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Review: Horror film ‘Barbarian’ is a wild, twisted ride
If you’ve heard talk of “Barbarian,” you’ve likely heard that it’s best to go in knowing as little as possible. And that’s certainly true, as the inventive new horror film from 20th Century Studios and New Regency is a riot of both the frightening and the funny when seen with an unsuspecting audience. But if…
Fall Arts Preview: Tucson awaiting a plethora of productions
In a world where little has seemed normal, Tucson arts organizations are preparing their fall seasons with a good, solid mix of music, comedy, drama, new works and familiar tales. While some organizations are still working on the upcoming season and have not yet made announcements, others are ready to share all that they are…
Savage Love: Schooled Me Once
There is more to this week’s Savage Love. To read the entire column, go to Savage.Love. I’m a 38-year-old cis het woman who is also a public high school teacher in a small town. After a string of unsatisfying relationships in my 20s, I realized that I’ve only experienced sexual pleasure without a partner. Despite…
Country singer Luke Bell found dead in Tucson
The country world just lost one of its rising stars. Luke Bell, a country singer known for “Jealous Guy,” “Where Ya Been? and “Sometimes,” was found dead after missing for a week. According to Officer Frank Magos of the Tucson Police Department, the 32-year-old was found dead in the 5500 block of East Grant Road…
XOXO: Mark Your Calendars
Thursday, Sept. 8 Following the release of his debut single, Georgia rapper B.o.B’s ascent up the charts was meteoric; “Nothin’ on You,” featuring Bruno Mars, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2009 and received a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. But success hasn’t come without provocations. His controversial beliefs…
Medical marijuana sales crater as recreational cannabis sales stay sky high
Medical marijuana sales in Arizona continue to crater as recreational sales remain robust, according to tax and sales data compiled by the Arizona Department of Revenue. Sales of medical cannabis dipped to slightly less than $45 million in May, their lowest total since January 2021, when adults were first allowed to purchase marijuana for recreational…
On Your Feet: Ballet Tucson’s season reveals new faces
The city’s only professional ballet company has made of lots of changes this year. But the future looks great. The new company director, Margaret Mullin, danced for years at the revered Pacific Northwest Ballet and rose to the coveted role of soloist. She’s young and energetic, a Tucson native who studied at Ballet Tucson as…
Savage Love: Playing
There is more to this week’s Savage Love. To read the entire column, go to Savage.Love. I’m a 29-year-old gay man just shy of five years sober. I’ve had to do a lot of work on myself in recovery to accept and love myself after being dragged to conversion therapy when I was a teenager…
Doug Ducey: Freer of the slaves
As Richard Pryor once said, “It’s the politics, Baby…” Blake Masters I had to go to Phoenix last week and I saw a sign on the side of the road that said, “Blake Masters will prosecute Fauci in the Senate.” Yeah, and he will also have Popeyes Chicken coupons fly out of his butt. You…
Tennis player receives wild card in U.S. Open wheelchair draw
Seven years ago, Jason Keatseangsilp was a spectator in the stands at the U.S. Open. This year, he’s on-court in one of tennis’ most prestigious tournaments. Tucson born and raised, Keatseangsilp, 28, is one of two players to receive wild card entry to the 2022 U.S. Open Wheelchair Championships. His success comes at a time…
City Week: Weekly Picks
Life with the Afterlife: A Supernatural Evening with Amy Bruni Next time you listen to your favorite murder podcast, ponder for a moment the fate of the victims, the unsettled spirits that can’t break free of this mortal coil, their unwilling dissociation unresolved. Amy Bruni is here for you. Paranormal investigator, author, podcaster and star…
Potpourri of Events: Art season is blooming with color
From a famed Mexican photographer’s first major show in Tucson to the return of a stolen painting, the art season is chock full of landmark moments. Galleries Etherton Gallery Known especially for photography, the revered gallery provides a spectacular launch to the fall art season. Famed Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide is coming to Tucson in…
Zia honors customers with its giveaways and t-shirt sale
Zia Records has brought back its Zia DayZ sales for a second consecutive year. From Friday, Sept. 9, to Sunday, Sept. 11, Zia’s eight stores that span Phoenix, Las Vegas and Tucson will host a day of deals ranging from 20% off of almost everything in-store and online, goodie bag giveaways, triple Zia Rewards Points,…
One-Woman Show: Ada Redd Austin croons her way into the city’s soul
Ada Redd Austin has come a long way since the days of singing songs from Dionne Warwick, Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson into her hairbrush. The Tucson jazz artist is looking forward to packing the house on Saturday, Sept. 10, at The Dunbar Pavilion when she’ll perform the R&B songs that made her famous in…
Satan is coming to Tucson — as a hand puppet
Anyone who imagines puppets as cute, cuddly, child-friendly characters likely will be stunned to meet the one sitting on Jordan Ross Siebert’s hand — a tooth-bearing, foul-mouthed piece of cloth that goes by the name Tyrone. Tyrone, who has been scene-stealing since the small theater premiere of “Hand to God” in 2011, which made an…
911 Tower Challenge honors terrorist victims
The 911 Tower Challenge Foundation will never forget Sept. 11, 2001. On the anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the group hosts the 911 Never Forgotten Tower Challenge, a 2,071-step climb that represents the 110 floors of the Twin Towers. This year’s 911 Tower Challenge is set for 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Tucson Arena,…
Stephanie Lyonga-Farrington: ‘What’s up Mutha@&?@!’
The crowd roared as Stephanie Lyonga-Farrington strode from the back of the room to the open mic stage at Laff’s Comedy Club, statuesque and every inch a queen in her leopard-print bathrobe. By the time she got there, she owned all the attention in the room. She took the mic and belted out her jokes…
