Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Tucson.
A Tucson teen died at a house party on July 7th after an argument escalated—police are investigating the incident.
The University of Arizona’s College of Medicine Tucson is launching a new three year MD program to let students finish faster and lower their debt — 36 students will begin this fall at Tucson and Phoenix campuses as part of a plan to boost the number of doctors in the state.
Children’s Clinics will hold its annual Back-to-School Fair on July 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at its campus at 2600 N Wyatt Drive—families with children facing complex medical needs will get 600 free backpacks filled with school supplies, free haircuts, and support from Mercy Care, Supercuts, Walmart, QuikTrip, and Truly Nolen.
Tucson resident Gilbert Guillen filled his backyard pool with nearly 20,000 pounds of soil to save water and cut costs, turning it into extra living space.
Local water departments plan to hold workshops and offer tips on a dedicated website—pool removal help—to guide residents in reducing water use.
Tucson re-opened six cooling centers to help residents escape triple-digit heat and they operate daily from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. through August—providing air-conditioned spots close to bus routes for seniors and those without air conditioning.
Brunch with Clio at Monterey Court
11 a.m. — Monterey Court — Donation requested — Enjoy a brunch concert featuring Clio as part of outdoor community activities for active adults over 50.
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90-minute tour — Steward Observatory — Admission details not specified — Discover the engineering behind the world's largest telescope mirrors and their role in astronomical research.
Sixpence None the Richer Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — GA Standing, 21+ Only — Experience an evening of melodic tunes with Sixpence None the Richer.
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90 minutes — Steward Observatory — $ — Discover the innovative engineering and optical technology behind the world’s largest telescope mirrors.
Ally Venable Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — All sales are final — Experience the electrifying Texas blues-rock vibes of Ally Venable and her exceptional guitar skills.
Of Montreal Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — Tickets available — Experience the innovative sounds of Of Montreal performing tracks from their landmark album, The Sunlandic Twins.
Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an instrumental jam session with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.
Contradance with Kismet and Randy Hobbs
1:30-5 p.m. — Southern Arizona Dance Center — $10 entry ($5 under 25) — Experience an evening filled with energetic contra dance and live music.
Public Mirror Lab Tours
90 minutes — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free entry — Discover cutting-edge engineering and technologies behind the world's largest telescope mirrors.
Wavves Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — General Admission — Experience the energetic sounds of Wavves live in Tucson.
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