Tenet Review: Critic Goes to Theater for First Time In Six Months for Great Movie
Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is the sort of movie you just need to take in the first time without trying to figure out what’s going on. If your brain picks up on shit, and you figure stuff out on first viewing, fine. If not, relax, because it all does make sense in that Christopher Nolan puzzler…
Open Air Cinema and Streaming Series Continue at The Loft
As announced last week, The Loft has started an Open Air Cinema series, screening films outdoors Thursday-Saturday nights. The tickets sell out fast so you will want to keep an eye on their website for film announcements and the ability to buy tickets. This week’s offerings, including Jaws, the greatest film ever made, had mostly…
Next Generation: Grappling with loss of life and connection, Native youth transform into the leaders of tomorrow
Editor’s Note: Coronavirus has devastated Native American communities and put a spotlight on some long-standing problems in Indian Country that have made this pandemic that much worse. But at the grassroots level, everyday heroes have stepped up to help. Part of a series. PHOENIX – In March, Tawny Jodie was preparing to travel to Israel…
Humane Society Needs Wet Cat Food
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is in desperate need of wet cat food and is issuing a clarion call to the public for donations as pandemic pets continue to trickle into the shelter. Canned, wet cat food donations can be dropped off at the HSSA’s main campus, located at 635 W. Roger Rd from 11 a.m.…
Online Class Teaches the Fine Art of Entertaining Guests Featuring Whiskey Del Bac
You don’t have to be a dowager socialite to entertain guests like a pro. You just quality provisions and a certain culinary skill set. Flying Aprons is moving their in-person cooking classes online via Zoom starting Thursday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This week’s class, Shaken Not Stirred-Single Malt Whiskey Tucson Style…
This July and August Were Tucson’s Hottest Ever
As if 2020 wasn’t already tough enough, data reported by the National Weather Service reveals that this August was the hottest month ever recorded in Tucson, beating the previous record held by … this July. Both months combined to make this summer Tucson’s hottest in all 125 years of weather records. According to data collected…
“This Is a Critical Time for the Community”: UA Expects Spike in COVID-19 Cases as Students Ignore Safety Precautions
The University of Arizona administration took a stern tone during their Sept. 9 press conference as they indicated consequential action will be taken against students who refuse to follow the university’s rules to prevent disease transmission. When UA began the fall semester on Aug. 24, they established a public health campaign, free COVID-19 tests, antibody…
COVID-19 cases on reservation at lowest point since May, but Navajos urged to remain vigilant
PHOENIX – Only one new case of COVID-19 was reported across the Navajo Nation in the previous 24 hours, the lowest number of daily cases on the reservation since an initial spike in May, tribal leaders said Tuesday in a virtual town hall. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the sole case was in the…
‘It’s in our DNA’: Phoenix pitches to host NCAA Women’s Final Four
PHOENIX – Some of the country’s biggest sporting events have taken place in the Valley of the Sun. The Super Bowl, College Football Playoff’s National Championship and the NCAA Men’s Final Four have all called Arizona home at least once since 2015, with some of them due to return in the next few years. So…
Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Wednesday, Sept. 9: Special Six Months of Coronavirus Edition
It’s been six months since March 9, when local officials including Tucson Mayor Regina Romero held a press conference, warning that the virus had arrived in Pima County. In that time, we’ve seen Arizona become a global hotspot for the virus, but in recent weeks, the numbers have declined as more people wear masks, avoid…
Facebook’s political ad ban also threatens ability to spread accurate information on how to vote
Facebook this week said it would bar political ads in the seven days before the presidential election. That could prevent dirty tricks or an “October surprise” and give watchdogs time to fact-check statements. But rather than responding with glee, election officials say the move leaves them worried. Included in the ban are ads purchased by…
A Doctor Went to His Own Employer for a COVID-19 Antibody Test. It Cost $10,984.
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Judge halts plan to end Census early, as Arizona, tribal responses lag
WASHINGTON – A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Census Bureau plan to end its counting a month earlier than planned, ruling in a suit joined last week by the Navajo Nation and Gila River Indian Community. The order Saturday by U.S. District Judge Lucy H. Koh said the plaintiffs in the case – which also…
Arizona bars reopen amid COVID-19 guidelines
PHOENIX – As Arizona bars have reopened after months of being shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, owners and managers are struggling to comply with state health department regulations that require logistical twists. One Phoenix bar owner has adapted by moving operations outdoors while another said he has three bars with different limitations. “You’re allowed…
Trump faces criticism on remarks about service members, Arizona Sen. John McCain
Politicians and veterans issued sharp rebukes late last week, after a report that President Donald Trump used insulting language like “losers” and “suckers” to describe Americans killed in battle during World War I and Arizona Sen. John McCain. The commander in chief has previously made harsh comments about McCain but denied the accuracy of the report…
City of Tucson Climate Emergency Declaration: The Importance of Acting Now
Mayor Regina Romero and Council Member Paul Durham have proposed a Tucson Climate Emergency Declaration as part of a nationwide call for mobilization to act locally and think globally as a community of communities. This declaration focuses on issues relevant to our Southwest region needs, including resource conservation, restoring and rehabilitating ecosystems through green infrastructure,…
Old Tucson Closes Indefinitely
Longtime Western attraction and film location Old Tucson announced today it will remain closed indefinitely due to the continued impact of COVID-19. According to an announcement, Pima County, which owns and leases the park to a private operator, will assume responsibility of Old Tucson starting next week, and will begin working on a new plan for…
Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Tuesday, Sept. 8: Total Cases Top 206,000; UA Cracking Down on Off-Campus Parties; Get a Flu Shot; County Test Sites Open
With just 81 new cases reported on Labor Day, the number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases topped 206,000 as of Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Pima County had seen 22,035 of the state’s 206,045 confirmed cases. A total of 5,221 Arizonans had died after contracting COVID-19, including 596…
University of Arizona Teams Up With TPD To Crack Down on Off-Campus Parties and Other Super-Spreader Episodes
This week, University of Arizona President Dr. Robert Robbins and Campus Reentry Task Force Director Dr. Richard Carmona announced they will partner with the Tucson Police Department to crack down on COVID-19 safety violations that occur off-campus. The UA began its fall semester on Aug. 24 and has seen new COVID-19 cases pop up since…
Happy Labor Day: Here Are Some Fun Things To Do If You Wanna Get Out of the House
Comedy at the Wench: A Virtual Funnyraiser. Fourth Avenue staple the Surly Wench Pub has been closed for almost six months now! While they’ve adapted to the times with their weekly comedy special, “Comedy Away From the Wench,” event is specially designed to help raise much-needed funds. Tune in for two hours of sketches, stand-up…
Throw your own Greek Festival
This year’s 45th Greek Festival might look a little different compared to years past, but it’ll still feature the same great food. You can order your favorite Greek dishes and pick them up 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 25-27 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 East Fort Lowell Road. For more information, head…
Fox Theatre to celebrate 90 years
[image-1] The Fox Tucson Theatre will mark its 90th birthday during a nine-day celebration, Always Chasing Rainbows. The event, scheduled for Oct. 17-25, will include videos, social media activities, performer and community tributes, a commemorative cookbook, an online silent auction and much more all free to the public. The grand finale will take place on…
New Streaming Films and Open Air Cinema Series at The Loft
While the streaming goodness continues at The Loft this week, they’ve also seen the kickoff of their Open Air Cinema series. Unfortunately, if you haven’t picked up tickets yet, the screenings of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, Do the Right Thing and Selena have already sold out but next weekend’s showings of Jaws on Friday night…
Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Friday, Sept. 4: You’re Running out of Time To Apply for Help from City of Tucson; Get a Flu Shot; Antibody Testing Expanded; County COVID Test Sites Open
With 728 new cases today, the number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases topped 204,000 as of Friday, Sept. 4, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Pima County had seen 21,574 of the state’s 204,681 confirmed cases. A total of 5,171 Arizonans had died after contracting COVID-19, including 593 deaths in Pima County,…
The Skinny
One of the key races to watch this November is the contest for the District 1 seat on the Pima County Board of Supervisors, where Republican Steve Spain is facing Democrat Rex Scott. District 1, which includes Marana, Oro Valley and the Catalina Foothills, has long been a solid Republican district. But things have begun…
State needs better plan for COVID outbreaks in schools, educators say
With local officials saying it’s only a matter of time before COVID outbreaks hit schools once they reopen for in-person instruction, state officials have yet to provide standardized guidance of what districts should do when students or teachers test positive for the virus. The Tucson Unified School District has already closed two schools and another…
RIP, Lute Olson: Legendary UA basketball coach dies at age 85
It’s probably fair to say that Linda Ronstadt is the most-impressive Tucsonan ever born here. And, with his passing on Thursday, Aug. 27, it’s undeniable that Lute Olson is the most-impressive Tucsonan to have lived and died here. Olson had been in failing health after suffering multiple strokes. He was 85. There is no way…
Movie theaters, gyms reopening as state hits COVID benchmarks
Movie theaters, indoor gyms, some bars, water parks and other businesses in Pima and Maricopa counties were allowed to reopen last week after they reached certain benchmarks that indicated “moderate” spread of COVID-19. The businesses were closed by Gov. Doug Ducey when the rapid and uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus put Arizona in the global…
Alcohol Alternative
With the widespread acceptance of cannabis as medicine—33 states have now legalized medicinal marijuana since California led the way in 1996—and with access becoming easier and less stigmatized over the course of the past quarter century, pot is emerging as a popular alternative to alcohol. There is even a new term for those using weed…
ARTS 2020
Remember the early days of the pandemic, when staying home was a novelty? When everyone thought they could sail through a couple of weeks on the couch? Painter Theressa Jackson has memorialized those now distant times in a self-portrait, a jaunty watercolor that she titled “Quarantine Queen.” In it, a plucky Jackson is outfitted with…
