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    • Manager, Program Innovation and Strategic Initiatives: U of A COM-T Department of Psychiary
    • Communication and Marketing Specialist: U of A COM-T Department of Psychiatry
    • Public Relations Manager: Watershed Management Group
    • Communications & Events Coordinator: U of A Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry
    • Program Director: 2nd Saturdays Downtown
    • Editor: Zócalo Magazine
    • Law Firm Business Manager & Bookkeeper: Daniel J Rylander, P.C.
    • Marketing & Events Associate: Downtown Tucson Partnership

Rise Up!

September 9, 2019 By Jamie Manser Leave a Comment

Rise Up!

Pride in the Desert Pays Tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall This article was originally published in Zocalo Magazine on Sept. 2, 2019.  On September 28, Tucson Pride is bringing together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies for a family-friendly day of fun, music, dance, and celebration during the Tucson Pride in the Desert festivities. Replete with the annual parade starting at 11 a.m. and a festival from noon to 9 p.m., Pride in the Desert involves balancing light-hearted … [Read more...]

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An Early 21st Century Zeitgeist

March 29, 2018 By Jamie Manser Leave a Comment

An Early 21st Century Zeitgeist

This article was originally published in Zocalo Magazine. Singer, songwriter, guitarist Carlos Arzate brings it again with his newest album Camaleón, set to drop on Friday, April 6 with a CD release party at Hotel Congress. And by “it,” I’m talking about another fantastic, multi-genre disc featuring a stellar line-up of tracks and musicians. Arzate collaborated with some of Tucson’s best performers, producers and studios for this collection, his third solo release since 2013. The idea … [Read more...]

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Edible Shade Mesquite Pancake Breakfast

February 18, 2018 By Jamie Manser Leave a Comment

Edible Shade Mesquite Pancake Breakfast

(Published by KGUN 9 on Feb. 08, 2018.) Watershed Management Group is hosting the Edible Shade Mesquite Pancake Breakfast to celebrate the delicious shade of mesquite! Jamie Manser explains that in addition to the amazing organic pancakes with locally sourced products, the event features fun for the whole family with live music, children’s activities, demonstrations, local nonprofits and more. TEP’s Trees for Tucson program will be there with free trees available to the first 100 people … [Read more...]

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Gabriel Naïm Amor’s “Moments Before”

December 1, 2017 By Jamie Manser Leave a Comment

Gabriel Naïm Amor’s “Moments Before”

Originally published in the December 2017 issue of Zocalo Magazine. This nine-track album of instrumentals is gorgeous, sparse, reflective, quiet, understated, and deftly executed – with jazz, orchestral/classical, blues, and cinematic vibes. It gives room for the listener to fill in the stories from one’s own imaginative perspective, or simply the chance to just zone out and let the notes wash over you. It’s easy to understand the fascinating mix of styles – which is … [Read more...]

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Ritual, Scent & Healing

October 15, 2017 By Jamie Manser Leave a Comment

Ritual, Scent & Healing

Perfume is the smell of creation, a sign dramatically delivered to our senses of the Earth’s regenerative powers – a message of hope and a message of pleasure. – Claude LeFever in Tom Robbins’s “Jitterbug Perfume” The aromatic bodywork offered at Ritual by Kate’s Magik, 215 N. Court Ave., is a luxuriant, transportive, deeply relaxing and meditative experience. It starts with a consultation, a conversation over cool water or warm tea to discuss what ails you physically, emotionally … [Read more...]

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