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Last week, Michael Jackson, "The
King of Pop," died after suffering
cardiac arrest. He was 50, and
preparing start a series of
comeback concerts.

Jackson's musical
accomplishments were many,
including the hits "Bad," "Billie
Jean," "Thriller" and "Shake Your
Body (Down to the Ground)." His
1982 album "Thriller" is the
best-selling album of all time.

He collaborated with Paul
McCartney, Quincey Jones, and
his sister, Janet Jackson.

He invented the moonwalk.

And while his behavior later in life
was bizarre, we prefer to focus
on the positives, like Jackson's
music, and his charity work.

In one instance, the two
overlapped. Jackson co-wrote the
charity single "We Are the
World," which was released
worldwide to aid the poor in
Africa and the United States.

Tell us who co-wrote the song for
a chance to win an audio book.

Click here to submit your
answer.

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The Loft's upstairs theater now looks sleek and inviting, with 93 seats inviting you to take a load off and enjoy an art film in comfort.
PHOTOS BY Benjie Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
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Timeline
Some highlights since the Loft Cinema moved into its current home, the former Showcase Theater, in 1991.
• 2002 — The Loft becomes a nonprofit theater.
• 2003 — The roof is replaced and the air conditioner relocated.
• 2004 — The main theater gets a new sound system.
• 2005 — The dirt parking lot is paved. The lobby gets a new floor and the concession stand is improved. The patio is enclosed and painted.
Independence Day Weekend events
The Loft has a number of events lined up for the long weekend.
• 1 p.m. Friday — "Patton," with an introduction by radio personalities Emil Franzi and Charles Heller. The Loft is serving hot dogs and drinks on the patio, and there's a raffle with prizes. Admission is $5.
• 6 p.m. Friday — "Team America: World Police" singalong. Admission is $5.
• 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday — "Top Gun." Admission is $5.
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Renovation of Loft's Loft

Upstairs upgraded

By Phil Villarreal
Pvillarreal@azstarnet.com
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 07.03.2008
The Loft Cinema's upstairs theater used to feel like a dungeon, with squeaky seats and a drab, outdated look.
Today it looks like a fairly modern movie theater, while still retaining the bohemian feel.
Peggy Johnson, the Loft's executive director, said a $20,000 grant from Cox Communications made the renovation possible. The work took about two months, but the theater was closed only four days.
The project included a new paint job, replacing the 93 seats with ones with softer cushioning and cup holders, and improving the sound system and adding carpet to the walls to enrich the sound.
Johnson said she hopes to one day renovate the 500-seat main theater, which would cost an estimated $50,000.
Moviegoer Marcia Renaud, who watched "The Visitor" last week, said she was happy to see an upgrade. Her previous impression was that the Loft was "too old. I considered it a fire trap, basically."
Renaud said she wished the Loft had stadium seating, but said new seats were fine. "It's not up to par with other theaters, probably, but they did a good enough job."

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