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MOUNT LEMMON SKY RIDE Thru September 2nd The Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley ski lift is open as a Sky Ride, Thursdays through Mondays, during summer. The Sky Ride to the summit and back takes about one hour, and travels from 8,200 feet in elevation to 9,100 feet in elevation. Watch for wildlife and summer birds. Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is the southernmost ski area in the United States, and, compared with the Tucson valley, temperatures here are 30º cooler in the aspen and Ponderosa pine forest.
LOCAL LOVE TRIBUTE FEST (Rock) August 2nd / Rialto Theatre Local Love Tribute Fest with Top Dead Center, Evolution, Strange Days, Heart to Heart, The Ramonz and more. 6:30 pm doors, 7 pm showtime / Five dollars in advance, eight dollars at the door. RIALTO THEATRE 318 E. Congress St. Tucson, AZ 85701 phone: 520-740-1000
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is a small enclave of shops with the Iron Door restaurant, the Miner’s Sweet Tooth café selling homemade cookies and fudge, Grub Stake patio café, and the Motherlode Gift Shop. The Sky Ride is located a 30-mile drive north of central Tucson, on the slopes of Mount Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest. Event Location: 10300 Ski Run Rd., Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619 Venue: Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley Time: From: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Admission: Sky Ride Tickets: $5$9 Phone: 520-576-1321 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm MST) Every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
our scaly, slithery and shelled locals this year on Fridays at 10am through October 25 at the Overlook at Tohono Chul. Event Location: 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704 Venue: Tohono Chul Time: Starting: 10:00 AM Admission: Free with park admission. Phone: 520-742-6455 Every Friday SOUTHWEST WINGS BIRDING & NATURE FESTIVAL July 31st - August 3rd Self-guided and guided tours, exhibits, and presentations about Southern Arizona birds and butterflies at annual conference in Sierra Vista, near some of the country’s best birding areas. Event Location: 2047 S. Highway 92, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Admission: Please see website for details. Phone: 520-678-8237 Recurring daily
SCIENCE SUNDAYS AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON Thru September 1st Fun, hands-on, science-related activities for kids and their families, featuring specials guests from Tucson’s preeminent science community and discount admission every Sunday at the Children’s Museum Tucson, May 26-September 1. MADELEINE PEYROUX August 3rd / Rialto Theatre “The only thing that matters is the song,” says singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. That conviction along with a ‘one of a kind’ voice ensures an evening of unique entertainment you won’t want to miss.
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CAVE TOURS Thru September 30th A retreat from summertime heat, two underground caves outside Tucson beckon with cool adventures for the entire family. Colossal Cave, 25 miles southeast of downtown Tucson, is a dry, limestone cave with more than two miles of mazelike passageways and a steady temperature of 70 degrees. Regular guided tours are halfmile in length and offered daily without reservations. Candlelight and Ladder Adventure Tours are scheduled by reservation only (520-647-7275). Kartchner Caverns, 40 miles southeast of Tucson, is rated one of the World’s Top 10 Caves by experts for its vast and incredibly unique mineral formations. Inside are two galleries the size of football fields, each with 100foot ceilings and thousands of jaw-dropping stalactites and stalagmites; the temperatures average around 68 degrees. Guided tours of the Rotunda and the Throne Room last about 90 minutes and are a half-mile in length. Reservations are required (520-586-2283). Venue: Colossal Cave and Kartchner Caverns Time: Varies Recurring daily
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Join the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance this summer for an engaging experience geared towards youth the whole family can enjoy, featuring music, dance and theatre Take a trip with a traveling circus, led by Peppy the Poodle during the next Musical Magic for Kids. The Inter-planetary Adventures of Peppy the Poodle’s Traveling Circus will entertain kids on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Town of Oro Valley’s Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Canada Dr. The free engaging performance is presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and the Musical and Dance Academy of Oro Valley. This concert will feature music from Holst’s “The Planets,” Khachaturian’s “Sabre Dance,” Rimsky-Korsakoff’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” and many more classical favorites. It isn’t just an ordinary circus, however, as the varied animal acts travel through space to reach their performance destinations. Young listeners will be encouraged to help “perform” the various circus tricks, led by featured performers - Deena Reedy on flute, Cassandra Bendickson on bassoon and Gregory Helseth on horn - with music arrangements by Jessica Campbell and script by Deena Reedy. Musical Magic for Kids For many years, SAACA helped produce a music series for families called Musical Magic for Kids in Oro Valley, partnering with organizations like the Music and Dance Academy to deliver quality, AZWeeklyMagazine.com
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animated programs for children. At a time when art classes have been decreased within many schools, these programs offer a supplemental artistic outlet for kids, who can benefit in many ways. The music and movement classes offered through the academy enhance the motor, communication and social skills of young students. The environment created through the series introduces all ages to the world of art through various mind, body and vocal practices. Children participate on the rug by the performers, said Music and Dance Academy Director Nina Tishkevich, “as we take them on a journey, just like a magic carpet.” The concerts offer an intimate experience for young children and their families where they can explore the sights, sounds and workings of instruments and dance. Audience can listen, laugh, dance and sing as each show becomes a unique and rewarding experience. The program is funded by support from Irma and Keve Sankman, Bill Adler, the Oro Valley Community Foundation and the Town of Oro Valley. Concerts begin at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month Town of Oro Valley’s Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Canada Dr. Admission is free. www.saaca.org (520) 797-3959 July 31st, 2013 - August 6th, 2013
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TITAN II 50 YEARS LATER History matters. As the philosopher George Santayanna once remarked, “Those who do not understand the past are condemned to repeat it.” View history as a 7-story rocket at the Titan Missile Museum, the only Titan II site in existence, a National Historic Monument (usually only 50 year old museums earn this distinction, the Titan Missile Museum earn this distinction after only 25 years). Titan is open every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) with tours on the hour from 9 to 4, just 20 minutes south of Tucson. For more information call 625-7736 or visit www.titanmissilemuseum.org.
For a unique evening view of the missile with its eerie green lights (and special missile activities) attend Moonlight MADness on Sat., Aug. 10 from 5 to 9pm. Admissions is only $7 for adults and kids 12 & under are FREE!. In honor of the 50 years since the Titan launch site went operational (during July 1963), anyone born that month and year (July 1963) receives free daytime admissions through August 31, 2013. ID required. With the success of this deterrence and the Titan program you can enjoy a Happy 50th birthday. Have a blast!
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received on TripAdvisor for the past two years proves it is a worldclass destination. The awesome aircraft and knowledgeable and helpful staff/volunteers are just two reasons why travelers find the museum to be a standout among world-travel destinations. TripAdvisor has awarded the Pima Air & Space Museum the Top 10% IN THE WORLD Certificate of Excellence for the second year in a row. The certificate recognizes the top-performing businesses on TripAdvisor, and is only awarded to businesses that rank in the top 10% worldwide for traveler feedback aka excellent ratings. The Pima Air & Space Museum/Arizona Aerospace Foundation also earned the Certificate of Excellence in 2012. “We are honored to receive this distinction,” stated Yvonne Morris, Executive Director of the not-for-profit Arizona Aerospace Foundation that operates Pima Air & Space. She continued, “We are proud to provide our visitors with great experiences thanks to our hard-working, dedicated staff and volunteers. This award is as much theirs as it is ours.”
With the TripAdvisor endorsement, seventy-five percent of surveyed travelers said they were more likely to “visit.” [Source: TripAdvisor Member Survey, October 2012.]
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Pima Air & Space Museum is located at 6000 E. Valencia Rd. just off I-19 exit 267, in Tucson. More information can be found at www.pimaair.org, on Facebook, https://www.facebook. com/PimaAirAndSpace, or by calling 520 574-0462. Note: The 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Memorial Museum is closed for reconstruction until further notice.
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Experience upbeat rockabilly from The Outlaw Rebels at next Oro Valley Concert, August 8th The Town of Oro Valley and Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance present a free town concert series on the second Thursday of each month, featuring The Outlaw Rebels next Tucson’s favorite rockabilly band, The Outlaw Rebels, has created a sound that brings the music back to its roots. Join the group Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. during the Oro Valley Concert Series as The Outlaw Rebels perform their own signature, irresistible beat at Oro Valley Marketplace southwest corner of Oracle Road and Tangerine Road, at Century Theatres Courtyard. The band’s original compositions have thrilled audiences at such venues as The Hut, Old Tubac Inn, the Boondocks and the Surly Wench, as well as opening for such legendary acts as Dick Dale, The Red Elvises and Deadbolt. Collecting upon influences from the rockabilly musical world, the band includes lead vocalist Jim Wilson, lead guitarist Randy Bowler, Federico Pennacchini on slap bass, Marco Pennacchini on drums, and guitarist and vocalist Jim Becker.
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The Rebels have developed a rockabilly sound with many flavors to savor, namely classic Western swing, surf, jazz, punk and country. Creating a buzz every time they play, they have proven time and time again what fans already know - American sounds from bygone eras still have enough juice to reach across generations. Oro Valley Concert Series When: Second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Where: Oro Valley Marketplace, southwest corner of Oracle Road and Tangerine Road Cost: Free Online: http://saaca.org/Oro_ Valley_Concerts.html Phone: (520) 797-3959
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REVIEWERS ROUNDTABLE The following are reactions from each of AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film commentators in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of this weekend’s new releases.
‘Drift’
‘Blue Jasmine’ Cate Blanchett plays a New York socialite who moves into her sister’s (Sally Hawkins) modest apartment in San Francisco after everything in her life - including her marriage to a wealthy businessman (Alec Baldwin) - falls apart. (PG-13 98 minutes) Stan: An avid admirer of writer/director Woody Allen’s work since ‘Annie Hall’ (1977), his latest rates high on my list of his ‘relationship films’ as the stark realities of disappointments, neuroses, and finally the acceptances of living life.
‘Cockneys vs. Zombies’ A bunch of east-Easters fight their way out of a zombie infested London, lead by an unlikely gang of amateur bank robbers and foul-mouthed plucky pensioners. Stars include Michelle Ryan, Honor Blackman and Harry Treadaway. (NR - 88 minutes) Joseph: Director Matthias Hoene divides “Cockneys vs. Zombies” into two separate storylines. Half of the new zom-com is charming, clever and incredibly fresh. The other half is loud, obnoxious and somewhat stale.
Randy: Cate Blanchett delivers one of the year’s most memorable performances. The film is a departure from Woody Allen’s two past releases which were on the somewhat whimsically comical. The movie may not garner any nominations, but Blanchett should definitely remain in the minds of critics come awards season. Also likable were the supporting performances by Sally Hawkins and Andrew Dice Clay.
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Xavier Samuel and Myles Pollard play brothers who, in the 1970s, battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry. Sam Worthington also stars. (R - 113 minutes)
‘Grabbers’ Richard Coyle and Ruth Bradley play a pair of police officers in an idyllic fishing village off the coast of Ireland who discover that the only way to fend off the bloodsucking aliens that have invaded their island is to get drunk - very, very drunk. (NR - 94 minutes) Joseph: Anyone who grew up on the B-movie charm of “Tremors” will see the initial appeal in “Grabbers.” Unfortunately, the film fails to deliver schlocky entertainment and comes across as slightly too serious.
Stan: The cinematography alone is worth the price of a matinee admission as codirectors Ben Nott and Morgan O’Neill give us a ‘time portal’ view of the not too glamorous birth of the surf industry. Joseph: Although the 1970s atmosphere in “Drift” is as authentic as it gets, the cardboard characters and lack of any structural story other than simply striving to “shoot the curl” make this a “wipe out.”
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“Anne of the Thousand Days” (1969) Famous for making John Wayne and Elvis Presley movies, veteran producer Hal B. Wallis moved into a new phase with this costume drama casting Genevieve Bujold as the second wife of the demanding King Henry VIII (Richard Burton). “Elizabeth” (1998) The younger Elizabeth I is the centerpiece of this drama, boasting stellar work by Cate Blanchett – who would make a rare move by returning almost a decade later to reprise the character at the other end of the age spectrum in “Elizabeth: The Golden Age.”
Stan: Wacky, irreverent, risqué, earthy, raunchy, and a whole lot of fun! This latest Spanish language romp joins my list of previous favorites from writer/ director Pedro Almodóvar; I’ll never look at flying in the same way ever again!
‘I’m So Excited’ When it appears as though the end is in sight, the pilots, flight crew and passengers of a plane headed to Mexico City look to forget the anguish
Randy: Pedro Almodóvar is one of the greatest directors of our lifetime. This film is not his crowning glory by any means. In fact, it’s not really even good. This Spanish comedy delivers enough laughs to ignore the idiotic humor and a story that is literally all over the place. If you go in expecting a silly raucous good time, then you will not be disappointed.
SOUNDBITE SPOTLIGHT The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf of movies recently released in theaters.
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“A Christmas Carol” Pick your favorite Scrooge, and God bless them, every one. From Reginald Owen and Alastair Sim to George C. Scott, Patrick Stewart and Mr. Magoo, numerous actors – and occasionally Jason Lee actresses – have taken on the role of the misanthropic miser who gets a lesson in what will become of him if he doesn’t change his ways. And change he does. “My Name Is Earl” (NBC, 2005-09) After winning the lottery and losing the ticket, the ne’er-do-well title character (Jason Lee) decides to tip his karma scales by making amends for everything he’s done wrong in his life. And he brought us along for the ride, for four hilarious seasons of this hit sitcom.
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Top MovieS “The Blind Side” (2009):
As a woman who gave a home and emotional support to an eventual football star, Bullock rightfully became an Oscar winner. “The Proposal” (2009): A boss (a funny Bullock) makes an employee (Ryan Reynolds) marry her. “Miss Congeniality” (2000): In one of her biggest hits, Bullock is an FBI agent who guards beauty pageant contestants by posing as one.
“While You Were Sleeping” (1995):
Bullock made her first big comedy mark as a subway ticket seller posing as the fiancee of the suddenly comatose man she adores.
“Locker 13” is a feature-length anthology film comprised of five stories intertwined by their ties to a mysterious locker in a modern day western town theme park. Help fund its completion by contributing to the Kickstarter campaign (http://www.kickstarter.com/ projects/brosink/locker-13) and receive such rewards as your name listed in the film’s end credits; a copy of the screenplay; a copy of the graphic novel; props and costumes from the film; signed merchandise by the cast and crew; an invitation to a screening of the film; and much, much more! “It is done, shot and in the can. We are in [postproduction] right now. This is just a good opportunity to get other people involved in [the project]. We initially sold
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interests in the film that are monitored by the Securities Exchange Commission. We had a set a goal and once we reached that goal that was pretty much all we could raise. But we wanted to involve a lot of other people who really want to see the product get finished. “The interests were pretty large to buy in and a lot of people say, ‘I would love to get involved but I cannot afford to buy a whole share.’ So this is just a wonderful opportunity for people who want to support us, want to get some memorabilia or props from the film and want to see the film early or get copies of it to do so. It is part fundraising and part marketing. It is goodwill. It’s just a wonderful way to get the word out about our film.” – John Waldron July 31st, 2013 - August 6th, 2013
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4th Avenue, a magic street of dreams, has undergone numerous evolutions throughout the years beginning with the building of the railroads. The 4th Avenue Business District stretches from University Boulevard on the north end to 9th Street on the south end and serves as a major link between the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson. The Avenue evolved to provide the goods and services for the surrounding residential neighborhoods along with bars and restaurants. In the late 1940s the area gradually changed into a light industrial and commercial district followed by a ghetto type blight. Then in the early 1970s the Avenue was inhabited by maturing “hippies” who opened businesses heavy in the arts & craft scene. Avenue customers were impressed that these hippies were hard working and pretty good business people. The Avenue began to draw customers from all over the City and from many socio – economic levels. This is when the 4th Avenue Street Fair came into being. The Avenue and its businesses have continued to thrive. The Fourth Avenue Merchants Association (FAMA) was formed to support the economic well being of the area businesses and to promote the arts. A group of volunteers
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Indeed 4th Avenue has become a magic place. It is magic for the merchant who had a dream and decided to open a business along its tree lined streets. It is magic for it visitors who want a unique shopping and dining experience. It is a magic with a plethora of
Of the 100 businesses in the 4th Avenue Business District, 17 businesses have been on the Avenue over 25 years. Caruso’s Restaurant and The Shanty have been around for over 70 years. 70% of the businesses are women owned. The Avenue is the perfect
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incubator for new businesses. The 2 annual Street Fairs now rank in the top 100 nationwide. These are popular community events and that have been enjoyed by multiple generations. Good food, arts and crafts and entertainment abound. 300,000 visitors are introduced to the Avenue twice a year. The 3 surrounding neighborhoods and 3 service organizations share in 1/2 of the beer sales profits. Numerous other non-profit organizations are afforded an opportunity to promote their charity and causes. The hiring of cleaning personnel, security staff, supervisors benefits the whole community. The purchase of street fair goods and services pumps money into the local economy. Nearly 60,000 out of town visitors help support Tucson’s hotels and restaurants. With the 4th Avenue Street Fairs as its economic engine, FAMA takes care of sidewalk cleaning, flower planting, tree pruning and trash disposal. FAMA also markets the area with a wide distribution of brochures, TV & radio advertising and monthly sales promotions. Outdoor music venues can be enjoyed on selected weekends. There is always something happening on 4th Avenue. It is the magic street of dreams.
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Three great reasons you need to take a break from the heat at Tavolino, where summer never tasted so good!
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Now thru September 1st, enjoy the “Tavolino for Two” deal - two salads, two entrees and two desserts from the special summer menu for just $40!
2. Enjoy live music every Friday in our cocktail lounge/patio during Happy Hour - from 4-7pm 3. Book our Private Dining Room for a summer happening! It’s the ideal space for every size gathering, from book club luncheons to business dinners, special occasions and more, we can take care of all your party needs. Email tavolinotucson@aol.com to reserve your space today.
520.531.1913 | 2890 East Skyline Drive tavolinoristorante.com
Tucson’s Largest Selection of Infused Vodkas! Over 20 Flavors! Lunch & Dinner Specialties: • Duck Sliders • Jalapeno Boats • Duck Club • Black & Bleu Salad
• London Calling Fish & Chips • Jalapeno-Bacon Cheeseburger • Chocolate Covered Bacon • Deep-Fried PB&J
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by Jim Gressinger
“Lodge on the Desert is a charming 103-room boutique hotel in mid-town Tucson.” You might think that this one sentence provides visitors all they need to know about this Tucson landmark. However, there’s more … a lot more. True, its mid-town location is convenient to just about everything Tucson has to offer: University of Arizona; University Medical Center; Tucson Medical Center; Davis-Monthan Air Force Base; plus botanical gardens;galleries; shops; museums; golf; parks; historic downtown; and many of the best restaurants in Southern Arizona. But the best part is the hotel itself: pleasant, comfortable, & spacious Southwestern accommodations; meandering pathways through desert gardens with native plants & majestic palm trees; rooms with fireplace & private balcony; lovely pool, spa,& common areas; manicured lawns, and one of the best restaurants in Southern Arizona.The Lodge gets high marks for cleanliness & service. All rooms have a flat screen TV & free WiFi, as well as high-quality linens & towels. Accommodations When Ms. Karen & I travel, we generally prefer a small inn or B&B. What I like best about the
Lodge is that it has the feel of a smaller inn, but the convenience of a full bar & restaurant. The original 34 rooms were built in the 1930’s. Many travelers will prefer the newer, very wellappointed rooms, but even though the original rooms have some drawbacks, such as lower ceilings, smaller windows& bathrooms, I prefer the ones I saw because they simply have more character. But that’s just me.
fireplace & flowering plants in colorful Mexican pots.Inside, the décor reflects Tucson’s Spanish heritage with hand-painted beams and Mexican tin chandeliers, the likes of which you’ve probably never seen before. I don’t know if the word “elegant” can apply to a tin chandelier, but that’s what comes to mind. Everyone I know who has dined there says the food & service is exceptional. I’ve only dined
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events, such as reunions. I did get a tour of the meeting facilities and think they would work well for smaller meetings & conferences for groups of around 150 to 200 persons indoors. But if you’re planning a board retreat, they have a couple of exceptional small, private rooms, such as the library, that would work quite well.
Restaurant The restaurant& bar have an indoor/outdoor feel because it’s almost all glass on one side so guests overlook the haciendastyle courtyard with its 4-sided
there once and had a very good experience. One does not usually think of dining at a hotel restaurant unless they are a guest of the hotel. But the restaurant at the Lodge is a high-class dining experience without the high-class price & snootiness. I won’t hesitate to dine there even though I’m not a guest of the hotel. In fact, I’m planning a dinner there in the fall. Beyond the casually elegant Southwestern ambiance, there’s another reason the restaurant is so exceptional: Chef Ryan Clark. I am writing this in the summer of 2013 and Ryan, for the 3rd year in a row, has just won the coveted Iron Chef award. Meetings & Special Events Of course, Lodge on the Desert does host corporate meetings, weddings, and other special AZWeeklyMagazine.com
Outdoors just beyond the restaurant & bar is a lovely lushgreen lawn for larger gatherings, weather permitting … which in Tucson it usually does. Lodge on the Desert: highly recommended. 306 North Alvernon Way; Tucson, AZ 85711 520-320-2000
Jim Gressinger lives in Tucson and is publisher of SouthernArizonaGuide. com, a website that includes his Dining & Lodging Reviews as well as his recommendations for the BEST Things to See & Do in Southern Arizona. You can follow his weekly adventures on his Southern Arizona Guide blog at http://SouthernArizonaGuide.com/ AZWeekly/ and/or subscribe to his website FREE and receive his weekly email newsletter.
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“We Serve The Food That Makes Philly Famous” Frankie’s South Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies 2574 N Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719 520-795-2665 www.frankiescheesesteaks.com July 31st, 2013 - August 6th, 2013
Summer Special All You Can Eat Tapas $20 a person $5 Cocktails, $3 Beers, $15 bottles of Wine. Summer Hours- closed Sunday & Monday Tuesday - Friday 11:30 am to 9 pm Saturday 4 pm to 9 pm Happy Hour Daily 4 to 6 pm
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