Unscrewed Theater to celebrate one year anniversary at new theater (photos)

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It was a year ago on January 31, 2014 that the Not Burned Out Just Unscrewed theater troupe of hilarious improv comedians opened the doors for their new theater (and first home) at 3244 E. Speedway (east of Country Club, across from the Loft Theater).

I have reported on their fundraisers and their weekend shows, only $5 per person.  Some photos  below of recent shows, taken by NBOJU friend/freelance photographer Jon Scanlon:

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Unscrewed Theater cast on stage (L – R: Rick, Jon, Rob, Hilary, Billie, Scott )

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Civil Orchestra of Tucson benefit concert

Benefit Concert Please join The Civil Orchestra of Tucson at their 2015 Benefit Concert on January 27. This fun-filled evening will feature a talented young string trio, a Silent Auction, and plenty of your favorite musical pieces, performed by our all-volunteer orchestra. All proceeds support our 31st annual Young Artists’ Competition, an event that offers young musicians … Read more

Dillinger Days at The Screening Room (for only 25 cents!)

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Thursday   January 22nd  4:00pm  10:00pm   
Friday       January 23rd  4:00pm 10:00pm
Saturday   January 24th  4:00pm ONLY

What a 1930’s deal  — only 2 bits for a flick downtown, at 127 E. Congress Street.The Screening Room has been renovated recently, and check it out for new types of movies,including opera and Shakespeare. More at: http://screeningroomtucson.com/ (only movie theater downtown, except for Cinema La Placita which is outdoors.

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Beat Back Bufflegrass Day & After party on Jan. 24

 

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I keep seeing those posters about “Bufflegrass is a wildlife waiting to happen”. Don’t let this happen, so please volunteer to beat back/take out the bufflegrass at Saguaro National Park West on Jan. 24.  Here’s info from their FB page:

2015 Saguaro National Park West – Red Hills Visitor Center
Saguaro National Park has a patch of Buffelgrass near the intersection of Manville and Sanders Rd. Please join us as we manually remove the patch. Tools and gloves will be provided.

To register: http://www.buffelgrass.org/BBBGD-Site/2015-saguaro-national-park-west-red-hills-visitor-center

Kids age 12 years and over are welcome to participate, if accompanied by parent or guardian.

Date and Time: Saturday, January 24, 2015 – 8:00am

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