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BEFORE YOU GRADUATE
Tucson Festival of Books wows authors, attendees
Just a few blocks west of the sanitized shopping scene on University Boulevard lies Fourth Avenue: Land of the local hipster, the aging hippie and the tattoo enthusiast. Aside from the eclectic crowd, Fourth Avenue offers a wide array of bars, restaurants, clothing stores and coffee shops. The best part is the local flavor. Most of these shops are locally owned and pride themselves on offering something personal and unique. So put on your hipster jeans, vintage Wayfarers and a plaid shirt, and visit Fourth Avenue before you graduate.
The winner’s Fourth Avenue checklist (Start north and head south): • People-watch while enjoying a Coffee Coffee Milkshake and an outrageously large dessert at Epic Café. • Buy a non-black pair of sunglasses at Zoe, and maybe a floral romper if you’re in the mood.
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Graduate student Bethany Jones talks about the nervous system and the evolution of the brain, and shows off an actual human brain during the Tucson Festival of Books on March 14.
By Heather Price-Wright Arizona Daily Wildcat Tucson is living proof that the written word isn’t dead. Just ask the 80,000 people who, according to the organizers’initial estimates, attended last month’s Tucson Festival of Books. Organizers attribute some of this year’s success to interest generated in 2009. “People who didn’t make it last year flocked this year to see what all the buzz was about, and the people who did experience it in 2009 were really enthusiastic about it and wouldn’t have missed it,”said Helene Woodhams, co-chair of the Author Committee. The festival, in its second year, grew an astounding amount, both in attendance — last year’s numbers hovered around 50,000 — and in community interest and involvement. More than 450 authors from a wide array of genres flocked to Tucson to give workshops and readings and engage in discussion with other writers. The number and variety of authors was greater this year, proving that the festival has made a place for itself on the literary map. The festival has been compared to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, billed as“America’s largest literary event”on its Web site. Though this year’s Los Angeles festival is still upcoming — it will take place April 24-25 on the UCLA campus — the annual event usually draws crowds of 130,000 or more. Considering Tucson’s smalltown feel compared to Los Angeles, 80,000 festivalgoers is impressive for the Old Pueblo. Many participating authors, organizers and attendees agree: this year’s fair was a resounding success. Chris Impey, a UA distinguished professor of astronomy and the author of a myriad of popular books, textbooks and articles on astronomy and cosmology, participated in the festival. He said that his panel discussion on the interface between science and science
fiction was well-attended with about 50 people present. He was surprised that all the festival’s events, lectures and discussions generated sizeable audiences, even the more obscure talks.“I didn’t see many sparsely attended things,” he said. Impey was also impressed by festivalgoers’willingness to participate in discussions.“There were a ton of questions. We ran out of time before we got to them all,” he said of his panel discussion. Overall, the visiting authors were impressed by this year’s festival, Woodhams said. “Authors loved it!”she said.“They loved Tucson, loved the weather and loved the thousands of people who came out to the festival. Many of them commented on the amazing organization, and said they’d never seen anything like it. Not one could believe this was only the festival’s second year.” While Tucson may seem an unlikely place for such a massive celebration of the written word, the festival is a tribute to the city’s culture and involvement. “Tucson’s a good example of the fact that books are not dead,”Impey said.“It might not be as high-cultured a place as NewYork or so on, but people are still reading.” John Humenik, publisher and editor of the Arizona Daily Star and one of the festival’s founders, chalked up the festival’s success to the partnership with the UA, the variety of sponsors and vendors, enthusiastic volunteers, promotion from the Daily Star and Tucson’s famously beautiful weather. But the most important factor, Humenik stressed, was the visiting authors. “The number of best-selling authors and the variety of topics covered makes the difference. We can only be successful if the authors are available and find great value in their experience here in Tucson. They are the attraction,” he said. Luckily for Tucson, more than 450 authors trekked to
• Sit outside Sky Bar with $2 espresso. • Have a slice, some garlic knots and a beer at Brooklyn Pizza. • Unleash your inner feminist with a rare book from Antigone. • Indulge in an at-Aveda-only “moment of wellness” at the Elements in Balance Salon and Day Spa. Rodney Haas/Arizona Daily Wildcat
Popular children’s book character Skippy Jon Jones, one of the cartoon characters walking around the Tucson Festival of Books, flexes its muscles. Skippy is a Siamese cat who wants to be a chihuahua.
the desert for the festival, a fact that delighted lovers of literature.“We know their fans — and there are many — are thrilled by the access they get to the authors during the festival,”Humenik said. Paige Wheeler, a creative writing junior and selfavowed bookworm, attended both days of the festival and left only because she had to“tear (herself) away for work.” “I love it. I’m a nerd,”Wheeler said. Though some UA students and Tucson locals feel ambivalent about Tucson, seeing it as a Podunk desert town, the Tucson Festival of Books suggests otherwise. “The success of the festival proves that Tucson is not entirely a backwards, primitive village,”Wheeler said.
Guthries ride into Tucson By Brandon Specktor Arizona Daily Wildcat
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It’s a chilly afternoon in March and Sarah Lee Guthrie lounges in a patch of grass on The Georgia Institute of Technology campus. Sarah Lee, the youngest daughter of folk legend Arlo Guthrie, has just finished playing two shows with her entire family in frigid Asheville, N.C., and the 60-degree weather is a welcome respite. “Everybody looks cold for some reason,” Sarah Lee says over the phone from her perch on the grass.“But this is so warm, they have no idea.” A month later, Sarah Lee and family prepare to hitch up the family bandwagon and head to Tucson for the tail end of the nationwide Guthrie Family Rides Again tour. The tour, which started in October, unites three generations of Guthries in a 14-member stage show
that has everyone from grandpa Arlo strumming classics like“This Land is Your Land”to the youngest Guthrie grandchildren rounding out the chorus. “Even the littlest kids, 2 and 3 years old, are up there,” Sarah Lee said.“So it’s been so much fun to look around and see everybody, you know, playin’ and puttin’ it out.” In addition to Sarah Lee,“everybody” includes Arlo, his son and longtime collaborator Abe, his daughters Cathy and Annie, Sarah Lee’s husband and musical partner Johnny Irion, and a whole slew of children, including two of Sarah Lee’s own. Growing up in a family as ingrained in American musical history as the Guthries, the musical bug has been nothing short of “contagious” for Sarah Lee and her kids. “Well, one’s 2 1/2, and it’s kind GUTHRIES, page B4
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• Eat a tamale at Pancho Villa. • Have a $1 can of PBR at Che’s. • Listen to live music and ogle hot hipsters in skinny jeans in the back room of Plush. • Moon over Jim Morrison posters at Hippie Gypsy but leave before the incense gives you a migraine. • Try on vintage hats at the Tucson Thrift Shop. • Buy a pair of Lucite (read: stripper) heels and some rockabillyesque lingerie at Kanella’s. • Drink a Red Stripe at the Hut and gawk at the oversized tikihead, a remnant from the now defunct Magic Carpet Golf. • Sit on the patio of The Shanty during happy hour and play with their resident bar cat, Agent Jack Bauer. • Attempt to decipher the difference between Maloney’s and O’Malley’s. — Claire Engelken
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Singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke will be performing at The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. It is $20 for floor seats and $25 for seats in the gold section. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8. All ages. Visit www.rialtotheatre.com or call 740-1000 for information and tickets. Crossing Sarnoff will be playing at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St., with Abandoned Heroes and Happenstance. The show is 21+ with ID. 8 p.m. $6.
THURSDAY, APRIL 8
The UA Opera Theater with the Arizona Symphony Orchestra presents“Il Matrimonio Segreto,” an Italian opera with supertitles for non-Italian speakers, at Crowder Hall. The show runs through April 11. April 8-10 show times at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. General admission is $15, seniors and UA employees $12, UA students $10. To order tickets visit http://arizona.tix.com/ or call the box office 621-1162. Spring Fling, the nation’s largest studentrun carnival starts and continues until April 11. The carnival is at Rillito Downs, 4502 N. First Ave., and promises something for everyone. Thursday and Friday hours are 4 p.m. to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday noon to 8 p.m. Get in free with a CatCard or military ID, or come Sunday with a Coke can to recycle. Otherwise, admission is $5. Visit http://springfling.arizona.edu/ or call 621-5610.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9
B.A.N.G. (Backlot Arts Night Gala), an arts, music and film festival, will be held at Club Congress. The gala is a benefit for Pan Left Productions, featuring various bands and short films. Doors open at 8 p.m. The Vinyl Baron DJs every Friday night on the patio at Hotel Congress. He starts spinning at 7 p.m. Free admission. Based on the international bestselling novel, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” will be screening at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Show times are at 12:30, 3:45 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $4.75-$8.75.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10
Dominick DeCarlo, a UA alumnus, will be performing his exciting HYPNOVIDEO™ showcase at the Desert Diamond Casino, 7350 S. Nogales Hwy, in the Monsoon room at 8 p.m. The show is 21+, $5 for men, free for women. The Rialto Theater presents Manslander Union. The show features Dan Rylander and Jamie Manser with Al Perry, Tryst, Fourkiller Flats, Greyhound Soul, Kate Becker Project, Cathy Rivers, Cheepness, Poi-Zen, The Shantowskis and Maggie Golston. The show is free with donations being accepted for the theater. The doors open at 7 p.m and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 11
Club Congress presents the “Tequila ‘Matador’ 2010 Mix-off & Tasting Preview” on the Congress Plaza from 6-9 p.m. Mixologists from all over Tucson will be submitting personal recipes using a variety of tequilas. The event is free, but obviously 21+.
MONDAY, APRIL 12
Holly Golightly & the Broke-Offs will be performing at 10:30 p.m. with Tom Walbank and The Ambassadors at 9:30 p.m. The show is at Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Tickets cost $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
TUESDAY, APRIL 13
The Chamber Music Showcase is being presented by the UA School of Music in Crowder Hall at 7:30 p.m. It will feature distinguished student musicians and KUAT-FM broadcasting host James Reel. The event is open to the public.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
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Better have your 10-gallon hats and cowboy boots ready and rarin’ to go, because a little country is thundering its way into Arizona. Yes, it’s back. Country Thunder, the largest country music festival in the Southwest, is returning to the desert for a weekend filled with fun, friends and, of course, some good ol’ country music. Beginning April 14, Florence, Ariz., will transform into a country music Mecca, as the sprawling grounds of Florence’s own Canyon Moon Ranch become the hub for the festival’s outdoor stage and surrounding campsites. With close to 10 hours of live performances scheduled daily, and also featuring numerous vendors and even a rowdy saloon, it is no surprise that thousands from across the country are set to gather on the 50-acre festival site to share in the rambunctious festivities.
In years past, the festival has gained recognition for bringing some of the hottest stars in country music together for its four-day spectacle of brawny music and energetic performances. Country Thunder 2010 is no exception. With such artists as Willie Nelson, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock and even Kevin Costner highlighting the concert series, well, let’s just say there’s bound to be more than a little dust kicked up in the process. While single-day tickets are available for $65, excluding Wednesday, which is $25, the four-day general admission package gives you more bang for your buck, allowing ticket holders the chance to see all 21 performances for $119 — less than the price of two single-day passes. For more information about purchasing tickets, campsite rentals and the band line-up, visit www.countrythunder.com. — Dallas Williamson
Local flavor served fresh at Bobo’s By Ali Freedman Arizona Daily Wildcat Bobo’s is something of a Tucson staple. The dinerstyle joint has been around for 25 years, serving up simple, delicious food in generous portions. Tucson locals and travelers alike frequent Bobo’s for a breakfast or lunch break, and despite its limited hours of 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, it seems it is always busy. My parents ate at Bobo’s during their college years and now I do the same. It’s a no-frills joint with great grub and interesting people. If you’re hungry, Bobo’s will cure you. Offering all the fixins — huge portions of steamy breakfast potatoes, eggs cooked to order, toast smothered in melted butter, pancakes twice the size of your face — Bobo’s delivers outstanding portions cooked right in front of you. The pancakes are a must-have. Available in regular, chocolate chip, apple, banana, pecan and blueberry, they are so large they hang off the plate. If you order a single pancake you won’t need anything else. The coffee is strong and brewed fresh, and your cup will never be empty with an attentive staff, refilling almost every sip. There is something about the homestyle cooking at Bobo’s that puts diners at ease and sends them back to something of a childlike state — maybe it’s their slogan:“Just like Mom’s.” If breakfast doesn’t sound appealing, there’s also a entire lunch menu. They feature all the diner classics: tuna and turkey sandwiches, burgers, fries, grilled cheese, chicken fried steak, chicken friend chicken, salads and soup. Their straightforward fare is appreciated by the clientele who return each week for a burger and fries. One of the things about Bobo’s that you can’t find elsewhere is the interesting clientele. There’s
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Steve Hughes cooks behind a plate of blueberry and banana pancakes at Bobo’s Restaurant on Tuesday. The restaurant is known for serving pancakes bigger than their plates.
the obligatory businessman grabbing breakfast with a coworker or the array of older gentlemen reading the newspaper or playing cards. You’ll also find travelers who have stumbled upon the hole-in-the-wall restaurant and college kids, who presumably live nearby, and have wandered in hung over and ready for a good meal. The crowd at Bobo’s is ever changing, but the vibe stays the same. The faces are friendly and kind.You can make conversation with your server, the cooks or even your fellow patrons. Try that at
an IHOP or Denny’s and you may get the cold shoulder. Maybe it’s the tiny space, or maybe it’s the community that’s grown over the years — either way, Bobo’s is a great, simple breakfast experience. The familiarity of this simple Tucson classic is part of the appeal. The friendly staff and regulars strengthen the allure, and their food seals the deal. If you’ve never experienced Bobo’s, it’s worth stopping by. They offer delivery to a limited area on Sundays, but Bobo’s is better enjoyed in person. Hot, fast and fresh, Bobo’s is a Tucson classic.
Sabino Canyon a scenic one-day getaway By Christy Delehanty Arizona Daily Wildcat Everyone, including the Arizona Daily Wildcat, says you absolutely must go to Sabino Canyon. It’s a jewel, they say. It’s breathtaking. But you don’t go — or at least, I didn’t — until more adventurous family come into town. With my mom in the driver’s seat, we traveled the shockingly short 15 minutes from campus to the corner of East Sunrise Drive and North Sabino Canyon Road. The last Sunday in March, it seemed, was a popular day to make this trek. The parking lot attendant who collected $5 in exchange for a daily permit enthusiastically advised us to park in the elementary school lot down the block because the visitor center’s lot was full. Upon parking and retrieving several pamphlets regarding our hiking options, we decided on a 5.2-mile roundtrip hike along Bear Canyon Trail to Seven Falls. The noon tram ($3 per person), which leaves from the ticket booth once an hour, on the hour, took us to the trailhead. Not knowing where to go, we followed the surprisingly solid flow of people along a broad, flat
gravel path to“the real trail.”The ups and downs and rocky terrain were expected of“the real trail,” but its tendency to weave through the river was less so. The first crossing seemed optional until it became clear that forging onward, parallel with the abnormally high stream, put us in pathless piles of rocks hard to walk through and even harder to navigate. So we waded. “Oregon Trail,” the game framed by the colorful first generation iMacs, came to mind as we forded the river, though we risked only the dryness of our pants and tennis shoes, not the lives of tiny digital oxen, dysentery and death. But after less than a mile, we kept going, wet shoes and all, urged in part by those returning from the falls, proclaiming that the destination was “worth it.”And even as I began to char, having left any source of sun protection behind in the car, it became clear that whether the falls lived up to the hype, the hike definitely did. Between truly frightening near-vertical points in the path, the entirely serious mountain lion warnings — they go after the kids 90 percent of the time — and other slippery spots (I fell down twice in the river and twice in the path), tiny“worth it”moments would
happen. A butterfly nearly careened into my face, strangers stopped to let us pass, and sometimes the next river crossing came at the perfect time to rinse our sandy socks and feet. It took us just over two hours of wading, climbing and wondering how so many people could be brave enough to make such an arduous trek to see exactly why we all had: Seven Falls. There were — count them — seven waterfalls gushing as I’ve never seen anything in Arizona gush, one into another, with shallow pools and flat rocks perfect for picnics and tanning in between. The teenage crowd had discovered this, and the entire area was overrun with bikinis and shrieks, but somehow the unmistakable sense of “beach” redeemed it. The trip back was quicker — a scramble back to the trailhead in time for the 3:10 p.m. tram back to the ticket booth. With pink shoulders, empty water bottles and stomachs and the thought that next time we’d bring a picnic and some sunblock, we were thrust back into the parking lot as abruptly as if we’d stepped off a plane returning from a getaway. And for less than $6 each, with only a half-day gone, this vacation was entirely worth it.
TSO to play ‘American Romance’ By Kellie Mejdrich Arizona Daily Wildcat
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra will serenade listeners this weekend with a classic lineup of American romantic works, with the addition of a few rare quirks. The concert, titled“American Romance,” conducted by music director George Hanson, includes a performance of Aaron Copland’s suite from“Appalachian Spring,”George Gershwin’s“Concerto in F For Piano and Orchestra,”Howard Hanson’s“Symphony No. 2 (Romantic)”and the world premiere of a piece by Composers 11, titled“Celebration.” The Gershwin concerto features soloist Michael Sheppard, who has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe, as well as in East Asia and the Middle East in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Cultural Programs Division. The concerto isn’t complicated, but it’s really enjoyable to both play and listen to, Sheppard said. The soloist resides in Baltimore, Md., and will be visiting Tucson for the first time this weekend. Gershwin’s“Concerto in F”is not the composer’s most well known work, but it is an example of Gershwin’s versatility that “Rhapsody In Blue”overshadows for many casual listeners. Composed and performed in 1925, this work highlights Gershwin’s ability to not only construct a grandiose and vibrant orchestration but also his finesse at creating delicate, deliberate motifs expressed through the grace of the piano. The concert also features Aaron Copland’s suite from “Appalachian Spring,” an arrangement of a score he originally composed for a ballet, as well as Howard Hanson’s “Symphony No. 2: ‘Romantic,’” a piece that is famous both in the classical world and in pop culture as the song played during the closing credits of the movie “Alien.” Finally, the orchestra will perform the premiere of a piece by the group Composers 11, titled“Celebration.” The song is based on the party game “Consequences,” in which each player writes or draws on a piece of paper, folds it and passes it on to another player to contribute to the work in progress. Overall, the concert promises to thrill casual listeners and classical aficionados alike with its classic repertoire as well as a sprinkling of rarer pieces. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., as well as Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Tickets range from $20 to $72 and can be purchased at the box office by calling 520-882-8585 or for more details visit www.tucsonsymphony.org.
IF YOU GO:
American Romance
Thursday April 8, Friday April 9 at 8 p.m., Sunday April 11 at 2 p.m. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra featuring piano soloist Michael Sheppard, conductor George Hanson.
Tickets $20-$72
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Halocene’s dirty little ‘Secret’ By Marisa D. Fisher Arizona Daily Wildcat
Pink, spunk, hair-gel, eyebrowraising lyrics and distortion pedals: Welcome to Halocene’s The Secret. The band of five hails from Phoenix, and their résumé includes opening for Blink 182, Fall Out Boy, Anberlin and Slightly Stoopid and working with Hot Topic. The Secret sounds just about exactly like what you’d expect from that background. Lead singer Addie Nicole carries the vocals on each and every song, belting out tunes about love, heartbreak, ambition and, well, secrets. In fact, none of the other band members make any vocal appearance whatsoever. Nicole harmonizes with herself in at least a few bars of every track, giving the impression that someone sugarcoated a band like Garbage or No Doubt to get rid of the edge and added a few more digital elements. The band has a lot of heart, but the song lyrics make it unclear if they had looked to Alanis Morissette for a definition of the word “ironic.” Lines like “Please be my addiction / ‘cause I can’t let you go” beg for more sensible editing. The songs’s styles are just as juxtaposed. They vacillate between digitized, warped
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and Autotuned newer sounds and the distortion-heavy, grungepunk guitar riffs we all heard too much of in the late ’90s. Not everything about the CD is indigestible, however. “Rumble” is a high-energy song without an identity crisis to be found and is definitely worth a listen. It’s apparent they’re a band who’s trying to make it, and that alone allows for a certain amount of forgiveness and respect. Overall, enthusiasm is what will get this band through if anything will. They’re unsigned but motivated, and there’s a niche for their quirky blend of fresh bubblegum breath and brashness somewhere. In concert, I bet it’d be a spectacle worth watching.
‘Ladies & Gentlemen:’ The other other Hilton By Emily Moore Arizona Daily Wildcat You’ve heard of Paris Hilton, and even Perez Hilton, but what about Tyler Hilton? The actor and singer-songwriter burst onto the music scene roughly 10 years ago. He appeared in“Walk the Line”as Elvis Presley and starred in“One Tree Hill.” His music was also featured in the show. If you’re a fan of Taylor Swift and her music videos, you’ve probably caught a few glimpses of Hilton. He grew up in a musical family and began writing songs at the age of 17. He has been involved in music ever since. Hilton has also had a few Top 40 singles. His new EP Ladies & Gentlemen, available April 20, features five songs from his album due out later this summer. If you’ve followed Hilton’s music, you may catch some changes from his 2004 album The Tracks of Tyler Hilton. This new sound is a little rougher around the edges. It was recorded live in-studio. The live change with the music isn’t distracting, yet
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Hilton will be performing live at The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave., on May 3.
makes Hilton seem like a newer artist re-establishing himself through the sound. The live factor of this EP makes the music feel more genuine and real — different from the old Hilton sound. his old pop ways seemed to evolve into twangy acoustic folk. His warm, sand-papered voice fits in smoothly with the soft instrumentals. Hilton also has more of a country twist to this EP — it’s an interesting balance between pop, folk and country. Each track is different from the others. The EP opens with an upbeat song, “Sunset Blvd.,”while the rest, like“Keep On,” are on the slower, more mellow side, almost like something you would hear in the background of a deep, meaningful moment in“Grey’s Anatomy.” Instead of featuring all mushy love songs, the album is more focused on being inspirational in its message. It’s a nice change from the typical love grind, lending more insight to Hilton as an artist and the road he’s been taking. If you’re into Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, Lifehouse or Lady Antebellum (the last of whom lived with and drew some inspiration from Hilton when writing this album), you may like Ladies & Gentlemen.
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of early to tell with her — I mean, movements. It was there she met her fushe loves the sound of her own voice, ture husband Johnny Irion, and through but I don’t know if that’s any indicathis trajectory, officially entered music. tion,”Sarah Lee laughs, musing on her “I got the bug through Johnny,”she daughter Sophie’s musical leanings.“But said.“We were up all night in LA playing Olivia, who’s 7 and a half now, doesn’t honky-tonk songs … and I can rememreally have a choice. I mean, she’s been ber the moment that Johnny put a guitar on the road with us since she’s 5 weeks in my hand and showed me a couple old. When she was 2 years old, she chords, and then he started playing along jumped up on the stage with us and with me and all of a sudden I was playing started playing harmonica. On our fammusic, and I had never gotten that feeling ily tour a few years ago, she was our little before … It was infectious.” starlet, you know, 4 years From managing her old she’d come out singfather’s tour to touring ing,‘You can’t scare me, with both her father and I’m stickin’ to the union!’ her daughters, Sarah Guthrie Family And she had such poise Lee’s musical journey is on stage that people just just the sort of romantic Rides Again recognized that and said, rambling likely to appear Centennial Hall ‘She’s got it, she’s got it.’” in Woody Guthrie lyrics. 1020 E. University Blvd. For Sarah Lee, though, It took a little longer for Sarah Lee to“get it.” the real pleasure lies in Friday, 8 p.m. Sarah Lee’s first job out the children. $15-$52 call 621-3341 of high school was as her “It’s so cool to look father’s road manager on over and see these kids the Further Festival tour in 1997.“It was really getting into it and getting better a very pivotal moment in turning me on at it and just blossoming into these little to a lot of different kinds of music,”she performers,”Sarah Lee said.“We’re gosaid.“I was a punk rocker in my teens. I ing to have so much fun (with) just the listened to Minor Threat and Black Flag, stories that come out and the stories that and I got into a lot of trouble. Dad (Arlo are remembered on the stage in front of Guthrie) probably realized that being a everyone.You know, you really just get hippie might be a little safer, and at least the idea that you’re in a living room, and he understood it.” well, quite frankly you are!” The tour afforded Sarah Lee an opporSee three generations of Guthries tunity to fraternize with bands like The — four, if you count Woody’s lyrics — Grateful Dead, The Black Crowes and this Friday at Centennial Hall. Expect other“really cool cats”who turned her on selections from Sarah Lee and Johnny’s to contemporary folk and rock music. Fol- recent family album Go Waggaloo, as lowing the tour, Sarah Lee moved to Los well as classics from Arlo and Woody. If Angeles to stick near the rock and hippie not for the children, do it for folk’s sake.
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YOU SHOULD KNOW These games also deserve mention for their great series and overall contributions to video game history. “Grand Theft Auto”: Any game with indiscriminate violence is always worth your time, but GTA is legendary for popularizing the sandbox genre of video games. That and getting in trouble with parents everywhere. “The Legend of Zelda”: “Hey! Listen!”Even though Link didn’t even make it into the series’title, he is an iconic figure that is the star of some of the best video games of all time. More than anything he is a testament to what wearing a green tunic and carrying around a sword can do for a boy’s future. “Sonic the Hedgehog”: Nobody knew that Hedgehogs were so fast (or blue) until Sonic hit the scene. Even though almost every new Sonic game since 2001 has been garbage, Sonic’s older games are classic. Fortunately, Sega finally got the hint and is getting back to basics this summer. “Metroid”: Think of the worst pest imaginable and then magnify it by 100. Well, that’s what Samus has to deal with on a regular basis—plus pirates. Lately her games have been getting even better and with the Wii’s motion tracking, they will continue to do so. She was also the first to prove to a large audience that girls can kick ass in video games too. “Madden NFL”: If a game can last for more than 20 years based only on football it has to be worth mentioning. Named after Super Bowl winning coach and color commentator John Madden, the designers ability to create new content (or prey on rabid football fans) is impressive and keeps people playing every year. — Jason Krell
By Jason Krell Arizona Daily Wildcat Video games are constantly evolving, and as new technologies come out, they only seem to get better. Still, time has shown older series to be immensely more popular than new ones. Franchises like Super Mario Bros. and Pokémon are some of the most recognizable and have been around for decades — but what is it about these games that continue to put modern, big hits like “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” to shame? The answer is different for each legendary title, and budding series would do well to follow their examples.
This wasn’t in the job description Mario is inarguably the most recognized character from video game history, and his series has sold more than 210 million copies throughout his 200-plus appearances .
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He didn’t start off the way the world knows him today, though. In fact, when he was first created by Shigeru Miyamoto he was a carpenter named Jumpman . His first appearance was in the 1981 classic “Donkey Kong,” which had Jumpman trying to save his girlfriend Pauline from his angry pet monkey, Donkey Kong. After his stint as a carpenter ended, he dumped Pauline, apparently picked up plumbing — though he never finds time to work — and moved to the Mushroom Kingdom. Once there, he upgraded to Princess Peach, who also had a habit of getting kidnapped, this time by the King Koopa, Bowser. No one really complains about the
recurring patterns in nearly every Mario game because Nintendo has done a good job making sure each game is wellmade. Its an easy formula: Mix it up, but keep it simple. Mario has done it all, and that’s half the reason gamers never seem to tire of the mustachioed hero. Even when Mario stars in a platformer, Nintendo creates such a beautiful and unique setting each time that every adventure feels fresh. The other reason Mario does so well is that almost all of his games are relatively straightforward. Each level is typically broken down into puzzles with power-ups scattered throughout to make things easier. By staying true to this winning strategy, Nintendo has assured that as long as Mario is the star, there will be success. One has to wonder, though, did Mario realize what he’d have to put up with when he became a plumber?
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When Pokémon first dropped in 1996 it hit Japanese gamers like a tsunami, and two years later the United States got its hands on “Pokémon: Red & Blue.”The game became a huge phenomenon, sweeping half the world and causing Pokémon to spill over into TV shows, toys, books and trading cards with great success. It isn’t how cute or cool the hundreds of Pokémon are that keep players coming back, though. In truth, many fans who grew up with the original generation actually dislike all of the additional Pokémon and prefer it when there were only 151. Still, people play because, like the Mario franchise, the heart of the game is simple. If players want, they can go through the whole game only catching
and battling Pokémon. What sets this series apart, though, are the continuous new additions that reinvigorate every game. Even when a game is just updated, like with “Pokémon: Fire Red & Leaf Green,” players line up to pay. The franchise’s newest innovatiion, made for the newly released “Pokémon: Heart Gold & Soul Silver,” is by far the most interesting addition to any handheld game to date, and is a prime example of why Pokémon has remained popular for so long. The “Pokéwalker” is included with every copy of the game and allows players to transfer their Pokémon to a pokéballesque device that’s roughly small enough to fit in your palm. It’s meant to level up your Pokémon on the go, and uses a pedometer to count steps. It probably doesn’t have much place on a college campus, but for those who are closet Pokémaniacs, it works in your pocket so no one will ever see it.
It’s never final
People who are new to the world of video games are constantly confused about the Final Fantasy franchise, but among gamers it is known as one of the best role playing game series to exist. The widely successful series was made as a last-ditch effort to save game developer Square from bankruptcy, and some speculate that’s where the name originates. Regardless, it wasn’t the final anything, and the count will soon be up to 14. What’s most impressive is that almost every game has been known to contribute to the role playing game genre. The first game, called simply “Final Fantasy,” is actually credited with the popularization of the genre. Each game after served to further develop the unique class and battle systems. What really makes the series stand out, though, is something many games lack: a good story.
The twisting stories and in-depth character development keep the games interesting, offering more than the brainless gaming of other series. Even if the story is always“young group of heroes fights worldthreatening evil,” if it works, why change it? Another aspect of the Final Fantasy series seen in the newer releases is the stunning visuals and impressive music scores. In fact, in “Final Fantasy XIII,” the Blu-ray cut scenes on the PS3 are beyond eye-popping, and the music sets an excellent tone for the game play. One final reason Final Fantasy stands at the top of the RPG ladder is because the games successfully managed to transition from a traditional RPG to a massively multiplayer online RPG. While it doesn’t quite compare to genre titan “World of Warcraft,” it comes in a respectable second.
Make it or break it
Games these days are great, and new heroes like Master Chief from “Halo,” Commander Shepard from “Mass Effect” and Sora from “Kingdom Hearts,” have cut their own paths into gaming history, but only time will tell if they’ll stay around for the long haul. So far, things don’t look too promising. The characters are good and the games even better, but lately there seems to be a trend of using popular characters less. The newly made characters of this decade have the potential to go on an unlimited number of adventures, just like Mario. Yet game developers favor making entirely new series instead of revitalizing existing ones. It certainly is a way to diversify a console, but it doesn’t guarantee the characters will be remembered in 20 years. Now Mario, he’s an iconic figure who will never be forgotten.
n video games, merit can be to take the role of innovator from found in motion control. At Nintendo, and we will all be here to the beginning of this home witness the fallout. For all its good console generation, Microsoft and business moves and smart practices, Sony opted to win the sales race Microsoft prematurely acts as though with high-definition powerhouses it owns the industry. Though the while Nintendo gambled with its company has demonstrated Project innovative motionNatal with favorable controlled system. results and is placing Four and a half the appropriate years later, the advertising support numbers don’t behind it, Microsoft will lie: Independent ultimately fail to deliver companies like the COMMENTARY BY on changing the gaming NPD Group and industry. Joe Dusbabek Famitsu report the It’s a valiant idea, Arts writer Wii to have sold but it will fail for the more than the Xbox 360 and the same reason the Wii currently fails at PS3, respectively. delivering quality software: Microsoft The drastic disparity in numbers is treating the industry as a business left Microsoft and Sony scrambling and forgetting about the consumers. We, to make up the difference in any the gamers, are a particularly stubborn way they could. We saw Sony push group who pride ourselves on buying Blu-ray, numerous price drops on only quality games. Microsoft, for all both consoles and gigantic advertising its good moves thus far, refuses to take campaigns for all console-exclusive the right approach with this market. games. Finally, on June 1, 2009 at This is evidenced by the company the Electronic Entertainement Expo, inviting media members to test Microsoft revealed something bold. In Project Natal instead of the mass front of an audience of hundreds of gaming audience. It’s shown through video game journalists, the company developer support for the platform, demonstrated playing games without not consumer survey results. … anything. No controller was used Microsoft hasn’t gobbled up popular to drive the cars in “Burnout Paradise.” developers and their related gaming No buttons were pressed when franchises, it hasn’t published any paint was thrown around a room in large-scale customer feedback and “Paint Party.”The person involved is it hasn’t asked its online subscribers the controller. how they feel about Project Natal. Project Natal had arrived. Everywhere you look, Microsoft Over the last year, we have caters to anyone but you. witnessed people everywhere While Sony develops its “Move” claiming Project Natal as the true motion controller and promotes it herald of interactive media. Director through a commercial campaign Steven Spielberg even went so far on commonly watched channels, as to claim that Project Natal would Microsoft staged private press carry with it a range of change, conferences about Project Natal and the ripples of which will reach far attempted to woo positive feedback beyond video games.” from those who attended. Isn’t there The only thing Project Natal will a discrepancy here? carry with it is failure. I would advise you to wait Motion control has obvious before purchasing your very own potential, and the aforementioned Project Natal motion-sensing Nintendo Wii’s sales figures do camera later this year. Wait for the nothing to dissuade that opinion. support to come. Microsoft, as a But for a video game format to company, should know better than succeed, it must have a resonating to associate positive critical acclaim feature — or 10 — that validates with resounding success. There are the purchase. It’s the same reason dozens of games released every Sony putting Blu-ray into the year to great review scores that Playstation 3 was such a risk and get ignored for the more-popular didn’t succeed until recently; the and user-friendly titles. If you buy PS3 didn’t have the gaming library Project Natal at launch, you have to back up the technology. to wait for the support to come. Microsoft is a relative newcomer Advertising to media and not to the home-console party. consumers usually means low sales The company showed excellent numbers. Low sales numbers mean foresight in releasing the Xbox fewer quality titles. Fewer quality 360 before the other two consoles titles mean less developer support, in 2005, and by all accounts, they which leads to even fewer quality have favorably adapted to the titles. It’s a vicious cycle. competitive climate of the industry. Until Microsoft recognizes that It leads its main competitor, consumers should be goal number Sony, in domestic sales with most one don’t buy Project Natal. The estimates concluding the Xbox 360 games will come once the change in has outsold the PS3 two-to-one. attitude exists. Until then, hold on to It has historically taken only small your hard-earned dollars. and calculated risks, and this has paid off immensely. —Joe Dusbabek is a sophomore That all changes with Project majoring in French. He can be Natal. This year, Microsoft decided reached at arts@wildcat.arizona.edu.
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‘Il Matrimonio’ a light intro to opera bring out the universal comedy to replace delivery with English words.� Kershisnik plays the Count, a role he calls “elegant and over the top, with a splash of eccentricity.� The opera tells the story of two young lovers, Paolino and Carolina, who marry secretly against their parents’ wishes. Carolina has the unpleasant task of telling her family about the marriage. The plot thickens when the wealthy Count, who had been betrothed to Carolina’s sister Elisetta, visits the family and falls for Carolina instead. Two complete casts will trade performances during the opera’s run. One notable feature of the show is Asleif Willmer, who plays Carolina in one of the casts. Willmer is a sophomore in a group of mostly seniors and graduate students and is singing a leading role. “It’s unusual for a person at this stage of development to be singing a leading role,� said Charles Roe, a music professor and the opera’s director. For opera novices and old hats alike,“Il Matrimonio Segreto� promises IF YOU GO: to be a light, “Il Matrimonio Segreto� lovely evening of April 8-10, 7:30 p.m. entertainment. April 11, 3:30 p.m. To those still a little Crowder Hall skittish, Stevens offers $15 general admission, this reassurance: $12 seniors, $10 students “It’s not the woman Presented with English supertitles screaming in the hat 621-1162 with horns.�
By Heather Price-Wright Arizona Daily Wildcat Combine true love, a secret marriage, an overbearing father, a lascivious Count and plenty of laughs, and what do you get? Hint: It’s not a new Bravo reality show,“The Real Housewives of Transylvania.� The UA Opera Theater will perform Domenico Cimarosa’s “Il Matrimonio Segreto,� accompanied by the Arizona Symphony Orchestra, from Thursday to Sunday. The piece isn’t just for opera lovers, the cast promises. Its humorous plot and the performers’ ability to bring meaning to the script make it a perfect first step for those apprehensive about the genre. “It’s actually really funny,� said Erika Burkhart, a vocal performance senior who plays Carolina. “It’s staged in such a way that you definitely get the comedy.� Other cast members stressed the opera’s humor and clarity, urging audience members not to fear the fact that it’s sung in Italian. “The music in the show does a great job of making the emotional content really clear,� said Alan Stevens, a first-year doctoral candidate in choral conducting, who plays Paolino. Seth Kershisnik, a secondyear master’s candidate in vocal performance, added, “The (performers) are doing a very good job of doing physical things to
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The cast of the upcoming opera “Il Matrimonio Segreto� (The Secret Marriage). The opera runs Thursday through Saturday in Crowder Hall.
‘Chicago’ runs on ‘the sex and the sizzle’ By Christy Delehanty ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT For the third time since 2000, “Chicago� is coming to Tucson. This is not an issue of scrambled states, but of“the sex and the sizzle,�said Marc Viscardi, marketing and sales manager for Broadway in Tucson. The musical satire about the 1920s will make its stop in Tucson April 13-18 at the Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. “It’s our most popular touring show that we ever
brought to town other than ‘Lion King,’ (which) was here for six weeks,�Viscardi said. “We say it’s our most successful one-week engagement.� But Viscardi is particularly eager for this rendition. With versatile actor and singer John O’Hurley starring as Billy Flynn, the show has an added kick. “(O’Hurley) is such a great performer. He’s so charismatic on and offstage,�Viscardi said. And with countless and varied acting experiences under his belt — including his part as
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Tornabene Theatre will bloom with hope, love, courage and beauty, beginning Friday night as the Arizona Repertory Theatre brings “Violet ,� one of the most highly acclaimed off-Broadway spectacles, to the UA campus. “Violet,� the final production of the theatre’s eclectic and entertaining season, has been hailed by critics as a striking and memorable musical experience, taking audiences on one woman’s inspirational journey of selfdiscovery and self-acceptance. The story follows Violet, whose life suddenly changed with one swift slip of an axe. Although she was left
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5 steps to having more and being healthy By Kim Kotel Arizona Daily Wildcat More often than not, getting healthy is associated with the worst combination of less and more — less of what you love and more of what you hate; less of that sweet refrigerator glow on your face at 2 a.m. and more shirking of the afternoon latte, the lone source of energy and comfort that sustains you after a two-and-a-half-hour class period of suffering. It is here and now we say“No more!� No more caffeinedeprived head-bobbing; no more crankiness due to lack of chocolate; no more growling stomachs for fear of calorie overload. OK, so maybe you still cannot have everything you want while maintaining optimal health, but it is possible to have more of what you crave while doing your body good at the same time. Campus Health’s Certified Specialist
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and Sports Dietetics Nutritionist Gale Welter suggests five“Mores�that your taste buds and body will love.
1. More water
Yes, please! It is simple but often overlooked. We basically are water, and we all know what happens to puddles in Arizona heat — they evaporate, dry up, disappear. Not our goal. So keep the flow of H2O constant. Are eight glasses a day enough? Maybe, maybe not — it depends on the foods you eat, what percentage of water they contain and the size of your body. Here is an easy way to make sure you are staying hydrated.
What is in your toilet bowl?
Lemonade: Got it made. Apple juice: Lube your sluice. Better hydration means better focus, more energy and a better complexion, giving you a healthy glow. Not really hungry but thinking about eating something anyway? Drink a cold glass of water instead — a great way to maintain hydration while stretching out your stomach so you feel full.
2. & 3. More fruits, more veggies
Keep them coming! There is generally no rule about saying“when�to these helpings, though four to five servings combined makes up what you should be consuming every day. Fruits and vegetables are nearly bursting with vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients, and they are chock-full of water. Natural sugars found in produce are exceptional replacements to the cheap, high fructose corn syrups and processed sugars mixed into a lot of the products lining supermarket shelves. Natural sugars develop in fruits and
vegetables in the right proportion; processed sugars weren’t and generally aren’t and cannot offer the same results. More produce means more water and nutrient intake, more energy, better concentration and more antioxidants to keep your skin looking young.
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means every day!)
Sounds great, but do you have the time? Bet you do! It is a common misconception that in order to eat breakfast you need to set aside half an hour for eggs, toast, pancakes, cereal, whatever — but simply scarfing down half a yogurt or half a banana 30 minutes after waking up is more than enough to get your body going. Welter likens the body to a machine: Without breakfast, you begin your day running on fumes, idling through classes, meetings and errands. Just half a banana can power you up, providing necessary energy to kick-start your metabolism and sharpen your concentration through the grog-fog.
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Go ahead and have that latte! Really, not kidding; though it is important to remain cognizant of what you eat, some of your favorite treats actually have notable advantages.
Skinny latte: It seems like more of an indulgence than a bodily benefit, but the protein, calcium and carbohydrates found in milk offer a little pick-me-up and some necessary nutrients. Dark chocolate or cocoa: An ounce can satisfy your craving and provide
valuable nutrients such as potassium, calcium, copper and magnesium. The cocoa bean is full of flavanol antioxidants as well, which have been linked to benefitting heart health.
Wine: Five ounces for women and 10 ounces for men have proven to be a great de-stresser, lowering oxidation levels in the body. Red wine in particular is recognized for its antioxidant properties, an added advantage for the wine drinker. Chocolate milk: The value of this dessert-like beverage, Welter notes, far exceeds a Snickers bar — and she likes Snickers. It is a fantastic choice if you are craving something sweet, and it makes a great post-workout recovery beverage. Chocolate milk is packed with calcium, protein and carbohydrates. It functions as a re-hydrator, an energy-packer and helps your body repair its physical structures. Juice: Nutrient- and calorie-rich, it is an optimal weight-gain beverage for those looking to add on pounds. For those who are not, make sure you enjoy no more than 8-16 ounces a day. Diet sodas: Having at most a 20-ounce container a day is not such a bad thing, especially if it helps to keep you away from a bag of chips. Keep in mind, however, that there is some evidence suggesting that artificial sweeteners stimulate a habituated craving for more sweets.
For more information or assistance in nutrition, call Health Promotion and Preventative Services at 621-5700 to make an appointment.
UA alumnus produces a dream with ‘Green Guys’ By Zachary Smith Arizona Daily Wildcat Bryan Chesin graduated last May from the UA School of Media Arts. Like many newly minted graduates, finding a stable paycheck has not been easy. Unlike most graduates, this is because he has been shopping his first film as a producer. Chesin has been working on a film titled “Green Guys.� He explains his role: “The producer is the guy who makes everything happen. I talked to people, got us booked places.� Over the phone, he trailed off laughing, then added,“I kind of did everything.� Chesin wasn’t the only one taking part in the film. Director and one-time UA student Cole Mueller transferred to the University of Southern California after two years in Tucson. The two remained in contact until Mueller shared a script with Chesin last April. The script was a newage look at the Bernie Madoff scandal. Upon reading it, Chesin remembers,“I just said,‘Wow, this is great.’� The script was about four men trying to get rich quick. They pitch ideas to investors and, in Chesin’s words,“shuffle the money around and take the cake.� Whereas Madoff did not begin his Ponzi scheme until close to his 50th birthday,
the characters in“Green Guys�are all in their early 20s. “We are not trying to romanticize our main characters, but, much like every other college student in America, you’re always looking at greener pastures. It’s really attractive to you. The great thing about this movie is that it is relatable. It’s about the American Dream,� Chesin says. As Chesin describes, it the entire crew is living that dream. They sound more like a group of friends than the business partners depicted in the film. Mueller Bryan Chesin and Chesin have “Green Guys� been best friends film producer since they were 9 years old. Chesin and co-producer Ryan Bragg were friends during Chesin’s freshman year at the UA. Bragg brought executive producer and longtime friend Sean Meier on board to bankroll the film. Even lead actors Kris Lemche, Christopher Redman and David Phillips have known each other since high school. Now they are all in a feature
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film together. Chesin says these backgrounds strengthened the dynamic.“Everybody just clicked.You couldn’t even call it work, coming to the set. It was a blast.� Chesin later likened his relationship with Mueller to the on-screen relationship of E and Vinny Chase on HBO’s“Entourage.�“We felt like our dreams were slowly coming true.� Shot entirely in Phoenix,“Green Guys� benefitted from the faux-LA setting. “We had so many hook-ups in Phoenix. People had really nice houses we could shoot at or restaurants that let us shoot for free. It cut down on the cost of the movie too,�Chesin says. He laughs loudly and adds,“I can’t even imagine how much it would have been otherwise.� The cheaper sets allowed more money to be spent on acting talent. “Green Guys� features cameos by Phoenix-based rapper Willy Northpole and William Russ. Russ is best known for playing Cory Matthews’ father, Alan, on the classic TV show “Boy Meets World.� Chesin says he was a little star-struck by Russ. “I mean, I used to watch him every day on TGIF (a family-friendly programming block on ABC from 1988 through 2005). I took a picture with him
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and got real excited,�he says. It’s comforting to hear such sincerity from the producer of a movie about scams. “Green Guys�is currently wrapping post-production. After the score is finalized, Chesin plans to find distribution for the picture. The crew has already lined up screenings with Paramount Pictures. They hope to get into film festivals to generate buzz around the film, which will premiere at the Lake Arrowhead film festival in Northern San Bernadino this April. Unlike the characters of the film, and
average college graduates, Chesin says that his goal was never to make money. “My goal was to make something I enjoyed. I loved this movie, and I hope there’s people out there like me,� Chesin says.“I got to work with my best friend every day.� And it sounds like he really means it.
Check out the film’s Web site at www.greenguysthemovie.com. A trailer will be available soon.