Congratulations to us...
3 Story headed up to Phoenix the other week to pick up our first award, from the Arizona Press Club. 3S's Gillian Drummond won first place in arts reporting for non-metro publications (for which read the smaller guys!) We think that's not bad for a magazine that's barely eight months old. The accolade came for three features published in 2012: Eye Candy, Art, Willy Wonka Style, and Arizona is his middle name.
Oh the places she'll go.......150 miles down - 3650 to go on a walk 4 courage
Official guest of the Chelon County Fire District 3 Leavenworth, WA
We launched Tucsonan Stacie Eichenger and her long walk for charity in our last issue, and we're checking in with her every month for a walk 4 courage update.
Stacie is taking time off from her job at Civano Nursery to trek 3800 miles across America to raise money for Beads of Courage, an organization providing 'arts-in-medicine' supportive care for seriously ill kids.
Starting May 18th, she's traveled from Seattle to Leavenworth, WA - the first 16 miles with Jean Baruch, founder of Beads of Courage, and then on her own. With her signature shaded shopping kart, she's been mistaken for a purveyor of hot dogs, beer and ice cream; forged the snow and cold, making it through Stevens Pass; and engaged in stealth camping - not easy with a kart, canopy and stuffed animal (Courage tiger).
On arriving in picturesque Leavenworth, she was taken in by Chelon County Fire District 3, fed, housed and clothed (in firefighting gear). Next stop is Spokane 165 miles.
The luxury of a warm bed and good night's sleep
You can sponsor Stacie by the mile, benefiting Beads of Courage (to date she's raised $6500.) Follow Stacie on Facebook and on her blog. Donate to Stacie directly for food, an occasional hot shower along the way, and other expenses she'll incur on her eight-month journey.
Beads of Courage was founded in Tucson by Jean Baruch, who gained a PhD in Nursing at the University of Arizona. She came up with the idea for using beads as symbols of strength and support for seriously sick children, and grew the program from there. Find out more here.
Make a Splash
There's fashion, food, live music, 'electric' colored cocktails, and all for a good cause, at Splash! at La Encantada. Participating restaurants include Acacia, North and Boca, and tickets are half-price for a limited time.
When: June 8, 6pm to 10pm.
Where: La Encantada at Skyline and Campbell, lower level courtyard
Tickets: $70 each or half-price for a limited time only. More info here.
Drink with the animals
Join Craft Tucson and Reid Park Zoo for Brew at the Zoo, with craft beer samples, pub-style food and live music. Participating breweries include Barrio Brewing, Borderland Brewing Company and Dragoon Brewing Company.
When: June 15, 2013
Where: Reid Park Zoo.
Price: $20 to $50 per person. More info here.
A wee cruise
A cruise? In Tucson? Why yes, and an artful one. Cruise the art galleries on 6th Street for one night only. "This is the last time to come hang out and have some bubbly until October. And you know we'll be open late," says Wee Gallery owner Tom Baumgartner, who goes on summer hiatus shortly after.
When: Saturday June 1, 6pm to 1opm.
Where: 6th Street, Tucson. Wee Gallery, currently showing the work of relief printmaker Joe Marshall (left), is at 439 N. 6th Avenue, Suite #171, inside OZMA Atelier. Call 360 6024 for details.
Movies under the stars
Every Thursday night during the summer, Cinema La Placita screens classic films outside at the colorful 
La Placita Village plaza in downtown Tucson. Join them at 7.30 pm for just $3 (includes popcorn).
Here's the schedule for June: June 6 - Mata Hari (1931); June 13 - What's Up Doc? (1972); June 20 - Philadelphia Story (1940); June 27 - Rear Window (1954). Want to suggest a movie? Write to them here.
A lesson in underwear
Where: Various locations
Guest Speaker: Katrina Anderson of Bravo Lingerie
Cost: $15 per class
More info: Pre-registration is required. Contact Monica at 615 6020, [email protected], or visit www.tenoutfits.com
Just wanted to congratulate you on your award. I love your magazine. It really makes me appreciate Tucson all the more, and it is fun!