New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and your planning begins with The Fred and Jeff Show! Fred and Jeff broadcast from the top of the old Magic Carpet Tiki Head in front of The Hut on 4th Avenue as they talk about all the great dive bars in Tucson. Jim Nintzel from the Tucson Weekly and Doug Finical from The Hut are on top of the Tiki as well, providing their detailed experience with the dive bar scene.

While the conversation celebrates all the fun stuff about out local dive bars, Fred and Jeff support responsible drinking and encourage all of our listeners to enjoy this and all other holidays with a designated driver. Happy New Year!!!

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Fred is on vacation with his boys at the Happiest Place on Earth, so Fred and Jeff’s Dad joins the program. They talk about just some of the stuff he does on a daily basis. From the Arizona Historical Society to his tenure at Tucson’s Parks and Recreation Director, JR is a very busy guy!

Also, check out Dancing in the Street’s as they present Baile de los Cascanueces (The Nutcracker Ballet) on December 26th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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Carlos Lozano from Vanishing Tucson is in studio to talk about all the memories being logged in on his message board every day.  Dr. Scar, the Frontier Drive-In and the Pioneer Hotel are just a few topics covered on air and on Carlos’ site.

Don’t forget to get your Christmas tree at the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus tree lot at El Con Mall.  

And check out friend of the show, Crystal Arvizu’s Corazon Al Corazon Salon at 3204 E. Grant Rd.  Call her at (520) 891-0778 for an appointment!!!

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We’re at The Tinder Box with Col. Kent Laughbaum and Col. Robin Stoddard talking about Pearl Harbor, World War II and the effects and changes experienced in the Old Pueblo. We also get into the history of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and its Airmen and women.

There’s a couple of things you can do to to help out and support our soldiers in Tucson. Send them an apple pie in a jar from Stout’s Cider Mill, or contact Tucson Community Cares to see what you can do to!

The girls of the Tucson Roller Derby drop by to talk about their bout this Saturday and to shake things up at the Tinder Box!

Don’t for get to buy your Christmas tree from the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus at El Con Mall and got to their Holiday Concert on December 11th at the Tucson Convention Center!!!

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Fred and Jeff hang out at Tucson Fire Department’s Fire Central, talking with Assistant Chief Mike McKendrick about the history of Tucson’s Premiere fire department and the Tucson Fire Foundation.  Dr. Sheldon Marks also joins the program to educate folks on the importance of emergency preparedness in their homes.

Also, the Tucson Arizona Boy’s Chorus is performing their annual Holiday Concert on December 11th at the Tucson Convention Center.  Buy your tickets here!!!

Don’t forget to buy your Christmas Tree from the Boys Chorus too!  They are at El Con Mall from 12 noon to 9:30 p.m. every day!

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Time to stop and take some time to think about all the great things to be thankful for. Tamara McElwee from the Salvation Army joins Fred and Jeff to talk about the Army and all the activities going on this week and throughout the holidays.  Check out their website to explore all the opportunities to help!!!

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Dr. Alexis Moreno, DVM from Valley Animal Hospital was in studio talking about her role as the Official Veterinarian of the Reid Park Zoo, how the animals are cared for and the new additions to the zoo family.  ~ Find out what special treat is used to get the elephants to take their medicine, the name of our zoo’s new lion and other interesting tidbits. ~

Hellbent Betty and “fresh meat” Sammy talk about the big Tucson Roller Derby bout this weekend at the Tucson Convention Center.

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Christie Spencer from St. Luke’s Home talks about their annual fund raiser, Sensational Settings at the Jewish Community Center.  Stacey Thureson explains Casa de la Luz’s new program to honor our nation’s veterans.  Veterans in the program get an individual ceremony performed by their brothers and sisters in arms prior to their death.

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We hang out in the studio with Fonda Insley from Many Mouths One Stomach and talk about the 21st Annual All Souls Procession this weekend.  We also talk about Tucson’s own Comic Con and direct folks to Charlie’s Comics for more information.

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We talk with Tucson’s Ghost Girl, Rebecca Petithory-Hayes, about all the haunted sites in Downtown Tucson!  ~ SPOOKY ~

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