missed the Big Dance. With no local vested interest in this year’s 68-team tournament for the first time since the 2011-12 season, fans might find themselves devoid of a team to pull for in the tourney.…
Claytoon of the Day: Crazy Wavy 2020
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Wednesday, March 20
Dinner at Dragoon Brewery. This event will finally answer the question: do the hoppiest of IPAs go well with meatballs? Dragoon Brewery is teaming up with Meatball Madness food truck for one heck of a dinner. 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. 1859 W. Grant Road. Details here. Tucson Roadrunners vs. Iowa Wild. It’s…
XOXO: Where to Rock Wednesday, March 20
In the summer of 2014, this Finnish country band gained notoriety by posting videos on YouTube playing bluegrass versions of heavy metal classics. Their rendition of AC-DC’s “Thunderstruck” has accrued 77 million views thus far. Steve’n’Seagulls challenge the status quo. At 191 Toole. Bluegrass/folk-poppers ClusterPluck kick off the jamboree. Details here. Two-Door Hatchback convey a…
In The Flesh: The Revivalists Rock Tucson in Grand Debut
Tucson was treated to a rip-roaring evening of New Orleans-tinged rock music on Wednesday night. The eight-piece ensemble responsible for a night of toe-tapping and enthralling music were the Big Easy’s The Revivalists, who took the stage at the Rialto Theatre downtown. The octet, who are touring in support of their 2018 album, Take Good…
Arizona Spends $7,613 More Per Student In White Districts Than In Nonwhite Districts? Really? (Answer: No, Not Really)
According to a recent study by Edbuild, Arizona spends $7,613 more per student in predominantly white districts than predominantly nonwhite districts. That would make us the most inequitable state in the nation when it comes to funding our school districts. Edbuild’s study was picked up by media outlets across the country. You can read all…
All Bets Are On: Breaking Down the Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket
Co-hosts Christopher Boan and Tyler Vondrak return to give you all the insights you’ll need to dominate your NCAA Tournament pool. The dynamic duo harp on their picks for the Big Dance’s opening weekend, as well as who they see making a deep run in the tournament. The gents also remember some of their favorite…
Pima County Hires New Jail Population Coordinator
Last week Mike Steber became the newest addition to the Pima County Sheriff Department’s correctional staff as a jail population coordinator. His job is to continuously review the jail’s roster and case management system to identify individuals currently in jail for non-violent offenses who correctional officials believe, once released, would be unlikely to miss scheduled…
Claytoon of the Day: Trump Beto Veto
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Tuesday, March 19
Tucson Roadrunners vs. Iowa Wild. It’s “Turn Back the Clock” week at the Tucson Arena, which means you get your choice of which decade you want to hearken back to while you watch your favorite local ice hockey team throw down against Iowa. Iowa Wild’s team mascot is an animal of unclear species named Crash…
XOXO: Where to Rock Tuesday, March 19
These 1960’s inspired folk/surf/psych/soul/pop rockers’ sound is similar to that of The Archies, if Lou Reed had written their songs. The Blank Tapes bring a taste of Candy to Club Congress. Details here. From Long Beach, psychedelic shoegazers Highlands are at Owls Club. With the beautiful angst of Mute Swan. Details here. “The noise that…
Tucson Roadrunners Unveil Kachina-Themed Jerseys
The Tucson Roadrunners will have a new set of uniforms for the 2019-20 regular season, paying homage to their parent club, the Arizona Coyotes. Team President Bob Hoffman announced that the Roadrunners, who are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Coyotes, will wear alternate jerseys that mirror the Phoenix club’s original, Kachina themed uniforms.…
GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to KFMADay 2019!
Attention metal heads, rock enthusiasts, or anyone else interested in free things: The Weekly has free tickets to this year’s KFMADay music festival, and they’re up for grabs! This year’s KFMADay lineup is: multi-platinum hard rockers Shinedown, nu-metal legends Papa Roach, metalcore group Asking Alexandria and rap metal group Fever 333. The event will be opened up by KFMA…
Adoptable Pet: Stitch Needs a Home
“Hi I’m Stitch and I am a young cat that needs a loving home! I am only 7 months old and I have my whole life ahead of me. I hope I get to meet you and your family.” – Stitch, 7 months old, male Visit Stitch at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger…
Claytoon of the Day: A Rising Threat
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Monday, March 18
Spring Break Movie Marathon at Bookman’s. For those of you who have the week off and haven’t fled Tucson, Bookman’s East location is screening a kids movie every evening of the week. From March 18 to 23 they will be screening one movie every night: Trolls, The Lego Movie, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Shrek, The Lion…
XOXO: Where to Rock Monday March 18, 2019
L.A. psychedelic rock mashes together with NYC dream pop when Wand and Teen collide at club Congress. Details here.
Arizona Basketball: Sean Miller’s Offseason of Discontent
The University of Arizona mens basketball team’s lost season came to an unspectacular end in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The Wildcats finished their season with a 17-15 record, going 8-10 in conference play (8-11, if you include Wednesday’s 78-65 loss to USC in the Pac-12 Tournament). The Wildcats will certainly miss the NCAA Tournament for…
Claytoon of the Day: Grounded By Socialism
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Northwest Nightmare Nears End: One-Lane Traffic Open at Ina Over I-10
Traffic can now travel over Interstate-10 and the railroad tracks after West Ina Road re-opened Thursday morning. While work continues in the area, one lane of Ina Road is available in either direction, a major milestone in the interchange project. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. According to a press release issued by the…
City Week
Fun around town this week.
Tentacles of Love
Octopus Heart 7 p.m. March 28-March 31 MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento $25, $45 for two, $10 children flamchen.com People can physically suffer from a broken heart. It can be an untreatable syndrome that is like a heart attack, but it’s really because of emotion. And now, a local nurse is turning this…
Domestic Death: Oro Valley Murder
Trevor Draegeth and his wife, Laurie, were allegedly involved in an argument the night before the latter was found dead in their Oro Valley home.
Classroom vs. Crime
If it’s predictable, it’s preventable. That was the sentiment delivered by Oro Valley Police Chief Daniel Sharp and Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier while they urged legislators to make bigger investments in Arizona’s early childhood education system.
Looping Around
Marana residents will see an extension of The Loop trail from the Canyon Del Oro Wash to the west side of Interstate-10, thanks to a routine bank protection project.
Danehy: Tom takes on the anti-vax community
What is perhaps most frustrating is that the entire anti-vaxxer (bowel) movement began with a fake study conducted by a fake doctor using fake(d) data.
Star Bores: Captain Marvel
It looks like somebody forgot to tell Brie Larson to have fun and let loose in Captain Marvel.
Reel Indie
All the best films to see at Tucson’s local indie theaters this week.
Editor’s Note: Rays of Sunshine
It’s Sunshine Week, which doesn’t just mean another week of gorgeous weather here in Southern Arizona. It’s also the week when the press points out the importance of having access to public records.
Two Irelands Unite: St. Patrick’s Day
The two Irelands will merge in the concert: the band HighTime from Connemara in the Republic of Ireland will open the show.
Police Dispatch: Wasted Effort
An extremely intoxicated northside man made a valiant attempt at appearing alert and composed when caught illegally behind the wheel.
XOXO
Where to rock in Tucson this week.
Nostalgia on the Move
The SUBSTANCE Coffee Company diner-on-wheels opened in December to serve Tucson classic diner food with a sustainable twist.
Green Rush Reckoning
It’s a story every Intro to Economics student has heard before. A market is profitable, so firms enter the market until it’s not profitable, then leave the market until it is and continue the cycle until it reaches equilibrium. It’s one of the first steps in free-market correction.
Quick Bites
All the best places to grab a bite to eat this week.
