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ARIZONA BLACK LABEL BACON FEST RETURNS BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER June 7th at Kino Sports Complex
Tickets start at $40 in advance from local merchants Brushfire BBQ, Plaza Liquors and Lindy’s on 4th Avenue. Online tickets can be purchased at www.arizonabaconfest.net for $45 with VIP packages at $100. The VIP package will allow you an hour early entrance, a separate gated entrance, t-shirt and a tented “trough” with a waitress to deliver the beer and bacon.
The Second Annual Bacon Fest returns to Tucson on Saturday, June 7th with new title sponsor Hormel and Black Label® Bacon. The event quickly outgrew its inaugural event space and will be held at the Kino Sports Complex from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. under the lights of the ballpark. General admission starts at 6pm.
Free parking will be available onsite as well as hotel accommodations at Fairfield Inn and Suites offering free shuttle service to and from the festival and a promo code for that Bacon Discount.
Joining title sponsor Hormel will be local sponsors Harley Davidson of Tucson, RideNow Power Sports, Rock 102.1, KLPX 96.1, NBC affiliate, KVOA 4 and KNST. Festival goers will be treated with bacon-centric samplings from 30+ local restaurants and 20 breweries from Tucson, across Arizona and even Canada’s Parallel 49 Brewing Company. Chefs will compete with their bacon-filled creations submitted to a panel of celebrity judges from television and radio for the title of “ABF Best in Show.” Attendees will also receive a 4-oz. tasting glass to taste the latest craft beer offerings and to learn about proper pairing of styles of beer with different types of food. Live music from Love Boat delivering “Yacht Rock” and Evolution bringing “Arena Anthem
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This 21 and over event will also provide interactive games such as horseshoe toss, steer roping and much more.
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Diamond Center Sahuarita presents an evening of laughs with Rodney Carrington, comedian, actor, singer and writer. This is an 18+ show, all seats are reserved. Event Location: 1100 W. Pima Mine Rd. Venue: Desert Diamond Casino– Sahuarita Time: Doors open 7:00 PM; Show starts 8:00 PM Admission: $27.50 Phone: 520-294-7777
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A home, garden and lifestyle show filled with exhibits, free information, the latest home improvement products, money saving tips, and things to buy, see and do presented at the Tucson Convention Center. Event Location: 260 S. Church Ave. Venue: Tucson Convention Center Time: Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm Admission: See website for admission discounts Phone: 1-800-745-3000
FC TUCSON VS. SOCAL SEAHORSES May 31st Our own FC Tucson semi-pro soccer team plays at home here in Tucson against the SoCal Seahorses for an evening of fun at Kino Sports Complex North Stadium. Event Location: 2500 E. Ajo Way Venue: Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium Time: Starting: 7:30 PM Phone: 520-434-1011
COOL SUMMER NIGHTS AT DESERT MUSEUM May 31st - August 30th Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum stays open after sundown on Saturday evenings all summer long as the nocturnal creatures of The Living Desert come to life. Look for Museum Docents and Jr. Docents interpreting live animals, celestial desert skies, fluorescent minerals, animal eye shine, Sonoran Desert insects, night sounds, bats, kissing bugs, scorpions, and/or rattlesnakes. You can always dine at one of the museum’s stellar restaurants and enjoy a serenade by Native American flutists. Check out the Cool Summer Nights schedule on desertmuseum.org. Special
Event Location: 2021 North Kinney Road 85743 Venue: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Time: From: 5:00 pm to 10:00 am. Activities start at 6 pm. Admission: General Admission (ages 18-64) $19.50. Seniors (65+) $17.50. Youth (13-17) $15.50 Children (4-12) $6. Kids 3 and under: free. Reduced admission coupons not valid for Cool Summer Nights. Phone: 520-883-2702 Every Saturday
COX MOVIES IN THE PARK BEGIN THIS SUMMER Fridays on June 6 and 20, July 18, Aug. 1, 15 and 29 - movies begin at dusk Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way Cox Communications is proud to sponsor the Tucson Movies in the Park this summer in partnership with Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) at Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. In 2003, Cox started the Movies in the Park program with a projector and a repurposed bed sheet. Now a decade later, Movies in the Park has grown to be a community favorite across Pima and Cochise Counties. Cox invites area residents to bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for a free movie along with popcorn, soda, food vendors, live music, jumping castles, balloon twisters, and arts and crafts exhibits from area non-profits. The free events begin Fridays (June 6 and 20, July 18, August 1, 15 and 29) with free activities and a movie showing on a 40-foot screen at dusk. The park will be filled with entertainment for all ages and an array of food trucks to provide delicious movie snacks.
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the Seri Indians from Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California. Event Location: 6300 N. Swan Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 Venue: DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Time: From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily but closed on the following days: New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: Free. Donations accepted. Phone: 520-299-9191
June 20 “We Bought a Zoo,” directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Matt Damon July 18 “How to Train Your Dragon,” produced by DreamWorks Animation, starring Jonah Hill and Kristen Wiig Aug. 1 “Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” starring Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes and Georgie Henley Aug. 15 “Night at the Museum,” starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Robin Williams Aug. 29 “Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” produced by DreamWorks Animation, starring Ariel Winter and Stephen Colbert Online: www.saaca.org Phone: (520) 797-3959
ALL BREED HORSE COMPETITION (ABC) BUCKLE SERIES May 31st Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association hosts an All Breed Competition (ABC) at Pima County Fairgrounds. Event Location: 11300 S Houghton Rd Venue: Pima County Fair Time: Starting: 9:00 AM Admission: Free and open to the public. Phone: 520-762-9100
THE BEST OF THE BEST: PRIZE MINERALS FROM THE VAULTS OF ARIZONA’S COLLECTORS Thru December 30th The UA Mineral Museum’s “Best of the Best” exhibit features many of the most exquisite minerals from the most
admired collections in the state. The exhibit also brings together the stories behind the minerals - the search, the discovery, the history and the aweinspiring science - that makes these specimens come to life. The UA Mineral Museum is open daily and is located on the Main Floor of Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium. Event Location: 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719 Venue: The University of Arizona Mineral Museum Time: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 1-4p.m. Admission: Planetarium Exhibits and Mineral Museum: Adults (16 years and older): $7.00 Children (4 to 15 years old): $5 Children under 4 years old: Free College Students w/ID: $4.00 Senior/Military: $6.00 Phone: 520-621-7827
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June 6 “Adventures of Tin Tin,” directed by Steven Spielberg
THE SERI INDIANS – DEGRAZIA EXHIBIT Thru November 30th A new exhibit displays the collection of works from DeGrazia’s 1960s visit to
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workshop performance will take place on Saturday, June 21 at 3:30 pm at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. Elementary classes for ages 5 ½ - 7, are held three days a week (Mon/Wed/ Fri) from 9am – 12noon, in the safety of the Ballet Arts Studios at 200 S. Tucson Boulevard. Junior/Advanced Levels are held for 3-6 days per week in the University of Arizona, Ina Gittings dance department studios. For more experienced dancers who wish to gain more knowledge and learn a better proficiency in a variety of disciplines, a Teen/Adult program is also offered. For more information call 520.903.1445 or download the Summer Dance Workshop brochure at www.issuu.com/ ballettucson. For more information, please visit www.ballettucson.org
center courtyard. For the past two years, adoptable pets from the Humane Society of Southern Arizona have trotted through the event, with nearly each pet finding a new home. This year, critters will take a plunge in adorable fashion as well. Tickets - $25 per person - include cocktails and food samplings from participating restaurants, live art, goodie bags with coupons, giveaways and more. Where: Lower courtyard of La Encantada shopping center, NW Corner of Skyline Drive/Campbell Avenue Cost: $25 per person Online: www.saaca.org Phone: (520) 797-3959
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BALLET TUCSON’S 29 ANNUAL SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOP Thru June 21st The Ballet Tucson Annual Summer Dance Workshop in cooperation with the University of Arizona School of Dance was established in 1986 to provide the serious dance student the opportunity to train and perform in a professional environment. Housed in the UA dance facility, the intensive workshop offers training for all levels. Curriculum includes intermediate and advanced level of study of ballet technique, pointe, jazz, and modern dance. Special classes are offered in tap, Russian character dance, stage make-up, classical variations, conditioning and choreography. Elementary workshops and adult classes are also available and are held at Ballet Arts Studios on Tucson Boulevard. The faculty consists of Ballet Tucson’s outstanding artistic staff and professional dancers. In addition, master teachers are brought in from prestigious companies and schools to offer students the exposure to broaden the scope of their dance education. A final performance will be presented at the close of the workshop at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. Students who have attended the entire workshop have the opportunity to perform original choreography and classical repertoire. This year’s
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MAKE A SPLASH WITH LIVE ARTS & FASHION SUMMER CHARITY EVENT June 21st at 6pm Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and La Encantada present Radiant Colors in Visual and Culinary Arts at the Splash! Summer Charity Event June 21st. By stepping outside of the galleries and speaking to a broader public audience, street art has challenged the conventional viewing of art - from insightful statements to bold installations within a cityscape. On Saturday, June 21 at 6 p.m., Splash charity event will dive into this modern art form and provide a venue for local “street” artists to create live, designing striking paintings in the event’s colorful theme. Attendees can watch the artistic process first hand and get a chance to speak to the artists in action. Vibrant sights, rich tastes and pulsating sounds will energize La Encantada, northwest corner of Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue, during the fundraiser presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. Walk through fashion displays and feast on creative food and cocktails as energetic music fills the mall’s
The Jive Bombers put their own stylistic brand on classic Blues, Jazz and Americana roots music, with a Arizona Blues Hall of Fame backing band consisting of Tucson Musicians that have toured the world and beyond. This includes the hardest working man in Tucson, Mr. Michael P. on Bass, Johnny “Guitar” Blommer on.....you guessed it, Guitar, Glenn Velardi on Drums/Security and the one and only Juke Joint Johnny on Harp, Vocals, Slide and Rhythm Guitar. Add the seductive, torch singer vocals of Rebecca Carlson, and The Jive Bombers are a must see! Here’s what people say.... “I love the Jive Bombers! They always take a break when I show up”. Barlow “Ya’ll my family”. - Rock “I used to play with those guys” Steve Grams “Don’t harsh my mellow man...” - Juke Joint Johnny You can catch them every Tuesday night at Chicago Bar - 5954 E. Speedway Boulevard.
Free Concert Series Brings the Best of Local Music to the Outdoors this Summer Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Town of Marana present free live music featuring a variety of genres at Crossroads at Silverbell Park, May to October
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June 7 - Key Ingredients of African Soul African Reggae Performing originals and covers rooted in various styles of Afro-pop, African folk, reggae and Caribbean Soca, the Key Ingredients of African Soul delight audiences with an enchanting mix of marimba, guitar, drums and voices. The group includes vocalists and dancers from Cote d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe and the U.S. Their positive vibrations are designed to please your ears, stimulate your mind, move your feet and warm your heart. Playing music from Africa and beyond, with Doctor Twang as their primary music arranger, dedicated to presenting music and dance as vehicles for communication and the sharing of cultures, ideas and ideologies between nations, communities and individuals.
July 5 - Greg Spivey Band Country Greg Spivey has been entertaining Southern Arizonans for years. His current four piece ensemble is one of the most sought after groups in Tucson and surrounding areas. Spivey’s sense of humor will keep audiences laughing while his music keeps them dancing. With a mix of current and older country, and some classic rock and roll thrown in, audiences are guaranteed to have a great time. Aug. 2 - Larry Redhouse Piano jazz fusion The Larry Redhouse Trio is led by Navajo pianist Larry Redhouse, an indigenous American musician performing America’s original art form - jazz. His trio music has matured with a distinctively modern jazz sound, incorporating elements of straightahead jazz, Latin and funk styles into unique heart-felt interpretations of jazz standards and brilliant, soul-stirring originals. Redhouse has led groups that have opened for such notable jazz musicians as Chick Corea, Terence Blanchard and Donald Harrison. The trio has also performed at The Smithsonian Museum, The Kennedy Center Jazz Club, The Steinway Peace Piano Concert and The Grenoble Jazz Festival in France.
Oct. 4 - Cross Cut Saw Blues Crosscut Saw is a dynamic blues and rock band with original music and unique interpretations of blues and rock classics, with some of the best musicianship anywhere. The group includes Ray Buckwich on lead vocals, Jeff Engelbert on guitars and vocals, Rick Canchola on bass and Tony Murray on drums and vocals. Marana Concerts in the Park When: First Saturday of each month from May to October, beginning at 7 p.m. Where: Crossroads at Silverbell Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Road Cost: Free Online: www.saaca.org Phone: (520) 797-3959
BEACH BLANKET BEE-BOP AT GASLIGHT THEATRE Thru June 8th Catch the sun and surf with the colorful crew of Gaslight Theatre for a comedy stages in Surfside, California during the 1960’s. There will be fun, romance and music for all. Event Location: 7010 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710 Venue: Gaslight Theatre Time: check website for times Admission: Adults $18.50 plus tax, Students & Military $16.50 plus tax, Children (under 12) $8.50 plus tax Phone: 520-886-9428
COOL SUMMER NIGHTS AT DESERT MUSEUM May 31 - August 30 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum stays open after sundown on Saturday evenings all summer long as the nocturnal creatures of The Living Desert come to life. Look for Museum Docents and Jr. Docents interpreting live animals, celestial desert skies, fluorescent minerals, animal eye shine, Sonoran Desert insects, night sounds, bats, kissing bugs, scorpions, and/or rattlesnakes. You can always dine at one of the museum’s stellar restaurants and enjoy a serenade by Native American flutists. Check out the Cool Summer Nights schedule on desertmuseum.org. Special programming begins at 6 p.m.
TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART – ROSE CABAT AT 100: A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION OF CERAMICS Thru September 14th Tucson Museum of Art celebrates the artistry of Rose Cabat--an American studio ceramicist living in Tucson. Considered one of the most important ceramic artists of the Mid-century Modernist movement, Cabat is best known for her innovative glazes on small porcelain pots called “feelies” which she developed in the 1960s. Her organic forms often resemble
the shape of onions and figs, and her glazes range from organic to jewel tones. This exhibition will be a survey of her different styles from the 1960s until the present to celebrate the year of her 100th birthday. Event Location: 140 N. Main Avenue Venue: Tucson Museum of Art Time: Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm: Thurs 10:00am - 8:00pm: Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm Phone: 520-624-2333 Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MUSEUM OF ART LAUNCHES SPACE ART EXHIBITION Thru July 4th A new exhibition at the University of Arizona Museum of Art titled, Robert McCall’s Universe, showcases selected paintings and drawings by NASA’s foremost space artist. The exhibition, which is open to the public, starts March 14 and continues through July 4. From a six-story high mural in the National Air and Space Museum, Washington D.C, to US postage stamps and astronaut mission patches, McCall’s work includes hundreds of paintings as well as illustrations for NASA, numerous national magazines, and for such seminal films as Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Robert McCall’s Universe is part of the series, An Unfolding Legacy, a celebration of 90 years of art exhibits on the University campus. The Unfolding Legacy series began in November 2013 and will continue through March 2015. It showcases masterworks from its permanent collection in a series of 19 changing exhibitions and two ongoing exhibitions.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! CONCERTS PRESENTED BY SOUTHERN ARIZONA ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE AND MAIN GATE SQUARE Free, evening jazz concerts at the Geronimo Plaza A jazz infusion has taken place each summer on University Boulevard for the past few years. This season stages the best pick of jazz performers in the region - from the Spanish guitar serenades of DeGrazia Band to the soulful vocals of Crystal Stark. “People come to Geronimo Plaza and discover Main Gate is a great place in a lively atmosphere,” said Jane McCollum, Main Gate Square general manager. Main Gate Square, between Park and Euclid Avenues on University Boulevard, features more than 20 retailers and 30 restaurants near the University of Arizona. Main Gate merchants validate parking for the Tyndall Garage Monday through Friday after 5 p.m. to midnight (all parking fees incurred prior to 5 p.m. are the customer’s responsibility).
GALLERY ROW ARTWALK Thursdays Browse the eclectic collection of fine art and enjoy wine tastings at the Gallery Row galleries at Skyline and Campbell on Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. Event Location: 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718 Venue: Gallery Row Time: From: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Every Thursday
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The University of Arizona Museum of Art is located on the UA campus at the SE corner of Speedway and Park. Museum hours are: Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m.; closed Mondays and University holidays. Admission is $5/adults; free for members; ages 18 & under; students, active military and UA employees with ID. Additional information: www. artmuseum.arizona.edu phone: 520621-7567
Explore regional transportation history, and see a freight trains passing by, or ring the locomotive bell at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum every Saturday, year round. Event Location: 414 N. Toole Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 Venue: Historic Train Depot Time: 10 am to 1 pm Admission: Free Phone: 520-623-2223 Every Saturday
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Sept. 6 - Tesoro Event Location: 2021 North Kinney Road 85743, Tucson, AZ 85743 Latin Venue: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Time: From: 5:00 PM to 10:00 AM. Founded in 2000, Tesoro has a unique Activities start at 6 p.m. sound that captivates even the most Admission: General Admission (ages sophisticated flamenco purists and 18-64) $19.50. Seniors (65+) $17.50. enthusiasts. With rock, blues and jazz Youth (13-17) $15.50 Children (4-12) style, Tesoro takes flamenco fusion to $6. Kids 3 and under free. Reduced a new level, with influences from Mana, admission coupons not valid for Cool The Gipsy Kings and The Buena Vista Summer Nights. Social Club. Their sound is dynamic, Phone: 520-883-2702 energetic and romantic. The group Every Saturday includes Manuel Iñigo on lead vocals and percussion, Justin Fernandez on guitar and vocals, Brian Scott on guitar, Gabriel Kaiser on drums and Andrew McClarron on bass, vocals and percussion.
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Behind-the-Scenes! ‘Godzilla’ By Stan Robinson This re-telling of the classic story has the world’s most famous monster pitted against malevolent creatures that, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. (PG-13 – 123 minutes)
To bring a story of this type to the screen, that visually features larger than life creatures interacting with structures and humans of normal size, encompasses the combining of ‘practical stunts’ (action performed by stunt personnel), CGI (computer generated images), green-screen combining of action & CGI, and miniaturized sets, all taking place within the same sequence!
Stan Robinson’s reviews reflect the insights of an insider. With over 20 years of film and television production experience, Stan uses his behind-thescenes expertise to survey a film’s technical attributes and considers the challenges that had to be overcome in order to cinematically present a story. E-mail him at Movies@StanRobinson.org.
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Randy Montgomery’s reactions reveal the emotional intuition of an average moviegoer. With a master’s degree in counseling and education, Randy grounds his opinions in a unique combination of both a movie’s surface entertainment value and its ability to affect him on an even deeper level. E-mail him at Randyjay7694@yahoo.com.
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Joseph J. Airdo’s remarks represent the analytical perspective. A producer of, and film columnist for, “Breakthrough Entertainment,” a talk radio show airing 9 a.m. to Noon Saturdays on KPHX 1480 AM that shines a spotlight on the practical perspectives of the topics and themes explored in movies. E-mail him at joseph. airdo@gmail.com.
Herb Stratford’s perspective on film is story first. Herb watches thousands of films a year as he programs the Napa Valley film fest in Napa, CA. Catch Herb on KVOI 1030 AM’s ‘Wake Up Tucson’ radio show every Friday morning at 7:30am, KVOA-TV (NBC), and KMSB-TV (Fox) every Thursday. Email him at Herb@ artsandcultureguy.com
Stan Robinson on Twitter! For the latest box office totals all weekend long, late breaking movie news, ‘Who’s hot’ with industry ‘Buzz’, and commentary on movies, personalities, and an insider’s ‘take’ on film industry business affecting salaries, production budgets, and more, follow Stan on twitter: https://twitter. com/NikitaAtSection~ @NikitaAtSection
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The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf of movies recently released in theaters.
Writer/Director Jim Mickle (‘Cold in July’) By Joseph J. Airdo
“I used to draw storyboards and ... when I think of things I think of them in black and white. So when I think of characters I sort of think of very fuzzy shapes or sometimes even just silhouettes. I am never able to look at characters and think, ‘This is McConaughey and this is so-and-so.’ I would love to be able to do that. It would make it much more easy to talk about casts with producers and stuff. “But the most beautiful thing in the world is once actors start trying clothes on. It is one of the most exciting portions of making a movie.
Our costume designer Liz Vastola had a blast on this. Michael [C. Hall] had just gotten there ... and we were both just sort of trying to figure out what his character was going to be. Then he started putting on these pants and these short-sleeved button-down shirts and all of the sudden that little fuzzy image in my mind solidified. “[Michael] is one of the really great actors who is able to sink into characters. When you look at the character he played on ‘Six Feet Under,’ it took a long time to accept him as Dexter. And once I had
accepted him as Dexter, it was hard to accept him as anything else. Every time he plays somebody he is able to dissolve into what that is.
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“That is not something you see very often. So many actors just play different versions of themselves. He was the one who suggested, ‘Hey, maybe I’ve got a mullet.’ He came in with a little bit of facial hair already and he shaved that mustache and took good care of it. It is a very cool process to see somebody not afraid to dissolve into [a character].” - Jim Mickle
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REVIEWERS ROUNDTABLE The following are reactions from each of AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film commentators in an effort to generate a wellrounded overview of this weekend’s new releases.
‘Cold in July’ Michael C. Hall plays a Texan who, initially hailed as a hero for fatally shooting a low-life burglar who broke into his house, begins to fear for his family’s safety when the victim’s ex-con father (Sam Shepard) turns up in town making some notso-veiled threats. (NR - 109 minutes) Joseph: The first 30 minutes of “Cold in July” is exceptionally gripping, fusing the home invasion and revenge genres into one compelling concoction. However, just when things are at their utmost intensity, a wrench is thrown into the tale and the story suddenly shifts into a completely different direction that feels somewhat forced and incredibly implausible.
Randy Montgomery’s ‘Movie Tweets’ ‘Blended’ ~ Why, oh why do I continue to see Adam Sandler movies? Crate this one off and send it to a far away African plain. Grade: D ‘Godzilla’ ~ The visual effects are top-notch, but there is something about the cheesy quality of the original that cannot be matched. Grade: B‘Million Dollar Arm’ ~ While well acted, there is little new to offer with this traditional “underdog” sentimental sports flick not seen in countless others. Grade: C+
‘Neighbors’ ~ A moderately funny and moderately touching 96 minute raunch fest with actors (Efron and Byrne) that deserve better. Grade: C ‘The Amazing Spiderman 2’ ~ I think Spidey needs to take a break. Not that this is a bad film, but he has overstayed his welcome. Grade: B‘The Other Woman’ ~ Starts off promising, then turns into a silly, unbelievable romp. A waste of such a talented cast. Grade: C+ ‘X-Men Days of Future Past’ ~ In a season w/ superheroes & comic book characters, this stands out from the rest, and is the best in its own franchise. A winner!Grade:A
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Slide Rock State Park Temporarily Closed Due to Slide Fire Other Parks in the Area Open for Business including Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Fort Verde State Historic Park, Jerome State Historic Park and Red Rock State Park Although Slide Rock State Park is temporarily closed due to the Slide Fire, there are still many opportunities for recreation in Sedona and the surrounding area. Slide Rock has been undamaged by the fire and the threat remains low. The Park is expected to re-open after threat of the wildfire has passed. The Park is also being used as an incident command area for the Slide Fire. However other parks in the area are still open for business.
On May 30, Red Rock State Park will host a Star Party at 7:30 p.m. This event is a collaboration between Arizona State Parks, Astronomers of Verde Valley and Keep Sedona Beautiful. Star Parties are a great way for families to enjoy the evening sky together, there will even be a chance for children to shake hands with a surprise guest--perhaps one from another world? The 7:30 p.m. presentation will last approximately 45 minutes and will be given by JD Maddy, president of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. Topics of discussion will range from current astronomical events including the many clusters, nebulas, galaxies, and planets. Following the presentation there will be telescope viewing available from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturn and Jupiter will be visible as well as the clusters of Coma Berenices, Virgo, Cancer and Hercules. Several planetary nebulas, or exploded stars, may also be seen. There will also be a craft project available for children during the presentation as well as snacks and warm drinks. Please bring bottled water and a folding chair for your own
comfort and dress appropriately for cool weather. If you would like to bring a flashlight, please cover the end with red cellophane to minimize the light interference of the viewing scopes. Please arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to the event. This program will require a $5 reservation fee per person prior to the event in addition to the park’s regular admission fees of $5 per adult (14 and up), $3 per youth (7-13) and free for children (0-6). The park also offers guided hikes and bird walks as well as the opportunity to explore on your own. For additional information and reservations, please call (928) 2826907. Visit AZStateParks.com/parks/ RERO.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is located along the Verde River and north of the town of Cottonwood. The mild temperatures in the area make the park ideal for camping, mountain biking, hiking along the Verde River, canoeing, picnicking, fishing or just wading in the cool water. Catfish and trout are stocked depending on the time of year for fun fishing days. Trail Horse Adventures offers horseback riding opportunities at the park and there is also an equestrian staging area with the option for overnight horse camping. For more information about the park call (928) 634-5283 or visit AZStateParks.com/parks/DEHO.
stationed for General Crook’s U.S. Army between the 1870s and 1880s. The fort was home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men and scouts. The park is the best-preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Several of the original buildings still stand. The former administration building is the home of the museum and the visitor center with exhibits, period artifacts from military life and history on the Indian scouts and Indian Wars era. For more information about the park call (928) 567-3275 or visit AZStateParks.com/parks/FOVE.
Jerome State Historic Park offers a great to introduction to the town’s history and affords fantastic views of the city and the valley! The Douglas Mansion has been an eye-catching landmark in Jerome since 1916, when James S. Douglas built it on the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine. This former home is now a museum devoted to the history of the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The museum features photographs, artifacts and minerals in addition to a video presentation and a 3-D model of the town with its underground mines. There are more displays outside along with a picnic area offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley. For more information about the park call (928) 634-5381 or visit AZStateParks.com/ parks/JERO. For information about all 27 Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 or visit AZStateParks.com. Campsite reservations can be made online at AZStateParks.com or by calling the Reservation Call Center at (520) 5862283. Open 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST. Follow AZStateParks on Twitter and Facebook.
At Fort Verde State Historic Park in Camp Verde, visitors experience Arizona history. A historical fort sits on the park where soldiers were
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Take a Stroll with Niccole: Biking Rillito Path - Dodge to the Train Tracks at I-10 The Rillito, the Spanish word for little river, probably should have been named Rillito Seco as this gorgeous arroyo is actually dry most of the year. Once in a while it will come to life during monsoons for a short period of time, but the dry sand swallows all the moisture up quickly as the summer sun’s heat radiates across our Sonoran desert. This trail is an awesome way to commute from the east side at Craycroft to northwest Tucson at I-10 and escape the traffic of the city streets on a bike.
This route also has parallel dirt paths for mountain bikers, runners and walkers. The Rillito River Path from Dodge to I-10 is about 18 miles (round trip) of smooth paved twoway path that cuts under bridges with easy and fun inclines and descents along the way. There is a plethora of wildlife out here; birds, bats, hawks, rabbits, desert rats and reptiles of all kinds. This path passes water fountains, bathrooms, rest areas, parks, a raceway, and the Tucson Racquet club which has a great
restaurant and bar that is open to the public. I have been hitting this trail every week and it is beautiful this time of year with the cool breeze from the wash and the white blossoms on the majestic saguaros. Pima County has been out numerous times over the past few weeks to plant new trees and cacti and keep the grounds well manicured. The westbound river path is a fun and easy ride for all ages and abilities. I prefer to go for the sunrise or sunset hours because from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. it is really hot out there with very little shade. The Rillito River Path is just a small part of the Tucson “Loop” which is an extensive system of shared use paths to help commuters of all types get around town without facing automobile traffic. From the westbound Rillito
you can continue your adventure on the Santa Cruz path if you want to head North or South. I recommend you take a lot of water, sunscreen and a camera because there are many beautiful scenes along this route to capture. Get outside and ride the Rillito Bike Path this season! If you are interested in seeing pictures of this and other treks all around the Tucson area, check out my Facebook page “Take a stroll with Niccole”, or upload your own trek pictures for other people to see! For comments or questions email me at TakeaStrollwithNiccole@Gmail.com. Happy Trails!
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Roger Clyne to Perform in 7 Tucson Locations on May 31st in one Mexican Moonshine-Filled Day! Recording artist Roger Clyne will be celebrating his recent Gold Medal award for his Anejo Tequila as well as the recent release of his new album, The Independent, new hit song “Ain’t Got The Words”, and upcoming Circus Mexicus beach festival and concert by appearing at 7 local great tequila-serving bars and restaurants on Saturday, May 31. The event in Tucson is the Mexican Moonshine Cantina Crawl, and it’s a chance for local Tucsonans to hear an acoustic performance by Clyne in each of 7 locations in only one day! Of course drink specials will abound at each location and if you have not tried the Mexican Moonshine brand of signature tequilas you are in for a treat. The award-winning Mexican Moonshine Anejo Tequila brand recently won another gold medal out of 1,500 spirits from 41 states and 63 countries at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Not too shabby! The name Mexican Moonshine Tequila comes from the Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers song called “Mexican Moonshine” off the acclaimed album, Americano. RCPM released their seventh studio album, The Independent, on April 29th and will be promoted by a U.S. tour and Clyne’s own famous and independently produced 4-day Circus Mexicus Festival, presented by Mexican Moonshine Tequila, in Rocky Point Mexico June 5-8. Over 4,000 attended last year’s festival. But before all that, you just have to get your Moonshine-lovin’ butt to Hi Fi, (Downtown’s newest Hot Spot) at 2:30pm, Old Father Inn at 3:30pm, Finis Landing at 5pm, Dante’s Fire at 6:15pm, Agustin Kitchen at 7:30pm, Junxion Bar at 8:30 and finally, Hotel Congress at 9:30pm this Saturday, May 31st to hear Roger play some special acoustic sets and of course sample some mighty fine shine! For more information, reach out to www.azpeacemakers.com, www. Facebook.com/rogerclyne, www. circusmexicus.net
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Tucson Craft Beer Destinations Our recommendations for “Tops in Hops!” 1702 1702 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 325-1702 Why to Try? About 50 beers on tap, both imported and domestic and many more by the bottle. They rotate the list frequently so lots to try at all times. If you fancy a pizza and some great craft brews, try this place. Auld Dubliner 800 E. University (520) 206-0323 Why to Try? More than a wee selection of great craft, Irish and other beers here. Pair up with a boxty in a traditional Irish bar with great music in the center of the University mecca of fun bars and restaurants. B Line 621 N. 4th Avenue (520) 882-7575 Why to Try? Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner AND craft beer! A great 4th Avenue place that you must try for local food and fun. Barrio Brewing Company 800 E. 16th St. (520) 791-2739 Why to Try? Excellent local brew pub with 12 of their own on tap. Rustic warehouse décor. Great food. Borderlands Brewing Company 119 E. Toole Ave (520) 261-8773 Why to Try? Excellent local brewery (not brew pub or restaurant) featuring locally brewed, southwestern style beers with natural ingredients. Tap room open from 4pm to 8pm Wed-Sat. Live music 2-3 days a week too! Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub 6958 E. Tanque Verde (520) 885-8277 Why to Try? British Style destination 20 crafts on draft plus about 45+ bottles of beer. Full menu too, both British and American grill. Dragoon Brewing Company 1859 W. Grant Road (520) 329-3606 Why to Try? Excellent local brewery with tap room service for drinking their 7 brews. Food trucks frequently on site or you can bring your own munchies. Not a late-night place as they close early (8pm). Open Thurs, Fri, Sat. Elliott’s on Congress 135 E. Congress St. (520) 622-5500 Why to Try? Great downtown gathering place. Infused Vodkas and nearly 30 beers by the bottle. Great full menu and live entertainment on some nights.
Fox & Hound 7625 N. LaCholla Blvd. (520) 575-1980 Why to Try? Over 100 beers available and 36 on tap! If you are looking for a truly gorgeous sports bar, with a full menu, billiards and lots of TVs…this is a great place to try. Frog & Firkin 874 E. University Blvd. (520) 623-7507 Why to Try? 50 bottled beers and 25 more on tap. Near UofA if you’re looking to party with the college crowd. Live entertainment. Full menue with pizza and sandwiches. Gentle Ben’s Brewery 865 E. University Blvd. (520) 624-4177 Why to Try? Excellent local brew pub with 12 of their own creations on tap. Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St. (520) 622-8848 Why to Try? Historic, urban, Rockn-Roller downtown local hot spot. Live music, dining, multiple bars. Good craft selection with over 30 on tap. Wine and cocktails as well. A local favorite destination and hangout. 40 vintage boutique hotel rooms upstairs! HUB Restaurant & Creamery 266 E. Congress St. (520) 207-8201 Why to Try? Great selection of about 20 crafts on tap. Wine and cocktails as well. and ice cream shop built-in. Full menu. Kid friendly during days and DJ scene at night. Cool! La Cocina 201 N. Court Ave (520) 365-3053 Why to Try? Amazing tree-lit courtyard with live music at night. Rustic, local feel with rotating local craft beers, wine, full bar and great eats. Menu includes apps, salads, tacos and sandwiches. Maynard’s 400 N. Toole Ave (520) 545-0577 Why to Try? Gorgeous and hip, upscale bar and marketplace with excellent Zagat-Rated dining across from Hotel Congress. Watch the trains go by from this wonderfully converted train station. Full bar & wine list with craft beer selection. Monterey Court 505 W. Miracle Mile (520) 207-2429 This hidden gem is a remarkably innovative venue that hosts fun
beer tastings every Friday 5-7 pm with AZ microbreweries, and offers 8 craft brews on tap and a constantly rotating stock of great craft beers. Upscale cafe with delicious food, full bar, signature cocktails and select wines is onsite plus free live music 6 nights a week. Upcoming performances are listed on the website at www. montereycourtaz.com Mr Heads 513 N. 4th Ave (520) 792-2710 Why to Try? Great local drinkin’ hole with 20 brews on tap and over 100 beers total, plus a wide selection of other liquors. Artsy crowd, eclectic décor makes this a 4th Avenue destination and popular place to soak your, uh…head.
Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink 101 E. Pennington St. (520) 882-5550 Why to Try? Great Pizza and 20 craft beers on tap. Full bar and wine selection as well. RJ’s Replays 5769 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 495-5136 Why to Try? Cool computerized beer ordering from your table complete with beer info and descriptions. Tons of selection and great sports bar atmosphere! One of the largest selections of craft on tap and in bottles in Tucson. Full menu too. Live music. Sir Veza’s 4699 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 323-8226
No Anchovies 870 E. University Blvd (520) 623-3333 Why to Try? Nothin’ fancy. Just great pizza and about 20 craft beers. Great college hangout in the heart of the action on University.
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Noble Hops 1335 W. Lambert Lane (520) 797-4677 Why to Try? OK, 28 beers on tap and 175 beers from around the world plus a full bar and wine. You can drink here. Huge menu as well of upscale eats. Not barfood.
Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Ave (520) 622-4300 Sky bar is a 100% solar powered cafe by day and astronomy themed bar by night with nightly viewing of the cosmos through our telescopes on the patio. Featuring 20 draft beers, award winning cocktails, espresso, and tea. When you need a place to imbibe, Sky bar is the place to indulge. Come down and drink in the stars.
Old Chicago 2960 N. Campbell Ave (520) 327-6200 Why to Try? 20+ taps and 110 beers from around the globe! Full menu with pizzas and pastas, cocktail bar, wines and “Beer Tour” club with bragging rights (and maybe rehab) if you complete the 110 beer tour. O’Malley’s on Fourth 247 N. 4th Ave (520) 623-8600 Why to Try? 16 beers on tap and more in bottles. Irish bar theme. St. Patrick’s stronghold location. Plaza Liquors 2642 N. Campbell Ave (520) 327-0452 A craft beer wonderland for packaged goods. If you like trying new beers, hard to get beers, seasonals, or exotic bombers, you should put Plaza Liquors on your list of great craft beer retailers. The store is not huge but the selection is. You can also mix and match your own six pack, which is really great. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and happy to help novice beer buyers find the tastes they like.
Why to Try? Great cantina style Mexican cuisine and about 20 craft beers on tap. Dozens more in bottles. Huge southwestern menu too. Ole’!
Tap & Bottle 403 N. 6th Ave (520) 344-8999 An all-around local favorite with TONS of selection for beer on tap and by the bottle. Check out their online calendar for special events such as DJ nights, educational sessions, food truck visitations and tap takeovers. Over 20 brands on tap and the selection changes constantly. Huge selection of beer by the bottle served ice cold from the cooler too. Great place to find craft beers you would not find in most places. The Parish 6453 N. Oracle Road (520) 797-1233 Why to Try? A nice gastropub in the north part of town with a nice brew selection of over 20 beers not so common. Live entertainment on the weekends. Full bar.
The Shanty 401 E. 9th St. (520) 623-2664 Why to Try? Over 120 beers! Great Euro-import selection! In business since 1937! You’ll love the patio atmosphere! Thunder Canyon Brewery 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. (520) 797-2652 Why to Try? One of two locations. Excellent local brewpub with 12 of their own beers on tap including cask conditioned and barrel aged beers. Growlers and kegs are available as well. Full delicious menu too. Thunder Canyon Brewery 220 E. Broadway Blvd. (520) 396-3480 Why to Try? Their newest of two locations. Huge old warehouse in the heart of downtown with great food and 40 craft beers on tap. Full menu and bar. Time Market 444 E. University Blvd. (520) 622-0761 Why to Try? This is a local grocery market with a cool local eats like wood-fired pizza, local baked goods, sandwiches, built-in and popular meeting place. 6 taps for on-site drinking but they stock over 150 brews by the bottle (retail) on hand! Trident Grill 2033 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 795-5755 Why to Try? 24 brews on tap. Full menu. If you are an active or ex Navy Seal, you already understand the Trident insignia. If not, go there and experience! Union Public House 4340 N. Campbell Ave (520) 329-8575 Why to Try? If you enjoy drinking craft beer in style, this is a good bet. Over 30 crafts on tap and a huge selection of bottled beer plus wine and full bar with signature cocktails. Upscale casual dining with great menu. Zona 78 7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd. (520) 296-7878 78 W. River Rd. (520) 888-7878 A pair of great, full-service restaurants with artisan pizza, Italian specialties and a nice craft beer selection. Voted Tucson’s Best Casual Dining Restaurant. Zona features a nice selection of popular and locally-brewed brands such as Borderlands and Dragoon.
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TUCSON LIVE MUSIC SCENE The Boondocks Lounge (520) 690-0991, 3306 N. 1st Ave.: Wed May 28 The Titan Valley Warheads Thu May 29 Ed Delucia Trio Fri May 30 The Amazing Anna Warr & The Giant Blue Band Sat May 31 Amosphere Mon Jun 2 The Bryan Dean Trio www.boondockslounge.com
Borderlands Brewing Co.
The Rock
(520) 382-9255 2526 E. Grant Fri May 30 Heart & Soul Sat May 31 Roger Clyne dantesfireaz.com
(520) 629-9211, 136 N. Park Ave.: Fri May 30 Eyes Set to Kill w/ guests Mon Jun 2 Forty Fathoms w/ guests www.rocktucson.com
Elliott’s On Congress (520) 622-5500, 135 E. Congress St. LIve Jazz music every Monday www.elliottsoncongress.com
Monterey Court
(520) 261-8773, 119. E. Toole Ave. Thu May 29 Andy See & His Swingin’ Jamboree Fri May 30 Joe Pena Sat May 31 Dutch Holly www.borderlandsbrewing.com
Chicago Bar (520) 748-8169, 5954 E. Speedway Blvd.: Wed May 28 Bad News Blues Band Thu May 29 Neon Prophet Fri May 30 AmoSphere Sat May 31 Neon Prophet Sun Jun 1 Reggae Sundays Mon Jun 2 The Ronstadts Tue Jun 3 The Jive Bombers www.chicagobartucson.com
Club Congress (520) 622-8848, 311 E. Congress St.: Wed May 28 David Dondero w/ Greyhound Soul & Crystal Radio Fri May 30 Howe Gelb w/ Gabriel Sullivan Sat May 31 Roger Clyne Tequila Takeover www.hotelcongress.com/club
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Dantes Fire
(520) 207-2429, 505 West Miracle Mile Wed May 28 Ernie Votto w/ David Billman & friends Thu May 29 Right Brain Ready w/ Wally Lawder Fri May 30 Dale Clark & John June, Heartbeat Sat May 31 Tony Furtado Band Sun Jun 1 Silvercroft Jazz Quartet www.montereycourtaz.com
Plush (520) 798-1298, 340 E. 6th St.: TBD www.plushtucson.com
Rialto Theatre (520) 740-1000, 318 E. Congress St.: Fri May 30 The Great Gig in the Sky Wed Jun 4 Neon Trees Pop Psychology Tour Stirlingwww. rialtotheatre.com
Sky Bar (520) 622-4300, 536 N. 4th Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85705 Thu May 29 Lost in Society Fri May 30 Hot Era Sat May 31 Early Black www.skybartucson.com
Surly Wench Pub (520) 882-0009, 424 N. 4th Ave.: Fri May 30 Justin Valdez y los Guapos Sat May 31 Fineline Revisited www.surlywenchpub.com
Tucson Maverick (520) 298-0430, 6622 E Tanque Verde: Fri May 30 Flipside Sat May 31 Flipside www.tucsonmaverick.com
Tucson Jazz Society (520) 903-1265 / 2777 N. Campbell Ave. Suite #206 Fri May 30 Sly Slipetsky @ McMahon’s Sat May 31 Jeff Lewis Quartet at Cushing St www.TucsonJazz.org
RJ’s Replays Sports Pub and Grub (520) 495-5136, 5769 E. Speedway Blvd.: www.rjsreplays.com
There has never been a U.S. President who was an only child. May 28th, 2014 - June 3rd, 2014
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