(This article was published by the Tucson Citizen on Oct. 30, 2008.) When it comes to art, aesthetics are subjective. While some prefer benign decorative pieces they can hang over the living room couch, others are drawn to edgier works that elicit an emotional and intellectual response. “The Body and The Sexual Political Machine” exhibit at Holy Joe Studio falls into the latter category. The show’s theme explores the cultural and societal stipulations placed on how an … [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...]
Festival Sheds Light on Local Talent
(Published by Arizona Daily Wildcat on March 12, 2008.) by Alexandria Kassman Downtown Saturday Nights used to be a big deal. Back in the '90s, people would peruse local booths, get drunk and sleep in their car until they were sober enough to drive home. This year, the Downtown Tucson Partnership is bringing stranded spring breakers a similar event with a more wholesome goal: to build community. This Saturday, Tucson's downtown area will be raging with local businesses and talents for a … [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...]
Historic Downtown: Undeterred Independence
(Published in the Downtown Tucsonan, July 2005. Katherine Stinson, Feb. 14, 1891–July 8, 1977, is an inspiring person. I did my research by going to the library and borrowing actual physical books for this article, reading those and working on writing this piece when I was in Florida for my Grandma's funeral in May 2005. It brings back a lot of memories.0 Correction: Stinson was the first person to skywrite at night, not the first person to skywrite. I regret the error. See … [Read more...]
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