Weigh In On The Future of The Burrito Files

Hi friends,

In the spirit of change and inclusion, I'd like your thoughts on what The Burrito Files should focus on next. I've interviewed over 150 people, collected lots of interesting and juicy ideas and stories, and received some great news coverage. Now what?

My thought is to focus on a specific downtown issue and work on making a real impact. Another possibility is to come up with creative ways of displaying and presenting the "data" I've collected.

What do you think?

Thanks for your input!

Julie

The Burrito Files - Sheila

Are you a Tucson native? No. New England and proud of it. Mostly from Mt. Desert Island, Maine.
What are you doing downtown today? Came to see Julie's burrito files.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? Old, has potential.
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? Salsa, Cuban music, Latino vibes, sweet chile peppers, lots of mushrooms with some chile-infused chocolate on the side.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? probably
Interview/Photo by Julie Ray at Rooted in Place opening, Arts Incubator Gallery, 12/05/08

The Burrito Files - Saumya

Are you a Tucson native? No. Dehli, India, then Philadelphia, then Ithaca, then Chicago, then Houston, then Ann Arbor, then Tucson.
What are you doing downtown today? Checking out the "Rooted in Place" exhibit
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? sparkling, open, less traveled
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? turquoise jewelry, refried beans, palm fronds, Prius, breakfast Migas
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? We learned about fake food!!
Interview by Saumya Vanderwyst, Photos by Prasenjit Ray at Rooted in Place opening, Arts Incubator Gallery, 12/05/08

The Burrito Files - Peggy

Are you a Tucson native? Semi-native, here since 1982
What are you doing downtown today? Came to the opening of my friend's exhibit
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? funky, energetic, diverse
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? music, great food, friendly people, good beer
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? Used to go to U of A hockey games at TCC. Conections with cultural ideas, people, restaurants.
Interview/Photo by Julie Ray at Rooted in Place opening, Arts Incubator Gallery, 12/05/08

The Burrito Files - Doug

Are you a Tucson native? No, from all over, mostly the west, came here from Seattle
What are you doing downtown today? my wife is showing a picture at this art opening
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? potential needs work
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? asphalt and dirty paper cups
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? No
Interview by Saumya Vanderwyst, Photo by Julie Ray at Rooted in Place opening, Arts Incubator Gallery, 12/05/08

The Burrito Files - Marlene

Are you a Tucson native? No, New York City
What are you doing downtown today? celebrating the art opening
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? unutilized potential
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? bland salsa, tortilla would be from a really good handmade original recipe like Tia Maria's but inside is mush. Hasn't lived up to its exterior.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? My first art exhibit here!
Interview/Photo by Julie Ray at Rooted in Place opening, Arts Incubator Gallery, 12/05/08

The Burito Files - Brittany, Vicki, Kresta

Are you a Tucson native? No - Sierra Vista
What are you doing downtown today? Vaudeville
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? radtastic, funtastical, beautimystical
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? carne asada, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, bacon
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? Decided to break up while watching Rent.
Interview by Saumya Vanderwyst, Photo by Julie Ray at Rooted in Place opening, Arts Incubator Gallery, 12/05/08

The Burrito Files - Tom

Are you a Tucson native? Yes.
What are you doing downtown today? Heading over to 4th Ave to see the Sam Rubies play.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? Layers and layers of stuff.
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? adobe and cinder block, old wiring, nicotine, booze, feedback, worn cowboy boots, tatoos.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? Yes, a couple of break ups, a drunk in a bar gave me an idea for a bill that I passed in the legislature (motorized bicycles).
Photo & interview by Julie Ray at Rooted in Place opening, Arts Incubator Gallery, 12/05/08