NPR StoryCorps Mobile unit in Tucson

http://www.storycorps.net/

Since 2003, over 35,000 everyday people have shared life stories with family and friends in our StoryBooths. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the Library of Congress. Millions listen to our broadcasts on public radio and the web. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind.

http://www.storycorps.net/blog/

MobileWest has found its new home between four mountain ranges, among thousands of cacti, and just north of the border in downtown Tucson. We are parked in front of the historic courthouse and next to the main library.

in town from January 5 to 17

22nd Annual Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games

2008 Tucson Celtic Festival
& Scottish Highland Games
October 31st, November 1st & November 2nd

Celebrate the history and culture of Scotland, Ireland and Wales just as it’s been done for centuries… with lots of great music, dancing, food, athletic events and way too much fun! Enjoy great Entertainers all day long, massed Bagpipe Bands, great Food, unique Celtic Merchants, Scottish Clans, Heritage & Cultural Booths, Historic Re-enactments, Highland Athletics & more. Stop by the Dance Stage for Irish & Scottish dance performances. You can even join in for a workshop! Cheer on your favorites in the Celtic Music, Highland Dance and Solo Bagpipe Competitions! There are games, crafts, jumping castles, storytelling, a petting zoo and even a Junior Highland Games Athletics for the kids! New to the Festival this year is the life-sized Board Game, Quest of the Castle Keep, in the Urchins’ Corner. Did we mention Sheepherding demonstrations?

Rillito Raceway Park
4502 N First Ave
Tucson, AZ

http://www.tucsoncelticfestival.org/

Halloween shenanigans w/ lightsticks

I was throwing these into the air in the backyard and my dogs were having a ball. But I didn't want them to bite into them. I started thinking about alternative methods of playing with these. I came up with a clear surgical style glove

I put the sticks down the backs of my fingers and turned off the lights. It's not perfect, but you can still move your fingers and the narrow sticks bend and look 'trippy' this might be worthwhile for some Halloween shenanigans, and the dogs ended up having fun biting my hand a bunch of times in the dark, so I wouldn't recommend this trick around Dobermans, unless you can con a burglar into wearing them

6th annual Tucson Culinary Festival

The Tucson Originals invite you to experience
The 6th annual Tucson Culinary Festival

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 North Resort Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85750
Phone: (520) 299-2020, Fax: (520) 299-6832

October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 2008

World Margarita Championship:
Thursday, October 23rd, 7-9 PM, Historic Train Depot

Reserve Tasting:
Friday, October 24th, 7-10 PM, Canyon Café at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Grand Tasting:
Saturday, October 25th, 6-9 PM, Grand Ballroom, at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Brunch & Copper Chef Challenge:
Sunday, October 26th,11 AM, Kiva Ballroom at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

View "Frequently Asked Questions"

Tucson Culinary Festival Brochure [pdf]

http://www.tucsonculinaryfestival.com/events.shtml

Miami Vice Quote

Miami Vice quote:
Season One; Episode Four
One Eyed Jack

"if Miami don't have it, no one has thought of it yet"

Organic food infiltrates Tucson - WildLife

Organic food infiltrates Tucson - WildLife

Accessing Arizona

There is a lot of places in Arizona such as the Grand Canyon which I have purposely not included as yet. It is not that they are not accessible or that I have forgotten, it's just that you can assume certain places are reasonably accessible. Someday I will cover the Grand Canyon when I have time to find unique points of interest. I do not want Accessing Arizona to become just another marketing website. I want it to offer content you could not find anywhere else...

http://www.accessingarizona.com/

pizzas in a cone

"Conizza" offers a range of fresh high quality pizzas in a cone. The product is innovative, easy to carry around, and can be enjoyed fresh and hot. It is ideal for food courts and take-away kiosks. A great value meal that is served quickly for the people on the move.

The Conizzas are produced at a central kitchen using a combination of state of the art equipment and the personal attention of our expert staff. Each Conizza is topped by hand using only the finest quality ingredients. The entire process follows a stringent quality management system to assure each Conizza is served to the highest quality standards for customers to enjoy.

For more information visit official website www.conizza.com

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Attention all Tucson Arizon-based transfans! "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" will be holding a casting call to play "airport travelers" in the sequel. The Arizona Daily Star website reports that the studio will be holding a 9 a.m. Saturday call at the Desert Diamond Casino Hotel in nearby Sahuarita, AZ. You must be 18 years old to be considered and available for an early October shooting timeframe.

Ordering at Greek fest

Ordering at Greek fest

This message was sent using the cell phone while in line for food at Greek Festival 2008 in Tucson, Arizona

These pictures aren't so great, but it is neat to take a picture and post it straight to the internet (blog) while waiting in line (bored) waiting to get into the event

Waiting in line for Greek festival at 6:46 Sat nite
Picture taken and sent from cell phone while waiting in line (about 45mins-hour for us)
Once inside we waited in two or three more lines, but the lines did die down after 8pm

Tucson Greek Festival

St. Demetrios Orthodox Church Tucson, AZ (520) 888-0505 Tucson Greek Festival Sept 2008 Greek cultural experience, with homemade food, music and dancing, and imports. Proceeds help local needy families, UA scholarships, and Community Food Bank. St. Demetrios Orthodox Church Parking: Friday and Saturday, free parking and shuttle service available from Salpointe Catholic High School Stadium, on Mountain Avenue between Copper and Glenn streets. If you park at Salpointe and use the shuttle, festival admission is free. Entrees ? Athenian Chicken ($7): A quarter of a chicken marinated with oil, lemon and oregano, served with rice pilaf and pita. ? Dolmathes ($4): rice, beef and seasonings wrapped in grape leaves and marinated in a tangy egg-lemon sauce. ? Greek Salad ($4): Fresh lettuce, Greek olives, tomatoes and feta cheese topped with Greek dressing and served with pita. ? Grilled Pork Dinner: Pork Souvlaki on the bone, served with rice pilaf, tzatziki (yogurt cucumber sauce) and pita. ? Gyro Sandwich ($6): A mixture of beef and lamb served on pita bread, garnished with tomatoes, onions and tzatziki. ? Loukaniko ($6): Classic mild Greek sausage with a hint of orange, wrapped in pita, with grilled onions and peppers. ? Pastitsio ($4.75): The original lasagna - pasta and ground beef seasoned lightly with cinnamon and topped with krema sauce. ? Saganaki ($4.75): Cheese dipped in batter, pan-fried, flamed with Greek brandy and lemon juice. ? Souvlaki ($6): Greek chicken shish kabob served with pita bread, tomatoes, onion and tzatziki. ? Spanakopita ($4.75): Spinach, feta cheese, dill and other seasonings, layered with phyllo dough. Desserts ? Baklava ($2): Phyllo pastry layered with walnuts, sugar and cinnamon and topped with a honey syrup. ? Kataifi ($2): Shredded phyllo pastry with walnuts, sugar and cinnamon topped with honey syrup. ? Kourambiedes (four for $3): Shortbreadlike butter cookies dusted with powdered sugar. ? Loukoumades: (10 for $3): A deep-fried doughnutlike dessert dipped in honey. ? Melomacarona (three for $2.75): Slightly spiced semisoft, honey-dipped cookies sprinkled with walnuts. ? Ouzo Cake ($2): Lightly spiced walnut cake flavored with ouzo liqueur. ? Tsoureki ($7): Traditional sweet bread.

Additional Event Information:

Event Date: 9 / 25 / 2008 Start Date: Thursday, Sept. 25th End Date: Sunday, Sept. 28th Other Dates: Thursday, Sept. 25th from 5:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. Friday, Sept. 26th from 5:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27th from 4:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28th from 12 noon to 6:30p.m. Price: Admission is $3.00, children under 12, free Promoter: Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

Wine Tasting

Plaza Liquors
2642 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, Az 85719
520-327-0452

Friday September 26th 4-6 p.m.

Hope wines from California. Not only are these excellent quality wines but 50% of the profit from all wines sold go to various charities. (such as breast cancer research)