Study: THC potency relies on entourage effect
A groundbreaking new study has affirmed what cannabis experts have been saying for years: a good high is not necessarily defined by THC percentages. Instead, it owes its grit to the entourage effect — the way in which all compounds of the cannabis plant come together in perfect harmony. Musings of the synergistic nature of…
Live Music Calendar
nov 1 Unknown Mortal Orchestra Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $32 nov 2 The Dwarves The Rock, 7 p.m., $20 Realize Club Congress, 7 p.m., $12 Story of the Year Encore, 7:30 p.m., $35 nov 3 mssv 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $16 nov 4 Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown Fox Tucson Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $20-$67.50…
Watson Twins turn upbeat for new album
For The Watson Twins, playing Tucson is nostalgic. “It’s iconic, playing Hotel Congress,” said Leigh Watson, who is joined in the band by her sister, Chandra. “It’s always a rite of passage, as a touring musician, to play there. If you’ve played Hotel Congress, you’re part of the tribe.” The Watson Twins will return to…
Green screen film made one actor at a time
Not even the pandemic could stop movie magic from happening; it just required a few changes. Enter Matt Campagna, a writer/producer/director with a script set in a post-apocalyptic Western desert — incidentally, not the Sonoran Desert. He assembled a small cast and crew, found an empty studio and began filming one actor on set at…
Laughing Stock: TCAF is back and better than ever
Tucson Improv Movement returns with its ninth Tucson Comedy Arts Festival from Wednesday, Nov. 1, to Saturday, Nov. 4. Owner and director Justin Lukasewicz reminded us that a few committed TIM members even pulled together for a virtual TCAF during the pandemic. He laughed to think of it. “I ran it from my couch,” he…
Wading through October, marigolds, Halloween and beyond
It is always the haunting. Life can be that way. The long shadows and the gigantic belly of my stalwart wife, identical twins this time. Just a couple weeks until we meet them, from wherever they came — the water, the stars, the earth. The survey is constant: How did I land here? I was…
Annual walk offers solace to mourning families
For many, Saturday will be a day of college football and hot dates and errands. For others, however, it will be a day of remembrance — a day to say a child’s name, a day to walk and celebrate a beloved baby or babies who died too early in miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS or were born…
Little Amal will listen, educate and inspire
A little girl with a very big message is making her way across the United States and Mexico for a Saturday, Oct. 28, Tucson visit. Though she has no voice, her message impacts those around her. She might not be a real girl, but she resembles those who have lived through tragedy and continue to…
City Week
“The Savannah Sipping Society” NOV. 12 Live Theatre Workshop presents a delightfully comic romp through the lives and sensibilities of four unique Southern women. Fate has brought them together, and they cling to their bonds to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines. The magic happens at “happy hour.” They gather to prop up each…
Arielle DeSoucey pours her heart into her career.
Arielle DeSoucey pours her heart into her career. As Tap & Bottle’s wine director, she yearns to educate the public on vinification. She’ll lecture about “Desert Grapes: An Exploration into Arizona Viticulture” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, with the Center for Regional Food Studies at the UA Forge Building. During the event, guests will…
Sugaray Rayford is ready for a party
Blues artist Sugaray Rayford admits he doesn’t play “concerts,” per se. “Concerts have their place, but I always bring the party,” he said with a hearty laugh. “For me, it’s always a party. I like people to get up, dance, move around and have a good time. The way I write the music, I may…
Studdard, Aiken recall early ‘Idol’ years
The second season of “American Idol” holds a special place in many fans’ hearts because of Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken. The two singers forged a close bond 20 years ago when they competed on the reality show. Now, they’re recreating the “American Idol” experience with “Ruben & Clay Twenty | The Tour,” which comes…
Paula Poundstone says she’s still evolving
Paula Poundstone learned her trade on a Greyhound bus, traveling around the country, doing stand-up wherever she could find a mic. Eventually, she found enough work to settle down in San Francisco. Then actor and comedian Robin Williams persuaded her to move to Los Angeles. That changed everything. It led to a list of stage,…
Hot Picks
TOMBSTONE ‘HELLDORADO’ DAYS OCT. 20 TO OCT. 22 – See gunfight re-enactments in the streets, take a stagecoach ride, enjoy 19th century street entertainment and, if you dress up like it’s 1879, maybe you’ll be in a fashion show. On Saturday night from 6-8:30 p.m., you can hear Barry Corbin’s tales of his ranching life…
Attack incites shock, anger within OV congregation
On what should have been a day of Jewish celebration, thousands of rockets rained down on southern Israel on Oct. 7. Meanwhile, hundreds of Hamas terrorists broke through the heavily fortified border on the Gaza Strip and infiltrated the country. They came in by air, land and sea. That is only the beginning of what…
Best of Spirits & Nightlife 2023
Best Musical Act Miss Olivia and the Interlopers instagram.com/missoliviaandtheinterlopers missoliviaandtheinterlopers.com Olivia Reardon and her crew of interlopers have become Tucson’s finest musicians for all the right reasons. Since their debut EP, “Tiny Tales,” Miss Olivia and the Interlopers have unveiled a mesmerizing blend of blues, soul and rock that feels like a mixtape with impeccable…
Best Comida 2023
Best Dulceria La Estrella Three Tucson locations, laestrellabakeryincaz.com Family-owned La Estrella bakes goodies to satisfy the sweet tooth of every customer who walks through its doors. Its pan de muerto sweet rolls, rosca de reyes pastries, doughnuts and cookies are as intoxicating to the nose as they are to the taste buds. All orders can…
Best Restaurants 2023
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Tumerico 2526 E. Sixth Street, 520-240-6947 402 E. Fourth Avenue, 520-392-0224 tumerico.com For a delicious, healthy, meatless meal, our readers prefer the Latin cuisine at Tumerico. The restaurant keeps its menu fresh by changing it every day. Two recurring popular items that appear in different varieties are tacos and burritos. Catering is available.…
Best Casual Dining 2023
Best Ramen Raijin Ramen 2995 E. Speedway Boulevard 520-795-3121, facebook.com/raijinramen.tucson If ramen is a comfort food, then our readers feel most comfortable at Raijin Ramen. Diners can choose tonkotsu, miso, umami shoyu or vegan broth. Chicken and seafood ramen is also on the menu. If a bowl is not enough, then a noodle refill called…
Best Kids Stuff 2023
Best Place for a Children’s Party Children’s Museum Tucson 200 S. Sixth Avenue 520-792-9985, childrensmuseumtucson.org Prepare for the ultimate birthday experience at a place that dedicates its resources to VIBs (Very Important Birthdays). Children’s Museum Tucson offers a number of affordable packages that allow kids to explore the world in a colorful, creative and innovative…
Best Outdoors 2023
Best Bike Riding The Chuck Huckelberry Loop 4288 Diamond Street Loop 520-724-5000, tucsonloop.org Since 2018, The Chuck Huckelberry Loop has become a winding paradise of paths for any two-wheeled adventurer. The Loop spans 137 miles with smooth and even trails, taking bikers anywhere from Marana to Downtown Tucson and as far as Wilmot. Along with…
Best Fashion & Style 2023
Best Clothing Buffalo Exchange 2001 E. Speedway Boulevard 520-795-0508, buffaloexchange.com Since 1974, the Blocks have sold and bought the coolest secondhand clothing under the name Buffalo Exchange, embodying the spirit of the American West. Shoppers can expect to find current trends, everyday styles and vintage treasures among the racks of this historic thrift store. Along…
Best Media Mix 2023
Best Instagram Page This is Tucson @this_is_tucson, thisistucson.com Helping you discover what to love about Tucson, #ThisIsTucson offers everything you need to know about what’s happening, where to eat, where to hike and best-of guides that may surprise even the locals who live here. For all-things monsoon, murals but not malarky, you can keep up…
Best City Life 2023
Best Way to Donate Your Time and/or Money Community Food Bank 3003 S. Country Club Road 520-622-0525, communityfoodbank.org The 501(c)(3) Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona helps to keep hungry families fed through its emergency food assistance program. It also helps keep them fed in the future through its community gardens, farmers market and culinary…
Best Arts & Culture 2023
Best Gallery DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun 6300 N. Swan Road 520-299-9191, degrazia.org Established by Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia in 1950, the De Grazia Gallery in the Sun celebrates the life and rebellious art of its namesake. Run by the DeGrazia Foundation, the gallery features six permanent and several smaller rotating exhibitions of the artist’s oil…
Entrepreneurs create resource for affordable housing
With dwindling options for affordable housing, entrepreneurs look for ways to create safe, legal alternatives for the public. Valerie Lane and Lisa Bowers are the founders of the Urban Infill Project, and their goal is to solve the problem in Tucson’s backyards. “We can regain some of the responsibility now for our community,” Lane said.…
