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Nonprofit roundup Tucson nonprofits worthy of attention
“The Giving Season” is quickly approaching. (How fast did the summer pass!) So, we here at Tucson Local Media have selected a few local nonprofits that could benefit from your dollars. Ability Dogs of Arizona 75 S. Montego Drive, Tucson abilitydogsaz.org Ability Dogs of Arizona, previously known as Handi-Dogs, is among the pioneering assistance dog…
Celebrating Independence: Presidio Museum to host party
The Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum is gearing up for an independence celebration featuring music, dance, honored guests and even a lesson on how Tucson became a part of the U.S. Best of all, it’s free to attend. It’s all part of the museum’s Mexican Independence Day Celebration. The party goes from 5 to…
Hot Picks: Week of Sept. 12, 2024
Lantern Festival SEPT. 14 The Lantern Festival is for everyone to enjoy an evening of music, dancing, shopping, arts and crafts, food and beverage vendors and a free kids’ zone. At nightfall, organizers encourage guests to contribute a lantern bearing messages of milestones, goals, dreams or memories of a departed loved one. San Pedro Golf…
A Southwest Tribute: Jacob Acosta Band celebrates ‘Saint Corazón’
During his music career, Jacob Acosta has crisscrossed genres from shoegaze to pop and back to folk and Americana. His group’s newest album “Saint Corazón” falls within the “ZonaFolk” and pop realms. The Jacob Acosta Band will celebrate the release of their latest album on Friday, Sept. 13, at Club Congress. Local Tucson artist Gabrielle…
A Voice for the Voiceless: DJ hosts the third Tucson hip-hop awards
The hip-hop landscape in Tucson has changed dramatically since Jahmar Anthony was a junior high student in the ’90s. “There were about 20 rappers in Tucson back then,” Anthony said. “Now there are hundreds of rappers, if not thousands of rappers in this city. There are more and more rappers here every year. Hip-hop is…
Not Mailing It In: Ben Folds shares ‘what matters most’
Some album covers generated as much talk as the music featured inside the sleeve. The lightning bolt across David Bowie’s face on the cover of 1973’s “Aladdin Sane” became instantly iconic. The photo of Prince on a motorcycle graces 1984’s “Purple Rain” and captures one of rock’s greatest enigmas as he is about to race…
Emerging Voices: Footprints at the Fox Lets developing choreographers showcase their work
Getting the chance to choreograph new pieces allows dancers the chance to step outside their comfort zones and express themselves in a different way. Each year, Ballet Tucson highlights these emerging choreographers as part of their annual event “Footprints at the Fox.” This showcase will open the season on Thursday, Sept. 19. As part of…
Boys to Men is changing lives
Mark McKenna recalls what it was like growing up in a chaotic Tucson home during the aughts. Dealing with uncertainty and a lack of positive direction wasn’t easy for the 2013 Tucson High School graduate. “I saw violence in the home as a kid,” McKenna said. “I just didn’t see violence, but there were also…
Ability Dogs supports disabled community
Many people with disabilities need a service dog for their well-being and to participate in everyday life. A local nonprofit organization is working to support the disabled community in Tucson and Phoenix through offering a specialized form of training and certification for those needing service dogs. Ability Dogs of Arizona is one of only two…
Marijuana reclassification coming soon
A few months ago, the Drug Enforcement Agency presented the American public with a historic decision — reclassifying marijuana. Though the pending reclassification would still deem marijuana as a controlled substance, moving from Schedule I to Schedule III would be a significant shift in the federal government’s stance on cannabis. Though the DEA’s ruling was…
A Personal Journey: Abes Bones celebrates release of new album
With their music, Tucson band Abes Bones brings their own style of psychedelic folk rock. Throughout their history, they have continued to evolve, and this growth is highlighted in their new album “Strafed by All Gods Angels.” On Saturday, Sept. 14, the band will be celebrating their new album with a show at Che’s Lounge.…
