Friday, October 25, 2019
Friday, Oct. 25
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The Fox Theatre is teaming up with Tucson TerrorFest to celebrate the 45th anniversary of one of the most acclaimed and influential horror films ever. It’s shocking! It’s gruesome! It’s... oddly pro-vegetarian? Arrive to the screening early for the Fox Theatre’s annual ghost tours and lobby film fun, including photo ops and horror trivia. And after the show, you can also embark on the “Lights Out” paid Fox Ghost Hunt, conducted by The Tucson Ghost Society. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. 17 W. Congress St. $7. Information.
The ’90s R Dead. Were you more of a raver or a grunge kid in the ’90s? Maybe you evolved from one into the other? Whether you’re nostalgic for those tiny oval sunglasses, for your favorite colorful bucket hat, or for the naïve feeling of hope we all had looking ahead to the 2000s, this party might be just what you need. Zone out to live music and DJ tunes, snap pics in a photo booth, check out the art installations and popups, and be sure to enter the costume contest. Welcome Diner created a special ’90s menu, too! This is the Museum of Contemporary Art’s fifth annual fall fundraiser, so you also get to feel good about supporting a local space. 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. $75 regular, $100 VIP. Information.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. Iowa. Hockey season is back! And Friday night of this special kids weekend has a Fortnite theme! Floss the night away and search for special chests for your chance to win prizes while the Roadrunners play their hearts out. Friday is also Teacher Appreciation Night, so educators get a special buy one, get one offer. AND be sure you come hungry, because it’s also the first Coors Light 1-2-3 Night of the season ($1 soft drinks, $2 hot dogs, $3 beers). Saturday is prince and princess night, featuring characters from Frozen. There’s so much going on at these games. that you’ll have a ton of fun even if you hate hockey. (And who hates hockey?) 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $12 to $61. Information.
Hello, Dolly! Look, if you love musical theater, then you probably know all about Hello, Dolly! And if you love musical theater and don’t know all about it, it’s about time you do. The show about matchmaker on a mission to find a match for a miserly rich guy has had four Broadway revivals, won several Tony Awards and is one of the best-loved musicals ever. And this performance is by Broadway in Tucson, so you know you’ll be seeing a world-class version of the show that will leave you not wanting to say “Goodbye, Dolly” when the night is over. This week Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27 with shows at various times. Centennial Hall UA, 1020 E. University Blvd. $35 to $125. Information.
Oro Valley Halloween Spooktacular. If you’re not in the mood for something that’s just moderately spooky, or even slightly spookier than average, then what you need is the Oro Valley Spooktacular. With food options, themed activities and a live DJ, it’s a great place to spend this Friday evening as you wait impatiently for Halloween next week. More than 25 organizations will be handing out candy in Candy Cart Lane, and you can even take a hay ride for $2. If you get hungry, there is food and drink (including alcohol!) for purchase. 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Canada Drive. Free. Information.
Halloween Boo Bash at American Eat Co. The American Eat Co. & Market invites the public to “eat, drink and be scary” for a tasty celebration of the Halloween season. American Eat’s food court will host a movie, a ghost piñata, and plenty of dinner and drinks. Foods include a special “Cookie Craft Corner” of spooky confections. Why have tricks when they can all be treats? 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. 1439 S. Fourth Ave. Information.
Mobile Meals Fall Fare. Mobile Meals is celebrating 49 years of meal delivery to Southern Arizonans in need. This party at St. Philip’s Plaza includes locally made wine and beer pairings with samples from local restaurants. Plus, there will be live music and a silent auction. And every dollar raised from the event will support meal delivery to isolated, low-income elderly and disabled adults in Southern Arizona. Eat good and feel good while you do it! Tickets include unlimited food samples and two drink tickets. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. 4280 N. Campbell Ave. $50. Information.
Boo at the Zoo. Are you dressing up as a spooky bat this year? A cute little cat? Are you pregnant and doing that cute thing where you dress up as a kangaroo with a baby in its pouch? Whatever you are, why not join some real animals by spending your weekend at the Reid Park Zoo? Meet the Dread Fleet and Mermaid Odette when you walk through Pirates of the Scare-ibbean, play cornhole and hang out in a hay maze, take a photo with your favorite frozen princess, and gear up for some time traveling with the Tucson Steam Punk Society. You can also ride a zombie zebra on the scare-ousel and get snacks at the Zoofari market! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $11, or $9 for zoo members. Be sure to get tickets in advance! Information.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. You’re running out of opportunities to see Old Tucson at its very spookiest, and that’s certainly not something you want to miss! This year, they’ve got four unique haunt experiences, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. There are also live shows that range from musical mystery to seriously, intensely scary. Do you not enjoy the feeling of panicked terror, but don’t want to miss out on this fun night with friends? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Information.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Hello, Dolly! Look, if you love musical theater, then you probably know all about Hello, Dolly! And if you love musical theater and don’t know all about it, it’s about time you do. The show about matchmaker on a mission to find a match for a miserly rich guy has had four Broadway revivals, won several Tony Awards and is one of the best-loved musicals ever. And this performance is by Broadway in Tucson, so you know you’ll be seeing a world-class version of the show that will leave you not wanting to say “Goodbye, Dolly” when the night is over. This week Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27 with shows at various times. Centennial Hall UA, 1020 E. University Blvd. $35 to $125. Information.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. You’re running out of opportunities to see Old Tucson at its very spookiest, and that’s certainly not something you want to miss! This year, they’ve got four unique haunt experiences, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. There are also live shows that range from musical mystery to seriously, intensely scary. Do you not enjoy the feeling of panicked terror, but don’t want to miss out on this fun night with friends? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Information.
Boo at the Zoo. Are you dressing up as a spooky bat this year? A cute little cat? Are you pregnant and doing that cute thing where you dress up as a kangaroo with a baby in its pouch? Whatever you are, why not join some real animals by spending your weekend at the Reid Park Zoo? Meet the Dread Fleet and Mermaid Odette when you walk through Pirates of the Scare-ibbean, play cornhole and hang out in a hay maze, take a photo with your favorite frozen princess, and gear up for some time traveling with the Tucson Steam Punk Society. You can also ride a zombie zebra on the scare-ousel and get snacks at the Zoofari market! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $11, or $9 for zoo members. Be sure to get tickets in advance! Information.
Tucson Firefighter Chili Cook-Off. Why is it the firefighters who are always cooking chili? Because they’re the ones who can handle the heat, of course! The 24th annual Tucson Firefighters Chili Cook-Off is partnering with The Greater Purpose Project’s Superhero Fun Run for a full day of eating and fun. This cook-off features 24 different chili booths plus a beer garden to cool off the burn. Even if you don’t want to participate in the run, the live music and costume contests will keep you busy, and the chili will keep you full. 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. S. Concert Place. Information.
Rare Bourbon Tasting at Westbound. Head over to Tap & Bottle’s MSA Annex location Westbound to taste some very special bourbons. They’ll be serving aged drinks such as the Weller 12, Blanton’s 93 Proof, E.H. Taylor Single Batch and George T. Stagg. Light appetizers are also provided. If you don’t know much about bourbon, prepare to become a bour-nafide aficionado! 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 267 S. Avenida Del Covento. $60. RSVP at thetapandbottle.com/shop/tickets-and-events. Information.
Halloween Party at Kartchner Caverns. What’s spookier and more Halloween-y than a cavern? Now that we think about it, Kartchner Caverns really is the perfect place to celebrate this holiday. If you’re not into the spooky scene, don’t worry. This event is actually full of games, fun, crafts and a donation drive for the Benson Food Bank (pay $7 per vehicle to get in, or bring one item of non-perishable food for each member of your party). It just happens to be in this geological gem of a setting. Meet at the group Ramada to let the celebration begin! 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Kartchner Caverns State Park. Information.
Night of Fright. Normally, you head to the Pima Air and Space Museum to learn about the history of flight. But tonight, you can head over to learn about the nature of fright! (Again, this kid-friendly event isn’t too terribly spooky, so don’t be too frightened to come on down.) Come in costume and trick or treat through the museum, play games, win prizes and check out the hundreds of planes. Dinner and treats are available for purchase too. And don’t miss a special appearance by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, who will be bringing the Air Unit with a helicopter, McGruff the Crime Dog, and the SWAT and Bomb Units. 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Pima Air and Space, 6000 E. Valencia Road. $10, or free for members and kids 12 and under. Information.
Nightmare on Congress Street Block Party. Holidays in Tucson are best celebrated Tucson-style. And what could be more Tucson than a block party on Congress Street? In the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, all the characters live in fear of falling asleep and being murdered by Freddy Krueger. But at Nightmare on Congress Street, the only thing you should be afraid of is not entering the two costume contests and missing out on the opportunity to win a chunk of the $3,000 worth of prizes they’re giving out. There are three stages with bands and DJs, food and drink, and opportunities galore to kick off Halloweek right! 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. $10 to $30. 21+. Information.
Pahko’ora/Pahko’ola: Mayo and Yaqui Masks from the James S. Griffith Collection. Did you know that the United Nations declared 2019 the Year of Indigenous Languages, to raise awareness of the importance of these language to our world’s cultural diversity? The Arizona State Museum’s new exhibit will feature Yaqui and Mayo languages in both written and spoken form. This celebration will give you a chance to meet the curators, Santiago Benton (Mayo) and Daniel Vega (Yaqui), watch Yaqui Pascola dances and do some dancing yourself. You can also talk with artisans, watch demonstrations, purchase traditional Yaqui crafts and even make a tissue paper flower and try your hand at other activities. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. Free. Information.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. Iowa. Hockey season is back! And Friday night of this special kids weekend has a Fortnite theme! Floss the night away and search for special chests for your chance to win prizes while the Roadrunners play their hearts out. Friday is also Teacher Appreciation Night, so educators get a special buy one, get one offer. AND be sure you come hungry, because it’s also the first Coors Light 1-2-3 Night of the season ($1 soft drinks, $2 hot dogs, $3 beers). Saturday is prince and princess night, featuring characters from Frozen. There’s so much going on at these games. that you’ll have a ton of fun even if you hate hockey. (And who hates hockey?) 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $12 to $61. Information.
The Rocky Horror Halloween Bash. Well obviously the Loft is showing Rocky Horror for the season! But this is more than a screening, this raucous late-night event includes prizes, surprises, costumes and pre-show games. For this 41st annual Rocky Horror Halloween Bash, the show is timed so that the Time Warp will play at the stroke of midnight. There’s even a $100 grand prize for Best Costume! What more is there to say? It’s freakin’ Rocky Horror. 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $8. 17+. Information.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Coco. One of Pixar’s most recent films follows a young boy’s journey into the land of the dead, desperate to show his musical talents. With spirits and folklore coming to life, this multi-Oscar-winning children’s film is a real feast for the eyes, so here’s your chance to see it on the big screen. The Fox Theatre is embracing the spooky season and inviting the audience to come dressed in their best sugar skull attire. There will also be face painting, kids’ activities and photo ops. 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. 17 W. Congress St. $7. Information.
Beeston Competition. The Twelfth Annual Thomas H. Beeston Guitar Competition is part of the Tucson Guitar Society’s annual International Guitar Festival. Beeston played a big part in making Tucson an international center for classical guitar, including serving as an adviser to the UA guitar program up until his death in 1999. In honor of a man who believed firmly in the power of music to heal and who had immeasurable impact on the local scene, this competition includes nearly $15,000 in prizes. At the finals, you’ll see four finalist perform for 20 minutes each and be completely blown away at the sounds guitars can make. 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Holsclaw Hall, 1017 N. Olive Road. $10 GA, $7 TGS members, $5 students. Information.
Hello, Dolly! Look, if you love musical theater, then you probably know all about Hello, Dolly! And if you love musical theater and don’t know all about it, it’s about time you do. The show about matchmaker on a mission to find a match for a miserly rich guy has had four Broadway revivals, won several Tony Awards and is one of the best-loved musicals ever. And this performance is by Broadway in Tucson, so you know you’ll be seeing a world-class version of the show that will leave you not wanting to say “Goodbye, Dolly” when the night is over. This week Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27 with shows at various times. Centennial Hall UA, 1020 E. University Blvd. $35 to $125. Information.
Cyclovia Tucson. Cyclovia is a Spanish word for the temporary closure of streets to cars to keep them open for biking, walking, skating and other community fun. Cyclovia Tucson, which has been around since 2010, is a program of the Living Streets Alliance, invites us to imagine our streets in a different way. It also includes things like demonstration projects and street murals. This year’s route down 12th Avenue has activity hubs featuring teats like live music, vendors, a zip line and even free bike helmets. Why miss an opportunity to roam the streets safely, and maybe to get to know your neighbors? 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. S. Twelfth Avenue. Free. Information.
TMC Get Moving Tucson Half-Marathon, 5K and FitKidz Mile. Tucson’s most popular urban half marathon is back! Why is it the most popular? Maybe it’s the big party afterward with vendors, jumping castles, food trucks and activities for kids? Maybe it’s the route through the heart of downtown, and, for the half marathoners, up the A-Mountain loop. Maybe it’s because there’s a fun mile-long run for kids or for families in costume. Maybe it’s that it benefits local organizations like Cox Charities, Team Hoyt Arizona, the BEYOND-Tucson Foundation and the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. Whatever it is, you don’t wanna miss it. 6:15 a.m. half marathon start and 7:45 a.m. 5K start. Sunday, Oct. 27. 8115 N. Church St. Half marathon, $40 5K, free for FitKidz one mile walk/run for kids 12 and under. Information.
Spooky Kids Halloween. Don’t let the name fool you. Even if your kid doesn’t have telekinesis, or isn’t part spider, or doesn’t have the ability to transport people who upset him to a corn field in another dimension, like the kid in that Twilight Zone episode, they’re still welcome at this event—it’s not just for spooky kids. It’s really the night that’s spooky, not the guests. This family-friendly, dog-friendly event hosted by the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, is a trick-or-treat extravaganza on Fourth Avenue, complete with a DJ. Come one, come all! 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Haggerty Plaza, 316 N. Fourth Ave. Free. Information.
Boo at the Zoo. Are you dressing up as a spooky bat this year? A cute little cat? Are you pregnant and doing that cute thing where you dress up as a kangaroo with a baby in its pouch? Whatever you are, why not join some real animals by spending your weekend at the Reid Park Zoo? Meet the Dread Fleet and Mermaid Odette when you walk through Pirates of the Scare-ibbean, play cornhole and hang out in a hay maze, take a photo with your favorite frozen princess, and gear up for some time traveling with the Tucson Steam Punk Society. You can also ride a zombie zebra on the scare-ousel and get snacks at the Zoofari market! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $11, or $9 for zoo members. Be sure to get tickets in advance! Information.
Beers & Wines for Homeless Canines. Caps and Corks? More like yaps and barks! Caps & Corks is teaming up with Helping Orphaned Mutts Succeed to raise money for shelter dogs. At this fundraiser, you can pick from your choice of either a beer tasting flight or a wine tasting flight from C&C’s extensive selection. Food from Daniela’s Cooking food truck will also be available. And if you’re not too hungry, Daniela will be offering homemade dog treats. All proceeds will go to HOMS. 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. 3830 W. River Road. $25. Information.
The Gonzo Hour. Have you heard of Live Theatre Workshop’s Etcetera Series? It gives new and seasoned local theater artists the chance to put on super original performances with the goal of unifying us through shared experiences. The Gonzo Hour, an interactive, musical, physical theater show with a time traveler, a crash landing and your own imagination helping direct the plot, does just that. Created by Leora Sapon-Shevin, the show won “Best Local Show” and “Spirit of the Fringe” when it debuted at the Tucson Fringe Festival earlier this year. 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Nov. 3. Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. $10, recommended for ages 6 and up. Information.
The Dead of Downtown Tucson. The Tucson Presidio Museum always has something fun up its sleeve. This week, they pulled in the extra long, baggy sleeve of the grim reaper! Well, OK, maybe that’s an overstatement in terms of how spooky this event is. This event is really a walking history tour with Homer Thiel, but it’s all about where old cemeteries were once located, and what buildings are there today. So, hey, maybe you’ll see a ghost if you look hard enough! Thiel will be telling you all about characters from the past who were buried—and sometimes reburies. 10 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Oct. 27. Tucson Presidio, 196 N. Court Ave. $35, or $25 for Presidio Museum members. Information.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The Fox Theatre is teaming up with Tucson TerrorFest to celebrate the 45th anniversary of one of the most acclaimed and influential horror films ever. It’s shocking! It’s gruesome! It’s... oddly pro-vegetarian? Arrive to the screening early for the Fox Theatre’s annual ghost tours and lobby film fun, including photo ops and horror trivia. And after the show, you can also embark on the “Lights Out” paid Fox Ghost Hunt, conducted by The Tucson Ghost Society. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. 17 W. Congress St. $7. Information.
Tucson TerrorFest. How lucky are we to have a dedicated horror film fest, just in time for Halloween? Highlights of this year’s TerrorFest include movies about a man who believes he solved the Zodiac murder cases, monstrous killers in the canals of the British countryside, and horny Christians versus a sex demon from Hell. Not only does this festival include original and independent horror films, it also includes short film blocks, talks with industry professionals and screenings of horror classics like Nosferatu. This year, Tucson TerrorFest is partnering with Tucson Comic-Con, the Fox Theatre and more, to be bigger than ever. This year also features a talk by special guest Max Cervantes, who worked on special effects for BeetleJuice, Star Trek, Masters of the Universe and Batman Forever. Screenings take place at multiple locations throughout the city. For a full schedule, visit tucsonterrorfest.com. Tucson TerrorFest 2019 runs from Thursday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Information.
Free Star Party and Science Lecture. There’s no party like a party under the stars, especially when the whole party is centered around looking up at the stars. Amy C. Oliver, the public affairs officer for the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, as well as the visitor & science center manager for the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory, will be talking about some of astronomy’s recent discoveries, including perturbations in stellar streams, a pair of Hot Jupiters and a supernova so big it effectively “ate” its own star.” Afterward, join the Sonora Astronomical Society for stargazing. 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. 1-19 Frontage Road in Green Valley. Free, but a $5 donation would go a long way to support restoration efforts at Historic Canoa Ranch. Information.
The ’90s R Dead. Were you more of a raver or a grunge kid in the ’90s? Maybe you evolved from one into the other? Whether you’re nostalgic for those tiny oval sunglasses, for your favorite colorful bucket hat, or for the naïve feeling of hope we all had looking ahead to the 2000s, this party might be just what you need. Zone out to live music and DJ tunes, snap pics in a photo booth, check out the art installations and popups, and be sure to enter the costume contest. Welcome Diner created a special ’90s menu, too! This is the Museum of Contemporary Art’s fifth annual fall fundraiser, so you also get to feel good about supporting a local space. 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. $75 regular, $100 VIP. Information.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. Iowa. Hockey season is back! And Friday night of this special kids weekend has a Fortnite theme! Floss the night away and search for special chests for your chance to win prizes while the Roadrunners play their hearts out. Friday is also Teacher Appreciation Night, so educators get a special buy one, get one offer. AND be sure you come hungry, because it’s also the first Coors Light 1-2-3 Night of the season ($1 soft drinks, $2 hot dogs, $3 beers). Saturday is prince and princess night, featuring characters from Frozen. There’s so much going on at these games. that you’ll have a ton of fun even if you hate hockey. (And who hates hockey?) 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $12 to $61. Information.
Hello, Dolly! Look, if you love musical theater, then you probably know all about Hello, Dolly! And if you love musical theater and don’t know all about it, it’s about time you do. The show about matchmaker on a mission to find a match for a miserly rich guy has had four Broadway revivals, won several Tony Awards and is one of the best-loved musicals ever. And this performance is by Broadway in Tucson, so you know you’ll be seeing a world-class version of the show that will leave you not wanting to say “Goodbye, Dolly” when the night is over. This week Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27 with shows at various times. Centennial Hall UA, 1020 E. University Blvd. $35 to $125. Information.
Oro Valley Halloween Spooktacular. If you’re not in the mood for something that’s just moderately spooky, or even slightly spookier than average, then what you need is the Oro Valley Spooktacular. With food options, themed activities and a live DJ, it’s a great place to spend this Friday evening as you wait impatiently for Halloween next week. More than 25 organizations will be handing out candy in Candy Cart Lane, and you can even take a hay ride for $2. If you get hungry, there is food and drink (including alcohol!) for purchase. 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Canada Drive. Free. Information.
Halloween Boo Bash at American Eat Co. The American Eat Co. & Market invites the public to “eat, drink and be scary” for a tasty celebration of the Halloween season. American Eat’s food court will host a movie, a ghost piñata, and plenty of dinner and drinks. Foods include a special “Cookie Craft Corner” of spooky confections. Why have tricks when they can all be treats? 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. 1439 S. Fourth Ave. Information.
Mobile Meals Fall Fare. Mobile Meals is celebrating 49 years of meal delivery to Southern Arizonans in need. This party at St. Philip’s Plaza includes locally made wine and beer pairings with samples from local restaurants. Plus, there will be live music and a silent auction. And every dollar raised from the event will support meal delivery to isolated, low-income elderly and disabled adults in Southern Arizona. Eat good and feel good while you do it! Tickets include unlimited food samples and two drink tickets. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. 4280 N. Campbell Ave. $50. Information.
Boo at the Zoo. Are you dressing up as a spooky bat this year? A cute little cat? Are you pregnant and doing that cute thing where you dress up as a kangaroo with a baby in its pouch? Whatever you are, why not join some real animals by spending your weekend at the Reid Park Zoo? Meet the Dread Fleet and Mermaid Odette when you walk through Pirates of the Scare-ibbean, play cornhole and hang out in a hay maze, take a photo with your favorite frozen princess, and gear up for some time traveling with the Tucson Steam Punk Society. You can also ride a zombie zebra on the scare-ousel and get snacks at the Zoofari market! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $11, or $9 for zoo members. Be sure to get tickets in advance! Information.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. You’re running out of opportunities to see Old Tucson at its very spookiest, and that’s certainly not something you want to miss! This year, they’ve got four unique haunt experiences, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. There are also live shows that range from musical mystery to seriously, intensely scary. Do you not enjoy the feeling of panicked terror, but don’t want to miss out on this fun night with friends? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Information.
Dueling Pianos at 7:30 p.m., Vail Theatre of the Arts, $10 to $30. Standup with co-headliners Pauly Casillas, a hometown favorite, and Bryan Ricci, at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with The Riveters and The Openers at 7:30 p.m. and The Soapbox at 9 p.m. at Tucson Improv Movement (TIM) ($5). Family-friendly improv with Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed (NBOJU) at 7:30 p.m. ($5 and $7) and 4th Friday Free Form Friday Fight Night at 9 p.m. (Free) at Unscrewed Theatre. Information.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Tucson TerrorFest. How lucky are we to have a dedicated horror film fest, just in time for Halloween? Highlights of this year’s TerrorFest include movies about a man who believes he solved the Zodiac murder cases, monstrous killers in the canals of the British countryside, and horny Christians versus a sex demon from Hell. Not only does this festival include original and independent horror films, it also includes short film blocks, talks with industry professionals and screenings of horror classics like Nosferatu. This year, Tucson TerrorFest is partnering with Tucson Comic-Con, the Fox Theatre and more, to be bigger than ever. This year also features a talk by special guest Max Cervantes, who worked on special effects for BeetleJuice, Star Trek, Masters of the Universe and Batman Forever. Screenings take place at multiple locations throughout the city. For a full schedule, visit tucsonterrorfest.com. Tucson TerrorFest 2019 runs from Thursday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Information.
Standup with co-headliners Pauly Casillas, a hometown favorite, and Bryan Ricci, at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Sketch comedy hour-long Halloween Special with Baby Fish Mouth at 7:30 p.m., followed by improv with The Openers and the Tarot-based show, Seasons Readings, at 9 p.m. at TIM, ($5). Family-friendly improv with NBOJU at 7:30 p.m. followed by Rick & Laura Hall & Friends at 9 p.m. at Unscrewed Theater ($5 and $8). Information.
The O offers up its own clean comedy venture on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ($5) Surly Wench Comedy’s Roxy Merrari hosts, keeping it clean, and Tucson fans’ favorite Mr. Clean, Monte Benjamin, opens for Chris Haughton. Like many comics trading in clean material, Haughton’s day job is working conventions and events, where the money is great and the content restricted. It’s no mean feat to get a ballroom-full of just-fed convention-goers laughing. It’s worse when they’re actually eating.
Benjamin came up opening for gospel choirs, then went into acting and standup comedy in Florida.
Hello, Dolly! Look, if you love musical theater, then you probably know all about Hello, Dolly! And if you love musical theater and don’t know all about it, it’s about time you do. The show about matchmaker on a mission to find a match for a miserly rich guy has had four Broadway revivals, won several Tony Awards and is one of the best-loved musicals ever. And this performance is by Broadway in Tucson, so you know you’ll be seeing a world-class version of the show that will leave you not wanting to say “Goodbye, Dolly” when the night is over. This week Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27 with shows at various times. Centennial Hall UA, 1020 E. University Blvd. $35 to $125. Information.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. You’re running out of opportunities to see Old Tucson at its very spookiest, and that’s certainly not something you want to miss! This year, they’ve got four unique haunt experiences, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. There are also live shows that range from musical mystery to seriously, intensely scary. Do you not enjoy the feeling of panicked terror, but don’t want to miss out on this fun night with friends? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Information.
Boo at the Zoo. Are you dressing up as a spooky bat this year? A cute little cat? Are you pregnant and doing that cute thing where you dress up as a kangaroo with a baby in its pouch? Whatever you are, why not join some real animals by spending your weekend at the Reid Park Zoo? Meet the Dread Fleet and Mermaid Odette when you walk through Pirates of the Scare-ibbean, play cornhole and hang out in a hay maze, take a photo with your favorite frozen princess, and gear up for some time traveling with the Tucson Steam Punk Society. You can also ride a zombie zebra on the scare-ousel and get snacks at the Zoofari market! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $11, or $9 for zoo members. Be sure to get tickets in advance! Information.
Tucson Firefighter Chili Cook-Off. Why is it the firefighters who are always cooking chili? Because they’re the ones who can handle the heat, of course! The 24th annual Tucson Firefighters Chili Cook-Off is partnering with The Greater Purpose Project’s Superhero Fun Run for a full day of eating and fun. This cook-off features 24 different chili booths plus a beer garden to cool off the burn. Even if you don’t want to participate in the run, the live music and costume contests will keep you busy, and the chili will keep you full. 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. S. Concert Place. Information.
Rare Bourbon Tasting at Westbound. Head over to Tap & Bottle’s MSA Annex location Westbound to taste some very special bourbons. They’ll be serving aged drinks such as the Weller 12, Blanton’s 93 Proof, E.H. Taylor Single Batch and George T. Stagg. Light appetizers are also provided. If you don’t know much about bourbon, prepare to become a bour-nafide aficionado! 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 267 S. Avenida Del Covento. $60. RSVP at thetapandbottle.com/shop/tickets-and-events. Information.
Halloween Party at Kartchner Caverns. What’s spookier and more Halloween-y than a cavern? Now that we think about it, Kartchner Caverns really is the perfect place to celebrate this holiday. If you’re not into the spooky scene, don’t worry. This event is actually full of games, fun, crafts and a donation drive for the Benson Food Bank (pay $7 per vehicle to get in, or bring one item of non-perishable food for each member of your party). It just happens to be in this geological gem of a setting. Meet at the group Ramada to let the celebration begin! 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Kartchner Caverns State Park. Information.
Night of Fright. Normally, you head to the Pima Air and Space Museum to learn about the history of flight. But tonight, you can head over to learn about the nature of fright! (Again, this kid-friendly event isn’t too terribly spooky, so don’t be too frightened to come on down.) Come in costume and trick or treat through the museum, play games, win prizes and check out the hundreds of planes. Dinner and treats are available for purchase too. And don’t miss a special appearance by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, who will be bringing the Air Unit with a helicopter, McGruff the Crime Dog, and the SWAT and Bomb Units. 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Pima Air and Space, 6000 E. Valencia Road. $10, or free for members and kids 12 and under. Information.
Nightmare on Congress Street Block Party. Holidays in Tucson are best celebrated Tucson-style. And what could be more Tucson than a block party on Congress Street? In the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, all the characters live in fear of falling asleep and being murdered by Freddy Krueger. But at Nightmare on Congress Street, the only thing you should be afraid of is not entering the two costume contests and missing out on the opportunity to win a chunk of the $3,000 worth of prizes they’re giving out. There are three stages with bands and DJs, food and drink, and opportunities galore to kick off Halloweek right! 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. $10 to $30. 21+. Information.
Pahko’ora/Pahko’ola: Mayo and Yaqui Masks from the James S. Griffith Collection. Did you know that the United Nations declared 2019 the Year of Indigenous Languages, to raise awareness of the importance of these language to our world’s cultural diversity? The Arizona State Museum’s new exhibit will feature Yaqui and Mayo languages in both written and spoken form. This celebration will give you a chance to meet the curators, Santiago Benton (Mayo) and Daniel Vega (Yaqui), watch Yaqui Pascola dances and do some dancing yourself. You can also talk with artisans, watch demonstrations, purchase traditional Yaqui crafts and even make a tissue paper flower and try your hand at other activities. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. Free. Information.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. Iowa. Hockey season is back! And Friday night of this special kids weekend has a Fortnite theme! Floss the night away and search for special chests for your chance to win prizes while the Roadrunners play their hearts out. Friday is also Teacher Appreciation Night, so educators get a special buy one, get one offer. AND be sure you come hungry, because it’s also the first Coors Light 1-2-3 Night of the season ($1 soft drinks, $2 hot dogs, $3 beers). Saturday is prince and princess night, featuring characters from Frozen. There’s so much going on at these games. that you’ll have a ton of fun even if you hate hockey. (And who hates hockey?) 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $12 to $61. Information.
The Rocky Horror Halloween Bash. Well obviously the Loft is showing Rocky Horror for the season! But this is more than a screening, this raucous late-night event includes prizes, surprises, costumes and pre-show games. For this 41st annual Rocky Horror Halloween Bash, the show is timed so that the Time Warp will play at the stroke of midnight. There’s even a $100 grand prize for Best Costume! What more is there to say? It’s freakin’ Rocky Horror. 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $8. 17+. Information.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Coco. One of Pixar’s most recent films follows a young boy’s journey into the land of the dead, desperate to show his musical talents. With spirits and folklore coming to life, this multi-Oscar-winning children’s film is a real feast for the eyes, so here’s your chance to see it on the big screen. The Fox Theatre is embracing the spooky season and inviting the audience to come dressed in their best sugar skull attire. There will also be face painting, kids’ activities and photo ops. 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. 17 W. Congress St. $7. Information.
Beeston Competition. The Twelfth Annual Thomas H. Beeston Guitar Competition is part of the Tucson Guitar Society’s annual International Guitar Festival. Beeston played a big part in making Tucson an international center for classical guitar, including serving as an adviser to the UA guitar program up until his death in 1999. In honor of a man who believed firmly in the power of music to heal and who had immeasurable impact on the local scene, this competition includes nearly $15,000 in prizes. At the finals, you’ll see four finalist perform for 20 minutes each and be completely blown away at the sounds guitars can make. 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Holsclaw Hall, 1017 N. Olive Road. $10 GA, $7 TGS members, $5 students. Information.
Hello, Dolly! Look, if you love musical theater, then you probably know all about Hello, Dolly! And if you love musical theater and don’t know all about it, it’s about time you do. The show about matchmaker on a mission to find a match for a miserly rich guy has had four Broadway revivals, won several Tony Awards and is one of the best-loved musicals ever. And this performance is by Broadway in Tucson, so you know you’ll be seeing a world-class version of the show that will leave you not wanting to say “Goodbye, Dolly” when the night is over. This week Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27 with shows at various times. Centennial Hall UA, 1020 E. University Blvd. $35 to $125. Information.
Cyclovia Tucson. Cyclovia is a Spanish word for the temporary closure of streets to cars to keep them open for biking, walking, skating and other community fun. Cyclovia Tucson, which has been around since 2010, is a program of the Living Streets Alliance, invites us to imagine our streets in a different way. It also includes things like demonstration projects and street murals. This year’s route down 12th Avenue has activity hubs featuring teats like live music, vendors, a zip line and even free bike helmets. Why miss an opportunity to roam the streets safely, and maybe to get to know your neighbors? 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. S. Twelfth Avenue. Free. Information.
TMC Get Moving Tucson Half-Marathon, 5K and FitKidz Mile. Tucson’s most popular urban half marathon is back! Why is it the most popular? Maybe it’s the big party afterward with vendors, jumping castles, food trucks and activities for kids? Maybe it’s the route through the heart of downtown, and, for the half marathoners, up the A-Mountain loop. Maybe it’s because there’s a fun mile-long run for kids or for families in costume. Maybe it’s that it benefits local organizations like Cox Charities, Team Hoyt Arizona, the BEYOND-Tucson Foundation and the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. Whatever it is, you don’t wanna miss it. 6:15 a.m. half marathon start and 7:45 a.m. 5K start. Sunday, Oct. 27. 8115 N. Church St. Half marathon, $40 5K, free for FitKidz one mile walk/run for kids 12 and under. Information.
Spooky Kids Halloween. Don’t let the name fool you. Even if your kid doesn’t have telekinesis, or isn’t part spider, or doesn’t have the ability to transport people who upset him to a corn field in another dimension, like the kid in that Twilight Zone episode, they’re still welcome at this event—it’s not just for spooky kids. It’s really the night that’s spooky, not the guests. This family-friendly, dog-friendly event hosted by the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, is a trick-or-treat extravaganza on Fourth Avenue, complete with a DJ. Come one, come all! 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Haggerty Plaza, 316 N. Fourth Ave. Free. Information.
Boo at the Zoo. Are you dressing up as a spooky bat this year? A cute little cat? Are you pregnant and doing that cute thing where you dress up as a kangaroo with a baby in its pouch? Whatever you are, why not join some real animals by spending your weekend at the Reid Park Zoo? Meet the Dread Fleet and Mermaid Odette when you walk through Pirates of the Scare-ibbean, play cornhole and hang out in a hay maze, take a photo with your favorite frozen princess, and gear up for some time traveling with the Tucson Steam Punk Society. You can also ride a zombie zebra on the scare-ousel and get snacks at the Zoofari market! 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $11, or $9 for zoo members. Be sure to get tickets in advance! Information.
Grapes to Glass. Maynards Market & Kitchen is celebrating their fifth annual “Grapes to Glass” wine festival, which gathers Southern Arizona wines in “an idyllic venue for eager wine enthusiasts.” This year gathers eight wineries from Southern Arizona offering both reds and whites. (you might not have even known there were eight wineries around here!) Plus, executive chef Brian Smith will be creating special food items using products from local purveyors. 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. 400 N. Toole Ave. $20.
Information.Beers & Wines for Homeless Canines. Caps and Corks? More like yaps and barks! Caps & Corks is teaming up with Helping Orphaned Mutts Succeed to raise money for shelter dogs. At this fundraiser, you can pick from your choice of either a beer tasting flight or a wine tasting flight from C&C’s extensive selection. Food from Daniela’s Cooking food truck will also be available. And if you’re not too hungry, Daniela will be offering homemade dog treats. All proceeds will go to HOMS. 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. 3830 W. River Road. $25. Information.
The Gonzo Hour. Have you heard of Live Theatre Workshop’s Etcetera Series? It gives new and seasoned local theater artists the chance to put on super original performances with the goal of unifying us through shared experiences. The Gonzo Hour, an interactive, musical, physical theater show with a time traveler, a crash landing and your own imagination helping direct the plot, does just that. Created by Leora Sapon-Shevin, the show won “Best Local Show” and “Spirit of the Fringe” when it debuted at the Tucson Fringe Festival earlier this year. 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Nov. 3. Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. $10, recommended for ages 6 and up. Information.
The Dead of Downtown Tucson. The Tucson Presidio Museum always has something fun up its sleeve. This week, they pulled in the extra long, baggy sleeve of the grim reaper! Well, OK, maybe that’s an overstatement in terms of how spooky this event is. This event is really a walking history tour with Homer Thiel, but it’s all about where old cemeteries were once located, and what buildings are there today. So, hey, maybe you’ll see a ghost if you look hard enough! Thiel will be telling you all about characters from the past who were buried—and sometimes reburies. 10 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Oct. 27. Tucson Presidio, 196 N. Court Ave. $35, or $25 for Presidio Museum members. Information.
Tucson TerrorFest. How lucky are we to have a dedicated horror film fest, just in time for Halloween? Highlights of this year’s TerrorFest include movies about a man who believes he solved the Zodiac murder cases, monstrous killers in the canals of the British countryside, and horny Christians versus a sex demon from Hell. Not only does this festival include original and independent horror films, it also includes short film blocks, talks with industry professionals and screenings of horror classics like Nosferatu. This year, Tucson TerrorFest is partnering with Tucson Comic-Con, the Fox Theatre and more, to be bigger than ever. This year also features a talk by special guest Max Cervantes, who worked on special effects for BeetleJuice, Star Trek, Masters of the Universe and Batman Forever. Screenings take place at multiple locations throughout the city. For a full schedule, visit tucsonterrorfest.com. Tucson TerrorFest 2019 runs from Thursday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Information.
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Thursday, October 24, 2019
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 73-year-old
Budd Busch, who was last seen near the 100 block of East Rudasill Road around 8:30 a.m. this morning.
Busch is reported to be 6 feet tall and weigh approximately 175 pounds with blue eyes and gray hair. He was last seen walking while wearing a tan shirt, dark shorts and a baseball hat.
Anyone who has seen Busch or has any information as to his whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1.
Busch is reported to be 6 feet tall and weigh approximately 175 pounds with blue eyes and gray hair. He was last seen walking while wearing a tan shirt, dark shorts and a baseball hat.
Anyone who has seen Busch or has any information as to his whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1.
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We're 13 days away from the official start of the 2020 college basketball season in Tucson, when the Arizona Wildcats host in-state foe, Northern Arizona inside McKale.
The Wildcats, who missed the NCAA Tournament a year ago for the first time since 2012, feature a stacked roster this year, with five-star recruits Nico Mannion and Josh Green highlighting the new arrivals list.
The Pac-12 as a whole should be much-improved over a year ago, with Colorado, Washington and Oregon all featuring fearsome starting fives.
The road to college basketball perdition is long and winding, especially in the 'Conference of Champions,' with four teams that could contend for a league title.
I've taken it upon myself to produce a comprehensive ranking of the 12 teams in the conference, since I wasn't in attendance at Pac-12 media days earlier this month.
Without further ado, here's how I see Larry Scott's athletic emporium stacking up on the hardwoods of the west this season:
1. Colorado Buffaloes (21-12, 10-8 in 2019)
Key returnees: McKinley Wright IV (13.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.1 steals per game)/Tyler Bey (13.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.2 blocks per game)
The Buffaloes earn their way atop this list, simply because of the talent that Wright and Bey possess, with each being strong contenders for conference player of the year. The Buffs are looking to make the Big Dance for the first time since 2016 and should be in good shape to do so under the illustrious leadership of coach Thomas Martin 'Tad' Boyle, who has one of the strangest names in college basketball. It pains me, as a Colorado State alum, to say anything nice about CU, but they should be a helluva team this season.
2. Arizona Wildcats (17-15, 8-10 in 2019)
Key returnees: Chase Jeter (10.9 points, 6.6 rebounds per game)/Ira Lee (6.6 points, 4.2 rebounds per game)
Key arrivals: Josh Green (five-star shooting guard), Nico Mannion (five-star point guard), Zeke Nnaji (four-star center), Christian Koloko (four-star center)
The Wildcats enter the 2019-20 regular season with a vastly improved lineup, thanks to the addition of Green and Mannion in the backcourt and the loss of ineffective guards like Brandon Randolph, who shot a woeful 38.4 percent from the field while averaging 1.3 turnovers per game last season. The biggest question for Sean Miller's team this year will be whether their depth will be enough, with injuries and personnel issues being a constraint in the meat grinder that is today's college basketball schedule. I'm pretty high on the Wildcats' chances this year, considering that the Pac-12 media poll has them slotted to finish fourth, but believe the likelihood of a deep run in March will come down to how well fab freshmen like Green and Mannion mesh when the season gets underway.
3. Oregon Ducks (25-13, 10-8 in 2019)
Key returnees: Payton Pritchard (12.9 points, 4.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.8 steals per game)
Key arrivals: N'Faly Dante (five-star center)/CJ Walker (five-star power forward)/Addison Patterson (four-star guard)/Chandler Lawson (four-star power forward)
There's no stopping the machine that Dana Altman has built in Eugene apparently, as the Ducks marched their way to the Sweet 16 a year ago, despite losing superstar recruit Bol Bol to a stress fracture early in the year. The Ducks pummeled Wisconsin and California-Irvine in the Dance, before succumbing to eventual champs, Virginia, 53-49 in the Sweet 16. The Ducks could very well win the Pac-12 this year, with the fourth-ranked recruiting class in the nation coming in and the wily leadership of Payton Pritchard in the backcourt. I'm going to slot the Ducks in the third spot, despite them being anointed the preseason favorite by my media cohorts, because I don't think their core will come together until the latter half of conference play. Don't fret, Ducks fans, as I think Oregon will once again hoist the Pac-12 Tournament hardware in the Sin City next March.
4. Washington Huskies (26-8, 15-3 in 2019)
Key returnees: Nahziah Carter (8.1 points, 2.4 rebounds per game)
Key arrivals: Isaiah Stewart (five-star center)/Jaden McDaniels (five-star power forward), RaeQuan Battle (four-star shooting guard)
It was quite a year for Mike Hopkins and the Huskies in 2019, winning the Pac-12 regular season title, while beating Utah State in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies lost their top-four scorers to either the NBA Draft or graduation, but reap the benefits of the nation's 11th ranked recruiting class, with two five-star talents coming to Seattle. The Huskies should be quite formidable this year, with Hopkins' zone defense flustering opponents all year long. The only reason Washington is this far down on my rankings is their lack of experience, combined with the names ahead of them in the conference pecking order. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if Hopkins leads the Huskies to the top of the conference again this year. It also wouldn't surprise me, however, if the team bottoms out and misses the tournament, because of their lack of veteran leadership. It'll be an interesting year in the Emerald City, with a talent-laden roster and a solid coach leading the way in Seattle.
5. University of Southern California Trojans (16-17, 8-10 in 2019)
Key returnees: Nick Rakocevic (14.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks per game)/Jonah Matthews (12.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists per game)
Key arrivals: Isaiah Mobley (five-star power forward)/Onyeke Okongwu (five-star center)/Max Agbonkpolo (four-star small forward)
No team in the Pac-12 faces more pressure, outside Arizona perhaps, than the Trojans, who have missed the tournament in each of the last two years. This year's team returns 6'11 tour de force Nick Rakocevic, who tormented Arizona a year ago in Los Angeles. The arrival of five-star power forward Isaiah Mobley will be interesting, as he'll immediately provide the Trojans a complement in the paint they sorely lacked a year ago. The Trojans have all the talent needed to compete for a Pac-12 title this season, but I'm not convinced Andy Enfield is a good enough coach to lead them there.
6. Oregon State Beavers (18-13, 10-8 in 2019)
Key returnees: Tres Tinkle (20.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists per game)/Ethan Thompson (13.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists per game)
The Beavers are facing a 'now or never' moment under sixth-year coach Wayne Tinkle, having made the tournament once since arriving in Corvallis. This might be the Beavers' year to do just that once again, with Wayne's son, Tres, returning for his senior year in the Willamette. Tinkle and fellow upperclassman Ethan Thompson will need to come up huge for the Beavers, who play a piss-poor non-conference schedule, if they're going to make the tournament. There's no reason the boys from Corvallis can't run the table in the nonconference portion of the year, with home games against Iowa State complimented by tournament games against Oklahoma and road clashes with Wyoming and Texas A&M as the only real challenges for the Beavers. I expect Tinkle's team to gain a lot of confidence from their early slate of games, leading to a better than expected year for the team, with an NCAA Tournament berth being a real possibility.
7. Arizona State Sun Devils (23-11, 12-6 in 2019)
Key returnees: Remy Martin (12.9 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds per game)/Rob Edwards (11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds per game)/Romello White (8.7 points, 5.2 rebounds per game)
Key arrivals: Jaelen House (four-star point guard)
I'm low on the Devils, in large part because I'm not convinced that they can survive the gauntlet without the likes of Lugentz Dort and Zylan Cheatham, both of whom left early to go to the NBA. I think that Bobby 'F-cking' Hurley has done enough to warrant attention in Tempe, but don't see the Devils' soft nonconference slate doing them any favors come conference play. The home showdown between the Devils and Saint Mary's Gaels on Dec. 18 will be fascinating, as it'll tell us whether the team's for real or not. I expect the Devils to have another fast start, but to once again flame out when the going gets tough down the stretch.
8. Stanford Cardinal (15-16, 8-10 in 2019)
Key returnees: Daejon Davis (11.4 points, 4.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds per game)
Key arrivals: Tyrell Terry (four-star point guard)
The Cardinal just can't seem to get over the hump in the Pac-12 under coach Jerod Haase, who's in his fourth season in Palo Alto. The Cardinal have only finished over .500 once in his first three years on The Farm, that being the NIT championship-winning team in 2018, and looked anemic as hell in a disappointing 2019 campaign. The Cardinal lost leading scorer KZ Okpala to the NBA, which will definitely hurt their offensive production this year. Stats wiz Ken Pomeroy has Stanford as his 90th ranked team in the nation, which is about where I see The Cardinal finishing this year. It might be time to consider another coaching change in NorCal if things don't get better soon.
9. UCLA Bruins (17-16, 9-9 in 2019)
Key returnees: Prince Ali (9.6 points, 2.7 rebounds per game)/Shareef O'Neal (DNP in 2019)
Key arrivals: Jaime Jaquez (four-star small forward)
Out with the old (Steve Alford) and in with the new (Mick Cronin) in Westwood, as the Bruins yet again try to capture magic in a bottle after a disappointing decade in SoCal. Cronin, who was the Bruins' safety pick to their backup pick in the offseason, comes to UCLA after a successful 14-year run at Cincinnati, where he went 296-146 with two conference titles in that span. The Bruins wanted a splashier hire, as per usual, but were turned down by the likes of John Calipari (Kentucky), Billy Donovan (Oklahoma City Thunder) and just about everybody else with a pulse. The Bruins return a talent-depleted roster and should be pretty mediocre this year, but that's why they play the games folks! The actuality of UCLA's mediocrity won't be known for a good long while, so let's sit back and watch the Bruins' neurotic fanbase eat its own, as is tradition.
10. Utah Utes (17-14, 11-7 in 2019)
Key returnees: Timmy Allen (12.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game)
Key arrivals: Rylan Jones (four-star point guard)
The Utes haven't made the NCAA Tournament since 2016 and have pretty much failed to live up to expectations in the three years since. Coach Larry Krystkowiak (or Larry K, as we'll call him here), is still the highest-paid coach in the conference, raking in $3,572,500 a year, according to USA Today. That averages out to $23,048.39 per win, which is a terrible bargain for the fine taxpayers of Utah. Don't be surprised if Larry is on the curb after this season, as I don't see the Utes doing anything on the court to be proud of this year.
11. Washington State Cougars (11-21, 4-14 in 2019)
Key returnees: CJ Elleby (14.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists per game)
Welcome to Pullman, Kyle Smith! Smith comes to the Palouse after resurrecting a moribund San Francisco Dons team, leading them to three-straight 20-win campaigns. He'll need an extra strong dose of magic in what's considered by many to be the toughest Power Five coaching job in the land, as the Cougs' don't have a lot of resources and virtually no recruiting base to pull from. Expect CJ Elleby to be the team's lone offensive force, coming off an impressive season as the team's number-two offensive option behind Robert Franks in 2019.
12. Cal Bears (8-23, 3-15 in 2019)
Key returnees: Paris Austin (11.6 points, 4.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds per game)/Matt Bradley (10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists per game)
Speaking of unenviable coaching jobs, how about we break down what might be the worst Power Five program in the country? Well, welcome to Berkeley Mark Fox, who was fired at the University of Georgia, only to find his way to an even less-desirable coaching gig. The Bears lost leading scorer Justice Sueing, as he transferred to Ohio State, and will rely on returning players Paris Austin and Matt Bradley to usher the team forward. I don't expect them to have much success, however, as the Bears are in a deep hole that will take several years to dig out of. Where have you gone, Ivan Rabb? The Golden Bears turn their lonely eyes to you (or Jaylen Brown, for that matter).
The Wildcats, who missed the NCAA Tournament a year ago for the first time since 2012, feature a stacked roster this year, with five-star recruits Nico Mannion and Josh Green highlighting the new arrivals list.
The Pac-12 as a whole should be much-improved over a year ago, with Colorado, Washington and Oregon all featuring fearsome starting fives.
The road to college basketball perdition is long and winding, especially in the 'Conference of Champions,' with four teams that could contend for a league title.
I've taken it upon myself to produce a comprehensive ranking of the 12 teams in the conference, since I wasn't in attendance at Pac-12 media days earlier this month.
Without further ado, here's how I see Larry Scott's athletic emporium stacking up on the hardwoods of the west this season:
1. Colorado Buffaloes (21-12, 10-8 in 2019)
Key returnees: McKinley Wright IV (13.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.1 steals per game)/Tyler Bey (13.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.2 blocks per game)
The Buffaloes earn their way atop this list, simply because of the talent that Wright and Bey possess, with each being strong contenders for conference player of the year. The Buffs are looking to make the Big Dance for the first time since 2016 and should be in good shape to do so under the illustrious leadership of coach Thomas Martin 'Tad' Boyle, who has one of the strangest names in college basketball. It pains me, as a Colorado State alum, to say anything nice about CU, but they should be a helluva team this season.
2. Arizona Wildcats (17-15, 8-10 in 2019)
Key returnees: Chase Jeter (10.9 points, 6.6 rebounds per game)/Ira Lee (6.6 points, 4.2 rebounds per game)
Key arrivals: Josh Green (five-star shooting guard), Nico Mannion (five-star point guard), Zeke Nnaji (four-star center), Christian Koloko (four-star center)
The Wildcats enter the 2019-20 regular season with a vastly improved lineup, thanks to the addition of Green and Mannion in the backcourt and the loss of ineffective guards like Brandon Randolph, who shot a woeful 38.4 percent from the field while averaging 1.3 turnovers per game last season. The biggest question for Sean Miller's team this year will be whether their depth will be enough, with injuries and personnel issues being a constraint in the meat grinder that is today's college basketball schedule. I'm pretty high on the Wildcats' chances this year, considering that the Pac-12 media poll has them slotted to finish fourth, but believe the likelihood of a deep run in March will come down to how well fab freshmen like Green and Mannion mesh when the season gets underway.
3. Oregon Ducks (25-13, 10-8 in 2019)
Key returnees: Payton Pritchard (12.9 points, 4.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.8 steals per game)
Key arrivals: N'Faly Dante (five-star center)/CJ Walker (five-star power forward)/Addison Patterson (four-star guard)/Chandler Lawson (four-star power forward)
There's no stopping the machine that Dana Altman has built in Eugene apparently, as the Ducks marched their way to the Sweet 16 a year ago, despite losing superstar recruit Bol Bol to a stress fracture early in the year. The Ducks pummeled Wisconsin and California-Irvine in the Dance, before succumbing to eventual champs, Virginia, 53-49 in the Sweet 16. The Ducks could very well win the Pac-12 this year, with the fourth-ranked recruiting class in the nation coming in and the wily leadership of Payton Pritchard in the backcourt. I'm going to slot the Ducks in the third spot, despite them being anointed the preseason favorite by my media cohorts, because I don't think their core will come together until the latter half of conference play. Don't fret, Ducks fans, as I think Oregon will once again hoist the Pac-12 Tournament hardware in the Sin City next March.
4. Washington Huskies (26-8, 15-3 in 2019)
Key returnees: Nahziah Carter (8.1 points, 2.4 rebounds per game)
Key arrivals: Isaiah Stewart (five-star center)/Jaden McDaniels (five-star power forward), RaeQuan Battle (four-star shooting guard)
It was quite a year for Mike Hopkins and the Huskies in 2019, winning the Pac-12 regular season title, while beating Utah State in the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies lost their top-four scorers to either the NBA Draft or graduation, but reap the benefits of the nation's 11th ranked recruiting class, with two five-star talents coming to Seattle. The Huskies should be quite formidable this year, with Hopkins' zone defense flustering opponents all year long. The only reason Washington is this far down on my rankings is their lack of experience, combined with the names ahead of them in the conference pecking order. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if Hopkins leads the Huskies to the top of the conference again this year. It also wouldn't surprise me, however, if the team bottoms out and misses the tournament, because of their lack of veteran leadership. It'll be an interesting year in the Emerald City, with a talent-laden roster and a solid coach leading the way in Seattle.
5. University of Southern California Trojans (16-17, 8-10 in 2019)
Key returnees: Nick Rakocevic (14.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks per game)/Jonah Matthews (12.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists per game)
Key arrivals: Isaiah Mobley (five-star power forward)/Onyeke Okongwu (five-star center)/Max Agbonkpolo (four-star small forward)
No team in the Pac-12 faces more pressure, outside Arizona perhaps, than the Trojans, who have missed the tournament in each of the last two years. This year's team returns 6'11 tour de force Nick Rakocevic, who tormented Arizona a year ago in Los Angeles. The arrival of five-star power forward Isaiah Mobley will be interesting, as he'll immediately provide the Trojans a complement in the paint they sorely lacked a year ago. The Trojans have all the talent needed to compete for a Pac-12 title this season, but I'm not convinced Andy Enfield is a good enough coach to lead them there.
6. Oregon State Beavers (18-13, 10-8 in 2019)
Key returnees: Tres Tinkle (20.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists per game)/Ethan Thompson (13.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists per game)
The Beavers are facing a 'now or never' moment under sixth-year coach Wayne Tinkle, having made the tournament once since arriving in Corvallis. This might be the Beavers' year to do just that once again, with Wayne's son, Tres, returning for his senior year in the Willamette. Tinkle and fellow upperclassman Ethan Thompson will need to come up huge for the Beavers, who play a piss-poor non-conference schedule, if they're going to make the tournament. There's no reason the boys from Corvallis can't run the table in the nonconference portion of the year, with home games against Iowa State complimented by tournament games against Oklahoma and road clashes with Wyoming and Texas A&M as the only real challenges for the Beavers. I expect Tinkle's team to gain a lot of confidence from their early slate of games, leading to a better than expected year for the team, with an NCAA Tournament berth being a real possibility.
7. Arizona State Sun Devils (23-11, 12-6 in 2019)
Key returnees: Remy Martin (12.9 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds per game)/Rob Edwards (11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds per game)/Romello White (8.7 points, 5.2 rebounds per game)
Key arrivals: Jaelen House (four-star point guard)
I'm low on the Devils, in large part because I'm not convinced that they can survive the gauntlet without the likes of Lugentz Dort and Zylan Cheatham, both of whom left early to go to the NBA. I think that Bobby 'F-cking' Hurley has done enough to warrant attention in Tempe, but don't see the Devils' soft nonconference slate doing them any favors come conference play. The home showdown between the Devils and Saint Mary's Gaels on Dec. 18 will be fascinating, as it'll tell us whether the team's for real or not. I expect the Devils to have another fast start, but to once again flame out when the going gets tough down the stretch.
8. Stanford Cardinal (15-16, 8-10 in 2019)
Key returnees: Daejon Davis (11.4 points, 4.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds per game)
Key arrivals: Tyrell Terry (four-star point guard)
The Cardinal just can't seem to get over the hump in the Pac-12 under coach Jerod Haase, who's in his fourth season in Palo Alto. The Cardinal have only finished over .500 once in his first three years on The Farm, that being the NIT championship-winning team in 2018, and looked anemic as hell in a disappointing 2019 campaign. The Cardinal lost leading scorer KZ Okpala to the NBA, which will definitely hurt their offensive production this year. Stats wiz Ken Pomeroy has Stanford as his 90th ranked team in the nation, which is about where I see The Cardinal finishing this year. It might be time to consider another coaching change in NorCal if things don't get better soon.
9. UCLA Bruins (17-16, 9-9 in 2019)
Key returnees: Prince Ali (9.6 points, 2.7 rebounds per game)/Shareef O'Neal (DNP in 2019)
Key arrivals: Jaime Jaquez (four-star small forward)
Out with the old (Steve Alford) and in with the new (Mick Cronin) in Westwood, as the Bruins yet again try to capture magic in a bottle after a disappointing decade in SoCal. Cronin, who was the Bruins' safety pick to their backup pick in the offseason, comes to UCLA after a successful 14-year run at Cincinnati, where he went 296-146 with two conference titles in that span. The Bruins wanted a splashier hire, as per usual, but were turned down by the likes of John Calipari (Kentucky), Billy Donovan (Oklahoma City Thunder) and just about everybody else with a pulse. The Bruins return a talent-depleted roster and should be pretty mediocre this year, but that's why they play the games folks! The actuality of UCLA's mediocrity won't be known for a good long while, so let's sit back and watch the Bruins' neurotic fanbase eat its own, as is tradition.
10. Utah Utes (17-14, 11-7 in 2019)
Key returnees: Timmy Allen (12.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game)
Key arrivals: Rylan Jones (four-star point guard)
The Utes haven't made the NCAA Tournament since 2016 and have pretty much failed to live up to expectations in the three years since. Coach Larry Krystkowiak (or Larry K, as we'll call him here), is still the highest-paid coach in the conference, raking in $3,572,500 a year, according to USA Today. That averages out to $23,048.39 per win, which is a terrible bargain for the fine taxpayers of Utah. Don't be surprised if Larry is on the curb after this season, as I don't see the Utes doing anything on the court to be proud of this year.
11. Washington State Cougars (11-21, 4-14 in 2019)
Key returnees: CJ Elleby (14.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists per game)
Welcome to Pullman, Kyle Smith! Smith comes to the Palouse after resurrecting a moribund San Francisco Dons team, leading them to three-straight 20-win campaigns. He'll need an extra strong dose of magic in what's considered by many to be the toughest Power Five coaching job in the land, as the Cougs' don't have a lot of resources and virtually no recruiting base to pull from. Expect CJ Elleby to be the team's lone offensive force, coming off an impressive season as the team's number-two offensive option behind Robert Franks in 2019.
12. Cal Bears (8-23, 3-15 in 2019)
Key returnees: Paris Austin (11.6 points, 4.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds per game)/Matt Bradley (10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists per game)
Speaking of unenviable coaching jobs, how about we break down what might be the worst Power Five program in the country? Well, welcome to Berkeley Mark Fox, who was fired at the University of Georgia, only to find his way to an even less-desirable coaching gig. The Bears lost leading scorer Justice Sueing, as he transferred to Ohio State, and will rely on returning players Paris Austin and Matt Bradley to usher the team forward. I don't expect them to have much success, however, as the Bears are in a deep hole that will take several years to dig out of. Where have you gone, Ivan Rabb? The Golden Bears turn their lonely eyes to you (or Jaylen Brown, for that matter).
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Taking you Deeper into the vaults of EDM, DJs Atom Energy and LunarFluxx tap into a motherlode of house. At Bar Passé...
Singer-songwriter Joe Peña's distinctive blues songs bear enough heart to prompt St. Peter to give this sinner a pass. He performs on the patio at Agustin Kitchen...
Pianist and composer Larry Redhouse leads a world-class ensemble whose repertoire incorporates straight-ahead jazz, Latin, funk and reggae. The Larry Redhouse Trio play the Lookout Bar and Grille at the Westward Look Resort...
Tucson Jazz Guild hosts Jam for Vets. Featuring Chakalo, Beyond Words! and Tony Frank & Mike Moynihan. At Irene's Holy Donuts. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Pay It Forward Tucson, a local charity helping homeless veterans and low income families...
Whether it's funk, disco, rock or early new wave, DJ Carl Hanni drops the needle on '70s timebombs. At The Libertine...
A DJ Competition is taking place at Gentle Ben's. Five DJs step behind the decks, rockin' 30-minute sets, for a chance to perform on the DUSK Music Festival main stage in November...
Singer-songwriter Joe Peña's distinctive blues songs bear enough heart to prompt St. Peter to give this sinner a pass. He performs on the patio at Agustin Kitchen...
Pianist and composer Larry Redhouse leads a world-class ensemble whose repertoire incorporates straight-ahead jazz, Latin, funk and reggae. The Larry Redhouse Trio play the Lookout Bar and Grille at the Westward Look Resort...
Tucson Jazz Guild hosts Jam for Vets. Featuring Chakalo, Beyond Words! and Tony Frank & Mike Moynihan. At Irene's Holy Donuts. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Pay It Forward Tucson, a local charity helping homeless veterans and low income families...
Whether it's funk, disco, rock or early new wave, DJ Carl Hanni drops the needle on '70s timebombs. At The Libertine...
A DJ Competition is taking place at Gentle Ben's. Five DJs step behind the decks, rockin' 30-minute sets, for a chance to perform on the DUSK Music Festival main stage in November...
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Chris Haughton and local favorite Monte Benjamin keep things clean at The O on Saturday, Oct. 26.
I can not-swear funnier than you!
There exist Tucsonans who don’t pay attention to comedy because they don’t like all the swearing and sex. Good for them, I say. Those of us who feel otherwise are unfairly “laughter privileged” in a world where sex, chemically altered states and colorful language dominate comedy culture.
The over-privileged among us have even culture-appropriated Dry Bar comedy. It’s a private streaming service offering high-fidelity videos featuring top-shelf comics like Robert Mac. Ironically, Dry Bar has speakeasy-like access. It involves a membership, but you can buy a pass at Costco.
The O offers up its own clean comedy venture on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ($5) Surly Wench Comedy’s Roxy Merrari hosts, keeping it clean, and Tucson fans’ favorite Mr. Clean, Monté Benjamin, opens for Chris Haughton. Like many comics trading in clean material, Haughton’s day job is working conventions and events, where the money is great and the content restricted. It’s no mean feat to get a ballroom-full of just-fed convention-goers laughing. It’s worse when they’re actually eating.
Benjamin is like the kicks that walk out of a street fight as clean as they went in. He came up opening for gospel choirs, then went into acting and standup comedy in Florida.
Last Friday Last Laughs: Halloween Edition.
Hotel McCoy’s free monthly fun fest, Last Friday Last Laugh, features an all too rare set by Tucson comedians’ comedian Charles Ludwig. The rest of the bill is likewise packed with favorites. Nick Chant’s been a hit since first showing up a few months ago at a Surly Wench open mic. Nicole Riesgo was probably born a joker, but she rose out of Tucson Improv Movement standup classes.
OG Tucson comic Aaron Panther has been funny every minute of his comeback from catastrophic injuries. His comedy gets sicker every show. Laughing Liberally Tucson founder Phil Gordon emerges from a hiatus in time for 2020 electioneering. Cami Anderson cohosts Club Congress’ Let’s Talk About Sex Baby. Chris Quinn runs Wednesday open mics at The Screening Room, and Connor Hanna crafts material from his doorman gig at Playground. If you’re a playa, better come make sure his jokes aren’t about you! JK.
Who’s your favorite dead comedian?
Died Laughing: A Halloween Comedy Showcase at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28. Local comedians karaoke-ize sets by your favorites who’ve gone on to make the angels giggle. Costumes, mannerisms and attitudes perfect the match.
In its second year, the show kicks it up a notch with Phoenix comedian Anwar Newton portraying Patrice O’Neal and Tucson Improv Movement company members Cristin Phibbs and Timmy Bot performing as the show’s first duo team, Abbot and Costello. One-woman-energy-grid Steena Salido plays Gilda Radner. Phoenix comic Leslie Barton plays Joan Rivers. Dominic DiTolla is Robin Williams and Marcus Gallegos is Andy Kaufman. Hosts Roxy Merrari and Amber Frame are Mitch Hedberg and George Carlin respectively.
Tickets are $5 via Eventbrite.com or by Venmo @wenchcomedy. Organizers expect a sellout.
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Friday, Oct. 25: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 p.m., Vail Theatre of the Arts, $10 to $30. Standup with co-headliners Pauly Casillas, a hometown favorite, and Bryan Ricci, at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Improv with The Riveters and The Openers at 7:30 p.m. and The Soapbox at 9 p.m. at Tucson Improv Movement (TIM) ($5). Family-friendly improv with Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed (NBOJU) at 7:30 p.m. ($5 and $7) and 4th Friday Free Form Friday Fight Night at 9 p.m. (Free) at Unscrewed Theatre.
Saturday, Oct. 26: Standup with co-headliners Pauly Casillas, a hometown favorite, and Bryan Ricci, at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Laffs Comedy Caffe ($12.50 and $17.50). Sketch comedy hour-long Halloween Special with Baby Fish Mouth at 7:30 p.m., followed by improv with The Openers and the Tarot-based show, Seasons Readings, at 9 p.m. at TIM, ($5). Family-friendly improv with NBOJU at 7:30 p.m. followed by Rick & Laura Hall & Friends at 9 p.m. at Unscrewed Theater ($5 and $8).
Nightfall at Old Tucson. You’re running out of opportunities to see Old Tucson at its very spookiest, and that’s certainly not something you want to miss! This year, they’ve got four unique haunt experiences, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. There are also live shows that range from musical mystery to seriously, intensely scary. Do you not enjoy the feeling of panicked terror, but don’t want to miss out on this fun night with friends? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood. Open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October (plus 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween). Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $29.50 adults, $22 kids 9 to 11, free for kids 8 and under. Information.
Hello, Dolly! Look, if you love musical theater, then you probably know all about Hello, Dolly! And if you love musical theater and don’t know all about it, it’s about time you do. The show about matchmaker on a mission to find a match for a miserly rich guy has had four Broadway revivals, won several Tony Awards and is one of the best-loved musicals ever. And this performance is by Broadway in Tucson, so you know you’ll be seeing a world-class version of the show that will leave you not wanting to say “Goodbye, Dolly” when the night is over. This week Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27 with shows at various times. Centennial Hall UA, 1020 E. University Blvd. $35 to $125. Information.
Adventures in Birding with Eric Scheuering. Maybe you’ve never tried birding before. Or maybe it’s one of your favorite pastimes, but you never really thought about how it’s a hobby that’s natural, cultural and social all at once. And hey, we live in one of the birding hotspots of the world! So wherever you fall in the birding community, it’s always valuable to learn a little bit more about our feathered friends, how you can get to know them better and where you fit into the scene. You’d be abs-bird to miss this! 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Canada Drive. Free. Information.
Tucson TerrorFest. How lucky are we to have a dedicated horror film fest, just in time for Halloween? Highlights of this year’s TerrorFest include movies about a man who believes he solved the Zodiac murder cases, monstrous killers in the canals of the British countryside, and horny Christians versus a sex demon from Hell. Not only does this festival include original and independent horror films, it also includes short film blocks, talks with industry professionals and screenings of horror classics like Nosferatu. This year, Tucson TerrorFest is partnering with Tucson Comic-Con, the Fox Theatre and more, to be bigger than ever. This year also features a talk by special guest Max Cervantes, who worked on special effects for BeetleJuice, Star Trek, Masters of the Universe and Batman Forever. Screenings take place at multiple locations throughout the city. For a full schedule, visit tucsonterrorfest.com. Tucson TerrorFest 2019 runs from Thursday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Information.
Black Sunday (Free screening!). In the 1600s, a young woman is executed for being a witch, but not before placing a curse upon those who killed her. As part of their Essential Cinema series, The Loft is showing this 1960 vampire film considered to be one of the first Italian horrors to reach international success. With a dark atmosphere and thrilling plot, Black Sunday bridges the gap between arthouse and horror films. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Free admission. Information.
Hello, Dolly! Look, if you love musical theater, then you probably know all about Hello, Dolly! And if you love musical theater and don’t know all about it, it’s about time you do. The show about matchmaker on a mission to find a match for a miserly rich guy has had four Broadway revivals, won several Tony Awards and is one of the best-loved musicals ever. And this performance is by Broadway in Tucson, so you know you’ll be seeing a world-class version of the show that will leave you not wanting to say “Goodbye, Dolly” when the night is over. This week Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27 with shows at various times. Centennial Hall UA, 1020 E. University Blvd. $35 to $125. Information.
Adventures in Birding with Eric Scheuering. Maybe you’ve never tried birding before. Or maybe it’s one of your favorite pastimes, but you never really thought about how it’s a hobby that’s natural, cultural and social all at once. And hey, we live in one of the birding hotspots of the world! So wherever you fall in the birding community, it’s always valuable to learn a little bit more about our feathered friends, how you can get to know them better and where you fit into the scene. You’d be abs-bird to miss this! 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Canada Drive. Free. Information.
Tucson TerrorFest. How lucky are we to have a dedicated horror film fest, just in time for Halloween? Highlights of this year’s TerrorFest include movies about a man who believes he solved the Zodiac murder cases, monstrous killers in the canals of the British countryside, and horny Christians versus a sex demon from Hell. Not only does this festival include original and independent horror films, it also includes short film blocks, talks with industry professionals and screenings of horror classics like Nosferatu. This year, Tucson TerrorFest is partnering with Tucson Comic-Con, the Fox Theatre and more, to be bigger than ever. This year also features a talk by special guest Max Cervantes, who worked on special effects for BeetleJuice, Star Trek, Masters of the Universe and Batman Forever. Screenings take place at multiple locations throughout the city. For a full schedule, visit tucsonterrorfest.com. Tucson TerrorFest 2019 runs from Thursday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Information.
Black Sunday (Free screening!). In the 1600s, a young woman is executed for being a witch, but not before placing a curse upon those who killed her. As part of their Essential Cinema series, The Loft is showing this 1960 vampire film considered to be one of the first Italian horrors to reach international success. With a dark atmosphere and thrilling plot, Black Sunday bridges the gap between arthouse and horror films. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Free admission. Information.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and continues until 300 pets have been served. The service is a partnership between PACC and the City of Tucson, Ward 3.
“The community wants these types of events,” said director of animal services Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, in a release. “We’ve seen huge turnouts at every vaccine and microchip clinic we have put together. Pet owners will often line up hours before they start.”
According to PACC, animals can receive free rabies vaccines, DHPP/FRCP vaccines, microchips, flea/tick medicine and de-wormer. A licensed veterinarian will administer the vaccines.
There is no set limit on the number of pets a single family can bring. Dogs should be on leashes and cats need to be in carriers marked with the owner's name, cat name, and owner phone number.
“I’m excited to partner with PACC and the staff at the Donna Liggins Center to bring this free clinic to Ward 3,” said council member Paul Durham, in a statement. “For the health of your pet and our community, I hope you’ll stop by and take advantage of the services PACC has put together.”
The Donna Liggins Center is located at 2160 N. Sixth St. in Tucson.
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The Koch Network — formerly known as the Koch Brothers until David Koch died in August — is looking for a new way to ease into K-12 education.
Let's not fight, the Koch Network says. Why can't we all just get along?
Welcome to the Network's new, conciliatory educational brand.
This kumbaya moment comes from an 800 ton gorilla which spends hundreds of millions of dollars so it can sit anywhere it wants. The Network has bought seats at the table in congress, state legislatures, universities and school boards across the nation. We have our own outpost at UA, The Freedom Center, purchased and overseen by some of the Network's high rolling contributors.
The Network has only made half-hearted attempts at moving into the world of K-12 education, so it hasn't had much of an impact thus far. Now it has begun to put more money and energy behind its efforts.
In June, the Koch Network created a new group, yes. every kid., whose purpose, according to one of its spokespeople, is to "move away from the 'us versus them' framing in K-12" and work together across political and educational lines.
It's strange to hear these folks claim they want to make friends with the same educators the Kochs have worked against from their earliest days as political activists. Back in 1980 when David Koch was the vice presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party, the brothers weren't interested in getting along with the education community. The Libertarian Party's platform called for an end to free public education.
"We advocate the complete separation of education and State. . . . Government ownership, operation, regulation, and subsidy of schools and colleges should be ended."The Kochs haven't strayed far from their privatization goals in the decades since. It's still vouchers first and charter schools second. They believe publicly funded and governed schools will lose out in a head-to-head competition with free enterprise-based education. The traditional school system, they hope, will simply wither away.
So why is the Network saying it wants to play nice all of a sudden? It's because the political winds in education have begun to shift away from privatization.
Until recently, the privatization/"education reform" movement looked like it was winning the education wars. Charters have grown steadily, and an increasing number of states have adopted voucher programs. Even Democrats looked like they were coming on board. They seemed to agree with the "reformers" that our public schools are failing and we need something new — certainly more charter schools, and maybe private school vouchers as well — to offer children an alternative to their local schools. The privatization movement even had a Democratic champion in the White House. President Obama was acting like the Education-reformer-in-chief.
It looked like smooth sailing toward privatization. Then something went wrong.
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