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The Coronet hits high note on Fourth Ave perhaps even a cocktail. There are also tables and a bar area available indoors — no reservations required, nor accepted. This April, The Coronet cafe opened its The menu can only be described as eclectic, doors on the corner of Fourth and Ninth featuring a variety of savory dishes such as Avenues, beneath the historic Coronado Hotel shakshuka and seared fig tartines and others downtown. The Coronet’s vibrant owner, Sally originating from countries such as Spain or Kane, has successfully created an atmosphere South Korea. Kane was clear that although the that emulates a classical big-city cafe, similar menu may seem a little pretentious because of to what you would find in San Francisco, the names of the entrees, the food itself is not Chicago or New York City, that harkens back to complicated or fussy. a European aesthetic, “It simply is what it is,” Kane according to Kane. said. Kane is a local Kane said she is proud entrepreneur who of every item on the menu has owned many and that its creation was a businesses throughout collaboration between herself Tue-Wed: 8am-9pm her life, but none quite and her two chefs, Jake Alpert Thu-Sat: 8am-10pm like The Coronet. and Erika Bostick. When conceptualizing “It’s just food we love … Sunday: 8am-2pm the cafe, she wanted to that makes sense to us, but craft a place that made it definitely has a classical her feel the same way European sensibility to it”. she had felt when she Kane said the most was travelling. People can, and do, use the difficult aspect of opening the restaurant space in different ways, which Kane strongly was launching the restaurant without having encourages. The patio has a lovely ambience systems already established. She said that that is perfect for an afternoon coffee, or upon opening, her and her partner, Gregor BY Cassandra Ott
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Del Rey releases chilling new album BY Christianna Silva
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ollowing hype from Coachella, Lana Del Rey’s latest album has already lit up the charts. Lana Del Rey reported not liking the spotlight life of a pop star, and considered not creating a new album. This idea of hers even brought her to a palm reader, and according to her interview with the New York Times, she spoke to her palm reader about having doubts about continuing as a musician altogether. Thankfully, Del Rey rethought her decision and released Ultraviolence on Friday. The tone of her new album occasionally takes some spooky turns, so its Friday the 13th release date is surprisingly fitting, although it wasn’t released on iTunes until Tuesday. Ultraviolence has become one of Lana Del Rey’s most incredible works to date. It creates a mix of the 2012 Del Rey from Born to Die with some new techniques and styles that are begging to be heard.
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Throughout Ultraviolence, Del Rey uses synths to her advantage by creating a chilling tone that is almost eerie. Between the tone and crushingly normal lyrics, Del Rey reaches new heights with this album. It is one of the most relatable albums so
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Sally Kane, owner of The Coronet, stands at the bar of her cafe on Fourth Avenue and Ninth Street. Kane's European styled cafe features live music on Wednesday nights.
Kretschmann, were averaging no more than two to five hours of sleep per night. Decisions about opening, closing, tipping and hiring were completely designed from the ground up. However, her outlook on the future is bright as The Coronet begins to host several weekly events on its patio. Currently, music on the patio is taking place every Wednesday this summer from 7-9 p.m. Patrons can enjoy half-off all wines while
appreciating the rhythmic sounds of romantic French jazz artist Naim Amor. Additional events, such as a discount night for bike riders and a fixed-price multi-course meal for other nights of the week, are also in the works.
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official proclamation that June 24 was El Dia de San Juan Fiesta day. “It was something the community really needed to pull together,” Lopez said. “We began the tradition 17 years ago and it took off from there.” The committee has been a smashing success. Matus described the early festivals in the 1990s as small block parties, but last year over 4,000 people attended the family-friendly fiesta and this year looks to be even more successful. The event is widely known for its fantastic food and entertainers. Tucson’s all-female mariachi group Mariachi Viva Mujer will be serenading attendees with their original music. The closing act will be the country-folk group from the Tohono O’odham Nation Gertie and the T.O. Boyz. The event is family friendly, so no alcohol will be sold. Carne asada burritos, carne asada tacos, hamburgers, hot dogs and more will be for sale, Matus said. There will be an area for kids with piñatas and games. Keeping with the spirit of generosity and the reason for the event, water is not allowed to be sold. It is given out free by the committee. El Dia de San Juan Fiesta begins at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The procession will begin at the Mission Gardens at 927 West Mission Lane and proceed to the Fiesta at the Mercado San
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From left to right and top to bottom, Sally Polanco, special events coordinator for Celebratión de día San Juan, Lizette Matus, vice president, José Carbajal, treasurer, and Lillian Lopez-Grant, president, pose with a statue of St. John the Baptist. They are putting on El Día de San Juan Fiesta at the Mercado San Agustin on Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. The Fiesta is a Tucson tradition dating back to the 1500s.
Agustin at 100 South Avenida del Convento. The fiesta will last until 10 p.m.
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