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 Burrito Files - Kim

Are you a Tucson native? If not, where are you from? No. New York City.
What are you doing downtown today? Open Studio Tour.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? Half-done in a funky way.
If downtown Tucson was a burrito what would be in it? Beans because they're cheap (downtown is still a relatively cheap place to live), cheesy, old ground beef.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? I chose to buy a house and raise my son downtown because of the ethnic diversity.
Interview by Julie Ray, Photo by Marcus, 11/08/08
(Kim is on the right)

The Burrito Files - Marcus

Are you a Tucson native? If not, where are you from? No. New Yorkan.
What are you doing downtown today? studio tour.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? good, tall buildings, nice smells.
If downtown Tucson was a burrito what would be in it? cactus, lemons and grapefruit.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? A Halloween parade at school. Made a friend named Ne and a neighbor named Julieta.
Photo & interview by Julie Ray, 11/08/08

The Burrito Files - Amy

Are you a Tucson native? If not, where are you from? No. New York.
What are you doing downtown today? Touring open studios.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? eclectic, Western, hopeful
If downtown Tucson was a burrito what would be in it? lots of people all the time, mixed use buildings, sidewalk cafes and some pedestrian only streets. Wig-o-Rama.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? I went to an amazing costume party at the Fox Theatre
Photo & interview by Julie Ray, 11/08/08