January 2018 Vol XIV No 3
Tubac Business Profile
Arroyo Framing and Hugh Cabot Gallery by Joseph Birkett
The Art and History of the Tubac "T" by Kathleen Vandervoet
Birding in Tubac Santa Gertrudis Lane by John O'Neill
Local Events Listed by Organization Climate Change in Tubac & Beyond by Vincent Pinto
Reality Check by Carol St. John
Art Matters: Classical Discipline by Myrna York
The Cosmos Over Tubac by Michael Schwartz
Open Letters Out My Back Door by Claire McJunkin
Yoga with Kathy Edds
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ARROYO FRAMING STUDIO & ART GALLERY By Joseph Birkett
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his month’s Villager cover is a lesser known version of the iconic cowboy series by the late, master painter Hugh Cabot III. Cabot’s cowboys are instantly recognizable - executed in swift, sure strokes, with bold contrast of light and color, and a striking contrapposto figure. This piece was recently donated to the Cabot Museum by David Seacat, a collector in Kansas.
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An internationally recognized artist, Cabot lived and worked in Tubac for 32 years before his death in May of 2005. His wife Olivia continued to run the Cabot gallery in Old Town, Tubac, where she enthusiastically educated visitors about her late husband. Beginning with his Boston Brahmin family roots, like a song, Olivia would start, “Hugh Cabot was born in Boston. The home of the bean and the cod. Where the Lowells talk only to Cabots, and the Cabots talk only to God,” repeating the famous 1910 toast by the surgeon, John Collins Bossidy to each person who came calling, until her death in 2015.
Olivia’s close friend, Tom Martin handles the estate now and has recently put work into the property and house in preparation for the 2018 TCA Home Tour. He and his wife Cynthia moved to Tubac in 2005. Tom has also arranged the studio and opened it to the public as the Hugh Cabot Studio Museum, in the Tubac airplane hanger originally converted by Cabot. Tom has been sourcing more of Cabot’s work for the Museum and making the art available in the new, aptly named Arroyo Framing Studio & Art Gallery, located across the bridge that spans the large wash, winding through the the Mercado de Baca shopping plaza, next to the popular Shelby’s Bistro. Tom describes the small gallery as a convenient way to showcase selections of Cabot’s work, and provide
Above, Tom Martin with Hugh Cabot works. additional information about the important artist without having to visit the museum. “Sometimes people don’t realize that Cabot made really interesting landscapes and other subjects,” Tom says, pointing out recent acquisitions he has hanging in the gallery. A large, pink mountain sunset dominates a space, Tom jokes, “When the mountain’s pink, it’s time to drink.” Other new pieces featuring Native Americans and a Mexican bandito with bandoliers are also hanging. “There’s a lot of really interesting stuff out there,” he says. As more pieces are located, Tom explains that he is pricing the work closer to the current market, offers original works on consignment, and produces limited-run gicleés, lithographs, and miniature prints. Some of Cabot’s excellent pen and ink drawings are also
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available, as well as early prints with color embellishments made and signed by Cabot, giving collectors a range of affordable options.
works. Arroyo offers gallery glass, archive quality paper and matting materials, and more, “We provide a complete framing services, including the latest products the industry has developed.” Scott invites clients to stop by with their latest projects, “let us surprise you with our reasonable pricing.”
The gallery also serves as Scott Kochert’s framing studio. As close friends, Scott and Tom recognized the opportunity that the Mercado de Baca space could provide. Scott says he left Scottsdale and moved to Tubac in 1998 with his wife Jennifer, building a home in the open desert of the Tubac Foothills Ranch, and working as a builder, “I continued my career with custom homes until 2009.” Scott explains, “I went on to manage a 140 acre horse ranch with 80 plus heard, 7days a week, 10 hours a day for 7 years,” and despite of his love of horses, “It was time for something different. Fortunately, master framing artist, Brent Land was retiring,” Scott says, “and under his direction, this became my new interest.” The studio has examples of frames available and a large framing table where Scott
On a recent visit, Scott was just finishing up a large, ornate frame which he made into a mirror frame for a customer. Tom mentioned that as a former builder, Scott can do just about anything you need. Scott calls the Arroyo Studio and Gallery, “A true gift,” and that he and Tom have enjoyed joining, “the “art vibe” of Tubac.” Find the Arroyo Framing Studio & Gallery at 19 Tubac Road in the Mercado de Baca Shopping Plaza, or call 602-206-1085.
Hugh Cabot artwork information and museum visits are available by Above, Scott Kochert at his framing station in Arroyo Framing Studio. appointment by calling 520-470-9432. Photographs by Joseph Birkett •
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FROM 1960, UNIQUE "T"
By Kathleen Vandervoet
BLENDS HISTORY AND ART
to Tucson. He won numerous awards for his paintings. Later in his life, he moved to the Sonoma, Calif., area where he died Dec. 19, 2001.
There’s a lovely and ornate letter T that’s regularly used by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce for its publicity and advertising.
That T, reminiscent of 200-year-old calligraphy lettering, with an historic flavor, was created in 1960 by artist El (Elmer Frederick) Meyer for use by the then brand-new Tubac Chamber of Commerce.
The T has prevailed ever since, and was also used on the large sign at the entrance to Tubac which was erected in February 2005. Meyer (1910-2001) lived in Tubac for a few years before and after 1960, and was the first president of the chamber’s board of directors. Research by this writer for the Tubac Villager found the interesting history, much of it on file at the Tubac Historical Society library.
On file is Meyer’s own publicity which he wrote for a small brochure connected with a showing of his art work. He studied art at the California School of Fine Arts and at the San Francisco Museum of Art. He designed electronic equipment for the Navy during World War II.
After the war, Meyer returned to advertising art. He became interested in watercolor painting and studied further. He lived in San Francisco from 1929 to 1957, came to Tubac around 1959 and after a few years, moved
Related to the use of the ornate T is the attractive 22-foot-tall sign at the entrance to Tubac. The copper letters spelling Tubac were created by sculptor Lee Blackwell and by Garry Hembree, owner of Old Presidio Traders, said Carol Cullen, who was director of the chamber of commerce at that time. She said the sign design and specifications were developed by architect Bruce Pheneger. The chamber awarded the work to contractor Milton Burns of Tubac, and paid about $25,000.
A significant part of the entrance sign area are the five flags that are on flag posts next to it. Angela Kirkner, executive director of the chamber of commerce, said the flags represent the United States, Spain and Mexico (of which Tubac was once a part), and Arizona.
Kirkner said a Tubac flag was designed in 2015 when requested by the chamber’s board. The Confederate States of America flag was removed at that time, and the Tubac flag was installed in its place.
An interesting side note: The ornate and unique T has not been copyrighted by the Chamber of Commerce, according to both Cullen and Kirkner.
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The first example on file at the Tubac Historical Society of the artistic T for Tubac was connected with publications by the new Tubac Chamber of Commerce. Visit the Tubac Historical Society's website at www.ths-tubac.org The Tubac Chamber of Commerce at www.tubacaz.com
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Birding in T ubac
By John O'Neill
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s 2018 dawns, desiring to be better people, we review our moral behaviors from last year. Did we carefully rake the sand traps when we were done? Did we pump iron so fast at Kris’s Total Fitness Gym that friction on the exercise equipment could have started a fire, endangering others? Were we as happy to see house sparrows at our feeders as cardinals, not engaging in good-bird, bad-bird, negative mental favoritism? Most important, did we go birding enough to brighten our spirits to ward off the overarching dissatisfaction that evolutionary biologists say is part of our human DNA? The answer to that pompous question is: probably not as much as we should.
Takes too long, we think; have to get up too early; knee hurts; might not see an email for five minutes; it’s only 67 degrees outside and I like 68. Need birding motivation? Read this spellbinding, fast-paced article about Santa Gertrudis Lane, a local birding hotspot so easy to get to, so pleasant, and so often hopping with birds that any reasons not to grab your binoculars and crank up your Rolls Royce will vanish. There also will be a bit of a data dump from ebird.com, a website all sentient beings know is indispensable for a fulfilling life, and a history lesson on why Santa Cruz County is still known by many as Santa Booze County - Santa Gertrudis Lane being the epicenter of non-stop parties in the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s, when rich people from the East galloped their horses through the desert while downing gallons of bourbon, sometimes alongside Hollywood glitterati.
With partying no longer its main attraction, the immediate impetus to visit the Lane is the presence of at least two rufous-backed robins, Spanish-speaking birds that, although first cousins of American robins, seldom stray across the border. The birds fed for weeks in the giant pyracanthas across from the #12 sign, surely the easiest place in the U.S. to add them to your life list, as hundreds of birders have done. They may be easier to locate now on the Anza Trail south of the Lane. While you’re searching for the robins, enjoy the hermit thrushes, northern mockingbirds, northern cardinals, ruby-crowned kinglets, orangecrowned and yellow-rumped warblers, bridled titmice, and others. You won’t need a GPS to find the Lane. It’s on the east side of the frontage road, fourtenths of a mile south of the Tumacacori Mission, with a sign so large Mr. Magoo couldn’t miss it. Park along the frontage road and walk in. The trees along the right side, in various years and seasons, have sheltered enough waxwings, orioles, bluebirds, warblers, kingbirds, flycatchers, tanagers, and grosbeaks to astonish the eyes of even the most myopic.
Walk east, a quarter mile to the Santa Cruz River, stop there and scan the eddies for bathing birds, and the brush, grasses and logs
on the far shore for sparrows, wrens, towhees, lazuli and, in the fall, painted buntings. Walk south on the sand bar scanning trees on both sides of the river. Next walk back toward the frontage road and take the Anza Trail south through the woods along the river for about a mile. Why go birding on the Lane when the Anza Trail goes right through Tubac and might be closer to home? While most of the species overlap, there is more river exposure at Santa Gertrudis and birds like different habitats, even if the changes are minor.
Super birders and many lesser birders now report each species spotted to ebird, an essential website in modern birding. We’re all aware Santa Cruz County is a nationally known birding Mecca. Of the 100 top ebird hotspots in our county, the Lane is number seven. First is Patagonia Lake State Park, with 314 species recorded. Next are: Pena Blanca Lake, 269 species; Kino Springs, 266; Anza Trail-Tubac, 260; Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, 258; Patagonia Lake-birding trail, 257; and, drum roll, Santa Gertrudis Lane (foot access only), 234. That’s an impressive number of species for Santa Gertrudis Lane which lacks habitat for waterfowl and shorebirds. It is a good indicator of the numbers and skills of those who bird there. Species reported from the Lane to ebird in the last year would make any birder salivate: including green kingfisher, Montezuma quail, white-eyed vireo, prothonotary warbler, rose-throated becard, mountain bluebird, northern waterthrush, golden eagle, and yellow-bullied sapsucker, unusual and thrilling sightings in the Sonoran Desert.
Some of us remember the winter of about 2010, before reports to ebird were common, when there was a large influx of hungry birds eating pyracantha berries. The trees were alive with, among others, scads of cedar waxwings, western, mountain and eastern bluebirds, a crissal thrasher, and a varied thrush. People brought chairs to sit along the Lane to watch the spectacle and talk about their birding adventures. The Lane is a great place to meet and mingle with other avian-smitten people, the birding ethic being always to share sightings and information. Some residents of Santa Gertrudis Lane and their visitors from the ‘30s through the ‘50s may have seen twice as many birds as we do now because they were seeing double.
Dude ranches like Rex Ranch, Kenyon Ranch, or the Circle Z were trendy for wealthy Easterners, many of whom burrowed in, buying their own spreads, including a retired prez and other execs from General Motors. The wild and woolly life at “Millionaires Row along Santa Gertrudis Lane” is documented in Landscapes of Fraud: Mission Tumacacori, The Baca Float and the Betrayal of the O’odham, Thomas E. Sheridan’s 2006 book. Retired captains of industry, eastern socialites, and young playboys and playgirls with inherited wealth dominated the area in the middle of the last century, he wrote.
Tol Pendleton, a Fort Worth oil tycoon, bought a ranch on Santa Gertrudis Lane and imported huge Santa Gertrudis cattle from the King Ranch in Texas. “From the 1930s through the 1950s, Pendleton, [Hubert] Merryweather [Arizona Senate big kahuna who had a butler] and the others along Santa Gertrudis Lane played poker and raised purebred cattle, alcohol lubricating their insular society,” Sheridan wrote. Not to overdo this historical stuff for fear of blowback from the Tubac Historical Society, whose members might expect a less-melodramatic account, but one of the residents of the Lane was 1947 to 1950 was Belgian crime novelist and world-class womanizer George Simenon, who wrote 196
(Left to right) female and male Montezuma quail, photo by Joseph Birkett.
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novels and 21 volumes of memoirs [who could make this stuff up?]. One was a novelette called Bottom of the Bottle, made into a 1956 film with the same name, in CinemaScope, starring Joseph Cotton and Van Johnson. It was, as they say in that great obfuscating Hollywood line, “based on a true story” about Pendletonlike people partying, and a wronged ex-con trying to get from Nogales to Mexico over a flooded Santa Cruz River.
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Be sure to check out a copy of Landscapes of Fraud from the Tubac or Pima County libraries. It’s packed with info about our Santa Cruz County, including the colossal real estate scams in Rio Rico in the 1960s. And be sure to visit Santa Gertrudis Lane. It might not be too birdy on any particular day, but over time you’ll enjoy pleasant walks, meet interesting people and you’re sure to see rare and beautiful birds in a world-class birding setting.
BIRD FLASH: On New Year’s Day a Sinaloa wren was found on the Anza Trail about 0.15 miles south of Santa Gertrudis Lane, an ultra-rare bird from the South. Early Jan. 2 there were 12 birders’ cars at the entrance to the Lane with license plates from: Colo., Ore., N.H., Alaska, Mich., S.D., Calif., Idaho, and, of course, Ariz. All saw the bird about 10 a.m. �
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GUIDED TOUR OF THE BARRIO DE TUBAC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 & MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 11 AM – 1 PM Special tour by Phil Halpenny and Gwen Griffin of the Spanish colonial archaeological site
just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. The Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to sign 'An Acknowledgement of Risk Factors' before entering. Bring water, wear walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.
WALKING TOURS OF OLD TUBAC – SATURDAYS, JANUARY 13 & 27, 10 AM -12 NOON Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about! Guided by Connie Gessler, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement. Topics like early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.
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THE SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS- BOOK READING AND SIGNING: WILD ROAD HOME BY CHRISTINA NEALSON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2 PM It wasn’t a difficult choice. Following five years on the road
Christina Nealson faced an ultimatum: stop traveling or her marriage would end. She had hit her stride during those years, as writing and photography converged with her naturalist self and led her deep into the wild; she wasn’t about to go domestic. Wild Road Home is the story of a courageous unfolding, from the icy waters of Alaska to the warm sands of Mexico; from the arms of guy guides who drink too much to the wild animals and landscapes that inform her spirit. Synchronicity reigns and secrets are revealed on the quest toward home. A self-proclaimed womad (woman nomad), she has been on the road for fourteen years. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252 or e-mail to info@tubacpresidio.org.
TEODORO ‘TED’ RAMIREZ ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CONCERT SERIES: WALT MICHAEL - SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2 PM The Presidio is fortunate to once again host the legendary Walt Michael, Founder and Executive Director of Common
Ground on the Hill, live in concert, at the historic schoolhouse in Tubac Presidio Park. Whether you realize it or not, you have heard Walt's captivating music playing, either watching the Olympics, viewing a PBS program, or during a play on Broadway. Walt's appearance is a very Special Event in our Teodoro Ted Ramirez Artist-in-Residence concert series. Admission is $20 for adults, free admission for children 14 and under. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Please call 520-3982252 or email info@tubacpresidio.org today!
THE SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS- MUSIC AND PRESENTATION: THE SPLENDID MUSIC OF MEXICO – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2 PM The Tubac Presidio and the Border Community Alliance (BCA) will host Russ
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CHOCOLATE! 1000 YEARS AND COUNTING – SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 11 AM - 2 PM Come discover the rich history of chocolate in the Southwest. Taste a cacao bean, learn how the Mayans and pre-Columbian Native Americans prepared their chocolate, and sample the energy drink that fueled the 1774 and 1775 Anza expeditions from Tubac to Alta California. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. THE SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS- THE LAW IN TERRITORIAL ARIZONA - SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JACK LASSETER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2 PM This is one of Jack’s favorite talks because it tells
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the story of how this land was acquired from the Mexicans; the Spanish law that came with it and is still with us today; the early counties which included our lost county, Pah-Ute County, which is now that part of Nevada where Las Vegas is located; what the early courts, lawyers and judges were like here on this wild frontier; and some examples of vigilante justice that seem taken right from the silver screen. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252 or e-mail info@tubacpresidio.org.
TEODORO ‘TED’ RAMIREZ ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CONCERT SERIES: GERTIE LOPEZ & THE T.O. BOYZ SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2 PM The T.O. stands for Tohono O’odham. Gertie and her band play “Waila” music which means
“dance” in the Tohono O’odham language. Waila is a lively combination of polka, two step, cumbias, mazurka which is also a two-step type of song, and the famous Kwalya which is like a square dance song. This band will have you two- stepping in your seats! Admission is $20 for adults, free admission for children 14 and under. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Please call 520-398-2252 or email info@tubacpresidio.org today!
THE SHAW D. KINSLEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS-PRESENTATION: JOHN ROSS BROWNE: WRITER AND ARTIST IN THE FRONTIER SOUTHWEST, BY GIL STORMS – SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2 PM John Ross Browne
was funny, adventurous, and was the most popular travel writer in the United States in the mid-1800’s, especially well-known for his accounts of life in the frontier Southwest. He was an artist as well as a writer, and visited and sketched Tubac in 1864. Some of the sketches can be seen on banners hanging at the Presidio. Gil Storms taught American literature and writing for twenty-nine years at Miami University (Ohio). He currently lives in Tucson. He will talk about Browne’s stories and sketches of the beauty and brutality of frontier life as well as his comical view of frontier existence and his own, unlikely position as a writer and artist on the frontier. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Please call for reservations, 520-398-2252 or e-mail to info@tubacpresidio.org
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January & February at the
Tubac Center of the Arts 9 Plaza Road, Tubac -
www.tubacarts.org 520-398-2371 SATURDAY JANUARY 13, 2018 HOME TOUR - Since 2003 this annual event has delighted those who want to explore the beautiful and diverse homes of Tubac. This season there are again six homes on the tour, ranging from elegant architectural designed, one-of-a-kind residences to charming homes in the Tubac area. Each home on the tour has diverse features to inspire those attending with new interior design elements as well as beautiful art and furnishings. Proceeds benefit Tubac Center of the Arts. Complimentary coffee provided by Tumacookery of Tubac in the lobby of TCA during the morning of the tour. Time: 10am -4pm Cost: $30 Members / $35 Non-Members Contact: Go to tubacarts.org/special-events/tubac-home-tour to register. JANUARY 19 – FEBRUARY 25, 2018– ARIZONA AQUEOUS XXXII EXHIBITION An exhibit of the finest work of water media on paper. Juried by Joanne Stuhr, Chief Curator of the Kasser Mochary Foundation and past Board President of the Tucson Museum of Contemporary Art. Opening Reception: Friday January 19, 2018 at 5pm. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts Admission: Free Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371 or go to tubacarts.org/tca-events/category/exhibits JANUARY 19 – FEBRUARY 25, 2018 – “EARTH” AN EXHIBIT FEATURING THE WORKS MADE OF MATERIALS COMING DIRECTLY FROM THE EARTH. See beautiful pieces of ceramics, glass, metal, wood and more. Opening Reception:
Friday January 19, 2018 at 5pm in conjunction with Arizona Aqueous XXXII Location: Tubac Center of the Arts, Master Artist Gallery Admission: Free Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018 –MARCH 18. 2018 – OPEN STUDIO TOUR PREVIEW An exhibit of artwork representing the over 50 Open Studio Tour artists who are part of the March 16,17,18th annual event. Opening Reception: Friday January 19, 2018 at 5:00pm Location: Tubac Center of the Arts, The Studio Gallery - Admission: Free Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371 THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 AT 5-6:30PM – ARTS SPEAK Learn from Joanne Stuhr, juror for the current Arizona Aqueous exhibit and author, Karen Brennan. Joanne is Chief Curator of the Kasser Mochary Foundation and past Board President of the Tucson Museum of Contemporary Art. Curator They will discuss the world of contemporary art. Audience questions and answers are always encouraged as part of the Arts Speak series. FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 2018 AT 7:30PM – PERFORMING ARTS CONCERT– BRAD RICHTER A mesmerizing performance by a classical guitarist – compared to Liszt and Paganini. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts - Cost: $30 Members / $35 Non-Members/Guests - Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371 or go to tubacarts.org/on-the-stage/season-scheduleF SATURDAY JANUARY 27, 2018 – “ COLD WAX & OIL” - GRETA WARD WORKSHOP - Learn how this ancient medium fosters versatility as cold wax and oil can be scraped, scratched, rube, pressed, pushed, added and subtracted. In this one-day workshop, Greta will share techniques. Participant will create their own pieces. Session from 10am – 3:00pm Location: Tubac Center of the Art Cost: $175 Members / $200Non-Members Contact: www.tubacartworkshops.com to register FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 AT 7:30PM – PERFORMING ARTS CONCERT -VAL VIGODA, ELECTRIC VIOLIN Val Vigoda combines vocal and electric violin in a one-woman loop-driven pop symphony of song, created in real time onstage. Cost: $30 Members/$35 Non-members/guests Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371 or go to tubacarts.org/on-the-stage/ season-scheduleF SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 AND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 – FUN, NO FEAR WITH WATERCOLOR – Roberta Rogers Workshop Enjoy learning about using watercolors to create art with an expert, award winning watercolorist. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate level students. Cost: $175 Members/$200 Non-members Contact: Call TCA at 520398-2371 or go to www.tubacartworkshops.com to register.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 AT 7:30PM AND SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25 AT 3PM – “ART” –TUBAC CIVIC THEATER See a theatrical production right here in Tubac in a play that looks at “What is Art?” Cost: $25 Members/$30 Non-
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WINERY SPRINGS RANCH This gorgeous 2700 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has massive beam accents inside & out with tile floors and 10-13 ft ceilings throughout. Unique architectural elements include a Kiva fireplace, built in entertainment wall with niches, hardwood doors with forged hardware, granite kitchen counters, custom cabinetry & Mexican accents. Huge front & rear porches overlook amazing views, a terraced rock walled garden with fruit trees and a huge walled backyard for your dogs to play. The ranch has gently rolling land, ideal for horses, with a live spring creek, tall hardwoods & dramatic cliffs. Owner/ agent has loved living here for 10 years, but is retiring & downsizing. Will carry with good down. $650,000 Call Howard Bach 520-360-0285
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I D E A L T U B AC A R T I S T ’S CO M P O U N D : PROFITABLE GALLERY, 2400 SQ. FT. HOME, HUGE WORKSHOP/STUDIO, TOTALING 6,200 SQ. FT. The 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is a comfortable two story with 18 “ tile floors, tongue & groove wood ceilings a spacious country kitchen, a private walled courtyard & back porch for entertaining. The gallery/retail space is 1400 sq. ft. with skylights, 18 inch tile floors and great displays. The gallery is highly profitable and is an ideal setup for a 6 months on/ 6 months off lifestyle. Training & connections with gallery artists available. The huge workshop/ studio space plus an office is filled with light from multiple skylights, 400 AMP power & gas for any production needs. New 30 year roof. Agent owned, retiring after more than 10 years of owning this incredible property. Drastically reduced to $499,000, owner will carry with good down. Call Howard Bach 520-360-0285
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January through March @
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JAN. 5—SILK FUSION PAPER MAKING WITH SUSAN CORL—9-12 A.M. AND 1-4 P.M. Susan returns for this popular class! Make paper with silk fibers—some from silk worms Susan has raised! Hands-on how-tos for coloring silk, adding other materials and introducing concepts for future use of the paper you made all part of this intriguing and fun “playshop.” All materials included. A Lowe House Project playshop in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926
FEB. 2—SILK FUSION PAPER MAKING WITH SUSAN CORL—9-12 A.M. AND 1-4 P.M. Susan returns for this popular class! Make paper with silk fibers—some from silk worms Susan has raised! Hands-on how-tos for coloring silk, adding other materials and introducing concepts for future use of the paper you made all part of this intriguing and fun “playshop.” All materials included. A Lowe House Project playshop in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926
JAN. 12—IGNITE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH PAT DOLAN 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. In this fun and forgiving approach to playing with paint and pastels you can discover your creative self while nurturing yourself opening up a world of creative possibilities where there are no mistakes and anything is possible. While listening to music, moving your body, making marks, lines, shapes you will bypass your inner voice/critic and let go and have fun. All welcome. No drawing experience necessary just willingness to experiment, loosen up and discover a new joyful creative part of you. Supplies provided. A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration email brightflame@mac.com and view patdolan.net.
FEB. 17 & 18—MEMOIR VS. NOVEL: WHICH ARE YOU REALLY WRITING AND WHY IT MATTERS? 9 A.M. 4 P.M. Are You Writing a Novel or a Memoir? Many writers draw heavily on their own experiences. Those who try to honestly
JAN. 16—SPIRITED PAINTING WITH PAMELA WEDEMEYER 3 –5 P.M. Bring your friends and come join us for a fun evening of painting, creating, chatting and sipping some wine at the Lowe House Project artist residency in Old Town Tubac! Absolutely, no experience necessary. This is about having fun being creative with friends while expressing yourself through painting. We will support and encourage you to be free in expressing yourself. This is about strictly having a relaxing and enjoyable evening. All materials, wine and atmosphere for inspiration provided. Each class will have a different fun theme, appropriate for the month. Sign Up, Show Up and Sip Up! For information, fees and registration, email Pamela at cpamelita2002@gmail.com or call at 703-727-2867. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program. 14 Calle Iglesia Old Town Tubac.
recreate the truth of what happened and how it influenced them wear t-shirts saying, "Life took me by surprise."Those who turn life into novels wear another one: "I make stuff up." Which shirt are you wearing now? And is it possible to wear two? We'll explore how to create and control the different demands and expectations of both genres, The workshop will start with spontaneous writing from prompts. Bring pen and paper (or i-pad). A Lowe House Project artist in residency program in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration contact Bill Stephenson at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail. com, or 828-557-2527.
FEB.22 & 23–PERSONAL GEOGRAPHY MAPS WITH SUSAN CORL 9 A.M.-4 P.M.—This two-session mixed media class combines personal reflections, writing, collage (wet session) and embellishment (dry session) on paper cloth. paper cloth combines the best properties of both fabric and paper, adding strength and flexibility to our multi-layered collaged maps. Participants can choose to map a memory, a trip, a relationship, a room or house, building, neighborhood or a turning point in life. Make it a family activity!. For more information, fees and pre-registration for this popular class, email susancorl@hotmail. com or call 520-394-2926
JAN. 17—INSPIRATIONS OF TUBAC’S EARLY ARTISTS AND ART THRU FILM 5 P.M. – 7 P.M. Come meet and greet accomplished filmmaker Kristian Day who will discuss his work in progress--the production of a documentary discovering what has drawn creative people to Tubac and how the land has spoken to them. Day’s two week residency at the Lowe House Project will include filming using classic story telling techniques including interviews with the area's oldest residents and historians. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program. 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac. Donations Requested. For more information email tubacval@msn.com.
NEW FEB. 24—OF PLACE—ART AND DESIGN FROM WHERE WE ARE—An exhibit opening reception for the work of Corey Stevens and Bart Young- 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Santa Cruz River Valley is the place where the materials are found and where these artists find stimulation and space for their creative work. From furniture made of mesquite to sculpture comprised of found objects, the work in this exhibit lends a new perspective on a sense of place and it’s natural and manmade creative elements . A Lowe House Project Artist in Residency Program in Old Town Tubac. For more information contact Corey Stevens at 347-735-0857 or Bart Young at bartyoung.com and 520-604-2706
JAN. 18-19 —LIVEWRITE MEMOIR WRITING—BILL STEPHENSON—9 A.M. TO NOON WRITING FROM DARK TO LIGHT: this year’s memoirs concentrate on overcoming grief. Workshops utilizing the therapeutic value of writing
FEB. 25—POETRY ALIVE IN TUBAC!— 4:30 P.M. -6:00 P.M. Come to just listen or read--yours or some of your favorites. Maybe we'll enjoy a glass of wine or two, and certainly we'll enjoy each other's company. It's free, though donations to the non-profit Lowe House Project will be greatly appreciated. Drive past St. Ann's to the long white bldg. on the left: 14 Calle Iglesia. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program in Old Town Tubac. For more information, contact Bill Stephenson at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com or 828-557-2527.
JAN. 18—TUBAC WRITER’S GROUP—4 P.M.–6 P.M. Come one, come all to celebrate a new year!! A meet, greet and sharing of updates on our writers’ writing and publishing progress. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program. 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac. For more information contact Bill Stephenson at livewriteword.com, wmcstephenson@gmail.com, or 828-557-2527
MARCH 2, 3, 4—GOLF AND WHY MEN LOVE IT—LIVEWRITE “PLAYSHOP” WITH BILL STEPHENSON-Find and give voice to the mysterious x factor that keeps us coming back–often braving rain, wind, and cold, not to mention anger, frustration, and disappointment with golf. Play on local courses in the morning, talk in the afternoon, and dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. This workshop (really more of a playshop) revolves around M. Scott Peck’s book Golf and the Spirit..Attendees must formulate their own foursome ahead of time. For more information and reservations contact Bill at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com. 828-557-2527.
to help a person move through suffering and tragedy back into life. Emerging writers can transform their casual journal entries into a thematic memoir that traces a curve of self discovery. A Lowe House Project Workshop in Old Town.For more information and registration contact Bill at livewritewords .com 828-557-2527.
JAN. 19—CAROL ST. JOHN READING AND SIGNING OF SUCH A NICE GIRL—1 P.M.- 3 P.M. Come meet the author Carol St. John and the protagonist of her novel--Lily Woodhouse—a young woman awakening to her passion, the loss of innocence and a family's confrontation with secrets too long held--the kind of girl you root for and wish you could spend time with. Luckily you can. Copies of Such a Nice Girl will be available for sale and signing. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program. 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac. Donations Requested. For more information email tusaints@gmail.com. NEW JAN. 27—RICK WHEELER--EXHIBIT, RECEPTION & STUDIO OPEN HOUSE—5:00 P.M. – 7:00P.M. Join nature artist and member of Artists for Conservation painter Rick Wheeler for an exhibit of early and new watercolor, acrylic, oil and scratchboard works featuring natural wonders, habitats, animal life and regional landmarks and a tour of his Tubac studio. The Lowe House Project and Rick Wheeler’s studio are open during special events and by appointment. Contact Rick Wheeler at wheelerartworks@gmail.com and 520-405-9342. A Lowe House Project event at 14 Calle Iglesia in the Historic Lowe House in Old Town Tubac. JAN. 28—POETRY ALIVE IN TUBAC!— 4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Come to just listen or read--yours or some of your
favorites. Maybe we'll enjoy a glass of wine or two, and certainly we'll enjoy each other's company. It's free, though donations to the non-profit Lowe House Project will be greatly appreciated. Drive past St. Ann's to the long white bldg. on the left: 14 Calle Iglesia. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program in Old Town Tubac. For more information, contact Bill Stephenson at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com or 828-557-2527.
MARCH 8 & 9—.CHINESE SEWING BOX BOOK MAKING WITH SUSAN CORL –9 A.M. – 4 P.M --Come away with a multi-compartment “Amaze Your Friends!” book made with ancient traditions. Make as many unfolding compartments and origami accents as you want. Most materials included. A Lowe House Project workshop in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees, suggestions of additional tools and registration, email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926 MARCH 14-15—LIVEWRITE—POETRY WITH BILL STEPHENSON—2:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. "What ‘oft was thought but ne’er so well expressed." Workshops include recitation, discussion, and learning exercises for turning casual poems into well crafted poems.. A Lowe House Project Workshop in Old Town Tubac. For more information and registration contact Bill at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com and/or 828-557 2527 NEW MARCH 16, 17, 18--RICK WHEELER TCA STUDIO TOUR—11 A.M. – 4 P.M. Find Rick in his studio environment at the Lowe House Project artist residency in Old Town Tubac’s Historic Lowe House at 14 Calle Iglesia. Contact Rick Wheeler at wheelerartworks@gmail.com and 520-405-9342
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“Greenlee” by Duncan’s Hal Empie. 6 ft. x 30 ft. For tours call 928-215-9912 Tuesday-Saturday 9 to 5; all other times call 928-215-1641.
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Take I-10 East to 191 North to 70 East. Visit soon!
Eat/Drink: Humble Pie • Hilda’s Kitchen • Wanda’s Kitchen • The Bonnie Heather Stay: Simpson Hotel B&B • Chaparral Motel • Duncan Hotel • Nine Rail Ranch RV Camp Bob’s High Desert Park • Stephens RV Park Shop: Rock-A-Buy Rocks & Gifts • Germaine’s Emporium • Country Chic Art Gallery and Visitor Center • Town & Country Supply Stage Stop Mini-Mart and Gas • Chaparral Mini-Mart and Gas • The Outpost Mini-Mart Enjoy: Gila River Birding & Wildlife Trail • Rockhounding sites • Scenic back roads • Tours of Hal Empie’s paintings and his famous mural 928-215-1641 • Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area More information: Visitor Center 928-359-1955 For references/information in Tubac: Hal Empie Gallery 520-398-2811
Photos: Richard Billingsley, Ginger Pattison, Deborah Mendelsohn, Ardea Maddock, Norman Adams
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Climate Change in Tubac & Beyond:
A Planetary & Personal Survival Guide By Vincent Pinto
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nless you’ve just returned from another planet or awoken from a Rip Van Winkle-like slumber, chances are you’ve heard a few serious rumblings regarding the current changing climate of the Earth. Things are, it seems, warming up a bit. If perchance you are one of the ever-diminishing number of naysayers who don’t believe in climate change, then you likely also don’t believe in evolution, gravity, or a round Earth. In other words - facts don’t matter to you. That human activities are significantly warming our globe has been recognized by the national science academies of the major industrialized nations and is not disputed by any scientific body of national or international standing. If you accept the overwhelming facts and scientific consensus regarding the inexorable, heating of our planet, then read on! Incontrovertible evidence, unfortunately, points to humans and our release of various greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as the main ingredients in the alarming rise in temperature over the past century or so. We can either try to do something about this deplorable situation or simply watch as civilization as we know it tries to cope with the myriad deleterious effects already happening and those that will soon be thrust upon us. I try to live my own life under the premise that we share the only habitable planet we know of with a plethora of other species and hence owe it to them as well as ourselves and future generations to make decisions supporting and promoting this incredible biodiversity. Here, then, is my meager attempt to briefly define the issue of climate change, while proffering a few suggestions to “save the planet.”
Climate Change in the Past The Earth is very old and has seen many, many shifts in climate in its approximate 4.5 billion year-old past. Most happened well before Homo sapiens or even primates evolved, so we’re certainly off the hook for those temperature swings! Nevertheless, past climate shifts are certainly a great aid in helping to predict the causes and effects of current and future ones. Since life began the Earth has seen rather stable periods of climate, extremely hot and dry conditions, very cold and dry ones (sometimes dubbed snowball Earth), and the current cycle of glacial or ice-age and interglacial periods. Over geologic time variability is the norm, yet our current civilizations were built mostly under a relatively stable set of climatic conditions. If these change abruptly, as they seem to be doing, then our ability to quickly adapt will be greatly taxed. Even within stable climate regimes of the past and present, local droughts, floods, vulcanism, solar events, and other relatively short-term phenomena can make the difference in entire civilizations. Perhaps this helps explain the apparent vanishing of the Anasazi people of the 4 corners region, the collapse of Mayan civilization, and other serious cultural crashes within and beyond our region. Try as we might to the contrary, we are mostly still at the climatic whims of the Earth.
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Global Warming Today
At the onset of the industrial revolution humans began to drastically increase the amount of greenhouse gases released into the Earth’s atmosphere. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the air, which is a highly effective gas at retaining the heat of the sun. The heat easily penetrates this invisible vail of CO2, yet does not escape back into space with the same facility. Meanwhile, our copious livestock release methane as a byproduct of digestion, which it turns out is even more effective at trapping the sun’s heat. Currently, levels of both these gases are higher than at any time in the past 800,000 years! Other gases are implicated as well, with the totality of them acting as a sort of invisible greenhouse trapping heat on our fragile celestial orb. Hence the term the greenhouse effect. If you're not sure how effective such a gaseous layer can be at trapping heat, then just take a look at the next closest planet Venus. There, a different brew of gases are so effective at walling in heat that the surface temperature is about 800 degrees Fahrenheit - hot enough to melt lead! With over 7 billion humans (and counting) collectively swarming the Earth - each in some way contributing greenhouse gases to the atmosphere - there is an increasingly slim chance that we will be able to corral our activities enough to stop the worst that climate change has to offer. A warming climate has already likely spawned more and bigger deleterious weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and devastating droughts. Rising sea levels threaten to submerge entire island nations, as well as make most coastal cities into local versions of Venice, Italy. Since a rather
large percentage of humans live on or near coastlines, this is a decidedly bad thing. Climate refugees are on the rise, fleeing areas too drought-ridden or flood-prone to safely support them. Wars too can have their roots in climate change. Diminishing resources, such as water and food place extreme strains on already fragile human relationships often leading to armed conflicts. Global food production may well be devastated by the collective impacts of global warming. These are just some of the ugly faces of the multi-headed monster known as climate change.
Climate Change in the Southwest & Tubac
What does all this mean to those of us living in the southwestern U.S. or in Tubac specifically? In a word plenty! Considering that our region historically is one of the driest and drought-prone in the entire U.S., one of the main threats we face locally is access not only to clean water, but to any water at all. Perhaps we feel somewhat immune to such resource vagaries given our relative prosperity, overall strength as a country, and easy access to most anything we desire. These illusions can vanish rather quickly, as can civilization itself unless we take the modern challenges of the world, including climate change, very seriously. Already the rivers that one flowed perennially through Tucson and Phoenix a mere century ago have vanished owing to excessive use. As more people move here for the sunshine, blue skies, etc… even more strain will be place on our water and other resources.
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Meanwhile warming temperatures continue to evaporate more of water we still have into the air as water vapor. Less moisture in the soil means fewer plants, particularly trees which generally require more water. Fewer plants means hotter temperatures at ground level and even more evaporation of water - a vicious positive feedback system that in rather short order threatens to transform our diverse Sky Islands region into a human-made desert depauperate of much of the flora and fauna we now enjoy here. Imagine even our tallest mountains as relative wastelands of desert scrub with few if any trees. Such drastic transformations have occurred rather recently in much of the Middle East, which interestingly lies at very similar latitudes to Arizona! Add to the mix more wildfires due to drier conditions and you can readily discern how we might transform our mountains into ex-Sky Islands. In short, we can likely expect more vagaries in weather in the short run, possibly including more and longer droughts, as well as an increased number of floods. Our winter precipitation, which in recent history has delivered about 35% of our annual precipitation in the Sky Islands seems to be drying up. What if our extremely complicated monsoonal moisture pattern fails to set up here? Then, you will see the worst that droughts have to offer. What if, on the other hand, we receive an increasing number of tropical storms in the form of leftover Pacific Hurricanes that deliver dangerous desert deluges. Either scenario presents its own set of challenges. While local weather is inherently variable, longterm climate shifts potentially portend longterm trouble for us via even greater variability and extremes.
If somehow we manage to circumvent the worst effects of climate change on our tenuous water resources, then the increasingly extreme temperature events associated with it may be enough to make our region far less habitable. Already Phoenix and Tucson are experiencing more and more days over 100 degrees and even 110 degrees. This means more people using air conditioning or snow-birding out of the region during the hottest months, which in turn puts even more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Onerous temperatures not only are uncomfortable and inconvenient, they can also kill - particularly the infirm and elderly. Imagine an extremely hot temperature event coinciding with a power outage in Phoenix. You do the math. Things can quickly turn into a Stephen King novel.
Taking Action at Home & Afield
So what does all this mean for us - right here, right now. Quite simply: do we want to be know as the generation(s) that trashed the Earth and made it less habitable for us as well as other species because we were too lazy, uninformed, or selfish to stop our behaviors that contribute to the causes and effects of climate change? For me and other like-minded people the answer is a resounding NO. It’s not too late to make a difference in the lives of others and in the health of our planet. Yes, hard choices need to be made. Yet clearly few things will be as hard as trying to adapt to a heat-ravaged planet.
Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r J a n ua r y 2 0 1 8 There are few things we can control as well as our own actions when the will is there. If we’re serious about reducing the effects of climate change, then we must act accordingly. Here are a few, mostly simple, things we can do right here, right now:
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Minimize use of fossil fuel transportation - walk and bike more
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Carpool and ride-share more
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Drive fuel-efficient vehicles and drive slower
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Accomplish more on fewer trips in your vehicle
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Buy less stuff, as most of it requires some industrial process and hence greenhouse gases to produce it
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Reduce or eliminate your use of heating and air conditioning - go “old school” and put on a sweater when it’s cold and wear a wet bandana on your neck when its hot
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Eat less or no beef and meat in general- cows and livestock contribute great amounts of greenhouse gases both directly from their bodies and indirectly via the often massive use of feed and transportation involved in their production
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Eat as much local food as possible - grow your own low-water-use vegetables and shop at local farmer’s markets
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Use less water and collect rainwater from your structures - the more we save water locally, the more resilient our local human and natural systems will be
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Plant low-water use, native plant species that are resilient to the vagaries of our local weather
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Make berms and swales on your land to slow the water down and allow it to sink into local aquifers
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Regardless of your political affiliation, vote “green”, meaning place environmental issues, such as climate change, high on your priority list
Acknowledge that the overpopulation of our planet (clearly the unpopular elephant in the room here) - from both industrialized nations that use resources willy-nilly to less industrialized nations with high birth rates - has led to the extreme predicament we are currently facing
The Future?
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By Carol St. John
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ey, slowdown! I can’t keep up with you. You techies you - you children of the new age, post-industrial, posthumanitarian, post everything familiar. I don’t even know your language. I always thought having one’s mind in a cloud was a breezy happy kind of thing. Now I learn the cloud is invaded by mysterious forces with names I can’t decipher like Blockchain and CRISPR, Periscope. com. Just when Skype, emails and texts are becoming comfortable, I learn about Alibaba, Tencent, MOOC, NASSCOM and 3-2-1 Service.
Remember the phrase, “Stop the world, I want to get off ?” Well, this might be the right time. Of course, we could put the computer to sleep; turn off the TVs, the alarms, the bells, the whistles and the electric eyes as well as our phones. But, even if we shut down our machinery it is clear we are tracked and analyzed by mysterious devices. Without our approval we have all become Algorithms, mere fodder for the great machine. Yikes, this is worse than George Orwell’s old sci-fi book 1984, which, incidentally, is being revived and reread because so much of his writing now looks prescient. Even his inclusion of alternative facts like 2 + 2 = 5. (A Soviet mind-control mantra used to promote their intention to catch up to the west in four years instead of five.)
Really? I mean, really, what are we handson folks to do? The world of unseeables is taking over our very breathing space, the airwaves, the stratosphere and recreating the world in ways we can’t begin to understand. It is scary not to know what is happening, how or why.
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I have an idea. Instead of pursuing uninvited Tweets and watching satellites pass over our heads, we should sit quietly under a lead canopy and allow the sounds of real birds to reach us. How clever they are as they turn the ceiling fans into carousels, vines into lovely safe nests, dew drops on pansies into morning showers.
Like all creatures they teach us how to be. Pecking orders teach us manners, how to defer, how to wait our turn. The first becomes last as geese change places of leadership during their migrations, and it is done gracefully, without commotion. Perhaps the birds have learned so much because they preceded us by 150,000,000 years. That little finch building its nest in the jasmine is the last of the dinosaurs. It has survival skills we haven’t developed yet. It obviously is attached to a flock, it obviously builds houses out of recycled materials. It understands the needs of a safe place and settles where there is water and food. It scatters seeds, reduces the abundance of annoying bugs and aphids and knows how to play. Once when I was watching two yellowbellied birds from my upstairs window in Rockport, I saw them playing catch with a holly berry. It was amazing to me. Pure fun. No one had to win and neither ate the berry.
We humans are not only eating the berries, we have forgotten we are latecomers to the planet and have much to learn from those who came first. In our arrogance, we have lost our way. As our populations expand we should consider the survival of the flamingos who have adapted to their legions, with their millions co-habiting peacefully in southern pink cities. Contrast this to the lonely flight of the albatross, who chooses to glide across
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the vastness of the ocean. What compelled him to claim the space where all waters are ultimately drawn, where the whale ultimately ditched his legs to swim forever more? Raised at a time when my religion taught that we were the apex of life’s creation, the stewards of the planet and the embodiment of God, I think we missed the boat. Native American thinking makes more sense to me now, the idea that Nature is our teacher. We can master our skills by watching creation doing what it does. Lessons are everywhere we look.
Kent Nerburn celebrates this thinking in his book, Voices in Stones.
“Look to the tree as a lesson in praise, because it always holds its arms up…learn humility in the face of the turning of the seasons. Learn watchfulness from the wolf, faithfulness from the dog, different ways of parenting from the oriole and the eagle.”
He suggests we must stop imposing our will on the world but cultivate a reverential mindfulness about all life and its inherent worth, in seeing the “thou” in all creation.
These are not new thoughts. That’s the very point. They are old thoughts, thoughts of those who have practiced such beliefs for thousands of years. They come from people who would not move a stream to build a road or mine a mountain to find its secret treasures, or build walls that would cause a calf to lose its roots. They come from people who have survived despite the modern world’s overwhelming advance. It may be that the reverence they teach is what we need to remember. It may be more essential now than ever before. The Earth has a will of her own and we newcomers may well be like the lemmings who followed their leaders right off the cliff. And despite that rather dark thought, I remain hopeful enough to wish you and yours a Happy New Year.
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By Myrna York
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he concept of art has changed over the course of history and our attitudes have also changed with time. For over two millennia, art was based on craftsmanship but in contemporary art thoughts and ideas dominate our attention. Attitude and intention are key components to legitimize our creative pursuits. Not only is this true for the visual arts but the same for music.
Since then, it had taken seven consecutive years, twice a week, to wake up my brain and synthesize a different stimulus. I studied under the tutorship of Maestro Jose Maria Pellicer, who studied under Fernando Canon whose teacher was Francisco Tarrega, the father of the classical guitar. By tradition, the pieces I learned were handed down generation after generation based on I do-we do-you do Our sense of hearing is another form of model of instruction, with less emphasis on communication, bridging the brain and the mastering musical notation. With blooming heart, that conjures images and emotions innocence, it was very effective in reaching through sonic waves. Composers can early success in playing the guitar. My talent manipulate sound structure in such a way that was in creating expressive dynamic tones our brains are entertained by rhythm, melody, with my fingers, nails filed down to produce harmony, mood, and with some surprises of Self portrait with guitar by Myrna York. a clean crisp sound. Craftsmanship was something new. developed by practicing the scales incessantly When I was 11 years old, my father took me and the rhythm was mostly intuitive learned through playing one piece after to a Julian Bream classical guitar concert. I knew it was serious music because I another. It was fun to play for a crowd. Only later, it became more apparent had to put on my best Sunday dress and he and I went to dinner at a wonderful that following a composer’s musical piece was necessary to stay true to the restaurant afterwards. That’s all I remember of the concert. I fell asleep the first artistic intention. This was when I quit. fifteen minutes and had no clue this was a very special appearance of a man who I found that playing music as written had less room for error. Perfection contributed greatly to popularizing the classical guitar. in the eyes of subsequent instructors was about precision, notes accurately rendered and following convention. Daily practice of scales and arpeggios was de rigueur. As an irrepressible teenager, I detested rules. I liked music that I could feel which stirred me inside. So I followed my heart and pursued the path of least resistance, drawing and painting. Life had other demands too, such as raising a family, holding a job, pursuing a career and my repertoire was stuck in the early 70’s.
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A few years have passed and with some intellectual maturity, I sought out how music is written. There’s art and skill required to playing an instrument. I eventually took more lessons and learned how to read rhythm and tempo and other musical notations. I worked on the craftsmanship and technical performance. It was work, grinding slowly, breaking down each piece into parts. Math was based on 8 not 10. Piece by piece I blended craftsmanship with artistic interpretation.
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manner using various dialects and accents.
Today, I am in awe of classical guitarists who have surpassed my level of expertise. In the past 20 years, guitars have changed as well, now built smaller and lighter, some with technological improvements varying widely to suit particular player’s strengths. Interpretation and articulation of the old classical, melodious pieces can inspire ennui, having heard them too many times. Rarely do I find an artist that can compose and render a piece with such technical advancement and more rare are the ones that can defy the instrument’s limitations.
Every guitar concert I have attended always included Spanish pieces, perhaps homage to the land where the guitar is the national instrument, but Richter’s originals bear an American flair, a refreshing departure from the Latin American romantics. Similar to what Copland had done to cut off European influence, and spiced by southwest flavors with titles that suggest Arizona landscapes, Richter’s program is mesmerizing. Simply fun to listen to, the guitar speaks in an unconventional
Imagine my excitement when I heard Brad Richter is coming to Tubac Center of the Arts. He will perform his original compositions that include very colorful sounds made with harmonics and rhythmical tapping that resemble castanets and tambourines. His pieces have multiple ornamentations and his portamento delivered without string squeak. Watch the left hand, creating sound by dropping the fingers without a right hand assist, hammer-ons and pull-offs, while the right hand does the tremolo. When he plays "The Waters Beneath," pay attention to the quality of his tremolo - fast, even, and well balanced. Not an easy feat. His level of playing displays mastery and virtuosity that appears effortless.
Stimulating the brain to accommodate something new can be challenging at times which is why Avant-garde artists run the risk of rejection. Fortunately, time allows assimilation and accommodation of new ideas and only through repetition do we settle into accepting a new norms.
After an inspiring concert, I usually go through a phase of picking up my guitar once more and mimic a few new techniques. With perseverance and persistence, there’s always room to grow.
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reetings and a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am a NASA supported astronomer who lives not far, between Patagonia Lake and Rio Rico. I have been here for almost 18 years. But I will soon retire, and I have been only going through the motions of being a scientist. What I love is the wonder, beauty and sublime artistry of our Cosmos. A word about the difference between the Cosmos and the universe: the latter is everything we know about so far and the former includes the universe but includes the fact that it has rules. Like gravity. Now I look forward to doing my art: travel photography and music. I have turned my telescopes over to the Italian Carl Sagan (Dr. Gianluca Masi) who has dedicated his life to teaching the world, from the youngest child to his 93 year-old-father, about the awe and splendor of the night sky we share. I will continue to be his “lighthouse keeper” and maybe he will even finance another trip to Rome...
Now, on to our clear and beautiful skies of January.
I am hoping that in the future this lovely newspaper will allow me to include your cosmos inspired arts with my words. Email me at michael.fenlason@gmail.com with art ideas.
Bundle up and go outside about 10:00 pm. In the eastern direction and rising is Orion the Hunter and Taurus the Bull. Orion has a belt. See those three stars? He has a left shoulder name Betelgeuse. She
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Above, Tenagra Observatories near Patagoina Lake. is very red and old and will last billions of years. On the right shoulder is Bellatrix. Now down to left knee, called Saiph. Over to the right knee named Rigel, a young hot, the upstart of a star, born to be wild. It will live a short but brilliant life, destined to explode as a supernova. His remains will become nurseries for baby stars. He doesn’t mind. Some of us choose to be the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long. Like Achilles. Most importantly, stars are born, live and die just like us. A quick aside about star names and their origins. Since we became people, about 150,000 years ago, there must have always been names for stars. But real naming came when people felt the need to navigate and make maps. Most comes from the golden age of Islam and from our founders, the Greeks. For example, Rigel is Arabic from Rijl ul-Jabbār meaning "the foot of the giant." Clearly, they saw a man there as well. Perhaps someone from “A Thousand and One Arabian Nights” as told by Scheherazade in order to save her life. Betelgeuse is Arabic for “Armpit of the Central One." Orion is a hunter and if you further look at the stars you can see that he has a club, shield and two hunting dogs, the main one being, Sirius the dog star. What is he hunting? Taurus the bull. Taurus, like Orion, is a constellation that actually looks like something. The bull has horns and fierce red eye in the form of the star Aldeberon. The name Aldebaran is from the Arabic for “The Follower.” Now we can put it all together. As the winter sky rotates and the night wears on, Orion is pushing back Taurus in a timeless cycle, every winter for millions of years. I think this is beautiful because we all need constancy and cycles. Don’t you think so? I would like to emphasize one more thing. If you have children, take them out with you and explain. Children are full of archetypes and openness and more than ready to hear these stories. After all, they are the future and we badly need them to grow aware with “cosmic” minds and imaginations. I encourage you to contact me at 520-904-6493 with any suggestions and Tenagra Observatories is open to one and all. And for reasons above, bring your children!
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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r J a n ua r y 2 0 1 8 JAN 21, 3:00PM- AKDUO, CELLISTS TOMOYA AOMORI AND JULIA KANG WITH SPECIAL GUESTS KAORI TANIOKA AT THE BENDERLY-KENDALL OPERA HOUSE, 344 NAUGLE AVE., PATAGONIA, AZ, piano and Kuriko Tsugawa, bass. For reservations please visit www.scfpapresents.org or call (888) 202-1942 JAN 23 - 7 PM: SOUTHEAST ARIZONA BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: THE BUTTERFLY ADVENTURES OF JIM BROCK. Join Jim Brock, author of “Butterflies of North America”, on a virtual tour stretching from his world class backyard butterfly garden in Tucson to the rain forests of Peru. At Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 5102 North Craycroft Road, Tucson. FREE. SEABA sponsors monthly presentations and field trips that include locations within one hour of Tubac. www.seaba.org
COMMUNITY GARDEN OF TUBAC WORK PARTY … THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH ONGOING CLASSES AT TUBAC SCHOOL OF FINE ART LLC - are three hours in length. Mondays: Life Drawing Session 1-3 pm - Wednesdays: Beginners Oil Painting with Leslie Miller 9am-12pm - Open Studio Session 1-4 pm - Spirited Painting with Pam 3-5 pm - Thursdays: Foundational Drawing with John Marbury 9am-12pm - A workshop at TSFA consists of one to five days of intensive focus, taught by nationally-recognized, professional artists from across the country. Most fine art workshops are held over a weekend and run from 9 am- 4 pm with a one-hour lunch break. Workshops sell out quickly & require advanced online registration. 520-398-2589 - tubacschooloffineartllc@gmail.com ONGOING EVENTS AT THE GOODS: Wednesdays ~ Weekly Locals Jam Nights Happy Hour Fun 4-6pm! Apps & Drink Specials - Bring your instrument & join in! All levels welcome! - Thursdays ~ TheGoodSSalon - Happy Hour Fun 4-6pm! Apps & Drink Specials - Hosted by Rick Davis - Sign up at The Goods - Join us for Happy Hour & Take the Stage ! - Bring something to share - a painting, writings, your poems or a memorable story, comedy, a song, your music, or simply your thoughts! - Taco Fridays! - Happy Hour Fun 4-6pm! Apps & Drink Special - Assorted Meat, Fish or Vegetarian Tacos & LIVE MUSIC - The Goods FREE Movie Night! Sunday, February 25th - Doors Reopen at 5pm - Movie starts at 6pm. Food and beverage - Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict - 1hr 35m - Rated 4.1 stars - This engaging documentary recalls the remarkable and oftenscandalous life of one of the 20th century's greatest art collectors: Peggy Guggenheim, who helped establish the reputations of several landmark artists of her era, including Jackson Pollock. More Goods info: 398-2001 JAN 1 – 14: BIG HORN GALLERIES IS MOVING to a new location in the village and will be closed during the first two weeks of January. For immediate assistance, please feel free to call! Big Horn Galleries, La Entrada de Tubac – Building K, Tubac (our new location will be just off Calle Baca, right behind the Tumacookery). 520-398-9209. FRIDAY, JAN 12 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 - WILDERNESS WATERS: REDFIELD CANYON - GALIURO MOUNTAINS: CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING TRIP - We are looking for volunteers to join us on a staffled backpack to remote springs. Much of the hiking on this trip will be off trail in rugged country. Volunteers with high-clearance 4WD vehicles will be especially appreciated on this trip, but we will have room for a few folks in our own vehicles. - If you are up for a challenging trip to a beautiful place, please let us know. PLEASE CONTACT SAMI: sami@ skyislandalliance.org JANUARY 13 - INTRODUCTION TO YOGA. SATURDAY, 10:30-11:30AM. Would you like to learn the basics of Yoga for health and radiant well-being in the coming year? Whether you are a brand-new beginner or just wanting a review, in this sweet little hour-long class, you'll learn basics of alignment, breathing, and meditation with a focus on life-long wellness and joy. Tubac Healing Arts Center, 26 Tubac Road. Questions? Erin@ RadiantEnergyForLife.com or call 520-222-7972. JAN 15, 2018, ARIZONA JAGUARS: A FUTURE IN LIMBO! - QUAIL CREEK’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND THE WOMEN OF QUAIL CREEK’S SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WILL CO-SPONSOR THEIR SECOND KINO LECTURE TITLED “ARIZONA JAGUARS: A Future in Limbo.” Randy Serraglio from Tucson’s Center for Biological Diversity will share photographs and discuss the history of Arizona jaguars, their present plight and what must be done to ensure their survival and future in Arizona. As an environmental advocate and activist, Randy has spent the past ten years focusing on threatened and endangered species as well as the protection of their habitats throughout Arizona. He is currently completing a book about northern jaguars for the
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JANUARY 26, 27 & 28 - CHARLES THOMAS "PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE"TUBAC SCHOOL OF FINE ART -$335/3-day - In this workshop, we'll break down the process of painting into a series of steps that we will explore in depth. Painting from direct observation, both plein air and in the studio, we will devote the majority of each session to painting. 520-398-2589 - tubacschooloffineartllc@gmail.com JAN 27, 2018 AT 10:00 A.M. - "THE SANTA CRUZ VALLEY CAR NUTS PRESENT THE 24TH ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR SHOW. IT IS HELD AT THE TUBAC GOLF RESORT. "To register your car, go to www.carnuts.org. (deadline 1/19/18 to register). To be a spectator, take I-19 to Exit 40. Take the East Frontage Road and follow the "spectators" signs for parking. There is a $5.00 fee as a spectator with free parking. Please note that total net proceeds from this event fund scholarships at Sahuarita, Walden Grove High Schools and other local charitable organizations decided upon by the Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts." We hope to see you there." JAN 27 - 10AM - 4 PM - ARIVACA MEMORIES AND MUSIC FESTIVAL- AT THE ARIVACA SCHOOLHOUSE. Visit Historic Arivaca in the early 1900s. Entertainment includes mariachis, waila music, western music, vaudeville, corridos, songs from the Mexican Revolution. Visit with Buffalo Soldiers, cowboys, soldaderos and the Connecticut National Guard. Historic displays, artisan booths, photos, mining and prospecting demonstrations. See the reconstruction of a 1918 western movie, Trail to Yesterday, filmed in Arivaca. Food includes Sonoran chicken, vegetarian quiche, Mexican tamale lunch. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, available at Green Valley Chamber of Commerce or at the gate. Benefits Friends of the Arivaca Schoolhouse and Historic Townsite. Info: 520-237-8770. JAN 27, 2018 THRU FEB 4TH - THE GLORY OF BEADS WILL BE HOSTING A BEAD & JEWELRY SHOW AT THE WYNDHAM CANOA RANCH RESORT, 5775 S. Camino del Sol, in Green Valley, AZ. Show hours are from 10 to 6 p.m. Enjoy a stunning and vast collection of AUTHENTIC Murano glass beads, vintage clasps, vintage seed beads, old beads, lots of jewelry, and Murano glass decor objects. Free parking. No entrance fee. Easy to find. No crowds. Friendly service. Beautiful grounds. There is something for everyone! Don't miss this SPECIAL EVENT with our Italian friends! Follow The Glory of Beads on Instagram and Facebook! JAN 28 - JOHN KAMFONAS, PIANO AND ERIC EDBERG, CELLO - AT THE BENDERLY-KENDALL OPERA HOUSE, 344 NAUGLE AVE., PATAGONIA, AZ Alan Hovhannes and Samuel Barber's Cello Sonatas. For reservations please visit www. scfpapresents.org or call (888) 202-1942 Tickets: $25 Prepay / $28 At the Door - For further information, please call 888.202.1942 or email us at: scfpa@scfpapresents.org JAN 30TH AT 7:00PM - JOHN KAMFONAS & ERIC EDBERG - Ages 18 & up - $15 advance / $20 day of show (reduced rates for youth) - Pianist John Kamfonas teams with cellist Eric Edberg for an evening of classical delight.. Sea of Glass Center for the Arts, 330 E. 7th Street, Tucson, AZ. For info & directions – http://theseaofglass.org or (520) 398-2542 BEGINNING JAN 30, 2018 - MYRNA YORK- TUBAC SCHOOL OF FINE ART Tuesday Afternoon, $200/4-weeks Sumi - E (Asian Ink Brush Painting and Calligraphy) is a 2 thousand year old tradition requiring discipline and practice. It's simplicity is deceptive and the beauty comes from the joy and frustration, the perfect and the imperfect, the modest and the humble - www. tubacschooloffineartllc.com JAN 30TH, 2018 & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2018 - 10:00 TO 11:00 AM - QIGONG PRACTICE WITH EVE SOLDINGER - QiGong is “gentle moving meditation.” Contact Katie at 520-403-7347 for more information. JAN 31, 2018 FROM - 6:30 PM TO 7:30 PM - PLEASE JOIN EVE SOLDINGER FOR A READING (AND SIGNING) FROM HER NEW BOOK UNEXPECTED GIFTS AT TUBAC HEALING ARTS CENTER. - This book is a powerful gift to anyone caring for a family member. While most books about dementia and caregiving focus on the losses experienced, Eve instead captures with beautiful clarity, the pure distillation of love she and her dad shared, and the gifts she experienced by being fully present within. This is a book to be treasured. FEBRUARY 1 & 3 -TUCSON AUDUBON- SPARROWS– Frequent Familiar Friends with Homer Hansen - Sparrows are some of the most familiar and most common birds in the world, but what is a sparrow, really? Local celebrity
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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r J a n ua r y 2 0 1 8 birder, Homer Hansen, will surprise birders of all levels with his knowledge of sparrow characteristics, and behavior here in southeast Arizona. Your learning experience will include an in-class presentation and outdoor field trip. Cost $110 for members and $145 for non-members. Limited to 10. Questions? Email lgaines@tucsonaudubon.org or call/ text 488-2868 FEB 2 - FEB 28, 2018 - THE 14TH ANNUAL EVA BRIGGS ABSTRACT ART COMPETITION - Green Valley - Gallery open for viewing Exhibit Monday thru Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and one hour prior to all performances and during intermissions of programs. Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on February 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. where over 1200 in prizes will be awarded by Tucson artists, Barbara Rogers and Nancy Charak. The public is invited. FEB 3, 2018 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS - 2150 N ALVERNON WAY - TUCSON’S CULINARY PRESTIGE AND HERITAGE FOOD MOVEMENT has been growing each year, and now is the time to SAVOR. Indulge in the flavors of Southern Arizona’s culinary arts at the 5TH ANNUAL SAVOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL surrounded by the colorful floral blooms of the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Featuring over 75 of the region’s finest chefs, wineries, breweries, local foods and restaurants highlighting exceptional menu tastings. This foodie festival will showcase the diversity of the heritage foods and ingredients throughout the Southwest region. FEB 3. 2PM- MARIACHI AZILAN PRIZE WINNING GROUP FROM PUEBLO MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL . Authentic Mariachi instrumentalists and vocalists in traditional costumes. - UU Church at Amado Territory, Interstate 19, Exit 48 - Tickets at the door. Call 520-625- 1130. FEB 8 & 10 - TUCSON AUDUBON - RAPTORS - The size, speed, and variety of raptors have impressed birdwatchers all over the world. Yet, the ability to successfully ID raptors is a challenge, especially among the species that can be found here in southeast Arizona. Homer Hansen, will demonstrate how raptors can be identified through their behavior, wing shape, and flight influence. Your learning experience includes an in-class presentation and outdoor field trip. Cost $110 for members and $145 for non-members. Limited to 10. Questions? Email lgaines@tucsonaudubon.org or call/text 488-2868 FEB 11, 3:00PM- NOTE BENE. PARLOR MUSIC OF THE 19TH CENTURY AT THE BENDERLY-KENDALL OPERA HOUSE, 344 NAUGLE AVE., PATAGONIA, AZ. For reservations please visit www.scfpapresents.org or call (888) 202-1942 FEBRUARY 12 & 13 - DAWN EMERSON "REDEFINING DRAWING" TUBAC SCHOOL OF FINE ART - $285 2-day - A 2-day workshop that presents innovative drawing techniques to encourage you to think about drawing in a whole new way! 520398-2589 - tubacschooloffineartllc@gmail.com FEB 14,15 & 16 - DAWN EMERSON "PASTEL INNOVATIONS" TUBAC SCHOOL OF FINE ART $425/3-day - This intensive, fun class is based on the book written by Dawn Emerson, Pastel Innovations. The goal of the class is to show you how versatile the pastel medium is, and to spark your imagination to explore and create rather than copy! 520-398-2589 - tubacschooloffineartllc@gmail.com FEB 15 - BORDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE: NOGALES CROSS BORDER TOUR. Experience first-hand the good news of ciudad fronterizo Nogales, Sonora. 9am-5pm. $70-$90. P.O. Box 1863, Tubac, AZ 85646. (520) 398-3229, www. bordercommunityalliance.org FEB 16 - BORDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE: MAGDALENA CROSS BORDER TOUR. Non profit tour of the Pueblo Magico & Pilgrimage terminus of Magdalena de Kino, Sonora. 8am-5pm. $80-$100. P.O. Box 1863, Tubac, AZ 85646. (520) 398-3229, www.bordercommunityalliance.org FEB 17, 1:30 P.M.--LUNAFEST NATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL--COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE AND ART CENTER (CPAC). LUNAFEST, a film festival for, by and about women, offers short films from all over the world focusing on and promoting awareness of women's issues. The ninety minute presentation will be preceded by complimentary appetizers and an opportunity to participate in a raffle of baskets and
other items. Sponsored by the Green Valley American Association of University Women at CPAC, 1250 W. Continental Rd., the doors will open at 1:30 for appetizers and raffle item browsing. The film festival will begin at 2:30 p.m. This year's offering features nine short, poignant, funny and thought provoking films. All net proceeds will benefit AAUW scholarships and philanthropy. Tickets are $25 and available at the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce, 275 W. Continental Rd., Posada Java at 665 S. Park Centre Ave., or call 520-204-6008. FEB 18, 3:00PM- WALTER APARICIO, PIANO AND AMANDA ZORY, SOPRANO AT THE BENDERLY-KENDALL OPERA HOUSE, 344 NAUGLE AVE., PATAGONIA, AZ Bolivian piano music and art songs. For reservations please visit www.scfpapresents. org or call (888) 202-1942 FEB 22 - BORDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE: NOGALES CROSS BORDER TOUR. Experience first-hand the good news of ciudad fronterizo Nogales, Sonora. 9am-5pm. $70-$90. P.O. Box 1863, Tubac, AZ 85646. (520) 398-3229, www. bordercommunityalliance.org FEB 27 - 7 PM: AMAZING ARACHNIDS IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA – Spiders and their relatives have survived 400 million years of a changing planet. Our desert has presented some special challenges, selecting for extraordinary solutions and fantastic creatures. FREE. At Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 5102 North Craycroft Road. SOUTHEAST ARIZONA BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION has field trips that include locations within one hour of Tubac and monthly presentations.www.seaba.org MARCH 1 - NEW! WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CLASS WITH VINCENT PINTO - TUCSON AUDUBON – Arizona is renowned for harsh environments that can overwhelm even the most experienced outdoor person. What if you got lost? Injured? Had to spend a night or multiple days in the wilderness? If you would like to get empowered with the knowledge to face any of the challenges that nature may throw your way, then join longtime Wilderness Survival Instructor Vincent Pinto for this fun, innovative, and informative in-class session. Registration in the accompanying “Wilderness Survival Field Experience” is highly encouraged to apply your newfound skills, but not required. Cost: Members $35, Nonmembers $45. Limit: 20 participants (for individuals and families with children ages 14 and up) MARCH 3 -NEW! WILDERNESS SURVIVAL FIELD EXPERIENCE WITH VINCENT PINTO - TUCSON AUDUBON This is the field portion of the “Wilderness Survival Class” that will take place at the remote and beautiful 42-acre Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary near Patagonia Lake State Park. There you will learn a variety of hands-on survival skills, using only materials gleaned directly from nature. This empowering workshop covers a number of key wilderness survival priorities that will include: shelter-making, fire-making, water finding & purification, wild edible plants, wild medicinal plants, wilderness tools, natural navigation, and more! Organic, homemade lunch and dinner at Raven’s Nest Sanctuary are available for purchase. Cost: Members $65, Nonmembers $75. Limit: 20 participants - Questions? Email lgaines@tucsonaudubon.org or call/text 488-2868 MARCH 10 - NEW! BASIC ANIMAL TRACKING FIELD CLASS WITH KEVIN HANSEN - TUCSON AUDUBON - Discover the art of animal tracking and better understand our wild neighbors! The act of tracking animals connects us to our distant ancestors and may have helped us become who we are as modern humans. Longtime naturalist educator Kevin Hansen will teach you that tracking is a practice that includes looking at many different elements in the landscape, including footprints, trails, beds, feeding sign, scat, scrapes, feathers and kill sites. Cost $35 members, $45 non-members. Limited to 12 participants ages 12 and up - Questions? Email lgaines@ tucsonaudubon.org or call/text 488-2868 MARCH 13-18 - RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S - THE KING AND I • CENTENNIAL HALL - 8 performances only! - The 2015 Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I, will soon be “getting to know you,”Tucson. The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, directed by Bartlet Sher, is set in 1860’s Bangkok. It tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and the British schoolteacher he brought in to teach his many wives and children.
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Great Selection of Mexican Metal Creations
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For more information, call 520-377-5060 nps.gov/tuma
National Park Service - U.S. Department of the Interior
Mission Tours
Historic Craft
TUMACÁCORI MISSION CHURCH AND GROUNDS - DAILY, 11:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M., 45 MINUTES - JANUARY - MARCH - Tours may also be available at other times of the day and year. Call ahead or inquire at the visitor center. Tours begin in the visitor center garden.
DEMONSTRATIONS - JANUARY - APRIL, THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY - 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Artisans demonstrate traditional crafts on the mission grounds. May include tortilla making, paper flowers, pottery, O’odham basket weaving, or other art forms.
Recorrido Guiado en Español - Explora la historia de la misión y sus habitantes con un guía. Para programar una experiencia guiada llame o pregunte con anticipación al centro de visitantes.
NEW: 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - JANUARY - APRIL The Tumacácori Table is set. Thematic dishes from Tumacácori's long history will be baked, stewed, fried, and simmered.
CALABAZAS AND GUEVAVI MISSIONS 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS, 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - JANUARY - MARCH - These ruins, normally closed to the public, can be visited via special guided van and walking tours. Tours begin from the Tumacácori visitor center. Note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Participants must be able to climb into and out of a passenger van and walk up hills on unimproved trails. $25 per person, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at www.recreation.gov.
Guided Walks ANZA TRAIL HIKE: TUBAC TO TUMACÁCORI 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAYS, 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - JANUARY - MARCH - Rangerguided walk through nature and history along the Anza Trail. Meet at Tumacácori, ride the shuttle to Tubac, hike 4 miles oneway back to the mission. Bring layers, water, snacks, and footwear for all trail conditions.
Bird Walk
SATURDAYS AT 8:30 A.M. JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS MARCH & APRIL (STARTING AT 8:00 A.M.), weekly Remain with the guide as long as you like, up to 3 hours or as long as birds are active. Walking takes place on and off trail in varied habitats. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water.Binoculars available for loan.
Extended Hours
SUNRISE OPENING (PARK OPENS 6:00 A.M.) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2018 (LUNAR ECLIPSE) FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018 - THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 - Experience the Night (park open until 8:30 p.m.); Thursday, October 5, 2017 (full moon); Friday, November 17, 2017 (meteor shower); Wednesday, December 13, 2017 (meteor shower); Tuesday, January 2, 2018 ("supermoon"); Friday, February 16, 2018 (starry sky); Optional program begins at 6:30 p.m.
January
CHOCOLATE AT THE MISSION - SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. From bean to beverage, experience the favorite drink of Tumacácori's mission priests.
February
PARK-TO-PARK HIKE: WILDLIFE WATCHERS - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. - Admission is free - Explore habitats and wildlife along the Santa Cruz River between Tumacácori and Tubac, then catch the free shuttle back to your starting point.
YAQUI SEMANA SANTA - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Explore Yaqui culture throught the ritual, theater, and persistence of semana santa ceremonies.
March
O'ODHAM TASH (O'ODHAM DAY) - SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - Art, music, crafts, and heritage. Celebrate the original residents of Tumacácori.
April
FAMILY SLEEPOVER: A NIGHT AT THE MISSION IN 1917 APRIL 7, 2018 SATURDAY 5:00 P.M. THROUGH SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. The year is 1917. Spend the night as caretakers of the ruined Tumacácori Mission church. Traditional cowboy dinner, s'mores, music, and light breakfast included. $20 per adult, $10 per child, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at www.recreation.gov
Bat Night
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. - Meet bats, bat scientists, and other bat fans while learning how these creatures impact your life every day.
Junior Ranger Day
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - Admission is free - Kick off National Park Week with youngsters. All ages welcome to enjoy a day of play.
Park-to-Park Hike: Park Rx Day
SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Admission is free - Get outside and hike the Anza Trail between Tumacácori and Tubac to earn your "I Hike for Health" pin. Catch the free shuttle back to to your starting point.
“Chocolate at the Mission”
Chocolate, favored beverage of priests across the Spanish empire, will be celebrated at the ruins of the mission church at Tumacácori National Historical Park between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20th.
Visitors can join friends and neighbors in sampling various sustainably sourced flavored chocolates, practice whipping hot chocolate with a traditional molinillo, learn about the role chocolate played in mission life, and sip a cup of traditional Mexican hot chocolate while touring the mission grounds.
Admission to the park is $5.00 per adult, free for federal pass holders and children under age 16. For more information, call the visitor center at (520) 377-5060, or visit the park website at nps.gov/tuma.
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COMMUNITY LUNCH … EVERY THURSDAY AT 12:00 NOON SLOW FLOW STANDING YOGA … EVERY THURSDAY AT 11:00 NEW! SLOW FLOW YOGA … EVERY TUESDAY AT 10:00 AM CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR … EVERY FRIDAY AT 11:00 COMMUNITY GARDEN OF TUBAC WORK PARTY … THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AA … MON WED FRI, 7-8 PM OPEN MEETING EARLY SOBRIETY … EVERY THURSDAY AT 6:15 AM TRX EXERCISE CLASS … THUR 5:00 PM ARGENTINE TANGO … EVERY FRIDAY AT 3:30 PM KIDZ BALLET … EVERY THURSDAY AT 4:00 PM BEGINNING TAP DANCING … EVERY THURSDAY 6:00 PM TUBAC QUANTUM CONSCIOUSNESS … EVERY TUES. 9:00 AM S.C. VALLEY CITIZENS COUNCIL … THIRD MONDAY – 9:00 AM PICKLEBALL … SCHEDULE VARIES, CONTACT 602- 524-0067 TUBAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY … OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVERY WED. & THUR. 10 AM TILL 2:00PM TUBAC LIBRARY OPEN MON THROUGH FRI 9:30 – 2:30
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Coming soon nail technichian Rosa Catro WELCOME! she will be providing manicure and pedicure services.
Tubac School of Fine Art
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MONTESSORI MOMENTS
By Judy Berlin Clifford
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ontessori de Santa Cruz Charter School in Tubac treasures the time and talent of our community. It takes a village to raise a child, and the partnership between a student’s home, school, and community is an integral part of the school’s success. Parents, grandparents, and community members donate their time as volunteers and contribute their talent in many ways. Some volunteering examples include assisting with reading and math programs, material making, gardening, school beautification, and serving on a committee. Volunteers also help drive and chaperone children on field trips as well as wash classroom placemats, cups and rugs. Community members who give of their time and talent share special memories of experiences and friendships.
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Montessori de Santa Cruz is a child centered learning environment based on the timeless philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. The Montessori approach is Volunteers are Key to the Success of the Montessori de Santa Cruz School. Photo by Hari Rai Khalsa designed to inspire the child’s love of WE GIVE THANKS FOR OUR learning, develop VOLUNTEERS! each child’s unique potential, and empower them to actively engage in our community.
Abby Spaulding, Aheleli Montano, Alex Madrigal, Arlene Meteyer, Beth Mary Gilbert, Director of Montessori de Santa Cruz, and her talented and devoted staff, Mendoza, Bob Ochoa, Brian Bernauer, Cassandra Clarke, Celia Concannon, would like to thank our current volunteers. Chris Bejarano, Christina Romero, Among the names of the volunteers listed David Dunham, Ed Conlan, Esmeralda below, many serve anywhere from once Rivera, Gaby Corella, Georgina Jacquez, or twice a week to once a month. At Montessori de Santa Cruz, volunteers of any Hailee Aguilar, Hans Washburn, Helen Feldman, Himat Khalsa, Hai Rai Khalsa, capacity are always welcome and needed. Iris Madrigal, Isabel Clarke, Jessica Minjarez, Joanne Sacamano, John White, Judy Berlin Clifford, Laurinda Oswalkd, Leah Karam, Lindsey Anguiz, For information about volunteering or Lysette Cervantes, Madeline Alcorta, enrollment at Montessori de Santa Cruz Mary Glibert, Mary Megariz, Mike call 520-398-0536, Bader, Morgan Ringer, Nancy Valentine, email mdsc1@montessoridesantacruz.org Nickisha Daview, Norberto Anguiano, or write to PO Box 4706, Tubac, AZ 85646. Pamela Ridgeway, Sarah Bayze, Shantelle Megariz, Sharon Burton, Steve Clarke, Steve Page, Todd Harrison, Tony Davies, and Victoria Alcorta
Benedict Lock Service
We are in Green Valley but we service all of Tubac! Residential, businesses, ranches. Rekeying locks is our specialty. We also repair locks that are binding or difficult to operate. Home lockout service. Reasonable rates. Free estimates.
Local references. Over 80 years combined experience (father and son). 520-625-4459. Cell 520-481-5801. License 21105543.
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SO WHERE, EXACTLY, DO YOU FIND A GOOBER GUY?
A Rotarian literacy project finds its roots in the organization’s ethical Four-Way Test By Duffy Elgart
Tubac Rotary Club President
As much as you may think they’re just six whimsical coloring book characters from an imaginary place called Goober Town, the Goober Guys have a real-life mission that’s gaining traction in a growing number of Santa Cruz Valley elementary school classrooms. The reason is simple. The Goober Guys provide an engaging way for children to learn some practical lessons about honesty and fairness – no matter where they live.
Above: Rio Rico second-grade students who participated in last year’s Goober Guys program at the Mountain View Elementary School proudly display the Four-Way Test placards they made during the four-week Rotary-sponsored program. Shown also: the students’ teachers and volunteer mentors from the Tubac Rotary Club. Left: Gus, one of the colorful Goober Guys’ characters, helps students learn about honesty and fairness in a school program designed for second graders.
Rotarian Tom Forsythe and the Tucson Sunrise Rotary Club first conceived of the Goober Guys as a literacy project to expose young people to the ethical standards embraced by Rotarians worldwide. Known to Rotarians as the Four-Way Test, the standards promote the idea that of anything we think, say or do, we should always ask if it is the truth, if it is fair to all concerned, if it will build goodwill and better friendships, and if it will it be beneficial to all concerned. The Tubac Rotary Club adopted the Goober Guys program three years ago and have found it an easy and effective way to help kids understand how to make fair decisions that build goodwill and friendships. Later this month, club volunteers will once again participate in bringing the program to second graders at Rio Rico elementary schools in the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No 35. Rotarians Jack Davis, Kelley Rivers and program coordinator Byron Thompson will be part of a team that will visit the Mountain View Elementary School in mid-January. Four Rotary Interact Club students from Rio Rico High School will also be part of the team. The Interact Club is the youth version of Rotary for students aged 12 to 18.
Images courtesy of the Tubac Rotary Club.
The program runs for four weeks and team members will spend about 30 to 40 minutes each week with a different class. They will read the Goober Guys stories to the students, facilitate discussions about the reading material, and participate with the students in a variety of related activities. The Tubac Rotary Club provides program participants with a Goober Guys coloring book and enough construction paper, yarns, etc., to make Rotary style badges and a poster of the Four-Way Test.
The program’s final week is also known as graduation, when everyone has an opportunity to discuss the final story of the Goober Guys saga and to review the Four-Way Test, encouraging students to remember how the lessons of this tool can help them make good decisions throughout their lives. Student and teacher response to the program has been positive, and last year Rotary club member Bill de Jarnette helped take the program international by introducing the Goober family to his former club in Mexico. For more information about The Goober Guys’ program or about any of Rotary’s programs, contact Patricia Thompson at 520-336-7638.
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Waking up this morning, I smile, Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion. ~Thich Nhat Hanh
minutes, all happy and really very tired after all that running and playing. We were tired too, way too much excitement for all of us! All is well.
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elcome to 2018 World! What a gorgeous beginning to a new year sunshine and warmth. I'm sitting in the sun as I write this column and feel so blessed. Sunshine is so renewing, so cathartic, so healing. I'm anxious to start throwing seeds out and to plant new flowers. I know it is too soon to have these thoughts - just look at the lovely yellow cottonwood leaves still on the trees- but it's hard to be patient when it feels like Spring is here. I love to be outside, to putter around in the yard. I already see new green growth coming. I have been burned before though... I planted some things that were not frost hardy and I lost everything, so I will slow down... for a while.
I am hoping this year the puppies will be over destroying all the irrigation, the plants, the chair cushions, digging holes to the other side of the world. If so, maybe I can replant and replace or at least I can think about it with compassion. I'm working on this compassion thing, if it's not the gophers, it's the puppies wreaking havoc all around me.
Speaking of the puppies, a huge thank you to Frances Causey who immediately put on Facebook that our puppies had escaped the backyard. What action from my friends! Neighbor Leslea was out walking trying to keep the pups in view, Sherry Mullins was here in minutes as was Frances. Others were called to action. What a community of caring lovely people. Clee Mack posted a sighting after trying, in vain, to catch them, neighbor Denise sent an email to all in our area. The little darlings returned after about 90
We have a true treasure in our midst. Shawnette Shorey, our very own full-service farmer's market in one tiny lady. Shawnette and her son John-Mark are in Tubac Wednesday and Saturday from 1ish to 4ish in the breezeway between the Red Door and the Turquoise Tortoise, right across the street from the Arts Center. Their family has 20 acres, most will be completely planted before long. There are 80 fruit trees full of figs, pomegranates, peaches. Not only does she have 99% organic fruit and produce for sale but she makes all manner of cakes, pies(fruit and meat), turnovers, cookies, quiches and croissants and everything is delicious. Some of her baked goods are gluten-free, she is very mindful of healthy eating using coconut sugar or organic raw sugar, instead of refined sugar. Shawnette and her family grow a lot of what she sells. When the grasshoppers invaded her garden last fall, she immediately re-planted, covered what was left and continued on without missing a beat. She is a one-woman dynamo, the hardest working person I know. Stop by and I dare you to not try her baked goods, you will be delightfully amazed. They also sell eggs from their 60 chickens. They make all their own soil from compost. One more note, Shawnette said that anything is available by request... just give her 2-3 days advance notice. She is very accommodating and such a sweet mother and son combo! We are fortunate to live in a community so full of helpful and giving people. Lots of people are in the village now and more and more are on the way. The gem show starts the end of this month and the Tubac Festival starts on February 7th for 5 days. When we first moved to Tubac, the festival ran for 9 days - 2 weekends and one whole week, it was crazy by the end. We welcome
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everyone to love our town the way we do and to appreciate all the beauty of our surroundings. Wonderful weather to hike, walk, explore and to just get outside and love this weather.
Remember we have another full moon at the end of the month. None in February, but 2 full moons in March. The one on January 31st, is a Blue Moon, meaning the 2nd full moon in a month. Nothing any better than watching the moon come up behind the mountain, just stunning. What a vista!
The Tubac Regional Neighbors Helping Neighbors program is off to a good start. We are still adding drivers that want to help transport people to appointments and grocery shopping and we have wonderful people willing to go to the home of a person that would like to have friendly visits. Please, if you know of anyone who needs help, please have them call 625-5966, Valley Assistance Services, and speak with Chris Kang or Chris Erickson, these are 2 amazing women who are just waiting to assist. Quick and easy recipe after the holidays, let's be healthy going into this new year.
Enjoy!
Orzo with artichokes and pine nuts Ingredients: •
1 1/2 cup orzo
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1 can artichokes
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Directions:
Mix dressing of: •
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
1/4 tsp salt
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3 tbsp pine nuts
2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp lemon zest
Cook orzo, place in bowl with drained and chopped artichokes, add pine nuts
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2 tbsp red wine vinegar (scant) 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp lemon zest
Mix and enjoy! Such a quick and easy recipe and oh, so healthy!
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