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Tucson Hip-Hop Awards bring musicians together
Christopher Glenn Romero, who raps as Xpl1cit, is looking forward to performing at the second Tucson Hip-Hop Awards Show on Saturday, Sept. 16. He said the Rialto Theatre event celebrates musicians’ sacrifices and successes. “For the Tucson hip-hop community — as an artist, DJ, producer or engineer, on so many levels — there are a…
Regulators suggest changing cannabis guidelines
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services officially advised the Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify marijuana on Aug. 30 from a Schedule I substance to Schedule III. What does this mean? Under current DEA classifications, Schedule I substances “have no accepted medical use in the United States and lack accepted safety for use under…
Valori Institute provides pathway to fulfilling career
Shelene Taylor is passionate about the benefits of massage. When a major massage school chain closed in late 2019, it became evident that the closure was negatively impacting the industry. So, she opened the Valori Institute of Massage, which has locations in Tucson and Chandler. The institute boasts a multifaceted and diverse group of massage…
City Week: Weekly Picks
TANGO IN THE COURTYARD SEPT. 15 – Maximiliano Larrea, a nationally certified classical guitarist from Rosario, Argentina, is a performer, composer and educator of tango music. He’s been honored in several tango festivals including the World Guitar Festival, directed by legendary folklore guitarist Juan Falú. As he performs for tango dancing in the courtyard, Antojo…
Feds’ recommendation far from a done deal
For more than 50 years, cannabis has been categorized as a Schedule I drug with no accepted medical uses. In October 2022, President Joe Biden ordered health and human services to study the most appropriate classification in which to place cannabis sativa, and to make a recommendation to the DEA for possible rescheduling or descheduling.…
Michael Carbonaro feels most comfortable on stage
Michael Carbonaro admits most people know him from TV appearances on “The Carbonaro Effect,” “Happily Divorced,” “30 Rock,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “CSI Miami.” But he feels most comfortable on stages like the one at the Fox Tucson Theatre, where he will perform Sunday, Sept. 17. “I love getting to perform live,” said the magician. “Being…
‘Estrogen Hour’ Seeks Comedy Virgins
Do people tell you you’re funny? Do you secretly long to scare yourself to death? Do you have a friend you can dare? Nancy Stanley and Mary Steed, organizers of the long-running benefit show, “The Estrogen Hour,” have an idea for you. “We want there to be more virgins!” Stanley said. And she means absolute…
Maksim Chmerkovskiy tips his hat to Ukraine with new vodka
Maksim Chmerkovskiy is an entrepreneur at heart. Best known as a fierce competitor on “Dancing with the Stars,” Chmerkovskiy is just as passionate about his home country of Ukraine. With a nod to Ukraine, Chmerkovskiy parlayed his two loves into Tetya Kapa, a new line of premium vodka. The handmade spirit is a culmination of…
