Posted By Brianna Lewis on Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 1:53 PM

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Starting Oct. 4, the Tucson Humanities Festival will continue throughout the whole month of October. Events will be held all over Tucson including some events at the UA.

From professors, feminists, award-winning authors and many more, the Tucson Humanities Festival will provide a diverse group of guest speakers to present at this years event. The events throughout the month of October will consist of film screenings, readings, and thought-provoking lectures, according to UA News.

With its overarching theme being "secrets", it will pull participants in by forcing themselves to ask questions. Luckily for them, the intuitive events throughout the month will answer and explain the questions attendees may have. Secrets in others lives continue to be assets to their culture, beliefs and relationships. The continuous discussions will provide thoughts and insight to the reasoning behinds people's secret-filled lives.

Between faculty research and expertise on freedom, artistic expression, religion and diplomacy it is intended to create an open dialogue between UA and the Tucson community, according to UA News. The festival is held in honor of National Arts and Humanities month in the form of a local celebration. All events throughout the festival will be free to the public.

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Posted By Kara Lipson on Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 9:44 AM

The 43rd annual Tucson Greek Festival will take place from Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The event is a celebration of Greek faith and culture and raises funds for ministries of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.

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Galaktoboureko is a traditional rich and creamy Greek dessert drenched with a lemon and orange-infused syrup.

There will be authentic Greek food and pastries, a live Greek band with a DJ and dancers performing, assorted wine and beer and lots of family friendly activities.

The event will take place on Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday from 5-11 p.m., Saturday from 4-11 p.m. and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. $3 general admission. Admission will be free for Seniors, first responders, military and children 12 and under. Students with an ID will be free on Thursday. Come and get your Greek on for a few days!

20 Must-Try Classic Greek Dishes

1. Moussaka: oven-baked casserole of layered eggplant and spiced meat
2. Baklava: Greek pastry made with flaky phyllo dough layered with a cinnamon-spiced nut filling and bathed in sweet syrup
3. Horta Vrasta: boiled leafy greens
4. Chicken Soup Avgolemono: a traditional chicken soup
5. Tzatziki: creamy cucumber- yogurt dip flavored with garlic
6. Pastitsio: made with pasta, meat filling and a creamy bechamel sauce
7. Galaktoboureko: custard phyllo pie
8. Fassolatha: classic white bean soup
9. Spanakopita: spinach pie
10. Youvetsi: beef stew with orzo
11. Dolmathakia: stuffed grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts and fresh herbs
12. Taramosalata: carp roe spread
13. Fassolakia Lathera: green beans in tomato sauce
14. Melomakarona: honey walnut cookies
15. Pork Souvlaki: grilled pork skewers
16. Domates Yemistes: stuffed tomatoes with meat and rice
17. Tsoureki: Easter bread flavored with orange and Mahlab
18. Keftethes: meatballs
19. Kourabiethes: almond shortbread cookies
20. Tiropites: phyllo cheese triangles

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The 43rd annual Tucson Greek Festival will take from Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church to celebrate Greek culture and raise funds for ministries of the church.

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Posted By Savanah Modesitt on Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 3:58 PM

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Visit the Loft Cinema to see Moonrise Kingdom on Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29.

The Loft Cinema will be showing the movie Moonrise Kingdom, a movie set in the summer of 1965 about a young love between characters Sam and Suzy who decide to run away together. Directed by Wes Anderson, the film features actors like Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Bill Murray.

The showing dates are Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. The Loft Cinema is located on 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Tickets for general admission will be $6 and Loft Members admission is $5.

Find more details here.

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Posted By Chandler Donald on Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 1:52 PM

Music artists Dave and Kara have released their debut album entitled The Sun is Out. This music duo crosses genres such as alt-country, contemporary folk and indie-rock.
     
Dave and Kara Stricker are a couple splitting their time between Portland, Oregon and Tucson. Their songs are inspired by the intimacy and playfulness of the Dave and Kara’s relationship.

Dave, an inductee of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, has a long history of musical performance with the Dave Sticker Band, the artists behind The Westin Song.

Kara found her voice jamming with Dave for the first time on their honeymoon.
     
With Kara’s pure tone and wide range, and Dave’s skill with multiple instruments and production, the couple is a match made in heaven.
     
For more information visit daveandkaramusic.com or check them out on instagram at @daveandkaramusic.

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Posted By Brianna Lewis on Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 9:55 AM

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Marana Heritage River Park is hosting the Marana Farm Festival on Sept. 29, 2018 from 4-9 p.m.

Admission is free and there are plenty of attractions to keep you and your family occupied all night long. From live music to the rodeo, it will be sure to be a night of fun and games (literally).

There will be carnival games and your typical carnival food. The best place to give your kids a sugar overload is at the carnival because by the time they're finally off of their sugar high, you'll be heading home while they're passed out in the back seat.

Disclaimer: Marana Farm Festival is not responsible for all of the cotton candy and funnel cakes your children consume.

Beer will also be sold to the parents, get it while supplies last, we know many of you will be lining up for that booth.

Even better, you could go home with a dog! Talk about quite the carnival prize. Marana Animal Services and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona will be attending the carnival for on-site adoptions. If you're not looking to adopt a dog but want to get your kids their animal fix, there will also be a petting zoo.

The Rodeo is calling all future cowboys and cowgirls: they're providing three different activities to keep the energy up including Mutton Busting, Rodeo Demonstrations and activities for the children. If your son or daughter isn't in the next generation of bull riders, there will also be a pumpkin race all night long for $10.

As it is finally cooling down, this is the perfect event to get you and your family in the Fall spirit! For more information Click Here.

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Posted By Chandler Donald on Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 2:36 PM

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Calling all performers! The good people of Marana are in need of acts to perform at the annual Marana Holiday Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting.

There are nine, 20-minute, slots open to perform on Dec. 1 after 3 p.m. Those interested must apply by Sunday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Along with contact information and a description of your act, the selection committee suggests submitting audio or video recordings of past performances. Acts don’t need to be from Marana but those who are will be given priority.

The festival will have not only performances but also vendors, activities, 20 tons of snow and special guest appearances from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.          

Fill out the application here.

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Posted By Savanah Modesitt on Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 1:30 PM

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While some are born and raised in Tucson, others take a round about route to calling our desert city home. See a live performance of storytellers sharing their own stories of when Tucson became their home. Whether they have just arrived to Tucson or have families who have been living here for generations, friends and neighbors will share their captivating stories.

Drinks will be available for purchase at the venue. There are also other food options nearby including Café à La C'Art, La Cocina and El Charro to make an evening out of the event.

The event will be held at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block located on 140 N Main Ave. on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission is $10 and $5 for students. Be sure to check in early, seating at the event will be at a first come first serve basis.

Find more information and purchase tickets here. 

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Visit the Tucson Museum of Art on Wednesday, Sept. 26, to listen to Tucson's residents share stories of when Tucson became their home.

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Posted By Linda Ray on Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 3:26 PM

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Luz Pazos headlines at The Mint Cocktails Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Laughing Stock is slacking again next week, but the laughter never ends. Laff’s Comedy Caffe is always a good call, and tucsoncomedy.com has everything else. Our picks follow.
How did we get this show for free?

L.A. Latina comic Luz Pazos drops in for a headlining set at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 at The Mint Cocktails, 3540 E. Grant Road. No cover.

Pazos is a Peruvian egghead from Los Angeles via Italy who apparently got bored being a fashion model. She’s won more than her share of comedy contests in L.A., and has played the Comedy Store, Improv and Laugh Factory as well as festivals in Toronto, Asheville and Portland. Soon we’ll see her in the First Nations of Comedy on PBS.

With this show, promoter Joey G introduces an upgrade to his ongoing weekly open mic at the Mint. Bringing fresh talent to Tucson provides talented locals more experience opening for established headliners. It’s a model that’s already spurred the two-year growth of Brew Ha Ha at Borderlands Brewery.

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Cunts Being Cunts Talking About Cunts returns at 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28 at CANS DELI; $5. Organizers say they originated the show to give cunts the respect they deserve.
Now in its second year, the quarterly event benefits the YWCA’s Project Period, which provides free sanitary products as needed. The band Cool Funeral performs following the comedy line-up, including hosts Mo Urban and Steena Salido, Phoenix comedian Sloan Valenzuela, and award-winning storyteller Molly McCloy, among others, including moi.

Opening the Main Gate

Chad Lehrman and his tucsoncomedy.com site debut Tucson’s Best Comedy at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Gentle Ben’s, 865 E. University Blvd.; $5. Featured comedians are Pauly Casillas, a veteran of Funny Or Die and Laughs on Fox; Kristine Levine of Portlandia; Matt Ziemak, winner of 96.1 KLPX Laugh-Off; Mo Urban, host of Tucson’s The Dating Game; Ali Musa and, as host and emcee, Dom Di Tolla.

Titters says it all.

Tucson cartoonist David Fitzsimmons’ presents Thanks for the Mammaries: The Estrogen Hour’s finest Hour at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Laff’s Comedy Caffe. Tickets are $15 via freshtix.com/events/titters. The show is 21 and older.

This is the second show Fitzsimmons has produced to raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, an event organized by the American Cancer Society. Fitzsimmons lost his mother and sister to breast cancer.

Estrogen Hour founder Nancy Stanley hosts the show. The full lineup, including a couple of breast-cancer survivors, is Stacy Sheff, Steena Salido, Mo Urban, Charlotte Bellflower, Amber Frame, and your humble Laughing Stock scribe. 

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Posted By Savanah Modesitt on Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 10:37 AM

Fred Fox School of Music

Free Choral Concert on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018.

The Fred Fox School of Music will be having one of their annual concert performances which will include three of their eight choir groups, on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.

The choirs performing are University Singers, Kantorei and Honors Choir, all of which are typically comprised of undergraduate choral students.

Genres that will be featured in this concert are a combination of contemporary and world music that will be conducted by graduate conducting students.

The concert will be held on the Main Campus at Crowder Hall in the Fred Fox School of Music Building, located on 1017 N. Olive Road.

Supporting the University of Arizona's Choral groups is easy as tickets are free!

For more information visit UA's extensive calendar of events.

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Posted By Savanah Modesitt on Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 1:57 PM

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Join other fellow creatives and visit the Craft Revolt this Friday to make unique giant paper flower decorations!

These delicate paper flowers can be used to decorate parts of the home such as baby nurseries, children's rooms and can be a great for party ornaments.

There is a 35 dollar charge for each participate. Those who are 21 and over are able to bring their own alcoholic beverages while they create!

Don't worry if you are new to the Craft Revolt, instructors will guide new creatives step by step so everyone can enjoy making their own charming paper flowers.

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The Craft Revolt will be creating these paper flowers on Friday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m., located on 7545 S. Houghton R. Suite 101.

To participate, please be sure to purchase tickets online as walk-ins will not be available. Find tickets here.

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