Lovin' Life After 50: Tucson - February 2018

February 2018

Year of Renewal

Tucson artist Diana Madaras rediscovers successful career

Hiking Tucson

In His Blood

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Five great day hikes show what we love about the area

A True Artist

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inside THIS ISSUE

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Interesting Intersections

5 Points Market & Restaurant mixes local culture with culinary wholesomeness

Up Front 5 7 8 10 12 14

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Hiking Tucson

Five great day hikes show what we love about the area

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Digging Up Info

Learn the terms before heading to the gem shows

Back to Nature

Stay outdoors for Valentine’s Day

‘Party of the Cowboys’

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La Fiesta de los Vaqueros rides into town

Artful Revival

Diana Madaras sees 2018 as a refresher course

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Norway in a Nutshell An unforgettable living picture postcard

Arts Gotta Have Art

Tucson artists receive competitive state arts commission awards

Change of Art

With renovations finished, the Tucson Museum of Art focuses on fundraising

Dining Bringing It to the Table Savor celebrates Tucson’s culinary scene for the fifth year

Sports

News

22 Shooting Star

Music

24 A New Beginning

Pop Evil goes back to the drawing board with new lineup and album

26 Ukulele Master

Hawaii’s Jake Shimabukuro makes his mark on Arizona

27 Rock ‘n’ Roll Disciple

Chris Jericho earns respect as a musician with Fozzy’s ‘Judas’

Columns

34 Smart Money 34 Ask the Expert

Top 15 Things To Do Arts Events Calendar Dining Events Calendar Sports Events Calendar Music Events Calendar Puzzles Trivia Contest

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Executive Editor Niki D’Andrea

Managing Editor

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Travel Editor Ed Boitano

Graphic Designer Tonya Mildenberg

Cover Photo

Tobey Alexandra Schmidt

Senior Account Executives Lou Lagrave, Gordon Wood

Administrator Courtney Oldham

Contributors

Ed Boitano, Hannah Dahl, Connor Dziawura, Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, Lucas Gibson-Rush, Gloria Knott, Monica Milberg, Carson Mlnarik, Randy Montgomery, Cheri Newton, Ann Ramsey, Jeff Vogan

For Kevin Ekman-Larsson, the scoreboard doesn’t reflect every victory

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Editor’s Note Reintroductions In many ways, The Old Pueblo is like a Russian nesting doll: It’s colorful, eye-catching, imbued with culture, and once you crack its surface, you just keep finding there’s more and more to it. Tucson was the first city in the U.S. to be designated a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy. It’s home to marvels of nature like Saguaro National Park and the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum. It has rich historical sites like the Mission San Xavier Del Bac and the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. The International Dark-Sky Association, a nonprofit that seeks

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to preserve natural darkness for stargazing, is based in Tucson, as is Kitt Peak, one of the world’s most renowned observatories. Tucson is also home to the Pima Air & Space Museum, as well as the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, and neighbor to Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Vail and Kartchner Caverns in Benson. You can literally look up into the skies and deep down into the Earth to find more and more layers of Tucson. It seems like there’s always something new in The Old Pueblo. But I don’t have to tell you all those accolades and amenities – they’re probably why you live here.

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affinity for Tucson for decades. But now, we’d like to take it to the next level and make it a full-blown love affair. We’re giving our full attention to everything this city has to offer, including outdoor recreation, fantastic food, epic events and local news. As always, our aim is to give as much information to the community as we can, and deliver it in an interesting and entertaining way. If you have any information on upcoming events, news tips, or just want to provide some feedback, contact us at 297-1220 or email managing editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at christina@ lovinlife.com.

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Up Front Hiking Tucson

Five great day hikes show what we love about the area Wednesday, February 7, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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BY LUCAS-GIBSON RUSH Tucson’s close proximity to several large mountain ranges makes it an ideal base camp from which to hike. The rugged Santa Catalinas are a short drive north and Tucson Mountain Park is within spitting distance of downtown. Tucsonans are also graced with mild winters that make it difficult to stay inside.

So strike out and get a taste of rugged desert landscapes, secluded mountain oases and stunning vistas that end at the horizon.

The five hikes listed below have been curated to represent a variety of difficulty. Remember to always bring more water than you think you might need and consider weather, topography and personal ability when choosing a hike. Additionally, many of these trails have vague sections where it is easy to stray from the route. Bring a map, do some research and know the way beforehand.

Hidden Canyon-Bowen Loop Trail Difficulty: Easy Distance: 2 miles round trip (loop) Elevation: Gain 357 ft.

This is a very accessible hike located 20 minutes from downtown Tucson. The Hidden Canyon Trail crosses through an exceptionally lush Sonoran landscape.

During the spring, wildflowers are particularly abundant throughout Tucson Mountain Park and Hidden Canyon. Approved parking is available on Starr Pass Boulevard, behind Starr Pass Resort.

Begin on the Hidden Canyon Trail, which is well-marked and across the street from the resort’s main entrance.

After a mile and a half, the trail joins the Bowen Trail, which completes a nice loop back to the resort. While the Hidden Canyon Trail gains a couple hundred feet of elevation, it is spread out over two miles.

This hike is relatively short and only takes two hours at most to complete. Hidden

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Canyon Trail is a good outing for beginners or any hiker on a tight schedule.

Pima Canyon Dam (Trail No. 62) Difficulty: Easy to moderate Distance: 6 miles round trip Elevation: Gain 700 ft.

Located in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Pima Canyon is a popular destination for hikers, trail runners and birders.

The canyon offers easy to moderate day hiking in a secluded riparian setting. Hikers can access the trail from the parking lot at the end of Christie Road on the north side of Tucson. The Pima Canyon Trail begins at the eastern end of the parking lot. The start of the trail is clearly marked.

The first half-mile of the hike is steep, as the trail ascends a rocky south-facing slope before dropping into Pima Canyon. Once inside Pima Canyon, however, the hiker’s persistence is rewarded with a pristine riparian world. Towering cottonwoods shade the trail, and the path weaves between immense boulders and leafy patches of ragweed. During wet years, small pools are found in polished granite scoops, and spring wildflowers daub the landscape with brilliant colors.

Pima Canyon has a distinctly secluded feel that is all the more heightened by the unique flora and fauna that define this desert oasis. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife: javelina, desert bighorn and even coatimundi roam these parts.

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Hiking...continued from page 5 at mile three. The dam is a popular turnaround spot for day hikers and a great place eat lunch before heading back. Experienced hikers who want a challenge should head up past the dam to Pima Saddle and the terminus of trail No. 62.

Take care because the path here is vague, overgrown and is often difficult to follow.

Determined trekkers will be rewarded with panoramic views and dramatic cliff faces.

Ventana Canyon to Maiden Pools Difficulty: Moderate to difficult Distance: 5 miles round trip Elevation: Gain 1,200 ft.

Ventana Canyon is another spectacular gem nestled in the rugged Catalina Mountains. Like Pima Canyon, Ventana Canyon is a deep and broad desert slot canyon that offers cool temperatures, idyllic pools and opportunities to hike and explore.

Parking for the Ventana Canyon is at the Ventana Canyon Resort, at the northern end of Kolb Road. Signage marking the lot and trailhead is clearly displayed.

The trail begins well outside the canyon and winds its way through flat open desert, crossing the broad alluvial plain

that drains Ventana Canyon Wash. Once gained, the canyon is a vibrant world that offers sweeping views of Tucson to the south. In the morning, the canyon is filled with the stuttering call of wrens and phainopeplas. Birders will feel right at home.

As the trail continues up-canyon, the path crosses the drainage before committing to the eastern side of the canyon and ascending a series of switchbacks to the top a knobby hill. This is a great place to hang out, catch your breath and take in the immense view. This promontory renders a phenomenal vista of the greater Tucson Basin and the lower rocky reaches of Ventana Canyon. Up ahead

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is Maiden Pools, a series of deep perennial granite pools, precariously perched upon a shelf. During the wet season, the water from these pools will spill out over the lip of the cliff, gushing down a deep gash before entering the wash below. Located 2.4 miles up-canyon, the pools are a shady oasis and a great place to spend an hour or two before heading back out the way you came.

Experienced and fit hikers should attempt Ventana Canyon’s namesake. “The Window” is a large granite arch that stands out on the prominent ridge at the head of Ventana Canyon. But reaching “The Window” requires significant effort.

The round-trip distance is approximately 13 miles, and roughly 4,000 feet is gained in elevation. The view from the top, however, is worth every drop of sweat.

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Romero Canyon to Romero Pools Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 6 miles round trip Elevation: Gain 1,295 ft.

Romero Canyon to Romero Pools is an excellent hike through the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. On the western edge of the Catalina Mountains, Romero Canyon Trail is a rugged and challenging day hike that terminates at another Catalina mountain oasis. Romero Pools is a truly idyllic destination. The pools are broad, expansive and rarely dry. The perennial supply that feeds Romero Pools makes the canyon an ideal spot to see Sonoran birds, lizards, and even bighorn sheep.

Significant effort is required to reach Romero Pools. The hike is exposed, so hikers should choose a day with brisk winter temperatures or enough cloud cover to keep cool. Additionally, no dogs are allowed in Romero Canyon or the Pusch Ridge area due to the recent desert bighorn sheep reintroduction. Parking in Catalina State Park costs $7 per vehicle.

The hike begins on a wide, sandy horse trail and immediately crosses Sutherland Wash. During the very wet years, this wash can be difficult to cross due to high water. After about a mile of flat and easy trail, the path narrows and the grade steepens. Hikers can expect about a mile and a half of tough climbing through rocky switchbacks and several enduring

ascents. After this, however, the trail descends into the riparian streambed that houses Romero Pools. Romero Pools consists of several large catchments of water contained in large tinajas. During the spring, waterfalls cascade off the polished rock and fill these deep depressions to the brim. Romero Pools is a great place to explore and a popular spot to swim, sunbathe and scramble. Set aside a good portion of the day to complete this hike.

Wasson Peak Loop

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult Distance: 7.4 miles round trip (loop) Elevation: Gain 1,758 ft.

This is a fantastic and strenuous hike that summits the tallest point in the Tucson Mountains. Wasson Peak (elevation: 4,687 feet) can be approached from the east or west. The popular Wasson Peak Loop is situated on the west side of the Tucson Mountains and connects a series of trails into a fun and varied day hike.

Parking is off Kinney Road at the Kings Canyon Trailhead across from the Sonoran Desert Museum. The hike begins on a wide and well-traveled stretch of trail. After a quarter mile or so, the trail dips into a broad and sandy wash. Signs clearly mark the trail’s direction when it leaves the wash at a well-marked junction. This section of trail crosses an unparalleled bit of pristine Sonoran Desert, and it is worth stopping to take it in.

Immense saguaros and fishhook barrel cactus are abundant here. The unique volcanic rocks lining the wash are often flecked with traces of sulfur, pyrite and copper. Keep your eyes peeled for faint petroglyphs carved into boulders.

The trail climbs steeply to a saddle that renders a good view of Tucson. Take a left at the saddle and begin the last bit of climbing up steep switchbacks to the summit of Wasson Peak proper. Once on top, enjoy the incredible sweeping views of Saguaro National Park, the Tucson Valley and the Rincon Mountains. This loop keeps things fresh, and the return trip traverses new terrain.

After hiking down from the summit, take a right onto the Hugh Norris Trail at the clearly marked junction. After approximately two miles, this trail crosses the Sendero Esperanza Trail. Take a left onto the Sendero Esperanza Trail and head south until finally connecting with the Gould Mine Trail. This trail conveniently terminates near the start at the King Canyon parking lot.

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Digging Up Info Learn the terms before heading to the gem shows

BY HANNAH DAHL February in Tucson is synonymous with gem shows. Over the next few weeks, thousands of people will flock here to participate in the world’s largest gem and mineral show. World-renowned dealers and gemologists display eye-catching crystals and dazzling gemstones in venues throughout the city.

While all the glitz and glamour is exciting, gem shows are more than “sparkly rocks.” Prepare yourself for this year’s shows by brushing up on the basics of mineralogy. Having a basic background of science under your belt will make the entire experience richer and more meaningful, and can help you make more informed decisions while shopping for gems.

Animal, vegetable, mineral?

Before visiting your first show, you’ll want to have a good grasp on basic terminology. Minerals, crystals and gemstones are not the same thing, though sometimes the terms are used interchangeably.

Quartz crystals can be a wide variety of colors based on temperature, location and elemental structure.

(Photos by Hannah Dahl)

A mineral is a material formed in a specific structure from elements in the periodic table, says Eric Fritz, the North American manager for the Gemological Association of Great Britain, the world’s oldest gemological educational organization.

Think of a mineral as the base ingredient or building block from which endless possibilities of formations can be created. The specific way the elements are arranged determines what shape, color and size the mineral will take on, he says.

These forms start out at the atomic level

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Clear quartz forms are the base for other popular crystals such as rose quartz, amethyst quartz, citrine and milky quartz.

and build on each other, repeating the structure to create minerals such as mica and gypsum. This process of repeating is how crystals are formed.

“All crystals are minerals, but not all minerals are crystals,” says Mike Davis, owner of Dah Rock Shop, a gem and mineral retailer that has been in Tucson for 45 years.

Most crystals are formed from a single element, such as diamonds, which come from the carbon atom, Fritz says.

However, if multiple minerals bond together, then a rock is formed. Rocks generally contain a mix of elements and don’t follow a specific structural pattern in the same way that crystals do.

Gemstones fall under another category entirely. A gemstone is a mineral that has been shaped, cut, polished or corrected by a human, Fritz says. These are generally used for art and jewelry.

In other words, your diamond ring could’ve started out as the element carbon, and then became a mineral, which then formed into a crystal structure, where it was harvested, cut and polished to become the beautiful gemstone that now sits on your ring finger.

Though gemstones and crystals have smooth surfaces, crystals found in nature tend to be larger than gemstones and have very distinctive shapes because they haven’t been altered by humans,

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Back to Nature

Stay outdoors for Valentine’s Day

BY HANNAH DAHL For some, the idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day involves a candlelit dinner and smooth jazz. Others prefer traversing mountain trails and scouting out rare bird species. If you (or your significant other) are more of a literal “birds and the bees” person, we have the perfect date for you.

Take advantage of the beautiful Tucson weather and surrounding scenery this Valentine’s Day and plan a date that’s perfectly suited to both your interests.

Take a hike (literally)

secluded spot that’s conveniently close to the city; you can access the trailhead anytime during the day, directly off the east end of Speedway. Visit nps.gov/ sagu/trailheads.htm

Flandrau Planetarium Feeling star-struck? Looking for a way to show your significant other you think they’re truly out of this world? Consider planning a date to Flandrau Planetarium!

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If love is in the air, what better way to experience it than from the top of a mountain? Tucson has plenty of swoonworthy hikes, from the popular trails on Mount Lemmon and Sabino Canyon to lesser-known treasures like Cienega Creek and Bridal Wreath Falls.

If you’re looking to put your love (and Yume Japanese Gardens leg muscles) to the test, try Picacho Take your date on a romantic stroll Peak, a challenging three-mile hike with a stunning view of the surrounding through the artfully arranged landscapes valley. Picacho Peak is about 45 minutes at Yume Japanese Gardens. Each of the from Tucson, but the remote location five gardens implements different styles guarantees sightings of beautiful desert of garden design and incorporates water, vistas from the top of the peak. Take rocks, plants and modern art. These caution, however – this hike isn’t for the tranquil clusters of traditional Japanese faint of heart. At some points the terrain is landscaping are the perfect place to so steep there are chains strung along the quote love haikus while you feed the koi. edge of the rockface, so consider bringing a pair of gloves.

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Enjoy spectacular views of Saguaro at the Gardens. Ikebana is a centuries-old National Park and the Rincon Mountains method of arranging flowers and other by heading up Douglas Spring Trail. greenery in a mindful manner, and the While the hike itself boasts an impressive Gardens offer classes in two different array of native plants and cacti, the schools of teaching. Be sure to sign up in final destination is Bridal Wreath Falls, a advance for a class in either the Ikenobo waterfall nestled among cottonwoods or Sogetsu method, as classes are only and tall canyon walls. Though the offered on select dates in February. Visit waterfall might not boast much water yumegardens.org. during the dry season, it’s still a lush, Nature...continued on page 11

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‘Party of the Cowboys’ La Fiesta de los Vaqueros rides into town

BY GLORIA KNOTT

Annually, Tucson’s rodeo welcomes between 50,000 and 60,000 visitors – 30 percent of whom travel from outside of Arizona. (Photos courtesy La Fiesta de los Vaqueros)

Party with the cowboys at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros from Saturday, February 17, to Sunday, February 25 (excluding Wednesday, February 21) for eight days of bull riding, steer wrestling and rodeo clowns at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.

“The rodeo is a celebration of our Western heritage,” says Gary Williams, the Rodeo Administration’s general manager,

who adds that La Fiesta de los Vaqueros is Spanish for “the party of the cowboys.”

“It enables people who aren’t necessarily living the Western lifestyle to participate in it, if only just for one afternoon.”

Williams landed a rodeo scholarship at U of A and participated in professional rodeos for 16 years. He was a bull rider,

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which is typically seen as the main attraction during the rodeo.

He joined the Rodeo Committee in 1987 and assumed the general manager position in 1993.

“There was a lot of adrenaline in bull riding,” he says. “But you didn’t really have time to think about it. It was really fun. I always wanted to be a cowboy.”

Williams says the rodeo is fast-paced and full of family entertainment with the “toughest rodeo cowboys, cowgirls and livestock that you’ll see anywhere.”

The rodeo has a rich 93-year history.

When Leighton Kramer moved to Tucson in the 1920s, he joined a polo club where he met a handful of dude ranch operators.

“They were pretty much all singing the blues about the same thing – the fact that the tourist season in Tucson was too short,” Williams says.

Kramer decided to start the rodeo, specifically holding the event in the end of February to extend the winter’s tourist season.

Williams says that in terms of competition purse money, out of the nation’s more than 600 professional rodeos, Tucson ranks in the top 25.

“If college football were the rodeo, Tucson would be in the Rose Bowl,” Williams says.

Annually, Tucson’s rodeo welcomes between 50,000 and 60,000 visitors – 30 percent of whom travel from outside of Arizona. The rodeo also enlists more than 650 professional cowboys and cowgirls who come from the United States and around the world, including Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Australia.

“There’s no question that we could not have prospered for 93 years without the support of this community,” Williams says.

“I think at some point in time, every man and woman in the U.S. has wanted to be a cowboy. The rodeo is a way for people to get in touch with Western heritage.

Not everyone wanted to grow up to be a golfer or a tennis player, but there’s just that image of a cowboy that’s very intriguing and really hooks people in.”

On February 17 and February 18, and February 22 to February 25, the rodeo opens at 11 a.m. and begins with the junior rodeo, eventually leading into the professional rodeo from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Activities come to a close with the Coors Barn Dance from 4 to 8 p.m. Instead of the pro rodeo on February 19 and February 20, folks can watch kids compete.

The annual rodeo parade, which is said to be one of the longest nonmotorized parades in the world, is at 9 a.m. Thursday, February 22. With more than 150 floats, the parade is more than a mile long and shuts down many streets in south Tucson.

The rodeo also offers shopping options from earrings to cars, plus food trucks.

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What: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros When: Various times Saturday, February 17, to Sunday, February 25 (excluding Wednesday, February 21) Where: Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. Sixth Avenue, Tucson Cost: $5-$70 Info: 520-741-2233, tucsonrodeo.com

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Gems...continued from page 7 Fritz says. Rather than being polished by a machine, the flat sides of a naturally found crystal represent the outermost edges of the crystal’s growth.

Crystals are most often found growing underground, though on rare occasions they can be found above ground.

Variations in the temperature and climate influence what form and color the crystals will take on, Davis says.

There are seven different forms of crystals, classified mainly by the number of sides each crystal has, Fritz explains.

These range from cubic (the simplest form) to monoclinic (a complex mix of prisms and parallelograms).

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society has announced crystals and crystal forms are the theme for the 2018 shows, so there are sure to be plenty of spectacular mineral clusters on display during the next few weeks. But how do you tell if what you’re looking at is a real crystal or not?

According to Davis, if the crystal looks “too perfect” or doesn’t seem to have any imperfections, that could be a warning

Sometimes changing growing conditions can cause different types of crystals to grow on top of or within each other.

sign. Because crystals occur naturally, they usually have some blemishes or irregularities. While naturally pure crystals do exist, they are rare and likely to come with a high price tag, Davis says.

Davis recommends asking the dealers if you have questions about the authenticity of a particular crystal, or shopping around at different venues to compare similar forms of the same crystal before picking one to buy.

For a complete list of gem shows, visit tucsongemshows.net/coming.html

Clockwise: Tohono Chul Park’s Sin Agua Garden features desert landscaping using mostly harvested rainwater; The Ceramics Show & Sale will take place Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24; featured artist Janet Windsor is displaying “Day Break” and other pieces through April 18.

Nature...continued from page 8 Tohono Chul Park Tohono Chul Park boasts nearly 50 acres of botanical gardens, local artwork and unfiltered Sonoran Desert beauty.

With so much to see and experience, this date is sure to excite any desert lover.

The gardens are home to hummingbirds, rare native palms, endangered fish species, and beautiful desert flowers. For the green thumb in your life, don’t miss the Desert Living Courtyard, which houses 10 mini-gardens, all planted using a different method of gardening.

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If art is your passion, spend some time at the Exhibit House, an art gallery within the park that specializes in work from local artists. During February, featured artwork from Janet Windsor and Phil Lichtenhan will be on display alongside permanent exhibits.

Once you’ve seen everything there is to see at the park, finish off your date with a fresh meal at the Garden Bistro. The eatery serves a variety of seasonal dishes using only locally sourced ingredients. Treat yourselves to a plate of Tohono sweet lime pie and a prickly pear mimosa, mojito or margarita. Visit tohonochulpark.org.

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Artful Revival

Diana Madaras sees 2018 as a refresher course

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI For Tucson artist Diana Madaras, 2018 is about revival.

She recently spent two weeks at White Stallion Ranch on a painting retreat to create artwork for her miniatures show in March at the Madaras Gallery. This

Tucson artist Diana Madaras (Special to LLIT)

summer, she’ll return to the country that kickstarted her career: Greece.

“I never knew I would be an artist,” says Madaras, who worked in sports marketing for 18 years. “I enjoyed painting a lot. I always had a lot of creative yearning. I painted when I was younger, but I started painting again after a trip to the Bahamas.

“Then, a professor at U of A was taking a trip to Greece, and he said, ‘You’re coming with us.’ He talked me into it, and it altered me. I came back, and three years later, I sold my (sports marketing) company and became a full-time artist.”

After 25 years, Madaras is returning to Greece with “him” – Chuck Albanese. She and Albanese will paint for three weeks in Greece. A guest artist at Madaras Gallery, Albanese taught Madaras how to paint with watercolors during the inspirational trip.

Madaras shares her talents through her gallery, which also regularly hosts shows. February’s exhibition is Lauri Kaye’s Tucson Portrait Stories. The artist’s

Madaras shares her talents through her gallery, which also regularly hosts shows.

February’s exhibition is Lauri Kaye’s “Tucson Portrait Stories.” The artist’s reception is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, February 11.

reception is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, February 11.

The show is an ongoing series of mixed-media drawings on brushed metal. It illuminates the people, places and events of Tucson.

“She puts the story below the painting,” Madaras says. “It’s included on the metal.”

Madaras is careful about who she invites as guest artists. She may see

artwork when she’s out and then invites the artist to show.

“Mostly it’s from work that I’ve become familiar with,” she says.

The joys of her career show in her voice and facial expressions. She may love painting, but she also gets a “kick out of meeting the customers who buy the paintings.”

“Everybody has a story,” she says. “I do a lot of commissions. One couple brought in a cockatoo to be painted. We did a photo session, and I thought the woman would want a small painting of the bird. She wanted a 30 by 40. It’s a huge painting.”

At the end of the shoot, the client handed her a bag of feathers so Madaras could accurately represent the color.

“When I came home, my husband said, ‘Why don’t you put the feathers in the painting?’ I thought it was a great idea.

“I called her and asked what she thought. She loved the idea and said, ‘Why don’t you put her first eggshell in the painting?’ I didn’t know how I was going to do it, but it worked out.”

She used the feathers as leaves, and the eggshells as texture on the branch.

“We had a big reveal at a gallery opening, and the husband just broke down and started crying,” Madaras says.

“It’s totally heartwarming and fulfilling. If I can paint and bring other people joy by doing something joyful for me, then there’s nothing better and I’m doing my job.”

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Top 15 Things to Do

BY CARSON MLNARIK

REZZ

Arizona Beer Week

This Ukraine-born DJ grew up in Canada, where she began creating music at age 16. Making quick friends with Skrillex and the like, she went on to release her first album, Mass Manipulation, in 2017 through deadmau5’s record label. Her Rialto gig marks the first time Tucson audiences will hear her beats in person.

The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, 740.1000, rialtotheatre.com, 7 p.m., $35-$45.

In its eighth year, Arizona Beer Week features more than 200 events across the state, each hosted by individual breweries, craft beer bars, and hotels or restaurants.

During the week, beer experts offer educational behind the scenes, tastings and beer dinners. Visit the website for specials.

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Throughout the state, arizonabeerweek.com/tucsonevents/

Fetty Wap FEBRUARY 8

This New Jersey rapper turned hip-hop upside down when he released his debut single “Trap Queen” and hit No. 2 on the Billboard charts in 2015. He comes to the intimate Rialto stage with a collection of singalong hits like “My Way” and “679.”

The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, 740.1000, rialtotheatre.com, 7 p.m., $46-$54.

STOMP

FEBRUARY 2 AND FEBRUARY 3

What is in your pockets right now? Pencils, phones, cash – it just might be used as an instrument in this inventive and energizing stage show. The STOMP ensemble is known across the world for combining dance, music and theater to create rhythms with objects like matchboxes, brooms and garbage cans.

Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 621.3341, broadwayintucson.com, times vary, $29-$50.

Beads, Blues & Beer Festival FEBRUARY 3

Jewelry, jams and drinks are the focus at this free, family-friendly event. Festivalgoers can grab a craft beer, experience bead stringing or shop for their own wearable art. The festival benefits Tucson’s Beads of Courage, which helps provide art-in-medicine for children with serious illnesses.

The Metal Arts Village, 3230 N. Dodge Boulevard, 344.7668, beadsofcourage.org, noon, free with exclusive packages $25-$60.

Onesie Bar Crawl FEBRUARY 3

Downtown Tucson is keeping it cozy with this bar crawl through favorite haunts like The Hut, Sky Bar and Mr. Heads. Tickets include drink and food specials, entrance into an exclusive afterparty and a spot to participate in Onesie Pong. Register at The Hut by 5 p.m.

The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Avenue, 623.3200, ticketf.ly/2BhyN4g, 3 p.m., $10-$15.

Mercado Flea Market

Country Fest Tucson

Eclectic antiques, killer collectible finds and vintage goods await at Mercado San Agustin’s monthly flea market. This fun flea market meets at the same time and place on the second Sunday of every month. Make sure to budget time for the market’s regular offerings like La Estrella Bakery and aka Deli and Bakeshop.

Mercado San Agustin, 100 S. Avenida del Convento, 461.1107, mercadosanagustin.com, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free.

Country music fans look no further! This festival packs Tucson locals, up-and-coming artists and superstars together. Headliners include Lucas Hoge, Josh Gracin of American Idol fame and Josh Turner, the deep-voice baritone behind songs like “Your Man” and “Firecracker.”

Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road, 750.8000, universe.com/countryfesttucson, 12 p.m., $45-$250.

Girls Night: The Musical

Tucson Hip-Hop Festival

This off-Broadway hit tells the story of five friends who put their personal lives aside for a night of girl power and karaoke. Featuring anthems like “Lady Marmalade,” “I Will Survive” and “Man, I Feel Like a Woman,” this show might just have you – and your mom and grandma – dancing in the aisles!

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, 547.3040, foxtucson.com, 7:30 p.m., $29-$49.

This festival has been dedicated to giving hip-hop fans an experience that is “nothing short from dopeness” since its inception in 2015. While its focus is on showcasing local talent, the festival also draws big names from out of state to perform. Besides a packed performance schedule, festivalgoers can enjoy movie screenings, panel talks and photography.

191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Avenue, 445.6425, tucsonhiphopfestival.com, noon, $10-$40.

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen and the Circle Band Luck Be a Lady: A Swanky ’60s Soiree FEBRUARY 24

Founding member John McEuen takes audiences on a multimedia journey through highlights of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 50-year-plus career. Recently inducted into the American Banjo Museum’s Hall of Fame, McEuen and his Circle Band will play Nitty Gritty classics, as well as cuts from his newest album, Made in Brooklyn.

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, 547.3040, foxtucson.com, 7:30 p.m., $29-$49.

Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

FEBRUARY 24

Throw on your best ’60s swag for this throwback gala in support of the Rialto Theatre Foundation. Hosted

by Chris Dunn, the night will feature music of the Rat Pack by the Pete Swan Trio, casino gaming tables and Las Vegas showgirls. Diners can participate in a silent auction, raffle and a live auction hosted by Michael Bock and Cathy Rivers.

The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, 740.1000, rialtotheatre.com, 5 p.m., $85-$150.

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This annual gem and mineral show is known internationally for its exhibits, shopping selection and programming. Whether you’re a hobby enthusiast or a professional, you’re sure to find a gleam or sparkle to catch your eye. This year’s theme is “Crystals and Crystal Forms.”

Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue, 322.5773, tgms.org, times vary, $13 and kids 14 and under free.

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USC Trojans FEBRUARY 10

All eyes will be on the UA basketball team, as it takes on the USC Trojans, fresh from Los Angeles. Don’t forget to pack your game day must-haves in a clear plastic bag for entry into the venue!

McKale Center, 1271 E. Enke Drive, 621.2287, arizonawildcats.com, 8 p.m., $26-$140.

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Experience the beauty and majesty of Shen Yun, a performance of unrivaled artistic mastery. The divine culture of the Middle Kingdom comes to vibrant, colorful life, as dancers and musicians perform classical Chinese, traditional and folk dances and music of unparalleled splendor.

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Top News Stories Wildcats fire coach Rich Rodriguez University of Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez was fired in early January while dealing with sexual misconduct allegations. Rodriguez’s firing comes as no surprise to his former assistant, Melissa Wilhelmsen, and two other staff members, for they allegedly witnessed it. Wilhelmsen claims he made unwanted advances and obscene comments toward her and the other female staff members.

Wilhelmsen filed a $7.5 million lawsuit against Rodriguez, stating that along with the sexual advances he created a hostile work environment. While Rodriguez admits to having an extramarital affair, he denies any sexual harassment allegations.

In a statement, Rodriguez said, “I am not a perfect man, but the claims by my former assistant are simply not true, and her demands for a financial settlement are outrageous.”

Tucson to strengthen hands-free ordinance Tucson’s City Council is moving toward strengthening its hands-free ordinance to a primary offense. The law was originally passed on March 21, 2017, as a secondary offense, which means officers cannot pull over drivers for it. The council asked staff

to draft an ordinance so it can vote again on January 23. The original ordinance will remain until council votes and decides on a start date for the primary offense.

UA expands degree program The University of Arizona has broadened its undergraduate degree program, effective the spring semester.

Due to student interest, the university decided upon four new undergraduate minors ranging from sports nutrition to critical languages.

The UA campus is also opening a new student recreation center and adding clubs. UA’s Kasey Urquidez, dean of undergraduate admissions, hopes changes will bring students more opportunities.

Baby, 2 months, defies odds, has heart transplant Violet Wittman, a 2-month-old infant, underwent a life-saving heart transplant in January. The left side of Violet’s heart didn’t form properly due to hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Violet’s parents, Jennifer and Brandon Wittman, were told Violet may not survive the birth, but Violet was able to survive long enough to

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have the heart transplant.

A transplant can cost more than $500,000, leaving many families in financial need. Tucson residents are helping raise money for the Wittman family via the Children’s Organ Transplant Association and are accepting donations through COTA.

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Sumlin tapped as football coach The University of Arizona has selected Kevin Sumlin as its new head football coach. Sumlin is a former coach for Texas A&M. “This is a tremendous day for Arizona Football, and I am thrilled to welcome Kevin to our family,” said Dave Heeke, director of athletics, in a January 14 statement. “He is a proven winner who will have an immediate impact on not

only our football program but also on our department and university.”

Sumlin had a 51-26 record during his six seasons with Texas A&M and a 35-17 record while coaching at the University of Houston.

“I am humbled and honored to join the Arizona Family,” Sumlin said. “We will win championships. We will represent Arizona with class and pride.”

Man arrested for firing at 5 officers Francisco Saucedo, 19, was taken into custody on charges related to shooting at five officers in early January.

Saucedo’s charges include five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and drive-by shooting.

On January 8, near Rita Ranch and the Car & Dog Wash, five police officers

were dispatched to a reported dispute involving a victim threatened by two men with a firearm. As the victim was giving his statement, two passengers on a dirt bike fired multiple shots. The officers followed the dirt bike but eventually lost sight. The helicopter unit was dispatched and led officers to find Saucedo in a vehicle east of South Rita Road.

Kelly Fryer seeks Democratic nomination for governor Democrat Kelly Fryer, CEO for YWCA Southern Arizona since 2013 and longtime political activist, has entered the race for governor.

Fryer has political experience, as she was the executive director of Arizona List, an organization dedicated to electing more Democratic women candidates.

“Nobody is going to tell us what is and isn’t possible,” she says in a press release.

“We have all the resources, brainpower and willpower to fix every problem we face – to stomp out poverty, make our communities safer, care for our seniors, make our schools the best in the nation, make health care available to everyone, and pass on a healthy environment to our children. Together, we’re going to make sure Arizona works for everyone – and I mean everyone.”

Pueblo Magnet student arrested Pueblo Magnet High School student Steven Castillo, 18, was arrested January 12 on felony charges of bringing a gun onto the school grounds. The incident led the Tucson High School to go into lockdown.

While in an argument with another

student, Castillo allegedly threatened to grab his gun, and when a school resource officer overheard the altercation, he reported Castillo to the police. While there was not a gun on Castillo, the officers did find one in his car.

Man, 80, arrested in armed robbery Robert Francis Krebs, 80, faces armed robbery charges after Pyramid Credit Union near Oracle and Wetmore roads was robbed. Krebs reportedly entered the building and threatened a teller with a handgun as he demanded money;

the teller handed over an undisclosed amount.

Krebs was located a day after the robbery at a nearby hotel after an employee recognized him.

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Arts Gotta Have Art

Tucson artists receive competitive state arts commission awards

BY CHERI NEWTON Eight Tucson artists were awarded grants of up to $5,000 from the Arizona Commission on the Arts.

The Arts Commission Awards Research and Development Grants’ goal is to “aid in the develop of artistic work, support the advancement of artistic research and recognize the contributions individual artists make to Arizona’s communities.”

The local winners are Sama Alshaibi, Torran Anderson, Clarice Bales, Juliana Desmond, Charles Hedgcock, Eric Johnsen, Serge Levy and Laura Maher.

Sama Alshaibi, professor and co-chairwoman of photography at the University of Arizona, will use her grant for her photographic project called Carry Over.

Drawing from her experience as a politi-

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cal refugee from Iraq, with a Palestinian mother and Iraqi father, her self-portraits will involve sculptural headdresses and will echo historical photos of Middle Eastern women carrying vessels of bread and water on their heads. Alshaibi will “resist superficial analysis that reduces Middle Eastern women’s rights and opportunities to what they wear, which keeps them affixed to assumed subordinate positions in the imagination of others.”

Author Torran Anderson received a grant to capture first-person oral histories of Japanese Americans who were held in Gila River Internment Camp from 19421946. Anderson will develop an online resource of recorded interviews, photos and primary source documents. “My

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hopes the work will “raise public awareness of the diversity of plants from around the globe that Biosphere 2 contains, while illuminating scientific research that provides a better understanding of our global environment.”

Composer and producer Eric Johnsen’s endeavors will explore ambiguous musical spaces between jazz and chamber, consonance and dissonance, composition and improvisation.

With Liminality, a set of musical compositions for an eight-piece improvisational jazz/chamber ensemble and a string orchestra, Johnsen will use his funds to take those explorations to a new level.

Entitled 2900 Miles and Other Jumping Cholla, Serge Levy’s documentary photography project combines street life, landscape and still-life photography. His work is metaphorical and involves his journey coming to terms with his father’s decline. His images explore the theme of loss and “evoke the ambiguous ideas and emotions embedded in moments of daily life.”

Laura Maher’s grant, the Bill Desmond Writing Award, will help her complete a series of poems about chronic illness, health, health care policies and caregiving. They are part of her larger booklength manuscript, Cure. In the process of working on these poems, Maher will conduct writing workshops on the subjects of health and illness at community and health centers in Southern Arizona.

hope is that it provides a way for literary artists to look at storytelling and history from multiple perspectives and that it can engage the broader community in a story of the past that is relevant today,” he says.

A 2015 NAU graduate, Clarice Bales will use her grant to produce a short narrative film entitled La Motochorra, the story of a lesbian in Arizona. It explores themes of depression and forgotten dreams.

Bales hopes her story will “reach diverse audiences, spark discussion and increase awareness about depression and other challenges commonly faced by members of the LGBTQ community, breaking stereotypes and increasing the community’s visibility.” Bales assembled a cast of talented local artists, crew and musicians to help tell her story.

Chocolate lovers will be inspired by sculptor/ceramicist Juliana Desmond’s project. With her thermoformed chocolate mold equipment in hand, she will visit cacao producers and Mayan textile manufacturers in Mesoamerican communities to research designs and to encourage collaboration between cacao producers and artists. Desmond hopes to inspire these communities toward a “reimagining of the Mexican cacao market. “ Biological photographer Charles Hedgcock will use his grant to create Lumen prints of plant species found at Biosphere 2. The images will be presented to school groups, educational programs, visiting researchers and visitors. He Eric Johnsen (Special to LLIT)

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Arts Events Calendar

BY RANDY MONTGOMERY

Outside Mullingar

TO FEBRUARY 10 February is the perfect time for a romantic comedy.

This one comes from the author of Doubt and Moonstruck. Poetic, dark, uplifting and funny, the story revolves around two introverted misfits living in rural Ireland. At almost 40 years old, these two find love.

Presented by Arizona Theatre Company, Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue, 622.2823, arizonatheatre.org, times vary, $41-$63.

Stomp

FEBRUARY 2 AND FEBRUARY 3 Having played to audiences around the globe, Stomp boasts a unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy. The talented cast uses matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, lighters and anything else it can find to produce energizing beats.

Presented by Broadway in Tucson, Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 866.821.2929, broadwayintucson.com, times vary, $19-$70.

said to explore bright and dark corners of the human experience, while affirming our spirit. Presented by UA Presents, Fox Theatre Tucson, 17 W. Congress Street, 621.3341, uapresents.org, 7:30 p.m., $20$45.

Girls Night Out: The Musical

FEBRUARY 16 Grab your “besties” and get ready for a hilarious, feel-good comedy, packed with a variety of upbeat musical hits. The show features five friends who experience the ups and downs of life. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will want to dance in the aisles!

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, 547.3040, foxtucson.com, 7:30 p.m., $29-$49.

FEBRUARY 11 The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra and the Tucson Sino Choir invite patrons to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year—The Year of the Dog. The concert will feature music from the 40-member choir, as well as selections performed on traditional Chinese instruments, such as a Chinese zither. Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 308.6226, sasomusic.org, 2 p.m., $15-$18.

René Marie

FEBRUARY 14 Be a part of a Tucson premiere, as jazz vocalist René Marie visits the Fox Theatre. Marie’s music is rooted in jazz traditions with elements of folk, R&B, classical and country. Her captivating style is

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The Lone Stranger

THROUGH MARCH 25 Grab the family and travel back to the days of the Old West with the Lone Ranger. Scratch that; make that…The Lone Stranger. While watching this hilarious spoof, boo the villain and cheer the hero! Grab snack, a full meal, or a drink, and enjoy the show!

The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Road, 886.9428, thegaslighttheatre.com, times vary, $11.95-$21.95.

TO MARCH 18 Tucson’s Live Theatre Workshop strives to educate and entertain children, adults and families. Its latest production reimagines a classic fairy tale into a lively hip-hop musical. See the story of the girl locked in a tower by her evil stepmother, like you’ve never seen it before! Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Boulevard, 327.4242, livetheatreworkshop.org, times vary, $7-$10

Carnival of Illusion

FEBRUARY 17 Step inside the parlor, and step back in time! Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed want you to experience an evening of “Magic, Mystery and Oooh La La!” Set inside an intimate venue, the entertaining duo present an Old World illusion show filled with vaudeville, magic and humor. Tucson Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 S. Scott Avenue, 615.5299, carnivalofillusion.com, times vary, $33-$48.

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody

Chinese New Year Celebration

FEBRUARY 23 Grab a sack lunch and enjoy a daytime sneak peek at Arizona Opera’s upcoming production.

The Opera Guild of Southern Arizona will provide snacks for guests as they experience Gioachini Rossini’s masterpiece, which is full of plot twists, young love and masterful music.

If you can’t make this event, see The Barber on March 3 and March 4. Presented by Arizona Opera, Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams Street, 293.4336, azopera.org, noon, free.

RAPunzel: A Hip Hop Musical

A Night with Amy Grant

FEBRUARY 7 Amy Grant is a household name, with a 30-year career.

While her roots are in gospel, the awardwinning musician has had hits ranging from from contemporary Christian to crossover pop. Do not miss your chance to see Grant live on stage during her tour. Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, 547.3040, foxtucson.com, 7:30 p.m., $33-$99.

Brown Bag Opera: The Barber of Seville

FEBRUARY 16 AND FEBRUARY 18 Under the direction of conductor José Luis Gomez and pianist Vadym Kholodenko, this concert will feature selections from Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev and Ginastera. Also featured is the world premiere of Constantino: Luminosity’s Witness. Make sure to arrive an hour early for a chat with the conductor and guest artist, who give insight about the performance.

Presented by Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, 882.8585, tucsonsymphony.org, 7:30 p.m., $15-$70.

Mummenschanz

FEBRUARY 18 Founded in 1972, this Swiss-based theater troupe has been dazzling audiences with its use of shadow, light and manipulation of objects. Performances transcend cultural barriers and offer insight into the human condition.

This season’s show you & me features large-scale masks and acrobatics. Presented by UA Presents, Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, uapresents.org, 4 p.m., $15-$40.

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Change of Art

Following a dramatic revamp, the Tucson Museum of Art focuses on even more improvements

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA With more than 9,000 works of art in a variety of media, the Tucson Museum of Art boasts an impressive collection. But with decades of history behind it, the museum and its multiple historic properties faced much-needed renovations.

So it launched TMA/100, a multiphase plan to acquire donations to fulfill its needs, then underwent phase I construction last June through October.

The result is an expanded gallery space with a more open aesthetic.

“We didn’t change the footprint of the museum at all,” says Kelly Wiehe, director of communications and external affairs for the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block. “It was all interior renovations.”

With Phase I complete, Wiehe says the museum is focusing on fundraising for subsequent phases.

“We’ve been working with some people, some donors who are interested

in the project,” Wiehe explains. “It’s basically the launch of the fundraising campaign and educating the public and donors around the needs we have.”

Despite the needs satisfied, another major need has been identified: education. The education center is at capacity, Weihe says.

“We have public talks that could easily seat 200 people. We can only seat approximately 80, and so we turn people away all the time. We don’t have the facility to meet as many people who want to attend summer camp … So we’re looking to do a complete revamp of the education center as the primary part of phase two.”

The renovations allowed the TMA to reevaluate its 9,000-piece collection and select objects that would go on permanent display from the collection in a different format in the galleries, she says.

Thanks to renovations, the gallery can rotate exhibitions throughout the year. (Courtesy Tucson Museum of Art)

“Because of the new gallery space that we created by moving the Museum Store over to the historic properties, we were able to create two different galleries that are going to be feature exhibitions that will rotate three times a year, and that’s a new format for us,” she says.

One such exhibition is Dress Matters: Clothing as Metaphor, which launched

following Phase I completion in October.

It will be on display through February 18.

Additionally, the museum will host MidCentury Perspectives: Paintings by Andy Burgess and Objects of Modern Design February 1 through April 18.

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Museum...continued from page 18 addition to a large host of new galleries visitors can see at the new and improved Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block.

Renovations

During Phase I, crews replaced the flooring, painted the museum’s main building galleries, updated HVAC unit for the education center and administrative offices, and installed LED lighting to conserve energy.

“We took down everything from our main galleries, did an entire top TMA showcases fashion in the Dress Matters exhibit. to bottom refinishing,” Wiehe says.

The goal, she says, is “trying to become a little more efficient in the back The changes continue in the Moore end of how you run a museum, and then Courtyard, which evolved into an to make the front end more appealing American West sculpture garden. and more accessible and more inviting to Following the ambitious summerour audience.” through-fall undertaking last year, That was the first major renovation TMA held a grand reopening weekend, to the museum since 2000, when the in which an estimated 5,000 visitors TMA moved its Museum Store to the stopped by.

John K. Goodman Pavilion, along with “It was an insane weekend,” Wiehe says the similarly relocated and expanded enthusiastically of the October 20 to TMALearn Creative Space. Wiehe October 22 open house. “It was fantastic. estimates the space is nearly three times It was more than we could have hoped its previous size. for. The public was ecstatic. We got great “In that space that used to be the feedback from all the visitors that we had Museum Store, we closed it off from through here. the lobby side and opened it up from “Of course, there are always people the gallery side, creating an additional who offer suggestions to what could approximately 3,000 square feet of help make it better, and we listen to that gallery space,” Wiehe says. and we try to incorporate that in our Gallery improvements reflect on the future planning. But it was just a huge visitor experience. thing. (Admission has) been higher than “It’s more open. It’s more accessible. it was the previous years, so that’s been There are better lines of sight for the art,” really exciting for us as well.”

Wiehe explains. “Growing the gallery For more information on TMA/100, space was huge. We want to reflect the museum and its exhibitions, visit the culture that’s here, and we do that tucsonmuseumofart.org/renovationthrough art obviously.” and-expansion.

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Dining Interesting Intersections 5 Points Market & Restaurant mixes local culture with culinary wholesomeness

BY NIKI D’ANDREA 5 Points Market & Restaurant takes its name from the fact that the popular neighborhood eatery is located at a fiveway intersection. But more things than streets intersect at this breakfast-andlunch hot spot. There’s also the intersection of food and community (left-leaning political posters and statements adorn the walls and windows alongside local art), the intersection of local produce with house-made ingredients in innovative but homey dishes, and the intersection of nature and urban development (the restaurant is just south of the bustling downtown area, and its front patio is framed in flowers and greenery).

Owners Jasper Ludwig and Brian Haskins opened 5 Points Market & Restaurant in January 2014, with the idea of creating a neighborhood hangout and a gateway into downtown. That idea has come to fruition, as the sunny dining room stays perpetually packed with people who come for the casual ambiance, wholesome and original dishes, and drip-brewed coffee, fresh-squeezed juices and kombucha. There’s no alcohol on the menu, but if you don’t mind a mimosa-less brunch, this place is a worthy and bustling brunch spot on weekends. People read

the newspaper on the patio and mingle over muffins while sitting in the warmth of sunny windows. It is a bit idyllic considering the building’s former incarnation as a rag factory and the surrounding old industrial area (the garage across the street looks straight out of the ‘50s and still has its original neon sign).

Menus get tweaked with the availability of seasonal ingredients, but breakfast mainstays include huevos rancheros (punched up with cilantro-serrano pesto and locally made corn tortillas) and the smoked salmon Benedict (elevated by a garlicky herb cream cheese and parsley oil). One completely unexpected morning treat: chilled forbidden rice pudding made with coconut, cashews and pistachios. It’s really rich and flavorful for a vegan and gluten-free dish.

Many of the menu items at 5 Points Market are vegetarian, vegan and/or glutenfree. Most include local produce selected

by Ludwig and Haskins, most prominently arugula, beets, carrots, Swiss chard, kale and bok choy. Citrus is sourced from local Patagonia Orchards.

Baked goods are remarkable, and a crowd of confections sits looking pretty on the counter every day – things like sticky

Savor Food and Wine Festival Many items on the menu are vegan, vegetarian and/or gluten-free. (Photos by Niki D’Andrea)

date cakes with turmeric cream cheese frosting, and banana cake with pineapple honey Swiss butter cream. Head baker Athena Kline, who came to 5 Points in early 2017 from a position as pastry assistant at the nearby B Line, brings a cuttingedge touch to her cakes and experiments with things like sorghum and black sesame sprinklings. Because the baked goods selection is so big, there’s but one dessert offering (on the lunch menu) – seared banana bread, a super sweet slab swimming in clarified butter and caramelized banana and topped with fresh whipped cream.

Sandwiches, salads and soup comprise the lunch menu. Between-bread standard grilled cheese gets gorgeously gooey with three cheeses (gruyere, sharp cheddar and white pepper and herb fromage blanc). Also of note: The eye-opening Seoul Sister baguette stuffed with local tri-tip steak, house made kimchi, shiso leaves, jalapeño, sesame cucumber, and sriracha aioli. Salad choices are baby kale or Cobb salad, and soups are seasonal, so ask the server about the soup du jour.

Pro tip for travelers or local explorers: The nearby Downtown Clifton hotel offers its guests a $10 meal voucher for 5 Points Market & Restaurant, which covers a few different dishes, including the pancake and the Eggleston Sandwich (over-medium eggs on a baguette).

There are many great points about 5 Points Market & Restaurant, especially for the laid-back local and socially or dietarily conscious foodie. It’s all kinds of interesting intersections.

5 Points Market & Restaurant Head baker Athena Kline brings a cutting-edge touch to her cakes and experiments with things like sorghum and black sesame sprinklings.

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756 S. Stone Avenue, Tucson 623-3888 5pointstucson.com

FEBRUARY 3 Indulge in the flavors of Southern Arizona’s culinary arts at the fifth annual Savor Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival. The event features more than 75 of the region’s finest chefs, wineries, breweries, local foods and restaurants. This foodie festival will showcase the diversity of the heritage foods and ingredients throughout the Southwest.

Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, saaca.org, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $70.

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WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS Head down to Tanque Verde Ranch’s Cottonwood Grove for a down-home, ranch-style barbecue experience. Choices include grilled meats like ribs or steaks, homemade cornbread, fresh fruit and a large dessert table. The dinner is fireside, so guests don’t have to worry about the cold!

Tanque Verde Ranch, 14301 E. Speedway, 800.234.3833, tanqueverderanch.com, 5:30 p.m. (bar and entertainment), 6 p.m. (dinner), $35 for nonguests at the ranch.

Dinner with Chefs & Celebs

FEBRUARY 22 Casino del Sol’s executive chief, Ryan Clark, showcases his talents in collaboration with friends and local personalities. Each will team up with Clark to create and cook a unique multicourse dinner featuring premium 5 Star Arizona beef and the freshest seasonal, local ingredients. February’s guest is UA graduate John Fina, 11-year NFL player, who suited up for 10 years for the Buffalo Bills.

Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, 324.9350, casinodelsol.com, 6:30 p.m., $65.

The Dinner Detective

FEBRUARY 24 Guests can help solve a “hilarious crime” while they feast on dinner. The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and they find themselves as a prime suspect.

The show is different from traditional murdermystery dinners in that noncostumed actors are in the audience, pretending to be regular guests.

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The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance is bringing back Savor to celebrate local food and wine.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 3, Savor will attract about 1,200 guests to the Tucson Botanical Gardens for food and drink samples. Tickets are $75.

“We bring together approximately 75 chefs from local restaurants and wineries to sample the best of their menu offerings,” says Gretchen Harper, marketing and communications manager of SAACA. Proceeds will benefit SAACA’s creative arts therapy programs available to people of all ages, including those in assisted living centers, hospitals and retirement homes.

“The event resounds most with those who identify as ‘foodies’ and wine lovers,” Harper says. “And of course, the demographic that is showing exponential growth: the craft beer lover. The event is certainly designed to favor quality and food/drink as an experience.”

There are peripheral events as well.

While most were held in January, Carnival at the Rialto will feature a Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday theme from 6 to 9 p.m.

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also benefit the creative arts therapy programs.

While Savor caters to foodies and wine drinkers, it also allows chefs and restaurants to connect with their community and provide them with marketing opportunities.

After four years of hosting Savor and acquiring feedback, SAACA has worked to improve the event.

“You’re going to get all in one stop, especially at Savor,” she says. “A full broad range of the best of everything in the culinary scene that Southern Arizona has to offer. In addition to that, you are also raising money for a great cause.”

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Sports Shooting Star

For Kevin Ekman-Larsson, the scoreboard doesn’t reflect every victory

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tucson Roadrunners defenseman Kevin Ekman-Larsson thrives on pressure.

After spending his early career in Sweden, the then 22-year-old brother of the Coyotes’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes-affiliated Roadrunners in 2017. Scoring two goals and five assists in 47 games with Tyngsryds AIF in the Allsvenskan, he was prepared to surpass that in the Grand Canyon State.

As of January 20, he played 11 games with 10 shots on goal, one goal and one assist.

His goal came in his first Roadrunners game. Every day Ekman-Larsson works to improve.

“My plan is to work harder, practice and improve my game,” says the 23-yearold Ekman-Larsson in his thick Swedish accent. “Of course there’s pressure, but it’s fun. I like that pressure.”

Pressure and hockey are in the blood of the 5-11, 170-pound blueliner.

Besides his all-star brother, EkmanLarsson watched his father and maternal grandfather play hockey, the latter of whom, also a defenseman, represented Sweden in the 1972 Winter Olympics.

“It’s a lot of hockey,” he says with a laugh.

But when the name of fellow Swede Nicklas Lidstrom is mentioned, his mildmannered tone turns to excitement.

The former Detroit Red Wings captain is considered hockey royalty in Sweden.

“When Lidstrom played, I really looked up to him,” Ekman-Larsson says. “No one was close to him. He was so good and such a good person. You can tell why he was a captain.”

Signing with the Roadrunners couldn’t have come at a better time. The Ekman-Larsson family received a blow in early 2017 when their mother, Annika, died after battling cancer. Oliver EkmanLarsson stuck with the Coyotes after her death but eventually took a leave

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Kevin Ekman-Larsson Position: Defense Date of Birth: 1/26/1995 Birthplace: Karlskrona, Sweden Height: 5’ 11” Weight: 181 lbs.

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Defenseman Kevin Ekman-Larsson, the brother of the Arizona Coyotes player Oliver Ekman-Larsson, has played 11 games with 10 shots on goal, one goal and one assist for the Tucson Roadrunners as of January 20.

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with three games left in the season. The younger Ekman-Larsson helped keep the family together.

“I think this is good for both of us,” Oliver Ekman-Larsson told Lovin’ Life in Tucson’s sister magazine The Entertainer!

“We’re pretty busy, but it’s nice to have him closer and to get to see him a little bit more than when he was back in Sweden.

“Before, we always talked on the phone, texted and stuff like that. Now I can watch the games and go down to Tucson if I have a day off and they play that night. It’s good for both of us – especially having a tough year, personally. We can stick together, be close together and get to see each other.”

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to Kevin, who plays golf in his free time but admits he’s “not so good, but I try, I try.”

“We had a tough year last year,” he says. “It’s great to be close to my brother.”

The duo was able to celebrate the holidays with family in December at Oliver’s Valley home. The EkmanLarssons’ father flew in from Sweden.

The group celebrated a traditional Swedish Christmas on December 24. The country’s official website reports Swedes eat pickled herring, beet salad, fish in lye and bread dipped in ham stock on Christmas Eve. But the real story here is EkmanLarsson’s desire to make it to the NHL. It’s been a longtime dream to play professional hockey, an achievement

he’s proud of. He’s ready to take the next step, though.

“It’s about the dream,” he says. “It’s fun.

I try to show what I can do, but you never know how long you’ll be here. I hope I’ll be here for a while.”

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What: Tucson Roadrunners When: Games going on now through Saturday, April 14. February highlights include Youth Sports Night on February 17 with a youth jersey giveaway and $1 food, and on February 19 when kids receive fidget spinners.

Where: Tucson Arena Info: tucsonroadrunners.com

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Sports Events Calendar

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Bryant Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 16 TO FEBRUARY 18 UA baseball coach Jay Johnson has brought the game to a whole new level, and fans have noticed.

The Wildcats attracted an average of 3,043 fans to games in 2016, leading the Pac-12 and all West Coast schools. A similar trend followed in 2017, and the Wildcats are looking to replicate that success this season. The team kicks off the season with a threegame stand against the Bryant University Bulldogs.

Hi Corbett Field, 700 S. Randolph Way, arizonawildcats.com, 6 p.m. February 16 and February 17, and noon February 18, visit website for ticket information.

Mobile Mini Sun Cup

FEBRUARY 3 TO FEBRUARY 24 FC Tucson is hosting the 2018 Mobile Mini Sun Cup and Major League Soccer preseason, the seventh consecutive MLS Preseason event hosted in Tucson.

Eleven MLS clubs are playing preseason matches in February. Mobile Mini is also sponsoring the 2018 Mobile Mini Sun Cup MVP Award, which will be given to the most valuable player during the tournament. The 11 MLS clubs participating in the Mobile Mini Sun Cup are Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, New England Revolution, Portland Timbers, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders, and Sporting Kansas City.

Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, 334.1115, fctucson.com, 6:30 p.m., visit website for ticket prices.

24 Hours in the Old Pueblo

FEBRUARY 16 TO FEBRUARY 18 Presented by Tucson Medical Center, this 24-hour relay race is a single-track course in the Sonoran Desert.

24 Hour Town in Willow Springs Ranch, 10134 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, epicrides.com, race is noon Saturday, February 17, to noon Sunday, February 18, see website for tiered pricing.

Tucson Rodeo Tucson Invitational Games: Cactus Classic Baseball

FEBRUARY 8 TO FEBRUARY 11 College baseball players from around the United States gather for the tournament at Kino Sports Complex. This year’s competitors are Chapman University, California Lutheran University, University of Redlands, Concordia University of Texas, Sul Ross State University and University of Texas Dallas.

Kino Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way, 777.7680, tigsports.com, call for time and admission information.

FEBRUARY 17 TO FEBRUARY 25 The first La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Party of the Cowboys) in 1925 touted three days of events and competition. Today, the event has grown to a nineday celebration centered on the Tucson Rodeo, one of the top 25 professional rodeos in North America.

Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. Sixth Avenue, tucsonrodeo.com, various times, tickets start at $15.

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FEBRUARY 10 The Wildcats take the national stage as this game will air on ESPN or ESPN 2, according to its website. The competition will be tough, so this is a game to watch.

McKale Memorial Center, 1721 E. Enke Drive, arizonawildcats.com, 8 p.m., sold out.

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Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty is taking a break from the rigors of music to spend time with his family before embarking on a world tour.

As the phone rang for an interview, Kakaty was playing videogames with his kids in his Grand Rapids, Michigan-area home. But he quickly switched gears to speak about his forthcoming self-titled album, due out February 16.

The collection was inspired by Pop Evil’s recording sessions in Nashville, a city Kakaty was nervous about visiting, he admits.

“It reminded me of our youth when we partied a lot,” Kakaty says. “There’s a lot of temptation in that city. Because of the strong music influence, though, I wanted to give it a go.”

Pop Evil’s producer, Kato Khandwala, suggested they record in Music City and wrap up in Los Angeles.

“It’s similar to Grand Rapids in that it’s a city on a river,” he says. “There was just always something that was relatable to being back home. Nashville is a big city with a small-town flair. We took part in

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things that are truly Nashville – a show, a monster truck event – to really allow us to taste that culture. That spilled over into the studio for us as well. It’s hard not to fall in love with that city because there’s so much to do.”

Pop Evil is the follow-up to Up, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart, and No. 25 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Up produced four top 5 singles with “Footsteps,”“If Only For Now,” “Ways to Get High” and “Take It All.” “Footsteps” was Pop Evil’s longest No. 1 track.

Although Pop Evil is five albums in, the band self-titled the album to reflect a new era.

“Being in Nashville was a new awakening for us,” Kakaty says. “We have a single new member – (drummer) Hayley Cramer – who happens to be a female.

She’s the heart and soul of the band in the rhythm section that lays the foundation for us. When you hear these recordings, they destroy everything we’ve ever done.

The low end is so quality.

“We’re at that pivotal point in our

career. We’ve had success. We’re definitely happy with the things we’ve done, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Finally, this album is giving us the opportunity to do those things. It’s so refreshing to have a new outlook on this business and our career. Self-titled was the way to go.”

Although enjoying his time at home, Kakaty is looking forward to hitting the road.

“This is the longest we’ve been able to work on a recording in our career,” he says. “I haven’t been thinking about music, though. I needed to clear my mind and recharge those batteries before we tour again and think music 24-7. I’ll be refreshed and ready to go.”

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What: Pop Evil with Palaye Royale and Black Map When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2 Where: Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street Cost: $21-$26 Info: rialtotheatre.com

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Music Events Calendar Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen Thursday, February 15 7:30 p.m., Fox Theatre $44-$109

Two of Texas’ greatest singer/songwriters, Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, make a special appearance at the Fox for an acoustic show. Lovett’s career spans 15 albums, while Keen has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s best storytellers. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the two together.

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Keys ‘N Krates Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $22-$42

Katie Haverly Club Congress, 7:30 p.m., free

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Freddy Parish La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free Greg Morton & Friends La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free

The Octopus Project 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Bruce Cockburn Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $34-$40 Mammoth Grinder Club Congress, 7 p.m., $12 Jasper String Quartet, Leo Rich Theater, 7:30 p.m., $10-$30

The Petty Breakers Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $19-$35

Miss Lana Rebel & Kevin Michael Mayfield La Cocina, 6 p.m., free

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René Marie Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $20-$45

Mark Farina 191 Toole, 10 p.m., $13-$15

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An Evening With Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $44-$109

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Mitzi Cowell La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free

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Tribal Seeds Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $24-$27

Mik and the Funky Brunch La Cocina, 12:30 p.m., free No shows scheduled A Night with Janis Joplin Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $26-$66 Phoebe Bridgers 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $10-$12

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Amy Grant Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $39-$99 Iration Rialto Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $20-$22 Miss Lana Rebel & Kevin Michael Mayfield La Cocina, 6 p.m., free

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Big Business Club Congress, 8 p.m., $10 Cash’d Out 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Greg Morton & Friends La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free Rachmaninoff Rhapsody, Tucson Music Hall, 7:30 p.m., $30-$70

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Blitzen Trapper Club Congress, 8 p.m., $17

Mike Gordon 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $28-$30

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Miss Lana Rebel & Kevin Michael Mayfield La Cocina, 6 p.m., free

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Greg Morton & Friends La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free Motionless in White Rialto Theatre, 7 p.m., $25-$28 The White Buffalo Club Congress, 8 p.m., $20

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen and the Circle Band Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $22-$45 Aaron Watson Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment, 8 p.m., $15-$30

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David Wilcox 191 Toole, 6:30 p.m., $17-$22 Mik and the Funky Brunch La Cocina, 12:30 p.m., free

Dent May Club Congress, 7 p.m., $10

Ron Pope Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $19-$100

Chuck Prophet Club Congress, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12

Dokken Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $28-$30

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Fetty Wap Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $46-$54

The Kingston Trio Fox Theatre, 7 p.m., $39-$75

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Louise Le Hir La Cocina,, 6:30 p.m., free

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No shows scheduled Magic Giant, Club Congress, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12

Dave Mason Fox Theatre, 7 p.m., $27-$202

The Ten Tenors Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $29-$75

Greg Morton & Friends La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free

Mik and the Funky Brunch La Cocina, 12:30 p.m., free

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Rachmaninoff Rhapsody Tucson Music Hall, 2 p.m., $30-$60

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Damage Inc. Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $15-$17

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Arizona is special to Hawaiian ukulele aficionado Jake Shimabukuro. He donated instruments to the Musical Instrument Museum before it opened and loves the Rialto Theatre, where he is playing March 5.

“It’s so beautiful in Arizona, and there are amazing venues,” Shimabukuro says via telephone from Hawaii as his young son yearns to get his attention.

“I’ll perform with a trio – me, a bassist and a guitarist – on this tour. They’re both stellar musicians. We’ll have new arrangements and new songs. It’s going to be fun. I’ll still be doing a good mix of original music, as well as some of my favorite cover tunes.”

Picking up a ukulele at age 4, Shimabukuro has put a new spin on songs like “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Eleanor Rigby” and “Time of the Season.”

The last two tracks will appear on a new album set for release early this year. The collection’s name has yet to be announced, but the showpiece is Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

“My last record (2016’s Nashville Sessions) was all originals,” he explains.

“It was my first album of all originals.

This one is a combination of covers and original music. It’s exactly 50-50.

Hopefully people will enjoy it. Besides ‘Eleanor Rigby’ and ‘Time of the Season,’ I did New Order’s ‘Bizarre Love Triangle,’

Jimi Hendrix’s ‘If 6 was 9,’ with elements of ‘Little Wing’ in there, and Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ with an island reggae type of arrangement.”

Shimabukuro has been keeping busy.

He recently finished the music score for Go for Broke, a film about JapaneseAmerican veterans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He’s working on a collaboration album, too, with the likes of Willie Nelson.

“I’m hoping to record more tracks with people I’ve worked with over the years, people who I’ve collaborated with or those who have supported me – basically anybody who would want to record with me,” Shimabukuro says with a laugh.

“In the past, I’ve worked with some really incredible musicians like Bette Midler, Michael McDonald and Bela Fleck.

These musicians were always so inspiring.

I hope to do more with them. I’m really excited about this project. So far, 2018 is off to a great start.”

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continues to play great shows, like we do, it doesn’t make a difference what I do when I’m not on stage.”

The same applies to The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen, Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars or Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden.

Momsen and Leto are actors as well.

“Bruce Dickinson is an airline pilot,” Jericho says. “It doesn’t mean he’s singing songs on stage about little packets of peanuts or sitting in the middle seat.

Conversely, I don’t want him to sing ‘Run to the Hills’ and jump over chairs. I just want him to land the plane properly.

“It’s a little problem when people want

Rock ‘n’ Roll Disciple

WWE wrestler Chris Jericho earns respect as a musician with Fozzy’s ‘Judas’

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI WWE superstar and musician Chris Jericho was walking through Best Buy when he saw Judas, the seventh studio album by his band Fozzy.

He instinctively picked it up and bought it. It wasn’t out of vanity, however.

“Sure, the guy at the counter recognized me. People recognize me even if I don’t buy a Fozzy album,” he says. “But I bought it because it might be the last CD I ever buy. It’s still a thrill to buy your own record and see it in the record store. But you see it fewer and fewer.”

Judas was the sleeper hit of 2017. Jericho says he has seen an uptick in attendance at Fozzy shows, thanks to the album, which spent nine weeks in the Top 10 at U.S. Rock Radio. He expects the same response when Fozzy plays Club XS on Wednesday, March 7.

“There’s this whole buzz about the band,” he says. “It gives us a chance to come to Arizona – Tucson and Phoenix – and El Paso, the whole Southwest area. We’re excited, man. We’re looking forward to it.

It’s going to be a blast.”

Like Fozzy’s other records, Judas is a testament to the band’s diversity.

“We don’t mind taking chances,” Jericho says. “A lot of our favorite bands have done that, from Guns ‘N Roses to David Bowie to Metallica to U2 and even The Beatles. They never did the same things over and over again. It’s OK to take a few chances, as you should.

“We like to change things up, try things out. We want to give people a different vibe with every record, whether we’re

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doing songs like ‘Burn Me Out’ and ‘Weight of My World,’ which aren’t too far out from Do You Wanna Start a War?, or if we add rap to ‘Three Days in Jail.’ There shouldn’t be any rules when you’re in a rock ‘n’ roll band.”

Judas features the emotional “Wordsworth Way,” a song about Jericho’s childhood.

“The 2014 record U2 did, Songs of Innocence, had a song called ‘Cedarwood Road.’ That was his childhood address. I thought that was pretty cool. I wanted to write a song like that.

“I thought I had a lot to write about with ‘Wordsworth Way.’ It does have meaning to me. It was hard, rewarding and fun. It was also very emotionally draining. That was the hardest song in the studio to sing. With ‘Drinking with Jesus,’ I just belt it out and scream and rock ‘n’ roll. This one was a little deeper. It was emotional, just by proxy of the subject matter. It was one of the hardest songs I’ve recorded in the seven albums we’ve done, if not the hardest.”

Songs like that and the Judas collection as a whole have helped Fozzy earn respect within the music industry.

“We’ve had a lot of adversity,” he says.

“Even now in Japan, they can’t discern Chris Jericho the wrestler from Chris Jericho the singer. England was the first who got it, and the States were not far off, then Canada and Australia.

“It doesn’t matter who’s in the band.

It could be the butcher, the baker or the candlestick maker. Either the music is good or it’s not. A good band will continue to thrive. If the band makes great music and

to do more than what they’re known for. I get that, but we’ve sometimes had to work twice as hard to get people’s respect. Once we get it, though, we have it for life. That’s a good feeling.”

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Norway in a Nutshell

One of the most dramatic and skilled engineering feats in railway history, The Flam Railway’s high-mountain track winds its way down virtual mountainsides. (Photos courtesy Visit Flam)

BY ED BOITANO Breathtaking fjords, cascading waterfalls, towering snow-capped mountains, pristine farmhouses with sod roofs, blankets of wildflowers – Norway in a Nutshell is a living picture postcard that you will never forget. Traveling by train, boat and bus, this is a trip that truly lives up to its name, and it allows travelers the unique opportunity to experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Nestled on the western coast of Norway, the fjords were carved out in a succession of ice ages. When glaciers retreated approximately 12,000 years ago, plants soon appeared, animals thrived and humankind eventually made its

way into this spectacular, but remote, heaven on Earth. Small fishing villages were established, and tiny sod-roofed farmhouses quietly dotted the landscape, some situated on mountains so steep they required a ladder to ascend the terrain. Once tax collectors realized there were people living in this isolated region, they made an annual trek to the farms, only to find that many of the ladders had mysteriously disappeared. When the first tourists arrived – primarily European aristocracy who came to fish in this untouched paradise of crystal-clear waters -- they were guaranteed all the fish they could carry.

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If your tour of today’s Norway is limited by time, Norway in a Nutshell is the way to go. There are a number of packages to choose from, ranging from seven to 22 hours. I opted for the eight-hour roundtrip from Bergen, a World Heritage City and “gateway to the fjords.” If you can spare the extra time, Hanseatic Bergen boasts endless tourist attractions and can be easily explored in 24 hours.

The Bergen Tourist Card is an essential component for your tour of this historic harbor town. The price allows you free or reduce-priced admittance to the Bergen Art Museum, Fantoft Stave Church (a medieval wooden cathedral), a harbor boat tour, Bergen Castle, St. Mary’s Church, and Troulhaugen, composer Edvard Grieg’s home.

If you’re lucky, you might catch a concert in Troulhaugen’s intimate concert hall, discreetly built into the landscape and overlooking Grieg’s studio, where he wrote most of his later work. The card also allows free access on city buses, and both the Ulriksbanen Cable Car and Floibanen Funicular, which feature breathtaking views of the city. Not a bad way to start your city tour. Wander through the harbor fish market and down the wooden streets of the historic warehouses at Bryggen (the Wharf ). A fish buffet should be on everyone’s list for a generous sampling of Bergen’s world-famous fish soup, assortments of smoked and

cured Atlantic salmon, fish cakes and hearty breads, all washed down with the city’s own Hansa beer.

The next morning, hop on the Bergen Railway, easily one of the most beautiful railways in the world, for the journey up to the mountain village of Myrdal.

You can feel the excitement at Mydral as everyone hurries onto the platform in anticipation for the next part of the journey, a transfer onto The Flam Railway.

One of the most dramatic and skilled engineering feats in railway history, The Flam Railway’s high-mountain track winds down virtual mountainsides. The track had to be laid out on steep inclines and hairpin bends so the train could slowly travel up and down almost vertical slopes. Approximately 80 percent of the line has a gradient of 55 percent.

The train ride between Mydral and Flam runs down (or up) the wild Flamsdalen Valley and is for many people one of the highlights of the tour. From your carriage window, see some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring scenery in the world. To experience the fjords helps you understand the character of Norwegians, whose national identity has been formed by a passionate bond with nature. When a Norwegian goes on vacation – an average of six weeks a year – the destination of choice is (usually) the Norwegian countryside.

The train’s final destination is the port of Flam. Feast on another buffet in the quaint village, then travel by boat out of the Aurlandsfjord and into the Nærøyfjord – easily the wildest and most beautiful part of the voyage. On the boat from Flam, you will see more waterfalls, charming small towns, a stave church and working farms, situated on steep mountainous terrain.

Between Gudvangen and Voss, travel by bus through the Nærøyfjord Valley and up the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva with stunning, almost birdseye views of more waterfalls. At the top of the rocky ascent, there is a short stop to enjoy fantastic panoramic vistas from the viewpoints at the historic and stately Stalheim Hotel, where overnight accommodations are available. At the Fjord Pass, there are also many hotels and guesthouses to choose from.

Depending on which tour you have chosen, your bus journey will continue from Voss back to Bergen. From there, you might not want to go home again.

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Is the ‘buy-and-hold’ strategy still alive and well?

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If you Google “buy-and-hold investing,” you’ll easily find dozens of articles that say the strategy is tried and true.

And you’ll find almost as many that say it’s dated and overrated.

Which is accurate? A lot depends on the individual investor.

Simply put, buy and hold is an oldschool passive investment strategy that emphasizes long-term growth over short-term thinking or market timing. An investor who employs a buy-and-hold strategy actively selects stocks and mutual funds, but once that’s done isn’t concerned with short-term price movements and technical indicators.

An investor’s age plays a role in buy and hold.

The strategy generally makes sense for a younger investor who is accumulating assets for retirement but doesn’t plan on tapping into them any time soon. Younger investors usually have years, or even decades, to recover from negative swings in the equity markets.

For example, during the 2008 market crash, when the S&P 500 lost 51 percent in less than a year and a half, many investors grew scared and sold their holdings at a significant loss. Those who lost the most were the ones who got out of the market near the bottom and failed to participate in the big rebound that followed. Hanging in there paid off for those with a longerterm focus.

But for the older investor who is at or near retirement, this strategy may not work so well. If you were fully invested in the bear market of 2008 and already taking withdrawals, you may have had to take a 40 percent reduction in income to preserve your assets long enough to not outlive your money.

Buy and hold also may be a bad idea if you don’t have a lot of money to invest, as big pullbacks in equities can all but wipe you out – especially if you end up needing those funds while the market is down. That’s why after the 2000-2002 dot-

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com (“dot-bomb”) bubble, many market commentators, including author and Fox Business anchor Lou Dobbs, said, “You shouldn’t invest money in the stock market that you can’t afford to lose. Period.”

Rethink the 4 percent rule.

Old rules of thumb are hard to let go of in any situation – and the financial industry is no exception. Another popular strategy dating back to the ’90s, designed to “ensure” that your money would last at least 25 years in retirement, is the “4 percent rule.” This maxim says a 4 percent annual withdrawal rate from a typical 60 percent bond/40 percent stock portfolio should be a “statistically safe” amount, although not guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Recently, experts from a variety of sources have said the 4 percent rule is no longer realistic, mostly because of lower interest rates, longer life expectancies and recent markets showing much larger than normal corrections and recovery periods of five years or more. Some are now saying the number should be 3 percent or less.

In 2013, the folks at Morningstar found retirees who want “a 90 percent probability of achieving retirement income over a 30-year time horizon and a 40 percent equity portfolio” should withdraw just 2.8 percent.

Based on those numbers, if you had $1 million in assets, you would be safe to take out $28,000 per year. Most people likely would say that falls far short of what they’ll need in retirement.

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So, what else is there if you don’t want to run out of money and you need to use savings and investments to supplement your other guaranteed-income sources?

An increasingly popular strategy is to use a fixed-index annuity with a guaranteed lifetime income rider to create another dependable income stream to go along with your Social Security benefits and pension income.

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BY TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER If holiday weight is hanging around, you don’t have to make drastic changes to lose the extra pounds and keep them off.

The holiday season brings friends, family, tasty treats – and sometimes a few additional pounds. The natural impulse to begin a stringent diet can be as tempting as those decadent desserts.

Amy Ramsey is the employee wellness and engagement manager at Tucson Medical Center. Ramsey, a certified personal trainer and health coach, shares easy and productive tips that can have a strong impact on your health.

What’s the best way to get started?

Set a goal. Finding our “why” – the real reason we want to do something meaningful, can make the difference between success and failure. Ask yourself how you’ll get there, and envision what it looks like to achieve that goal.

What healthy strategies work best?

No matter what your personal goal is, these are three helpful strategies to keep in mind. Be consistent. Be patient. Take small steps.

Be consistent. Create healthy habits that you can include in your daily routine. Whatever those habits are, you need to be consistent if you want to see change. Remember: If you’re consistently putting in a part-time effort toward your goal, you’ll consistently get part-time results.

Be patient. You will not see results overnight and – let’s be honest – you probably won’t see results for weeks. That’s OK. If you find your resolve being tested, ask yourself why you have chosen this goal. Write your answer to that question somewhere where it is very visible to you throughout the day.

Any physical improvement is a mental game as well. You have to want it.

Take small steps. If your goal were easy, you would already be there; it wouldn’t be a challenge. Take this one small step at a time.

Trying to make huge changes in diet and activity level could leave you discouraged, frustrated and possibly injured. Even if you are highly enthusiastic about making changes and reaching your goal, remember that your body and your mind need time to adapt.

Is it best to simply restrict significant calories?

No. Less is not always more. Severely restricting calorie intake over a long period of time can cause the body to compensate by reducing calorie expenditure. So, what happens? If you return to consuming your normal daily calorie intake, you will gain weight. This is the dreaded yo-yo effect that is so common for those who try drastic diet changes.

Instead, ask yourself where your calories are coming from. It’s important to remember the quality of the calories counts. Vegetables, high-quality fats, protein, etc. are absolutely essential when looking at a healthy all-around diet.

Start by looking at one or two items you stock in your pantry that you know aren’t great for you. Replace them with something from the fresh produce aisle or a healthy option from the freezer aisle.

Will a healthy diet mean no tasty treats at all?

Absolutely not. Simply being aware and intentionally making good food choices most of the time will allow you to have that slice of birthday cake without guilt. All things in moderation, including the cheese I so dearly love.

Remind yourself that you can eat anything, but that you choose to eat healthy foods. This will make you feel more empowered instead of feeling like you are restricted to a certain diet. This takes practice, but the language we use with ourselves around food will affect our perspective, positively or negatively.

Do I have to exercise rigorously to be healthy?

Not necessarily. An evening stroll is good for your health both physically and mentally, but it may not trigger weight loss. Consult with your doctor about what “healthy” means for you, and create an exercise plan that supports the desired outcome.

What if I’m tempted to quit?

Focus on each day, because what you do today will have an effect on what you do tomorrow. Days turn into weeks, and months make up your year. What kind of year do you want to have?

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By adding an income rider, the carrier is able to guarantee your income for as long as you live and could pay out at a rate as high as 5 percent to 6 percent or more, depending on your contract terms and your age. There are almost always fees associated with riders offering guarantees, so it is important to understand how the fees work, including how they are calculated, if they can be changed during the contract period, and how they may impact the growth and death benefits of

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If you haven’t heard about this type of annuity from your broker or adviser, it’s probably because it is not a security, it’s an insurance product, and doesn’t fit under the “Wall Street umbrella” or typify the normal brokerage-house model offering. More often, you will find these guaranteed-income products through independent financial advisers who also have an insurance license. Financial advisers are required to work as fiduciaries and have a legal obligation to put their clients’ interests first.

Bottom line: Don’t depend on old rules of thumb to get you through retirement.

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