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Features
16 Retro Ranch Remodeled By Romi Carrell Wittman
A local couple found a mid-century ranch house that — with the help of a pair of skilled renovators — has become their dream home.
22 Not So Plain Geometry By Romi Carrell Wittman
Landscape architect Elizabeth PrzygodaMontgomery helped create cohesive, midcentury-styled entertaining spaces from a double-width yard.
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26 A Full Range: Kitchens
Before & After
We present the results of five dramatic local kitchen renovations.
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Garden Calendar A monthly guide to gardening in Tucson. Local Craftsmen: Very Heavy Metal AAMA Metal Arts & Design’s founders excel in creating Southwest-inspired art pieces. From My Kitchen to Yours: Soup-er Side Dish! Lynne Jackson has taken a traditional gazpacho recipe and re-worked it into an easy but delicious meal.
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Regional Artisan: Signs of Success Artist Ashley White turned her talents to sign-making, creating her business, Modern Aquarian Signs. Letters to the Editor Events & More What’s going on in Tucson on the home and garden scene.
About the cover: This mid-century ranch home was re-worked to achieve maximum function while still keeping its stylistic roots. Photography by Matt Vacca.
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Editor Debby Larsen at a photo shoot at the home of Lynne Jackson. Photo by Thomas Veneklasen.
The calendar says it’s 2019, but all over Tucson, homeowners are turning back the clock 50 or so years to revel in the style that we know as mid-century modern. And why not? With its elegant geometry, sense of space, and forward-looking feel, there is at once a nostalgic, and yet timeless, quality to it. For our cover story on page 16 we visited a mid-century ranch home that received an extensive and beautiful remodel that has kept the bones of the structure intact, but also fleshed out the vision of modernism. Even if your place is territorial, Spanish colonial, or some other Southwestern style, we think you’ll find plenty to inspire a makeover at your casa. We haven’t overlooked the exterior spaces, either. There are certain elements to hardscape and plantings that help to define the modern style, too. Our feature on page 22 presents a backyard that received a redesign that provides a nod to the past while being thoroughly updated and functional. Kitchens are often the first room that becomes antiquated, and in order to help you figure out some options for new cabinets, fixtures, etc., we have compiled a pictorial, starting on page 26. Whether or not you are contemplating redoing a home or garden space, like many of us you are probably finding ways to dress up your monthly menus. We sat down with Lynne Jackson to find out about a classic side dish that she has elaborated into an easy and tasty main dish. Elsewhere in this issue, you can learn about a young woman who hand-letters signs for local businesses (page 34) and discover what to do to keep your garden looking its best (page 12). Debby Larsen, Editor
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TIP OF THE MONTH Ponds and water gardens enhance your landscape by adding the sound of water and the sight of an array of lush plants. Place your garden where it will receive at least five hours of sunlight daily. Shading the water itself is important to provide relief for fish and inhibit algae growth. Plants in water gardens thrive despite our summers as their roots are in water. Floating plants are essential and should cover 60 percent of the water surface. They take up nutrients from the water and provide shade. They can be very prolific, and even invasive. For example, Arizona has labeled water hyacinths as an invasive species. Oxygenator plants add oxygen to the water and take up nutrients. They should be planted in containers at the bottom of the pond. Water should be circulated once per hour. Water lilies provide color (in a wide variety of shades) and spread out on the surface. Marginal plants also take up nutrients and add visual impact. Plant in containers along the shallow edges of the bog area. They purify the water by removing heavy metals, and benefit the environment by attracting bees, butterflies and dragonflies. HG Tu c s o n L i f e s t y l e . c o m
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Retro Ranch Remodeled This 1961 gem received a much-needed makeover that retained its bones but updated the style.
BY ROMI CARRELL WITTMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT VACA
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ow do you know when you’ve found The One? For one couple, it was all about the feeling they got upon entering a stylish mid-century in the eastside Windsor Park neighborhood. Tucson couple Billy and Helena had been on the hunt for a home for several months, but they’d had no luck in finding something that suited their growing family. It didn’t help that it was 2007, the very height of the housing boom, when nothing stayed on the market for long. They originally wanted something in midtown, but were priced out of the market. They never considered looking on the eastside until their Realtor suggested it. Turns out their Realtor was onto something. “I just knew,” says Billy about discovering the three-bedroom, 1900-square-foot home. “I walked in and saw the wall of windows and that was it. It was an emotional response.” Built in 1961, this classic mid-century ranch featured sleek, angular lines, large expanses of windows from which to see the Catalina and Rincon Mountains, little to no exterior ornamentation and the liberal use of glass, concrete and wood throughout. Unlike the mid-century residences you might find in Palm Springs, with their turquoise, orange and green accents, the home’s palette is subdued, creating a sophisticated and timeless appeal. Although the couple loved the house and the friendly neighborhood, there were some aspects they decidedly didn’t love. First, there was the entryway, which at one point had been an outdoor porch. A previous owner had enclosed it to make a living room, but it was completely at odds with the home’s design style. Soon after moving in, the couple attacked that problem first, hiring an architect to streamline the house, while maintaining the overall square footage. The next item on the to-do list was the kitchen, but, being a much bigger undertaking, the couple put it off until 2016. They knew they needed expert help for the job, so they contacted Kathryn Prideaux of Prideaux Design and David Papanikolas of Alta Constructors after seeing ads for their respective businesses during Tucson Modernism Week. The couple had no idea that Prideaux and Papanikolas frequently work together.
LEFT Floating shelves hold the homeowners’ collections. The entire space lends itself to the mid-century modern aesthetic.
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The kitchen had been updated over the years and the end result was a cramped, dated U-shape with builder-grade, alder cabinets and green granite countertops. Aside from the problems with functionality, there was a potentially more significant issue with the stove, a commercial-grade restaurant range. “People raved about it because it was a professional six-burner range,” Helena says. “But restaurant ranges aren’t usually found in home kitchens. It had no insulation around it and I worried it would burn the surrounding cabinets.” Another issue was the overwhelming smell of natural gas. “The pilot lights on a commercial stove … you could smell gas all the time,” Billy says. The couple came up with their new kitchen wish list and provided that, along with their budget, to Prideaux and Papanikolas. 18
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“I gave them an idea of what was involved with each wish list item,” Papanikolas says. After three or so visits, the couple decided on a design, then decamped to a friend’s home in Oro Valley for the duration of the four-month-long renovation. “We donated a bunch of our stuff and used it as an opportunity to declutter,” Helena says. Fortunately for the design team, the home was in pretty good shape from a systems perspective. There was little required in terms of correcting bad wiring, plumbing or other issues. That meant the bulk of the budget could be devoted to the remodel itself, which included the construction of a huge kitchen island, a wall of northeast-facing windows and new cabinetry. The island, which runs nearly the length of the whole kitchen, draws the eye first. With its white quartz countertop, ample Tu c s o n L i f e s t y l e . c o m
ABOVE Deep, full-height wood cabinets provide storage while maintaining a clean look. The flooring is large-format gray porcelain tile with narrow grout lines. RIGHT The dining area looks into the living room.
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TOP A spacious center island prep area and wall of windows provide an open feeling. LEFT Rift-cut white oak cabinets supply warmth and contrast to the bright white quartz countertops. Handmade Heath tile on the backsplash pulls in a natural desert color palette.
storage and built-in seating, it makes a gorgeous statement while remaining accessible, inviting and imminently usable. In addition to the island, J-Swiss & Company custom cabinets (made of straight-grain white oak) were installed, providing both functionality and a form consistent with the home’s style. An understated, hand-made Heath Tile backsplash perfectly complements the white quartz. The north wall of the kitchen was converted into windows, bathing the space in natural light and amplifying its size. It’s easy to imagine both large parties as well as more intimate gatherings congregating here. To anchor the design, the homeowners selected a 24-inch gray porcelain tile, which was installed throughout the home. When it came to selecting furnishings, Prideaux directed the couple to newly constructed pieces with a retro feel. “They didn’t have time to hunt for the perfect pieces,” she says, “and vintage pieces often need to be refurbished.” Prideaux looked toward modern furniture brands like Blu Dot, Room and Board, West Elm and even Ikea to furnish the space. The result is a clean, stylish home that’s not only attractive, but also livable for the couple and their children. “We really like it, but not necessarily because it’s mid-century modern,” Billy says. “We just like the home overall.” HG Sources: Prideaux Design, www.prideaux-design.com Alta Constructors, Inc., www.altaconstructorsinc.com 20
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Black pendant lights over the kitchen island add a punch of contrast to the white painted tongue and groove ceiling.
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Geometry A 1950s-era home got a backyard update that emphasizes clean lines and maximum function. BY ROMI CARRELL WITTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY PUSPA LOHMEYER
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hile living in the Catalina Foothills, Linda McKenzie and her husband John Haas craved the intimacy and connection of a traditional urban neighborhood. “We didn’t know our neighbors,” Linda says. “We were missing the neighborhood feeling we had when we lived in Salt Lake City.” They also wanted to be closer to amenities and the heart of the city. They were immediately drawn to the Tom Gist-designed home not far from downtown. You probably know the names Joesler, Merriweather and Brown. They’re some of the architects who made names for themselves in Tucson in the post-WWII building boom. Not as well known, but no less influential, was Tom Gist. A homebuilder with no formal architectural training, Gist moved to Tucson from Chicago after the war. By the 1950s, he’d developed a distinctive design style: elongated floor plans, large walls of windows with views of the surrounding mountains, burnt adobe construction and plenty of interior woodwork. He built more than 170 homes during his career.
ABOVE Outdoor spaces are delineated with integrated colored concrete. Upholstered teak chairs, a bold graphic outdoor rug and concrete bench complete the look. LEFT Wire mid-century modern chairs from Hot Cool Vintage are paired with “bullet” planter reproductions.
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We’ve really enjoyed the outdoor dining area, barbecue and bar. John barbecues almost every night and he enjoys the practicality of it. Tu c s o n L i f e s t y l e . c o m
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Butterfly canvas chairs flank a retro-style “Mod Fire” feature by Boxhill.
Linda loved the location of the home as well as its double lot. Though the interior needed some TLC, she knew it was the right fit. After completing an extensive remodeling project that included new north-side floor-to-ceiling windows, it became obvious that the backyard also needed some loving attention. Linda and John were determined to make the view as beautiful as the home’s interior. “It felt unfinished,” she says. “The hardscape was kind of weird and the whole thing seemed unfinished and choppy.” A wall blocked access to the property’s guesthouse. They asked a trusted friend for landscape architect recommendations and Elizabeth Przygoda-Montgomery, owner of Boxhill Design, was among the suggestions. After interviewing each candidate, they knew Montgomery was the right choice. LEFT The barbecue was custom designed by Boxhill, and constructed by Hazelbaker-Rush of HARU with powder-coated steel and eco-wood from Originate Natural Building Materials.
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“I just loved her vision. She seemed to get what we wanted even though we didn’t really describe it that well,” she says. “We didn’t want the typical Tuscan style you often see. We wanted something more open and modern. And John, who is a three-day-aweek golfer, wanted a putting green.” But they didn’t want the usual kidneyshaped putting green or the existing (but unsalvageable) swimming pool. They desired something more geometric with clean lines, something that PrzygodaMontgomery understood immediately. “After we hired her, she came to the first meeting with ideas for color palettes and layouts. We were struck by how she’d captured it. We were both like, ‘yes!’” Przygoda-Montgomery embarked on what she describes as a “New Modern” design. “They wanted a modern take on midcentury design,” she explains. “It’s mid-century but functional and more comfortable.” Her design opened up the yard, taking full advantage of its double width. The pool was filled in and an entertaining space was created. A custom barbecue and bar serves as a gathering space for as many as six people. “There are little vignettes throughout the yard,” Przygoda-Montgomery says. “There is a clean plant palette with lots of repetition.” The perimeter walls were painted a charcoal hue and interior walls were painted black to add a sense of scale to the space. Mexican feather grass, bottle tree, milkweed, and citrus plants pop against the neutral hardscape. John’s putting green serves as a bright centerpiece of the yard. A modernist water feature with uplighting and color contrast also provides a pleasant focal point. “A lot of times you see these weird amoeba-shaped grassy areas,” PrzygodaMontgomery says. “Instead, we did a geometric golfing piece that fits the design.” The couple loves the results. “We’ve really enjoyed the outdoor dining area, barbecue and bar. I love looking at it,” Linda says. “John barbecues almost every night and he enjoys the practicality of it. The yard is versatile and can accommodate many people or just two. It’s a nice space for talking and entertaining or just looking at the stars while having a glass of wine. It’s very quiet. You’d never know you were near downtown.” HG
LEFT Drought-tolerant Candelilla plants add a sculptural element against the wall painted in “Iron Ore” by Sherwin-Williams. BELOW A pond-less spillway water feature is integrated into a low painted patio wall
Sources: Landscape Design: Boxhill Design, www.boxhilldesign.com Landscape Installation: Turf Tek, LLC., www.turftekllc.com Co-Stylist: Francine Vacca Smith, Hot Cool Vintage, www.etsy.com Barbecue Construction: Hazelbaker-Rush, HA/RU, www.ha-ru.co
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A Full Range: Kitchens Before & After From new appliances, to updated cabinetry, to custom islands and countertops, these kitchen makeovers have all the right ingredients.
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The homeowners found their kitchen to be uninspiring, as well as lacking in functionality for their cooking and entertaining needs.
Before The kitchen sported cherry-stained cabinets, glass mosaic backsplash and granite countertop, along with basic pendant lighting.
After DESIGNER: MICHELLE CARNES, ASID DESIGN FIRM: DORADO DESIGNS WWW.DORADODESIGNS.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: STEVEN MECKLER 26
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The kitchen’s footprint was changed, with the island shape redesigned to offer more storage and better traffic flow. Revised elements include a new pantry layout and built-in appliances. Slate-gray painted cabinets and white marble-look quartz countertops add a fresh look. The hood was replaced with an inset version covered in drywall layered with oxidized copper, which added a bright punch of turquoise. Brass cage pendant lights were added above the island. Tu c s o n L i f e s t y l e . c o m
The homeowner recently purchased this abode, and a kitchen remodel was at the top of their wish list. The result was a fresh new look with a modern white and gray color scheme.
Before
Before The kitchen’s style was reminiscent of the late 1990s. The overall layout worked, but the homeowner disliked the look of the perimeter cabinets. The island was oddly shaped and lacked function. Dark knotty alder cabinets, travertine floors and backsplash, granite countertops appeared dated.
After The island and peninsula cabinets, pantry door and the stove hood were replaced. The layout of the island was changed to include seating. The pantry cabinet was converted into a coffee bar. The perimeter cabinets were retained, but updated with custom doors and drawer fronts to match the new cabinets. The ceiling was redone with shiplap. Subway tile was installed, spanning from the new quartz countertop to the ceiling. A white hood with stainless steel trim became a focal point for the kitchen, along with the adjacent floating shelves. Dramatic chandelier pendants were added above the island, and the recessed can lights were updated with LEDs.
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DESIGNERS: MELISSA ELKINS AND MATT YANEY DESIGN FIRM: SOUTHWEST KITCHEN & BATH WWW.SOUTHWESTKITCHEN.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: KC CREATIVE DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY
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The homeowner wanted a redesign to result in a lighter and more modern look through the use of materials such as quartz, marble and granite.
Before The home was built in the late 1980s with raised panel oak cabinets, Corian counters and dark blue mosaic tile backsplashes. The existing island, which was too large and bulky for the scale of the space, was the biggest challenge. Outdated appliances and light fixtures needed to be replaced.
After DESIGNER: PATRICIA MOONEY, ASID DESIGN FIRM: DESIGNLINES, INC. WWW.DESIGNLINESAZ.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: ROBIN STANCLIFF
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The first order of business was to redesign and replace the kitchen island and incorporate a free-form raised granite bar counter. A full slab of marble was installed above the cooktop for a dramatic accent. The original doors and drawer fronts were replaced with Shaker-style versions in maple that were painted white. Polished chrome hardware finished off the look.
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The previous kitchen was dark, dated and too cramped for the needs of a growing family.
Before The home was built in the late 1980s. The kitchen had dark, heavily grained cabinets. The lower soffits made the room feel closed in. The small-scale ceramic floor tiles and dated appliances needed replacing.
After Two partial walls that separated the kitchen and family room were removed. The basic layout was reconfigured and the refrigerator relocated to an opposite wall. The soffits above the cabinets were taken out, and an archway closed off and replaced with a door. Larger windows, cherry cabinets and sleek stainless appliances were added. The limestone subway tile backsplash creates a contrast with the wood tones. Wood-look flooring differentiates the kitchen from the family room. New lighting was installed, including under-cabinet LEDs, low-profile fixtures and recessed LED lighting in the ceiling.
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DESIGNERS: BOB HARVEY AND LAURA NATALE DESIGN FIRM: CANYON CABINETRY & DESIGN WWW.CANYONCABINETRY.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: ROBIN MCMASTERS
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This ’90s-era Southwest-style home’s kitchen required re-working to increase its functionality.
Before The custom, energy-efficient mud adobe home features exposed brick on the inside. The kitchen had a utilitarian feel, with a stainless steel backsplash. The interior finishes included honey-colored shaker cabinets and outdated appliances. The original L-shape design only allowed for a tiny island and pantry. The layout did not work well for entertaining.
After The old kitchen was completely gutted. The sink and stove locations were reversed to create a better flow. The pantry wall was removed to open up the space, and an island was constructed using five mesquite pieces. A new hutch was made of mahogany, and stained to match the mesquite countertop. A porcelain tile backsplash complements the adobe walls. Rustic golden alder cabinetry enhances the ranch-style concept. HG DESIGNER: EDITH VILLALOBOS-ZAMORA, ALLIED ASID DESIGN FIRM: EMV DESIGN BUILD WWW.EMVDESIGNBUILD.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: ROBIN STANCLIFF 30
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Chunky Shrimp “Gazpacho”
Soup-er Side Dish! PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS VENEKLASEN
This terrific-tasting make-ahead dish is perfect as an appetizer or even a main course. Lynne Jackson has created this quick and refreshing dish, which has become a favorite with her family and friends. Lynne is appreciated as much for her entertaining skills — she adds great attention to detail in her varied tablescapes — as for her creative culinary delights.
Chunky Shrimp “Gazpacho” 1 container of Trader Giotto’s Fresh Bruschetta, 14.5 oz. 1/2 cup jicama, diced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup yellow or orange bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lime
Tabasco sauce, several dashes 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/4 or 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 medium avocado, cut into small pieces 3/4 lb. medium shrimp, cooked and peeled (about 4 cups), cut into small pieces
Lynne Jackson
Directions Combine ingredients (except avocado) and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Before serving, add avocado. Possible garnishes: chopped chives, croutons, tortilla strips and crumbled Mexican white cheese. Serve with warm flour tortillas. Serves 4 as a main dish or 8 as an appetizer. Lynne’sTip: Bruschetta from Trader Joe’s and cooked shrimp from Costco cut prep time in half. 32
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rtist Ashley White creates custom hand-painted signs, menus and murals for a wide range of clients at commercial and residential venues. In 2013, she followed her passion for sign painting and created the business Modern Aquarian Signs. White’s approach to sign making is both artistic and intellectual. Not only must it be aesthetically pleasing, but also perform its function, such as selling a product or providing direction. Each of her works is tailored specifically to her clients’ needs. A self-taught artist, White has studied traditional sign painting techniques and letterforms. She continually develops her style and experiments with new materials and techniques. Her work can be seen at more than 50 restaurants, offices, businesses, and public spaces in Tucson, as well as in other parts of the country. She observes, “What I love about my work is that I’m always learning!” Ashley White Modern Aquarian Signs (520) 222-9613 www.modernaquarian.com
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Sign located at Ten55 Brewing & Sausage House; portrait of artist Ashley White at Belle Starr Salon; art nouveauinspired piece located at Tucson Hop Shop, Metal Arts Village (photo by Thomas Veneklasen); sign located at Casa Marana Craft Beer + Wine.
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letters to the editor experience with Guy Fieri and the Food Network show Diners Drive-ins and Dives. We hope that our fellow Tucsonans will stop in to try our unique, authentic and world-famous cuisine.
Digging the Seen A Bowl of Cherries I was honored to appear in the feature story “Cheery and Cherry” in Tucson Lifestyle Home & Garden (November 2018). The idea of combining the different aspects of my story (home, art practice, and design business) came to fruition after Editor Debby Larsen visited my home. She was an expert at combining the disparate parts of my life into an articulate, creative, colorful whole, all while working hand in hand with me and photographer Robin Stancliff.
We want to thank everyone at Tucson Lifestyle Home & Garden for our feature (“As Seen on TV!” December 2018). We really appreciated the opportunity to spotlight our delicious dish, as well as our
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Corrections In “Zest of Show” (November 2018) the water schedule was inadvertently reversed. The text should read: Water slow and deep twice a week during the summer and once a week during the rest of the year. * * * In the article Local Craftsman: “Into the Woods” (December 2018), the phone number for Southwest Furniture & Design was incorrectly listed. It should be (520) 461-1341.
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events & more Your guide to what’s happening on the home and garden front this month. Event listings run without charge on a space-available basis as a service to our readers. Because of possible last-minute changes, readers should confirm event details by calling the telephone numbers in the listings.
January ART & SPECIAL EXHIBITS Tucson Museum of Art
Event: Fashion Fête, Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m. A night of art and culture benefiting Tucson Museum of Art, including bites, a bubble bar, wine bar and Scotch bar on the patio. Puspa Lohmeyer is featured, as well as a presentation of her fashion and beauty collection. Complimentary beauty bar by Red Door Spa and raffle packages. Tickets $75. Exhibits: Blue Tears: Installation by Patricia Carr Morgan, Jan. 29-April 21 Carlos Estévez: Entelechy. Works from 1992 to 2018, Jan. 26-May 5 30 Americans: The Rubell Family Collection, through Jan. 13 Watercolors from the Art of the American West Collection, ongoing Arthur Lazar Photographs, ongoing The Museum’s collection includes exhibits of American Art, Art of the American West, Contemporary Art, Folk Art of the Americas, Pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial, Latin American Art and Modern Art. Museum Hours: Tues-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Mon. Located at 140 N. Main Ave. Contact 624-2333, or visit www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org for further details and other events. Admission to the museum is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students 12-17; free for active military and veterans with ID, and children 12 and under.
Arizona State Museum
One World, Many Voices, through March 2 The Resiliency of Hopi Agriculture: 2000 Years of Planting, through June 29 Hopi Katsina Dolls: Enduring Meaning and Stylistic Change, through June 20 Life Along the River: Ancestral Hopi at Homol’ovi, through June 29 Woven Through Time: American Treasures of Native Basketry and Fiber Art, ongoing Paths of Life: American Indians of the Southwest, ongoing The Pottery Project, ongoing Museum Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Sun. and federal and state holidays. Adult admission $5; free for students and youth under 17. Arizona State Museum located on the University of Arizona campus, 1013 E. University Blvd. Call (520) 621-6302 for general information or visit www.statemuseum.arizona.edu for information on exhibits, lectures and special events.
The University of Arizona Museum of Art
Exhibits: Encountering Death: Our Responses and Reconciliations, through Jan. 6 Renaissance Prints from the Permanent Collection, through Feb. 17 Mapping Q, through Jan. 13 What Is The Color, When Black Is Burned? The Gold War, Part I, through Mar. 24 6 & 6, through Mar. 31 Botanical Relations, Jan. 26-Mar. 24 38
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Grand Canyon – View from the head of Bright Angel Trail. Don’t miss EFFIE! Plein Air Pioneer, Jan. 11-Apr. 28. See Tucson Desert Art Museum listing for details. The Altarpiece of Ciudad Rodrigo, ongoing Museum Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. and University holidays. Located on the campus of the University of Arizona, 1031 N. Olive Rd. Visit www.artmuseum.arizona.edu for more information on exhibits, hours, events and education. Admission: adults, $8; $6.50 seniors 65+ and groups of 10 or more; museum members, students, children, military, and UA faculty and staff, free. (520) 621-7567; www.artmuseum.arizona.edu
Tucson Desert Art Museum
Special Event: An Artful Evening with Gabriel Ayala, Jan. 19, 6:308:30 pm. Join this creative Yaqui virtuoso guitarist at the Museum for an evening of original music, rich life stories and artwork, $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Exhibits: EFFIE! Plein Air Pioneer, Jan. 11-Apr. 28. This retrospective exhibition will illuminate the career of Effie Anderson Smith (1869-1955), known as “The Dean Of Arizona Women Painters,” through historical paintings and artifacts from the entirety of her career culled from private and public collections. Opening Reception and Proclamation by Cochise County for Effie’s 150th birthday Jan. 12, 2-4 p.m. Included with daily museum admission and free for members. Desert Hollywood: Celebrity Landscapes in Cinema, through May 31. Our Southwestern landscapes are the stars in many genres of film. This abridged exhibition continues our celebration of the desert scenery that is cast in key roles in blockbuster movies. La Textura de la Tierra: Modern Landscapes by Don West and Lou Heiser, Jan. 18-Feb. 24. The Museum’s permanent collection features a premier collection of Native American textiles, classical and modern paintings and photography, as well as artifacts. 7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. (520) 202-3888. www.tucsondart.org
Metal Arts Village
Open Studios Under the Full Moon, Jan. 19, 5-8 p.m. Visit the numerous artists’ studios, enjoy food, beverages, entertainment and demonstrations. Check the website for classes. Metal Arts Village, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., 9759792, www.metalartsvillage.com
GARDENING & PLANTS Tucson Botanical Gardens
Events: Luminous, through Jan. 6, a series of illuminated sculptures based on the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert. Butterfly Magic, through May, in the Orchid Pavilion. Classes: The Wisdom of Trees: Rooted in Science, Thursdays, 1/31, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4 and 5/2, 6-7 p.m., free To complement the Out of the Woods botanical art exhibit, the College of Science, Laboratory of Tree Ring Research brings a special forest-themed Science Café. Engage with UA researchers, ask questions and deepen your understanding of the world around you. Growing Spring Transplants, Sat., Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m.12 p.m. $35; $28 members Sustainable Landscape Design, Wed., Jan. 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. With guidance from Dan Dorsey of the Sonoran Permaculture Guild, you will create a long-term plan for your sustainable home and landscape. $80; $64 members Trees of Southern Arizona, Fri., Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Join Jeff Babson of Sky Island Tours for a look at our local trees. $20; $16 members General admission: $15 adults; $13 Student/Senior/ Military; $8 for those 4-17; 3 and under are free. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily; Thurs. and Fri. evenings, 4:308 p.m. Register ahead for most classes online: members get 20% off price of classes — call for details. Class size is limited and prices per class vary. All events held at the TBG, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Call 326-9686, ext. 35 or visit www.tucsonbotanical.org for details on special events, classes, ticket prices, etc.
Tohono Chul
Exhibits: Featured Artist: William Lesch, through Feb. 6, Welcome Gallery Copper State, through Feb. 6, Main Gallery For all classes and workshops, call 742-6455 x 0 to register. Pre-registration is required. Tours, classes and exhibits vary by season. All proceeds benefit the park. Open daily 8-5; closed on national holidays. Adult admission $10; seniors $8; student and active military $5; children $3. Located at 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Visit Tu c s o n L i f e s t y l e . c o m
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Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson Check their website for upcoming classes and events. Covering three quarters of an acre in central Tucson, Yume Japanese Gardens comprises five traditional visions of landscape. As a cultural meeting point, Yume maintains a museum with permanent and temporary exhibits of Japanese art and handcrafts, an art gallery and a gift shop. Open daily except Mondays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. General Admission: $9 Adults; $8 Seniors; $7 Students & Military with ID; $5 Children 3-15; Free, children 2 and under. 2130 N. Alvernon, (520) 303-3945. www.yumegardens. org
Pima County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
Seminars: Preparing Raised Beds for Vegetables, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. Roses, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. Check website for other Seminar information. Held in the Meat Lab Auditorium, across the street from the Extension Office, northwest side of Campbell Avenue and Roger Road, entrance off Roger Road. Tours of the Demonstration Gardens: every Wednesday and Saturday of each month, except in January, near major holidays or in bad weather. Tours run 9-10:30 a.m., 4210 N. Campbell Ave. Groups of 8 or more should call ahead. Meet near the door to the plant clinic. https://extension.arizona.edu/pima-master-gardeners
Rose Society of Tucson Monthly Meetings: 1st Tues. of every month (except July & Aug.) at Tucson Botanical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Liz Strong, lizzie441@comcast.net, or visit www. Rosesocietyoftucson.org.
Southern Arizona Koi Association, Inc. Monthly Meetings: 4th Sunday of each month at various members’ ponds. For more information, visit www.sakoia. org or call 390-0879.
Tucson Area Iris Society Monthly Meeting, Sat., Jan. 12, 1-4:30 p.m., MurphyWilmot Branch Library, (small room), 530 N. Wilmot Rd., 594-5420. Greg Starr, nurseryman and author of Cool Plants for Hot Gardens presents his pictorial journey to Madagascar. More information: irisgrowinaz@gmail.com
Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society General Meeting: First Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., at Sky Islands Public High School, 6000 E. 14th St. www. tucsoncactus.org
Tucson Garden Club Monthly Meeting: Held the third Wednesday of the month Oct.-April in the Atria Community Room, 10 a.m., 5549 E. Pima Way. Focuses on flower design and education in horticulture. 886-7937. tucsongardenclub.com
Tucson Orchid Society Monthly Meeting: 3rd Wed. of the month (except Dec.), 7 p.m. Tucson Gem and Mineral Society Building, 3727 E. Blacklidge Rd. 749-1142. Tucsonorchidsociety.com
Tucson Organic Gardeners Monthly Meeting: 3rd Tues. of every month — Sept.-April at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Geneva Room, 3809 E. 2nd St. For more information and event times, call 6709158 or visit tucsonorganicgardeners.org HG To submit your home and garden event or workshop, contact Anne Kellogg at anne@tucsonlifestyle.com.
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