Whiskey-and-doughnuts bar opening downtown

Space that formerly held Unplugged wine bar will open Jan. 1. 

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Southside chicken and waffles spot moves to UA area

Short-lived partnership with Mr. K's BBQ founder ends in closure.

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Contigo restaurant to reopen at La Paloma

Chef Deborah Teninos' popular Latin tapas bar Contigo will reopen in the space formerly occupied by Poppy Kitchen at The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. Teninos is opening the restaurant with…

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Doughnut and whiskey spot to replace downtown wine bar

Unplugged will close its doors Jan 1. 

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Janet Jackson tour cancelled

The superstar plans to reschedule

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2 drinks to savor — and 1 to saber — on New Year's

Maynards bar manager Eddie Pain mixes up a simple Manhattan and a champagne cocktail.

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Ho-ho-hungry! 9 Tucson restaurants open for Christmas

Dinner plans fell through? Need somewhere to take the family on Christmas Eve? We've got you covered ...

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31 Tucson restaurants closed in 2015

A collection of Tucson restaurants who have packed it up. 

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Kalina, Tucson's only Russian restaurant, closes doors

Eastside spot had been in business since 2012. 

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For this family, Christmas begins with corn

Award-winning tamale family the Salazars invite us into their home to prepare a holiday specialty. 

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Los Lobos to play Arizona Bowl

If you don't go for the football, you want to go for the music:

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7 ultimate concerts happening around Tucson in 2016

We can think of a dozen shows worthy of gift-giving, but we have narrowed it down to seven for the different music fans on your list.

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Meet Tucson's most dedicated Star Wars fans

The force has awakened in Tucson.

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Music briefs

Sons of Pioneers to play

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Tucson couple expands salsa business

Chilttepica Salsa now available at AJ's; and, in other business news, Eloy plastics firm expands.

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Studio session with Tucson band Sweet Ghosts

Sweet Ghosts music runs the gamut from traditional Americana songwriting and acoustic folk to wild indie freak outs. Make sure you check them out April 9th 2016 @ Solar Culture where they plan…

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Freddy's opens third Tucson area location

Vail restaurant comes four years after Kansas burger and custard purveyors introduced themselves to Tucson.

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Restaurant news

The resurrection of BTO in Marana, beer, barbecue and bourbon in the old Wildcat House.

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7 gift ideas for your music lover

Whatever your genre, we've got you covered.

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What's in a name? Ask Tucson's Obi-Wan Kenobi

Sixteen years after legally changing his name, Tucson DJ has no regrets. 

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Symphony to benefit from Tucson bowl game

Orchestra to get half of ticket sales if buyers use the code "TSO."

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Black and White and laughing all night

Lewis Black and Ron White will be on two Tucson stages on the same night.

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The Force Awakens along Hollywood red carpet

Stormtroopers marched and droids rolled down the red carpet at "The Force Awakens" world premiere Monday, heralding the return of "Star Wars" after a decade-long absence from the big screen.

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Brother John's opening Friday at old Wildcat House

Get a sneak peak if you show up after invite-only tasting event Thursday night. 

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Photos: 2015 Winterhaven Festival of Lights

The lights of Winterhaven were dazzling on opening night.

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Adele adds Phoenix to '25' world tour

Pulling into Talking Stick Resort Arena in August.

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Red's Smokehouse on University set to open this week

Chef Ramiro Scavo's American barbecue restaurant Red’s Smokehouse and Tap Room is set to open its doors this week, possibly by Friday. 

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Review: Arizona Onstage's 'Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical'

It's silly, but a fine antidote to holiday stress

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Aaron Boyd's homecoming: Ex-TSO concertmaster returns

New York-based violinist bringing Escher Quartet to Leo Rich.

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My true love gave to me, 12 Tucson Christmas foods!

Who says you have to wait until December 25 to eat them ...

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It's okay to make a cactus with your potatoes!

This holiday latke recipe is uniquely Tucson. 

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Fox Tucson shows will get you in the holiday spirit

Country superstar LeAnn Rimes is first up with Christmas concert Wednesday. 

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CCP gallery closed temporarily

A piece of equipment that controls the gallery's humidity needs to be repaired

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Sons of the Pioneers returning

After four-year absence, iconic Western band to play a show at Old Tucson Jan. 30.

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Tucson is North America's first UNESCO City of Gastronomy

Mayor announces honor during news conference Friday morning. 

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Sister Jaguar hunted for spirituality in the rainforest

To find her spirit, this nun took a pilgrimage to the rainforest. 

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Group stages 'call-in' to protest Illegal Pete's opening

Controversial chain will open its first Tucson location tonight. 

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Baja Cafe fundraiser benefits Pima Animal Care Center

The east-side restaurant will donate half its sale this Saturday. 

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Caffé Lucé to take over Sparkroot downtown

Sale allows Sparkroot founder Shapiro to focus on pizzeria.

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Haverly releasing 4th solo disc, first in Tucson

Copper & Congress frontwoman funds record project through Kickstarter campaign.

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Sonoran Bells rings in the holidays — literally

Tucson's premiere handbells ensemble hosts annual holiday concerts.

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Girls Chorus 200 strong to celebrate 30th holiday concert

Ensemble brings back founder for special Fox Theatre show Sunday. 

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True Concord launching composing contest

Annual competition will honor the late composer Stephen Paulus.

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Restaurant news: Tidbits about what's happening in Tucson

Jersey Mike's coming to Marana; eat better, live longer, author says. 

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Christmas comes early

Baritone-voiced Josh Turner playing gig at Desert Diamond Casino.

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Arizona Onstage to open 'Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical'

The folks of Armadillo Acres are back, singing, cussing and making us laugh

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TSO ex-concertmaster returns to Tucson with Escher Quartet

Aaron Boyd's ensemble to play Arizona Friends of Chamber Music concert.

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Rialto's Festivus sets showcase of local music for the rest of us

Chance to see some rising Tucson talent. 

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Elvis Costello playing Rialto gig in April

Tickets on sale Friday for springtime show.

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Santa Crawl to benefit Ben's Bells

Five bucks gets you a wristband and lots of merchant deals. 

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Illegal Pete's opening Thursday

UA area restaurant was target of student petition.

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7 homemade Tucson tamales, and how to order them

These families make 'em almost as good as your abuela: The best of the 2015 Tucson Tamal and Heritage Festival, with phone numbers.  

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Album from Tucson's True Concord up for 2 Grammys

Local ensemble beats out heavy hitters for choral performance nod and Stephen Paulus piece is up for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. 

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Photos: 'Star Wars' merchandise for fans

From food to makeup, 'Star Wars' merchandise is out of this world.

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Just another Meatless Monday: 10 vegetarian tacos

Our favorite vegetarian tacos from the 100 Days of Tacos series. The whole list at tucson.com/tacos

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True Concord, Paulus up for two Grammys

Tucson ensemble's album vying for Contemporary Classical Composition and Classical Album. 

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Jersey Mike's Subs opening in Marana

This will be the third Tucson-area location since they arrived in late 2014.

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Review: Arizona Theatre Company's 'Snapshots'

Recycled Stephen Schwartz music have new lyrics, but it's not all for the best

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Photos: Holiday light celebrations around Tucson

Photos of Zoo Lights 2015 at Reid Park Zoo, Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens and Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul Park.

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Best bar food: Raise a glass to these 15 tacos

Our favorite late-night tacos from the 100 Days of Tacos series. See the whole list at tucson.com/tacos

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TSO offers 'Seat for a Vet' program

You can buy a ticket to send a veteran to the orchestra's holiday concerts.

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Feel like chicken tonight? 7 tacos in Tucson

Our favorite chicken tacos from the 100 Days of Tacos series. The whole list at tucson.com/tacos

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Here's the beef! 11 killer carne asada tacos

Our favorite steak tacos from the 100 Days of Tacos series. 

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Rialto, R Bar plan glow-in-the-dark New Year's Eve

Get $10 tickets now for twin shindigs.

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Gary Setzer brings his performance art to MOCA

The UA prof blends music, video art, an unusual imagination and lots of humor into his compelling art

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Fa la la la la: Holiday music decks the concert halls

Christmas concerts draw from rich history and repertoire. 

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Peter Bay on deck in TSO conductor search

Longtime Austin Symphony music director doing double-duty with Tucson Symphony.

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Chaffin's Diner to close; Welcome Diner coming in

After 15 years, family-owned restaurant will serve its final meals Dec. 15.

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Arts briefs

TSO Just for Kids goes out wild, wild West; PCC, high school band team up for concert. 

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Music briefs

Led Zeppelin coming to TSO, Dwight Yoakam playing gig at Fox Tucson Theatre.

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UA grad will put pastries to the test on 'Chopped'

Tune in tomorrow to see if this former Tucsonan wins $10,000.

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30 Tucson restaurants closed in 2015

A collection of Tucson restaurants who have packed it up. 

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Wanda Z's Chinese restaurant shuttered in Oro Valley

The spot in the Oro Valley Marketplace was formerly Harvest Moon Chinese Restaurant. 

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Chaffin's Restaurant closing; Phoenix restaurant moving in

Last day for Chaffin's is Dec. 15.

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Pastorela returns to spoof and cheer

Borderlands Theater's story of the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem skipped last year, but returns with its rhyming satire

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Country's Neal McCoy tackles Great American Songbook

Texas singer might slip in a song or two off new album at Penny Pinch concert. 

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5 generations of tamale making, 1 big day

Salazar family wants to add to 11 Tamal Fest trophies on their shelf. 

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Spicy hot chocolate is Tucson winter in a cup

 Kick your cocoa game up a notch by using real chocolate and local chiltepin chiles.

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Kristen Wiig: Ghostbuster and University of Arizona alum

She's in the new Zoolander movie and will be a Ghostbuster soon. Take a look at Wiig's career.

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Juan Gabriel gives his fans what they want: himself

Say what you want about the young rock bands and singers with their high wattage shows but the aging Mexican astro Juan Gabriel could teach them a few lessons.

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Review: Applauding, cheering mandatory for 'Pixar In Concert'

TSO performs music from 14 popular animated films including "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo."

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Restaurants offer gift card deals

Buy $100, get $20 free, and half-priced cards through Tucson Originals.

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TSO Cyber Monday: Buy a ticket, get a 2nd free

BOGO special good from midnight to 11:59 p.m. Monday.

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Watch: Tucson Kitchen Secrets video recipe series

If you've ever wondered, "How do they make that?" Here's what to watch ... 

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5 gift ideas for the local foodie in your life

What we're digging this year: from a new small-batch distiller to restaurants offering gift card deals. 

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First look: Humble Pie opens tomorrow at La Encantada

Here's what to expect at the new pizza and wine bar. 

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Carly Rae Jepsen brings holiday cheer to Fox

Canadian singer-songwriter touring on third studio album. 

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'Snaphots' a new genre of musical

A new musical loaded with old Stephen Schwartz songs creates a hybrid piece

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Holiday market and festival season

Black Friday specials grab most of the headlines this time of year.

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Looking for unique gifts? Check out these crafts fairs

The Christmas holiday shopping season starts in earnest Friday. Here's some alternative shopping ideas, courtesy area arts and crafts fairs that will be held over the next few weeks. Click her…

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TSO swimming with Nemo in Thanksgiving weekend concerts

"Pixar in Concert" pulls soundtracks from some of the biggest animated features of the 2000s. 

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Music briefs

Dennis Hamlin and Jade Howard, the pop-punk/alternative rock band 222, play a free homecoming concert Friday.

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Willie Nelson and family returning to Tucson

Country icon and family band playing Desert Diamond in January.

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Coinman and friends to play pre-turkey day concert

Singer-songwriters sends out poetic invite to Wednesday night Monterey Court gig.

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Morsels: Bite-sized news on the eats beat

Acacia puts on its fall fashions; Bianco serving sandwiches.

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Service planned for ex-TSO concertmaster John Ferrell

Violinist also taught at UA. 

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Bob Newhart review: Good comedy has no No expriation date

Comedy has come a long way since Bob Newhart started doing standup in the 1950s.

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Strong benefactor behind Songfest, Tucson classical arts

2018 will be the year of Leonard Bernstein, and if the Tucson Desert Song Festival has its way, Tucson will be the epicenter of Bernstein bashes courtesy of Dorothy Dyer Vanek.

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Move over turkey! We're thankful for ... polenta?

This Italian cornmeal cake is a versatile dish for Thanksgiving potlucks. 

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2nd Goodness opens at Nox Kitchen, offers discounts

In the evenings, it's a full-serve restaurant in the same vein as True Food Kitchen. 

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8 reasons to visit Tucson Museum of Art’s holiday market

Autumn in Tucson: El Nacimiento opens in the museum's historic Casa Cordova.

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Sisters on stage and off: Ahn Trio in Tucson

South Korean-born sibs play original chamber music spiced up with pop.

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American band returns home after Paris attacks

Eagles of Death Metal were playing in the Bataclan club where most of the victims in last Friday's attack were slaughtered

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Restaurant news

Trident expands northeast.

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Trident Grill to open 2nd location in Plaza Palomino

Restaurant and bar to open in former home of Metzger's Jackson Tavern. 

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Florida Georgia Line, Kip Moore join Country Thunder lineup

Jake Owen also on tap along with red-hot newcomers Old Dominion and Cole Swindell. 

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Eric Church - Cold One

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Review: TSO pays homage to Paris terror victims

Orchestra plays loud and bold in support of those killed in French rampage.

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Run Boy Run headlines Parkinson's benefit concert

Popular Tucson bluegrass band takes a break from national tour to headline "Playing to Beat Parkinsons."

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Harkins rolls out '16 loyalty cups, shirts

Good for discounts on drinks, popcorn at movie theaters.

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Gaslight to honor Great American Playhouse tickets

Gaslight makes the offer after Oro Valley theater closes.

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Theater wasn't locked out, leasing agent says

Tucson company says plaza owners tried to work with Great American Playhouse.

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Raising Cane's hosting early a.m. opening day party

Wilbur the Wildcat, Sahuaro marching band, cheerleaders to welcome chicken finger eatery to Tucson.

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Review: Arizona Repertory Theatre's production of 'Reckless'

Acting is the strength of Arizona Repertory Theatre's production of Craig Lucas’ “Reckless,” which opened Wednesday, Nov. 11,  evening.

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Oro Valley theater wasn't locked out, leasing agency says

Company says locks were changed after Great American Playhouse closed.

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Shuttered theater in Oro Valley not offering refunds

'Our hands are tied' owner says after Great American Playhouse is locked out of its space. 

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Violinist returns to TSO with romantic, mystical Sibelius

Elena Urioste calls the Sibelius Violin Concerto one of the 'most stunningly beautiful' works in the violin concerti repertoire.

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New UA Opera director debuts this weekend

Former City Opera director brings innovative ideas to Tucson.

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Music briefs

Second Saturdays includes Ryanhood show at Fox Tucson Theatre.

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5 local beers for Thanksgiving

Give thanks this year with a local craft brew.

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David Alan Miller next up in TSO conductor search

Throughout the 2015-16 Tucson Symphony Orchestra season, we are featuring conductors vying to become the next TSO music director.

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Get $10 off Ben Vereen tickets

Special promo runs through Sunday night.

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Speedway getting Blake's Lotaburger, 2nd Fired Pie

Three restaurants to take the places of closed fast-food eateries.

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Lopez brings big band to Europe tour bon voyage gig

Singer-songwriter wants to do a "big rock 'n' roll show" before his month-long tour with Giant Sand, Gabriel Sullivan.

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Concerts in the green

Venue at Harlow Gardens nursery provides unparalleled acoustics in the middle of unparalleled beauty.

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Great American Playhouse closes in Oro Valley

Move comes in the middle of a production run.

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Brian Lopez - Modern Man [Official Music Video]

Tucson singer-songwriter is performing a full-band show at Club Congress as a send-off to his month-long European tour. 

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Photos: NFL Cheerleaders 2015

NFL cheerleaders keep their teams' spirits high.

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The Ta-Commandments: Tucson's Top 10 tacos

I have eaten 100 different tacos across Tucson. These are the best of the best. 

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History, arts meet in Oro Valley, Tubac

Autumn in Tucson: We share why fall is to be savored and enjoyed.

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Tucson's best tacos: The complete list

Follow food writer Andi Berlin as she eats her way through the Tucson taco scene.

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Taco No. 100: Going out with a bull ...

El Semental 

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Chris Bubany Annual Holiday Market is this weekend

Autumn in Tucson: We share why fall is to be savored and enjoyed.

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Assads, UA grad Viloteau return for guitar fest

Thomas Viloteau will perform Sergio Assad's piece with the composer in the audience.

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Taco No. 99: Snake on the menu, and not the rattlin' kind

In this campus-area restaurant, python is best served simmered in chipotle marinade. 

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UA Latino student group protests Illegal Pete's

Group urges owner to change restaurant's name and warns their petition is "only the beginning." 

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Taco Tag! Famous Tucsonans take the challenge ...

Chefs, writers and cartoonists dare each other to eat, leading to Andi Berlin's 100th consecutive taco.

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I ate 100 tacos in Tucson. This is what I learned ...

Food writer reflects on Tucson Mexican food after a five-month project. 

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Arts briefs

Winds close in on 30 years with Veterans Day concert; mouse in the house at TSO.

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Sibelius, Mendelssohn and two brothers from Bulgaria

Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra hosts trio of international guest artists.

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Restaurant news

Humble Pie coming Black Friday to La Encantada.

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Music briefs: Quick notes about Tucson's music happenings

Pair brings Nashville sound to Boondocks

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Your talent might land you on TV

'America's Got Talent' producers hosting auditions in Phoenix next month.

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Arizona Rep takes rollicking, dark ride with ‘Reckless’

The dark comedy combines whimsy with a harsh reality

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Guest composer to premiere work with TSO (with video)

Hawaiian composer is here for the week as part of national program.

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Music, dancing games at '15 Tucson Celtic fest

Local bands, dancers join national acts for weekend of Irish music and games.

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Taco No. 98: Ritz-Carlton, where the buffalo roam?

Okay it's not exactly the plains, but Dove Mountain does serve buffalo tacos ...

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Free Panera eats for kiddos this week

Adults can also get in on the deal, but you have to be quick.

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TSO composer in residence

Composer Takuma Itoh is spending a week with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. The ensemble will perform the world premiere of the fully orchestrated version of Itoh''s piece "Ripple Effect" in t…

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Chubby Checker-The Twist

Here's a much younger Chubby Checker doing "The Twist."

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Photos: NFL Cheerleaders 2015

Cheerleaders keeps spirits of fans high.

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Tucson Folk Shop owner set to retire, seeks buyer

Shop's fate up in the air; it could be sold or moved online.

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Halloween deals! Where to eat cheap in Tucson

These three restaurants are offering up killer deals. 

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Taco No. 96: Beef patty tacos are Tucson in a tortilla

And this restaurant on South Fourth Avenue has some of the best in town. 

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Movie review: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Burnt’ seems a little half-baked

Sienna Miller plays a chef who has to work with another chef who screams and yells and throws things. The film misses larger themes, getting distracted over petty dramas.

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Santana returns to AVA for sold-out Halloween show

Back in the late 1990s an Arizona Daily Star music critic dared to say that Carlos Santana had become a Tucson thing. After all, the Latin funk rocker/guitar whiz had a string of six or seven …

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Introducing: José Luis Gomez, TSO conductor candidate

Venezuelan-born conductor makes second Tucson appearance with special concert Thursday. 

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Taco No. 95: I found Tucson's best tortillas

And guess what, they aren't made with corn ...

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Eat Olive Garden Tuesday; your school may thank you

Five Southern Arizona high schools — including three in Tucson — could each earn $1,000 on Tuesday if enough folks are in the mood for Italian food.

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Oro Valley's new gelato shop imports ingredients from Italy

Oro Valley has a taste of Sicily in the strip plaza on North Oracle Road next to the Fairfield Inn and Suites and a quick jaunt from the town’s residential center.

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Taco No. 94: It pays to be an early bird in Oro Valley

The tucked-away diner Sahuaro Cafe serves breakfast tacos starting at 6. 

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Autumn in Bear Wallow: Hues of red, gold

Bear Wallow in the Catalina Mountains is showing off with autumn color.

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Jeff Dunham returning to Tucson

New father of twin boys is bringing his crazy cast of puppet pals. 

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Photos: Wild fashion at MTV Europe Music Awards

MTV's Europe Music Awards red carpet wear looked wilder and more revealing Sunday than at the U.S. show.

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Review: 'Phantom of the Opera'

There are some sublime touches in the rejiggered staging of the musical

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Photos: Top movies at the box office

"The Martian" regains the high ground against scary competition, Oct. 23-25.

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Review: Arizona Rep's production of 'Cabaret'

The production of the musical brings out nuances of the story

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Fun with (and for) Fido at Dogtoberfest

Autumn in Tucson: We share why fall is to be savored and enjoyed.

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Review: David Danzmayr and the TSO

Guest conductor bravely goes where no TSO orchestra has gone before: on a train ride.

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Taco No. 93: So gigantic, they call it 'El Grandote'

The biggest taco in town is at this northside restaurant La Olla. 

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Emerson String Quartet returns, opens Friends series

This is our first time seeing them with new cellist.

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UA party band has made a career out of homecoming

Reggae quintet has played nearly every homecoming over the past dozen years. 

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PY Steakhouse snags 4th Wine Spectator honor

PY Steakhouse at Casino del Sol Resort must be doing something right when it comes to its wine list.

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Taco No. 91: Green chile beef, and a blast from the past

The best tacos in Vail can be found between the railroad tracks. 

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Get ready for more Garth; 4 more Phoenix shows

Country star meets the media and says his tour is selling better than it did in the 1990s, which is "pretty cool."

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Photos: NFL Cheerleaders 2015

Cheerleaders spend the October supporting their team and for Breast Cancer Month.

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Review: The Rogue's 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead"

Who am I and what am I doing here?

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Blu cheese shop leaving Mercado San Agustín

Owner cites "impasse" with the landlords of westside marketplace. 

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Review: The Rogue's 'Hamlet'

Surely Matthew Bowdren must feel the pressure.

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Photos: Box office top 10 movies

"Goosebumps," "Bridge of Spies" and "Woodlawn" debuted.

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Emerson String Quartet returns, opens Friends series

This is our first time seeing them with new cellist.

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On stage: Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet,’ Stoppard comedy paired in repertory

The company presents the two plays in rotating repertory

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Tucson native, who’s living the ‘Phantom’ dream, returns

Quinto Ott returns to his hometown performing in the play that made him fall in love with theater

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On Stage: ‘Phantom’ returns with new look, ‘Voice’ finalist

The road show of the much-loved musical comes to Tucson with a bit of freshening up

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Taste for Nourish: Short films on food make eating fun

Taste for Nourish hosts short film festival for fundraiser. 

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Jazz Legends LIVE! honors the old, brings in the new

The annual concert brings in up and comers to play the jazz greats

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Jamming out with the veterans

Jazz, country and a cover nifty cover bands on the lineup for 2015 Nam Jam.

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A trip to the symphony takes a Hollywood turn

Robert Bernhardt returns to lead TSO in music of John Williams.

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On Stage: Life is a ‘Cabaret,’ old chum, for Arizona Repertory Theatre

UA students tackle the musical about life at the Kit Kat Club during pre-war Germany.

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Smokin' Joe Kubek dies; played Tucson last March

Bluesman was here celebrating Boondocks Lounge's 19th anniversary. 

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World Margarita Championship this weekend

Casino Del Sol will defend its title against two dozen restaurants. 

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Will the real UB40 please stand up

Version featuring original lead singer hits Fox Tucson stage Thursday.

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Tucson's best tacos: The list through #87

Follow food writer Andi Berlin as she eats her way through the Tucson taco scene.

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Owner of The Coronet taking over Agustín Kitchen

Also, a new chef will fill Ryan Clark's shoes at Mercado San Agustín restaurant. 

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Taco No. 87: It's a stand, it's a taqueria, it's a house!

Maico is conveniently located in a converted house off of South Park Avenue. 

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Photos: 'Goosebumps,' 'Bridge of Spies' movies out

Among the four new films released the week of Oct. 16.

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Ex-teachers blazing flavor trail in OV

Couple takes over Cattlman's Cafe 2 in Oro Valley, renames it Blaze — A Flavor Inferno, and for good reason. 

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Tickets still available for Garth in Phx.

Country singer adds two days, four more shows to Phoenix run. 

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Photos: NFL Cheerleaders 2015

What would the game be without them?

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Review: Winding Road's "Joan of Arc"

Despite a few hiccups, the production brings the story and Shaw's words to life

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Photos: 'Martian' rules; prequel 'Pan' panned; 'Hotel Transylvania' keeps 'em

Top box office movies for the weekend of Oct. 9-11.

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Review: Arizona Opera's 'Arizona Lady' doesn't take itself seriously

And you shouldn't either. 

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Small Planet Bakery closing after 41 years

Site will be demolished for the Downtown Links project's Barraza Parkway. 

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Don Pedro's rolling out food truck next week

Longtime south side Peruvian restaurant makes the leap two months after vacating home of five years.

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Review: Tony Bennett at UA Presents

Legendary crooner reminds us of a simpler time when music wasn't so complicated.

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Fall AZ Author Events

The highs have dropped below 100 so it must be fall!  Here’s what I’ve come across for author events and appearances through the end of the year, which includes a fair amount of YA/Tween events.

 

Oct 12 – 7 pm- Rick Riordan – The Sword of Summer at Dobson Ranch High School, Mesa

Oct 14 – 7 pm – Kristen Hunt signs Blonde Eskimo at Changing Hands Phoenix

Oct 16-18 – Comic Media Expo – Mesa Convention Center, Mesa, AZ –  Authors include Tom Leveen, Gini Koch and Sharon Skinner.

Oct 17 – 2 pm- Shonna Slayton signs Cinderella’s Shoes – Barnes and Noble Dana Park, Mesa

Oct 22 – 5:30 pm  – Just for Friends : An Evening with Michael A. Stackpole  – University Club – Arizona State University – This is an event for the Virginia G. Piper Circle of Friends but a limited number of tickets are available to fans/writers via this eventbrite link if you use the password Stackpole

Oct 23 – 7 pm – Vampire Lore from Transylvania to Ancient Peru – Presented by Dr. Sharonah Frederick, Assistant Director, ACMRS – Poisoned Pen – $10 Fee

Oct 24 – 2 pm – YA Horror Group Signing – Amy Lukavics signs Daughters unto Devils, Gena Showalter signs Mad Zombie Party, and Kady Cross signs Sisters of Blood & Spirit  – Poisoned Pen

Oct 29 – 7 pm Jason Segel: Nightmares! The Sleepwalker Tonic at Tempe High School

Oct 30-Nov 1 – TusCon 42 – Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention – Hotel Tucson City Center, Tucson, AZ – Author GoH Seanan McGuire/Mira Grant – Other authors include Linda Addison, Rick Cook, Dennis McKiernan, editor Beth Meacham, Yvonne Navarro, Weston Ochse, Janni Lee Simner, Jennifer Roberson, Sharon Skinner, David Lee Summers, and more.

Nov 3 – 7 pm – Suzanne Young signs Hotel Ruby – Changing Hands Tempe

Nov 6 – 7 pm – Larry Correia signs Son of the Black Sword – Poisoned Pen

Nov 10 – 7 pm – Shannon Messenger: Neverseen – Changing Hands Tempe

Nov 11 – 7 pm – Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman sign Illuminae – Desert Ridge Barnes and Noble

Nov 18 – 7 pm  – James Dashner: The Game of Lives – Changing Hands Tempe

Nov 20 – 7 pm- Shonna Slayton signs Cinderella’s Shoes – Barnes and Noble Desert Ridge, Phoenix

 

Jan 26 –  7 pm – Kevin Hearne signs Staked – Poisoned Pen

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At 89, the best seems yet to come for Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett has topped the charts in every decade since the '50s.

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Manta ray tacos! Friend or foe?

Baja Mar food truck serves up a Sonoran specialty, boiled seafood with octopus manta ray, and black tuna fin. 

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Crazy busy weekend for classical music fans

Opera, TSO and SASO all this weekend.

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Invisible Theatre to open "Bakersfield Mist"

What is art, what is real, are questions at heart of comedy

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When the finale isn't quite final

SASO to perform its first Tchaikovsky No. 6, which ends with a whisper instead of a bang.

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Arizona Opera: "Arizona Lady" set in Tucson

Arizona Opera premieres "Arizona Lady," a story about a horse, a damsel in distress and a ranch in Tucson.

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R&R opening River Road outpost

The return of R&R Family Restaurant, this one on River Road.

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Comic 'God's Man in Texas' at Tucson's Live Theatre Workshop

Live Theatre Workshop takes us to church with its next offering, “God’s Man in Texas.”

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Tucson's Winding Road stages Shaw's "Saint Joan"

Toni Press-Coffman took on the daunting job of adapting the playwright's script

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Next up in TSO conductor search: Stilian Kirov

Fifth of Beethoven opens MasterWorks Series season.

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Taco No. 85: All the pizzazz, none of the pretense

Molcas is a solid spot for carne asada by the Tucson Mall. 

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Staples, Osborne brining 'Solid Soul' to Tucson

Pair to share the Rialto Theatre stage as part of three-month tour.

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Photos: This week's top movie release - 'Pan'

Hugh Jackman stars in "Pan." "The Walk" and "99 Homes out in wide release with "Steve Jobs" in limited release.

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McDonald's rolls out all-day breakfast

So go ahead and get that Egg McMuffin for dinner. 

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Photos: NFL Cheerleaders 2015

Cheerleaders wore pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Photos: Matt Damon, 'The Martian' bring it home

Science-fiction movie dominates at the box office.

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Cocktail recipe! HighWire's spicy take on the Manhattan

The chiltepin-infused drink is simple enough to make at home. 

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Arizona Opera takes bold approach to reach new audiences

The four-year "Arizona Bold" initiative focuses on presenting regionally relevant programs that appeal to Arizonans.

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Upscale Native restaurant Barrio Cuisine closes downtown

Sign on door reads that owners were forced out for unpaid rent. 

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Taco tour! 9 essential spots in downtown Tucson

Click through for more information on each one. (Plus: A few extras from earlier in the series.) 

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Taco tour! 9 essential spots in downtown Tucson

El Charro and Hotel Congress are just the beginning ... Andi Berlin thinks you need to try all these restaurants.

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Taco tour! 9 essential spots in downtown Tucson

Click through for more information on each one. (Plus: A few extras from earlier in the series.) 

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Store managers, shoppers caught up in outlet-mall excitement

Shoppers flood into new Marana outlet mall on opening day.

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Taco No. 83: Tacos with Jamaican food? No problem!

Don't worry, you're not a jerk for eating chicken tacos at D's Island Grill. 

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Back to the beginning

Rex Allen Jr. returns to the first stage he ever performed on. He says it will also be the last stage when he retires in '17.

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Music briefs: Notes about Tucson's music scene

N9nefest moves to AVA; Brett Eldredge is at Desert Diamond Casino.

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Judy Collins to perform TSO benefit

Concert in April will be her first with the orchestra since 1992.

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Arts in brief

True Concord debuts with new name.

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Restaurant News: World Margarita Championship, beer festival coming

Coming up: World Margarita Championship, Zom-B-Q and Great Tucson Beer Festival. 

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Joe Ely bringing panhandle tales that travel well

Texas country singer-songwriter doing show at Congress' Copper Hall.

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'Conjunto Blues' brings working-class music to Borderlands benefit

Event benefits Borderlands Theatre.

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Tucson Paulus CD climbing Billboard charts

Shoots up eight spots to land in the top 10.

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Photos: NFL cheerleaders 2015

Cheerleaders have fans revved up after three weeks of the regular season.

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Judy Collins performing TSO benefit concert in April

Will be her first concert with the orchestra since 1992.

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Photos: 'Hotel Transylvania 2' leads new films at box office

Animated comedy scares away the competition the weekend of Sept. 25-27.

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Taco No. 82: In the wee hours, king-sized carne asada!

Karamelo King on Grant Road keeps the grill going until 3 a.m. on weekends. 

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Review: Brandi Carlile, what took you so long?

Three years between Tucson gigs might have been a bit much for fans used to Seattle singer's presence here.

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Brandi Carlile embraces role as new mom

Seattle alt-country singer has family along for Rialto Theatre show Thursday.

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Herb Alpert playing Fox concert

This could be the trumpet great's first-ever Tucson show.

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Introducing: Andrew Grams, candidate for TSO conductor slot

Guest conductor leads orchestra in Rachmaninoff, Copland program.

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'Annie' makes a stop at Centennial Hall

The musical comes back with its original director

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Arts notes

George Hanson to make Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut.

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Music briefs

Young blues duo releasing CD; Rex Allen Jr. heading to dad's Willcox hometown.

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Community Players' launch second season in new home

Former adult book store now is home to the company

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20 years later, Johnson being honored

Concert remembers UA organ professor Roy A. Johnson on the 20th anniversary of his murder.

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Taco No. 81: Where I go on my day off ...

Hint: They've got some of the best corn tortillas in town. 

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Margaret Cho wants to officiate same-sex marriage at Tucson show

Margaret Cho said she has the authority vested in her for same-sex couple to say "I do."

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Cocktail named for Spanish missionary is quite a discovery

Jalapeño-spiked agave nectar is part of the mix.

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Brandi Carlile brings 'Firewatcher's Daughter' to Rialto

New album, new family, new perspective for Seattle singer-songwriter.

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Rincon High twins bringing Vegas show home for fundraiser

The Edwards Twins will help raise money for alma mater music program. 

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True Concord CD racking up critical acclaim

Tucson ensemble's disc was released nationwide.

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Annie Comes to Centennial Hall

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Photos: Emmy Awards show

The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards show was held Sunday in Los Angeles. 

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Want to meet Herb Alpert? Don't try what this Tucson man did

A rock 'n' roll dream, a crazy plan and the day Marco Antonio Flores shipped himself to trumpet great Herb Alpert.

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Taco No. 79: Bacon + carne asada = Oh my WOW!

San Carlos Grill in Oro Valley takes it to the limit with tacos alambres. 

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Review: Lynyrd Skynyrd brings Southern-fried rock to AVA

Full house at Casino del Sol amphitheater provides the backing vocals for an evening of Skynyrd's greatest hits.

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Taco No. 78: Dove Mountain dinner plans?

Hit up Lo Esencial at the entrance to Ritz-Carlton for gorgeous shrimp tacos. 

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Tucson Greek Festival starts Thursday

Food, dancing, lectures and games for kids on the agenda for four day festival.

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TSO conductor search in final phase

Orchestra expected to name Hanson replacement in the spring.

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Taco No. 77: New downtown happy hour has Korean tacos

These aren't saucy sweet! 47 Scott's pork belly is all about the grill.  

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Photos: Shakespeare in the Park

El Rio Theatre Project's 9th annual Shakespeare in the Park presents Love's Labour Lost at Himmel Park, Sept. 17, 2015

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Spotlight on Africa: 5 dishes you need to try

Caridad Community Kitchen cooked up an African feast to prepare for the Diaspora Showcase Africa on Sept. 26.

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Taco No. 77: 47 scott

Korean kimchi tacos, a most unlikely hybrid, are usually marvel of sweet chile sauce and funky fermented cabbage. But these tacos are all about one thing: the grill.     

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Convention this afternoon highlights local food producers

Tucson's local food scene is on display at Tucson Convention Center. 

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Video: Arizona Opera taps stars to promo season

Tucson is first stop on "Arizona Lady," kicking off the 2015-16 season.

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Skynyrd playing 'One More For the Fans'

But no, this is not the last you'll hear of Southern rockers.

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Restaurant news

Distillery opens downtown.

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Janos Wilder increases investment in downtown

Celebrated restauranteur to open events center in January.

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Tucson Tacos: The Big Map

The ultimate guide to Tucson's taco scene. Click the link below to search by location.

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Photos: 'Maze Runner' sequel, Johnny Depp in 'Black Mass'

Gladers face new challenges in "The Scorch Trials" now that they've escaped the maze.

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Video: Rachel Platten at Oro Valley fest

Singer joined by a chorus of 6,000 for "Fight Song."

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When monsoon madness and music converge

Afternoon rain showers delay inaugural My 92.9 Oro Valley Music Festival.

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The AZSF Reading Series Launches at Sip in Scottsdale on September 22!

AZSF, in conjunction with The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, will be hosting the first in the AZSF Reading Series at The Sip Coffee and Beer House in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 22 at 7 pm.  The inaugural event will feature Tor Books authors Melinda Snodgrass, Jane Lindskold, and Victor Milan.

Modeled after science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery reading series elsewhere (such as Fantastic Fiction at KGB, NYRSF Readings, Writers with Drinks, and Noir at the Bar), we are looking to have a more social event than the normal bookstore appearance  where fans and readers can meet authors in a casual environment with drinks and snacks available for attendees.  Each event will feature two to three authors reading from their current or recent work, followed by socializing, book signing, and a few giveaways.

Sip is located at 3617 N Goldwater Rd where Goldwater merges with Scottsdale Road North of Osborne.  Parking is limited at the bar, but you can park in the Walgreen’s parking lot across the street.  Happy hour runs from 4 pm to 7 pm, so showing up a little early is recommended.

The authors participating in the September 22nd event are:

Jane Lindskold – Artemis Invaded

Jane Lindskold is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including the incredibly popular Firekeeper series (Through Wolf’s Eyes,Wolf’s Blood), as well as more than sixty shorter works. Several of her novels have been chosen by VOYA for their Best SF, Fantasy and Horror list. Lindskold’s work has been repeatedly praised for its sensitive depiction of worlds and cultures different from our own–especially those that aren’t in the least human. She resides in New Mexico.

In Artemis Invaded, Jane Lindskold returns to the world of Artemis, a pleasure planet that was lost for millennia, a place that holds secrets that could give mankind back unimaginable powers.

Stranded archaeologist Griffin is determined to make his way back to his home world with news of the Artemis discovery. He and his gene-modified native companion, the huntress Adara, and her psyche-linked puma Sand Shadow, set out to find another repository of the ancient technology in the hope that somehow Griffin will be able to contact his orbiting ship.

In the midst of this, Adara wrestles with her complex feelings for Griffin-and with the consequences of her and Sand Shadow’s new bond with the planet Artemis. Focused on his own goals, Griffin is unaware that his arrival on Artemis has created unexpected consequences for those he is coming to hold dear. Unwittingly, he has left a trail-and Artemis is about to be invaded.

Victor Milan – The Dinosaur Lords

The Dinosaur Lords is the start of a sprawling epic fantasy series by Victor Milan, who has written over 100 novels and is best known for his award winning novel Cybernetic Samurai and his contributions to George R. R. Martin’s Wild Cards shared universe . In previous worlds he’s been a cowboy and Albuquerque’s most popular all-night prog-rock DJ. He’s never outgrown his childhood love of dinosaurs…and hopes you didn’t either.

“It’s like a cross between Jurassic Park and Game of Thrones.” –George R. R. Martin

A world made by the Eight Creators on which to play out their games of passion and power, Paradise is a sprawling, diverse, often brutal place. Men and women live on Paradise as do dogs, cats, ferrets, goats, and horses. But dinosaurs predominate: wildlife, monsters, beasts of burden-and of war. Colossal plant-eaters like Brachiosaurus; terrifying meat-eaters like Allosaurus, and the most feared of all, Tyrannosaurus rex. Giant lizards swim warm seas. Birds (some with teeth) share the sky with flying reptiles that range in size from bat-sized insectivores to majestic and deadly Dragons.

Thus we are plunged into Victor Milán’s splendidly weird world of The Dinosaur Lords, a place that for all purposes mirrors 14th century Europe with its dynastic rivalries, religious wars, and byzantine politics…except the weapons of choice are dinosaurs. Where vast armies of dinosaur-mounted knights engage in battle. During the course of one of these epic battles, the enigmatic mercenary Dinosaur Lord Karyl Bogomirsky is defeated through betrayal and left for dead. He wakes, naked, wounded, partially amnesiac-and hunted. And embarks upon a journey that will shake his world.

Melinda Snodgrass – The Edge of Dawn

Melinda Snodgrass was a story editor and executive script consultant on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Her acclaimed episode, “The Measure of a Man,” was nominated for the Writer’s Guild Award for outstanding writing in a drama series. With George R. R. Martin, she co-created the popular Wild Cards series of shared-world novels and anthologies. She also writes urban fantasy under the name Phillipa Bornikova.  She lives in New Mexico.

What do you do when the Earth is under assault from monstrous creatures by alternate dimensions and you’re the only person who can wield the weapon that can destroy them? That’s the situation facing Richard Oort, hero of the Melinda Snodgrass’s Edge of Dawn.

Lonely and overwhelmed after a series of terrifying, catastrophic global and personal events, Richard is still determined to save the world from the horrific Old Ones. He goes undercover in a Christian fundamentalist compound, playing house with an attractive FBI agent. At first, this only serves to increase his loneliness, missing his real family, but against all odds discovers another unique human who can use the paladin’s weapon, one who might be able to join him and lighten the burden of responsibility. There’s only one problem – Mosi is a nine year old Navajo girl.

Their enemies are trying to kill both Richard and Mosi-and have already killed Mosi’s family. To keep her safe Richard becomes her guardian, but an error in judgement leads to disaster and betrayal, and now the odd pair will need to summon all their strength to survive the coming battle. From the American southwest to a secret society in Turkey, the paladin and his ward try to stay in front of their enemies, but the world is at stake-and time is running short.

The AZSF Reading series will be scheduling more events in the near future.  If you would like to be kept up to date on upcoming Arizona author events (including future AZSF Readings), keep an eye on the AZSF Blog, the AZSF.org Facebook Page or email me, Lee Whiteside, at azsf42 (at) gmail.com .

The AZSF Reading Series is being organized by Lee Whiteside in conjunction with The Poisoned Pen Bookstore.  Lee has been working with science fiction and fantasy authors via conventions and other events for almost 30 years.  He’s chaired multiple CopperCons and LepreCons, chaired the 2006 Nebula Awards Weekend, the 2009 North American Discworld Convention (honoring Terry Pratchett), and was the Books and Authors Manager for Phoenix Comicon from 2009 – 2014.  He also runs the official website for award winning author Connie Willis, ConnieWillis.net .

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Photos: 'The Perfect Guy' is perfect at box office

"The Perfect Guy' and "The Visit" take over Sept. 11-13.

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Garth Brooks tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday

Country megastar doing two shows in Phoenix Oct. 23-24.

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New downtown! Sonoran seafood and chicken wings

Sonora Wings & Seafood opens across from the Joel D Valdez Main Library. 

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Taco No. 75: Tucson, home of saguaros ... and dried beef?

Because what's more Tucson than air-dried carne seca. 

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Wine tasting to benefit PAWSitively Cats

Hundreds of shelter cats have a new home in Tucson now that PAWSitively Cats has moved from three rental houses to a single location, 1145 N. Woodland Ave.

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Taco No. 74: How to master the downtown lunch rush

Next time you're at Street Tacos and Beer, order this ...

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Matt Nathanson had a dream that he and Bill Murray were friends

And they took a trip that landed on his forthcoming album, "Show Me Your Fangs."

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Plain White T's ready to 'let it all hang out'

We get the Chicago pop-rock band on their last show before a mini-vacation.

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9/11 families, 1st responders invited to True Concord concert

Ensemble teams up to provide free tickets for Friday's 9/11 concert at Lincoln Center.

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3 music festivals, 1 rockin' weekend

Bisbee Blues Fest, KFMA Fall Ball and My 92.9 Oro Valley Music Festival planned this weekend.

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ATC's season opener: 'Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin'

Hershey Felder is a man of many characters.

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Rachel Platten's 'Fight Song' journey

Pop singer/songwriter turns self-help moment into blockbuster, career-launching event.

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So. Ariz. Wine Country festival season uncorks

What organizers are calling Southern Arizona’s first Wine & Spirits Festival will take place at the 34th Annual Harvesting of the Vine Festival Sept. 19-20 in the Village of Elgin, 471 Elgin Road.

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View art, sip wine, help local economy this weekend

Drink some Arizona wines while helping Local First Arizona, a nonprofit with a mission to promote and celebrate a sustainable Arizona economy.

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Irving Berlin "God Bless America" - The Ed Sullivan Show

Irving Berlin sings "God Bless America" on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1968/

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Young Frankenstein- Putting on the Ritz.

Peter Boyle and Gene Wilder do the definitive version of Irving Berlin's "Puttin' on the Ritz" in Mel Brooks' movie "Young Frankenstein."

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3-day moving chile festival starts Friday

The 12th annual Chile Festival weekend kicks off at Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road, on Friday, Sept. 11.

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Zivaz snags Burrito Madness title

A slim 14 votes separated the restaurant from runner-up Olé Mexican Grill

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Nathanson: Creating a 'human collision' on stage

Singer-songwriter uses comedy to break down the walls between performer and audience. 

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Taco No. 72: The best food you've never eaten downtown

How has downtown's Iguana Cafe stuck around for 12 years? Tacos ...

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Photos: 'War Room' climbs to top

Christian-themed movie knocks off "Compton." Spanish-language film surprises at box office.

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Photos: NFL preseason cheerleaders 2015

NFL cheerleaders from the final weeks of the preseason.

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Photos: NFL preseason cheerleaders 2015

NFL cheerleaders from the final weeks of the preseason.

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True Concord bringing 'Prayers and Remembrances' to NYC

Tucson choir to perform the Stephen Paulus's choral masterpiece at Lincoln Center on 9/11.

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Know someone named Howard? Get a free cheese pizza ...

Hungry's Howie's has a deal for National Cheese Pizza Day. 

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Tucson's best tacos: The list so far

Follow food writer Andi Berlin as she eats her way through the Tucson taco scene.

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Taco No. 71: Cauliflower meets curry at Hotel Congress

Hey there vegetarians! Here's a taco for you ...

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Review: Invisible Theatre's 'Tru'

Actor Chuck Yates crawls into skin of his character

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Taco No. 70: Want to gobble, gobble this up?

Turkey, or guajolote, is a menu staple at Penca downtown ...

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"What'll I Do?" Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt singing Irving Berlin's "What'll I Do," which Hershey Felder considers one of the composer's "perfect" songs.

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Get Outta Town

Willcox, Sonoita and Bisbee - go-to spots this Labor Day weekend.

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La Paloma looks to fill space left by Poppy Kitchen

Restaurant was last venture for Tucson restaurateur Brian Metzger. 

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Donald Trump (sorta) comes to Desert Diamond Casino

Comedian/impersonator Frank Caliendo brings Trump, Bush and a cast of characters to Tucson show.

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2 past Madness winners in final burrito battle

Former Madness champs face off.

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Mexrrissey to draw following to downtown music fest

Morrissey, the former lead singer for The Smiths, has a big Latino following.

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'Listen to Me Marlon' a revelatory documentary in actor's own voice

A must-see documentary for anyone who loves film.

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Photos: 'Transporter' sequel, 'A Walk in the Woods'

Robert Redford and Nick Nolte star in comedy "A Walk in the Woods."

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Photos: Preseason NFL cheerleaders

Cheerleaders are just warming up after the third week of the preaseason.

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Taco No. 69: For all those 1 a.m. kimchi cravings ...

Gourmet Korean tacos grilled over mesquite wood at La Cocina. 

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Photos: Hoco Fest 2015

Musical acts that are scheduled to appear at 2015 HoCo Fest at Hotel Congress in Tucson.

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Photos: Miley goes wild at MTV Video Awards

Miley Cyrus sets the tone for the everyone else.

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Review: Standing-room only for Brandengburg Fest

Some things are worth standing for.

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Tucson's best tacos: The list so far

Follow food writer Andi Berlin as she eats her way through the Tucson taco scene.

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Taco No. 68: It's a bacon-wrapped chile, on a taco!

Are you the guy that always gets the toritos? Try it at La Botana ...

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Photos: 'Compton' holds off surprising 'War Room'

Faith-based drama does well in debut weekend at the box office.

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Downtown Friday night with video

Band blasting it out onto Congress St. added to a vibrant, diverse party environment. 

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Video: Downtown Friday night

Congress Street was a bubbling stew of exciting, diverse activity Friday night. Sitting on the benches in front of Hub Ice Cream Factory Friday night, we saw mothers pushing strollers, pausing…

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Faith-based theater company lowers the curtain

Waypoint Theatre Company takes its final bow. 

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La Paloma's Poppy Kitchen closes, with brief Facebook post

La Paloma restaurant was Brian Metzger's last venture ...

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Taco No. 66: No complaints with this governor

In Rio Rico you'll find this Baja specialty, the shrimp "gobernador."

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LongHorn Steakhouse No. 2 opens Monday

Steak house, part of national chain, is located across from Tucson Mall. 

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Sting's daughter Eliot Sumner coming to Tucson Saturday

Rocker playing show at Flycatcher with Minneapolis instrumental rock trio On An On. 

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Taco No. 65: Tubac spot serves Aztec delicacy, corn smut

Elvira's in downtown Tubac stuffs its rolled tacos with Cuitlacoche. 

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Burrito Madness: And then there were four

St. Mary's Tortilla Factory takes on Zivaz Mexican Bistro; Ole Mexican Grill faces El Guero Canelo in Round 4 of Burrito Madness.

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Bach group to throw a Brandenburg Festival

Concert on Sunday includes four Bach Brandenburg concertos including the rarely heard No. 2.

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September/October Author Events

 

 

 

 

 

Aug 31 – 7 pm – Christopher Moore signs Secondhand Souls at the Crescent Ballroom (See Changing  Hands website for ticket information)

Sept 2 – 7 pm – Sarah J. Mass in conversation with Rae Carson: Queen of Shadows – Changing Hands Tempe

Sep 17 – 7:30 pm – Imagination and Climate Futures Lecture: Paolo Bacigalupi – Tempe Center for the Arts

Sept 22 – 7 pm – The AZSF Reading Series debuts at SIP in Scottsdale with Victor Milan, Melinda Snodgrass, and Jane Lindskold

  Nov 11 – 7 pm – Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman sign Illuminae – Desert Ridge Barnes and Noble

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Yes tour, sans founding member, pulls into AVA

Band honors late bass player Chris Squire in show.

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Music briefs

Vince Gill playing real country show at AVA; magic extravaganza fills Temple downtown. 

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20 years in, Atkins reaches 'Greatest Hits' milestone

But the number of hits pales when compared to the emotional impact on fans, Rodney Atkins says.

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And then there were four

St. Mary's Tortilla Factory takes on Zivaz Mexican Bistro; Ole Mexican Grill faces El Guero Canelo in Round 4 of Burrito Madness.

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Restaurant news

Event benefits ALS group.

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A taste of the Alsace in Tucson

Until recently, this Alsatian specialty was practically impossible to find. 

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Taco No. 64: Green Valley spot does catfish tacos

Fajitas joint Manuel's Mexican Restaurant does a Southern specialty. 

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Open Studio tour back on

Jim Click and Fletcher McCusker have saved this year's county-wide Open Studio Tour. The two came forward with the $21,000 needed for the Tucson Pima Arts Council to organize the event.

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Photos: 'No Escape,' 'Z for Zachariah,' 'We Are Your Friends'

Plenty of drama for theater goers this week!

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Taco No. 63: Looks like a quesadilla, walks like a taco

Cocteleria La Palma thinks outside the box with this battered shrimp hybrid. 

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Invisible Theatre opens season with 'Tru'

Chuck Yates stars as the author - and character - Truman Capote in the Jay Presson Allen play.

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Photos: Preseason NFL cheerleaders

Cheerleaders show their stuff in the second week of the preaseason.

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Photos: 'Straight Outta Compton' leaves field behind

Top movies at the box office for Aug. 21-23.

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Tickets on sale Monday for TSO 'Pixar in Concert,' '15-16 season

Other season highlights include the Chieftains, and André Watts. 

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Tucson's DJ Du heading to NASCAR's Bristol track

Duhamel Cassell to open for Steven Tyler at Bristol Motor Speedway. 

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Mukhi Singh, Twisted Tandoor chef, dies at 52

Was taking food truck experience into new restaurant.

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Mukhi Singh, Twisted Tandoor chef, dies at 52

Popular food truck chef was set to open restaurant when he suffered attack. 

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Tucson's DJ Du heading to NASCAR 'super bowl'

Duhamel Cassell to open for Steven Tyler at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Taco No. 62: What does the cook say? Quack!

Is downtown a duck destination? Elliott's On Congress might say so ...

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R5 signing autographs Friday before Saturday concert

Family pop band to play show Saturday at Mesa Amphitheatre and meet fans Friday at Tempe's Arizona Mills Mall. 

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Photos: Back to School Fashion in 1979

A 1979 back to school fashion shoot in the Tucson Citizen photo studio is a snapshot of fashion of the era.

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Art Notes

Artists’ spaces downtown discussed

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Music briefs

Three Dog Night heading our way. 

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Musica Sonora to bid adieu at final concert

Group has been around since at least the 1980s.

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Tucson's best tacos: The list so far

Follow food writer Andi Berlin as she eats her way through the Tucson taco scene.

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Taco No. 61: Here it is, Tucson's most expensive taco

This one might put you out of the game for a little while ...

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1-year-old Nandi has new responsibilities

As Nandi passes her one-year birthday, more maturity means more training. Sue Tygielski, the Reid Park Zoo's elephant manager, works with Nandi on a training called "trunk target." This is a b…

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Review: 'Girls Night Out' had something for boys, too

Christina Perri, Colbie Caillat show inspires men and women equally.

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Photos: The Girls Night Out at AVA

Girls Night Out Tour features Colbie Caillat and Christina Perri sharing the stage at Casinoi Del Sol's AVA.

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Tucson hall of fame musician Stefan George dies

Singer-songwriter had been a regular fixture at Tucson Folk Festival.

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Taco No. 60: Zivaz got the blues

These tortillas are anything but sad. They're just blue ...

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Photos: Teen Choice Awards

Check out pics from the 17th annual event, held in Los Angeles.

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Taco No. 59: Old Tucson, without the entrance fee

It's the salty Cotija cheese that really sets these beef patty tacos apart. 

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Photos: 'Compton' takes over the box office

Top 10 movies from the weekend of Aug. 14-16.

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Wings and Waffles food event tonight

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'Girls Night Out' brings positive message to AVA

Colbie Caillat and Christina Perri team up for a tour that's spreading good vibes.

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Taco No. 53: They call it Gordo, and it's huge!

Taco Fish on South 12th Avenue piles fried fish, marlin and shrimp onto one taco. 

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Photos: Preseason NFL cheerleaders

Cheerleaders get into shape as preseason got underway this week with more games tonight.

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Taco No. 57: Yucatán specialty gets star treatment

La Hacienda brings a taste of the Yucutan on Fort Lowell Road. 

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Tomorrow! May the best michelada win ...

Tucson Michelada Challenge will feature dozens of competitors. 

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Tatt time for Christina Perri

Singer plans to add to her artwork when touring with Ed Sheeran.

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Taco No. 56: Mexican meets Italian beef sandwich

Italian beef meets flour tortilla? Only in Tucson ...

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Stirling electrofies Music Hall with Music Box tour

Violinist's sold-out concert showcased violinist's musical and dance prowess.

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Review: Uncommon fare at Commoner & Co.

The buzz was loud when Prep & Pastry partners Nathan Ares, Brian Morris and William Meinke announced a new venture — Commoner & Co.

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Old Pueblo Grille: Who'll run it?

Bob McMahon is in the running. 

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Music briefs

Rap to rock the Rialto

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Restaurant news

Tucson gets two new sushi restaurants.

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Burrito Madness: First round has some big winners, near misses

Landslides included three-to-one drubbing of El Taco by Nico's and Teresa's Mosaic Cafe runaway win over Whata Burro.

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Taco No. 55: Scallop ceviche, the perfect bar food

We ate ceviche tacos in the corner booth by the port hole window, under the photo of a beer bellied man in a speedo holding a swordfish. Fini's Landing was quite a scene this Sunday evening: T…

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Che's Lounge celebrates 15 years

Che’s Lounge will host a three-day birthday celebration filled with live music

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4 reasons to catch Womack's Tucson encore

Country singer playing show at Desert Diamond Casino.

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Alton Brown's top summer treat? Rhymes with squeegee

Popular foodie personality and honorary Tucsonan Alton Brown once again included the Old Pueblo in one of his "best of" lists. He counted Eegee's among his favorite summer treats in the U.S., …

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South side Peruvian restaurant closes

Owner says he'll launch mobile restaurant until he finds new location.

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Obon Sushi downtown set to open Thursday

Sushi bar and ramen house replaces troubled Gio Taco.

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All aboard for QQ Sushi Train on east side

New restaurant features sushi delivered to your table on a conveyor belt.

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'Long Island Medium' brings live show to Tucson Arena

Tickets on sale Thursday for Theresa Caputo's Oct. 6 show. 

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Photos: 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,' 'Straight Outta Compton'

New movie include a fresh look at a '60s TV show, a group of rappers.

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Ultimate taco lover's guide to South 12th Avenue

We combed this neighborhood up and down to find the best tacos. Here they are! Plus, two bonus spots from earlier in the series. 

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Photos: Return of the Mermaids in Tucson

Return of the Mermaids Parade in Tucson on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015.

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Taco No. 54: Crunchy beef tacos on South 12th Ave.

El Merendero is the OG spot on a street full of taquerias. 

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Review: Lightening strikes twice at Rialto

After monsoon delivers flash, rock star Grace Potter makes good on the rumble and roar.

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Taco No. 53: They call it Gordo, and it's huge!

El Chivo de Oro off of South 12th is a rare provider of goat's meat birria. 

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Chef de Tucson: Sigret Thompson, The Tasteful Kitchen

Gourmet vegetarian food has found a home at The Tasteful Kitchen

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Taco No. 52: chivo de oro

Los Dos Potrillos on South 12th Avenue does awesome drowned tacos. 

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Taco No. 51: At the car wash, even tacos get wet

Los Dos Potrillos on South 12th Avenue does awesome drowned tacos. 

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Photos: The Outlaw bar in 1980

The Urban Cowboy was alive in Tucson in the 1980s at The Outlaw bar on Lester St. Among the reincarnations for the bar: Fine Line, Paragon, Aragon, Tucson Garden, The Roxy, After the Gold Rush…

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Taco No. 50: It's hot and steamy at Taqueria Porfis

If you've never had tacos al vapor, get your butt down to South 12th Avenue. 

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Violinist-dancer Lindsey Stirling ready for the hometown crowd

The performer brings her energetic music and dance to Tucson Wednesday

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Gary Setzer's performance art stretches boundaries, ideas

The UA associate art professor started as a painter, but finds more to say with a different genre

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Celebrate National Zucchini Day in Tucson

What goes best with burgers? Fries of course, but on National Zucchini Day, it seems almost sacrilege not to pay homage to the humble Italian squash even if you’re dining at a burger joint.

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Burger joint opens, closes within weeks

Kearbey’s Burgers & Shakes opened its doors on May 18, just as the annual summer doldrums were about to kick in.

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Marana gets new Dickey’s BBQ

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open its second Tucson location, this one in the Target shopping plaza on the corner of Ina and Thornydale roads in Marana.

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Bisbee Royale donated to community radio station

Historic Main Street building will maintain some of its community center mission.

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Double dose of laughs here Thursday with 'SNL' alumni

Kevin Nealon and Norm MacDonald heading to Casino del Sol.

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Rising rapper wrapping up Boys of Zummer with Tucson stop

We get Hoodie Allen and Fall Out Boy at AVA on second to last date of two-month trek.

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