Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. You probably already know this, but Santa gets very busy this time of year. But he didn’t want to leave his beloved Tucsonans high and dry for this event, so he called in a favor from some of his friends in high places. And we’ll have Mayor Johathan Rothschild himself at this tree lighting ceremony. The tree will be displayed from Black Friday up until the new year, and the night will feature youth mariachi group performances and ballet folklorico dancers to get you in an extra festive mood. Bring your family, bring your friends and bring your holiday cheer for a night that’s sure to be a tree-t. 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23. Jacome Plaza, 100 N. Stone Ave. Free. Details Here. 

Enchanted Snowfall at La Encantada. Twinkling lights and mugs of hot chocolate are good ways  to get into the Christmas spirit. But things start to get truly magical when we tweak the laws of nature and make it snow in the Sonoran Desert. Every Friday and Saturday evening starting the day after Thanksgiving, it will snow TWICE—at 6 and 6:45 p.m.—at the La Encantada shopping center, and Blanco Tacos + Tequila will provide Mexican hot chocolate to keep your hands and tummies from getting too chilly in the storm. Live music performers will be there to keep your heart warm as well. Every Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. from Friday, Nov. 23 through Saturday, Dec. 22. La Encantada Shopping Center, 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Free. Details Here.

Hotel Congress/Maynards Market & Kitchen Gift Card Deal. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, Hotel Congress and Maynards is offering a deal where if you buy $100 in gift cards, you get a $25 bonus. A great opportunity for you to share of the delights at either downtown hot spot and get a little something for yourself, too! Friday, Nov. 23, to Monday, Nov. 26. 311 E. Congress Street and 400 N. Toole Ave. Details Here.

Black Friday, Beer Friday. Are you a big shopper? Me neither. Instead, go on a Black Friday brew tour with Old Pueblo Brew Tours and try different local beer. The tour will include transportation on their air-conditioned vehicle, stops at three local craft breweries, a flight of four beers at each stop, plus a whole lot of beer facts and trivia. 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23. 2648 E. Drachman St. $75 Details Here.

Free Mead Tasting and Live Music at Arizona Beer House! The event description is pretty much in the event name itself. For the first couple hours, join Arizona Beer House in tasting a complimentary sampling of a variety of meads and then stay for Flatlander Jim, who will be performing afterwards. 6 to 11 p.m. Friday Nov. 23. 150 S. Kolb Road. Details Here.

IMC’s World Famous Rummage Sale. Surely you’ve already heard about this event, considering it’s world famous. But just in case you haven’t: Instrumental Music Center’s annual sale full of weird stuff, cheap stuff, broken stuff, old stuff, new stuff and generally good stuff is an event they promise will be, and we quote, “THE MOST FUN YOU’VE EVER HAD IN YOUR LIFE.” This year’s value menu has all sorts of stuff on it, including violins, flutes and guitars for just $99; ukuleles for as low as $25, tuners for $5 and a drum stick pair for just $1. This Black Friday weekend, support a local business, and have the time of your life doing it. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 25. Instrumental Music Center locations at 7063 E. Speedway and 405 E. Wetmore Road (though the value menu only applies to the Speedway location). Details Here.

Bisbee Home Tour.  Are you ready to be charmed? The Bisbee Woman’s Club invites you to the 36th annual chance to tour some of this sweet little towns’ sweet little (and not-so-little) homes. In addition, be sure not to miss the 17th Annual Art Chairs and More Auction, which features all sorts of unique creations, especially tables, stools and benches. The silent auction is going on all weekend, but a reception and final bidding is from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. If you’re concerned about parking, take the Bisbee Touring Company golf cart shuttle around town for free. (But leave a tip!) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 100 Quality Hill Road. Bisbee. Tickets are $20 for adults, or free for kids under 12. Details Here.

Western Heritage Festival. This town (Tucson) ain’t big enough for the two of us. But at Old Tucson, there’s plenty of room for everyone at this festival where we celebrate Southern Arizona’s roots, with the help of groups like the Arizona Civil War Council and Ha:San Prepatory and Leadership School. Power from the Past will be displaying engines and serving up ice cream, and the Old Pueblo Bluegrass Band & Jazz Trio and Reyno Norteno will be providing live entertainment. Local artists and vendors will have booths where you can get some holiday shopping done while supporting the people who make our state great. The event does feature one prominent out-of-towner, though: Santa Claus himself, soaking up some Arizona sunshine before he gets into his busiest time of year. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 25. Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. $19.95 GA, $10.95 for kids 4 to 11, with discounts for seniors, military and Pima County residents. Details Here.

American Indian Month Social. Native Americans were the first Americans, of course, and Arizona is rich with the culture of several tribal nations. This is a perfect chance to learn about 15 tribal nations and 10,000 years’ worth of culture, while also enjoying gorgeous (and authentic!) artwork, crafts and entertainment. Held annually the weekend after Thanksgiving, the social invites everyone to come and learn a little bit more about the rich culture that has shaped the state we live in. Be sure to bring your camera! This year’s featured cultural presentation is by award-winning hoop dancer Cecil Manuel, a Tohono O’odham and Apache. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 25. Sheraton Hotel Ballroom, 5151 E. Grant Road. Free, but a scholarship donation is always appreciated! Details Here.

Bear Down Fridays. This is the final Bear Down Friday of the year, marking the end of the 13th  season of Bear Down Fridays. What are Bear Down Fridays? Well, in part, they’re a giant pep rally with the Pride of Arizona Marching Band, UA Poms, Twirlers and Flags, UA Cheer and (of course) Wilbur and Wilma going down Tyndall Avenue south of University Blvd. But it’s more than that! Restaurants and stores have all sorts of happy hour pricing, discounts, giveaways and activities. ESPN Tucson 1490 AM & 104.9 FM kicks things off at Gentle Bens at 3 p.m., and is joined by 106.3 The Groove at 4 p.m. Both will be doing giveaways and hosting media celebs. This week’s guest speaker is Fred Harvey of track & field and cross country. 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23. Main Gate Square on University Boulevard, between Euclid and Park avenues. Free. And parking is free in the Tyndall Garage after 4 p.m. with a merchant validation. Details Here.

Gratitude Full Moon Luminous Labyrinth. The holidays are the time of year where we’ll all  supposed to feel the most grateful. But it’s also the time of year that can be the most stressful, making it easy to lose sight of what matters most. And you know one great way to re-center yourself? Walking through a labyrinth under the full moon. The Intuitive Shamanic Animists, a branch of Web of Life Animist Church, is hosting this opportunity to set an intention and find renewal—or whatever it is you’re looking for—in the labyrinth. A drumbeat will guide your walk, but feel free to bring your own rattle or drum if you want to make your own rhythm. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23. Rio Vista Natural Resource Park, 3974 N. Tucson Blvd. $5 to $20 donation requested. Details Here.

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert. Be honest. How high were the chances that you were going to  be staying in and watching Star Wars this weekend anyway? So why not do it in style this time? Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and the whole crew are coming all the way from a galaxy far, far away to be projected onto the big screen at the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, while TSO plays John Williams’ iconic, Academy Award-winning score beneath them. Both Rebel Alliance and Empire members are welcome at this bipartisan event, so please try to be civil. And kids under 18 get 50 percent off tickets! 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $15 to $86+. Details Here.

Mamma Mia! Here we go again. Or, if you’ve never seen this hit ABBA musical, here we go for the first time. Mamma Mia tells the story of a young bride named Sophie who decides she wants to have her father, who she’s never known, at her wedding. As it turns out, her mother was pretty… promiscuous around the time she conceived Sophie, so digging through her mother’s diary just narrows down who Sophie’s father is to three men. They all come out just a few days before the wedding, and, well, chaos and hilarity ensues. This production by Arizona Onstage Productions features more than 40 professional actors, singers and dancing queens. 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 1. 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2. Berger Center for the Performing Arts, 1200 W. Speedway. $35 GA, $25 student/teacher/artist/senior/military. Details Here.

Annual Reid Park Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. Look, you have to get some of your holiday shopping done. But does the thought of going to the mall fill you with the deep existential dread that comes from visiting a place that, like you and me, is slowly but surely dying? Go shopping in the great outdoors! This annual event has been around for more than three decades, and is drawing in more than 140 photographers, painters, potters, jewelers and other artists. Stroll through aisles of fragrant handmade soaps, pick up some handcrafted stuffed toys and puppets for the little ones in your life, pick out something knitted or painted for a loved one and grab a gourmet treat for yourself. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 25. Gene C. Reid Park and 22nd Street and Country Club Road. Parks and Rec suggests parking at the Concert Place entrance for ample free parking. Details Here.

Artists of the Southwest.  Could there ever be too many local artisan fairs during the holidays? No. Because you’re probably going to miss all of them right up until the day before you need to give out presents, and then an army of local sculptors, metallurgists, painters, textile artists and other talented people will be the ones who save you from your own procrastination. And we’ve said this before, but we’ll say it again: Supporting local artists is a cool thing to do! Head over to this fair full of art by regional artists, and enjoy music by Kindred Spirits. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, Ramada 1, 3482 E. River Road. Details Here.

Carly Quinn Holiday Sale. Even if you don’t know the name Carly Quinn, you’ve probably seen  some of the hand-glazed tilework by this artist or her company around town, and probably thought it was gorgeous. She works with some of the top designers in Southern Arizona to create tiles for commercial and residential installation, covered with everything from geometric designs to scenes from nature to gorgeously depicted addresses. If you’ve always wanted one of her pieces, or always wanted to buy one of her pieces for a loved one, now’s your chance: The first annual holiday sale offers 20 percent off all tiles and murals and 50 percent off first-run gift sets. Happy holidays, indeed! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. Carly Quinn Designs, 730 S. Russell Ave. Details Here.

The Tucson Flea Dark Arts Market. The Tucson Flea is always a good, quirky time. But for the holidays, they’re really stepping things up by making this market full of handcrafted or vintage items completely focused on the Dark Arts. Aberrant Ceramics will be selling offbeat mugs and plates, Emily McGowan will have her otherworldly drawings, Kitty Hanson has all sorts of handmade pieces adorned with skulls and Herb Onyx Witchery will have handmade floral/herbal wands and crystals. Plus, vendors with names like Snake and Bone, White Raven Trading Co., Kitchen Mystic Goods and Zombisaur. It’s not something witch you want to miss. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. Owls Club, 236 S. Scott Ave. Details Here.

Freddy’s Saturday Night Car Show. It’s the last Saturday of the month again, which means the  Freddy’s Car Show is back. There’s trophies for pretty much everything you can imagine, from the best classic car of each decade from the ’40s through the ’90s to the best motorcycle, best 4x4 and people’s choice. There’s also plaques for categories including best Camaro, best Mustang and best Corvette. Of course, the show is right next to Freddy’s, which means you can level up your experience with some good, old-fashioned custard and burgers. 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. Freddy’s Oro Valley parking lot, 11143 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. $10 registration per vehicle. Details Here.

Haunted Hands’ 3rd Annual Jewelry Exhibition. It’s a full moon, a Saturday and the perfect day to pick up some reasonably priced jewelry (most pieces are $20 to $100) from Christina Holland Designs, Heliotrope, Andra King, High and Dry Jewelry Design, Lumenrose Jewelry and Luna + Saya Jewelry. This one-night event (well, technically they’ll be doing it two nights—the next one is Friday, Dec. 21, for the procrastinators among us) is the perfect opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done, or to bring a loved one along and help them do some Christmas shopping for you. The other studios in the Metal Arts Village will be open to the public, Tucson Hop Shop has beer and food trucks and live music will abound at this dog-friendly and kid-friendly event. 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. Haunted Hands, 3230 N. Dodge. Details Here.

Bottoms Up for Gil the Wonder Pup. Got company in town? In the mood to go out for drinks this weekend? Or just sincerely in the mood to support a good cause? Head to Catalina Brewing Company and raise a glass or two to benefit Gil, a paralyzed dog brought to Tucson for medical help. A percentage of each drink sold, as well as proceeds from a raffle, will help pay for Gil’s therapy and ongoing needs. The raffle includes four tickets to the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl, a handmade quilt, gift certificates to local businesses, a custom dog treat basket from Rosie’s Barket and more. The Gypsy Caravan food truck is on deck to keep you fed, so you can keep drinking for Gil. 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N. Camino Martin, #120. Free, raffle tickets are $5 or five for $20 at the door. Details Here.

Krull. Take me back to those mid-’80s days when high fantasy movies were all the rage and every televangelist thought you were going to lose your soul by playing a round of Dungeons and Dragons. Sure, there were classics like Conan the Barbarian and Highlander, but there were many-a dud trying to cash in on the trend as well. Enter Krull, a B-movie that isn’t sure if it’s fantasy, sci-fi, or slapstick. What is a “Krull”? Head on down to Casa Video and find out for yourself. 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. 2905 E. Speedway Blvd. Free. Details Here.

Free Tequila and Tamale Sampling. “Tequila and Tamale” sounds like a fun combo, doesn’t it? El Charro Cafe is celebrating Small Business Weekend with a sampling of their new exclusive Flores Concepts Codigo Tequila Barrel and their seasonal Holiday Tamales. There will be two more tequila and tamale sampling events in December for those who miss this opportunity. Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. 6910 E. Sunrise Drive. Details Here.

Who-Bilation. If you have kids and you haven’t checked out Our Play Place, the interactive children’s play space full of climbing structures, slides and playhouses designed to encourage a sense of adventure and creativity, this is the perfect opportunity to do it. Join hands with kids and other parents and sing that old Who song, “Fahoo fores, dahoo dores, welcome Christmas, Christmas Day,” at this event, which will feature plenty of playtime and a special Grinch ornament craft. This season has plenty of opportunities to see Santa, but this might be the only one for your kids to meet the Grinch himself! Come dressed as a Who if you’re any fun at all. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. Our Play Place, 3951 W. Costco Drive. $15 for the first child and $12 for siblings. Details Here.

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"Are you a Charles Bukowski fan?" I ask. I’m interviewing American comedy icon and alt-comedy forefather Steven Wright. He’s the image of an oafish, taciturn BoSox fan, uncomfortable in any company but his own. He jokes in a perfectly dispassionate, one-liner sudoku about, for instance, lint or the attitude of a butterfly.

Might Bukowski's noisy rush and tumble, punchy as it is with emotion, be an outlet for Wright’s invisible passion?

"Charles Bukowski!" The floodgates open. "He's one of my top three authors in my life, him and Kurt Vonnegut. I've read all of Bukowski’s books and I've read several of them many times. Every few years, even if I don't read the whole book again, I have to go back and read bits of him. He's unbelievable.”

But Wright’s chill is apparently entirely metabolic.

“Yeah, I come off really mellow, People call me up and they say, 'Oh did I wake you up?' And I say 'No! I just drank coffee and I'm driving a car. I'm wired and I’m driving in the rain!' It doesn't line up,” Wright said. 

Wright found overnight fame when Johnny Carson invited him to the Tonight show in 1984. Wright's comedy was so original, so outside the mainstream at the time, that he made new fans in the U.S. for what had become known, in Europe, as alt comedy, an art that eschewed the traditionally racist and sexist nature of standup and focused on more organic content, adding elements of improv and fringe theater.

“It happened so fast," Wright said. “I was just trying to do the next step. It was like a fairy tale, though. I was 26. I started in the summer I was 23. Three summers later I was on national TV."

Wright’s interest in comedy sprouted when, as a 16-year-old, he discovered George Carlin.

“One of the reasons I wanted to be a comedian was from watching George Carlin, and I learned how to write jokes by listening to Woody Allen albums," Wright said. "Carlin talks about his everyday little things and I talk about everyday little things, too, but I'm talking about the most mundane things in life.”

How has his own comedy evolved over almost four decades?

"I'm more comfortable out there, but it's still very much the same," Wright said. "There's attention and excitement in being in front of the audience. That's why I keep doing it."

Wright performs at the Rialto Theatre at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1. Tickets are $27 and $34 via rialtotheatre.com.

Welcome to the week that instills some good, old-fashioned hate to the malaise known as the Grand Canyon State.

I'm talking, of course, about the Territorial Cup series between the Wildcats of Arizona and their horn-encrusted rivals from Tempe.

The series, which dates back to 1899, has featured a plethora of highs, lows and mediocrities in-between that symbolize any good rivalry game.

The series, which Arizona leads 49-41-1, has resided up north in five of the last eight contests between the two rivals.

This year's contest pits a 6-5 ASU squad, coached by the lovably eccentric Herman Edwards, against a 5-6 Arizona squad that just got its ass kicked (69-28, for those of you that forgot) by Mike Leach and the Washington State Cougars.

Mustache aficionado Gardner Minshew was a major thorn in the 'Cats side last week, tossing seven touchdown passes, while pushing Arizona to the brink of bowl eligibility.

Kevin Sumlin's squad faces a virtual must-win this week, needing a victory to ensure a bowl berth for the second-straight season.

Sumlin believes his team will be well-prepared for this week's rivalry game, calling on his experience coaching at Houston and Texas A&M in this week's press conference.

“I think I’ve been in the Apple Cup, been in the Brass Boot, which is Wyoming and Colorado State; the Paul Bunyan Axe, Minnesota and Wisconsin; the Old Oaken Bucket, at Indiana-Purdue; the Red River Shootout," Sumlin said. "And then I was an assistant coach before A&M moved to the SEC, it was Texas and A&M on Thanksgiving night or Friday night. I’ve been involved in a bunch of them.”

Sumlin's team is tasked with trying to thwart the Devils' two-headed offensive attack of running back Eno Benjamin, who's rushed for 1,444 yards and 12 touchdowns, and N'Keal Harry.

Harry, who has 1,033 receiving yards and 9 touchdown catches this year, has been marked as a potential first round pick in this year's NFL Draft, should he forgo his senior year.

Sumlin addressed the tall task of stopping the 6'4 wide receiver, calling him one of the toughest wideouts to guard in the nation.

“He’s a fabulous player. Just a tremendous young man. A guy that we had a lot of conversations with … from the last place I as at," Sumlin said. "He’s big, got great body control. He’s a grown man now, and he plays like that. If that weren’t enough, now he’s returning punts. He’s everything that is as advertised. He’s going to be one of the first players taken at that position in the draft.”

Senior receiver Tony Ellison, who's third on the Wildcats in receiving yards (475) and touchdown catches (4), broke down the multitude of implications that the yearly rivalry game has.

“It’s hard to decide if this game is more important than a bowl game because it’s a huge week for the City of Tucson," Ellison said. "It’s the team up north and we’ve got to beat them. There’s so much hype around this game and it’s also my senior season. I think it’s important to be able to put on that block A one more time and go to that bowl game. I approach every game the same, but obviously I’m going to have a lot more edge this week since we’re playing a rivalry game and it’s going to be very important for the fans.”

How to Watch: Arizona and ASU play on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., with Fox Sports 1 carrying the contest.

How to Bet: ASU is currently a two-point favorite to win, according to Las Vegas. The over/under for the game is 64.5.

Who to Watch: ASU has a two-headed attack on offense, led by junior wideout N'Keal Harry, who has 1,033 receiving yards and 9 touchdown catches this year. Sophomore running back Eno Benjamin leads the Devils in rushing, with 1,444 yards and 12 touchdowns this season.

Who Will Win: This one is tough to pick, with each side playing like figurative garbage right now. I'm going with the visiting side from Tempe, thanks to Benjamin and Harry torching the Wildcats sorry defense. I'll go with ASU winning this one, 42-38.

SERVPRO Fire Damage Restoration Specialists recently sent out a memo to Tucson residents for how to stay fire safe during the holidays. Spoiler alert, frying a turkey is much harder to do successfully than you think it is.

A 2017 study from the National Fire Protection Association found that 47 percent of home fires are caused by cooking equipment. So let's try and save the brave men and women of the firehouses some trouble.

When you fry your turkey it has to be 100 percent thawed. If it is not, the water vapor produced can catch fire in an explosive manner. Also once your turkey is thawed it’s important to dry it as well as you can. Water in hot oil is bad news for turkey day.

SERVPRO also said that when cooking on the stove there are a few things to help ensure nothing goes wrong. First, don’t leave your food unattended. If you need to leave the room, turn off the burner. Also, try and turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so they can be bumped into.

18 percent of fire fatalities happen because of ignited clothing, so please, wear short sleeves! It’s also a good idea to keep a lid or cookie sheet close, so you can cover your pan in case it catches fire.

Here are some more holiday safety tips from The Weekly staff that you should keep in mind during the holiday season:

Don’t let your cat climb the Christmas tree.

Take a conservative approach to lighter fluid on the campfire.

Make sure your fire extinguisher is up to date. They expire every 5-15 years depending on the brand.

Smoking inside might provide shelter from the cold but it could end very badly.

Opening presents by the fireplace might be cozy but shredded wrapping paper next to open flame is a bad idea.

Don’t leave your fire unattended and when you're done, make sure to completely cool the coals.

Stay up to date with city and county fire restrictions. When air quality is bad, check to see if it is a "no-burn" day.

Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic. Maybe you were planning to work out through the month of November and didn’t get around to it, so you want to squeeze in one exercise session before Thanksgiving dinner. Maybe you just love hurdling over hay bales early in the morning. Or maybe you want to get out of helping set up for dinner at your house. Whatever your reason, the Southern Arizona Roadrunner’s annual 5K and 1.5-mile fun run are not to be missed. Overall male and female winners each get a pair of new running shoes, and others might find themselves winning items like pumpkin pies. Breaking the women’s course record (Tara Erdmann’s 17:08.2, set in 2011) wins you $350, and breaking the men’s course record (Craig Curley’s 14:54.1, set in 2009) wins you $450. First race starts at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Day). Reid Park, Ramada 10, at Country Club just north of 22nd St. Race day registration is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the fun run. Details Here.

Scrooge the Musical. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by watching a classic in musical form. Returning to The Gaslight Theatre stage to kick off the holidays is “Scrooge,” a charming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 1843 classic, “A Christmas Carol,” complete with ghosts, life lessons and a bit of that indelible Christmas Spirit. While many of the mainstays of the Dickens’ tale remain, the Gaslight cast and crew once again inject their unique brand of slapstick humor and song-and-dance to create a finished product full of laughter, sing-alongs and warm family memories. The play will be showing through Jan. 6.  For tickets call (520) 886-9428. The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. Details Here.

Cult Classics-My Neighbor Totoro. Need help getting in the familial spirit for the holidays? The Loft will help you out by screening one of the most beloved and acclaimed family movies ever made. Sure, you've seen the plush dolls and heard the references, but if you haven't actually sat down to watch this 1988 film, you're really doing yourself a disservice. Even Roger Ebert called this one of the five best movies ever made for children. 10:00 p.m The Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Details Here.

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Three local businesses will be participating in Sahuarita’s 2018 EDGE Competition with a $4,000 prize available to whoever pitches the best business-growth strategy.

Control Vision Inc., Native Gardens of Green Valley, and Suburban Real Estate Group are this year’s finalists. Along with other previous participants, these three groups have spent over 23 hours in workshops with the likes of Profit Mastery and Franklin Covey, to master business skills.

In addition, The Small Business Development Center has counseled participants in the development of their business-growth strategy, and also helped them craft their own persuasive pitches. 

Last year’s winner, Lu Alvarez of Copper Fitness Gym will host the event while the three businesses make their presentations.

The Shark Tank 2018 EDGE Competition will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, at the Sahuarita Town Hall, but the contestants will be specifically presenting from 5 to 6 p.m.

For more information or to RSVP please contact Economic Development Specialist Michael Jansen at [email protected]

Choosing where you spend your money is kind of like casting a ballot every time you make a purchase. Yes, your dollars do make a difference; a difference that could mean life or death for many retail stores as we know them.

Opting out of a trip to the mall to shop online is nothing new, neither is the shifting of the retail scene, but the growing trend that favors FedEx over Forever 21, could mark the end of physical shopping experience: the 'retail apocalypse.'

"The difference this time is how much power consumers now have in affecting change through their choices and the feedback they're able to provide retailers online," said Sabrina Helm, a UA associate professor in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Helm and her colleagues decided to survey over 400 consumers about their shopping habits and perceptions of today's retail environment. They also "analyzed over 1,600 comments made on online news articles written about store closures or the evolving retail environment," according to the press release.

The results were published in the Journal of Retailing and Customer Services Navigating the 'retail apocalypse': A framework of consumer evaluations of the new retail landscape.

According to the press release, respondents who preferred online shopping report not liking poor customer service, long lines, and items being out of stock. Some even admit that they avoid the social interaction.

On the other hand, some like shopping in stores for the social experience that they like to share with family and friends. Some even like interacting with strangers, unlike their online shopping opposites. "Others even said that shopping was important to their physical health, as it was their primary source of exercise," the press release reported. 

"There's a sense that brick-and-mortar stores are part of the social fabric of our society. If they disappear, many are concerned about the economy and what this will do for jobs and revenue for communities. Many people also said stores were vital to their quality of life. There are also fears that come from the closure of store spaces: What happens with all that empty space? Is crime going to increase because now we have all these empty areas? Crime rate was also a concern with regard to increased online shopping: Are there going to be more home invasions because there are all these packages on door fronts?" Helm wrote. 

The study concluded that closing all retail would be bad for society; so really, when it comes to the fate of our society as consumers, have more power than ever.

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Friendsgiving. American Eat Co. wants you to join them in celebrating friendship and good food  on Thanksgiving Eve, with their own Thanksgiving event. Beer floats and flavored mimosas are just a couple of the food and drinks specials, while live music, a photo booth and a gratitude wall. 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. 1439 S. Fourth Ave. Details Here.

Hellzapoppin FREAK SHOW. Did you think freak shows weren’t a thing  anymore? So did we. But the world’s largest touring rock ’n’ roll circus freak show, thrill show, side show and stunt show extravaganza is coming to town. You might have seen them on America’s Got Talent, the Discovery Channel or NatGeo, or maybe you’ve heard of the Lizard Man from Ripley’s Believe It Or Not—he’s the guy with the split tongue, implanted horns on his head and arms and an entire body tattooed in green scales. You can also see the world’s smallest “midget escape artist,” Nik Sin, and Short E. Dangerously, a “half-man” (he has no legs) who’s also featured in the new Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. You’ll see beds of nails, acrobats, sword swallowing and more. 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. $10 to $12. Details Here.

Tucson Roadrunners vs. Stockton Heat. This week, the Roadrunners face off against the entity of heat itself. (Fun fact: The Stockton Heat’s team name was the result of a team-naming contest when the Adirondack Flames first moved to Stockton, and the other four finalists were Blaze, Fire, Inferno and Scorch.) Unfortunately for the Heat, this is our home turf, and the Roadrunners (and all Tucsonans) are experts at beating the heat. Catch the Wednesday game for Kids Free Night (kids 12 and under free with a paid adult) and the 1-2-3 food promotion night: $1 sodas, $2 hot dogs, $3 beers. Now that’s a hockey game. 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. $10 to $61+. Details Here.

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Events compiled by Brianna Lewis, Emily Dieckman, B.S. Eliot and Jeff Gardner.