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Your Guide To Better Holiday Shopping in the Old Pueblo
Hunting for that perfect holiday gift? Check out these local stores
Holiday Calendar
All of the local holiday events to warm your heart this season
Local Libraries Reopen After Renovations
Sam Lena-South Tucson and Flowing Wells Libraries are set to reopen this week after being closed for renovations. New changes added to the Sam Lena-South Tucson Library include a large children’s room with a creative youth space for teens, new study rooms and community rooms, an upgraded service desk and new curbside book drop-off. The…
UA Ranked in Top 25 for Research Funding
Last Tuesday, the National Science Foundation announced that UA is ranked in the top 25 for research funding. In the Fiscal Year of 2017, UA had $622 million dollars in research activity. UA was ranked No. 23 out of all public universities and No. 38 for all U.S. universities, according to UA News. This also…
Santa on Wheels: Red Sleigh Toy Run Revs up on Saturday
Start your engines because the 11th annual Red Sleigh Toy Run will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. The run, which thankfully doesn’t involve any actual running, will take place at S & S Motorsports and registration is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. At the end of the run, lunch will…
Four Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Thursday, Nov. 29
Moth Diversity on Mount Lemmon. This might not be something you’ve ever thought about before, but moth diversity on Mount Lemmon is a fascinating subject—both in and of itself and as a microcosm for biodiversity in general. The Santa Catalinas are one of the world’s most biologically diverse regions, and as seasons shift from extreme…
UA Ranked No. 92 for America’s Favorite Charity
The Chronicle of Philanthropy that identifies the top 100 organizations that Americans are most willing to support named the University of Arizona number 92. UA was among only 41 universities and was the only university in Arizona on the list released Oct. 30. The Chronicle calculated $215.6 million on cash support, money and stock received…
Influx of Animals Surrendered to PACC
On Tuesday last week Pima Animal Care Center took in 15 dogs who were surrendered by their owner after she was evicted. Today, PACC accepted 19 cats from another evicted homeowner. Currently the shelter is caring for more than 600 animals and needs community help to foster or adopt incoming pets. PACC is the county’s…
Party with the Pets at Pima Animal Care Center
Pima Animal Care Center is throwing a party to give thanks to the community for making their new buildings possible and supporting the lifesaving work they do. Because of voters who approved proposition 415 in 2014, PACC now runs a modern animal care facility that saves many lives. Party with the Pets will be on…
Claytoon of the Day: A Climate For Hoaxes
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Wednesday, Nov. 28
Girl’s Night Out: Beer, Brunch Pairings & Karaoke. Girls just want to have fun! And to help out with this, the Brunch Babes continue their Babes and Brews series with a night out at the 1912 Brewing Co. The event will include a tour of the brew house, karaoke (which is new) and a brunch…
UA Grad Named as One of 32 Rhodes Scholars
Leah Crowder, a graduate of the University of Arizona, was selected as a Rhodes Scholar. She is just one of only 32 recipients chosen from the U.S. to attend Oxford University on a full scholarship. Crowder graduated in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Middle-Eastern and North African Studies. She has been working in…
Territorial Cup Staying in Tempe after Wildcats Squander 19-point lead
Josh Pollack lined up a 45-yard field goal in the waning seconds of last Saturday’s Territorial Cup rivalry game against Arizona State with a shot at immorality. The fifth-year senior kicker, who made each of his first four attempts against the Sun Devils, needed to hit the long field goal to give Arizona its first…
Claytoon of the Day: A Gas For Liberty
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Four Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Tuesday, Nov. 27
Jon Simon’s Jazz Piano. Sometimes, when a person is so fantastic at what they do that it makes you jealous, it helps to think about the things they might be bad at. Beyonce probably isn’t that great of a cook, for example. Maybe Usain Bolt is really bad at math, or something. Unfortunately, when it…
Gov. Ducey’s Chief of Staff Resigns
Kirk Adams, Governor Doug Ducey’s chief of staff, announced this morning that after four years he would be stepping down. “Some personal news: After 4 yrs as chief of staff for @dougducey, the time has come for me to depart from this role,” he tweeted. “I couldn’t be more grateful and more honored to have…
Celebrate Tamales this Weekend at AVA Amphitheater
Celebrate the rich tastes, smells and variations of tamales from the Southwest and Mexico at the 14th Annual Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival, held every year on the first Saturday of December at Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater. Enjoy live local entertainment including Tejano acts, Folklorico groups, Aztec dancers and Mariachis this Saturday, Dec. 1…
Adoptable Pet: Caleb Needs a Home
“I am a shy guy but you can easily win my trust with some tasty treats.” – Caleb Caleb is a 5-year-old boy who can’t wait to meet you! Bring your family, dogs included, to meet Caleb at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd. Give an adoptions counselor a call at 520-327-6088, ext.…
GIVEAWAY: Win a Ski Jacket and Movie Tickets!
As much of the country gets slammed with winter storms this week, we can rest easy here in Tucson and enjoy the snow on the big screen. Legendary ski and snowboarding film maker, Warren Miller’s new film Face of Winter is coming to The Loft for one day only and we have your chance to…
Claytoon of the Day: Trumpy Naughty List
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Monday, Nov. 26
A Magical Cirque Christmas. Buckle up, because this show is going to be so full of delightful, talented performances, you may not be able to keep track. Magician Paul Dabek, one of the UK’s top entertainers, is hosting the night by introducing each act. Tyce and Mary Nielsen of Duo Transcend (season finalists on America’s…
Three and Out: Uncle Herm and the ASU Sun Devils Come to Tucson
Welcome to the week that instills some good, old-fashioned hate to the malaise known as the Grand Canyon State. I’m talking, of course, about the Territorial Cup series between the Wildcats of Arizona and their horn-encrusted rivals from Tempe. The series, which dates back to 1899, has featured a plethora of highs, lows and mediocrities…
A Family Aflame
The movie, about a family falling apart in the early ’60s, is a sometimes uncomfortable experience. Considering the subject matter, it’s supposed to be.
Green Friday
Tucson dispensaries are prepared to help you enjoy Earth’s medicine on the cheap this holiday season
Reel Indie
Films to see at Tucson’s indie theaters this week
Ramen and Rollin’
Prepping ramen is a process. There is just a lot going on in that bowl.
Editor’s Note
It’s an old chestnut for columnists to come up with the list of what they’re grateful for when Thanksgiving rolls around.
Police Dispatch
A north-side woman interrupted a teenage girl burglarizing her home after dressing up in her family’s clothes.
Conventional Wisdom
Downtown’s venerable Tucson Convention Center could be in for a $50 million renovation in the future, at least if Rio Nuevo has its way.
The Skinny
The Skinny got a glimpse of a draft map showing how the vote went on Prop. 463.
Barenaked No More
As a founding member of Canadian alt-jangle-pop group the Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page seemed, from the outside at least, to have it all.
Danehy
Find out what Tom is thankful for.
Caravan Craziness
National Security Experts and former military officials called on the Trump administration to bring active-duty troops home from the border for Thanksgiving and end what they called a “needless” and politically motivated deployment. “Exactly as predicted, this deployment of thousands of U.S. troops to our southern border has turned out to be nothing more than…
XOXO
Live shows playing around town this week
Quick Bites
All the best foodie events in a very foodie week!
Know Your Product
Lana del Rabies is the solo project of Sam An, a native Tucsonan and Phoenix-based iconoclast who creates monstrous soundscapes out of her voice and waves of distortion.
City Week
Fill your holiday with great local events
Nightcrawler
Not-to-miss gigs this week
Back to the Source
One day long ago, in the Millville barrio of Tucson, a woman’s entire wardrobe dangled from the telephone wires high above the street.
From High Knees to SOPs
George Roop approaches growing cannabis like he approached mixed martial arts.
