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Sativa of a Down In conversation with Shavo Odadjian
Cannabis and music always seem to find each other, seamlessly. System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian combines the two. For Odadjian, passion is not only necessary, but an intrinsic part of every project he pursues. Odadjian was 5 when he and his family moved from Armenia to Los Angeles. One of his earliest influences was…
City Week: Week of Oct. 3, 2024
“Nightfall Reign of Terror” OCT. 4 When the moon rises and the monsters come out Tucson’s Night Falls upon us. In this living nightmare ,you can experience terrifying haunted mazes, roaming scares, and even varying theatrical shows. There will also be horrifyingly delicious food and drinks, as well as family-friendly attractions. Old Tucson 201 S.…
City Week: Week of Sept. 26, 2024
“MOMIX: ALICE” SEPT. 27 MOMIX’s captivating new production, “ALICE,” transports guests to a surreal universe where reality bends and imagination reigns supreme. Dancers turn into characters from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland,” including caterpillars, white rabbits, mad hatters and the Queen of Hearts. With mind-bending acrobatics, fascinating illusions, and quirky surprises; everything is possible on…
MOMIX in Wonderland: Dancers take a surreal approach to ‘Alice’
The dance company MOMIX will take audiences down Alice’s rabbit hole during its latest show in Tucson. Loosely based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland,” “Alice” shows the character’s body as it grows and shrinks, with dancers extending themselves through other dancers, ropes and props. “An inspiration taken from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ seemed like the…
Experience Hendrix: Samantha Fish will play Hendrix at the Fox
Post-grunge and nu-metal reigned during the late ’90s when Samantha Fish was growing up in Kansas City. While her peers embraced such Woodstock ’99 heroes as Limp Bizkit and Korn, Fish swam upstream and listened to old-school recording artists. “I grew up listening to the Stones and Led Zeppelin and they were rooted in the…
Feeling Blessed: Zakk Wylde thanks ‘the Lord’ for his success
To guitarist Zakk Wylde, touring with Experience Hendrix is a family affair. Those on the tour bond over their love of guitar and Jimi Hendrix. This year’s Tucson stop on Sunday, Sept. 29, includes Wylde, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Samantha Fish, Taj Mahal, Noah Hunt, Chuck Campbell and Calvin Cooke of the Slide Brothers,…
AMA: Marijuana doesn’t impact brain function
According to a federally funded study published in the American Medical Association, brain processes such as working memory, reward processing and cognitive function are not impacted by using marijuana. Working memory, which refers to the amount of information that is stored in the brain and used to execute cognitive tasks, has long been associated with…
Spooky Happenings: Tour shares Downtown Tucson’s haunted history
Many of Tucson’s buildings have stories to tell. Tucson Ghost Company shares the haunted histories during its Downtown Tucson tours, which run through Friday, Nov. 22. The company also hosts ghost hunts in Tombstone at Hotel Tombstone through Friday, Dec. 13, and the Undertakers Espresso Bar through Saturday, Dec. 14. Becky McKiddy-Gydesen owns the company,…
Moving on Up: Curacao finds a new home at Tucson Mall
After more than a decade on Tucson’s south side, Curacao has new digs. The chain store has moved to the Tucson Mall, taking over the old Forever 21 space. This space is larger than the 80,000 square feet of the old place, and it has one other significant difference: it is two stories. Furnishings occupy…
In The Dog House: Find peace and love at Teddy’s Dog House
Spend any time in Teddy’s Dog House, 3906 W. Ina Road, Suite 204, and beyond the buzz of clippers and the barks of the clients, the vibe is one of peace. It’s not by accident. Owner Julie Kuever-Emery has spent years cultivating that sense of a quiet, calm spirit. She feels it’s better for her,…
Still come to life
When the panic sets in there is nowhere to turn. There is a man who hangs out in a local city park almost daily. He mostly sits in the cab of his nice little late-model pickup, which is usually planted in one of a few shaded spots. He’s there when we arrive and remains unmoved…
How CBD is Making Waves in Tucson’s Wellness Community
Tucson, AZ, is well-known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant wellness culture. The residents of the city are drawn to yoga, outdoor activities, meditation, and other practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. One of the rapidly growing alternative health and wellness trends is the use of CBD (cannabidiol), a non-psychoactive compound available in…
