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Hacking, crafting, glass-blowing... not a bad way to kick off 2014. Here's our pick of what's on in Tucson this month and beyond.

Save the date for some local love (and visit with 3 Story too!)

As you know, we're all about shopping local here at 3 Story Mag. That's why we're thrilled to be collaborating with Contents Interiors on an event that celebrates local brick and mortar stores. Save the date for Saturday February 15th, when Contents and LeeIndustries.com will host a 'Local Love' event, with a presentation about 3 Story Magazine from yours truly, and refreshments.

When: Saturday February 15th, 1 pm-3 pm

Where: Contents Interiors, 3401 E. Fort Lowell Road, Tucson 85716

More info: Call 520 881 6900 or visit www.contentsinteriors.com

Hack and Craft... and get a beer too

We think Tucson's Maker House is one to watch in 2014 for its unique events. Need some time to start, work on or finish a project? Then go to the Maker House’s Open Hack and Craft Night on Wednesday evenings. Hone your crafting skills and sit back with an Arizona Craft beer.

When: Every Wednesday, 6 – 8pm.

Where: Maker House, 283 N Stone Ave

Cost: Free

More Info: More information at the Maker House website  and Facebook page

DIY fiends unite

If you love to see how things work and want to learn how to fix them first hand, then check out Maker Houses's Fix-it Friday. Watch as something is taken apart, fixed or adjusted and reassembled. This is a great learning experience for any “do-it-yourselfer.”

When: Every Friday, 6 – 10pm.

Where: Maker House, 283 N Stone Ave

Cost: Free

More Info: More information at the Maker House website and Facebook page

 

Game Night with a difference

Vintage video games are all the rage at the Maker House’s Retro Game Night. Come play, test your skills and watch as games are projected on the courtyard walls. The Maker House also has as an arcade and plenty of board games. Bring friends and family for a night of competition. Win or lose, it will be a night to remember.

When: Every Thursday, 6 – 10pm.

Where: Maker House, 283 N Stone Ave

Cost: Free

More info: More information at the Maker House website and Facebook page

Bringing Sundance to Tucson

If, like most of us cash-strapped mortals, you won't be schmoozing at Sundance this year, never fear, for The Loft Cinema is bringing a bit of the indie film fest to us. Join them for one night of film and dialogue. And get your tickets quick - they sell out fast!

When: Thursday January 30th, 7 pm

Where: The Loft, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson

Cost: $15

More info: www.loftcinema.com

Together They Thrive

It's been three years since the fateful shooting outside a Tucson supermarket, which left six people dead and several, including then Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her successor, Ron Barber, injured. This month three Pima County Public Libraries will display the materials created by members of the Tucson community after the 2011 shooting. The exhibits will each hold an opening event in the beginning of January.

When: Monday, Jan 6 at Joel Valdez Main Library, reception at noon; Wednesday, Jan 8 at Nanini Library, reception and flag-raising 10am; Thursday, Jan 9 at Eckstrom-Columbus Library, reception 5:30 pm.

Where: Nanini Library 7300 N Shannon Rd; Eckstrom-Columbus Library, 4350 E. 22nd St; and Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave.

Cost: Free

More Info: More information can be found on Facebook and the January 8th Memorial Foundation website.

 

Sculpture Festival hits a big birthday

This annual festival features locally made sculptures from artists throughout the Tucson Community. BICAS is hosting the festival in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The sculptures will be showcased and on sale for any art lover. If you are a sculptor, enter a piece of your work to be sold at the festival.

When: Saturday, Feb 1, Opening Night 6-10 pm at The Art Gallery; February 2 through February 15, The Show 11am -7pm; Saturday, Feb 15, Closing Night 6-11pm at The Sculpture Resource Center

Where: The Art Gallery, 1122 N. Stone Ave.  The Sculpture Resource Center, 640 N. Stone Ave.

Cost: $25 entrance fee for sculptors to showcase their work.

More info: For more information check out their website.

Start with Art in Bisbee

If you love art, jewelry, live entertainment, food and raffles then head to the Bisbee After 5 Gallery and Shop Walk. The “Start with Art” walk incorporates twenty-five galleries and shops along Main Street in Old Bisbee that feature a variety of beautiful works of art, furniture, ornaments, pottery and so much more. Bisbee After 5 is an art walk held on the Second Saturday of every month.

When: Saturday, Jan 11, 10am – 8pm

Where: Main Street, Bisbee, AZ 85603

Cost: Free

More info: For more information see the Bisbee After 5 website or call 432-2900

Don't blow it off

It is time for a different kind of New Year's resolution… how about glass blowing? Learn a new craft and have a blast while doing it. The Sonoran Glass Studio has a Hot Shop Class, where you can learn Italian-style furnace glass blowing. Use your new skills to make vases, bowls, ornaments and more. Try something that you have always dreamed of doing or only just realized was one of your life goals.

When: Wednesday, Jan 22. Beginning Glassblowing 10am-4pm

Where: Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St.

Cost: $120

More info: For more information go to the Sonoran Glass School website or call 884-7814

Rebirth for Toxic Ranch

For the past couple of months, Toxic Ranch Records has been preparing to permanently close their doors at the end of the year. However, the record store recently announced that instead of closing, they are relocating from their 6th Street location to a storefront on East Broadway.

The record store’s landlords, deciding to expand their own business, asked Toxic Ranch to move out of their location at 424 E. 6th St, which they have occupied for the last 22 years. Their eviction meant the end of an iconic and well-known record store in Tucson. The closing months were filled with live music and in-store shows as a last send-off.

The Tucson community supported Toxic Ranch throughout its last months, attending performances and purchasing records. With the community backing and support, Toxic Ranch Records has found a new space and is relocating to 2030 E. Broadway. The record story will be reopen on January 15th.

For more information check out Toxic Ranch Records Facebook page or website.

 

All power to them

Some did you know's about Tucson's Steinfeld Warehouse: it's the oldest surviving industrial warehouse in the city; it's included on the National Register of Historic Places; it's an early example of Victorian Commercial architecture; the pebble foundation is made of volcanic stone from nearby 'A' Mountain.

But now, after  a  number of improvements to the building, it needs new wiring and electricity. Once the team behind its remodel has raised all the money it needs - $15,000 by the end of this month - it promises one great big party.

What: 'Power Up' campaign for Steinfeld Warehouse

Where: The warehouse is at 101 West 6th Street, Tucson

How you can help: Go to  the indiegogo page  and donate. Deadline is end of January 2014.