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UA homecoming this weekend is
all about Wilbur the Wildcat - the
beloved and furry mascot turns
50 on Saturday.

The UA used real animals as
mascots off and on between the
early 1900s and the late 1950s
(with at least one tragic mishap),
until two UA students (Richard
Heller and John Paquette)
pitched the idea of using a
costume-wearing human.

Wilbur made his first appearance
at the UA vs. Texas Tech football
game on Nov. 7, 1959, and was
an immediate hit, according to a
UA Web site.

Wilbur's look has evolved over the
years. It was during one of those
costume makeovers that Wilma
the Wildcat was created.

She made her first public
appearance on March 1, 1986,
during a "blind date" with Wilbur.
The pair later "married" before an
Arizona-Arizona State football
game.

For a chance to win a a set of
three audio books, tell us the
date of their wedding.

Click here to submit your
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Nicky Moore, left, and Stewart Alaniz eat at the Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress. The cafe is open until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
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They're open for you
Here's a listing of some local restaurants where, at least on weekends, you can order a meal at 10 p.m. or later.
• Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar (four Tucson locations, including one at Park Place mall): You can order until midnight Sundays-Thursdays; 1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays.
• Barrio Food and Drink, 135 S. Sixth Ave., 629-0191: Until midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
• Bennigan's, 350 S. Freeway, 622-6611: Until 11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
• Cup Cafe, 311 E. Congress St., 622-8848: Until 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays.
• El Minuto Cafe, 354 S. Main Ave., 882-4145. Until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Francisco's, 3843 E. Pima St., 881-2710. Serves Michoacan-style Mexican food until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Kingfisher Bar and Grill, 2564 E. Grant Road, 323-7739: The late-night menu features a half-rack of ribs ($13) and Kingfisher's famous burger ($11) and ranges in price from $6-$24. Available from 10 p.m. to midnight daily. The late-night menu also is offered from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
• P.F. Chang's China Bistro, 1805 E. River Road, 615-8788: Until 11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
• Pastiche, 3025 N. Campbell Ave., 325-3333: Until midnight daily.
• Sakura Teppan Steak and Sushi East, 6534 E. Tanque Verde Road, 298-7777: Until 11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
• Sullivan's Steak House, 1785 E. River Road, 299-4275: Until recently, Sullivan's didn't serve food after 11 p.m. Now on Fridays and Saturdays in the bar, the bar menu is available until 1 a.m. and prices range from $5 to $12.
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Where to grab a bite

Late-night appetite

By Valerie Vinyard vvinyard@azstarnet.com
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 04.03.2008
Whether you've just seen a movie or concert, just gotten off work or just want to soak up some alcohol after a night at the bars, late-night dining is sometimes a must.
It's also all too often a bust.
That's because so many Tucson restaurants, even on weekends, are closed by 9 or 9:30 p.m.
And even those eateries that are open until 10 don't always want to take your order at 9:50. Who hasn't felt the sting of an annoyed server who wants to go home rather than take another order?
Plus, it's hard to relax and enjoy a good meal when workers are putting chairs up on tables.
But, never fear, there are quality places in Tucson that happily serve food past the bewitching hour of 10 p.m.
In September, the Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress extended its hours until 1 a.m. on weekends. Starting at 11 p.m., the menu is pared down to sandwiches and appetizers ranging in price from $5 to $12.
"We have a lot going on," said general manager Steve Dunn. "It's not just a one-stop shop."
Starting at 11 p.m. Saturdays, the Cup also has entertainment: This month features lounge singers Matt Mitchell and Marianne Dissard.
Pastiche Modern Eatery has remained open until midnight every day for the past 9 1/2 years, with the restaurant's reverse happy hour beginning at 10 p.m. Specials include discounted appetizers, such as corn-crusted waffle fries for $4.75 instead of the usual $6.95 or grilled chicken skewers for $7.25 instead of $9.50.
"We have a tremendous amount of people coming in, especially after UA basketball and football games," said owner Pat Connors. "Late-night eating is a nice, relaxed atmosphere. It works because not a lot of restaurants do it."
Our roundup of restaurants that are open past 10 p.m. doesn't include fast-food joints or 24-hour spots like Grill (on East Congress Street), Waffle House, Village Inn, Broadway Cafe, Denny's or International House of Pancakes.

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