Friday, October 5, 2018
Family members of UA students from all over the country will be coming for the weekend to spend time with their sons, daughters, brothers and sisters.
As the Wildcats take on the California Golden Bears on Saturday night, families will be tailgating and enjoying a day of fun in some mild Tucson weather. The high on Saturday is expected only to reach 86 degrees.
Fraternities and sororities put on events and tailgates for family members on both Friday and Saturday.
Family Weekend t-shirts are sold out, but there is a pep rally at the Main Gate Square on Friday with food and performances put on by the university.
The UA Parents & Family Association is hosting its Golf Challenge at Top Golf from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday. Money raised from the Golf Challenge is being donated to the UA Think Tank this year.
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Eat, Drink, & Be Giving. “Making a difference never tasted so good!” Support local non-profits AZYP, GAP and ICS on a night filled with food samplings from local restaurants, breweries and wineries, live music and a silent auction at the Plaza Colonial. At the end of the night, the three nonprofit CEOs will compete in a friendly “Grape Stomp for a Cause” to help raise money and cycle out poverty from our communities. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 5. 2870 E. Skyline Drive. $40. Details Here.
Modernism Market Opening Night Gala. Modernism Week is upon us, and the Midtown Mercantile Merchants are getting in on the act with a 10-day modernism market through Sunday, Oct. 14. And they’re kicking it off the only way that makes sense: with a fancy schmancy gala. Enjoy refreshments among mid-century furniture, home accessories, vintage clothing and jewelry, antique lighting fixtures, a wide variety of collectibles and more. The market itself attracts dealers and vendors from all over the country, for a marvelous array of all things modern. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. 4443 E. Speedway. Details Here.
Monster Mash. Are you the type of person who started telling people “Happy Halloween!” on Sept. 1? Then take comfort in the fact that you don’t have to wait until actual Halloween to start celebrating the season. Oro Valley’s got spooky carnival games, a scary movie scavenger hunt, a cartoon-themed spooky maze and a candy corn ring toss. You can also decorate pumpkins, guess their weight and take a haunted hayride! Chow down at a food truck, get your face painted so you’ll look cool in the photo booth and chug down some witches brew (aka root beer). Although, if you decide to participate in the “Not Just Another 5K” event at 6 p.m., maybe wait to indulge until afterward. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. Free entry. Details Here.
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick star in director Paul Feig's new drama "A Simple Favor."
The film had every member of the audience on the edge of their seats when I saw it. With at least three twists that I didn't see coming, I really didn't know how this one was going to end, and that's how a movie should be.
Anna Kendrick plays a seemingly innocent single mom named Stephanie who streams cooking videos and shares her recipes for other moms around the country. One day at school, her son (Miles) and his friend (Nicky) ask her if they can have a playdate, but Stephanie says she needs to check with Nicky's mom.
At that moment, Blake Lively, whose character's name is Emily, steps out of her Porsche in a fancy business suit. Stephanie is in awe when they meet, but the boys get their playdate.
Stephanie and Emily become best friends because of their sons' relationship. Emily is enigmatic, inconsistent and loves her cocktails. One day, Emily asks Stephanie to pick Nicky up from school, which wasn't abnormal. However, Emily never comes to pick Nicky up that day, or the next day, or the day after that. After a few days Stephanie and Emily's husband file a missing person's report with the police, but they don't have any luck for weeks.
The rest of the movie is a flurry of twists and turns and it does not disappoint. I don't want to give anything away, but I have to say "A Simple Favor" is one of the better movies I've seen in a while.
Another good comparison, aside from "Gone Girl," could be "Ex Machina." If you've never seen any of these movies, do yourself a favor and watch them. You won't regret it.
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The annual Tucson Meet Yourself Festival will be highlighting a Culture Kitchen to provide festival attendees with fresh samples of homemade cultural recipes from different countries around the world including Iraq, Lebanon, Congo and Turkey.
Culture Kitchen mainly features families showing off their cooking traditions in front of a live audience who afterwards will hand out samples of the dishes they prepared.
Some recipes that will be shared at the event include phyllo dough filled with fruit such as fig, prickly pear, and dates prepared by Janet Griffitts and Nahide Aydin, and Sonoran style enchiladas prepared by the Breckenfelds.
Nelda Ruiz, the Culture Kitchen organizer for this year, said that the kitchen is a great way to share stories of families by sharing traditional food recipes. The theme this year focuses on the importance of traditions learned from family, loved ones and friends.
"People can come every single day of the weekend and still see different things each day," Ruiz said. "That's also very telling of where we live, there is a wide variety of different cultures and communities here in Tucson."
On Sunday, Oct. 14, at 3:30 p.m., there will be a round table discussion organized by the Center of Regional Food Studies from the University of Arizona, discussing the histories of foodshed, which is the term that describes how food is grown, produced, and consumed.
The Culture Kitchen will be located outside the Jácome Plaza at the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, Saturday, Oct. 13, and Sunday, Oct. 14.
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Interesting Factoids and Figures about TMY:
- Local officials estimate that there will be 120,000 people in total attendance
- There will be 100 performance acts
- 56 food vendors
- 100 folk artists
- 80 community agencies
- 750 volunteers
- $3.5 million in total economic impact expected
- 5,280 pounds of food waste to be composted
- 20,000 pounds of total waste was produced last year
- 50 percent landfill diversion rate at last year’s festival
- The event costs about $330,000 to put on
- 27 organizations sponsor the event to make it free to the public
- Last year a single booth made $10,000 over the course of three days
- $133,000 were withdrawn from nearby ATMs last year
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The game I'm alluding to is the annual contest between the Arizona Wildcats (2-3,1-1) and the Golden Bears of California (3-1, 0-1).
The two programs have met 33 times, between 1978 and 2017, with Arizona leading the all-time series, 17-14-2.
The last two matchups between the two schools have produced some of the most-watched moments in Pac-12 history.
First, in 2014 there was the infamous 'Hill Mary' touchdown pass as time expired inside Arizona Stadium—when QB Anu Solomon hit receiver Austin Hill on a Hail Mary pass play as time expired, giving the Wildcats a 49-45 win.
That score capped off an improbable 36-point comeback by the Wildcats, sparking an improbable run that would propel the team into their first (and only) Pac-12 Football Championship Game.
Last year's contest was just as exciting, with Arizona and the Golden Bears duking it out in a double-overtime classic, with the Wildcats winning, 45-44, after Cal failed on a two-point conversion attempt.
This year's game has a chance to live up to those contests, with the Golden Bears heading to Tucson with a sour taste in their mouth, after an 18-point loss at home to the University of Oregon last week.
The Wildcats find themselves in much the same predicament, falling at home to USC 24-20 last Saturday, in desperate need of a victory to boost their chances of reaching bowl eligibility for the second consecutive season.
The Golden Bears enter Saturday's contest, which will kick off at 7 p.m. on Fox Sports 1, with an offense that ranks eighth in the Pac-12 in offensive yards per game (393.5), 11th in passing yards (793) and 7th in rushing yards (781).
The Bears have achieved second-year Coach Justin Wilcox's goal of offensive balance, with 198.3 passing and 195.3 rushing yards per game this season.
That said, they don't have the type of explosive playmakers on offense that teams like Oregon, Washington, Stanford, and even USC have—which makes finding success rather elusive in the strawberry-strewn hills of Berkeley.
It'll be interesting to see whether the Wildcats can exploit Cal's defense, which ranks 8th in the conference in points allowed (25.0) and 9th in rushing yards per game allowed (163.8), given the depth Kevin Sumlin's squad has at the running back position.
How to Watch: The Wildcats and Golden Bears will play at 7 p.m. Arizona time on Saturday, with Fox Sports 1 airing the game. Tickets to the game are still available here.
Who to Watch: The Golden Bears of Cal don't have a lot of big names, though receiver Kanawai Noa has a lot of talent, with 81 catches and 1,057 receiving yards in his career. Freshman WB Chase Garbers has shown a lot of potential this year, with 493 passing yards and 6 touchdowns.
How to Bet: Vegas has Cal as a 2.5-point favorite to win, as of Thursday morning. The over/under on the game is listed at 57.5.
Game Prediction: This one is a true toss-up game, with each side showing its share of strengths and weaknesses this season. I'll go with Arizona winning this one, 27-24.
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Free First Thursdays. Every first Thursday of the month, Tucson Museum of Art hosts the party of the night with a variety of things to do. From exploring their permanent art collections with a drink in your hand to learning how to dance, there is something for everyones taste. A DJ will be blasting jams all night long wile you learn to dance from Arizona Opera. The Museum's shop will also be open for a reception to benefit this month's featured artists. There is a handful to do so you wont get bored. 140 N. Main Ave. 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Free. Details Here.
Flavors of Tucson. Banner University Medicine presents “Flavors of Tucson.” This a chance to be adventurous with your food consumption while also supporting the research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Liver Foundation. The evening will differ from a typical gala with signature dishes from top local chefs for cheaper prices than the usual top restaurants. The event will take place at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Kiva Patio & Ballroom. 6:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday Oct. 4. 7000 N. Resort Drive. Details Here.
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Events compiled by Brianna Lewis, Emily Dieckman, B.S. Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Dan Soder says Tucson Weekly editor Jim Nintzel was his favorite teacher at the University of Arizona. His writing, though, belongs entirely to comedy “I only know how to write because of comedy,” he says. “It all comes from me learning to write jokes.”
His bartender father, he says, is the source of his unique, observational comedy style. “I watched him joke around with anyone about anything,” he says, "and I loved that. Humor can make a lot of really shitty situations much better.”
Having learned how to joke about anything, he now finds comedy gold in everything, including his 89-year-old grandmother’s views on death, and a personal crime drama involving a caper with his pot-selling Tucson roommate.
Soder brings his regular-guy comedy to 191 Toole at 7 p.m., Saturday, October 6. Tickets are $15 via rialtotheatre.com; the $20 seats were snapped up weeks ago.
We were lucky to catch up with him via email between filming Billions and flying to and from performances.
“I started doing standup in Tucson!,” he says. “At Laff's! I loved starting in Tucson because it was small, fun scene where I got to learn a ton in a short period doing one nighters at casinos and other places while also being able to work weekends emceeing and featuring at Laff's.”
He follows with a line that Laughing Stock espouses often. “Laff’s is still a great club and you should go and check (it) out. Support local comedy!”
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