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April 2018

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Upfront

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The Brunch Squad

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Eight places to take meals to the next level

Bottoms Up

Baja Beer Festival features IPA competition

Lend a Helping Paw

The Humane Society has big plans for its largest fundraiser

News Top News Stories

Arts

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Haunting Return

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David Ira Goldstein brings The Diary of Anne Frank to town

Let it Roll

More than 80 films to be screened at Arizona International Film Festival

And He Played

Teen cellist soars in national Sphinx Competition

Dining Dining like a U.S. President

This ‘nest’ for delicious food and an authentic atmosphere is nearly 70 years in the making

Sports A Perfect Match

New FC Tucson coach is a staple in city’s soccer scene

Music

20 Sign of the Times

Jonny Lang harkens to his early career on new album

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Nothin’ but the Hits

Clint Black’s shows trace the country singer’s career

Travel

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There’s much to love at the Ka’anapali Beach Resort

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Upfront The Brunch Squad

Eight places to take meals to the next level

BY GLORIA KNOTT Tucson cuisine is easily defined by western steakhouses and authentic Sonoran fare. But the city also has loads of breakfast spots that offer elevated takes on classic breakfast favorites and old-timey diner meals.

Below are eight breakfast spots to get you started.

Baja Cafe

7002 E. Broadway Boulevard, 495-4772 2970 N. Campbell Avenue, 344-7369 3930 W. Ina Road, 989-9156

Baja Cafe prepares dishes from scratch, offering traditional and southwestern twists.

In addition to the regular menu, chefs prepare weekly specials. Just to get an idea of the tasty creations, here are a few that Baja Cafe has featured in the past: • Peanut butter banana pancakes with candied bacon, and a peanut butter glaze • Eggs Benedict with New Mexican red sauce, open-faced green chile enchilada, flat iron steak, sauteed veggies, chorizo, red chile-seasoned shrimp, poached eggs and flavorful sauces • Eggs Benedict with tomatillo sauce, black bean and green chili-stuffed blue corn pupusa, marinated chicken, bacon, calabacitas, poached eggs, and smoked corn and sweet potato cream sauce “Our guests love trying things they have not had before,” says owner Kim Scanlan.

“They love the layers of flavor that go into

the dishes and can feel the love and passion that is put into each creation.”

Bisbee Breakfast Club

4131 W. Ina Road, 579-7495 4811 E. Sunrise Road, 329-8769 2936 E. Broadway Boulevard, 327-0029

As the name suggests, Bisbee Breakfast Club started in Bisbee in 2005. Owner and operator Terry Kyte opened locations in Tucson to see if the “magic would travel.”

You guessed it. The magic traveled.

Among the most popular choices are Eggs Popeye, two scrambled eggs with bacon, spinach, cheddar-jack and cream cheese; and D’s Potato Cakes with sour cream and apple sauce, bacon or sausage, and two eggs.

“We make everything to order,” Kyte says.

“We put our guests’ needs first, and we’re friendly, down-to-earth, and good looking.”

Blue Willow

2616 N. Campbell Avenue, 327-7577

Blue Willow has been serving Tucson since 1978. The historic restaurant sits in a 1940s adobe house was a mechanics garage and a preschool.

The food was good in 1978 and the food is good now. Traditional favorites are aplenty, in addition to southwestern-style dishes and vegetarian options.

The Blue Willow Special is among the most popular, which includes eggs scrambled with chicken, green chiles, tomatoes, chopped corn tortillas, cheddar, salsa and sour cream.

Besides the tasty breakfast, Blue Willow is known for its gift shop. The shop is quite extensive and features all kinds of knickknacks.

Baja Cafe uses Southwestern ingredients for creative dishes. (Photo courtesy Baja Cafe)

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Bobo’s

2938 E. Grant Road, 326-6163

Bobo’s has been in Tucson for more than 40 years and offers everything you can ask for.

The menu at Bobo’s features favorite breakfast comfort foods, from omelets to French toast. But the real stars of Bobo’s are the giant-sized pancakes, the most popular being the banana pancake with caramelized edges and a dash of cinnamon. Other pancake flavors include chocolate chip, apple and blueberry.

Cup Cafe is known for its Cast Iron Baked Eggs. (Photo courtesy Hotel If you’re looking for a din- Congress) er where portions are large, prices are cheap, and service is friendly, Bobo’s is the place to go.

Prep & Pastry 3073 N. Campbell Avenue, 326-7737 6450 E. Grant Road, 838-0809

Cup Cafe

311 E. Congress Street, 798-1618

Cup Cafe is in the historic Hotel Congress.

You know, the hotel that was built in 1919 and is known for the infamous John Dillinger. Cup Cafe offers a quaint ambiance with a scenic patio and more importantly, delicious food.

Dalice Shepard, Hotel Congress’ senior marketing and events manager, says the favorite dish by far is the Cast Iron Baked Eggs, which includes poached eggs, ham, leeks, shallots, gruyere cheese, cream, herbs, potatoes and toast. She adds, “The Tofu Scramble is a favorite for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.”

And if those dishes just aren’t mouthwatering enough for you, Cup Cafe also features a full bloody mary bar.

Prep & Pastry is undoubtedly one of the most popular brunch spots in Tucson.

Prep & Pastry certainly isn’t your average breakfast diner, with locally sourced ingredients and reinvented classics, such as the biscuits and gravy made with cheddar biscuits and duck fat sausage gravy.

Although the menu consists of innovative dishes, the classic French toast seems to be the fan-favorite. The dish includes brioche bread, macerated berries, candied almonds and chai whipped butter. Folks also gush about the smoked salmon beni, which includes house-smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise and a housemade English muffin.

Robert’s Restaurant 3301 E. Grant Road, 795-1436

Frank’s

3843 E. Pima Street, 881-2710

Frank’s by day, Francisco’s by night.

With a sign plastered out front that reads “elegant dining elsewhere,” Frank’s restaurant serves breakfast in the morning. But by 5 p.m., the restaurant transforms into Francisco’s and offers a full dinner menu of Mexican favorites.

The breakfast menu includes classics such as waffles, pancakes and omelets, in addition to Sonoran-inspired dishes like huevos rancheros and breakfast burros.

The home fries are a hit, as is the chorizo and the Denver Omelette – ham onions, green peppers, onions and cheese.

Opened in 1978 by Robert and Donna Bartke, Robert’s Restaurant has since been handed off to their son, Boyd, who grew up in the restaurant.

The diner is constantly packed with devoted guests and even more devoted employees – some who have been serving at Robert’s for more than 20 years.

The homemade cinnamon rolls are a constant favorite, which are freshly made and large in size. The chicken-fried chicken steak is also a hit, served with eggs, potatoes and a choice of toast. Spoiler: The jalapeno toast is a must-try.

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Members of the Arizona Society of Homebrewers will judge IPAs. (Photos courtesy Arizona Craft Brewers Guild)

The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild is bringing back to Tucson the Baja Beer Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 7. It’ll mark the first event in Arizona to conduct a statewide IPA competition.

“Brewers from across the state will be submitting their different IPAs,” says Laura Reese, a festival spokeswoman. “It hasn’t really been done yet in Arizona.”

Arizona Society of Homebrewers members will judge the IPAs. Meanwhile, beer lovers can sample more than 200 beers during the festival, held at the historic Armory Park. General admission tickets are $35, and include 20 tasting tickets. VIP tickets, which sell for $60, provide 25 tasting tickets, one food

voucher and early entries. All attendees will receive a commemorative tasting mug.

“This event was created to really showcase the brewers in Arizona, specifically Baja Arizona,” Reese says.

“Oftentimes, the majority of the brewers present (at beer festivals) are big national brands, but over half the brewers represented at this event are from Arizona.”

Proceeds will benefit the guild, an organization that works to strengthen the local craft brewing industry in Arizona. It isn’t all about beer, though. Patrons can listen to local music and play games, or indulge in culinary creations prepared by chefs from the Gastronomic Union of Tucson, a collection of more than 30 creative professionals. Along with beer samplings, select brewers will partner with union chefs to create beer-inspired dishes.

“It’s a very communal gathering,” Reese says. “The majority of the brewers here are from Arizona, so they’re all friends, which translates to a real communal feel among the attendees, too.”

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The Humane Society of Southern Arizona has created its largest dogfriendly fundraiser of the year.

The Puttin’ on the Dog gala will starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Loews Ventana Canyon. Tickets are $135 for humans; $15 for dogs. Each owner will receive three drink tickets, and everyone – including the pups – gets goody bags.

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of Tucson’s top restaurants, including Kingfisher, Pastiche Modern Eatery and Core Kitchen. Dogs can nosh on the doggie biscuit buffet. In addition, Casino de Sol and Del Blanc will pour specialty cocktails, and offer a wine pull with different reds and whites. Local bands will play music and dancing is encouraged.

Puttin’ on the Dog is the Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s 20th fundraiser, but the first with this theme.

Although not required, guests are invited to wear white cocktail attire.

“This is the 20th annual and, because it’s been in the community for so long, we

wanted to do something different,” says Steff Hunter, the society’s event manager.

“We’ve never had a theme before, so this year we are going to do an all-white theme.”

The fun continues with 250 silent auction items, such as tickets to see U2 in Las Vegas – hotel and airfare included – or the opportunity to star in a 2019 Super Bowl ad.

“The businesses love it because their silent auctions items are displayed really well and everyone has a link to their business,” Hunter says.

Proceeds benefit the Humane Society’s Second Chance Fund, which serves animals at the shelter in need of extra care such as medical attention or fostering. The fund also benefits the pet VIP program, which hosts a team of therapy dogs that comfort abused children, seniors in retirement homes and students during finals week at the University of Arizona.

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BY CARSON MLNARIK

The Book of Mormon

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APRIL 3 TO APRIL 8 Back by popular demand, this outrageous musical follows a pair of mismatched missionaries who are sent halfway across the world to spread the word.

Written by the creators of South Park, the raunchy show not only snagged nine Tony Awards, but has remained a hit on Broadway. Don’t miss your chance to meet Elder Price and Cunningham and figure out why this show has the world in stitches.

Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 621.3341, uapresents.org, times vary, $45-$125.

APRIL 9 According to his latest track, R&B singer/songwriter Miguel is “Luke Skywalkin’ on these haters.” It has been an amazing year for the California-born artist. In addition to releasing his latest album War & Leisure, he recently recorded the award-winning track “Remember Me” from Coco. He’ll perform cuts new and old at the Rialto Theatre, with special guests Sir and Nonchalant Savant.

The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, 740.1000, rialtotheatre.com, 8 p.m., $46-$55.

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APRIL 6 TO APRIL 8 The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association hosts Tucson’s largest home and garden show of the year. Featuring hundreds of exhibitors, home improvement seminars, DIY projects and a culinary showcase, the show is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to take care of a project around the house. Arrive early to take advantage of the show’s free parking!

Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church, 795.3025, sahbahomeshow.com, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, $8 and kids under 12 free.

Baja Beer Festival APRIL 7 It’s all about the IPAs this time around as the Baja Beer Festival takes over the historic Armory Park.

Sample over 200 beers from Arizona’s finest breweries, along with food from local restaurant favorites. Watch as brewers compete in the first statewide IPA competition and also choose your top picks with 20 tasting tickets included with general admission.

Armory Park, 221 S. Sixth Avenue, 791.4873, bit.ly/2FHsvzf, 2 p.m., $10-$60.

Mexican Munchies APRIL 7 This street food and music festival promises the tastiest Southwestern munchies this side of the border. Featuring coctel del elote, raspados, tostilocos, caramelos, tacos and paletas, the munchie fest also boasts luchador wrestling, a taco-eating challenge and live music. Bring the kids, bring your nana and bring your appetite!

The Slaughter House, 1102 W. Grant Road, 784.2501, bit.ly/2Hp0Al3, 2 p.m., $15-$55.

Sculpture Festival Show and Sale APRIL 7 AND APRIL 8 For the first time, sculpture artists will gather outdoors in beautiful Southern Arizona to showcase and sell their artwork to the public. Featuring 40 sculptors, music, food trucks and artist demonstrations, the festival brings viewers closer to this unique artistic medium. The celebration begins with a $50 entry reception on Friday, April 6, featuring a talk by Tohono O’odham artist Terrol Dew Johnson.

Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road, 882.5572, sculpturetucson.org, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, free.

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APRIL 12 Ever wonder why a painting is framed the way it is?

Or why a room may have so few or so many exhibits? This lively discussion, led by Tucson Museum of Art’s Dr. Julie Sasse, will cover contemporary art trends and what curators look for in forming collections. Panelists include curators from Denver, Arizona State University and Scottsdale.

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, 140 N. Main Avenue, 624.2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org, 6 p.m., $7-$12 and free for children under 12 and veterans.

Earth Day Festival APRIL 21 Take an afternoon to appreciate your planet with Tucson’s annual Earth Day Festival. A community staple for the past 23 years, the festival brings together all ages for environmental displays, activities, live entertainment, vendors and an alternative fuel vehicle showcase. Get started on the celebration early and car pool!

Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Avenue, 792.9985, tucsonearthday.org, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free.

Puttin’ on the Dog Annual Gala APRIL 21 The Humane Society of Southern Arizona always does it up big with its annual fundraising extravaganza. The 20th gala’s theme is an all-white affair.

The night includes a silent auction, live art painting, music, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. The fun isn’t just for the two-legged; the gala is dog-friendly and even features a doggie buffet!

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive, 327.6088, hssaz.org/pod, 5 p.m., $135$1,000.

Finding Neverland APRIL 24 TO APRIL 29 This family-friendly musical tells the heartwarming story behind Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. The show follows struggling playwright J.M. Barrie, who finds inspiration in a widowed moth-

er and her four young sons. Enchanted by their imagination, Barrie begins to write a story that will change his life. From flying actors to stunning stunts, you won’t need pixie dust to witness this theatrical magic.

Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 621.3341, uapresents.org, times vary, $19-$85.

Oh Wonder APRIL 24 Fans of Oh Wonder might be surprised to know the pop duo formed by accident. Josephine, a pianist and violinist, was about to begin a career in law when she met Anthony, a producer. He offered to produce her songs and stars collided. The rest was breathy electronic pop history. They are promoting their album, Ultralife, with opener Astronomyy.

The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, 740.1000, rialtotheatre.com, 8 p.m., $25-$33.

Autism Walk and Resource Fair APRIL 28 The Autism Society of Southern Arizona is back with its annual walk and resource fair, promoting autism awareness and acceptance across the state. Featuring an as-far-as-you-can fundraising walk, food, drinks, children’s activities and resources, the event has raised monies for 12 years to benefit southern Arizona groups.

Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way, 770.1541, as-az.org, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $19-$25.

Trevor Noah APRIL 14 This South African-born comedian, writer, TV host and producer has become a household name after taking over Comedy Central’s The Daily Show.

The hottest comedy ticket in town, Noah recently added a second Tucson show to accommodate the demand. Expect his stand up to touch on everything from his observations on race to political commentary to Tomi Lahren.

Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 621.3341, uapresents.org, 7 and 10 p.m., $58-$258.

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David Byrne APRIL 15 Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has had little time to rest since releasing his new album, American Utopia, in March. He calls his new world tour, which swings by UA’s Centennial Hall for a night, the “most ambitious show I’ve done since (1984).” Alongside a 12-piece band, Byrne is set to play pieces from his new album along with classics from his solo career and days with Talking Heads.

Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 740.1000, rialtotheatre.com, 7:30 p.m., $45-$150.

Taste of Chocolate APRIL 15 You’re the judge in this chocolate competition, featuring local chefs and a variety of dessert creations.

Organized by the Rincon Rotary Club, this year marks the contest’s 10th anniversary. The Rotary will benefit from the raffle, and wine and beer tastings.

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Top News Stories

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Men arrested for selling firearms

A Tucson man and his business partner have been sentenced to 78 years in federal prison each for illegally selling weapons and bringing them into Mexico.

According to a press release, Timothy Veninga paid people to lie on the federal

forms regarding firearms purchases. His business partner is former Tucson police officer Joe Valles.

Veninga pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, aiding and abetting false statements in firearms transactions, making false statements to a government agency, tampering and identity theft.

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Teen headed to golf championship

Tucson native Mackenzie McRee is set to participate in the Drive, Chip and Putt Master Championship on April 1– despite being diagnosed with scoliosis.

McRee, 14, doesn’t allow the condition to hinder her. Forced to wear a brace for 21 hours a day, McRee takes it off to golf.

The competition is a nationwide junior golf development event that has a focus on obtaining the three fundamental skills of golf.

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University of Arizona Medicine applications double

Well-known for its medical school programs, The University of Arizona has seen record high applications this year.

UA College of Medicine received 9,600 applications to fill the 120 spots. The applicants for the class of 2022 nearly doubled the class of 2018.

Rattlesnakes are appearing

The first day of spring comes with the usual warning for Arizona: be careful around rattlesnakes.

The Rural-Metro Fire Department tells residents to be aware of their surroundings and be alert. The department sees an increase in rattlesnake calls in March and April.

Security guard faces assault charges

Security guard Mahmood Almuwali is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm within city limits. The guard shot at an unruly person outside an Arizona Department of Economics Security office.

Staff members called Almuwali and asked him to escort a disgruntled client outside. When the client started to drive away, Almuwali reportedly shot at the car twice. Unsuccessful, he shot three more rounds as the vehicle passed him.

The client pulled over to a nearby apartment complex and called 9-1-1. No injuries were reported.

More jobs coming

Port of Tucson’s largest industrial warehouse is coming, bringing along with it 1,500 jobs. The building is said to be used for the online retail orders.

Rory Juneman from the Lazarus, Silvyn & Bangs law firm sent a letter to Tucson’s zoning inspector saying the warehouse will take care of returns, direct pick up and light assembly.

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Charlie M. Wooden, who was serving a 22-year sentence for a double murder in 2013, was found dead in his bunk.

The 34-year-old Tucson man was sentenced to the medium-security state prison in Buckeye when they found

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The Arizona Department of Corrections officials suspect foul play.

Chiropractor arrested for fraud

Tucson chiropractor Jesus Bernal, 43, has been sentenced to three years in prison on charges of money laundering, practicing dentistry without a license, fraudulent schemes, conspiracy and illegal control of an enterprise.

Arrested in late January, Bernal faced up to 25 years behind bars. According to a press release from the attorney general’s office, a woman from Mexico, Maria Aurelia Montes Hernandez, provided dental treatments out of an office in Bernal’s clinic.

Man arrested for child pornography

Edgar Allen Fristoe of Tucson has been found guilty of possession and distribution of child pornography.

The 65-year-old Tucson resident was found guilty of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to Attorney General Mark Brnovich.

The arrest was made when the Tucson police received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that child pornography had been uploaded to a Google account.

Detectives traced the account to Fristoe where they also discovered he was sharing the pornography with others.

Fristoe was arrested in November 2016 and faces up to 100 years in prison.

Marana bride arrested

On the day she was set to say “I do,” Amber Young, 32, was arrested on DUI charges after a car crash on the way to her wedding in Marana.

The collision was at North Thornydale and West Orange Grove roads.

One person was transported with minor injuries. “Don’t drive impaired, till death do we part doesn’t need any help,” Marana Police Department Sgt. Chriswell Scott said in a tweet.

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odrich and Albert Hackett play, which premiered in New York City October 5, 1955, later winning a Pulitzer Prize for drama. This version debuted in 1997 at the Music Box Theatre in New York, adapted

by Wendy Kesseltic director; and Billy Russo, managing man. Fifteen-yearold Natalie Portman director.

The Anne Frank cast features six Arizo- was Anne.

Some of these upnans, including Harold Dixon, a Tucsonan dates resulted from who plays Mr. Kraler, a trusted Frank busireplacing original ness employee, and Tempean, Brenda passages Otto reJean Foley, as Miep Gies, another family moved.

He died in Anna Lentz is Anne Frank in the Arizona Theatre Company’s The Diary of Anne friend who protects the secret of those in Frank. (Photos courtesy Goat Factory Media Entertainment) the annex and safeguards the diary until 1980. Others have Poland, where Otto perseveres and surturning it over to Otto Frank after the war. since been revealed.

Changes to the play reveal Anne’s vives.

Devon Prokopek, a Cave Creek native pubescent coming-of-age and her ofIn October or November, Anne and and graduate of Pinnacle High School, ten strained relationship with her mom, Margot are transferred to the BergenParadise Valley, and the University of AriEdith, played in Rochester and Arizona by Belsen concentration camp in Germany, zona, plays Margot, Anne’s elder sister.

New York resident, Naama Potok, daughwhere they died, probably of typhus, a She is returning to ATC in her first role as ter of author Chaim Potok. month, perhaps two, before the liberaa professional after appearing as a stu“I love her, ” she says of Edith, noting tion of the camp by the British army on dent in Fiddler on the Roof, also directed that she visited April 15.

by Goldstein. the Anne Frank The Diary of Anne Frank comes to AriIntern actors House as a girl zona as Holocaust survivors and World from UA and and, in prepaWar II veterans are dying quickly. Living ASU also particiration for the memories must now be transformed into pate. Brooklyn, role, researched a communal memory of the tragedy of New York, native Edith’s life onthose dark times and the triumph of light –Anne Frank Anna Lentz is line. and life.

Anne.

“She was a proper private German JewFor Prokopek, the role has reaffirmed Another well-known ATC-er, Minneapolis resident Steve Hendrickson, is Otto, ish woman whose life was dedicated to her career direction and the importance whose heroic postwar efforts (he her children and her husband. She loved of remembrance: “By being immersed in was the sole surviving family mem- to go dancing, enjoyed the beach; she the story, I realize how beautiful and sad it is and how relevant it is today,” she says. ber from the Holocaust) made pos- was a vibrant social being.

“I found in my research that Edith felt “It’s so important to practice tolerance sible the publication of Anne Frank: how difficult it was to raise her daughters and to work together.”

The Diary of a Young Girl (originally in such close quarters, in the presence of The play summons vigilance, selfpublished in 1947 as Het Achterhuis, other adults who are not their parents.

I evaluation and affirmation. “Hatred is a The Secret Annex), in which Anne eloquently documents her two years have a great deal of respect for her,” adds choice; we can choose a different path,” in hiding. The book appeared in the Potok, whose family lost 102 members Potok says.

“We have tried to honor both the horUnited States five years later and is during the Holocaust.

The last searing vision of her is through ror and inspiration of the Anne Frank now in 60-plus languages. In 1959, Otto at the end of the play, recalling story, ” Goldstein says, “and we have dedithe movie followed.

Westerbork, an internment center where cated it to the survivors in awe of their The story’s appeal is strong and the family had been sent on the final willingness to share the darkest part of universal: “For all of the pain we extrain, September 3, 1944: “Edith worrying their lives in a continuing message of perience in these characters, we see a fountain of hope, joy and longing, about her children, washing undercloth- faith and hope.” too,” Goldstein says. “Even as we ing in murky water.”

Arts Haunting Return

David Ira Goldstein comes back to town to stage ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

BY DAVID M. BROWN David Ira Goldstein always wanted to stage The Diary of Anne Frank.

After wrapping a 26-year run as artistic director at the Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) in June 2017, he opened a production of the show at the Geva Theater Center in Rochester, New York. Now he’s returning to the ATC as artistic director emeritus with The Diary of Anne Frank from April 21 to May 12 at the Temple of Music & Art in Tucson.

“I have always wanted to do this play, and it is one of a number of projects I have been able to pursue in the last year,” says Goldstein, who recently visited the haunting Anne Frank House on Prinsengracht 267 in Amsterdam, where a reconstructed bookcase marks the hidden entrance to the annex.

“I was gratified to see so many young people visiting it.”

He is also gratified to be working again with many of the people he’s admired at ATC. These include Jessica Andrews, managing director emeritus; Glenn Bruner, production stage manager; Tim Toothman, artistic associate; David Ivers, artis-

I can only cry out and implore, ‘Open wide.

Let us out.’

face this tragedy as an audience, knowing its outcome, we see some of the best in people, such as Anne’s first kiss with Peter (Van Daan).”

David Ira Goldstein returns to the Arizona Theatre Company to direct The Diary of Anne Frank in April.

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A play to capture the conscience

The Rochester and ATC versions follow the original Frances Go-

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The Bells: They toll for thee

Anne’s final diary entry is August 1, 1944, days before the Gestapo, tipped by an unidentified collaborator, breaks into the annex at the end of the play. As the allies liberate Paris, Brussels, Antwerp in the summer of 1944, the Franks are transported from Westerbork to Auschwitz, in

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What: The Diary of Anne Frank When: Various times Saturday, April 21, to Saturday, May 12 Where: Temple of Music & Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue Cost: $25-$73 Info: 622.2823, arizonatheatre.org

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Arts Events Calendar

BY RANDY MONTGOMERY

The Book of Mormon

APRIL 3 TO APRIL 8 Called “the best musical of the century,” this comedy about the misadventures of mismatched missionaries sent to Africa has taken the world by storm. Created by the minds behind South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the comedy has broken box office records and has won numerous awards.

Contains explicit language.

Presented by Broadway in Tucson.

UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 903.2929, broadwayintucson.com, times vary, $35-$125.

Das Rheingold

APRIL 14 AND APRIL 15 A power struggle with the ruler of the gods breaks out when the dwarf Alberich steals magical gold. Dark, powerful melodies and motifs fill the first chapter of Wagner’s masterwork, which was inspired by Norse mythology. Arizona Opera’s stunning production features an on-stage orchestra and scenic projections.

Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, 293.4336, azopera.org, times vary, $25-$120.

Andrei Ioniță, cello APRIL 15

The Arizona Friends of Chamber Music bring the winner of the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition to Tucson. Having been recognized for passionate musicianship and technical finesse, the Romanian cellist will offer a solo performance with selections ranging from Bach to Ligeti. Presented

by Arizona Friends of Chamber Music.

Leo Rich Theater, 260 S. Church Avenue, 577.3769, arizonachambermusic.org, 3 p.m., $10-$30.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles

APRIL 10 Through on-stage performances and psychedelic multimedia presentations, Rain gives a note-for-note re-creation of The Beatles’ music. The historic album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, is performed in its entirety during the production, something that wasn’t even done by The Beatles themselves. Presented by Broadway in Tucson.

UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 903.2929, broadwayintucson.com, 7:30 p.m., $19-$65.

Eurydice

APRIL 12 TO APRIL 22 Eurydice dies on her wedding day and is transported to the underworld, where she finds her father and reminisces about past love. Based on Greek mythology, this 2003 play is a reimagination and features contemporary characters. The performance is held in the Black Box theater, and directed by Nicole Martinez.

Center for the Arts, Pima Community College, 2202 W. Anklam Road, 206.6986, pima.edu, times vary, $10-$18.

Trevor Noah

APRIL 14 Get your tickets before they are gone to see Trevor Noah, a comedian who brings a unique world- view and global analysis of American culture to The Daily Show. Hailing from South Africa, Noah’s remarkable career, postapartheid has made him a regular on television and popular around the world.

Presented by UA Presents.

UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 621.3341, uapresents.org, times vary, $40-$150.

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Finding Neverland

APRIL 24 TO APRIL 29 J.M. Barrie met four young brothers and their widowed mother and was so enchanted by their make-believe adventures, he wrote a play about them. Out of this, was born Peter Pan and the world of Neverland. Live the true story about the boy who never wanted to grow up. Presented by Broadway in Tucson.

UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 903.2929, broadwayintucson.com, times vary, $19-$85.

Mr. Goldberg’s Prodigal Son

APRIL 24 TO MAY 6 Laugh along with the Goldbergs at one of their family gatherings. John W. Lowell’s Southwest premiere tells the story of three generations learning to accept one another, and offers insights into what makes a family a family.

Invisible Theatre Company, 1400 N. First Avenue, 882.9721, invisibletheatre.com, times vary, $20$34.

The Princess Knight

TO APRIL 28 Grab the family and travel to the Kingdoms of Brier Oak and Glyndufin. In Brier Oak, the king has been forcefully imprisoned and his young heir has gone into hiding. Meanwhile, in Glyndufin, the king and

queen are looking for a suitor for their tomboy princess. When the two from different lands meet, their encounter could complicate things, or solve all of their problems.

Roadrunner Theatre Company, 8892 E. Tanque Verde Road, 207.2491, roadrunnertheatrecompany.org, 11 a.m., $8-$12.

DeGrazia and Father Kino

ONGOING Established in 1950, the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun celebrates the life of its namesake, Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia.

His creations are characterized by a passionate depiction of life in the Southwest.

One of the numerous ongoing exhibits features pieces dedicated to Padre Kino, who helped build 24 missions in the 1600s and 1700s, including San Xavier.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N. Swan Road, 299.9191, degrazia.org, times vary, free-$8.

Tucson Bakery Outlets Edmar Castaneda

APRIL 19 Edmar Castaneda is a Colombian jazz harpist who uses an unfamiliar instrument to create a unique sound in a popular musical genre. “I was born to play the harp,” Castaneda says. “It is a gift from God. The purpose of my music is to worship Him and bring his presence and unconditional love to people.” Presented by UA Presents.

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, 621.3341, uapresents.org, 7:30 p.m., $20-$45.

The Diary of Anne Frank

APRIL 21 TO MAY 12 Arizona Theatre Company brings to the stage the dramatic and emotional true story of a youngster and her family who hid out in an attic in Amsterdam during World War II. The writings from Frank’s diary were published in 1947, yet the story is still just as powerful and important today. Presented by Arizona Theatre Company.

Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue, 622.2823, arizonatheatre. org, times vary, $25-$73.

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Let it Roll

Rodents Of Unusual Size.

(Photo courtesy Chris Metzler)

More than 80 films set to be screened at Arizona International Film Festival

BY SHERRY JACKSON Oversized rodents, love stories and tales of bridging cultures will come together at the Arizona International Film Festival in Tucson from Wednesday, April 18, to Sunday, April 29.

The festival, selected as one of the 15 best festivals in Arizona by Best Things Arizona, specializes in international films with a general theme of “bridging cultures.”

More than 80 feature and short films will be screened.

“These are independent films that aren’t filtered through the studio system,” says Mia Schnaible, director of marketing and development, Arizona International Film Festival. “This is people giving their views on what’s going on in the world and what’s happening around them with an unfiltered view.”

Rodents of Unusual Size, a film by Chris Metzler, is an offbeat environmental documentary that tells a story about the giant swamp rats invading coastal Louisiana

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and the defiant people who are defending their communities from the onslaught of this curious and unexpected invasive species.

Other films take a different approach.

The Knits, by Lisa Birke, “straddles a liminal filmic space between performancefor-video and contemporary fairy tale.

A mother lovingly and arduously knits a sweater. Simultaneously this same sweater unravels as her daughter makes her way across Canada by foot. Along the way, the work tugs at the interwoven loops of art versus craft, gendered materiality, and the nostalgic artifacts of technologies,” says Birke, whose film is a homage to her mother, Barbara.

More than 800 entries from 41 countries were submitted for this year’s event. Films cover many different genres and include animated, documentaries, Irish, Spanish and South Korea films. About 40 volunteers are involved in pulling the festival

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together and organizers expect between 9,000 to11,000 people to attend.

Films are chosen for the festival by 15 screeners from around the world. Each screener watched films through the credits, filled out a ballot and then picked his or her top 10.

“People work so hard on their films. We believe each one deserves our respect to see the whole film,” she said.

It’s this kind of thoroughness and atten-

tion that draws the filmmakers to the festival. “AIFF has been very supportive of my work over the past few years,” Birke says. “I have shown two other films at the festival: Calendar Girls (in 2015) and Bombshell (in 2017). I visited the festival in 2015 and I loved the people, the energy and the programming. The city of Tucson is also a very special place.”

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Film Fest...continued from page 14 Douglas Harms, director and co-writer of Still Hunt, which was produced and filmed in the Tucson area, agrees. “I’ve been lucky enough to have had a past project in the Arizona International Film Festival and it was an awesome experience. They program great content, are well organized and have a professional and fun

The Knits. (Photo courtesy Lisa Birke)

group of staff and volunteers. Several of my projects have appeared in many film festivals around the country and AIFF is one of my favorites. It’s regarded as one of the top 100 best reviewed film festivals in the United States by the film submission platform FilmFreeway.com and has a great reputation amongst filmmakers, festival programmers and the film community.”

Special events will be planned around the films that fit with the movies.

For example, last year they brought in a dog rescue organization before viewing a film about dogs, said Schnaible. “Before the screenings, we expect to have hors d’oeuvres, performance or music. We will also bring in panels or experts as we try to give all our audiences just a little more.”

“The cool thing about our film festival is not only do you get to see the film, but you get to meet the filmmakers,” says Schnaible. Most of the filmmakers will attend the festival (some will participate via Skype) and be available for meet-and-greets after their movie is screened. Last year filmmakers flew in from Vietnam, North Korea, Canada and Mexico.

“We’ll have Q and A’s with each film.

We’ll also meet up at music cafes and different venues across town where people can hang out with filmmakers. It really makes it special.”

“There will be winners chosen during the festival but that’s not really what it’s about. For most filmmakers, it’s really neat to have their film screened in front of a live audience and see how the audience reacts,” says Schnaible.

“The ultimate goal for most filmmakers, myself included, is to be given the opportunity to have our films on screens in front of enthusiastic audiences. The AIFF venue does exactly that,” Harms says.

“Quite honestly, I am just happy to be screening my work; especially as my work is experimental and based out of a video art tradition and thus not always accepted or supported at prestigious festivals. Still Hunt. (Photo courtesy Douglas Harms) Having work shown is the ultimate reward,” Birke says. festival,” Schnaible says. “Everyone is wel“It’s a fun time. It’s not scary. It’s not in- come. You’ll find out you like it so much, timidating. If you’ve never been to a film you’ll want to come back for the feature festival before, come for a series of shorts. films.”

That way it’s not a big time commitment For more information and a complete and is a great way to get a taste of the film list of films, visit filmfestivalarizona.com.

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Dining Dining like a U.S. President

This ‘nest’ for delicious food and an authentic atmosphere is nearly 70 years in the making A plaque on the wall shows former U.S. President Bill Clinton eating a meal in 1999 that became its own menu item, the President’s Plate; Billy Gibbons, musician from ZZ Top, ate at Mi Nidito in 2004.

STORY & PHOTOS BY JESSICA SURIANO

A Tribute to the BEATLES Tickets are $10 each. Tickets are on sale in the Gift Shop.

928-369-7577 Friday April 13, 2018 in the Conference Center Doors open at 7pm Show starts at 8pm Room package available for the nigth of the show $79.00

Tucson is a city brimming with quality Mexican food, but only one restaurant can say its archive of celebrity customers is the most extensive.

Mi Nidito, which translates to “my little nest,” has been serving guests since 1952.

Founders Ernesto and Alicia Lopez moved to Tucson from Sonora, Mexico. Three generations later, the restaurant continues to be family-owned and -operated, and its charm and authenticity have been preserved throughout the years.

The restaurant’s quality of food, ambiance and friendly service has earned rave reviews. Inevitably, this widespread reputation has produced lengthy wait times for seating – usually about an hour or more on any given night. However, the meals are well worth the wait.

After a day of exploring the High Country, hiking, boating or fishing, come in from the outdoors and play in our 24 hour Casino on 800 plus “HOT” slot machines or try your hand at live Blackjack or Poker. Enjoy a meal from Indian Pines Restaurant and re-energize in the Timbers Lounge with live entertainment 6 days a week.

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The top plate has chicken enchiladas while the bottom plate holds a chicken chimichanga with rice.

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The time spent in the waiting room area provides a great opportunity to glance at the walls of photographs depicting famous customers. These walls include pictures of former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, entertainer Enrique Iglesias, former University of Arizona men’s basketball coach Lute Olson, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and many more.

In fact, one of the most famous combination plates was created in honor of Clinton’s

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(Photos by Jessica Suriano)

1999 visit to the restaurant. Known as the President’s Plate, the meal includes a bean tostada, birria taco, chile relleno, chicken enchilada and a beef tamale for $15.95.

Other popular items on the menu are the flautas and chimichangas, and everything is reasonably priced. Most menu items range from about $6 to $12 and the portion sizes do not disappoint. Seriously, you know you’ll be returning to a restaurant once it’s sad to start feeling full because that means you have to stop stuffing your face.

Nopalito enchiladas, another unique menu option, use prickly pear cactus as the main ingredient. If you don’t feel like your stomach is overflowing by the time the server asks if you want dessert, a mango chimichanga, flan or ice cream taco are available and can be as hard to find in other places as they are tasty.

Once seated, two servings of chips and salsa are free and any additional bowls are 75 cents. If mild salsa is all your more sensitive taste buds can handle without feeling like a fire-breathing dragon, dunking the chips in the provided salsa is a terrible idea. I repeat: if your taste buds are wimps, no dunking. This salsa, while delicious, has major kick.

Of course, it would be wrong to describe the menu without mentioning the array of beverage choices to wash down all of the food. 11 Mexican beers and six domestic beers are listed, as well as seven wines. Refreshing margaritas made with Jose Cuervo tequila come in five flavors: strawberry, peach, mango, Tamarindo and piña colada.

There is nothing phony or boring about the dining area. Nearly every inch of the bright walls is covered with decorations,

such as sombreros, figurines, instruments and neon signs or art. Finding a single white or clear light is also a challenge amidst the fun, colorful lighting wrapping the walls.

The rainbow of lights, art, decorations, mariachi music and tapestry-styled seat cushions engulf customers in a cantina-like environment, and the speedy, welcoming service only sweetens the experience.

This environment is truly for everyone – from college students, to older couples, to young adults on first dates, to groups of friends and to big families with children.

Many, if not all, of the servers are bilingual too, so you won’t run into any language or customer service barriers here.

It is difficult to imagine Mi Nidito as anything but humming with activity – and that’s even with its business hours of being closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Some might think waiting over an hour and a half for a meal at Mi Nidito must be some sort of exaggeration, but the business has become a de facto historical landmark in town that seems like it has no end in sight any time soon.

An established hub for great food and company in South Tucson, Mi Nidito might not catch your eye from the outside while driving by on the road, but everyone who has visited knows the inside is where the magic happens.

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Dining Events

BY MEGAN MARPLES

caramelos, tacos and paletas, the munchie fest also boasts luchador wrestling, a taco-eating challenge and live music. Bring the kids, bring your nana and your appetite!

The Slaughter House, 1102 W. Grant Road, 784.2501, bit.ly/2Hp0Al3, 2 p.m., $15-$55.

Tour de Cookie APRIL 14

Tour de Cookie is a casual ride that includes stations offering treats. Along a 30-mile loop of the Santa Cruz river bike path, 12 community organizations and businesses will have a station and will hand out cookies to riders. This is a fundraising event presented by the Rotary Club of Marana.

Rillito River Park, 4200 N. Campbell Avenue, rotarytourdecookie.org, 8 a.m. to noon, $40, free for children younger than 12 with paid adult.

Taste of Chocolate APRIL 15

You’re the judge in this chocolate competition, featuring local chefs and a variety of dessert creations.

Organized by the Rincon Rotary Club, this year marks the contest’s 10th anniversary. The Rotary will benefit from the raffle, wine and beer tastings.

Doubletree Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way, 444.8371, tucsontasteofchocolate.org, 2 p.m., $15 and kids under 4 free.

Old and New World Food Demos APRIL 22

Learn about local food heritage from docents at this legendary Tucson location. Guests will learn about the plants indigenous to America along with the foods the Spanish brought over on their voyages. The pro-

gram is included with museum admission.

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Avenue, 837.8119, tucsonpresidio.com, noon to 2 p.m., $5 adults, $1 children ages 6 to 14, free for children ages 5 and younger and members.

An Evening with Janos: Celebrating Tucson’s Culinary Master APRIL 27

Chefs will pull recipes by Janos Wilder, a chef in Tucson for more than 25 years, and create a unique fourcourse meal paired with wine. Before the meal there is a cocktail happy hour. This fundraising dinner supports Native Seeds/SEARCH. The Carriage House, 125 S. Arizona Avenue, agaveheritagefestival.com, 6 to 9:30 p.m., $150.

Easter Brunch APRIL 1

Feast on a four-course meal full of both savory and sweet dishes. Start the meal off with pastry selections followed by two courses of either breakfast or lunch dishes. Finish off the meal with a decadent dessert.

Maynards Market & Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Avenue, 545.0577, maynardtucson.com, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $55.

Mural Art and Food Beer Dinner APRIL 3

Be one of the first to try Mural Agua Fresca Ale, a beer made from a collaboration between New Belgium and Primus, a Mexican craft brewery. Along with the beer, guests will partake in a four-course meal while listening to live music.

BOCA Tacos Y Tequila, 533 N. Fourth Avenue, 777.8134, http://bit.ly/2HwZiog, 6 to 10 p.m., $49.

Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards APRIL 7

The day will feature music, souvenir giveaways, horseback rides, and a two-hour trail ride from the Arizona Horseback Experience; lunch will be available from The Steak Out and Overland Trout.

Sonoita Vineyards, 290 Elgin-Canelo Road, Elgin, 455.5893, sonoitavineyards.com, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $20.

Mexican Munchies APRIL 7

This street food and music festival promises the tastiest Southwestern munchies this side of the border. Featuring coctel del elote, raspados, tostilocos,

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Sports A Perfect Match

New FC Tucson coach is a staple in city’s soccer scene

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Dave Cosgrove has had a lifelong love affair with soccer.

At age 7, he and his family traveled to England where he became enamored with the sport.

“When we were in England, it was the No. 1 sport,” he says. “I was invested in it.

When I returned to Tucson, I looked up leagues and I felt confident enough to continue with it.”

He played the sport throughout school and landed a job coaching men’s soccer at Pima Community College.

He’s made his mark on soccer in Tucson and beyond; he’s in the NJCAA Soccer Coaches’ Hall of Fame. Now. he’s taking it a step further. The 50-year-old was recently named the coach of FC Tucson, an

affiliate of Phoenix Rising.

“It is incredible,” he says. “It’s something that was unexpected. It’s a terrific challenge for me. It’s something new in my career and I’m looking forward to it.”

Phoenix Rising chief operating officer Bobby Dulle calls Cosgrove the perfect choice.

“To maintain FC Tucson’s excellence on the pitch, it was important for us to find a head coach who had strong ties to the local soccer community and we couldn’t think of a better person than David Cosgrove,” Dulle says.

“Between his work with Tucson Soccer Academy and Pima Community College, David has a unique view of the development cycle of soccer players in Arizona and he is going to contribute in a positive way to our overall goal of raising the

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Dave Cosgrove calls FC Tucson and Phoenix Rising world-class organizations. (Photo courtesy FC Tucson)

quality of soccer in the state to its full potential and beyond.”

Cosgrove will remain with Pima Community College and Tucson Soccer Academy.

“I was a player in the late ’80s and I’ve had tremendous experiences since then,” he says. “I’m really fortunate in that I have great people I work with and for. Pima Community College has always been supportive of the men’s program and me. Being a Pima alumnus, I take great pride in the program.”

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It’s still early on, so Cosgrove is feeling the learning curve.

“I’m just getting used to how things work,” he says. “I’ve been in control for 10, 15, 20 years. All those organizations run the way I set them up. Now, I have to learn to do it all over again – which is great.

“I’m dealing with the level of the players, the experience of the players and the accountability of the players. It’s going to be a great challenge. Some of these players are terrific, talented players.”

The footballers are amateurs, but he calls them “the highest college-level players in the country.”

“If we have a good attitude, work hard and bond, we can get everybody on the same page,” Cosgrove says. “We don’t have a lot of time to do that. That will be the hardest challenge. The first thing we need to address is to get on the practice field and establish goals and what we can expect from each player. The talent will lead to results.”

The longtime Tucson resident is pleased to remain in the city.

“I really want to pay back what Tucson soccer has given to me,” he says. “I’m really blessed to work for Pima Community College and now Phoenix Rising.

It’s great to associate myself with worldclass organizations.”

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Roadrunners vs. Grand Rapids Griffins APRIL 6 The Roadrunners take on AHL rival Grand Rapids Griffins in a home game. But, perhaps more importantly, it is $2 beer night, which means cheap drinks throughout the game.

Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave, Tucson, tucsonroadrunners.com, 7:05 p.m., various prices.

APRIL 8 Cyclovia Tucson is open to walkers, bicyclists, and roller bladers, and celebrates neighborhoods and alternative transportation.

Cyclovia Tucson is a local interpretation of an international phenomenon known as Open Streets events. The 2018 spring route begins at The Lost Barrio and ends at Himmel Park Near Living Streets Alliance, cycloviatucson. org, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free.

The Gauntlet-8K Trail Race APRIL 7 This 8K cross-country race/run/walk has been called “challenging,” as The Gauntlet course is on the Pima Community College West Campus’ trails. The morning race will separate men and women, and race entries include a T-shirt.

Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, azroadrunners.org, 7:30 a.m., $20-$22.

Wildcat Softball vs. UCLA APRIL 15 The Pac-12 softball season will be in full swing as the Wildcats play the UCLA Bruins in their third game in as many days. Both teams sport top rosters in the NCAA, and will be battling for spots in the postseason.

Hillenbrand Stadium, 1700 E. Second Street, arizonawildcats.com, 5 p.m., $8.

APRIL 14 Roadrunner fans can celebrate the conclusion of Tucson’s regular season with a home game against the San Diego Gulls. It is also Fan Appreciation Weekend, which means a plethora of $1 food options.

APRIL 28 Support the University of Arizona Track and Field team, as it takes on a number of competitors in the Desert Heat Classic. It is the last home event before the Pac-12 championships in May. Drachman Stadium, 501 S. Plumer Avenue, arizonawildcats.com, 2 p.m., $8.

CATSYS Award Show APRIL 16 Celebrate excellence in athletics at the University of Arizona’s McKale Center. Former Wildcat basketball player and current Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton will emcee an event to honor student-athletes and their accomplishments in the 2017-18 school year.

McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Drive, arizonawildcats.com, 7 p.m., $40.

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Robson Tennis Center, 900 N. Martin Avenue, arizonawildcats.com, 1 p.m., free.

Autism Walk and Resource Fair APRIL 28 Join the Autism Society of Southern Arizona to promote autism awareness and acceptance at the largest autism event in southern Arizona.

Following the walk, participants can visit the Autism Resource Fair, which will feature service providers, advocacy and support groups, government organizations and more.

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Jonny Lang says his new album, Signs, is an example of just letting a collection be what it wanted to be musically.

“I don’t know what will come next,” Lang says. “But yeah, this one was just the record that felt right in this season of my life.”

Signs is the kind of album that’s likely to please long-time fans who first heard Lang when he was in his teens and releasing the albums Lie To Me in 1997 and Wander This World a year later.

With his fiery blues-rock sound, his accomplished guitar playing and a rough and tumble singing voice that sounded decades older than his actual age – 15 at the time he recorded Lie To Me – Lang was touted as the next Stevie Ray Vaughan.

“I think there are a lot of people who want us to make our first record over and over again,” he says. “But it’s obviously not the way of things. So yeah, I think it made some of those folks kind of happy to hear just a more raw approach to the music

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(on Signs).”

The fans Lang mentions probably wondered if they would ever again hear another Lang album made up primarily of hard-hitting blues/rock. That’s because with the albums that followed Wander This World, the singer/guitarist’s music took a notable turn.

Beginning with his third album, 2003’s Long Time Coming, Lang began to incorporate strong elements of soul, funk, Motown and gospel into his sound, and by the time of his previous album, 2013’s Fight For Your Soul, blues-rock had taken a backseat to more of a soul-based sound.

So the turn back toward blues and a more guitar-centered sound on Signs will come as a surprise to many fans. But the shift came about naturally.

“I just kind of got reinspired, I don’t know if reinspired (is the right word), but I had been listening to a lot of Howlin’ Wolf and Tom Waits, just like that open room sound, like live in the studio, not too producer-refined stuff,” Lang says.

“I was like, ‘Man, I think that should be the approach on this next one (album).’

It just felt like the right way to go. But that was pretty much the only thought that I had or guideline that I had going into it. The songs themselves, the style

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Nothin’ but the Hits

Clint Black’s shows trace the country singer’s career

BY ALAN SCULLEY

Clint Black is playing songs from across his career on his current tour.

To Clint Black, having a distinctive sound has always been an overriding goal for his music.

It’s one reason he doesn’t listen to much current country music, particularly when he is writing for a new album.

“The target, aside from all of the other obvious ones, is to be original,” Black says.

“Unless you want to listen to every ounce of everything that’s out there so you’ll know you’re not like anything else, you’re better off, I think, to stay away.”

Originality was also a big factor in Black starting to play electric guitar on his albums, beginning with the 1997 release Nothin’ but the Taillights. He was no virtuoso, but that wasn’t the point. Black’s playing helped him sound different from other country artists.

And originality had a lot to do with why 10 years passed before Black followed up his 2005 release, Drinkin’ Songs and Other Logic, with the release in fall 2015 of his 10th studio album, On Purpose.

Black stayed busy during those years, touring regularly, writing music for film

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and television and doing some acting.

But a big reason a new album wasn’t coming was he was sorting through offers from major Nashville labels that wanted him to record outside songs in hopes of having a hit single. As an artist who had written or co-written virtually every song on his albums, that was no small issue and went right to the core of perhaps the biggest ingredient in Black’s originality – his songwriting. And the labels were told about Black’s songwriting history.

“I think what they wanted to do was listen to everything I’d been working on and be all kind and thoughtful in the process. Then, ultimately, they would say, ‘If you will just let us find you a hit, we’ll go and work it,’” Black says.

It wasn’t the first time by a long shot that Black had encountered pressure to record outside songs. In fact, it was pretty much a constant event with his first label, RCA Records.

His 1989 debut album, Killin’ Time, became a blockbuster, spawning five No. 1 singles. By the time the album finished its run, Black was being hailed as a leader of country’s new traditionalist movement that was pushing country back toward its rustic traditional roots.

Despite having co-written or written every song on Killin’ Time, whenever it was time for a new album, RCA would pressure him to record outside songs – and Black would refuse.

Finally, Black went to the head of RCA and asked why the label kept pushing him to record outside songs.

“I will never forget what he said to me because it was a crushing blow,” Black says. “He said ‘They just want a little taste.’ So, all of that pressure to record outside songs had nothing to do with the quality of my songs. And all it had to do was some political relationships and bargaining, like they’re collecting delegates for award shows. I thought, ‘That is absolutely the last thing I wanted to hear. I’m trying to be authentic here, and you’re asking me to throw away my life’s work so you can get me nominated for an award or something? Is that what this is about?’”

Black left RCA after Nothin’ but the Taillights and launched his own label, Equity Records. He made three albums on Equity – 1999’s D’lectrified, 2004’s and Drinkin’ Songs and Other Logic – before the label was closed in 2006. Then began the search for a new label deal, which didn’t end until Black rejected the three major labels and instead turned toward indie labels and signed with Thirty Tigers.

The album that emerged, On Purpose, sounds like prototypical Clint Black, rooted in classic country, but with a touch of pop and a bit more edge. There are a few easy-going rockers (“Still Call It News,” “Beer” and “Making You Smile”) and several ballads, including “Right on Time,” “Summertime Song” and “One Way to Live.”

Songs like “Time for That” and “Better and Worse” find a middle ground, generating a relaxed energy and a nice mix between acoustic and electric instrumentation. There’s also a jaunty bluesy duet between Black and his wife of 25 years, actress Lisa Hartman Black in “You Still Get to Me.” On his current tour, Black is playing songs from across his career.

“I’m doing a lot of hits,” he says. “I’m doing at least a few songs off of the new CD, and then a couple of songs that are album cuts.”

And Black has no plans to ease up any time soon with his career.

“I want to keep touring,” he says. “I love doing the shows and I love having a band.

And if you want to have a band, you’ve got to tour. But then I’m looking ahead to recording more, not any time soon, but sooner than On Purpose happened. I’m also working on some film and television projects.

“I don’t intend to slow down,” he concludes.

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Imarhan Club Congress, 7 p.m., $10-$15

David Byrne

7:30 p.m. April 15 Centennial Hall • $45-$150 When former Talking Heads vocalist and multi-instrumentalist David Byrne announced the forthcoming release of a new album, American Utopia, and a massive tour, it was a big day for music fans. Byrne’s last three projects were collaborations with Brian Eno, Norman Cook (a.k.a. Fatboy Slim) and St. Vincent, respectively. American Utopia is the influential musician’s first solo album since 2004’s Grown Backwards. For the collection, Byrne once again enlisted the help of Eno, while also bringing new names like Sampha and Oneohtrix Point Never into the diverse cast of studio personnel. While Byrne hasn’t offered details about the tour, he has called it his most ambitious show since Talking Heads’ 1983 Stop Making Sense performances.

In This Moment Rialto Theatre, 7 p.m., $30-$35 Mik and the Funky Brunch La Cocina, 12:30 p.m., free Turnstile w/Touché Amoré The Rock, 7:30 p.m., $18-$20

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

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Electric Six 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $9-$15 John 5 and the Creatures

Nathaniel Burnside La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free

Stars of the Sixties Fox Tucson Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $39-$75

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Yamantaka w/Sonic Titan Club Congress, 7 p.m., $10

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

Oh Wonder Rialto Theatre 8 p.m., $25-$33

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

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Miguel Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $46-$55 John 5 and the Creatures 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $18-$21 Shelby Lynne Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $36-$45

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Agent Orange 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Miss Lana Rebel & Kevin Michael Mayfield La Cocina, 6 p.m., free

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Dick Dale 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $35-$38

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Kevin Morby 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $15

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Beethoven’s Ninth by Tucson Symphony Orchestra Tucson Music Hall, 7:30 p.m., $35-$80 Greg Morton & Friends La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free Wyclef Jean Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $36-$156

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Carvin Jones 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $22-$27

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Jonny Lang Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $37-$50

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Uriah Heep Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $28-$100

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

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Moonwalks Club Congress, 8 p.m., free

Midland Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., SOLD OUT

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Bob Log III Surly Wench, 9 p.m., $12-$15

Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles Centennial Hall, 7:30 p.m., $29-$65

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The Doobie Brothers Centennial Hall, 7:30 p.m., $40-$480 Miss Lana Rebel & Kevin Michael Mayfield La Cocina, 6 p.m., free Tank and the Bangas 191 Toole, 9 p.m., $12-$15

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The War on Drugs Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $34-$45

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

Ethel w/Robert Mirabal Crowder Hall, 7:30 p.m., $15-$40

Shook Twins w/The Dustbowl Revival 191 Toole, 9 p.m., $12-$15

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

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

Edmar Castaneda Fox Tucson Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $20-$45

Melvins The Rock, 8 p.m., $20-$25

Lou Rebecca Club Congress, 8 p.m., free

The Weight Band Fox Tucson Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $22-$34

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

Adventure Club Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $30-$40

Japanese Breakfast 191 Toole, 9 p.m., $12-$15

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What So Not Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $23-$26 Freddy Parish La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free

Covenant Club Congress, 8 p.m., $15

Beethoven’s Ninth by Tucson Symphony Orchestra Tucson Music Hall, 2 p.m., $35-$166

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

Yung Gravy Club Congress, 8 p.m., $12-$69

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Ha*Ash Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $45-$50

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Greg Morton & Friends La Cocina, 6:30 p.m., free La Santa Cecilia 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $20-$23

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Billy Kenny 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $15-$17

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Josephina Javelina: A Hairy Tale by Tucson Symphony Orchestra Leo Rich Theatre, 2 and 3:30 p.m., SOLD OUT Six Organs of Admittance 191 Toole, 8 p.m., $13-$15

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

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of the songs, wasn’t something I tried to guide in that direction. It was more from a production standpoint, the approach I wanted to take.”

The raw approach is apparent from the opening chords of “Make It Move,” the opening track on Signs, as shards of acoustic guitar chords greet a pained vocal from Lang before the gospel-ish song takes on more of a rock edge. The next song, “Snakes,” sets more of the rock tone of the album, with a driving beat and plenty of stinging guitar. The rest of the album delivers burly rock on “Last Man Standing,” a tense mix of rock and soul on the standout title track, percolating funky rock on “What You’re Made Of” (a tune that evokes memories of Bill Withers’ “Use Me Up” or the Staple Singers’ “I’ll Take You There”) and some slow-burning blues on “Wisdom.” The only songs that dial things down a bit are the impassioned ballad “Bring Me Back Home,” a track recorded in Nashville with producer Josh Kelley, and the acoustic-laced “Singing Songs.”

The way Signs came together supports the idea that Lang and his collaborators weren’t forcing their creativity or any preconceived ideas on the project. Most of the songs were written with Lang’s coproducers for the album, Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders, in about a week and the basic tracks were recorded live in the studio in just three days.

“All of the rhythm guitars, bass and drums and keys were pretty much 100 percent, what you hear there is within one to three takes in the studio,” Lang says. “Then we went to Nashville a couple of different times to do vocals and some guitar overdubs. But that was pretty much it.”

Now Lang is getting the chance to see how his new songs – as well as his lyrics -- translate to live performance. It should be something that may be fairly effortless, considering his touring rhythm section of Barry Alexander on drums and Jim Anton on bass played on the album.

Most of the tracking, too, was done with the musicians playing together live in the studio.

“We’re doing five or six (new songs) right now, depending on the night,” Lang says. “And we want to try to put stuff in from previous records, too, that folks kind of want to hear. So we do about a twohour show. To fit everything in is a little challenging, to pick the songs. But yeah, we’ve been doing a lot of new stuff. It’s working out well.”

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Travel Culture Crush

A Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner gives a traditional blessing for crews and spectators.

There’s much to love at the Ka’anapali Beach Resort

BY ED BOITANO

Photographs by Deb Roskamp

Children frolic in the surf and sand.

Parents and grandparents stretch out on lounge chairs around the pool, basking in the gentle Maui sun. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many multi-generational families in one place. I explore Sheraton Resort’s pool that leads to a long circular canal, complete with cascading waterfalls, bridges and tropical vegetation that gracefully caresses the top of the pool’s lava-enhanced walls.

They match the color of the resort’s Black Rock (“Pu’u Keka’a”), the iconic symbol of Ka’anapali Beach. I swim over to Sheraton’s Cliff Dive Bar, grab a chair and marvel at the ethereal red sun as it disappears into the ocean. This is the ideal spot to witness a traditional cliff diving ceremony, which pays homage to the legendary dives of Maui’s Chief Kahekili from atop the Black Rock. Said to be seven foot tall and 300 pounds, Chief Kahekili demanded fearlessness from his warriors, and demonstrated his own bravery to them by taking dives up to 400 feet into the sea.

Today’s diver stands at the top of the cliff, recites a Hawaiian chant, offers a torch and lei to the ocean, then leaps into the sea without making a splash. I was impressed how the resort embraced traditional Hawaiian history and culture.

And there was so much more of it to explore.

Back Story

Steeped in culture and history, Ka’anapali’s pristine sands and lush gardens were a popular retreat for Hawaiian kings and queens. Green sugar cane and taro covered the land, and warriors used the landscape as a training ground.

Nestled on Maui’s southwest coast, Ka’anapali Beach Resort was established in 1963 as Hawaii’s first master-planned destination resort. Its three-mile stretch of white sand beach was once voted the “Best Beach in America” by TripAdvisor.

The Ka’anapali Resort is dotted by five oceanfront luxury hotels resting on expansive tropical lawns, and six condos and vacation club resorts. There’s a wide array of high-end restaurants and oceanfront bars. My pick is the Hula Grill, where

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chef Peter Merriman is influenced by the “slow food movement,” using seasonal ingredients from local farms, ranches and the sea. Around the corner, Whalers Village is a tasteful open-air mall featuring many Hawaiian-made products. The centerpiece of the village is Whalers Museum that showcases Maui’s whaling history with artifacts, exhibitions, video productions and lectures. I learned that the Marquesas first arrived in Kauai, and then the Tahitians who defeated the Marquesas, claiming Maui, Kauai and all the other Hawaiian island for themselves. In 1846, there were 429 arrivals by whaling ships on the Ka’anapali coast, which changed the texture of Hawaiian life forever.

Activities

Readers note: At check-in, I was confronted with myriad extra fees, which included a “resort fee” for lounge chairs, towel service, roving waiters, and use of the swimming pool. Seriously, when one books a beachfront hotel one would naturally expect these services to be included in the initial fee.

Anyway, for additional water sports, the choices are endless: snorkeling, scuba diving, snuba diving (a hybrid of snorkeling and scuba diving), kayaking, windsurfing, catamaran cruises and parasailing. Just pop over to a beach activities kiosk and name your poison. For

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landlubbers, there’s championship golf, zip-lining, lu’aus, hula and “lauhala” (the leaves of the hala tree) weaving, quilting and lei-making classes. For exploring Ka’anapali’s colorful past, don’t miss the free Ka’anapali Historical Trail & History and Legends Tour.

The Wa’a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival

I watched in wonder as ten canoes, each with a colorful mast, rounded the Black Rock. Minutes later the canoes were pulled up onto the beach by their crews, and I found myself part of a welcoming ceremony for the festival.

Soon the crews and spectators formed a circle, held hands, and a Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner gave a traditional blessing. Every year, the Hawaiian Canoe Association (HSCA) holds a race between the islands of Hawai’i. During their stop on Ka’anapali Beach, they give rides to the public and educate them about the “wa’a” tradition (wa’a kaikahi means a

canoe with a single mast). The mission of the HSCA is to revive and practice ancient Hawaiian skills and values as they relate to sailing canoes and Hawaiian culture. The next day, I paddled out with a crew to experience it myself. While attempting to hide my rudimentary paddling, I quickly learned that sailing a canoe requires an unfathomable amount of strength and skill, and it captured my imagination about ancient Polynesian sailing. Later a crew member would “talk story” on why the canoe and the water are so important to the Hawaiian way of life. Although today most “wa’a” are made of composite graphite or fiberglass, they are still considered to be living entities by the Hawaiian people. They are the boats that allowed the Polynesians to sail the water, crossing the ocean from the Pacifica. Early the next morning, I was back in the circle, where the same practitioner offered a farewell blessing.

And then they were gone, racing to Moloka’i. But the experience remains, coloring my thoughts of this ancient and proud culture. I was delighted that the resort embraced traditional Hawaiian traditions, which the Euro-American, missionaries, whalers and planters tried to destroy. I should add that the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu has also done a great job, keeping alive the rich history and traditions of the indigenous island cultures of Polynesia. There is much to enjoy at Ka’anapali Beach; it is a piece of paradise loved by locals and tourists alike. The canoe sailing festival touched my soul and clearly topped my stay at the Ka’anapali Beach Resort.

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Am I crazy for not wanting to retire?

Ask the Expert

Making the most of your primary care visit

BY TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER Regularly visiting a primary care provider is one of the best ways to maintain strong health – here’s what you can expect before, during and after the visit.

Knowing what to expect will put you at ease and help make the most of every visit.

Before the visit

First steps When you schedule your appointment, ask about new patient registration forms.

These forms usually request health history, medications, and insurance information.

“Providers want to be your health partner and a little bit of preparation will be worth your time,” said Kathy McLeod, a family nurse-practitioner and primary care provider at the TMCOne Rincon location.

“As a provider, the more information I know about your health history, the better health partner I can be – providing information to best help you make current and future health choice.”

Arrive a little early You should also take a peek at your insurance card to determine your copay, and be prepared to make your copayment when you arrive.

If it’s your first visit, arriving 15 minutes early will help keep everyone on schedule. Please arrive about 30 minutes early if you still have new patient forms to complete.

During your visit

The PCP is here for you If you are feeling nervous, remember that a PCP is your health partner and their purpose is to assist you. Discussions about your health care are confidential and protected by federal law.

“We want patients to feel confident sharing their health challenges and history, so we can provide the best health advice and direction possible.”

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the provider know.

“A dedicated PCP will make accommodations to ensure the patient feels comfortable, respected and valued,” McLeod explained.

Long-term health goals The provider can do more than treat an immediate health need – they can review your health history and help make a plan to maintain good health going forward.

“A healthy lifestyle is not a one-size fits all,” McLeod said. “We think critically about each patient’s health and health challenges, discuss needs and preferences and help tailor a healthy plan just for you.”

After your visit

Schedule referrals, testing and blood draws right away “It’s a good idea to make arrangements as soon as possible,” McLeod explained.

“The faster you schedule, the faster you can get needed results and we can take action.”

The PCP is your health resource Contact your PCP’s office with any health developments, because they can help facilitate treatment quickly. “Whether big or small – a PCP is your personal health resource. Please remember to call 9-1-1 immediately for emergencies and life-threatening matters.”

Online portal Many providers now offer an online patient portal – a secure, online access to your health information. Your visits and health information can be accessed from your home computer, smartphone or tablet and you can often obtain prescription refills and make appointments via the online portal.

Provide input “Your suggestions matter to the PCP,” McLeod said. “At TMCOne our mission is to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to every patient every time.”

TMCOne.com provides patient resources, visit preparation information, and new patient forms. Kathy McLeod is a family nurse practitioner who provides care at the TMCOne office at the TMC Rincon Health Campus.

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BY GAYLE LAGMAN-CRESWICK

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Dear Gabby Gayle:

I guess you could say I have the retirement “jitters.” I love my job and always have. I am at full retirement age and will have a decent income. However, it does not feel right to me. It is not that I don’t have any hobbies, because I do, but I do not find them as enjoyable as my job. I hear my friends say, “I cannot wait to retire.”They think I am crazy. Do you?

Signed, Not Ready

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Dear Not Ready:

No. I do not think you are crazy. If you love what you are doing, it does not seem like work, right? Unless your company has a mandatory retirement age, I find it hard to see why you should retire. I retired at full retirement age, then kept getting called to work for different companies. I could not resist going back part-time. Then I fully retired, did volunteer work, went to the gym five times a week, etc. Since my career had been working with the older population, I had a yearning to work with young people, and to make a difference. At age 78, I was able to get a job as a parateacher at a school for autistic children. It is not easy, but it is one of the most satisfying jobs I have ever had. They call me “Grandma Gayle” and I love it. So, I say, for some of us, retirement is highly overrated.

More and more seniors are working into their 70s and 80s. Follow your gut-feelings!

Good luck.

G.G.

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Dear Gabby Gayle:

I have been in a 12-step program (Alcoholics Anonymous) for over 17 years, sober too. I have not heard, nor do we have, a saying, “Fake it until you make it.” (Gabby’s reference to this phrase in last month’s column.)

Signed, Stayin’ Sober

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Dear Sober:

First of all, congratulations on your 17 years! About 30 years ago my sisterin-law needed AA, and the only way she would go was if I went with her. I went four or five times. The first night she told them she did not believe in a “Higher Power.” Several members told her to “Fake it until you make it”, and she did, and it worked for her.

She was deceased several years ago, and I think she would like me to tell you about it!

While it was not an official Big Book phrase, some had chosen to use it. Thanks for writing and keep up the good work.

G.G.

Q

Dear Gabby Gayle:

I do not understand women. They say they want to be treated equally with men, then when you suggest they pay their way to a movie, they refuse to go out with you again. Please explain.

Signed, Frustrated

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Dear Frustrated:

It would take way more room than this column to explain women to you! Here is the problem: Some women want to be taken care of and others wish to be independent. You have to find the right one for you!

G.G.

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Dear Gabby Gayle:

My cousin with whom I am very close lives in another state. I just returned from visiting her for two weeks. She lost her husband a year ago. I realize she is still mourning him, but I came home feeling worried. Almost every day I was there, she talked about wanting to “be with him.” The last few days she mentioned “doing away” with herself. I scolded her and told her not to talk that way. Would I be out of place to chat with her son about his mother? I do not want to break a confidence.

Signed, Worried

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Dear Worried:

In my way of thinking, anytime you think another person is in danger of harming themselves, or in any other dangerous situation, your first concern should be the person’s safety. I would feel free to speak to the son, a professional, and anyone else in order to assure their safety. As you probably know, I am an advocate for “minding our own business.” However, when safety of life is an issue, that advice does not work.

Even if we do all we can, it is sometimes not enough. Thanks for caring.

G.G. If you have questions for Gabby Gayle, please send them to “Ask Gabby Gayle” at lagmancreswick@gmail.com.

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2. Cyclists hit the road.

• ASO Games Management Team

3. It’s all about the medals.

• Lakeview Lanes

4. Volunteers make it happen.

• Camelback Medical Center

5. Powerlifting with a smile.

• Body Technologies Gym

6. Shuffleboard had a beautiful day.

• Sun Devil Fitness Complex

7. Powerlifting is for women, too.

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8. Badminton doubles battle it out.

• White Mountain Cycling Club

9. Archery takes strength and concentration.

• North Phoenix Baptists Church

10. These women take volleyball seriously.

• Greenfield Village in Mesa • The Salvation Army • Herberger Center

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• Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department • Chandler Parks and Recreation Department • Glendale Parks and Recreation Department • and all of our wonderful volunteers!

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Pickleball is coming!

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Pickleball Tournament October 2018 A qualifier for the National Senior Games to be held in Albuquerque, NM

Registration Opening Soon!

Hundreds qualify for the National Senior Games in Albuquerque This year’s Arizona Senior Olympic (ASO) Games were an opportunity for many athletes to qualify to compete in the National Senior Games, to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico from June 14 through June 25, 2019.

The Finish Line will continue to be a source of information for athletes planning to compete in Albuquerque and each month an article will feature an aspect of the national games and the city in which they will be held. ASO will send

NSGA moves The National Senior Games (NSG) recently announced that its offices will be moving to a new location. Although the organization began in St. Louis, Missouri,it moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the

the qualifying information to National Senior Games Association (NSGA), who will verify the information. Then later in the year, each qualified athlete will receive an invitation to compete in the games.

Because ASO is the first qualifier of the year, ASO athletes will have ample time to plan their trip. For additional information about Albuquerque, contact Visit Albuquerque, 20 First Plaza NW, Suite 601, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102; 505-222-4313; 800733-9918 ext. 3313; visitabq.org.

1990s, where it remained until this year.

Beginning in April, the NSGA offices will be in Clearwater, Florida. The cost of the new offices is being underwritten, allowing NSGA to expand its staff to better serve the member states.

It’s spring and the Games Management Team (GMT) is recruiting volunteers to help plan the 2019 Games! The GMT is a special group of people who donate some of their time to plan and implement the annual Arizona Senior Olympic (ASO) Games. Here are the duties: • Attend a monthly meeting to discuss and decide upon things such as schedules of events, logistics, equipment needed, etc.

• Be a resource to the Sport Commissioners of two sports, helping them plan and promote their competitions.

• Act as a liaison between the Sport Commissioner and the ASO office, passing along information, changes, rules, policies and encouragement!

• Learn as much as you can about the two sports you coordinate in order to be a help to the Commissioner in making decisions and implementing their event.

• Attend two Commissioner’s meetings during the year.

• Call the Sports Commissioners (2) once each month to review the progress of planning the event.

• Help with the set up, awards ceremony and take down of the two sports to which you are assigned.

• Happily accept the gratitude of the many seniors you will be helping to stay healthy, active and fit. Enjoy!

To become one of these very special people, call the ASO office at 602-2747742 and speak with Irene.

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A Tale of Two Beckys Most athletes who have been around for a while and have attended the National Games will have, at some time or another, spoken with Becky Wesley. In the years that she worked on ‘”association relations,” she endeared herself to thousands of senior athletes because of her kindness and ability to solve problems. Never grumpy or difficult, Becky Wesley and Becky Sewell. (Special to LLAF) Becky was always there to help whoever needed it and always did so Becky Sewell may be known to with a smile in her voice and on her face. athletes, as well, since she has been with At the January National Senior Games NSGA for several years, but right now she Association (NSGA) Conference this year, is best known for her years running the Becky Wesley retired from her job at NSGA. Kansas Senior Games. The athletes from Everyone who attended knew that it was her home state know her for her friendly the passing of an era. Becky contained manner and happy disposition. She will much of the organizational memory of replace Becky Wesley as VP of Association NSGA and she will be missed by staff, Relations and will work well in her new state coordinators and athletes. We wish position. Athletes are encouraged to look her good health and great happiness as her up at the National Senior Games that she enters another phase of life. will be held in Albuquerque in 2019.

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