Life Along The Streetcar

It's a new decade- or is it? Some say 2020 is the beginning others say 2021 actually starts the new decade. If I have learned one thing from that watching too many movies its that this type of confusion could lead to a Zombie attack or some other type of Armageddon n scenario is inevitable. We're continuing into the unchartered territory of the future with each passing day and dooms day very well...

This week we discuss a local filmmaker who got his start in downtown Tucson and now works to revitalize downtown Douglas. Today is December 29th my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems everyone should know about. From A Mountain to the...

El Burrito Cowboy, Paquita Vaquita and Amiga Sue set out to save Douglas from a menacing phantom. These characters are the creation of film maker Alfonso Sahagun Casaus and they have been helping to teach children about healthy eating as part of the El Burrito Cowboy Show. Now Casaus has his team on the big screen fighting to save Douglas Arizona from the horrible phantom. Along the way they showc...

Christmas eve 1916 on the corner of Meyer and Simpsons, Eduardo “Lalo” Guerrero was an born. He would grow to become a champion of his Chicano/Mexican culture and recognized worldwide for his singing and prolific song writing. In his younger years he performed all over Tucson and his talent eventually led him to Los Angeles. Lalo Guerrero was of a generation known as the pachuco period, a time whe...

This week we discuss the impact of Lalo Guerrero on Tucson and music. Today is December 22nd, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems everyone should know about. From A Mountain to the U of A and all stops in between. You get the insid...

This week we discuss a local artists event that turned into a movement with a big 2020 plan Today is December 15th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems everyone should know about. From A Mountain to the U of A and all stops in betw...

An artist who travels the world, performs internationally, never stays in one city for too long has starting calling Tucson a home. He found what he called "a wealth of black talent in Tucson" and wanted to put on an event to show it off. Hotel McCoy was the venue, Roux Events the organizer, and Tucson the talent pool. The event was called Black Renaissance and the founder Seanloui Dumas quickly f...

Oscar Mike is a term from military jargon meaning On the Move. It became the motto of a 501c3 foundation which organizes high-energy extreme events for disabled and able bodied individuals alike. We don’t view disabilities as road blocks, but more as challenges to own and overcome. I was introduced to this term a few weeks ago when interviewing Eric Bell, a member of the 2 time National Championsh...

Our Feature today is a story of the intersection of art and business on our Tucson walls. For over 20 years, the Tucson Arts Brigade Mural Art Program has facilitated a civic engagement exercise, bringing together youth, elders, longtime residents, neighborhood associations, schools, social service providers, community centers and businesses. The goal is to produce stunning murals to beautify, con...

Baker is a busy man. He's a bartender, an assistant manager at Highwire and on Karaoke night, he's your signing bartender. He's won local and national bartending accolades, singing awards- He also has a love of art and fondly remembers the gallery visits he made during Downtown Saturday Night. Over the years downtown morphed into to Second Saturdays, but J misses those gallery nights. He and the t...

Paul Cisek, his wife Christi, friends Ron and Kelly have all been around the grocery business for a significant part of their adult lives. Their paths have crossed on multiple occasions and when they realized they were all exploring a potential market for Downtown Tucson they agreed to join forces and take on the challenge collectively. In a world moving to the super market, online delivery, cheap...

He's unmistakably visible. His suit is covered with comic expressions like bam and kapow. His hat is orange, his cape is red and his sneakers flash green with every step. His superpower is lack of embarrassment and he plunges into the dangers of artistic apathy. While other superheroes are summoned by a bright light in the sky, Frank Powers summons the light and shines it what he calls the underdo...