Monday, December 23, 2013

Posted By on Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM

My moms tamales ... not offered by Southside, but equally delish. Hug your mom.
  • My mom's tamales ... not offered by Southside, but equally delish. Hug your mom.

If you didn't make tamales this year, forgot to order some or want to support a great group of people in our city, I suggest you order them now from the Southside Presbyterian Church's Southside Worker Center.

Email your order [email protected] or call 955-8165. Pick up your orders on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Posted By on Wed, Dec 18, 2013 at 1:30 PM

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  • Photo from Maker House Facebook page.

Maker House is getting creative and hosting a x-mas party at 4 p.m. this Friday, December 20, at its downtown mansion on 283 North Stone Ave.

There will be happy hour drink specials, adult jumping castles, rides in the real fire party truck and there will be a Santa Claus taking your last minute gift requests.

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Posted By on Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM


The legendary Doors drummer John Densmore is coming to town for a book signing at 2 p.m. this Saturday at Zia Records, 3370 East Speedway.

Phoenix New Times music writer Serene Dominic interviewed Densmore about his new book The Doors: Unhinged and shared some of Jim Morrison's insecurities regarding his musical talents and involvement with the band.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Posted By on Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 3:30 PM

I have never seen the Nutcracker, but I really want to. Here's our chance to win four free tickets to see the Nutcracker at Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd.


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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Posted By on Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 9:30 AM

In last-minute super-surprising news, Aziz Ansari is coming to Casino Del Sol's Event Center on December 27. Yes, this December 27. In an era where it seems like most big shows are announced six months or more ahead of time, you've got a little more than two weeks (well, depending on when you read this) to get your act together if you want to see one of America's most prominent comics (and R. Kelly apologist) live in Tucson.

Tickets range from $45 to $85 and are on sale now.

Here's a clip from his most recent special, Buried Alive:

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Monday, December 9, 2013

Posted By on Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 3:30 PM


Dancing in the Streets Az & Civic Orchestra of Tucson are hosting the sixth annual The Nutcracker (El Cascanueces) this weekend at the Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. The Mayor and his wife are apart of the performance, according to the Facebook event page. We are giving away two pairs of tickets for both days. The first two people that email me at [email protected] and label the subject line: Nutcracker.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Turn down for what? WHAT? YEAH! OKAY!

Posted By on Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 9:30 AM

It's time to dust of those CRUNK cups, glow sticks and fur coats because the Fre$hest winter is coming. There's going to be a huge rap show this Friday at the Slaughterhouse, 1102 West Grant Road. There will be live DJ sets and performances by Juicy J, Lil Jon, Dj Sliink, Sid Vicious and Mako

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Posted By on Tue, Dec 3, 2013 at 2:00 PM

The clock is ticking before Toxic Ranch Records closes its doors after 25 years of business in Southern Arizona. There have been weekly Thursday shows featuring local bands since Bill Sassenberger announced the closure in September. Run-On Sunshine, Donut Shop Death and a new mysterious band called The Units will take the proverbial stage at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 5 at Toxic Ranch, 424 E. Sixth Street. Admission is only $2!

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Posted By on Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 4:06 PM



Generation Cool is finally opening this Saturday, December 7th, from 5 to 11 p.m.  GC is a boutique, arcade and snack bar. There will be GC and Carne and Queso apparel and art collaborations for sale. The Facebook event page says there will be a celebratory toast, free pizza, balloon art by Balloon Man FuDD, drinks, free stickers and music by local DJs.

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Friday, November 22, 2013

Posted By on Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Don't let a little rain stop you from going out and partying. 


Tonight three Arizona bands are going to take the stage at Plush, 340 East 6th St. The Electric Blankets will keep you warm and dancing along with Phoenix indie bands Celebration Guns and Saddles. Tickets are only $5 and the show starts at 9 p.m. You have to admit that's one of the best promotional posters ever. Three headed dogs get me everytime.

Click here
for more information from the Facebook event page.

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