Around The Old Pueblo

Tucson Pride and Wingspan's Reel Pride join up to present A Four Letter Word on June 20 at the Loft. Casper Andreas's sexy comic follow-up to Slutty Summer nabbed the Grand Jury Award for Best Screenplay at L.A. Outfest. "A Four Letter Word coasts on a good-natured raunchiness that's explicit but never sleazy ... it's a surprisingly endearing romantic comedy that explores gay relationships with low-budget verve. - New York Times Come out with Community to enjoy A Four Letter Word and give Pride Week a great start. For more information, go online to http://www.loftcinema.com/node/288.

On June 15, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., meet in front of the Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road, located on the UA campus, then have a personal guided tour with retired art professor, Maurice Grossman. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Park on the street or convenient visitor parking is available at the UA garage on Park Ave. just north of Speedway Blvd and walk through the tunnel under Speedway. The building is the second on your left. For more information, contact Penelope Starr (520) 624-1779 x 122, pstarr@wingspan.org.

In anticipation of author Armistead Maupin's visit to the Loft on June 25, come enjoy a free screening, Saturday June 21, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Joel Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone in the Lower Level Meeting Room, of the original TV mini-series Tales of the City based on his work! Free popcorn will be provided. Then on Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 p.m. at the Loft Cinema, 3233 East Speedway, Join the Pima County Public Library and the Library's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Committee in welcoming Armistead Maupin, author of Tales of the City, The Night Listener, and Michael Tolliver Lives to Tucson! Maupin will talk about and read from his books. A book sale and signing will follow. For more information go online to http://www.library.pima.gov/spotlight/maupin/ or http://www.loftcinema.com/node/299.