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Going Down the Rabbit Hole: Electro-pop artist is colorful, unpredictable
Jesika von Rabbit has a legitimate gripe. The singer-songwriter wants to know why her prepubescent niece gets more action on Instagram posting herself lip syncing awful pop music while Rabbit’s original tunes don’t score deserved notice. “There she is in Minneapolis posting stuff from her bedroom and getting all of this attention,” von Rabbit said.…
Space Rock Journey: Ryanhood singer presents ‘Voyagers’
Saguaro City Music Theatre is recognized for providing opportunities for youth and adults of varying abilities to perform on stage. For nearly three years, the theater company has served as an incubator for Cameron Hood’s new musical “Voyagers: A Space Opera.” They will present the latest workshop of “Voyagers” on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday,…
A Grounding Experience: Barefoot Trail in Flagstaff returns for second season
The grounding experience involves connecting the body to the earth in a direct way, which often means walking barefoot on the ground. At the Barefoot Trail in Flagstaff, the nation’s first grounding park, guests can disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature while walking around in their bare feet. In its second season, the park…
A Joint Effort: UA students present senior thesis films
Throughout the school year, Bachelor of Fine Arts students in the UA’s film and television class have been working to create senior thesis films. They have been aided by other students from other disciplines within the program. These students will have a chance to showcase their short films as part of the 20th annual “I…
City Week: Week of May 8, 2025
Queer Goth Night w/DJs, drag, go-go dancers and vendors MAY 10 DJs, drag shows, go-go dancers and vendors all celebrate goth music, from Joy Division onward. 191 Toole, 101 E. Toole Avenue, Tucson, $10 before 10 p.m., $12 after 10 p.m., 9 p.m., rialtotheatre.com Indie Music Conference MAY 10 AND MAY 11 Songwriters, artists, producers…
Musical Education: Indie Music Conference helps edify musicians and filmmakers
“She’s an indie rocker and nothing’s going to stop her.” Archers of Loaf’s “Plumb Line.” After studying playwriting for seven years at the University of North Carolina and Yale Drama School, comic Lewis Black barely made ends meet. He can’t help but look back and laugh at one missing aspect from his prestigious education. “No…
Spring Music Series: Live performances from Pima’s music ensembles
Pima Community College’s Music Department will celebrate the season with its Spring Music Series, nine concerts featuring student ensembles performing various musical styles and traditions. These performances culminate a semester’s worth of hard work, creativity, and collaboration by students and faculty in the Pima Music program. From the rich harmonies of choral music, from classical…
Just Being ‘Koy’: Comedian sets Tucson Arena date
Comedian Jo Koy will bring his “Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour” to Tucson Arena on Friday, Nov. 21. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, May 9, at the TCC box office and Ticketmaster. They start at $34.50. Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee…
Back and Even Better: CAKE She Hits Different returns to state
After a brief hiatus, the Southern California-based cannabis lifestyle brand CAKE She Hits Different is back at Arizona dispensaries. CEO and co-founder Chloe Kaleiokalani said she is glad to have the brand return for cannabis enthusiasts in the Grand Canyon State. “I’m so grateful and excited to really be back in a way that…
