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SPRING & SUMMER EXHIBITIONS

APRIL 24–JULY 12, 2015

Frances Barth, Akai, 1986

APRIL 24–JULY 5, 2015 Fritz Kaeser, Desert Cholla, 1951

FEBRUARY 21–SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

William Robinson Leigh, The Rampage, 1953

Dale Chihuly, Glass Form, 1981

APRIL 24, 2015–JANUARY 17, 2016 Enjoy the Tucson Museum of Art every Thursday until 8 PM. Start your Thursday evening with Happy Hour or dinner at Café a la C’Art. Tucson Museum of Art 140 N Main Avenue in Historic Downtown Tucson (520) 624-2333 · TucsonMuseumofArt.org May 2015 | ZOCALOMAGAZINE.com 3

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07. Community 10. Events 20. Arts 26. Tucson Summer Camps 34. Film 35. Poetry 36. People 38. Food & Drink 41. Business 42. Tunes 44. Life in Tucson On the cover:

“It’s Spring in the Desert,” 1930s Tucson letterhead.

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Community Responds to Fox Theatre Vandalism How You Can Help Following last month’s graffiti attack at the Fox Tucson Theatre, the community has quickly come together to respond to the damage done to the theatre. Most notably, Priority One Commercial and Residential services has stepped up to provide complete restoration of the areas which were defaced with graffiti, including the front entrance doors. This was one of many offers to help the Fox get the theatre’s entrance back into pristine condition as soon as possible. Fox Foundation Executive Director, Craig Sumberg said “The response from many in the community who wish to protect and preserve this beautiful historic theatre has been overwhelming. We are so grateful for those who have offered their donations of time and money to help restore the front entryway. To those who have asked “what can we do,” we did want to let the community know that we are currently raising funds for installation of a security camera system in the front of the theatre to deter such attacks in the future.” To that end, a special donation link has been added to the website at www. foxtucson.com (anyone who makes a donation of $75 or more will receive a one year membership).

Additionally, the Fox Theatre will present a FREE live music program on Saturday, May 9th, (as part of Downtown Tucson’s 2nd Saturday) dedicated to “preserving and protecting the Crown Jewel of Downtown.” Donations for the restoration/camera fund will be accepted at the door. The Fox Tucson Theatre opened on April 11, 1930 and so began Fox’s 40 year reign as the “crown jewel” of downtown Tucson’s entertainment world. Originally, the Fox served as Tucson’s Movie Palace, presenting films on the big screen in addition to community events, vaudeville performances and the Tucson Chapter of the Mickey Mouse Club. Competition for new theaters and the decline of downtown shopping led to the Fox closing in 1974. After sitting empty for 25 years, the theater was nearly beyond restoration. Following a six year, $14 million rehabilitation the theatre reopened on New Year’s Eve 2006 (12/3/05). The building is listed as on the National Register of Historic Places due to its unique “Southwestern Art Deco” decor as well as its world class acoustics.

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The East Tower Patronato San Xavier Launches Public Phase of Critical Campaign to Conserve East Tower of Mission San Xavier del Bac Efforts to restore the East Tower of the Mission San Xavier del Bac are now underway with the campaign to raise the necessary funds taking a public focus. To date, Patronato’s White Dove Campaign has raised more than $800,000 of the $3 million project goal to restore the East Tower of one of Arizona’s most significant historic building. Patronato is the non-profit organization that raises funds for and coordinates the Mission’s restoration and preservation. The East Tower is showing serious signs of deterioration, with brick fragment and stucco crumbling in places. Workers have stabilized the tower so that it does not present any danger to people coming to the Mission. However, if left unrepaired for much longer, the risk of damage to the priceless interior artwork grows and becomes prohibitively expensive to fix. “We are shoring up the foundation of the East Tower right now. As funds allow, we will be removing concrete plaster from the entire tower, replacing bricks where needed, and then re-plastering the exterior with a mixture of lime, sand and a glue made from the juice of prickly pear cactus,” says Bob Vint, the Mission’s preservation architect for the past 25 years. “It’s the same finish we was used on the West Tower and other parts of the restored buildings.” Unlike the concrete that was used in the 1950s and is being removed, the new finish allows the building to “breathe’’ and “move,” and protects the interior from rain and hail, heat and dust, and cycles of freezing and thawing Exterior restoration funded by Patronato began in 1988 with the rehabilitation of the roof and continued with the walls of the main church, the repair and conservation of the West Tower and more recently the Sacristy Arcade on the west side of the church courtyard. “My family and our crew have a lot of pride and pour a lot of heart into making sure our work at the Mission lasts long after we are gone,” said Danny Morales, whose family company, Morales Construction & Builders, has done restoration work at the Mission for nearly 60 years. “We look forward to completing the East Tower project as much-needed funds are raised.”

“We are deeply grateful to the generous individuals, corporations, and foundations that have already stepped forward and contributed to the White Dove Campaign, including our initial corporate donors Snell & Wilmer and FreeportMcMoRan Inc.,” said Patronato San Xavier board president Chuck Albanese. “We now are turning to the wider community to fully meet our funding goal.” Tax-deductible gifts can be made securely online at www.patronatosanxavier.org/donate/ or by mail: Patronato San Xavier, P.O. Box 31702, Tucson, AZ 85751 Patronato San Xavier is a nonsectarian, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded by Southern Arizona community leaders in 1978. The Patronato’s only purpose is to promote the restoration, maintenance and preservation of Mission San Xavier del Bac, a National Historic Landmark since 1963. In 2011, Patronato began offering visitors free docent-led tours for the first time in the Mission’s 218-year history. Docents are community volunteers trained in the history, architecture, and culture of the Mission and its surroundings. Forty-five minute tours are available four times a day, every day except Sunday. The exterior restoration that began in 1988 follows guidelines set by the United States Secretary of the Interior, with regular consultation with the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office. Original features are repaired where possible, rather than replaced. Where the original fabric has deteriorated beyond repair – a point that has a different definition for each material – the deteriorated element is replicated using authentic and compatible materials, based on documentary evidence. Interior renovation began in 1992, when Patronato hired Guggenheim conservator Paul Schwartzbaum who put together a team of international art conservators to preserve and clean the church interior. The team spent six seasons conserving the wall paintings and sculpture throughout the church interior. Since 2002, Tim Lewis, a member of Tohono O’odham community of Wa:k, and his wife Matilde Rubio – both of whom had roles on the Schwartzbaum team – have continued the work to preserve San Xavier’s priceless interior. May 2015 | ZOCALOMAGAZINE.com 9

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Meet Me On the Run By Cristina Manos

Tucson is one city in the Southwest that knows how to turn just about any event into a block party. The Meet Me Downtown 5k Race will be no different, and it’s location, Downtown Tucson, makes it the perfect party spot for the event and for the after-party. Perhaps most races don’t offer a Post-Race Beer Garden and a post-race fire show, but this one does and a whole lot more. “The Meet Me Downtown 5k Race is a highlight race for the running community each year. It demonstrates the great strength of our running community and of course, after the race everyone gets to enjoy our Downtown amenities.” Mayor Jonathan Rothschild says, “ I do the one-mile run when I can. Running with the children is a lot of fun, though many of them are faster than me.” Meet Me Downtown is created by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners (SAR), a small local organization formed in the 70s, which became a non-profit in the 80s, dedicated to health and wellness through running and walking. The event attracts runners from all over the United States. Randy Accetta, SAR’s Race Director is expecting over 2,500 runner this year, and the event will attempt to raise over $50,000 for local charities and organizations. “The races are put on to serve the running community, to serve the greater community, and to raise dollars for local charities and organizations,” Accetta says. “Come and be healthy and fit and enjoy yourself, and be part of a broader community and remember your dollars are also going to support local charities and organizations.” More importantly, the event has put Downtown Tucson in the spotlight, helping its growth and vitality. Nine years ago, there wasn’t much happening Downtown, and when Accetta threw the first Meet Me Downtown 5k there were 400 people. Not only do our local charities benefit from this event, SAR also gives out $4,000 in prize money and incentives for RRCA members who qualify for top-5 prize money and who break course records. Accetta is keeping his eye on Maggie Callahan, former U of A stand out, coming in from Boulder, Colorado to be one of the top female contenders. Participants, friends and family members who aren’t RRCA members get to enjoy all of the extras that make this event special. Fans and onlookers will enjoy music by local sensation LeeAnne Savage and the Cosmic Cowboys. This is the fourth year Savage’s band is performing at the event. “I love Randy Accetta from SAR and the visibility Downtown gets from this event,” Savage says. “He has stayed true to his mission in getting people from the metro area into the Downtown area.” 10 ZOCALOMAGAZINE.com | May 2015

The 3rd Annual Running Race Round Up will be on site throughout Armory Park featuring local food and drink vendors for lots of yummy options. Take advantage of the Photo Booth for fun, funky pictures with your group. The Children’s Museum will offer free entry during Saturday afternoon and into the evening, and TMC and the Children’s Museum will host play activities in museum grounds. In addition, Cox Communications will provide Jumping Castles, and The Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club will provide games. TMC is the title sponsor & primary funder for the event, and without sponsor dollars from TMC and others such as Cox Communications, the event would not be possible according to Accetta. Registration for the race can be completed on-line at www.active.com, through the mail by printing a form from www.azroadrunners.org, or in person at The Running Shop at 3055 N. Campbell Ave. on Friday 5/29 from 6-7:30pm for a wine and cheese happy hour, and again on Saturday 5/30 from 10am to 1pm. You can also register on-site the day of the race from 4:30-6:30pm in front of the Children’s Museum. There are team discounts, and advanced registration discounts. Tee-shirts are included while supplies last, and children under 12 are free plus a free tee-shirt. Accetta started Meet Me Downtown nine years ago because he wanted to inspire a functional city center. Through SAR he is committed to community building and education and feels that Downtown Tucson is a city core essential to community just as running and walking is essential to human the human core. His ideology inspired many Meet Me events such as Meet Me at Maynard’s, Meet Me at La Encantada, and the recently created Meet Me Downtown Phoenix. The 9th Annual Meet Me Downtown 5k Race will be held on Saturday, May 30, Downtown at Armory Park in front of the Tucson Children’s Museum. 6:30pm: Free FitKidz Children’s Mile with Mayor Rothschild, 7:00pm: 5k Run and Walk, and 8:30pm: Post-Race Party at Hotel Congress Local Organizations that will benefit from TMC Meet Me Downtown Night Run: Tucson Children’s Museum, Living Streets Alliance, Educational Enrichment Foundation, Greater Tucson Leadership, My TEAM TRIUMPH, Southern Arizona Roadrunners, Child and Family Resources, beneficiary of the Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown. Find more information at AZRoadRunners.org. Article courtesy of Downtown Tucson Partnership.

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MEET POET ERIC MAGRANE Poetry reading

35th ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO 10K DR. GANN’S DIET OF HOPE Run/Walk and

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with the Desert Museum’s poet-in-residence and Miss Marple, a ringtail. Free. Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave. 792-3715, Antigonebooks.com

SAT 2 7TH ANNUAL AGAVE FEST Features tastings of over 50 agave-derived spirits including tequilas, mezcals, sotols and more. Receive 10 tasting tickets and access to the bottomless salsa and taco bar. Performance by Vox Urbana. $35-$40. 6pm. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress. HotelCongress.com

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY Surpris-

2 mile fun run/walk. 7am. Registration fees. Cholla High School, 2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd. AZRoadrunners.org/ races

WED 6 SHOPPY HOUR- SHOP, SIP, AND SOCIALIZE Shop for Mother’s Day while enjoying a glass of wine. 5:30pm-8pm. Creative Juice, 6530 E. Tanque Verde Rd #160. 261-6278, TucsonShoppyHour.com

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es and specials at Antigone Books throughout the day. 10am-9pm. Free. 411 N. 4th Ave. 792-3715, AntigoneBooks.com

2nd SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN

CASA LIBRE BENEFIT

THE CENTURIONS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

A 3-course locally sourced dinner at 5 Points Market and Restaurant. 5pm8pm. RSVP required. 756 S. Stone Ave. CasaLibre.org

GARDEN FOR BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, AND BEES Create your own pollination garden to attract birds, butterflies, and bees. Presented by Christine O’Connell. 2pm-4pm. Woods Memorial Branch Library, 3455 N. First Ave. 594-5445, Library.Pima.Gov

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Heroes and Villains gives away free comics to promote the art form. 10am7pm. 4533 E. Broadway Blvd.

SAT 2- SUN 3 30th TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL 20 hours of free, live acoustic music featuring Ronstadt Generations, Tom Chapin and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Sat, May 2, 12pm10pm; Sun, May 3, 11am-9pm. Free. El Presidio Park, 160 W. Alameda St. TKMA.org

mercado SPRING BAZAAR

More than 30 vendors selling vintage items, food, art, wine, chocolate and more. Free. 10am-6pm. Mercado San Agustin, 100 Avenida del Convento. 461-1107, MercadoSanAgustin.com

Street performers, food & art vendors, more. See website for details. Free. 6pm-10pm. 2ndSaturdaysDowntown.com

The Great Discoball: Boogie Down to Funky Town fundraiser for the Tu Nidito. Featuring live bands, raffle, food, costume contest, more. $85. 6pm-midnight. Rillito Race Track, 4502 N. 1st Ave. TheCenturions.com

ARIZONA ONCOLOGY FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER A wine tasting event at McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse. Proceeds provide supportive services to cancer patients, their families and caregivers. $40. 6:30pm-10pm. 2959 N. Swan Rd. ArizonaOncologyFoundation.org

SUN 10 MOTHER’S DAY ZOO BRUNCH

A special brunch at the Zoo with mom. 9am-10:30am and 11am12:30pm. $40-$50. Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way. 791-4022, TucsonZoo.org

TOHONO CHUL PARK MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH Specially prepared meal for Mother’s Day at the Garden Bistro. 9am-2:30pm. $44.95. 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte. 333-9209, TohonoChulPark.org

SAT 16 SAN YSIDRO FESTIVAL

Tucson’s traditional farmers’ market. Free event for the community. 9:30am11:30am. Mission Garden, 812-9992.

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first ever truck load sale for Food Conspiracy Co-Op. Sale event features discounted produce and products. 8am7pm. 425 E. 7th St. 624-4821, FoodConspiracy.Coop

FRI 22- SUN 24 40TH ANNUAL RODDERS DAY Tucson Street Rod Association showcases more than 250 hot rod cars. University of Arizona Mall, 1209 E. University Blvd. TucsonStreetRodAssociation.net

SAT 23-MON 25 BOOK SALE

A benefit for Tucson Libraries. 9am4pm. Free. 2230 N. Country Club. 795-3763, PimaFriends.com

WED 27 TWILIGHT WALKING TOUR Of the mansions of Main Avenue. Stroll down Main Street viewing the homes and hearing stories of the movers and shakers of early Tucson including Hiram Stevens, Sam Hughes, Annie Cheyney, Albert Steinfeld, Frank Hereford, and William Herring, and of course the Owls. Optional no-host dinner afterwards. $15. 5:45pm. 625-8365, KruseArizona.com

SAT 30 DESERT DELECTABLES NIGHT

Features regional ingredients and local music. Additionally, stroll through the desert gardens and explore the animals in their evening habitat. $35-$45. 6pm-9pm. Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd. 883-2702, DesertMuseum.org

Ongoing Mondays MEET ME AT MAYNARDS (@Hotel Congress) Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, noncompetitive, social 3-mile run/walk, that begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress, rain/shine/holidays included! 311 E. Congress St. 991-0733, MeetMeAtMaynards. com

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Weird Plant Sale friday & Saturday 15 & 16 The Tucson Botanical Gardens will be host their annual Weird Plant Sale , a one-of-a-kind plant sale showcasing a variety of specialty vendors with both crazy and beautiful plant selections from all over the country. Shoppers can take advantage of this unique opportunity to stock up on unusual specimens and ask detailed questions to the vendors who grew them. The Weird Plant Sale offers a variety of cacti, succulents and other desert-loving plants. A selection of offbeat, locally hand-made pottery is also featured during this event; allowing guests to take home the perfect weird pot for their weird plant. Refreshments will be on sale through the event. Admission to the Gardens is free during the Weird Plant Sale. More information at TucsonBotanical.org WEIRD PLANT SALE HOURS: May 15 Members Only 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 16 Public Sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Rhythm & Roots Jonny Rawls May 9 John Coinman band may 22 Since 1996, Tucson, Arizona’s music series “Rhythm and Roots Concert Series” has presented American Roots, Blues, Folk, Bluegrass, Flamenco, Gypsy, Western, Celtic and World music. Today Rhythm & Roots stages more than 20 shows per year in Tucson, Arizona. This month, Rhythm & Roots welcomes Jonny Rawls on May 9 and John Coinman Band on May 22. Details and ticketing information available at RhythmAndRoots.org

Mercado San Agustin Spring Bazaar sat-sun may 2-3 The Annual Mercado San Agustin Spring Bazaar returns in May getting shoppers into the spirit of celebrating family and friends, and having some fun finding gifts for Graduates and Mother’s Day. In conjunction with Spring Bazaar, there will be a special ‘Farm to Table Brunch’ event with covered outdoor seating in the beautiful old world courtyard for patrons to enjoy. Sample food, coffee and artisan cocktails while you shop. The mercado has handpicked 50+ local shops, makers and artisans to offer shoppers an event where they can buy a variety of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts during this weekend-long event. The Mercado San Agustin Spring Bazaar is dedicated to sharing bright and emerging entrepreneurs and businesses from within the region. Included in this juried pool of very talented makers who will be onsite during Spring Bazaar will be a group of high school students from the Western Institute of Learning Development, a local public school, who have created and developed a line of bags that they have made in their journey to discover the power of entrepreneurism and the opportunity it brings. Some of the Artisans and Shops attending include: Woolies and Buster and Boo, Lila Clare Jewelry, Val and Vanessa Galloway, Guatemala Acupuncture Project, Razzle Dazzle, Eco Grow, Revolutio, Collected Artifacts, Anita’s Crafters, Elaine Isner, Jacqueline Knits, Linda Cato, W.I.L.D. High School, Creative Kismet, Desert Vintage, Willies Fort, Tu Kaets Pottery Studio, Avenue, Tin & Teak, Becky Zimmerman alongside our permanent stores like MAST, Transit Cycle and Blu. The Spring Bazaar takes place at Mercado San Agustin, 100 Avenida del Convento, Tucson, on May 2 and 3 (Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm). For more information, vist www.mercadosanagustin.com

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Agave Fest by Cristina Manos Mezcal is tequila’s cousin, made from the heart of the maguey plant, a type of agave native to Mexico. The spirit is called the “elixir of the gods” and Hotel Congress is getting ready to celebrate this Earthly gift starting at 6pm on Saturday, May 2 for the seventh year in a row. Agave Fest is fast becoming a popular cultural event in Southern Arizona. “I feel that we are growing the event into something special. This year, as we partner with Visit Tucson and the Mexican Consulate to add more interesting programming, I feel we are offering a more substantive cultural experience, rather than simply a fun agave cocktail party. Albeit, it will be that too, for sure!” Dave Slutes of Hotel Congress says. Agave Fest has much to offer, especially for those who are interested in the history and culture behind agave-based spirits and for adventurous tasters who want to try mescal that is not normally available in the United States. Downtown Tucson does it right. There are several events in addition to Agave Fest, making the whole weekend an opportunity for regional education and local fun. This is the first year Chef Janos Wilder of Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails is getting involved with Agave Fest, adding to the expertise of native ingredients and cultural traditions. “Mezcal is a small, fun piece of it,” Chef Janos says, “I’ve been working with local products in every form for over 30 years. The menu [at Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails] is saturated with different elements from the region that go back thousands of years.” Chef Janos is tapped into the bigger picture, and his contribution to the weekend includes regional cuisine, native culture and history, and local agricultural conservation. He is the wizard of his gardens, one of which is located at the Tucson Children’s Museum, and many guests who dine at his restaurant may not realize they’re eating fresh vegetables and herbs grown right across the street. Chef Janos has been involved with Native Seeds Search for 20 years, and this year, his benefit dinner joins powers with Agave Fest for this year’s cultural celebration of regional food and spirits.

Agave Dinner Benefit: Friday May, 1, 7pm at Maynards Market & Kitchen. Proceeds benefit Native Seeds Search, a local nonprofit that focuses on the conservation of our traditional agricultural community and native resources. Tickets are $95, with 32 available seats. Hotel Congress and Chef Janos Wilder of Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails are hosting the event, and world-renowned mescal expert, Sergio Inurrigaro will be present to meet and greet guests at 6:30p.m. prior to the Agave Dinner.

The Agave Fest:

Saturday May 2, 6pm at Hotel Congress. Tickets $35 in advance. Includes 10 tasting tickets, a commemorative shot glass, a cascarone, Cup Café specialty taco & salsa bar, live entertainment by Vox Urbana, and a vote for the Best Cocktail by the historic East Bartenders sponsored by Yelp. Hotel Congress will also offer hotel packages to tasters who want to spend the night. The package includes two tickets to Agave Fest, a hangover recovery kit, and Agave Fest memorabilia. This event is likely to sell out.

Prior to Agave Fest at Hotel Congress: Saturday May 2, at 5pm, the Agave 101 lecture by President and Founder of the Pro Mezcal Culture Association and Director of Master Mezcalier Program, Sergio Inurrigaro. This your chance to meet the Mezcal-Man himself. Inurrigaro has been all over the world and back. He’s led more than 1,750 tastings across the world. His knowledge and stories will set the tone for your mezcal tasting adventures. Agave Fest will feature over 50 spirits to choose from. Tequila lovers are in for a real treat, so don’t wait another year to taste rare mezcal spirits, as many of them won’t be in town again until the next celebration. Hotel Congress will offer tequilas by rock star Roger Clyne and movie star George Clooney. They are even offering chapulines, yes grasshoppers, for super-curious tasters who don’t mind a crunchy, traditional treat considered a delicacy to some. For more information and for tickets to the Agave Dinner or Agave Fest go to www.hotelcongress.com. Article courtesy of Downtown Tucson Partnership. May 2015 | ZOCALOMAGAZINE.com 17

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7th Annual Curious Camera through summer 2015

Cara Lee Wade - Travels in Plastic: Korean War Memorial, Washington DC

Curious Camera; the official play ground of Photographic Works and ArtsEye Gallery, hosts an annual international pinhole and plastic camera competition. Attracting artists from all over the globe, Curious Camera encourages people to have fun again, to relive the excitement of shooting film, to experiment and share. Exhibit runs through summer 2015. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Located at 3550 E. Grant Road, 520-327-7291. More information, including a list of winners, at Artseye.com

Jennifer Bacon - 35mm self portrait

Museums/Exhibits ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Birds in Art continues through Sun, May 24. Butterfly Whirl: Contemporary Quilt Art opens Sat, May 30. Regularly: Desert flora and fauna, animal presentations, Raptor Free Flights, more. $19.50 adults; $15.50, youth 13-17; $6, children 4-12. Sun-Fri, 7:30am-5pm. 2021 N. Kinney Rd. 883-1380, DesertMuseum.org

ARIZONA STATE MUSEUM Dinetah Landscapes, Dinetah People: The Art of Jeremy Singer continues through June. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. UA Campus, 1013 E. University Blvd. 626-8381, StateMuseum.Arizona.edu

MINI-TIME MACHINE MUSEUM

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Display continues through Sun, May 10. Tue-Sat; 9am-4pm. Sun; 12pm-4pm. Adults; $9. Seniors or Military; $8. Youth; $6. Children 3 and under; free. 4455 E. Camp Lowell. 881-0606, TheMiniTimeMachine.org

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The Sky Above opens Fri, May 1. Selection from the Permanent Collection open Fri, May 1. Daily, 9am-5pm. Adults, $8; Seniors,$6; Military, $5; Children (5-12), $2. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455, TohonoChulPark.org

TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS. Butterfly Magic continues through May. Regular prices: Adults, $8; Student/Military, $7; Children 4-12, $4. Daily, 7am-4:30pm (except holidays). 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686, TucsonBotanical.org

UA POETRY CENTER Shame Every Rose: Images from Afghanistan continues through Fri, May 22. Mon & Thu; 9am- 8pm. Tue & Wed; 9am-6pm. Fri; 9am-5pm. Sat; 10am-2pm. Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. 626-3765, PoetryCenter.Arizona.Edu

YUME JAPANESE GARDENS OF TUCSON Katachi: The Essence of Japanese Design continues through May. Origami! by M. Craig continues on display through Sat, May 2. 9:30am-4:30pm. 2130 N. Alvernon. 332-2928, TucsonJapaneseGardens.org

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“Family Ties,” 60 x 84 inches, by Jeff Ferst, at Artful Living’s exhibit of The Geometrics.

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KRIKAWA JEWELRY ART GALLERY

Artful Living The Geometrics, opens May 9, 6-9pm. One East Broadway Blvd.

LOUIS CARLOS BERNAL GALLERY Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition

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ARTIST STUDIO COOP Spring Show takes place Sat, Apr 4 as part of the First Saturday Art Walk from 6pm-9pm. Free. 439 N. 6th Ave. ArististStudioCoop.com

BAKER + HESSELDENZ FINE ART 1st Annual Spring Group Show. Tucson

Enlightenment continues through Aug. 29th. 6-9PM. Hours: Tues-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-4. 21 E. Congress St. 520-322-6090. Krikawa.com

continues through Fri, May 8. Mon-Thu, 10am-5pm. Fri, 10am-3pm. 2202 W. Anklam Rd. 206-6942, Pima.Edu/cfa

MOEN MASON GALLERY In the Playroom and Cry Babies, Selected Works by Jonathan Hobin, runs through July 31. 222 E. 6th St, 262-3806. MoenMasonGallery.com

Warehouse and Transfer Building, 100 E. 6th St. 760-0037, BakerHesseldenz.com

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Robert Barber: A Retrospective con-

CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Astronomical: Photographs of

tinues through Sun, May 31. General Admission: $8, adults; free, children under 12, members, military; free to all last Sunday of the month. Wed-Sun, 12pm-5pm. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019, MOCA-Tucson.org

Our Solar System and Beyond show through Sun, May 17. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm. 1030 N. Olive Rd. 621-7968, CreativePhotography.org

SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD

5pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. 110 E. 6th St. 398-6557, ContrerasHouseFineArt.com

Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition runs Fri, May 1- Sun, May 31. Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. Free. SAWG Gallery, 5605 E. River Rd. 299-7294, SouthernAzWatercolorGuild.com

DAVIS DOMINGUEZ GALLERY

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART See website for details. Tue-Wed & Fri-Sat, 10am-

CONTRERAS GALLERY Group Print Show takes place in May. Tues-Fri, 11amPaintings of the American West by James Cook continues through Sat, May 2. Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 11am-4pm. 154 E. 6th St. 629-9759, DavisDominguez.com

DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN Way Of The Cross continues through Wed, May 27. Degrazia Paints the Signs of the Zodiac opens Sat, May 30. Daily, 10am4pm. 6300 N. Swan Rd. 299-9191, DeGrazia.org

DESERT ARTISANS GALLERY Local Color continues through Sun, May 3.

5pm; Thu, 10am-8pm; Sun, noon-5pm. $10, adults; $8, seniors; $5, college students w/ ID; Free youth 18 and under, members, veterans and active military. Free to all the first Sunday of the month. 140 N. Main Ave. 624-2333, TucsonMuseumofArt.org

UA MUSEUM OF ART MFA Show continues through Fri, May 15. Beyond the Straight and Narrow opens Fri, May 29. Tue- Fri, 9am-5pm. Sat-Sun, 12pm-4pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 621-7567, ArtMuseum.Arizona.Edu

Frame of Reference opens Mon, May 4 with a reception Fri, May 8 from 5pm-7pm. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-1:30pm. 6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 722-4412, DesertArtisansGallery.com

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF TUCSON Here and There by Chuck Albanese continues through May. Tue-Fri, 9am-1pm; Sun, 11:45am-1pm. 4831 E. 22nd St, 748-1551.

DRAGONFLY GALLERY

Artistic Soulmates opens Sat, May 9 and continues through July. 146 E. Broadway. DragonFlyVillage.org

WEE GALLERY Arty by Marcy Miranda Janes shows through May. Thu-Sat; 11am-

ETHERTON GALLERY A Celebration by Nancy Tokar Miller continues through

WILDE MEYER GALLERY Abstract and Beyond opens Thu, May 7. Regional

June. Stephen Strom: Tidelines continues through June as part of the Etherton Pop Up Gallery. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. 135 S. 6th Ave. 624-7370, EthertonGallery.com

Eclectics runs Thu, May 7-Sat, May 30. Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Thu, 10am-7pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12pm-5pm. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Dr. WildeMeyer.com

JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY

WOMANKRAFT ART GALLERY 23rd Annual Drawing Down The Muse continues

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibit continues through Fri, May 15.vMon-Fri, 8am-5pm. 1031 N. Olive Rd. 626-4215, CFA.arizona. edu/galleries

6pm, Sun; 11am-5pm. 439 N. 6th Ave Suite #171. 360-6024, GalleryWee.com

through Sat, May 30. Wed-Sat; 1pm-5pm. 388 S. Stone Ave. 629-9976, WomanKraft.org

YWCA FRANCIS MCCLELLAND COMMUNITY CENTER Prickly by Alexandra Gjurasic shows through Mon, May 20. 525 N. Bonita. YWCATucson.org

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“Obama Nation” by Jonathan Hobin, select works from Cry Babies and In the Playroom on display at Moen Mason Gallery through July 31.

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“Station IX” by Ted Degrazia shows at DegraziaGallery through Wed, May 27 as part of the exhibit “Way of the Cross.”

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ROADRUNNER THEATRE COMPANY On Golden Pond by Ernest Thomp-

BALLET TUCSON Sleeping Beauty, the

son shows at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church from Fri, May 1- Sun, May 3. Friday and Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $18 General, $15 Seniors and $10 for groups of 10 or more. 8625 E. Tanque Verde. 834-7884, RoadRunnerTheatreCompany.org

season finale, takes place Sat, May 2- Sun, May 3. Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. BalletTucson.org

BLACK CHERRY BURLESQUE Tantalizing burlesque performance on Fri, May 1. Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. 4th Ave. 882-0009, TucsonBurlesque.com

THE CARPORT THEATER Stillness and Movement takes place Sat, May 16- Sun, May 17. 7:30pm. 3614 E. Presidio Rd. KathyKeler.com

SEA OF GLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Music Against Monsanto, a

CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER Mary Poppins shows Thu, May 14- Sun, May 24. Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Rd. 6211162, CYTTucson.org

SPOTLIGHT YOUTH PRODUCTIONS Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.

The Tuesday Night Tease takes place every Tuesday night throughout May. 9pm. The Hut, 305 N. 4th Ave. 245-0532, DontBlinkBurlesque.com

FOX THEATRE

Greg Allman performs Fri, May 1. Home Free performs Tue, May 5. Boz Scaggs performs Tue, May 12. Kevin Sterner & Strait Country takes place Sat, May 16. Eddie Izzard World Tour takes place Fri, May 29- Sat, May 30. Todd Rundgren Global Tour takes place Sat, May 31. Prices Vary. 17 W. Congress St. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org

THE GASLIGHT THEATRE The Adventures of Robin Hood continues through June. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428, TheGaslightTheatre.com

INVISIBLE THEATRE

Shear Madness continues. 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. 882-9721, InvisibleTheatre.com

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP

Enchanted April continues through Sat, May 9. Winston McPepper and the Very Puppet-y Problem continues through June. The Columnist opens Thu, May 14. See website for prices and times. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-4242, LiveTheatreWorkshop.org

NOT BURNT OUT JUST UNSCREWED Shows every Friday and Saturday throughout May. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E. Speedway Blvd. 861-2986, UnscrewedComedy.com Photo by Tim Fuller.

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of Venice continues through Sun, May 17. 738 N. 5th Ave. 551-2053, TheRogueTheatre.org

day of activist musicians and speakers, takes place Sat, May 23. 7pm. 330 E. 7th St. 3982542, SeaOfGlass.org

DON’T BLINK BURLESQUE

Deanna Doncsecz performs as "Carabosse" in Ballet Tucson's season finale "Sleeping Beauty" from Sat, May 2- Sun, May 3.

THE ROGUE THEATRE The Merchant

ODYSSEY STORYTELLING SERIES Nemesis takes place Thu, May 7. 7:00pm; Free. The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St. 730-4112, OdysseyStoryTelling.com

takes place Fri, May 29- Sat, May 30 & Fri, Jun 5- Sat, Jun 6. $10. 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 360-9812, SpotlightYouthProductions.com

ST. ANDREWS BACH SOCIETY Season opener An Afternoon at the Opera shows Sun, May 31. $12. 2pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. 8082112, StAndrewsBach.org

TUCSON GIRLS CHORUS Sounds of Spring concert takes place Sat, May 9. $15-$18. 7pm. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. 577-6064, TucsonGirlsChorus.org

TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Really Big Just For Kids Grand Finale Concert takes place Sun, May 3. Celebrate the Future takes place Fri, May 8. Reading sessions with the TSO String Quartet takes place Fri, May 15. Readins session with TSO Young Composers takes place Sat, May 16. See website for times and prices. TCC’s Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. 882-8585, TucsonSymphony.org

UA’S ARIZONA REPERTORY THEATRE A Little Night Music continues through Sun, May 3. I Dream In Widescreen takes place Sat, May 2. Encountering Chekhov & Act One takes place Wed, May 6. Magic Hour takes place Wed, May 13. Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Rd. 621-1162, web.cfa. arizona.edu/theatre

ZUZI! DANCE COMPANY

Spring Concert with Condanza takes place Fri, May 1- Sat, May 2. Bluesy Zuzi fundraiser with Heather Hardy takes place Sat, May 9. Zuzi’s Little Theater, 738 N. 5th Ave. 629-0237, ZUZIMoveIt.org

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Through the Youth Summer Bike Camp program your child’s confidence, knowledge, and skills increase in a safe, fun and peer-led environment. Activities focus on developing safe-riding skills, mechanical knowledge, and bike handling for each skill level, as well as exposure to health and wellness, environmental stewardship, air quality issues, and recycled art through a series of hands-on experiences. Camps are designed for youth aged 7-13 years old and take place on June 1-5, June 8-12, and July 20-24, from 8am to 12:30pm. Campers begin and end each day at El Grupo’s Clubhouse located at 610 N. 9th Ave, near 5th Street and west of Stone Ave, just north of downtown. More details at ElGrupoCycling.org

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4) Children’s Museum Tucson

offers twelve, week-long S.T.E.A.M. Camps (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) this summer, geared towards ages 5-10. The weekday programs, which start on June 1 and run to August 5, are from 9 a.m. to noon with topics that include: engineering using LEGOs, art, art of glass, space exploration, dinosaurs, soccer, bugs, pet care, and edible science. Details and information at 792-9985 and ChildrensMuseumTucson.org.

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5) The Drawing Studio

hosts the Art of Summer, featuring art programs for ages 9-17 that develop perceptual and physical skills in the visual arts. Sessions start at June 15 and run through midJuly, and include a variety of art forms taught in both immersion and blitz classes. The “Art of Summer” exhibition, July 18, showcases the artwork created by attendees. Details on specific camp dates, prices and to register: TheDrawingStudio.org or 6200947.

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Offers a variety of EcoPrograms, in May, June and July. May 25 - June 1 is Expeditionary Experience - Southwest Cultures, an 8-day adventure for ages 15-18, that combines the magic of our National Parks, Monuments and Historical Parks, our rich cultural heritage and spectacular natural beauty to create an experience that will remain with each participant for the rest of their lives. June 23 - July 7 is American Experience Summer 2015 - Blackfoot Valley & Glacier NP, for teens, ages 16-18, with extensive ITE program experience and a strong desire for challenge and adventure. And July 20 is Get Outside for ages 12-14 who want to explore, discover and develop new skills that will make them confident and connected to nature. Details at IronwoodTreeExperience.org or 319-9868.

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9) KXCI Community Radio Summer youth classes

A summer dj training program for youth ages 9-12. This is a hands on class where students receive an introduction to broadcast equipment and rules, music appreciation and selection, creating music sets, and public speaking. Please visit KXCI.org for details on class dates and times.

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10) Playformance

Join Playformance this summer for a dynamic and engaging summercamp where children ages kindergarten through eighth grade connect and grow through physical play and activities suitable for children of all temperaments and athletic inclination. Playformance is a youth fitness and athletic development school, and has a widevariety of special guests and activities for youth during its weekly sessions May 25 through August 14th. Soccer, swimming, basketball, juggling, drama, gymnastics, martial arts and cooking is just a partial list of what kids can expect to do. More information can be found online at PlayformanceTucson.com

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offers two summer programs and 6 sessions to keep kids ages 5 through 12 engaged and stim ulated during the summer mon ths. Their week-long morning cam ps are designed for ages 5-7 or 8-12. During a week-long summer camp, kids will work towards creating their very own miniature in acco rdance to the week’s theme. Session 1: Thumbelina’s World (ages 5-7) is June 8–12. Sess ion 2: Pirate’s Bay (ages 8-12) is Jun e 15–19. Session 3: Penguin Para dise (ages 5-7) is June 22–26. Session 4: Stunt Man’s House (ages 8-12) is July 6–10. Session 5: Moonlit Fairyland (ages 5-7) is July 13–17. And session 6: Anc ient Egypt (ages 8-12) is July 20–24. More information about each of these sessions can be foun d at TheMiniTimeMachine.org/su mmer

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14) Startup Tu cson STEM Cam As new technologie s transform the wo p rld around us fas ship is

ter than ever, entre becoming an esse preneurntial skill for the 21st Century. Sta STEM Camp will rtup Tucson’s Sta introduce attende rtup es to cutting edge tec preneurial skills to hnology and teach solve problems, im en trepro ve the world, and week-long camp start businesses. will feature techn Th is olo gy de monstrations and Tucson Entreprene guest speakers fro urs and the Unive m rsi ty of Arizona. Attendees tools entrepreneurs will learn the same use including how to identify problems uate financial fea , validate solution sibility, and pitch s, evalideas. Middle Scho 20-24. High Scho ol Session, Grades ol Session, Grades 5-8 : July 9-12: July 27-31. Monday-Friday. Fo Times are 9:00amr more information 4:0 0p m, , please visit Start upTucson.org

15) Summer fine arts

Located at The Gregory School, Summer Fine Arts is a summer enrichment program for children entering Kindergarten through the 5th Grade who want to explore the arts - visual arts, dance, drama, music and creative thinking. Celebrating its 34th year, this program is dedicated to fostering the creative spirit in children. It offers opportunities for children to build artistic self-expression and enhance their ability to perform both creatively and academically in many challenging environments. It focuses on helping students build bridges between the arts and the other disciplines in order to foster literacy, inquiry, and critical thinking. Summer Fine Arts has two programs, one Kindergarten and 1st Grade, and the other 2nd Grade through 5th Grade. Dates are June 1st through July 3rd. More information, included program information and fees, can be found at SummerFinearts.com

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17) Tucson Circus Arts

is holding their 7th annual summer camp for kids of all levels and includes: stilt walking, juggling, taiko drumming and more. Camp Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am-4 pm, and students can sign up for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 weeks. First week begins May 25. The 7th week (advanced) begins July 6. Complete details and registration information can be found at TucsonCircusArts.com

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18) Tucson Museum of Art

Inspired by the permanent colle ction and special exhibitions, the Museum offers summer art classes for ages 5 – 13. Children can disc over new places and diverse cultures through visits to the galleries and historic buildings, express their crea tivity, and produce original works of art. Draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print , and more. Each weekly session is led by local teaching artists and mus eum educators focusing on in-de pth lessons in art marking. Classes of up to 15 children are grouped by age. Eight weekly sessions are available , with morning (8:30 – 11:30 AM) and/ or afternoon classes (12:00-3:00 PM) offered. Sessions start June 1 and run through July 31. More informati on including a full description of each class can be found at TucsonMuseu mOfArt.org

19) University of Arizona’s Campus Recreation

“A” Camp 2015 will continue the traditions of the past by providing excellent care for children ages 5-11 as well as engaging opportunities for Counselors in Training (CITs) ages 12-15. Over the course of 10 weeks (May 26-July 31), campers will have the opportunity to participate in games and activities, explore the UA campus and learn from guest speakers. This summer, they introduce two new aspects of camp available at minimal costs: a swim lesson program, which will allow parents to sign their children up for instruction during camp hours, and a Venture Program, which consists of chaperoned trips to various local attractions. Trained counselors will accompany groups of children to places like the Reid Park Zoo, Breakers Water Park, Pima Air & Space Museum and Color Me Mine. For complete details, including dates, times and fees, please visit rec.arizona.edu/activity/camp-2015

20) YMCA of Southern Arizona

is running a bevy of programs at its several city-wide locations. Camps are based on ages and include: kindergarten summer camp, ages 4-5; full-day themed summer camp, ages 5-12; specialty summer camp, ages 4-16; and family camps. Visit TucsonYMCA. org and click on “summer camp” or check in with your neighborhood YMCA for complete information on times, schedules and costs.

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A legendary Illusionist, scores of lions and tigers and an inside look at high fashion are all on tap at the Loft Cinema this month. This long lost gem, Cesar award winner and compelling documentary are just a few of the films that can be found at Tucson’s home of art house cinema – The Loft. Roar, a semi-lost film from 1981 was the brainchild of director Noel Marshall and star Tipi Hedren (The Birds), who wanted to make a film about a wildlife researcher living with big cats. The resulting film is unlike anything you’ve ever seen and when the cats draw blood, it’s real. It’s like a Mutual of Omaha show gone horribly wrong as the researcher’s family comes to visit and attempts to live in the same house with the cats. The film also stars Harden’s on and off-screen daughter Melanie Griffith, and it must be seen to be believed. A film like this can never be made again – at least not without a fatality. When actress Kristen Stewart won a Cesar award, the French Oscars, this year for best supporting actress in The Clouds of Sils Maria, it was the first time an American actress had won a Cesar. Now it’s your chance to see her standout performance alongside Juliette Binoche and Chloe Grace Moretz. The film follows an actress (Binoche) on her journey to perform in a stage play that she is reluctant to take on. Her assistant (Stewart) and co-star (Grace Moretz) are both points of reflection and contention throughout the film, which is a refreshing, female-centric European tale for adults. That is, there is a lot to think about and talk about after the film, and Stewart’s performance shows that she is so much more than a teenage vampire. A pair of fine documentaries round up our Loft Theatre spotlight this month, that are already on my list of favorites this year. Dior and I follows new artistic director Raf Simons as he joins the legendary Parisian fashion house with just eight weeks to create his first haute couture line. This intimate look at the inner workings of Dior is quite fascinating and frankly, invigorating, especially the grand fashion show finale, which is jaw dropping. Our other documentary is entitled An Honest Liar, the story of “The Amazing Randi” – a former stage magician and psychic debunker who has made it his life’s work to keep magic and illusionists honest. But this documentary is not just about his colorful past – but also his brave and defiant present as he navigates the modern world. For more information and screening times, please visit LoftCinema.com. The Loft Cinema is located at 3233 East Speedway. 795-0844, LoftCinema.com 34 ZOCALOMAGAZINE.com | May 2015

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Pam Uschuk is a human rights activist whose books include Crazy Love (American Book Award), Finding Peaches in the Desert (Tucson/Pima Literature Award) and Blood Flower. Editor-In-Chief of Cutthroat, A Journal of the Arts, Uschuk occasionally teaches poetry workshops for the University of Arizona Poetry Center. Zócalo invites poets with Tucson connections to submit up to three original, previously unpublished (including online) poems, any style, 40 line limit per poem. Our only criterion is excellence. No online submissions. Simultaneous submissions ok if you notify ASAP of acceptance elsewhere. Please include the following contact information on each page of your manuscript: mailing address, phone number, and email address. All manuscripts must be typed and accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE). Ms won’t be returned. Zócalo has first North American rights; author may re-publish with acknowledgment to Zócalo. Payment is a one year subscription. Address submissions to Zócalo, Poetry, P.O. Box 1171, Tucson, AZ 85702. The poetry editor is Jefferson Carter.

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You might know Tamara Mack from her viral Internet personality, family roots from the Old Pueblo, or her mighty physical accomplishments. Mack, 47, broke some national records in the United States Powerlifting Association San Diego Open that took place on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. She benched pressed 155 pounds, and dead lifted 325 lbs. “I got to 350 lbs, but due to technicality at the top— it was not counted. That would have been a second national record,” Mack admitted. This was the first year where she competed in the Single Ply Masters division in the 123lbs category. Single ply is when the lifter wears supportive garments that tightens up the body to help prevent injury. Mack started competing in 2014 taking the National squat and deadlift records in Classic Raw Powerlifting at the USPA Nationals. She placed fourth place in Figure at the West Coast Open in June 2014. The national weightlifting gold medalist works out six days a week; max effort upper, lower and full range of muscle group resistance exercises to balance and sculpt. Her diet is also heavily monitored. “I eat very lean chicken, live on egg whites, some fiber, vegetables, no sugars, no starches, and very little carbs,” Mac said. Mack also uses a technique called water juggling. “I water load a week going into the competition. I totally cut off water a day before and cut off all food and dehydrate,” Mack said. Mack—a fifth generation Tucsonan—graduated from Rincon High School in 1985. She practiced judo, track & field, and shot put. Mack started working on her own clothing line and went to the University of Arizona after graduating from Rincon. “I would fly back and forth to Los Angeles to work on my clothing line. I had a lot of connections thanks to my parents,” she said. She’s the daughter of a professional bodybuilder, Ron McElwee aka Big Mac, who used to host parties for L.A. Gold’s Gym famous members and the Venice Muscle Beach crowd. “I grew up with Arnold (Schwarzenegger), Franco (Columbu) and Lou (Ferrigno),” Mack casually name dropped. Carlos Rodriguez would invite

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Los Angeles bodybuilders to come to Tucson in the 1970s, Mack recalled. “They would pose and compete here in town, and we would hold the after parties at my family’s house when I was seven years old.” Mack won the INSTONE Life Change Challenge in 2005, and became the fitness spokesmodel for Sylvester Stallone’s INSTONE Nutrition line. The opportunity landed her a television deal after Stallone sold INSTONE Nutrition. She co-hosted a weekly show called “Style and Fashion” —America’s Top Model local spin-off— for the CW and KOLD. “We talked about different ways to get fit, and look good in your clothes,” Mack said. “It was a way to inspire women that wouldn’t think about getting into (training).” Mack also owned Boomers Children’s Boutique that was located at the El Con Mall, and later became the Salvation Army’s Public Information Officer for ten years. She trains and runs Unbreakable gear with her boyfriend Jon Marshall. Marshall has won 24 National Titles, 4 World Title and Named Lifter of the Year by the Natural Athletes Strength Association 5 times. Mack is also a Second Degree Green Belt in Kajukenbo, and stunt actor for local indie films. “I’m a horror film fan and I like to play the villain,” Mack chuckled. She starred in the locally produced horror film “The Z” that’s set to release in the fall of 2015. For the last three years, Mack has worked for the Fox Theatre as the house manager alongside the assistant house manager—her only child and High School senior, Maddy. Mack recognizes the dangers and lasting effects of her passion. “You certainly can get hurt,” she confessed. “I see so many people around me say ‘my back hurts’ and they don’t do anything. They are getting surgery, hurting, and aching. My whole concept in life is ‘earn your pain.’” “If I’m going to hurt—and I will—at least I know I earned it,” Mack said.

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A Taco Challenge by Swetha Sharma

Last year Americans ate 4.5 billion tacos. That’s according to the website – NationalTacoDay.com. (It’s on October 4th if you’re wondering) And it might be a safe bet to say that at least a billion of those tacos were probably consumed here in Tucson. “It’s fun, easy, inexpensive, good food that’s accessible,” says Adam Lehrman founder of the website TucsonFoodie.com. And next month, the website is teaming up with Zócalo Magazine, Edible Baja Arizona, Dos Equis, and Negro Modelo for a month-long eating tour to celebrate the city’s favorite culinary import. The Taco De Mayo challenge starts May 1st and ends May 31st. All you need is an appetite and a smart phone. Diners at participating restaurants, like Seis Kitchen and Fini’s Landing, (a full list is available on TucsonFoodie.com) who order tacos are asked to post a picture of their meal on Instagram. Just tag Tucson Foodie, along with the restaurant, and hashtag #TacoDeMayo2015. “We realized that posting pictures was the easiest way to track the number of people going to all the restaurants, and whether or not they were actually ordering tacos,” says Lehrman. “We really want people to enjoy this. So yeah, go ahead and take a selfie with your taco. Just have fun with the challenge and be creative with your pictures.” Lehrman says Tucson Foodie will have a page on its site with a live photo stream of all the tagged Instagram pictures. At the end of the challenge, 15

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people will be chosen for a pair of seats on a party bus that will visit the three most tagged restaurants for a final taco taste-off. “It’s gonna be in June, and we’ll have a mariachi band and drinks on the bus,” Lehrman says. “Each restaurant will have a taco featured that day for us to try. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” Lehrman says the main goal of Taco De Mayo is to promote the participating restaurants. “From the beginning, all the restaurants I approached were receptive and wanted to be a part of this. I actually had to turn down a few, focusing on places that really just highlighted tacos.” “Four years ago some of these restaurants weren’t even around,” Lehrman added. ”There’s definitely an evolution of the taco in Tucson.” “For me, participating was a no-brainer. This is a taco challenge and we’re a taco restaurant,” said Chef Maria Mazon of Boca Tacos y Tequila. Boca, along with three other restaurants taking part in Taco De Mayo, El Charro Café, Maico Restaurant, and Lerua’s Fine Mexican Food, are all listed on visittucson.org as some of the best Mexican food the city has to offer. They’re part of a group of eateries the city’s tourism officials have highlighted from a 23-mile area covering South Tucson, downtown, and lower midtown. Lehrman says the city’s strong ties to Mexico makes tacos an appealing choice for a challenge like this. “Tucson loves its tacos; we want people to have fun with this challenge. Go to as many restaurants as possible.”

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Xpanded Universe Godzilla and Ultraman never did battle on the screen. Well, unless you count that one Ultraman episode where the silver and red clad alien superhero battled a monster that looked a lot like Godzilla with a neck collar. As a result, don’t be too alarmed when you head to 197 E. Toole and notice two of Japan’s most noteworthy imports facing off on a mural on the side of the building. It’s not a redux of a 50-year-old grudge. Destruction does not loom. But nerd glory does. Inside, one will enter the world of Xpanded Universe, a shop dedicated to designer toys from Japan in addition to paintings and other quirky concepts from local artists. If this sounds to the seasoned Tucson toy collector a bit like Lulubell, the toy shop that bolted from the Old Pueblo to set up its expanding business in Phoenix, there’s reason for the comparison. “It’s that kind of overall designer toy, Japanese vinyl type stuff,” said owner Mike Olivares, who helped the crew at Lulubell transition into one of their store spaces during the company’s early days. “Our first customer was a Lulubell customer who said they saw Lulubell tweet about our store, and they were really happy with what they could get and that they didn’t have to try to find it online and they could get it in Tucson. When Lulubell left, there was nothing like that in Tucson. We want to be a physical store where people can come in and interact. We’d like to have physical space to go in, interact, talk about our vices and buy toys.” The interactive component is an important addition to the Xpanded Universe concept. “Throughout the months we’ll be doing art shows and we want to create summer camps and events where children and young adults can come in and learn how to make their own toys from phase one through resin casting and other materials,” Olivares said. “We’ll be rolling that schedule out in a few months. One of my good friends has opened a store, Retrograde, right next to us, and while they’re different,

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we want to work together to create another space people can come down to and interact in a retail space and see something fun they can join in on down the road.” Olivares also has plans to invite national and international artists to the venue in addition to using the space as a consistent outlet to view some of the works of Tucson’s quirkier creative talents. “There is an amazing wealth of artists in Tucson,” Olivares said. “I love traditional. I love all art forms, but we definitely want to promote the oddball type stuff and display that through maybe monthly shows.” Xpanded Universe opened up shop April 11, but is still getting acclimated to the space. “We just had the floor redone. It’s a nice kaiju green,” Olivares said. A grand opening featuring live art, music, free giveaways, costuming groups and food trucks is slated for Monday, May 4 from 6-10 pm. Store hours are Mondays through Saturdays from noon-to-7 pm. Check out xpandeduniverse.com to access its web presence. “I’ve always been a fan of Downtown Tucson and the art community, and having a shop Downtown gives not only myself but local artists another venue to showcase their work in Tucson,” said Olivares, who is also the founder and director of the Tucson Comic Con and TAPE!, art centric conventions: one focusing on comic books and pop culture, while the other focuses on local creators and a broader range of art mediums within the community. But when it comes to his first brick and mortar venture, a one-stop designer Japanese toy/quirky art/comic/pop-culture/and sprinkling of music store, downtown is the place to xpand one’s universe. And sure, you could GPS the 191 E. Toole, Unit 3 location, but why not just let the Godzilla and Ultraman mural guide you to your destination. Article courtesy of Downtown Tucson Partnership. May 2015 | ZOCALOMAGAZINE.com 41

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2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN Congress Street, 2ndSaturdaysDowntown.com Sat 9: See ad on page 15

ARMITAGE WINE LOUNGE AND CAFE 2905 E. Skyline Dr #168. 6829740, ArmitageWine.com See website for details.

BOONDOCKS LOUNGE 3306 N. 1st Ave. 690-0991, BoondocksLounge.com Sat 9: Johnny Rawls

BORDERLANDS BREWING 119 E. Toole Ave. 261-8773, BorderlandsBrewing.com Fri 1: Shrimp Chaperone Sat 2: Mustang Corners Thu 7: U of A Jazz Jam Fri 8: Lundun & Evy Llyan Sat 9: Tortolita Gutpluckers Fri 15: Stephanie Meryl & Celeste Amadee Sat 16: The Introverts Thu 21: U of A Jazz Jam Fri 22: The Determined Luddites Thu 28: Louise Le Hir Fri 29: Buffelgrass

CAFE PASSE 415 N. 4th Ave. 624-4411, CafePasse.com See website for details.

Boz Scaggs performs at Fox Theatre on Tue, May 12.

Photo by Megan Thompson.

Schedules accurate as of press time. Visit the websites or call for current/ detailed information.

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Two Gallants performs at Club Congress on Thu, May 14.

elllowcard performs Tue, May 5 at Rialto Theatre.

CLUB CONGRESS

FLYCATCHER

RIALTO THEATRE

311 E. Congress St. 622-8848, HotelCongress.com/club Fri 1: Lydia Sat 2: 7th Annual Agave Fest Tue 5: Cinco de Mayo Fri 8: Sage Francis Sat 9: Chamberlab Tue 12: Earth Wed 13: Fat White Family Thu 14: Two Gallants Sat 16: Priss Mon 18: Kyle Wed 27: Agent Orange Sun 31: Pigpen Theatre Co.

340 E. 6th St. 798-1298, TheFlycatcherTucson.com

318 E. Congress St. 740-1000, RialtoTheatre.com Sat 2: Rob Bell & Pete Holmes: Together At Last Sun 3: The Orb Tue 5: Yellowcard w/ Finch Wed 6: Kinky Thu 7: Walk The Moon Tue 12: Casey Veggies Thu 14: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Tue 19: Earl Sweatshirt Wed 20: The Taj Mahal Trio Thu 21: Winning Rebirth Brass Band Fri 22: Ximena Sarnana Sat 23: Orkesta Mendoza con Salvador Duran Wed 27: Donavon Frankenreiter

LA COCINA 201 N. Court Ave. 622-0351, LaCocinaTucson.com Sundays: Mik and the Funky Brunch Saturdays: DJ Herm, Harpist Wednesdays: Miss Lana Rebel and Kevin Michael Mayfield Thursdays: Stefan George Fridays: The Greg Morton Band

CUSHING STREET BAR & RESTAURANT 198 W. Cushing St. 622-7984, CushingStreet.com Saturdays: Jazz

DELECTABLES RESTAURANT & CATERING 533 N. 4th Ave. 884-9289, Delectables.com Fridays and Saturdays: Live music

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FOX TUCSON THEATRE 17 W. Congress St. 624-1515, FoxTucsonTheatre.org Fri 1: Gregg Allman Tue 5: Home Free Tue 12: Boz Scaggs Sat 16: Kevin Sterner & Strait Country Fri 29: Eddie Izzard Sat 30: Eddie Izzard Sun 31: Todd Rundgren

HACIENDA DEL SOL 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol. 2991501, HaciendaDelSol.com Sun 3: Les Izmore Sun 10: Bad News Blues Band Sun 17: George Howard Band Sun 24: Kings of Pleasure Sun 31: Kathy Davis & The Groovetones

MONTEREY COURT 505 W. Miracle Mile, MontereyCourtAZ.com Wed 3: Peter McLaughlin, Alvin Blaine and Nick Conventry Wed 13: Tucson Songwriters Showcase Wed 20: Eric Schaffer, Ed Delucia and the Other Troublemakers

PLAYGROUND TUCSON 278 E. Congress. 396-3691, PlaygroundTucson.com See website for details.

SEA OF GLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS 330 E. 7th St. 398-2542, TheSeaOfGlass.org Sat 16: Carlos Nakai Quartet

SKY BAR TUCSON 536 N. 4th Ave, 622-4300. SkyBarTucson.com See website for details.

SOLAR CULTURE 31 E. Toole Ave. 884-0874, SolarCulture.org See website for details.

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by Andrew Brown / @aemerybrown

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