Why was HBO Max's 'Duster' pilot shot in Tucson?
By Bryan SavicIt’s been a while since a major Hollywood studio has made a stop in Tucson. The production of HBO Max's "Duster" may serve as a boost to Tucson's pandemic economy. Read more
Arts & Life
UA COVID-19 Test Tracker
| Daily (12/8) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 669 | 11 | 1.6% |
| Total (8/2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 66,070 | 1,065 | 1.6% |
Data from https://covid19.arizona.edu/updates
Updated December 8, 2021
Floor Polish brings fun in fitness
Tucked away behind the hustle and bustle of Fourth Avenue sits a one-room dance studio. The place is right off of Hoff Street, which is more of an alleyway than a street. A painted wooden sign directs patrons to the studio known as Floor Polish. From Zumba to Jazzercise, dance fitness has become immensely popular over the last five years or so. Floor Polish is an independent studio bringing this fun activity to the Tucson community. Read more
Hey producer: UA math sophomore turns passion for music into a record label
Colin Bauer started his record label, Warped Your Records, as an outlet to express his passion for music and a way to share the creative process with fellow artists. Read more
The Loft Cinema hosts horror movie marathon, All-Nite Scream-o-Rama
Get ready to be scared silly. The All-Nite Scream-O-Rama is returning to The Loft Cinema this Saturday, Jan. 28. From 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. the theater will marathon seven specially chosen horror movies to chill the audience’s blood and make their skin crawl. Read more
Glass galleries and studios offer art and learning opportunities
Tucson's art community is home to a variety of ways for locals to experience the art of glassmaking. Read more
Beer, Food and History at History on Tap
In the early 1860s, a cold lager was difficult to find in hot, dry Arizona. When Alexander Levin, a Prussian brewer, opened Pioneer Brewery in Tucson in 1864, residents finally had access to local beer. Read more
Five bands to perform at KAMP Presents show
KAMP Student Radio is presenting a night of performances by artists and bands curated by Alternative Music Director Colin Bauer. Read more
Unleash your inner superhero this Saturday at the Wildcats to the Rescue 5K Fun Run
Anyone looking to exercise, help out a good cause and dress in their finest superhero attire will finally have a place to bring it all together this weekend at the Wildcats to the Rescue 5K. The event takes place this Saturday on the UA Mall by Old Main. Read more
Hey Barkeep!: The Flycatcher's bartender talks customer interaction
The Daily Wildcat caught up with bartender Steven Yanez Romoat The Flycatcher , located on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street, to get some insight into bartending and the popular bar. Read more
A Roundup of the 2017 Oscar nominations
For some, February means Valentine’s Day. For others, the Super Bowl is the month's exciting holiday. But for cinephiles, February is the time to award some of the best films and filmmakers of the year. That’s right: as of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences's nominations announcement Tuesday morning, Oscar season is in full swing. Read more
Arizona Repertory Theatre reduces ticket prices for UA students
UA students will be able to look forward to decreased ticket prices this semester at the Arizona Repertory Theatre. Ticket prices have been cut across the board to $15 for both plays and musicals. The new price point aims to attract more students who might have previously been barred from attending the theater due to the price of admission. Read more
Cooking on Campus brings healthy eats
From learning proper knife skills to how to cook a chicken, UA’s Cooking on Campus classes cover it all. The bimonthly classes held at the Campus Recreation Center teach students how to prepare a meal they can enjoy themselves. Read more
Review: The Winter in Anna explores romance that could have been
Local author Reed Karaim was raised in a library and aspired to be an author from a young age. Once he started a career in journalism he fell in love with reporting. Throughout his life he went on the road with Bill Clinton to cover his 1992 campaign, published an award-winning novel and is starting on his third. Read more
