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Hell Yes on Prop 463!
It’s going to take one thing: Money.
Horsin’ Around Gala with Therapy Riding of Tucson
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson or TROT is hosting the Horsin’ Around Gala on Sunday. Oct. 14 from 4-8 p.m. The event takes place at Tanque Verde Ranch on 14301 E. Speedway Blvd. Drive all the way East on Speedway until the road actually ends, then turn left. Proceeds from the event will provide equine therapy…
English Premier League Matchday 6 Weekly Round-up
Saturday Sept. 22 Fulham 1, Watford 1 Watford remains in fourth place after coming to a draw with Fulham away. Andre Gray gave the Hornets an early lead by scoring in the first 90 seconds, but this was not enough to seal the win as Fulham fought back late, with a goal from none other…
2018 Tucson Humanities Festival Held Throughout the Month of October
Starting Oct. 4, the Tucson Humanities Festival will continue throughout the whole month of October. Events will be held all over Tucson including some events at the UA. From professors, feminists, award-winning authors and many more, the Tucson Humanities Festival will provide a diverse group of guest speakers to present at this years event. The…
43rd Annual Greek Festival to Take Place This Weekend
The 43rd annual Tucson Greek Festival will take place from Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The event is a celebration of Greek faith and culture and raises funds for ministries of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. There will be authentic Greek food and pastries, a live Greek band with…
Four Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Thursday, Sept. 27
Finding Near Earth Asteroids with the Catalina Sky Survey. The Summerhaven Speaker Series continues with this talk by Eric Christensen, principal investigator of the Catalina Sky Survey. Asteroid impacts have shaped the course of life on Earth as we know it, and they still regularly occur in our solar system. NASA has given CSS the…
Film Fest Tucson Expands to Multiple Locations Downtown
Film Fest Tucson is back for its third year with more movies, more viewing locations and more features than ever before. “The main difference this year is that we’re a lot bigger.” said Herb Stratford, director of the event. “Instead of just being at one location, we’re at three locations.” Film Fest Tucson will show…
Go See Amos Lee at the Fox Thursday Night
Amos Lee writes gentle folk without lumbering into bland dad rock. Though his electric acoustic and tinkling piano accompaniment often say Nora Jones, Lee sidesteps the dull by blending truthful grit and dark shades into his love-lorn ditties. (Dude may feel “at home in a woman’s arms” but he spends “most days alone.”) It’s this…
Moonrise Kingdom showing at Loft Cinema
The Loft Cinema will be showing the movie Moonrise Kingdom, a movie set in the summer of 1965 about a young love between characters Sam and Suzy who decide to run away together. Directed by Wes Anderson, the film features actors like Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Bill Murray. The showing dates are Friday, Sept.…
Three and Out: The USC Trojans Head to Tucson to Face Arizona
A quartet of Arizona football players took turns spitting out idioms and soundbites at the team’s weekly media availability within the glass walls of the Lowell-Stevens Football complex on Tuesday afternoon. The players—including defensive lineman PJ Johnson, linebacker Tony Fields II, tackle Bryson Cain and receiver Shawn Poindexter—addressed a barrage of questions. Johnson discussed everything…
Claytoon of the Day: International Laughingstock
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Three Fun Things to Do in Tucson Today: Wednesday Sept. 26
Baby Driver. Boom boom bop, da do da do bop. Okay, maybe syncing up to music is better suited for the medium of cinema than writing (except for the jazz sections in On the Road). Luckily for you, The Loft Cinema is screening a 35mm print of the crown jewel of music-action. Nominated for three…
LD-2 Candidates Debate on Education, Poverty, Environment and the Wall
Candidates running for office in Legislative District Two laid out their plans for Arizona during last night’s Clean Elections debate at Sahuarita High School. Senate candidate Andrea Dalessandro (D) and House candidates Anthony Sizer (R) and Rosanna Gabaldón (D) are Clean Elections candidates, so they were required to participate in this debate in order to…
Stop Saying “Playing Politics” Like It Means Something
“The Democrats are playing politics.” “The Republicans are playing politics.” “Mitch McConnell is playing politics.” “Chuck Schumer is playing politics.” And your point is? Of course they’re playing politics. It’s what politicians do. Politician: practitioner of politics. It’s in the name. It’s in the job description. Politicians pick their causes, they pick their moments, they plot,…
Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus Holding Auditions
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus, directed by Bruce Chamberlain, will hold auditions for new chorus members Monday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Tucson Symphony Center, 2175 N. Sixth Ave. All performances are with the TSO. Now in its fifteenth season, the TSO Chorus will be featured on the annual holiday performances of Handel’s…
Musician Highlight: The Sun is Out by Dave and Kara
Music artists Dave and Kara have released their debut album entitled The Sun is Out. This music duo crosses genres such as alt-country, contemporary folk and indie-rock. Dave and Kara Stricker are a couple splitting their time between Portland, Oregon and Tucson. Their songs are inspired by the intimacy and playfulness of…
Pac-12 Power Rankings: Stanford Stands Atop the Conference of Champions
Welcome to the sixth week of the college football season, where we finally have a full-slate of conference games. We’re going to be treated to several must-see games this Saturday, including Arizona-USC, Oregon-Cal and Washington-BYU (in the lone non-conference clash). We’ve learned a lot about the Pac-12’s dozen programs this season, especially given the clash…
New Trump Plan Would Restrict Green Cards for Immigrants Who Use Public Funds
Millions of immigrant families who use public federal assistance could find it harder to obtain permanent residence status under new rules being proposed by the Trump administration. On Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security proposed to limit access to green cards for immigrants who use or qualify for public assistance. According to DHS, these changes…
Ducey, Garcia Clash Over Education, Border Security in First Televised Debate
Incumbent Gov. Doug Ducey and Democratic rival David Garcia clashed Monday night over education and border security during a live, televised debate on Arizona PBS. The debate, sponsored by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission and moderated by “Horizon” host Ted Simons, featured frequent back and forth and the two candidates talking over one another. Green…
Mutton Busting and Cotton Candy Galore
Marana Heritage River Park is hosting the Marana Farm Festival on Sept. 29, 2018 from 4-9 p.m. Admission is free and there are plenty of attractions to keep you and your family occupied all night long. From live music to the rodeo, it will be sure to be a night of fun and games (literally).…
Claytoon of the Day: Lingering Stench
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Tuesday Sept. 25
Bluegrass & Brews Jamboree. The Gas Light Theatre is hosting another Jamboree! Get excited because there will be beer tastings and specials all night long. Admission is $12.50. Old Pueblo Bluegrass and Cadillac Mountain Bluegrass will both be there to get you into the dancing groove. A perfect untraditional date night and a great way to…
Gaston Needs A Home
“Can you guess what my favorite movie is?” -Gaston Come fall in love with Gaston at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd. For more information give an adoptions counselor a call at 520-327-6088, ext. 173. Not ready to adopt? Share Gaston’s photo to help him find the purr-fect home!
Performers Needed for Marana Holiday Festival
Calling all performers! The good people of Marana are in need of acts to perform at the annual Marana Holiday Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting. There are nine, 20-minute, slots open to perform on Dec. 1 after 3 p.m. Those interested must apply by Sunday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Along with contact information and…
Tucson Storytellers: How Tucson Became Home
While some are born and raised in Tucson, others take a round about route to calling our desert city home. See a live performance of storytellers sharing their own stories of when Tucson became their home. Whether they have just arrived to Tucson or have families who have been living here for generations, friends and neighbors…
Dogs’ Adoption Fees Cut in Half: PACC Celebrating National Dog Week
The price to bring home a dog from Pima Animal Care Center has been reduced in honor of National Dog Week, Sept. 23-29. This is celebrated in the fourth week of September every year. People can celebrate National Dog Week in a variety of ways at Pima Animal Care Center: Overnight/day trips: Foster a dog…
Slideshow: Paws for the Fresh, Fluffy and Sleek Doggos of Tucson
The smell of wet dog filled air for this years second addition of Tails & Ales. The Tucson Roller Derby and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona partnered with Barrio Brewing Co. to host a dog wash fundraiser. The Humane Society estimated that around 90 dogs had been registered. These are some of the fresh…
Claytoon of the Day: Why I Didn’t Report
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Monday, Sept. 24
Nacho Monday. To help get you through the unbearable doldrums of a modern Monday, 1912 Brewing Co. and Daniela’s Home Cooking are teaming up to give you a combination worth celebrating. Craft beer and homemade nachos—what’s not to like? 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24. 2045 N. Forbes Blvd. Suite 105. Details Here. Thriller!…
Together We Win at The Rialto
Join Tucson residents to support Democratic candidates and connect with other voters who want to create a positive change in the community. The event is free and will be providing food and live music by Santa Pacha, a nine player band that features multi-genre music influenced by rumba, salsa and bands like Manu Chao. Other…
Tucson’s Newest Sports Team
On Thursday night Tucson’s Indoor Football team finally received a name, The Tucson Sugar Skulls. The name was decided after a contest for fans to name the team, with over 1,000 submissions, sugar skulls won out. The Tucson Sugar Skulls are an expansion team to the Indoor Football League and are coached by former Iowa…
Hoodie Allen to Perform at Club Congress on Sept. 25
American rapper, singer and songwriter Hoodie Allan is set to perform at Club Congress on Sept. 25. His fall tour titled “Hanging with Hoodie” consists of playing 35 dates at small, intimate venues. This tour will only sell 400 tickets to every show and every ticket comes with a free meet and greet. Allen constantly interacts with…
Get Your Dog Washed For A Good Cause – P.S. there is an opp-beer-tunity.
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is Partnering with The Tucson Roller Derby this Sunday, Sept. 23, for the semi-annual Tails & Ales fundraising event at Barrio Brewing Co. Members of TRD will wash your dog for $15 for a regular wash, or you can go all out for the $40 VIP wash which will…
Shardonee Hayes and Arizona Volleyball Sweep Arizona State in Pac-12 Opener
A boisterous crowd in excess of 2,500 did everything it could to boost the Arizona Wildcats’ chances against in-state rival Arizona State on Thursday night. The Wildcats (12-1, 1-0) responded to their efforts, sweeping their longtime rivals from Tempe in straight sets to pick up a win in their Pac-12 opener—25-18, 25-21 and 25-18. Longtime…
Zona Politics: Talking Congressional and Legislative Races with Journalists Dylan Smith and Hank Stephenson
On this week’s edition of Zona Politics with Jim Nintzel: Dylan Smith of the Tucson Sentinel and Hank Stephenson of the Arizona Daily Star discuss Southern Arizona’s congressional races, legislative races, recent controversies with charter schools and more. Tune in online or watch tonight at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday morning at 9 a.m. on the…
Celebrate National Public Lands Day
Sept. 22 is National Public Lands Day! National monuments, national parks including the historical ones, national recreation areas and national memorials all fall under the umbrella of what are considered public lands. Free admission to various lands is a great way of celebrating, so head out to Saguaro National Park for instance, a close to…
NextGen AZ at College Campuses on National Voter Registration Day
NextGen America, a nonprofit political action committee that focuses on progressive issues, is going to be on 20 college campuses in Arizona on Tuesday, Sept. 25, to register young people to vote. NextGen AZ will be at all five Pima Community College campuses at different times throughout the day. Organizers and volunteers for the organization…
Help Cats by Eating BBQ!
This weekend the community is invited to visit the Pima Animal Care Center for a grill cookout to help support the initiatives of PACC and help cats at the shelter find permanent homes! Admission is $5.00 to buy food at the adoption event. Guests can choose a choice of a hamburger or hotdog with chips…
Claytoon of the Day: Bert, Ernie, and Squirmy
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Three and Out: Arizona Opens Pac-12 Play Against Oregon State
Welcome to the fourth week of the college football season, with the treat of watching our desert-dwelling Wildcats battle it out in the rainy city of Corvallis, Oregon. The hometown Arizona Wildcats and Oregon State Beavers meet at 1 p.m. PDT Saturday in a battle of two of the Pac-12’s bottom men on the totem…
Claytoon of the Day: The More Things Change
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“Oh Frabjous Day!”
With apologies to Lewis Carroll, who rejoices in a day both “brillig” and “frabjous” in his invented-word poem “Jabberwocky,” Tucsonans have every reason to revel in two brillig painting exhibitions downtown.
Editor’s note
While there are probably better ways of paying for street repair than the short-term bonds Pima County is asking voters to approve in November, you’re not going to see a gas tax increase at the state or federal level anytime soon.
City Week
Fun-filled events for an action-packed week.
Voucher Showdown
Canvassers switched red shirts for yellow ones before hitting the streets to knock on doors.
Root Causes
Jane Jones directs with just the right (and light) touch, and an excellent cast keeps all the balls in the air while creating likable characters all.
Guest Opinion
The County Board of Supervisors has always supported the Sheriff and the men and women who work in law enforcement.
Tucson Residents Discuss Gentrification in the Barrios
The Southwest Fair Housing Council is hosting its next event, “Tucson and Beyond: The Fight for Fair Housing in the Southwest,” on Friday, Oct. 26th.
Police Dispatch
A woman working before a football game was the unhappy witness of a very happy-looking man who gave her an objectionable eyeful.
Candidates on Cannabis, Part 2
Activists and advocates are gearing up for a packed cannabis agenda in the Arizona Legislature next session.
Happy Birthday, Kingfisher!
Jeff Azersky and Jim “Murph” Murphy own and operate the midtown splendor that is Kingfisher, one of the fishy jewels in our culinary crown.
Quick Bites
Great places to get a quick bite to eat around Tucson this week.
Space Junk
Boyd Holbrook heads a low rate ensemble cast as Quinn McKenna, a special ops guy in the middle of an assassination attempt when a spaceship crashes nearby and spoils his fun.
Reel Indie
Films to catch at Tucson’s indie cinemas this week
The Best Things in Life
After 14 years as a band, Lake Street Dive has experienced a variety of crossroads and a series of milestones.
XOXO
All the live music lined up this week
Know Your Product
Since 1981, Osaka’s Shonen Knife has put the “punk” in “Oh wow, I didn’t know a trio of Japanese women could make punk music this good.”
The Skinny
Why Lea Márquez Peterson won’t say whether she’s OK with locking up undocumented kids
