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Saints Alive!
A collection of sordid, introspective stories from Arizona suburbs and elsewhere are coming to a streaming service near you! Twelve short films based on Tucson Weekly writer Brian Smith’s book Spent Saints will land on Amazon Prime later this month.
How To Improve Student Success At TUSD, Guaranteed
Don’t get me wrong. I think TUSD needs lots more money. To raise salaries. To lower class size. To buy new books, technology and other classroom supplies. To hire nurses, librarians, counselors and people who teach art and music. To fix the schools’ crumbling infrastructure. To upgrade school buses. All that is an important part…
Laughing Stock: Plenty Good Comedy!
Comedy returns to Black Rock Following a summer hiatus, The Black Rock Brewery Comedy Showcase returns with host Mo Urban at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13. Headlined by Josiah Osego (What Really Happened), the lineup includes Autumn Horvat (Comedians Who Aren’t Men), Tim Maggard, Mariah Dickson, Joel Martin (Good Enough Comedy) and Alice Valpey. Tucsoncomedy.com…
Some Thoughts On The TUSD Family Life Curriculum Conflict
I’ve been out of town recently, so I haven’t been personally involved in any of the board meetings or other events connected with the proposed Family Life Curriculum. With that in mind, here are some thoughts and discussion topics, from a bit of a distance. 1. I strongly support the new Family Life Curriculum. The changes…
Local Nonprofit Hosting Fundraiser at Boxyard Friday Night
A Tucson nonprofit providing character development for children through outdoor and group activities is hosting a benefit party on Fourth Avenue this Friday, and the whole town’s invited. The Engage Foundation, which teaches youth how to “engage in life” through free events designed to build character, teamwork and sportsmanship, is throwing a fundraiser Sept. 13…
Claytoon of the Day: Riding With Bolton
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Gem & Jam Festival 2020 Announce Initial Lineup
EDM and jam band enthusiasts take heed. After a one year hiatus, the epic synthesis of jam bands, EDM, cutting edge sound and lighting that is Gem & Jam Festival 2020 kicks off its thirteenth installment at the Pima County Fairgrounds. Festival organizers are poised to deliver one of the most stunning shows anywhere. This…
Emanuel ‘Book’ Richardson Allegedly Offered $40,000 to Coach of Rawle Alkins
A Yahoo! Sports story published on Wednesday morning alleged that former Arizona assistant men’s basketball coach Emanuel ‘Book’ Richardson told undercover officers he paid $40,000 to one of former Wildcat Rawle Alkins’ high school coaches. Richardson, who was sentenced to three months in prison earlier this year for accepting bribes as part of the FBI’s…
XOXO: Where to rock, Wednesday, Sept. 11
This jazz singer is not content to ride on his father’s laurels, adding his own mark to what has become known as the “Prima-style.” Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses swing energetically on the plaza at Hotel Congress. Americana/soul singer Hannah Rooth & Wild Hum will perform material from their debut album Wild Hum, such…
Four Movies to Check Out Tonight
IRIS: A Space Opera by Justice. Justice, in a similar fashion to another internationally touring French electronic duo, recently released a banger of a concert film. But IRIS: A Space Opera is different. This live show was recorded in an empty venue without any audience. It simply features the two performers at their music stations…
Claytoon of the Day: Spy Vs Orange Spy
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UA researchers among 347 winners of $3 million prize
The Event Horizon Telescope team, which revealed the first-ever image of a black hole on April 10, recently won the the 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. This prize, often called one of the “Oscars of Science” comes with a $3 million prize. That prize money will be split equally among all 347 members of…
XOXO: Where to rock tonight, Tuesday Sept. 10
Singer-songwriter Nancy McCallion performs original Americana acoustically as part of Plaza Live! Tuesday Night Concert Series in the courtyard at St. Philip’s Plaza.
Adoptable Pets: Plugsly Needs a Home
Plugsy is a big, energetic, goofy guy who has spent WAY too long at HSSA waiting for his forever family. HSSA staff know Plugsy quite well and we’re proud to say that he is a New Beginnings Canine program graduate. Plugsy is high energy, loves toys, and will play fetch with you from sunrise to…
Bisbee Library Named Best Small Library in America
Bisbee’s historic Copper Queen Library earned the recognition of Best Small Library in America 2019 on Sept. 6 from Library Journal, a library industry publication that’s been around since 1876. The Copper Queen was chosen for the honor due to the staff’s “can-do attitude and the ability to combine and capitalize on assets and potential…
Don’t Be Too Hard On Kelli Ward. It’s a GOP Family Tradition
Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward made national news for her promise that Republicans will “stop gun-grabber Mark Kelly dead in his tracks.” Any Arizonan with a head and a heart remembers the horrific 2011 shooting at a Gabby Giffords “Congress on your corner” event and knows Mark Kelly, who is running for Senate, is Giffords’ husband. Ol’ Chemtrail…
The 2019 Arizona Underground Film Festival in 10 Films
Arizona’s only premier underground cult film festival is returning to for the 12th year in a row! The Arizona Underground Film Festival is on a “sole mission to showcase the work of filmmakers with defiantly independent visions,” ranging from documentaries to horror to experimental and more. The fest runs from Friday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 22.…
Claytoon of the Day: Goofy Science
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New rules expand hunting on most national wildlife refuges in Arizona
WASHINGTON – Hunting groups are applauding new federal rules creating longer seasons, extended hours and expanded methods for hunting and taking different types of game on national wildlife refuges. The changes, announced last week by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, affect 1.4 million acres of federal land, more than 800,000 of which are in…
Claytoon of the Day: Toadies Over Tories
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Claytoon of the Day: Sharpiegate
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Sex Talk
Tucson’s largest school district may soon introduce changes to their sex education curriculum that some families see as an affront to their cultural and moral values. But supporters of the new material say it could improve the ability of students to make key life choices and better understand their bodies.
Digital Debate
For a long time, publishers—who have the rights to print and digital copies of their books—have sold their econtent to libraries at a higher price than what an individual buyer might find online.
Happy Birthday, KLPX
On July 4, local FM radio station KLPX (96.1) celebrated its 40th anniversary. That’s four decades since they first signed on the air in 1979, and they’ve been broadcasting in the classic rock format ever since.
Wolf at the Door
East L.A.-based sextet Los Lobos will bring decades of hits to the Rialto Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Double Whammy
Vibe: Chill and welcoming
Strains: Dozens of sativa and indica strains sold in quantities from a gram up, with pre-packaged flower deals and pre-rolls available.
Danehy
While most media outlets were focused on the Democratic primary, the other person in the race was making a move that would greatly strengthen his position heading into the general election. For, on that same day, Independent candidate Ed Ackerley went to court and had his name legally changed to NOT Regina Romero. Suddenly, we…
XOXO
Music to fill out your week
Tech highway
As the Arizona Department of Transportation finishes up work on their I-10 Picacho Widening and Improvement Project, they are also introducing their Dust Detection and Warning System.
Police Dispatch
A “dude” who’d been hanging out on the couches at the University of Arizona’s Student Union was caught masturbating in a restroom there, according to a UA Police Department report.
Weekend At Donnie’s
Here’s something that many think but few state—the President of the United States is, mentally speaking, rapidly falling apart before the nation’s eyes.
The Skinny
Tucson city councilmember Regina Romero won the three-way Democratic primary for mayor of Tucson last Tuesday, Aug. 27, overpowering former state lawmaker Steve Farley and downtown developer Randi Dorman.
Desert Eats
It’s called Sonoran Restaurant Week, and from Sept. 6 through 15, more than 30 local restaurants will showcase special, three-course menus they’ve priced at either $25 or $35.
Quick Bites
Explore wine and food trucks this week!
In Your Streams
Jim introduces the content of the latest edition of Tucson Weekly
For Crying Out Loud
After the Wedding has the dubious distinction of having the lion’s share of its dialogue delivered by Michelle Williams, Julianne Moore and Billy Crudup. That’s a solid pedigree for starters.
Reel Indie
Anime, Napoleon Dynamite and Citizen Kane all make their way to big screens near you.
