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BODY AND SOL WOMEN’S EXPO HITS THE STAGE MARCH 8th & 9th The Body and Sol Women’s Expo will hold its 2nd annual multi-day retreat and extravaganza on March 8 and 9 at the Tucson Convention Center. The community event aims to enrich the spirits and lives of Tucson women and provide a place where learning, creativity and purpose strengthen local businesses. At the heart of the Expo and its creation are small business owners, artists and health and fitness practitioners, exhibitors and sponsors. Paul Boynton, author of the book, Begin With Yes, will be a keynote speaker for the event. Begin With Yes will also be the Expo’s theme, inspiring attendees to not only have a dream, but to also change their lives in powerful and amazing ways. The lineup of speakers includes local Tucson and internationally known speakers Dr. Esther Sternberg and Dr. Victoria Maizes from the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Ann Marie Chiasson, M.D., also from the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and
the author of Energy Healing: The Essentials of Self Care; Susie Cox, master astrologer and author of five books and a monthly astrology column for the well-known designer Tory Burch, called What’s Your Sign?; and Becky Aikman, author of Saturday Night Widows: The Adventures of Six Friends Remaking Their Lives. An opening VIP reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 7, where world-renown guitarist Gabriel Ayala will perform and sponsors and exhibitors will be appreciated and acknowledged. Matt Russell will broadcast his “Live On the Menu” radio show from the event floor, and Maria Powell will host one of her popular Bienvenidos a “Su Casa” TV shows. A professionally produced fashion show will feature desertappropriate and stylish fashions from Maya Palace and Banana Republic. Grammy nominee Linda Chorney will perform tunes from her nominated CD and lead a drum circle and classical guitarist Gabriel Ayala will round out the musical performances on both
Saturday and Sunday. The stage will feature fitness demos such as yoga and boot camp and cooking demonstrations, including samples for the audience. The show is a stage for launching many new ventures, including: Susie Cox’s new book, Susie’s Love Signs, and the Tucson Puppet Lady’s whimsical creations.
The Expo is also supporting two local charities. Wings for Women, which helps women and children with basic needs, and Youth On Their Own (YOTO), which focuses on promoting high school graduation and continued success for homeless youth. With support from Mayor Rothschild and the city of Tucson, The Body and Sol Women’s Expo 2014 will bring business downtown and support the city’s economic development.
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4th AVENUE SPRING STREET FAIR March 21st – 23rd
Fourth Avenue Street Fair brings together 400+ arts/crafts booths, 35+ food vendors, two entertainment stages, street performers, kids’ art area, and more. Event Location: 316 N. Fourth Ave. Time: 10 a.m. to dusk. Admission: Free to the public. Phone: 520-624-5004
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Downtown Tucson hosts a festival and parade with Irish dancers and music, floats, bands, food and fun at Armory Park. The one hour Parade will begin at 11:00 A.M. at Stone and 16th Street, making its way through Downtown and ending at Armory Park. This year’s Grand Marshal will be George O’Leary. Event Location: 221 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 Venue: Armory Park Time: From: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. Admission: Free to the public
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Celebrate Arizona Archaeology & Heritage Awareness month with FREE guided hikes through Hohokam lands (not handicap-accessible). Walk the path of the ancestors and learn about those who came before. There will be hands-on activities along the way and after the walk, at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Event Location: 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ 85641 Venue: Colossal Cave Mountain Park Time: From: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM Admission: Park Use Fee: $5/car up to 6 people Phone: 520-647-7275
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...Continued from page 5 Southwestern International Raceway | 12000 S. Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ Featuring the world’s fastest race machines, the IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series is two days of nonstop, heart pounding drag racing action! Nitro Funny Cars, Nitro Altereds, Nitro Harley, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Jet Dragster – all will take center stage competing for championships and trophies at one of the fastest tracks in the world – Southwestern International Raceway! Get ready for 300 mph, nitrofueled action unlike anything you have ever seen before! Friday Adult - $20 | Kids (12 and younger) - $10 Saturday Adult - $25 | Kids (12 and younger) - $10 Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance at www.nitrojam.com. Advance adult tickets $5 off gate price.
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nature’s flying flowers at the new Cox Communications Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion. This exhibit helps support global efforts for sustainable conservation. Dart Frogs have now been added to the Butterfly Magic exhibit. As of now, there are 5 different varieties and a total of 25 frogs.
Thru March 25th The Tucson Invitational Games (TIG), home of collegiate softball and baseball spring training, hosts 55 DIII, NAIA, and Junior College collegiate softball teams from throughout the United States for spring training games played at Lincoln Park North (8280 E. Escalante Road) and Lincoln Park South (4326 S. Pantano Road). Event Location: 4326 S. Pantano Road, Tucson, AZ 85730 Venue: Lincoln Park North/South Complex Time: Times vary from morning to afternoon. Admission: $6 Daily Pass; $25 7-day pass; free kids ages 12 and under. Phone: 520-777-7680
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CRYSTALLINE TREASURES: THE MINERAL HERITAGE OF CHINA Thru June 30th
The UA Mineral Museum’s “Crystalline Treasures. The Mineral Heritage of China” exhibit features a worldclass display. You’ll see astonishing mineral specimens from China that have never been seen before in a public exhibition. And you’ll learn about the ancient history and culture of China, a civilization that goes back five thousand years, a civilization that changed the world with the invention of gunpowder, paper, and silk. The UA Mineral Museum is open daily and is located on the Main Floor of Flandrau Science Center. Event Location: 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719 Venue: The University of Arizona Mineral Museum Time: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 1-4p.m. Admission: Planetarium Exhibits and Mineral Museum: Adults (16 years and older): $7.00 Children (4 to 15 years old): $5 Children under 4 years old: Free College Students w/ID: $4.00 Senior/Military: $6.00 Phone: 520-621-4227
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Find unique, local artwork during Festival of the Arts, March 8 & 9 Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Oro Valley Marketplace host a community-minded event supporting Southern Arizona artists and businesses Anna Webster first began preserving pieces of nature in an effort to forever cherish a day in her life – her wedding. “I wanted to make sure I had that piece of memory for a lifetime,” Webster said, and she did this by embalming the flowers from her wedding bouquet, gaining inspiration for her artwork for years to come. Her floral designs will be displayed during the spring Festival of the Arts – Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – featuring 100 artists and exhibits, food vendors and entertainment. Presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, the show takes place twice a year at Oro Valley Marketplace, southwest corner of Oracle Road and Tangerine Road.
times in a month-long process before transformed to a final piece of artwork. Webster rarely uses dyes to enhance the color of the flowers, since their vibrancy is captured during the coating technique. “I never thought I would be working with flowers,” Webster said, but she has always had a love for nature in general, learning from her plant pathologist father and following an education in biology. She began with the tropical island flowers and has since added cacti and wildflower blooms from the Sonoran Desert to her collection. “I love working with stuff that captures nature and represents the beauty that nature gives,” she said. Festival of the Arts This weekend, Festival of the Arts will feature plenty of activities for youngsters as well as creative artwork and great food from local vendors.
Webster, influenced by the delicate orchids of Hawaii, uses flowers as a medium in her jewelry and accessory art for her company, Blue Jean Parrot. She starts by drying the flowers then coating them to create a glass-blown look to the final product.
Attendees can find handmade art in watercolor from Brummermann’s Art and Science, metalwork from In My Garden, mixed media creations from The Laffingstock, woodwork from Holeywood Productions and much more.
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THE JOFFREY BALLET: “AMERICAN LEGENDS”
March 23rd at UA Centennial Hall UAPresents welcomes “The Joffrey Ballet,” a company that demonstrates how American choreographers can inspire amusement, tragedy, intelligence and lust in the span of two hours, at UA Centennial Hall. Event Location: 1020 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721 Venue: Centennial Hall Time: Starting: 7:00 PM Admission: See website Phone: 520-621-3341
AZ OPERA: LA TRAVIATA March 8th - 9th at Tucson Music Hall Arizona Opera presents an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi set to an Italian libretto. Frequent guests Steven White and John Hoomes return to conduct and direct the southwestern premiere of this mesmerizing new production of La Traviata, at Tucson Music Hall. Event Location: 260 S. Church Ave. Venue: Tucson Music Hall Time: Sat. Mar 8 at 7:30 PM; Sun Mar 9 at 2:00 PM Admission: Please see website for details. Phone: Arizona Opera, 520-293-4336
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MUSEUM OF ART LAUNCHES SPACE ART EXHIBITION March 14th – July 4th
A new exhibition at the University of Arizona Museum of Art titled, Robert McCall’s Universe, showcases selected paintings and drawings by NASA’s foremost space artist. The exhibition, which is open to the public, starts March 14 and continues through July 4.
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full-time career in music. She made it to the top 44 contestants in American Idol out of the100,000 that tried out across the country. She sang back-up on tour with American Idol runner-up Katharine Mcphee on shows such as Jay Leno, Regis & Kelly and The Today Show. In the summer of 2006, Stark entered the gospel music competition, Music in the Rockies where she won first place Best of Show and was asked to perform at Disney World’s “Night of Joy” alongside Christian artists such as Kirk Franklin, Rebecca St. James and Mercy Me. Stark is currently performing around Tucson playing shows for the Tucson Jazz Society, Big Band Express, and wowing audiences with her jazz/ soul/R&B group “The Crystal Stark Quintet.” www.crystalstarkmusic.com
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From a six-story high mural in the National Air and Space Museum, Washington D.C, to US postage stamps and astronaut mission patches, McCall’s work includes hundreds of paintings as well as illustrations for NASA, numerous national magazines, and for such seminal films as Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Robert McCall’s Universe is part of the series, An Unfolding Legacy, a celebration of 90 years of art exhibits on the University campus. The Unfolding Legacy series began in November 2013 and will continue through March 2015. It showcases masterworks from its permanent collection in a series of 19 changing exhibitions and two ongoing exhibitions. The University of Arizona Museum of Art is located on the UA campus at the SE corner of Speedway and Park. Museum hours are: Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m.; closed Mondays and University holidays. Admission is $5/adults; free for members; ages 18 & under; students, active military and UA employees with ID. Additional information: www. artmuseum.arizona.edu - phone: 520621-7567
May 2 Sylvan Street, jazz Sylvan Street is a group of seven accomplished musicians - a hip, urban sound taking listeners of all ages on an emotional ride through tribal funk grooves, bittersweet love ballads, jump swing and blues. “Here in America” and “The Perfect Leaf” CDs are available for purchase. Sylvan Street also hosts educational jazz clinics and master classes for high school and collegiate jazz programs nationwide.
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Boots and Ballet at the Stardance Event Center on Sunday, March 23, will include roping demonstrations, linedancing, and great music by the Bill Ganz Western Band. Highlights include a silent auction of art and other unique items along with an energetic live auction of one-of-a-kind “lunchboxes,” paintings and other fine art. It promises to be an exciting event. March 23 – Noon to 3:30 pm Stardance Event Center
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Crystal Rose Stark is an award-winning pop/R&B singer who brings a positive influence to today’s music scene. Based on her church-singing roots, she knew that she wanted to pursue a
SPRING CONCERT: DANCE AND DESSERT Mendelssohn Piano Concerto, by Mary Beth Cabana
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Borrowed Baroque, by Sam Watson Also new works by Chieko Imada, Margaret Mullin, Daniel Precup, Suzanne Erlon and Deanna Doncsecz. April 4 - 7:30 pm April 5 - 2:00 and 7:00 pm April 6 - 1:00 and 5:00 pm Stevie Eller Dance Theatre Tickets: $32; Groups $22; available at www.brownpapertickets.com (800.838.3006) Dance and Dessert will be a celebration of Ballet Tucson’s 10th Season as a professional company. The Mendelssohn, choreography by founding artistic director Mary Beth Cabana, was the company’s inaugural ballet. Other ballets will showcase the talents of Ballet Tucson’s Artistic Team. Each performance includes a reception and dessert tastings from Tucson’s finest restaurants.
BALLET TUCSON II The Seasons, choreographed by Mary Beth Cabana Swan Lake, Act II, choreography by Chieko Imada (after Marius Petipa) May 17 - 7:00 pm May 18 - 2:00 pm Stevie Eller Dance Theatre Tickets: $25; available from Ballet Tucson, 520-903-1445 Ballet Tucson’s exceptional youth company presents its end-of-season concert.
GALLERY ROW ARTWALK Thursdays Browse the eclectic collection of fine art and enjoy wine tastings at the Gallery Row galleries at Skyline and Campbell on Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. Event Location: 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718 Venue: Gallery Row Time: From: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Every Thursday
LOCOMOTIVE SATURDAYS Saturdays Explore regional transportation history,
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Vintage glamour defines classic, and one night will bring this style back to life through the sights, sounds and tastes of the past for a fashionable evening under the stars. Cocktails and Classics - a charity benefit inspired by the swing era of music and retro fashion, food and cocktails - features a red carpet runway and big band performance.
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Park Place Chalk Art Festival / Saturday, March 29th
Where: Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road
The third annual Park Place Chalk Art Festival will be a true community collaboration of the arts. Professional artists, amateur artists, students, children and attendees will all participate in the festival to transform Park Place sidewalks into colorful works of art. Mural artists will create elaborate, large-scale pieces. A community participation work will be developed by event attendees in a progressive addition model, allowing for a single-themed work of art to grow into a super-sized street mural. The Kidzone will provide a space where imaginations soar and children ages 3 to 12 can participate in their own original pieces of art. When: Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Park Place, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd. Cost: Free
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Arts in the Plaza Fine Art and Jazz Festival will feature some of the most talented artisans and musicians in the region. Arts in the Plaza features entertainment for all ages. The outdoor festival (running twice a year) offers musical performances, kids’ activities and more than 60 artists displaying the finest art in the region in an elegant outdoor plaza setting. Admission is free.
SPECIAL EVENTS Tucson Mall Cocktails and Classics
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CONCERTS Oro Valley Concert Series / Second Thursdays at 6pm Oro Valley and Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have continued the town’s musical series into the New Year in response to the popularity of these community enriching concerts. Performances support local musicians in steel drums, folk and classic guitar, Latin and classic jazz, boogie woogie piano, blues, country and more.
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and see a freight trains passing by, or ring the locomotive bell at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum every Saturday, year round.
Friday Night Live at Main Gate Square / First and Third Fridays Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Main Gate Square partner to present a series of free, evening concerts at the Geronimo Plaza featuring an array of musical genres. Presenting a mix of local talent, the concerts explore a variety of styles on first and third Fridays starting April 4, presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. Our courtyard is the perfect setting for concerts, said Jane McCollum, Main Gate Square general manager. “People come to Geronimo Plaza and discover Main Gate is a great place in a lively atmosphere.”
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SHE IS A COURTESAN. HE IS an eager young suitor. Before long, SATURDAY Violetta and Alfredo are deeply 7:30 p.m. in love. But their idyllic existence is shattered when Alfredo’s father SUNDAY 2:00 p.m. begs Violetta to give up his son, claiming her scandalous past will ruin the family. Direct from her Canadian Opera Company triumph, coloratura soprano AMBUR BRA ID ta kes the role of Violetta , with Conductor Steven White leading Verdi’s lush and tender score. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
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...Continued from page 13 When: First and third Fridays at 7 p.m., starting April 4 Where: Geronimo Plaza at Main Gate Square, between Park Avenue and Euclid Avenue on University Boulevard Cost: Free
GALLERIES The Gallery at Tanque Verde Dental A recently opened dental office has converted their walls to a rotating gallery to support local artists and offer a forum to sell and exhibit their works. The next installment in this innovative gallery at Tanque Verde Dental will show the works of talented featured artists. The April opening reception will offer complimentary wine and appetizers, ticket raffles for community arts events and exclusive discounts on dental treatments.
opportunity to showcase their work among established artists. This joint dedication to local community has created the largest, free of charge, gallery in Southern Arizona which now provides a space for local artists to showcase their work. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visitors should call the SAACA at (520) 797-3959. Advance notice of 48 hours is required. Where: Ventana Medical Systems Inc., 1910 E. Innovation Park Dr. Cost: Free For more information about programs and events produced by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, go to www.saaca.org.
Cost: Free Skyline Gallery Skyline Country Club unveiled a new floor plan and gallery space in fall 2012, marking the completion of a three-month renovation. The main clubhouse is home to a new casual dining wing with award-winning cuisine and the exquisite gallery features rotating works from talented artists. April will mark the opening of the next exhibition, with a free reception offering hors d’oeuvres, wine and ambient musical performances throughout the evening. Where: Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. St. Andrews Drive Cost: Free Ventana Gallery Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. created the gallery exhibition series years ago so the many nationally honored artists could present their pieces of art, while receiving much deserved local recognition and promoting the creation and enjoyment of community art. The series also gives amateur artists the
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Friday Night Live! Concert Line-up Announced Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Main Gate Square present series of free, evening jazz concerts at the Geronimo Plaza, beginning April A jazz infusion has taken place each summer on University Boulevard for the past few years. This season stages the best pick of jazz performers in the region - from the Spanish guitar serenades of DeGrazia Band to the soulful vocals of Crystal Stark. “People come to Geronimo Plaza and discover Main Gate is a great place in a lively atmosphere,” said Jane McCollum, Main Gate Square general manager.
Gallery hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Tanque Verde Dental, 7225 N. Oracle Road
Event Location: 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750 Venue: Sabino Canyon Time: From: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Admission: $10 Sabino Canyon Visitor’s Center; $11.50 online at Sabinocanyon. org; $12.50 Bookmans; $15 day of event Phone: 520-749-1900
MADARAS SPRING ART SHOW March 9th at Madaras Gallery at Gallery Row Tucson-based artist and gallery-owner Diana Madaras unveils new, original paintings featuring watercolors and acrylics as well as miniature paintings from her favorite Arizona artists at Madaras Gallery at Gallery Row, Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue. Event Location: 3001 E. Skyline Dr. (at Campbell), Tucson, AZ 85718 Venue: Madaras Gallery Time: From: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Admission: Admission free, but RSVP required Mar 17 Reception- 520-6234000. Phone: 520-615-3001
MUSIC IN THE CANYON March 8th
Friends of Sabino Canyon celebrate the 18th year of Music in the Canyon with a fun-filled day featuring musical entertainment, refreshment stands and a beer garden, and many special activities for children in beautiful Sabino Canyon.
Main Gate Square, between Park and Euclid Avenues on University Boulevard, features more than 20 retailers and 30 restaurants near the University of Arizona. Main Gate merchants validate parking for the Tyndall Garage Monday through Friday after 5 p.m. to midnight (all parking fees incurred prior to 5 p.m. are the customer’s responsibility).
Friday Night Live Line-up April 4 UA Studio Jazz Ensemble The UA Studio Jazz Ensemble (aka Jazz A) was founded by Tom Ervin in 1972, and Jeff Haskell began conducting the ensemble regularly in 1977. The players’ names read like a “who’s who” as well as the list of soloists who have starred with the band over the years. In the 1980’s, the band was hired to tour with Dizzy Gillespie, exposing to the students the great teaching expertise Gillespie had at his command. Most recently, they undertook a groundbreaking, twoweek performance tour throughout China - the only American jazz ensemble, professional or student, to play the Chinese large Poly Theaters.
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April 18 Crystal Stark, jazz vocals Crystal Rose Stark is an award-winning pop/R&B singer who brings a positive influence to today’s music scene. Based on her church-singing roots, she knew that she wanted to pursue a full-time career in music. She made it to the top 44 contestants in American Idol out of the100,000 that tried out across the country. She sang back-up on tour with American Idol runner-up Katharine Mcphee on shows such as Jay Leno, Regis & Kelly and The Today Show. In the summer of 2006, Stark entered the gospel music competition, Music in the Rockies where she won first place Best of Show and was asked to perform at Disney World’s “Night of Joy” alongside Christian artists such as Kirk Franklin, Rebecca St. James and Mercy Me. Stark is currently performing around Tucson playing shows for the Tucson Jazz Society, Big Band Express, and wowing audiences with her jazz/ soul/R&B group “The Crystal Stark Quintet.” www.crystalstarkmusic.com
EMPIRE RANCH 100 WESTERN ART SHOW & SALE Thru March 9th
Empire Ranch Foundation presents the 2014 Western Art Show & Sale, hosted at the Tucson Jewish Community Center/Jewish Heritage Center. This juried art exhibition and sale of 100 artworks features established and emerging artists specializing in Western art. Artwork is selected through a jury process that examines hundreds of submissions to offer an unparalleled selection of Western art. Ranging from impressionistic and traditional Western art subjects, to plain air landscapes, to colorful still-lifes, the show offers something for every collector. This is a not-to-be-missed event for the serious collector, or for the individual who wants the opportunity to see and purchase superb Western art. The show also features entries of “Empire-inspired art” - artwork inspired by images and scenes at the historic Empire Ranch in Sonoita, Arizona. Event Location: 3800 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718 Venue: Tucson Jewish Community Center Time: Art Gallery Hours: MondayThursday 7:00am-10:00pm; Friday 7:00am-6:00pm; Sunday, 9:00am8:00pm; Closed Saturdays. Recurring daily
Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) If you go up to Flagstaff, which I highly recommend for a weekend getaway, hiking or biking the Urban Trail system should be on your bucket list of things to do. The city of Flagstaff, with the help of many volunteers and non-profit organizations, have created over 50 miles of paved and unpaved trails that help people commute around town and enjoy the outdoors right in their own backyards, the last survey recorded over 78% of people using the trail system last year. I like to take the Arizona National
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Scenic trail which is also part of the 800 mile trail that connects Arizona, Utah, and Mexico (this is actually the only section of the trail that crosses with an urban area). There is a really cool “Toe of the Flow” labyrinth in this section of the trail if you begin off of Lone Tree road. This labyrinth is a
beautiful place to reflect, rejuvenate or just watch the rising or setting sun. The FUTS project has another 80 miles of trails planned for this trail system to make it a total of 130 miles. Half of the wide, shared-use trails are paved and half are hard packed dirt. They are used by everyone for hiking, biking, running and commuting around the little college town of Flagstaff. The weather is exceptionally gorgeous and warmer than usual right now, so get up to Flagstaff and take a trek this season.
Groomers and Growlers up at Snowbowl as well, that would be a lot of fun to attend after a long day of hiking and biking. Also it is not too late to get in some Winter sports, as I had mentioned last week. The base at Arizona Snowbowl is about 44 inches of snow with a recent snow of 22 inches in the past week. To see pictures of the urban trail system and the labyrinth snowbowl or any other Arizona hiking check out my Facebook page ‘Take a Stroll with Niccole’. Happy trails!
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The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf of movies recently released in theaters.
Director Thomas Morgan and Producer Angela Bernhard Thomas (‘Waiting for Mamu’) By Joseph J. Airdo
Stan Robinson’s reviews reflect the insights of an insider. With more than 22 years of experience in media production, Stan uses his behind-the-scenes expertise to survey a film’s technical attributes and considers the challenges that had to be overcome in order to cinematically present a story. E-mail him at Movies@StanRobinson.org.
That is where she learned about this situation. One day when she went to leave the prison a young girl grabbed her shawl looked up and gave her this really big smile. It just touched Pushpa’s heart so much that when she left she knew she had to do something to help these children.
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Randy Montgomery’s reactions reveal the emotional intuition of an average moviegoer. With a master’s degree in counseling and education, Randy grounds his opinions in a unique combination of both a movie’s surface entertainment value and its ability to affect him on an even deeper level. E-mail him at Randyjay7694@yahoo.com.
Joseph J. Airdo’s remarks represent the analytical perspective. With a bachelor’s degree in media analysis and criticism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Joseph contemplates the real life implications and applications of a motion picture’s themes in order to determine its existential purpose. E-mail him at joseph.airdo@gmail. com.
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“So she just started to, one by one, slowly bring these children in. And when they come into the home, they
are just so blessed and enjoy being there. Pushpa makes sure that they get a good education. She gives them lots of wonderful food - she is a wonderful cook - they do crafts, and they learn all about taking care of the home and being a part of a family. So the environment that she is able to provide for these children is amazing. It is truly a blessing.” – Angela Bernhard Thomas
“Waiting for Mamu” follows internationally-lauded social worker and 2012 CNN Hero of the Year award-winner Pushpa Basnet as she helps children whose parents are sent to prison and, lacking any other guardians, are locked away along with them. “I met Pushpa [Basnet] really by chance. We were at the same dinner and ... I listened to her tell this story with such compassion and passion for her work. At first I thought that I had misunderstood what she was saying. I couldn’t believe that there were children in prison. So I asked her right then and there, ‘Can I make a documentary film about this’ I think she thought I was joking but ... I was truly committed. I didn’t really know how I was going to fund it or how I was going to go about it but the story was just so incredible that I had to do it.” – Thomas Morgan “[Pushpa] really is the most important piece. One of the most amazing things about this story is that Pushpa started this when she was 21 years old. She was studying social work in school and ended up visiting a prison.
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Still haven’t seen that movie that your friends have been talking about? Film Columnist Randy Montgomery recaps what you may have missed in 140 characters or less.
‘The Monuments Men’ ~ There are hits, and then there are misses. Clooney and crew missed with this one big time on all levels. Chalk this one up at history. Grade: C-
top 10 Movies “Mildred Pierce” (TV, 2011): Joan Crawford made the role iconic, but Winslet gives complete freshness to the part of the self-sacrificing mother. “Revolutionary Road” (2008): In Winslet’s
‘The Lego Movie’ ~ Creative, ingenious and managed to capture the heart and spirit of the toy. Funny and heartfelt and the title song is unforgettable. Grade: A+
‘Non-Stop’ ~ While silly and quite unbelievable, this action-action packed thriller who-dunn-it is a ton of fun and worth the price of admission. Grade: B
‘RoboCop’ ~ There have been too many remakes of 80’s films to mention. The original was somewhat of a classic in its own right, this is not. Grade: C-
reunion with her “Titanic” leading man, Leonardo DiCaprio, it’s to both stars’ credit that they’re equally effective together.
“The Reader” (2008): In an Oscar-nominated performance, Winslet is stunning as the older woman whose intense World War II-era liaison with a youngster comes back to haunt her.
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“The Holiday” (2006): The movie may seem lightweight, but Winslet ideally captures her character’s heartbreak and renewal of hope.
“Little Children” (2006): An excellent Winslet is part of the fine ensemble in a saga of disintegrating relationships and new connections. “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004): Winslet revels in her offbeat character in this comedy about heart and spirit succeeding over erased memories.
‘Tim’s Vermeer’ ~ Penn & Teller have managed to create an engaging documentary despite what could have been a very dry subject matter. Grade: B
‘The Wind Rises’ ~ Whimsy combined with serious drama and thematic moments. A fine animated feature that caught my attention when screened last year. Grade: B+
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“Iris” (2001): Winslet splits the title role – with Judi Dench – as writer Iris Murdoch, whose husband stuck by her through times bright and dark.
“Titanic” (1997): Well, of course. The history-based blockbuster that made Winslet an international star also made her and Leonardo DiCaprio an iconic screen couple for all time. “Sense and Sensibility” (1995): The Jane Austen classic about sisters and their romances furnished Winslet with a great role. “Heavenly Creatures” (1994): Directed by Peter Jackson, Winslet’s memorable first film recounted the true story of two young women who would do anything to preserve their friendship.
The following new theatrical releases were not made available for review for AZ Weekly’s Press Deadline.
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Remember Mama’s delivers until 2am every day of the week. You might not think those who can hit, kick or shoot can also slice, dice or saute, but the opening episode of “Chopped Tournament of Stars,” a five-part special edition of Food Network’s “Chopped,” might convince you otherwise. Premiering Sunday, March 9, it brings together celebrities from different walks of life to compete head to head in cooking challenges. The winners from the first four episodes face off for the championship in the finale on April 6, with a $50,000 grand prize going to the charity of the victor’s choice. The premiere episode “Sports Stars!” pits four ex-athletes – 1999 World Cup heroine Brandi Chastain, NBA enforcer Charles Oakley, and Olympic gold medalists Greg Louganis and Jackie Joyner-Kersee – in various challenges. Alex Guarnaschelli, who is a judge on the episode with Marc Murphy and Geoffrey Zakarian, was impressed but not surprised by the athletes’ skills. “Understand that nutrition plays a huge role in athletes’ lives,” she says, “and one of the most nutritious ways to eat is to cook your own food. So they definitely brought that, Brandi in particular. She cooks for her family; she loves food. That really comes through. When people love food and they love cooking in their everyday lives, they tend to excel in the kitchen.” But Guarnaschelli was caught a little off guard by the case of nerves that came over Chastain as the competition wore on.
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8:30 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Burgers, Rocky Mountain oysters and the biggest burrito in the West in Denver. (HD) 9 p.m. FOOD Restaurant Takeover A rundown restaurant’s owner is ready to give up. (N) (HD) TRAV Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern Andrew travels to Namibia and embarks on a journey back through time. (HD)
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8:30 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Spicy burgers, chicken fried steak and steak challenges in Amarillo, Texas. (HD) 9 p.m. FOOD Chopped A green dessert and a seafood snack. (HD) TRAV Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern Andrew hits up the city for the food culture. (HD)
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8:30 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Adam visits Alaska for a massive burger, a mountainous breakfast and the Kodiak Arrest challenge. (HD) 9 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Grass fed burgers.; biscuits and gravy with free range duck. (HD)
Saturday
8 p.m. FOOD The Great Food Truck Race The teams must butcher a side of bison to use in all their menu items. (HD) TRAV Food Paradise Juiciest steaks across America. (HD) 9 p.m. FOOD The Great Food Truck Race Menu items served on a stick; Spam is the ingredient. (HD)
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8 p.m. FOOD Food Court Wars Sisters Gabbie and Audriana compete against best friends Sadaya and Maiya for a food court location. (N) (HD) 9 p.m. FOOD Chopped Athletes, Brandi Chastain, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Greg Louganis and Charles Oakley compete. (N) (HD)
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March 15th at 6pm Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa hosts a culinary event featuring experts from around the world, creating signature food from their latest published cookbooks, alongside a local Tucson chef. The artistic culinary demonstrations will include cocktail, beer or wine pairings from each chef. Event Location: 245 E. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704 Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa Admission: $125 per person Phone: 1 (800) 722-2500
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He doesn’t think of it as a disorder at all. He’s unmedicated, and he really studied human psychology and behavior and all this, because of his condition, learning how to control it himself by being observant, keeping journals and stuff like that. •How does Clark do with controlling it?
He’s able to somewhat control it, but at the same time, he doesn’t want to take medication because it stops that flow of creativity. In a way, he thinks of it as an asset. Obviously, personally, there are times when he doesn’t think that, but there are some really amazing people – thinkers – who have this. We’ve become a society trying to fix things, (including) some things that didn’t need to be fixed.
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Tucson Craft Beer Destinations Our recommendations for “Tops in Hops!” 1702 1702 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 325-1702 Why to Try? About 50 beers on tap, both imported and domestic and many more by the bottle. They rotate the list frequently so lots to try at all times. If you fancy a pizza and some great craft brews, try this place. Auld Dubliner 800 E. University (520) 206-0323 Why to Try? More than a wee selection of great craft, Irish and other beers here. Pair up with a boxty in a traditional Irish bar with great music in the center of the University mecca of fun bars and restaurants. B Line 621 N. 4th Avenue (520) 882-7575 Why to Try? Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner AND craft beer! A great 4th Avenue place that you must try for local food and fun. Barrio Brewing Company 800 E. 16th St. (520) 791-2739 Why to Try? Excellent local brew pub with 12 of their own on tap. Rustic warehouse décor. Great food. Borderlands Brewing Company 119 E. Toole Ave (520) 261-8773 Why to Try? Excellent local brewery (not brew pub or restaurant) featuring locally brewed, southwestern style beers with natural ingredients. Tap room open from 4pm to 8pm Wed-Sat. Live music 2-3 days a week too! Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub 6958 E. Tanque Verde (520) 885-8277 Why to Try? British Style destination 20 crafts on draft plus about 45+ bottles of beer. Full menu too, both British and American grill. Dragoon Brewing Company 1859 W. Grant Road (520) 329-3606 Why to Try? Excellent local brewery with tap room service for drinking their 7 brews. Food trucks frequently on site or you can bring your own munchies. Not a late-night place as they close early (8pm). Open Thurs, Fri, Sat. Elliott’s on Congress 135 E. Congress St. (520) 622-5500 Why to Try? Great downtown gathering place. Infused Vodkas and nearly 30 beers by the bottle. Great full menu and live entertainment on some nights.
Fox & Hound 7625 N. LaCholla Blvd. (520) 575-1980 Why to Try? Over 100 beers available and 36 on tap! If you are looking for a truly gorgeous sports bar, with a full menu, billiards and lots of TVs…this is a great place to try. Frog & Firkin 874 E. University Blvd. (520) 623-7507 Why to Try? 50 bottled beers and 25 more on tap. Near UofA if you’re looking to party with the college crowd. Live entertainment. Full menue with pizza and sandwiches. Gentle Ben’s Brewery 865 E. University Blvd. (520) 624-4177 Why to Try? Excellent local brew pub with 12 of their own creations on tap. Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St. (520) 622-8848 Why to Try? Historic, urban, Rockn-Roller downtown local hot spot. Live music, dining, multiple bars. Good craft selection with over 30 on tap. Wine and cocktails as well. A local favorite destination and hangout. 40 vintage boutique hotel rooms upstairs! HUB Restaurant & Creamery 266 E. Congress St. (520) 207-8201 Why to Try? Great selection of about 20 crafts on tap. Wine and cocktails as well. and ice cream shop built-in. Full menu. Kid friendly during days and DJ scene at night. Cool! La Cocina 201 N. Court Ave (520) 365-3053 Why to Try? Amazing tree-lit courtyard with live music at night. Rustic, local feel with rotating local craft beers, wine, full bar and great eats. Menu includes apps, salads, tacos and sandwiches. Maynard’s 400 N. Toole Ave (520) 545-0577 Why to Try? Gorgeous and hip, upscale bar and marketplace with excellent Zagat-Rated dining across from Hotel Congress. Watch the trains go by from this wonderfully converted train station. Full bar & wine list with craft beer selection. Monterey Court 505 W. Miracle Mile (520) 207-2429 This hidden gem is a remarkably innovative venue that hosts fun
beer tastings every Friday 5-7 pm with AZ microbreweries, and offers 8 craft brews on tap and a constantly rotating stock of great craft beers. Upscale cafe with delicious food, full bar, signature cocktails and select wines is onsite plus free live music 6 nights a week. Upcoming performances are listed on the website at www. montereycourtaz.com Mr Heads 513 N. 4th Ave (520) 792-2710 Why to Try? Great local drinkin’ hole with 20 brews on tap and over 100 beers total, plus a wide selection of other liquors. Artsy crowd, eclectic décor makes this a 4th Avenue destination and popular place to soak your, uh…head.
Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink 101 E. Pennington St. (520) 882-5550 Why to Try? Great Pizza and 20 craft beers on tap. Full bar and wine selection as well. RJ’s Replays 5769 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 495-5136 Why to Try? Cool computerized beer ordering from your table complete with beer info and descriptions. Tons of selection and great sports bar atmosphere! One of the largest selections of craft on tap and in bottles in Tucson. Full menu too. Live music. Sir Veza’s 4699 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 323-8226
No Anchovies 870 E. University Blvd (520) 623-3333 Why to Try? Nothin’ fancy. Just great pizza and about 20 craft beers. Great college hangout in the heart of the action on University.
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Noble Hops 1335 W. Lambert Lane (520) 797-4677 Why to Try? OK, 28 beers on tap and 175 beers from around the world plus a full bar and wine. You can drink here. Huge menu as well of upscale eats. Not barfood.
Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Ave (520) 622-4300 Sky bar is a 100% solar powered cafe by day and astronomy themed bar by night with nightly viewing of the cosmos through our telescopes on the patio. Featuring 20 draft beers, award winning cocktails, espresso, and tea. When you need a place to imbibe, Sky bar is the place to indulge. Come down and drink in the stars.
Old Chicago 2960 N. Campbell Ave (520) 327-6200 Why to Try? 20+ taps and 110 beers from around the globe! Full menu with pizzas and pastas, cocktail bar, wines and “Beer Tour” club with bragging rights (and maybe rehab) if you complete the 110 beer tour. O’Malley’s on Fourth 247 N. 4th Ave (520) 623-8600 Why to Try? 16 beers on tap and more in bottles. Irish bar theme. St. Patrick’s stronghold location. Plaza Liquors 2642 N. Campbell Ave (520) 327-0452 A craft beer wonderland for packaged goods. If you like trying new beers, hard to get beers, seasonals, or exotic bombers, you should put Plaza Liquors on your list of great craft beer retailers. The store is not huge but the selection is. You can also mix and match your own six pack, which is really great. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and happy to help novice beer buyers find the tastes they like.
Why to Try? Great cantina style Mexican cuisine and about 20 craft beers on tap. Dozens more in bottles. Huge southwestern menu too. Ole’!
Tap & Bottle 403 N. 6th Ave (520) 344-8999 An all-around local favorite with TONS of selection for beer on tap and by the bottle. Check out their online calendar for special events such as DJ nights, educational sessions, food truck visitations and tap takeovers. Over 20 brands on tap and the selection changes constantly. Huge selection of beer by the bottle served ice cold from the cooler too. Great place to find craft beers you would not find in most places. The Parish 6453 N. Oracle Road (520) 797-1233 Why to Try? A nice gastropub in the north part of town with a nice brew selection of over 20 beers not so common. Live entertainment on the weekends. Full bar.
The Shanty 401 E. 9th St. (520) 623-2664 Why to Try? Over 120 beers! Great Euro-import selection! In business since 1937! You’ll love the patio atmosphere! Thunder Canyon Brewery 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. (520) 797-2652 Why to Try? One of two locations. Excellent local brewpub with 12 of their own beers on tap including cask conditioned and barrel aged beers. Growlers and kegs are available as well. Full delicious menu too. Thunder Canyon Brewery 220 E. Broadway Blvd. (520) 396-3480 Why to Try? Their newest of two locations. Huge old warehouse in the heart of downtown with great food and 40 craft beers on tap. Full menu and bar. Time Market 444 E. University Blvd. (520) 622-0761 Why to Try? This is a local grocery market with a cool local eats like wood-fired pizza, local baked goods, sandwiches, built-in and popular meeting place. 6 taps for on-site drinking but they stock over 150 brews by the bottle (retail) on hand! Trident Grill 2033 E. Speedway Blvd. (520) 795-5755 Why to Try? 24 brews on tap. Full menu. If you are an active or ex Navy Seal, you already understand the Trident insignia. If not, go there and experience! Union Public House 4340 N. Campbell Ave (520) 329-8575 Why to Try? If you enjoy drinking craft beer in style, this is a good bet. Over 30 crafts on tap and a huge selection of bottled beer plus wine and full bar with signature cocktails. Upscale casual dining with great menu. Zona 78 7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd. (520) 296-7878 78 W. River Rd. (520) 888-7878 A pair of great, full-service restaurants with artisan pizza, Italian specialties and a nice craft beer selection. Voted Tucson’s Best Casual Dining Restaurant. Zona features a nice selection of popular and locally-brewed brands such as Borderlands and Dragoon.
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“Nashville” is that true rarity – a musical drama in which actors sing and look fabulous doing so. ABC’s Wednesday series deals with adult situations and breaks away for full songs, featuring three very different women, all country singers, flaunting very different styles. “I did a ton of research looking at templates for country music stars who would be models for Rayna Jaymes or Juliette Barnes,” costume designer Susie DeSanto says of the characters played by Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere. This season, Scarlett (Clare Bowen) has a much larger role and a distinctive style. “Nashville is small but sophisticated,” DeSanto says. “It is definitely a Southern place. It is because of the music scene here and the songwriters and the Opry.”
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(520) 690-0991, 3306 N. 1st Ave.: Wed Mar 5 The Titan Valley Warheads Thu Mar 6 Ed Delucia Trio Fri Mar 7 Mike Eldred Trio Sat Mar 8 Whole Lotta Zep Sun Mar 9 Railbirdz Mon Mar 10 The Bryan Dean Trio www.boondockslounge.com
Borderlands Brewing Co.
(520) 261-8773, 119. E. Toole Ave. Thu Mar 6 Will Johnson Fri Mar 7 Copper & Congress Sat Mar 8 Tortolita Gutpluckers Fri Mar 14 Hans Hutchison www.borderlandsbrewing.com
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(520) 748-8169, 5954 E. Speedway Blvd.: Wed Mar 5 Bad News Blues Band Thu Mar 6 Neon Prophet Fri Mar 7 AmoSphere Sat Mar 8 Neon Prophet Sun Mar 9 Reggae Sundays Mon Mar 10 The Ronstadts www.chicagobartucson.com
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(520) 622-8848, 311 E. Congress St.: Wed Mar 5 Curtiss King Thu Mar 6 Holychild Fri Mar 7 The Wild Feathers, Glam Hammer Sat Mar 8 Sir Mix A lot, Pinback, Yacht, Murs, Iamsu + More, The Sonoran Dogs Sun Mar 9 Raw Geronimo www.hotelcongress.com/club
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Plush
(520) 798-1298, 340 E. 6th St.: Thu Mar 6 Mia Dyson, The Cordials, Jillian Bessett Fri Mar 7 Horse Black, Polyan & The Johnson Sisters Sat Mar 8 The Risin Sun, Mad Alchemy, Powdered Wig Machine, The Myrrors Mon Mar 10 The Parson Red Heads, Andrew Collberg, Mimicking Birds Tue Mar 11 Mujeres, Dead Ghosts, Hermanitos, Katterwaul www.plushtucson.com
Rialto Theatre
(520) 740-1000, 318 E. Congress St.: Wed Mar 5 Robert Randolph & The Family Band Fri Mar 7 Dom Kennedy Get Home Safely Tour Sat Mar 8 Sir Mix-a-Lot, Pinback, Yacht, Murs, IAM Su! Sun Mar 9 Gary Numan Tue Mar 11 Papadosio www.rialtotheatre.com
RJ’s Replays Sports Pub and Grub
(520) 495-5136, 5769 E. Speedway Blvd.: Fri Mar 7 Giant Blue Live, Machete Sauce www.rjsreplays.com
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(520) 629-9211, 136 N. Park Ave.: Wed Mar 5 Icarus the Owl w/ guests Fri Mar 7 Giant Blue Live, Machete Sauce Sat Mar 8 Watchers and Hunters w/ guests www.rocktucson.com
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(520) 622-4300, 536 N. 4th Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85705 Thu Mar 6 Fire & Gold Belly Dance Fri Mar 7 Hot Era Sat Mar 8 Resonars. Liila, & special guests www.skybartucson.com
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(520) 882-0009, 424 N. 4th Ave.: Fri Mar 7 Black Cherry Burlesque Sat Mar 8 Fineline Revisited www.surlywenchpub.com
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(520) 670-3697, 4500 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 370: Thu Mar 6 Jueves de Cumbia Fri Mar 7 Drew Cooper Sat Mar 8 Drew Cooper www.countrybartucson.com
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(520) 298-0430, 6622 E Tanque Verde: Wed Mar 5 Red Dirt Wednesday! Thu Mar 6 Ladies Night Fri Mar 7 Flipside Sat Mar 8 Flipside www.tucsonmaverick.com
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