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Cranksgiving | Page 4

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Music, art, theatre and classes around town | Page 22

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Sports & Rec

Basketball season is underway | Page 23

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Mark Hart said. “We’re calling the herd stable, which is significant when you consider the fire and the drought… We saw them maneuvering above, below and around the fire, which is what we’d expect. And there were no known mortalities or entrapped bighorns due to the fire that were overcome by smoke.”

reserve Vistoso has raised almost $1.2 million of their $1.8 million goal for The Conservation Fund to purchase the defunct Vistoso Golf Course from Romspen Vistoso LLC, a Canadian non-bank mortgage lender. “We’re taking every opportunity we can to make our case to the community and they have responded generously,” President of Preserve Vistoso Gayle Mateer said.

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Movies on the Lawn. The Town of Oro Valley is hosting the final entry in its free community film series this weekend. On Saturday, Nov. 20, the Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center will show Pixar’s adventure film “Onward,” which released last year. The children’s movie follows two elf brothers who embark on a quest to spend “one more day with their late father.” Attendees are welcome to bring chairs and blankets. This event does not require registration and is free to the public. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. Free.

27. Red Herring Puppet Road. Open daily from Studio at the Tucson Mall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks Little One-Inch. It (between Macy’s and For- are required. seems like every culture ever 21). $8. has a story about the unDeGrazia Recycled 5-DAY WEATHER derdog finding success. and Dinner with DeWEDNESDAY Oftentimes, like in the Grazia. Th e beloved case of Tom Thumb or 81 51 MOSTLY SUNNY this Japanese tale, the “lit- DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is bringing out new THURSDAY tle guy” is literally a teeny-tiny person. This show paintings for their rotat80 50 MOSTLY SUNNY ing collection. Gallery in is put on by Red Herring FRIDAY Puppets, whose artistic the Sun celebrates the life director, Lisa Sturz, has and work of Ted DeGra78 50 MOSTLY SUNNY more than 40 years of zia, one of Arizona’s most SATURDAY puppetry/art experience, famous and recognizable 77 50 SUNNY including work with Jim painters. “DeGrazia Recycled” features conHenson Productions, SUNDAY Walt Disney Imagineer- struction scraps that De76 47 SUNNY ing, Lucasfilm and more. Grazia repurposed into Needless to say, the art- oil paintings. “Dinner MOUNT LEMMON istry is truly something to with DeGrazia” features SATURDAY behold. This show full of a series of drawings and 58 43 SUNNY magic and delight is rec- paintings depicting reSUNDAY ommended for audienc- gional foods of the desert es aged 3 and up. 2 p.m. southwest. Both exhibits 57 31 SUNNY on Saturday, Nov. 20 and will be open through Jan. 26, 2022. 6300 N. Swan

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Get in gear to help others this holiday season with ‘Cranksgiving’ Colleen Forsyth

Special to Tucson Local Media

rek Bicycle in Oro Valley is hosting the Thanksgiving themed food drive for those with two wheels from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday Nov. 21. The event is being put on with the support of other local businesses to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. This event is part bike ride, part food drive and part scavenger hunt all in the name of helping others and feeding all those in need this holiday season.

This is a family fun event for all skill levels. Everyone who wants to come is encouraged to participate. It is not a race, but riders may compete individually by themselves or on teams if they want to. Cranksgiving is an event that happens around the country and is organized by several organizations to help benefit local food banks. Food insecurity impacts thousands of households each holiday season. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona feeds thousands of Arizona families that otherwise

might go hungry. Jayde Swarts is the Community Events Manager for Trek Bicycle Oro Valley. She organized this year’s Cranksgiving and understands how much of an impact it can have. “I started working at Trek Bicycle and wanted to put on events that make an impact in the community,” Swarts said. “Cranksgiving is such a fun event and a wonderful way to give back to the community. No one should go hungry this holiday season. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is so

important and our store is so happy we can help make sure no one goes hungry.” Swarts said this year’s Cranksgiving was organized with keeping in mind safety protocols for coronavirus. The event is outside and masks and social distancing are encouraged so everyone can safely participate. The event starts with riders meeting in front of Trek Bicycle Oro Valley at 9 a.m. and from there the scavenger hunt commences. Riders will move out to go shop and find the items needed for the food bank.

At the end of the ride participants will meet back at the store to total up points for the competition and enjoy some snacks and refreshments provided. Prizes will include the best time, most weight (food) carried in addition to other bonus items. Riders need to bring their bicycle, helmets are required, a bag or backpack to carry grocery items and money if anyone wishes to purchase goods from the scavenger hunt along with $20 to $30 dollars for grocery items picked up during the scavenger hunt. Facemasks are not

required but encouraged. Local partners include Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, Spenga Tucson, Wow Wow Lemonade Oro Valley and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Participants can sign up through Eventbrite and it is free to register. Monetary donations in addition to canned goods are also accepted. Trek Valley Bicycle Store is located at 7645 North Oracle Road Suite 100 in Oro Valley. For more information check out Trek Valley Bicycle Store’s Facebook page.

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Whiskey del Bac celebrates a decade of Sonoran spirits Jeff Gardner Tucson Local Media

hiskey del Bac co-founder Stephen Paul admits he started his career making “a lot of bad whiskey.” But perseverance and refining techniques have resulted in one of Tucson’s most beloved and recognizable liquors. This month, Whiskey del Bac celebrated a decade in business— what was once a five-gallon still at home is now a production that brings Sonoran flavors to 20 states. “From the beginning, our goal was to make something that was fully from the Sonoran Desert,” Stephen said, who co-founded Whiskey del Bac with his daughter Amanda. “And without sounding too boastful, it resulted in a good whiskey.” The idea dates back to the Pauls’ furniture company, which worked with mesquite, the scrubby tree found throughout the southwest. They family often barbecued with scraps of mesquite, and Stephen’s wife Elaine brought up the idea of drying malt over a mesquite fire, as op-

posed to a peat fire as is common with whiskey. Stephen experimented with the idea starting in 2007, producing single malt whiskey infused with the smoky flavors of the Sonoran Desert. In 2011, Amanda suggested making the family production official, and Whiskey del Bac was born. “Mesquite has a certain mystique to it,” Stephen said. “It grows wildly and can survive with very little water. It just has this draw to it. So the Sonoran Desert really is part of our ethos. We love where we live… Our climate affects our whiskey’s aging. Not only the high heat, but the radical changes in temperature at night. Also, the minerality in our water affects the flavor.” According to the company, they took their name from the ancient term meaning “from the place where the river appears in the sand.” The name was inspired by Tucson’s Mission San Xavier del Bac, named for its proximity to the Santa Cruz River. Their central whiskey, The Dorado, is a single malt made from 100% barley with notes of tobacco, toffee and chocolate. As they describe, the fla-

vor “gives way to desert campfire embers.” Since starting, Whiskey del Bac has expanded to a 500-gallon still, and releases three types of whiskey. The company malts their own barley, and ferments, distills and barrels the drink all under one roof. Originally a father-daughter team, Whiskey del Bac now has a CEO, a head of marketing and a head distiller. They grew to a capacity of 4,200 cases per year, and are now managing 7,000 cases per year, with plans to increase further. “Organizationally, we’re a better-run business now,” Stephen said. “I did a passable job for the first few years, but it simply grew beyond my managerial abilities.” For the 10th anniversary, Whiskey del Bac made a special release aged in a Calvados brandy cask. Though they’ve released this kind of combination before, Stephen says they chose to craft another because “it was just so delicious.” Their anniversary also included collaborations with HUB restaurant, Monsoon Chocolates and Decibel Coffee Works. While Whiskey del Bac is available in more than a doz-

en states, Stephen says Arizona remains responsible for 80% of their sales. The presence remains strong locally, as they collaborate with plenty of Tucson organizations. Multiple Tucson craft breweries even use Whiskey del Bac’s barrels to age their beers in,

infusing a hint of that signature smoky flavor. Looking forward, Stephen says Whiskey del Bac will focus on further expansion to keep up with demand. And, of course, he says they can always improve their product. “It’s been so heartwarm-

ing to see how Tucson has embraced this project,” Stephen said. “We have such gratitude. It’s such an amazing town in terms of community and creativity. It’s almost like this is a project that belongs to Tucson, and we’re just the caretakers.”

Preserve Vistoso

Continued from P1 Preserve Vistoso has until Dec. 15 to raise $1.8 million for TCF to purchase the property in order to set it aside for as a nature reserve with six miles of paved trails. Preserve Vistoso has been working with community members who donated last time they attempted to purchase the property as they develop more strategies to get new donations from the community this time around. Preserve Vistoso added links to their website for people to donate directly with card payments. They also held informative public Zoom meetings to give interested parties an explanation of their mission and are setting up booths at community events like the Steam Pump

Ranch farmer’s market and the Vistoso Community Association shredding event. “Overall the process is working very well, we’re excited and grateful to the community for stepping up to the challenge,” Mateer said. This purchase is the culmination of 18 months of collaborative efforts between TCF, Preserve Vistoso and the Town of Oro Valley. After some ups and downs in the negotiation process, the Town of Oro Valley asked Conservation Fund Southwest Director Mike Ford to come back in April 2021 to resume talks and seal the deal. This time he was successful. TCF will place a conservation easement on the property after purchase. A conservation easement is a legal

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agreement that permanently protects property from development. Ford said this guarantees the $1.8 million given by community members isn’t wasted. This protection is exactly what community members in Oro Valley have been working towards. When the Vistoso Golf Course closed in 2018, community members later formed the nonprofit Preserve Vistoso in 2019. Preserve Vistoso and its supporters made it abundantly clear they wanted the golf course to be protected from development. In March 2020, Romspen filed a general plan amendment with Oro Valley to rezone the property to sell to developers. This is when Rosa Dailey, a founding member of Preserve Vistoso, sought out Ford’s help. Donate to Preserve Vistoso at www.preservevistoso.org.

READER PHOTO OF THE WEEK A nice throwback to the monsoon: Reader Stephan Donovan captured this rainbow over the Pusch Ridge in Oro Valley. Send your photos to readerphotos@tucsonlocalmedia.com. Include your name, contact information and details about the photo, including who took it, where it was taken and the subject. Not all photos can be printed. See other photos online at www.tucsonlocalmedia.com.

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HoliDaze 2021 Your holiday gift guide

Holiday Gift Guide: It’s Better To Give… Staff Report Tucson Local Media

It’s that time of the year again: The holidays are here! And the staff of Tucson Local Media is ready to help you find one-of-a-kind local gifts for everyone on your list. Take a look and support local stores while you buy!

Ajo Bikes, 1301 E. Ajo Way. Whether you’re looking for a new bike, a tune-up for your wheels or just nifty accessories as stocking stuffers, Ajo Bikes is the place to look. With friendly service and skilled technicians, they’ll have you spinning your wheels on Christmas day. This shop specializes in those recumbent

ist who can design a new closet space just for your needs, with your own custom materials. Before you know it, all that clutter will be a Ghost of ChristClassy Closets, 2010 N. mas Past and you’ll finally Forbes Blvd. If you can’t be able to find that Diane seem to get yourself or- Von Furstenberg dress ganized, Classy Closets is when it’s time to go out on Thank Tucson New Year’s Eve. the place to turn. You’llyou get a free in-home for conall the votes! sultation with a specialSee GIFT GUIDE, P8 three-wheelers you see on the road, too, so if you’re looking for something different, you’ll want to shop here.

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Rescue Me Marana. Tucson Premium Outlets, 6401 W. Marana Center Blvd. If you’re looking for a new pet for the family, you should check out Rescue Me Marana, a new shop dedicated to finding new homes for stray and unwanted pets. You’ll find all you need to bring a new family member into your home, including the necessary accessories to make sure their lives are happy ones. Blue Willow, 2626 N. Campbell Ave. The tiny gift shop at Blue Willow features one-of-a-kind

gifts for all ages alongside a fantastic selection of cards. Best of all, while you’re shopping there, you can take a break and enjoy breakfast or lunch on the gorgeous patio. Philabaum Glass Gallery, 711 S. Sixth Ave. Glassmaker extraordinaire Tom Philabaum may have retired, but the gallery that bears his name is still going strong. You’ll find fabulous works of glass art here that will dazzle any friend or family member. Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St. Do you know any plant lovers? Or maybe just someone who you think needs to learn a lit-

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tle bit about responsibility and caring for a low-stakes living thing? Give the gift of plants! A living pot of flowers lasts so much longer than a bouquet, herbs make a perfect companion for the blossoming chef in your life, and a cactus is the perfect choice for a low-maintenance friend looking for a low-maintenance com-

E. Speedway Blvd. If you have someone on your list who likes cooking, or just likes food, then it’s worth taking a trip to Babylon Market to see what you can find. For a last-minute treat to bring to a party, you can’t go wrong with their fresh baklava. Their tea selection is enough to make the loose leaf enthusiast in your life sing. And, for the chef in your life, you honestly can’t go wrong by getting them a selection of spices or sauces to try out in new recipes. A Weekly staff member who is a hobbyist cook calls their spice section “frankly thrilling.”

your holiday shopping— or want to get away for a day trip if you’re lucky enough to have some time off—Tubac offers a wonderful getaway. With a huge collection of artist studios and shops, you’ll find all manner of unique The Ninth House, 2563 gifts, as well as a terrific E. Fort Lowell Road. Got Tubac Center of the Arts. state park and more. someone in your family 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. If into all things tarot, crystal, you’re into a road trip for Babylon Market, 3954 panion. Honestly, just taking someone to Harlow Gardens—a colorful wonderland of plants, pottery and garden art—would be a great gift in and of itself. Throw in a succulent and you’ll be hailed as the best gift giver in town.

HoliDaze 2021 and nature related? We recommend checking out The Ninth House to find the perfect gift for your metaphysical. This witchy shop updates their inventory every week to include local artists, vendors, and international authors. If you are new to the metaphysical world, the shop’s retail associates are highly knowledgeable and may even give you an astrological reading if you dare to ask. We recommend checking out their eccentric book col- Mariachi Sol De Mexico’s lection and their Feel Good “Mariachi Christmas” Flower Tea. (Dec. 9) and In the Holiday Mood: A Holiday MuFox Tucson Theatre, 17 sic Spectacular (Dec. 18). W. Congress St. There They’ll also be showing are all sorts of great holi- movies such as “A Christday shows coming to the mas Story” (Nov. 28) and crown jewel of downtown “Jingle All the Way” (Dec. theaters, including An 12). Plus, there’s plenty of Irish Christmas (Dec. 10), other great shows com-

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ing up featuring Lindsey Buckingham (Dec. 5), Robert Cray (Dec. 11) and comedian Tom Papa (Jan. 8). So whether you want to get into the Christmas spirit or just have a fun night out, the Fox is the place to be. See GIFT GUIDE, P11

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The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Unfortunately, you probably can’t actually buy your beloved (or your mom or your uncle or your best friend) the entire Loft Cinema this year—and we wouldn’t want you to, anyway! It’s a place that’s meant to be shared by the community. But a Loft Membership is really the gift that keeps on giving. Did you know members get to see a free movie every month? And that they get free popcorn every time they go? (Every time!) And it comes with bragging rights that include unlimited use of

HoliDaze 2021 selection of clothing, jewelry and accessories that are well-organized and fun to sort through, making it easy to find gifts for your loved ones and ideas for what to say when people ask what you want for Christmas this year.

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to protecting agro-biodiversity through seed conservation for more than 30 years. After all, these seeds represent the cultural and farming knowledge from generations of both Indigenous and immigrant communities. So, right off the bat, you’re supporting a good cause. You can buy vegetable, grass, bean or flower seeds for the gardener on your list from the shop’s abundant selection. While you’re there, you can pick up a piece of artwork, jewelry or basketry created by an Indigenous community member.

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Thanksgiving at Charro Restaurants. Tucson’s favorite family of Mexican-inspired restaurants are hosting a variety of options for Thanksgiving feasts across town. First, you can pick up a whole Thanksgiving feast from Barrio Charro (3669 N. Campbell Ave.) which includes turkey, tamal stuffing, poblano mashed potatoes, nopalitos and pumpkin tamales. Or, you can dine-in at Charro Steak & Del Rey (188 E. Broadway) where they’re serving up many of the same dishes, plus prime rib, Mexican street corn, and a special pumpkin tres leches cake. For the vege-

tarians, Charro Vida (7109 N. Oracle Road) is offering a “Plantsgiving” dinner special from November 23 through 27, where you can pick up an entree, two sides and a dessert, all for $23. www.sicharro.com Thanksgiving Buffet at El Conquistador. You can enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner beneath Pusch Ridge at Hilton El Conquistador. Their Thanksgiving buffet features far too much to list here, but standouts include turkey with orange cranberry drizzle, roasted ham with cherry pineapple salsa, Southwestern cornbread, brown sugar and pecan yams, roasted garlic mashed potato with chives, stuffed poblano peppers and much more. 11 a.m. to

3:30 p.m. 10000 N. Oracle game on Nov. 26. TucsonRoad. $65 for adults. $25 roadrunners.com for children. Call 520-544Hanksgiving. Hotel 1124 for reservations. Congress is hosting a benRoadrunners’ Thanks- efit show/dance party the giving Dinner Donation day after Thanksgiving Program. Through Tues- with multiple electronic day, Nov. 23, the Tucson musicians. The lineup inRoadrunners hockey team cludes Kid Violet, Glacier is hosting a new dinner Wav and Dayak, plus a tatdonation program. The too and skate shop pop-up. Roadrunners are working with the Boys and Girls Club of Tucson to provide Title I families with a complete Thanksgiving Dinner. For $100 donations, the Roadrunners will provide another dinner. Every donor will receive a puck signed by Roadrunners Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov and the opportunity for a group photo with all other fans who donated at the

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waiian to an Irish holiday show this November and December. They’re kicking things off with singer/ songwriter Sara Evans’ Blue Christmas Tour on Friday, Nov. 26. On Saturday, Nov. 27, ukulele master Holiday shows at the and “jolly ambassador of Fox Theatre. The “crown Aloha” Jake Shimbukuro jewel of downtown” is hosting everything from a HaSee HOLIDAY EVENTS, P14 Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Sonoran Prevention Works, which advocates for people in Arizona affected by drug abuse. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26. 311 E. Congress St. $15.

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will bring joy to the world with his Jake Shimabukaroo Christmas in Hawaii event. Thursday, Dec. 9, will feature Mariachi Sol De Mexico presenting Jose Hernandez’s “Merry-Achi Christmas” with a tribute to the traditions of Christmas in Mexico. On Friday, Dec. 10, An Irish Christmas will blend old ways and new with dancing, singing, and traditional Irish music. Finally, on Saturday, Dec. 18, the Fox is hosting a holiday music spectacular. “In the Christmas Mood” features Tucson’s top performers including Katherine Byrnes, Brian Levario, Chach Snook and Crystal Stark.

Winterhaven Festival of Lights. After a dark and quiet 2020, the beloved Winterhaven Festival of Lights is back on this year. For the holidays, Tucson’s coziest neighborhood fills itself with lights, festivities and plenty of holiday cheer. The public can stroll through the Winterhaven neighborhood and enjoy a major amount of Christmas lights, as well as caroling, hot chocolate, hay rides and letters to Santa. “Although it is still possible that our local government may restrict events such as these in the future, at this time, we are going ahead with all planning for the

HoliDaze 2021 event,” wrote festival chair John Lansdale. Really, no Christmas in Tucson is complete without the Winterhaven Festival of Lights. 6 to 10 p.m. every day from Saturday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 26. Based around Christmas Ave. December events at Tucson Museum of Art. Downtown’s Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block is keeping a busy schedule throughout December, starting with their free first Thursday on Dec. 2, where the public can enjoy music, artmaking, a bar and take a look at what’s to come at the museum. TMA is also hosting two “trunk shows” on Dec. 4 and 12 with artists making and selling their crafts right in the museum. Finally, Sunday, Dec. 12, is

Family Day at TMA. There will be children’s activities, a holiday performance and a special visit from Santa. 140 N. Main Avenue. TucsonMuseumOfArt.org Downtown ice rink. Ice skating in Tucson is no longer just a wild fantasy! Rio Nuevo and the City of Tucson are re-opening their outdoor ice rink downtown from Saturday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 9. Tickets can be purchased online and at the Tucson Convention Center ticket office. Each session will start at a designated time and last for 90 minutes. Skates are included with the ticket price and begin at size 8 for children and run as large as men’s size 15. Socks are required, and gloves are highly recommended. 260 S. Church

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Ave. $17 for adults, $12 for ily friendly fun, endearing children. tucsonaz.gov/ costumes and props, and a generally great time. Plus, tucsonholidayice diner food and drinks to Elf’d. Eastside Tucson’s enjoy while you watch the beloved Gaslight Theatre show. It’ll have holiday jokes, is getting into the holiday candy cane colors, fake snow spirit with a parody musical and—just taking a guess of the Christmas film “Elf.” here—Santa himself! The If you’ve never been to the show is running most days Gaslight Theatre, here’s what of the week through the new to expect: parodies of clas- year. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. sic songs, corny jokes, fam- www.thegaslighttheatre.com

HoliDaze 2021 Marana Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting. The Town of Marana is kicking off the holiday season with a variety of events in the town center. In addition to Santa and Mrs. Claus saying hi to the kids and a 25-foot Christmas tree lighting, there will be singing, dancing, country music and more. The performance schedule includes the Marana Children’s Choir, Desert Dance Collective, Kevin Pakulis and his Band, Marana High School Chamber Orchestra, Mountain View High School Dance and more. The festival will also include more than 40 food trucks and a holiday artisan market. 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. 11555 W. Civic Center Drive.

Tchaikovsky and Carols. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra is celebrating the holidays with a pair of themed events. On Friday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 12, they will be performing music from Tchaikovsky, the Russian composer famous for his Nutcracker Suite. Then, on Saturday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 19, at Catalina Foothills High School, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra will host a “Messiah, Carols and Songs” performance, featuring the music of Bach, Handel and traditional carols. www.tucsonsymphony.org Jonathan’s Cork Food Drive. Jonathan’s Cork is launching a food drive for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to give the community plenty of time to contribute. Last

ern musicians to belt out themed holiday tunes. The lineup includes SouthWestern Stars, Mamma Coal, Steff Koeppen, Hans Hutchison, Alvin Blaine, Thøger Lund and Les Merrihew. The event will be held outdoors on the Congress plaza (or indoors if it’s too cold!) 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23. 311 E. Congress St. $15. Courtesy photo

year, the drive brought in 2,000 pounds of food and more than $500 in cash donations in just over a month, and they’re looking forward to beating that this year, with an effort that runs all the way through Dec. 22. Canned and dry goods are welcome, and envelopes for cash donations will be available as well. Items can be dropped off

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Wanderland. One of our favorite holiday events around town, the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ Wanderland (formerly Luminaria Nights) lights up the garden with thousands of lanterns and lights. Take an evening stroll through the plants while enjoying festive holiday music, hundreds of poinsettias, and plenty of colorful arrays. It’s easily one of the most photogenic events

in Tucson every holiday season. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Dec. 3 through Jan. 2. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. $15. Tucsonbotanical.org Victorian Christmas at the Lavender Farm. Talk about a pleasant-sounding time! Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle is hosting a unique way to celebrate the holidays. You’re invited to don your best Victorian attire and enjoy a three-course holiday dinner complete with the Scottsdale Dickens Carolers performing traditional holiday songs. 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. 1221 N. Rancho Robles Road. $75. lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

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or more than nine weeks Arizona has seen an exponential increase in COVID-19 cases and public health experts predict the surge would likely exceed cases and hospitalizations seen last summer 2020. In his latest COVID-19 forecast updated Aug. 14, Dr. Joe Gerald, an epidemiologist with the UA Zuckerman School of Public Health, reported Arizona has a rate of transmission of 255 cases per 100,000 individuals per week as of Aug. 8 and would likely soon exceed the rates seen during the summer of 2020, of 409 cases per 100,000 residents. “While I am hopeful we will not reach the levels seen in the winter of 2021, the experience of other states (e.g., Louisiana) combined with inaction of our local and state officials suggests this may be wishful thinking,” said Gerald. “Another wave of cases and hospitalizations caused by the Delta variant is now certain; the only question remaining is just how big.” See COVID, P4

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Director of Rural Arizona Action, said they were approached by Finchem’s constituents to help organize the recall. “We exist to empower people, regular folks who are involved in the democratic system and really recalling an elected official is a power reserved for the people of Arizona by our state’s constitution,” said Fierros. “If enough registered voters sign that petition and they agree that Finchem does lack integrity, that he is dangerous and an ineffective legislator, then it goes to the voters in that district to get a chance to vote on whether or not they

should fire him.” On May 5, the group received a letter from Finchem’s lawyers, which according to the Recall Finchem website, “demands Rural Arizonans for Accountability destroy all campaign materials Finchem incorrectly deems ‘defamatory’ and publish retractions in local newspapers. If not, Finchem’s lawyers promise to sue.” Rural Arizonans’ lawyers rejected Finchem’s demand and stated they would seek sanctions against him should he sue. See FINCHEM, P10

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arana High School Salutatorian Diya Patel didn’t sugarcoat the challenges of the last year in her graduation speech last month. “I think most people would agree with me when I say that this has been a dreadful year,” Patel said. “Graduation speeches in the past have included stories of proms, formals and football games. However, this year we had to adjust to a brand new way of life full of Zoom calls, masks and COVID tests, which consisted of massive Q-tips being shoved up our noses. Instead of reminiscing on a joyful high school experience, we are all sitting here today, collectively taking a deep breath and just being grateful that we’re finally here.” Patel, like so many other students, longed for a year of normalcy, but instead lived through a pandemic. Patel and fellow Marana Unified School District graduates expressed the woes of trying to graduate while juggling a series of changes beyond their control caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. “This past year, the Class of 2021 proved that we were some of the most adaptable See MARANA, P8

oel-Peter Witkin’s next exhibition is at the Louvre in Paris next year. It will no doubt be a mesmerizing show, but Tucsonans don’t have to fly across the Atlantic to see his lauded photography. Right now, the renowned photographer is exhibiting work in Tucson, at Etherton Gallery’s new digs in Barrio Viejo. “Joel-Peter Witkin: Journeys of the Soul” is a career survey of more than 50 works, including his rarely seen drawings. His elaborate staged photos honor all hu-

mankind: the living and the dead, the saints and the sinners, the sick and the well, and nude beauties of every imaginable gender identity. But hurry. The show will close at the end of the day on Saturday, Nov. 27. The show is timely for both the artist and the gallerist, Terry Etherton. The gallery is celebrating its 40th anniversary, its recent move from downtown to the barrio and its long relationship with Witkin. The photographer, now 82 years old, has had an enormous reputation for years, including overseas. (“The French are crazy about him,” Etherton says.) Etherton has

been following Witkin for decades, and exhibited his work in the 1980s, when the artist first began to make his name. And there have been many Witkin shows at Etherton ever since. “Inaugurating our new space with an exhibition of Witkin’s work is a fitting tribute both to the gallery’s and Joel’s legacy, and our longstanding friendship,” Etherton says. These days, Etherton Galley is Witkins sole representative in the United States. His other rep is in Paris. Throughout his career, Witkin has taken weeks or even months to make a single work. First, he would make

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drawings to plot out the piece. (His small black-andwhite sketches hanging in the show are charming.) Then, with his camera, he created his intricate still-life tableaux, as complicated as a movie set, with big casts of nudes or ani-

mals or skeletons. Once he was satisfied with a photo, he would batter his master negative, scratching it, tearing, throwing wet tissue at it, collaging, toning by hand, coloring with paint or encaustic wax. As a result, no two prints are alike. The finished images are extraordinary. Often inspired by religion and art history, Witkin’s pieces show compassion for the suffering and empathy towards non-conformers. Among the pieces, all of them gelatin silver print, we see a man hobbling on painfully bent legs; in another , the head of a dead man is in a tray. A man with a missing arm holds a skull, a memento mori reminding us that that we will die someday. Witkin makes exquisite portraits of women, not unusual. More unusually, but he also seeks out people of

non-conforming identity. In one of his early works, from 1988, “The Graces” pictures three beautiful nudes. Standing in a row, they mimic the lovely Three Graces of Greek myth. Unlike the Grecian goddesses, all three of these beauties have penises. Two also have breasts and one does not. Witkin simply honors who they are. In many ways, he has been ahead of his time. One of the most sumptuous tableaux mixes his interest in both art history and religion. (His mother was an Italian Catholic.) “Waiting for de Chirico in the Artist’s Section of Purgatory” combines both traditions. It adapts pieces of paintings by the surrealist Chirico, putting them into one scary place.

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• Catch a performance of UA School of Dance Premium Blend combining the best of ballet and contemporary dance with this year’s theme “Duty to country” honoring veterans on campus. Details: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Sunday; UA Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1713 E. University Blvd.; $28, $12 students; 520-6214698 or dance.arizona.edu.

TUESDAY, NOV. 23 • Let Samantha Cormier and Nick Gallardo take you to the most iconic moments from the “I Love Lucy Show” featuring Lucy Trivia with prizes, singa-longs and more at Lucy & Ricky LIVE! Details: 6 p.m.; Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road; $27; 5291000 or gaslightmusichall.com.

TUESDAY TO SATURDAY THROUGH DEC. 4 • Say hello to your new favorite holiday classic Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley in a charming and cleverly imagined sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday; Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave.; $50-$83; arizonatheatre.org.

MUSIC THURSDAY TO SATURDAY, NOV. 1820 • Listen to Live Music Concerts presented by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance featuring jazz on Thursday, blues on Friday and folk/Americana on Saturday. Details: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa, Lookout Tucson Bar & Grill; 245 E. Ina Rd.; $10; 602-349-3137.

FRIDAY, NOV. 19 • Get your back up off the wall and dance at the crazy fun Play that Funky Music Dance Party with Onesall Band. Details: 7 p.m.; Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road; $20; 529-1000 or gaslightmusichall.com.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, NOV. 1921 • Take a musical journey From Conflict to Peace with Grammy-nominated True Concord Voices & Orchestra. Details: 7 p.m. Friday; Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley; 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday; St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7575 N. Paseo del Norte; $27-$42; trueconcord.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 20 • Catch a live recreation of The Stones in concert featuring look-alike performers, multiple costume changes, and full choreography at the tribute by Mick Adams & The Stones. Details: 2 and 6 p.m.; Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road; $31; 5291000 or gaslightmusichall.com. • Listen to live music by The Other Troublemakers, Tirebiters and John Coinman at the Tucson Folk Festival fundraiser. Details: 6:30 p.m.; Hotel Congress Plaza Outdoor Patio, 311 E Congress St.; eventbrite.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 21 • Don’t miss spot-on renditions of classic hits by the hot tribute Mr. Skynyrd Band. Details: 6 p.m.; Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road; $27; 529-1000 or gaslightmusichall.com. • Listen to the Paul Thorn Band presented by Rhythm & Roots. Details: 7 p.m.; Hotel Congress Outdoor Plaza, 311 E. Congress St.; $28; rhythmandroots.org.

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ust last week, the Tommy Lloyd Era of University of Arizona men’s basketball began. I was going to go—just as I had gone to Lute Olson’s first home game and Sean Miller’s first game in McKale—but when I saw that the opponent was NAU, I got the equivalent of the journalistic yips. It can’t happen twice in the same year, can it?! Then I was going to go to the next game. It was against somebody named UTRGV. That means University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. You know how some college name acronyms are cool? Cal State University Northridge is CSUN (pronounced See-Sun). Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is See-Pee-Slo. (Well, maybe not so cool, but certain-

ly memorable.) But, how would you like to say that you go to Utt-Gruv? There is a weird coincidence at play here. In Lute Olson’s first season on the Wildcat bench, his team played (and lost to) the school now known as UTGRV. (Back then, it was Pan American University.) Olson’s team would go 1117 that year, his only losing season in Tucson. Still, it was a marked improvement over the previous year, when Ben Lindsey, in his only year as Wildcat coach, went 4-24 (1-17 in Pac-10 play). I actually saw Lindsey’s first game, too. Those Wildcats were dreadful, and they were dreadfully coached, as well. Once, after a timeout, Lindsey broke the huddle and then put four players out on the floor. Fortunately, there were only a couple thousand people there to see it. I remember writing at the time that the only people

who would show up to Cat games were students who went there to study because McKale was quieter than the Library. New Coach Tommy Lloyd isn’t facing a cupboard as empty as the one that greeted Olson, but he does face the challenge of winning back Wildcat fans. It was no big secret that the guaranteed sellout crowds that were a feature of the Olson years were not a part of the later years under Sean Miller. Oh, Arizona still led the Pac12 in attendance under Miller, but it was 12,000 a night instead of 14,000. It’s really odd. Sean Miller had a record of 302-109 in 12 seasons at Arizona, an average season record of 25-9. His teams won five Pac-12 regular-season championships and three Pac-12 Tournament titles. Three times his teams came ohso-close to reaching the Final Four, but they never

made it. Unfortunately, correctly or otherwise, Miller will not be remembered fondly by most Wildcat fans. The hard-core fans will hold him up to Olson and he will pale by comparison. Olson’s teams won at least 20 games per season for 20 straight seasons! His teams reached the NCAA Tournament 23 straight years. However, his teams only reached the Final Four a rather weak four times, advancing to the championship game twice and winning but one national championship. (I’ve always thought that the Cats should have won national titles in 1988, 1989 and 2001, but didn’t. Of course, the one championship that they did win, in 1997, they probably shouldn’t have.) But there are two big differences. Olson radiated charm and grace. He spoke well and smiled easily. When Miller tried

to smile, he looked like he was constipated. His hard-charging manner and gruff exterior probably helped him achieve what he did as a coach, but it was off-putting. It was as though he was a sore winner. The other, more-important, thing is that Olson, in his quarter-century in Tucson, never allowed his high-profile program to veer off into NCAA Trouble Land. Even the most casual UA fan is going to hold that against Miller for a long, long time. Speaking of time, it feels as though Miller has been gone for quite a while, but he was still the head coach at Arizona in April of this year. And while he left behind some decent players, he also left behind the NCAA Sword of Damocles hanging over the program’s head. The UA self-imposed a postseason ban last year because of the assistant coach mon-

ey scandal, but the NCAA might not think it was enough of a punishment. So, that’s what Tommy Lloyd is facing. He’s taking over one of the premier programs of the last 40 years in college basketball. He’s got a few good players, a whole new coaching staff, a declining (and understandably wary) fan base, and, just to make things really interesting, a resurgent Pac-12 with several really good teams and at least one great one (UCLA). A columnist at a different publication said that Lloyd’s first job is to “bring back the McKale magic.” I disagree. His first job is to somehow try to make his team more popular than the UA women’s team. Yeah, good luck with that. Isn’t the 21st century grand! See EXTRA POINT, P24

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EXTRA POINTS: The previously high-flying season for the Marana High football team came to a crushing conclusion when the Tigers suffered back-to-back home losses that knocked them out of the 5A State playoffs. After losing to Cienega on Nov. 5, the Tigers, who finished 7-3, were hammered by Ironwood Ridge last Friday. The losses knocked Marana down to Number 18 in the AIA’s ridiculous Power Point rankings (the

top 16 advance to state), while Cienega and Ironwood Ridge both made the playoffs. (To show just how ridiculous the rankings are, Campo Verde High of Gilbert finished at No. 12 with a record of 4-6.)… Canyon Del Oro, which started the season with three straight losses, won six of their final seven games, and will be playing in the Class 4A state playoffs. The Dorados will be traveling all the way across the state to take on Lake Havasu… Meanwhile, CDO’s girls volleyball team reached the state championship game before falling to

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Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep… In the state cross country championships, Ironwood Ridge’s Nathan Richardson and Noah Brunet both finished in the top 15, while CDO’s Sean Jacobsen and Ethan Fritzinger both had Top 20 finishes… On the girls’ side, Marana’s Libby Shields and Ironwood Ridge’s Beatrice Honebrink both finished among the top 20…

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Athlete of the Week: Navine Mallon, Flowing Wells basketball star

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avine Mallon comes from an athletic family. Her older sister, Karena Garcia, was a multi-sport athlete at Flowing Wells. Garcia just graduated from Smith College, where she had competed in cross country and basketball for four years. Navine (pronounced Nuh-veen) also has a brother, Talon Fish (yes, Talon Fish) who just graduated from Flowing Wells, where he played basketball. Navine, a junior, is an integral part of the Flowing Wells basketball team, which is expected to be one of the best in all of Southern Arizona. Flowing Wells has a longstanding tradition of excellence in girls basketball and this year’s team should be very good. “We’ve been working very hard ever since the end of last season,” says Navine. It helps that her coach, Michael Perkins, is “super positive. He helps make basketball fun… even practice.” She stands a good 5’ 9”, but she can handle the ball like a guard. It doesn’t really matter

game due to an outbreak of COVID-19. The Cabs probably would have met Casteel in the semis. “It was great making it to the championship game,” Navine recalls. “But it was a weird year with almost no fans and with masks and everything. It was definitely unique, something that we’re always going to remember.” After basketball season is over, Navine competes in track & field for Flowing Wells. Last year, she finished third in the state in the shot put and also placed at state in the discus. She wants to win both events at state this year and next. “I prefer the shot put. It’s more of a pure strength event. The discus requires a lot of technique. But they’re both fun.” In her spare time (such as it is), she works at the Sporting Chance Center, as did her two older siblings. Tom Carle, who runs Sporting Chance, says of Navine, “She’s great, a real hard worker.” One of her friends at work plays at Catalina Foothills. “We play them twice this year,” she says. “And I want to beat them twice.”

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to her where she plays—out front or down low—as long as she’s playing. The Cabs will be starting off the season by making the trip up to Scottsdale Horizon both before and after Thanksgiving for the cleverly named Feast Mode Thanksgiving Tournament. (Over the holidays, Flowing Wells will also be hosting their own, long-running Christmas Tournament.) Come January, the Cabs will dive into conference play and should face stiff competition from Ironwood Ridge, Mountain View, and Catalina Foothills. “I think we have a good chance,” she says. “The conference is tough but we have experience and we have starters coming back from last year.” (Either two or three of them, depending on whom you ask.) Last year’s team made it all the way to the Class 5A state finals before falling to Millennium in the championship game. They (and everybody else in the tournament) caught a break when top-seeded and heavy-favorite-to-win-it-all Casteel had to forfeit its first-round

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BRIEFLY Bighorn: Helicopter surveys find Catalinas sheep population stable NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER EARNS ‘A’ SAFETY GRADE Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital received an “A” grade for achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections, according to a news release. “We’re excited to receive this distinction, and so proud of the entire team, as everyone played a part in our success,” said Brian Sinotte, Market Chief Operating Officer for Northwest Healthcare. “These past 18 months during the COVID-19 pandemic presented us with many challenges, but our team remained committed to safety and patient care.” The Leapfrog Group is an independent, national, watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and safety. Its Hospital Safety Grade assesses general hospitals across the country every six months. It is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospitals’ prevention of medical errors and other harms to patients in their care. “An ‘A’ safety grade is an elite designation that your community should be proud of,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group. “The past year has been extraordinarily difficult for hospitals, but both Oro Valley Hospital and Northwest Medical Center show us it is possible to keep a laser focus on patients and their safety, no matter what it takes.”

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October helicopter surveys of the Catalinas counted 35 bighorn sheep. For calculation purposes, this is estimated to be 50% to 65% of the total sheep population. Biologists were also encouraged by the sight of a lamb and several yearlings (young sheep over a year old) among the herd. Prior to the Bighorn Fire, AZGFD counted 75 sheep. During the fire, wildlife managers and concerned citizens spotted dozens of the sheep moving around the fire in the Catalinas’ rocky terrain. The desert bighorn sheep is one of several types of bighorn sheep in North America. Adults can grow up to 300 pounds. According to the National Park Service, because the sheep are sensitive to human intervention, weather and predation, they are sometimes considered an indicator of overall eco-

logical health. Hart says AZGFD would have conducted a helicopter survey last year were it not for the pandemic. However, the sheep were not always counted by sight. Bighorn sheep were reintroduced to the Catalina Mountains from 2013 to 2016. AZGFD moved the sheep in groups of 30 from mountains near Yuma, as well as Superstition Mountains. “Historically, they were in the Catalinas for centuries. We know that from petroglyphs depicting bighorn sheep, as well as the fossil record. And with the advent of newspapers, we know there was a fair degree of market hunting. But we don’t think hunting caused them to disappear,” Hart said. “No one who’s actually studied bighorns in the Catalinas can point to one thing. We like to think fire suppression efforts over the years allowed habitats to get too dense for bighorns, which need clear

lines of sight to evade predators. And then we had the Bullock and Aspen fires which burned much of the bighorn sheep management area.” The reintroduced sheep were initially tracked via GPS collars. However, Hart says these collars only transmitted for two to three years. The herd ranged from 53 to 70, but some were lost due to mountain lions and pneumonia. AZGFD estimates their population in the Catalinas would have continued growing if not for drought conditions. “Since the monsoon rains have come in, that has improved their habitat. But we’ll really see how much it’s improved their habitat about five years down the

road. We still need monsoons, obviously, but it was very apparent when we were flying the survey how greened up the Catalinas already were,” Hart said. “It’s all about the weather. What the bighorns really like is new growth, and we have new growth on the mountain right now. That affects births and lamb survival. So we think the population only remained stable before the fire because of the drought.” 2021’s active monsoon season—the third rainiest on record—improved drought conditions throughout Arizona, particularly along the borderlands. As of June 15, the majority of Pima County was categorized as D4, or

“exceptional drought,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s most severe drought label. During the heavy monsoon, no part of Pima County measured above D1, or moderate drought, with some corners of the county not even reaching drought conditions at all. Hart says AZGFD may have actually counted more bighorn sheep during their survey if not for all the plant coverage as a result of this summer’s heavy rains. “We may have had better numbers,” Hart said. “But given everything that has happened, we’re happy we have stable numbers.”

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Are you working on the right thing? Taking the time to master a skill is most satisfying with an expertise that matters. Is it a good fit? Can it be applied to help people? Gather opinions not because you’re going to follow what people say but because hearing the world will make you more certain of your path.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know your goal and you can clearly see everything it includes. Things it does not include are also obvious. It’s as though all distractors are painted bright yellow so, for the most part, you will steer clear of them. If they get snagged into your scene, you’ll pluck them out. Your focus is astounding.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll spend a good chunk of time thinking, eyes glazed over, wheels of your mind whirring almost audibly while you try to figure a thing out. If that’s not working, back off. Hold the space open and wait for an answer to drop in. Either way, you’ll eventually get what you came for and be pleased with the end result.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Greatness is within your grasp; it happens with practice. Memorization is key. Also, what can you get out of your mind and into your body? Repetition to the point of autopilot will be like clearing out an extra drawer in your brain. The more you put into your memory banks, the higher your performance can go.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Just when you think everything is set, it falls apart. That’s a good sign. Cookies are meant to crumble. It means you’re tasting life. If you don’t bite them, they’re a sculpture at best, pretty trash at worst. It’s your bite that makes it dessert. What if taking pleasure in your life was your job? How would things be different?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Optimism is a lot of things: uplifting, healing, essential to well-being. But one thing that optimism isn’t is funny. Humor depends on the tension between positive and negative forces. So, if you’re feeling a little more negative than you’d like to admit, consider the power in this. Humor heals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Some dreams die in the face of reality and some dreams thrive on reality like it’s their oxygen. Of course it is possible to change reality, but it’s much easier to change the dream to one that fits the current scene. Try to understand reality as fully as possible, then come up with a dream that will benefit many.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve lavished plenty of attention on one person or a single detail; it was what the situation called for. Now, a wide focus is needed. You will survey, manage and integrate multiple factors from outside and inside yourself. You’ll change your world as you spread your attention across a large canvas.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Not having any idea where you’re going isn’t the most comfortable feeling, yet it will work out better than any plan you could have dreamed up. There’s something you long for, and you’re open to receiving it. Though lost, you’ll act out of curiosity and gratitude, and doors and hearts will open to you.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What you think is very clear and easy to understand is not as obvious to others. If they don’t figure it out right away, don’t take that personally. Everyone’s brain is different. Communication is best made very simple this week. Break information down to its most essential elements.

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MONDAY, NOV. 22

• Treat yourself to the Sundays in the Garden Fall Concert Series with local artists featuring the world music of Duo Chinoiserie this week. Details: 1:30-3 p.m.; Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte; included with $15 park admission; 742-6455.

• Listen to the critically acclaimed Tribute to the Music of George Strait performed by the Strait Country band. Details: 6 p.m.; The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd.; $27, $15 children; Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd.; 886-9428 or thegaslighttheatre.com.

FRIDAY, NOV. 26 • Get into the spirit of the season with multi-platinum entertainer and Academy of Country Music Top Female vocalist Sara Evans – Blue Christmas Tour. Details: 7:30 p.m.; Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.; $43$88; foxtucson.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 27 • Bring some joy into your life with ukulele master and jolly ambassador of aloha Jake Shimabukuro at the debut of his holiday show Christmas in Hawaii. Details: 7:30 p.m.; Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.; $25-$43; foxtucson.com. • Don’t miss your chance to hear all the great hits and songs that you love and remember at a tribute performed by The Arizona Highwaymen featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. Details: 7:30 p.m.; DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive; $30; 825-2818.

• Kick off the holiday shopping season with artists and fine art crafters at the La Encantada Fine Art Market presented by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; 2905 E. Skyline Dr.; free admission; 520-797-3959 or saaca.org.

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SPECIAL EVENTS FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, NOV. 1921 • Launch into the holiday season at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block’s 36th annual Holiday Artisans Market and browse original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, fine art and gift items from more than 100 artisans. Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 140 N. Main Ave.; free admission; 520-624-2333 or tucsonmuseumofart.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 20 • Join the riders or just cheer them on at another epic installment of El Tour de Tucson on a fun adventure ride attracting thousands of novice, intermediate, advanced and professional riders fundraising for charities. Details: downtown Tucson; 520-7452033 or eltourdetucson.org.

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• Hop on your bike for a Thanksgiving-themed-on-bike-scavengerhunt-food-drive to benefit the Community Bank of Southern at Cranksgiving sponsored by Trek Bicycles Oro Valley. Details: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Trek Bicycles of Oro Valley, 7645 N. Oracle Rd., #100; 520-797-9330 or eventbrite.com.

CLASSES AND PROGRAMS FRIDAY, NOV. 19 • Explore the diversity and habits of some of the most beautiful and strikingly patterned birds in the world at the Tucson Botanical Gardens online class Turkeys, Quail, and Game Birds with naturalist Jeff Babson. Details: 10 a.m.-noon; Zoom link provided; $30, discount for members; tucsonbotanical.org. • Hear from ecosystem ecologist and lecturer Maged Nosshi at the Fall Lecture Series - Tapestries from

Egypt and view the hand-woven, one-of-a-kind, garden-themed tapestries being exhibited at the gardens. Details: 6 p.m.; Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way; free; 326-9686.

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CHILDREN Thursday, Nov. 18

holds a ribbon cutting at Soss & Associates. Details: SATURDAY, NOV. 20 • The Tucson LGBT 4 p.m.; 1822 E. Innovation Chamber holds its Park Dr.; free; 297-2191. • Bring lawn chairs and blankets monthly breakfast. Deand rejoin friends from quarantine tails: 8-9:30 a.m.; Zoom on an adventure through the desert link sent on registration; • The Rotary Club of at the Tucson Symphony’s Just $10 suggested donation Marana meets (weekly). For Kids with the Percussion to benefit non-profit of Details: 7 a.m.; Northwest Quartet. Details: 2 and 3:15 p.m.; the month; tucsonlgbt- Fire Dept., 5125 W. Camino Mansfield Park, 2000 N. 4th Ave. (outdoors across the street from Tuc- chamber.org. de Fuego (in person first 3 son Symphony Center); donations Tuesdays of the month); appreciated; tucsonsymphony.org. • The Arizona Com- via Zoom (first 4 Tuesdays merce Authority offers SATURDAYS, NOV. 20 AND 27 bootcamp webinar Mon- of the month); maranarotary.org or text 520-909ey Decisions for a ‘Return 9162 for virtual meeting • Bring the kids to the Red Herring Stronger’ Holiday Sea- information. Puppet presentation of the popular son. Details: 9 a.m.; free; Japanese “Tom Thumb” story Little azcommerce.zoom.us. One-Inch. Details: 2 p.m.; Tucson

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Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Rd.; $8 (recommended for age 3 and older); redherringpuppets.com.

• Southern Arizona SCORE offers a webinar on Navigating Your Small business through Financial Milestones with SATURDAY, NOV. 20 financial experts Nadine Seivert and Amanda • Bring the kids and chairs or blankets for Movies on the Lawn Brinkman. Details: 11 a.m.; southernarizona. on a large inflatable screen with this free; score.org. month’s feature “Onward.” Details:

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