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The "Luz de Vida" Compliation is Available Today

We'll have a lot more about the "Luz de Vida" project in this week's issue, but just so you know, the album is now available in stores, via the Fort Lowell...

Wildcat watch: College football rankings week 8

from:Arizona Wildcats Examiner

Losing to a winless Oregon State is still hurting the Arizona Wildcats football team (1-5, 0-4) two weeks later. Even with the weekend off, the Wildcats continued to free fall...

Watch UA Football Game @ McMahon’s

Over at McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse this Thursday, you can watch the UA football game against UCLA (game starts at 6 PM). AND enjoy lots of [...]

Sabino Canyon Fall Hike (10/21/11)

Come out this Friday for a five-mile hike in beautiful Sabino Canyon. You will take Ventana Canyon trail to Maiden Pools. This is a hike [...]

Cornel West and Tavis Smiley Disagree With Bill O'Reilly in GIF Form

Bill O'Reilly must be really conflicted. He likes to play the populist, sticking up for the regular guy, but he can't go on Fox News and stick up for...

Southwest/AirTran Ticket Sale

Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways offer a special 72 hour sale in honor of the purchase of AirTran by Southwest. You must purchase these sale [...]

So, Paula Deen Has a Lip Balm

It comes in five flavors, and yes, one of those flavors is butter. Of course.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this...

Congrats, Ladies! Your Days of Discrimination Are Over!

You might remember Robert Bork from his weird beard and failed attempt to become a Supreme Court justice, but he's back in 2011 as the co-chair of Mitt Romney's...

Last Night's "Debate"

Last night's debate for mayoral and city council seats featured all nine candidates running for office this year. Lupita Murillo, a News 4 reporter, served as a moderator and...

The Year of Sean Getzwiller, Tucson Poker Professional [UPDATED]

Sean Getzwiller is not a household name when it comes to professional poker. But if the Tucsonan continues to run as good as he has in 2011, that’s not going to be the case...

Cinema La Placita: Psycho

Cinema La Placita is a long-standing Tucson tradition, and this week brings a movie that will scare your socks off no matter how many times [...]

Cycling Skills (10/20/11)

With El Tour de Tucson just a month away, how about a chance to improve your biking skills? Come out Thursday evening to learn some [...]

Star Night (10/22/11)

Catalina State Park invites you to Star Night this Saturday evening. See the wonders of the night sky through astronomers’ telescopes. Astronomers will answer questions...

History Night @The Museum (10/22/11)

The Arizona Historical Society presents a Saturday evening event I like a lot. The idea is to visit the History Museum at night and watch [...]

Anza Days Celebration, 2011

Tubac should be gorgeous Saturday, and this event is for anyone who’d like a day trip down to Tubac. It’s the annual Anza Days Celebration [...]

Free Muffins @ Mimi’s (through 10/19/11)

Mimi’s Cafe offers a free four-pack of muffins with purchase of breakfast, lunch or dinner and a free muffin coupon. The breakfast you purchase must [...]

Free Halloween Gift Pack From CVS, 2011

Take your costumed child over to CVS on Sunday, October 23, 2011 (9 AM – 5 PM), and he/she will receive a free Halloween gift [...]

Chili’s $35 Ultimate Margarita Dinner for Two

Chili’s Facebook page has a coupon valid for the Ultimate Margarita dinner for two for $35. You get two shelf Margaritas, one shared appetizer, two [...]

Free Frappe Friday

For some unknown period of time, many McDonald’s in Tucson will offer a free five-ounce McCafe Mocha Frappe on Fridays. No purchase is necessary, but [...]

Have a Slice Day, 2011

Participating Villa Fresh Pizza Restaurants offer a coupon for a free slice of pizza. Deal good today only (Tuesday, October 18, 2011). There are two [...]

Today in Products You Were Probably Better Off Not Knowing About

Available in packs of three for $12 and with one of the more amusing FAQ sections in recent memory, introducing Masque, "a paper-thin, gel strip that dissolves on your tongue...

Will the Chimichanga Be Arizona's Official State Food?

When I talked to Ray Flores from El Charro restaurants a month or so ago I told him of my efforts to get a state food designated for Arizona. He said it was a great idea, and that...

Half-Price Wine Bottles @ Wildflower

But I'll admit I especially like dining at Wildflower on Tuesday because of half-price wine bottle night.... Tucson, AZ 85704 (520) 219-4230 When: Tuesdays through August,...

Maybe You Can't Make People Straight After All

The Daily Beast ran an interesting article this weekend on John Smid, who previously ran Love in Action, a controversial "ex-gay" organization in Memphis (somewhat...

Breaking Demo Poll: Rothschild Leads Grinnell by 17 Points in Tucson Mayor's Race

Just ahead of tonight's big mayor and council debate, Pima County Democratic Party chairman Jeff Rogers has released a Global Strategy Group poll showing Democrat Jonathan...

Royalty Comes to Gila Bend, Probably for the First/Last Time Ever

Look out ladies of desolate southwest Maricopa County! The prince that's still single is coming to town and he might be looking for snacks and beverages during his...

KFC Clearly No Longer Cares; Throws Bacon on Everything

Like most meat-eaters, I like bacon a lot, but I think KFC adding the pork delight to their "Famous Bowls" probably should bring America's obsession with the...

Baby Elephant Sets New Adorability Record

Things have been a little tense in the comment section of The Range lately, so I offer this peace offering. Who doesn't love baby elephants?… ...

Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett brings Communion to the U.S.

from:Tucson Concerts Examiner

With the exception of the “many” weather buffs out there, a “perfect storm” isn’t something that’ll get the old juices flowing. After all, how...

Nightmare on Congress Street, 2011

Come to Hotel Congress the night of Saturday, October 29, 2011 for . . . Nightmare on Congress Street. Come for the music and stay [...]

World Class Scrabble Players Might Cheat Just Like People on Words With Friends

Cheaters are the scourge of word-based competitions, and although Ed Martin might be innocent this time, it's time to crack down hard on those skirting the rules of fair...

Tucson and Green Valley runners take on Bisbee 1000 race

from:Tucson Endurance Sports Examiner

On Saturday, October 15, over 1,900 people participated in a mile-high, 4.5 mile adventure on the streets and staircases of Bisbee, Arizona. Some ran, some walked, but all...

Ladies' Night Out Fondue-raiser

The Melting Pot, the fondue restaurant at the Foothills Mall, is holding a fundraiser next week for the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Southern Arizona. The Ladies' Night Out...

Get to the Galleries: Tucson Rocks

Something really exceptional has descended upon Tucson. It's a group of exhibits called Tucson Rocks, it aims to "Celebrate the Art of Rock & Roll", and...

Mark Your Calendar: Empty Bowls Luncheon

More than two dozen local restaurants are expected to participate in the Empty Bowl Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 3, and all of the money made goes to the Community Food Bank of...

Sounding the Sun

The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory hosts a free lecture this Wednesday by Professor Tamara Rogers. Her subject is “Sounding the Sun.” Helioseismology, the seismology...

Sprouting: The Art of Gardening in a Jar

Here’s an interesting-looking class for you. It’s called “Sprouting:The Art of Gardening in a Jar.” I chatted (via e-mail) with the teacher, and she has...

Two-For-One Movie Rentals

At Casa Video, you can find all sorts of specials, including two-for-one movie rentals on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Rent one movie and get the second [...]

Sample Halloween Candy @Whole Foods (10/21/11)

Whole Foods Market (Oracle location) invites kids (and possibly you) to enjoy a sample of Halloween candy this Friday. Trick or treat! Where: Whole Foods [...]

Outback Steakhouse Dinner Deal (October, 2011)

The Wood-Fire Mixed grill special at Outback Steakhouse ends soon. They are being coy about the precise date the deal ends, but I’m letting you [...]

Coupon from Baskin-Robbins

Baskin Robbins offers an ice cream cone coupon. You buy any cone and get the second (equal or lesser value) for $.99. Note: I originally [...]

Park After Dark, 2011

Tohono Chul Park invites all of us to this year’s Park After Dark! We will celebrate the Day of the Dead and the Sonoran Desert [...]

Butterfly Magic, 2011

Butterfly Magic returns to the Tucson Botanical Gardens for another wonderful season. Remember this is Arizona’s only live butterfly exhibition, so come on out! From [...]

Cats Get a Fresh Start This Week

from:University of Arizona

Arizona football returns to action this week as the UCLA Bruins come to town for a Pac-12 South battle on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at Arizona Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN.

Red and Blue and Alumni Too

from:University of Arizona

Arizona basketball's annual Red-Blue Game will take place on Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. with elite alumni to be honored or in attendance including Jason Terry, Derrick Williams and...