AZ Author Events October and Beyond!

Oct 3 – 7 pm – Kevin Hearne signs The Purloined Poodle – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

 

Oct 5 – 7 pm – Epic Reads Tour with Rae Carson, Kendare Blake, and Lauren Oliver – Changing Hands, Phoenix

 

Oct 8 – 4 pm – Fierce Reads Tour with Emma Mills, Caleb Roehrig, and Leigh Bardugo  – Changing Hands, Tempe

Oct 10 – 7 pm – Charlaine Harris signs All the Little Liars – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

Oct 16 – 7 pm – Sci-Friday book club – Thousand Names by Django Wexler

Oct 18 – 7 pm – Melissa De La Cruz signs Something in Between – Changing Hands, Tempe

Oct 25 – 7 pm – Aprilynne Pike signs Glitter – Changing Hands Phoenix

Oct 26 – 7 pm – P. C. Cast signs Moon Chosen – Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ

Nov 5 – 7 pm – The Highway Kind Anthology launch with editor Patrick Millikin, Diana Gabaldon, James Sallis, CJ Box, Gary Phillips and more.  Poisoned Pen Booksotre, Scottsdale

Nov 10 – 7 pm – The Making of Outlander with Tara Bennett and Diana Gabaldon – Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, AZ

 

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Review: 'Angels in America Part 1: Millennium Approaches' at the Rogue

Most theaters would be daunted by this sprawling epic; but not The Rogue

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AZSF Fall Author and Book Events

Sept 6 – 6 pm – Christopher Husberg signs Duskfall: Chaos Queen 1 – Barnes and Noble Dana Park, Mesa, AZ

Sept 10 – 2 pm – Nisi Shawl signs Everfair – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

Sept 16 – 7 pm – Sci-Friday book club – The Magicians by Lev Grossman – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

Sept 30 – 7 pm – Scott Westerfeld signs Swarm – Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ

Oct 3 – 7 pm – Kevin Hearne signs The Purloined Poodle – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

Oct 10 – 7 pm – Charlaine Harris signs All the Little Liars – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

 

Oct 16 – 7 pm – Sci-Friday book club – Thousand Names by Django Wexler

Oct 26 – 7 pm – P. C. Cast signs Moon Chosen – Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ

 

 

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The Dragon Awards List for 2016

Here’s the list of finalists for the Dragon Awards via their SurveyMonkey voting survey.  Register to vote at awards.dragoncon.org .  Note: when you load the survey, entries are in randomized order, not alphabetical.

1. Best Science Fiction Novel
Somewhither: A Tale of the Unwitheriing Realm by John C. Wright
Raising Caine by Charles E. Gannon
Ancillary Mercy by Ann Leckie
Agent of the Imperium by Marc Miller
Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson
The Life Engineered by J-F Dubeau

2. Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)
The Cinder Spires: The Aeronaut’s Windlass by Jim Butcher
Asteroid Made of Dragons by G. Derek Adams
Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
Changeling’s Island by Dave Freer
Grave Measures by R.R. Virdi
Blood Hound by James Osiris Baldwin

3. Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel
Updraft by Fran Wilde
Steeplejack by A.J. Hartley
Trix and the Faerie Queen by Alethea Kontis
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
The Shepherd’s Crown by Terry Pratchett
Calamity by Brandon Sanderson
Changeling’s Island by Dave Freer
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

4. Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel
Allies and Enemies: Fallen by Amy J. Murphy
Hell’s Foundations Quiver by David Weber
The Price of Valor by Django Wexler
Wrath of an Angry God: A Military Space Opera by Gibson Michaels
Blood in the Water by Taylor Anderson
Chains of Command by Marko Kloos
The End of All Things by John Scalzi*

• John has indicated that he does not want to be nominated for any award during 2016 and will ask to be withdrawn.

5. Best Alternate History Novel
1635: A Parcel of Rogues by Eric Flint & Andrew Dennis
League of Dragons by Naomi Novik
Deadlands: Ghostwalkers by Jonathan Maberry
Bombs Away: The Hot War by Harry Turtledove
Germanica by Robert Conroy
1636: The Cardinal Virtues by Eric Flint & Walter H. Hunt

6. Best Apocalyptic Novel
A Time to Die by Mark Wandrey
Chasing Freedom by Marina Fontaine
The Desert and the Blade by S.M. Stirling
Ctrl Alt Revolt! by Nick Cole
Dark Age by Felix O. Hartmann
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

7. Best Horror Novel
Disappearance at Devil’s Rock by Paul Tremblay
Chapelwood by Cherie Priest
Honor at Stake by Declan Finn
An Unattractive Vampire by Jim McDoniel
Souldancer by Brian Niemeier
Alice by Christina Henry

8. Best Comic Book
Ms. Marvel
Daredevil
Providence
DC Universe: Rebirth
Civil War II
Saga
Astro City

9. Best Graphic Novel
Sacred Heart by Liz Suburbia
The Sandman: Overture by Neil Gaiman
Killing and Dying by Adrian Tomine
Virgil by Steve Orlando
March: Book Two by John Lewis & Andrew Aydin
Chicago by Glenn Head

10. Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series
Jessica Jones – Netflix
The Flash – CW
Daredevil – Netflix
Game of Thrones – HBO
The Expanse – Syfy
Doctor Who – BBC
Outlander – Starz

11. Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie
Crimson Peak
Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens
Ant-Man
Captain America: Civil War
Deadpool
The Martian

12. Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game
Darkest Dungeon by Red Hook Studios
Fallout 4 by Bethesda Softworks
Metal Gear Solid V by Konami Digital Entertainment
Overwatch by Blizzard Entertainment
Undertale by Toby Fox
XCOM 2 by 2k Games

13. Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game
Quaser One by Emre Taskin
PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist by Outerminds Inc.
Fallout Shelter by Bethesda Softworks
Hyper Burner by Patrick Cook
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes by Electronic Arts

14. Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game
Pandemic: Legacy by ZMan Games
Star Wars: Rebellion by Fantasy Flight Games
Blood Rage by Cool Mini or Not
Talon by GMT Games
Monopoly: CTHULHU by USAopoly
Codenames by Vlaada Chvatil

15. Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game
Deluxe Tunnels & Trolls by Flying Buffalo
Magic the Gathering: Shadows over Innistrad by Wizards of the Coast
Magic the Gathering: Battle of Zendikar by Wizards of the Coast
Mouse Guard 2nd Edition by David Petersen & Luke Crane
Call of Cthulhu Roleplaying Game (7th Edition) by Chaosium Inc.
Star Wars: Armada by Fantasy Flight Games

 

Final Note:  I do not have comments enabled on this site due to the amount of spam it gets when I do.  I’d suggest checking in at File770.com .

 

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Photos: "Independence Day: Resurgence" actors at Ft. Huachuca

Judd Hirsch and Jessie T. Usher, stars of "Independence Day: Resurgence," visited with soldiers at Ft. Huachuca on June 21, 2016. They also hosted a private screening of the movie on base.

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The Heat is On! Summer Author Signings and Events in AZ

Summer is here and the time is right for reading!  Here’s a list of upcoming author events that I’m aware of for the next few months.  

June 25 – 7 pm – Diana Gabaldon celebrates Outlander Kitchen: The Official Outlander Companion Cookbook with Theresa Carle-Sanders – at Paradise Valley Double Tree Resort. Note: No Signing will take place, books will be pre-signed.

June 28 – 7 pm – Military Fiction night at the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale.  Ben Coes signs First Strike; Stephen Coonts signs Liberty’s Last Stand; Brian Keene signs Pressure; Weston Ochse signs Grunt Traitor

July 7 – 7 pm – Richard Kadrey signs The Perdition Score, the latest Sandman Slim novel.  – Poisoned Pen Bookstore

July 11 – 7 pm – F. Paul Wilson signs Panacea at the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale.

July 22 – 7 pm – Sci-Friday Book Club Discuss The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi at the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale

July 24 – Time and Location TBA – Thomas Olde Heuvelt signs Hex

Aug 19  – 7 pm – Sci-Friday Book Club Discuss Red Rising by Pierce Brown at the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale

Aug 22 – 7 pm – Beth Cato signs Breath of Earth at the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale

Oct 3 – 7 pm – Kevin Hearne signs The Purloined Poodle at the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale

 Oct 10 – 7 pm – Charlaine Harris signs All The Little Liars at the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale

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Photos: Downtown Tucson Mural Program

Eight new murals in downtown Tucson are part of the City of Tucson Mural Program, in conjunction with Tucson Arts Brigade.

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Photos: Daily Star award-winning photos for 2015

Single category award-winning photos by Arizona Daily Star staff photographers from the 2015 Arizona Photojournalism Awards.

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Who cut the nachos??? 13 cheesy Tucson dishes

From artisan charcuterie plates to mac and cheese burgers ... The cheese does not stand alone!

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Photos: The Rat Trap

The Rat Trap at 3042 N. Stone Ave. in Tucson, is a DIY music venue and art gallery that is cooperatively run by six people.

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Richard Kadrey, Gini Koch, Joe Hill, and the return of Elevengeddon in the near future.

April 29 – 7 pm – Richard Kadrey signs The Everything Box: A Novel – Barnes and Noble, Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

April 30th – Independent Bookstore Day!  Changing Hands details  Poisoned Pen event page

May 4 – 7 pm – Aprilynne Pike signs Earthrise and Amy Tintera signs Ruined.  Changing Hands, Phoenix.

May 5th – 7 pm – Diana Gabaldon, K. C. Dyer at a special event for K. C. Dyer’s novel, Finding Fraser, inspired by Diana’s Outlander series. The Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale, AZ .  Note that at this special event, only items pre-ordered or bought at the event will be signed. 

May 6 – 7 pm – Lisa McMann signs The Unwanteds: Island of Dragons – Barnes and Noble, Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

May 20 – Poisoned Pen SciFi Friday Book Club – 7 pm – This month’s selection is Dirty Magic by Jaye Wells

May 23 – 7 pm – Gini Koch signs Camp Alien.  Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

May 24 – 7 pm – Joe Hill signs The Fireman – Changing Hands, Phoenix – ticket/book purchase required

June 1 – 7 pm – Elevengeddon: A Multi-Author SciFi event hosted by Kevin Hearne – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ  The return of an event that last year had eighteen authors appearing and this year it may be even more.  Current lineup includes Kevin Hearne (Host), Brandon Sanderson, Pierce Brown, Beth Cato, Adam Christopher, Ryan Dalton, Leanna Rene Hieber,Jason Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Tom Leveen, Michael Martinez, V. E.Schwab, Scott Sigler, Michael J. Sullivan, Sam Sykes, Dan Wells, and Django Wexler.

June 7 – 7pm – Justin Cronin signs City of Mirrors – Changing Hands Tempe  See website for ticket/purchase details

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Where to eat on your San Diego road trip

Arizona's best burrito at Chile Pepper, Star Trek murals at the Space Age Restaurant ... These restaurants are worth your stop.

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Review: Borderlands Theatre's 'The Ghosts of Lote Bravo'

Set on a grim premise, the play is infused with touches of happiness, humor and hope. 

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Elvira's opens in downtown Tucson this weekend

After a year of waiting, the Mexican restaurant has finally made it to Congress Street. 

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April/May Author Events in AZ

Things are shaping  up for a pretty busy spring with lots of new appearances to talk about in AZ over the next couple of months.

April 11 – 7 pm –  Cinda Williams Chima signs Flamecaster, Barnes and Noble, Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

April 11 – 7 pm – Lisa McMann signs The Unwanteds: Island of Dragons, Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ

April 15 – Poisoned Pen SciFi Friday Book Club – 7 pm – This month’s selection is City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett

April 16 – Local Author Day – Barnes and Noble Chandler Fashion Square with Tom Leveen (Shackled) and Shonna Slayton (Cinderella’s Shoes) and others. 2:30 pm

April 16 – 7 pm – Alyss in Wonderland Steampunk Party with Frank Beddor for the release of Hatter Madigan: Ghost in the Hatbox – Changing Hands, Phoenix

April 19 – 7 pm – Suzanne Young signs The Epidemic and Shannon Messenger signs Let The Wind Rise – Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ

April 21 – 7 pm – Suzanne Young signs The Epidemic – Barnes and Noble, Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

April 29 – 7 pm – Richard Kadrey signs The Everything Box: A Novel – Barnes and Noble, Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

April 30th – Independent Bookstore Day!  Changing Hands details  Poisoned Pen event page

May 6 – 7 pm – Lisa McMann signs The Unwanteds: Island of Dragons – Barnes and Noble, Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

May 7 – Free Comic Book Day – All Day at local comic book stores – local details forthcoming

May 20 – Poisoned Pen SciFi Friday Book Club – 7 pm – This month’s selection is Dirty Magic by Jaye Wells

May 24 – 7 pm – Joe Hill signs The Fireman – Changing Hands, Phoenix – ticket/book purchase required

June 2(?) – Elevengedden returns – Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, AZ  – Details TBA

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The Screamery opens 2nd ice cream shop tomorrow

In the future, owner wants to open four or five shops in the Tucson area. 

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You can take Chaffin's out of the diner ...

Three months after it closed, the Tucson favorite is back at Rincon Market. 

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Making cascarónes: Kick up your next Easter party with confetti-filled eggs

Epic egg battle is a Tucson family tradition for this Star writer. 

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50 years of 'Star Trek' seen through its music

Latest cine-concert brings groundbreaking sci-fi franchise to Centennial Hall.

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TSO drummer ready to jam to Zeppelin

Orchestra teams up with rock band to play Led Zeppelin tribute concert. 

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Old Blind Dogs, Teen coming to Tucson

Old Blind Dogs to see West Coast U.S. on five-week tour; Teen coming to Club Congress. 

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Restaurant news

Smashburger is set to open its fourth spot Tucson.

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Bernie Sanders ate Mexican food after his Tucson rally

The presidential candidate visited this popular restaurant in Tubac. 

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The musical journey of Austin Counts

From high school bands to the edge of musical success, Tucson musician finds his soul.

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35 Tucson bars you'll never drink at again

These bars and nightclubs have ridden off into the sunset. To be perfectly accurate, you may drink at these locations again, but the establishments' names will have changed.

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And then Donald Trump came to town

Counts joins up with Black Lives Matter group to protest controversial GOP frontrunner's Tucson rally.

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Tucson musician among ejected Trump protestors

"We respected the agenda" and left when asked, says Austin Counts. 

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A guide to the trucks and taquerias of Tucson's south side

21 places to stop in Arizona's most exciting Mexican food neighborhood. More at tucson.com/tacos

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Review: Grams performs 'Burana' that will be hard to follow

Guest conductor leads Tucson Symphony Orchestra in a performance that set a new standard for Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana."

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Downtown parking nightmare for 'Camina Burana,' Sanders

Competing events means you might have to hike into Music Hall for Tucson Symphony Orchestra concert.

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Laughing along to classical music

Classically-trained duo brings musical mashups, slapstick humor to Centennial Hall. 

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5 Tucson restaurants we think Bernie Sanders will visit

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Why do the Oscars of the food world ignore Arizona?

If Fox Restaurants and Pizzeria Bianco can't get a James Beard, who can? 

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Photos of Tucson's craft beer scene

Tucson had three breweries in 1997. Now, there are more than a dozen and counting.

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We can't help it; we love 'Carmina Burana'

Tenor explains the appeal of Carl Orff's choral masterwork.

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Symphonic Winds marks 30th with commission

Anniversary concert features return of orchestra favorite mezzo-soprano Korby Myrick. 

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Photos: Barry Manilow in Tucson

Barry Manilow's concerts in Tucson in 1975, 1985 and 2002. 

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Smashburger coming to Oro Valley

Burger joint set to open in April

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'Carmina Beerana' before 'Carmina Burana'

TSO, Borderlands to celebrate before behemoth concert.

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Music briefs

Nelly kicks off Pima County Fair lineup.

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This week is all about Irish music

Local bands and national acts help Tucson celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

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Big Smo's wakeup call

On the verge of a heart attack, country rapper/reality star changes his life.

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59 of Tucson's most tantalizing 'food porn' photos

Feast your eyes on some of the mouthwatering dishes we've seen.

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Tucson chefs share secret recipes and tips

Videos from our Tucson Kitchen Secrets recipe series, where local chefs show us how it's done. 

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Dairy Queen stores in Tucson offer free ice cream

There's no purchase required to get the treat. 

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Tucson's first Blake's Lotaburger reveals grand opening date

We're not foolin' you this time! The New Mexico chain is almost here.  

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Barry Manilow bringing 'One Last Time' tour to Tucson

It's his first Tucson gig since 2002.

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Tucson's 2nd El Pollo Loco opens on Broadway

Restaurant is going in near the Park Place Mall. 

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In case Dunham's twins need a lesson in respect, roll the tape

Comic ventriloquist films part of his Tucson show to use as a lesson for newborn twins once they become teens.

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Photos: 2016 Tucson Festival of Books

The biggest literary event in Arizona - The Tucson Festival of Books - on the University of Arizona Mall in Tucson, March 12-13.

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Photos: 2016 Air Show at D-M

Thunder and Lightning over Arizona, the 2016 open house and air show at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, March 12-13.

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Bierny gets national honor for Friends work

Former president of Arizona Friends of Chamber Music will be f e ted at Sunday's festival kickoff. 

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ATC's 'Of Mice and Men' disturbing, stunning

The nearly-80-year-old John Steinbeck story continues to resonate

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Maynards downtown recognized in list of 'historic eats'

The article was part of the new Arizona Official State Visitors Guide.

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AZ Rep's "The Tempest" is a magical night of theater

The Shakespeare play is visually, artistically thrilling

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What to eat at Arizona's best Chinese place? A single noodle ...

Exploring the oddities and mind-blowing flavors of Shaanxi cuisine at Chandler's House of Egg Roll. 

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Classical guitar and former NFL-turned-musical-theater star in store for Tucson

Classical guitar comes to church's concert series.

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Dunham's twins add two times the fun for Walter

Comic ventriloquist brings 'Perfectly Unbalanced' tour to Tucson Arena.

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New faces, old friends at 23rd Winter Chamber fest

Festival kicks off on sunny, warm Sunday. 

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TSO searches for its Latin jazz soul with Mambo Kings

Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble brings Latin accented show to Music Hall. 

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Civic Orchestra marks 40th with Dvorák concerto

Maryland cellist making third appearance with Tucson ensemble. 

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Music briefs

Finland's top rock band Nightwish coming to Rialto, Kenny G returns to Desert Diamond Casino.

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Landscape photography at Etherton

The gallery hosts works by three widely-known photographers

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Makana bringing slack rock to Tucson

Leading slack key guitarist bringing intense show to Sea of Glass.

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Phoenix writers rate Tucson's top dive bars, restaurants

What do you think: Are they right or has the heat rotted their brains? 

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Jim Jefferies' 'Freedumb' comes to Casino del Sol

Don't take it personally as Australian comedian takes aim at his new American home. 

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TripAdvisor rates Tucson's Top 10 restaurants

Do you agree? Let us know in the comments section.

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Ben Vereen show off — again

Entertainer cancels Fox Theatre gig for the second time.

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Tips and treasures from Westward Look's secret garden

Tucson landscaper shows us how to garden in the Sonoran desert. 

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TSO lands national grant

$3,500 to go toward board governance and strategic planning.

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Sentinnel Peak hosts fundraiser for Tucson boy's family

Four-year-old Wyatt Bell died last month in an ATV rollover accident in Benson. 

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Review: 'Comedy of Errors' offers madcap silliness

The UA Repertory Theatre cast infuses an abundance of energy into the play.

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Now open at La Paloma, Contigo is back in a big way

The popular Latin restaurant bounces back onto the dining scene a year later. 

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Tucson restaurants that have closed in 2016

A collection of Tucson restaurants who have packed it up. 

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Move over Sonoran dog! Try this Vietnamese mashup ...

Sushi To-Go on Tucson's east side serves banh mi hot dogs. 

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Pilobolus twists, turns and dances onto Centennial Hall stage

The contemporary dance company is no stranger to Tucson

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'Barrio Stories' reclaims Barrio Viejo

Much of the neighborhood was wiped out when the Tucson Convention Center was built; now Borderlands brings back the memories

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ATC tackles Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men"

The classic tragedy is almost 80 years old, but it still resonates

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Trump vs. Bernie the debate

Comedians bring the leading "ousiders" to Rialto for comic relief.

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Arizona Opera's accidental winter visitor

Director Tara Faircloth gets roped into double duty that keeps her tethered to Arizona for three months.

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'Reformation' and 2 TSO premieres close MasterWorks series

James Feddeck returns to the podium for the chamber orchestra series finale.

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KIIM FM: Band Perry heading to Desert Diamond

Sibs, recently split from their record label, are hopscotching around the West Coast this spring.

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Trident Grill II now open

Northeast side cousin of popular UA area bar and grill moves into old Red Sky Cafe space.

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Stripped-down Peter Frampton coming back to Tucson

Brit-rocker brings "Raw" acoustic show to Fox. 

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Sara Jenkins understands how Italians eat

Sara Jenkins will be among the author-chefs at the Tucson Festival of Books with cookbook, "The Four Seasons of Pasta."  

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Krispy Kreme store to hire up to 150 in Tucson

After a five-year hiatus in Tucson, Krispy Kreme will return with a factory store at 5621 E. Broadway.

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Krispy Kreme, round 3: Doughnut maker is returning

Arizona franchise operator set to open store on East Broadway on April 26. 

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Review: The Rogue's 'Miss Julie'

The cast, led by Matthew Bowdren, turns in a riveting performance

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James Taylor heading to Tucson Arena

Tickets on sale Friday.

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Ganga alert: UA Presents has $29 leap year special

Offers good until 5 a.m. Tuesday for several UA Presents shows.

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Free food giveaways for Leap Day in Tucson

Sauce, Hungry Howie's and Villa Italian Kitchen offer deals. 

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AZSF Leaps into Spring with these upcoming author events

March 3 – 7:00 pm – V. E. Schwab signs A Gathering of Shadows with fantasy author Sam Sykes and YA author Rae Carson – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ  More details at this New Times Article.

March 12-13 – Tucson Festival of Books 2016 – University of  Arizona, Tucson, AZ Participating genre authors include Charlie Jane Anders, Austin Aslan, Paolo Bacigalupi, Greg Bear, Zac Brewer,Terry Brooks, Rae Carson, Beth Cato, Jeffe Kennedy, Jonathon Maberry, Jeffrey Mariotte, Weston Ochse, Aprilynne Pike, Adam Rex, Marsheila Rockwell, R. L. Stine, David Lee Summers, Sam Sykes, Judith Tarr, Chuck Wendig, Suzanne Young

March 18 – Poisoned Pen SciFi Friday Book Club – 7 pm – This month’s selection is A Darker Shade of Magic by V E. Schwab

Apr 2 – 7 pm – Brian Staveley signs The Last Mortal Bond Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

April 14 – 7 pm – Paolo Bacigalupi signs The Water Knife  Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

April 15 – Poisoned Pen SciFi Friday Book Club – 7 pm – This month’s selection is City of Stairs by robert Jackson Bennett

April 30th – Independent Bookstore Day!

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Lo Esencial in Marana closes for rebranding

Mexican restaurant was at the former Dove Mountain Grill. 

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Sorting out the math of Leap Year birthdays

Part-time Tucsonan has turned her every-4-years birthday into a lifelong hobby.

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Free food at Reid Park? Look on the ground ...

A Tucson forager shows how to collect and process acorns. 

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Hawaiian singer's Sanders video back up on YouTube

YouTube yanked it this week for copyright infringements.

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Edible I-8! Where to eat on the way to San Diego

Arizona's best burrito at Chile Pepper, Star Trek murals at the Space Age Restaurant ... These places are worth your stop. 

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Here's the video YouTube doesn't want you to see

YouTube took down slack-key artist Makana's pro-Bernie Sanders video citing fair use infractions. But that hasn't stopped him.

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Free eats to mark Leap Year

An extra 24 hours to the year, finally a day to celebrate your birthday on your birthday — all good excuses for free food on Monday.

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'Miss Julie' not as easy going as the name implies

The Strindberg play tackles the battles between the sexes and the classes

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A double dose of Shakespeare at UA

Mounting a Shakespeare play is always a challenge.

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Watts ready to Rach in first TSO collaboration

Famous pianist likens the Rachmaninoff concerto to a giant symphony with a giant piano part.

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TSO slipping into unchartered waters next season

Orchestra will perform several works they've never done before.

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St. Patrick's Day celebrations: Corned beef, Irish songs, no blarney

Attention restaurants: We’re looking for your St. Patrick’s Day dining deals, green beer specials and Irish entertainment. To include your plans in our roundup, submit your information at tucs…

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World-class guitarist Kottke visits Tucson, shares his story

Folk singer-guitarist Leo Kottke says the E chord might just have saved his life.

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Of music and movies: Cine concerts gain popularity

Latest journey 'Triplets of Belleville' coming to Centennial Hall this weekend.

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Homecoming for Grammy-nominated True Concord

Group hosts organist Guy Whatley in first post-Grammys concert.

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Acacia Real Food & Cocktails closing in May

After 11 years in business on the north side, Acacia Real Food & Cocktails announced it's closing its doors in May ...

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Pizza Studio pulls the plug on Tucson

Owners close both Tucson locations. 

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Lani's Luau Hawaiian restaurant closes on East Side

Sign on door reads that owners were kicked out by the landlord. 

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Music briefs

The ladies of Led Zeppelin and a Tucson singer-songwriter's trip behind bars.

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Pizza as performance art

Tucson pizza maker wins national prize for acrobatics. Now he's off to see how his antics play on an international stage. 

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Thai food is coming to downtown Tucson

Senae Thai Bistro will serve the vibrant cuisine of Bangkok, Thailand. 

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'On the Menu' lands at KQTH

Show's host adds weekly foodie segment in move from Power Talk 120.

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New restaurant serves almost nothing but pork

But there's no Sonoran dog in sight. Carnitas La Yoca prepares cuisine of Michoacán. 

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Photos: Audition for a new Western

Auditions for "Tombstone-Rashomon," a new Western directed by Alex Cox, were held in Tucson on Saturday.

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Review: New TSO era begins

Conductor greeted with standing ovations, applause in first 

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Ex-SASO conductor Boyles named to Hartford post

Adam Boyles gets assistant conductor job in Connecticut.

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TSO delves into unchartered territory in 2016-17

Orchestra to perform handful of works it has never played before. 

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'Book of Mormon' is profane, offensive and pure delight

Like most 'South Park' episodes, it has something to say, too

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Tucson Symphony Orchestra names Gomez conductor

Venezuelan-born conductor to add more Latin flavors. 

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Tucson firefighter band is nation's 2nd best

Turnouts parlay second place battle of the bands finish into gigs.

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TSO launches family series with 'Peter and the Wolf'

Lupita Murillo and new conductor bring back children's classic.

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Tucson Craft Bear Crawl will have more brewers, beer, people

The Tucson Craft Beer Crawl benefits water; more water equals more beer.

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Spotlight on Lawrence of Arabia

 70 mm film series continues with "Lawrence of Arabia." 

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Chieftains to debut with TSO; that's toast-worthy

Raise a glass to the Chieftains. 

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Lost restaurants reemerge at the Tucson Festival of books

Rediscover the some of your favorite but shuttered eateries at the Tucson Festival of Books.

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Arizona chefs make James Beard semifinals list

Bianco Pizzeria and Fox Restaurants in the running for the Oscars of the food world. 

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Lost but not forgotten: Author recalls closed Tucson restaurants

'The little mom and pop places people go to all the time. Those are the places I really miss.'

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Rodeo parade also a celebration of family tradition

Generations of pioneering Tucson businessmen will ride in historic family wagon.

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Tucson goes to the Grammys; photos from the red carpet

Tucson couple gets shots with singers, actors and each other.  

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"No Way to Treat a Lady" at Live Theatre Workshop, Opening 2/20/2016

What: Live Theatre Workshop’s “No Way to Treat a Lady.” By: Douglas Cohen and William Goldman Director: Annette Hillman When: Previews are Thursday, 2/18 & Friday, 2/19 at 7:30 p.m., Openi…

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Foodie lecture delves into Tucson's Presidio era

Talk at La Cocina explores plants eaten by Presidio soldiers in the 1700s. 

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Where to eat in El Centro, California

The best of El Centro dining, including Tacos de Pescado Marlyn, Jardin Hawaiiano and Antojitos Como en Casa. 

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True Concord's Pualus commission wins Grammy

Phoenix Chorale snags best chorale performance award over Tucson ensemble.

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Paulus commission wins Grammy for Tucson

True Concord CD falls short; Phoenix wins and gives nod to Tucson.

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Latest stop on SASO international journey: Brazil

Tucson orchestra on Sunday played first of two concerts at festival in Brazil.

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And then there was the Grammy nomination

Stephen Paulus always envisioned "Prayersprayerand Remembrances" as a three-part journey; the Grammy nod is a bonus trip.

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Review: 'Sex with Strangers' much more than 'click bait'

“Sex With Strangers” is a robust study of the complexity of intimacy and personal identity in the digital age. 

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True Concord to take a red carpet walk

Ensemble's leader, top cheerleader to represent Tucson at Monday's Grammys.

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A Pie-experience to Remember

Harriet Monroe has a knack for perfect gifts: a pie a week for a year

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Tucson firefighter band rocking 2nd Saturdays

Tucson quartet parlays national battle of the band finish into gigs.

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Love is in the cards: 5 sexy products from the botanica

To get ready for Valentine's Day, we spoke to a spiritualist at Yerberia San Miguel.

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Celebrity sighting: Steven Seagal at southside restaurant

Hollywood tough guy has dinner at Mariscos Chihuahua.

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Review: Invisible Theatre's world premiere of Tucson playwright's "Deelmayker"

Tucson playwright Warren Bodow's “Deelmayker" coming-of-retirement-age play. 

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Drinking at Casa Video? These beers get two thumbs up ...

Bartenders at Tucson's new Casa Film Bar pair our favorite things, movies and beer. 

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Kingston Trio playing Valentine's Day show in Tucson

Seminal pop-folk band bring "Tom Dooley" and platinum catalogue to Fox.

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'Book of Mormon' settles into Centennial Hall for a week

The satire has harsh language, inappropriate jokes, and fans around the world

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Romance and love songs with TSO

Jazz singer joins orchestra for Valentine's Day weekend pop concerts.

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ATC and Phoenix's Stray Cat collaborate on 'Sex With Strangers'

The dramedy has a two-weekend run at the Temple.

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Ermanos restaurant launches Tucson Wine Club

Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar is launching the Tucson Wine Club, offering members discounted pricing on wines, including hard-to-find vintages.

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Now open! BK owner's giant submarine-shaped restaurant

Check out El Berraco for fried octopus tacos and late-night micheladas ... 

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The latest in Tucson restaurant news

Tucson Wine Club coming soon and a new definition for eat and run.

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Music briefs

Tucson pop singer makes debut, Merci Gallery hosting German DJ.

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Arts briefs

SASO heads to Brazil; dynamic young French quartet is guest of Arizona Friends.

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TSO set to announce new music director

Orchestra concluding two-year search to replace George Hanson.

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Tucson restaurant redefines eat and run

Restaurant serves its meals in a cup.

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24 Snacks to Avoid at Your Super Bowl Party

Not all snacks are created equally. For the health-conscious among us, and for those who are still sticking to their New Year’s resolutions, certain foods items are best left untouched.

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7 beautiful bites from the Savor food festival

What we loved most from this weekend's party at Tucson Botanical Gardens. 

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No longer a $5 sub; Subway rolls out $6 deal

Get any footlong sub this month for $6.

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Miss Chipotle? Two-fer burros, bowls at Sir Veza's

Locally-owned restaurant capitalizes on national chain's speed bump.

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Exotic, sexy, raucous Brazil Carnival

Photos show just how wild and colorful Carnival is in Brazil

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Local Super Bowl commercial revives Chaffin's Diner

This commercial is the last thing ever done at the iconic Chaffin's Diner. 

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McMahon's steakhouse transforming into offices

Real-estate-based firms clustering in historic restaurant space.

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Tucson band gets national love from NPR

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls make the cut for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. 

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Quartet of concerto winners headline UA concert

But the four will perform at the UA President's Concert without the president in the audience.

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SASO gets new guest pianist to play Rach 2

Sheryl McManus calls in sick; UA grad slips in to take her place.

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Chipotle dark time is opening for On the Border

Restaurant to roll out new bowls and burritos on day that Chipotle opens late.

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Ryan Clark heads up PY Steakhouse at Casino del Sol

Resort also announces new executive chef for all its restaurants. 

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Aqui con El Nene opens slick new restaurant

Southside spot will stay open until 3 a.m. on weekends. 

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The Screamery opening second ice cream shop

In the future, owner wants to open four or five shops in the Tucson area. 

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Photos: Getting ready for Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, often perceived as a raucous time of drinking, throwing beads and nudity, is a wildly creative time of personal expression, rich history and family fun for those living in New Orle…

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'Sovereign Body' is next up for Winding Road

The story is about a woman who is fighting to take her body back from a disease

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‘Dumbarton Oaks’: Bach would have been delighted

There are unapologetic hints of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto in Stravinksy’s “Dumbarton Oaks” Concerto in E flat, something that Stravinsky contended at the time was likely unintentional.

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Piano prodigy joins Dove of Peace series

Emma Taggart is 13 and already a veteran concert pianist.

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Music briefs

Post-hardcore? Metal core? It's enough to make your head bang.

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Guitar Society returns to Song Fest

Teams up with Ballet Tucson, baritone for Latin-accented concerts.

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Lewis Black: On Trump, America's anger and the naked truth

Comedian to let loose on everything that has his blood boiling at Tucson show.

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Lewis Black on Trump and America's anger

Comedian to bring comedy to Casino del Sol Saturday.

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Arizona road trips: Where to eat in Gila Bend

Check out Space Age Restaurant, Sofia's Mexican Food, Humberto's and Little Italy. 

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Not your grandad's organ recital

Grammy-nominated organist brings mammoth instrument to Centennial Hall.

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Tucsonan's play gets world premiere at Invisible Theatre

It took retirement for Warren Bodow to find a writing career

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Kathy Allen: The Final Lift

In December, Star reporter Kathleen Allen set out to participate in the Tucson Senior Olympics Festival power lifting event, in spite of the fact that she had never power lifted, had arthritis…

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RichRod's wife shares her cherished Super Bowl dip

We like to call it Miss Rita's Cheesy Velveeta. Proceed with caution! 

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Italian restaurant Orenccios opens at River and Campbell

Just in time for Valentine's Day: The bustling Joesler Village shopping center at River and Campbell has a new date spot specializing in gourmet Italian food.

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Ten Fifty-Five Brewing turns 3 with sudsy party

Tucson's beloved brewhouse will tap two new beers including a cherry Sugar Skull Chocolate Milk Stout. 

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Photos: Hot fashion on red carpet at SAG Awards

Stars were heating up the 22nd Annual Screen Actors' Guild Award Saturday.

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I-8 road eats: 5 spots to fill up from AZ to San Diego

Arizona's best burrito at Chile Pepper, Star Trek murals at the Space Age Restaurant ... These places are worth your stop. 

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Behind the scenes of 'Carmen'

Conductor, cast take opera for a ride before this weekend's Arizona Opera performances.

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TSO gets $1M Diamond Foundation gift

The Tucson Symphony Orchestra will use the money to endow Joan B. Diamond Concertmaster Chair. 

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Experiencing 'Carmen' from the best seat in the house

Conductor will see his first-ever production while conducting the orchestra.

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Music briefs: What's happening in Tucson's music scene

Lynch sibs are back at bigger Tucson venue.

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Bodytraffic performs at Centennial Hall Friday

Young contemporary dance ensemble has quickly garnered attention

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Friends of Music hosts 'international' guitar quartet

St. Philip’s Friends of Music is hosting an internationally flavored guitar quartet for its next concert.

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All-female Kiss tribute band plays Congress

Priss concert proceeds to benefit Satori School.

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Temptations help Urban League celebrate anniversary

Before the concert, Sunday Evening Forum will host conversation with band's lead singer.

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Sushi and Vietnamese spot opens on east side

Anew sushi/Vietnamese restaurant has taken over the space that once housed the Filipino restaurant Pinoy Fast Food at 7159 E. Broadway.

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Sibling group R5 back for Music Hall gig

On an August day that was hot enough to bake a cookie on the sidewalk, the family rock act of R5 — the Lynch sibs including “Dancing With the Stars” phenom Riker and Nickolodeon idol Ross — ti…

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Puscifer to play spring show at Music Hall

Arizona winemaker extraordinaire and experimental rock guru Maynard James Keenan is bringing the band he has called his “creative subconscious” to Tucson Music Hall in April.

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Song Fest: Of marriage and music

"Carmen" leading lady throws in a two-fer with Arizona Opera recital featuring her husband.

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5 things to know about the Lunar New Year

Ring in the Year of the Monkey. 

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Restaurant news

Corner Bakery & Café coming soon, sushi-pho share menu space at new restaurant.

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Back-to-back Beethoven: Cellist to do 5 sonatas in 2 concerts

Sharon Robinson will perform Beethoven's complete cello sonatas in back-to-back concerts Sunday. 

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'Book of Mormon' sold out, but there's still a chance for tickets

A lottery means you may get a seat - and at a bargain price

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It's a bird, it's a plane. It's Tucson's biggest burrito?

It takes five tortillas to hold in this monster, the B.Rex burrito. 

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Corner Bakery Cafe could open late May

Construction starting for Tucson restaurant on Wilmot and Broadway.

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True Concord, Cantus kick off '16 Song Fest

Performance adds jazzy notes to fourth annual citywide festival.

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Book about rescued cats to benefit Tucson no-kill shelter

Every cat has a tale to tell. Benefit next Sunday helps nonprofit shelter.

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Kennan bringing Puscifer to Tucson

Tickets on sale Jan. 29 for experimental rockers April 30 show at Tucson Music Hall. 

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Lewis Black debates historic blizzard of bust

Comedian thinks the media hype will turn out to be more epic than the actual storm. 

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Scordato weeks away from opening pizzeria

Will move from St. Philip's Plaza to Stone and River.

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TPAC gives $130,000 in grants to arts groups

The Tucson Pima Arts Council has handed out $130,000 in grants to Tucson arts groups.

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BK owner to open giant submarine-shaped restaurant

When you need an octopus taco or an avocado d

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Art notes: Jazz, waila, chamber music and your life in a song

Tribute to Gould

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Who cut the nachos??? 13 cheesy Tucson dishes

It's National Cheese Lovers Day, and we've got some party ideas ...

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Spotlight on Travis Tritt

Here comes “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.”: Country singer Travis Tritt — his 1992 album “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.” was one of his early successes — is headed to the Fox Tucson Theatre with his solo acoustic tour Satu…

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Temptations bringing hits to the Fox

Longtime frontman leads his version of iconic Motown band in Urban League concert.

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Tucson's American Idol contestant talks road to Hollywood

Brook Sample of Tucson talks about her golden ticket to Hollywood. 

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Brooke Sample - Cold Day In July - American Idol - Jan 7, 2016

Brook Sample, 28, from Tucson, got a golden ticket to Hollywood. 

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New steakhouse Horseshoe Grill to open on east side

Restaurant will offer locally-sourced burgers and steaks, plus cocktails. 

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I found America's best burrito in Yuma, Arizona

Have you ever been to Yuma (for more than the restroom)?

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Smithsonian article calls Tucson 'Capital of Gastronomy'

Magazine is just the latest outlet praising our city's food scene. 

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Review: 'Old Jews Telling Jokes' had the audience in an uproar

This reviewer, however, was not too taken with the contsant barrage of jokes, many in bad taste

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ATC mounts its second production of 'Fences'

The Pulitzer Prize-winning August Wilson play was last staged here in 1990

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Josh Ritter brings his 'Sermon on the Mount' to Rialto

A chance meeting with Joan Baez was a highlight of a previous Tucson visit

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Photos: Remembering circus elephants that visited Tucson

Ringling Bros. announces early nationwide elimination (May) of act that often came to town.

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Ring In 2016 With These Upcoming Author Events!

January 16 – 6:00 pm – Ryan Dalton signs The Year of Lightning – Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ

January 19 – 7:00 pm – Chelsea Quin Yarbro signs Haunting Investigation and Darynda Jones signs The Dirt on Ninth Grave – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

January 23 – 4:00 pm – YALLAPALOOZA 2016 – Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ- Participating Young Adult authors are Arwen Elys Dayton, Gavriel Savit, Jaleigh Johnson, Amy K. Nichols, Austin Aslan, Shannon Messenger, Amy Fellner Dominy, Janette Rallison, Shonna Slayton, Tom Leveen, and Janni Lee Simner.

January 26 – 7:00 – Kevin Hearne signs Staked – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

February 3 – 7:00 pm – Joe R. Lansdale signs Honky Tonk Samurai – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

February 5 – 7:00 pm – Marissa Meyer signs Stars Above – Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ

February 9 – 7:00 pm –  Pseudonymous Bosch signs Bad Luck – Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ

 

March 3 – 7:00 pm – V. E. Schwab signs A Gathering of Shadows with Sam Sykes and Rae Carson – Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale, AZ

March 12-13 – Tucson Festival of Books 2016 – University of  Arizona, Tucson, AZ Participating genre authors include Charlie Jane Anders, Austin Aslan, Paolo Bacigalupi, Greg Bear, Zac Brewer,Terry Brooks, Rae Carson, Beth Cato, Jeffe Kennedy, Jonathon Maberry, Jeffrey Mariotte, Weston Ochse, Aprilynne Pike, Adam Rex, Marsheila Rockwell, R. L. Stine, David Lee Summers, Sam Sykes, Judith Tarr, Chuck Wendig, Suzanne Young

 

 

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Dave & Busters moving into south-side shopping center

Will be the popular restaurant chain's first Tucson location. 

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The official Queensryche comes to Rialto on Jan. 10

Band won a legal battle with former singer Geoff Tate over rights to name.

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Preview: The Rogue's 'By the Bog of Cats'

The tragedy of "Medea" gets a contemporary — and Irish — twist

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Art notes

Hanson to conduct TSO

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Tucson's 10 best new dishes of 2015

Digital food writer Andi Berlin rounds up her favorite bites from new restaurants. 

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Zona 78 on River closes, will open as new concept

The original Zona 78 on East River Road and North Stone Avenue closed its doors Dec. 30, and will reopen as a yet-to-be-announced concept. Paul Leathers, general manager at the restaurant's Ta…

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