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Which Christmas Song Was Written by a Jewish Composer While sitting Poolside at an Arizona Resort? All Is Revealed in this List of New Non-Fiction

The President’s Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy (Simon & Schuster, $32.50) This is one of the more fascinating political books of the summer. Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy, both seasoned editors at... »

Live CD 8 debate on May 23

A live debate between the 3 candidates running for the vacant CD 8 Congressional seat will beheld on May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Rd. (north of Dodge Blvd.) The organizers are... »

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Corn Bread Ice Cream Tasty Treat for Hot Tucson Afternoon

I Love Corn by Lisa Skye (Andrews McMeel, $19.99) This is the time of the year when corn is at its peak and plentiful in our neighborhood grocery stores. This nifty little cookbook is a cornucopia of recipes from such... »

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Fox Theater Offers Several Noteworthy Upcoming Performances!

Get your tickets now for upcoming Fox Theater performances. The Fox Theater downtown Tucson is one of my Southern Arizona favorites. You can enjoy a fine dinner at Caffe' Milano next door, or Cafe' Poca Cosa around the corner, and... »

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AIA Boys Volleyball All-Section Team

Nominated and voted on by coaches. My All-Star list will be out soon. Division I/Section I First Team Tyler Sayne (Canyon Del Oro), Hitter/Middle Blocker Eric Stark (Sahuaro), Hitter/Middle Blocker Alec Sonderman (Ironwood Ridge), Hitter/Middle Blocker... »

Are The Tucson Tamale Company's Tamales The Best?

Last week (April 2012) I had a most pleasant business lunch. My dining companion was Paul Hopman, a local artist whose specialty is scratchboard. If you have not had the pleasure of seeing Paul’s work, go to his website. He... »

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Tucson: Humane Society Southern Arizona - Puttin' on the Dog Fundraiser

Tucson: Puttin' on the Dog HSSA Fundraiser in new location I went to POTD last year and it was blast. 4 paws up! If you can go, it is so worth it for such a good cause. from the press... »

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Lava coils on Mars?

http://azstarnet.com/news/science/asu-grad-student-spies-odd-lava-spirals-near-martian-equator/article_87957678-e676-5c8e-9486-d7fbe0d2c1db.html Science surprise of the day: read this morning that lava coils/spirals have been discovered on Mars near th... »

Buckmaster Show 4/27/2012: Sahuarita strives to be an economic player

Today on Buckmaster - It's the Friday Focus with a newsmaker interview with the Mayor of Sahuarita Duane Blumberg. Then, it's the Reporters' Roundtable featuring Jimmy Boegle, Editor of the Tucson Weekly and Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley... »

Baseball & Softball Brackets

Baseball playoffs   DIVISION I First Round: Saturday, April 28 9 Tucson hosts 24 Corona del Sol, 11 am 16 Cienega hosts 17 Valley Vista, 11 am 23 Sunnyside at 10 Millenium, 11 am DIVISION II First Round: Saturday, April... »

Buckmaster Show 4/26/2012: No major regrets, says TUSD Board Chair

Today on Buckmaster - We talk with Tucson Unified School District Board President Dr. Mark Stegeman. Then, Sierra Vista Herald reporter Bill Hess on the latest San Pedro River water dispute. Following that, Michael Keith of the Downtown Tucson Partners... »

1996: Tucson Medicare Advantage plans were a model for Medicare's future

Since 2006, Medicare Advantage plans have been overpaid, according to government studies. The Affordable Care Act requires Advantage plan payment cuts over several years. But now we learn that Medicare is paying bonuses to Advantage plans to the tune o... »

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Ray Eastman's hit streak continues

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Tucson Taco Festival - April 28

This Saturday Tucsonans will take part in the first ever Tucson Taco Festival at Rillito Downs from 11 am to 7 pm. The Festival got its beginnings in Scottsdale but I think Tucson will show them a thing or two... »

Tucson: Some dogs in the 48 - 48 - 48 campaign at PACC

Here are six of the 48 dogs looking for homes at PACC during the 48 campaign - April 28 & 29. Linda (A363720) is an adorable 2 year old white, brindle, and brown pit mix. She and her friend Polaris... »

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