Sir David Slutes-a-lot (Hotel Congress) & Kris Kerry (Rialto Theatre)

Fred and Jeff hang out in the lobby of the historic Hotel Congress, talking with the always beautiful Caitlin Jensen from the Downtown Tucson Partnership.  They’ll find out about some great New Year’s Eve events from those who are making them happen.

Happy Tuesdays at The Loft Cinema will feature a special edition of Lonely Hearts Club, leading up to a showing of Monty Python and the Holy Grail,

The Rialto Theatre will feature Mexican Wrestling and live Latin American music, and

Hotel Congress will bring in the new year with more fun and entertainment than you would really know what to do with!!!

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Fred and Jeff shift gears a little bit this week and literally take the show on the road as they walk through the Winterhaven Festival of Lights!  Join the Brothers Ronstadt as they talk with holiday revelers, wishers and some of our great neighbors!!!

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Our Dad and Jason Jacobs

Jeff takes a break this week.  Fred and his dad, Jim, take a walk around the Reid Park Zoo with the brand new and shiny Zoo Administrator, Jason Jacobs.  Jason talks about all the new animals and the future of our beloved zoo!!!

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2013 Parade of Lights

Fred and Jeff welcome the always beautiful and vivacious Caitlin Jensen from the Downtown Tucson Partnership to this week’s show.  There are so many things going on this holiday season in the heart of our community, including the 2013 Downtown Parade of Lights, we don’t think we’ll get to talk about it all!!!

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Jeff, Jill Baumann & Stephanie Petersen

Fred and Jeff get over their turkey induced comas just in time to welcome some fabulous Tucsonans to the program this Sunday.

First, Jill Baumann and Stephanie Petersen from Desert Sky Community School talk about their Fourth Annual Weihnachtsmarkt on December 8th ~ a fun-filled day of locally produced gifts, entertainment, food, dance, music and crafts for the whole family.

Next, Joey Rodgers and Soleste Lupu from Dancing in the Streets Arizona talk about their highly successful program and the upcoming production of The Nutcracker Ballet being performed at the Historic Fox Theatre!

Lizabeth Oquita, Elijah Miranda, Joey Rodgers & Soleste Lupu

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Fred and Jeff welcome Michael Luria and Dr. Joan Ashcraft to the Grand Ol’ Program this week.

Michael will be telling us all about the new exhibits and activities at the Children’s Museum Tucson followed by Joan who will tell us about all the fun going on with Arts Express and their upcoming holiday event, Follow the Star.

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Jeff, Dr. Kevin Leman & Fred

Fred and Jeff welcome Tucson Treasure, Dr. Kevin Leman, to the Big Show.  Not only will he be talking about his newest book, Parenting Your Powerful Child, but he’ll provide his personal analysis of the two clowns running this weekly extravaganza!

Also contributing to the show and the well-being of the Old Pueblo, Mary Kay LeFevour will talk about a special program designed to help all of us through the inevitable changes in our lives.  Grief Recovery Tucson is an open and loving resource available to our community.

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Jeff, Pyro Blaze & K’Mean Streak

Fred and Jeff welcome Saints and Sinners to the grand ‘ol program this week.

The ladies of Tucson Roller Derby kick off the show talking about the big State Conference Championship taking place next weekend.  Pyro Blaze and K’Mean Streak will give us the low down on roller derby and all the details regarding the big bout, where we hope the Tucson girls take out the godless heathens from Phoenix.

Sister Joan Ridley also joins the Brothers Ronstadt to talk about the Benedictine Monastery and all the activities of the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, including their sinfully delicious popcorn and fudge.  Fred recommends the Platinum Cheddar Popcorn!

Sister Joan Ridley

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El Tour de Tucson

There are sooooooo many things going on in the little ‘ol Old Pueblo!!!

Fred and Jeff welcome Michael Olivares, founder of Tucson’ s Comic Convention, AKA The Tucson Comic-Con.  He talks about the history of this colorful event as well as some of the super guests scheduled for this annual event.

The Mistress of Downtown, Kaitlin Jensen, Also brings folks form the Veteran’s Parade and the fabulous El Tour de Tucson.

Felix Salaz and Adriana talk about the big parade and Richard DeBernardis provide all the scoop on the annual perimiter bicycle event, which draws participants from all over the world!

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Nadia Hagen, Fred and Eileen Warshaw

Fred and the no longer MIA Jeff welcome Nadia Hagen from Flam Chen, who will provide all the information suited for radio regarding The 24th Anniversary All Souls Procession and all the related events.

Eileen Warshaw also joins the boys to talk about the new Holocaust History Center at the Jewish History Museum.  A collection of stories and pictures from survivors who made the Old Pueblo their home.

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