Cover Stories
How a Star Dies
Science hinges on the interplay between theory and observation. Over the millennia, humans have had many imaginative ideas about how the universe works.
Myth and Spaceflight
After spending more than two years in space and traveling more than 1.5 million miles, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is getting a party.
UA professor’s newest book fills the knowledge void
Impey’s newest book, “Einstein’s Monsters,” shows that the reality of black holes are just as far-out as anything science fiction has been able to come up with.
Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Thursday, Dec. 13
The Very Merry Holiday Sing-A-long Spectacular. Get your holiday spirit in high gear at the Loft Cinema with a sing-along series including clips from movies, T.V. shows and music videos. When else will you get the chance to sing with Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé, Nat King Cole, ’NSYNC, Kelly Clarkson, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The Grinch…
Five Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Wednesday, Dec. 12
Roadrunners vs. Eagles. If you missed the aviary showdown last night, don’t fear! There’s another night of ice hockey in the Old Pueblo tonight. The Tucson Roadrunners face off against the Colorado Eagles at 12-12 Night, where sides and end seats are both just $12. And hey, the cheaper the seats, the more money you have…
Seven Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Tuesday, Dec. 11
Tucson Village Farm Holiday Market. A trip to the Tucson Village Farm, the urban farm centered around teaching young people to grow and prepare their own fresh food, is always a pleasure. But a trip to the farm when there’s an artisan fair going on, full of gifts hand-crafted by Tucsonans and delicious seasonal food…
Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Monday, Dec. 10
La Cerca merge disparate strands of symphonic, country and pop to create a winning din all their own. Yes, that sounds all made up in 2018, but it is true. In short, songwriter-guitarist Andrew Gardner and bandmate Bill Oberdick play layered, swirling guitars that slightly nod to My Bloody Valentine, beneath ever-hummable vocal melodies and…
23 Great Things to Do in Tucson This Weekend: Dec. 7 to 9
Ryanhood. Hailing from right here in Tucson, this acoustic-virtuoso duo puts the folk in folk and the pop in pop. In a Ryanhood song, it’s not uncommon to hear both sweet vocal melodies and dexterous stringwork. Looking at their favorite albums, it’s easy to see influences as well. Whether it’s harnessing the power of pop…
Laughing Stock: Now n’ Later
Weekend Laff’s Monica Nevi is featured supporting Jason Russell at Laff’s Comedy Caffe this weekend. We’re starting with Nevi because, at this writer’s age, it could be time to start sucking up for an interview in her hilarious Amazon Prime documentary series, 80 for 80, featuring interviews with folks 80 and over. Nevi turned to…
Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Thursday, Dec. 6
Madaras Gallery Holiday Art Walk. Once you realize who Diana Madaras is, and what her art style is, then you’ll be noticing her work all over town, and you’ll start to associate seeing her brushstrokes with being in the city you call home. What better gift is there than a little piece of your hometown…
Mister Car Wash Celebrates Reopening with Free Car Washes
Does dust come flying off your car every time you slam the door? Is your windshield getting progressively hard to see out of? It might be time for a car wash! Mister Car Wash on Speedway and Rosemont is celebrating its reopening after being remodeled with free Platinum Express Car Washes! Also, drivers who sign…
Things To Buy for Those Parents You Don’t Like Very Much
The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) has released its 2018 list of the top-20 noisiest toys. Noisy toys are categorized as any toy that reaches a sound level of 85 decibel or higher consistently. On a more serious note, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 85 dB is the…
Claytoon of the Day: New Love/Hate
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Four Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Wednesday, Dec. 5
Repeal Day. Can you imagine a time when you couldn’t go out for a cocktail or a beer? Maybe if you are close to 21 years old it wasn’t that long ago, but the AC Hotel Tucson Downtown is taking us back to 1933 to celebrate the ratification of the 21st Amendment and the end…
Holiday Foods To Avoid So Friends Don’t Avoid You
Have you ever been at a big family gathering and someone, usually that weird uncle, walks up to you and before they can say anything it hits you: stinky breath. Bad breath can ruin a party so this holiday season, don’t let that weird uncle be you! There are certain holiday foods that, although delicious,…
Pac-12 Releases Arizona’s 2019 Football Schedule
The football season just ended in Tucson, but the specifics of next year’s schedule are already known, with the Pac-12 releasing the full schedules for each member on Tuesday. The Wildcats, who went 5-7 this season, kick off the 2019 campaign in Honolulu against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Saturday, Aug. 24. Arizona will have…
Claytoon of the Day: Sully
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Tuesday, Dec. 4
Waitress. Sarah Bareilles is not going to write you a love song, but the six-time Grammy nominee is going to write the original music and lyrics for this hit musical, and you’re going to love it. Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s film, the musical tells the story of a small-town waitress with big-time dreams who thinks…
Adoptable Pet: Pulse Needs a Home
“I am a playful girl who likes to be around what is happening. I enjoy being held and enjoy tummy rubs.” – Pulse Meet Pulse at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd. For more information give an adoptions counselor a call at 520-327-6088, ext. 173.
Arkansas State and Nevada Set to Play in This Year’s NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl
The fourth annual NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl lineup was announced Sunday, with Arkansas State University and the University of Nevada-Reno squaring off in the Old Pueblo. The two squads, who hail from the Sun Belt and Mountain West Conferences, will play at Arizona Stadium on Dec. 29, with the game kicking off at 11:15…
OSIRIS-REx Has Arrived at Asteroid Bennu
OSIRIS-REx, the NASA space probe built and managed by the UA Lunar and Planetary Lab with various partners, has arrived at Asteroid Bennu, some 80 million miles away, and is ready to begin the next stage of its mission.
Claytoon of the Day: Shake Your Collusion
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Monday, Dec. 3
REEL Rock 13. For this event, The Loft and Rocks & Ropes climbing gym have gathered the year’s best climbing films for an extravaganza with enough mountains, ropes and alpine trails to give the whole audience vertigo. This year’s lineup includes The Age of Ondra, about a 25-year-old Czech exploring “a new realm of human…
Grijalva Calls for Interior Sec. Zinke’s Resignation; Zinke Calls Grijalva a Drunk
Southern Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva today called for Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to resign to avoid the scrutiny he will face when Grijalva takes over as chair of the House Natural Resources Committee when the House shifts to Democratic control in January. From Grijalva’s USA Today op-ed: Ryan Zinke needs to resign immediately as Secretary…
The Music Man Opener Canceled
Fans of The Music Man will have to wait a little longer for the show to open in Tucson. Technical issues have caused the Arizona Theatre Company to cancel the first preview of the show, initially scheduled for Dec. 1. “We are truly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our ticket holders,” said ATC…
Claytoon of the Day: Mueller Christmas
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18 Great Things to in Tucson This Weekend: Nov. 30- Dec. 2
Reveille Men’s Chorus Holiday Show. It’s that lovely time of year where local performance groups are putting on holiday performances, just in time to ease all your holiday stress. The local men’s chorus production this year is the “Island of Misfit Toys,” which tells the story of a group of misfits who learn to accept…
Ice Melt Slows Global Warming But Speeds Sea Level Rise
A new University of Arizona-led research team, focused on how the melting of the Antarctic ice sheet will affect climate change, found the warming of the atmosphere will be delayed by about a decade, but sea level rise will accelerate. Ben Bronselear, a postdoctoral research associate in UA Geosciences and first author of “Change in…
Claytoon of the Day: Cheaters Gonna Cheat
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Cannabis for Connoisseurs
The trend in craft products that has gripped alcohol and coffee markets in the past couple decades gives consumers a way to indulge beyond the average Joe, and cannabis, it seems, is no exception.
XOXO
If it’s playing live this week in Tucson, it’s on this list!
S.O.S.
Even though the production limps a little, the mostly very young cast brings it on, embracing the songs fully and generously delivering them to us.
Seven Decades of Service
Like all good Tucson transplants hankering for touristy things, I wanted to visit the restaurant Bill Clinton bellied up to during his campaign tour.
Quick Bites
All the best grub in town this week
The Music Man Comes To Town
Arizona Theatre Company’s production of the The Music Man opens this weekend, and runs in Tucson through Sunday, Dec. 30.
Time Travel
Danny Lyon’s Southwest photos and movie chronicle hard lives across decades
Editor’s Note
If you haven’t been following this particular space adventure, OSIRIS-REx is a billion-dollar mission to recover samples from an asteroid.
Arts Farewell
Tucson’s premier contemporary galley, Conrad Wilde, is closing its doors in December after a 13-year run. “I’ve loved running the gallery,” says owner and curator Miles Conrad, “We’ve had a great time. I’m incredibly grateful to our supporters and the artists. But there’s a bit of sadness.” The gallery developed a reputation for exhibiting exquisitely…
Musical Chameleon
It should be a fascinating and exciting night; Hornsby says that his music has continued to evolve during the 32 years since his first record.
True West
The film opens with a story about the title character (Tim Blake Nelson), a singing cowboy who is frighteningly adept with his gun, casually killing many in the segment’s few minutes.
Reel Indie
All the best movies to see at Tucson’s indie theaters this week.
Know Your Product
Drawing inspiration from the nocturnal shoegaze acts of the 90s, El Paso indie rockers Sleepspent manage to be lethargic and passionate at the same time.
Disco Fever
The legendary ’70s club, owned by Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, gets its own documentary and, unsurprisingly, there are many interesting stories to tell about the club where all the stars played.
City Week
Fill you calendars with local events this week
Nightcrawler
Late night shows to keep you entertained this week
Tucson Salvage
I’ve noticed people generally don’t know what to expect from Billy when they meet him now, but at minimum, a busted man, who, judging from his outward appearance, maybe should be treated for something, or in a wheelchair…
