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Yuletide Ukulele: Jake Shimabukuro steps out of his comfort zone
Ukulele star Jake Shimabukuro is grateful for his career. He’s collaborated with the best, producing creative music rooted in the Hawaiian tradition. He stepped out of his comfort zone for “Blues Experience” with Mick Fleetwood. “I’ve always been influenced by blues guitar players, Jimi Hendrix. I always loved listening to their solos and lead lines.…
‘Going All Out’: Desert Diamond Casino hosts holiday festival
Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment will celebrate the season with “Desert Diamond’s Holiday Celebration” on Saturday, Nov. 30, in the Plaza of the Sahuarita on Pima Mine Road. The party is from 4 to 8 p.m. and is free to attend. The celebration includes live entertainment, concessions, artisan vendors, ice sculpting, and family activities in…
‘The Gift’: Jim Brickman feels at home on the holiday stage
Jim Brickman’s shows are always spiritual. However, he kicks it up a notch at the Fox Tucson Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 28 with two new special guests. He has John Trones, a Broadway performer and singer, and a fan-favorite vocalist; as well as electronic violinist Tracy Silverman. “Tracy is a classical-meets-rock electric violinist,” Brickman said.…
Study: Cannabinol a promising sleep aid
Cannabinol, or CBN, has gained traction in recent years for its potential benefits for managing insomnia. But while it’s understood that CBN is non-psychoactive, scientific data surrounding the cannabinoid’s potential benefits have been few and far between. Instead, CBN has thrived on the coattails of anecdotal evidence, finding a niche in the cannabis industry as…
‘Spellbound’: Celebrate the holidays with Judy Collins
Judy Collins is grateful for her five-decade career. She still looks forward to playing live, as she will on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Fox Tucson Theatre. “I’m always excited about my tour,” she said. “That’s what I do. That’s where I go to make a living. I see all kinds of things. I drive…
An Arkenstone Xmas: Artist introduces new song ‘A Winter’s Eve’
David Arkenstone acknowledges that fans may attend multiple shows. So, he works to keep the concerts fresh for them and himself. He brings “A Winter’s Eve with David Arkenstone & Friends” to the Sea of Glass Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. “The show is a mixture of holiday songs that…
A Hungry Heritage: Casino celebrates the humble tamal
Everyone knows their Abuelita makes the best tamales in the Old Pueblo. Now is your chance to prove it to the world, or at least our desert corner of it, that hers is the best. It’s easy to enter. Bring a dozen of the husk-wrapped beauties to Casino del Sol’s 19th Tucson Tamal and Heritage…
‘This was a Great Man’: Candidate John McLean dies in vehicle crash
A day after he conceded a close race for a seat in the Arizona Senate, John McLean was killed on Nov. 15 when his vehicle was hit by a driver who ran a stop sign on Tucson’s Eastside. McLean, 68, was driving a Toyota RAV4 on Broadway near Houghton about 6 a.m. on Nov. 15 when…
Welcome to the Ganja Guide: Here are our high priorities for holiday gift-giving
In this week’s Tucson Weekly, we are listing our picks for the hottest gifts for this holiday season. DaVinci IQ3 Vaporizer Available at davincivaporizer.com The DaVinci IQ3 vaporizer is a sleek, portable device for those who appreciate premium vapor quality and thoughtful engineering. Its compact design, modern look, and high-quality materials make it stand out…
City Week: Week of Nov. 21, 2024
Cristela Alonzo NOV. 22 Comedian and actress Cristela Alonzo is bringing her sharp wit and humor to Tucson’s Rialto Theatre for a night of stand-up. A Hollywood trailblazer, Alonzo is the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own sitcom, ABC’s “Cristela.” Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress Street, Tucson, ticket start at $30,…
Jazz Chops: Larry Fuller Trio honors bassist in Tucson
During his formative years, pianist Larry Fuller haw worked with jazz legends like singer Ernestine Anderson, drummer Jeff Hamilton, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli and bassist Ray Brown. These experiences helped to shape him into the artist he is now. The Larry Fuller Trio — Fuller, bassist Lorin Cohen and drummer Carmen Intorre Jr. —…
Holiday Happenings: Mark these festive events on the calendar
The beauty of the holidays is their diversity. Traditions and public events are plentiful, and these can help make the holiday season more memorable. Catalyst Creative Collective’s Creative Kind & Friends Holiday Markets THROUGH DEC. 22 The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance’s Catalyst Creative Collective will hold a series of pop-up Creative Kind &…
An Electric Xmas: Tucson Botanical Gardens sparkles this season
Tucson doesn’t ordinarily get snow for the holidays, but the Old Pueblo still knows how to sparkle — particularly the Tucson Botanical Gardens. The gardens at 2150 N. Alvernon Way are preparing to open its third annual LightsUp! Festival of Illumination, which runs Friday, Nov. 29, to Saturday, Jan. 12. The show is closed on…
How Shopify Capital Empowers E-Commerce Business Owners to Scale Up
Growth in any e-commerce venture often hinges on accessibility to the right resources. This is why Shopify Capital is grabbing the limelight among rising e-commerce entrepreneurs. Launched by the e-commerce giant Shopify, it is a financing program that provides flexible funding to drive growth in impactful ways to an e-commerce brand. Whether it is about…
An introduction to crypto ATMs: How do they function?
Crypto automated teller machines (ATMs) represent stand-alone electronic kiosks from where individuals can sell and buy digital currencies with a debit card or in exchange for cash. The majority of ATMs sell only Bitcoin, while some offer other cryptocurrencies as well. Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency ever created, which opened the doors to excellent opportunities…
Here are all the different ways to get Bitcoin in 2024
It’s been over a decade since Bitcoin was introduced, and this asset doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. While it’s still controversial, the crypto market continues to evolve, and it receives the ongoing support of non-traditional investors who believe digital tokens are the future of finance. Despite its volatility, many investors buy bitcoin online, hoping…
