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Experience the Best Fine Art and Wine Festivals with Thunderbird Artists

When it comes to enjoying the best of fine art and wine festivals, Thunderbird Artists is the top choice. With more than two decades of experience, Thunderbird Artists has been setting up the stage for some great Wine Festivals In Arizona Oro Valley, Fine Art And Wine Festival in Oro Valley, and the Downtown Chandler Fine Art And Wine Festival. These festivals offer the perfect platform for those who want to witness some of the best artwork, wine, food, and music.

When you choose Thunderbird Artists for Fine Art And Wine Festival in Oro Valley, you can expect to be impressed. At each of these festivals, you will get to experience the unique atmosphere and culture of the area. You can enjoy the opportunity to explore the artwork of local and national artists, as well as the wineries and craft brews from around the region. For those who are interested in the culinary arts, there are top chefs presenting their culinary masterpieces. And, of course, there is an abundance of great music for all to enjoy.

At each of these festivals, you can expect top-notch vendors offering an array of wares. From sculptures and jewelry to paintings and collectibles, you will be able to find something interesting to take home. There are also amazing food vendors, serving everything from gourmet dishes to traditional fare. And, of course, there are wine tastings featuring wines from local wineries.

While attending these festivals, you can also take part in fun activities and events. There are often seminars where you can learn more about different types of wine, as well as classes on how to pair food with different wines. Other activities often include cooking demonstrations, grape stomping, and even karaoke.

As if that wasn't enough, Downtown Chandler Fine Art And Wine Festival always has a great atmosphere. With fun music playing in the background and many people mingling, you can expect to be surrounded by a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re visiting solo or with a group, you can rest assured that these festivals offer something for everyone.

Thunderbird Artists is the perfect choice for anyone looking to experience some of the best fine art and wine festivals. With these festivals, you can rest assured that you’ll have a great time and come away with amazing memories of the local culture and atmosphere. So, if you’re looking for an enjoyable and unique experience, check out Thunderbird Artists' Wine Festivals In Arizona Oro Valley. You won’t be disappointed. For more quires call Thunderbird Artists at 480-837-5637 or visit:- https://thunderbirdartists.com/

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MADAME : "Aranciata", dal 9 giugno il singolo inedito fuori ovunque

MADAME : "Aranciata", dal 9 giugno il singolo inedito fuori ovunque. Madame torna a raccontarci una storia d’amore, questa volta quella di una relazione che vive una rottura, una distanza. “Parla chiaro e dimmi perché te ne vai da me / il tuo fiume senza margine non è più il mio rifugio”. Tra la perdita e il desiderio, “Aranciata” ci porta nell’estate della nostalgia “Io ti tenevo da un dito correndo nel prato / giocavamo a pallone bevendo aranciata / suonavamo canzoni alle feste di Clara / e mi volevi davvero bene?”. Questa sensazione dolce e amara viene resa visibile dalla metafora del mare: “Mi hai aperto le porte del mare, ma mi hai lasciata sola navigare”. Un’immagine di forte impatto e molto profonda, che esprime un dualismo emotivo: da una parte la serenità del mare e la voglia di esplorarlo, dall’altra la solitudine, l’assenza prodotta dall’abbandono della persona amata. La cantautrice torna a parlare d’amore in tutte le sue sfaccettature, dopo l’uscita del suo secondo album “L’amore” (Sugar) che ha debuttato al numero uno della classifica dei dischi più venduti e che include il singolo multiplatino presentato al Festival di Sanremo “Il bene nel male”. Dal 24 giugno fino a fine agosto l’artista porterà la sua nuova musica e i maggiori successi sui palchi più suggestivi della penisola. Di seguito il calendario dei live in continuo aggiornamento: 24 giugno - BUSCA (CN) - Suoni Dal Monviso - Colle di Valmala (ore 15:00) 7 luglio - BERGAMO - Lazzaretto Bergamo Estate 2023 8 luglio - NICHELINO (TO) - Sonic Park Stupinigi 12 luglio - LUGANO - Piazza Luini 15 luglio - CHIETI - La Civitella 17 luglio - ROMA - Cavea - Auditorium Parco Della Musica Ennio Morricone 19 luglio - PARMA – Parco Ducale 21 luglio - FERRARA - Ferrara Summer Festival - Piazza Trento Trieste 22 luglio - PECCIOLI (PI) - Festival 11 Lune - Anfiteatro Fonte Mazzola 24 luglio - FIRENZE - Piazza SS. Annunziata 26 luglio - BASSANO DEL GRAPPA (VI) - Parco Ragazzi del ’99 28 luglio - UDINE – Castello 29 luglio - VILLAFRANCA (VR) - Estate al Castello - Castello Scaligero 13 agosto - OLBIA - Red Valley Festival - Olbia Arena 19 agosto - FOLLONICA (GR) - Follonica Summer Nights Festival - Parco Centrale 20 agosto - FORTE DEI MARMI (LU) - Villa Bertelli 22 agosto - DIAMANTE (CS) - Teatro dei Ruderi 24 agosto - PALERMO - Teatro di Verdura 25 agosto - TAORMINA - Teatro Antico 27 agosto - TARANTO - Rotonda del Lungomare 29 agosto - MACERATA – Sferisterio 30 agosto - TODI (PG) - Piazza del Popolo L’artista ha annunciato anche il suo primo live in un palasport: sabato 21 ottobre sarà infatti dal vivo al Forum di Assago. Un nuovo traguardo per l’artista più ascoltata degli ultimi dieci anni (fonte Spotify) e che in soli quattro anni ha collezionato finora 38 certificazioni tra platino e oro e oltre cinquecento milioni di streaming. Accanto ai numeri, Madame ha raccolto prestigiosi riconoscimenti per il valore musicale e letterario, come le due Targhe Tenco nel 2021. Le prevendite per le date estive e per quella del Forum di Assago, prodotte e organizzate da Friends & Partners e Vivo Concerti in collaborazione con Big Picture Management e Sugar Music, sono disponibili su Ticketone.it e nei circuiti di vendita abituali.... #notizie #news #breakingnews #cronaca #politica #eventi #sport #moda Read the full article

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AGreatBigWorld:  Arizona! We love you, and are excited to play at @my929’s Oro Valley Music Festival on 10/14!! Get your tickets    http://smarturl.it/AGBWOroValMusicFest …

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Here’s What’s Happening in Tucson This Weekend!

Fri 10/12 - Sun 10/14

Hey Tucson, who are you? You are a wonderful mixture of people, cultures, and traditions.  Come and experience this ‘folklife’ including music, dance, food, customs, games and more all weekend long at Tucson Meet Yourself.  This 45-year-old tradition continues downtown at Jacombe Plaza and you can See some of the scheduled performers here.  Don’t forget that Tomorrow it’s 2nd Saturdays Downtown and, as usual, there are so many things to do, see, eat, hear and enjoy that you’re going to have to come back again next month.

Since it’s a little chilly outside maybe stay inside and watch a movie or two, three, twelve? Today and tomorrow FilmFestTucson continues with over 30 more programs to choose from.  See all the info you will need to really enjoy this annual event.  If you love the Zoo you’ll probably be there for the special event tonight at Zoocson 2018!  Enjoy music and food while enjoying special exhibits. Bid on your opportunity to join the Zoo for a day and become a trainer, handler or cage cleaner!  Even non-members can find a special plant for themselves or a friend this weekend at the Tohono Chul Plant Sale.  Or check out the Urban Garden Festival at Tucson Botanical Gardens on Sunday.  And cooler weather means we can all enjoy the Farmers Markets this weekend.

Do you think you’re pretty good on that 6 string?  How well can you play a 47 string instrument with 6 octave range?  See and hear the magic of Yolanda Kondonassis as she plays Brahms Symphony No1 with The Tucson Orchestra this Sunday at Tucson Music Hall.  A world-renowned harpist and a performance you are not likely to forget.  

Speaking of music I know, you haven’t been able to forgive yourself for missing Woodstock nearly 50 years ago, right?  Well guess what all you flower-children; this weekend you can experience groovy non-stop music in the beautiful outdoors at The Oro Valley Music Festival.  And just like at Woodstock, you can find peace and love. And you can also find Uber and Lyft; Apple Pay and Square, digital music and wireless headphones, and all the food and beverage choices you could imagine.  Don’t forget the high tech port-a-potties!  Do you still have that VW Bus?  Great, there’s even VIP parking as well! Rock On!

Whatever your plans, have a fantastic weekend and enjoy the cool breezes.  As always, don’t hesitate to let us know if we can be of help to you or someone you know!

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Cavendish Beach wins national award for best country music festival

CHARLOTTETOWN -- For the second year in a row, an event in small-town P.E.I. has won a national award for staging Canada's best country music festival.

The Canadian Country Music Association has chosen the Cavendish Beach Music Festival as 2019's best country festival, fair or exhibition, over a number of well-known events including the Calgary Stampede.

Other nominees for the prize were the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alta., the Boots And Hearts Music Festival in Oro-Medonte, Ont., and the Havelock Country Jamboree in Havelock, Ont.

The annual award is voted on by members of the country music industry from across Canada.

Festival organizers in Cavendish say 75 per cent of those who attended this year's event in July came from outside the province.

They say the event generated about $10 million in visitor spending and $1.2 million in wages.

"It's not a small feat to be recognized by industry as the country festival of the year with so many amazing events happening around our country," said Jeff Squires, CEO of Whitecap Entertainment, the organization behind the festival.

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Car Seat Headrest Announce Summer Tour

Car Seat Headrest have announced a new summer tour.

Check out all of the band’s upcoming tour dates below.

03-10 New Orleans, LA – The Buku Music + Art Project 03-14 Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Paradiso Grote Zaal 03-15 Brussels, Belgium – Botanique 03-16 Cologne, Germany – Gebäude 9 03-17 Berlin, Germany – Musik & Frieden 03-18 Schorndorf, Germany – Manufaktur 03-19 Munich, Germany – Feierwerk / Kranhalle 03-20 Zürich, Switzerland – Mascotte 03-22 Paris, France – Divan du Monde 03-23 London, England – Electric Ballroom 03-24 Manchester, England – Manchester Gorilla 03-24-26 Glasgow, Scotland – BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 03-26 Leeds, England – Brudenell Social Club 03-27 Dublin, Ireland – Academy 04-15 Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts 04-17 Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theatre * 04-19 Pomona, CA – The Glass House ^ 04-20 Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriets * 04-22 Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts 05-12 Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Music Festival\ 05-26 Allston, MA – Boston Calling 05-28 George, WA – Sasquatch Music Festival 06-01 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club 06-03 New York, NY – Governors Ball Music Festival 06-04 Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater 06-05 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle 06-07 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel 06-08 Louisville, KY – Headliners 06-09 Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music Festival 06-18 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre $ 06-24 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre # 06-30 Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island 07-28-30 Oro-Medonte, Ontario – WayHome Music and Arts Festival 08-01 Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom 08-03 South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom 08-04-06 Montreal, Quebec – Osheaga Festival * with Preoccupations ^ with Future Islands $ with Local Natives and Portugal, the Man # with Weezer

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@jeffstinco Show day in Scottsdale, Arizona. Last time we came here we played the Oro Valley Music Festival and I got to tattoo @rachaeltattoo - who's next ;-) photo: @goodguychady

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Here’s What’s Happening in Tucson this Weekend.

Fri 9/29 - Sun 10/1

Happy Friday Everyone! Can we agree that the weather has been getting progressively better for a few weeks now?  You know what that means…an increase in phone calls and emails from friends in other parts of the country who are just ‘kicking around an idea of doing a little travel’.  Thankfully you have a spare bedroom or a murphy bed somewhere in your house right?  Extend your open invitations and then get outside this weekend and enjoy.  

Start at the Eat Drink & Be Giving event at St. Phillips tonight.  The highlight will be the grape stomp!   Take in a show at PCC!  This weekend is The Astronaut Farmworker.  Shakespeare is still playing at the Himmel Park Amphitheater.  And for those who enjoy opera, Engelbinck’s Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel is being performed this weekend at Arizona.  

Do you get nostalgic whenever the word Woodstock is mentioned?  Is it one of your biggest regrets that you missed out on having that experience?  Get a small taste of what it might have been like this weekend at the Oro Valley Music Festival.  This 2 day event (Sat & Sun) offers a more intimate setting on a gorgeous golf course with shuttle service to the seating area, food court, drinks and ATMS on site!  Hey, we all dig peace and love, but who wants to camp out in the rain, bathe in the mud puddles and deal with no bathroom facilities?  A golf course and shuttle service would suit most of us just fine!  Rock on!

For a completely different festival experience, Meet The Beatles!  No not the John, Paul, George & Ringo we love.  Instead check out the beetles, scorpions, wasps and other insects who are the stars of the 2017 Insect Festival at the UofA this Sunday.  Food vendors will be present and I’ll bet there’s going to be some interesting entrees offered!  

Weekend sports are everywhere of course so golfers, baseball & football lovers, tennis fans, etc. will have plenty to do or watch.  For the rest of you sports fans, get your elbows in shape at the 31st Annual Great Tucson Beer Festival this Sunday!  Be careful not to strain yourself if you’re not in shape.  Like a little atmosphere with your beer?  Oktoberfest 2017 continues this weekend on Mt. Lemmon. Prost!

Whatever your plans, enjoy our wonderful weather and don’t forget your sunscreen.  If you’re near Central this weekend stop in and say hi during our Open House Sat and Sun at 1918 N Catalina Ave!  As always, don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of help to you or someone you know!  

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Shawn Austin‘s career in country music has already had some great moments and early successes, and now he looks to continue that pattern with the release of his latest single, What Do I Know, and its new lyric video.

We caught up with the BC singer in Toronto to talk about his busy summer festival season, his outlook and ambitions for his music and career, and what the plan looks like moving forward. While we had him with us, we also played a Festival Season edition of 5 Quick Questions that we have for you further down in this post.

What Do I Know was released on April 12, 2019, and was a great choice for a new song to give to fans and country radio. In the two months since it dropped, Austin’s fans and country lovers have already listened almost 400,000 times on Spotify and YouTube. And now fans have a new opportunity to dig in again with the official lyric video.

We talked to Shawn about the new song and more new music on the way (it’s coming. Be ready for new singles and a collection coming in the form of an EP or album) and he told us that he’s excited to have it ready to follow-up his debut release. While we talked, we also got to the point of chart success and ambitions. Shawn was very modest in telling us (not for the first time) that he still can’t believe that his debut single, Paradise Found went Top 10. And as we talked about songs going that high, or higher, getting all the way to number one, he told us his goal. Shawn Austin was honest was he told us that getting to the top of the charts would be a thrill and something he’d love to do. But, the more important goal for him is consistency.

The Steelhead Music artist would love to pepper the Top 10 on the country music charts. He sees the importance and validation of doing that over and over again. And he knows that it can act as some gauge on the reception and quality of the songs he’s releasing throughout his career, not just a single track that catches the buzz. Getting to the top is on the mind of every artist, but a long, successful career with songs that fans love is a great goal to have.

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As we chatted, we got to the upcoming summer festival season, which will be the busiest of Shawn’s young career. With no fewer than nine festivals lineup up (and the possibility of more being added to his schedule), he knows that he’s going to be busy. And he loves it. Austin knows that the opportunity to cross the country (he’ll go from PEI to BC, with many stops in between) and play for crowds that love country music is going to be great. He also told us that he loves the way those fans embrace the festival format, investing in and giving a chance to new acts that they may not know, while also getting ready and hyped for the headliners.

We’ve got a list of Shawn Austin’s 2019 music festival dates at the bottom of the post. But before we get to that, hit play and check out our Festival Season edition of 5 Quick Questions. Find out who he’d line up for, who he’d want to do a surprise duet with, and who he’s looking forward to seeing this summer.

Thanks to Shawn for taking the time to hang out with us while he was in Toronto. Stay tuned for more from him, including his own festival preview and recommendations. And a little something special as we get closer to his wedding this summer!

Shawn Austin 2019 Music Festival Schedule

Cavendish Beach Music Festival – Cavendish, PEI Country Thunder – Craven, SK Rock The Fort – Fort Steele, BC Sunfest – North Cowichan, BC Big Valley Jamboree – Camrose, AB Rockin’ River Music Festival – Merritt, BC Manitoulin Country Fest – Little Current, ON Boots and Hearts Music Festival – Oro, ON Country Thunder – Calgary, AB

Shawn Austin – What Do I Know Lyric Video Release & 5 Quick Questions Shawn Austin's career in country music has already had some great moments and early successes, and now he looks to continue that pattern with the release of his latest single, …

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Dehumidifier maintenance tips

A dehumidifier removes moisture to reduce mold growth, removes allergens and cut down odors. Some owners still experience the growth of mold, only because they don’t implement regular maintenance of the appliance.

Here are some tips that you can follow to ensure proper care of your humidifier:

Set the humidifier level at around 35% RH – Too high or too low range can either lead to waste energy or discomfort for both people and pets. You can use a hygrometer to check the humidity level.     

Clean the water bucket regularly – Ensure to clean the water bucket every month to avoid the production of mold. A small amount of detergent powder and warm water can do the trick.

For other maintenance tips, visit http://www.appliance-repair-tucson.com/. The professional appliance repair company in Tucson Dependable Refrigeration, LLC is located at 681 W Placita Vega Vista Tucson, AZ 85737. For a free service call, contact 520-888-7039.

Tucson, AZ does not only offer services for your home and business. It also features different events and festivals that you can enjoy. Here are the events open starting April 2018.

Easter Celebration at Avalon Organic Gardens (April 1)

Catalina State Park 5.2 & 10.5 Mile Trace Race (April 8)

Agave Heritage Festival (April 27 - May 6)

Tucson International Mariachi Conference (April 25 -28)

The Tucson International Mariachi Conference (May 5)

Tucson Folk Festival (May 5 – 6)

Mother’s Day: Free Admission for Girls and Women (May 12-13)

Celebrate July 4th, Old West Style (July 4-8)

HOCO Fest (Aug. 29 - Sept. 2)

Return of the Mermaids (August Usually on the 2nd Saturday)

Dusk Music Festival (Early October)

Oro Valley Music Festival (Early October)

Arizona Insect Festival (Early October)

Tucson Meet Yourself (Oct. 12-14)

All Souls Procession (Nov. 4)

Tucson Tamal and Heritage Festival (Dec. 1)

Winterhaven Festival of Lights (Mid December to Dec. 26)

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Here’s What’s Happening in Tucson This Weekend!

Fri 11/16 - Sun 11/18

It’s a big weekend for The Fox Theatre this weekend as tonight The Fox Theatre Chasing Rainbows Gala honors George and Margaret Larson, and features Paula Abdul as the headlining act. A night of music and festivities celebrating the successful past and future of the Fox Theatre.  Tomorrow night, the Fox brings the restored colorized version of H.G. Well’s 1953 film, War of the Worlds.  And on Sunday the Fox presents An Evening with Dailey & Vincent, a must-see for Bluegrass and Folk music fans.

It’s as big as a city and has 18,000 wheels!  It’s…It’s…It’s El Tour!  Get ready riders and fans as 9000 cyclists will be peddling their way around Tucson tomorrow for the 36th Annual El Tour de Tucson!  Rides as short as a quarter mile up to 100 miles are scheduled, and you can expect perfect weather for the big event tomorrow.  Good luck to every rider and enjoy the experience! Celebrate afterward at the El Tour Downtown Fiesta.   Saturday evening head to the Sonoran Desert Museum for A Taste of the Desert, featuring cooking competition, culinary sampling, food trucks, activities, and Tequila tasting!

Stop by the Hotel Congress’ 100 Year Celebration this Sunday with history lessons, special drinks, discussions and the creation of a Time Capsule to be sealed away for another 100 years!  Imagine the faces of those who open the capsule 100 years from now and see what we put away for a century of safekeeping.  Think long and hard about what would be a treasure from our time!

This weekend the Tucson Museum of Art holds its Artisans Market and Street Festival offering 3 days of food, music, and nearly 150 local artisans with crafts, art and gift items.  Let the holiday shopping begin!

If you’re in Oro Valley this weekend stop by our Open House at 11888 N Staghorn and say hi! Whatever your plans this weekend enjoy the delightfully warm days and chilly nights.  As always, please let us know if we can be of any help to you or someone you know.

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THE GOLdEN TREE - Gold Rush Movie from Gerald Davenport • Aria Pictures on Vimeo.

thegoldentree.ariapictures.com/ May 2009 - March 2011 Written, Directed, and Edited by Gerald Martin Davenport Music by Danny Gray dannygraymusic.com/ · IMDB profile imdb.com/name/nm4465774/

Starring: Bill Bettencourt, Rob Tillitz, Jason Michael Shannon, Joseph Baldridge, Alex Harris, Carey White Jr., Noble Engle, Kyriè Sierra Davenport, Gary Udell, Karly Avva, Toni Corbett, Mark Hoffman, Dan Walters, Steven Sommer, Nolan Bourassa, Adrien Bourassa, Meghan Bird, Amber DeAnn, Grace Rose, Courtney Leonard-Maye, Aria Leven Davenport,, Steve Dakota, Yinique Myo-Flores, Haley Hicks, Aramis Liam, Claire Elizabeth, Susan Slaven, and Rob Hayes.

THE GOLdEN TREE was the first picture I submitted to Access Sacramento's "A Place Called Sacramento." film festival. The 10-minute version was finished for the October release and the 42-minute version was ready for the February 5th, 2011 premiere that was viewed by a crowd of 300 people at the Del Oro Theater in Grass Valley, California.

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Hoy se cumple 59 años de la muerte de Lou Costello (1906 - 1959)fue un reconocido humoristaestadounidense, cuyo verdadero nombre era Louis Francis Cristillo. Formó el popular dúo cómico Abbott and Costello en la década de 1940 con Bud Abbott.Costello se trasladó a Hollywood a principios de los años 1930 y tras desempeñar diferentes oficios fue contratado por la compañía Metro Goldwyn Mayer para trabajar como especialista, llegando a ser el doble de Tim McCoy. Después de trabajar como doble en sesenta películas, Cristillo empezó a engordar por lo que perdió el empleo en la Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Decidido a cambiar de rumbo, cambió su nombre por el de Lou Costello, iniciando su carrera como cómico en el Music Hall hasta encontrarse con Bud Abbott en 1936. Formó junto a Bud Abbott el dúo cómico Abbott and Costello, una de las más famosas parejas de la comedia de Hollywood, donde él era el alma de dicha pareja interpretando a un gordito miedoso y algo ridículo que no cesaba en ser utilizado por su contrafigura. Tuvo una enorme popularidad en Estados Unidos y también en Latinoamérica. En España, aun gozando de gran éxito, nunca alcanzó los gustos mayoritarios del público. La peculiar dupla que conformara con Bud Abbott, dio lugar a contrapartidas como la del dúo protagonizado posteriormente por Jerry Lewis (Joseph Levitch) y Dean Martin. Tras su separación de Bud Abbott inició su carrera en solitario demostrando aptitudes dramáticas, pero en esta nueva faceta solo pudo rodar un film porque la muerte le sorprendió súbitamente el 3 de marzo de 1959, falleciendo por una crisis cardíaca pocos días después de finalizado el rodaje. Años después, en 1967, William Hanna y Joseph Barbera produjeron una serie de dibujos animados basados en sus personajes, al estilo de como lo hicieron Stan Laurel y Oliver Hardy. Ayer cumplió años Jon Bon Jovi 56 años es un músico, actor, compositor, filántropo y productor discográfico estadounidense, reconocido por ser el vocalista y líder de la banda de rock Bon Jovi. Desde 2009 forma parte del prestigioso "Songwriters Hall of Fame" (Salón de la Fama de los compositores). En 2012, Jon Bon Jovi se sitúo en el número 50 en la lista "Power 100" de la revista Billboard, un rankingsobre las personas más influyentes en el negocio de la música ("The Most Powerful and Influential People in the Music Business"). En 1996, la revista People lo nombró como una de las cincuenta personas más bellas del mundo ("50 Most Beautiful People in the World"). En 2000, la misma revista lo nombró como la estrella de rock más sexy ("Sexiest Rock Star") y también se colocó en el número 13 en la lista de la cadena VH1 sobre los cien artistas más atractivos ("100 Sexiest Artists").Entre sus principales influencias se encuentran Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan y Aerosmith. Es dueño de un equipo de la Arena Football League, los Philadelphia Soul. Él es también el fundador de The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, que fue creada en 2006 para combatir los problemas relacionados con las familias e individuos sin hogar o en desamparo económico. John Francis Bongiovi nació el 2 de marzo de 1962 en Perth Amboy (Nueva Jersey), hijo de Carol Sharkey, una ex-conejita de Playboy devenida en florista y de John Francis Bongiovi, Sr., de profesión peluquero. En 1977 se graduó en la escuela y forma la banda Atlantic City Expressway junto con su compañero de clase David Bryan Rashbaum. Años más tarde, en 1980, luego de unos conciertos en bares, Jon decide cambiar el nombre a The Rest. Ese mismo año escribe la canción «Runaway», la cual es utilizada en el disco mixto que Chip Hobart estaba produciendo; «Runaway» se convertiría en la canción más destacada del álbum. A finales de 1980, Tony Bongiovi lo contrata para que interprete la canción «R2-D2 We Wish You a Merry Christmas» del álbum navideño Christmas in the Stars. Durante todo este tiempo, Jon realizó varias grabaciones de canciones con Atlantic City Expressway, las cuales estaban recopiladas en The Power Station Years, tales como «Talking in Your Sleep» o «More Than We Bargained For». Ya en 1982, Jon y su banda John Bongiovi and the Wild Ones empezaron a grabar los demos de algunas canciones que se incluirían en su primer álbum oficial como banda, entre ellas destacan «She Don't Know Me» y «Summertime Blues». En 1983, John Bongiovi firmó un contrato con Polygram para poder producir un álbum. Jon, teniendo la libertad que le permitía el contrato, decidió reclutar a su antiguo compañero David Bryan, a su entonces guitarrista Dave Sabo y luego a Alec John Such, bajista de The Message, quien a su vez llamó a Tico Torres que era el baterista de su banda. Más tarde se uniría Richie Sambora, el cual se presentó al casting para escoger al nuevo guitarrista, reemplazando a Sabo. Es así como se forma la banda Bon Jovi, nombre que todos los miembros acordaron sin problemas. https://youtu.be/9BMwcO6_hyA Ayer cumplió años Daniel Craig 50 años es un actor británico de cine, teatro y televisión.Debe su notoriedad especialmente por ser el sexto actor y actual, en encarnar en el cine al personaje de James Bond del escritor Ian Fleming, en las adaptaciones oficiales de las películas producidas por Eon Productions: Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace(2008), Skyfall (2012) y Spectre (2015). El papel de Bond lo ha elevado a nivel de estrella internacional: a pesar que inicialmente fue recibido con escepticismo por los seguidores más fieles a Bond, se ha convertido en uno de los actores más aclamados, cuya interpretación hasta le ha válido a una nominación al premio BAFTA, convirtiéndose en uno de los actores con más ganancias de la industria cinematográfica.  Reconocido por sus papeles en películas de acción y aventuras, Craig es instruido en la compañía británica National Youth Theatre y se gradúa en la Guildhall School of Music and Drama, de música e interpretación de Londres, donde inició su carrera en el escenario. Debutó en el cine con The Power of One (1992) y años más tarde atrajo la atención de la industria cinematográfica internacional al intervenir en películas como Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Road to Perdition (2002), Layer Cake (2004), Munich(2005), Defiance (2008) o The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011). Daniel Craig ha sido elegido en diversas ocasiones como uno de los hombres mejor vestidos. Una de las escenas de Craig en la película Casino Royale, donde él aparece saliendo del mar usando un traje de baño, le sirvió para etiquetarlo como un hombre símbolo sexual de la década. En cuanto a sus honorarios, la revista Men's Vogue publicó que Craig era una de las celebridades con mejor sueldo británicas, y que seguía en ascendencia  y que encabeza el Top 5 de la lista de los actores mejor pagados de Hollywood. Ayer cumplió años Laraine Newman 66 años es una comediante, actrizy escritora estadounidense. Fue parte del elenco original del reconocido programa televisivo Saturday Night Live. Apareció en el show desde su primer emisión en 1975 hasta 1980. Interpretó a personajes como Sheri the Valley Girl y Connie Conehead, entre otros.Laraine ha realizado papeles en películas como Stardust Memories (1980), Problem Child 2 (1991) y Coneheads (1993). En 1986 protagonizó la serie de comedia Canned Film Festival, encarnando a Laraine the usherette. Adicionalmente, realizó apariciones en producciones como Laverne & Shirley, We're All Devo, According to Jim, St. Elsewhere, E.T. and Friends (1983), en la cual volvió a interpretar a Connie Conehead, Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981), Amazing Stories, Friends, The Tick, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Histeria!, Wayside, Danny Phantom, CatDog, Sonic the Hedgehog, As Told By Ginger, Rugrats, 7th Heaven, The Flintstones, Avatar: The Last Airbender y Metalocalypse. Más recientemente ha aparecido en episodios de Entourage y Brothers & Sisters y se ha desempeñado como actriz de voz en las producciones WALL-E, Battle for Terra, Ponyo, Jungle Junction, Cars, Up!, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., Barnyard, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Happily N'Ever After, Horton Hears a Who!, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, The Lorax y Wreck-It Ralph. Newman también se desempeña como editora y escritora. Ha realizado contribuciones a la revista online One For The Table, y trabaja ocasionalmente con Huffington Post. Ha escrito artículos para Los Angeles Times, The Believer y McSweeney's. Ayer cumplió años Bryce Dallas Howard 37 años es una actriz, guionista y directora estadounidense, hija del director Ron Howard. Hizo su debut como actriz bajo la dirección de su padre en la película Parenthood en 1989 y pasó a tener pequeños papeles en películas y hacer apariciones en el escenario en los años siguientes. Durante este tiempo ella también asistió a la New York University (NYU), Tisch School of the Arts, luego de conseguir la Licenciatura en Bellas Artes, y se inscribió en escuelas de arte dramático. Después de ganar la atención de M. Night Shyamalan, este le dio un papel en lo que sería su primera película como protagonista, The Village (2004) y La joven del agua (2006). Su actuación en Como gustéis(2006) le valió una nominación al Globo de Oro en 2008.Howard logró más reconocimiento por parte del público con sus papeles en Spider-Man 3(2007), Terminator Salvation (2009), Eclipse(2010), The Help (2011) y en Jurassic World(2015). Ayer cumpliría años Lou Reed (1942 - 2013)fue un poeta, cantante, guitarrista y compositor de rock, considerado el padre del rock alternativo, primero como líder del grupo The Velvet Underground y luego en solitario.Enormemente influyente en la cultura popdesde la década de 1960, entre sus discos suelen destacarse Transformer (1972), Berlin(1973), Rock'n'Roll Animal (1976), Live: Take No Prisoners (1978), New York (1989) y, entre sus actuaciones en directo, el concierto ofrecido en el Meltdown Festival en 1998: Perfect Night Live in London. Nacido en Brooklyn, residió habitualmente en Nueva York; ciudad cuya faceta menos amable plasmó en muchas de sus letras. Hizo colaboraciones y contactos con creadores como Andy Warhol y David Bowie. Su original estilo e influencia le generó gran fama entre las vanguardias musicales posteriores, fama a la que no fue ajena su ajetreada vida personal durante sus años de mayor éxito. Sin embargo, Reed fue considerado habitualmente como un músico «de culto», ajeno en parte a las listas de éxitos y el marketing de las multinacionalesdiscográficas. En su época de The Velvet Underground (1964-70) escribió canciones especialmente reconocidas, como "Heroin", "Rock and Roll", "I'm Waiting for the Man" y "Sweet Jane". Su mayor éxito comercial, sin embargo, es una canción posterior: "Walk on the Wild Side" (1972), que dio visibilidad a la prostitución y la transexualidad; una temática que hasta la fecha la música rock no solía abordar. Ayer cumpliría años Karen Carpenter ( 1950 - 1983)fue una exitosa cantante y baterista estadounidense famosa por el dúo The Carpenters conformado por ella y su hermano, Richard Carpenter.

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Here’s What’s Happening in Tucson This Weekend!

Fri 12/1 - Sun 12/3

Happy Friday Everyone!

Little Ralphie Parker’s Christmas wish of receiving a BB gun from Santa makes for some family fun starting tonight at Berger Performing Arts Center when A Christmas Story The Musical opens.  All those scenes you remember so fondly are still enjoyable especially the Leg Lamp, the Orphan Annie Secret Society decoder ring, and Flick getting his tongue stuck on the flagpole.

Now that it’s getting dark out so early brighten things up starting tonight at Tohono Chul’s Holiday Lights where they promise you’ll see 1 million lights!  Not to be outdone, Tucson Botanical Gardens begins it’s Luminaria Nights tonight. The UofA’s Flandrau Planetarium is showing its Season of Lights spectacular now through January! And tomorrow and Sunday catch the Holiday Festival of the Arts and Oro Valley Tree Lighting.  (Do you think TEP is smiling a lot more during the holiday season?)  Mix a little snow in with your holiday lights by visiting La Encantada Friday and Saturday nights for their Enchanted Snowfall.  

Shopping areas will be very busy with the first full weekend of holiday shopping upon us.  If you’re near downtown, check out The Miracle on Congress Street which will have Santa, photo ops for boys and  girls, cookies and more.  This week’s participating sponsor will be the Humane Society of Southern Arizona who will have adoptable puppies on Saturday and Sunday.  Another option is the Lost Barrio District Holiday Shopping Event tomorrow from 5pm – 9pm. Shopping, music and refreshments in 3 blocks of shops and galleries that specialize in unique gifts.  Stop into Petroglyphs and seek out our friend David, the guest bartender tomorrow.  If you enjoy wine, drinking it and talking about it, you’ll really enjoy David!

Are you still trying to work off that Thanksgiving feast?  Then have yourself a little walk or run tomorrow and help the Arthritis Foundation reach it’s goal during the Jingle Bell Run.  Prefer something a little zanier?  Then walk, run, or dance your way to fitness during the Color Vibe 5k at TCC tomorrow.  You can reach the unreachable star tomorrow night at the Arizona Theatre Company’s Man of La Mancha, now running throughout December.  

No matter what your plans are, enjoy the weekend and good luck with that shopping list.  If you happen to be near La Encantada this Sunday between noon and 3pm, stop by our Open House at 6280 N Campbell and say hi.  As always, please let us know if we can be of help to you or someone you know.

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October At The Poetry Center

Craft Talk: The World is Full of Paper: Writing in the Epistolary Mode with Aimee Nezhukumatathil: October 5, Thursday at 7:00 PM / The Poetry Center is proud to present Aimee Nezhukumatathil, who will present a craft talk. After the talk, there will be a short Q&A and a book signing.

Open Mic:  October 7, Saturday at 11:30 AM / Poetry Center Docents host their monthly Open Mic event. The open mic will be round-robin style, which means each attendant will have the chance to share their own or a favorite poem. This event takes place in the Hillman Odeum.

Pō é tree: Alberto Rios: October 7, Saturday at 3:00 PM / Pō é tree is a docent-led partnership between the University of Arizona Poetry Center and the University of Arizona Campus Arboretum and is held under the trees on the Campus Arboretum in front of Herring Hall.

Martín Espada & Odilia Galván Rodriguez, moderated by Mari Herreras: October 12, Thursday at 7:00 PM / The Poetry Center is proud to present Martín Espada & Odilia Galván Rodriguez, who will read from their work. After the reading, there will be a panel, moderated by Mari Herreras, and a book signing. This event is part of the 2017 Humanities Festival and will be held at the Poetry Center in the Rubel Room. Words of Wisdom III: Poetry Readings by LGBT Seniors: October 14, Saturday at 1:00 PM / This community event will feature readings from eight LGBT Seniors, led by Poetry Center docent Curt Stubbs. Featuring special guest: Tucson's Poet Laureate, TC Tolbert. This event takes place in the Hillman Odeum. Literary Fiction Book Club - "Into the Beautiful North" by Luis Alberto Urrea: October 18, Wednesday at 5:00 PM / To participate in a Book Club conversation, just read the book and join us on the red couches in the lobby of the Poetry Center. Thinking Its Presence Conference Evening Presentations: October 19-21 at 7:00 PM / Thinking Its Presence: Race, Creative Writing, and Literary Study's 2017 conference will be held at the Poetry Center. Each night, evening presentations that are free and open to the public featuring fantastic poets and writers will be held. See more about who's presenting each night here: October 19 / October 20 / October 21 Main Library Poetry Circle: Juan Felipe Herrera: October 21, Saturday at 10:30 AM / Led by UA Poetry Center docents, Poetry Circle is a program to expand participants’ knowledge and appreciation of poetry. No prior poetry experience necessary. This event takes place at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library. Kirk-Bear Canyon Poetry Circle: Ross Gay: October 23, Monday at 1:00 PM / Led by UA Poetry Center docents, Poetry Circle is a program to expand participants’ knowledge and appreciation of poetry. No prior poetry experience necessary. This event takes place at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library. Oro Valley Poetry Circle: The Poetry of Sherman Alexie: October 26, Thursday at 2:00 PM / Led by UA Poetry Center docents, Poetry Circle is a program to expand participants’ knowledge and appreciation of poetry. No prior poetry experience necessary. This event takes place at the Oro Valley Public Library. Family Day: October 28, Saturday at 10:00 AM / Family Day is a day of workshops, music, activities, and refreshments just for kids ages 0 to 13 and their parents and guardians. It’s free and open to the public, and is a great way to engage with your child through reading, writing, play, and dance. Shop Talk: The Work of Layli Long Soldier: October 30, Monday at 6:00 PM / Shop Talks take a “round table” approach to scholarly investigation of poetic works, resulting in a collegial atmosphere; no advance knowledge of the poet or works discussed is required. Led by Danielle Geller.