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O’MALLEY’S ON FOURTH ST. PATRICK’S ULTIMATE THREE DAY WEEKEND!
MALONEY’S ON FOURTH 3 Bars. 3 Days. One heck of a great holiday block party. Let the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Madness officially begin Saturday, March 15th thru Monday, March 17th! Go green however you so choose and get prepared from head to toe for one massive and memorable St. Patrick’s Day gathering among family and friends in the most festive of settings. The basics… No Cover. Green Beer. World-Class DJ’s bringing the very best Country, Top 40, Rock, EDM & Dance Music all weekend long, March Madness Tournament Hoops, More Green Beer, lots of Free Prizes, Games and St. Patrick’s Day Goodies among the liveliest of crowds and coolest block party settings in all the land, not to mention great drink specials all three days, and even MORE eager to be poured GREEN BEER MY DEAR! Head down, grab a cold Guinness and settle on in… unrivaled St. Patrick’s Day fun at Maloney’s is officially set to begin. Come early for breakfast, hang out all day and into the night while Maloney’s celebrates this beloved Irish holiday full speed ahead.
St. Patrick’s Day 2014 at O’Malley’s on Fourth is set to impress the masses in more ways than one, and then some, as the ultimate three day celebration one could ever possibly fathom is here once again and very soon to come. Make O’Malley’s on Fourth your top priority holiday headquarter destination this St. Patrick’s Day with the very best in live entertainment and Irish good times on tap for three days of pure, free-flowing St. Paddy Day heaven, March 15th – 17th in the heart of Tucson. Guests will enjoy $5 Guinness Pints, $4 Green Beer Pints, $4 Bushmills, $4 Bailey’s Irish Cream, the list goes on and on. $5 Saturday Cover for all guests. $10 Monday VIP Ticket with cover starting at 5pm. We’ll see you and yours at O’Malley’s On Fourth for three times the St. Patrick’s Day fun, here in the year of all things green, 2014. O’Malley’s on Fourth 247 N. Fourth Ave. 520-623-8600 The Hut 305 N. 4th Ave. 520-625-3200 Bobb Dobbs 2501 E. 6th St. 520-325-3767 RIALTO GO BRAGH: A ST. PATRICK’S DAY HOOTENANNY Tucson is in store for an epic night of St. Patrick’s day fun this Monday, March 17th as The Rialto Theatre is celebrating
the Emerald Isle’s most famous saint in true rare form, featuring Irish music by The Haymarket Squars, The Dusty Buskers and Scatter The Dust, as well as Irish clog dancing with The Saguaro Stompers, alongside drink specials and NO COVER! You read that correctly, no blarney folks! FREE ADMISSION! All Ages! 7pm Door. 8pm Showtime.
DREAD ZEPPELIN LIVE AT HOTEL CONGRESS Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Hotel Congress will be hosting the second day of its eagerly anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Zep Fest, featuring the widely popular tribute act Dread Zeppelin. Enjoy the lively, surreal surrounding atmosphere Second Saturdays in downtown Tucson provides with traditional eats and Irish inspired beverage, all while taking in the sights and sounds of what can best be described as a perfect place to be for St. Patrick’s Day 2014. Admission: $7 per person. This is a 21+ event. For more information please visit www. hotelcongress.com.
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This St. Patrick’s Day, throw on some green and be on your way to RJ’s Replays, bright and early Monday, March 17th for some of the finest Irish fare and St. Patrick’s Day fun the beautiful city of Tucson has to offer. Come enjoy Happy Hour $2.25 drafts, $2.50 well drinks, $2.50 domestic pints and 50% off all appetizers, among droves of fun Irish flare of course. It’s true, the ideal St. Patrick’s Day fun zone, at RJ’s Replays very real and true, a guaranteed good time for all powered by the Irish spirit in YOU! RJ’s Replays 5769 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85715 520-495-5136
27th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN TUCSON March 15th at Armory Park
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...Continued from page 5 celebrations at the festival in Armory Park in Downtown Tucson. The city’s 27th Annual one-hour parade begins at 11 a.m. at Stone Avenue and 16th Street and makes its way through the downtown streets ending at Armory Park.. The parade will feature Irish dancers and music, floats, bands, food and fun. Event Location: 221 S. 6th Ave. Venue: Armory Park Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. Admission: Free to the public
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Everyone has the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day weekend at the East End with festivities at night for the 21 and over crowd as well as the chance to partake in themed menu offerings for those downtown for the St. Patrick’s Day parade at both at The Cup Café and Maynards Market. There is no admittance fee to participate in the events, so keep your green in your wallet. The party gets started at 9 p.m. Friday, March 14 with the St. Pagac’s Day Circus. Named for the renowned local artist and impresario Joe Pagac, the event delivers a night of Irish themed shenanigans and Tom Foolery setting the tone for the four-day weekend of McMayhem guaranteed to happen at The Hotel Congress. In addition to the drink specials, St. Pagac’s Day Circus enthusiasts will enjoy: A chance to ride the McChanical
bull; Posing for a photo with a real Leprechaun in front of a rainbow & pot o’ gold; Dancing with our River Dancers; Listening to the sweet sounds of the bagpipes. The weekend’s drink specials include an Irish Whiskey Tasting, $4 Jameson and $6 Irish Car Bombs. At midnight on Friday, March 15 the Hotel Congress is hosting the annual Great Guinness Toast, which is accompanied by great live music and Solid Gold DJ sets. Maynards Market nod’s to the Irish with special pricing on Irish Beers, a tasty special of Corned Beef and Cabbage Slaw Panini on Sourdough with Irish Cheddar and a bowl o’ potato soup. For more information please visit hotelcongress.com or maynardstucson. com
Downtown Tucson Second Saturdays filled with Irish Flare Tucson’s monthly second Saturday event downtown this March will be featuring a whole lotta unique Irish fun and flare. Crowd-moving Celtic Rock bands will be rockin in the streets while Irish inspired holiday activities for all ages will be on hand around every corner and turn. In short, Tucson Second Saturday is an ideal plan to spend the evening celebrating St. Patrick’s day with family and friends. For more information, please visit www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com.
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OLD TUCSON’S 75th ANNIVERSARY REUNION
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A special 75th anniversary display commemorating the build of Old Tucson; Two performances of “The Great Gold Robbery” An original story written by gunfighter alumni Dennis Leoni (Resurrection Boulevard, McKenna) and Richard Wenz. This special show will be performed by gunfighters who walked these legendary streets over the last 50 years. This special Anniversary Reunion show will be presented at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; The first gunfighter, Jack Young (87), is scheduled to be among the performers. Hired in 1962 by thenowner Bob Shelton, Jack was charged with putting together the original professional entertainment program for Old Tucson. Event Location: 201 S. Kinney Rd. Time: From: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Admission: Admission $16.95 Adults (ages 12 and over) $10.95 Children (ages 4-11) Children (ages 3 and under) are admitted free of charge. Phone: 520-883-0100
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HIKE ARCHAEOLOGY TRAIL AT COLOSSAL CAVE March 15th
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
27th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL March 15th
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.
4th AVENUE SPRING STREET FAIR March 21st – 23rd
Fourth Avenue Street Fair brings
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.
TUCSON INVITATIONAL GAMES – SOFTBALL Thru March 25th
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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Casino Del Sol Resort and Old Tucson-”where the spirit of the Old West comes alive”--celebrate the 1939 construction of the original Old Tucson movie set. Old Tucson’s first set, built for the movie “Arizona,” was designed to recall Tucson of the 1860s. Columbia Pictures relied on the knowledge and skill of the actual city’s original builders--the Tohono O’odham (People of the Desert) Native American tribe of southern Arizona. Special activities to mark the occasion include:
Admission: Free to the public
A half-marathon, quarter marathon, and 5K for runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers of all ages and abilities celebrates the healthy active lifestyle, and courses through the foothills in Oro Valley, starting at Ventana Medical Systems.
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
Event Location: 1910 Innovation Park Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Phone: 520-469-7084
IHRA SOUTHWESTERN NATIONALS March 21-22 | Showtime at 7:30 p.m. (Fri) and 6 p.m. (Sat) 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.
THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANSEL ADAMS
Thru April 14th
The University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography presents an exhibition of 21 of Ansel Adams’s photographs. Though the photographs in this exhibition are not those for which the photographer is best known, they provide insight into the richness of his photographic vision and the many perspectives he explored. The featured photographs represent a range of subjects, including landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes, natural details, portraits and architectural views, encompassing a long span of the famed photographer’s career. Event Location: 1030 North Olive Road, Tucson, AZ 85721 Venue: Center for Creative Photography Time: Mon–Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat-
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BUTTERFLY MAGIC AT THE GARDENS Thru April 30th
Every day through April, Tucson Botanical Gardens presents a live tropical butterfly exhibit. View colorful butterflies fluttering and marvel at 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. Event Location: 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712 Venue: Tucson Botanical Gardens Time: From: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Gardens Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open seven days a week, year round, except July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Day. Oct. thru Apr. $13 Adults | Admission: Oct. thru Apr. $13 Adults | $12 Student/Senior/Military | $7.50 Children 4-12 (included entrance to Butterfly Magic) May thru Sept. $8 Adults | $7 Student/Senior/Military | $4 Children 4-12 Children Phone: 520-326-9686
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.
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Sun, 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free and open to the public. There is a suggested donation. Phone: 520-621-7968
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
EL NACIMIENTO (THE NATIVITY SCENE) Thru June 8th
A traditional Mexican nativity scene made with hundreds of tiny lights and earthen figurines displayed at one of Tucson’s oldest buildings, La Casa Cordova, Tucson Museum of Art Historic Block. Event Location: 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 Venue: Tucson Museum of Art - La Casa Cordova Time: Tuesday-Saturday 10am--5p.m. Sunday Noon-5 p.m. The Museum is closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission: Free Phone: 520-624-2333 Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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21ST ANNUAL TUCSON WINTER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL March 16 – 23rd at Leo Rich Theatre
Arizona Friends of Chamber Music presents its 21st annual festival at Leo Rich Theatre. Classical radio station WMFT in Chicago has called it”a jewel of a festival,” and American Record Guide proclaimed it “one of the best and most adventurous in America.” The Festival will feature 14 superb musicians, among them the renowned Miró String Quartet and Pepe Romero, considered by many to be the world’s greatest guitarist. Two commissioned world premieres will be performed, one by Pulitzer Prize-winning Gunther Schuller, and the other, a piano sonata by Czech composer Sylvie Bodorova. All concerts, master classes, and open rehearsals, except the Gala Dinner Concert, will be held at the Tucson Convention Center’s Leo Rich Theater. Sunday concerts, March 16th and March 23rd, will begin at 3 pm. Evening concerts, March 17th, 19th, and 21st, begin at 7:30 pm. Dress rehearsals and master classes are open to the community at no charge. Open dress rehearsals are Wednesday, Friday, and the final Sunday, 9 AM - 12. Master classes will be held on Saturday, March 22nd, at 3 and 4 PM. The traditional Gala Dinner Concert is on March 22nd at the Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm. Tickets for all Festival concerts and the Gala Dinner Concert are $280. Cost for all concerts and events, excluding the Gala Dinner, is $130. Cost for the Gala Dinner Concert only is $160. Individual Festival general admission concert tickets are $30 and student tickets are $10.
flavor. The fundraiser supports Ballet Tucson—Tucson’s only professional dance company. Boots and Ballet at the Stardance Event Center on Sunday, March 23, will include roping demonstrations, line-dancing, and great music. Highlights will include a silent auction of art and other unique items along with an energetic live auction of one-of-a-kind “boot boxes,” paintings and other fine art. Boots and Ballet is an authentic Tucson experience for the entire family. Enjoy prickly pear mimosas, lemonade and beer, and be treated to a chuck wagon style lunch. The horseshoe hunt is sure to delight the younger guests. Dig out your best western wear and ride on out to Stardance Event Center nestled in the Sombrero Peak area of the Tucson Mountains. Stardance is an easy drive, a few minutes off of the I-10 Cortaro Road exit. Entertainment will be provided by Bill Ganz Western Band, Cowboy Poet Eldon Housley, roping demonstrations by the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, and special performances by Ballet Tucson’s own talented dancers! Silent and live auctions showcasing collectible regional art, jewelry, and even vintage treasures will be featured. Special “boot boxes”—Western style lunch boxes—by local artists will be a highlight of the live auction. The grand finale will be Western dance lessons led by Chris Candalario and dancing to the live music of the Bill Ganz Western Band. For reservations call Ballet Tucson 520.903.1445 or visit www. ballettucson.org
“LOVE YOUR MOTHER (EARTH)” EXHIBIT
April 5 – 26 at The Drawing Studio
Sunday, March 23rd at the Stardance Event Center
Look back at the past and you see the beauty of what was this earth. Look into the future; what endures; what is lost? Look in the mirror and you see how human activity can affect both, for good or ill. The “Love Your Mother (Earth)” exhibit at The Drawing Studio assembles artists’ responses to the changing conditions on our earth. Whether artists depict the effects of climate change, promote sustainability or conservation, each medium in the exhibit represents an impassioned interpretation and is sure to evoke a thoughtful reaction.
Ballet Tucson is reinventing its major Spring Fundraiser this year, the Urban Picnic, as Boots and Ballet—a family affair with a Western
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artistic practice through exhibition. Exhibits, therefore, may encompass timely issues in the broad community as well as among artists. The “Love Your Mother (Earth)” exhibit intersects art and reality, a mission worthy of any arts organization. You will have the opportunity to add your voice—in the form of pledges, art statements, or photos—to the issue of the changing conditions on our earth when you attend the “Love Your Mother (Earth)” exhibit at The Drawing Studio.
Event Location: 1020 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721 Venue: Centennial Hall Time: Starting: 7:00 PM Admission: See website Phone: 520-621-3341
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 6-8 pm. Gallery Hours: 10 am. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 1-4 pm., Saturday; closed Friday and Sunday.
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
Thru March 22 at the Temple of Music and Art Arizona Theatre Company presents a Jules Verne masterpiece with stampeding elephants! raging typhoons! runaway trains! It’s a whirlwind journey filled with exotic locales, a damsel in distress and narrow escapes, at the Temple of Music and Art. Event Location: 330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 Venue: Temple of Music and Art Phone: 520-622-2823
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.
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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. 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.
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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. 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).
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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, two-week performance tour throughout China
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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 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
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SPRING CONCERT: DANCE AND DESSERT Mendelssohn Piano Concerto, by Mary Beth Cabana 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.
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...Continued from page 17 Event Location: 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718 Venue: Gallery Row Time: From: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Every Thursday
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.
Performances support local musicians in steel drums, folk and classic guitar, Latin and classic jazz, boogie woogie piano, blues, country and more. When: Second Thursdays at 6 p.m. Where: Oro Valley Marketplace, southwest corner of Oracle Road and Tangerine Road Cost: Free
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Explore regional transportation history, and see a freight trains passing by, or ring the locomotive bell at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum every Saturday, year round. Event Location: 414 N. Toole Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 Venue: Historic Train Depot Time: 10 am to 1 pm Admission: Free Phone: 520-623-2223 Every Saturday
FESTIVALS
Park Place Chalk Art Festival Saturday, March 29th
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
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 Friday, April 11th 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. When: Friday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road Cost: $35 per person - includes appetizer samplings, cocktails, runway fashion show, live big band performance, dancing and goodie bag
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.
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.” 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
Where: Tanque Verde Dental, 7225 N. Oracle Road Cost: Free
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 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.
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Traditional Drag Racing Returns to Tucson with 2 Days of Nitro Jam!
The International Hot Rod Association’s racing season kicks off in Tucson with the IHRA Nitro Jam Southwestern Nationals presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports and hosted by Southwestern International Raceway (SWIR) on March 21 and 22, 2014. This will mark the first time Nitro Jam has visited the area with a traditional racing format, giving race fans something they have never seen before from the IHRA. The 2-day event will feature a thrilling mix of racing classes not seen anywhere else in drag racing. From the excitement of world-class, 260+ mph Nitro Funny Cars, to the insane competitors of Nitro Harleys, Nitro Altereds and Jet Dragsters, and the much-anticipated return of Mountain Motor Pro Stocks, the 2014 Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series line-up promises to be the most exciting season of IHRA action in years. While 2014 is all about the return of competition and tradition to Nitro Jam, one element that veteran fans have grown accustomed to will also be returning to the dragstrip this season, although in a bit of a different form: jet dragsters.The pop, flash and fire that accompanies these 300-mile-per-hour rocket rides will return to SWIR, as the IHRA partners with Daytona-based jet car team Larsen Motorsports for all 12
IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series events. While jet dragsters typically represent a little competition and certainly some eye candy for the fans, the Larsen Jet Team brings a different brand of jet dragster racing, one that fits in nicely with the all-new Nitro Jam series. Propelling the Larsen jet team are four talented women with varying backgrounds. From a young lady balancing life on the road and her schooling to a veteran drag racer with dozens of years of experience, the Larsen team features a unique collection of talented drivers, all women, and all with a desire to usher jet dragster racing into a new era. “Among our goals is to bring new people to the sport of drag racing. I believe there is a huge opportunity for us to introduce a new generation of racers and fans, which is so important if we want to see drag racing continue to develop and bring new life blood to the sport,” noted Chris Larsen, owner of the Larsen Motorsports Jet Racing Team. In 2014, IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series fans will get a unique opportunity to follow the paths of these warriors of the quarter-mile as the Larsen Jet Team and drivers Elaine
Larsen, Marisha Falk, Dawn Perdue and Kat Moller compete at all 12 events in real, head-to-head competition with the IHRA’s very first jet dragster world championship on the line at the end of the season. IHRA is also thrilled to announce that leading automotive network MAV TV will be filming Nitro Jam at SWIR, and at all of its nationwide Nitro Jam events, as part of a reality television series that will air later in 2014 with 13 episodes. Gates open at 2 pm on Friday, March 21 and at noon on Saturday, March 22 at SWIR. On Friday, Open Test & Tune starts at 5 pm while the Nitro Jam show begins at 7:30 pm. On Saturday, bracket racing starts at 3 pm and the Nitro Jam show commences at 6 pm. For the complete event schedule, please visit www.RaceSWIR.com. Tickets are just $10 for children on Friday or Saturday. For adult spectators, tickets are $25 on Friday and $30 on Saturday. To save $5 per adult spectator ticket, buy tickets online in advance of the show at www. RaceSWIR.com. Parking is free and children 12 and under enter free. Southwestern International Raceway is a 110-acre venue located at the Pima County Fairgrounds, 10 miles from downtown Tucson, Arizona. The track features a dedicated quarter-mile Drag Strip and first opened in August 1997.Over the last 16 years, SWIR has
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hosted such premier events as Pro Nitro Warm-Up, Super Chevy Show, Pacific Street Car Association (PSCA), Import Face-Off, and Tucson Dragway Reunion. With one of the largest shutdown areas in the country at almost three-quarters of a mile, SWIR has run some of the fastest race cars in the world. Driving schools, professional testing sessions, private rentals, and corporate team-building events are also held at SWIR year-round.SWIR is proudly sponsored by Budweiser, Merle’s Automotive and National Auto Collision. IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG) acquired SWIR from former owner operators Jon Bradford and Tom Koenan in August 2013. Arizona native Franki Buckman joined the team as Vice President and General Manager of SWIR in November of 2013. Southwestern International Raceway is located at 12000 S. Houghton Road in Tucson. For more information, call 520.762.9700, send an email to Info@ RaceSWIR.com or visit www.RaceSWIR. com. Fans can also connect with SWIR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ SouthwesternInternationalRaceway.
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32nd annual celebration of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month
For the entire month of March 2014, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)/Arizona State Parks (ASP) is coordinating events throughout the state for the 32nd annual celebration of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month (AAHAM). View the full schedule at AZStateParks.com/ archy. These events will focus on current efforts to preserve our past by protecting our fragile and nonrenewable cultural resources. AAHAM combines education with entertainment to reach both adults and children in an effort to teach responsible stewardship of our cultural resources. Museums, historical societies, tribes, agencies, parks, and archaeology organizations will be hosting events across the state; events are also planned in Arizona State Parks as part of their interpretive programs. Proclaimed by the Governor each year, this celebration will feature prehistoric and historic site tours, exhibits, hikes, open houses, lectures, demonstrations and other activities throughout Arizona. The featured event for the month is the ARIZONA ARCHAEOLOGY EXPO (Expo). This year’s Expo will offer many educational attractions for archaeology and history buffs, and will be located at Catalina State Park on Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Expo is FREE and open to the public
The Expo will provide a special opportunity for visitors to learn more about why it is important to preserve archaeological sites and historic places, what archaeologists, historians, and tribal members do in their jobs, and about the prehistory and history of Arizona. The Expo will feature archaeology-related hands-on activities, craft demonstrations, and other fun and educational events. In addition, Boy Scout and Girl Scout merit badge requirements can be fulfilled at the Expo! Special displays and booths by archaeological and historical organizations, museums, Native American tribes, state and federal agencies, and others will allow you to participate as an archaeologist might in their research today, or make crafts and tools that teach how prehistoric Native Americans and other early inhabitants survived in the Southwest. Cultural and historical demonstrators, talks by archaeologists, and interactive activities will help make the past come alive! In addition, tours of local archaeological sites (rock art and pueblos) will be offered.. The Expo will give visitors new insights into Arizona’s many prehistoric, historic, and contemporary cultures, and will help instill a sense of stewardship for our state’s fragile and nonrenewable heritage resources.
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Signal Hill Petroglyphs – Saguaro National Park I went out to Saguaro West in search of some prolific, ancient petroglyphs that I have heard about from many hiking enthusiasts. Signal Hill Picnic area is a short hike that is perfect for toddlers and small kids or anyone on a short time budget. After about a mile hike up the wash you hit a huge rock outcropping and you will find the ancient Hohokam pictures all around you on the tall basalt rock faces. These symbols are supposed to have been etched in sometime between 300 -1500 C.E. (there are other petroglyph
a little rock climbing is involved but not necessary to take in the majestic Native American artifacts. The majority of these interesting artifacts are authentic but be advised that some vandalism has happened over the years, and please do not contribute to the defacing of the rocks (believe it or not, no one wants to see your initials carved into the stone, plus it is considered a felony). If you are looking for more of a challenge and a workout, this hike can take you to the Cactus Wren trail where you can continue
hike, the kids love climbing on all the rocks and running through the sandy washes and there is always plenty of wildlife to see. We actually saw a six point whitetail last time we were here. If you haven’t been out to the Tucson Mountains yet, go for it now because Saguaro National Park is best to hike and bike in the spring, fall and winter. To get there, take Speedway Blvd. west until in turns into Gates Pass and follow this narrow winding road through the mountains until you get to the sign for the desert museum and take a right, you will find the parking area off to your right hand side and it’s marked with A K24. This is also home of the King Canyon trailhead that takes you
Mountain Park. Get your friends and family and take a trek this season! For more pictures of this area and a virtual tour of other places around Arizona, like my facebook page “Take a Stroll with Niccole” and if you have any questions please feel free to email me
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REVIEWERS ROUNDTABLE The following are reactions from each of AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film commentators in an effort to generate a wellrounded overview of this weekend’s new releases.
STAN ROBINSON
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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.
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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.
‘Tim’s Vermeer’ Inventor Tim Jenison seeks to understand the painting techniques used by Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer. (PG-13 – 80 minutes)
‘The Art of the Steal’
‘Need for Speed’
Kurt Russell plays a third-rate motorcycle daredevil and part-time art thief who teams up with his snaky brother (Matt Dillon) to steal one of the most valuable books in the world. (R - 90 minutes)
Aaron Paul plays a street racer who, fresh from prison when framed by a wealthy business associate (Dominic Cooper), joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His expartner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins. (PG-13 - 130 minutes)
Joseph: For a heist movie that includes so many accomplished actors, one would have liked “The Art of the Steal” to have been a lot better. Granted, you cannot say that any talent is wasted here as its stars are each given sufficiently fun material to play with but it comes across as one giant, annoying argument, with the characters constantly bickering back and forth about trust. It’s weakest link, though, is its central scheme, which is way too twisted to follow and therefore more burdensome than entertaining.
Joseph: So long as you strap in for the ride and resolve to remain unbothered by its entire setup’s ludicrous logic, “Need for Speed” is a thoroughly thrilling experience. The only things revving hotter than the motors in this new actioner are the emotions. Having said that, the whole thing leaves a bad taste in your mouth as it ignores intelligent solutions in favor of ones that cause much more destruction. Then again, destruction is always more entertaining to watch than the alternative.
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Stan: The documentary, as we follow Tim Jenison’s quest to learn and duplicate the technique that is uniquely Johannes Vermeer’s, we are treated to the various prominent artists works as well as an education on styles, scientific, natural, and artificial influences. With only the appreciation of finished works of art, it’s quite refreshing to learn of the intricacies of planning, colors and paint choices, and the effect of the types of light on the art form. Randy: One would think watching someone create a painting for a good part of 80 minutes would translate into the equivalent of literally watching paint dry, but Penn & Teller have managed to create an engaging documentary despite what could have been a very dry subject matter. One must admire the ambition of the inventor featured, devoting several months to the process. While the end result may not be the revelation of the century, it is an enjoyable way to spend an hour and a half.
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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.
Filmmaker Ben Altarescu and Social Media Reporter Zack Samberg (‘The Book of Lone Peak’) By Joseph J. Airdo
“The Book of Lone Peak,” which is now available on iTunes, tells the story of a predominantly Mormon high school basketball team from Utah and their road to the National Championship. “Zack and I met through a family friend who had heard about the story that Zack had come upon and discovered and, luckily for me, threw my name in the circle as a filmmaker who could help. We met in April of last year and a few days later we were out in Utah shooting the film. “I think that one of the most challenging things about the documentary for me was finding a dramatic narrative in a story about a
team that politely beats almost every team they play by an average of 30 points per game. So, I found the real heart of the story - these kids, their beliefs, their David versus Goliath story about how every time they walk into a gym they are discounted and the way that their faith bonded them together and sort of inspired them to continue to work hard and eventually led to this result.” - Ben Altarescu “This was my first experience with a film so it was great to have Ben on board with me. I have always had an interest in film but, at the age of 14 last year, I never really thought that something like this could actually happen. But it was great that the story came to me and, once I heard
it, I thought that it was a big enough that it could not just be an article that I wrote. It had to be something bigger and I thought that a documentary would be great.
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“When I first saw these guys in Springfield, Mass., I was shocked. They beat the team they were playing - which was a very well respected team - by 40 [points]. I went to talk to them afterward and asked, ‘How are you guys so good?’ They said, ‘We have all been playing together since second grade. Using the bond that we built together both on and off the court just helps us win games. That is how we are so good.’” - Zack Samberg
SPECIAL FEATURE ‘Southern Arizona Independent Film Festival’ By Peggy Ottens WHTP, Inc. For the Range News
The Southern Arizona Independent Film Festival will be held at the Wilcox Historic Theater, 134 North Railroad Ave., on Saturday, March 15, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. There is no admission charged for this event. Screenings of selected films will begin at 1 p.m. These films are shorts in several categories by amateur and student filmmakers. Discussions with attending participants and professionals will take place after each film.
At 2:10 p.m. there will be a “One on One” with special guest Stan Robinson.A native Chicagoan with extensive production experience, Robinson retired after 22 years of working on feature films such as: “The Adventures of Huck Finn”, “Passenger 57”, “My Girl” and “To Die For”, as well as TV Series, documentaries, and music videos, and moved to Phoenix, AZ where he continued to work on numerous Indie film projects until retirement in 2008.
2014 marks eight years for Stan Robinson as a film columnist in print for AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine, the largest source for entertainment in the state of Arizona. In 2008, Robinson was inducted into the Phoenix Film Critics Society, and in 2010 was elected to the Board of Directors. That same yearNational CineMedia voted him one of the “20 Best Film Critics in America”.
well as in theaters. You can read his movie reviews at AZWeeklyMagazine. com Awards presentation will be at the conclusion of the showings. Two awards will be given out: one will be the judges’ prize and the other will be the audience favorite prize. Following the awards, there will be a screening of a short film, “The Message,” written by Stan Robinson.
Every week Robinson reviews up to eight different movies, both on-line as
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Anyone who has ever cooked for a dinner party knows the essential ingredient is planning. Imagine cooking dinner for 5,000 and the planning that requires. Mackie Gmitter, executive chef at the Austin, Texas, barbecue eatery The Salt Lick, is gearing up to cook for attendees at Woodies, a music festival that’s part of the city’s South by Southwest fest. The awards ceremony from that festival, the 2014 mtvU Woodie Awards, airs Sunday, March 16, on MTV and mtvU. A few weeks before acts took the stage, Gmitter’s menu was set. “It is a bit of a challenge cooking for this amount of people for the Woodie Awards,” he says. “We need to be a lot more prepared. The first chef I worked for always told me, ‘If you are not two days ahead, you are one day behind.’ ” Gmitter and his team begin preparations by making sauces and seasoning meat. This is the third time he’s cooking for the Woodies. He’s making chopped brisket sliders, smoked turkey sliders, pork ribs, coleslaw and Hatch green chili mac and cheese. He is also planning “sloppy nachos,” and considering regular ones are not the neatest food, these must be something special, with smoked Gouda and a few other cheeses and chopped beef. His crew makes corn and flour tortillas on site, which gives them, Gmitter says, “that unique flavor. Nothing store bought. You can taste the difference in the first bite.”
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8 p.m. FOOD Restaurant: Impossible Restaurant owers suffer from tasteless barbecue and inefficient management. (HD) TRAV Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern Andrew Zimmern samples suckling pig in Spain. (HD) 9 p.m. FOOD Restaurant: Impossible Restaurant owners battle over every decision. (HD)
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8 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Seafood sandwich so large it’s called “The Barge”; Jersey cheesesteaks topped 33 different ways. (HD) 9 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives In Denver, a corner bar smoking pork for its biscuits; in Scottsdale, Ariz., breakfast enchiladas. (HD)
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8 p.m. FOOD Chopped Smoked eel appetizer; an entree the features frog legs and gin; araucana eggs and coconut macaroons. (HD) 9 p.m. FOOD Chopped Sour apple martini mix, meat and wine, different desserts made from corn nut and Marashino cherry. (HD)
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8 p.m. FOOD Food Court Wars Two groups of friends from Hickory, N.C., compete to win their own food court restaurant. (N) (HD) 9 p.m. FOOD Chopped Coolio, Lou Diamond Phillips, Penn Jillette and Carnie Wilson compete. (N) (HD)
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I really only came on board because Naomi (Campbell) asked me to. I love working in fashion, and started in films the past year. I have known Naomi for years, and I was a huge fan of the first season. I thought it was a very realistic take on the fashion industry and genuinely trying to help people – not to say there are other shows that don’t. I thought this was about truly helping women in the fashion industry.
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Working in fashion, I constantly have to challenge myself whether acquiring a new skill like riding a horse or motorcycle or learning a new exercise to strike new poses. I always want to do something special – even if is just for you or for the camera.
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As an actor, I go to the written word first, because those are the words I’ve got to speak. Then, as a producer, I go through the written word, because those are the words you tell a story with. It’s aligning myself with great creative (talent) and great people and telling stories that you’re passionate about. For me, personally, it’s stories that I would watch.
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It has nothing to do with that at all. In terms of attracting talent, After nearly 20 years of doing this myself, I’ve made a lot of friends I can reach out to. I’ve given them my own vote of confidence about the work. Then you scrap it all, and you say, “Give me two minutes of your time,” and you show a teaser.
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Tapas-Mediterranean Flavors, American Flair!
“We Serve The Food That Makes Philly Famous” Frankie’s South Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies 2574 N Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719 520-795-2665 www.frankiescheesesteaks.com
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of “STAr-CroSSed” On CW •You’re the voice of Anakin Skywalker in both the animated film and TV versions of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” but some newspaper accounts said you went beyond that and had a “Star Wars”-inspired wedding to Angela Stacy in June 2013. Is that true?
Well, my wife is going to be mad that people are saying it was a “Star Wars” wedding, because it wasn’t a “Star Wars” wedding, per se; it had some “Star Wars” elements. I’m OK with saying it’s a “Star Wars” wedding, but I don’t think she is. It had some “Star Wars” elements. We had some storm troopers out there, well, for the “Star Wars” junkies, technically, we had Clone Troopers at the wedding. I had a “Star Wars” groom’s cake. In the vows, my wife said, “I promise I’ll always be the Padme to your Anakin.”
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AZ Craft Beer week may be over but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! And to help you out on the nights that you don’t want the fun to stop, we have listed some great options for late night eats and craft beer drinking! Kingfisher on Grant east of Campbell offers a special late night menu every night until midnight with happy hour starting at 10pm. For happy hour they offer $2 off any of their 6 beer handles, 4 of which rotate regularly. We highly suggest stopping by for some oysters, half off during HH, and a beer here!
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‘Money talks’ looks at the big bucks of sports handicapping There’s a lot of money in sports betting – both illegal and legal – but for those who want to win big, good advice is worth more than gold. Premiering Wednesday, March 19, on CNBC, “Money Talks” profiles Steve Stevens (real name Darin Notaro), the Las Vegas-based owner of VIP Sports, which handicaps pro and college sports and then sells that information to gamblers. Along with providing information that benefits the customers, the company must also drum up new business, and it has a staff of sales agents working the phones to close deals with new clients. “I’m born and raised in Las Vegas,” says Notaro, “so I’ve been involved in
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gambling my entire life. When I was 12 years old, I was making parlays.” Notaro started just out of high school in telemarketing and was very good at it. But when the company ran afoul of the law, Notaro wound up in jail at 19 years old and served 18 months. “When I looked back on what I did,” he says, “I knew that it was wrong, but I realized that I wasn’t really such a bad guy. I just realized I took my sales talent and was selling the wrong product. It’s pretty much all about the product. I didn’t own the company. These people were doing all the ownership, and I just read a script and was good at it.” So Notaro took his telemarketing experience and turned it instead toward selling sports-handicapping ©2013 Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., Chippewa Falls, WI * Beer information. He also places a bet himself from time to time. “Do I bet every day, all day?” he says. “No, I don’t. But yeah, I make big bets. I find marquee matchups I LN_Snowdrift Vanilla_2013_4-5x5_01011-6 JC.indd 1 like and do it. That’s actually why I opened up my company. It’s smarter to use other people’s money and focus with them. “I took my passion of what I used to do myself, spread it out against the world. I’d rather get a small commission off millions than just whatever I can afford to bet.”
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very show about brothers needs a dad, and if the real thing isn’t available, a kindly sergeant major will do in a pinch. On the Fox Friday comedy “Enlisted,” Keith David plays Sgt. Maj. Donald Cody, who served with the late father of soldier brothers Pete, Derrick and Randy Hill (Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell, Parker Young). Cody promised the brothers’ father that he would look after them, so he brought them all to his command, Fort McGee in Florida, to fulfill that pledge. “I love stories about sons and fathers,” says David, taking a break from rehearsing a play in which he stars as famed singer and actor Paul Robeson. “On one level, we don’t have enough mentoring from dads, generally speaking."
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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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‘Da Vinci’s Demons’ Costume designers shop for characters where they imagine the characters would buy clothes. That line of thinking has savvy designers going through the racks at Target for suburban moms and walking through the boutiques at Saks for executives. Logical, but what’s a costume designer to do when the show happens to be set during the Renaissance, and the main character happens to be a pivotal man in history? For Starz’s “Da Vinci’s Demons,” returning for its second season Saturday, March 22, it means creating. Da Vinci (Tom Riley) has a new jacket, since his last one was destroyed in the carnage of last season’s cliffhanger. “He has an effortless style; no great thought goes into what he wears, but because of his remarkable talent and genius, everything he picks has a uniqueness,” costume designer Trisha Biggar says.
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