Lovin' Life After 50: Tucson - July 2018

July 2018

Payson Book Fest

Tucson authors travel to the mountains to push their books

Alfonso Olvera Boxer fights to entertain fans

No One-Trick Pony Multitalented Chris Isaak comes to town

Retro Futura ‘80s acts unite for Casino del Sol show

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Tucson authors head north to the Payson Book Festival

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Breakfast Ride, Sweet Corn Extravaganza, Garlic Festival, Peach Mania and more

Tucson’s Alfonso Olvera boxes to win – and entertain fans

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Kris Allen, top 7 come to Tucson

Limahl isn’t ‘too shy’ to dig on his peers for a laugh

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Chris Isaak looks both ways on his career

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Four day trips to take right now

Grungefest, Pitbull, Yellow Submarine, MRCH, American Idol Live and more

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Come Sail Away

Locals find fun and camaraderie at Tucson club

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Upfront Turning the Page Tucson authors head north to the Payson Book Festival

BY MARIE FASANO oir, Lazy B. In 1880, the Days’ grandfather homesteaded the property. They share stories of growing up as part of the third generation on the 200,000-acre Lazy B cattle ranch straddling the high deserts of southern Arizona and New Mexico.

“Growing up, I had a 200,000-acre ranch playground,” Day says.

During his career, Day received numerous awards for his dedicated stewardship of the land and later, in North Dakota, his ranch became the first government-sponsored sanctuary for unadoptable wild horses. He wrote about the sanctuary in his latest book, with Lynn Weise Sneyd, The Horse Lover, A Cowboy’s Quest to Save the Wild Mustangs.

O’Connor, in her foreword states, “This book tells the story of the Mustang Meadows project in a way that enables the reader to see and feel the excitement and to glimpse what was and what might have been for these Alan Day co-authored Lazy B with his sister, Sandra Day splendid animals.”

O’Connor. (Headshots courtesy Payson Book Festival) When Marriott left New Jersey for The trio appears during the Arizona Tucson, she decided to find out all she Professional Writers, Rim Country Chap- could about Arizona. Now, after 13 books, ter’s fourth festival, which showcases she has explored the history of the old more than 80 Arizona authors from 9 a.m. Southwest. In Paint ‘N Spurs, she hears the to 3:30 p.m. at the Mazatzal Hotel and Ca- voices of five men who, in 1965, changed sino. the Western art scene and the way the This family-friendly event encourages Old West was perceived. This biography book lovers to enjoy presentations highlighting popular authors with entertainment, food and door prizes. Parents will appreciate all-day storytime for kids by First Things First, Read On, Story Monster and Cat in the Hat. Day tells the story of “Chico, the horse who raised me,” in his book, Cowboy Up: Life Lessons from the Lazy B. After graduating from the University of Arizona, he went back to his roots and became the manager of the Lazy B, where he subsequently ranched for more than 40 years. Day and his sister, Sandra Day O’Connor, co-authored the New York Times bestselling memTucson authors H. Alan Day, Barbara Marriott and Cricket Rohman are on their way to the cool pine mountains of Payson to showcase their writings at the Payson Book Festival on Saturday, July 21.

Barbara Marriott has written 13 books about the “old Southwest.”

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The Payson Book Festival showcases more than 80 Arizona authors. (Photo by Randy Cockrell)

covers the founders of the Cowboy Artists of America.

In Our Own Words relates the story of the women whose husbands went to work far away, leaving them to fight Indians, take care of the home and farm, and sometimes bury their children.

“I took the interviews from the WPA Federal Writers project of 1935 and put them in the book. In the 141 interviews that I analyzed, not one of them hinted at complaining.”

Marriott earned her Ph.D. from the University of Florida in cultural anthropology and this gave her the needed resources to get to the core of her subject.

Marriott’s Legendary Locals of MaRohman is a former teacher and assistant professor rana, Oro Valley and Catalina explores Cricket at the University of Arizona, College of Education. the corridor running west to east along the northern boundary of Tucson that dishes.’ I can relate to that, though my is brimming with legendary characters. best plans and ideas come to me when Here, she discovers the Western spirit that walking, sweating on the treadmill at the shaped the state and the country and the gym.” actors Lee Marvin, Tom Mix and D.C. WarRohman, a former teacher and assistant ren, all of whom left their mark there. professor at the University of Arizona, ColThe last local author, writing romantic lege of Education, has not forgotten her suspense, Rohman lives part time in Tuc- love of teaching. She retains her teacher’s son and the Colorado Rockies. In Hit the hat in the “Teachers Corner” on her webRoad Jake, a Lindsey Lark series book, site, where she has lesson plans for parRohman tells the story of Jake and Lind- ents showing them how to engage their sey, a newly married couple traveling children in many activities. from Tucson to Estes Park, Colorado, in their RV. Jake solves embarrassing mysteries that schools wished to keep under What: Payson Book Festival wraps, and Lindsey, being the “cover” When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, for their presence, would conduct workJuly 21 shops for teachers—until solving mysterWhere: Mazatzal Hotel and Casino, ies becomes personal.

Highway 87, Mile Marker 251, Payson Rohman relates in her blog, “Agatha Cost: Free admission Christie once said, ‘The best time for planInfo: paysonbookfestival.org ning a book is while you’re doing the

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For the Love of Humanity Tucson senior wins Red Cross award for volunteerism

BY ADRIAN MARSH For Elissa Maish, there is always more to do when it comes to humanitarian work.

The 69-year-old Tucson woman took home the International Humanitarian Service Award at the recent American Red Cross Heroes ceremony in Chandler.

“I was totally surprised, because I never really considered earning an award for any of the work that I do,” Maish says. “It means so much because I was familiar with the work of the Red Cross growing up, so I’ve carried it in my Tucson resident Elissa Maish received the International Humanitarian Service Award from the American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter. heart all these years.”

(Photo courtesy American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter) The American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter serves more than 4 million people across which included pictures of his family and Maricopa, Pinal and Gila counties, accord- former life. ing to the organization.

Through the flash drive and the Red Volunteers work with victims of disasters, Cross’ extensive searching, staff discovered organize blood drives, train people in fire the man’s family was living with another and water safety, among other services. teacher, who had escaped, in Uganda.

Cassidy Penney, spokeswoman for the “We’re there with these people supportAmerican Red Cross Arizona, New Mexico ing them,” Maish says. “To me, the clients are and El Paso region, said Maish does a lot of unbelievable and what strikes me is how rework in Phoenix, although she is a part of silient many of them are. It becomes much the Tucson chapter. more than you think it’s going to be.”

In 2017, Maish worked on nearly 30 cases She added when refugees come into her in 350 volunteer hours, and spent 140 hours office, they tell her they don’t see an office, of travel time between Tucson and Phoenix, they see hope.

Penney says.

“It is such a gift to meet the refugees in Maish became a volunteer in 2007 in the our community,” she says. “They come from American Red Cross’ international services all walks of life, and it’s amazing how a didivision, which she was interested in be- saster or some kind of tragedy or war can cause she was born and raised overseas. level-set it so everybody is in the same boat.”

She said she has worked on cases involvDanielle Rudolph, volunteer services speing natural disasters, such as hurricanes Ka- cialist with the American Red Cross Greater trina and Maria, and has also worked with Phoenix Chapter, says nominating Maish local refugees in Tucson from the Middle was a no-brainer.

East and Africa.

“Not only did she take care of everything Maish works with Restoring Family Links, in Tucson, but she also did everything for part of the International Committee of the Phoenix for about a year and a half,” RuRed Cross, to try and locate missing family dolph says. “I would say she has an incredmembers from around the world. ible amount of compassion and a lot of Perhaps her most memorable experi- worldly knowledge.” ence, she says, involved a young man from When asked if she would continue her Congo whose town was attacked, and he volunteer work with Red Cross, Maish said, was separated from his wife and small chil- “Oh, absolutely.” dren. Maish says that after securing a visa to She said people can even go online to immigrate to the United States, the young volunteer at redcross.org, and that “there is man came to her office with a flash drive, always some position that’s available.”

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Come Sail Away

Locals find fun and camaraderie at Tucson club

The Tucson Sailing Club has yearly regattas and cruises. Shown here is the crew of Shazam. (Photo courtesy Marshall Williamson)

BY CARRIE SNIDER Sailing may be the last thing people think of with regard to Tucson, but that’s why the Tucson Sailing Club has such a strong draw. It helps people who love sailing come together to learn, socialize and get out on the water as much as possible.

Around these parts, there isn’t much water to speak of. Most folks in the Tucson Sailing Club with boats utilize Lake Pleasant near Phoenix or the waters at San Carlos, Mexico. But you aren’t required to own a boat to be part of the club – just love sailing.

Founded in 1970, the Tucson Sailing Club has about 150 members who enjoy cruising around the water and/or racing.

Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend a meeting or contact the club.

New members pay a one-time fee of $50.

Annual club dues are $40 per person or $60 per family.

Members can attend monthly meetings and several annual events, which include

regattas, cruises, and lots of food and fun.

The club’s publicity chairwoman, Kerie Seamans, says she’s gained so much from being part of the club that would be difficult to accomplish alone.

“They were super welcoming,” she says.

“They offer sailing classes. They tell us about deals at the marina. They point out hazards.”

Like many in the group, Seamans is an East Coast transplant who grew up around the ocean and sailed. She was pleasantly surprised when she found the Tucson Sailing Club, where she can learn about different aspects of sailing as well as the best places to take her boat.

“I love being out on the water, at the mercy of nature,” she explains. “It’s hard to describe how I feel being out there. I feel so alive.”

Although the boats are equipped with motors, it takes skill to adjust the sails and take advantage of the wind to make the boat take off.

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“There is always more to learn,” Seamans says. “If you just sat and used a motor – where’s the fun in that? Although people say it looks like a lot of work.”

Marshall Williamson – the club’s commodore – is another East Coast transplant. Sailing was part of his life over there, and he brought it to Tucson.

Williamson had the urge to connect with other water lovers to make the most of sailing in the area, so he searched and found the Tucson Sailing Club.

“When I moved here it was trickier to sail. In the club I found good friends and knowledge about sailing and racing.”

Williamson loves a little friendly competition. At the regattas, club members form teams and arrive to a starting line.

“There are rules and courses and committees – it’s pretty involved. I love the team aspect. The comradery is amazing. I love racing; it’s exhilarating.

“At the starting line, there is an advantage depending on where the wind

is blowing and how you are positioned, but at any moment that can change.”

That challenge is what so many in the club love about sailing.

After the races come socializing and food, which can’t be beat. And then come the stories. “It’s a blast,” Williamson adds.

The Tucson Sailing Club • The Tucson Sailing Club hosts two sailing regattas and cruises per year in San Carlos, Mexico • The next monthly meeting is from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, at Brother John’s BBQ, 1801 N. Stone Avenue. It doesn’t meet in July.

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BY HANNAH DAHL Jet ski on a calm lake, explore an underground cavern, and sip wine while surrounded by rolling hills of vineyards – all within a three-hour’s drive from Tucson. If you haven’t seen this side of Arizona yet, what are you waiting for? Day trips are the perfect way to take a break without breaking the bank. You don’t have to plan an elaborate vacation halfway around the world to experience the finer things in life!

Paddleboats, kayaks and canoes are available to rent at Patagonia Lake’s marina. Or, you can bring your own boat and jet ski the lake’s bright blue waters.

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If your kids are already bored of the pool or you’re craving beach time, pack up the car and head to Patagonia Lake.

You could be jet-skiing under a blue sky in less than 2 hours. The lake spans 265 acres of grasslands bordering the Sonoita Creek Trail and is equipped with a lakeside market, boat rentals and a marina, campgrounds, picnic areas, trails and fishing licenses.

Make sure to pause and enjoy the birdsong while you’re there, as hundreds of colorful bird species inhabit the lake.

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You’re likely to see a Great Blue Heron or a vermillion flycatcher on the shoreline. If jet skiing isn’t quite your speed, consider going on a pontoon boat tour or a guided bird walk for a less adrenaline-charged view of the lake.

If one day at the lake isn’t enough, reserve a campsite and enjoy a night of stargazing at the water’s edge. The park is open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and offers RV and boat-in campsites.

While you’re in the area…

The drive to the lake is part of what makes this trip so great. Take State Route 83 through the lush grassy valleys and boulder-strewn hills of the Santa Rita Foothills and Coronado National Forest.

Stop and enjoy the fruits of Arizona’s wine country on your way, at one of Sonoita’s many vineyards. For a taste of the local craftsmanship, pull off at the town of Pa-

The tight, winding streets and colorful houses built among the hills in Bisbee could easily pass for somewhere in Europe. You can save yourself the money of a plane ticket by hopping in your car and driving 95 miles east on the I-10.

This old mining town was home to the Queen Mine during its heyday and produced some of the world’s finest varieties of copper. Today, you can take a tour of the mine or check out some of the precious copper on display in one of the town’s many art galleries.

Much of Bisbee’s history is preserved in its architecture—buildings like the Copper Queen Library and the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum are must-sees. If you’re ready for a change of pace, check out Bisbee’s nightlife. Many of the popular bars feature live music and local brews.

Bisbee also fosters a variety of restaurants serving vegan and vegetarian plates with locally sourced ingredients.

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These awe-inspiring caverns are the perfect way to entertain kids on a hot summer day.

Book a tour of the cave and experience some of the most impressive nature Arizona has to offer.

Not only will you escape the heat underground, you’ll have the chance to see some of the rarest cave formations in the world. The Throne Room in Kartchner Caverns has a 58foot tall cave column and one A bridge arching over the marina offers a bird’s-eye view of the lake and surrounding scenery at Patagonia Lake in Patagonia. of the longest soda straw stalactites in the world.

The caves aren’t the only thing to see at iting, Cochise Stronghold should be at the park. There’s a discovery center with the top of your list. The mountain range kid-friendly films and interactive learning is tucked away in a picturesque corner displays, hiking trails and campgrounds. of Cochise County and has an enigmatic The park hosts frequent Star Parties, com- history. The stronghold is believed to be plete with telescopes and qualified as- the ancient fort of Cochise, a Chiricahua tronomers on hand to answer questions. Apache chief who clashed with the U.S. The skies above the caverns offer pristine Army during the mid-1800s.

Today, the stronghold attracts avid views of stars you wouldn’t usually get to rock climbers, hikers and nature junkies. see in Tucson. The next Star Party is 2 to 9 The area is primarily forested with junip.m. October 13. pers, oaks and towering sycamores that While you’re in the area…

If you’re looking for a change in scenery, change colors in the fall.

Once you’ve stepped into the shadow drive a half-hour farther up the I-10 East of the imposing mountain bluffs, it’s easy to Texas Canyon. The canyon’s imposing to imagine how they once served as the lichen-covered boulders look like a landsecret hideout of a cunning Apache chief. scape out of Lord of the Rings. The rocks Whether you want to do some serious are perfect for bird’s-eye views of the valley, climbing and Instagram-worthy pho- rock climbing (there are hundreds of challenging routes for advanced climbers) toshoots. azstateparks.com/kartchner or relax near one of the forest’s natural Cochise Stronghold streams with a picnic lunch, there’s plenty While it’s hard to find a part of the Coroto see and do to keep you occupied for an nado National Forest that’s not worth visentire weekend.

To reach the stronghold, take the I-10 East from Tucson toward Benson. You can access hiking trails from the East Cochise Stronghold campground or through Middlemarch Road.

While you’re in the area…

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Check out the nearby ghost towns.

While Tombstone is by far the most popular (and populated), you’ll get a spookier vibe if you check out Gleeson, Pearce or Charleston. The abandoned buildings and mineshafts are sure to capture the imagination of kids and adults. cochisestronghold.com

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Top 15 Things to Do

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Big Fish JULY 1 TO JULY 8 This heartwarming musical is based on the beloved Tim Burton film of the same name. It tells the story of Edward Bloom, who has lived a fantastically full life, populated by magic and fantasy and marked by love. Through his relationship with his son, the audience is taken on an emotional ride of a lifetime. Buy your tickets online and save $5.

Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1727 E. University Boulevard, 621.4698, bit. ly/2LQl7RH, times vary, $10-$20.

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration JULY 4 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park celebrates Fourth of the July the “old-fashioned” way with an afternoon devoted to summer family fun. Free hot dogs, nachos, watermelon and lemonade will be available, alongside bean bag games, face painting and a “squirt-down” provided by the Tubac Fire Department. Bring the whole family for a fun morning with free park admission.

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, 398.2252, tubapresidio.org, 10 a.m. to noon, free.

Bat Biology Workshop JULY 6 Did you know that bats are the only mammals capable of flight? Join Pima County Parks and Recreation for a “batty” evening exploring one of nature’s most unique animals. This workshop features in-depth presentations on bat diversity, diet, migration and echolocation in preparation for the county’s upcoming outdoor bat programs.

Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road, 724.5375, pima.gov/ nrpr, 7 to 9 p.m., $10 members and $15 nonmembers.

course, “Yellow Submarine.”

The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard, 795.7777, loftcinema.org, 2 p.m., $8-$10.

The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, 740.1000, rialtotheatre.com, 8 p.m., $28$30.

Monsoon Nature Hike JULY 7 With monsoon season officially upon us, nature begins to open in different ways. See the beauty firsthand with Pima County Parks and Recreation on a guided nature hike through Cienega Creek.

This all-ages exploration is the perfect time for nature enthusiasts young and old to spot native fish, toads and other wildlife.

Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead at Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road, 615.7855, pima.gov/ nrpr, 7 to 8:30 a.m., free for members and $5 nonmembers.

MRCH JULY 8 This Phoenix-based electro pop duo visits Tucson for a special show with a slew of local bands, including Fringe Class, Sur Block and Infinite Souls. With its unique sound and fun stage presence, MRCH is on the up-and-up, especially after their song “My Mistake” was featured in the most recent season of 13 Reasons Why. Club Congress, 311 E. Congress Street, 622.8848, hotelcongress.com, 8 p.m., free.

JULY 6 If you’re a fan of grunge music, look no further!

The Rialto Theatre has compiled a lineup attuned to any fan’s dream with its all-ages Grungefest. Celebrate the genre and rock hard with tributes to some of your favorite bands like Fooz Fighters and Allison Chains, as well as Sliver, a Nirvana tribute, and Oceans, an ode to Pearl Jam.

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Yellow Submarine JULY 8 Tucson’s resident indie film haunt celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ psychedelic animated film with a special screening. Take an exhilarating and trippy journey through optical illusions, wordplay and stunning animation alongside some of your favorite Beatles’ tunes like “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” and of

JULY 27 The Craft Revolt is leading the revolution against a life without art and creativity. Join The Craft Revolt for its weekly BYOB paint-and-sip nights and learn how to paint Starry Night. Paint and canvas are included in the class fee.

The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road, Suite 101, 245.0340, thecraftrevolt.com, 6:30 p.m., $35.

Nothing More JULY 28 This San Antonio-bred band mixes metal and progressive rock scored three Grammy nominations with its latest album, The Stories We Tell Ourselves. Join the guys for an intimate evening with Bad Wolves and Eyes Set to Kill, who will open the show. VIP packages with meet and greets for Nothing More are available online.

The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, 740.1000, rialtotheatre.com, 7:30 p.m., $24$125.

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Classic Car Show JULY 14 Tucson’s favorite ’50s diner, Little Anthony’s, is all about the throwbacks and its monthly classic car shows are no exception. Featuring food indoors and on the grill, as well as prizes, giveaways and a bounce house for the kids, it’s the perfect time to catch a glimpse at some of Tucson’s classiest retro vehicles or show off your own. Registration is from 5 to 6 p.m.

Little Anthony’s Diner, 7010 E. Broadway Boulevard, 296.0456, littleanthonysdiner. com/car-shows, 6 to 9 p.m., free.

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JULY 23 The reality show singing competition that started it all in the United States – American Idol — returned to television this year, bringing a new level of talent and a new class of performers.

Join this year’s winner, Maddie Poppe, and the rest of the top seven for an evening of music new and old. Special guest/AI season eight winner Kris Allen is also set to appear. VIP packages featuring meet and greets with the cast are available.

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, 547.3040, foxtucson.com, 7 p.m., $34.60$499.

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Pitbull JULY 8 His nickname may be Mr. Worldwide, but for one night, the man known as Pitbull will make his bed in Tucson. Known for huge hip-hop and pop hits like “Give Me Everything” and “Timber,” this Florida-born rapper always delivers an energetic set, featuring a handful of sing-along reggaetón bops.

AVA Amphitheater, Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, 1.800.344.9435, casinodelsol.com, 8 p.m., $60-$150.

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JULY 19 HGTV and History Channel buffs will dig this tour of Canoa Ranch, led by an architectural preservationist. Simon Herbert will give guests a free behind-the-scenes peek into the processes and materials used in the restoration of structures on the ranch, from deteriorating ruins to functional buildings.

Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, 724.5220, pima.gov/ canoaranch, 9 to 10:30 a.m., free.

JULY 29 Who let the dogs out?

This afternoon of fun benefits Tucson’s Cause for Canines, an all-volunteer, fosterbased rescue group that’s dedicated to saving the lives of homeless dogs. Enjoy the day with a petfriendly patio, live music, cold beer, great food and family fun.

Bring Fido and the rest of the crew, too!

The Maverick, 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road, 298.0430, bit.ly/2JTHhoI, 2 p.m., $10 people and $5 pups.

Desert Night Shift JULY 31 When the sun goes down, some of the desert’s most exciting creatures come out to play! Join Pima County naturalists on an easy night hike through the desert, exploring “who” is out and about in the evening and why many animals and plants are nocturnal. BYOH—bring your own headlamp or flashlight!

Pima County Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste, 724.5375, pima.gov/ nrpr, 7 to 9 p.m., free for members, $5 nonmembers.

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Top News Stories

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Regional library coming to Sahuarita

The Pima County Board of Supervisors on June 19 unanimously approved the acquisition of a property from Sahuarita Unified School District for $621,509.

Purchasing this property will allow the county to build the Sahuarita Regional Library in a central location accessible to residents.

“The Sahuarita Regional Library will be a vibrant center for community connection with programs and services for people of all ages,” said Pima County Public Library Deputy Director Michelle Simon. “Sahuarita residents have eagerly anticipated the construction of this library and we look forward to becoming an integral link in the fabric of the community.”

Construction of the Sahuarita Regional Library is expected to begin in 2019.

Massive fire melts nearby windows

A student housing project is in jeopardy after a massive fire ripped through the construction site south of UA, causing $1 million in damage.

The fire, which was reported shortly after 2 a.m. June 19 near East Broadway and North Tyndall Avenue, destroyed major portions of the site.

The fire melted nearby windows and a construction crane, and toppled powerlines. The Mark was slated to open in 2019.

Kyrsten Sinema visits Casa Grande and Green Valley

Kyrsten Sinema recently visited Casa Grande and Green Valley, where she spoke with voters, veterans and families.

“I’m running for senate to make sure all Arizonans get their shot at the American dream,” Sinema said. “I appreciate meeting with Arizonans and talking about our shared values, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing our

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communities. Together, we’ll work to create jobs right here in our state and get things done for Arizonans.”

Born in Tucson, Sinema faced tough times as a kid, but she learned to succeed, thanks to hard work and helping others.

Man sentenced for moneylaundering scheme

Carlos David Nogales Sr. was sentenced to 18.5 years in prison, followed by seven years of probation for his involvement in a $2.8 million drug and moneylaundering scheme.

Between 2011 and 2015, he operated a nationwide money-laundering organization that employed more than a dozen people to launder the proceeds from marijuana that had been shipped from Arizona to various East Coast cities.

In April 2018, a Pima County jury found Nogales guilty of 35 felony counts including fraud, forgery, money laundering, controlling a criminal enterprise and possession of marijuana for sale.

Nogales was also ordered to pay $3,790 in restitution to DES, $15,009 to AHCCCS, and $12,409 to Social Security.

Arizona joins agreements strengthening ArizonaSonora Partnerships

Gov. Doug Ducey co-signed two memoranda of understanding agreements with Sonora, Mexico, Gov. Claudia Pavlovich at the Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) Plenary Session as part of the 2018 AMC Summit in Tucson.

The agreements aim to strengthen ties between the neighboring states and support economic development initiatives in the Arizona-Sonora region.

The signed agreements include a joint promotion of tourism in the Arizona-Sonora Region as a “two-nation destination.”

“Arizona and Sonora are uniquely positioned to lead on an international level,” Ducey said. “With our geographic ties and collaborative spirit, we continue

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to move our region forward in today’s global economy, expanding opportunity for all our citizens. I am proud to work with Gov. Pavlovich to support Arizona and Sonora’s innovative research opportunities and tourism industries, which both play an integral part of our economies.”

UA ranks among best dorms

The University of Arizona has some of the best dorms among U.S. universities, according to College Consensus, a new college ratings website that aggregates publisher rankings and student reviews.

“Campus living in the 21st century is likely to make parents jealous, remembering the dank, spartan rooms of their college years,” said managing editor Carrie Sealey-Morris.

But that’s because college today is very different from college in the past, especially in terms of competition and consumer awareness. As Sealey-Morris explains, “One of the best ways to bring home the most wanted demographics is to be able to advertise the nicest housing in the business. Simply put, the college with the best dorms attracts more students.”

To build the ranking, Consensus editors searched for student housing that has earned national attention—whether for architectural excellence, luxury amenities or vibrant student life—from colleges and universities that qualify for a College Consensus score. They were then put in order by their College Consensus score.

Convicted murderer found dead in cell

Convicted murderer Brian Ferry was found dead in his cell June 16 at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Ferry, 47, was convicted of killing Charles Russell, 58, and Catherine Nelson, 42, after they drove from Phoenix in 2002 to buy a motorcycle from Ferry.

The advertisement that brought them to Tucson was deemed to be fake.

Corrections officers found Ferry around 1:30 a.m. unresponsive in his cell and attempts to resuscitate him failed. An investigation determined the death to be suicide.

Survey: Tucson one of the country’s worst cities

worst cities, when it comes to quality of life.

The site created an index that measures U.S. cities in eight categories: crime, economy, education, environment, health, housing, infrastructure and leisure. The study identified the 50 worst cities for quality of life, with Tucson coming in at No. 31.

Among the negatives were average income and crime.

UA investigates pancreatic cancer treatments

A physician-scientist at the University of Arizona Cancer Center investigated a novel treatment for pancreatic cancer patients whose tumors exhibited a harmful genetic mutation.

The results, in which a type of drug called a PARP inhibitor showed early promise in treating pancreatic cancer in patients with mutations in the BRCA gene, were published online in May in the Journal of Clinical Oncology Precision Oncology.

Dr. Rachna Shroff, the UA Cancer Center’s new section chief of gastrointestinal medical oncology and the study’s principal investigator, said, “There are two combination chemotherapies that are approved for treating metastatic pancreatic cancer. Beyond that, not a lot has been proven to be successful in newly diagnosed patients.”

Pancreatic cancer is predicted to become the second-deadliest cancer by 2020. In most cases, by the time the disease is diagnosed, the cancer has spread beyond the pancreas and cannot be cured with surgery. The cancer’s deadliness is exacerbated by a dearth of treatment options.

“Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease with very poor survival in advanced stages,” Shroff said. “Finding new treatment options is crucial.”

Council OKs 20-story building

The Tucson City Council approved a project highlighted by a 20-story building to Campbell Avenue and Speedway during its June 19 meeting.

Developer Richard Shenkarow wants to demolish the Palm Shadows and Babcock apartments and replace them with residential, office, retail and open space.

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Arts Cultural Preservation

Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) has been engaging the community in the arts since 1997.

(Photos courtesy SAACA)

SAACA is committed to sharing the arts with people of all ages

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON Shelby Scheer knows working for an arts nonprofit isn’t for everyone. But she’s more than happy with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), which is dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the arts.

“I enjoy it because every day is new,” she says.

SAACA was founded in 1997 as the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council, which Scheer calls a very successful rural arts organization.

“It planned large-scale events like the 4th of July celebration and a lot of what we do now was seeded in those first years,” Scheer says.

In 2008, there was a budget shortfall and a group of entrepreneurial board members serving on the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council saved the organization

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and renamed it SAACA. It branched out beyond Oro Valley.

Arts and business partnerships and alliances are the cornerstone of SAACA. “The most important word in our name is ‘alliance,’ because that is the word that signifies that we work with everybody,” Scheer explains.

SAACA doesn’t stop at creating culinary, arts and cultural ticketed events like the World Margarita Championship on August 10 and the Salsa, Tequila and Taco Challenge on September 2. SAACA’s arts and health care arm includes the weekly arts therapy programming at Southern Arizona VA Health Care.

“There is music therapy and a writing therapy class in the PTSD ward,” Scheer says. “We’ve been in discussions with them about expanding.”

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SAACA’s ticketed programs and arts the idea of using the mall in a different and culinary festivals help fund the veter- way. It will be our facility, but we will be ans’ arts therapy program and memory- sharing it with some very big brands and related music programs at elderly care organizations here in Tucson.” facilities.

In another development, SAACA hired “The biggest elderly care facility we a program manager for the greater Phoeprogram with is Watermark,” Scheer says. nix area, with plans to add another staff “It’s a large retirement community head- member in early 2019. quartered in Tucson. We have a lot of pro“That’s to help us program in Phoenix gramming at The Fountains, which is a and ensure the same quality control we Watermark property. One program we’re have here in Tucson,” Scheer explains. proud of is the Music and Memory Project, “That’s the natural progression of our Aria national initiative, implemented locally.” zona Business Committee for the Arts.”

During this program, folks with Alzheimer’s or dementia are interviewed, and their families or caregivers are asked to help build a music playlist. It is forwarded to the memory-challenged person.

Scheer says the part of the brain pertaining to music Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) offers a variety of ticketed is the last to detrio- programming and focused arts programs in the community. rate, so Music and Memory participants often recall lyrics, Scheer’s passion for SAACA is just one sing and show improved mood. Addi- of the many things that makes the orgationally, SAACA hosts Musical Gold in the nization spring to life daily.

Morning at eight local elementary schools.

“Every day is an adventure,” Scheer SAACA just moved into a temporary says. “We have so many programs runspace at Tucson Mall, while a larger space ning. One day we’re working on tickon the property is under construction. eted programming and other days we’re The idea is to bring in local businesses working on memory care programming along with a blend of national retailers at an elderly care facility. What I wound that will embrace creative industry. up thinking I would do in the morning, “The idea for having a maker space, co- sometimes winds up looking radically difworking space and art gallery was posit- ferent by the afternoon.” ed to the general manager of the Tucson For more information, visit saaca.org or Mall last summer,” Scheer says. “He loved call 797-3959.

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Patania Jewelry Shines Tucson jeweler to be spotlighted in artisan showcase

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON Three generations of Patania men have created jewelry for more than 70 years, carrying on a legacy that has propelled Patania Jewelry to the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. Known for excellence in craftsmanship and creativity in design, Patania Jewelry will showcase its work at Laura Tanzer Atelier’s Artisan Showcase on Thursday, July 19.

“I will be there to meet people and show them what we’re doing with the Patania Collection,” says owner Sam Patania, whose grandfather, Frank Patania Sr., founded the company in 1927.

“There is a lot of new jewelry and this is work most people haven’t seen. This will be a real surprise to my established clients, and I hope it’s a joy to new people who I will be meeting for the first time at this event.”

Tucsonans are not the only Patania Jewelry clients.

“I wouldn’t be in business if my client base was just in Tucson,” Patania says. “We have clients in Texas, New York, the West Coast and all throughout the Midwest.”

Located at 1830 E. Broadway and in the Arizona Inn Gift Shop and Medicine

American flavor, Patania’s work is mostly found in the Couture Collection.

“I am using a lot of colored stones,” Patania explains.

“That’s because I grew up around the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.

I’ve been going to the show for 40 years and I love Isla in topaz by Patania Jewelry. colored stones. But (Photos courtesy Patania Jewelry) I still love turquoise.

Turquoise has been a family passion since my grandfather first came out here Artisan Showcase, Laura Tanzer from New Mexico.”

Atelier, 410 N. Toole Avenue, In 2000, four pieces of jewelry created 981.9891, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July by the Patania family were added to the 19, free, but reservations required.

Smithsonian’s permanent collection.

“The four pieces represent three Patania Jewelry, 1830 E. Broadway generations,” the jeweler explains. “There Road, 795-0086, spatania.com, is one piece of my grandfather’s, two of pataniajewelry@gmail.com my dad’s and one of mine. It’s amazing

Man Gallery, Patania Jewelry originated in Santa Fe, New Mexico at The Plaza. In 1938, Frank Sr. discovered Tucson while looking for a winter home for his business.

“Santa Fe was a small market, just like Tucson,” Patania says. “Back then, the center of life was downtown, and everyone came downtown to work and to play, but it’s different today.”

Frank Sr. taught Frank Jr. the art of jewelry making, and then he passed it on to his son.

“My first work in the shop, back when it was called the Thunderbird Shop, was when I was in high school and my dad had my sister and I as students,” Patania recalls. “We earned high school credit for studying jewelry with our dad.”

Patania is now working with his son, Marco Patania. “The business is changing so much lately, it’s hard to figure out and it’s wonderful to have that kind of Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm Street, what education best suits the future,” recognition.”

325.1541, arizonainn.com says Patania of his son who works in the studio. “He went to Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine and has done some fantastic work up there.”

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Arts Events Calendar

BY RANDY MONTGOMERY

Red, White and Tuna TO JULY 21 Celebrate Independence Day in fictional Tuna, Texas. This is the third in the series of affectionate and satirical hilarious plays that take a look a small-town life. Actors Keith Wick and Stephen Frankenfield play all the roles in the cast of more than 20 characters.

Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Boulevard, 327.4242, livetheatreworkshop. com, times vary, $15-$20.

Rockin’ Cinderella SUNDAYS TO AUGUST 19 Grab the family and “jump, jive and wail” with Live Theatre Workshop in this rock ‘n’ roll take on the classic fairytale. Set in the 1950s, the Burger Palace King throws a sock hop in the hope of finding a girl for his son. Will he find the love of his life when Cinderella runs off at the stroke of midnight?

Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Boulevard, 327.4242, livetheatreworkshop. com, 12:30 p.m., $15-$20.

Cool Summer Nights TO SEPTEMBER 1 Tucson’s warm summer nights are about to get a bit cooler. Visit the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum during its extended hours on Saturdays through September 1. Enjoy stunning sunsets and explore the night-blooming plants and wide-awake animals who come out after dark. Additionally, special nightly activities are planned. So, grab a flashlight and the family!

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road, 883.2702, desertmuseum.org, free-$21.95.

Longer Ways to Go: Photography of the American Road TO NOVEMBER 24 The Center for Creative Photography is home to the nation’s premier research collection of American photographic fine art and archives.

The works in this exhibit explore the relationship between photography and the folklore of the American highway. On display, are photos from different eras exploring travel, small-town life and westward expansion.

Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road, 621.7970, ccp.arizona.edu, times vary, free.

The Resiliency of Hopi Agriculture: 2,000 Years of Planting TO JUNE 29, 2019 Michael Kotutwa Johnson is a Hopi farmer and photographer, and is the guest curator of this exhibit that illustrates traditional Hopi farming practices. They are based on spiritual beliefs, values and ancient techniques. This and other exhibits at the Arizona State Museum meet the mission of sharing anthropology and history of the

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southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Boulevard, 621.6302, statemuseum.arizona. edu, times vary, free-$5.

The Enchanted Realm ONGOING Get out of the heat and into The Mini Time Machine Museum, where families will find a variety of miniatures and collectibles on display.

Inside The Enchanted Realm, folklore and fiction are brought to life. The gallery is anchored by a large tree with many faces. Listen carefully, and you may hear fairies dancing in the leaves.

The Mini Time Machine, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, 881.0606, theminitimemachine.org, times vary, free-$9.

Madaras Gallery presents Desert Sun JULY 1 TO JULY 31 Voted Tucson’s Best Visual Artist eight times, Diana Madaras is an artist and gallery owner who celebrates the subtle, natural beauty of ordinary scenes in a way that is intense and dramatic. Her July exhibition features Southwest scenes and desert sunsets. Each painting captures the bold colors of the region.

Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road, 615.3001, madaras.com, times vary, free.

Let Freedom Sing 2018 JULY 4 Enjoy a musical celebration for our nation’s birthday! The Arts Express choir and band will be joined by Armen Dirtadian, Crystal Stark, Chach Snook, Dennis Tamblyn, Domingo DeGrazia and others. For more than three decades, this concert has been a part of Tucson’s July 4 celebration. Selections include patriot standards and all-American hits.

UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, 319.0400, arts-express.org, 3 p.m., free-$25.

James Davis: A Tribute JULY 6 TO SEPTEMBER 16 James G. Davis (1938-2016) was a long-time resident of Oracle’s artist community. This exhibition presents some of his iconic paintings and graphics from his multidecade career. His works are wryly humorous, yet they evoke a sense of impending doom. Davis’ works are derived from personal narratives.

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, 140 N. Main Avenue, 624.2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org, times vary, free-$12.

The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, 529.1000, gaslightmusichall.com, 6:30 p.m., $39.

Sizzling Summer Sounds: Luck Be a Lady!

JULY 13 The July 13 event is part of a two-week Cabaret Music Series (July 10 to July 22). The Carriage House has been transformed into an elegant and cosmopolitan cabaret showroom. For this evening’s entertainment, Julie Anne, Armen Dirtadian and Maestro Daniel “Sly” Slipetsky pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and his favorite ladies.

Presented by The Invisible Theatre, Janos Downtown Kitchen/Carriage House, 125 S.

Arizona Avenue, 882.9721, invisibletheatre. com, 7:30 p.m., $35.

MOCA NOMAD @ GLOW Launch JULY 14 This one-night event at the Triangle L Ranch is going to the hottest party of the summer. The evening is a kick-off to the official GLOW! event in the Fall. MOCA Tucson presents an evening of glow-in-the-dark art pieces, pop-up installations, performances, DJ sets and more. A suggested $10 donation is recommended at the door.

Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle, 624.5019, moca-tucson.com, 7 p.m., $10.

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Murder at Cactus Casino JULY 9 TO SEPTEMBER 24 Dinner, show and mystery! Mondays at The Gaslight Music Hall are a blast! Enter the showroom of the Cactus Casino, where a variety of crimes are taking place, including murder. While eating, it’s your job to figure out “Whodunit.” Interrogate the suspects, or just sit back and enjoy the show.

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Firebirds’ open kitchen is just as important as its entrees

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Stephen Loftis describes Firebirds Wood Fired Grill as more than a restaurant. It’s a destination.

“What sets us apart is the wood-fired grill itself,” says Loftis, Firebirds’ vice president of marketing. “The food is cooked over an open flame—hickory, pecan or oak, depending on the region.

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ground experience,” he adds. “We attract folks who would go to Chili’s, Applebee’s or Longhorn Steakhouse and were willing to pay a little more money, have a better experience and better-quality food.

“Then, we also bring in folks who go to Ruth’s Chris Steak House or Morton’s every week who want to trade down and have a comparable experience without the price tag.”

Firebirds offers a breadth of menu selections, including its signature aged ribeye, filet mignon, woodgrilled salmon, Durango burger, grilled shrimp and strawberry salad, lobster spinach queso and crème brulée cheesecake. Firebirds also serves gluten-sensitive menu items, such The Durango Burger piles chile-spiced pepper jack cheese, pickles, fried onions, as grilled tenderloin roasted garlic ranch dressing and a burger on a brioche bun for $13.95. (Photos salad, beef filet kabob, courtesy Firebirds Wood Fired Grill) wood-grilled salmon incredible. The grill, as well as the smell it and parmesan mashed potatoes. emanates, is the center point of it all.

“Until about three years ago, our “With the open kitchen and the grill, it’s most popular dish was our signature like dinner and a show.” filet mignon,” Loftis says.

Southern Arizona foodies have dined at “Then it shifted to wood-grilled Firebirds since 2003, when the Charlotte, salmon. That’s our most popular North Carolina-based company opened dish from our guests at this point in its second location in Arizona. The first time. I’m not a salmon fan, but the sits in Peoria. The restaurant strives to flavor the grill imparts on the dish is continually improve and evolve. outrageous.”

“Tucson is a great location for us,” he The kids’ menu is certified by the says. “We do very well in that area, in La National Restaurant Association’s Encantada, a higher-end, affluent area. Kids LiveWell program.

We do well with snowbirds and retirees, “We do cater to families,” Loftis too.” says. “We have a tremendous kids’ Firebirds was founded 18 years ago menu with salmon, steak and and, Loftis says, it filled a casual niche. traditional chicken fingers, among “The focus was to provide a middle- other entrees. We have one of the best kids’ menus in this area. We hear that a lot.”

Firebirds Wood Fired In addition, Firebar boasts an

extensive selection of wines, including two private Firebirds labels, craft beers and specialty cocktails, such as the Double Black Diamond Martini infused with fresh pineapple. The Firebar serves seasonal cocktails, such as the Hemingway daiquiri, ginger basil mango mojito and siesta sangria. Featured nonalcoholic drinks are strawberry basil cooler and wild berry ginger craft soda.

As part of the company’s efforts to give back to the community, Firebirds participated in Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s annual fundraiser from June 8 to June 10 to raise money for childhood cancer research. All proceeds from the sale of house-made lemonade at a stand by the restaurant’s front door were donated to the cause.

ALSF was founded by Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004) who issued a challenge for volunteers to help raise $1 million for a childhood cancer cure by selling cups of lemonade.

Year-round, Firebirds donates $1.25 per glass of house-made lemonade ordered in the restaurant to ALSF. Nationwide, Firebirds has already raised more than $1 million for ALSF. “We’re pretty proud of our participation in Lemonade Day,” Loftis says. “We recently gave $130,000 to them. We had lemonade stands at each location and sold $3 lemonade. Year-round, we have lemon cake and we ‘Round Up for a Cure.’ That’s our way of giving back to the community.”

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First Friday Family Funday at the Farmers Market

JULY 6 Twenty Tucson vendors sell their goods every first Friday of the summer. A carnival accompanies the event held June to August.

Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road, 296.4551, heirloomfm.org, 8 a.m. to noon, free admission.

Garlic Festival

Sweet Corn Extravaganza Breakfast Ride

SUNDAYS AND THURSDAYS IN JULY Ride horses and enjoy blueberry pancakes early in the morning at Tanque Verde Ranch every Sunday and Thursday in July. Explore the rolling hills and towering cacti as you make your way to the Old Homestead.

Tanque Verde Ranch, 14301 E. Speedway Boulevard, 800.234.3833, tanqueverderanch. com, 7:45 to 10:15 a.m., $75.

Red, White & Brew BBQ

JULY 3 Enjoy an American-style buffet with live music and craft beer tastings from local Tucson breweries. Kick back and relax while enjoying the atmosphere of the Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge.

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS IN JULY Grab a bundle of freshly picked corn for $4.99 (half dozen) or $6.99 (dozen) and try the many recipes courtesy Apple Annie’s. Sweet corn recipes and cooking directions are available upon request. We say try dipping the corn in warm butter and sprinkling seasoning on it.

Apple Annie’s Produce Farm, 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox, 766.2084, appleannies.com, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission.

Celebrate July 4th, Old West Style

JULY 4 Old Tucson guests can play games for prizes, see a patriotic flag ceremony as well as shows and attractions at this Fourth of July celebration.

Relive history by exploring the historical tours and history presentations.

Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road, 883.0100,

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JULY 28 Food, wine, live music, crafters and, of course, garlic fill the 8-year-old Garlic Festival, which benefits the Wounded Warrior Project and the Emilio Vasquez Fund. The Triangle T Guest Ranch is 60 miles southeast of Tucson.

Triangle T Guest Ranch, 4190 Dragoon Road, Dragoon, 586.7533, azretreatcenter.com, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission.

Peach Mania

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST, STARTING JULY 21 The 18th annual Peach Mania kicks off with allyou-can-eat pancakes and peaches from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., then continues with wagon rides and peach picking. Sample peaches, peach products and peach pie while you’re at it.

Apple Annie’s Fruit Orchard, 2081 W. Hardy Road, Willcox, 766.2084, 766.2084, appleannies.com, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission.

Harvest Fest at Sonoita Vineyards

JULY 28 Food and wine are paired during the Harvest Fest at Sonoita Vineyards. Horse-drawn vineyard tours are available, as are grape-stomping competitions.

Sonoita Vineyards, 290 Elgin-Canelo Road, Elgin, 455.5893, sonoitavineyards.com, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $25.

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Sports The One-Two Punch

Junior welterweight Alfonso Olvera (10-4-1, four KOs) will face off against Wilberth Lopez (21-9, 15 KOs) at Casino del Sol on Saturday, July 21. (Photo courtesy Med

Tucson’s Alfonso Olvera boxes to win – and entertain fans

for Raging Babe)

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tucson boxer Alfonso Olvera doesn’t just step in the ring to win. He wants to put on a show for the hundreds of people who are there to watch his match.

“I try to give an exciting fight,” he says through his strong Spanish accent. “I box. I don’t run. I have to look strong and go to the punches and move around. I want to give an exciting fight, something people will remember.”

Junior welterweight Olvera (10-4-1, four KOs) will face off against Wilberth Lopez (21-9, 15 KOs) at Casino del Sol on Saturday, July 21, as part of Michelle Rosado’s Raging Babe event “Guerra de Gallos.”

Olvera has faced top competition since turning pro. In his second fight, he went the distance with Ivan Baranchyk, currently unbeaten at 19-0. Olvera’s trail of upsets includes a 2005 unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Ryan “Cowboy” Karl and

another over Chicago’s Genaro Mendez.

Lopez, who knocked out Phoenix’s Keenan Carbajal in his professional debut in 2013, has gone on to fight stiff competition across the country. He was the first to take World Super Bantamweight Champion Isaac Dogboe the distance when they met in 2014.

Three years later, Lopez upset Jose Roman (24-2-1, 16 KOs), via unanimous decision in Roman’s backyard. Lopez’s southpaw style and reach kept Roman at bay and earned him the win.

“This is a fight between two highly skilled, local fighters who have never had the benefit of hand-picked opponents and hometown decisions,” Rosado says. “This fight will be one of the best Arizona has seen in years.

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Alfonso Olvera “El Flaco Peligroso”

Hometown: Tucson Record: 10-4-1, four KOs Age: 28 Height: 5 foot 11 inches Stance: Orthodox Weight Class: Junior welterweight Gym: Scrap Yard Gym

best in the state.”

The card is stacked with Tucson talent. Junior lightweight Jensen Ramirez (5-2-3, one KO) makes returns against Jesus Arevalo (2-3), and Tucson junior welterweight Christopher Gonzalez (2-0) will make his return to the Old Pueblo after securing his second win in Phoenix earlier this year. Mike Martinez, Emmanuel Guajardo, Nicholas Rhoads, Judas Estrada and Breenan Macias round out the eight-bout card.

A 20-year Tucson resident, Olvera is excited about the fight, and showing off in front of his friends and family. Nerves play a part in his prefight routine—but they’re good nerves.

“It helps me when I go into the ring,” says the Sunnyside High School graduate. “I try to take it as a positive nervous. In other words, it helps me for what I’m doing. I want it to happen already. I want to be done with it and show everyone I’m the best.”

Boxing is a family tradition in the Olvera family. He watched the sport with his parents as a youngster and yearned to participate in martial arts or boxing. When he told his mother he wanted to box, she wasn’t quite convinced that he was going to stick with it.”

“When I was 18, I said I was going to try it and if it works, it works. If it didn’t, I was doing to stop doing it. Thank God it worked,” he says.

He trains Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends with his coach, Jesse Haro of Scrap Yard Boxing Gym, someone Olvera admires.

“The key to victory is always to listen to the coach,” he says. “Before we go into the ring, he says we’re going to do this and this and that. When I get back to the corner, he

may have me adjust a few things. He can see everything from the outside, things we can’t see.”

Haro says he appreciates Olvera’s motivation and work ethic.

“He’s a joy to work with,” Haro says. “He’s a very hard worker and does what I ask him.

He’s very coachable. He doesn’t need to be motivated. He soaks in whatever I tell him.”

In the three years they have worked together, Haro has seen Olvera grow.

“He’s an extremely talented person and a lot of fun to be around,” Haro adds. “It doesn’t feel like you’re working. He knows what he has to do. I don’t have to push him in that direction. It’s very comforting to know he’s doing his work outside of the gym. I can’t be holding their hands every single minute of the day. But since he went pro (about three years ago), he fits right in that spot. I always told him there are things you can get away with as an amateur that you can’t as a pro.”

Casino del Sol has hosted boxing events since 2003, and has become a premier destination for boxing in Southern Arizona.

Fernando Vargas, Mia St. John and Yori Boy Campas are just a few boxing legends to have graced the casino’s ring.

“We are excited to bring boxing back to Tucson once again,” says Kimberly Van Amburg, CEO of Casino Del Sol. “Our goal is always to provide the best entertainment in Southern Arizona, and ‘Guerra De Gallos’ will definitely deliver.”

“Every fight is exciting,” Olvera says. “I always say it’s an addiction. I just keep on doing it. I’m really thankful for Michelle and everyone organizing the fight. I’m really excited to give a good show to everyone who’s going to be there.”

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What: “Guerra de Gallos” When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21 Where: Paradiso Lounge in Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road Cost: Tickets start at $25 Info: 333.5150, casinodelsol.com, ragingbabe.com

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BY EVAN DESAI

Tucson Saguaros vs.

White Sands Pupfish FC Tucson vs.

Albuquerque Sol FC

JULY 3 FC Tucson competes against its fellow Group J competitor, Albuquerque Sol FC. As the players look to prove themselves in the Premier Development League.

Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way, 334.1115 and dial 1, fctucson.com, 6:30 p.m., tickets start at $8.16 each.

Fourth of July 5K Freedom Run

JULY 4 The 10th annual 5K continues its partnership with That Others May Live Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2002 that provides critical support, scholarships and immediate tragedy assistance for the families of U.S. Air Force rescue heroes who are killed or severely wounded in operational or training missions.

Golf Links Sports Complex, Ramada 3, 2400 S. Craycroft Road, 820.6447, taggrun.com, 6:30 a.m., $25-$30.

JULY 12 TO JULY 15 The Saguaros face a fellow western-residing club, the White Sands Pupfish. They will play a four-game home series against the division rivals right after playing them for three games at their house in New Mexico.

Reid Park, 9 S. Lakeshore Lane, 909.5600, saguarosbaseball.com, 5 p.m., $7.50.

Time to Tri Indoor Triathlon Series No. 1- Tucson North

JULY 15 This event is the perfect opportunity for those wishing to ease into triathlons. Registration for the indoor event includes race bag with ROKA swim goggles, swim cap and finisher medal.

L.A. Fitness, 2950 W. Ina Road, mytimetotri. com, time given upon registration, $40-$50.

Tucson Saguaros vs.

Santa Fe Fuego

Tucson Saguaros vs.

Ruidoso Osos

JULY 4 TO JULY 8 The independent professional baseball team, Tucson Saguaros, open a five-game series against their division rival Osos at home. The blue-collar atmosphere will be unbeatable on Fourth of July night.

Reid Park, 9 S. Lakeshore Lane, 909.5600, saguarosbaseball.com, 5 p.m., $7.50.

Run with the Roosters Kinney Road 5 Miler

JULY 8 Run this 5-mile that provides great views of Tucson. It starts at the crack of dawn—with the roosters—at 5:05 a.m., or the first sign of light.

The event provides a free Mexican breakfast, male and female shirts, free photos, slip ‘n’ slide and trophies.

Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road, runsignup.com, 5:05 a.m., $35.

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JULY 19 TO JULY 22 The Saguaros continue with a four-game series, following a trip to Santa Fe for a road game.

Reid Park, 9 S. Lakeshore Lane, 909.5600, saguarosbaseball.com, 7 p.m., $7.50.

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JULY 22 This event is the perfect opportunity for those wishing to ease into triathlons. Registration for the indoor event includes race bag with ROKA swim goggles, swim cap and finisher medal.

L.A. Fitness, 8850 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, mytimetotri.com, time given upon registration, $40-$50.

Tucson Saguaros vs.

Ruidoso Osos

JULY 23 TO JULY 26 The Saguaros will play another series against the Osos. As of press time, the team conquered the Osos prior to July.

Reid Park, 9 S. Lakeshore Lane, 909.5600, saguarosbaseball.com, 5 p.m., $7.50.

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Music ‘A Fun Job’

Chris Isaak looks both ways on his career

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA Chris Isaak isn’t bothered by high temperatures. Upon answering the phone, the Stockton, California, native asks the typical Arizona question.

“Is it hot?” he asks, jokingly.

When he’s told the temperatures are in the 100s in early June, Isaak exclaims, “Whew” and launches into stories of his first tour bus, which lacked air conditioning, and his days of roofing in his hometown. The conversation quickly turns to his new tour, which will bring him and his longtime backing band to the Arizona climate this July.

The rockabilly crooner debuted in 1985 with Silvertone and has produced 11 more albums and several major hits since then.

“The special part of it (the tour) is we haven’t played in a little while,” he says.

“We’ve been off the road for a little bit. I’ve been writing, and I’m dying to get back on

stage and play.”

Among his dates is Saturday, July 21, at the Fox Tucson Theatre. Aside from past performances in Arizona, he has other fond memories of the state.

“We’ve played Arizona a lot over the years and I’ve had a lot of fun there,” he says. “One of the things we used to go into, they had a music store there, and the top of the music store had all old instruments just piled up like a stack.”

Calling it a “dream” and a “fantasy,” he recalls being impressed by the store’s products.

“You’d walk into the music store and they’d go, ‘Oh, we do have other stuff upstairs in the attic,’” he continues. “And we went up there and it was like 1950s Silvertone guitars stacked on top of each other, and I was going, ‘Oh my God!’ That was fun to go in there. I think it was like Chicago

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Chris Isaak fondly recalls visits to Tucson and an impressive music store. (Photo by Andrew MacPherson)

Music or something. That was the name of it. That was always something that we always looked forward to seeing.”

When Isaak performs, he plays an array of songs spanning his 33-year career, including “Wicked Game,” “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing” and “Somebody’s Crying.”

“I want to make it fun, but I also want to make sure I please the audience,” he explains. “People come to this show and maybe they’re only going to see me once every five years, it may be the only time they see me. They might have to drive a long way and hire a babysitter. And I try to think, ‘What song did they come to hear?’”

He views balancing different moods, from ballads to upbeat songs, as equally important to playing the hits. Sometimes this involves making impromptu decisions and adjusting his setlist.

“Over the years we’ve found which songs we think work and then we switch it up, because the nice thing about having played for 33 years with people is we’re not stuck with a setlist when we walk out on stage,” he says.

“Sometimes I’ll walk out on stage and I’ll go, ‘You know, tonight there are a lot of people who are ready to dance, and this place that we’re playing lets people stand up,’ or ‘Tonight is a great sounding room.

We can do ballads. People are sitting down and they’re enjoying it, and they can hear really well.’ You can adjust every night a little bit.”

His love of playing live is reflected in his performances, and he feels that contributes to his large following.

“We have a good time. We put on a show,” he says. “We dress up. I look like I stole Liberace’s clothes. I mean, I wear a 30-pound suit covered in mirrors. We’ll

go out in the audience and sing. We’ll get them up on stage. We talk to the audience.

We really make an effort—and that effort has paid off over the years.”

Though known for his Elvis- and Roy Orbison-inspired tunes, Isaak isn’t a one-trick pony. He has a lengthy resume in television and film. Aside from licensing his songs, he has guest starred on numerous television series, hosted his own show, The Chris Isaak Hour, and worked with film directors David Lynch and the late Jonathan Demme. “(Demme) was always on my side and always trying to get me to do stuff,” explains Isaak, who had small roles in The Silence of the Lambs and Married to the Mob, and was offered several other roles by Demme over the years.

Lynch notably used several of Isaak’s songs in 1986’s Blue Velvet and 1990’s Wild at Heart, and directed one of several music videos for “Wicked Game.” He later cast Isaak in a major role alongside Kiefer Sutherland in his 1992 film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. “I’ve worked with David Lynch since early on,” he says. “He called and said, ‘Hey, I love your record. Would you think about doing music for the film?’” he recalls, attempting to impersonate Lynch’s distinctive voice.

Rather than sending ideas back and forth, he says he welcomed the director into the studio to collaborate.

“It was really fun working with him,” Isaak remembers. “He’s a very creative guy and very fun to work with because he doesn’t have an ego.”

Later this year Isaak will use his creativity when he hosts the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Induction & Celebration. He helmed the ceremony last year.

“It worked out pretty well. I had a good time,” he says. “I always feel like, ‘Well, I’ll just be honest and I’ll say what comes into my head and keep it clean and we’ll see how it goes.’

“I like music, so it’s not a problem for me to get enthused. I don’t have to pretend to be excited when I’m out there on stage and introducing Raul Malo (of The Mavericks) or listening to Elvis Costello or something.

I remember playing those things and I go, ‘Man, I used to buy these guys’ records.’” He lets out a laugh. “It’s a fun job.”

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What: Chris Isaak When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21 Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street Cost: $37.30-$125 Info: 547.3040, foxtucson.com

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Idol Worshipping Kris Allen, top 7 come to Tucson

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

‘Retro Futura’ Limahl isn’t ‘too shy’ to dig on his peers for a laugh

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

American Idol’s recent top seven – from left, Gabby Barrett, Cade Foehner, Jurnee, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Maddie Poppe, Michael J. Woodard and Catie Turner – are on tour, hitting the Fox Tucson Theatre on Monday, July 23.

(Photo by ABC-Eric McCandless)

American Idol season eight winner Kris Allen is appearing as the special guest on this summer’s American Idol: Live! tour.

He’ll join the top seven contestants from this year’s show.

Allen said he would have loved to have had a former contestant on his tour to guide him through the hectic jaunt. He hesitates when asked who.

“I think Kelly Clarkson would have been a lot of fun, as someone who’s been through it,” Allen says, after taking a few minutes. “Someone I’ve gotten to know a little the past nine years is David Cook.

He’s been doing his thing since the show.

That would have been really good. I would have enjoyed his wisdom.”

American Idol: Live! comes to the Fox Tucson Theatre at 7 p.m. Monday, July 23.

It features Gabby Barrett, Cade Foehner, Jurnee, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Maddie Poppe, Michael J. Woodard and Catie Turner. Winner Poppe hadn’t gigged outside of Iowa before her stint on the show.

“Getting to play outside of Iowa has been really cool,” Poppe said. “It’s fun to see the faces behind the TV show; the people who voted. It’s such a good feeling, but it’s hard to wrap my head around it.”

Poppe admitted it’s tough to be away

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from her family, but she befriended competitors Catie Turner and Caleb Lee Hutchinson while on the show. Things turned romantic Poppe and Hutchinsonn.

“I think having them there made it a little bit easier,” she says. “Now that I’ve won the show and most of the contestants have gone home, it’s a bit harder.”

She’s looking forward to touring with her castmates and Allen.

“I know he’s a singer-songwriter like me,” she says. “I’m really excited to meet him and see what he’s like.”

Allen said once reality sunk in, he was a little concerned about the tour.

“I didn’t think I was older than them, but then I watched the show,” he said with a laugh. “I’m going to be the oldest, which is incredibly weird. I’ll be the older guy and mentoring these younger kids who are just starting out in the business. “I know I’ll be inspired by them, their fire and newness. I’m excited about that.”

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What: American Idol: Live!

When: 7 p.m. Monday, July 23 Where: Fox Tucson Theater, 17 W. Congress Street Cost: $34.60-$499 Info: 547.3040, foxtucson.com

Fronted by frosted-tipped singer Limahl, Kajagoogoo had one of the biggest 1980s hits in the synth-heavy “Too Shy.” Aided by heavy rotation on MTV, “Too Shy” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the English band’s only significant U.S. hit. In Limahl’s home country, however, Kajagoogoo scored two more top 10 singles, 1983’s “Ooh to Be Ah” and “Big Apple.”

Because Kajagoogoo couldn’t match the success of “Too Shy” here, the band and Limahl were dubbed one-hit wonders. It wasn’t until this summer—nearly 35 years later—that Limahl is touring the United States.

“I’ve never performed in America,” Limahl says with a laugh via telephone from Hertfordshire, England.

“I’ve done promotion. I’ve been interviewed by MTV. I’ve done radio interviews promoting the music, but I’ve never performed live. This will be the first time in 35 years. The best things are worth waiting for.”

Retro Futura, a tour that celebrates 1980s music with Limahl, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Modern English, Tony Lewis of The Outfield and Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella Lwin, comes to Casino del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater on Sunday, July 29.

“What usually happens is, a promoter will contact the artist and say, ‘We want to book a tour with you,’” says Limahl, who also recorded the theme song for The Neverending Story. “That never happened until now. Paradise Artists approached me, and the tour works. It’s a great show, if you’re into ’80s music.”

Limahl is in demand, touring Australia and Japan to acclaim, thanks, in part, to a Kajagoogoo reunion on the VH1 show Bands Reunited and the subsequent concert at Scala in London.

Born Christopher Hamill, Limahl says he has what many 1980s artists do not.

“I can sing, unlike Milli Vanilli,” the 59-year-old starts with a laugh. “I still have hair, something that the singer from A Flock of Seagulls does not have. He’s now bald, so I’m grateful. I feel for the guy. He was famous for his haircut, right?

Limahl of Kajagoogoo is hitting U.S. stages for the first time this summer as part of the Retro Futura tour, which comes to the AVA Amphitheater on Sunday, July 29. (Photo by Mike Prior)

“Hopefully, you’ll see I’m young and sprightly. I still have some life left in me.”

Seriously, during his set, fans can expect to hear “Too Shy,” among other songs.

“In these shows, the worst thing you can say to an audience is, ‘Here’s one of my new songs,’” says Limahl, who is studying acting in England. “At our shows, the average age is over 40 and there will be a smattering of young folks who kind of like the ’80s.

“There is a value, emotionally, in the old catalog for people. It may remind them of their first date, their first holiday, their first kiss – whatever it is. Nostalgia is a powerful emotion. I have no qualms in proudly saying it’s about the old catalog. ‘Old’ is sometimes construed as a negative word.

I say it’s about the music people want to hear.”

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What: Retro Futura w/Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Modern English, Tony Lewis from The Outfield, Kajagoogoo’s Limahl and Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella Lwin When: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 29 Where: Casino del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road Cost: $25-$144 Info: casinodelsol.com

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BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS 8 p.m. July 17 Rialto Theatre • $30-$33

Though it has been almost three decades since The Psychedelic Furs released a new studio album, the English group has plenty of hits and classics draw from when they revisit the Rialto Theatre stage this July.

Expect to be whisked back to the ’80s, with the group likely delivering a slew of memorable cuts ranging from “Love My Way” to “Pretty in Pink” and “Heaven” across their setlist.

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Travel Viva Mexico City, Part 2 My final days in the capital of Mexico

BY ED BOITANO

Photos by Deb Roskamp

It’s hard to believe that it’s been well over a month since my return from what can only be called magical Mexico City. My daily thoughts are still colored by memories of the city’s history, culture and the warmth of its people. I would go back in a heartbeat, but for now I will have to make do with Part 2 of my exploration.

Games. In 1994, Mexico joined the U.S. and Canada in signing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Vicente Fox was elected president and focused on reducing corruption, crime and drug trafficking. In the July 2016 presidential election, Felipe Calderón won by one percentage point.

house and art museum and celebrating her life and work. The house was Kahlo’s birthplace, and it contains her artwork, her workspace, Mexican folk art and memorabilia, along with paintings by Diego Rivera.

Frida spiritedly overcame the adversarial conditions of her life, which included childhood polio, a tragic streetcar accident, lack of acceptance as an artist because of her gender, and two marriages with the womanizing Rivera. It is essential that you purchase your tickets the day before, or you will face a long and time-consuming line.

The Leon Trotsky Museum is located a few blocks away from the Kahlo Museum.

The centerpiece of the pre-Columbian city of Teotihuacan is the Temple of the Sun, the second tallest pyramid in the world.

Mexico City’s turbulent history continues

Mexico became a republic after achieving independence from Spain in 1821. But post-independent Mexico’s turbulent history continued, plagued by political dysfunction, along with violent and nonviolent coups. In 1833, General Antonio López de Santa Anna served 11 non-consecutive presidential terms before leading the nation into chaos. Mexico was defeated by U.S. forces during the expansionistic and dubious Mexican-American War in 1846, losing one-third of its northern territory, including nearly all of present-day California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.

The Liberal Reform War, headed by Mexico’s most beloved president, Benito Juarez (1806-1872), curtailed the power of the Catholic Church and created a democratic process for all citizens. Next followed the brief French intervention, with Maximilian I as emperor (think Cinco de Mayo) and finally, the Mexican Revolution in 1910, when the autocratic president, Porfirio Díaz, stripped the populace of its democratic rights, which were taken back by Francisco I. Madero (president until assassination) with the help of folk bandit-turnedrevolutionary Francisco “Pancho” Villa and peasant-turned-politician Emiliano Zapata.

In 1928, President Lázaro Cárdenas, a former revolutionary general, revived the revolutionary-era social revolution and carried out a series of agrarian reforms, distributing twice as much land to peasants than all of his predecessors combined. The Mexican Cultural Revolution began, in which works by artists like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, photographer Tina Modotti, composer Carlos Chávez and writer Martín Luis Guzmán were introduced to the world stage. Mexico’s international status continued with Mexico City hosting the 1968 Olympic

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Touring Mexico City

The Museo Nacional de Antropologia is located in the Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City’s sprawling 1,695-acre main park. The museum is a must-see experience, containing the world’s largest collection of ancient Mexican art and ethnographic exhibits about Mexico’s indigenous civilizations. There are 12 ground-floor halls, each dedicated to the cultural regions of pre-Hispanic Mexico, while an upper level explains how Mexico’s indigenous descendants live today. The museum’s scope and vast richness easily can fill the day, so come early because it can get extremely crowded.

Castillo de Chapultepec was once a Spanish summer palace, later repurposed as the Mexico National Military Academy, the site of the last-ditch effort of Mexican resistance in the Mexican-American War. Approximately 5,000 defenders, including cadets from the academy, gallantly faced fierce hand-to hand combat with U.S. forces. After their defeat, six cadets known as Los Niños Héroes jumped to their deaths holding the Mexican flag. The palace later became the residence of Emperor Maximilian I, then a presidential residence. The castle today hosts the National Museum of Mexico with objects from various stages of Mexican history.

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One of the original Russian Bolsheviks, Trotsky was exiled and then hunted by the tyrannical Josef Stalin regime. Trotsky was given political asylum, sponsored by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and moved to a fortress-like home with watchtowers, where he was killed with an ice ax by one of Stalin’s agents, who had posed as a family friend. My tour was conducted by Trotsky’s grandson, Esteban Volkov, a remarkably spry and dashing man in his early 90s. At age 13, Volkov was living with his grandparents at the time of his grandfather’s death, and he himself was wounded as a result of an earlier Stalin operative’s failed machine gun assault. The bullet holes are still on the walls. Volkov ultimately raised his own family in the house, and then turned it into a museum on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Trotsky.

Monumento a la Revolución commemorates the heroes of the decade-long Mexican Revolution of 1910, when up to 2 million lives were lost. Located in Plaza de la República, the conflict began when Francisco I. Madero sought the overthrow of the hated dictator Porfirio Díaz, with the help of Francisco “Pancho” Villa and Emiliano Zapata. An elevator and staircase lead to the monument’s copper dome for impressive 360-degree views of the skyline. In the basement, there’s a museum and mausoleum for the heroes of the Mexican Revolution. For a Villa experience, check out La

Opera Bar, where he once rode his horse inside and put a bullet hole in the ceiling, still visible today.

Outside Mexico City

Teotihuacan is located 25 miles northeast of Mexico City, covering an area of 32 square miles and believed to be founded around 100 B.C. Teotihuacan is best defined by the epic size of its monuments, Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, which are laid out on geometric and symbolic principles. To this day, no one is sure which ancient civilization built it and why they abandoned the city. Teotihuacan already was in ruins by the time of the Aztecs’ arrival almost 1,000 years later. As I stood at the top of the Temple of the Sun, the second tallest pyramid in the world, I basked in wonder at the panorama of the entire complex.

Xochimilco Floating Gardens stretch out about 17 miles south of Centro Historico, and is yet another of Mexico’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Originally a large lake bed, the Aztecs designed a series of canals using an agricultural technique called chinampas (raised agricultural fields between canals) to extend arable land into wetland areas for intensive farming.

Today, you can rent a brightly colored flatbottomed boat called a trajinera (similar to a gondola) for your own exploration of the canals. It can be a bit of a traffic jam with vendors gliding by on smaller trajineras, selling everything from hot food items and crafts to mariachi bands willing to play a tune for a price. If time is no consideration, you can float further down the canals in relative peace to enjoy commercial areas and pristine wilderness.

WHERE TO STAY: Barceló México Reforma

The Barceló México Reforma is a five-star hotel nestled in Central Mexico City on the iconic Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, making it the ideal location for exploring the city’s attractions. The creature comforts are endless, with 505 luxury rooms, commanding views of the city, swimming pool, wellness area, fitness center and a buffet breakfast and happy hour included in the price. The staff at the hotel offered a sense of warmth and intimacy and sincerely cared about my well-being. In many respects, the kindness and hospitality that I received at Barceló México Reforma were like a metaphor for the very character of the people of Mexico City. As internationally known travel writer Richard Carroll once said to me, the people of Mexico have hospitality in their DNA. For further information, contact Visit Mexico City (visitmexico.com) and Barceló México Reforma (barcelo.com).

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Hungry Like the ‘Wolf’

Wolfgang Puck set the foodie scene in Las Vegas and continues it with Spago. (Photos courtesy MGM Resorts International)

Spago honors the past and celebrates the future

BY LAURA STODDARD If a picture can say a thousand words, then perhaps a taste can say that many more. Or at least, such is the case when dining on the exquisite cuisine of worldrenowned chef Wolfgang Puck. At the newly opened (and reimagined) Spago, located within the Bellagio Resort and Casino, guests are treated to masterfully constructed entrees, elevated bar bites, classic and original craft cocktails, and desserts worthy of their own art exhibition, all in stunning surroundings.

Residents and visitors are well aware of Puck’s presence in the Las Vegas scene, because basically, he set the scene. When he brought his restaurant Spago to Caesars Palace 25 years ago, it sparked something of a culinary supernova; the tendrils of its inception spreading across the country, inspiring the hearts and minds of chefs.

Decades later, Las Vegas is a culinary epicenter for some of the best food in the world.

The Spago that Puck brought to Las Vegas all those years ago wasn’t a new concept. In fact, he and Barbara Lazaroff opened the original Spago in West Hollywood in 1982. Today, there are numerous iterations of the flagship restaurant, as well as dozens of other Wolfgang Puck eateries dotting the globe, but Spago, to Puck, is probably the most important.

“Spago is really the mother of all our restaurants,” Puck says. “That’s the beginning.

Everybody has a mother, (and) we have to take care of our mother. So, for me, it’s always special.”

After several decades at Caesars, Puck felt that it was time to move the restaurant to a hotel with a clientele more on par with the essence of Spago. The result is a welcoming, elegant environment, located within the Via Bellagio shopping promenade, offering unobstructed, courtside seats to one of the most spectacular shows in the world; the ballet of the Bellagio Fountains.

Designer Gelila Puck, also Puck’s wife, worked with architects to create a luxurious but casual space, and although Spago is the height of fine dining—a place of modern grandeur—it isn’t off-putting or intimidating. The bright interior features modern art pieces, rich hues, textures of leather, black iron, and smoked-oak wood floors, brass adornments, and contemporary, geometric chandeliers.

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The fact that Puck refers to Spago as the mother of all his restaurants is especially poignant, because cooking with his own mother in Austria as a child is what sparked his love of cooking.

“I remember the smell of my mother making Wienerschnitzel,” he says fondly.

“She used oil and pork fat, and you know, it’s like the smell of bacon; and then she put a bunch of rosemary in the oil and fried the Wienerschnitzel. I loved it so much that I ate only half, and I said I want to eat the rest for dinner.”

The traditional flavors of Puck’s childhood are evident on Spago’s menu, which features his beloved Wienerschnitzel, but most of the cuisine on the thoughtful, farm to table menu is California-inspired.

Some of the inventive bar bites include smoked salmon pizza topped with dill crème fraiche and caviar, and spicy tuna tartare with pickled ginger and bonito flakes tucked into sesame-miso cones. Upscale “bar” food if ever there was.

The entrees, served in several courses, include selections like roasted baby beets with citrus yogurt, pistachio, marinated feta, sorrel and mint; sweet corn agnolotti infused with sage and parmigiano-reggiano; and crispy skin Virginia black bass, accompanied by sweet pea puree, shallot confit and lemon froth. The masterful layering of textures and flavors makes each bite seem like a gift. Equally, Puck’s desserts, like the spiked lemon (a sinful creation of Japanese yuzu cream, chiffon cake and citrus mousse) are so beautiful you almost don’t want to delve into them.

Almost.

The beverage and spirits offered at Spago embrace Puck’s philosophy of incorporating creativity and world-class ingredients. As with the cuisine, they’re as beautiful as they are tasty, and boast playful names like the Reel Around the Fountain and the Nowhere Fast. Guests are also fortunate to be able to choose from nearly a dozen wines from Puck’s private label.

Although Puck tops the charts of today’s culinary Who’s Who, he had to start at the bottom and work his way up. At 14 he embarked upon a three-year apprenticeship. He worked hard, peeled an unseemly amount of potatoes and onions, and even took solace in a vegetable cellar at one point to avoid a volatile chef’s wrath.

Cooking was and is an emotional thing for

Puck, and he knew what he could become.

“You have to have perseverance,” he says, “You have to persevere because not everything is easy. Today young people think, ‘Ah, it’s too difficult, let’s do something different’. Sometimes (when) you start out you might not even know you have talent—you have passion. For me, it took me till I was about 19.”

In the years after finishing his apprenticeship, Wolfgang worked at many prestigious restaurants in France. He encountered celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Pablo Picasso, Sidney Poitier (who is the godfather of his children), and even the queen of England. And at the age of 24, he brought his considerable talents to the United States, first as a cook at La Tour in Indianapolis, and then to Los Angeles, as chef and part owner of Ma Maison restaurant.

The rest, as they say, is history. Today, Puck’s reputation is almost legendary. He and his restaurants have garnered countless awards and recognitions, from the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Service, to the bestowal of multiple Michelin stars, to a Daytime Emmy Award. He has been featured in film and television, is the official caterer for the Academy Awards Governors Ball, and the mastermind behind the Wolfgang Puck

Companies. In addition to his restaurants, he has a line of kitchen and food merchandise, including cookbooks, canned foods and coffee products.

In a word, Wolfgang Puck is a dynamo.

And though he has reached the apex of culinary success (or has he? There are still chefs he’d like to work with; concepts he’d like to explore), it is a much more personal motivation that drives everything he does.

“My motto, (when) it came out, was ‘Live, love, eat and drink good wine’. But at the end, it’s family and friends, the most important thing really. You know, business obviously is very important, but if I die one day, I don’t want to have on my sign, he was a great chef. I much rather would have, he was a great father.”

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What: Spago at Bellagio Las Vegas Where: 3600 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas Info: 702.693.7111, bellagio.com Open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Dinner is from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday. The bar menu is available from 2:45 p.m. until close.

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Did you know that some people have a syndrome that places them at increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease – and they never even know they have it?

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Metabolic syndrome is more common in African-Americans, Asians, Hispanics and Native Americans. Chances also increase with age, as well as with lack of physical activity.

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Dear Gabby Gayle:

My wife and I enjoy your column.

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Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance syndrome or syndrome x, is a group of factors that increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps move blood sugar into the cell where it is used for energy.

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It is important to visit your primary care physician regularly and address an endocrinology specialist if metabolic syndrome is encountered. Maintaining a healthy diet and an exercise plan (approved by your provider) is an excellent way of avoiding metabolic syndrome and maintaining optimum health.

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I could tell you tales of the couples who waited on this decision, and then one of them developed health problems and they no longer qualified. Or I could tell you of the couples who waited too long and one of them died, leaving the other with the decision all to themselves. I would like to ask what it is that you are too young for? Is it the freedom to travel and not worry about your home? Is it the freedom from home and yard cares? The freedom from cooking for your wife? The exercise programs? The freedom to pursue your hobbies or develop new ones? The fun? I could go on. My favorite one is: the ability of each member of the couple to plan for the other upon their demise (very few couples die at the same time). Making a decision like this is a philosophical move from material to meaning. What is really going to matter in the years ahead? Think about it. Good luck.

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We are frequently invited to another couple’s home and they to ours. When we go to their home, they always discuss politics. We do not share the same politics and that makes me very uncomfortable. When they come to our home, we stay away from politics and religion. They speak as if everyone who has a brain would agree with their politics. I don’t want to go there anymore.

My husband doesn’t like it either, but thinks we should grin and bear it. What do you think? Thank you.

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I think it is very rude to talk about your political viewpoint unless asked, or if you do not know for sure the leanings

of your guests. There was a day and age when a good political discussion was OK. However, those days are over. In today’s climate, one must be very careful about your opinions, lest you start an uproar. Friendships have been lost over this. I grew up with a dad who was an Iowa Republican and a mom who was a Kentucky Democrat. They had many lively discussions, leaving me to understand there are two sides to every story! I think it would be perfectly OK to say at your next get together, something like: “Could we please not discuss politics?”

If they ask why, tell them it makes you uncomfortable. Good luck.

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I am a 59-year-old guy who has been dating a 55-year-old woman. We met on a dating site. I really like this gal, but she insists on paying her way to and for everything. I am beginning to feel like a cheapskate. Is this the new dating protocol? Should I ask her why she feels it necessary? I am new at this dating thing.

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I do not think this is the new protocol, although it might be more common than it used to be. I think there are three reasons your date might want to pay. Some women who have written to me say that when the man pays for everything, he thinks it gives him “benefits.” Another reason might be that she feels it is only fair. Another might be that she doesn’t think you can afford to be the constant payor. I think you should ask her. Some men might think you are lucky!

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When we lived here several years ago this column was called “Ask the Old Bag.” We enjoyed that name very much.

Are you the same person, or are you new?

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I am the same person. I will explain the change next month!

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

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There must be something about July that stirs the revolutionary blood. July 14 is Bastille Day, when Parisians stormed the infamous prison and released the sun-starved prisoners inside. That was in 1789. Thirteen years earlier, on July 4, the 13 British colonies of North America declared their independence and formed what we now call the good ol’ U.S.A. And in July of 1830, the French were at it once more, this time forging a revolution against the kings who had somehow managed to make a comeback after the 1789 revolution. On July 20, 1944, some German officers tried a revolution of their

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July is National Hot Dog Month and National Ice Cream Month. Continuing the devil-may-care attitude contained in those two are International Kissing Day (July 6), Video Games Day (July 8), National French Fries Day (July 13) and National Nude Day (July 14). It should be possible to combine the last two by eating French fries in the nude at precisely midnight between July 13 and July 14.

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