Thursday, June 23, 2016
Eric Kroll has worked as a photographer for many well-known publications including Vogue, Elle, the New York Times and Der Spiegel and is internationally known for his work in fetish photography. His work and the story of his impressive accolades in the world of photography are detailed in this week's TW cover story.
This Saturday, June 25 Etherton Gallery (135 S 6th Ave.) will be hosting a pop-up event featuring the photographer.
The pop-up event will include a talk and Q & A with Kroll, where he will discuss his various interests and career as a famed photographer. With a career as long and infamous as Kroll’s, his stories are sure to excite and entertain. Those in attendance will get to glance into the mind of an artist who has never been afraid to push the envelope in the realm of sexually explorative photography.
This gallery event is a unique opportunity to see some of Kroll’s black and white photography, most of which were publish in a variety of magazines and books. The gallery will also feature Kroll’s newer work.
Tags: Eric Kroll , photography , Etherton Gallery , Slideshow
Head up to Tempe this weekend to watch the Miss Gay Arizona America 2016 pageant.
Tucson's very own Tempest DuJour, Miss Gay Tucson America 2016, will be competing for the crown on Sunday, June 26 against nine other contestants—including Miss Gay Tucson America 2016 runner-up, Demi LaRaye.
Contestants will be partake in five categories: male interview, solo talent, evening gown, on-stage interview and talent—the highest point category in the pageant.
Located at the Tempe Center for the Arts Theater (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway) the pageant will honor Miss Gay Arizona America 2015, Nevaeh McKenzie and Asia O'Hara, Miss Gay America 2016.
Diva, Miss Gay Arizona America 2012 will be hosting alongside Mya McKenzie, Miss Gay Arizona America 2007.
Miss Gay Arizona America is Arizona's longest running and most prestigious female impersonation pageant. For more information or to buy tickets visit the Miss Gay Arizona America website.
Tags: pageant , miss gay arizona , Tempest DuJour , female impersonation , crown
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Fox chose films they feel are an exemplary contribution to the art of film making, which feature layers of story lines, emotion, depth and phenomenal sound effects and editing.
The schedule is as follows:
June 25- Top Gun @7:30 p.m.
July 16- The Good, The Bad & The Ugly @7:30 p.m.
July 29- Roman Holiday* @7:30 p.m.
Aug. 27-Ferris Bueller's Day Off @7:30 p.m.
General admission tickets are $7, but for Seniors(55+), students and active duty military tickets are $5.
For more information or to buy tickets visit the Fox Tucson Theatre website or call 547-3040.
*The Roman Holiday showing is a fundraising benefit for the Andra Heart Foundation with special pricing.
Monday, June 20, 2016
The Downtown Food Truck Rally is Tuesday, June 21 from 10:30 am to 1:30 p.m at Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson's best food trucks will be lined up tomorrow along Pennington Street in front of the library.
Don't worry if you're going to be out of the office or out of town, the City of Tucson and food truck Meatball Madness (who partnered to bring you the delicious array culinary options) will also be hosting a Food Truck Rally on Tuesday, June 28 as well.
If the food trucks don't quite fill you up and you're in the mood for some non-locals eats, head on over to Chili's, 5975 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive for their Give Back Day for Orlando, where 10 percent of your check will go towards the OneOrlando fund if you mention the flyer to them.
For more information on the rally of food trucks click here, and for more details on how to eat and donate to Orlando victims and their families click here.
Tags: Food , rally , Food trucks , Orlando , downtown Tucson , delicious
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Tohono Chul (7366 N Paseo Del Norte) has a different experience.
Every summer thousands of Tucsonans visit the gardens at Tohono Chul to catch a glimpse of the majesty and beauty of the Queen of the Night, the night-blooming cereus Peniocereus greggii. When the summer heat begins to build, the buds of the Sonoran Desert native night-blooming cereus begin to appear. After a period of start-and-stop growth, the buds blossom in a mass blooming on one night.While Bloom Night arrives with little warning, the park is says it will likely occur this weekend: Friday, Saturday or Sunday, June 17-19.
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Bloom Night guests will experience the magnificent Peniocereus greggii in its full glory with luminaria illuminated trails leading to each plant, delectable bites and refreshments from The Garden Bistro, lectures, and the chance to win or purchase a Queen of the Night. Marvel at the gorgeous flowers and breathe in the intense and intoxicating scent at this one-of-a-kind event found nowhere else.
There’s nothing in the world quite like freshly baked bread. Even just saying those three words has an instantly comforting effect. Whether you’re new to the bread baking world or looking to add some new tricks into your repertoire, you can dive into the world of sourdough bread making through a workshop presented by the Food Conspiracy Co-Op.
Led by Dan Dorsey, the event will show the ancient technique employed to make a sourdough starter for bread, rather that using store-bought yeast. The resulting bread offers more complex flavors, is more nutritious and keeps longer than bread baked with the packaged stuff.
The sourdough starter workshop begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. The class is $8 and pre-registration is recommended, as the class size is very limited. You can sign up and find out more by visiting the co-op’s event page.
Tags: cooking class , sourdough bread , starter , baking , tucson , dan dorsey , food conspiracy co-op
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Fastpitch features an interesting mix of personal stories from eclectic characters, such as former UA player Jennie Finch.
Detailing the vibrant 129-year history the book shares the origins of a sport played by thousands across the country.
Westly shatters the idea that softball is a stereotypical "girl's sport" by putting a spotlight on the several male athletes who played in the early years of creation.
The book share's the unknown history of softball from the perspectives of influential players who experienced the sport's key moments.
Sound interesting? Head over to Antigone Books (411 N. Fourth Ave.), on Saturday, June 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. to meet the author, Erica Westly.
For more information visit antigonebooks.com or call 792-3715.
Tags: Fastpitch , Softball , reading , Antigone , perspectives , book
Monday, June 13, 2016
Head over to the shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., between 12 to 6 p.m. to pet and play with kittens and cats for free.
In line with their theme this year, New and Certified Pre-Owned, the shelter's offering lowered adoption fees at the shower for all cats.
The prices are as follows:
Kittens $35
Adults under 7 years of age, $15
Adults over 7 years of age, $5
Positively Purr-fect Cats, FeLV+ and FIV + are $5
Not currently looking for a new feline friend? That's okay the shelter encourages everyone to still come out and enjoy food, tours, cats, a raffle and a chance to see them before they renovate.
For more information email Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary, visit their webpage or call them at 571-7839.
Tags: kittens , hermitage , shower , adoption fees , family fun
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Then, when you're done appreciating the best of the Old Pueblo, grab some ice cream and plan a trip to Hermosillo.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
The Cinema La Placita Outdoor Film Series, which has shown classic films for 16 summers in the plaza of La Placita Village, is moving to the historic Pima County Courthouse. Starting this week there will be a classic film shown every Thursday of June at 7:30 p.m in the courthouse courtyard.
For just $3 you can pull up a chair, bring a blanket and enjoy some fresh popcorn, all while watching a classic film and enjoying Tucson's relaxing summer evenings.
For every dollar you pay in admission you can also vote on which films you think they should screen next month.
The movies they're screening this month are as follows:
June 09- To Catch a Thief (1953)
June 16- Born Yesterday (1950)
June 23- Roman Holiday (1953)
June 30- Harvey (1950)
For more info call 520-326-5282 or visit their website.
Tags: Film series , outdoor , la placita , pima county courthouse , courtyard , popcorn
