(This article was published by Zocalo Magazine on March 1, 2010.) A 28-year-old talented powerhouse, the lovely Leila Lopez is known for writing gorgeous albums and does it again with Fault Lines. It’s a low key record, sad and reflective yet lovingly open-minded and hopeful; scribed by an old soul with Zen maturity. “(Its) definitely love and a lot of sadness, but the kind of sadness that really opens me up and forces me to become more conscious of others and myself,” Lopez … [Read more...]
‘Boobs are Cool’ Benefit
(This article was published by the Tucson Citizen on Oct. 23, 2008.) Kris Kerry, Plush’s talent buyer, likes to think about sayings that would make for a good T-shirt. He and his wife, Cathy Rivers, dig tossing around truisms and came up with “Boobs are cool.” “I mean who doesn’t like them in some sort of way?” Rivers pragmatically pointed out. “Women, men, babies – they’re just cool.” ‘Boobs Are Cool’ not only makes a great T-shirt, but it’s also a fundraiser taking place at Plush … [Read more...]
Partnership Sponsors First Downtown Festival
(Published by Arizona Daily Wildcat on Sept. 7, 2007. The facts aren't all there, and I was misquoted. The Downtown Tucson Partnership, when it was known as the Tucson Downtown Alliance, was producing events dating back to 2002.) by Kara Slack An eclectic sampling of Tucson musicians and art will hit Downtown on Saturday night. The free event is part of "Downtown Saturdays: Music and Art Festival," sponsored by the Downtown Tucson Partnership. The festival, located at the Joel D. … [Read more...]