Monday, October 14, 2019
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Friday, October 11, 2019
Bring your family to meet me at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd. Have questions? Give an adoptions counselor a call at 520-327-6088, ext. 173.
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The duo start off Friday's podcast with a thorough examination of Arizona's game against the Washington Huskies, with Boan and Vondrak both siding with the visitors from Seattle.
They then pick their Pac-12 Superlatives for the weekend's conference action, with both hosts struggling to find an actual upset pick this week.
The final segment of this week's show handles Vondrak and Boan's Picks of the Dragon, with each handing out their picks for the week in amateur football.
Tune in to a new episode of the Tucson Weekly's sports podcast each Friday.
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Kennerly’s images have appeared in hundreds of publications around the world, including on the covers of Time, Newsweek and Life. He has photographed 10 U.S. presidents, from Lyndon B. Johnson to Donald Trump, and leading world figures including Queen Elizabeth II, Mikhail Gorbachev, Anwar El Sadat, Fidel Castro, Deng Xioping and many others.
Spanning more than 50 years of history dating from 1965, the David Hume Kennerly archive features nearly one million images, prints, objects, memorabilia, correspondence and documents. It includes iconic portraits of U.S. presidents, world leaders, celebrities and individuals, as well as personal correspondence and mementos such as the helmet and cameras that Kennerly used while photographing the Vietnam War.
"The extraordinary archive of photos by David Hume Kennerly is an asset for scholars, students and visitors to campus. His visual legacy will be an integral part of our curriculum," said University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins in a statement. "He is already working with the Center for Creative Photography to create programming that will draw on his experience and expertise and will spark conversations throughout our campus and broader community."
In conjunction with the acquisition of the archive, the Center for Creative Photography opened a year-long exhibition, David Hume Kennerly: Witness to History, Wednesday, Oct. 11. A talk with Kennerly and fellow Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham will be held at 7 p.m. at the University of Arizona. They will introduce the university's In the Room series, which shares firsthand accounts of being "in the room" where history was being made. The event takes place at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
"The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona is the pinnacle of photographic institutions. Their dynamic leadership values the importance of images, and they are committed to incorporating them into the wider curriculum at the university," Kennerly said, in a release.
"Having my archive join the work of Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and so many other great photographers at the CCP is hands-down one of the most exciting and satisfying moments of my life."
The University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography is located at 1030 N. Olive Road. Find more information online at kennerly.ccp.arizona.edu or over the phone at 621-7968.
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One of country music's biggest DIY success stories, neo-traditional singer Aaron Watson dons his Red Bandana (Big Label, 2019). At the Rialto Theatre. Singer Stephanie Quayle—who Rolling Stone Country hailed as a "Top 10 Artist You Need to Know"—opens the show...
Celebrating 25 years of metallic-tinged mayhem, "Looking Down the Barrel of Today," these veteran metalcorists truly "Live For This." Hatebreed enter The Concrete Confessional at EncoreTucson...
Brasshouse? Huh. Forged in the depths of NYC's dank subway system—powered by saxophone, trumpet, synthesizer and samples all backed by wicked street beats—Too Many Zooz is accessible, yet, unlike anything you've ever heard. At 191 Toole. Thumpasaurus adds a deep wallop to the night's affairs...
Tucson Meet Yourself 2019: A three day celebration of cultural diversity, heritage and gastronomy features live performances by conjunto Pedro y Los Liricos, traditional Apache violinist Anthony Belvado, roots reggae artist General Tchefary, Japanese drumming ensemble Odaiko Sonora, Yellow Bird Indian dancers, Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo, Norteño with Las Trillizas Y Dulce, cultural critic/food writer Gustavo Arellano y mucho más. At Jácome Plaza-Downtown. See TucsonMeetYourself.org for details...
"I feel right at home in either." Born in Texas, with roots in Chihuahua, Mexico, this Mexican-American Norteño/Tejano singer/accordionist's sound spans borders. Yes, it's a life of "Honky Tonks & Cantinas" for Michael Salgado. At Club 4th Avenue...
Filling the existential void with melody, groove and that intangible something, The Unday and Heroes Reunion reunite at the Surly Wench Pub...
Giving soul to the universe, wings to the mind, Still Life Telescope, Saint Augustine and Peppermint Hippo peer through the donut hole. At Irene's Holy Donuts...
Featuring flatpicking champion Peter McLaughlin, multi-instrumentalist Alvin Blaine and Lex Browning (Poco and The Decemberists), Canyon Currents make their debut on the stage at Monterey Court for an evening of bluegrass and traditional music. North Carolina based duo Flatbridge open the show...
Black Renaissance presents Cash Lansky, Teré Fowler-Chapman and Shekinah. This year's TENWEST Impact Festival kicks off on the Hotel Congress plaza...
Followed by the return of Super Gay Party Machine. DJ Shorty, Manny B, Häus of Kunt, Bianca Difonsi and Na-il Ali Emmert preside over this LGBTQA dance extravaganza. At Hotel Congress...
Saturday, Oct. 12
Out of Tucson, "Boss Talk[in'] (ALPHA)," hip-hop and rap up-and-comer J. Reece spits rhymes at Encore Tucson. With special guest/notorious gangsta rapper X-Raided, who managed to release more than 20 recordings—some were recorded over the telephone and others using a DAT recorder which puzzled prison officials because "inmates are not allowed to have tape recorders"—while serving 26 years of a 31-year sentence for murder...
Folk/rock singer-songwriter Cass McCombs is an acclaimed transient storyteller with a penchant for words, music and exploring dreams. At the Rialto Theatre. Sound healer Farmer Dave opens...
Attracting more than 15,000 visitors to this lovely tree-shaded park in the center of the high desert. Jarabe Mexicano, FebboFuentes, Zach Farley, Jam Pak Blues 'n' Grass Band, Mr. Boogie Woogie, Incidental Bluegrass, Bayou Seco and others are set to perform at The 31st Annual Patagonia Fall Festival. Runs Oct 12-13. At Patagonia Town Park...
Performing on harp and viola, enigmatic netherworld enchantresses, The Hatpin Duo answer The Call of the Faeries when they take over downtown...
Guitar chugging away, his stories tell of a hardscrabble life while the wallop of his kick drum sets an energetic pace. Rockabilly raconteur Al Foul is in the courtyard at Mercado San Agustin...
It's been a Crazy Road Trip for Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers. They bring that freewheeling madness to La Cocina when they perform acoustic sets of folk, Americana and a smidgen of country... Rhythm & Roots presents the distinct bluegrass stylings of The Sonoran Dogs Big Band. On the plaza at Hotel Congress...
Singer-songwriter Joe Peña's distinctive blues songs bear enough heart to prompt St. Peter to give this sinner a pass. He performs as part of Glow! A Nighttime Art Experience at the Triangle L Ranch... Whet your appetite with the aromas and sounds— funk, jazz and blues—of The French Quarter. The Muffulettas dish up at Monterey Court...
From Portland, Boygirlboy promise a night of saccharine sweet indie-pop. At Club Congress Flanked by Night Weather and Bogan Via...
"His Words, My Music, My Way." Paul Anka Sings Sinatra. At the Desert Diamond Casino...
Broadway to the Sunset Strip: An evening of Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winning songs performed by three of Broadway's best vocalists: Susan Egan, Doug LaBrecque and Lisa Vroman. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra dazzles at the Tucson Convention Center. Christopher Confessore is at the podium... "El Muchacho," Roberto Tapia and Conjunto Primavera bring regional Norteña music to the AVA Amphitheater...
Sunday, Oct. 13
Mexican Institute Of Sound, Orkesta Mendoza, Vetusta Morla, Chetes (of Mexrissey), Mesquite and DJ Buttafly round out the lineup for RazaFest. On the plaza at Hotel Congress. With an after-party—featuring cumbias from Tlalpan, Marco Carrión y amigos. And a DJ set by Camilo Lara and Joey Burns—at R Bar. Proceeds to benefit No Mas Muertes...
Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern's hit single "Drinkee" is sung in Portuguese. Hawley-Weld clarifies, "It doesn't matter whether or not you can understand Portuguese. The point of "Drinkee" isn't the meaning; The point is the nonsense." EDM artists Sofi Tukker "Swing" into the Rialto Theatre for a lil' sip. With Haiku Hands and LP Giobbi...
On "LOUD (Fuck It)," from Graveyard Shift (Roadrunner Records), Chris "Motionless" Cerulli offers up self-help advice with Goth-metal 'tude. "You gotta be loud/You gotta be rude/So the world can hear you/Say 'fuck it'/Make the best of it." Motionless In White brings the Trick 'r Treat Tour to EncoreTucson. With Twiztid, We Came As Romans, and After the Burial...
Like "Dust In A Baggie." Imbuing sugarcubes of psychedelia into a traditional art form, virtuoso Billy Strings applies the intensity and fretboard histrionics of heavy metal to bluegrass. At 191 Toole...
With a heavy focus on Arizona-based female/femme/non-binary musicians Tucson Benefest: A One Day Music & Art Festival features performances by Taco Sauce, Katie Haverly, Black Medicine, Michelle Sparks, Weekend Lovers, Fairy Bones, Mudpuppy, Just Najima, Moontrax, Little Cloud and more. At The Whistle Stop Depot. Proceeds to benefit Planned Parenthood Arizona. See tucsonbenefest.com for all the details...
Singer-songwriter Sutton James brings his "high-country rock 'n' roll" to Che's Lounge...
Chaparral Kirtan celebrate the full moon through an offering of devotional music and mantra. At Tucson Yoga...
Rufus Wainwright has been hailed as "one of the great male vocalists, composers and songwriters of his generation." The Fox Theatre is the site of Oh Solo Wainwright: An Evening With Rufus. The 21st-century country of Robert Ellis warms the crowd...
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Out in Arizona. The Screening Room is premiering a documentary about the journeys of six LGBT Arizonans. The screening is hosted by the nonprofit Equality Arizona, and coincides with National Coming Out Day. The six Arizona film subjects are an intersex veteran, a pioneer of trans activism, a two-spirit member of the Hualapai Nation, a lesbian activist and mother, a gay man who is a Mexican immigrant and a transgender parent. The event also includes a pre-screening reception with beverages and snacks and a Q&A with the filmmaker and documentary subjects. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. 127 E. Congress St. The event is free, but you must register online at Eventbrite. Details.
Food on Film. Part of Film Fest Tucson, this free outdoor screening includes three documentaries, but one narrative, all celebrating Tucson cuisine alongside food around the world. The event is hosted by members of Yelp Tucson and Tucson Foodie, and includes a Q&A with one of the directors. Bring a chair or blanket, as this takes place on the north lawn of Children’s Museum Tucson. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. 200 S. Sixth Ave. Free. Details.
Sed, The Trail of Thirst. The Tucson Desert Art Museum is featuring this installation from award-winning artist Delilah Montoya about the hardships migrants face while crossing the border. It also pays tribute to the bravery of individuals who perish on this journey. Montoya is a photographic printmaker who likes to make work that confronts viewers’ assumptions, whether it’s critiquing tourism or examining ideas about sin, culture and spirituality. This exhibit combines photography with found objects to give a chilling sense of what crossing the border is like. The exhibit runs through Feb. 28 at the Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, $4 youth, free for members. Details.
Mario Patino’s Ravaged Landscapes and Rundown Interiors. When was the last time you paid a visit to the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures? Well, make sure you go back before Dec. 15 to see this exhibit by a lifelong Tucsonan and artist-turned-miniaturist, Mario Patino. Rather than creating idyllic and idealistic depictions of the past, he creates realistic representations of his times growing up in the South Tucson barrio neighborhood, from a grimy telephone booth to a dusty pool hall to a cluttered vintage kitchen. There’s an authenticity to his work that makes it appealing, and there’s something about looking at these familiar, everyday scenes in miniature that makes you recognize their charm in a new way. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. $10.50 GA, $8.50 senior/military, $7 student/youth, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Accomplice. Don’t you love a good play where the atmosphere is just as full of adultery as it is murder? This show—the winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award, which is a very big deal in the crime and suspense theater world—delivers exactly that. Who is the title character of the show? If all goes according to plan, you’ll be guessing all the way to the end. Don’t accomp-miss this one! Preview performances at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11. Opening night Saturday, Oct. 12. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through Nov. 16 (with a matinee and evening show on the last day). Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. $20 GA, $18 military/senior/student, $15 Thursdays and previews. Details.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. Are you ready for October to get seriously spooky? Check out the four unique haunt experiences at this year’s Nightfall, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. They’ve also got four live shows this year: the musical mystery Deal of Fortune, the super scary show The Neighbors, the comedic The Anti-Hero Virus and an opening ceremony hosted by a couple of gargoyles. Curious about Nightfall but not sure you’re ready? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood to be jumped out at. 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. Details.
Disney on Ice presents: Mickey’s Search Party. There’s something about putting stuff on ice that just makes everything more exciting. Put liquor on ice and suddenly its “classy,” for example. Even cooler is watching a performance on ice, where characters tell a story through high-flying acrobatics, world-class ice skating and unexpected stunts. Join Mickey and his pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map to meet characters ranging from Miguel from Coco to Elsa to Moana to the folks from Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid. 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $18 to $75+. Details.
Charles Davison: Luminosity. A visit to the Wilde Meyer Gallery to check out their eclectic collection of art is almost always a good idea. This month, they’re showcasing the multimedia work of Charles Davison, a prolific Arizona artist who uses a variety of materials to create his truly unique works, whether they’re of humans, animals or landscapes. In fact, his colorful depictions of such a wide variety of subjects really draw your attention to the similarities between humans, animals and Earth. His work is on display throughout the month, but the reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive. Free. Details.
Tea Time at Yume Japanese Gardens. Yume Japanese Gardens are celebrating the fact it’s officially cool enough to drink tea during the daytime with three specialty tea tasting events. Yume is teaming up with Seven Cups Fine Tea for guided tea tastings in the Japanese Gardens’ bamboo grove. The tastings include teas and tea snacks from Seven Cups and a teacup, from Yume Gardens, which you can take home. It’s always time for tea, but especially when you’re in the Japanese Gardens. 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 12; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 2130 N. Alvernon Way. $17. General admission to Yume Gardens is separate from the event. Details.
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. For more information and a full list of events, visit filmfesttucson.com. Details.
Tucson Meet Yourself. This is the 46th year of the Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival, and, man, it never gets old. How could dozens of food vendors, representing more than 30 countries and regions, ever get old? This year, the festival celebrates California traditions, with several well-known artists and representatives from the Golden State. Gustavo Arellano, former writer of the award-winning nationally syndicated column “Ask a Mexican!,” is speaking at Culture Kitchen at 5 p.m. on Oct. 11. Folk ensemble Cambalache takes the stage at the Tucson Son Jarocho Collective at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.
And there’s so much more. The whole festival runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Downtown Tucson, Jacome Plaza. Free, with donations gladly accepted. Details.
Bear Down Fridays. Maybe your really do bleed red and blue and want nothing more than to participate in this pep rally to support the UA football team, and to hear from a variety of UA coaches making guest appearances. But even if that’s not true, there’s something awfully pleasant about being a part of a crowd that’s all so excited about the same thing, and hanging out with Wilbur and Wilma, the Pride of Arizona marching band and the UA cheerleading squad. And hey, getting discounts at the restaurants and shops along University Boulevard is never a bad thing. 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Main Gate Square. Free. Details.
Family Weekend at Flandrau. It’s family weekend at the UA! While there’s plenty of cool stuff going on all over campus, be sure to check out the special events at Flandrau, including the Flandrau Guided Tour: Arizona Science Wonders, which has never been offered to the general public. It provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how the exhibits came to be and includes a private showing of the planetarium show Touring the Solar System: UA Edition. The tour is available at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. They’re also showing their new Mars Planetarium Show and offering discounts on exhibits and planetarium shows all weekend. Various times Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. $4 for most shows and exhibits, $18 for the guided tour. Details.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. How many chances do you have to see a Breaking Bad-related showing on the big screen? This Netflix movie stars Jesse Pinkman of Breaking Bad on his own quest to come to terms with his past. El Camino is written and directed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. This special limited screening only lasts for this weekend. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13. 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard. Details.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. For more information and a full list of events, visit filmfesttucson.com. Details.
Disney on Ice presents: Mickey’s Search Party. There’s something about putting stuff on ice that just makes everything more exciting. Put liquor on ice and suddenly its “classy,” for example. Even cooler is watching a performance on ice, where characters tell a story through high-flying acrobatics, world-class ice skating and unexpected stunts. Join Mickey and his pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map to meet characters ranging from Miguel from Coco to Elsa to Moana to the folks from Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid. 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $18 to $75+. Details.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. Are you ready for October to get seriously spooky? Check out the four unique haunt experiences at this year’s Nightfall, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. They’ve also got four live shows this year: the musical mystery Deal of Fortune, the super scary show The Neighbors, the comedic The Anti-Hero Virus and an opening ceremony hosted by a couple of gargoyles. Curious about Nightfall but not sure you’re ready? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood to be jumped out at. 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. Details.
Sed, The Trail of Thirst. The Tucson Desert Art Museum is featuring this installation from award-winning artist Delilah Montoya about the hardships migrants face while crossing the border. It also pays tribute to the bravery of individuals who perish on this journey. Montoya is a photographic printmaker who likes to make work that confronts viewers’ assumptions, whether it’s critiquing tourism or examining ideas about sin, culture and spirituality. This exhibit combines photography with found objects to give a chilling sense of what crossing the border is like. The exhibit runs through Feb. 28 at the Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, $4 youth, free for members. Details.
Shakespeare in Song. It’s probably safe to say that, no matter what you’re into and what you’re like, you’ve heard of Shakespeare. Over the past 400 or so years, lots of people have been inspired by the wit, beauty and insight of Shakespeare’s texts. Local music group True Concord is performing some of these pieces at this event. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music (reported to have made Rachmaninov cry when he heard it), which uses text from The Merchant of Venice, is the cornerstone. It also premieres the third annual Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition Winner, which is based on text from Sonnet No. 8. What could be lovelier? 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. $25 GA, $40 premium. Details.
GLOW!: Steampunk. It’s your last chance to catch this glowing nighttime art exhibit over at the Triangle L. Ranch before it’s gone for the year, so if you like fun, art and beautiful things, you’re going to want to book it over there. This week’s theme gives you a lot of creative freedom, so, wear a bowler hat and a monocle, combine a Mad Max look with a Wild West aesthetic, or do something with an octopus and a cog or something. Just be sure to dress up one way or another—it makes the night more fun, and you can win a stay at the Triangle L Ranch B&B if you win the costume contest. A light show, belly dancing, tarot readings, a chance to check out the dark sky bubble hut and plenty of live music will ensure there’s not a dull moment. 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road in Oracle. $21.44 for adults, $12.86 for kids 4 to 12 and free for kids 3 and under. $75.04 for a carpool of four adults. Details.
Broadway to the Sunset Strip. Buckle up, musical theater fans. Susan Egan is coming! And it’s not only her (for those not in the know, she originated the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway), but Doug LaBrecque, who played the Phantom, and Lisa Vroman, who played Christine, both in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. These three stars will be performing Grammy, Tony and Academy Award-winning songs from New York to LA in an event that will have your heart soaring as high as their voices. Thank you, Tucson Symphony Orchestra! 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $31 to $79. Details.
Caps & Corks Birthday. Can you believe it’s been a whole year since Caps & Corks opened their doors? For the occasion, they’re inviting over some local restaurants and breweries for a big, tasty birthday party. They’re hosting four Arizona breweries for four different collaboration beer releases, including the can releases for the Annual Migration and the Out of the Darkness beers. In addition, their taproom will be expanded to include a beer garden, and they’ll be inviting Blacktop Grill and Ciao Down food trucks to dish up eats. Noon to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 12. 3830 W. River Rd., Ste. 100. Details.
1912 Brewery Saturday Tours. Every other Saturday, 1912 Brewing opens up their brewery for a full tour, but you get to do more than walk around. During this tour, you have the option to enjoy a special four-flight tasting. And you’ll probably enjoy the brews even more knowing how they get made. Learn about the brewing process, and learn about the brews as well. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 2045 N. Forbes Blvd., Ste. 105. Details.
Tohono Chul Fall Plant Sale. Hooray for it being cool enough out for you to finally spend some time in your garden! And double hooray for Tohono Chul for providing this sale full of landscape-ready plants to turn your yard into the oasis it was always meant to be. And, hey, if you’re less of a “gardener” and more of an “I like to keep a plant on the windowsill of my office” type person, they’ve got you covered as well with their selection of hardy, arid-adapted specimens. They’ve got more than 1,000 different plant species to choose from! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Tohono Chul Propagation Area, 7211 Northern Ave. Details.
Tea Time at Yume Japanese Gardens. Yume Japanese Gardens are celebrating the fact it’s officially cool enough to drink tea during the daytime with three specialty tea tasting events. Yume is teaming up with Seven Cups Fine Tea for guided tea tastings in the Japanese Gardens’ bamboo grove. The tastings include teas and tea snacks from Seven Cups and a teacup, from Yume Gardens, which you can take home. It’s always time for tea, but especially when you’re in the Japanese Gardens. 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 12; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 2130 N. Alvernon Way. $17. General admission to Yume Gardens is separate from the event. Details.
Tucson Meet Yourself. This is the 46th year of the Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival, and, man, it never gets old. How could dozens of food vendors, representing more than 30 countries and regions, ever get old? This year, the festival celebrates California traditions, with several well-known artists and representatives from the Golden State. Gustavo Arellano, former writer of the award-winning nationally syndicated column “Ask a Mexican!,” is speaking at Culture Kitchen at 5 p.m. on Oct. 11. Folk ensemble Cambalache takes the stage at the Tucson Son Jarocho Collective at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.
And there’s so much more. The whole festival runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Downtown Tucson, Jacome Plaza. Free, with donations gladly accepted. Details.
45th Annual Huachuca Mineral, Gem and Jewelry Show. OK, so you have to head over to Sierra Vista for this event, but when you think about how long the wait is until the next Tucson Gem Show, the trip might seem a little more worth it and a little less daunting. Mineral displays, geode sales and cutting, displays from Kartchner Caverns and the Forest Service, and plenty of vendors abound. There will also be jewelry making demonstrations by a Navajo gold/silversmith, raffles, and activities for the kids. Rock on! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista. Free. Details.
HUMP. Organized by Savage Love writer Dan Savage (whose work you can find elsewhere in the Weekly), this film festival brings “a new kind of porn” to audiences. Since 2005, HUMP! has featured short, homemade pornographic films by “people who aren’t porn stars but want to be one for a weekend.” The films range from humorous, to delicate, to completely out-there, but they all manage to bring the audience closer and shake off cultural taboos. According to HUMP!, the festival’s main goal is to change the way America sees (and makes and shares) porn. Multiple screenings, 6 to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 12. 127 E. Congress St. $20. 18+. Details.
Family Weekend at Flandrau. It’s family weekend at the UA! While there’s plenty of cool stuff going on all over campus, be sure to check out the special events at Flandrau, including the Flandrau Guided Tour: Arizona Science Wonders, which has never been offered to the general public. It provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how the exhibits came to be and includes a private showing of the planetarium show Touring the Solar System: UA Edition. The tour is available at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. They’re also showing their new Mars Planetarium Show and offering discounts on exhibits and planetarium shows all weekend. Various times Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. $4 for most shows and exhibits, $18 for the guided tour. Details.
Sunday, Oct. 13
Serenity in the Desert. The Loft Cinema is bringing back the annual charity screening of Serenity, hosted by the Arizona Browncoats. The film, directed by Joss Whedon, is the continuation of Whedon’s TV series Firefly. The proceeds from the screenings benefit Equality Now, an organization working to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world. The screening is preceded by another Whedon work, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. $15. Details.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. How many chances do you have to see a Breaking Bad-related showing on the big screen? This Netflix movie stars Jesse Pinkman of Breaking Bad on his own quest to come to terms with his past. El Camino is written and directed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. This special limited screening only lasts for this weekend. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13. 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard. Details.
Film Fest Tucson. It’s back for this weekend only! Film Fest Tucson is continuing its goal to connect storytellers and audiences through film. And this year, it’s hitting multiple locations throughout town. The Scottish Rite, the AC Marriott and Fox Theatre are all getting involved in the festivities. Events include a screening and Q&A with writer/director of The Last Picture Show Peter Bogdanovich at Fox Theatre, and a documentary on scientists’ attempts to rescue the most endangered porpoise on earth in the Sea of Cortez premiered at the Scottish Rite. The festival lasts from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12 at multiple locations. For more information and a full list of events, visit filmfesttucson.com. Details.
The Great Pumpkin Race at Buckelew Farms. You know, Charlie Brown certainly didn’t say anything about a race when he talked about celebrating the Great Pumpkin. But if you’re going to go on a run this fall, what could make it more lovely than having it be through a pumpkin field, and to culminate in a chance to buy your own pumpkin to take home? This is the 13th year Buckelew Farms has put on this 5K delight. They also have a family mile with trick or treat stations, a pumpkin art station, and a costume contest for people who get dressed up for their runs. Proceeds benefit the Arizona Center for Autism. 8:30 a.m. start for the family mile and 9 a.m. start for the 5K. Sunday, Oct. 13. Buckelew Farm, 17000 W. Ajo Way. $23 5K and $12 family mile. Details.
Tohono Chul Fall Plant Sale. Hooray for it being cool enough out for you to finally spend some time in your garden! And double hooray for Tohono Chul for providing this sale full of landscape-ready plants to turn your yard into the oasis it was always meant to be. And, hey, if you’re less of a “gardener” and more of an “I like to keep a plant on the windowsill of my office” type person, they’ve got you covered as well with their selection of hardy, arid-adapted specimens. They’ve got more than 1,000 different plant species to choose from! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Tohono Chul Propagation Area, 7211 Northern Ave. Details.
Brewery Bootcamp at Dragoon Brewing Co. Here’s your chance to really earn that beer. Dragoon Brewing is hosting a full-body workout, and your first beer is included with the price of admission! You know that drink will taste better once you’ve exercised. Please bring your sweat towel, bottle of water, and a mat or beach towel for something to lay on. All fitness levels welcome. 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Oct. 13. $10. 21+ Details.
Disney on Ice presents: Mickey’s Search Party. There’s something about putting stuff on ice that just makes everything more exciting. Put liquor on ice and suddenly its “classy,” for example. Even cooler is watching a performance on ice, where characters tell a story through high-flying acrobatics, world-class ice skating and unexpected stunts. Join Mickey and his pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map to meet characters ranging from Miguel from Coco to Elsa to Moana to the folks from Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid. 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $18 to $75+. Details.
Mario Patino’s Ravaged Landscapes and Rundown Interiors. When was the last time you paid a visit to the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures? Well, make sure you go back before Dec. 15 to see this exhibit by a lifelong Tucsonan and artist-turned-miniaturist, Mario Patino. Rather than creating idyllic and idealistic depictions of the past, he creates realistic representations of his times growing up in the South Tucson barrio neighborhood, from a grimy telephone booth to a dusty pool hall to a cluttered vintage kitchen. There’s an authenticity to his work that makes it appealing, and there’s something about looking at these familiar, everyday scenes in miniature that makes you recognize their charm in a new way. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. $10.50 GA, $8.50 senior/military, $7 student/youth, free for kids 3 and under. Details.
Shakespeare in Song. It’s probably safe to say that, no matter what you’re into and what you’re like, you’ve heard of Shakespeare. Over the past 400 or so years, lots of people have been inspired by the wit, beauty and insight of Shakespeare’s texts. Local music group True Concord is performing some of these pieces at this event. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music (reported to have made Rachmaninov cry when he heard it), which uses text from The Merchant of Venice, is the cornerstone. It also premieres the third annual Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition Winner, which is based on text from Sonnet No. 8. What could be lovelier? 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. $25 GA, $40 premium. Details.
Broadway to the Sunset Strip. Buckle up, musical theater fans. Susan Egan is coming! And it’s not only her (for those not in the know, she originated the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway), but Doug LaBrecque, who played the Phantom, and Lisa Vroman, who played Christine, both in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. These three stars will be performing Grammy, Tony and Academy Award-winning songs from New York to LA in an event that will have your heart soaring as high as their voices. Thank you, Tucson Symphony Orchestra! 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $31 to $79. Details.
Nightfall at Old Tucson. Are you ready for October to get seriously spooky? Check out the four unique haunt experiences at this year’s Nightfall, including the Happy Clown Snack Factory, the Nightmare Infirmary and a family-friendly Silverlake haunted attraction. They’ve also got four live shows this year: the musical mystery Deal of Fortune, the super scary show The Neighbors, the comedic The Anti-Hero Virus and an opening ceremony hosted by a couple of gargoyles. Curious about Nightfall but not sure you’re ready? Grab a scare-me-not stick, to alert the monsters that you’re not in the mood to be jumped out at. 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. Details.
Tucson Meet Yourself. This is the 46th year of the Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival, and, man, it never gets old. How could dozens of food vendors, representing more than 30 countries and regions, ever get old? This year, the festival celebrates California traditions, with several well-known artists and representatives from the Golden State. Gustavo Arellano, former writer of the award-winning nationally syndicated column “Ask a Mexican!,” is speaking at Culture Kitchen at 5 p.m. on Oct. 11. Folk ensemble Cambalache takes the stage at the Tucson Son Jarocho Collective at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.
And there’s so much more. The whole festival runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Downtown Tucson, Jacome Plaza. Free, with donations gladly accepted. Details.
Tucson Benefest. We love a good music festival here at the Weekly, and this brand new one certainly is good. The one-day music and arts festival is designed to celebrate all beings through music, art, food and drink, and to raise money for a charity while they’re at it—this year, they’re aiming to donate nearly 50 percent of the net proceeds to Planned Parenthood Arizona. And the lineup is all female or femme-identifying front-led bands! From Taco Sauce to Jane N The Jungle to Just Najima, Katie Haverly & The Aviary, and Fairy Bones, you’re in for a treat. Local art and a good cause? Name a better duo. 12:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. The Whistle Stop Depot, 127 W. Fifth St. $30 GA. Details.
Family Weekend at Flandrau. It’s family weekend at the UA! While there’s plenty of cool stuff going on all over campus, be sure to check out the special events at Flandrau, including the Flandrau Guided Tour: Arizona Science Wonders, which has never been offered to the general public. It provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how the exhibits came to be and includes a private showing of the planetarium show Touring the Solar System: UA Edition. The tour is available at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. They’re also showing their new Mars Planetarium Show and offering discounts on exhibits and planetarium shows all weekend. Various times Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. $4 for most shows and exhibits, $18 for the guided tour. Details.
45th Annual Huachuca Mineral, Gem and Jewelry Show. OK, so you have to head over to Sierra Vista for this event, but when you think about how long the wait is until the next Tucson Gem Show, the trip might seem a little more worth it and a little less daunting. Mineral displays, geode sales and cutting, displays from Kartchner Caverns and the Forest Service, and plenty of vendors abound. There will also be jewelry making demonstrations by a Navajo gold/silversmith, raffles, and activities for the kids. Rock on! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Cochise College, 901 N. Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista. Free. Details.
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Thursday, October 10, 2019
A fundraiser for People's Defense Initiative takes place at Club Congress. The indie/emo/punk and glorious whatever of The Trees, Rough Draft, Alien Jacket, Sad Reptilian and Them & I will spill forth from the stage...
Referencing '80s mistress of dream pop Julee Cruise (best known for collaborations with David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti on Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks), singer-songwriter Hannah Yeun excavates the same noir to emerge with a sound that is witchy and somber, with a '60s vibe all her own. At Tap + Bottle-Downtown...
Drawing from a repertoire of acoustic originals and covers, Mark Insley with guitarist Damon Barnaby are Americana's Most Wanted. At Iron John's Brewing Company-Congress...
Taking you Deeper into the vaults of EDM, DJs Atom Energy and LunarFluxx tap into a motherlode of house. At Bar Passé...
Drawing primarily from flamenco's distinct rasgueados and rhythmic patterns, Lookout Tucson Jazz Concert Series sees guitarist Nathaniel Burnside Duo performing Latin jazz with Arabic undertones. In the Lookout Bar & Grille at Westward Look Resort...
The upbeat polkas and waltzes of Oktoberfest are what's on tap. The Oro Valley Concert Series features The Bouncing Czechs. At the Oro Valley Marketplace...
Led by an award-winning fiddler, the Billy Shaw Jr. Band performs Southwestern country rock for Boots & Balls Thursday [use your imagination]. At The Maverick King of Clubs...
Trouble in the Wind has been labeled as folk, Americana, surf rock, alternative, country, but this Southern California quartet simply call themselves "rock and roll." At Monterey Court...
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