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When I was a kid, the fastest way to get me to read a book was to tell me it was too mature for my young eyes. I passed many nights sneaking peeks at my mom’s Harold Robbins novels to find the sexy parts.

And there wasn’t a kid in my middle school who couldn’t recite by heart from Page 85 of Judy Blume’s teen lit classic, “Forever.”

You know, the page where Michael introduces Katharine to his manhood, which he has inexplicably named … Ralph.

Speaking of members, this brings us to the Arizona Legislature, which may have done more to encourage teen reading than any governmental body in America.

Last year, it passed House Bill 2035, a racy little number that made Arizona the fifth state in America to mandate parents opt-in to sex education for their kids. Had the measure stopped there, I would have been OK with it, but this being our Legislature – where common sense is not so common – they had to go just a bit further.

HB 2035 also requires school governing boards to “adopt procedures to notify parents in advance and provide them the opportunity to withdraw their children from any instruction or presentations regarding sexuality” – even outside sex ed class.

Which brings us to one local school district’s strenuous efforts to warn parents – about, among other things, kids cooking chicken breasts.

Times Media reporter Ken Sain detailed The Great Poultry Alert. To comply with the state edict, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in December passed a new opt-in policy concerning materials that might be deemed sexual. Sain quoted Chandler High teacher Caroline Sheridan, who told the governing board: “I teach English and I teach criminal justice,” she explained. “Somehow I found out I need permission slips before I can teach, ‘Of Mice and Men,’ ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ ‘Othello,’ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ I can’t teach about Emmett Till without a permission slip. Of course, this makes no sense.”

In January, the Permission Slip Police also sent home an opt-in form to parents of cooking students learning to prepare chicken breasts. District spokesman Terry Locke told Sain this was “a misinterpretation of the legislative statute” which “was corrected and did not apply to the context or content.”

Thank goodness the curriculum didn’t include a recipe for sticky buns.

Of course, the Legislature is hardly done with the issue. This new session has seen a number of sex education bills, including a measure to change the opt-in requirement back to an opt-out requirement.

There’s a bill that will require a parent’s written permission before a student can participate in “any school student group or club involving sexuality, gender or gender identity.” And there’s a bill – no doubt dead on arrival – that not only would make sex ed an opt-out class, but would also allow teachers to “discuss populations that historically have been more vulnerable to sexual abuse and assault, such as the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community and the disability community.”

Finally, there’s a bill that would forbid educators, restaurant workers and grocery store employees from “referring to certain foodstuffs and edible materials using language that may be construed to convey a sexual connotation.” Among the terms set to be joining “chicken breasts” as no longer be permissible, as spelled out in statute?

Chicken “breasts.” Pork “butt.” Hot dog “buns.” The phrase “finger foods.” And Denny’s has been put on notice that diners will no longer be allowed to order the “Moons Over My Hammy.”

OK, I made that last bill up. But with this group of elected geniuses, it absolutely could have been real. They’re just that … nuts.

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Late in her career, reader has time to find her purpose

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I’m at the age where I’m thinking about retirement and my children are grown up and are, more or less, out of the house. While I’m grateful to have had a stable career that’s provided for my family — if I’m honest with myself (and you) — I’ve never felt like I was really living my passion or dream. For years, I ignored thoughts of those feelings that I could be more fulfilled, thinking they were unrealistic or for younger people.

I’ve always been very practically minded, something that when looking back, I realize was instilled in me by my parents when I was a young girl.

So many people talk about having a “purpose” in life, but I’ve never felt that.

Having a family and raising kids has certainly been meaningful and gratifying, but it doesn’t feel like it’s scratched that itch. I fear it might also be too late to figure it out. What would your advice be for someone who is winding down their career but still searching for their purpose?

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One of the most common causes of depression I’ve seen in my years as a therapist is people who don’t follow their purpose or deepest desires.

Of course, this doesn’t mean everyone should quit their jobs to pursue a career as an actor or musician or pilot; sometimes, as you’re well aware, that’s just not feasible. But we limit ourselves when we think that “finding our purpose” has to equal a full-time, salaried career. Our careers are certainly one way to find our passion and purpose, but far from the only way.

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before I give you advice on how to figure out what you’d like to do next, I want you to open yourself to a concept from Zen Buddhism known as “beginner’s mind.”

Beginner’s mind is an attitude of openness, eagerness and curiosity we can bring to everything we do. It’s something children naturally possess, but we tend to lose it as we get older — which only makes us age even faster. If the practical mind says, “I can’t do that, I’ve never tried it before and I’ll surely look like a fool,” then the beginner’s mind says: “I wonder what interesting and exciting thing might happen if I tried that for the very first time. Perhaps I’ll give it a try without expectations.” Even if it feels uncomfortable and unfamiliar to you, try to embark on this next stage with this mindset, and let your practical self take a bit of a rest.

When it comes to finding what you might be interested in doing next, ask yourself: What did you love to do as a child? Often, the activity, hobby or thing we spent our time doing between the ages of 7 and 12 says something about our core, intrinsic nature and desires — in other words, what we loved before we got bogged down by expectations and responsibilities of society and adulthood.

You may think, “well, I’m looking for my purpose, not a mere hobby!” But that’s just it, very often the things we’re curious about and enjoy lead us down an unexpected path to what we’re passionate about.

My advice is that you don’t set out to find your one true passion right away and expect to pursue it single-minded zeal. It rarely works like that. Instead, use beginner’s mind to explore several things that pique your interest and curiosity. Allow yourself to fail, to be surprised, to change your mind. In other words, allow yourself not to be practical.

Secondly, expand your definition of what purpose might look like. I once had a client who longed to be a doctor and help others but was never able to go to medical school and make her dream

come true. Later in life, she studied aromatherapy and was able to provide treatments in a care home for elders and in a hospice. The caretaking and tenderness she always longed to bring to a medical career came out in this new practice — and her lifelong depression lifted.

Similarly, my grandmother always wanted to be an actress. That was not available to her, but when her children left home, she became a dresser at the Royal Theater and absolutely loved it.

She was in the theatre working with actors on stage, so she fulfilled her dream in a different way that brought her great joy.

Going back to that beginner’s mindset one more time: Your purpose and passion may not look how you always imagined it, and the more you can accept and even revel in that, the more likely it is that you will find it. When in doubt, follow your curiosity — it always knows where to lead you next.

The word “cure” actually comes from curiosity. When we are open and curious, we find our answers. See your children leaving home as a gift of time for you to follow your passions and find and live your purpose. Many people just like you (and indeed me) find our true passion when our children leave home, and we enter an exciting third stage of our life I wish you so much success, Marisa “Tell Yourself a Better Lie: Use the Power of Rapid Transformational Therapy to Edit Your Story and Rewrite Your Life” is available on Amazon.

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BY JUSTIN LIGGIN The Tucson 50-plus community is leading the way with their homebuying habits and interests, changing the way we see the hot housing market.

Whether you are looking for a retirement destination or just eager to move, identifying the tips and trends of homebuying can put you on the path to owning the perfect home.

For homebuyers looking to find somewhere that can best accommodate them and their needs now that the kids have moved out, the search for the perfect-sized home is at the forefront of the 50-plus homebuyer.

“Many homeowners over 50 are living

in a house that’s more than 2,000 square feet, with three or four bedrooms, living room, dining room, and so on,” says Eric Gibbs Sr., the Arizona Association of Reatlros 2022 president-elect.

“They’re starting to consider a smaller option to meet their needs. Whether it is the house or the yard, this demographic is looking to minimize maintenance at home and put more energy into their active lifestyle.”

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Realtors can help place an offer and offiThanks to the pandemic, there is less cially securing it by communicating directemphasis on the proximity to workplace. ly with listing agents to find out what the And that might mean relocating to warm- seller is looking for. Gibbs also emphasizes er climates like Tucson. the importance of a thorough property As the distance to the workplace lessens, inspection in the homebuying process, prioritizing proximity to family and favor- which will reveal any issues of the home ite entertainment and activity locations is both inside and out prior to the purchase. becoming more important.

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Chugging Along Collectors of garden railroad trains show off their layouts

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI G-scale train collectors are opening their gardens to the public for the 20th Rails in the Garden self-guided, selfpaced driving tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 5, and Sunday, March 6.

“This is a great, fun-filled weekend for the young and old,” says Chuck Cook with the Tucson Garden Railway Society.

G-scale trains are suitable for use indoors or out and the large size, rugged construction and exacting detail make this scale a favorite with modelers.

The event is a fundraiser for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and the train club. In recent years, the tour generated more than $8,500 in donations for the food bank.

The Tucson Garden Railway Society is a nonprofit that promotes model railroading, preservation of railroad history and railroad safety throughout the Tucson metro area.

Cook says the organization has permanent displays at Diamond Children’s Hospital, The Tucson Children’s Museum, The Rodeo Parade Museum, Tucson Botanical Garden and The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum.

“We have a large modular layout that we take annually to The Pima County Fair and the VA Hospital for multiday displays,” Cook says.

“In addition, we have a smaller children’s layout that we take to train shows and children’s charity events throughout the year. G-scale are the largest model railroads that are available for the average people.”

Tucson Garden Railway Society members say John Fennema has one of the best layouts on the nonprofit’s March tour. (Photos by Holly Harris)

During the tour, patrons see trains running in eight to 12 member layouts.

“It’s a chance for people to get out — especially during these COVID times,” he says. “About 80% of the layouts on this year’s tour are outdoor railroads.”

Previously, the nonprofit charged for the tour, but it has been free since it earned money for co-sponsoring the national convention. This way, more families with young children can head out on the tour.

The layouts are primarily in Tucson, but

there are two in SaddleBrooke. For Cook, this is a dream to work with the trains.

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“Like anything else, I put them away for a while and raised kids. I happened to see the layout at the Botanical Gardens in Tucson. I was just fascinated by the size of them and the idea that we could do it outside.”

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‘Leading with Intelligence’ ‘Four Women’ challenges racial stereotypes

BY BRIDGETTE M. REDMAN When challenged, American singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone said she didn’t lead with anger, she led with intelligence.

It is part of what has attracted Tiffany Nichole Greene to direct the show “Nina Simone: Four Women” at the Arizona Theatre Company. The Christina Ham play with music will run in Tucson through March 19, and pick up in Phoenix from March 24 to April 10.

The show casts a light on the musician’s life and work. It draws its name from a song Simone wrote after the 1963 Ku Klux Klan bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, that killed four little girls.

“Four Women” was a tribute to those children. She sang about herself and three other Black women from various backgrounds with various looks.

The play imagines a conversation between them and addresses their fight to overcome second-class status, racism and the stereotypes that seek to define them.

It is told with Simone’s songs and covers along with traditional hymns.

Greene, who earned an MFA in acting from Brown University, is the resident director of “Hamilton” and directs shows across the nation. She is a two-time Drama League finalist and an alumna of the Lincoln Center Directors Lab. She specializes in developing new works.

Greene worked with Arizona Theatre Company’s artistic director, Sean Daniels, before he returned to the state in that role.

They collaborated with the same playwright when Daniels was out east. He reached out to her and asked if she was interested in directing “Nina Simone: Four Women,” which was slated to be staged last year, the pandemic delayed it.

Greene says she is attracted to the possibilities inherent in this show and to the way the story is told.

“I’m drawn to the poetry of this piece — and I don’t mean polite poetry,” Greene says. “When we think of poetry, we sometimes think flowery and polite and still. In this, there is an attack that lives inside of this piece if you let it. There is something poetic in that it is able to live in the past, present and future.

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“It is able to live in realism and then bubble into something that feels like we are not where we think we are.”

She says that while Simone has her flaws, she is a thinker, someone who is extremely intelligent and open minded.

“The things I want to celebrate about her are her courage and freedom,” Greene says.

“The ways in which she frees herself — freedom is something she offers herself.

It’s not something she asks the world to give her. I’m very inspired by that mentality.”

Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933 in North Carolina, the sixth of eight children in a poor family. She wanted to be a concert pianist and, with help from supporters, she enrolled in the Juilliard School of Music in New York for a summer. She changed her name so her family wouldn’t discover she was playing in nightclubs in Atlantic City to make a living. It was then that she began singing professionally.

She recorded more than 40 albums between 1958 and 1974. She used her Juilliard education to combine classical music with gospel and pop.

In 1964, she began focusing on protest songs, starting with “Mississippi Goddam” in response to the murder of civil rights activist Medgar Evans. She advocated violent revolution and a separate Black state.

She became friends with many Black leftists and activists who would influence her, none more so than playwright Lorraine Hansberry (“A Raisin in the Sun”).

She also engaged with such luminaries as James Baldwin, Stokely Carmichael and Langston Hughes.

She left the country, relocating to Barbados and then to Liberia. In the 1980s and beyond, she moved between Liberia, Barbados, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. She died of breast cancer in 2003 in France.

Greene said, Simone was once asked during an interview if she was leading with anger because so much of her work was meshed with violence and revolt against injustices.

“She said, ‘No, I’m leading with intelligence,’” Greene quoted Simone as saying.

“Anger has its place. I want to show the

audience that I know who they really are.”

Greene plans to reflect this in direction of “Nina Simone: Four Women” and in her vision of the four women who make up this narrative.

“I’m showing these four women and leading with intellect — I don’t mean in terms of who is the smartest, but in terms of strategy, the ways in which these four women maneuver through life in America as Black Women,” Greene says.

“I am interested in exploring, not the stereotypes of four Black women, but four different paths carved out for Black women and the ways in which they must maneuver in pursuit of survival or peace or prosperity or any sort of advancement, and the sacrifices that we learn these women must make.”

While the song “Four Women” centers on events in 1963, Greene said the themes are relevant.

“I think it is commentary on the struggle that something put out in 1963 is in any way shape or form relevant today is not shocking, but it is alarming,” Greene says.

“Hopefully this play will reignite a fire in all of us to keep fighting for and pushing for those things we say we believe in.”

Greene says she is pleased with the four actors.

“These four women are very complementary to one another,” Greene says. “I wanted to make sure that we are representing different skin tones and different body types, representing different African backgrounds. Then for me, I wanted regional diversity as well. All four actors are from different areas. They currently live in and are from different states.”

Candace Thomas is Simone, while the other women are played by Deidra Grace, Katya Collazo and Kia Dawn Fulton. The lone male character, Sam Waymon, is played by music director Dante Harrell.

In technical terms, “Nina Simone: Four Women” will differentiate between what is real and not real through lighting by Philip S. Rosenberg.

When patrons see the show in either Tucson or Phoenix, she hopes they will be mindful of the message and music.

“It is truly a play,” Greene says. “It is driven by relationship and dialog between these women, and it is truly a play with

Candace Thomas plays Nina Simone in “Nina Simone: Four Women.” (Photo by Tim Fuller)

music. We are not leading with song. We are leading with thought. Songs grow out of the pressure being put on a moment.”

Arizona Theatre Company’s “Nina Simone: Four Women” WHEN: Various times Saturday, March 19 WHERE: Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson WHEN: Various times Thursday, March 24, to Sunday, April 10 WHERE: Herberger Theatre, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $25 INFO: arizonatheatre.org; All audience must be masked and provide proof of vaccine, or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. “Nina Simone: Four Women” can be viewed at home with ATC Shows on Demand. www.LovinLife.com

Reaching New Heights Globetrotter ‘Flip’ White ready for Arizona

BY JOSHUA WEISBLY

Harlem Globetrotters guard Saul “Flip” White feels fortunate.

This March, he and the rest of his team will bring their high-flying antics to four arenas in Arizona as the team continues its “Spread Game Tour.”

“To see the smiles on the kids’ faces and also the parents’ faces that’s always been and still to this day, my favorite part,” White says.

The Globetrotters’ stops are 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 3, at Tucson Arena; 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Gila River Arena in Glendale.

The appearances will bring fans new experiences ranging from a dunk contest to new characters during the four-quarter game. Fans can meet the Globetrotters afterward.

White comes from a family where basketball was always a part of life. He was

introduced to the game at the age of 4, and one of his fondest basketball memories was his father holding him up to the hoop to dunk the basketball. White’s grandparents took him to Globetrotters games.

“I love entertaining people and putting smiles on their faces,” White says in his bio. “Being a Globetrotter means everything to me.”

White is known on the court for his acrobatics and athleticism.

Before becoming a Globetrotter, White played basketball at Moraine Valley Community College in Illinois, where he averaged 11 rebounds and 18 points per game. After college, White played in the International Basketball League before becoming a Globetrotter.

“It was a surreal moment at first,” White says about joining the Globetrotters.

“When I got to training camp and saw everybody, I was like, ‘Oh man, I’m really here.’”

Potential Globetrotters should remember there’s a difference between the team and the NBA. “It’s different,” White says. “It helped me with basketball, but I had to learn the entertainment side and the tricks side once I became a Globetrotter.”

During his decade with the Globetrotters, White’s role has evolved.

“I’m 10 years in. I’m more of a team player. Now, I’m straight utility,” says White, a former “American Ninja Warrior” contestant.

“I ask, ‘What do you need me to do? This what you need me to do?’ I’m going Saul “Flip” White has been with the Globetrotters for over a decade, providing fans with impressive showings of his high-flying dunking ability.

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to fill in and I’m going to do what I do best.”

Basketball has one of the richest histories in sports. The team strives to stick to its original goals, while reaching newer generations.

“We’re still bringing those high-flying dunks, those amazing trick shots, those antics, but we want the new generation to know that it’s OK to have fun while we entertain, have fun while you play basketball and love what you do,” White said.

“You’re a basketball player, love it.”

History of the Globetrotters

The team was founded in 1926 by Abe Saperstein and won its first World Basketball Championship in 1940. From there, the Globetrotters embarked on its debut international tour in 1950 and has since traveled to all 50 states 123 countries or territories.

The Globetrotters helped popularize the basics of basketball, such as the slam dunk and fast break, as well as the point guard and forward positions.

Those who are unfamiliar with the legendary group may recognize some of the names who have donned the team’s jerseys — Wilt Chamberlain, Meadowlark Lemon, Fred “Curly” Neal and “Sweet” Lou Dunbar.

Thirteen of its players have been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The team joined in 2002.

The Globetrotters include, from left, Bulldog Mack, Torch George, Jet Rivers, Hot Shot Swanson, Big Easy Lofton, Wham Middleton and Thunder Law. The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Arizona from Thursday, March 3, to Sunday, March 6, as part of the Spread Game Tour. Fans can look forward to over-the-top characters, a dunk contest, and the opportunity to meet some of the team. (Photos by Harlem Globetrotters)

The Harlem Globetrotters WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3 WHERE: Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson COST: Tickets start at $20 INFO: ticketmaster.com

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, March 4 WHERE: Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main Street, Prescott COST: Tickets start at $31.50 INFO: 928-772-1819, ticketmaster.com WHEN: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5 WHERE: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $20 INFO: 602-379-2000, footprintcenter.com WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6 WHERE: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale COST: Tickets start at $20 INFO: gilariverarena.com MARCH 2022

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Curious Conversation: Inspired by the Mariachi Presentations at the Fox, 1 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, free, registration required, foxtucson.com.

An exploration of the significant impact of mariachi music and culture.

Chicago, 7 p.m., Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonmusichall.org. Come see the legendary rockers.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

Docent Art Talk: “Cats in Art and Their Companions,” 1:30 p.m., Tucson Museum of Art, 200 W. Alameda Street, free for members, $5 for general public, 624-2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3

ArtWalk, 4 to 7 p.m., includes Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 170, 615-5222, wildemeyer.com. Features art, refreshments and entertainment by harpist Vanessa Myers.

Harlem Globetrotters, 7 p.m., Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonarena.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $32.50, foxtucson.com. Elwes gives a behind-thescenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film “The Princess Bride.”

Bob Dylan, 8 p.m., Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonmusichall.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

“Little One-Inch,” 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way, $25, yume.gardens@ gmail.com, yumegardens.org. Even though someone is tiny, they can still realize big dreams, including finding lasting love. Price includes tickets to the gardens.

Kevin Hart, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonmusichall.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8

Medicine, Literature & Life’s Third Act with Dr. Louise Aronson, 5:30 p.m., UA Health Sciences Innovation Building, 1670 E. Drachman Street, free, reservations required, https://bit.ly/AronsonTucson. The tendency to reduce old age to its hardest moments becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Aronson will use stories from patient care and literature to illustrate how we can turn that around to benefit us all. She’s a geriatrician, writer, educator and professor of medicine at UCSF and the author of the New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist, “Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, and Reimagining Life.”

Judy Collins, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $37.50, foxtucson.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

“A Conversation with Edith Head,” 7:30 p.m., continues 7:30 p.m. March 10, 7:30 p.m.

March 11, 2 p.m. March 12 and 2 p.m. March 13, Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Avenue, $40, with discounts for groups, seniors, active military and students, invisibletheatre.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10

“A Conversation with Edith Head,” 7:30 p.m., continues 7:30 p.m. March 11, 2 p.m.

March 12 and 2 p.m. March 13, Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Avenue, $40, with discounts for groups, seniors, active military and students, invisibletheatre.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11

The Hot Sardines, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $34.50, foxtucson.com. Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, The Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again.

“A Conversation with Edith Head,” 7:30 p.m., continues 2 p.m. March 12 and 2 p.m.

March 13, Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Avenue, $40, with discounts for groups, seniors, active military and students, invisibletheatre.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

Gabriel Ayala Concert for Healing, Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $30, foxtucson.com. The classical guitarist and composer will be joined by his quintet to perform music across several genres, including classical, jazz and his signature “jazz-menco.”

SUNDAY, MARCH 6

Arizona Opera’s “A Little Night Music,” 7:30 p.m., repeats 2 p.m. March 13, Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonmusichall.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 7 It’s National Cereal Day!

“A Conversation with Edith Head,” 2 p.m.

March 12, continues 2 p.m. March 13, Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Avenue, $40, with discounts for groups, seniors, active military and students, invisibletheatre.com.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, 7 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $20, foxtucson.com.

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Justin Moore w/Heath Sanders and Stephen Paul, 7:30 p.m., Tucson Arena, Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonarena. com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13

National Geographic Live: Secrets of Whales with Brian Skerry, 6:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $25, foxtucson.com. Photographer Brian Skerry has spent nearly four decades exploring and documenting the world’s oceans.

“A Conversation with Edith Head,” 2 p.m., Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Avenue, $40, with discounts for groups, seniors, active military and students, invisibletheatre.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 Read up! It’s National Learn About Butterflies Day. TUESDAY, MARCH 15

Tucson Organic Gardeners Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom, email tucsonorganicgardeners@gmail.com to request a link, 749-9429. This month’s program is “Heat Loving Edibles for Your Summer Garden,” presented by Dr. Jacqueline Soule, longtime Southwest gardener and award-winning writer.

Taj Mahal Sextet, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $27.50, foxtucson.com. The legendary bluesman makes an appearance.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

Docent Art Talks: How Rodin’s Life, Works and Muses Exhibit the Traits of Romanticism,” 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tucson Museum of Art, 200 W. Alameda Street, free for members, $5 for general public, 624-2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

Music of Dreams: An Evening of Japanese Flute, 6 to 8 p.m., continues through March 19, Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way, $25, yume.gardens@gmail. com, yumegardens.org. Music of Dreams features a shakuhachi, or Japanese bamboo flute, concert in a nightly scenery that glorifies the gardens. A photo exhibit by Kate Breakey, from her series “Moon Song,” will be on display during those three nights. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

The Underwater Bubble Show, 7 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $25, foxtucson.com. Taking cues from Cirque du Soleil, this visually spectacular show incorporates the latest in stage technology. Lasers, low ground smoke, flying foam and innovative soap bubble art simulate an underwater atmosphere.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra: “The Splendor of Brahms,” various times

through March 20, Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonmusichall.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

Flor de Toloache, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $25, foxtucson.com. Having performed at Coachella and an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, this Latin Grammy-winning New York-based ensemble is one of the finest female mariachi groups.

The Marshall Tucker Band’s 50th Anniversary w/Dave Mason, 8 p.m., Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonmusichall.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

Cinema Tucson at the Fox: “Esto No Es Berlin”/“This is Not Berlin” in Spanish with English subtitles, 3 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, $6, foxtucson. com. This semi-autobiographic coming of age tale set in Mexico in 1986 tells the story of the country preparing for the World Cup. It follows 17-year-old Carlos, an introverted kid who doesn’t fit in with his family or school.

Jo Koy: “Funny is Funny World Tour,” 8 p.m., Tucson Arena, Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonarena.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 21 Study good and bad fats.

It’s National Healthy Fats Day! TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Kick back today: It’s National Goof Off Day! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23

Docent Art Talks: “Exploring the ‘Masterpieces’ of the MET with New Eyes: A Reawakening,” 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Tucson Museum of Art, 200 W. Alameda Street, free for members, $5 for general public, 624-2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24

Tom Segura: “I’m Coming Everywhere Tour,” 7 p.m., Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonmusichall.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

Monster Jam, 7 p.m., repeats 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 26, and 1 p.m. March 27, Tucson Arena, 260 S. Church Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonarena.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Madaras Gallery’s Spring Sidewalk Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan, free admission, 615-3001, madaras. com. Save 25% to 75% on selected items all weekend.

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Classic Albums Live Performance: Creedence Clearwater Revival: “Chronicles,” 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $25, foxtucson.com. Classic Albums Live honors the legacy of CCR by performing its “Chronicles” album with dedication.

Samurai Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way, $25, yume.gardens@gmail. com, yumegardens.org. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Join the group in an interactive samurai show performed by Burai Productions, a Japanese entertainment group based in California, and learn about Japanese cultural traditions while getting first-hand experience of basic samurai movements, sword handling, and manner of speaking. Guests will be challenged in a sword fight performance as only seen in samurai movies. Paper “swords” will be provided for practice. After this, guests will see the 2014 movie “Uzumasa Limelight,” which focuses on an aging background actor who specializes in being killed. The movie is in Japanese with English subtitles.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Richard Arjona: Blanco y Negro Tour, 8 p.m., Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church

Avenue, call for ticket information, 791-4101, tucsonmusichall.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 28 They deserve the utmost respect: It’s Respect Your Cat Day! TUESDAY, MARCH 29

Russian Ballet Theatre Presents “Swan Lake,” 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, tickets start at $39, foxtucson.com. The Russian Ballet Theatre’s new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s classic “Swan Lake” retouches the oldest St. Petersburg version of the valet.

Exclusive Experience: Lunch and Learn.

CEO Spotlight: Patrick Martinez, noon to 2 p.m., Tucson Museum of Art, 200 W. Alameda Street, call for ticket information, 624-2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org. Join Jeremy Mikolajczak, TMA’s Jon and Linda Ender, director and CEO, for a lecture on the works of Patrick Martinez.

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At first, the restaurant opened at 11:30 a.m., leaving those in search of breakfast unable to get their morning fix.

As of February 11, the Italian restaurant debuted a bakery nook inside the restaurant, filling those empty morning hours with a new breakfast menu and a bevy of house-baked pastries.

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“We wanted this to be an all-day place because this is what the neighborhood needed,” Tenino says. “The bakery completes that circle.”

Tenino raves about their baker, Karen Lustig, who makes most of the pastries and much of the breads used throughout the restaurant.

“She’s great,” she says. “If you ask my daughters to name their favorite (item), it’s her muffins. If you ask Nick, it’s her lemon squares. It’s all been really nice.”

Just like the main restaurant, Locale’s no-reservation policy lends it a casual vibe, although diners could feel comfortable eating in shorts and a T-shirt, a suit or a dress.

The cappuccino ($4) could be paired with a flaky, custard-filled pastry ($3.50) before breakfasts are delivered. The cappuccino was made Italian style, meaning the froth was incorporated into the drink and not perched on top. It made for a

smoother, creamier taste.

Products from Maya Tea Company are featured, including Maya Golden Milk ($5) and Maya hot or iced chai ($5).

Those who want to start their day with a stronger drink such as an Aperol spritz ($10) or a glass of prosecco ($5) also can indulge.

The French toast ($10) comes with two thick halves of fluff y toast. The pieces were topped with pillows of lemon ricotta, fresh strawberry slices and local honey. The breakfast sandwich ($10) came with soft scrambled eggs, bacon, Fiscalini cheddar and sriracha mayo, and a side of potatoes that were roasted with just enough rosemary.

Mariah Gray and her husband, Erik, recently were visiting the bakery for the first time.

“We’ve eaten at Locale for dinner a few times, but we were excited to try the breakfast,” says the retired Sam Hughes resident. “The Burrata toast was delicious, and I’m coming back to try a frittata.”

Gray’s Burrata toast ($10) was a healthy portion of charred toast, creamy burrata, pesto and prosciutto crudo. Her husband opted for the “breakfast of champions,” the $10 pie and coffee. That day, the pie was peach, and Erik Gray “highly recommended” it.

“Any time I can pretend that pie is a meal, I’m in,” he says, laughing.

And if you indulge too much, there’s always the bocce ball courts outside that can offer an unusual and fun way to burn off calories.

Bakery at Locale

60 N. Alvernon Way 398-7553, localetucson.com 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (breakfast is served from 8 to 11 a.m.) Tuesdays to Sundays; closed Mondays.

(Top) A bakery that opened inside Locale on February 11 offers a bevy of fresh-baked pastries and a full menu including French toast ($10), which is made with egg custard and topped with lemon ricotta, strawberries and local honey. (Above) The breakfast sandwich ($10) comes with soft scrambled eggs, bacon, Fiscalini cheddar and Siracha mayo on a fresh-baked brioche roll and a side of house-roasted potatoes. (Photos by Jonathan Revies)

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Classic Beef Bourguignon

BY JAN D’ATRI

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Classic Beef Bourguignon (Serves 6) Ingredients • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 8-ounce center cut applewood smoked bacon, diced • 2-1/2 pounds chuck beef, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1 tablespoon kosher salt • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper • 1 pound of carrots, sliced diagonally into 1-inch chunks • 2 yellow onions, diced • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (2 cloves) • 1/2 cup cognac • 1 bottle good dry red wine such as cote du Rhone or pinot noir • 2 cups beef broth, as needed • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, divided • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 pound of frozen whole pearl onions • 1 pound of fresh mushrooms, stems discarded • French bread or sourdough loaf, sliced and grilled Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the bacon, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is lightly browned. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a large plate.

Dry the beef cubes with paper towels and then sprinkle them with salt and pepper. In batches in single layers, sear the beef in the hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove the seared cubes to the plate with the bacon and continue searing until all the beef is browned. Set aside.

Toss the carrots, onions, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in the fat in the pan and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Add the cognac and ignite with a match to burn off the alcohol.

Put the meat and bacon back into the pot with the juices. Add the bottle of wine plus enough beef broth to almost cover the meat. Add the tomato paste and thyme.

Bring to a simmer, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and place it in the oven for about 1 1/4 hours or until the meat and vegetables are very tender when pierced with a fork.

Combine 2 tablespoons butter and the flour with a fork and stir into the stew. Add the frozen onions.

In a skillet, sauté the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter for 10 minutes until lightly browned and then add to the stew. Bring the stew to a boil on top of the stove, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Season to taste.

Grill the bread in grill pan or oven. Serve hot with the stew.

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The Healthy Geezer

Allergy shots aren’t a cure-all for some

BY FRED CICETTI

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Is it worth getting shots for my allergies?

A

Immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots or vaccinations, can alleviate allergy symptoms. However, shots don’t work on all allergies or all people.

Doctors advise against allergy shots if you take a beta blocker for high blood pressure or heart problems. If you’re considering immunotherapy, seek the advice of a good allergist.

Allergy shots are a series of scheduled injections meant to desensitize you to specific allergens — the substances that trigger an allergic response. The usual schedule is a shot once or twice a week for about three to six months. After that, you’ll need a shot about once a month for three to five years.

Allergy shots are commonly used to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma. Allergy shots may also control allergic reactions to stinging insects, such as bees, yellow jackets, hornets and wasps.

But the shots are not effective for food allergies.

If you have seasonal hay fever, you may be allergic to pollens from trees, grasses or weeds. If you have year-round discomfort, you may be sensitive to indoor allergens such as dust mites, cockroaches, mold or pet dander.

The common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are itchy eyes, nose, or throat; nasal congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, chest congestion or wheezing. If your eyes also become red and swollen, you suffer from allergic conjunctivitis.

Before starting allergy shots, your

doctor may use a skin test to confirm that you have allergies and determine which specific allergens cause your signs and symptoms. During the test, a small amount of the suspected allergen is scratched into your skin and the area is then observed for about 20 minutes.

Swelling and redness indicate an allergy to the substance.

The shots won’t give you immediate relief. You’ll probably see improvement in the first year of treatment. The most noticeable improvement often happens during the second year. By the third year, most people are desensitized to the allergens contained in the shots.

For some people, successful treatment leads to a life without allergy symptoms.

For others, shots must continue on a long-term basis to keep allergy symptoms at bay.

An allergic reaction is a complex chain of events that involves many cells, chemicals and tissues throughout the body.

While there is no cure for allergic disease, there are many medications available to lessen symptoms. About 50 million Americans suffer from an allergy.

Major allergic diseases include allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), hives (urticaria), and reactions to substances such as food, latex, medications, and insect stings.

We don’t know why some substances trigger allergies and others do not. We also don’t understand why every person does not react to allergens. A family history of allergies is the single most important factor that predisposes a person to develop allergies.

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Innovative trackers, hip hooks & fog blockers

BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Welcome back to Gadget Gossip! Here we introduce readers to gizmos that can make life just a little easier — and healthier. Have an idea? Email editor@lovinlifeafter50.com.

Bellabeat Ivy

Bellabeat Ivy is an innovative tracker and tiny wellness device for women.

This wearable bracelet, which comes in four colors, is designed to look like a statement piece. With no display, Ivy’s unintrusive design keeps users’ data private and visible only when synced with the Bellabeat app.

The Ivy is ideal for women over 50 to ensure they are maintaining a healthy

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Ask the Expert

3 reasons for having a primary care provider

BY TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER Healthy individuals may wonder why it’s so important to have a primary care provider.

In short, primary care providers help their patients stay healthy through regular visits. They perform annual checkups and will address any health concerns.

“Having a primary care provider is so important to identify risks, promote healthy lifestyle and to prevent future health issues,” says Eva Sietsema, a family nurse practitioner at TMCOne Rincon.

Need more convincing? Here are three important reasons why everyone needs a primary care provider.

Care providers know their patients

Having a meaningful relationship with providers help patients get care tailored to their specific needs.

Regular visits allow care providers to get to know them as an individual as well as the intricacies of their health and wellness. These visits will also help patients feel more comfortable asking questions and discussing their health.

These visits build on health histories,

which is important for prevention of diseases and helps doctors catch early symptoms and serious conditions.

Early detection

Primary care providers screen patients for major health-related conditions, creating a baseline for tracking health over time. Doctors should chart patients’ health histories so any changes will be noted early. That allows for treatment before conditions become serious.

Manage existing health conditions

Chronic conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis or high blood pressure, can be managed by a provider to improve quality of life.

Providers will perform routine tests to keep patients current on their condition and stay on track when it comes to medications and needed lifestyle changes.

With 18 convenient locations across Tucson, TMCOne is a one stop for primary, specialty and urgent care. TMCOne provides quick access to care that is convenient and compassionate. As a TMC HealthCare affiliate, TMCOne patients have access to inpatient services at Tucson Medical Center and a whole network of like-minded health care professionals. Visit tmcone.com to find a provider for your health care needs.

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The Hip Hook by Aletha helps eliminate tightness at its core. In a few minutes daily, the Hip Hook can provide relief in the legs, hips, lower back, knees and feet.

Created by a physical therapist, the Hip Hook delivers targeted pressure to the chronically hard-to-reach psoas and iliacus muscles. By targeting these two muscles, users will quickly notice a reduction in hip, back and knee strain, plus improved posture and stability.

This product is great for addressing sciatica, SI joint pain, hip arthritis and daily aches. The Hip Hook costs the same as one physical therapy appointment but can be used repeatedly.

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FogBlocker

FogBlocker is a game-changer compared to older anti-fog solutions.

FogBlocker dry wipes can be used more than 500 times and lasts between 24 hours per wipe. Its ultrafine microfiber cloth can be safely used on any lenses, including those that are coated.

It can also be applied it to plastic guards and goggles. It’s the perfect solution for glasses that fog due to masks. This product is also available in a wet wipe and spray format.

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It helps women get a handle on menopausal or post-menopausal symptoms or recurring health issues. Are fitness goals overreaching? Ivy will say so.

While sleeping at night, when the body is in its calmest state, Ivy measures the resting heart and respiratory rates, and cardiac coherence. Those measurements reveal a person’s bioresponse to recent activities, stress and emotions.

In the morning, when synced with the Bellabeat app, Ivy calculates the readiness score from 0 to 100.

With Ivy, women receive a complimentary Coach Premium membership that works as a guide, based on expert support and Bellabeat’s medical board.

The coach incorporates the woman’s monthly cycle as an umbrella for its insights. These recommendations closely track the menstrual cycle to provide personalized holistic wellness content.

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