Because I'm asked by a number of people in Tucson every December for information:  The Winterhaven Festival Of Lights in Tucson kicks off this Saturday. If you haven't been, it's awesome. The residents in the Winterhaven neighborhood of Tucson (Country Club Blvd. to the east, Tucson Blvd. to the west, Ft. Lowell Rd. to the south, and Prince Rd. to the north) all decorate their homes with spectacular lighting displays.

This year Winterhaven kicks off this Saturday and runs December 12-26 daily from 5:30-10 p.m. You can walk the neighborhoods any night but you can only drive through on December 15, 17 and 26. On drive through nights you can enter on Ft. Lowell or Prince. Also, on any of the nights you can ride on a hayride or a trolley for a small fee.

The residents of the neighborhood ask that you bring a donation for the Tucson Community Food Bank including canned food or non-perishable food items or a cash donation.

Winterhaven's website: Click here

Jennifer Waddell and Erin Christensen of KGUN9 On Your Side news were kind enough to let me show off my super cool turkey hat during the 9 p.m. KGUN9 news on the CW Tucson Channel 58 on Thanksgiving night.

I have a feeling they were more interested in the hat than me.  But I'm not complaining.

The world misses Michael Jackson.  "This Is It" is a hit at the box office.  And, his music lives on.  Here's one tribute that is truly unique... and awesome!

In my previous blog entry from May 18th I talked about how much fun I have on Twitter.

The Ken Carr Twitter got a sweet writeup on www.TucsonCitizen.com (the now online version of the historic Tucson newspaper who recently ceased publishing a paper version).

Click and check it out!  http://tucsoncitizen.com/nextofkynn/2009/06/12/seven-interesting-tucson-tweeters-and-six-tucsonans-who-need-to-tweet/

To see my Twitter page (you don't need to be on Twitter to read it but it's more fun if you are!) go to http://twitter.com/kencarr

It's likely you have heard of Twitter by now.

It's a social networking site that is basically like the status update sections of MySpace and Facebook.

I like Twitter because it's a great source of information.  There are local news organizations that Tweet (what Twitter posts are called) including newspapers, television stations, and even local celebrities (like me!).  I also follow (what it's called when you add a person or entity to your list) the Twitter posts for the I-10 construction project and ADOT.  I get instant information about what is going on in Tucson and around the country and even world.  Tucson's own Mayor Bob Walkup has a Twitter page.  There are tons of major celebrities from about every kind of media on Twitter, too.

I really enjoy Twitter.

Mega is now Tweeting on Twitter.  We share information about events, contests and Mega stuff.  The best part is if you are on Twitter updates can be sent to your phone via text (if you want) so you can be up to date with what we've got going on even if you can't be near a radio.

Even if you are not on Twitter you can still read the page without being a member.  You can check it regularly just like checking a blog page.

Here's Mega's Twitter address:  http://twitter.com/mega1063

On my Twitter page I post lots of things about my own travels and experiences around Tucson, random thoughts about random things, and info I think you might want to know about.  Following me on Twitter may make you laugh, cry, hurl, or just stay mildly informed.

Ken Carr's Twitter address:  http://twitter.com/kencarr

Make sure you let me know if you're on Twitter and I'll follow.  I want to know what's up with you!

I'm one of those people who tries to find the joke in everything.

Today I saw one of the most amazing videos on YouTube ever.

It's not funny.  It's about twenty notches above inspiring.

Susan Boyle, a 47 year old contestant on Britain's Got Talent, walked out on stage and was met with skepticism by the judges and the crowd.  She isn't beautiful.  Rather plain actually.  And what happens next will blow you away.

Normally I can post videos directly on this blog but that capability was shut off by YouTube for this particular video post.  You'll have to click on the following link to see.  It's seven minutes of some of the most inspiring video you'll ever see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Randy Cain, one of the founding members of the Delfonics, passed away this past Thursday April 9, 2009 at the age of 63.  At this time the cause of death is not known.

Cain was one of the founding members of the Delfonics back in the 1960's along with brothers William and Wilbert Hart.  The three attended Overbrook High School together in Philadelphia.

Together they performed the group's two biggest hits:  "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" and "La La Means I Love You" (which both play on Mega 106.3).

Cain left the group in 1971 and was replaced by Major Harris.  He returned to perform with William Hart in the last few years (Hart is the sole owner of the group name and identity).

Cain was most recently living in New Jersey.

The Pima County Fair has it's run this year from April 16-26 at the Pima County Fairgrounds (I-10 to the Houghton exit, and south on Houghton for about a mile).

The fair is always tons of fun.  The food is the best ever (I think being on any kind of diet while on the fairgrounds is forbidden!), the rides are fun, and there are a zillion other attractions.

I've received numerous e-mails, phone calls, and questions when I've been out and about in Tucson about who would be at this year's "Super Oldies Show" at the fair since we haven't talked about it on Mega.

For years, the fair has partnered with Mega for an evening of old school music.  Past years artists have included Evelyn "Champagne" King, Carl Carlton, Debbie Deb, Dazz Band, Rose Royce, GQ, and a really long list of other acts.

For reasons unknown, the folks that run the fair decided not to have an old school night a.k.a. "Super Oldies Show" this year.  Decisions like that can't be easy.  We've had great crowds in years past and who knows if it's the economy, scheduling conflicts, or some other unknown reason but it's not happening this year.

However, that doesn't mean the fair still isn't one of the best entertainment values in southern Arizona every spring.  You can even win tickets to the fair if you listen to Mega.  Heck, I'm going.  You should too.

Fair info:  www.pimacountyfair.com