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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