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Kids Party @ Tucson Haunt (10/31/11)

Tucson Haunt invites kids to a cool Halloween party Monday evening. You can tour a haunted house or enjoy a scary story time around the [...]

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Papa Murphy’s Halloween Pizza, 2011

Papa Murphy’s is now selling their cute Jack-O-Lantern Pizza for $6.99.  Comes with a pepperoni smile and olive eyes. Take the pizza home and bake [...]

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Kids Eat Free @ Chili’s (10/31/11)

Chili’s Facebook page has a coupon valid for a free meal for kids under twelve with purchase of an adult meal. There is a limit [...]

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Cooking on Campus: Cheap Eats

Hey, UA students! Would you like to learn how to cook simple, healthful meals without paying too much? Add the Cooking on Campus course to [...]

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Tucson Tango Festival 2012

from:Tucson Tango Festival

Schedule: Wednesday, March 14 2012: 8.00 pm: Pre-Festival Milonga with DJ Jo Canalli Thursday, March 15 2012: 1:00 pm:  Pre-Festival Milonga with DJ Jo Canalli 10:00 am:...

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Kids Eat Free @ Sweet Tomatoes, (10/30,31/11)

As a special Halloween treat over at Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant kids under 12 years of age who are in costume eat free, with purchase of [...]

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The Terror Trail @ Tomb Town, 2011

Scary fun this Halloween night! The Terror Trail at Tomb Town is a Haunted Trail that winds through a creepy grave yard with live actors [...]

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Monster Music Night @ Boondocks Lounge

This Monday night at the Boondocks Lounge young and old are invited to a party. It’s the annual all-ages Halloween Concert at the Boondocks Lounge [...]

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Return to Forever IV chills the valley of the sun – and all that jazz

from:Tucson Concerts Examiner

As measured in ocular currency, a picture is worth a thousand words – beckoning images of the familiar, the usual, and the well-defined. And if the visual summons the...

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My Attempt to Become the Michael Phelps of the Pima County Fair Begins Now

I'm a big fan of the Pima County Fair, not just because I enjoy carnival rides, incarnations of 70's rock bands, hypnotists, and fried food items, but also for the...

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Political Roundtable: Redistricting, Tucson Mayor's Race & More!

Another lively Arizona Illustrated Political Roundtable, with a fierce debate over Gov. Jan Brewer's latest attack on the Independent Redistricting...

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This Week's Political Roundtable

Another edition of the Political Roundtable, available online for your convenient viewing, as the Weekly's Jim Nintzel hosts a thirty minute discussion...

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Anniversary Deal @ McMahon’s (10/31/11)

Over at McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse this Monday, join the 13th anniversary celebration. You can enjoy a delicious petite filet mignon dinner for $13. Now, THAT’S [...] ...

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P.F. Chang’s 20% Off Deal

P.F. Chang’s offers 20% off online orders if you use the promo code TREAT at checkout time. Offer expires November 1, 2011. Thank you, Albuquerque [...]

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BOGO Deal @ T.G.I.Friday’s

T.G.I.Friday’s announces another Halloween deal. If you buy any regularly priced entree and two beverages, you get a free entree. You need to print off [...]

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Free Waffle @Waffle House

The Waffle House serves up some very fine breakfasts, but I’m writing the post to tell you about a free waffle if you bring in [...]

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16th Annual Tucson Firefighter's Chili Cook Off Photos (Can you tell I like Zombies?)

The 16th Annual Tucson Firefighter's Chili Cook Off seemed to go off very well again this year. El Presidio was packed with revelers and chili fans of a very wide swath of...

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Breakdancing 5-year-old takes Center Stage at Chili Cook Off

Headed out tonight to check out the 16th Annual Tucson Firefighter's Chili Cook-Off in Downtown Tucson not really knowing what to expect. The chili was ok for the most...

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Idiot Boksen - Homeland and Why Showtime Is Not Great

With a Metacritic score of 91, Showtime's Homeland is by far the critical darling of the fall television season. In fact, it ranks as one of the biggest critical hits since

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What to Listen to This Week: Friday Edition

The second part of our weekly tribute to jams selected by our music writers, this time including tracks by Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Joel Plaskett...

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If You Missed "Beavis & Butt-head" Last Night, It's Right Here

In case you weren't near a TV last night and also forgot to set some sort of recording device, MTV has graciously provided the internet with the ability to stream the...

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The World's Worst Halloween Costumes

Wearing a t-shirt that reads, "Yes, this is my costume," or painting whiskers on your face and wearing ears to transform yourself into an adorable kitty cat will not win...

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Dragvision Premieres Tonight at La Cocina

While this weekend is going to be a crazy one for most people with all the Halloween stuff going on, make room on your calendar tonight for one of the most unique events happening...

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Finally, Adorable Japanese Pop and Speed Metal Collide

I suppose it was a matter of time, but if you're feeling a little aggro but still want to play with your Hello Kitty toys, perhaps you will enjoy Babymetal's first...

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Political Roundtable: Brewer's Assault on IRC, Ads in the Mayor's Race, AZ Presidential Politics & More!

Tonight on the Political Roundtable: We'll be talking about Gov. Jan Brewer's power play against the Independent Redistricting Commission, the latest in the race for...

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3 reasons the Arizona Wildcats can upset Washington

from:Arizona Wildcats Examiner

For the first time all the season the Arizona Wildcats football team (2-5, 1-4) played up to their potential, snapping a 10-game D-I losing streak thanks in larger part to interim...

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This Week in Tucson Bicycling

Check out a video of the new BMX park from the prospective of the riders. Hopefully you don't get motion sickness easily.… [ Read more ] ...

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Glamour Shots From Last Night's Margarita Competition

Last night's 2011 World Margarita Competition got the Tucson Culinary Festival rolling in style. It was a packed house with all of the usual foodie elite in...

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Creative Halloween Costumes that will Wow, Confuse or Gross Out the Crowd

Devils and witches and ghosts — ho-hum. Halloween costumes can be about as creative as the latest reality show.… [ Read more ] ...

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Haunted House @ National Self Storage

National Self Storage (on Houghton Rd.) provides Halloween fun this weekend for all ages. They have a haunted house for adults and another for the [...]

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Halloween Weekend in Tucson, AZ, 2011

Do you want to know things to do in Tucson AZ on Halloween weekend, 2011? Here is a list of (mostly) Halloween-related events. For these [...]

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Used Camera Fair (October, 2011)

Greg’s Camera hosts KEH (used camera dealer) in  a used camera fair this weekend. Good chance for all you camera buffs to buy, sell, and [...]

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20th Anniversary Specials @ Chad’s (2011)

Chad’s Steakhouse features three specials to celebrate their 20th anniversary: A Prime Rib Sandwich with your choice of side dish for 6.95 (offered during lunch [...]

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Rotisserie Chicken Deal @ Metropolitan Grill

This weekend the Metropolitan Grill will serve up a three-course rotisserie chicken dinner for $14.95. Oh, I LOVE rotisserie chicken! Anyway, it comes with Tomato [...]

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Kids Eat Free @Peter Piper Pizza

Our buddies from Kids520 report a cool Halloween deal: This Monday evening, kids aged twelve and under get a free seven-inch, one-topping pizza with purchase [...]

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BOOritos @ Chipotle on Halloween, 2011

I LOVE this–it’s so clever. Any customer who shows up at a participating Chipotle Mexican Grill on Halloween evening dressed in a costume inspired by [...]

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Southern Arizona Women's Chorus Auditions

from:Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus

The premier women's chorus of Tucson, Southern Arizona Women's Chorus will be accepting new members each Monday from January 9th through January 30th for our 2012 spring concert...

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"Three Stooges" Movie: Bad Idea or Worst Idea?

This is actually happening, but thankfully, the producers of the new Three Stooges movie have given us five months to prepare for this (likely) cinematic tragedy: The comedy is...

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Friday Steak/Fish Deals @ Cactus Moon

Cactus Moon has an unbelievable steak stampede deal on Friday nights. For $6 you get a scrumptious steak. Of course, the offer lasts until they [...]

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Meet the Lawyer Who Fights for Everything Liberals Hate

No definitive word on whether he also hates kittens and babies, but if you're a fan of progressive ideals, you might want to print a photo of Paul D. Clement out for your...

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What to Listen to This Week: Thursday Edition

Two sets of recommendations this week, with the second half to come tomorrow. Today, tracks by Spankrock, David Bowie, Henry Mancini, and Ryan...

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Critter of the Week [Cat Edition]

The classic example of a curious cat, Bess, a 9-year-old domestic long hair female, minds everyone else's business for them. This sweet and sassy extra large bundle of joy...

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RIP, TUSD Board Member Judy Burns

According to KOLD, TUSD Superintendent John Pedicone announced at a luncheon today that Judy Burns, a board member since 2000, died last night from a heart attack. Burns was...

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Note to Frank Antenori: Don't Try Welfare Drug Tests Again

You might remember that Frank Antenori tried to get a law on the Arizona books to require random drug tests for welfare recipients earlier this year, and while the Senate loved...

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Brewer Takes Aim at Indepedent Redistricting Commission

Gov. Jan Brewer has put the Independent Redistricting Commission on notice:Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday turned up the heat on the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission,...

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Tucson Bike Trailer/Chariot Demo Ride and Expo on Sunday

from:Tucson Endurance Sports Examiner

Join in the fun at Brandi Fenton Park this Sunday, October 30, 9 a.m. to noon, to learn about bikes designed for carrying cargo and kids. Many Tucsonans own cargo bikes and...

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The Best Rap Song You'll Hear About Pizza This Week

There are a few ways to become famous in the hip-hop realm. You could develop a reputation regarding your street-wise toughness like 50 Cent and turn that street cred into iTunes...

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Talking Comics: Batman Odyssey

It turns out Batman Odyssey is not the tale of Bruce Wayne embarking on a long journey home after war, written in epic verse. Still might be...

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Ride in Tucson’s Silverbell Century on November 6

from:Tucson Endurance Sports Examiner

Scheduled on Sunday, November 6, the Silverbell Century comes at a time when those training for El Tour de Tucson may want to go for one last endurance push. Registration and ride...

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Union Public House Will Hold Its First Event on Halloween

Union Public House, the new restaurant going in at St. Philip's Plaza, is throwing its first event on Halloween. There's a costume contest as well, with...

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