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Christy Delehanty Arts Editor 520•621•3106 arts@wildcat.arizona.edu
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Members of Sylvan Street, a jazz fusion band featuring UA faculty members Kelland Thomas (saxophone) and Jay Rees (bass) perform at the Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz in March 2009. Other mebers include Evan Rees (piano and keyboard), Chad Shoopman (trumpet), Frank Browne (guitar) and Andrew Hix (percussion and vocals).
UA music faculty use jazz to inspire youth, entertain all “The other part of it was … to play “Moon Man” award as creative director for young musicians,” Rees continued. of the 1985 “We are the World” African “Because when I was 16 and I heard fundraiser project. “When I put Sylvan Street together something like that, it just completely Acclaimed performer Chad two and a half years ago, there were two changed my perception of music.” Shoopman, the band’s regular trumpeter, elements that made me take action,” said Tomorrow marks the second annual will not be playing this week. Kenny UA professor Jay Rees from his office in UA Day of Jazz, a product of Rees and Smukal, Tucson resident and former the UA School of Music. Besides teaching, the gang’s desire to inspire young lead trumpet for the United States Air Rees plays bass in a nationally touring musicians — a chance Force jazz band “The jazz ensemble, conducts the UA Pride of for them to take the Airmen of Note,” will Arizona marching band and resembles stage together as the be stepping in to play Rush frontman Geddy Lee. eight-piece jazz-fusion Shoopman’s parts. “One was that I wanted to make ensemble, Sylvan Street. Though Sylvan Sylvan Street in concert music with a very particular group of From 2 through 5 p.m., Street is relatively people … my absolutely, flat-out favorite the members of the young and the Crowder Hall, musicians.” band will host clinics distance between UA School of Music The men and woman seated in a semiand master classes members limits their 1017 N. Olive Rd. circle around Rees remain silent at this for young musicians tour dates, their humbling remark. Kelland Thomas, from 14 Arizona high reputation already Thursday, Sept. 9 saxophonist and fellow UA music schools, culminating at precedes them. Their 7:30 p.m. professor, lounges against a filing cabinet Crowder Hall with a debut album of Tickets $5 general, $3 seniors on the floor and smiles. Wendy Rees, live performance for the original jazz, rock, Rees’ wife and contributing lyricist to general public. Latin and funkand military, $2 students the Sylvan Street jazz ensemble, sits in Besides UA faculty fusion compositions, the office doorway and casts prideful Rees and Thomas, The Perfect Leaf, looks at their 17-year-old son, Evan, a Sylvan Street is composed of celebrated was a longlisted nominee in two young talent and the band’s keyboardist. educators and performers from around Grammy categories and is available on Though they say nothing, it seems clear the country. Guitarist Frank Browne SummitRecords.com. that the people in Rees’ office are glad to teaches privately in Los Angeles, and has Their standing as educators is also be where they are, among each other. known Rees since the two worth more than a few toots from the attended music classes at trumpet. According to Rees, last year’s the University of Miami Day of Jazz drew about 200 students together in the early ’80s. from high schools around the state. This Andrew Hix, who year, 405 have registered. also teaches privately in It’s hard not to see this as the Chicago, plays percussion achievement of Rees’ original and provides vocals educational and inspirational goals for on the band’s nonthe band. What, then, comes next? instrumental tracks. “One word,” Thomas laughed from his Michael Faltin owns spot on the floor. “Kanye.” and operates Tucson’s Sylvan Street remains lighthearted about Instrumental Music their early achievements and shows no signs Center, and rounds out of stopping. The geographic distance between the band’s eclectic sound members has not prevented them from as an ethno-percussionist. gathering to create a second album of original Evan Rees adds his compositions that the band hopes to have piano and keyboard finished by the end of this year, and they’re talents to the lineup, already confidant that this sophmore album and remarkably has no will showcase a musical evolution from their qualms about playing first effort. in a band with his For a sneak peek of the new material, father. Wendy Rees as well as older favorites and an contributes lyrically to anticipated jazz-fusion cover of a track the band’s compositions from Radiohead’s “Kid A” album, check between jobs as a out Sylvan Street tomorrow at Crowder Photo courtesy of UA School of Music freelance journalist and Hall. It could be your last chance before is a recipient of an MTV they’re selling out arenas.
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Tens of thousands of people mill around the floor of the Washington State Convention Center while looking for a piece of gaming culture to indulge in, making the floor look as though it’s alive from an overhead view. It’s hard to move and it smells a little off, but everyone is far too distracted to notice. This isn’t a claustrophobe’s nightmare; far from it. It’s the Penny Arcade Expo, the brainchild of Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik, authors of the popular web comic “Penny Arcade.” And honestly, it’s much better than it sounds. The Expo, which is called PAX for short, took place this Labor Day weekend and is a celebration of all things gaming. Both tabletop and video games had a place and there were dozens of panels on subjects ranging from serious, meaningful panels like “MMO’s Empowering the Disabled, Enriching Lives” to a comedic play titled “Of Dice and Men: The Play.” What’s more, since its creation in 2004, PAX has become so important to the gaming community that big-name publishers drop news on the latest games there each year. This year, even the creators of the event were surprised by what was revealed at their show. The best example of jaw-dropping news involved something that the gaming community had long since dubbed impossible and joked about. There is, or was, only one game that went from production to cancellation and back again a thousand times: “Duke Nukem Forever” the legend, the meme, the game. After roughly 13 years, it was revealed to be due sometime in 2011. Gearbox Software, makers of “Half-Life” expansions and “Borderlands”, picked up the project and had a playable demo at PAX, impressing most. Duke is the same as always, with ridiculous lines of dialogue and guns that exceed all logic. If any of you remember playing the other games in the series, prepare to be pleased. If not, prepare to fall in love again. Aside from that bombshell, “Portal 2” had a nice demo at PAX with four mind-bending Cooperative mode maps that looked fantastic. “Killzone 3” also had some time to show off, proving that it will be one of the best first-person shooter games to come out for the PS3 in some time. There was also a handful of screens from “Fable,” showing a drastic change in style that looks quite nice. In all honesty, without the “Fable III” watermarks, it would have been difficult to tell what the screens were for. The most intriguing game to make an appearance was actually “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2,” and more specifically the Wii version. LucasArts revealed to everyone their offline multiplayer mode and ended up raising a lot of eyebrows. The reason? It looks and seems to play exactly like “Super Smash Bros.,” but with Star Wars characters instead of Nintendo ones. According to the creative lead, James Clarendon, “Smash” wasn’t his inspiration, but even if it was that would be OK. The multiplayer mode looks like a blast. Because it’s open to the public unlike E3, PAX continues to offer the everyday gamer an insider’s look into the world of gaming and to give enthusiasts a glimpse of what’s to come.
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does UANow always send out its e-mails at 1:16 a.m.? Is that automatically done, or does some guy sit there in his office and derive joy from “sendingto-all” at one in the morning?
before jaywalking across streets near campus — the University of Arizona Police Department is handing out $161 citations in an effort to crack down on illegal crossing.
be courteous when you’re riding your bike on the Bear Down bike path by the Modern Languages building. Someone should put in a crosswalk for pedestrians there — it’s like a full-blown intersection.
check out “Inception” in IMAX theaters. We thought it was awesome the first time, but it’s even more incredible and mind-blowing on the extra-big screen.
to support our football team at the home game on Saturday night against The Citadel. Go ’Cats! — compiled by Miranda Butler
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local scene To get you through the weekend … Thursday
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Jazz Telephone Thursdays at Sky Bar Every Thursday night, Sky Bar on Fourth Avenue offers a night of live jazz music — for free. The featured band is a witty and well-known Tucson favorite called Jazz Telephone (aka the Jazzholes). Since it’s Sky Bar, there will be pizza, espresso, beer and a fantastic view of the stars. Happy Hour is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering $1 off drafts and $2 wells. And, as usual, there will be a nightly astronomy show and deep space images.
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You enter the gallery. All is still. The fluorescent lights shine brightly, and mysterious photographs line the walls. The room is quiet, but as other guests peruse the artwork and contemplate each piece, you overhear their comments. “It’s like a kaleidoscope,” “This one’s aurora borealis,” and “Wow — this is cool.” The museum-goers are examining the Center for Creative Photography’s new exhibit, “Wynn Bullock: Color Light Abstractions.” The show runs from now until Nov. 28. It’s a fascinating compilation of about a dozen color photographs by Wynn Bullock, a pioneer in abstract photography during the 1960s. Bullock used sheets of clear glass, ordinary objects and colors from plastic, stained glass and cellophane to create these images. He photographed his creations at very close distances in order to achieve distorted refractions of light and thoughtful shapes of transparent color. The titles of the pieces are simply numbers, so it is impossible to know what Bullock wanted each compilation to represent. But we know that he intended for them to mean something, because he once wrote that, “It is through the magic of photography that light becomes the subject matter with colors, forms, and space/ time relationships that express my deepest feelings and beliefs.” This makes his artwork even more mesmerizing because it leaves the photographs open for
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Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti Ariel Pink is an experimental lo-fi and pop musician from Los Angeles. His music may be avant-garde and confusing, but he boasts a large cult following as well as endorsements from artists such as Animal Collective. This weekend, he’ll be putting on a show at Club Congress that is sure to be interesting and unforgettable. Come check it out — his fans on myspace.com say that his music will “open up your third ear.”
Bentley’s House of Coffee and Tea 1730 E. Speedway Blvd. 7 p.m.-10:45p.m., Free
Rialto Theatre 318 E. Congress St. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., $7 Go to rialtotheatre.com for ticket information
Club Congress 311 E. Congress St. 7 p.m., $10
Stillsuit, Sketching in Stereo, and The Runaway Five This Friday, Plush Bar brings us yet another impressive line-up of promising local bands. Come hang out in Plush’s legendary lounge and experience Stillsuit, an indie/psychedelic/rock group. Plush’s website recommends Stillsuit if you like bands such as Russian Circles and Smashing Pumpkins, and they’re paired with the acclaimed progressive rock band Sketching in Stereo. The Arizona Daily Star reports that “Sketching In Stereo … sounds like it’s reaching for modern rock radio … crafting KFMA-ready rock anthems” so it’s sure to be a great show. Opening the concert is the quirky and new-wave inspired band The Runaway Five, who have been compared to Cake and They Might Be Giants.
Plush Southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street 9:30 p.m., $5
CCP goes abstract
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Santa Muerte Music & Arts Festival The Santa Muerte Music & Arts Festival showcases some of the best underground artwork of the Southwest. It was created by the artists for the artists, celebrating progressive musicians as well as creative works of the visual arts. The exciting schedule features performances by Mostly Bears, Blind Divine, Strata Divide and Flam Chen, among others. The show starts at 7 p.m. and there will be a midnight dance party afterward.
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The Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Showings at 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 7 p.m., $6
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Open Mic Night at Bentley’s Are you a musician? Do you know a musician who needs a gig? Friday nights at Bentley’s House of Coffee and Tea are free acoustic open mic sessions. All musicians are welcome to perform, and there will be an acoustic open jam afterwards. Come early — sign-up is from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:45 p.m. Also, each week a featured musician will be showcased between 9 to 9:30 p.m., so whether you’re playing or just watching, there’ll be a great show.
Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Ave. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Free “South of the Border” at The Loft This summer, Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone brought us one of the most informative and interesting documentaries to date. This weekend, you have a chance to see it at The Loft. “South of the Border” investigates South American countries, combining an original screenplay and interviews with political leaders from Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Cuba and others. The film delves deep into the political views of the countries, as well as tensions and relationships with the United States. Entertainment Weekly calls it “an eye opening documentary (that) captures South America in a paradigm shift, wrenching itself free of centuries of colonial control.”
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interpretation. As you look across the back wall of the gallery, examining pictures entitled “Color Light Abstraction 1071, 1140, 1076, and 1165,” each photo becomes another world. The first is some kind of extraterrestrial planet, the next could be a spaceship docking, another seems like the fiery horizon of the Triassic period and the last looks like the depths of an ancient sea. In each piece, colors are stretched across each other, creating puzzling lines and shapes. They combine to form complete images that are mysterious and thought-provoking. The exhibit is attached to “The Edge of Vision: Abstraction in Contemporary Photography,” which is another interesting collection at the Center for Creative Photography. Together, both exhibitions celebrate the rise of abstract photography and the compelling pictures that progressive artists can create. In Wynn Bullock’s case, these fantastic photographs were simply inspired by light — because, to an abstract artist, the concept of “light” means more than just illumination. It is an idea that spawned an entire series of artwork. Bullock says of his photos, “Light has become more important than anything in the object world. There is no life without light.” So, as you enjoy Bullock’s images that are puzzling, artistic and cool, look for some inspiration of your own. You may find that his words are worthwhile because they encourage us to view even the simplest things in an artistic way.
Big ideas in tiny packages at UA’s Union Gallery By Steven Kwan Arizona Daily Wildcat The writing on the wall says that print is dead, or so we’re told every time devices like Amazon’s Kindle, Apple’s iPad or a new smartphone come along and enable us to forgo ink and paper. Artists help remind us as to why physical books remain an important medium for transmitting ideas, thoughts and emotions from one person to another across time and space. The Union Gallery at Student Union Memorial Center is hosting a portion of “Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books,” a 2009 exhibition that was curated by Hui-Chu Ying, associate art professor at The University of Akron. Artists from around the world were invited to submit five copies of their books. The 142 works were then divided and sent to travel through the U.S. and abroad. Some books on display stick to what we normally expect from a book. One example is “The Best Fortune” by Diane Fine. Her accordion-like book contains pages that alternate between a sentence of text and photos from her trip to Sensoji Temple in Tokyo. A sentence like, “Your wishes will be realized,” sounds like something out of a fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant. In fact, the text is an excerpt Fine received at the temple — and when placed next to a grainy, black-and-white photograph of bamboo stalks, such sentences transform into Zen koans that hint at meditative solitude. Befitting their size and intimacy, some artists created books that explored personal concerns. UA art professor Andrew Polk created an artist book that bridges family history with that of the world. The pages of Polk’s “Tapestry” are filled with the historic, haunting World War II photographs of the Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany, taken by Pfc. W. Chichersky. Polk writes that his father served in the “Great War” and was
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missing in action after his plane was shot down around the time these photographs were taken. “Tapestry” contains another layer of meaning with its inclusion of bloodstone. With bright red iron oxide flecks that resemble bloodspots, the green gem is associated with martyrs. Some artists suggest that the form of a book can be as malleable and limitless as its content. Joe Feddersen’s “Panorama” serves as a canvas where lines and fields of pure color extend across the pages, allowing viewers to see the art either as a whole or as discrete units. One playful take with the book form can be found with Leticia Bajuyo’s aptly titled work, “A Wonderful Toy.” A bright pink slinky is sandwiched between a wooden cover to form the “pages” of the book. Jill Zevenbergen’s “Mr. Submarine” is a technically impressive piece on a mundane subject. A snapshot of one of the “Mr. Submarine” sandwich franchise’s locations is presented as five layers of paper. The outline of each object is cut precisely by laser. When looked at through the gray, rectangular viewfinder, the effect can be disorienting, like seeing the world through the eyes of a color blind robot. The only possible complaint is that the books need more space in order to convey their full effect to visitors. Sometimes, it can be difficult to make out a book’s idea when only a small portion is visible, and it can be frustrating to read a story only to find it cuts off. But given the variety and richness of what’s there, this is a minor quibble. In his book, “You Are Not a Gadget,” author and virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier laments the limitations we create for ourselves whenever we conform to what our computers and electronic devices can do. “Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books” reminds us that we create technology, even something as old as the ink-and-paper book, to help us understand the world and ourselves.
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Free TAMMIES to rock your local world By Emily Moore ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT
From the Emmys to the VMAs, award shows are unavoidable this time of year. But instead of watching something hundreds of miles away where the guests are untouchable and the center of the latest news scandal, why not check out something free and local? Tonight, Tucson Weekly presents the 17th Annual Tucson Area Music Awards (TAMMIES) at the Rialto Theatre. “It’s a play on the word Grammy here of course,” said Jeb Schoonover, event — Jeb Schoonover organizer. “It’s our hometown version of TAMMIES organizer the Grammys.” Guests can expect performances from local artists Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta, Andrew Collberg, Acorn Bcorn, HAIRSPRAYFIREANDGIRLS, Key Ingredients of African Soul and Howe Gelb. The TAMMIES offers a wide variety of awards from “The Big Stuff” to “Musician Awards.”
“We kind of wanted to take a downplay to this air of competition and instead make it a party atmosphere.”
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Nostalgia for folk’s sake By Kellie Mejdrich ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT Remember the good old days of mountain prospecting, sitting out in the countryside watching the stars and sipping moonshine from the warm still in your backyard? No? Don’t worry. The Tallest Man on Earth will take you back there — and, on Sept. 15, Tucson residents have a chance to see the Tall Man himself at Club Congress. The Tallest Man on Earth’s new album, The Wild Hunt, floods listeners’ ears with a sound that is straight out of another time. Swedish folk artist Kristian Matsson, now signed to Dead Oceans records, producers of folk crooners Bowerbirds as well as other well-known artists like Evangelicals and Dirty Projectors, has forged a sound that’s undeniably familiar. But this Bob Dylan sing-alike transcends its folk-rock roots. Matsson’s coarse, nasally voice can seem unbearably grating on first listen. Yet a keen listen to The Tallest Man on Earth reveals a musical world that has been long forgotten, awakened by Matsson for today’s listener. A completely deconstructed sound, consisting of only guitar, banjo, and for the first time on The Wild Hunt, piano, Matsson’s voice and his corresponding instrument carry an aesthetic which is extremely disarming. Guitar-picked, driving melodies like “Troubles Will Be Gone” and “A Lion’s Heart” remind listeners of just how intricate a well-plucked guitar song can be. Matsson is not just a folk rocker but an adept musician as well. Beyond mere aesthetic enjoyment, The Wild Hunt is an ode to the spirit of the wandering man in pure folk form. Matsson proclaims, “I left my heart to the wild hunt a-comin’ / I live until the call.” Such freedom goes beyond a mentality, as tracks like “King of Spain” proclaim, a theoretical journey about self-reinvention, reveling in the idea of freedom. Matsson lives life as it comes: “I drink my water when it rains / And live by chance among the lightning strikes.” The Wild Hunt is a manifesto of living life day by day, with much appreciation of nature and wandering along the way. Matsson’s music isn’t for everyone, as its pure folkiness
can scare the unprepared away. But for the folk-at-heart, The Tallest Man on Earth is a refreshing escape from the hyper-produced studio jams of the modern day. The Tallest Man on Earth is like a dark ale: it should be consumed slowly and deliberately to savor the taste.
IF YOU GO The Tallest Man on Earth Club Congress 311 E. Congress St. Sept. 15, 2010 Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $14 advance/$15 day of show
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Fiery Flare coming to Casa Vicente Looking for something to do next weekend? Well, why not add a little flavor and spice to your day? Literally. By Dallas Williamson ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT Casa Vicente Spanish Restaurant will be hosting its Second Annual Tucson Spanish & Flamenco Festival, sponsored by Marqués de Cáceres starting Sept. 15. This fiery fiveday spectacle will not only bring the passion of flamenco dancing to the heart of Tucson, but will also capture the excitement of Spanish culture. To kick all your senses into the Spanish spirit, the celebration will be a haven for authentic Spanish cuisine. Throughout the weekend, vendors will serve traditional tapas — customary Spanish appetizers — that will get your taste buds tingling. Casa Vicente will also be open throughout the festivities, offering Spanish culinary splendor with its regular extensive dinner menu. And to drink? No Spanish festival would be complete without tantalizing libations. A fine wine tasting is also on the weekend’s schedule. The celebrations do not end there. The festival will offer activities and events to captivate other senses — stimulating your eyes, ears and sense of rhythm. The festival will feature an exciting and energetic live concert series with more than 20 local and guest artists from around the country, set to perform on the event’s outdoor stage. In addition, many distinctive artists from around the globe will offer workshops in flamenco dancing, song and guitar. Special guests include Antonio Arrebola of Spain, Marisol Encinias of the National Institute of Flamenco in New Mexico, Rebeca Tomás of New York, Tucson’s own Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo Student Company and many more. Bullfighting probably doesn’t charge to mind when you think flamenco. But on Wednesday, the festival kicks off at 7 p.m. at Casa Vicente with a lecture by Adair Landborn titled “Flamenco Dance
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and Spanish Bullfighting,” which will flamenco. Noche Flamenco, which is focus on the similarities between the the Spanish and Flamenco Festival’s movement of both arts forms. Following premiere performance, will feature the lecture, the University of Arizona’s some of the greatest artists of flamenco. very own Malcolm Compitello, head Vicente Griego, Ricardo Anglada, of the department of Spanish and Macarena Giraldez, Marisol Encinias and Portuguese, will be lecturing about the Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo are just a few world of Spanish culture and cinema and artists on the schedule for this outdoor will be showing a classic Spanish film. performance. Rake those nylon strings with Dance, drum and clap your hands raw guest instructor on Saturday and Ricardo Anglada Sunday. Participants on Thursday night. can start their Beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday with an attendees will be introduction to the able to experiment art of Flamenco with learning the dancing. Special fundamentals guest instructors and techniques of Mele and Jason Casa Vicente flamenco guitar in Martinez — from Anglada’s flamenco Flamenco del Pueblo 375 S. Stone Ave. guitar workshop. A Viejo — will be vocal workshop with offering a flamenco Performance cost: Vicente Griego is to workshop at 11 a.m. $15 Thursday follow at 7 p.m., in for those interested which participants in learning the $25 Friday or Saturday will be introduced fundamentals of $20 Sunday to the foundation the art. Afterward, of flamenco — the Flamenco del Pueblo Ticket packages available song. Noche de Viejo will offer a Seis Cuerdas will class in palmas, Workshops and lectures cost: then open a series flamenco hand of performances clapping, cajon, Prices vary presented traditional flamenco throughout the drumming, followed festival — dedicated by a Bata de Cola to the art of Spanish guitar, this concert workshop (traditional flamenco dancing will feature both solo and group in long train dresses) with Rebeca Tomás performances. In addition to listening to at 1 p.m. For those who want to take their the music, audiences are free to enjoy the training even further Marisol Encinias many tapas and beverages available. — a renowned flamenco artist and the Those attending Friday night’s artistic director of the National Institute concert will have a front row seat to of Flamenco in Albuquerque — will the passion and brilliance of the art of be holding an intermediate/advanced
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flamenco dance workshop at 2:30 p.m. Next, attendees will be able to test out their acquired skills and improvise to live guitar and vocals in the Cuadro workshop with special guest artist Antonio Arrebola held at 4 p.m. The second installment of Noche Flamenca will conclude the day. The festival will host the same schedule of workshops on Sunday starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. Tucsonans are invited to take “a culinary journey through Spain.” For $30, participants can discover and sample the history behind the Spanish cuisine and wine. Marisol Encinias will also be holding her intermediate/advanced flamenco dance workshop at 2:30 p.m., along with the improvisational Cuadro workshop with Antonio Arrebola at 4 p.m. Afterwards, Adair Landborn will be leading a lecture demonstration titled “A Cultural Guide to the Mysteries of Flamenco Dance,” which allows audiences to gather a deeper understanding of the elements of the art of flamenco by exploring the history behind the cultural and technical influences of the art. The Second Annual Tucson Spanish and Flamenco Festival will come to an exhilarating close at 8 p.m. on Sunday with Fiesta Latin. The grande finale of the weekend, this flamenco concert will be a non-stop party for all those who attend, will be to celebrate the vivacity and continuation of the art of Flamenco and Spanish spirit. So if you want to make your weekend sizzle, why not put a little flare in your step and head on over to Casa Vicente. For more information about schedules and costs, visit: tucsonspanishflamencofestival.com or call Casa Vicente at 884-5253.
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‘Coming in Hot’ designed to spark discussion Kore Press to host theater and discourse series addressing issues women face while serving in the military By Maitri Mehta Arizona Daily Wildcat
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‘Coming in Hot’ Tour Schedule of Events Wednesday, Sept. 8: Marana High School Friday Sept. 10: student matinee at Pima Recital Hall, 2 p.m., $5 for students only Saturday, Sept. 11: Pima Recital Hall, 7 p.m., $10 Monday, Sept. 13: Tucson High School, 9:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: Tucson High, 9:30-3 p.m. & Ward III Council Office, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15: UA Vets in Higher Ed Conference, 7 p.m., $10, $5 students Thursday, Sept. 16: University High School/Rincon High School, 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 17: Hamilton High School, Chandler, Ariz., 9:45-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Salon/House party, 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19: Salon/House party, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20: Catalina Foothills High School Tuesday, Sept. 21: Catalina Foothills High School, 8:30-10 a.m. City High School, 1:15-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: St. Francis in the Foothills UMC, 7 p.m., $10 Friday, Sept. 24: Performance & Scholar’s Panel at UA Poetry Center, 6:30 p.m.
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n Aug. 31, President Barack Obama declared resolutely from the Oval Office that Operation Iraqi Freedom was over. “It is now time to turn the page,” the President announced. Though the combat mission in Iraq may be officially over by government standards, the repercussions and the subsequent coping and healing must now begin. Here in Tucson, the publishing company Kore Press has boldly composed a project to begin developing an understanding of the experience of war from a woman’s perspective. The company’s exploration of women in combat has manifested itself in a provocative play and discourse series, “Coming in Hot”, which will run in Tucson from Sept. 8-24. “Coming in Hot” is an onstage adaptation of “Powder: Writing by Women in the Ranks from Vietnam to Iraq”, co-edited by feminist publishing company Kore Press chief executive Lisa Bowden and author Shannon Cain. The book is a collection of diverse memoirs and poetry from women in the military, ranging from those on the front lines of combat to the more overlooked positions, like those in food service and construction. The 15 monologues are being staged as a duo, with seasoned actress Jeanmarie Simpson performing the dramatic readings while acclaimed violinist Vicki Brown provides the evocative score. Jeanmarie Simpson has been performing for nearly 40 years and sought out the project rather than being cast by Bowden. “Really, she chose me,” Bowden said. Simpson is both a classically trained actress and a stalwart activist for peace. She is a prominent member of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. In 2008, at a WILPF meeting, Simpson met Cain, who was giving a reading from the anthology. Simpson was immediately struck by the poignancy and urgency of the piece, and thus “Coming in Hot” was ignited for the purpose of offering a unique and necessary view of a woman’s military experience. Simpson was anxious to give these women a voice. The performance consists solely of Simpson’s dramatic reading and Brown’s score. The set is bare — the stage features only Simpson and Brown positioned in front of a large, white projection screen upon which images from the war are cast. The images are stark and striking — women in uniform marching with focus, close-up images of airplanes, detailed photos of women soldiers’ faces. The pictures appear for mere moments, then fade to be replaced, creating a sense of brevity and immediacy that pulses through Simpson’s words and Brown’s
notes. Simpson speaks in voices that are lined with pain and hardened with experience, breathing life into actual stories from women in the war who have fallen victim to sexual harassment, witnessed death and left their families behind to join the troops. This controversial subject matter has, unsurprisingly, incited controversial reactions. “Overall, (the reception to the play has been) really warm,” Bowden says. “One female vet said she came expecting propaganda and found truth, pure and simple. She and others have experienced some healing by seeing their experiences acted out on stage … And, we piss a lot of folks off. It does not clearly speak out against the evil military-industrial complex; it is anti-military because many of the stories are difficult or horrific; it is not pro-peace enough because there are points of view that seem to glorify war. We did not create a polemic and are not interested in preaching to the choir.” Both Bowden and Simpson are fiercely
“It is happening now. Women are experiencing the same things right at that moment — every moment — every day. It’s personal for all of us.” — Jeanmarie Simpson actress committed to preventing the play from being colored by any personal political bias. Though she is a long-standing, proud pacifist, Simpson wanted to maintain the integrity, realism and strong sense of individual identity of each woman’s character. “I can’t have a political agenda other than, as a feminist, that all women’s voices need to be heard and that the stories in the play are important,” Simpson says. Setting “Coming in Hot” apart is not only its layered and emotional intimacy, but also what comes after. Rather than simply drawing the curtain and allowing the contents of the pieces to settle into the audience’s skin, “Coming in Hot” is followed by a Q&A and discussion session with the play’s patrons, which is why Kore Press calls the performance a civil discourse series rather than just a play.
Simpson, who has a son currently stationed in Afghanistan, is new to this experience herself. “This is part of the beautiful paradox of this work,” she says. “There is no distance between me and the audience. It’s an extremely intimate experience and going directly into discussion keeps the immediacy of the material present. It is happening now. Women are experiencing the same things right at that moment — every moment — every day. It’s personal for all of us.” This same sense of intimacy pervades Kore Press itself. Kore is a tight-knit and tenacious force that was co-founded in 1993 by Bowden and local poet Karen Falkenstrom. Bowden and Falkenstrom wanted to fill the gaping niche where women’s literature is starkly absent. “I remember distinctly after I graduated from college, feeling that I had to do something about the fact that there were too few women writers … I was mad about that and curious about how to change that on a larger scale,” Bowden says. Her passion has driven the company for the past 17 years, during which they have published more than 60 original works. Kore Press operates as a decidedly feminist publishing company, with no subtlety about its mission. This outstanding perseverance and fervent adherence to convictions, though, has not been without adversity. Bowden has been ostracized for the small size of Kore, the fact that it is run by women and the literature they choose to publish. “Not being part of the dominant discourse style allows for holes to be punched more often into your arguments,” Bowden says. Like the stories that make up Powder, Kore Press seeks out innovative, fresh and challenging material by women they feel need to be heard and publicly discussed. Bowden says she is constantly seeking “to contribute to the larger genre-, gender- and aesthetic-bending conversations,” not only through publishing, but also by expanding Kore Press’ repertoire through after-school writing programs for young students. The publishing company is a vigilant warrior for exposing harsh truths and realities specific to women and the struggle that is persistent even today. “Coming in Hot” is a genuine exemplification of this mantra. Even though she is working in a profession and niche that is constantly facing adversity, Bowden is optimistic and unyielding in her passion. “You (have to) make the fight part of what you do and don’t expect things to be otherwise,” she says. “Except that part of the deal is to constantly transform situations, in your mind and in your playing field.” “Coming in Hot” has its first performance on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at Marana High School.
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“One female vet said she came expecting propaganda and found truth, pure and simple. She and others have experienced some healing by seeing their experiences acted out on stage … And, we piss a lot of folks off. It does not clearly speak out against the evil military industrial complex; it is antimilitary because many of the stories are difficult or horrific; it is not propeace enough because there are points of view that seem to glorify war. We did not create a polemic and are not interested in preaching to the choir.” — Lisa Bowden Kore Press chief executive
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and instead make it a party atmosphere.” The variety of Tucson music being awarded is vast, from blues to electronic. There’s even a “Best Cover Band” award. With such a large variety of music being honored there’s bound to be music for everyone. “This is an event designed to honor
the incredible work that the members of the local community do,” said Tucson Weekly editor-in-chief Jimmy Boegle on their website. “We want to recognize the amazing work being done by our music community.” Schoonover hopes those new to the Tucson entertainment scene will seize this opportunity to glimpse what their city has to offer.
“Come down and enjoy the festive party atmosphere and then see a bunch of really great music,” Schoonover said. “This is a nice way for UA students or people new to Tucson to come on down and really see a new side of Tucson and be part of the music scene.” The winners of the awards will be announced and printed in tomorrow’s Tucson Weekly.
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By Jason Krell ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT The responsibility of raising a child is something no one should undertake lightly. The hardest part about it is that, unless you were responsible for the development of a sibling or other relative, you have little experience when you do decide to have a kid. Learning through trial and error is hard, and Peter Molyneux, founder of the acclaimed Lionhead Studios, recognizes this. He wants to help. That’s why he’s making “Milo.” If you haven’t heard of it by now, “Milo” is the next revolution in video gaming and computer intelligence. While still not technically artificial intelligence, the game will be programmed in such detail that it will be able to respond to almost any type of interaction. And if a specific action doesn’t elicit a response, in a few weeks the team dedicated to maintaining the game will likely change that. Or at least that’s how Molyneux is making it seem. But what exactly is “Milo”? It’s Molyneux’s latest attempt to sweep the gaming world off of its collective feet. The premise is simple. It’s a game about a young boy or girl who recently moved from London to New England whose parents are stressed and busy from the move, making it especially hard to adjust. That’s where the player comes in. Milo — or Millie if you chose a girl — gives you the role of his imaginary friend of sorts and it’s your job to shape the personality and future of this uprooted imaginer. While it doesn’t sound particularly exciting going through the mundane motions of everyday life, the possibilities are tantalizing. You’ll be able to talk Milo through the entire game, helping him make almost every decision that could affect his life. If Milo has homework, you can convince him to get it done or
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f you have an Xbox Live account, go buy another year’s subscription right now. Seriously. Do it before Microsoft enacts their new price hike. Oh you didn’t even know, did you? Well let me save you some money. A little over a week ago, Microsoft announced their decision that all the content they offer with Live is now worth more. Effective Nov. 1, a year’s subscription will jump from $50 to $60, three months will go from $20 to $25 and the monthly option from $8 to $10. It may not seem like much, but depending on the package you buy, you could end up spending a good deal of money that could be used for plenty of other things, especially as a college student. What’s worse is the fact that what Microsoft is doing is tantamount
to extorting money from a drug addict. They know full well that Xbox owners will pay whatever grotesque fee they charge because they’re hooked — and in the end, willing. Of course it would be unfair to call their current prices grotesque, but that doesn’t mean they won’t continue to go up in the future. Microsoft loves squeezing money out of gamers, so who knows how high the prices could get. Their justification for these price increases isn’t even convincing in the slightest. According to the officials, now that they offer ESPN, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Last.fm and Video Kinect through Xbox Live, in addition to their online play, an increase is warranted. It’s great that they offer all of these things, but realistically, the only feature worth using is Netflix. There are smart phones and computers for a reason. No one is so addicted to social networking that they’re doing it while playing video games — meaning gamers are paying more for features they won’t even use. But at least they’re not being total dicks about it. For now you can go online to xbox.com and lock in a year’s
subscription for $39.99 — quite the steal. It’s also like Microsoft is rubbing it in our faces. They know that it’s wrong to be charging more, and so in a vain attempt to appease their loyal fan base they’re offering a temporary escape from their greed. So what can you do? Take the deal, of course. You can’t avoid the increase forever, but it’ll help for a while. Another option is to go to Costco and buy the $50 memberships in bulk. You’ll save a bit of money, assuming you don’t misplace them somehow. Either way, it sucks that Microsoft decided to pull this. It’s not as if they’re hurting for money, even in this economy. But it’s not like the rest of us are a little tight financially. Oh wait, that’s right. We are. So thank you, Microsoft, for charging us more money that we don’t really want to spend for features that we dont really need. Thank you for proving that you are still a corporation, and the gaming community really doesn’t matter more than your bottom line. — Jason Krell is a creative writing sophomore. He can be reached at arts@wildcat.arizona.edu.
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Local shops offer decorating resources By Ali Freedman Arizona Daily Wildcat
Whether you’re in a dorm, apartment or house, decorating on a budget can be a challenge. When it comes to making a space, your own décor can be everything. With a few helpful hints and tips, making your place shine on a budget can be done without breaking a sweat. Tucson offers an array of interesting shops that offer inexpensive items to decorate with. My first stop is always Target — who offers an array of useful dorm-style decorating and furniture pieces at budget prices. By mid-September, items that haven’t sold will usually be further discounted. Simply knowing when to shop is key. Most major big-box retailers, like Walmart and department stores, are months ahead of the game. That means that September isn’t back to school, it’s Halloween and Thanksgiving. By shopping just a bit after the masses, you can pick up massive deals. In my own apartment, my bookshelves and shoe organizing racks — which keep things neat and tidy — were a steal at $12 each on sale at Target. Don’t forget that places like Lowes and Home Depot offer plants and furniture pieces that can spice up your space too. Look for deals in your junk mail — that stuff that comes on Wednesday isn’t always total trash; often times discounts and coupons for major retailers lurk within. If you don’t mind secondhand,
give Goodwill or Twice as Nice a try. Although you’ll need the patience to look through everything they’ve got, you can find fantastic and unique items. From lamps to bookends, there is a lot to be found. If consignment is your thing, why not stop into the Student Exchange in the Park Student Union? Ashley Sanders, a UA senior who not only used to work at the Student Exchange but helped dream up the idea, is a huge fan of going with secondhand items to make a space ones own. “Used has a lot to offer, you know? People don’t always think that secondhand stuff is cool and can make your space your own but it totally can.” Sanders explained that you can save huge on items to help organize, posters to decorate, photo frames and more if you’re willing to do a little digging. “If you have an idea for what you want your space to
look like, you can make something totally yours,” she added. Another man’s trash — or used items — can be your treasure. Student Exchange isn’t the only place on campus that can meet your needs. You’ve got one last week to use your Bursar’s account, and if Mom and Dad are OK with it, you can find some cute trinkets in the bookstore. Poster sales on the mall offer a way for you to create a space all your own by highlighting your tastes in music and movies. If posters are your thing and you love music, Zia Records is worth looking through. Besides offering a solid music selection, you can ask the staff at Zia to place any poster not already claimed on hold for you. Simply let them know you’re interested in the Sufjan Stevens promo poster and they’ll give you a piece of paper, to write your name and number on, and a piece of tape to stick onto your newly claimed work of art. And don’t hesitate to connect to your artsy side; buy a canvas or poster-board and collage some of your favorite photos, clippings from magazines or anything else. Throw a little Mod Podge crafting glue on there and you’ve got a unique piece of art all your own. For the rebel crafters out there, check out crafster.org — a website
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together, followed by “ass,” and repeat while your accomplice jiggles her derrière onstage. Lesson two: Confuse your audience by maximizing distractions. The crowd seemed taken aback by his performance because it was so terrible and I, for one, couldn’t focus on anything but his cheap purple highlights and the fact that his dancer looked a lot like my second grade teacher. Lesson three: Reach out to your fans after the show. After last call, I headed to The Grill to get something to munch on and, lo and behold, Freedia and his dancer were nearly passed out in a booth. I tried to say hi and got a slur in return. Apparently booty shaking and talking about booties is really tiring. Moral of the story: Entertainment is entertaining even when it’s embarrassingly awful … especially when paired with dollar vodkas.