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Bug-Eyed View
An excerpt from Tucson author Alice Hatcher’s debut novel, The Wonder That Was Ours
Laughing Stock: Laughing All Over
Laughing Stock is slacking again next week, but the laughter never ends. Laff’s Comedy Caffe is always a good call, and tucsoncomedy.com has everything else. Our picks follow. How did we get this show for free? L.A. Latina comic Luz Pazos drops in for a headlining set at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 at The…
23 Great Things to Do in Tucson This Weekend: Friday Sept. 14 – Sunday Sept. 16
Summer Wine Tour: Washington. A far cry from the vineyards of Italy and France, can the great state of Washington hold up when it comes to wine samplings? Maynards Kitchen and Market invites you to taste the flavors of Cascadia from the comfort of Tucson’s historic train depot. Sign up at Maynards Market or online at…
The Arizona Underground Film Fest Starts Tomorrow!
Mad scientists, giant monsters and bearded action heroes are all scrambling out of the desert and into the theaters — The Arizona Underground Film Fest is here! This year’s fest is larger than the last, now stretching out to nine days of screenings from new indie films made right here in Arizona. Friday, Sept. 14.…
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop at Craft Revolt
Join other fellow creatives and visit the Craft Revolt this Friday to make unique giant paper flower decorations! These delicate paper flowers can be used to decorate parts of the home such as baby nurseries, children’s rooms and can be a great for party ornaments. There is a 35 dollar charge for each participate. Those…
Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Thursday, Sept. 13
Adam Faucett: Arkansas’ Adam Faucett pens poetry and sets it to music. But not in any awful way like that idea might suggest. The lyrics swing between literal-confessional to the metaphoric-dramatic monologue, and the honey-toned guitars uphold the themes of longing and loss. Seeking solice in history and its lessons, Faucett’s latest, It Took the…
Marcus Coleman Named Inaugural Tucson Indoor Football Head Coach
Longtime NFL cornerback Marcus Coleman will man the sidelines next spring for the inaugural Indoor Football League season in Tucson. Coleman, who spent more than a decade playing at the game’s highest level, racked up 517 tackles and 25 interceptions over the course of his professional career with the New York Jets, Houston Texans and…
Apple Releases New 2018 Products
Apple is notorious for introducing its technological advancements and new products to its users in September. Well, for all of you who have been waiting, it’s finally here. If you’re on Twitter, you may have already watched the live event, but for those who didn’t, let’s catch you up: Apple Series 4 Apple Watch: Jeff…
UA Students Unfamiliar with Student Government
If you are a student at the University of Arizona — or are affiliated with it or simply live in Tucson — there is a chance you’ve heard of ASUA, but there is a much higher chance you don’t know what it is. The Associated Students of the University of Arizona is UA’s student government.…
Know Your Product – June West
Self described as either “sing-song” or “soul music for the soul,” June West’s music coalesces several cozy genres into one exceptionally listenable style: Americana choruses, folk-rock guitar, heartland saxophone, jazzy piano and bluesy drums. These are not to detract from West’s voice, however. Her dark and poetic vocals laying on top of the lush instruments…
Claytoon of the Day: Go With The Flo
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Nothing Scares an Arizona Republican More Than an Angry Educator
I’ve never used emoticons before, but these angry little guys may be just what I need right now. “Read my emoticon. Damn right I’m mad! I plan to stay mad through November 6. After that, we’ll see.” Republicans are doing everything they can to tell Arizona educators to calm down, there’s really nothing to be…
Pac-12 Power Rankings: Bryce Love’s Dominance, Arizona’s Offensive Struggles and More
We’ve successfully maneuvered our way through three weeks of the college football season, with a sparse amount of highs and a litany of lows in the Pac-12. Last week’s games produced a series of moments on both ends of the spectrum—with Arizona and USC looking flat-out ugly in road losses to Houston and Stanford, while…
Local Musician June West Celebrates Album Release Thursday Night at Exo Roast Co.
June West celebrates the release of her self-titled debut at Exo Roast Co., on Thursday, Sept. 13. With a doe-like spirit and a keen eye set on self-examination, June West chronicles stories of both deep loss and contentment and creates a reflecting pool of her life. “The release of this album is a big milestone…
Claytoon of the Day: Double Standards For Serena
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UA Named One of the Nation’s Top 50 Public Institutions
Our hometown campus has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings as one of the top academic institutions in the country. Go ‘Cats! The University of Arizona came in at number 46 in the 2019 Best Public Colleges category, which is 14 spots higher than it ranked last year. Out of all…
Zumba Your Way into Beer and Tacos
As the weather starts to cool off in the evenings, what better way to work out than to get your dance on! Lace up your sneakers and don your most brightly colored work-out gear for some up-beat moves. Join Playground Bar and Lounge located on 278 E. Congress St., for a lively Zumba class on…
Sylvester Needs a Home
“Do you think you could give me some neck scratches?” – Sylvester Do you think Sylvester could be a part of your family? Meet him at The Humane Society of Southern Arizona at 635 W. Roger Rd. For more information give an adoptions counselor a call at 520-327-6088, ext. 173.
Claytoon of the Day: Anonymous Resistance
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Zona Politics: Cartoonists Fitz & Rand, Former U.S. Rep. Ron Barber and Author Alice Hatcher
On this edition of Zona Politics with Jim Nintzel: I talk with Arizona Daily Star’s Dave Fitzsimmons and Tucson Weekly’s Rand Carlson about what it’s like to be a political cartoonist in such a target-rich environment (and highlight their show of strips at Contreras Gallery this month). Then I talk to Ron Barber, the former…
Internships to Help Veterans
The nonprofit Pay It Forward Tucson has internship opportunities for students or veterans who want to better the lives of veterans and their community. PIFT assists low income families and veterans in need by providing financial and material resources in many different ways, from necessities like clothing and bedding to helping with an unpaid electric…
Saturday Evening Lit With Fitness
It usually isn’t until after the yoga stretch that we find ourselves gleaming with fresh sweat, and if we are glowing, it’s a glow of accomplishment. If you want to be glowing the whole time, Yoga Oasis on Campbell is offering a “Yo- Glow” class this Saturday, September 8th at 7:30 p.m. According to Wellnessliving,…
Finnish Folk Duo Release Tucson-recorded Debut Album
Tuomo & Markus released their debut album, Dead Circles, to American audiences today. The folk duo recorded the album at the WaveLab Recording Studios in Tucson with the help of Joey Burns, John Convertino and Jacob Valenzuela of Calexico, as well as John Stirratt and Pat Sansone from Wilco. Hailing from Helsinki, the duo is…
NextGen Arizona to Host “Wet n Woke” Back to School Voter Registration Pool Party for UA Students
Young voters can dive into a new semester of political involvement with pool party hosted NextGen Arizona this Saturday at Catalina Terrace (2440 E Hedrick Dr, Tucson, AZ 85719). NextGen is hosting a pool party to encourage engagement from freshly returning UA students at 1 p.m. There will be free food, drinks, music, water games…
Have You Ever Seen Something So Cute?
Today the Reid Park Zoo announced there is a new baby at the zoo. The little one doesn’t have a name yet, but is a male tamandua. His parents, 12-year-old Lety and 15-year-old Santiago welcomed their son on Aug. 31. The baby weighed 420 grams (0.9 pounds), a healthy weight for baby tamanduas. The baby…
Get Good Karma and Save a Life
On Saturday, Sept. 8, there will be a football-themed Community Blood Drive at Arizona Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Oral Surgeons, Dr. Robert Wood, Dr. Nicholas Coles, and Dr. Negin Saghafi have partnered with United Blood Services Arizona for this blood-drive. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get a chance to…
AVATAR: UA’s Deception Detection
A new deception detecting software has been developed by the University of Arizona’s Center for the Management of information. AVATAR, as its been dubbed, stands for Automated Virtual Agent for Truth Assessments in Real-Time. In essence, the program shows the user an automated interviewer who asks the user a set of questions. The user’s voice,…
A.G. Mark Brnovich is Shocked! Shocked! To Hear About Charter School Profiteering. (Does That Make Him the Education A.G.?)
Who knew? Certainly not Attorney General Mark Brnovich. “I can’t believe it’s not a crime!” he said when he found out that charter school operators were pocketing and investing millions of dollars the state pays them to educate our children. “I’m not only shocked, but I’m disappointed.” Brnovich must be new to the concept of privatizing…
Claytoon of the Day: Orange Ya’ Glad You Asked?
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Salsa, Tacos and Tequila, Oh My!
A little rain couldn’t dampen the festivities on Sunday night at the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance’s Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge. There was plenty of music, food and drink to go around. 39 local restaurants, distilleries and chefs flooded the La Encantada mall this past weekend and the community turned out to circle their…
Claytoon of the Day: Fear Woodward
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Reel Indie
Movies to see in Tucson’s indie theaters this week.
The Skinny
Weekly Editor Jim Nintzel tackles the primary election results.
Chic Chick
It seems that every year a guy takes the crown in the annual Tucson Iron Chef competition. Mind you, every year, a very talented guy wins, but still, wouldn’t it be cool to see a woman step up to the kitchen throne and peer down at the wake of dudes that just couldn’t make the…
Know Your Product
Check out Acorn Bcorn, alongside many other talented women at the Chick Magnet art, poetry and music fest at 191 Toole. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8.
Quick Bites
All the best local spots to fill up on tasty food this week.
Nightcrawler
Live music for those staying out late this week.
City Week
Great events and happenings to keep you entertained around town this week.
Reefer Madness
Surprisingly, the White House is doing something stupid. Not the normal, effortless stupidity, but a level of stupidity they had to put time and thought into achieving.
Police Dispatch
A man was found dancing and contorting himself into odd positions while panhandling on the UA campus.
Editor’s note
we’re running an excerpt from Tucsonan Alice Hatcher’s debut novel, The Wonder That Was Ours.
Police Dispatch
A north-side homeowner suspected her neighbors of vandalizing her yard-but despite the vandalism being off-putting, its very nature seemed bent on keeping her around
Pickleball Pro
Before Tucson Country Club’s Director of Pickleball Joey Farias had ever heard of pickleball, he was on his way to becoming a professional tennis player.
Men in Black
Goth music provided a teenage existence that John Darnielle and Peter Hughes both experienced, long before they’d meet up and become bandmates.
XOXO
All the live music lined up this week around town.
Pen Pals
All of the readings, signings and books not to miss this fall.
Good as Gold
Orach is the old Scottish Gaelic word for “golden.” It’s also the name of the latest album by The Tannahill Weavers, a renowned traditional band that plays the airs and songs of Scotland.
Carnal Knowledge
When you hear what this movie is about, you’ll want to see it and take in all the crazy sex stuff celebrities were doing a half century ago.
