Ten cool things to do in Tucson this weekend (January 5-8)
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White Stallion dude ranch owner Russell True will be signing copies of "Dude Ranching in Arizona," which he authored, at Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.
True has a long history of dude ranching in the state. His family has owned the White Stallion since 1965. He will talk a little bit about his life in the business and the book's contents at the signing.
Visit the Madaras Gallery website for more info.
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Tom Walbank is a badass blues harp player in Tucson with a new album in tow.
The release, "Dust + Stone," is the musician's 18th and was recorded with Tucson favorite Gabriel Sullivan lending a hand on percussion, in Sullivan's studio.
It will be interesting to see Sullivan's influence is on Walbank's work. Walbank has long been known for his raw blues sound. "Dust + Stone" is being released on Austin Counts' Lonesome Desert Records.
Walbank will hold a CD release party at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St., at 7 p.m. this Thursday. Admission is free.
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While banh mi sandwiches are much easier to find in Tucson these days, it's hard to beat the banh mi offered up by the Nhu Lan Vietnamese Food truck, which is slated to set up outside of Arizona Beer House, 150 S. Kolb Road, this Thursday.
In addition to a long list of tasty Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, Nhu Lan has several styles of banh mi sandwiches to choose from, including one with grilled pork and one with barbecue pork.
The truck will be on-site from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Tucson's nonprofit Odyssey Storytelling returns on Thursday with an evening of stories at the Screening Room, 127 E. Congress Street.
The central theme for the session will be labor, described on the event Facebook page as: "Hard work. Sometimes much harder than we expected. We've all been there in some way. What keeps us going? Are the fruits of our labor what we thought they would be? And who determines the conditions? Come get some inspiration. Listen to true local stories about digging deep and getting it done."
Joe Silins, Penny Bussell, Vic Roych, Cam Juarez, Jema Patterson, Montserrat Caballero and Lorena Parra Howard are the designated storytellers for the evening.
The event begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $8 with discounts available.
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As far as production goes, Sentinel Peak Brewing Company at 4746 E. Grant Road is way ahead of the business plan they mapped out more than three years ago, with even more expansion on the horizon.
The brewery has invested in a 20-barrel brite tank, which will allow owners to up their output from 80 barrels to 150 barrels a month.
The increase gives them the opportunity to start canning, which they hope to start doing in March, according to co-owner Jeremy Hilderbrand.
In the meantime, you can head to the brewery this Saturday to celebrate Sentinel Peak's third anniversary.
Grab a beer and some smoked meats from their revamped food menu. The fun runs from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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More than 250 Tucsonans have been immortalized as little green army men over the last two years, courtesy of local artists Rudy Flores and Teresa Estrella.
Nearly all of them will be on display during the opening reception of their Army Man Project gallery exhibit this Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The showing, which will take place at Wee Gallery, 439 N. Sixth Ave., will include a healthy mix of notable Tucsonans, from bartenders and restaurant owners to artists and musicians.
Find out more on the event Facebook page.
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"Twin Peaks," the David Lynch television vehicle with a huge cult following, is being screened at Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway, each Sunday at 7 p.m.
The taproom already aired the 2-hour pilot on New Year's Day, so watch that online before heading over.
More information on the Facebook event page.
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The Loft is giving Carrie Fisher a proper Tucson sendoff this Sunday, with a screening of "The Burbs" (her finest film?), a career highlight reel and a lightsaber salute.
Glow sticks will be provided to those without proper lightsabers.
Admission is $8 with discounts available for the 2 p.m. showing.
Check the Facebook event page for more information.
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On Sunday, local members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, known as the subjects of The Barony of Tir Ysgithr (read: Tucson-area residents) will be holding a medieval war practice to prepare for Estrella XXXIII, at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd.
Estrella is a massive, weeklong SCA gathering in mid-February that brings members from all over the southwest to battle in Queen Creek.
The Himmel Park event is purely observational, but it's always a kick to watch local knights and fighters clobber each other with antiquated weaponry.
It runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info on the Facebook page.
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D&D Pinball, 331 E. Seventh St., will debuts its Sunday Rumble pinball competition this weekend, starting at 1:30 p.m.
The event will consist of a 4-player match play 3-strike knockout tournament, according to the Facebook page.
There is no entry fee, just the cost of the coin drop in the machine. Register at 1 p.m.
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White Stallion dude ranch owner Russell True will be signing copies of "Dude Ranching in Arizona," which he authored, at Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.
True has a long history of dude ranching in the state. His family has owned the White Stallion since 1965. He will talk a little bit about his life in the business and the book's contents at the signing.
Visit the Madaras Gallery website for more info.
Tom Walbank is a badass blues harp player in Tucson with a new album in tow.
The release, "Dust + Stone," is the musician's 18th and was recorded with Tucson favorite Gabriel Sullivan lending a hand on percussion, in Sullivan's studio.
It will be interesting to see Sullivan's influence is on Walbank's work. Walbank has long been known for his raw blues sound. "Dust + Stone" is being released on Austin Counts' Lonesome Desert Records.
Walbank will hold a CD release party at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St., at 7 p.m. this Thursday. Admission is free.
While banh mi sandwiches are much easier to find in Tucson these days, it's hard to beat the banh mi offered up by the Nhu Lan Vietnamese Food truck, which is slated to set up outside of Arizona Beer House, 150 S. Kolb Road, this Thursday.
In addition to a long list of tasty Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, Nhu Lan has several styles of banh mi sandwiches to choose from, including one with grilled pork and one with barbecue pork.
The truck will be on-site from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tucson's nonprofit Odyssey Storytelling returns on Thursday with an evening of stories at the Screening Room, 127 E. Congress Street.
The central theme for the session will be labor, described on the event Facebook page as: "Hard work. Sometimes much harder than we expected. We've all been there in some way. What keeps us going? Are the fruits of our labor what we thought they would be? And who determines the conditions? Come get some inspiration. Listen to true local stories about digging deep and getting it done."
Joe Silins, Penny Bussell, Vic Roych, Cam Juarez, Jema Patterson, Montserrat Caballero and Lorena Parra Howard are the designated storytellers for the evening.
The event begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $8 with discounts available.
As far as production goes, Sentinel Peak Brewing Company at 4746 E. Grant Road is way ahead of the business plan they mapped out more than three years ago, with even more expansion on the horizon.
The brewery has invested in a 20-barrel brite tank, which will allow owners to up their output from 80 barrels to 150 barrels a month.
The increase gives them the opportunity to start canning, which they hope to start doing in March, according to co-owner Jeremy Hilderbrand.
In the meantime, you can head to the brewery this Saturday to celebrate Sentinel Peak's third anniversary.
Grab a beer and some smoked meats from their revamped food menu. The fun runs from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
More than 250 Tucsonans have been immortalized as little green army men over the last two years, courtesy of local artists Rudy Flores and Teresa Estrella.
Nearly all of them will be on display during the opening reception of their Army Man Project gallery exhibit this Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The showing, which will take place at Wee Gallery, 439 N. Sixth Ave., will include a healthy mix of notable Tucsonans, from bartenders and restaurant owners to artists and musicians.
Find out more on the event Facebook page.
"Twin Peaks," the David Lynch television vehicle with a huge cult following, is being screened at Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway, each Sunday at 7 p.m.
The taproom already aired the 2-hour pilot on New Year's Day, so watch that online before heading over.
More information on the Facebook event page.
The Loft is giving Carrie Fisher a proper Tucson sendoff this Sunday, with a screening of "The Burbs" (her finest film?), a career highlight reel and a lightsaber salute.
Glow sticks will be provided to those without proper lightsabers.
Admission is $8 with discounts available for the 2 p.m. showing.
Check the Facebook event page for more information.
On Sunday, local members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, known as the subjects of The Barony of Tir Ysgithr (read: Tucson-area residents) will be holding a medieval war practice to prepare for Estrella XXXIII, at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd.
Estrella is a massive, weeklong SCA gathering in mid-February that brings members from all over the southwest to battle in Queen Creek.
The Himmel Park event is purely observational, but it's always a kick to watch local knights and fighters clobber each other with antiquated weaponry.
It runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info on the Facebook page.
D&D Pinball, 331 E. Seventh St., will debuts its Sunday Rumble pinball competition this weekend, starting at 1:30 p.m.
The event will consist of a 4-player match play 3-strike knockout tournament, according to the Facebook page.
There is no entry fee, just the cost of the coin drop in the machine. Register at 1 p.m.
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