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cannot survive, and thus, slowly die. This leads to those painful and frustrating consequences we were talking about earlier, like weakness, numbness, tingling, balance issues, and perhaps even a burning sensation.
The drugs your doctor might prescribe will temporarily conceal the problems, putting a “Band-Aid” over a situation that will only continue to deteriorate without further
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Prepare to get “white and nerdy” with “Weird Al” Yankovic on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Fox Tucson Theatre. Special guest Emo Philips joins “Weird Al” on the Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour with high-octane theatrics. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. All attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results prior to entry. The Fox Tucson Theatre is located at 17 W. Congress Street. Visit foxtucson.com for more information.
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Effective neuropathy treatment relies on the following three factors:
2. Stimulates and strengthens small fiber nerves
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From the movie director of “Hereditary,” this “queasy” and sinister thriller will surely change the way you look at the idyllic Swedish countryside. The Tacos Pasenos food truck will be parked at the Loft from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. The Loft Cinema is located at 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard. Visit loftcinema.org for more information about ticket pricing and other showtimes.
The Loft Cinema closes out its “Films of A24” series on Thursday, Sept. 22, with the 2019 folk horror film “Midsommar.”
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Catch one of the last performances of Broadway in Tucson’s “The Lion King” at Centennial Hall on the UA campus. Immerse yourself within the majestic Serengeti and witness the Circle of Life around you. This award-winning musical is recommended for children 5 and older. Centennial Hall is located at 1020 E. University Boulevard. For more information about tickets, showtimes or Broadway in Tucson, visit broadwayintucson.com
The Rialto Theatre presents Rodrigo y Gabriela on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The Mexican acoustic rock group has established itself as an in-demand live act, selling out shows at the Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Royal Albert Hall and more across its two-decade career. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets prices range from $56 to $94. The Rialto Theatre is located at 318 E. Congress Street. Visit rialtotheatre.com for more information about tickets and the venue’s clear-bag policy.
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3. The amount of treatment required for the patient’s unique condition
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As displayed in figure 1 above, the nerves are surrounded by diseased, withered blood vessels. A lack of sufficient nutrients means the nerves
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way to effectively treat chronic pain and/or peripheral neuropathy is by targeting the source, which is the result of nerve damage owing to inadequate blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet. This often causes weakness, numbness,balance problems. A lack of nutrients causes the nerves degenerate – an insidious
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The University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Club celebrates its 40th anniversary at the Casino Del Sol on Friday, Sept. 23.
The Arizona Theatre Company kicks off its 55th season at the Temple of Music and Art with the one-man folk musical, “The Lion.” An impactful true story of survival, actor/singer/musician Max Alexander-Taylor leads a supporting cast of five guitars. The preview show starts at 7:30 p.m. The Temple of Music and Art is located at 330
1. Increases blood flow
Calling all conejos malos! Hotel Congress and Best Life Presents Noche de Verano Sin Ti at 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. This 21-and-older dance party is for fans of Bad Bunny, playing the best of his music all night long. General admission tickets are $20.60 in advance, $23.18 the day of show. Hotel Congress is located 311 E. Congress Street. For information about tickets, visit dice.fm
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The community of South Tucson hosts the South Tucson Family Festival at the Historic Greyhound Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25. The street festival offers visitors a weekend of recreational activities and vendors to celebrate the history and present narrative of the city of South Tucson. The weekend includes a car show and live concert, including a performance from local performers and Baby Bash. General admission tickets are free. There is no official parking for the festival, ridesharing is recommended. The event begins at 11 a.m. on both days, entertainment caters to adults after 5 p.m. The Greyhound Park South Tucson is located at 2601 S. Third Avenue. For more information about vendors, activities and set times, visit southtucsonfest.com
Starting at 6 p.m., dinner, dancing, a Mariachi hour y mas! The Casino Del Sol Resort Ballroom is located at 5655 W. Valencia Road. Tickets are $55. For more information, arizonaalumni.com
Saturday, Sept. 24
Enjoy free admission to local national parks on National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24. Choose from Saguaro National Park (both eastside and westside districts), Tumacacori National Historical Park or Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, thanks to the Western National Parks Association. National Public Lands Day is a celebration of environmental stewardship and enjoying the health benefits of the great outdoors.
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Take a weeknight off and drive down to the MSA Annex for Soul Food Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy delicious soul food that warms the soul from locally owned Black businesses. The MSA Annex is located at 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Soul Food Wednesday is the last Wednesday of the month through the end of the year and is presented by BLAX FRIDAY, a community organization that spotlights Black businesses. For more information about Soul Food Wednesdays or BLAX FRIDAY, visit mercadodistrict.com
The UA women’s volleyball team will face off Arizona State at McKale Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Tickets start at $5 online, prices increase at the door. McKale Memorial Center is located at 1721 E. Enke Drive. To check out the full season schedule, visit arizonawildcats.com
Community groups Las Mujeres Verdes and the Flowers and Bullets Collective bring you the Autumn Market from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Midtown Farm. Check out over 40 local vendors with an assortment of goodies. Be sure to arrive hungry, there will be a variety of food to choose from, including vegan options. The Midtown Farm is located at 3538 E Ellington Place. Visit @lasmujeresverdes for more information and the full list of vendors.
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Saturday, Sept. 24 “Say your prayers” and enter the Flandrau Planetarium’s Laser Metallica light show on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 8:30 p.m. Nothing else matters except surrounding yourself with 4K resolution laser lights and heavy metal music. Allow the music to fill your eyes and ears. The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is at 1601 E. University Boulevard. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 kids 4 to 17 and college students, and $8 for seniors and military personnel. For more information, visit flandrau.org
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Saturday, Sept. 24, to Sunday, Sept. 25 Pumpkin (spice) season is here, so grab the family and take a day trip down to Willcox for Apple Annie’s Orchards, Fall Pumpkin Celebration, now through October. Take a hayride or get lost in the corn maze as you enjoy the fall weather at the pumpkin patch located at The Farm on 6405 W. Williams Road. Apple Annie’s Orchard is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., no charge for admission but bring money for produce purchases and hayride tickets. For more information about seasonal produce availability or Apple Annie’s Orchard, visit appleannies.com or call 520-384-2084.
Saturday, Sept. 24
MotoSonora Brewing Company is hosting Oktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The $35 admission includes a half-liter glass boot filled with local or German beer, a bratwurst, live music and tons of fun. MotoSonora Brewing Company is located at 1015 S. Park Avenue. For event information visit eventbrite.com
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Summer Robertson is bringing together her two loves — motorcycling and her workplace — for the sixth Handlebars for Monkeybars fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 24.
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Registration begins at 11 a.m. and, following the national anthem by 17-year-old Mountain View High School student Greg DeLeone, kickstands go up at noon for the
“My husband and I have been active in the biker community for several years,” she said. “I love what they do for the community, like for veterans, animal shelters, the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. They’re just a great group of people.”Theride starts at Harley Davidson of Tucson and travels through Picture Rocks to the Circle S Saloon and back into town to see the 1970s-inspired rock band Mother’s Lament perform at Whiskey Roads.
Bikers come together to help Satori School
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“It’s a really great way to bring the community together,” Robertson said. “We started it at Satori School, but the event has gotten so big that our parking lot isn’t the best option.”
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ride.“There will be some music and entertainment, a lot of raffle prizes, donuts and
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“I saw a space downstairs and I wanted to run a large piece of canvas around it and paint on it,” she said.
“This isn’t just an art lesson, however. It’s an ongoing experience.”
Day of the Dead Print Making in the open-air shopping center’s courtyard.
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“We had a 14-foot-high wall in Foothills Mall and this whole wall was dedicated to masks from Africa, Mexico, Indonesia, all over the world.”
manager.“Iamthrilled with the idea and the concept,” McClure said.
rtist Casonti McClure considers artists pied pipers who share their explorative desires.
guide people to add their part to the mural. I’m hoping we’re going to find a window or space in the mall where we can leave it, so everyone can come by and visit the artwork.”
For the Oct. 15 program, guests will design their own masks for Halloween or for a decoration.
“We love this collaboration with the Southern Arizona Arts Guild and look forward to growing the program to provide even more opportunities for the community to share creative ideas here at La Encantada,” Harlow said.
“Several artists will be there to help
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“I collect masks,” McClure said. “When I go traveling, I like to bring back masks. Masks are a cultural thing. I got the love of masks from my mom.
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The event is in tandem with Southern Arizona Arts Guild’s 20th anniversary. The idea was born through conversations between McClure, SAAG past president, and Jill Harlow, La Encantada general
“A lot of the things we’re doing are recycling projects,” McClure added. “They can go home, enjoy what they did at each workshop and create more art.”
In November, guests will learn to repurpose cards.
McClure is a retired dance teacher and a painter. For 48 years, her family owned the Berta Wright Gallery Shops, one of the first gallery shops in a mall. In this case, it was Foothills Mall.
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month
She said she hopes these leaders will attract art lovers to La Encantada for Southern Arizona Arts Guild’s year-long Community Arts Fest in the Catalina Foothills.“We’re inviting the community to come and play with us,” she said.
Casonti McClure’s family owned the Berta Wright Gallery Shops, one of the first gallery shops in a mall. She organized the Community Art Fest at La Encantada. (Casonti McClure/Submitted)
“In the spring, Jill and I were talking and thought it would be fun if SAAG could do something at La Encantada. I started pondering that idea. I was raised in an artful environment. My mom was an artist, and we were part of the Southern Arizona Arts Guild. It’s a community. I really wanted to focus on La Encantada being a community center.”Harlow agreed, she added, seeking to create a community environment with fun activities and encouraging people to have group experiences. That is embodied by the monthly yoga get togethers on the third Friday, and the Community Arts Fest.
She is especially looking forward to the January offering.
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The upcoming themes are mask creations with John Staiano on Oct. 15; card creations with Lawrence Peters on Nov. 19; ornaments for the center’s tree with Gillian Allard on Dec. 17; mural painting on canvas with Lynn Pass on Jan. 21; clay art with Russell Kahn on Feb. 18; chalk art with Pass on March 18; recycle sculpture with Nancy Kozlik on April 15; solar print with Bijou D’Arpa on May 20; costume/hat creation with an instructor to be named soon on June 17; and collage experience with McClure on July 15.
“The mystique of art or artists is, ‘Oh, I can’t do that. I don’t have a creative bone in my body.’ We really want to dispel that theory. It’s an experience that everybody should have. Everybody can create if given the opportunity to try.
WHERE: La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson
“I taught in the public schools for 16 years,” she said. “I taught contemporary ballet and jazz. One of the things I loved doing was teaching choreography. I always said choreography is like painting in three dimensions. Since I’ve retired, I’ve been painting in two dimensions.”
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The UA has more than 200 faculty members whose research strength is water.
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“We have, for many decades, attracted scholars of water associated with arid regions because we are an arid region and we have so many rich places to do that kind of research as well as supporting faculty here at the university,” said Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell, senior vice president for re-
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“Water is a very complicated world, meaning it’s not just the science of understanding where it is and where it comes from, and the technology of how to get it from one place to another, but the legal ramifications of the way we do water ownership and water rights,” Cantwell said.
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Thomas Meixner, professor and department head of hydrology and atmospheric sciences at the UA, said one of the key reasons for the rankings were the “depth and breadth” of expertise in the areas of water and water resources investigations at the university.
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state and federal agencies on issues related to water resources, water availability and water
lands and bring indigenous knowledge of water management to the public.
“We really are an international hub of water resources research, in sort of all of the dimensions,” Meixner said. “If the state has water problems or the West has water problems, we’re a good place to refer to for knowledge about the nature of those problems and how to solve them.”
The university’s various outreach efforts include presentations to grades K through 12 and other organizations about water resources challenges such as availability, conservation and climate change.
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The program — which is run by Karletta Chief, associate professor and extension specialist in the UA department of environmental science — looks to improve Native nations’ resilience around water in arid
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“We created this center to allow us to take all of the water work that we do at the university, but really partner with the Native nations (and) let them lead us into areas that they want us to help them with,” Cantwell said.
“Fromquality.aninstitutional perspective, the most important thing is that we are partnered with the state of Arizona and the residents of Arizona and a lot of what we do is working with not just our southern Arizona community, but all of the state,” Cantwell added.InSeptember 2021, the university established the Indigenous Resilience Center (IRC) in the Arizona Institute for Resilient Environments and Societies (AIRES), to develop and support Indigenous students, faculty and staff in facilitating UA efforts in climate and environmental research.
“We have to embrace complexity, which is why all these interdisciplinary (departments) are fabulous,” Cantwell said. “They are not afraid of complexity.”
Ron Cottrell shot this colorful photo of a bobcat on his patio wall as the sunset colors glowed on Pusch Ridge. Have a photo you’d like to send to Tucson Local Media? Email christina@tucsonlocalmedia.com. (Ron Cottrell/Submitted)
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Starring on FOX’s “Lego Masters” with his mom, Emily Mohajeri Norris, the UA W.A. Franke Honors College freshman may parlay those talents into a $100,000 cash prize. They’re the first mother-son team on the show.
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As Liam got older, Emily coached a First Lego League team for him and helped mentor him through his teen activities in Virginia. The family also lived in Beijing.
“I’ve seen him in his younger years falling in love with Lego and building crazy, amazing things that always entertained us,” Emily said.
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“I’m not just building sets from instructions. It’s really taken off and become such a huge part of my life. The thing I really love about it is its art and kind of a puzzle. It also has that engineering component as well, which I find super engaging.”
“I discovered this incredible online Lego community,” Liam said.
Besides $100,000, the competing pairs face off to earn a Lego trophy and the title of Lego Masters. The show is hosted by actor and executive producer Will Arnett. He is joined by judges, expert Brickmasters and Lego employees Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard.
Liam is so into Lego that he has dedicated a YouTube channel to it. Brixter Builds has 2,100 subscribers — but is expected to
and come up with ideas. I do have a creative side and I was able to add that. But to have a front-row seat while participating and see Liam in his dream environment, that was such a dream for me. I was just super honored that he invited me to be his teammate.”Liamsaid he feels just as fortunate.
iam Norris has been playing with Legos since he was 6.
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“It was amazing to be in that space with so many other amazing builders and make those connections as well. I heard feedback from Amy and Jamie, the Brickmasters who are straight from Denmark. They actually work at Lego. They’re the real deal.
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“Being on ‘Lego Masters’ was pretty incredible,” Liam said.
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“It inspired me to start sharing what I built more widely so, since then, I have done a number of videos. For example, one year, I tried to upload a brand-new model every day—and they all used only 10 pieces. It’s called ’10 Bricks a Day.’ No, I do a variety of builds and set reviews. I also offer tutorials to help inspire younger kids and even adults to try playing with them a littleEmilydifferently.”saiditwas a thrill to watch her son build and compete—not just on the show, but throughout Liam’s life.
Emily Mohajeri Norris has supported Liam’s Lego endeavors throughout his life. (Fox/Submitted)
“I’m so lucky that my mom was able to take that time and come and do that,” he said. “There haven’t been other mother-son teams on the show. It was really special to be able to share that time.”
“I should say, I was already a tween,” added Emily, who homeschools Liam’s two brothers. “It wasn’t as attractive to young teenage girls back then. When I had Liam, I went to yard sales and found the first bin of Lego and encouraged and supported him and listened to all of his awesome stories.”
Liam and Emily may have a leg up on the“Evencompetition.whenI was 6, I was building my own creations,” he said.
Emily Mohajeri Norris and Liam Norris are the first mother-son team on Fox’s “Lego Masters.” (Fox/Submitted)
Getting to meet Will Arnett was such an amazing experience.”
The third season of “Lego Masters” starts Wednesday, Sept. 21, and brings together teams of Lego enthusiasts to build items like a NASA-themed structure or a Lego dog show.
Emily, however, didn’t grow up with Lego — at least none her brothers would share with her, she said with laugh.
COST: Tickets start at $40
WHEN: Various times through Sunday, Sept. 25
pone“It’ssaid.soamazing to be a part of a production where everyone is excited to be there.”
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“I remember more things that happened in that wing than what happened on stage and I immediately went to my middle school and went, ‘OK, how do I do that?’” sheInsaid.high school, she was a stage manager and then attended UA and Juilliard. Currently, she is working toward a master’s in arts management with an emphasis in outreach and advocacy online through the University of Denver via the Disney Aspire Program.Disney hired Scalpone 10 days before
“‘Thescene.Circle of Life’ still brings me to tears because it is just so beautiful and it is this massively beautiful show and it is beautifully complicated backstage,” Scal-
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“The Lion King” grew up in Tucson, she has worked in New York and for Disney, but is back in Arizona this upcoming July for the national tour of Disney’s Broadway show, “The Lion King.”
As assistant stage manager, Scalpone creates schedules, ensures everyone’s signed in, communicates with the crew and maintains safety.
“You stay in it for the kind of show you’re on that brings passion to you,” she said. “I have always loved film and going to shows. I just love the art.”
On tour, Scalpone draws inspiration from her “Whenpeers.Isee my peers doing well, that inspires me to do well … in a help each other out kind of way,” she said.
“I’m a big fan of Eegee’s. I can’t get enough of Eegee’s,” she said. “Every time I come to visit my parents or come to town on a show, I might as well just be fueled on Eegee’s.”Scalpone also enjoyed visiting places with water features in Tucson, and heading north to the Valley to hang out at Lake Pleasant or the Salt River.
out her theater career, but will tour with “The Lion King” for the time being.
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One of the shows that made her stay was “The Lion King” — and its “The Circle of Life”
When Scalpone was 13 years old she saw a touring production of “Beauty and the Beast” and was inspired.
“We had one of those seats where you could see backstage; they were so far over,” she said.
INFO: broadwayintucson.com
WHERE: Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Boulevard, Tucson
“Can’t say we do everything, but we kind of do everything,” she said.
the pandemic. She was working on a different Broadway show when her mentor texted her, asking if she wanted to go on tour.“An hour later I was interviewing for ‘The Lion King’ and two days later I was hired,” Scalpone recalled.
Disney, she said, is her dream job.
She admitted the job can be difficult and there were times when she wanted to leave the field. But it never came to fruition.
Being a stage manager helps Scalpone connect to her peers.
“It just hits home every day for me,” she says.
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Tucson’s Michelle Scalpone finds her home backstage
“This is the only department where I get to talk to everybody… it all kind of comes back to Thoughus.”stage managing is important to Scalpone, she also finds time to pursue her other passions.
“I will always try to find a hotel with a kitchen because I love to cook … I love to bake. I’m an avid reader. I can read a book a week, so I try to read a chapter everyScalponeday.” does a lot of sightseeing because she drives. In her free time, she likes to explore the tour stops.
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“It’s amazing,” she said. “I count my stars every day. I get excited in a very Disney fan way. I’m like, ‘There’s a Mickey Mouse on my paycheck. There is a Mickey Mouse on my ID.’”
She has worked on many shows through-
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ucson native Michelle Scalpone worked in New York and for Disney, but she’s coming full circle as the juggernaut’s Broadway show, “The Lion King,” rolled into town.
As the stage manager, she travels to all of her destinations by car. That way, she isn’t restricted to luggage weight limits, and she can pack for her and her two cats, Jack and Maggie.
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“I try to do something touristy or local in everyThoughspot.”she enjoys seeing new things, Scalpone can recall places in Arizona that are important to her.
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“We will close the show on a Sunday, as stage managers we get out somewhere between 10 or 10:30, maybe 11 p.m.,” she said.“I’ll get a good night’s sleep and do the rest of the packing. It takes about a day and a half or two days to get somewhere.”
Blake Nicholas Reilly of Tucson earned a Bachelor of Science, mathematics, from
Michelle Scalpone says she fuels up on Eegee’s when she returns home. She’s in Tucson as the assistant stage manager for “The Lion King” at Centennial Hall. (Michelle Scalpone/Submitted)
“The Lion King” stages at Centennial Hall through Sunday, Sept. 25.
“I’ll be interesting. Who knows by then? The way things are rolling.”
“My husband has been riding since he came out of the womb,” she said with a laugh. “He and I have been riding together for 10 years or more. He’s definitely my partner in crime. I couldn’t do this without him.”
Lewis Black ‘promises’ knock-knock jokes, songs
“It’s pretty much the happy-golucky comedy fun stuff, complete with a lot of knock-knock jokes, a couple of songs,” he said sarcastically.
“If I’d written it as a fictional article, it would have been really brilliant,” he said. “It’s better that it’s not fiction. It puts things in perspective, I think, about gun safety.
things. That’s why they’re spelled differ ently.”The
fun for the kids,” Robertson said about the pre-ride activities.
taking care of plants outside and taking care of the community. We want them to play, learn and be happy. We need things to keep them thriving and excited about com ing to school.
“But I stopped doing comedy. I don’t work with Zoom or the rest of it. I need to work in front of an audience consistently. I write in front of an audience. I reached the point where my audience knows that’s what I’m doing, and they’ve been really generous to give me the space to do it.”
“The kids are planting different flowers rightRobertsonnow.” said she’s proud to be a mem ber of the Satori School staff and the biker community.“Wehave worked as a team to make this event grow bigger ever year,” she added. “It’s a beautiful thing to see. A lot of peo
Satori Inc. was founded in 1988 to ad dress the needs of under-served children in Tucson, complete with scholarship and discount programs to ensure that the stu dent population reflects the area’s diversity.
He also rants about anti-vaxxers. For a nation who’s “scarfing down” supple ments, he doesn’t understand why folks are afraid to have the vaccination.
WHERE: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson
Satori School is one of the few pre school, kindergarten and first-grade pro grams in Tucson that is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
“Here in New York, polio is making a comeback,” he said. “Yessiree that’s what I want to see.”
“‘Vaccine? I’m not going to take this one!’” he said, mimicking anti-vaxxers. “Apparently, 34% of the American people don’t trust their government. I get that, but this is for everyone’s health, schmuck. It’s separate from government. Government, politics and freedom are three different
Lewis Black will rant up a storm at the Fox Tucson Theatre on Friday, Sept. 30. (Lewis Black/Submitted)
Through Handlebars for Monkeybars, Robertson is hoping to raise between $8,000 and $10,000 for Satori School. Last year, the ride collected $7,000, which was used to raise the security fence around the playgrounds and put security codes on the gates.With the 2022 funds, the school would see more shade structures on the play ground.“We want to keep the playground go ing,” she said. “The kids are so good about
“I think no matter what you think about guns, I think that article will make you laugh. If it doesn’t, then you don’t have a sense of humor.”
of polio in New York.
(Above) Handlebars for Monkeybars riders prepare to take off. (Right) Greg DeLeone kicks off the ride with the nation al anthem. (Summer Robertson/Submitted)
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Known as the “king of rant,” Lewis said touring again has been a blessing. The pan demic was hard on Black, as he stopped doing comedy.
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podcast, “Lewis Black’s Rantcast,” kept him busy during the pandemic. To create it, he shares fans’ rants. He’s doing so now after his performances.
“It’s really important for those coming to those shows that I do an hour show and then immediately come back on stage and do a livestream throughout the world,” he said.“I read the rants by people who have showed up from Tucson, Phoenix or Scott sdale, Arizona. Stuff comes in from Cana da. I read stuff from Switzerland, Germany and England. I take some of the rants and put them together in the Rantcast. People can listen anytime.”
COST: Tickets start at $35
“It’s really cool for the riders and the kids to meet. The kids get to see the people who are supporting their school. Then we take off parade style, so kids get to see the motorcycles.”Robertsonsaid her husband, JD, plays an integral role in organizing the event.
WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24
COST: $20
Of course, he’s kidding. He’s angry about everything from gun violence to the resurfacing of polio in New York. At the show, he’ll share a story he read four years ago about a gun that went off at a church that was hosting a gun safety talk.
ple have some stereotypical thoughts who bikers are or might be. To see what they’re doing in the community is beautiful.”
ewis Black said fans attending his Sept. 30 Fox Tucson Theatre show can expect the “typical” gig.
“I was just really trying to maintain my sanity and make sure that my anger didn’t boil over,” he said. “I tried to maintain my faith in my fellow man, too.
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He’s pretty annoyed with the resurgence
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30
WHERE: Starts at Harley-Davidson of Tucson, 7355 N. I-10, East Frontage Road, Tucson
INFO: foxtucson.com
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Some wager that old-school brick-andmortar limitation adds to the lottery’s enduring appeal. You’re more likely to run
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“Everybody dreams of winning money, but nobody realizes the nightmares that come out of the woodwork, or the problems,” said William “Bud” Post just five years after his big win. “I wish I’d torn that ticket up.”
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Turns out, they have been. “I can’t say that it has changed the lottery in terms of the money we’ve seen coming in, because sales have steadily increased despite the appearance of sports betting,” said Gilliland, a considerable sports junkie himself (his Twitter avatar shows him sharing drinks with Michael Jordan at Phoenix Raceway last November). “It’s a different kind of person that gets into sports betting, which is all about small bets placed frequently with some skill and some knowledge that can give you an advantage, whereas the lottery is entirely random and played for fun by everyone. You know, there’s a much lower skill requirement to playing the lottery than to sportsIndeed,betting.”while Arizona residents wagered close to $3 billion on sports betting during the first six months of the program (generating around $8.5 million in state tax revenue and over $18 million for the sportsbook betting sites), the Arizona Lottery has seen little neg-
Gilliland’s point about a “different kind of person” playing the lottery also applies to the way lottery tickets are sold. While much of sports betting is done online, through web-based sportsbooks and apps, you still have to walk into a retail store to buy an Arizona Lottery ticket.
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Hearing those words, her husband, Mark, called the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline, whose staff immediately contacted her neurologist. Debi was prescribed an antidepressant that lifted her mood.
“It took her probably a year before she just came to accept it,” Mark said.
“We’re so excited to welcome thousands of people to the events,” said Morgen Hartford, Southern Arizona community executive with the Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter.
“Arizona has the fastest growth rate in the country,” Hartford said. “It’s the epicenter of the crisis. If you stand in a room and ask
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“We were one of the largest in-person events that the city of Tucson welcomed last year after the pandemic. We did do a walk-at-home opportunity during 2020 and that was phenomenal, but nothing like the in-person event.
Husband: More conversations needed about Alzheimer’s
“One of the things I kept telling her was, ‘I’m not quitting on you and you’re not quitting on me.’ I told her to promise me to be the best Debi that she can be. That’s it. Don’t worry about anything else. It took a while to tell our friends what was going on.”The Tucson couple volunteers with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Saturday, Oct. 22, at Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way. Walkers have a choice of 1- or 3-mile routes.
That said, there are 92 geriatricians in Arizona. There needs to be a 294.6% increase to meet the demand in 2050.
hen Debi Hall was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in March 2020, she wanted to end it all.
see ALZHEIMER’S page 4 Sports have played an important role in Mark and Debi Hall’s relationship. (Mark Hall/Submitted)
“We had 1,200 last year and this year, we’re hoping to have between 1,500 and 2,000.”According to the nonprofit, in 2020, 150,000 Arizonans older than age 65 had Alzheimer’s. By 2025, that number is expected to balloon 33.3% to 200,000.
The two visited their primary care physician in March 2020 for their annual checkups. The doctor gave Debi a rudimentary dementia test and she didn’t fare well.
The two saw a neurologist, who performed a lumbar puncture and MRI, but the pressure was fine.
National Institute on Aging.
Debi Hall, shown here with her husband, Mark, promotes Alzheimer’s awareness by wearing an Alzheimer’s Association ballcap on vacation, even at Disneyland. (Mark Hall/Submitted)
“I got a call saying she was lost,” Mark recalled. “I figured she made a wrong turn because it was dark and, a lot of time, she uses the mountains for directions.”
A retired nurse, Debi started having headaches, so she went to a neuro ophthalmologist, that ruled out any eye issues. At the end of 2020, a neurologist at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute ordered a PET scan, which detects early signs of cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
Hartford said his organization offers free programs and services throughout Southern Arizona and Pima County, including the helpline with a clinical social worker staff that speaks 200 languages between them.“They’re there just to vent or for access to local resources,” Hartford said.
“Since then, we’ve been trying to find voices who will talk about Alzheimer’s because, on TV, you see ads for cancer or Parkinson’s or cystic fibrosis. I don’t know why there’s this stigma with Alzheimer’s. It’s not part of the daily conversation like other diseases.
Key to the programs is the list of warning signs, which include increased memory loss and confusion; inability to learn new things; difficulty with language and problems with reading, writing and working with numbers; difficulty organizing thoughts and thinking logically; shortened attention span and problems coping with new situations, according to the National Institutes of Health’s
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“Tucson is just rich with cultural events,” Hartford added. “One of the things we really strive to do is keep people connected with the community. We have early-stage social engagement programs where we come together and, say, tour the Tucson Museum of Art together and witness art making. Or we go to the zoo together or attend music-making programs where we come together and jam.
Debi was diagnosed at age 67, but Mark witnessed symptoms — unknowingly — previously. He was at a baseball game while his wife went to a sewing class at Cathey’s Sewing and Vacuum.
He knew something was wrong, though, when they played cards.
“She went to a neuropsychologist, and it tanked her for about a week,” Mark said.
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“We need people to stay socially engaged and not as isolated. That’s really important. Whatever the disease, people just can’t do it alone. Even if they’re the only ones providing that care, they’re not the only one going through that. Support groups and outings do provide a level of comfort.”
“They’re available 24 hours a day. That’s a big touchpoint for us. People attend our education programs throughout the area, too, whether it’s at libraries, churches or places of business. Our business partners have lunch and learn programs for employees, too. The education programs are core to what we do.”
“I do not want to diminish what everybody’s doing for other things. What they’re doing is absolutely fantastic. But patients sit down and hear devastating news, ‘I’m sorry. You have cancer.’ At least you’re able to step back, take a deep breath and hear the physician say, ‘Let me get you with so and so to determine what course of treat-
“The first year was really hard because we kept getting our hopes up that it was something else. She had a CT done and they thought they saw high pressure in the spinal cord.”
Emotionally difficult
“Another time, we played cards, rummy 500, and she would always beat the pants off of me. We were camping at Big Lake and playing cards. She couldn’t get the suits straight. She would confuse diamonds and hearts. She couldn’t figure out sequential numbers. Those were probably the biggest clues.
Part of the activities, too, is El Tour de Tucson set for Saturday, Nov. 19. The Alzheimer’s Association is a beneficiary of the bicycling event. For information, visit eltourdetucson.org.
To help families, caregivers and friends, the Alzheimer’s Association offers support groups.
“They were scheduled to talk for four hours, but after three hours, she came out just crying. She couldn’t answer the questions. She didn’t care after a while. She just started answering so she could get out of there.”
“When she told her she had signs of dementia, she flipped out and fell apart,” Mark recalled. “They gave her Aricept (donepezil) right then and there. It was really hard. She was a nurse for 40 years. She knew what this meant.
That confirmed the Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
how many people are impacted by Alzheimer’s, 90% of the room will raise their hand.”
“Earlier, there were smaller things. She had always done the checkbook. When we moved back to Arizona (from California), she said she’d done the checkbook long enough. Why don’t I do it.”
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urvivor Shield Foundation — a nonprofit that provides direct and discrete financial assistance to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence — will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Martin, who serves as president, said the goal was to try and establish a government agency that would provide survivors with a method to report sexual assault or domestic abuse without a police investigation.
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Founded by 19-year-old Jake Martin, a UA sophomore studying history and Spanish, Survivor Shield Foundation started as a lobbying organization to meet with governmental entities about policy change.
Since its incorporation in September 2021, Survivor Shield Foundation has reached about 40 people. Using a discrete questionnaire on Survivor Shield Foundation’s website, survivors can apply for “The Grow Back Program,” which provides monetary aid. Martin said his organization has paid bills ranging from hospital and therapy invoices to new tires.
He said the low conviction rates of abusers within the criminal justice system disincentivizes people from reporting and getting the help they need.
Talking really does matter.
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Survivor Shield Foundation relies on donations made through its website, and from fundraising events like its monthly art show at El Jefe Cat Lounge. Martin said on the first Saturday of April, which is sexual assault awareness month, the organization hosts a larger art show with 30 to 40 artists, live music and food.
gation or a trial, Martin said. “It can be very challenging to overcome the stigma of not speaking about it publicly.”
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openings or fundraisers. It’s a way to serve the community, which is really their purpose.
They travel throughout the state, not just
“We help out local community efforts for fundraisers, awareness, community outreach that brings everyone together,” said leadership member Nikki Padgen, whose alter ego is Elsa from “Frozen.”
Bosworth proves that Disney princesses are real, or at least sort of real. At the nonprofit Timeless Enchantments Arizona, a number of Disney can princesses step out into the community to appear at business
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“We can usually hear them down the hallway,” Bosworth added. “We can hear them from a pretty far distance screaming at us, and then sometimes we have to brace ourselves for a tiny person running into our legs and hugging (us).”
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hen Jeka Bosworth goes out, she takes on a new name: Isabela, just like the character from Disney’s “Encanto.” She can identify with her.
The princesses seem to be a welcome sight. Kids get loud when the princesses are spotted.
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“They’re both dark like me with long dark hair, and they love their families,” she added.
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“We try to bring as much fairytale magic to our communities so all kids, like underprivileged kids, can experience that,” Bosworth said.
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“(Kids) like to yell out the character’s name,” Padgen said. “‘It’s Isabela!’ ‘It’s Elsa!’”
At the recent Pima County Police Department event, Badges and Backpacks 2022, several princesses came to share a bit of magic. From left are Candice Carr as Aurora, Kim Covelli Goodell as Raya, Marina Sharpe as Ariel, Leo McDowell as Merida and Nikki Padgen as Elsa. (Timeless Enchantments Arizona/Submitted) PRINCESSES 13
“I know what it’s like being the oldest daughter, the child who needs to be the perfect child,” Bosworth said. “In the movie, Isabela breaks out. She lets go of the perfectionist and it’s nice having that being translated that it’s OK to do that, and also, it doesn’t hurt to have someone who looks like me: brown skin, dark Sometimes,hair.”however, Bosworth likes to be Jasmine from “Aladdin” or another Disney princess, Elena of Avalor.
“They can’t travel out of town or state, so we bring the magic to them.”
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he All Souls Procession draws thou sands of people to Tucson to honor and grieve for the dead.
It is the flagship event of Many Mouths One Stomach, a Tucson nonprofit collec tive of artists, teachers and community activists who create, inspire, manifest and perpetuate modern “festal culture.”
Those who can’t make it to the proces sion can watch the livestream via the Many Mouths One Stomach and Visit Tucson websites. Hagen said last year the proces sion drew its largest crowd, 150,000 people.
The procession averages 100,000 partici pants.The ceremony ends with a ceremonial burning of an urn, where wishes, hopes, offerings and prayers are gathered.
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“It’s many artists, many nonprofits and many organizations coming together to create All Souls, to create this weekend,” said Nadia Hagen, artistic director.
Hagen said that various cultures are rep resented during the procession.
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In its 33rd year, the 2-mile pro cession starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Grande Avenue and Speedway Boulevard, and they walk to the MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Covento.
Procession allows the public to honor lost loved ones
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Events and workshops lead up to All Souls Procession. The season kicks off
“Certainly, because we live in Tucson, the Mexican tradition is really strong because there are so many people that that is their ancestry and culture,” Hagen said.
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The All Souls Procession features a number of local dance and music groups. (Photo by Warren Van Nest)ALL SOULS
“There are musicians who bring Balinese gamelan. There are musicians who bring Japanese obon, which is part of their ances tral ceremony. There are Brazilian baterias. They bring the sounds from Brazil. There are groups that are from the Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O’odham. There are a lot of groups of Aztec dancers. We encourage for people to come with something that feels authentic and real to them.”
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Day of the Dead-themed concerts are Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, the latter of which features a cacao ceremony and ancestral liberation.
Early years
Artist Susan Johnson started the All Souls Procession in 1990 as a ceremonial performance piece following her father’s
WHERE: Starting point Grande Avenue and Speedway Boulevard, and walk to MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
PRICE: Free
During the All Souls Procession, people can honor and celebrate their lost loved ones. (Photos by Warren Van Nest)
Sunday, Sept. 25, with a mixer at the MSA Annex, where community members can learn how to get involved and meet the event’sAmongdirectors.theworkshops
is Xerocraft’s LED event from Thursday, Oct. 13, to Thursday, Nov. 3, at 101 W. Sixth Street, Suite“They111.
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in 2006, Many Mouths One Stomach has continued Johnson’s tradi tion. The group is the organizing body for the event and serves as a “vehicle” for or ganizations to come together.
A small event geared toward families known as Procession of Little Angels is Saturday, Nov. 5, at Armory Park. This event will feature glowing altars dedicat ed to children who have died; a children’s community altar; stories about grief and death, collected from local school chil dren and told by the “Stories that Soar” cast; and upcycled mask-making, sugar skull and angel wings art projects.
WHERE: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento, Tucson
PRICE: Free.
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WHERE: Armory Park, 220 S. Fifth Avenue, Tucson
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have graphic-rendering bays. They have woodworking shops, metal working shops, costume shops, robotics tools, 3D printers… It’s an incredible re source,” Hagen said.
Community members can also join the procession at any point in the route. Ha gen said it is important that those taking part in the procession are respectful of others.“We just encourage everyone who is participating to be sober, respectful and safe.”
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Wednesday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Oct. 14, Red Herring Puppets will have mask workshops at its studio in Tucson Mall at 4500 N. Oracle Road.From Tuesday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Nov. 6, community members can add to an altar in the All Souls Mausoleum in the MSA Annex. The altar was designed by Jose Duran and his crew.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25
All Souls Procession
Procession of Little Angels
WHEN. Gather at 4 p.m. and start walk 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6
PRICE: Free
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Night to Shine is a prom night at hundreds of churches in 39 countries centered on “God’s love, for people with special needs.”
There is no charge for the appearances, but there are “Mainlyguidelines.wedooutreach programs,” Padgen said. “Say, it’s Lugo Charity’s Bike in a Box event. Basically, they raise their own funds. We’re there to help them with their event, so we don’t do (private) parties. We don’t do funerals. We don’t do paid gigs.”
In addition to collective impact funding, CFSA is also committed to an intense focus on general operating support grants and other tenets of trust-based philanthropy, which increases the capacity and strength of nonprofit organizations and partnerships throughout Southern Arizona. CFSA recognizes that an effective philanthropic community is one
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“I relate to Elsa in her journey of self-acceptance and self-discovery,” Padgen said. “I really connected to Elsa on that level.”
As with Bosworth, the people who don the costumes choose their characters because they understand their characters’ journeys.
where nonprofits receive sustained, flexible funding and one where donors are directly connected to the causes they care about most. If you are interested in learning more about the principles and practices of trustbased philanthropy, I would like to personally invite you to join us for a special event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Community Foundation Campus. CFSA leadership will discuss our foundation’s journey in implementing trust-based philanthropy and how we are actualizing our commitment to building grantee and funder relationships grounded in transparency and mutual learning. Local nonprofit leaders from across Southern Arizona will also be present to share how trust-based funding has allowed them to maximize their impact within the communities they serve. This event will be informative for current and prospective CFSA donors, as well
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Tucson.“Oneof our events that we do is Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine,” Padgen said.
Yes, they have been requested for funerals; it’s just not something they do.
able populations and increasing the efficacy and sustainability of Arizona’s fifth-largest nongovernment employer. Nonprofits in Arizona generate more direct jobs and have payrolls exceeding those of most other local industries – including construction, transportation and finance.
Jenny Flynn is president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.
“We are there strictly for charity events, fundraising events, anything to help our local community,” Bosworth said.
as funding partners interested in learning more about trust-based philanthropy.
If you are looking to contribute to our nonprofit sector as a volunteer, our Center for Healthy Nonprofits is hosting a highly interactive BoardConnect event from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. This event offers community members throughout Southern Arizona the opportunity to meet with over 30 local nonprofits and learn about the different volunteer opportunities they have available. From working directly with clients to helping with essential tasks to serving on a committee or board of directors, there are many ways to contribute your time and talents to help serve our community and improve the quality of life in Southern Arizona.
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events in Flagstaff by next spring.
“With the diagnosis and this thing progressing as fast as it’s progressing, she has
“I would like to see this frame of social service where we provide financial aid to replace the old system,” Martin said. Instead of using a “group home support hotline,” he said he would like to see more survivors provided with what they actually need — funding.
Flagstaff, started as a volunteer “about this time last year,” assisting with events and networking. She shadowed Martin before becoming an official board member a few months ago.
a lot of photos and create new memories. Mark and Debi traveled to Hawaii in 2019 before her diagnosis and “she had a blast.”
Born at St. Mary’s Hospital and a graduate of Sahuaro High School, Debi is a caring person, according to Mark, and that hasn’t changed.
WHERE: El Jefe Cat Lounge, 3025 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson
Yearning to still be active, Debi volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association’s walk
Siegel, who recently moved from Tucson to
“She said she wanted to come back,” Mark said. “I said we could afford to go every other year. Then she had the diagnosis. I told her I would do whatever it took to take her back every year. We went back earlier this year.
COST: $10 at the door
WHAT: Survivor Shield Tucson Art Exhibition
INFO: Instagram:survivorshieldfoundation.com@survivor_shield_foundation
WHAT: Walk to End Alzheimer’s WHEN: 9 a.m. ceremony; 9:30 a.m. walk begins Saturday, Oct. 22
After the diagnosis, the couple chose to take
WHERE: Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson
I don’t know how many she did, but then she couldn’t do that. So, we teamed up with Mending Souls and we started doing masks during the pandemic. We did 1,500. She got to the point where she couldn’t do that. She started doing lap blankets and baby blankets. She did 250 of those. Now it’s to the point where she can’t do it by herself. I sit down with her, and we do it together.”
INFO: act.alz.org
ment we have for you.’
She said she hopes to begin hosting
COST: No registration fee, however, donations are suggested
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization is not affiliated with the UA, but relies on student volunteers like Eliana Siegel, its director of operations.
can to be in a venue in which sexual assault is the primary reason that they’re there because it’s a great way to open up the dialogue,” Martin said.
raise funds so sometime in the future people won’t have to go through what she goes through,” Mark said.
“We also go camping all the time, picnic at Mount Lemmon. We try to get out and do as many things as she can.”
“I (started) this month trying to bring a lot of what we do in Tucson up to Flagstaff,” Siegel said. “At this point that means networking with small businesses to try and plant roots for what we are doing and spread awareness of our mission in the community.”
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“Shecommittee.wantstoget out there and help and
“When she was first diagnosed, she was doing dresses for girls around the world.
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“When you hear you have Alzheimer’s, you don’t get to take a breath. It’s a death sentence. There are no treatments. There’s not a cure. There’s not a physician across from you saying, ‘Now that this is out, let’s get you with a specialist.’ There’s never going to be that conversation until we find a treatment or cure for this. That’s what differentiates Alzheimer’s from all these other diseases. You don’t have that secondary conversation. It’s just they want you to come back in six months to see how you’re doing.”
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Martin said he hopes to see a continued growth in business partners and people who work with the organization.
WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29
remained that way,” Mark said.
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Like Alice, Jensen has lost a child, and it’s a feeling, she explained, that stays with you.
“Although there is a shared pain and loss between Alice and myself, there is a healing quality of this show that has helped me,” she said. “As we prepare to open this gorgeous show, I would say to potential audience members that it is a show about love, loss, healing and having the courage to follow your dreams.”
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don’t hear a whole lot of blue grass in Tucson. I wish you heard more.”
“Bright Star” takes place in two time periods, with several flashbacks to 1923. That means Jensen must quickly and seamlessly move from sophisticated woman to naïve teen, which she does by recalling her youth and imagining her, or, rather, Alice’s — future.
Inspired by a true event, the story set in 1945 North Carolina centers around the people associated with a literary magazine run by the now-hardened Alice — includ ing a young newcomer she advises.
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Milne had the cast during early rehearsals talk about what might have happened to the old er characters between the present and the flashback to help form their onstage personalities. She also used period costumes to clarify when the shifts happen.
While there’s sadness and regret, Mar tin also filled many scenes with humor, and he and Brickell wrote several blue grass songs to fit the time and era.
When she auditioned for the Tuc son premiere of Broadway’s 2016 musi cal “Bright Star,” she felt a connection to the show’s main character, Alice, because they shared something deeply personal.
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“As I was putting together the season, I started floating shows by various direc tors,” Wiese said. “I threw out the name ‘Bright Star,’ and she said, ‘I want to do that show, and it was like she was imme diately on it. She knew it well and had a vision for it right away.”
Tiffany Jensen and Rafael Acuna star in “Bright Star,” the Broadway musical featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell making its debut in Tucson Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. (Michael C. Sultzbach/Contributor)
really fun way to do it,” she said. “I told the cast that it’s like we’re playing bas ketball in L.A. or New York, and we’re on a concrete court and there’s a fence on the outside. If you’re outside of the fence, you’re just like anybody who’s watching basketball. You’re commenting on the ac tion, but you are not in the action. And if you’re in the playing space then you are only engaged in the replaying of the mem ory.”
To Milne, “Bright Star” is about memories. To visualize that concept, she places the story in an attic. The cast is always present to either be in the action or to help set up the“Iscene.think that that’s a
“I have four children. But in between my third and my fourth, I was about half way through my pregnancy, and I lost that baby,” Jensen said. “Once you’ve gone through that, you never forget it. There’s a line in the show, ‘That had to have been the worst day of your life,’ and the line that she says is, ‘It was … and it is.’”
The musical only played a few months on Broadway, but the reviews were mostly positive, and she believes it fits well in the current season.
Though the show deals with some strong emotions, Jensen said there’s much more than sadness for the characters who inhabit “Bright Star.”
Written by Steve Martin and Edie Bric kell, “Bright Star” opens at Art Express Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 22.
or Tiffany Jensen, it was more than feeling comfortable with the blue grass music or the comedic writing.
WHEN: Various times and dates Thursday, Sept. 22, to Sunday, Oct. 2
COST: Tickets start at $40
“She had that spark of being 17, which is something that I audition for,” Milne explained. “Playing 17, I think, is a breeze for her. Being 50 is harder, because it’s easy for a person to say, ‘Well, this terrible thing happened to me, so I’m shutting down and I’m going to become an old er, darker me.’ But that’s not really what happens. She’s sarcastic, she’s wit ty and she displays all of those things at 17 that are still there, but they don’t come out as frequently.”
Broadway’s ‘Bright Star’ debuts in Tucson
Kevin Orduno, left, Drew Milne and Venus-Tyane Kuya from the cast of “Bright Star,” a true story featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The sweeping tale tells a story of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the 1920s and ’40s American South. (Michael C. Sultzbach/Contributor)
That was Wiese’s mandate, to use live music to enhance the production’s authen ticity.
“We had ‘Guy and Dolls,’ a classic, and ‘Bring it on,’ which is pop music, and we knew we wanted ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ for Oc tober,” Wiese explained. “So, bluegrass seems pretty different from all that. It was the contrast that made it interesting. You
“To not have a real banjo or a real fiddle for a bluegrass show like this would not be right,” she said.
WHERE: Arts Theatre Express, Park Place Suite 214, 5870 E. Broadway Boulevard, Tucson
The authenticity Jensen displays in both time periods was a major reason director Dana Milne knew she had the right Alice almost immediately.
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Milne’s level of detail doesn’t surprise Art Express Theatre Executive Director Karen Wiese.
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“The discussion of the game afterwards is often more social than what happens at the table,” says Kay. “To me, that social aspect of the game is more important than the competitive aspect.”
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who play bridge regularly can reap a handful of valuable health benefits, regardless of their skill level.
Although Gabriella hadn’t played since she was in col lege, she signed up for a week long beginners’ class with a bridge pro. “I took the class, and from then on, I followed that pro, and ended up playing with him. I went through the ranks from rookie to junior master, all the way up to Ruby Life Master, with 1800 master points,” she says.
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Kay Afdahl, another Splen dido bridge player and a longtime bridge teacher, says this is a common trajectory. “Many peo ple learn bridge in college and
The Afdahls and Gabriel la play competitively several times a week at the Northwest Tucson Bridge Club, located about five minutes away from Splendido. They also play at least weekly at Splendido. In fact, a team of Splendido res idents recently won a team competition at the club, prov ing there is no age limit on ex pertise. “Splendido is home to probably about 30 bridge play ers, with varying degrees of skill and interest in the game,” says Kay. “We play weekly in the Game Room—it’s a lovely place—and there are informal games in people’s homes.”
Both Kay and Darwin have achieved the rank of Platinum Life Master, a designation shared by the top 1% of the world’s American Contract Bridge League members. Kay has earned over 10,000 mas terpoints while Darwin has more than 15,000.
Gabriella Pellinger, who lives at Splendido, a Life Plan Community for those 55 and better in Oro Valley, is an avid player who turned to the game 10 years ago when foot surgery kept her from a number of athletic activities she enjoyed. “I thought, if you can’t do all the things you love, what can you do?” she says. The answer turned out to be bridge.
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came out of the stands and claimed that the Russians should get a third try because of a clock error. The Americans left the court and initially refused to return. They were eventually told that if they did not return, they would forfeit the game and the gold medals.Thistime, as the Russians prepared to throw it in, one of the refs told McMillen that he had to back off from the Russian who was throwing it in. (That’s not a rule.) They threw it in, two Americans, going for the ball, collided and Aleksander Belov caught the ball and scored at the buzzer. The Americans were livid. Their protest was denied and the Russian players were awarded gold medals. The Americans boycotted the medal ceremony and to this day, the 12 silver medals are in a vault in Lausanne,TheSwitzerland.membersof that team are in their 70s now. They are still refusing to accept the silver medals. One player, Kenny Davis, reportedly wrote in his will that none of his descendants could accept the medal. Some of them are buoyed by the fact that, more than a century later, the International Olympic Committee has righted a wrong when American Jim Thorpe’s two gold medals were taken away after a bogus claim of McMillenprofessionalism.isstillhoping that he and his teammates will get the gold medals they deserve, saying in a New York Times article, “Hopefully, not posthumously, but somewhere down the road.”
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Fifty years ago this month, in 1970, the 6-foot-11 McMillen was the No. 1 high school basketball player in America. Every top-name coach was after him. Somehow, McMillen turned down a scholarship offer from John Wooden, whose UCLA
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He served three terms in Congress, wrote a best-selling book, served on the University of Maryland system board of regents and was appointed to a presidential commission. He is now the head of the Lead1 Association, a group of over 100 Football Bowl Subdivision (top-level) universities. Seems like a pretty fulfilling life, and yet…
Tom McMillen was a top-rated high school basketball player and served in Congress. But one goal is unfulfilled. (Submitted)
Olympic basketball team. The Americans had won every gold medal and never lost a game — even in the early rounds. However, while other countries sent professionals to the Olympics, the United States was so good, they would just throw together a bunch of college players, have them practice for two or three weeks, and then send them off to fetch gold medals.
Fifty years ago, McMillen was the starting center for the U.S.
While at Oxford, he commuted to The Continent to play pro basketball for Virtus Bologna. After returning to the United States, he spent 11 years in the NBA. When his basketball career ended, he flawlessly segued into politics and was elected as a democrat to the House of Representatives from Maryland. (He is believed to be the tallest person to serve in Congress.)
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American Doug Collins was fouled with 3 seconds left in the game and his team down 49-48. He sank both free throws to put the United States up one and then insanity took over, a craziness that is still reverberating a half-century later.
Bruins had won four NCAA championships in a row and six of the previous seven. (Wooden “settled” for his second choice, Bill Walton who, in my opinion, went on to become the greatest college basketball player of all time.)
The Russians inbounded the ball, but then one referee stopped the action because of some yelling and screaming at the scorer’s table. The Russian coach had tried to call time out, but, to this day, there is a disagreement as to whether he had a right to under the circumstances.
So they put 3 seconds back on the clock and tried again. During the commotion, the Russians made an illegal substitution. This time, they threw a long pass, but it was deflected. The horn sounded, and the Americans began celebrating. But then William Jones, who was the head of the international basketball organization,
In 1972, the Russians (players from the Soviet Union at the time) were very good. They were older and much more experienced in international basketball. The gold medal game was a slugfest, lots of fouls and very little smooth play.
ne might think that at age 70 Tom McMillen can look back at a life well lived and be happy. But he’s not happy and may never be happy.
McMillen had a good, but not spectacular, college career at Maryland. Afterward, he was drafted in the first round by the Buffalo Braves (now the LA Clippers), but first he wanted to spend a year at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
At press time, the Mountain Lions were off to a tough start, going 2-3 in their first five matches. But, with the season stretch ing into the last week of October, they cer tainly have time to turn things around and make a run at the state playoffs. They’re in a tough region, along with perennial state qualifier Ironwood Ridge and al ways-tough Catalina Foothills.
mates, a natural leader, and a phenomenal athlete.”Sheis an outstanding student, hold ing a near-perfect 3.98 grade-point aver age while also excelling in orchestra and choir. She said her favorite class this year is anatomy, which should help her next year, when she hopes to study biology at Brigham Young University. But right now it’s her final high-school volleyball season and she wants to make the most of it.
Mountain Lion Carlie Crook is a multidisciplined, talented student athlete. (Carlie Crook/Submitted)
With this many things going on in her life, she can’t possibly have time for a job, right?Turns out she has what is described as a side hustle as a baker. Yes, a baker.
Her coach, Mikayla Suba, is effusive in her praise, saying that Carlie “exudes greatness on and off the court. She is pos itive, the biggest cheerleader for her team
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She has played outside hitter, right side hitter, middle blocker and now, perhaps the toughest position of all to master, set ter. The only position not mentioned is that of libero, an important spot that subs in a good defensive player and passer when one of the taller front-line players rotates to the back row. There is no doubt that she could fill that role, as well, but it would make her a part-time player and the Lions need her on the court at all times.
sk a former softball or baseball player, of any age, what position they played back in the day and you’ll almost always get a quick, defin itive answer. Shortstop. Catcher. First base. Occasionally, but not very often, you’ll get an answer that comes with options — corner outfield (left field or right field, but definitely not center field).
Athlete of the Week: Carlie Crook
Fortunately, no one ever told Carlie Crook that. Or if they did, she wasn’t having any of it. The senior set ter on the Mountain View volleyball team has done it all in her Mountain Lion career.
With such versatility, one might expect her to play more than one sport for Moun tain View. “I always used to play (multiple) sports,” she explained. “I played soccer for a long time and I did basketball, but when I got to high school, I decided to focus on one sport and give it my all.”
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This isn’t necessarily a good thing. With the proliferation of club teams and year-round play in one sport, kids are pigeonholed into one position early on and dis couraged — if not outright banned — from experimenting with oth er positions. (Can you imagine a travel-team coach saying to his players, “Hey, in today’s tourna ment, just for fun, let’s have ev erybody play a brand-new position and see if you like it.” Yeah, right.)
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Although you might want to protest what seems to be an unfair situ ation, it’s best to keep your tongue and temper in check for now. The full story hasn’t yet come out.
VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Be careful not to let your on-the-job zealousness create re sentment with co-workers, who might feel you shut them out. Prove them wrong by including them in your project.
SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) A more positive picture of what lies ahead is beginning to
take shape. But there are still too many gaps that need to be filled in before you make definitive plans.
PISCES (February 19-March 20) Give that special someone in your personal life a large, loving dollop of reassurance. That will go a long way toward re storing the well-being of your ailing relationship.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21) Continue to hold onto the reins so that you don’t charge willy-nilly into a situation that might ap pear attractive on the surface, but that actually lacks substance.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) Work prospects are back on track. But, watch what you say. A thought less comment to the wrong person -- even if it’s said in jest -- could delay or even derail your progress.
AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) You’ll find that people are happy to help you deal with some difficult situations. And, of course, knowing you, you’ll be happy to return those favors anytime. Won’t you?
LEO (July 23-August 22) A colleague might try to goad you into saying or doing the wrong thing. It’s best to ignore the troublemaker, even if they rile your royal self. Your supporters stand with you.
CAPRICORN (December 2-January 19) The Sea Goat’s merrier side dominates this week, and this means that, despite your usual busy schedule, you’ll be able to squeeze in parties and all sorts of fabulous, fun times.
LIBRA (September 23-October 22) Although it’s not quite what you hoped for, use your good busi ness sense to make the most of what you’re being offered at this time. Things will improve down the line.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) This week could offer more opportunities for ambitious Lambs eager to get ahead. But, don’t rush into making decisions until you’ve checked for possible hidden problems.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Some light begins to shine on professional and/or personal situations that have long eluded explanation. Best advice: Don’t rush things. All will be made clear in time.
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