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SUMMARY:”American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” film
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nAmerican Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShowtimes Coming Soon \n\n\n\nSTARTS FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 4\n\n\n\nREGULAR ADMISSION PRICES\n\n\n\nPASSES NOT ACCEPTED 9/4 – 9/17\n\n\n\nFeaturing director David Alvadaro in person on opening weekend\, details TBA! \n\n\n\n“Against political resistance and industry skepticism\, Luis Valdez pushed Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba\, crafting iconic works that challenge\, celebrate\, and expand America’s story. From migrant farmworker to revolutionary artist\, Luis Valdez changed American culture. In the 1960s\, his El Teatro Campesino performed on flatbed trucks and helped mobilize workers to win the first farmworker union contract. His Zoot Suitwas the first Chicano play on Broadway. Despite critical rejection that killed the show\, he persevered\, creating La Bamba—a blockbuster breakout film that authentically depicted Mexican American life to the world. Now in its 60th year\, El Teatro continues to be a beacon for Latino/a creators. This is the story of an artist who gave voice to the overlooked and opened pathways for generations. Featuring Linda Ronstadt\, Lou Diamond Phillips\, Cheech Marin\, Delores Huerta\, and Edward James Olmos. (Dir. by David Alvadaro\, 2026\, USA\, 92 mins.\, Not Rated)” \n\n\n\n1 HR 32 MIN | NR\n\n\n\nReleased 2026\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
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LOCATION:Loft Cinema\, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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SUMMARY:Copper State Victory office opening in Mesa with John Giles
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 10 \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:30pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis event’s address is private.Sign up for more details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate the grand opening of our East Valley campaign office with former Mesa Mayor and candidate for Lieutenant Governor John Giles! This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow supporters\, and learn how you can get involved in building momentum for the campaign. \n\n\n\nWe’ll share campaign updates\, discuss our goals for the community\, and kick off this exciting new chapter together. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or attending your first campaign event\, we’d love to have you with us as we open our doors and organize for the work ahead.” \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/azdems/event/1023113/
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/copper-state-victory-office-opening-in-mesa-with-john-giles/
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SUMMARY:CD 6 candidates Clean Elections debate
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nCongressional District 6 \n\n\n\nCandidates: \n\n\n\nJoAnna Mendoza (D) \n\n\n\nJuan Ciscomani (R)\, incumbent \n\n\n\nhttps://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Juan Ciscomani is the 2 term incumbent in CD 6. JoAnna Mendoza ran before for then-LD 11 Senate in Nov. 2020. CCEC website lists both candidates as participating.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/cd-6-candidtes-clean-elections-debate/
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with attorney Jared Keenan
DESCRIPTION:Time\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 10 \n\n\n\n6 – 7pm MST \n\n\n\nby Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual event \n\n\n\nJoin from anywhere \n\n\n\nHosted in AZ 86301 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“Join us for a conversation with Jared Keenan of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest about how to use law to protect marginalized communities and fight back against attacks on civil liberties. \n\n\n\nJared is the Executive Director and Chief Litigation Counsel of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest\, where he engages in impact litigation focused on government accountability\, voting rights\, and protecting the civil and constitutional rights of Arizonans. He previously served as Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona where he oversaw the ACLU of Arizona’s litigation docket focusing on criminal legal reform\, LGBTQ+ equality\, immigrants’ rights\, voting rights\, and protecting the rights enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. \n\n\n\nYour link to join will be included in the confirmation email and reminder emails. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see these emails.” \n\n\n\nrsvp:https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/1012029/?emci=fd850403-35a9-f111-9b33-0022482a933b&emdi=f3caa14d-53aa-f111-9b33-0022482a933b&ceid=11591071
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/in-conversation-with-attorney-jared-keenan/
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