You may have noticed that our beloved blog has been a little slow over the last few days. We are frantically finishing up this year's Best of Tucson® issue and, well, blogging takes second priority for a while.

The good news is: We're almost done! You'll be able to see the winners in the paper on Oct. 22, or (if you're feelin' fancy) you can party with us and find out a day early. We'll be at Casino Del Sol from 6 to 8 p.m.—eating, drinking and happy to be free from our desks.

You have to buy a ticket online, by Oct. 16—$25 gets you in the door, an early copy of issue, some hors d'oeuvres and a drink ticket—but don't worry, there will also be a cash bar. DJ Herm will be there to make sure it's a good time.

Come drink with us (it's been a hectic issue, we're gonna need a few glasses of wine), give us your thoughts on the paper and tell us what categories we need to add next year.