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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Drake Edward Gemrose, a 28-year-old motorcyclist, died on Sept. 1 after he was struck around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 on Tucson's eastside when a 65-year-old woman turning left into a shopping center hit him—she was not impaired, received a ticket, and police are still investigating. KVOA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tucson residents noticed a weather balloon overhead this morning and World View Enterprises confirmed it is a Stratollite test launched from its Tucson headquarters— the balloon will fly at 50,000 to 75,000 feet and continue east in the coming days. KVOA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hotel Congress held its second Club Congress Weekend from Thursday through Monday, replacing HOCO Fest last seen in 2023+ the five-day event featured live music, dance parties, puppet theater and a car show that attracted local residents and visitors, with a surprise appearance by Billy Gibbons and a benefit for KXCI. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ Gabriela Rangel assumed the role of MOCA Tucson’s executive director on Sept. 1, bringing over 20 years of international museum leadership to the local art scene—she plans to merge global expertise with Tucson’s cultural roots in a binational approach. Tucson Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers at BASIS Tucson North reached a contract agreement with school management that gives them ten rollover paid leave days plus removes the mandatory over-40-hour workweek, and union members said the new terms ease workload stress while they continue to push for higher annual raises. KGUN 9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Pima Council on Aging announced it will use a $100K grant to expand its brain health outreach program to serve more seniors in Tucson + the program will begin reaching out to those in need soon. KOLD News 13
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Indie Fest at Rialto Theatre
7-10 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — General Admission — Discover local indie music with performances from a variety of exciting bands.
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A Tale of Two Tunas
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Natural Grocers — Free entry — Explore delicious plant-based cooking alternatives during a free cooking demo.
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Ottmar Liebert Performance
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Reserved seating — Experience an intimate evening with renowned guitarist Ottmar Liebert in a no-opening-act format.
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BEER RELEASE: Stadion at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — On Draft / 16oz 4-Pack — Enjoy a refreshing Ultra IPA perfect for post-workout hydration.
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Scialog - Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials
09:00 AM-06:00 PM — The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa — Entry fees vary — Engage with scientists to explore innovative solutions for sustainable material production.
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Thirsty Thursday Car Show
6:30-10 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Tucson — Free entry — Enjoy a showcase of stunning cars while unwinding with friends at this lively car show.
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Elias Medina Concert
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt sounds of Mexican regional music with Elias Medina's spirited performance.
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Oktoberfest Celebration at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
12-10 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost varies — Celebrate Oktoberfest with stein-full beers and fresh baked pretzels.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy a lively jam session with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and local musicians.
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2nd Annual Los Donantes Blood Donor Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Red Cross Foothills Blood and Platelet Donation Center — Free — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music, and community storytelling while donating blood.
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