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OPINION Tom Danehy 4 Ryn Gargulinski 6 Jim Hightower 6 Guest Commentary 8 Mailbag 8 For the long-awaited CURRENTS FLOW performance, NEW The Skinny 9 ARTiculations dancers are By Jim Nintzel heading for the Santa Cruz. Questionable Hires 9

By Mari Herreras

PCC consultant Dan Eckstrom shrugs off conflictof-interest allegations Media Watch 10 By John Schuster

Party Animals 11 By Hank Stephenson

Democrats forced Rep. Daniel Patterson out—and it cost them a seat in the House Weekly Wide Web 12 Compiled by Dan Gibson

Police Dispatch 12 By Anna Mirocha

Louder than a sonic boom.

Benefits Ending 13 By Brian J. Pedersen

Lawmakers’ failure to change the law hurt tens of thousands of unemployment recipients Lay of the Land 14 By Tim Vanderpool

Downtown-development plans raise a ruckus Reason to Crawl 16 By Jim Nintzel

It’s only rock ’n’ roll, but we like it. Yes, we do!

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Go Downtown, Dammit To those of you who are avoiding downtown and/or Fourth Avenue because of the modern-streetcar construction, I say to you: Stop it. It’s no big deal. Really. In other words: Don’t be an idiot. Get your ass downtown and to the Avenue, and support local businesses. Last Friday, we went downtown to meet a friend for dinner at the Cup Café, and afterward, we headed to Scott and Co. for some tasty beverages. How much time and effort did the construction on Congress Street cost us? An extra 30 seconds or so. Tops. I know downtown and Fourth Avenue fairly well, and the absolute maximum inconvenience I can ever see the construction causing anyone seeking to travel to the area and park is maybe five minutes. Maybe. There’s still plenty of parking. There are tons of alternate routes. And are you telling me you’re such a slug that five minutes, tops, is too much of an inconvenience for you to support great local businesses and events? I didn’t think so. Quit your whining. Be a good citizen. Go downtown. Head for Fourth Avenue. Support local business. Thank you. • Speaking of downtown and Fourth Avenue: It’s time for our annual Spring Club Crawl®! In this issue, and online at ClubCrawl.net, you’ll find a guide telling you everything you could possibly want to know about the event: band descriptions, a list of participating restaurants, and advice on where to park and so on. On Saturday, we’ll be sending event updates via text message (sign up at ClubCrawl.net) and Twitter (#clubcrawl). See you there!

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City Week 18 Our picks for the week

Fantastic Fast-Casual 40

TQ&A 20 Lisa Waite Bunker, library “Mover and Shaker”

PERFORMING ARTS Tabloid Tales 28 By Laura C.J. Owen

ART’s Bat Boy, IT’s Vengeful Redhead are modern-day mythic narratives Where Water Once Flowed 29

COVER DESIGN BY ANDREW ARTHUR

The Asian eats at this little place are delicious and inexpensive Noshing Around 40 By Adam Borowitz

MUSIC Surf ’s Up 47 By Jim Lipson

The Beach Boys celebrate 50 years with a tour featuring the return of several original members

By Margaret Regan

NEW ARTiculations heads for the Santa Cruz

Soundbites 47

Intelligent Exchange 30

Club Listings 50

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By Sherilyn Forrester

ATC turns in a play that will delight all true art-lovers

VISUAL ARTS City Week listings 32

BOOKS Native Stories 34 By Nick DePascal

Nine Questions 52 Live 55 Rhythm & Views 57

MEDICAL MJ The Voters’ Will 58 By J.M. Smith

An enjoyable anthology of sci-fi by indigenous writers

It’s official: By August, some MMJ dispensaries should be open for business

CINEMA

CLASSIFIEDS

Taking on the Clichés 36

Comix 60-61 Free Will Astrology 60 ¡Ask a Mexican! 61 Savage Love 62 Personals 64 Employment 65 News of the Weird 66 Real Estate 66 Rentals 66 Mind, Body and Spirit 67 Crossword 67 *Adult Content 62-64

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Cabin in the Woods features scares, a compelling puzzle Film Times 37 Shining a Light 38

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DANEHY OPINION

Some words in praise of our governor (but only after some words that aren’t so complimentary)

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EDITORIAL Jimmy Boegle Editor Jim Nintzel Senior Writer Irene Messina Assistant Editor Mari Herreras Staff Writer Linda Ray City Week Listings Dan Gibson Web Producer Margaret Regan Arts Editor Stephen Seigel Music Editor Bill Clemens Copy Editor Tom Danehy, Renée Downing, Ryn Gargulinski, Randy Serraglio, J.M. Smith Columnists Colin Boyd, Bob Grimm Cinema Writers Adam Borowitz, Rita Connelly, Jacqueline Kuder Chow Writers David Mendez, Alexandra Newman, Michelle Weiss Editorial Interns Zachary Vito Photography Intern Sherilyn Forrester, Laura C.J. Owen Theater Writers Contributors Jacquie Allen, Gustavo Arellano, Gene Armstrong, Sean Bottai, Rob Brezsny, Max Cannon, Rand Carlson, Nick DePascal, Dave Devine, Michael Grimm, Matt Groening, Jim Hightower, Jim Lipson, David Kish, Anna Mirocha, Andy Mosier, Brian J. Pedersen, Dan Perkins, Ted Rall, Dan Savage, John Schuster, Chuck Shepherd, Hank Stephenson, Eric Swedlund, Tim Vanderpool

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n the early days of the Manhattan Project, nuclear scientists encountered a unique problem. There were two types of bombs being built; one, Little Boy, used enriched uranium, which was being produced through a distillation process in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The other, more-powerful weapon, named Fat Man, used plutonium that came from a breeder reactor in Hanford, Wash. The breeder worked by having uranium fuel rods bombarded with free neutrons, creating a reaction that “bred” the transuranic byproduct. (Nothing over the atomic number of 92—uranium—exists in nature and can only be created in a reactor or lab.) The Hanford reactor had been built to specs about which the scientists weren’t entirely certain. Within a few hours of starting up, the reactor ground to a halt.

As the scientists frantically tried to troubleshoot the problem, the reactor suddenly started back up on its own, only to grind to a halt again a few hours later. The problem was that uranium does not always neatly break up into barium (56) and krypton (36) when it fissions. (The numbers have to add up to uranium’s 92.) It would also break up into iodine (53) and yttrium (39). Without going into a lot of detail, the iodine had a radioactive isotope, iodine-135, which, after a few hours, decayed into a previously unknown “daughter” product, xenon-135. The xenon-135 would soak up all of the free neutrons, thereby shutting down the reaction. After a few hours, the xenon-135 would itself decay into yet another, nonabsorptive, daughter product, allowing the reaction—and the cycle—to start all over again. I’ve always thought that this was how Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s brain worked. Before we go too far, I have to warn you that if you’re talking about the aforementioned problem at Hanford during lunch or on Facebook, be sure not to confuse it with Wigner’s disease (or, as it is sometimes called, Wigner’s poisoning). Named for Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist Eugene Wigner, the poisoning happens when a graphite rod that is being bombarded with neutrons stores the added energy by rearranging its crystal lattice, causing the rod to swell and get stuck in the fuel-element channel. If you accidentally confuse those two problems, nerds will suddenly appear through wormholes to ridicule you. Now, back to Brewer. She is probably not the worst Arizona governor of all time, which says more about the other governors than it does about her. She is barely competent, rarely inspiring and almost always an embarrassment. I honestly believe that if you throw too many ideas at her at

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one time, she just grinds to a halt like the Hanford reactor. However, in the tradition of the blind squirrel that occasionally finds a nut, last week, she did a good thing. And so, in this particular case, I come not to bury Jan Brewer, but to praise her. In a stunning rebuke of one of the more disturbing tenets of modern-day, right-wing dogma, Brewer vetoed yet another ridiculous backdoor attempt to send Arizona careening down the slippery-sloped road to Voucher Hell. The Arizona State Legislature—the motto of which should be, “We’re not corrupt, but we are dogmatic, intrusive, pushy and often downright stupid”—passed House Bill 2626, which would have expanded the number of students eligible for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, a program that is currently available only to parents of disabled students (and is almost certainly unconstitutional). These parents are given a debit card backed by taxpayer money, worth 90 percent of what the state would have paid a public or charter school to educate the child. The money can be used for a wide variety of educational expenses, including books, tutoring, therapy or even private-school tuition. The original program was a shameless attempt to use handicapped kids to get the Voucher Viper’s foot in the door. This latest abomination would have added minority kids and kids who are currently attending crappy schools. Eventually, the Legislature will have worked its way up to the middle- and upper-class white folks at whom these vouchers have been aimed all along. Brewer vetoed HB 2626, citing the same budget concerns that she mentioned when vetoing a measure last year that would have given corporate tax breaks to entities that gave money to private-school scholarship organizations. But this year—bless her heart!—she went a step further, citing deeper philosophical concerns about whether the bill would skew things in favor of private schools over public schools under the purported guise of promoting school choice. Parents already have all the choice in the world. They can send their kids to any public or private school in the state, or not send them to school at all. Moreover, the vast majority of Arizonans do not want public-school funds used to help send kids to private schools. Brewer, in a letter, said that while she supports the concept of school choice, she rejected HR 2626 because “there is a careful balance we have to maintain.” So, for this one moment … way to go, Gov. Jan Brewer.

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GARGULINSKI OPINION

National Poetry Month rocks— but nobody seems to care about it HIGHTOWER

BY RYN GARGULINSKI, rgargulinski@tucsonweekly.com

BY JIM HIGHTOWER

THE MAD HATTER OF THE GOP’S TEA PARTY

oets are notoriously late for everything, so it makes sense that a column celebrating April as National Poetry Month would come in the latter half of the month. Cheers! Being a poet in Tucson—or being a poet anywhere, for that matter—comes with distinct advantages. For starters, you can ignore that thing called being on time. Then you have that peachy perk called poetic license. Poetic license lets you misspell and even invent your own words. You also get to make up your own grammar rules. Tis loads. Of fun. You should. Try it sometime.

Just when you think the Tea Party Republican majority in the U.S. House couldn’t possibly get any screwier, up jumps Rep. Allen West. Once hailed as a Tea Party “star,” the Florida Republican apparently has been spending way too much time down the rabbit hole with the Mad Hatter, the dormouse, You can also take the license a notch further and come up the March Hare and the other wacky memwith your own versions of the truth, a thing my mom calls bers of the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party. “selective memory.” She still swears she has no recollection How else can one explain his latest erupof blaming me for the dark caramel swirled into the living tion of right-wing Jabberwocky—when he room’s white carpet that was actually caused by the grubby accused a large group of his congressional kid visiting from next door. colleagues of being communists? The major downside to being a poet, of course, is the pay. This blast from the GOP’s McCarthyite Although I have nabbed several paid performances and past came from West when he was asked at awards—like my tie for first place in a suicidal poetry a town hall meeting about the number of contest—my overall poetry career has so far netted me less “card-carrying Marxists” in Congress. than $500. That’s not counting the free hatchet I once Joseph McCarthy would’ve been proud of received for writing the creepiest Halloween poem. West, who puffed himself up and declared: National Poetry Month seems like the epitome of a “I believe there’s about 78 to 81 members Hallmark holiday invented to sell more cards. After all, a big of the Democrat Party that are members of chunk of cards are splattered with poetry, or at least the Communist Party.” attempts at it. “Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m sending As the audience broke out in murmurs of this card ’cause I love you.” disbelief that such babbling nonsense was April’s poetic designation, however, actually came from the coming from their own Congress critter, he Academy of American Poets. The academy kicked off the doubled down on this dastardly accusation celebration in 1996, choosing April based on the academy’s by pointing to a legitimate group that he says is a nest of commies: “They actually don’t hide it,” he blurted. “It’s called the Congressional THIS MODERN WORLD By Tom Tomorrow Progressive Caucus.” Wait—I know that group, I know nearly all of its members. They’re good, solid, red-blooded, salt-of-the-Earth, American populists—not communists! As an aide to proud progressive caucus member Chellie Pingree of Maine put it: “Chellie is a Democrat, a farmer and a Lutheran, but, no, she is not a communist.” When Woody Guthrie was smeared with the same baloney in the real McCarthy era, he explained that he wasn’t a commie, “but I have been in the red most of my life.” Some worry that Allen West is a dangerous reincarnation of old Joe McCarthy—but he’s way too much of a screwball to be dangerous. The best thing to do would be to ridicule him—but he seems to be doing that on his own.

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thought that April would garner the most participation. Besides, March and February were already taken by celebrations of women’s history and black history, respectively. January is just too dismal to celebrate much of anything due to maxed-out credit cards from holiday shopping. Thus, April it was, and has been for 16 years. So why don’t more people seem to care? Part of the problem is the thought that poetry is too tedious or headache-inducing to understand. While it is true that poets have that wonderful poetic license to be as obscure as they wish, many of them are concrete, in-yourface and as obvious as blood splatter (or caramel swirls) on white carpet. Others may shy away from poetry because of the leechlike stigmas still attached to the art. Poets are frequently and erroneously thought of as intellectual snobs, simpering wimps or just plain crazy. The crazy part may be true in many cases. But there is certainly nothing snobby or wimpy about William Blake’s images of violent rebellion against demonic England, or Charles Bukowski’s twisted take on just about everything. Guys in particular may avoid poetry, thinking it’s just not “manly enough” for their macho image. That happens to be the same fallacy that makes some men fear crying in public or making coo-chi-coo noises at a puppy. The real truth is there are plenty of manly poems and poets out there. Another truth that may help some guys rethink the poetry thing is the reaction they can get when they write a woman a love poem from the depths of their hearts. You should. Try it sometime. Another fun thing to try is incorporating poetry into your daily life. Tucson is fertile ground for the stuff. Hummingbirds flit quick like haiku. A rattlesnake’s slither is a slinky poetic line. And rush hour in midtown can be likened to a brain-choking epic poem that lasts longer than reading Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey back to back. It may even be more tumultuous. Poetry surrounds us through the searing sun, the road’s motorcycle-rumbling tar lines and even the colorful pops of garbage-can art that merrily line Fourth Avenue. Screaming matches on the street are a full-fledged poetry slam. The crickets’ chirps are rhyming verse. You also have the option of checking out Tucson poetry events still on this month’s agenda—or happening all year long. The University of Arizona Poetry Center is a divine place to start, with events that range from the Tucson Youth Poetry Slam Championship on April 28 to the $150-a-pop weekend symposium coming in May. Every day is a good day to celebrate poetry—and Tucson is a grand place to do it.

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Festival en el Barrio: Great Event, but Missing Free Water Here are some of the many good things to say about this year’s Festival en el Barrio (Music, April 5), and those who made it possible. Great musical artistry. A lovely neighborhood. Super integration of the Tucson Museum of Art. A seemingly flawless shift to a larger venue. A separate, pastoral stage for mariachis! I’d also like to point out a serious weakness: no free-flowing fresh water. Tucson is no place to host a few thousand people for a warm afternoon dance party and require us to buy expensive bottled water, or find our way through additional security and a back door into the museum’s limited facilities to fill empty bottles and cups. As I work to tighten up my cumbia footwork, I hope next year’s organizing team will take some steps to recognize the moral, environmental and biological imperative to either allow us to bring water, or provide a readily accessible source. We need more festivals, but we don’t need more dehydration, plastic in landfills, or acceptance of the notion that fresh water is available only to those with cash in hand. J.R. Welch

If Pancrazi Feels the Need to Carry a Gun, That Means Something I saw a mention of Lynne Pancrazi, a Yuma Democratic state representative, and this ongoing dustup with Daniel Patterson (“The End Is Nigh,” The Skinny, April 5). I’m sorry to hear that Lynne feels so threatened that she has to carry a pistol. I know Lynne personally; she and I taught elementary school together at Yuma School District One. If Lynne feels like she has to carry a gun, then she means it, because she usually fears nothing. Roger Fulton

Correction In “Stop the Polluter Protection Act!” (The Skinny, April 12), we published an incorrect phone number. The correct toll-free number for Gov. Jan Brewer is (800) 253-0883. We apologize for the mistake.

The city’s unfair and illegal actions are violating the constitutional rights of Tucsonans BY DAVE DEVINE

hen Arizona achieved statehood 100 years ago, voters were given three progressive constitutional powers: the direct initiative of legislation; the recall of elected officials; and the referendum to void legislation. In Tucson, the last of those is now in serious jeopardy of, as they say in baseball, getting struck out. The original Arizona Constitution made it fairly simple for city voters to use their referendum powers. It stated of either referring adopted legislation to the voters for a final decision, or having it voided before that step was taken: “… 10 percent of the electors may propose the referendum on legislation enacted within and by such city.”

In the last century, onerous requirements have been placed on the petition-signature-gathering process by the courts, meaning the potential use of the referendum is severely restricted. Strike one! In Tucson, the City Council on Feb. 28 adopted an “overlay zone” near the University of Arizona. This area now has a variety of commercial, residential and other uses in mostly single- and two-story buildings, some of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The overlay zone would allow high-density, multistory redevelopment up to almost 160 feet in height. Disappointed by this move, many nearby residents began a public effort to either refer the overlay zone to the voters, or have the City Council rescind it. City officials supplied referendum organizers with a petition for signatures. These officials work for—and some are appointed by—the City Council. Petition-drive organizers had 30 days to collect the valid signatures of approximately 8,500 registered Tucson voters. After about 20 days had passed—and more than 6,000 signatures had been collected on the original petitions— city officials decided the form they had supplied was legally insufficient. The petition-passers, many of whom live in the West University Neighborhood that encompasses the overlay zone, then used another petition to collect almost 6,000 additional signatures. City officials unbelievably informed the petition organizers to not go back to the people who had signed the initial, and now invalid, petition. Thus, these people were not allowed to sign the second, “correct” form. When all 12,000 signatures were submitted to City Hall at the end of March, municipal officials, not surprisingly, almost instantly rejected them all, stating there weren’t enough valid signatures to refer the overlay zone to voters.

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Strike two! Two petition signers—David Boston and I—then filed a lawsuit in an attempt to require the city to accept all of the petition signatures and determine if they are sufficient to refer the overlay zone to voters. It is truly a legal case of two Davids vs. the Goliath of City Hall. Some people argue the overlay zone is needed to create a high-density, big-city area in Tucson while also providing potential riders for the modern streetcar. Others say this type of development should go downtown, and that the overlay will result in the demolition of historic structures. That argument is completely irrelevant to the lawsuit. Instead, what is essential is protecting the democratic rights of voters. Not only did many signatures, including my own, get tossed aside because they were on the first petition, but we couldn’t sign the “correct” form. It is vital that the voters of Tucson be the final decider on legislation, just as the 1912 state Constitution intended. If City Hall’s position prevails—that even though they supplied the legally insufficient petition, the signatures on it shouldn’t be counted—then we’ve all lost a basic right. I hope the Superior Court orders the city to determine if there are enough valid signatures on both petitions. It was City Hall’s mistake, after all—not once, but twice, first by providing the wrong form, and then by preventing those who signed this petition from signing another. If the lawsuit doesn’t succeed, it will send a chilling message to Tucson voters: You can’t fight City Hall—and if you think about even trying, they can mislead you. Strike three! A hearing on this case will be held at 9:15 a.m., Friday, April 20, in the courtroom of Judge Richard Gordon in the Pima County Superior Court Building, 110 W. Congress St.

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Former county supervisor and current PCC consultant Dan Eckstrom shrugs off conflict-of-interest allegations

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Questionable Hires BY MARI HERRERAS, mherreras@tucsonweekly.com hen Dan Eckstrom is asked about possible conflicts of interest involving a contract he has with Pima Community College, the former Pima County supervisor jokes that perhaps he should be happy that people are thinking of him, since he’s been out of politics for nine years. Eckstrom—no stranger to controversy after spending 32 years in politics—said he does not know how his consultant contract with PCC has been approved, but he never thought the process broke any laws, nor did he think there were any potential conflicts of interest. “I don’t know who makes this stuff up, but you know what? At this point in time, maybe they think I’m an easy target,” Eckstrom said. “I’m sure that these people will try to go to any means to connect things.” The Tucson Weekly was provided with a report last week that was included in a March 9 request to the state Attorney General’s Office to investigate allegations that the college broke state laws and its own policies regarding payments to consultants John Crnokrak and Dan Eckstrom, as well as possible conflicts of interest. The source who gave the report to the Weekly asked to remain unidentified. A call to the AG’s office to ask whether the report has sparked an investigation was not returned as of press time. The report details various PCC controversies that have already surfaced—namely, the hiring of Crnokrak, reportedly a friend of former Pima Chancellor Roy Flores. Crnokrak reportedly made $300,000 through an employee-coaching contract approved by Flores—a contract never put up for bid, and never approved by the governing board, as required by state law and the college’s own policies. According to the college’s purchasing procedures, if work is valued at more than $15,000, a formal bidding process is required. There was also the issue of conflicts of interest, since Flores and Crnokrak were identified as friends. According to the college’s conflict-ofinterest policy, “Any employee of the college, or relative of an employee, who has a substantial interest in any contract, sale, purchase or service to the college shall make known that interest to the college … and shall refrain from participating in any manner as an officer or employee in such contract, sale or purchase.” Eckstrom said he was first hired by the college in 2007 and continues to work for Pima as part of a contract “renewed every year,” but billed and paid monthly. According to a vendor history included in the AG investigation request, Eckstrom has made $188,222.50 from Pima from 2007 to 2011. Eckstrom continues to work for the college, but vendor reports for 2012 were

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not made available in the investigation report. Most of Eckstrom’s monthly billing statements ranged from $3,000 to about $5,000. In 2007, Eckstrom was paid $23,222.50; in 2008, $45,500; in 2009, $49,625; in 2010, $45,750; and in 2011, $24,125. The investigation request points out that although the yearly totals are much higher than $15,000, Eckstrom was allowed to bill monthly, meaning each invoice was less than $15,000. The request for an investigation into the college questioned certain relationships Eckstrom has with college governing-board members, claiming he could be in violation of college policy and state law. One potential conflict brought up in the report is that board member David Longoria is in a relationship with Eckstrom’s daughter, Jennifer Eckstrom, the mayor of South Tucson and an assistant to Pima County Supervisor Ramón Valadez. Longoria is also employed by Pima County as an executive assistant to Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry. Another is that governing board member Vikki Marshall works for Pima County under Eckstrom’s brother, Art Eckstrom. Longoria told the Weekly that he and Jennifer Eckstrom are good friends, but the relationship is strictly platonic. Regarding Dan Eckstrom’s contract, Longoria said his opinion is that nobody else is capable of doing the work that Eckstrom does. “He’s a unique character and a grassroots person. … The (college’s) CEO deserves a certain amount of autonomy,” he said. Dan Eckstrom confirmed that part of his work as a consultant for PCC was to lobby the county to place the college’s proposed $45 million health-care campus on the next Pima County

bond request. “I worked that, yes, but right now, the bond is kind of in limbo because of the audit of Pima County by the state,” Eckstrom said. But Eckstrom said there’s no potential for conflict, because he doesn’t deal directly with the Pima board members, and his contract didn’t go before them for a vote. “Boy, I tell you what, people are really creative. I don’t have direct communication with them. I see them at events. … You know what I’ve learned all the years I’ve been around? People come up with ways to look at things, but that doesn’t make it true,” he said. Asked how he got the contract, Eckstrom said it was through a recommendation from the person who last had the contract—Art Chapa, who died in 2010. Eckstrom said he bills the county $125 an hour for the work he does, and does not tack on other expenses. The Weekly is waiting to receive copies of all of Eckstrom’s billing statements, which were requested last week from the college. Eckstrom said he typically works with the chancellor’s office, but that he has worked with others in the college, too, depending on his assignment. He said he is currently working on the Pima County bond issue and just finished work on the college’s acquisition of Roberts Elementary School from the Tucson Unified School District. He said part of his job was to involve neighborhood groups and other organizations. He said he also worked to help the college acquire county funding to keep the college’s adult-education program operating. “I guess maybe because I’m getting older, I just don’t worry about these things,” Eckstrom said. “I know what I do, and I do it with confidence. Sometimes, that bothers people.”

Sadly, our print deadline doesn’t allow us to bring you the results of this week’s Republican primary election in the race to complete Gabrielle Giffords’ term in Congressional District 8. (You can find all the latest details, natch, on The Range at daily.tucsonweekly. com.) But on the day before the election, someone leaked a survey that showed Republican Jesse Kelly—the GOP nominee in 2010, who narrowly lost to Giffords—beating Democratic candidate Ron Barber by 4 percentage points. The survey also showed that Barber—a longtime aide to Giffords— was ahead of sports broadcaster Dave Sitton and state Sen. Frank Antenori, and tied with former Air Force fighter pilot Martha McSally. The survey, by National Research Inc., a Republican firm, had a small sample size—300 “likely voters”—so it had a margin of error of 5.7 percentage points. That means nearly all of the matchups fell within the margin of error. We dissected the poll a bit more on The Range and came up with this bottom line: There’s going to be a competitive general-election race. It’s a special election, which means that turnout is likely to be low. CD 8 is still a leansRepublican district, and we’d guess (without seeing any particular recent polls) that there’s still plenty of anger toward Washington, D.C., in general, and Barack Obama in particular. But there’s also a wellspring of goodwill toward Gabby, so her endorsement of Barber will count for a lot. Barber has a huge cash advantage, because some of the GOP candidates have had to drain their bank accounts in the primary (if they managed to raise any money in the first place), while Barber has raised more than a half-million that he can now deploy to build his name ID. With its close voter registration, CD 8 will be a bellwether for 2012 elections, so you can expect a national spotlight to descend, once again, on Southern Arizona.

CAPITOL CHATTER The Arizona Legislature has hit the 100-day mark, and most lawmakers are itching to call it quits so they can focus on campaigning in their new districts. But before that can happen, there’s still the small matter of coming to an agreement with Gov. Jan Brewer on the budget. Brewer wants to spend a little more on education and other programs, which have been cut to the bone in recent years; GOP lawmakers are pinching pennies, especially after a recent Joint Legislative Budget Committee report that predicted economic growth was slowing down a bit in Arizona. Brewer has the advantage, given that she’s in no particular rush. We don’t know when the budget is likely to emerge, but we’re betting that when it

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MEDIA WATCH BY JOHN SCHUSTER jschuster@tucsonweekly.com

TUCSON TV STATIONS RECEIVE MURROW HONORS Tucson’s three major TV-news outlets each walked away with at least one Edward R. Murrow Award, given last week by the Radio Television Digital News Association. The stations won in the small-market category for Region 3, which includes Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. Because they are in the small-market category, the Tucson stations didn’t have to compete with outlets in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Denver. KGUN Channel 9 received a Murrow for Video Investigative Reporting for “PCC Investigation,” in addition to awards for Best Newscast and Best Website. KVOA Channel 4 won a Murrow in the Video Breaking News Coverage category for its coverage of the crash of a Pima County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, and KOLD Channel 13 won an award in the Video Reporting: Hard News category for “Desperation in the Desert.”

KVOA, KOLD HOPE TO BUILD ON FEBRUARY RATINGS With an important TV-ratings book looming— May is much more significant than the summer book for Tucson television stations and, thus, is the last major ratings period until November—KVOA Channel 4 is counting on improving trends to close the gap with KOLD Channel 13, while KGUN Channel 9 hopes to rebound and make the battle for local TV-news supremacy a consistent three-channel race. KOLD, still benefiting from the CBS network lead-in, dominated the weeknight 10 p.m. numbers among the all-important 25-to-54-year-old viewing demographic with a 4.5 rating, compared to KVOA’s 3.1 and KGUN’s 2.4. KOLD was up slightly from November (4.4), and KVOA climbed from 2.8. KGUN dipped from 3.2 in November. A rating is the percentage of households with TVs in the viewing area. KMSB Channel 11’s news, now produced by Raycom from the KOLD studio as part of a shared-service agreement, delivered a 1.5 for its 9 p.m. newscast, the same as in November. But it still dominated KWBA Channel 58’s replay of KGUN’s 6 p.m. newscast. KOLD took a big hit at 6 p.m., going from a 2.7 down to 1.6, which allowed KVOA to win the time slot with a 1.7. KGUN registered a 0.9 at 6 p.m. KOLD won at 5 p.m., with a 2.4 compared to KVOA’s 1.4 and KGUN’s 1.0. But that was a significant drop for KOLD, which had a 3.6 in the time slot in the November book. It’s clear that KOLD isn’t getting Oprah numbers at 4 p.m. anymore. The local newscast that replaced the talk-show juggernaut has struggled to find a foothold. The CBS affiliate and KVOA, which has run a 4 p.m. newscast for a number of years, both struggled to notch 1s for the time slot. Local morning fare was weak across the board in the February book. KOLD registered a 1.2 to KVOA’s 1.1 and KGUN’s 0.9. The 6-to-7 a.m. window was slightly better for 10 WWW.TuCsON WEEKLY.COM

KVOA. KMSB’s locally produced morning show delivered a 0.3. For the 10 p.m. Saturday broadcast, KVOA bested KOLD 2.1 to 1.9, with KGUN getting a 1.0. On Sundays at 10 p.m., KOLD rolled with a 4.7 (KGUN 2.5; KVOA 2.1).

LEE UNION EMPLOYEES IN ST. LOUIS PROTEST BIG-WIG BONUSES It’s good to see that Lee Enterprises, the company that owns the Arizona Daily Star, maintains many of the amenities of the modern workplace, such as: top brass running the company into the ground by dramatically overextending its resources; laying off much of the workforce as a result of mismanagement; then surviving a business-friendly bankruptcy proceeding. Through that process, Lee doled out healthy bonuses to chief executive officer Mary Junck and chief financial officer Carl Schmidt while continuing to “streamline” the organization. Seems like a perfect way to create a sense of camaraderie among the workforce. What, you mean employees at the Lee-owned St. Louis Post-Dispatch didn’t think so? How could that be? A group of disgruntled Post-Dispatch employees gathered for a “Let Them Eat Cake” protest on April 12. Cupcakes were provided at the noon event, which featured speakers voicing their outrage over recent company practices. Junck received a $500,000 post-bankruptcy bonus, while Schwartz received a $250,000 payout. On the same day the bonuses were awarded, Lee laid off a number of employees at newspapers throughout the company. “Since when does tanking a company rate a bonus?” asked Shannon Duffy, a representative of United Media Guild, the largest union at the Post-Dispatch. “For a corporation that saw its stock plummet from $40 per share when it purchased the Pulitzer chain in 2005 to just over a buck a share today, it’s unbelievable that Lee’s board of directors would reward that kind of performance.” There’s no word on whether Lee employees at the Arizona Daily Star gathered for cupcakes.

RADIOEXILES CELEBRATES THIRD ANNIVERSARY Radioexiles.com, Brian Baltosiewich’s website for outcast radio personalities, celebrated its third anniversary on Friday, April 13. The concept—a one-stop podcast platform mostly featuring professionals victimized by industry downsizing—started when Baltosiewich lived in Tucson. It continues to have a significant Old Pueblo presence, including a couple of podcasts involving me. Two years ago, career opportunities guided Baltosiewich to Charlotte, N.C. Although some contributors have come and gone, Baltosiewich has remained committed to his project, which continues to grow. Radioexiles.com now hosts 17 podcasts, each produced once a week, and expects to add more soon. Website upgrades and streaming options are in the offing.

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Democrats forced Rep. Daniel Patterson out of the Legislature—and it cost them a seat in the House

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Party Animals BY HANK STEPHENSON, mailbag@tucsonweekly.com hen Democrats started calling for the ouster of one of their own—state Rep. Daniel Patterson—he quit the party and, eventually, the Arizona House of Representatives. Now the Democratic Party is down a House seat. To recap: The most recent trouble for Patterson, a two-term lawmaker from Tucson’s Legislative District 29, began while he was breaking up with his then-girlfriend and campaign manager, Georgette Escobar. According to police reports, he got into a fight with her at their home and stole her dog. Patterson has since pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor counts of domestic violence in Tucson City Court. House Democrats then filed an ethics complaint against him, saying he had displayed “a pattern of conduct that may be considered domestic violence,” and the House Ethics Committee voted to hire a team of outside lawyers to look into it. Meanwhile, Patterson and Escobar continued to make news. Escobar was arrested in La Paz County on charges of possession of methamphetamine. She later recanted her allegation against Patterson, posting on Facebook that she “had a breakdown” and that he never hit her. They both quit the Democratic Party, and Patterson reregistered as an independent. The lawyers delivered a damning ethics report that focused on what it called the lawmaker’s pattern of harassing and bullying fellow lawmakers and co-workers at the Capitol. The report was packed with all sorts of unsavory details, such as an allegation that Patterson had suggested to a lobbyist that he would trade his vote for sex. Patterson denied that charge, and sidestepped others, including allegations that he frequently smoked pot. Democrats tried to expel Patterson shortly following the report’s release, claiming they felt unsafe while he was roaming the House. But Republicans said they wanted to give him a chance to explain himself before sending him packing. The Arizona Constitution allows the expulsion of any member of the House or Senate “for disorderly behavior” on a two-thirds vote by the affected chamber—which brings us to last week, when Patterson got his chance to defend himself before the Ethics Committee. He testified that the ethics report was overly broad, politically motivated and relied on anonymous sources with vendettas against him. He argued that the ethics complaint was invalid and that his dueprocess rights were being violated. He even claimed that as a middle-aged, white male, he

was the victim of racial discrimination by Democrats who wanted a Latino in his seat. He apologized and pleaded with the committee to let him finish out his term. “Nothing I’ve done has violated the trust of my constituents or my ability to represent them here in the House,” he said. “Although I’ve made some mistakes that I truly regret and I’m working hard to correct … removal from the House would be too severe and a very bad precedent for the state of Arizona. I’ve already been punished hard through the loss of my committee assignments, the loss of my assistant, the loss of my office and significant damage to my reputation.” However, the committee unanimously recommended his expulsion to the full House. Later that day, moments before the House was set to vote on his ouster, Patterson quit. He was still registered as an independent at the time. Avoiding questions from a pack of reporters, he slunk out the back door of the House—through the underground tunnel connected to the Senate—and into a car in the Senate parking lot. “I have been forced to resign due to the fact that the House has become a very hostile work environment for me,” he said in his resignation letter. “Due to this, I am no longer able to serve my constituents in the way they deserve.” Patterson’s friend and supporter, Pima County Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Rogers, said he encouraged Patterson to reregister as a Democrat. Patterson obliged, but it was too late. At 1:36 p.m., Patterson officially resigned. Twenty-five minutes later, he became a Democrat again. Secretary of State Ken Bennett determined that Patterson’s replacement must be an independent, though he would “welcome a judicial resolution to this matter, should one arise.” Rogers decided not to sue, considering that the Legislature is about to adjourn for the year; Democrats at the Legislature are vastly outnumbered anyway; and an election—with new districts—is around the corner. “Is it worth doing this just to make a point with the session almost over, on the off chance that there could be a special session?” Rogers said. “There’s really not a lot of reason to do it.” The Pima County Board of Supervisors has selected a committee of Legislative District 29 residents who will look over applications from independents interested in being appointed to Patterson’s seat. The committee includes former Democratic Rep. Tom Prezelski; former Democratic Sen. Victor Soltero; former Republican Rep. Lou-Ann Preble; Julee Dawson, director of development and community relations at the Tucson Hebrew Academy; and

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Former independent state Rep. Daniel Patterson. Kristin Almquist, community outreach director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse at the University of Arizona. Although the Secretary of the State’s Office said it would be possible for a Democrat to reregister as an independent, assume the office, and reregister as a Democrat, the board indicated it would prefer someone with a history as an independent. The committee has until Friday to select three registered independents from the district and forward the names to the Board of Supervisors. If all goes according to plan, the supervisors will fill the vacancy next week. Even with the quick turnaround, the new representative will only get to make a handful of votes. Legislators are itching to end the session and start campaigning, although they have not yet approved a budget. Republican lawmakers have proposed an amendment to an elections bill that would clarify the law; in the future, a vacated office would be filled by a person who is a member of the party that the vacating office-holder belonged to when he or she was initially elected or appointed. Pima County Board of Supervisors chair Ramón Valadez was in the Legislature when they set the laws for filling vacancies, and after seeing the process play out, he realizes they could have drafted it better. “Part of the problem we’re having today is that none of the provisions were meant for independents,” he said. “And frankly, I’m not sure we’ll ever need to do this again.”

does, the public will have little chance to see what’s in it before it gets voted upon. In other legislative action: Brewer ignored our plea to veto the so-called Polluter Protection Act. Last week, she signed House Bill 2199, which allows companies to hide reports of environmental violations behind a shield of secrecy, and limits how those reports can be used in future civil lawsuits. Brewer also signed HB 2036, which establishes what Planned Parenthood Arizona called “the most extreme abortion ban currently in force anywhere in the United States.” Under the law, abortion will be illegal after 20 weeks, starting with the first day of the woman’s last menstrual period—which really means that abortion will not be permitted after 18 weeks of pregnancy, for practical purposes. That’s an important date, because fetal testing will reveal serious birth defects right around that point in a pregnancy. “The women and families affected by this law will no longer be able to make their own decisions when they experience the heartbreak of a medically compromised pregnancy,” said Planned Parenthood Arizona president and CEO Bryan Howard in a statement. “And, many women will be forced to have surgery because the eligibility for medication abortion is being narrowed.” Meanwhile, it appears the bill that allows employers to deny contraception coverage to workers has returned to life, although it’s been narrowed to just affect religiously affiliated companies. We’re still confused about why people who oppose abortion also want to put up barriers to birth control, but it’s not easy for us to understand people who are obsessed with controlling other people’s sex lives.

TARGETING SHERIFF JOE Andrew Thomas, the former Maricopa County attorney who lost a race for Arizona attorney general in 2010, was disbarred last week after a disciplinary panel acting under the authority of the Arizona Supreme Court determined that he violated ethical rules in his prosecution of his political enemies. Most of Thomas’ reign of terror occurred in Maricopa County, so you’re forgiven if you haven’t followed the blow-by-blow. A panel determined that Thomas, along with chief deputy Lisa Aubuchon (who was also disbarred last week), conspired to bring charges against various political enemies, including judges and elected officials, who were standing in the way of an investigation alleging corruption among county officials. The details expose a prosecutor run

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A man accused of blowing a foghorn and screaming in his backyard managed to avoid arrest—even after slamming a gate in a deputy’s face and refusing to give his name, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department report said. Three deputies were dispatched to a northside home, where a resident told them about her neighbor’s alleged behavior. The woman said she was afraid to confront her neighbor because he was “crazy.” She said he previously had “jumped out” and scared members of the neighborhood homeowners’ association after a meeting. When a deputy went to the subject’s gate to talk to him, he yelled at the deputy to get his flashlight out of the subject’s face, and refused to talk or show his hands. He then slammed the gate in the deputy’s face. More deputies entered the subject’s backyard and identified themselves as law enforcement. According to the report, the subject “came at” them and screamed that they had no right to be on his property; the report also said the man demanded that the deputies stop and give him their badge numbers. One deputy grabbed the man and informed him that his neighbor had accused him of disturbing the peace and throwing dog feces in her yard. The man, who refused to give deputies his name, countered that it was the neighbor who had been doing the harassing; he also claimed he was suing her. During the exchange, a woman on the man’s porch filmed the incident with her cell phone, the report said. The deputies released the man and told the neighbor that they needed proof of his alleged behavior—such as video of him disturbing the peace—before he could be arrested.

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A person who may have been using graffiti to locate an acquaintance wrote the message in big, bold letters, according to a UA Police Department report. Officers found graffiti spelling out “Dan?” in bright-green paint on a metal door at UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. The vandalism covered an area 6-foot square. Officers made a connection between the incident and a prior graffiti case, which involved the same color and type of paint. (However, the report didn’t mention what the other graffiti said.) Photos of the vandalism were taken. No suspect information was available.

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The Dangers of Dumb Games

wo weeks ago, The New York Times Magazine featured a cover story on the phenomenon of what they called “stupid games” created for the iPhone and other smart-phones. The author, Sam Anderson, described them as being played “incidentally, ambivalently, compulsively, almost accidentally.” Somehow, once seemingly everyone got a portable computer that they’re using as a phone, these games became part of the national conversation. This holiday season, there was a cart in the middle of the mall selling nothing but Angry Birds merchandise, which seemed noteworthy, since how often does a pop-culture phenomenon get a store of its own? The hype machine for these games moves super-quickly, as Draw Something proved—and they’ll certainly be around for a while, but reading the Times piece made me re-evaluate my enjoyment of these games. While the thoughtlessness of these games—which are easy to learn, can be played at an instant, and have no clear value—can offer a nice escape from the humdrum nature of the farless-appealing game of life, the article made them seem more like the drug “soma” from Brave New World: an agent distancing us from reality. While I’ll probably still engage in the meaningless joy of Jetpack Joyride at times, I did clear out a bunch of these “stupid games” from my iPhone to try to focus my energy a bit. I’d like to convince myself that doing crosswords is slightly more challenging for my brain, so I’ll stick with that for a bit.

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COMMENT OF THE WEEK “Looks like Soylent Green. I’ll stick to Fritos.” —TucsonWeekly.com commenter “jimp220” doesn’t seem impressed by the Takis in our office vending machine that no one seems willing to eat, even at their discounted price (“Can Someone Tell Me If These Taste Good?” The Range, April 13).

BEST OF WWW We’ve mentioned our excitement regarding our newish mobile website—and the site is getting better all the time, so you’ll have to forgive us for bringing it up again. Trying to decide where to eat can be a challenge, so we’ve made it a little bit easier: If you head to m.tucsonweekly.com on your mobile device, and tap the “dining” icon in the upper left-hand corner, you’ll be given a number of options on how to search for a restaurant—by proximity, genre or top ratings. Now we’ve added menus for many of Tucson’s dining establishments, so you can see what we think of a place and evaluate prices and selection.

THE WEEK ON THE RANGE We watched the returns in the Congressional District 8 special-election primary, and tried to make sense of the results; watched as Roy Flores ended his affiliation with Pima Community College; asked you to voice your opposition to the Polluter Protection Act; tried to figure out who would get the gig replacing Daniel Patterson; and discussed the highlights of the week’s political events with John Ellinwood and Jeff Rogers on Arizona Illustrated’s Political Roundtable, with your host, Jim Nintzel. We gave you a glimpse of what life is like as a chocolate judge; learned a bit about Japanese cuisine; crowd-sourced information about an option in the Weekly World Central snack machine; saluted the creator of The Buffet’s Facebook statuses; previewed a new Korean restaurant coming to midtown; and thanked the Borderlands Brewing guys for their desire to make more beer for our enjoyment. We let you know that Icelandic indie-pop act Of Monsters and Men are coming to the Rialto; grimaced as we learned of a crazy pre-wedding diet gimmick; tried to figure out if the hologram of Tupac Shakur at Coachella might really be the actual not-dead Tupac; learned far too much about male waxing; suggested that you put your phone away at concerts; rocked out with some kids covering angry German band Rammstein; wondered about the creative geniuses who made a giant Lego organ that plays the Star Wars theme; pondered the wonder of Kenny Powers; asked to borrow $1 million for a good cause; discussed Bloodstrike with the Heroes and Villains guys; celebrated the Scottish cultural ambassadors coming to town; enjoyed the debut music video from Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta; practiced our booty shaking ahead of Big Freedia’s latest Tucson appearance; and cried as we realized we might never see Pulp perform music in person.

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The Legislature’s failure to change one word in state law has hurt tens of thousands of unemployment recipients

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Benefits Ending BY BRIAN J. PEDERSEN, bpedersen@tucsonweekly.com ekly.com m driana Santiago can’t stop looking for a job. Even though the unemployment checks she’s received each week for the past eight months are helping her get by, Santiago isn’t willing to sit back and take her time finding work—not when she knows the checks will soon stop coming. “I might just have to take anything,” said Santiago, 37, whose most recent job was as a correctional officer at a state prison in Florence. “I know it’s going to run out.” Santiago is certified as a nursing assistant and hopes to go to school to become a licensed practical nurse. She now spends much of nearly every weekday combing through resources available at Pima County’s ONESTOP Career Center, at 340 N. Commerce Park. It’s a 25-to30-mile commute that her aging vehicle can’t take much more of, but Santiago knows the effort is necessary if she’s going to return to the workforce. “I don’t want to live like this,” said Santiago, a mother of two who has had to give up custody of her sons while searching for work. “This is not enough for me. I know my (unemployment) is very limited, so I have to look out for something.” Santiago recently received her first extension of benefits beyond the initial 26 weeks that Arizonans who file for unemployment receive. The 20-week extension is one of four tiers of emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) available in Arizona. All told, a displaced worker in this state can currently get up to 89 weeks of benefits. Congress made an additional 20 weeks of extended benefits available last June, but because Arizona’s unemployment rate had decreased, it was necessary that a small change—one word, to be exact—be made in state law in order for Arizonans to be eligible for the extra payments. The change involved basing Arizona’s unemployment rate on a three-year average instead of two years. Gov. Jan Brewer called for a special legislative session on the matter—but ultimately, no vote was taken. More than 13,000 Arizonans had their unemployment cut off last June as a result of the legislative inaction, according to Kevan Kaighn, a spokesman for Arizona Department of Economic Security. An additional 49,880 people saw their benefits run out between July 2011 and January, Kaighn said. Arizona is one of 20 states that didn’t change its laws to remain eligible for extended benefits, said Mark Darmer, deputy assistant director for the Employment and Rehabilitation Services

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division of DES. Darmer said an additional 9,000 Arizonans will likely be dropped from the unemployment rolls this summer if the state’s jobless rate continues to decline, because Congress’ recent extension of the EUC program has unemployment-rate triggers attached to each tier. The state unemployment rate was 8.7 percent in March, down from a peak of 10.9 percent each month from November 2009 to March 2010. Arizona will lose its fourth tier of benefits in June if the rate remains below 9 percent, Darmer said. “We believe by June, we will trigger off that tier, which will impact more people,” Darmer said. It’s a Catch-22 for Arizona: As more people return to work, some of the benefits available to those who can’t find a job go away. And those who file for benefits for the first time will find themselves eligible for help during a much shorter time period, down to a maximum of 63 weeks by the end of 2012. “They say I get a year, but I don’t know,” said Carlos Robles, 42, an out-of-work driver who got his first unemployment check in late February. “I can’t survive on this right now. Without it, it’d be much worse, though.” Robles said he’s hoping to get a grant that will enable him to go to school to get his commercial driver’s license. Until then, he’ll continue to look

for work, but doesn’t expect to find many options. On a recent weekday morning, dozens of displaced workers filtered through the ONESTOP office, proof that many are still out of work despite the dip in the state’s unemployment rate. The fact that people are trying to learn skills that will help them become employed again disproves the notion that people collecting unemployment make no effort to get off it quickly because they’re “too lazy to go back to work,” Darmer said. Arizona’s maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $240, before taxes. That’s an average of $6 an hour, based on a 40-hour week, well below the state’s minimum wage of $7.65 per hour. But for many unemployed people, the income that a minimum-wage job brings would quickly be eaten up by the expenses of going to work, such as child care and transportation, Darmer said. “Those people who are on long-term unemployment … they may have been in some of those higher-paying jobs. To just assume they should go back and take a minimum-wage job instead of staying on unemployment is unfair,” Darmer said. Darmer said his office is trying to get the message out to employers that Arizonans who are collecting unemployment deserve higherpaying jobs, not just jobs at the bottom of the wage scale. “They should look at them as viable candidates for their jobs,” he said.

amok, but Thomas claims his disbarment is the price an honest man pays for fighting corruption. Thomas’ defense is weak when you consider the evidence against him— and the 247-page report is not only damning in how Thomas would bend the law to suit his pursuit of his political enemies, but also how he aided and abetted Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his henchmen, chiefly Dave Hendershott—a former Arpaio insider who got rolled under the bus by Sheriff Joe months ago. In the wake of the Thomas disbarment, there’s renewed talk about whether the U.S. Justice Department will actually pull the trigger in its ongoing investigation of Arpaio, and bring abuse-of-power charges. It’s as high stakes as politics gets: Arpaio is looking for a sixth term this year, and despite all the times he’s abused the power of his office, he remains one of Arizona’s most popular public officials. (Granted, his numbers have slid in some recent polls, but he’s still well above 50 percent in most surveys.) That’s a big part of the problem that the feds face in charging Arpaio: He can turn any attack into an advantage. He’ll even say that Obama is investigating him as payback for Joe’s “investigation” of Obama’s birth certificate— and that’s probably good for another $100K for the re-election campaign. Still, the pressure is growing for the feds to either indict Sheriff Joe or drop the investigation. Last week, Terry Goddard (a former Arizona attorney general), Rick Romley (a former Maricopa County attorney), Paul Charlton (a former U.S. Attorney for Arizona) and Phil Gordon (a former Phoenix mayor) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney Eric Holder telling him it was time to act, one way or another. As they put it: “Given the sheriff’s often repeated position that he has been completely in the right, the only way to clear the air and resolve matters beyond a reasonable doubt is to meet before a judge and jury in a court of law. Or, if your investigation has not found sufficient evidence of wrong doing to bring criminal charges, you should say so now and end the investigation. Only definitive action by your office one way or the other will end our long ordeal.” By Jim Nintzel Find early and late-breaking Skinny at The Range, our daily dispatch, at daily. tucsonweekly.com. Jim Nintzel hosts the Political Roundtable every Friday on Arizona Illustrated, airing at 6:30 p.m. on KUAT Channel 6. The program repeats on 12:30 a.m., Saturday. Nintzel also talks politics with radio talk-show host John C. Scott on Thursday afternoons. Scott’s show airs from 4 to 5 p.m., weekdays, on KVOI AM 1030. Follow the Skinny scribe on Twitter: @nintzel. APRIL 19 – 25, 2012 TuCsON WEEKLY 13

CURRENTS The city’s rapid-fire downtowndevelopment plans raise a ruckus

Lay of the Land BY TIM VANDERPOOL, tvanderpool@tucsonweekly.com

Kate Ervin, a West University Neighborhood resident, demonstrates against development plans.

involvement. Under state law, such tax incentive districts must lie within established “redevelopment areas”—and the Arizona statute creating those areas also endows them with the right of eminent domain and condemnation. That condemnation language has stirred up bitter memories from the 1960s, when most of downtown’s barrio was razed under the banner of urban renewal. It also prompted Kozachik to raise a stink with City Attorney Mike Rankin, who had apparently failed to mention that statutory detail. (See “Building Rancor,” Currents, March 22.) While the city can always use eminent domain under certain circumstances, the central business district approach adds a particularly sinister nuance: Participants must sell their property to the city and then lease it back, making them eligible for nearly a decade of propertyproperty tax abatements. In return, they’d be required to improve the property’s value by 100 percent. Critics worry that this is a recipe for the bundling of properties into large development projects— and the demolition of existing structures. TIM VANDERPOOL

ity leaders recently faced a pissed-off citizenry, as plans for reshaping downtown hit a furious snag. The slow burn began in early March, when folks in the West University Neighborhood, unhappyy with a massive, rapid-fire rezoning ezoning on the UA’s fringes—one s—one that would leave them staring taring at 14 stories of student housing—convened a referendum drive to have the rezoning ng overturned. While critics accuse the neighborhood of trying to block lock progress, the neighbors ors say they’re just trying to o keep so-called progress from rom blocking their view. And after gathering nearly 12,000 signatures in n less than a month, they’ve hey’ve forced the City Council to listen— despite the fact that most off those signatures were tossed ossed out on a suspicious technicality. echnicality. Meanwhile, the city’s push ush to establish a central business usiness district downtown, with special tax breaks targeted att development, got off to a bumpy umpy start when Councilman Steve teve Kozachik threatened to yank ank his Ward 6 from any

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Particularly in the downtown area, that demolition could involve historic properties. And folks standing in the way of a favored project, perhaps to save their old homes, could be shit out of luck. This might not have been such a big deal had the proposed incentive area remained tightly bound to an already existing downtown redevelopment district. But other council members— namely Ward 3 Councilwoman Karin Uhlich and Councilwoman Regina Romero, who represents Ward 1—wanted the zone stretched to include struggling areas in their own jurisdictions. As a result, a revised plan shot the zone up along Oracle Road and down to the fringes of South Tucson. Enlarging the incentive area also diluted perceptions that it would be just another sop for downtown players such as Hotel Arizona owner Humberto Lopez, who has long sought taxpayer money to rehab his shabby lodge. All of this came to a head on April 3, when Albert Elias addressed a meeting of the City Council. Elias heads the city’s Urban Planning and Design Department, and he assured the council—Kozachik in particular—that the central business district ordinance had been newly plumped with property-rights protections. For instance, a “statement of intent” now declared that properties listed on the national historic registry, and those eligible for listing, would be preserved. He also touched on the delicate topic of eminent domain. “The statement of intent is that condemnation of property is not a primary objective” of the redevelopment area, Elias said. “And the use of eminent domain for slum clearance is not anticipated in the redevelopment area.” To some observers, “not a primary objective” and “not anticipated” are a tad short on backbone. Among those urging fewer weasel words in the proposed ordinance was John Burr, president of the Armory Park Neighborhood Association. Burr’s historic neighborhood stretches along downtown’s southern flanks. Speaking at the April 3 meeting, he also asked the council to beef up the ordinance with a solid public-participation process—the lack of which bedeviled the West University rezoning. “Looking at the actual resolutions, we’re clear that your intentions, collectively, are good,” Burr told the council. But as the resolution stands, “it will allow any future mayor and council to declare practically anything for future (zoning overlays) with no formal process created for public input, recourse or discussion.” Others pointed out that owners who’ve let their properties deteriorate would now be rewarded for their slovenly ways, a possibility

that irked local sculptor Barbara Grygutis. Along with photographer Tim Fuller, she owns a downtown building that’s home to the Etherton Gallery and Janos Wilder’s newest restaurant. “We, as artists, have been able to redevelop our building and have paid our taxes,” Grygutis told the council. “We have subsidized those who do not.” After the last public speaker had finished, Mayor Jonathan Rothschild suggested to Rankin and Elias that some of the “woulds and shoulds” peppering the proposed ordinance could be made “more active than passive.” Kozachik then made a motion to delay a decision, giving two more weeks to fine-tune the ordinance. “The goal in this whole process,” he said, “is to get it right.” The councilman doesn’t need to look far to see the consequences of getting it wrong. Repercussions from the plan to build a highrise for students translated into thousands of petition signatures, which might be considered a verdict on his leadership with the West University rezoning. In a phone interview, Kozachik said those petitions have since led him to single out a particularly nettlesome portion of the zoning overlay for more review. That concession is seen as good news for West University, and for an emerging coalition of neighborhoods that helped in the petition drive. Of course, roughly half of those signatures were thrown out by the City Clerk’s Office, which cited incorrect language on the petition forms—a rather odd eventuality, considering that the forms came from the city clerk. Two petition-signers have subsequently filed suit over having their signatures tossed. Their case is being handled by Tucson attorney Bill Risner. (See Guest Commentary, Page 8.) Among Risner’s questions is whether the clerk’s office innocently disbursed screwy petitions, or deliberately planted a “poison pill” to doom the referendum. “The city clerk handed them a form that was defective—and, in fact, had the very defect that was later used to reject the signatures,” Risner said. “But the Arizona Constitution has specific provisions regarding referenda, and the citizens complied with them. … In regards to the key portions that are required by the city charter and the Arizona Constitution, they did everything right.” The case is slated to go to court April 20. Citing the litigation, Assistant City Clerk Suzanne Mesich declined to comment.

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FRIDAY, April 20 92.1 KFMA Presents, Middle Class Rut, in concert tonight at 8:00 p.m., on the Budweiser Main Stage. Enjoy some of our fun attractions like the Freak Show and Tyzen the Hypnotist at the Miller Lite Central Park Stage, Fire Dancers and great bands at the Budlight Platinum Cantina. Don’t forget to use your Fry’s Discount Ride Coupons today and enjoy some great shopping in Thurber Hall, Old Pueblo and Pima Halls! Check out the new Creepy, Crawly and Slimy exhibit!

MONDAY, April 23 DISCOUNT DAY!!!! Good News Communications and KLOVE Present Family Discount Day! $2.00 Parking! $2.00 Admission! It’s also the KCEE Senior Celebration Day with fun activities at Central Park from 1:00 – 4:00. There’s lots of shopping in Thurber Hall, and more Tractor Pulls today. Stop by the Corona Plaza and watch Pig Races and Wild About Monkeys performance! Brought to you by Desert Diamond Casino and Civano Nursery.

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SATURDAY, April 21 99.5 KIIM FM Presents, Justin Moore in concert at 8:00 p.m. on the Budweiser Main Stage! Don’t miss the tractor pulls today and check out the Budweiser Clydesdales! Lots of activities today at the Budlight Platinum Cantina; Local bands and the Tucson Model A Car Show until 3:00 p.m. Brought to you in part by FOX 11, Dominos Pizza and Geico.

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106.3 The Groove presents Boyz II Men in concert at 7:30 p.m. on the Budweiser Main Stage! Welcome the Zapatistas Motorcycle Riding Club for a show and shine at the Cantina and visit Power from the Past, Southern Arizona’s largest tractor and engine display and watch the tractor pulls today starting at 11:00. Visit the Bengal Tiger Exhibit! Brought to you in part by Desert Diamond Casino and Hotel.

DISCOUNT DAY! Journal Broadcast Group presents $2.00 rides and $2.00 games today on The Tucson Weekly Carnival starting at 3:00 p.m.! Enjoy discounted fair food today, from 4:00 – 6:00. Sample $2.00 menu items from participating food vendors and $2.00 beer menu items at Miller Lite Central Park and the Budweiser Main Stage beer gardens. Watch the fire dancers and listen to Gradymusic in Old Pueblo Hall. Visit the animal barns! Register your child for the Kids Tractor Pull Competition today; 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00!

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98.3 KOHT Presents Baby Bash, in concert at 8:00 p.m. on the Budweiser Main Stage! Concert is included with your fair admission. It’s also Military Appreciation Day! $2.00 Admission with any Military ID. The Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Bureau Adoption starts today. Register your child for the Kids Tractor Pull Competition today; 1:00 3:00, 5:00, 7:00! Don’t forget, today is your last chance to use the Fry’s Discount Ride Coupons!

SATURDAY, April 28 96.1 KLPX Presents Ted Nugent in concert at 8:00 p.m. on the Budweiser Main Stage! Lots of motorized events today with tractor pulls starting at 10:00 a.m., Power from the Past steam engines and don’t miss the Demolition Derby in the Coors Arena at 4:00 p.m.! The Arizona Street Machines Car Show is today 3:00p.m. at the Budlight Platinum Cantina. Large stock auction takes place under the ramada today at 11:45 a.m. Visit the Creepy Crawly Slimy exhibit in Pima Hall today Watch the Frisbee Dog Show Today!

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The case for the arts: It’s only rock ’n’ roll, but we like it.

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llaunching into “My City of Ruins” during a show at last month’s South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. m “It’s fucking crazy out there,” Springsteen told the crowd. “It’s “I like a teenage music junkie’s wet dream.” SXSW, for those who are unfamiliar, is indeed a fucking S crazy craz experience. Not No every year features a concert by Springsteen, who was accompanied by the E Street Band (and the mighty brass of the accom new E SStreet Horns), along with guest stars including Tom Morello,

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Forgive me, but I couldn’t help boasting a bit about seeing that spectacle. Like the Boss, I was born “in the swamps of Jersey some misty years ago” (although I got out while I was young). My older brothers were nuts for Springsteen, and I spent a lot of time in high school listening to those songs about girls, cars, brotherhood and chasing dreams when I was still riddling out the meaning of life and all that stuff. Seeing the Boss in an intimate theater, playing his old stuff (including an epic performance of “Tenth Avenue FreezeOut,” with a raucous salute to the late Clarence Clemons) alongside his new stuff was one of those moments that—as Bruce promised—“wake you and shake you and take you to higher ground.” SXSW—created by the altweekly Austin Chronicle—is loaded with that kind of thing. The music festival brings many thousands of bands and tens of thousands of music fans into downtown Austin for five nights of overcrowded bars, jammed dance halls and sonic overload. The streets, many of which are closed to traffic, are jammed with people drunk on music and Lone Star; every venue in town is booked with bands from around the world who show up to play hour-long sets in hopes of finding fame and fortune.

There’s simply no way to experience more than a taste of any of it, but if you love crowded bars, electric guitar, sheer chaos or any combination of the above, it’s where you want to be in mid-March. My personal favorites from this year’s trip— aside from the Springsteen show, which was in a class by itself—were the hip-swaying Alabama Shakes, the hard-rocking Heartless Bastards, the Latin-tinged Y La Bamba and the absolutely infectious JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound. They’ve all been in my iTunes mix since I got back to town. Springsteen came to Austin deliver the SXSW keynote address. He talked about his own influences: Elvis, Dylan, Roy Orbison, Hank Williams and, of course, Woody Guthrie, who would have turned 100 this year. Bruce sang a few lines from the Animals’ “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” and told the crowd An animatro it was the inspiranic LBJ at the tion for “every Lyndon B. Johnson song I’ve ever Library terrifies sch written.” (And, in oolchildren wh a beautiful bit of o have been taugh SXSW magic, it t that the former turned out that president had died ye the Animals’ ars ago. Eric Burdon was in Austin that night and joined Springsteen onstage for a rendition of the ’60s classic.) The Boss joked that it wouldn’t have been possible to have a SXSW festival when he was a teenager, because “there just weren’t that many guitars to go around in those days. They simply hadn’t made that many yet. We would all have to have been sharing.” Music, he said, brings people together and provides the soundtrack of our lives. “Pop’s become a new language, cultural force, social movement. Actually, a series of new languages, cultural forces and social movements that have inspired and enlivened the second half of the 20th century, and the dawning years of this one. I mean, who would have thought that there would have been a sax-playing president, or a soul-singing president, you know?” Springsteen talked about how it’s personal for all of us: He shared his own musical journey and showed how the songs he listened to became the songs he wrote. He celebrated the astonishing ways that rock ’n’ roll has splintered in so many new directions since he was a teenager—and said that no matter what you’re doing with that guitar or keyboard or computer, it all comes down to “what you’re bringing when the lights go down. It’s your teachers, your influences, your personal history; and at the end of the day, it’s the power and purpose of your music that still matters.” He concluded his keynote with a contradictory benediction: “So, rumble, young musi-

cians, rumble. Open your ears, and open your hearts. Don’t take yourself too seriously, and take yourself as seriously as death itself. Don’t worry. Worry your ass off. Have ironclad confidence, but doubt—it keeps you awake and alert. Believe you are the baddest ass in town—and you suck! It keeps you honest. … Be able to keep two completely contradictory ideas alive and well inside of your heart and head at all times. If it doesn’t drive you crazy, it will make you strong. And stay hard, stay hungry and stay alive. And when you walk onstage tonight to bring the noise, treat it like it’s all we have. And then remember: Its only rock ’n’ roll.” Words to live by.

How much of a political junkie am I? A few years back, when SXSW had wrapped up, and I had few hours to kill before my flight out of town, I walked over to Austin’s Lyndon B. Johnson Library. (The idea actually came from my friend Charlie Levy, who runs Stateside Presents and has something of an interest in politics himself.) One thing that really struck me (besides the animatronic LBJ robot) was the extraordinary list of things that got done in the Johnson administration. As someone born in the mid-’60s, it’s hard to imagine living in a country that doesn’t JIM NINTZE have all the things that L the Great Society brought us, from Medicare to school-lunch programs for poor kids. And there’s the part that liberals love, and conservatives love to hate: support for arts and culture. The National Endowment for the Arts. The National Endowment for the Humanities. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting. PBS and NPR. When LBJ signed the legislation creating the NEA and NEH back in ’65, he said: “Art is a nation’s most precious heritage. For it is in our works of art that we reveal ourselves, and to others, the inner vision which guides us as a nation. And where there is no vision, the people perish.” I’m down with that. (And not just because I am lucky enough to moonlight on Arizona Public Media’s Political Roundtable on Friday nights.) I don’t mind a few crumbs of my tax dollars going to make sure that the arts remain accessible to everyone—that we have museums, galleries, public art, theaters and a rich cultural heritage that’s available to the young and old, rich and poor. I want to have arts groups that can go into schools and inspire kids to dream of becoming painters or musicians or actors or filmmakers or writers. I don’t want the arts to be limited to wealthy patrons who can afford it.

Arts funding has been in deep trouble here in Arizona in recent years. Conservative lawmakers, who frown at supporting the arts, quit spending general-fund dollars on the Commission on the Arts last year. They also swept up a $20 million endowment that was launched under Gov. Fife Symington III in the ’90s, with the idea of developing a sustainable way of funding the arts that didn’t depend on the general fund. Before it got snatched away, it was generating $1 million a year in grant dollars for arts organizations. Although lawmakers last week agreed to renew the agency for another decade, the only support the Commission on the Arts now gets comes from a fee that businesses pay through the Arizona Corporation Commission, which comes out to about $1.3 million annually, according to Robert Booker, the executive director of the Commission on the Arts. Those state dollars bring in matching funds from the federal government that support arts groups throughout Arizona—the Tucson Museum of Art, the Loft Cinema, Arizona Theatre Company, Arizona Opera and the like. The cuts have been deep at the local level, too. The Tucson Pima Arts Council has seen its funding from the city of Tucson drop from about $700,000 to around $400,000, although TPAC executive director Roberto Bedoya has worked to replace the public dollars with private grants. It’s not a sustainable model, but it helps get through the hard times. You can grumble all you want about how you’d rather see money spent on pothole repairs than museums and theaters, but I’ll make an economic argument: Having a rich cultural environment encourages new businesses to relocate to Arizona, helps local businesses and boosts tax revenues. Theater companies spend money on materials to build sets. Musicians buy guitars and drums from local merchants. Couples out on a date before a show buy dinner, helping restaurants keep their doors open. They buy drinks afterward, boosting bar receipts and liquor taxes. Ask the owners of downtown restaurants and clubs if they see a boost in business on nights when 1,000 people go to a show at the publicly owned Rialto Theatre. The nonprofit Rialto Theatre Foundation— run by my good friend (and longtime Tucson Weekly contributor) Curtis McCrary—is one of the chief reasons that downtown is on the rebound. It’s an anchor tenant that brings in the young and the old.

But the scrappy theater doesn’t just open its door for big acts. It’s there for local bands and good causes, whether it’s raising money to aid the victims of the Jan. 8, 2011, shooting rampage, or helping musicians who need to pay medical bills.

All of which brings us—somewhat circuitously—back to rock ’n’ roll. Way back in 1946, The New Republic suggested that jazz was “the only original American art form.” That was long before Elvis started swinging his hips, so I reckon it’s safe to add rock ’n’ roll to that declaration. Rock’s influence on our lives was on glorious display in our town in recent months as our museums and galleries went a little rock ’n’ roll crazy. The Tucson Museum of Art hosted the dazzling Who Shot Rock and Roll? show. (Plenty of other local galleries joined in the fun, from Etherton Gallery’s display of rockin’ portraits by photographers Baron Wolman and Lynn Goldsmith, to a pop-up gallery that featured a wide abundance of rock photography by Tucson residents.) The TMA show broke attendance records as we swarmed the museum to remember those times we saw our idols perform in front of crowds, or just sat alone in our bedrooms and listened to their LPs. I went down to the show a half-dozen times myself, always finding something new in those photos. So, yeah: I’ve got no problem with giving the Tucson Museum of Art a cheap lease and some support from my tax dollars. We at the Tucson Weekly have tried to do our part to support local music. We have been putting on the Tucson Area Music Awards since 1993, and our twice-a-year Club Crawl® puts dozens of local bands of all stripes and sounds on stages across downtown in the biggest musical festival this city has to offer. This weekend, we’ll be doing it again. The city fathers won’t let us close down as much of Congress Street as we normally do, thanks to streetcar-line construction. But we’re still going to have plenty of outdoor stages alongside indoor stages so that you get a chance to hear how our local musicians are taking their influences and mixing ’em up and bringing it when they get onstage. It ain’t SXSW, but it’s still a hell of a party. So on Saturday night, let’s get out there and drink some beer and dance in the streets. It’s only rock ’n’ roll, but we like it. Yes, we do.

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Virginia Cavaliere had wanted to become a recording artist since the age of 10—after hearing the second Spice Girls album. But when it came time for her to go to college, “I realized you couldn’t major in being a pop star,” Cavaliere said. So she studied musical theater at Catholic University of America and the London Dramatic Academy, and now she’s one of the stars of the traveling Broadway musical In the Heights. The show, which won a 2008 Grammy Award and four 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is about a group of people who live and work in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood and who consider each other family, even if they’re not related by blood. Cavaliere said she can The 23-person touring relate to Nina because of the company has been on the parallels with her own life. road since October for its Cavaliere said her father gave second national tour, and up his job as the vice presicomes to the Tucson dent of a major corporation Convention Center Music so he could be closer to his Hall next week. family. He then opened his Cavaliere said the audiown hardware store. ence is taken through the “He’s very by-the-books as daily routines of the characwell. He taught me to study,” ters, and shows how they she said. “I get most of my deal with life. work ethic from my parents— “It shows you how the very similar to Nina.” community can uplift you, Just as Cavaliere took a big and being home is a good risk in seeking a career as a place to start,” she said. performer, Nina takes a big When she was a senior in risk in attending Stanford college, In the Heights was University, Cavaliere said. just transitioning to Nina goes for a bachelor’s Broadway. At the time, degree in music, which Cavaliere said, her voice had becomes very expensive—and more of a pop inflection because she has to work two than a traditional musicaljobs, she ends up flunking theater style. out. “It’s definitely relatable, “But when I saw this especially in this economy,” show on Broadway, I cried Cavaliere said. as soon as it was over, and I Part of the North American tour cast of In the Heights. Nina learns an important thought, ‘Wow, I think I can lesson about following her dreams, even if they don’t turn out as planned. actually be on Broadway,’” she said. She eventually realizes it’s worth the sacrifice and struggle to pursue Cavaliere said she loves how Broadway can bring together new higher education “because she’s following her heart,” Cavaliere said. aspects of music, which is what drew her to In the Heights. The The show takes the audience on an emotional rollercoaster that show’s Latin-infused music has a hip-hop influence, which is also swings abruptly from laughs to tears and back again, Cavaliere said. reflected in the dancing. “One of the amazing things is that there are certain parts in the “Everything that you see in the dance, it’s helping tell the story show where there will be something very climactic that happens, and that’s happening between the characters onstage,” Cavaliere said. “It’s you’ll hear the entire audience gasp all at once,” she said, “and that just an amazing picture, and it really enhances the flavor of the show.” gives me chills every time.” The characters range from 15 to 65 years old, so just about any In the Heights comes to Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, audience can relate to the play, she said. The show also carries inspi260 S. Church Ave., at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, through rational messages such as paciencia y fe, meaning “patience and faith” Thursday, April 26; 8 p.m., Friday, April 27; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday, in Spanish—a message that resonates strongly by the end of the show, April 28; and 1 and 6:30 p.m., Sunday, April 29. Tickets start at Cavaliere said. $29. For more tickets or more information, call (800) 745-3000, or Cavaliere plays Nina Rosario, a 19-year-old only child who falls in visit www.broadwayintucson.com. love with Benny, 24, a cabdriver at her dad’s taxi-dispatch service. Michelle A. Weiss Nina’s father is a hard worker who teaches her the importance of mailbag@tucsonweekly.com studying and going to college, Cavaliere said.

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SPECIAL EVENTS The Students Show Off Pennington Street Block Party 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 20 Downtown Tucson, along Pennington Street cityhighschool.org

City High School is hosting the fourth annual Pennington Street Block Party, a celebration created to highlight youth creativity, learning and the community. The first block party was organized by a group of CHS ninth-grade students to demonstrate the work they had done within the community, according to Julie Richelson, the school’s outreach and development coordinator. “As we’ve grown the event, we realized that (students) were able to showcase more of their work if we planned it, and they were able to put more of their work and demonstrations into it.” The event features performances and workshops by organizations such as Capoeira Cordao de Ouro, Flight School Acrobatics, Stories That Soar! and the Tucson Youth Poetry Slam. Richelson is especially excited to have the Youth Poetry Slam at this year’s party. “They address so many things that are happy in the world and the community in a way that’s not exactly controversial, but very real, and to the core, while also performing more-personal work,” Richelson said, noting that members of the Tucson Youth Poetry Slam will help attendees write poetry of their own. Attendees can also look forward to live music from local bands, jumping castles, carnival games, art installations and interactive booths from community organizations such as The Drawing Studio, BICAS and the Nonviolence Legacy Projects. The block party is also partnering with the Food Truck Roundup, which will have vendors lined up along Pennington from Church Avenue to Scott Avenue. The event is for people of all ages, Richelson said. “We’ll have indoor drama and poetry performances, and we’ll be screening documentaries about issues along the border.” The event is free. —D.M.

Far left: UA Percussion Ensembles and guest percussionist Bob Becker present “A World of Percussion: Five Concerts in Five Days,” Thursday, April 19, through Monday, April 23. Each concert is $5 at the door. Call 621-1162, or visit www.music.arizona.edu for locations and a full schedule.

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International Groove

Houses With a History

Love Where You Live e

Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World

Home Tour: Historic Estates of El Encanto

Tucson Earth Day Festival

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The residents of six homes in Tucson’s El Encanto Neighborhood will open their doors to the public as part of an effort to raise funds for historic preservation in Tucson. The tour, organized by the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, will showcase homes built as early as the 1920s, when home-design trends in Tucson began to borrow more from Hispanic styles, according to Suzy Gershman, a foundation board member. “It’s when things moved from an East Coast style to a Spanish Colonial revival, and a Pueblo revival,” Gershman said, noting that the neighborhood was built around a central park. “This neighborhood was designed for a communal space, away from the hustle and bustle of the city,” she said. “Of course, now, it’s smack-dab in the middle of the city, but we continue to maintain a tranquil feel.” Gershman, a resident of the neighborhood for seven years, said she was drawn to El Encanto by the neighborhood’s beauty and convenience. “It’s just a magnificent area. It’s quiet; we love the architecture. It’s close to the park, and we’re able to walk to the University of Arizona for basketball games.” According to Demion Clinco, president of the Historic Preservation Foundation, El Encanto contains the essence of Tucson’s style. “This is a rare opportunity to see a collection of the finest historic homes in El Encanto that capture the spirit of Tucson’s glamorous early 20th century,” he said. The Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation is hosting the tour to raise funds to preserve Tucson landmarks, including a set of historic neon signs from motels and other businesses that will soon be installed near Drachman Street and Stone Avenue. Home-tour tickets are $35. —D.M.

The 18th annual Tucson Earth arth Day Festival will include food, fun and plenty of exhibits to help Tucsonans of eir part to all ages learn how to do their ment. protect our desert environment. Flo Wooters, the festival coordinator, estival has said Tucson’s Earth Day Festival n a neighborgrown from a small event in 0 to 4,000 hood park. She said 3,500 people turned out last yearr for the he number to festival, and she expects the grow to about 4,500 this year. A total tered, comof 85 exhibitors have registered, pared with 65 last year. “The awareness is build-ing citywide,” Wooters said. Attendees can learn things such as how household chemicals w affect the environment, how elp “green” contractors can help ndly building build houses with eco-friendly materials, and how to get clothes clean without using detergent. ly enjoy Wooters said people really n find out learning “whatever they can as far as what they can do individually (to help the environment), whether it’s gs when they cutting back on plastic bags go to the grocery store … or how you can replace your windows to keep the an help them heat out—anything that can personally.” es music, The festival also includes ar projects an eco-friendly parade, solar designed by students, and free admishose who sion to Reid Park Zoo for those val and show ride their bikes to the festival their helmets. ortant event, “I think it’s a really important simply because we live in a desert, so onserve not we have to learn how to conserve ing that cononly the water, but everything ke living in a sumes the water … to make ss expensive, desert more livable and less ooters said. and create a good life,” Wooters N. Admission is free. —A.N.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, through Friday, May 25 Pima Community College Downtown Campus Second-floor lobby of the Campus Center building 1255 N. Stone Ave. 206-7171

Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus is hosting a month-long photography exhibit featuring some of the giants of jazz. Jam Session: American’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World showcases musicians such as Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie as they brought their style of jazz to international audiences. Drawn from collections around the United States, the exhibit contains more than 100 images, capturing memorable moments from jazz tours to 35 countries and four continents. Priya Doshi, of the Meridian International Center, which put the exhibit together in collaboration with the U.S. State Department, said the photos show musicians on tours in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s that were organized by the State Department to “show other cultures the truest American art form, jazz.” But the photos are about more than jazz, Doshi said. “Jazz is the focus, but it’s really about how people can connect across cultures in a very informal way.” For instance, one photo shows Benny Goodman entertaining children in Moscow’s Red Square, and another shows Gillespie straddling a motorcycle with a well-known Yugoslav musician. Doshi said many of the images show the musicians having a good time—for example, sitting on camels as they play their instruments. The photographs show the jazz musicians fostering friendly relations between cultures through jazz. The exhibit is a way of “reliving those same positive messages to convey to a new generation that this was … a great way to spread American culture,” Doshi said. The exhibit, which opened in Washington, D.C., in 2008, heads to Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts when its Tucson run ends. —A.N.

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A NIGHT AT THE RACES Tucson Women’s Club. 6245 E. Bellevue Road. 296-3142. Participants bet on 12 races and name their horses for $15 each from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $30. The event also features a derby hat contest, a 50/50 raffle, prize drawings, a nohost bar and catering by El Molinito. Reservations are requested. Call 207-9350, or visit thehearthfoundation. com for reservations and more information.

If you follow the Pima County Public Library on Facebook or Twitter, you’ve witnessed firsthand why librarian Lisa Waite Bunker was named a 2012 Mover and Shaker by the American Library Association. Bunker, who won the association’s Tech Leader award, is also known to Harry Potter fans both locally and internationally. She’s a contributing author of The Lexicon: An Unauthorized Guide to Harry Potter Fiction and Related Materials. But during her work time, she’s all about building library community through social media. The library now has 21 social-media accounts for its branches and special projects. See for yourself on Facebook at pimacountylibrary or Twitter @pimalibrary. Mari Herreras, mherreras@tucsonweekly.com How did you end up in the social-media position? I was first hired (by the county library) in 2004. I was a children’s librarian, and that made a lot of sense. I had a tremendous amount of experience in bookstores and other libraries in other cities doing children’s services. … Then I moved to outreach, which is now called the Literacy Office, but I got this offer to work (on loan from Pima County) as a part-time director of the (research library at the) Tucson Museum of Art. It’s a temporary position. I needed to find more hours, and I heard from a friend that the librarian in charge of the library’s website moved to part-time. That’s really how it started. Was there a library presence in social media before you started? They had a presence before, but it was a time thing, and most of the media was situation-driven. I came to it with many years of experience at home in Harry Potter fandom, where I had gotten very involved in upper levels of fandom and created levels of community for people on the Internet. Because I was functioning at that level, I looked at it from that perspective: Here is a book-centered community online—and what kind of fun we could have. I wanted to bring a sense of fun and 20 WWW.TuCsON WEEKLY.COM

bring a wider area of content to the page, and I really wanted to also bring more staff into it, and that it not be just my voice. Do you have any examples? One great example is the Pima County Seed Library. (The person who runs it) makes it fun and spends her weekends going to community-garden grand openings and is a very skilled photographer. To me, what she is doing there is textbook for what any community can do to build loyalty online. Tell me about the recognition you received from the American Library Association. I have to say: I have a wonderful boss. She just seems to know how to give the people who work with her what they need to really shine … and that’s a really rare thing. My first day at the museum library, she had flowers on my desk … but she is also just wise about people and how important passion is to a job. So I have this great boss, and she nominated me. Sometime before Christmas, they told me I made the first cut, but I didn’t know I had been chosen until March. What do you like about using social media? It was especially exciting for me, because here was this chance to speak directly to people who use the library. I

BIRDATHON PREGAME BIRDS AND BEER Sky Bar. 536 N. Fourth Ave. 622-4300. Join Tucson Audubon for a happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 19; free admission. Pizza is free from Brooklyn Pizza Company, and bird pictures are shown on the big screen. Bring photos to share on a disk or USB stick. Call 629-0510, ext. 7011, for more information. DINE OUT FOR SAFETY Participating Tucson restaurants donate up to 20 percent of their day’s proceeds on Wednesday, April 25, to help end violence in our community and support the work of the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, SACASA. Restaurants include The B Line, Chad’s Steakhouse and Saloon, Feast, Pastiche, Sparkroot, Wilko and La Cocina, among others. Visit dineoutforsafety.com for a full list of restaurants and information about being a sponsor.

know not everyone loves the library, but here are people who’ve chosen this connection. In the past, the only reason to publicize something was that you wanted them to show up. Everyone would get together to work on a project, and the publicity person would send out a press release, and you’d hope the media picked it up and got the details right and that people showed up. At the end, you went on to the next project. But with social media, you can talk about all kinds of things and capture more of the energy of everything that happens at the library and its branches. Do you have a philosophical approach to social media? I don’t have an overarching philosophy. I look at it that we should be doing more than just providing consumable information, but (also) playing games and celebrating creativity and creators in our community. Because I am part-time, I’m not always able to do this as much, but I do remember in June, we were all talking about the rain and, “When is the rain coming?” So, I posted a request that we all write haiku and celebrate rain and clouds that bring rain. Over a period of time, I got about 45 haiku. Many were wonderful, and some were goofy and funny—but to me, it is an example of what we should do.

EARTH DAY AT MAIN GATE SQUARE UA Main Gate Square. 814 E. University Blvd. Live entertainment, activities for kids and families, and interactive environmental demonstrations are featured from 4 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 20; free. Dozens of UA programs, local businesses and organizations offer information about how participants create a sustainable relationship with Tucson’s natural resources. EARTH DAY FESTIVAL: ‘IT’S IN YOUR HANDS’ Reid Park. Broadway Boulevard and Alvernon Way. A festival celebrating the environment includes exhibits, live music, a performance by Tucson Arts Brigade and hands-on activities for all ages, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. An all-species procession takes place at 10 a.m.; participants make banners about the importance of the species they represent and how they are affected by changes in the environment. Arizona Greyhound Rescue presents “Greyhound Buses,” a parade entry encouraging public transportation to reduce emissions. Winners are announced at 11:30 a.m. Solar exhibits include model solar-electric cars and houses, designed and built from kits by middle-school students. An alternative-fuel vehicle show features biodiesel, compressed natural gas, electric, ethanol, propane and waste vegetable oil. Additional Earth Day activities take place at the zoo, where admission is free to everyone who rides their bikes. Visit tucsonearthday.org for more information. THE EVENT: A BENEFIT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF TUCSON La Encantada. 2905 E. Skyline Drive. 299-3566. Four dozen local restaurants offer tastings of gourmet food, fine wine and spirits, and music is provided by the George Howard Band, Kiss and the Tells, Tesoro and the Jovert Steel Drum Band from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, April 22; $150. Call 573-3533 for reservations and more information. MOCA AIR GALA MOCA. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019. A gala cocktail hour, dinner and entertainment raise funds for MOCA’s artist-in-residence program, starting at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $200. Visit moca-tucson.org/air for reservations and more information. NEW BEGINNINGS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Doubletree Hotel. 445 S. Alvernon Way. 881-4200. An organization serving homeless families celebrates a milestone with a reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 25; $40. Call 325-8800, or email lleggett@nbwctucson.org for reservations and more information. NIGHT OF THE DOG STAR: BURLESQUE AND BANDS Plush. 340 E. Sixth St. 798-1298. A benefit for Tucson CARES, a nonprofit no-kill animal shelter, features a burlesque revue and performances by Pork Torta, Fish Karma, the Modeens and Ensphere at 8:30 p.m., Friday, April 20; $6. Call 207-9994 for more information. PIMA COUNTY FAIR Pima County Fairgrounds. 11500 S. Houghton Road. 762-3247. Home arts, fine arts, entertainment, horse shows, 4-H animals, concerts, games, rides, junk food, educational exhibits, and a gem-and-mineral show are among the attractions from Thursday, April 19, through

Sunday, April 29; $8, $3 child ages 6 through 10, free younger child, $5 parking. The fair opens at 1 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Closing time is midnight. The carnival opens at 3 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. Livestock displays open at 8 a.m. via the Brekke Road gate. RENEGADE CIRCUS Skrappy’s. 191 E. Toole Ave. 358-4287. The Renegade Rollergirls of Tucson host a trashy circus with games, freaks and the bands D.B.F.O.S., Methra-Bedlam and The Denied, from 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $5. Bring singles for the games. TASTE OF ARIZONA Old Tucson Studios. 201 S. Kinney Road. 883-0100. Guests explore the Old West attractions from 4 to 6 p.m., then enjoy dinner, country line dancing and a silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $40, $70 couple, $130 family of four. Proceeds benenfit the family and community-strengthening programs of Arizona Youth Partnership. Call 744-9595, or visit azyp. org for tickets and more information. TOUR HISTORIC ESTATES OF EL ENCANTO Six landmark properties from the 1920s and ’30s are featured from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $35. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s preservation and restoration work. Visit tucsonhistoricpreservationfoundation. org for reservations and more information.

OUT OF TOWN SENIOR PROM Marana Health Center. 13395 N. Marana Main St. Marana. 574-1551. Cocktails, dinner and dancing to the UA Swing Jazz Band get under way at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $25, $5 less for veterans. A classic car show and displays by the Marana Heritage Conservancy also are featured. UA BIOSPHERE 2 EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES Biosphere 2 Center. 32540 S. Biosphere 2 Road. Oracle. 838-6200. Science, music, food and fun for all ages are featured from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. The UA School of Music performs; the new Falaj water oasis indoor and outdoor exhibits are unveiled; the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum offers an animal encounter; and the Physics Factory presents science and art activities. Also featured is a prototype of the GoE3 combination universal car-charging unit, which will enable the first cross-country electric-vehicle charging system. Visit b2science.org for more info.

UPCOMING ANGEL CHARITY BAGS, BAUBLES AND BALL GOWNS FUNDRAISER La Encantada. 2905 E. Skyline Drive. 299-3566. Gently worn designer dresses, handbags, shoes and jewelry are sold at bargain prices to benefit Our Family Services and Tucson Nursery Schools. A first-chance party, with music, food, raffles and door prizes, takes place from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 26; and the regular event occurs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 28. Admission is free; and items are discounted. Thigpen Jewelers offers appraisal services for a gold sale; 25 percent of each sale benefits Angel Charity. Call 326-3686, or visit angelcharity.org for more info. BLOOMS AND BITES Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 3269686, ext. 10. A fundraiser features a silent auction of garden art, tastings of food and wine, and an evening stroll through the gardens at 8 p.m., Friday, April 27; $50. Visit tucsonbotanical.org for advance tickets and more information. FLAVORS OF THE DESERT DINNER Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 7426455. Native Seeds/SEARCH’s annual fundraiser takes place at Tohono Chul Park from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 28; $125. Chef Albert Hall of Acacia prepares a meal using foods grown from ancient seed lines native to Southern Arizona. Visit nativeseeds.org for the menu, tickets and more information. FUSIONFEST PCC Northwest Campus. 7600 N. Shannon Road. 2062200. Cultural art forms around the world are celebrated in fashion, music, performance, food, crafts, film and family activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 28; and 10 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 29; free. Visit fusionfest.org for more information. MOVEABLE MUSICAL FEAST Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. 1 Otero Road. Tubac. 3982211. Performances in an adobe chapel by the TSO Brass Quintet and String Quartet highlight an evening that includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert starting at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 29; $135. Visit tucsonsymphony.org for reservations or more info.

NEON MILE SOCK HOP PCC Community Campus. 401 N. Bonita Ave. 2064528. An official lighting of newly refurbished neon signs on Miracle Mile is celebrated with a midcentury fashion show, music by Salvador Duran, kids’ activities, classic cars, food trucks and a sock hop from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, April 27; free. Visit preservetucson.org or call 791-4711 for more information. WORKER, INC.: THE WORKER TRANSIT AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING PERFORMANCE Participate in an innovative public-transportation planning project. Incorporating performance, art, humor, parody, graphics and data, Worker, Inc. presents four public events, each unveiling a planning effort for the city of Tucson. Events are held in vacant spaces downtown every Friday and Saturday from Friday, April 27, through Saturday, May 19; free. The events are designed to reinvent the public-hearing process to facilitate discussion about the issues of land use, infrastructure, transportation and the environment. The project is funded through the Tucson Pima Arts Council/Kresge Arts in Tucson II: P.L.A.C.E. Initiative Grants. Email workerarchitect@ yahoo.com for more information.

BULLETIN BOARD EVENTS THIS WEEK ARIZONA BEER STEIN COLLECTORS Risky Business Sunrise. 6866 E. Sunrise Drive. 5770021. Bring your old stein for qualified steinologists to evaluate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. Call 299-6262 for more information. ARIZONA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND STATE CONVENTION Doubletree Hotel. 445 S. Alvernon Way. 881-4200. Presentations and workshops cover the status of blindness-related programs and services in Arizona, tips and tricks for growing a social-media empire, training methods for guide dogs, and more, Thursday through Saturday, April 19 through 21; $5 admission to exhibits, $30 workshops and lunch, $40 banquet dinner, $70 for all sessions and meal functions. Visit acb.org/ arizona for information and to register. BICAS ART WORKSHOP: FUSED-PLASTIC-BAG PROJECTS BICAS. 44 W. Sixth St. 628-7950. Learn to fuse plastic bags into a durable sweat-proof ride wallet, bike bag, billfold, patch-kit case, iPod cozy, laptop sleeve, apron, gift bag, or camping mat from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 24; $5 to $20 suggested donation. Bring bags or use materials provided. COMMUNITY LEGAL REFERRAL CLINIC UA law students provide free walk-in legal clinics from 9 to 11 a.m., the first and third Saturday of every month through May. The clinics provide only referrals, not legal services. Locations are Tucson Urban League, 2305 S. Park Ave. (tellis@tucsonurbanleague.org, no clinic May 12); Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. (himmel. clinic@gmail.com); and Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave. (woods.clinic@gmail.com). Send email for more information. CRAZY FOR CATS! Skyline Country Club. 5200 E. St. Andrews Drive. 2990464. A feline-themed luncheon features a silent auction and a crazy-cat-lady fashion show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $25. Wear something with a cat to qualify for a door prize. Proceeds benefit the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter. DATING VIOLENCE FORUM Westside Police Service Center. 1310 W. Miracle Mile. 791-4467. Dynamics of dating violence and domestic abuse, signs and red flags, rights of the victim of interpersonal abuse, how to help prevent violence, and how to help promote healthy relationships are addressed in a forum led by a social worker and the supervisor of Pima County’s Domestic Violence Unit from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24; free. Call 740-5525 for more information. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE Friends Book Barn. 2230 N. Country Club Road. 7953763. Recently discarded library books are for sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Monday, April 20 through 23; free admission. Books are half-price Sunday, and $5 per bag Monday. HELP FOR ASPIRING WRITERS Oro Valley Public Library. 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 2295300. Alexis Powers explores the process of writing, and Caryn Lennon explains how a writing coach helps, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 21; free. MANY HANDS COURTYARD Many Hands Courtyard. 3054 N. First Ave. 419-7191. An artisan courtyard features demonstrations of wet-

felting, spinning, gourd art and chair re-caning from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21. Donations of food, money and accessories are accepted for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Visit manyhandscourtyard.blogspot.com for more information. MATA ORTIZ POTTERY SALE AND DEMONSTRATION Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. Diego Valles demonstrates Mata Ortiz pottery-decoration techniques, and the pottery is for sale, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21; $8, $6 senior, $5 active military, $4 student with ID, $2 child age 5 to 12, free member or younger child, includes admission to the park. Call or visit tohonochulpark.org. NO-LIMIT POKER TOURNAMENT Zendejas #13. 1628 E. Sixth St. 867-8001. The top three players receive cash prizes at a benefit for the equine rescue group Heart of Tucson at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 20; $20. Call 443-1488 for more info. PENNINGTON STREET BLOCK PARTY City High School. 48 E. Pennington St. 623-7223. City High School celebrates youth and community with a block party highlighting youth creativity, learning and community involvement, from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 20; free. The event includes performances and workshops by Capoeira de Ouro, Tucson Youth Poetry Slam, Flight School Acrobatics, Stories That Soar and more; live music from youth bands; a jumping castle and mathematical carnival games for children; art installations including multimedia and an on-site mural project with the Arts Brigade; interactive booths by community organizations; bike tune-up and bike crafts by BICAS; hands-on learning about urban gardening, cooking and water usage; on-site family oral histories and more. A food truck roundup is held nearby. Visit cityhighschool. org for more information. SOCRATES SATURDAY FORUM Ward 6 City Council Office. 3202 E. First St. 7914601. All are welcome to join a philosophical discussion at 9 a.m., the first and third Saturday of every month; free. Email lanamorgan1@yahoo.com for more info. SOUTHERN ARIZONA ARTS GUILD Miguel’s. 5900 N. Oracle Road. 887-3777. Local artists are invited to participate in meetings at 8:30 a.m., the first and third Saturday of every month; $13, $10 member. Meetings on the third Saturday include a casual critique session. Visit southernazartsguild.org to verify meeting location and for more information. ST. PHILIP’S PHIXERS HOMEMAINTENANCE WORKSHOP SERIES St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church. 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421. St. Philip’s fourthSunday home-maintenance presentations take place at 12:30 p.m., the fourth Sunday of every month; free. Participants should dress comfortably. Email greg.foraker@stphilipstucson.org, or call 299-6421, ext. 44, for information. THAI FOOD COMMUNITY BUFFET FUNDRAISER Wat Buddhametta: Tucson Buddhist Meditation Center. 1133 S. Swan Road. 745-4624. All-you-can-eat pad Thai, egg rolls, chicken curry, vegetarian curry, desserts and more are served from 5 to 7 p.m., the third Saturday of every month; $10, free child younger than 10. Proceeds help support free classes at the center.

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TUCSON SAILING CLUB: CRUISING THE MEDITERRANEAN El Parador. 2744 E. Broadway Blvd. 881-2744. A Tucson sailor and photographer gives a multimedia presentation at a meeting of the Tucson Sailing Club at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 25; free. TUCSON SPRING DOLL SHOW AND SALE Randolph Park Hotel. 102 N. Alvernon Way. 795-0330. Antique, vintage, modern, reproduction and art dolls; accessories, parts and supplies; restringing and repair; and identification and appraisals are available from 9:30 a.m., to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $5, free age 12 and younger. Door prizes and a grand-prize raffle also are featured. Call 321-0003 for more information. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR HEROES AT HOME PROJECT Esperanza en Escalante. 3700 S. Calle Polar. 5718294. Volunteers help renovate a duplex for two homeless veterans and their families from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. Work involves repairs, painting, installing kitchen cabinets and laying new flooring throughout. Call 325-0160 for more information. WALK FOR WATER Aveda Institute. 845 N. Park Ave., No. 105. 207-2660. Participants walk three miles representing the average distance women in developing countries must travel to find water, from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, April 23; freewill donation. Proceeds benefit Western Resource Advocates, a nonprofit group concerned with the environment. Call 425-1700 for more information.

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WHAT’S UP THIS SUMMER? If you want Tucson Weekly readers to turn out for anything you’re doing this summer, send info by noon, Monday, May 7, and we’ll list it free in our Summer Survival Guide. We include all events that benefit nonprofits, and most events, including visual, performance and theater arts; music; kids activities of all kinds; hikes, walks, runs and rides; fundraisers; lectures; special events; exhibitions; and anything else fun or interesting that’s happening from Thursday, May 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 15. Email info to listings@ tucsonweekly.com, or use the online form here: posting. tucsonweekly.com/tucson/SubmitEvent/Page. Stay cool! YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES NETWORK Ward 6 City Council Office. 3202 E. First St. 7914601. A workshop for the leadership of nonprofit organizations and neighborhoods to learn how to increase job skills and employment through economic-development programs takes place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 24; $25. Call 297-0702, or email milini@ yes-network.org for reservations or more information.

DEBBI JASPERSON’S COUPON CLUB Martha Cooper Branch, Tucson-Pima Public Library. 1377 N. Catalina Ave. 594-5315. An introduction to couponing, including price-matching, seasonal shopping, budgeting and stockpiling, takes place from 6 to 7:45 p.m., Thursday, April 26; free. FIBER ART FRIDAY Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. 1 Burruel St. Tubac. 398-2252. Knitters, crocheters, spinners and quilters gather to work on their projects in community from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m., the last Friday of the month, through June 29; $4, $2 youth ages 7 through 13, free younger child, includes admission to the park. Visit tubacpresidiopark.com for more information. TUCSON HEART WALK Reid Park. Broadway Boulevard and Alvernon Way. A walk to benefit the American Heart Association takes place at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 28. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Call 795-1403, or visit tucsonheartwalk. org to register or for more information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS OUT OF TOWN DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF THE SANTA RITA AREA Green Valley Democratic Headquarters. 260 W. Continental Road. Green Valley. 838-0590. Current events are discussed from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., every Wednesday; free. Email acalkins10@aol.com, or visit gvdemocrats.org for more information. FRONTIER PRINTING PRESS DEMONSTRATION Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. 1 Burruel St. Tubac. 398-2252. Printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the 1858 Washington Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 21; and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26; $4, $2 age 7 to 13, free child younger child, includes admission. GUIDED TOUR OF BUFFALO SOLDIER SITES Sierra Vista Public Library. 2600 E. Tacoma St. Sierra Vista. (520) 458-4225. A tour of Fort Huachuca highlights the history of the Buffalo Soldiers, especially their role in the Indian Wars, at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $15, free age 12 or younger. Everyone older than 13 requires ID. Reservations are required; call 803-6713 for reservations or more information. SERENA FREEWOMYN BENEFIT Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market. 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. Vail. 591-2276. A sale of donated art, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, ladies’ accessories, housewares, toys and gourmet desserts helps pay expenses for a women’s rights activist and Web designer stricken with brain cancer, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free admission. WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR OF WWII VINTAGE MILITARY AIRPLANES Marana Regional Airport. 11700 W. Avra Valley Road. Marana. A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a consolidated B-24 Liberator and a North American P-51 Mustang are displayed in honor of World War II veterans, Friday through Sunday, April 20 through 22. Tour hours are 2 to 5 p.m., Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; $12, $6 child younger than 12, free veteran. Visit collingsfoundation.org for more information.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS Alan Ward Downtown Mercado: south lawn of the Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, October through May; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, June through September (339-4008). Arivaca Farmers’ Market: 16800 Arivaca Road, Arivaca, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday. Bisbee Farmers’ Market: Vista Park in the Warren section, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday (520-227-5060). Community Food Bank: 3003 S. Country Club Road, 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday (6220525). Corona de Tucson Farmers’ Market: 15921 S. Houghton Road, Vail, 8 a.m. to noon, Friday (8701106). Douglas Farmers’ Market: Raul Castro Park, between D and E avenues, downtown Douglas, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday (520-805-5938 or 520-805-0086). El Presidio Plaza Park Mercado: 115 N. Church Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday (339-4008). El Pueblo Farmers’ Market: El Pueblo Neighborhood Center parking lot, SW corner of Irvington Road and Sixth Avenue, 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday (882-3304). Elgin Farmers’ Market: Kief-Joshua Vineyards, 370 Elgin Road, Elgin, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May through October (520-4555582). Farmers’ Markets at La Posada Green Valley: 665 S. Park Centre Ave., Green Valley, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday (603-8116). Farmers’ Market at Voyager RV Resort: 8701 S. Kolb Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday (603-8116). Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village: 2926 E. Broadway Blvd., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday (603-8116). Green Valley Village Farmers’ Market: 101 S. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday (490-3315). Marana Farmers’ Market: 13395 N. Marana Main Street, Marana, 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday (882-3313). Metal Arts Village Saturday Morning Market: 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday (795-1770). Oracle Farmers’ Market: 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday (896-2123). Oro Valley Farmers’ Market: Town Hall at the corner of La Cañada Drive and Naranja Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday (882-2157). Plaza Palomino: 2970 N. Swan Road, winter: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday; summer: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday (plazapalomino.com). Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market: 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, winter: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday; summer: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday (591-2276). St. David Farmers’ Market: St. David High School, 70 E. Patton St., St. David, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May through October (520221-1074). St. Philip’s Plaza Saturday Farmers’ Market: St. Philip’s Plaza, southeast corner of River Road and Campbell Avenue, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday (6038116). Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market: Mercado San

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Agustín, 100 S. Avenida del Convento, 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday (622-0525). San Manuel Farmers’ Market: 801 McNab Parkway, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday (520-2122337). Sierra Vista Farmers’ Market: corner of Carmichael Avenue and Willcox Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday; and corner of Charleston Road and Highway 90 bypass, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday (520-678-2638). Sunsites Farmers’ Market: Shadow Mountain Golf Course, 1105 Irene St., Sunsites, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday (520826-1250). Tucson Farmers’ Market: St. Philip’s Plaza, southeast corner of River Road and Campbell Avenue, winter: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday; summer: 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday (882-2157). Tucson Farmers’ Market at Jesse Owens Park: Jesse Owens Park, 400 S. Sarnoff Drive, winter: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday; summer: 8 a.m. to noon, Friday (918-9811). Tucson Farmers’ Market at Maynards: Maynards Market and Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave., winter: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday; summer: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday (545-0577). Tucson’s Green Art and Farmers’ Market: 8995 E. Tanque Verde Road, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday (982-2645). Ventana Plaza’s Farmers’ Market: 5455 N. Kolb Road, 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday (603-8116). PIMA COUNCIL ON AGING INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE Free, one-on-one confidential information and referral sessions are offered at many locations throughout the city. For a complete list, visit pcoa.org. From 10 a.m. to noon, the second Tuesday of every month: Sahuarita Branch Library, 725 W. Via Rancho, Sahuarita. From 10 a.m. to noon, the second and fourth Wednesday of every month: Ellie Towne/Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the second and last Wednesday of every month: Quincie Douglas Senior Center, 1575 E. 36th St. From 10 a.m. to noon, the third and fourth Wednesday of every month: Freedom Park Recreation Center, 5000 E. 29th St. From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the third and fourth Thursday of every month: Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive.

BUSINESS & FINANCE EVENTS THIS WEEK CAREER CONNECTIONS JOB CLUB Discussions of job-search challenges and solutions take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday, April 19, at the Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road, 594-5240; free. Call 791-4010, or email askalibrarian@pima.gov to register or for more info. CAREER TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP SERIES St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church. 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421. Linda Dewey leads a targeted workshop designed to help job-seekers gain momentum in their transition process, from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 24. Call 225-0432, or email lindatdewey@yahoo. com for more information. CREDIT-WISE CATS: IDENTITY THEFT AND CREDIT CARDS Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. 887-9786. Learn how identity thieves obtain and use personal information, and how to detect and minimize the impact of identity theft, at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 24; free. A presentation at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 26, covers how to analyze credit-card offers, read a credit-card statement and control credit history; free. Call 594-5225 for more information. DROP-IN COMPUTER HELP FOR JOB-SEEKERS A computer instructor answers questions about resumewriting, online job-searching, email accounts, Internet-

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searching and more from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 21, at Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive; and from noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, at the Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road; free. INFORMATION POWER FOR SMALL BUSINESS Joel D. Valdez Main Library. 101 N. Stone Ave. 5945500. Discover sources for locating suppliers and competitors, identifying potential customers and tracking industry trends from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m., Saturday, April 21; free. Registration is required. Call 791-4010 to register and for more information. MONEY-SMART PRESENTATION Flowing Wells Branch, Tucson-Pima Public Library. 1730 W. Wetmore Road. 594-5225. Representatives of Hughes Federal Credit Union talk to teens and adults about how to save money, at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 25; free. Participants also make a coin wallet from duct tape and decorate it with a vinyl sticker. NAWBO MEMBER CONNECTION BREAKFAST Inn Suites Hotel Tucson City Center. 475 N. Granada Ave. 623-2000. Women business owners gather for breakfast, networking and a presentation by Ken Fredrick of Conquistador Pest and Termite, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 24; $26, $25 member, discount for advance payment online by 5 p.m., Thursday, April 19. Visit nawbotucson.org, or call 326-2926 for reservations and more information. RESOURCE EXCHANGE MEETING Old Pueblo Grille. 60 N. Alvernon Way. 326-6000. A women’s professional and social group hosts networking and a speaker at 5:30 p.m., the third Thursday of every month; free admission, no-host refreshments from the menu. Call 906-4005 for information. TUCSON MEANS BUSINESS FORUM Westside Police Service Center. 1310 W. Miracle Mile. 791-4467. Karin Uhlich and Ward 3 office staff talk to entrepreneurs and business-owners about how to get access to financial, marketing and employee-training resources to start or expand a business in the city of Tucson from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 25; free. YWCA: VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center. 525 N. Bonita Ave. 884-7810. IRS-certified volunteer taxpreparers provide free tax-preparation and electronic filing through Thursday, April 19. Hours are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday. Call 884-7810, ext. 113, or email lrabago@ywcatucson.org for more information.

UPCOMING GOING SOLO: STARTING AND BUILDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS The pros and cons of turning your hobby into a business, and how to balance business and home life, are discussed from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 26; free. Registration is required; call 791-4010 to register and for more information.

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who immigrated from Mexico, Cuba and Morocco is shown from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 19; free. Refreshments are served. Call 626-0189 for more info. ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL More than 100 films representing 18 countries are featured in Arizona’s longest-running and largest film festival, through Sunday, April 29; $80 all-access pass available at the Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St. Call 882-0204 for information on passes and individual tickets. Visit filmfestivalarizona.com for a schedule of films and additional information. FOX TUCSON THEATRE Fox Tucson Theatre. 17 W. Congress St. 624-1515. Billy Wilder’s The Fortune Cookie, starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, screens at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19; and 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $5 and $7. Baraka (1993), a collection of time-lapse photos shot in 24 countries to represent the Earth’s fragility, screens at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 22; $7, $5. Visit foxtucsontheatre.org for tickets and more information. LOFT CINEMA SPECIAL EVENT Loft Cinema. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-7777. Visit loftcinema.com for a complete list of forthcoming films and to reserve tickets. The Naked Kiss, the tale of a former prostitute determined to fit into mainstream society, screens as part of the Loft’s Essential Cinema series at 11 a.m., Sunday, April 22; $5 suggested donation. PITCH FEST TUCSON UA Marshall Building. 845 N. Park Ave., Second Floor. Lorna Soroko leads a workshop, sponsored by the Hanson Film Institute and the Tucson Film Office, about how to pitch a project to professionals, from 1 to 4 p.m., Friday, April 20; $40. An opportunity to pitch your TV or film idea to film-industry professionals takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $15, free student with ID. Prizes are awarded to the top three pitches. Call 626-1405, or email pitchfesttucson@gmail.com for more information. RADICAL LABOR: THE IWW IN ARIZONA AND BEYOND Salt of the Earth Labor College. 1902 E. Irene Vista. 235-0694. A documentary about the history of radical labor in the West and the foundations of the Industrial

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UPCOMING LOFT CINEMA SPECIAL EVENTS Loft Cinema. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-7777. Visit loftcinema.com for a complete list of forthcoming films and to reserve tickets. Thursday, April 26, at 6 p.m.: O Brother, Where Art Thou? with an introduction by bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley discussing his work on the soundtrack; $8, $6 member. Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m.: Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance opening night with special guests and a post-film panel discussion; $5 to $9.

GARDENING EVENTS THIS WEEK BEST BUDS Native Seeds/SEARCH Agricultural Conservation Center. 3584 E. River Road. 622-5561. Learn how to harvest, process, preserve and cook with cholla buds from 8 to 11 a.m., Friday, April 20; $40, $36 Native Seeds/ SEARCH member. Ethnobotanist Martha Burgess of Flor de Mayo leads the session with members of the Native Seeds/SEARCH Board. Cholla buds are high in calcium and can help balance blood sugar. BIRDS AND GARDENING TOUR Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 3269686, ext. 10. A 45-minute tour explores the plants and gardening practices that attract birds to home gardens, and identifies birds frequently seen in the Botanical Gardens and urban Tucson, at 10 a.m., the first and fourth Wednesday of every month; $8, $4 child age 4 to 12, free younger child or member, includes admission to the gardens. Call or visit tucsonbotanical. org for more information. BUTTERFLY WALK Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 3269686, ext. 10. A 45-minute tour identifies butterflies common to urban Tucson, and explores the plants and gardening practices that attract butterflies to the home garden, at 11 a.m., the third Thursday of every month; $8, $4 child age 4 to 12, free younger child or member, includes admission to the gardens. Call or visit tucsonbotanical.org for more information.

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CHOLLA BUD WORKSHOP Feliz Paseos Park. 1600 W. Camino de Oeste. 8776000. Ages 12 and older join ethnobotanist Martha Burgess to learn how to harvest, process and cook the flower buds of the cholla cactus from 8 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 25; $15. Reservations are required. Call 615-7855, or e-mail eeducation@pima.gov for more information. CONTAINER GARDENING WORKSHOP Martha Cooper Branch, Tucson-Pima Public Library. 1377 N. Catalina Ave. 594-5315. Instructors from the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona teach how to grow vegetables in small places from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 21; free. Materials are provided. Translations are offered in Nepali, Arabic and Spanish. Reservations are requested. THE GREAT XERISCAPE Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 7426455. A presentation and tour about how to use native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes take place at 10 a.m., the third Saturday of every month; $8, $6 senior, $5 active military, $4 student with valid ID, $2 ages 5 through 12, free member or child younger than 5, includes admission to the park. Visit tohonochulpark.org for more information. THE GREAT XERISCAPE Dusenberry River Branch, Pima Public Library. 5605 E. River Road. 594-5345. Representatives of Tohono Chul Park discuss how the principles of xeriscape gardening are not limited to gravel and cacti, from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 22; free. GREEN BAG LUNCH Native Seeds/SEARCH Retail Store. 3061 N. Campbell Ave. 622-5561. A dutch-treat lunch-and-learn gathering takes place from noon to 1 p.m., the last Tuesday of every month; free. A different speaker is featured each month. MASTER GARDENER SPRING PLANT SALE Pima County Cooperative Extension. 4210 N. Campbell Ave. 626-5161. Blackberry, fig, herb, ground-cover, vine, cactus and succulent plants are sold from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 21, to help fund expansion of the public demonstration gardens. Call 626-5161 for more information.

UPCOMING GREYWATER REBATE CLASS Pima County Cooperative Extension. 4210 N. Campbell Ave. 626-5161. A third of typical household wastewater can be reused for landscape plants. Learn how to get up to $200 in rebates for installing a greywater system, from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 28; free. Call to register, or visit ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape for more information.

HEALTH EVENTS THIS WEEK HEALTHY EATING, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL UA Medical Center Diamond Children’s. 1501 N. Campbell Ave. 694-0111. Kids and families enjoy physical activities and demonstrations of healthy cooking, shopping and gardening, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. Information is provided about healthy nutrition and lifestyle resources. Call 850-7902 for more information.

TMC SENIOR SERVICES Unless otherwise indicated, all classes are free and take place at the TMC Senior Resource Center. Advance registration is required; call 324-4345 to register. Thursday, April 19, from 1 to 3 p.m.: Valley fever and lung lecture, and lung-function screening. Monday, April 23, from 3 to 4 p.m.: “Skin Care as We Age” and a tour of the wound center; the first 20 people get a free tote.

OUT OF TOWN SARVER HEART CENTER LECTURE SERIES Canoa Hills Social Center. 3660 S. Camino del Sol. Green Valley. 625-6200. Dr. Karl B. Kern presents “Why Arizona Is a Great Place for Heart Care: the New CPR and Beyond” at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 19; free. Refreshments are served. Visit heart.arizona.edu.

UPCOMING TMC SENIOR SERVICES TMC Senior Services. 1400 N. Wilmot Road. 3241960. Free classes and screenings are held at the TMC Senior Resource Center on Thursday, April 26. Advance registration is required; call 324-4345 to register. From 9 to 10 a.m., “Stress, Depression, Anxiety,” covers warning signs, symptoms and coping strategies. From 10 a.m. to noon, is “Meditation for Health.” From 1 to 2:30 p.m., a heart health/atrial fibrilation and bloodpressure clinic takes place.

KIDS & FAMILIES EVENTS THIS WEEK ALL TOGETHER THEATRE Live Theatre Workshop. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 3274242. An original adaptation of Thumbelina continues through Sunday, June 10. Showtime is 1 p.m., every Sunday; $5 to $8. Call or visit livetheatreworkshop.org for reservations and more information. GREEN FIELDS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Green Fields Country Day School. 6000 N. Camino de la Tierra. 297-2288. Pulses on Paper, an art show featuring student work in a range of styles and media, is displayed from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, April 20; free. Student-made pottery bowls are sold to benefit the Casa Maria soup kitchen.

KHALSA MONTESSORI SPRING CARNIVAL Khalsa Montessori School. 3701 E. River Road. 5293611. Inflatable rides, a water slide, face-painting, tie-dye, games, food, beverages, crafts, live music with the One Heart Beat Percussion Group and demonstrations by a yo-yo master are featured from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 22; $10 child age 5 through 12, free adult and younger child. MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB Oro Valley Public Library. 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 229-5300. Fans of the Magic Tree House books by Mary Pope Osborne meet from 4 to 5 p.m., the third Thursday of every month, to discuss a different title and enjoy activities, crafts and discussion; free. The club is for ages 6 to 10; registration is required. MINIATURE GOLF BENEFIT FOR TWILIGHT WISH Funtasticks Family Fun Park. 221 E. Wetmore Road. 888-4653. A miniature golf tournament takes place from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $15. Food, beverages and 18 holes of golf are included. Proceeds benefit Twilight Wish, which makes wishes come true for seniors and veterans of limited means. Visit healthandwellnessaz.org to register and for more info. NEXT LOUNGE MOCA. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019. High school students with valid ID can hang out, draw, watch art videos or get help with homework from artists and mentors with a wide range of expertise, from 2 to 5 p.m., every Wednesday, through May 9; free. NO STRINGS ATTACHED SPRING PUPPET SHOW Bookmans. 3733 W. Ina Road. 579-0303. A traveling puppet troupe presents a show about the beauty of nature at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. OVERVIEW OF WALDORF EDUCATION Tucson Waldorf School River Bend Campus. 3605 E. River Road. 529-1032. Faculty of early-childhood through eighth-grade programs present the Waldorf curriculum and education model from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunday, April 22; free. Visit tucsonwaldorf.org for more information. REPTILE RAMBLE Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. Docents present characteristics of snakes and lizards, how to tell the difference between species, and the roles each serves in the Sonoran Desert, during an interactive presentation and walk at 10 a.m., every Friday, through

July 27; $8, $6 senior, $5 active military, $4 student with ID, $2 child age 5 to 12, free member or child younger than 5, includes admission to the park. Call or visit tohonochulpark.org for information. SMARTY PANTS Tucson Museum of Art. 140 N. Main Ave. 624-2333. Children age 3 and 4 and their adult companions collaborate in hands-on art-making inspired by the current exhibition in the museum, at 10 a.m., the third Saturday of every month; $10 child, $8 member, includes admission to the museum. SWEETWATER WETLANDS FAMILY BIRDING AND BIRDY BINGO Sweetwater Wetlands. 2667 W. Sweetwater Drive. 7914331. Kids and families celebrate Earth Day with an introduction to birdwatching including children’s birdidentification games from 8 to 10 a.m., Sunday, April 22; free. Reservations are required. Call 629-0510, ext. 7011, or email kkacmarzyk@tucsonaudubon.org for reservations or more information. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Oro Valley Public Library. 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 2295300. TAB, the teen advisory board, shares ideas and plans teen events for the library, from 3 to 4 p.m., the third Saturday of every month, except holidays; free. TUCSON’S RIVER OF WORDS YOUTH POETRY AND ART TRAVELING EXHIBIT Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center. 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road. 887-9786. An exhibit of children’s poetry and art expressing their understanding of watersheds continues through Tuesday, May 15. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday; free. Call 615-7855, or e-mail eeducation@pima.gov.

UPCOMING CALL FOR ART BY CHILDREN AND YOUTH Youth art is solicited for the Vision for the Greater Tucson Region report that Imagine Greater Tucson will release in June. Individual scholarships or $50 classroom prizes are given in four categories: grades K through 6; grades 7 through 12; college age; and video entries from any age. Entries are due by Friday, May 4. Rules and entry forms are at imagingreatertucson.org.

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HAWK HAPPENING Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 7426455. Kathie Schroeder shares secrets in the lives of the Southwest’s Harris hawks, in the children’s ramada, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesday of every month; $8, $6 senior, $5 active military, $4 student with valid ID, $2 ages 5 through 12, free member or child younger than 5; includes admission. IT’S UP 2 YOU! Joel D. Valdez Main Library. 101 N. Stone Ave. 5945500. An exhibit of enlargements of Ryan Huna Smith’s drawings from It’s Up 2 You, an original comic book based on conversations with Native American and Hispanic teens, continues through Monday, April 30; free. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday; free. Call 791-4010, or email askalibrarian@pima.gov for more information.

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FAMILY DAY AT THE POETRY CENTER UA Poetry Center. 1508 E. Helen St. 626-3765. The UA Poetry Center hosts a free family day on Saturday, April 28. Student-written corridos are performed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Poetry Center’s Corrido Contest awards ceremony. From 1 to 3 p.m., the Second Annual Tucson Youth Poetry Slam Championship is decided by audience participation. The event also features a performance by a nationally recognized poet. The performances are preceded by Poetry Joeys children’s writing workshops from 10 to 11 a.m. Visit poetry.arizona.edu for more information. MAY DAY CELEBRATION Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. 881-0606. A family-friendly event includes live music, face-painting, a craft project for children, magic, balloon artistry and a traditional maypole dance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 28; $9, $8 senior or military, $6 age 4 to 17, free younger child. Visit theminitimemachine.org for more info. STG 12-HOUR RUN AND WALK St. Gregory College Preparatory School. 3231 N. Craycroft Road. 327-6395. An event for both social runners and athletes raises funds for scholarships from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 28; $25 includes a T-shirt and covers expenses. Participants are encouraged to solicit additional donations and sponsorships to go directly to the scholarships. They may start at any time around the one-mile loop; each hour, a raffle is held for everyone on the course. Call 327-6395, ext. 231. TUCSON GIRLS CHORUS RECRUITING Tucson Girls Chorus Music Center. 4020 E. River Road. 577-6064. Parents of girls enrolling in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to bring them to an open house from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 28; free. Families meet current chorus members and music directors, and learn about the program. The child need only to love to sing; the chorus develops the required vocal and performance skills. Visit tucsongirlschorus.com.

OUTDOORS EVENTS THIS WEEK CACTUS HIKE Gilbert Ray Campground. 8200 W. McCain Loop Road, Tucson Mountain Park. Pima County naturalist Meg Quinn leads ages 12 and older on a moderate 3-mile hike to discuss the showy displays and uses of cactus flowers, from 7 to 11 a.m., Friday, April 20; free. Reservations are required. Call 615-7855, or email eeducation@pima.gov to RSVP or for more information. FEE-FREE DAYS AT SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK EAST AND WEST Admission to all national parks is free Saturday, April 21, through Sunday, April 29; Saturday, June 9; Saturday, Sept. 29; and Saturday through Monday, Nov. 10 through 12. Included are Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail; and Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Call 733-5153, or visit nps.gov for more information. KIDS, PARENTS, TEACHERS!

MEDICINAL PLANT WALK Le Buzz Caffe and News. 9121 E. Tanque Verde Road, Suite 125. 749-3903. Darcey Blue, clinical herbalist, leads a walk focusing on identification, ecology and medicinal and edible uses of trees in the desert ecosys-

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PAINT OUT IN THE PARK Agua Caliente Regional Park. 12325 E. Roger Road. 877-6000. Jack Wahl of the Tucson Plein Air Painters Society shares techniques for painting landscape scenes, from 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, April 21; free. Painters at all ability levels are welcome. Reservations are required. Call 615-7855, or email eeducation@ pima.gov for reservations or more information. SONORAN DESERT WEEDWACKERS Tucson Mountain Park. 2020 N. Kinney Road. 8776000. Volunteers age 12 and older help remove buffelgrass and fountain grass from 7 to 10 a.m., every second and fourth Wednesday; and every third Saturday; free. Work may require hiking and working on steep slopes. Meeting locations are in Tucson Mountain Park. Details are given with RSVP, which is required. Call 615-7855, or email eeducation@pima.gov to RSVP.

OUT OF TOWN TUCSON AUDUBON VOLUNTEER WORKDAY Tumacácori National Historical Park. 1891 E. Frontage Road. Tumacácori. 398-2341. Volunteers plant trees, remove invasive species and help create water-harvesting basins around existing trees and shrubs from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 21; free. Call 209-1811, or email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org for reservations.

SPIRITUALITY EVENTS THIS WEEK 4 TUCSON EVENT Victory Worship Center. 2561 W. Ruthrauff Road. 2936386. Christians interested in putting their worldview into action in Tucson meet with Del Tackitt, creator of the Truth Project, and Cathi Herrod, president of the Center for Arizona Policy, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $7 materials; free child age 17 and younger. Visit azpolicy.org to register and for more information. EVOLVE TUCSON St. Francis in the Foothills Church. 4625 E. River Road. 299-9063. A discussion about how to create a healthy, sustainable, peaceful and prosperous community in Tucson takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., every Sunday; freewill donation.

SPORTS EVENTS THIS WEEK AZ BLISTER KICKBALL Joaquin Murrieta Park. 1400 N. Silverbell Road. 7914752. League play continues at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 19. Visit kickball.com to register and for more info. GREEN FIELDS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT Omni Tucson National Golf Resort and Spa. 2727 W. Club Drive. 297-2271. The school’s sports program benefits from a golf tournament that gets under way at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, April 22; $100. Onsite registration starts at 6:15 a.m. The event includes a $10,000 hole-in-one contest, awards for the longest drive and closest-to-thepin, lunch at Thunder Canyon Brewery, and silent and live auctions. Call 297-2288, or visit greenfields.org.

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handicap at 5 p.m., Sunday, and 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, for 9 and under; and at 7:30 p.m., Monday, for 8 and under. Tournaments for handicaps 9 and under take place at noon, every Saturday: 14.1 straight pool the first Saturday; nine-ball the second and fourth Saturday; 10-ball the third Saturday; and eight-ball the fifth Saturday; $10, optional $5 side pot. Unrated players arrive 30 minutes early to get a rating. Chess and backgammon also available. Call for more information. RAINBOW RIDERS CYCLING GROUP A group of LGBTA cyclists dedicated to the enjoyment of all types of bicycling meets every Sunday, and other occasions at the suggestion of members; free. Times vary. All levels of riders are welcome. E-mail nursewratchet@yahoo.com, or visit health.groups.yahoo. com/group/wingspan_fun2bhealthy/messages for more information. TUCSON FRONTRUNNERS LGBT people and family, friends and straight allies of all ability levels run or walk at their own pace. At 5:30 p.m., every Monday, they participate in Meet Me at Maynards, 311 E. Congress St. At 5:30 p.m., each Wednesday, they climb Tumamoc Hill, just west of the intersection of Silverbell Road and Anklam Road. At 7:30 p.m., every Saturday, they walk Reid Park from the parking lot of Hi Corbett Field, 3400 E. Camino Campestre. An hour later, they meet for brunch. Visit tucsonfrontrunners.org for more information. TUCSON ULTIMATE Himmel Park. 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. 791-3276. League play takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, year-round at Ochoa Park, 3450 N. Fairview Ave.; free spectator. Visit tucsonultimate.com for more information. Visit tucsonultimate.com for more information. TUCSON WOMEN’S LIGHTNING RUGBY CLUB Vista del Prado Park. 6800 E. Stella Road. 791-5930. Women rugby players age 18 or older, all shapes and sizes, are sought. Practice is from 6 to 8 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday. Email jcbirchfield@gmail.com, or visit lightningrugby.com VOLLEYBALL Randolph Recreation Center. 200 S. Alvernon Way. 791-4870. Play volleyball every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. $1.50 adult; $1 youth or senior. Call for more information.

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Tabloid Tales BY LAURA C.J. OWEN, lowen@tucsonweekly.com heater has always taken inspiration from public narratives: myths and ballads and urban legends. One contemporary form of mythic public narrative is the tabloid magazine—those larger-than-life stories at the grocery-store checkout line. In the early 1990s, the Weekly World News ran a story about Bat Boy, a half-human, halfbat creature. And in 1997, Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming (story and book), along with Laurence O’Keefe (music and lyrics), premiered Bat Boy: The Musical, inspired by this mythical child of popular culture. The show is performed regularly, but it has always been more of a cult hit than a mainstream standard, perhaps because of its campy style and subject matter. Take the Arizona Repertory Theatre’s production, directed by Rob Gretta. It opens with three West Virginia teenagers sneaking into an abandoned coal mine to smoke a little marijuana. The trio (Patrick Spencer, Zachary Karon and Jennifer Hijazi, who all play multiple parts) discover the titular bat creature, played by Michael Schauble. They try to pacify him with Fritos, but he bites them instead. Bat Boy is brought to the home of the local veterinarian (Ryan Kleinman), where he is uneasily welcomed by the vet’s wife, Meredith (Cait Kiley), and teenage daughter, Shelley (Brenna Wagner). Meredith, in a delightful My Fair Lady-style montage, teaches him how to speak and act like a real gentleman. However, the local community is less accept-

ing of Bat Boy. And then there’s the tricky matter of Bat Boy’s origins. Where did he come from? Is he man or beast? In the second act, Bat Boy gets seriously mythical, evoking origin tales such as Oedipus Rex. To further underscore the mythical roots of the story, the god Pan (Cooper Hallstrom) appears, summoning the spirit of lust. Pan is backed by a chorus holding up stuffed animals, who engage in vigorous mock-mating. If this all sounds weird, it is. ART’s productions are usually fairly stolid, and at intermission, you could tell that Bat Boy’s shenanigans had ruffled some theatergoers’ feathers: I could never bring children to this! What exactly are we watching? For my part, I already adored Bat Boy, and was hoping that ART would do it justice. It does. The sound is solid: Musical director Monte Ralstin and conductor Shawn Cullen have put together an excellent five-piece live band. Some members of the ensemble cast have trouble making themselves heard over the music, but the leads (especially Kiley and Wagner) all have excellent voices. The choreography includes some impressive, “Thriller”-inspired moves during the big number, “Hold Me, Bat Boy,” and the costumes are also full of pop-culture nods. (Wagner’s Shelley, for instance, spends the first act in a schoolgirl skirt and pink wig, evoking another tabloid mainstay, Britney Spears.) It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you enjoy dark humor, self-mocking musicals, tabloid magazines, gothic horror, mythical fantasy or deliberate camp, please, run, don’t walk, to the dark cave of the UA’s Tornabene Theatre, and enjoy Bat Boy.

don’t know if the plot of Robert Hewett’s The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead was ripped from the headlines, but the story it tells would make excellent tabloid fodder. The Invisible Theatre is producing Hewett’s 2004 one-woman show, which centers on a crime of passion and its far-reaching consequences. Actor Betsy Kruse Craig plays seven different characters, male and female, each one giving a different perspective on the play’s central event. Rhonda, the redhead, opens the show with an account of her grief and confusion over the demise of her marriage. Enraged—and goaded by her neighbor, Lynette—she goes to the mall to confront the woman she holds responsible; things get violent.

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Michael Schauble in Bat Boy. As the play progresses, we have monologues from Rhonda’s husband, Graham; the devious friend, Lynette; the partner of Rhonda’s victim, Dr. Alex; the victim’s 5-year-old child, Matthew; the victim’s neighbor, Mrs. Joan … and, of course, the blonde at the center of the story, Tanya. In a thick Russian accent, Tanya announces, “Nothing is as it seems,” which serves as the play’s theme. As we see each perspective, we realize that much of what the characters are telling us is a delusion, a mistake or a flat-out lie. Craig swiftly changes costumes during brief blackouts between monologues, but directors Susan Claassen and Brent Gibbs keep several wigs (blond, brunette and redhead) visible onstage—a reminder that appearances are deceiving. Craig is a tremendously likable performer, which helps, because many of the characters are extraordinarily vile—the fact that the violent Rhonda is one of the most sympathetic characters gives you a sense of the play’s bleak world. The characters of Graham and Lynette, for instance, are so awful as to be nearly caricatures. There are certainly terrible people in the world, but Graham and Lynette’s nonstop delusion and selfishness feel like overkill. Still, what a one-woman show comes down to is the actor at the heart of it, and Craig is so delightful to watch that she keeps you engaged through all seven transformations. The fact that we can see her changing wigs further underscores how much an actor’s cre-

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ation of a character depends not on visible props like wigs and makeup and costumes, but rather on imaginative engagement with the audience. Craig delivers, making us believe in each character she inhabits—and holding together a script that at times strains credulity.

PERFORMING ARTS NEW ARTiculations heads for the Santa Cruz River for an unprecedented Sunday-morning show

Where Water Once Flowed uestion: What’s the safest way to dance in a river that has long since dried up and died? Answer: In sneakers with thick soles and tight laces. The adventurous dancers of NEW ARTiculations Dance Theatre will tie on their tennies this Sunday morning when they venture into the dry riverbed of the Santa Cruz to dance FLOW, a long-awaited concert about the loss of Tucson’s river. “It’s a tough environment to dance in,” acknowledges Kimi Eisele, the troupe’s artistic co-director. Besides the occasional archaeological artifact—a stray piece of Hohokam pottery, perhaps—the riverbed is littered with mattresses, condoms, “big chunks of glass” and other forms of trash, including an abandoned suitcase that made its way into one of the dances. The dancers will first perform up on the riverbanks—at the Santa Cruz River Park, on the west side of the river between Speedway Boulevard and St. Mary’s Road—and then down in the sandy riverbed itself. Performing on Earth Day, they’ll dance works about our profligate use of water today, and about the forces that killed the river several generations ago. “There’s a sense of loss that the river was destroyed,” Eisele says, “and that it won’t come back. It’s so heartbreaking.” The Santa Cruz once flowed much of the year. Mesquite bosques and cottonwoods lined its banks, and abundant wildlife—from turkeys to ducks—used to splash in its water. Woodcutting, cattle-grazing and a swelling population, among other culprits, helped kill it, and now it flows only when the monsoon rains come tumbling down. One piece in the concert will conjure up memories of the living river. The Santa Cruz has been dead so long that the troupe had trouble finding living Tucsonans who remember it. They finally located one woman, Menlo Park community leader Lillian Lopez-Grant, who has lived all of her years along its banks. She talked to Eisele and dancer Valerie Selden about her childhood memories from the 1940s and ’50s. “She used to picnic along the river,” Eisele says. “Girls were not allowed to swim, but boys were.” Even so, Lopez-Grant “associated the river with a feeling of freedom.” Selden and dancer April Douet choreographed a three-minute work to be danced in the riverbed to “audio of Lillian speaking,” Eisele says. “It’s about one life connected to

the river.” The concert will begin in a grassy area on the riverbank, where chairs will be set up for the audience. The first dance, “Drink, Brush, Wash, Flush,” is a humorous look at our private water rituals. Sunday-morning bicyclists may be surprised to see one of its props—a real toilet—sitting out in the open. The work’s suite of four solos examines how we use water every day. Tammy Rosen dances alongside the toilet, while Douet cavorts with drinking water in a plastic pitcher. (A glass one bit the dust in rehearsal.) New company member Kate Blair partners with a toothbrush, and guest artist Greg Colburn struts with a sink. The recorded music—managed by Flam Chen’s Paul Weir in a solar trailer—features two original compositions, by Vicki Brown and David Sudak. Rosen reprises “Bottled,” a humorous look at our overuse of plastic water bottles. First seen last spring in Watershed, a concert at Pima Community College that served as a prelude to FLOW, the five-dancer work has dancing fairies taking the over-consuming humans to task. Co-artistic director Katie Rutterer also takes a piece from last year out for another sail. In “Where There Is No Water,” five dancers in old-fashioned bathing suits and swimming caps turn up “ready for a day in the river, but there is no water,” Eisele notes. Erika Farkvam, Corinne Hobson, Moriah Mason, Selden and Eisele are the disappointed swimmers. During the two-year run of the FLOW project, the NEW ART dancers taught dance and environmental education at Borton Magnet School, and at four after-school programs run by Pima County Parks and Recreation at community centers in Drexel, Littletown, Catalina and Picture Rocks. In the final dances on the riverbank, the kids will slither through some watery dance steps, including one piece danced to “Sing Back the River,” a song recorded by Petey Mesquitey. After an intermission, the NEW ART dancers will metaphorically bring water back to the riverbed. The procession will be led by Karen Falkenstrom and Rome Hamner of Odaiko Sonora, who will play a booming Japanese drum and conch shell to herald the water’s return. The audience will watch from the riverbank, safely behind a railing, as the dancers move upstream from the south, following the direction that the Santa Cruz once flowed. The dancers will be wearing sturdy sneakers and red dresses designed by Nadia Hagen of Flam Chen—the bright color is meant to make them stand out in the big spaces of the

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Kate Blair, Tammy Rosen and April Douet in FLOW. riverbed. Eisele and Rutterer will direct the dancers in site-specific pieces as they move up the river. They’ve been instructed to imagine the “way water moves when it flows here, but also to consider all the pieces of the past that have been brought to this particular place over time,” Eisele says. Besides the Lopez-Grant oral-history piece, there will be the suitcase solo, in which Mason will dance with the luggage left behind long ago. Another dance is a tribute to La Llorona, the weeping woman of border folklore who grieves for her drowned children. In Tucson, the story of the lost children always gets mixed up with the lost river, Eisele says. NEW ART dances it to a “beautiful piece of music” by a Mexican a cappella group called Muna Zul. Their La Llorona song “is about loss” and, by extension, it “mourns the loss of the river.” Odaiko Sonora moves from the sadness of the La Llorona dance to jubilation, pounding out the tune “Nagare,” the Japanese word for “flow.” In this high-energy piece, the “river will leave,” Eisele says, a tragedy enacted by the dancers moving away. “The drums will finish up, an echo of the past.” The location in a riverbed isn’t the only unusual thing about FLOW. The 10 a.m. start time may well be unprecedented in dance. Finances and red tape prevented the troupe from installing lights to dance at night, Eisele says. Sunset was ruled out, because at that time

FLOW Presented by NEW ARTiculations Dance Theatre 10 a.m., Sunday, April 22 Santa Cruz River Park 900 N. Riverside Drive, on the west bank of the Santa Cruz River, between Speedway Boulevard and St. Mary’s Road $10 suggested donation www.newarticulations.org

of day, the “light is piercing.” So the troupe decided on the relative cool of the morning, and the dancers have taken pains to make the riverbank concert a fun outing for a sunny day. Kiddie activities and a refreshment booth may lure in families out for a Sunday stroll; the dancers’ friends have said they plan to bike over. NEW ART had to wade through a sea of bureaucracy to even get permission for the dance. The wash, Eisele says, is in the bailiwick of the city of Tucson, and the riverside park belongs to Pima County. But after two years of studying and dancing the river, Eisele says, the troupe is delighted that, artistically speaking at least, “the river is flowing again.” Margaret Regan reports on the arts twice monthly on the Buckmaster show, which airs from noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, on KVOI AM 1030. Her next radio report will be broadcast live on Tuesday, April 24. APRIL 19 – 25, 2012 TuCsON WEEKLY 29

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EVENTS THIS WEEK DINNER AND CONTRA-DANCE BENEFIT FOR CASA DE LOS NIÑOS Old Pueblo Square Dance Center. 613 E. Delano St. 620-1566. Dinner by Carrabba’s Italian Grill is served at 6:30; a dance lesson takes place at 7:30; and dancing continues until 10:30 p.m. to music by the Privy Tippers on Saturday, April 21; $20 suggested donation, $12 to dance only, $9 student dance only. Proceeds benefit Casa de los Niños. Call 325-1902, or visit tftm.org for more information. ECSTATIC DANCE TUCSON Rhythm Industry Performance Factory. 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. 481-8003. Participants express themselves with dance, and have fun in an alcohol-, drug- and judgmentfree environment, at 7:30 p.m., the third Saturday of every month; $7 suggested donation, free child. Call 229-6247 for more information. NAHUI OLLIN AZTEC DANCERS La Cocina Restaurant, Cantina and Coffee Bar. 201 N. Court Ave. 622-0351. A ceremonial dance in honor of the Aztec deity of maize Centeotl is performed at 1 and 3 p.m., Saturday, April 21; and noon and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 22; free. Call 623-5787, or e-mail equetzal@aol.com for more information. NEW ARTICULATIONS DANCE THEATRE Santa Cruz River Park Trail. 900 W. Riverside Drive. Flow, a choreographed work reflecting the dance company’s two years of movement-related research into the local watershed, the Santa Cruz River and water-conservation strategies, debuts in a performance from 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, April 22; $10 suggested donation. New, site-specific works are staged in the riverbed and along its banks. The performance also features students from Borton School, a Taiko drum procession led by Odaiko Sonora, oral histories, music and an outdoor interpretation of the dance piece Watershed. Visit newart.thedanceloft.com for info. TUCSON REGIONAL BALLET Leo Rich Theater. 260 S. Church Ave. 791-4101. The company performs Thumbelina and dances the classic Swan Lake Act 2 at 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday, April 21; and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 22; $22, $17 child, student, senior or military. Call 885-0862, or visit tucsonregionalballet.org for tickets or more information. UA DANCE UA Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. 1713 E. University Blvd. 621-4698. Break Away Student Spotlight is staged at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19 and 26; and 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21 and 28; $12 to $25. The eclectic Spring Collection, including Barbea Williams’ UA Afrikana Dance Ensemble, opens Friday, April 20, and runs through Sunday, April 29. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 1:30 p.m., Sunday; $12 to $26. Visit arizona.tix.com for tickets.

MUSIC EVENTS THIS WEEK 17TH STREET MUSIC 17th Street Music. 810 E. 17th St. 624-8821, ext. 7147. Mariachi Cascabel performs from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. Visit seventeenthstreetmarket.com for more information. A WORLD OF PERCUSSION UA Crowder Hall. 1020 E. University Blvd. 621-1162. The UA Percussion Ensembles and guest percussionist Bob Becker present “A World of Percussion: Five Concerts in Five Days.” Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m.: Graduate Percussion Quartet. Friday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m.: Rosewood Marimba Ensemble. Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m.: UA Percussion Group. Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m.: UA Steel Bands. Each concert is $5 at the door. Monday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.: World Music Gang, Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.; free. Call 621-1162 for more information. ARIZONA REPERTORY SINGERS A Musical Mosaic, a concert combining classical compositions by Mendelssohn, Whitacre and Stroope with more-contemporary works by Cole Porter and Andrew Lloyd Webber, takes place at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 22, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 5150 N. Valley View Road; and at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 29, at Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Road; $15. Visit arsingers.org for tickets or more information.

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ATC concludes its season with a play that will delight all true art-lovers rt-lovers

Intelligent Exchange BY SHERILYN FORRESTER, sforrester@tucsonweekly.com nweekly.com hat do you see?” These are the first words of John Logan’s Tony Awardwinning play Red, now onstage here courtesy of the Arizona Theatre Company. It’s a pleasing finale to the company’s 2011-2012 season. The question is posed by Denis Arndt as he portrays Mark Rothko, the painter known for his huge canvas panels featuring blocks of color, which are generally characterized as abstract expressionism. Arndt stares into the space above our heads, peering through that permeable fourth wall on which we imagine hangs one of Rothko’s paintings. The painter is intent, searching. As we witness the passion with which he interacts with his painting, we can see not only the life he has invested in this work, but also the way it returns life to him in a continual cycle of animation. In some ways, Red is a very quiet play. There is no easily discernible conflict that drives the action; it’s propelled mostly by the passage of time and the evolving relationship between Rothko and his assistant. But the play is loud with ideas, largely about art: what it does; its often curious place in culture; its seriousness and—conversely—its sometimes inflated importance; the tentative, if not downright hostile, reception it often receives from the public; and the passion of the artist and his commitment to creation, even in the presence of selfdoubt, often disguised by an inflated ego. Because these ideas unfold within a plausible context, grounded in the life and work of Rothko, the play rises above being merely a contrivance, an excuse to talk about art. But neither is Red a biographical story, although we do learn plenty about Rothko. Rather, Logan uses Rothko—his genius, his arrogance, his attempt to deal with his place in the evolving world of art—as our entry into the world and work of an artist. For those who love art and enjoy lively discussions about it, this play is an absolute delight. The setup is simple: It’s 1958. Rothko has hired an assistant, Ken (Connor Toms), to help facilitate the completion of the largest commission in the history of modern art: panels to adorn the walls of the soon-to-open Four Seasons restaurant in New York, owned by the Joseph E. Seagram and Sons Co. At 40 huge panels, it is a massive undertaking; it is also a massive irony. Although Seagram didn’t dictate the nature or details of the paintings, the fact that Rothko’s work was to adorn the walls of a fancy-schmancy temple of consumption contradicted what Rothko declared he wanted his work to be, and what he wanted it to do. It was

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Denis Arndt as Mark Rothko in ATC’s Red. never meant to be décor; it was to live and breathe in the consciousness of the viewer. How could this be possible in the chatty confines of an upscale restaurant? This irony is not lost on Rothko, although he largely seems to be able to ignore it. As he says, “Artists should starve—except me.” But during the two years Rothko and his assistant spend together, Ken, an artist himself, challenges Rothko, perceiving that the great artist is selling out, especially since Rothko has been so bombastic in declaring his ideas about what he wants his art to be. “I’m here to stop your heart and make you think; I’m not here to make pretty pictures,” Rothko declares. He scoffs at Ken’s fascination with the new artists making an impact: Pollock, Warhol and Lichtenstein. He berates Ken for what he feels is his total lack of preparation for becoming an artist, or even appreciating art. Ken has not read Nietzsche and Jung and Freud, so he doesn’t even know how to look at Rothko’s paintings. “Meet it halfway,” Rothko charges. “Argue with them; grapple with them; but don’t understand them.” But we can see that Ken pokes at Rothko’s demons when the artist admits, referring to the paintings he is creating, that he fears the black will swallow the red one day, and that when he is weighed in the balance, he will be found wanting. To make this drama work, the actors portraying these two must be strong enough to carry the show, and ATC’s production features fine performances from both Arndt and Toms. Toms initially overreaches, “acting” a bit too obviously, although we do warm up to him as the story progresses. His over-the-top approach seems even more pronounced in comparison to Arndt’s quiet, well-grounded characterization, in which Arndt is Rothko; there’s never a moment in which we doubt his credibility. Even though a bit abrasive and thoroughly self-

Red Presented by Arizona Theatre Company 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19, and Friday, April 20; 4 and 8 p.m., Saturday, April 21; 2 p.m., Sunday, April 22; 2 and 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 25; 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26; 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 27; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday, April 28 Temple of Music and Art 330 S. Scott Ave. $31 to $56 Runs 90 minutes, with no intermission 622-2823; www.aztheatreco.org

absorbed, there is a softness in Arndt’s Rothko. The character is not always portrayed this way, and it actually makes him more sympathetic, more likable. It’s not a bad choice. Director Richard E.T. White does a fine job of putting the elements of the production together for a tight 90 minutes of nonstop, thought-provoking activity. (“Action” is too strong of a word for this story.) There is a wonderful scene in which the two prime a canvas; it’s a gleefully choreographed dance executed energetically by Toms and Arndt. ATC veteran Kent Dorsey’s set—Rothko’s New York studio—is impressive in an understated way; it’s almost a character itself. The likenesses of Rothko’s work were used with permission from Rothko’s children, Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko. I’m sure there will be plenty of puns about ATC wanting us to see red. But if you enjoy intelligent exchanges about art and appreciate a well-executed piece of theater, you should check this show out. It’s a well-wrought piece sure to excite those who are passionate about art, and who wish to enhance their understanding about the relationship between the work and the people who produce it.

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AVA: ANSELMO VALENCIA TORI AMPHITHEATER AVA: Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater. Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road. (800) 344-9435. Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m.: the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour; $34 to $85. Visit casinodelsol.com for tickets or more information. BLUEGRASS BASS WORKSHOP 17th Street Music. 810 E. 17th St. 624-8821, ext. 7147. Evan Dain, who has performed with Frog Mountain, the Titan Valley Warheads and Ross Nickerson, leads an interactive workshop for all levels, covering technique, simple chord nomenclature, classic lines and riffs, and an introduction to the double-slap style, from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. EVER SO SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN THE ANGEL BOYS Southside Presbyterian Church. 317 W. 23rd St. 6236857. “Big” Jim Griffith plays banjo in a concert of Southern Appalachian music to benefit the Samaritans at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 22; freewill offering. Bassist Jerry Ray Weinert, fiddler Nick Coventry, guitarist Greg Morton, mandolin player Dave Firestine and vocalist Mark Gordon Allen round out the band. GASLIGHT THEATRE FAMILY CONCERTS The Gaslight Theatre. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 8869428. Concerts are at 7 p.m., Monday; $12 to $22. April 23: Essential Soul, a Motown, soul and blues revue featuring The Socials. April 30: It’s Magic with Eric Buss. Visit thegaslighttheatre.com for tickets. JAZZ UNDER THE STARS Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 7426455. Concerts are at 7 p.m., Friday, through May 11; $20, $15 member, $10 student and military with ID. April 20: the Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band and the Arizona Road Runners. April 27: saxophonists Neamen Lyles and Isaac Valenzuela with Jay Soto. May 4: Big Band Express and Crystal Stark. May 11: Triple Threat Divas. THE KINGFISHER QUARTET Dove of Peace Lutheran Church. 665 W. Roller Coaster Road. 887-5127. Music by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy and Haydn is performed at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 22; freewill donation. Call or visit doveofpeacetucson.org for info. LISA OTEY AND FRIENDS Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey perform at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 21, following a wine and cheese reception at 6 p.m., at Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St.; $25. Heather Hardy, a member of the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame, performs at 7 p.m., Monday, April 23, at Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave.; $15. Call 370-5912, or visit lisaotey.com for reservations or more information. MAIN GATE SQUARE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Geronimo Plaza. 820 E. University Blvd. Free jazz concerts take place at 7 p.m., the first and third Friday, April through August. Visit saaca.org for more info. MUSIC AT THE UA UA Holsclaw Recital Hall. 1017 N. Olive Road. 6211162. The Arizona Graduate Winds Spring Concert takes place at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. The Arizona Choir performs with UA faculty organist John Brobeck at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 22; free. Call 621-2998 for more information. PCC MUSIC PCC Proscenium Theatre. Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. 206-6986. Friday, April 20, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 21, at 2 and 7 p.m.: Opera Scenes. Monday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.: Jazz Improv Combos. Tickets are $6; visit pima.edu/cfa for details. ROBERTO CAPOCCHI AND MICHAEL LICH St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. 545 S. Fifth Ave. 6228318. Music of the Americas, a concert featuring classical, jazz and Brazilian music performed by a classicalguitar duo, is presented at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 22; $10, $5 student, at the door. Call 404-4520, or email m_lich@hotmail.com for more information. SOUTHERN ARIZONA WOMEN’S CHORUS The chorus performs All That Glitters, a commissioned work, with steel-drum band Jovert in its spring program Earth, Sea, Sky at 7 p.m., Friday, April 20, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1220 W. Magee Road; and at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 22, Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive; $20, $18 advance. Call 404-3148, or visit southernarizonawomenschorus.org for tickets. SPRING CLUB CRAWL® Chali 2na headlines Tucson’s largest music festival with more than 25 stages of live music covering more than eight blocks, from 8 p.m. to after midnight, Saturday, April 21. Venues include the Rialto Theatre, Hotel Congress, Vaudeville, The District, O’Malley’s, La Cocina, The Hut, Sky Bar, Mr. Head’s, the Screening

Room and others along Fourth Avenue and Congress Street. Wristbands are $10, $8 in advance at Zia Records locations. Visit clubcrawl.net for a venue map and schedules. ST. PHILIP’S FRIENDS OF MUSIC St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church. 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421. The Presidio Saxophone Quartet performs music composed specifically for saxophone at 7 p.m., Friday, April 20; $15 suggested donation. Jeffrey Campbell performs Bach and Franck: Pillars of Genius, featuring masterworks composed for the organ, at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 22; freewill donation. Email jeffrey.campbell@stphilipstucson.org for more information. TEMPLE VEIL Faith Community Church. 2552 W. Orange Grove Road. 575-0094. The Great Transparency opens for Temple Veil at 7 p.m., Friday, April 20; free. TUCSON INTERNATIONAL MARIACHI CONFERENCE Casino del Sol. 5655 W. Valencia Road. (800) 3449435. The 30th Tucson Mariachi Conference takes place from Wednesday through Saturday, April 25 through 28. A participant showcase is at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 26. A Concert Especial at 7 p.m., Friday, April 27, features Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan, Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan and special guest singer-songwriter Shaila Durcal; $20 to $60. Saturday, April 28, beginning at 10 a.m., the outdoor Fiesta Garibaldi offers music, dancing, art, culture and food throughout the day; $10. Visit tucsonmariachi.org for tickets and details. UAPRESENTS UA Centennial Hall. 1020 E. University Blvd. 6213364. Saturday, April 21, at 8 p.m.: Yo-Yo Ma, Kathryn Stott and the Assad Brothers; $49 to $154. Call or visit uapresents.org for tickets or more information. YOM HASHOAH COMMUNITY HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION Jewish Community Center. 3800 E. River Road. 2993000. German conductor Markus Huber comes to Tucson from Munich to conduct the Tucson Symphony Orchestra strings in a work composed by Dutch Holocaust victim Leo Smit, at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 22; free. The event also features a processional of Holocaust survivors and a candle-lighting ceremony. Call 5779393, ext. 124, or email bdavis@jfsa.org for info.

OUT OF TOWN THIRD THURSDAYS ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES Oro Valley Marketplace. Oracle and Tangerine roads. Oro Valley. Concerts are at 6 p.m., the third Thursday of every month; free. April 19: Railbirdz; blues, R&B, funk and soul. May 17: Retro Swing 7; classic swing and jazz. June 21: Guilty Bystanders; Americana. Visit saaca.org for more information.

THEATER OPENING THIS WEEK ARIZONA OPERA Tucson Music Hall. 210 S. Church Ave. 791-4101. Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22: Orfeo Ed Euridice; $20 to $108. The opera is sung in Italian with English surtitles. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday. Visit azopera.com for tickets. BROADWAY IN TUCSON Tucson Music Hall. 210 S. Church Ave. 791-4101. The 2008 Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights opens Tuesday, April 24, and continues through Sunday, April 29. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 8 p.m., Friday; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday; and 1 and 6:30 p.m., Sunday; $26 to $77 plus fees. Visit broadwayintucson.com for tickets and more information. CASINO DEL SOL EVENT CENTER Casino del Sol Event Center. 5655 W. Valencia Road. (800) 344-9435. Thursday, April 19, at 8 p.m.: Craig Ferguson; $24 to $55, age 21 and older. Visit casinodelsol.com for tickets or more information. SHACKLES PLAY, DINNER AND MUSIC Casa Vicente Restaurante Español. 375 S. Stone Ave. 884-5253. Robert C. Beverly wrote and stars in Shackles, a play about love gained and lost lost, at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 22. The play also stars Valerie Mitchell. The play is preceded by dinner and a musical performance by Angel Diamond. $45 dinner and play. Email shacklesbybrobe@yahoo.com for tickets. Call 6646907 for info. TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL Tanque Verde High School. 4201 N. Melpomene Way. 760-0801. A Piece of My Heart, a play based on real-

life experiences of women veterans of the Vietnam War, is staged from Thursday through Saturday, April 19 through 21. Showtimes are 2:30 p.m., Thursday; and 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday; $5, $3 student, at the door only. Two veterans depicted in the play are present for the Thursday afternoon performance.

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UA OPERA THEATER UA Crowder Hall. 1020 E. University Blvd. 621-1162. Opera scenes are performed at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24; $5. Visit arizona.tix.com for tickets.

CONTINUING ARIZONA REPERTORY THEATRE UA Drama Building. 1025 N. Olive Road. 621-7008. Bat Boy: The Musical, an adult comedy, runs through Sunday, April 29, in the Tornabene Theatre. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., weeknights and Saturday; and 1:30 p.m., Sunday; dates vary; $20 to $31. Call 621-1162, or visit arizona.tix.com for tickets; see cfa.arizona.edu. ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 8844875. Red, a play about abstract expressionist artist Mark Rothko, continues through Saturday, April 28. Showtimes vary; $31 to $56 plus fees, $10 student with ID. Call or visit arizonatheatre.org for tickets. BEOWULF ALLEY’S OLD TIME RADIO THEATRE Beowulf Alley Theatre Company. 11 S. Sixth Ave. 8820555. A reading of radio scripts from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s takes place at 7 p.m., the first and third Tuesday of every month; $10, $5 ages 4 through 12. Call or visit beowulfalley.org for script titles and information. COMEDY PLAYHOUSE Comedy Playhouse. 3620 N. First Ave. 260-6442. A Tight Corner runs through Sunday, May 6. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 3 p.m., Sunday; $18. Call or visit thecomedyplayhouse.com for tickets or more information. THE GASLIGHT THEATRE The Gaslight Theatre. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 8869428. The French farce The Three Musketeers continues through Sunday, June 3. Showtimes are 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 6 and 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 3 and 7 p.m., Sunday; $17.95, $7.95 child age 12 and younger, $15.95 student, military and senior. Visit thegaslighttheatre.com for reservations.

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INVISIBLE THEATRE Invisible Theatre. 1400 N. First Ave. 882-9721. The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead continues through Sunday, April 29. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 3 p.m., Sunday; $25. Call or visit invisibletheatre.com for tickets and more information. Rush tickets are available at half price, one half-hour before each performance.

LAST CHANCE BEOWULF ALLEY THEATRE Beowulf Alley Theatre Company. 11 S. Sixth Ave. 8820555. A production of Belle Dame Sans Merci closes Saturday, April 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; $15, $8 student, $13 teacher, senior and military. Visit beowulfalley.org, or call 882-0555. BORDERLANDS THEATER COMPANY ZUZI’s Theater. 738 N. Fifth Ave. 629-0237. Lidless closes Sunday, April 22. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday; $19.95, $17.75 senior, $10.75 student. Call 8827406, or visit borderlandstheater.org for tickets. ETCETERA Live Theatre Workshop. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 3274242. Toni Press-Coffman’s Touch closes Saturday, April 21. Showtimes are 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; $10. Call 327-4242, or visit etceteralatenight.com. LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP Live Theatre Workshop. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 3274242. Death and the Maiden closes Sunday, April 22. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 3 p.m., Sunday; $18, $16 student, senior or military. Call or visit livetheatreworkshop.org for tickets. PCC THEATER ARTS PCC Center for the Arts. 2202 W. Anklam Road. 2066986. Inherit the Wind closes Sunday, April 22, in the Black Box Theatre. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday; $15. Call or visit pima.edu/cfa for tickets or more info. WINDING ROAD THEATER ENSEMBLE Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theater. 330 S. Scott Ave. 884-4875. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf closes Sunday, April 22; $20. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday. Call 4013626, or visit windingroadtheater.org for tickets.

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OPENING THIS WEEK ANCIENT GREEK KILN-FIRING St. Augustine Catholic High School. 8800 E. 22nd St. 751-8300. In a replica of an ancient Greek kiln, UA faculty and students, potters and local high school students experience the craft, science and art of ancient wood-firing techniques from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, April 20; free. Light refreshments are avalable. Visit aiatucson.arizona.edu for more information. DIOVANTI DESIGNS GALLERY Diovanti Designs Gallery. 174 E. Toole Ave. 305-7957. Cultural Wonder, an exhibit of designs inspired by Tohono O’odham culture, opens Saturday, April 21, and continues through Saturday, May 12. Hours are from noon to 5 p.m., every Saturday, and by appointment; free. FLUX GALLERY Flux Gallery. 2960 N. Swan Road, Suite 136. 6235478. Spring Awakenings, an exhibit of wood-turning, metal art and paintings by six Tucson artists, opens with a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 20, and continues through Wednesday, May 30. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday through Saturday; free. Visit fluxartists.com for more information. JANE HAMILTON FINE ART Jane Hamilton Fine Art. 2890 E. Skyline Drive, No. 180. 529-4886. Arizona Traditions, an exhibit of work by several local artists commemorating Arizona’s centennial, opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 20, and continues through Monday, April 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, and Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday; free. Visit janehamiltonfineart.com for more information. SILVER STREAK GALLERY Monterey Court Studio Galleries. 505 W. Miracle Mile. 582-0514. Eleven Reflexions, an exhibit of blackand-white silver-gelatin photographs by Salt Lake City artist Anikó Sáfrán, opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 20, and continues through Sunday, May 27. Hours are noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday; and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday; free. Visit silverstreakgallery.com for more information. TUCSON PIMA ARTS COUNCIL Tucson Pima Arts Council. 100 N. Stone Ave., No. 303. 624-0595. An exhibit of paintings, mixed media and photography by K. Loren Dawn and Gary Mackender is celebrated with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 21, and continues through Wednesday, June 27.

ART BY CANCER SURVIVORS UA Cancer Center North Campus. 3838 N. Campbell Ave. 694-2873. Voices and Visions: Standing on the Bridge Between Health and Disease, an exhibit of more than three dozen works by 27 artists dramatically affected by women’s cancers, continues through Tuesday, May 8. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; free. ART GALLERY ART Gallery. 1122 N. Stone Ave. 624-7099, 4055800. American Daze/Russian Haze, an exhibit of new paintings by Alex Arshanskly, continues through Saturday, April 28. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, and by appointment; free. ATLAS FINE ART SERVICES Atlas Fine Art Services. 41 S. Sixth Ave. 622-2139. A Marred Geometry: Mary Lou Alberetti, Mel Hombre and Katherine Monaghan, an exhibit of ceramic sculpture and works on paper, continues through Saturday, June 2. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday; free. CAFÉ PASSÉ Café Passé. 415 N. Fourth Ave. 624-4411. Jacob Sullivan’s Tucson, an exhibit of art featuring beer, animals and the Old Pueblo, continues through Monday, April 30. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily; free. CAMPUS CHRISTIAN CENTER ART GALLERY Campus Christian Center Art Gallery. 715 N. Park Ave. 623-7575. Exhibits of mixed-media work by Carol Bjelland and photography by Elsa Jacklitch continue through Friday, May 11. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; free. CONRAD WILDE GALLERY Conrad Wilde Gallery. 439 N. Sixth Ave., Suite 195. 622-8997. Emilia Arana: Color in Motion continues through Saturday, April 28. Hours are noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; free. CONTRERAS GALLERY Contreras Gallery. 110 E. Sixth St. 398-6557. Cristina Cardenas’ de cuentos y relatos ..., featuring contemporary works with ancient Aztec and Mayan symbolism, continues through Saturday, April 28. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; free. Visit contrerashousefineart.com for more information. DAVIS DOMINGUEZ GALLERY Davis Dominguez Gallery. 154 E. Sixth St. 629-9759. Exhbits of expressionist paintings by Tim Murphy, landscape and allegorical paintings by Bruce McGrew, and figurative sculpture by Judith Stewart continue through Saturday, May 5. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; free. Call or visit davisdominguez.com for more information. DELECTABLES RESTAURANT AND CATERING Delectables Restaurant and Catering. 533 N. Fourth Ave. 884-9289. Divine Providence, an exhibit of paintings and prints by Wil Taylor, continues through Thursday, May 31. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday; free. Call 884-9289, or visit wiltaylor.com for more information. DESERT ARTISANS’ GALLERY Desert Artisans’ Gallery. 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. 722-4412. Painted Spring, a diverse exhibit of works

by local artists and artisans, continues through Sunday, June 3. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday. Visit desertartisansgallery.com for more information. ETHERTON GALLERY Etherton Gallery. 135 S. Sixth Ave. 624-7370. This Land, This Sea: Joe Forkan, Nancy Tokar Miller, Lisa M. Robinson continues through Saturday, May 26. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and by appointment; free. Visit ethertongallery.com for more information. INDUSTRIA STUDIOS Industria Studios. 1441 E. 17th St. 235-0797. Passing Through the Prism, an exhibition emphasizing color in diverse media, continues through Saturday, April 28. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, or by appointment. Email industriastudios@gmail.com, or visit industriastudios.org for more information. JOEL D. VALDEZ MAIN LIBRARY Joel D. Valdez Main Library. 101 N. Stone Ave. 5945500. Artwork of Hollis McCracken, an exhibit of sculpture reflecting the artist’s struggles with death and substance abuse; an exhibit by the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault; and an exhibit of works by members of the Tucson Decorative Painters Guild continue through Monday, April 30; free. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday; free. Call 791-4010, or email askalibrarian@pima.gov for more information. JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY AND THE UA SCHOOL OF ART UA School of Art. 1031 N. Olive Road. The UA School of Art 2012 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition continues through Friday, May 11, in the Joseph Gross Gallery, and the Main and Hanson galleries. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; $5. KIRK-BEAR CANYON BRANCH, PIMA COUNTY LIBRARY Kirk-Bear Canyon Branch, Pima County Library. 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. 594-5275. The exhibit Color Magic, acrylic works on canvas by Ursela Gurau and Lorrie Parsell, continues through Monday, April 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday; free.

the 30th anniversary of Philabaum Glass Gallery, the 40 years the gallery’s exhibiting artists have worked in glass, and the 50th anniversary of the American Studio Glass Movement, continues through Saturday, April 28. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; free. Call or visit philabaumglass.com for more info. PIMA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM Pima Air and Space Museum. 6000 E. Valencia Road. 574-0462. Round Trip: Art From the Boneyard, an exhibit of military airplanes and parts recycled into art works, continues through Thursday, May 31. Round Trip features works by more than 30 artists from around the world, including popular graffiti and street artists, and Tucsonan Daniel Martin Diaz. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admittance, 4 p.m.), daily; $15.50, $9 ages 7 to 12, free younger child, $12.75 senior, military, Pima County resident and AAA member. Visit pimaair. org for more information. PORTER HALL GALLERY Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 3269686, ext. 10. An exhibit of astrophotography by Adam Block continues through Wednesday, May 30; free with admission. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., every day; $8, $4 child age 4 to 12, free younger child or member. Call or visit tucsonbotanical.org for more information. SOUTHERN ARIZONA ARTS GUILD Sheraton Hotel and Suites. 5151 E. Grant Road. 3236262. An art show juried by SAAG members continues through Monday, April 30. The exhibit is always open; free. Visit southernazartsguild.org for more information. SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery. 5605 E. River Road, Suite 131. An all-member show continues through Friday, April 27. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; free. TEMPLE GALLERY Temple Gallery. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 624-7370. Red: A Juried Invitational, exhibited in conjunction with the play Red about artist Mark Rothko, continues through Friday, June 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and before Arizona Theatre Company performances on Saturday and Sunday; free. Call 622-2823, or e-mail info@ ethertongallery.com for more information.

LOUIS CARLOS BERNAL GALLERY Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery. PCC West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. 206-6942. The annual juried student-art exhibition continues through Friday, May 4. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday; and before most evening performances in the Center for the Arts. Visit pima.edu/cfa.

THE DRAWING STUDIO The Drawing Studio. 33 S. Sixth Ave. 620-0947. My Heart Changes Youth Art Exhibit, featuring art created by students from rural schools in Cochise and Graham counties, continues through Saturday, April 28. The works include animal masks, drawings, nature photographs and portraits of Apache community members and elders. Hours are noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; free. Call or visit thedrawingstudio.com for more information.

MARK SUBLETTE MEDICINE MAN GALLERY Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery. 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. 722-7798. Howard Post: New Works continues through Tuesday, May 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday; free. Visit medicinemangallery.com.

TOPAZ Topaz. 657 W. St. Mary’s Road, No. C1A. The Parallel Worlds of Land and Sea, an exhibit of video and collage by seven artists, continues through Sunday, April 29. Hours are by appointment; email topaztundra@gmail. com for an appointment and more information.

OPEN SPACE POP-UP GALLERY Gallery Row. 3001 E. Skyline Drive. An exhibit of paintings by 84-year-old David Michael continues through Sunday, May 6. Hours are from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday; and from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; free. Call 661-7220 for more information.

TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tucson International Airport Gallery. 7250 S. Tucson Blvd. Arcoiris, an exhibit of contemporary abstract paintings by local artists Karen Bellamy and Le Letizia Stranghellini, continues in the Lower Link Gallery through Tuesday, May 15. An exhibit of glass art by Cynthia Miller continues through Thursday, May 31, in the Upper Link Gallery. TIA galleries are open 24 hours, daily; free. Visit flytucsonairport.com for more info.

PHILABAUM GLASS GALLERY AND STUDIO Philabaum Glass Gallery and Studio. 711 S. Sixth Ave. 884-7404. Glass 30-40-50, an exhibit celebrating

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UA MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS UA Medical Center South Campus. 2800 E. Ajo Way. 874-2000. Bridges II Artist Exchange, a cross-cultural project among eight artists in Tucson and the U.K., continues through Tuesday, May 29. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 1:30 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; free. Call 310-2400 for more information. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH Unitarian Universalist Church. 4831 E. 22nd St. 7481551. An exhibit of intaglio prints by Genevieve Jones continues through Sunday, May 6. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and Sunday; free. WILD ABOUT GOURDS Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 7426455. An exhibit of gourds carved and painted by local artists continues through Sunday, May 6. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily; $8, $6 senior, $5 active military, $4 student with valid ID, $2 ages 5 through 12, free member or child younger than 5, includes admission to the park. Visit tohonochulpark.org for info. ZOË BOUTIQUE Zoë Boutique. 735 N. Fourth Ave. 740-1201. Peep Show, an exhibit of paintings and drawings by local artists employing diverse media and techniques, continues through Monday, April 30; free.

LAST CHANCE AGUA CALIENTE PARK RANCH HOUSE GALLERY Agua Caliente Park Ranch House Gallery. 12325 E. Roger Road. 749-3718. The Eye of the Beholder, an exhibit of photography-based work by environmentalist Karen Dombrowski-Sobel, closes Wednesday, April 25. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday; free. Call 615-7855, or email eeducation@ pima.gov for more information. ARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY Arizona Health Sciences Center. 1501 N. Campbell Ave. 626-7301. Travels in Medicine: Exploring the Global Health Community, an exhibit of photographs depicting UA students, faculty and staff participating in health initiatives outside the U.S., continues in the library, Room 2101, closing Saturday, April 21. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily; free. DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN LITTLE GALLERY DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Little Gallery. 6300 N. Swan Road. 299-9191. Tazouz’s Sacred Images, paintings representing indigenous people and historic Tucson, closes Sunday, April 22. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily; free. Call or visit degrazia.org for more info. DETAILS ART AND DESIGN GALLERY Details Art and Design. 3001 E. Skyline Drive, No. 139. 577-1995. The Purse Museum, an exhibit of antique to contemporary purses and handbags that represent unique styles and designs, closes Friday, April 20; free. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday. Visit thepursemuseum.com for more information. PCC DOWNTOWN CAMPUS PCC Downtown Campus. 1255 N. Stone Ave. 2067171. Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World, an exhibit of more than 1,000 photographs of 1950s jazz masters in performance, closes Tuesday, April 24. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, in the Campus Center building; free. The reception features a performance by the PCC Jazz Ensemble. TOHONO CHUL PARK Tohono Chul Exhibit Hall. Tohono Chul Park. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. Arizona Centennial Exhibit

closes Sunday, April 22. The exhibit features works highlighting the landscapes, historic locations, culture and wildlife of our region. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily; $8, $6 senior, $5 active military, $4 student with valid ID, $2 ages 5 through 12, free member or child younger than 5. Visit tohonochulpark.org for info.

VICTOR STEVENS STUDIO AND GALLERY IN THE DESERT Victor Stevens Studio and Gallery in the Desert. 14015 S. Avenida Haley. Sahuarita. 399-1009. Original work and giclee prints are shown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday, and by appointment. Visit victorstevensart.com for more information.

OUT OF TOWN RANCHO LINDA VISTA Rancho Linda Vista. 2436 W. Linda Vista Road. Oracle. Is What, M. Warhol, an exhibit of photography by Monica Warhol, continues through Saturday, April 28, at the ranch where her cousin, Andy Warhol, produced the 1968 film Lonesome Cowboys. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m., every Sunday, and by appointment; free. Works from Is What, M. Warhol are also displayed at the Wilson Barn. TRIANGLE L RANCH Triangle L Ranch. 2805 Triangle L Ranch Road. Oracle. 623-6732. Big Desert Sculpture Show continues through mid-August. The exhibit includes metal, glass and ceramic works for sale, and site-specific installations. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Saturday; and by appointment; free. VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS GALLERY Ventana Medical Systems Gallery. 1910 E. Innovation Park Drive, Building No. 2. Oro Valley. 887-2155. Journeys, an exhibit of oils and acrylics by Judith Mariner and collages by Barbara Brandel, opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 19, and continues through Saturday, June 30. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the first and third Saturday every month; free. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance; call 797-3959 for reservations or more information. WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION KIVA GALLERY Western National Parks Association Kiva Gallery. 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive. Oro Valley. 622-6014. Patty Whitley’s photography is paired with original poems by members of the Sun City Vistoso Poets’ Corner in Poetography, which continues through Monday, April 30.

ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL FOR ARISTS WITH DISABILITIES Temple Gallery. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 624-7370. VSA Arizona, the state organization for arts and disability, seeks art works in all media for an exhibit with the theme Desert Dreams. Submissions are due Tuesday, May 1. The exhibit runs from Monday, June 11, through Sunday, July 29. Call 631-6253, or email info@vsaaz.org for more information. CALL TO ARTISTS Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 3269686, ext. 10. Submissions are sought for Flights of Fancy, an outdoor exhibit of bird houses created as real or imagined homes, to be displayed from Friday, June 1, through Sunday, Sept. 30. Pieces should be delivered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, May 21 through 25. Call 326-9686, ext. 35, or email communications@tucsonbotanical.org with Flights of Fancy in the subject line for submission requirements. CALL TO ARTISTS Studio One. 197 E. Toole Ave. 304-7803. Visual artists are invited to submit a maximum of two, two-dimensional works for Indebted/Endeudado, an exhibit of art interpreting indebtedness, which will be shown on Saturday, May 12. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, April 21. Visit sites.google.com/site/studioonetucson for submission details.

MUSEUMS EVENTS THIS WEEK ARIZONA STATE MUSEUM Arizona State Museum. 1013 E. University Blvd. 6216302. Saturday, April 28, is free admission day. An exhibit of 20 Hopi quilts continues through Monday, Aug. 20. Many Mexicos: Vistas de la Frontera continues through Friday, Nov. 30. The centennial exhibit, 100 Years: 100 Quilts continues through Saturday, Dec. 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; $5, free youth younger than 18, active-duty military and their families, people with business in the building and everyone for public events. Visit statemuseum.arizona. edu for more information. CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Center for Creative Photography. 1030 N. Olive Road. 621-7968. Curator Claudia Bohn-Spector discusses the current exhibition Speaking in Tongues at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19. Luke Batten, director of the Robert Heinecken Trust, talks about a new monograph, Robert Heinecken, at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24; free. Speaking in Tongues: Wallace Berman and Robert Heinecken, 1961-1976, an exhibit examining how two Los Angeles artists used photography to bridge modernist and emerging post-modernist trends; and a group of works from the permanent collection that illustrate Los Angeles photography from the 1890s through the 1990s, continue through Sunday, June 17. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; free. Visit centerforcreativephotography.org for more information. DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. 6300 N. Swan Road. 299-9191. Portraits of DeGrazia, an exhibit of photographs and paintings of Ted DeGrazia, including works by Louise Serpa and Thomas Hart Benton, continues through Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Ted DeGrazia Depicts the Life of Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino: 20 Oil Paintings is on permanent display. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily; free. Call or visit degrazia.org for more information. MINI-TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. 881-0606. Brass Tracks and Smoke Stacks: G-Scale Model Railroading, an exhibit of model trains built from scratch and from kits, opens Tuesday, April 24, and continues through Sunday, June 17. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday; $9, $8 senior or military, $6 age 4 to 17, $6 adults on Thursday through Dec. 27, free younger child. Visit theminitimemachine.org for more information. MOCA MOCA. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019. Works by participants in the MOCA artist-residency program are featured in Air Show, which continues through Sunday, June 24. Hours are noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday; $8, free member, child younger than 17, veteran, active military and public-safety officers, and everyone the first Sunday of each month. Call or visit moca-tucson.org for more information.

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART Tucson Museum of Art. 140 N. Main Ave. 624-2333. Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray, photographs by Kahlo’s longtime lover and friend; Frida’s Style: Traditional Women’s Costume From Mexico; and Tesoros del Pueblo: Latin American Folk Art, featuring many items from the museum’s permanent collection, continue through Sunday, June 3. (con)text, an exhibit of works from the permanent collection that examine the impact of text in contemporary art, continues through Saturday, June 30. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday; and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday; $8, $6 senior and veteran, $3 student with ID, free younger than 13, free the first Sunday every month. UA SCIENCE: FLANDRAU UA Science: Flandrau. 1601 E. University Blvd. 6217827. Biters, Hiders, Stinkers and Stingers, an exhibit about poisonous animals and the good they do, continues through Thursday, May 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday; 6 to 9 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday; $7.50, $5 age 4 to 15, free younger child, $2 Arizona college student with ID, $2 discount to CatCard holders. Visit flandrau.org for more information.

OUT OF TOWN AMERIND MUSEUM Amerind Museum. 2100 N. Amerind Road, Exit 318 off Interstate 10. Dragoon. (520) 586-3666. A Journey: The Art of Glory Tacheenie-Campoy, an exhibit of paintings, sculpture, mixed-media works and prints, continues through Wednesday, Oct. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday; $8, $7 senior, $5 ages 12 through 18, free younger child. Visit amerind. org for more information. GUNPOWDER PRESS EXHIBIT AND AMBOS NOGALES VINTAGE PHOTO GALLERY Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. 1 Burruel St. Tubac. 398-2252. An exhibit featuring a press and printed matter from Gunpowder Press, a mid-20th Century Tubac business, and a collection of vintage photographs depicting Nogales on both sides of the border is on display until Saturday, June 30. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, except Christmas; $4, $2 youth ages 7 through 13, free younger child, includes admission to the park. Visit tubacpresidiopark.com for more info.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ACADIA RANCH MUSEUM AND ORACLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Acadia Ranch Museum. 825 Mount Lemmon Road. Oracle. 896-9609. The Oracle Historical Society preserves artifacts and properties to educate and to encourage appreciation of the unique cultural-historical heritage of the community of Oracle and surrounding areas. Collections include the Huggett Family collection of ranching artifacts, a documents archive and many books on local history. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m., each Saturday, with extended hours for special exhibits; free, donations welcome. ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY DOWNTOWN MUSEUM Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum. 140 N. Stone Ave. 770-1473. Exhibits depict early Tucson businesses and homes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; $3, $2 senior or age 12 to 18; free younger child, 2-for-1 admission the first Tuesday of every month. Visit arizonahistoricalsociety.org for more information.

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EVENTS THIS WEEK AMY WEINTRAUB: YOGA SKILLS FOR THERAPISTS Antigone Books. 411 N. Fourth Ave. 792-3715. Author of Yoga for Depression, Amy Weintraub discusses her book Yoga Skills for Therapists: Effective Practices for Mood Management at 7 p.m., Friday, April 20; free. A Q&A and refreshments follow. POG POETRY READING The Drawing Studio. 33 S. Sixth Ave. 620-0947. Farid Matuk, Susan Briante and Wendy Burk read from their work at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $5 suggested donation, $3 student. Call 615-7803, or visit gopog.org. UA POETRY CENTER UA Poetry Center. 1508 E. Helen St. 626-3765. Thursday, April 19: Readings from the UA’s undergraduate literary journal, Persona. Thursday, April 26: Fanny Howe. Wednesday, May 2: readings by students in the creative writing MFA program. Presentations are at 7 p.m.; free. Call or visit poetry.arizona.edu. WOMEN IN MEMOIR Bookmans. 6230 E. Speedway Blvd. 748-9555. Tucson authors Denise Roessie, Pattie Hawn and Patricia Punches discuss and sign copies of their memoirs from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free.

UPCOMING JOHANNA SKIBSRUD: THIS WILL BE DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN AND OTHER STORIES Antigone Books. 411 N. Fourth Ave. 792-3715. Johanna Skibsrud discusses her collection of charactercentric short stories at 7 p.m., Friday, April 27; free. A Q&A and refreshments follow. MUJERES DE PALABRA Casa Libre en la Solana. 228 N. Fourth Ave. 325-9145. In honor of National Poetry Month, poets Jessica Helen Lopez and Sarah Gonzales read from their work at 7 p.m., Friday, April 27; $5 suggested donation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS GREAT LITERATURE OF ALL TIMES Oro Valley Public Library. 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 2295300. A reading and discussion group meets from 10 a.m. to noon, on the third Thursday of every month; free. Information about each month’s selection is available at www.orovalleylib.com. Pick up the handout at the library in advance. MAIN LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Joel D. Valdez Main Library. 101 N. Stone Ave. 5945500. This group meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the third Thursday each month; free. Copies of each month’s reading selection are available at the first-floor information desk. The April 19 selection is The Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen. Parking for two hours is validated for the lot below the library. Participants bring lunch. Call 791-4010 for more info. MYSTERY BOOK GROUP Mostly Books. 6208 E. Speedway Blvd. 571-0110. A mystery book club meets at 7 p.m., the fourth Wednesday every month; free. SCIENCE-FICTION BOOK CLUB Oro Valley Public Library. 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 2295300. A science-fiction book club meets from 7 to 8 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of every month. Visit www. orovalleylib.com for a schedule of titles. SONORAN SLEUTHS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Oro Valley Public Library. 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 2295300. Fans of mystery and suspense meet from 11 a.m.

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From cover to cover, this anthology of science fiction by indigenous writers is enjoyable

Native Stories BY NICK DEPASCAL, mailbag@tucsonweekly.com nthologies are tricky things. While useful, they can feel repetitive in their subjects and in their content. Every once in a while, though, an anthology will tackle an entirely new topic, drawing on established and unfamiliar writers, and casting existing literature in a fresh light. So it is with editor Grace Dillon’s, Walking the Clouds: An Anthology of Indigenous Science Fiction, which takes indigenous authors familiar and unfamiliar, and places them in the context of the science-fiction genre, simultaneously expanding notions of where indigenous literature influences can be felt, and exploding limiting conceptions of what indigenous literature can and does do. It’s an original and exciting anthology, and an enjoyment to read, from cover to cover. The anthology begins with an introduction that lucidly describes the editor’s project and the importance of the anthology, as well as an overview of the book’s structure. As Dillon puts it: “Walking the Clouds opens up sf to reveal Native presence. It suggests that indigenous sf is not so new—just overlooked—and advocates that indigenous authors should write more of it.” Dillon’s selections fulfill the promise of the introduction, featuring 16 different indigenous authors, not only from America, but also from Australia and New Zealand. The anthology is broken into five sections, each described in-depth in the introduction: • Native Slipstream is “a species of speculative fiction” that “views time as pasts, presents and futures that flow together like currents in a navigable stream.” • Contact has stories “that challenge readers to recognize their positions with regard to the diasporic conditions of contemporary Native peoples.” • Indigenous Science and Sustainability “juxtaposes Western science with what can be thought of as ‘Indigenous scientific literacies.’” • Native Apocalypse seeks not to strictly relive tragedy or imagine alternative futures, but to show “the ruptures, the scars, and the trauma in its efforts ultimately to provide healing and a return bimaadiziwin, or a state of balance.” • Biskaabiiyang, or “Returning to Ourselves,” involves “discovering how personally one is affected by colonization, discarding the emotional and psychological baggage carried from its impact, and recovering ancestral traditions

Walking the Clouds: An Anthology of Indigenous Science Fiction

TOP TEN Antigone Books’ best-sellers for the week ending April 13, 2012

Edited by Grace L. Dillon

1. The Zombie Autopsies: Secret Notebooks From the Apocalypse

University of Arizona

Steven C. Schlozman, Grand Central ($14.99)

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2. Red Medicine: Traditional Indigenous Rites of Birthing and Healing

in order to adapt in our post-Native Apocalypse world.” I found the explication of the thinking behind the sections illuminating in a way that gave added depth to the stories. And, oh, how fantastic the stories are. Featuring work from Gerald Vizenor, Sherman Alexie, Leslie Marmon Silko, Simon Ortiz and a host of other talented authors known both for their work in Native literature and science fiction, these stories cover a variety of topics—but it’s also interesting to see similar considerations across the works, especially when they appear in the same sections. While it’s impossible to touch on every story, and one could pull out any of them as an example of fantastic writing and deep intelligence, Sherman Alexie’s “Distances” particularly stands out. Alexie presents a post-apocalyptic world in which the predictions of Wovoka, the Paiute prophet and holy man, have come to pass, and all the whites have been run out of North America as a result of the Ghost Dances. However, the continent remains a violent and fearful place. “Urbans,” city Indians who left the cities to return to the reservations, are outcasts and kept separate from the “Skins,” Indians who already resided on the reservations. Our narrator, a Skin, loves one of the Urbans. It’s a forbidden love, and he can only watch as she decays from what is considered a “white man’s disease.” In the end, our narrator seems to find solace in an abandoned transistor radio he secreted away from a burned house: Last night I held my transistor radio in my hands, gently, as if it were alive. I examined it closely, searching for some flaw, some obvious damage. But there was nothing, no imperfection I could see. If there was something wrong, it was not evident by the smooth, hard plastic of the outside. All the mistakes would be on the inside, where you couldn’t see, couldn’t reach. With its atmosphere of loss and painfully beautiful lyrical writing, “Distances” seems to suggest that the capacity for mistakes and violence is inside all humans, regardless of race, and that a better future depends on greater cooperation and symbiosis between peoples, rather than separation or elimination. It’s certainly a story representative of the anthology’s originality and success.

Patrisia Gonzales, University of Arizona ($35)

3. The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins, Scholastic ($8.99)

4. The Lorax Dr. Seuss, Random House ($14.95)

5. Tucson Oddities, Too Arizona Daily Star ($14.99)

6. Desert Terroir: Exploring the Unique Flavors and Sundry Places of the Borderlands Gary Paul Nabhan, University of Texas ($24.95)

7. The Dry Grass of August Anna Jean Mayhew, Kensington ($15)

8. A Place to Stand Jimmy Santiago Baca, Grove ($15)

9. Mockingjay Suzanne Collins, Scholastic ($17.99)

10. Sacré Bleu: A Comedy D’Art Christopher Moore, William Morrow ($26.99) Patrisia Gonzales

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Ozomatli, Jurassic 5 co-founder Chali 2na headlines this spring’s Club Crawl®

All-Around Artist BY GENE ARMSTRONG, garmstron g@tucsonweekly.com

HIP-HOP ARTIST CHALI 2NA—A FOUNDING member of the musical collectives Ozomatli and Jurassic 5, and a thriving solo artist in his own right—is adamant that an early interest in graffiti art and rapping kept him away from drugs and gangs. Born Charles Stewart Jr. in Chicago 41 years ago, 2na will exercise his MC talents as a headliner at the Tucson Weekly’s 2012 Spring Club Crawl®. Preceding 2na on the Rialto/KRQ stage will be the acts Vine St., Shaun Harris and The Project. 2na says music and art helped steer him clear of negative influences during his most-impressionable years—and he goes one step further, arguing that the ongoing loss of arts studies in public schools actually contributes to “the deterioration of the culture.” “Kids don’t have as many opportunities now as they did when I was growing up, to pursue art and music in schools,” he says. “This gets to an issue of mine: I just think that governments, especially state governments, are cheating the students by taking music and art out of the schools.”

When you don’t have that outlet for creative expression, 2na says, the soul pursues other distractions. “Art is definitely a positive outlet, no matter what you use it for, and the ability to express themselves through some kind of art form is definitely something humans need to feel fulfilled,” he says. “When we remove the arts from our kids’ lives, we cut off that avenue of expression for kids, and it’s gonna twist society up. It’s a silent attack on inner-city youth, and youth in general.” A teenager slipping off into the night to scrawl graffiti may not sound like a responsible creative opportunity, but 2na says he was always organized and focused in his pursuits. “I remember being a kid and getting up at 2:30 in the morning to sneak out of the house while my mom and my grandma were sleeping. We’d go out and bomb freight trains, and then come home, and I’d put on my school clothes and jump into my bed to be up and ready to go on time. And they didn’t know I was doing that until much later. But that also gave me a discipline to … rise early and get the job done.”

Chali 2na: During the 1990s, he co-founded two groups that have helped define the melting pot of Los Angeles music. He was there at the beginning of Ozomatli, which still combines Latin, funk, hip-hop and reggae, among other music forms. After two albums, he moved on, but is still on good terms with the Ozo guys. His next group was Jurassic 5, the powerhouse hip-hop ensemble that was hailed as part of Los Angeles’ new rap underground. 2na remained with J5 until it disbanded in 2007.

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These days, 2na is trying to teach himself oilpainting. “Oil has been a medium of interest for me in the past two years. But it’s hard to find enough time to really do it. Some of my influence that sneaks in is from my background in graffiti and comic books,” he says. Blessed with a distinctive basso profundo voice, 2na uses it for more than simply rapping. He has done voiceovers for animation (such as the film The Night B4 Christmas) and advertisements (Adidas, for instance). Although raised in Chicago, 2na moved at 16 to Los Angeles, which offered a kind of culture shock. “L.A. is more of a melting pot than Chicago. There is much more acceptance of a diversity of race and religion. Chicago is still slightly segregated, especially in how they relate to each other and between different cultural groups, and how they mix or don’t mix. It’s still a little backward, and it sucks, in my opinion. When I came to L.A., I was trippin’, because people actually hug each other when they greet each other.” During the 1990s, he co-founded two groups that have helped define the melting pot of Los Angeles music. He was there at the beginning of Ozomatli, which still combines Latin, funk, hip-hop and reggae, among other music forms. After two albums, he moved on, but is still on good terms with the Ozo guys. His next group was Jurassic 5, the powerhouse hip-hop ensemble that was hailed as part of Los Angeles’ new rap underground. 2na remained with J5 until it disbanded in 2007. In addition to his recordings with Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, 2na has released one official solo album, 2009’s much-respected Fish Outta Water. He also put together a pair of mixtapes, Fish Market and Fish Market 2, in 2004 and 2010, respectively. He has appeared as guest MC on countless tracks with artists such as Swollen Members, Linkin Park, Blackalicious, Kardinal Offishall, Roots Manuva, J-Live, K’naan, and NASA. 2na said his latest project is a series of five EPs, each with several songs and drawing on different styles of music.

“They’ll be released on iTunes and Amazon, and they’re sort of a way for me to explore the ways that people consume music in this day and age,” he says. 2na observes that much of today’s listening audience isn’t interested in full-length albums, whether in a disc, vinyl or digital format. “They listen differently than we did when we were growing up. They taste and sample tunes, and say, ‘I like that one,’ or, ‘I don’t like that one.’ ‘Let me get that one, but I don’t want to have a whole album of it.’ We have to get the music to the people in the way they want it, if we want to reach them.” 2na’s first EP, Against the Current, is scheduled for release in May, and it will offer a sampling of the subsequent four recordings, he says. “The second one is electronic stuff, dubstep and electro and a lot of stuff that has influenced me over the years. The third one is a live record and presents me and my band, the House of Vibe, as close as possible as you can get to recreating that live sound. The fourth is going to be preoccupied with Caribbean music, you know, all the stuff I have been interested in over the years—reggae, soca and salsa. And the fifth will be a straight hip-hop record.” 2na is offering a free download of his leadoff single, “Against the Current,” on his website (chali2na.com). He also has invited listeners to remix it, and he’ll include three winning mixes as alternate tracks on his EPs.

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Hot Rod and Billy Bacon still manage to get together to play a few times a year. The rest of the year, Hot Rod is back home in San Diego, performing with his veteran band and tearing up stages in Southern California.

Jerry “Hot Rod” DeMink

JERRY “HOT ROD” DEMINK CUT HIS TEETH in the music business back in 1994 as the guitarist and bandleader for Chicago bluesman A.C. Reed. After several years on the road, he returned home to San Diego, where he met roots-rock balladeer Billy Bacon. Together, as Billy Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs, they formed one of the most entertaining touring acts around. There were moments when Hot Rod would put on a motorcycle helmet and

spin on his head while playing the guitar. At other times, he’d sit on Bacon’s shoulders as they walked around the club, and Hot Rod played the guitar behind his head. And there were always impromptu dance moves. Although Billy Bacon doesn’t tour much any more, he and Hot Rod still manage to get together to play a few times a year. The rest of the year, Hot Rod is back home in San Diego, performing with his continued on next page

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veteran band and tearing up stages in Southern California with his trademark blazing guitar and wild show. Bud Light/My 92.9 Stage at 10 p.m. Remember the good ol’ days when the UA football team had the best place-kicker in all of college football? It was 1994, when Steve McLaughlin won the Lou Groza award for top collegiate kicker. McLaughlin was also an avid musician, and had a top local band called Pet the Fish. They were frequent openers for national headliners such as the Dave Matthews Band, Weezer, the Samples and the Refreshments. But then the NFL called, and McLaughlin began an 11-year professional career; his music was forced to the sidelines. After 2006, that all changed when he rekindled his love of rock ’n’ roll and started performing in and around his home of Atlanta. In 2011, he went into the studio to record No More Record Stores. It is a collection of powerhouse rock ’n’ roll, and one of the tracks can currently be heard on a Ford commercial. McLaughlin will be reuniting with his former Pet the Fish bandmates for a show at Club Crawl®. Bud Light/My 92.9 Stage at 11 p.m. Two Phoenix bands will perform at the Hotel Congress Outdoor Stage. Going on at 11 p.m. will be Elmo Kirkwood, son of Curt Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets. When asked about his father’s influence, Elmo says it is “not so much musically, but more in the spirit of how to do things—to create something totally different.” Kirkwood’s musical tastes are diverse, and his inspiration comes from music genres including psychedelic, world, progressive rock and jazz. The band is in the studio, and a release is due late this summer. Kirkwood, a lead guitarist and vocalist, likes to stretch out and play a lot of instrumentals. “Its rock, but it’s spacey and progressive,” he says. “We’re just trying to make a far-out thing.” Hotel Congress Outdoor Stage at 11 p.m. Preceding Kirkwood will be the lush poprock stylings of Ladylike. Armed with a brandnew self-titled release, the band aims to show why they are a favorite in the Valley of the Sun. Their forte is pop-rock melodies. As a fivepiece, they have the vocal chops, harmonies, soaring piano and guitar riffs that listeners crave. This is a band to keep your eyes on. Andrew Dost of fun. says, “Ladylike doesn’t just write songs; they create entire worlds within perfect pop songs.” We concur. Hotel Congress Outdoor Stage at 10 p.m. Flash Molasses, from Prescott, is rapidly getting attention as the one of the top jam bands in Arizona. Ten years ago, the Rialto Theatre hosted just about every major touring jam band in America, from String Cheese Incident to Leftover Salmon to RatDog. Today, such shows are hard to come by, but Flash Molasses is heading to the Old Pueblo to keep that flame burning. They have played every major venue in Northern Arizona and are hoping that Tucsonans will enjoy their brand of feel-good dance music. Guitarist Rick Bowen leads the band through a tightly woven mixture of rock, blues and jazz originals, and covers of favorite artists such as the Grateful Dead, Traffic and The Band. Bud Light/My 92.9 Stage at 8 p.m.

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Bud Light/My 92.9 Stage 8 p.m.: Flash Molasses (Prescott) 9 p.m.: Crosscut Saw 10 p.m.: Jerry “Hot Rod” DeMink Band (San Diego) 11 p.m.: Steve McLaughlin (Atlanta) Midnight: 8 Minutes to Burn with Brass Pandemonium Things get rolling on this outdoor stage at 8 p.m. with Prescott’s Flash Molasses, a jam band that combines funk, jazz, blues and rock into a very danceable stew. At 9 p.m., prepare Jerry “Hot Rod” DeMink Band yourself for a dose of Texas blues courtesy of Crosscut Saw, featuring the father-and-son guitar team of Clark and Jeff Engelbert. From San Diego, the Jerry “Hot Rod” DeMink Band adds a bit of blues and hillbilly gospel to its rockabilly foundation. They’re on at 10 p.m., just before Atlanta’s Steve McLaughlin, a former UA place-kicker whose roots rock sounds a bit like a collaboration between Social Distortion and Cracker, at 11 p.m. At midnight, the funky-ass jam-band 8 Minutes to Burn, abetted by Brass Pandemonium, will have you dancing into the morning. Tejano/La Preciosa Stage 8 p.m.: Quieres Mas 9 p.m.: Suerte 10 p.m.: Relente 11 p.m.: iMas Midnight: iMas Take a look at the name of this stage, and you should have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Quieres Mas gets the party started at 8 p.m., followed at 9 p.m. by Suerte, who specialize in a classic big-band Tejano sound with horns. At 10 p.m., Tucson veterans Relente bring their brand of Latin rock (with the occasional Johnny Cash cover thrown in for good measure) to the stage, and in both the 11 p.m. and midnight slots, iMas closes out the night with a mix of Tejano, country, oldies and a bit of funk.

traditional funky pop. At 9:15 p.m., the Tucson Area Music Awards-winning emcee Shaun Harris takes over the stage, followed at 10:30 p.m. by The Project, which features a pair of rappers flowing over a band that’s a throwback to the Motown soul of the early ’70s. At 11:30, strap yourselves in for a set by underground rapping legend Chali 2na, a founding member of both Ozomatli and the Jurassic 5. Rialto Outdoor Stage 8 p.m.: Bad Tourist 9 p.m.: Funky Bonz 10 p.m.: The Wyatts 11 p.m.: The Jits Midnight: Nevershine The Rialto will also feature an outdoor stage tonight, with a rather diverse lineup. Mixing blues, jazz, country and pop elements—along with a ukulele-playing singer—Bad Tourist gets the night up and running at 8 p.m., followed at 9 p.m. by veteran funk band Funky Bonz, which features some of the same members as Bad Tourist. The Wyatts, a polished band of countryrockers, hit the stage at 10 p.m. At 11 p.m., The Jits mix everything from country rock to hard rock to rap—all in a tidy little package. And at midnight, get treated to a rare live performance from alt-rockers Nevershine. Cabaret Outdoor Stage 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: A night of new circus, acrobatics, hooping and stilt-dance featuring: • Flam Chen: high energy axe stilt-dance • Orbital Evolution: Tucson’s modern hoop troupe • Flight School Acrobatics: theatrical acroyoga • Mamaxe: pan-African inspired dance company They don’t call this outdoor stage—located off of Broadway Boulevard in between Fifth and Sixth avenues—the Cabaret Stage for nothin’. Tucson is rich with circus-inspired performance acts, and this is where you want to be to catch some of its best and brightest in one convenient spot.

Rialto/KRQ Stage 8 p.m.: Vine St. 9:15 p.m.: Shaun Harris 10:30 p.m.: The Project 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Chali 2na

Congress Outdoor Stage 8 p.m.: A Son y Sol 9 p.m.: Dream Sick 10 p.m.: Ladylike (Phoenix) 11 p.m.: Elmo Kirkwood (Phoenix) Midnight: American Android

Known for its eclectic schedule of acts, this historic downtown theater tonight transforms itself into a hip-hop mecca, starting at 8 p.m. with Vine St., which features rapping over a bed of

The lineup on the outdoor stage at this downtown institution is as eclectic as they come, and it begins at 8 p.m. with A Son y Sol, whose unique sound is a fusion of the members’ Peruvian,

Mexican, jazz and classical backgrounds. Dream Sick, a fresh, young psychedelic rock band that seems equally influenced by MGMT and Tucson’s own Golden Boots, is on at 9 p.m.; next up is a pair of Phoenix acts: the whimsical sing-along pop of Ladylike at 10 p.m., and Elmo Kirkwood, who just happens to be the son of Meat Puppet A Son y Sol Curt Kirkwood, at 11 p.m. If you like your political rock hard and heavy, you won’t want to miss American Android at midnight. Club Congress 8:30 p.m.: Signals 9:30 p.m.: The Gallery 10:30 p.m.: Blind Divine 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.: DJ Matt McCoy The roster of acts performing on the Club Congress stage is just as eclectic as the one on Congress’ outdoor stage, starting at 8:30 p.m. with young, melodic hard-rockers Signals. At 9:30 p.m., the extremely talented The Gallery manage to mix hardcore, the agitprop stylings of Rage Against the Machine and, yes, elements of Southern rock into their potent sound. Featuring world-renowned visual artist Daniel Martin Diaz (who designed and created the stage on which he’ll be playing) and his wife, singer Paula Catherine Valencia, Blind Divine is a dreamy, ambient shoegaze band with elements of triphop and a penchant for the theatrical. They’ll perform at 10:30 p.m. From 11 p.m. onward, DJ Matt McCoy spins the tunes for his weekly Bang! Bang! dance night. Sharks 8 p.m.: 115 Down 9 p.m.: Delta Junktion 10 p.m.: Los Nawdy Dawgs 11 p.m.: Mad Styles Midnight: Chucky Chingon The downtown home for all types of Latin music, Sharks starts the night off at 8 p.m. with 115 Down, who play everything from folk-pop to reggae. Delta Junktion brings its live hip-hop flavor to the stage at 9 p.m., followed at 10 p.m. by Nogales transplants Los Nawdy Dawgs, who describe their music as “south of the border pulp fiction Latin blues rock.” At 11 p.m., it’s more hip hop, courtesy of Mad Styles, and at midnight, in keeping with Club Crawl® tradition, DJ Chucky Chingon takes over the wheels of steel until closing time.

The District 9 p.m.: Anti-God Rape Squad 10 p.m.: Discos 11 p.m.: Vox Urbana Midnight: Shark Pants 1 a.m.: Flagrante Delicto Once known as one of the only downtown watering holes that didn’t feature live music, the tavern has been featuring some killer shows lately. That tradition continues tonight starting at 9 p.m. with Anti-God Rape Squad. At 10 p.m., it’s the fantastic but difficult-to-describe Discos, who should appeal to fans of everyone from Modest Mouse to Brian Eno to Yo la Tengo. Vox Urbana, who perform “garage cumbia”—a potent mix of cumbia and punk rock—are on at 11 p.m., followed by an increasingly rare performance by one of Tucson’s best damn punk bands, Shark Pants, which features Lenguas Largas frontman Isaac Reyes, at midnight. At 1 a.m., Flagrante Delicto, who sound something like what Frank Zappa might be playing at the circus in hell (yes, that’s a compliment) cap off the night. Vaudeville Church of Rock Revelations: 9 p.m.: Torn Hammer (Bullhead City) 10 p.m.: Methra 11 p.m.: Cave Dweller (Phoenix) Midnight: TOAD (Tempe) 1 a.m.: Hell Follows Most of the bookings at Vaudeville lately have been of either the hip-hop or punk/ metal variety, and tonight, its lineup of acts represents the latter. Bullhead City’s Torn Hammer prove Methra that melodic screamo is not an oxymoron at 9 p.m., followed at 10 p.m. by Methra, who sound a bit like Black Sabbath if Ozzy were a growler. Phoenix’s Cave Dweller— whose music is described by the Vaudeville folks as “a potent blend of harmonies, technicality and gruff vocals”—is up next, at 11 p.m. At midnight, all hail TOAD, a six-piece metal band from Phoenix featuring distorted organ, snarling vocals and killer guitar riffs aplenty. Tucson metal act Hell Follows, whose sinister-sounding vocalist has obviously studied the Mike Patton playbook, closes the night out at 1 a.m. continued on next page

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Perhaps the best listening room of all the Crawl venues, The Screening Room features a lineup starting with a film program at 8 p.m., followed at 8:30 p.m. by the rough-and-sensitive songs of Billy Sedlmayr, who’s crawled through the fire and come out on the other side to sing about it. At 9:30 p.m. Loren Dircks, frontman for country-metal band Gila Bend, performs a rare solo set, followed at 10:30 by more films. Alternative Tentacles recording artist Fish Karma, he of the sharp-witted social satire, hits the stage at 11 p.m., and Al Perry, Republican presidential primary candidate and the unofficial mayor of Tucson, does what he does best at midnight. O’Malley’s 8 p.m.: Danger Kats 9 p.m.: Despondency Denied 10 p.m.: Heart Attack Shack 11 p.m.: Broken Romeo Midnight: Scorned Embrace This perennial UA hangout tonight presents a series of hyphenate-rock acts, starting at 8 p.m. with the Chili Peppers-influenced funk-rock of the Danger Kats. The blues-rock sounds of Despondency Denied take over the stage at 9 p.m., just before the funk-, blues- and reggaeimbued rock of Heart Attack Shack at 10 p.m. The 11 p.m. slot brings ’80s-influenced, melodic hard-rockers Broken Romeo to the stage, and at midnight, the pummeling metal of Scorned Embrace rocks you into the wee hours. The Hut Outdoor Stage 8:30 p.m.: Rex Arsenal Band 9:30 p.m.: The Foleys 10:30 p.m.: Spartacus 11:30 p.m.: Sugar Stains Things at The Hut’s outdoor stage (just look for the giant tiki head) get rolling at 8:30 p.m. with the Rex Arsenal Band, who sound like Thin Lizzy one minute, and an indie version of Pink Floyd the next. At 9:30 p.m., it’s The Foleys, who trade in guitar-heavy songs with pop hooks, just prior to a reggae-rock set by Spartacus at 10:30 p.m. The all-female Sugar Stains dish out a set of short, sharp pop-punk tunes at 11:30 p.m. to close out the night. The Hut 8 p.m.: Roll Acosta 9 p.m.: Blazing Edisons 10 p.m.: Cosmic Slop 11 p.m.: Neiphi Midnight: Gaza Strip

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The indoor stage at The Hut tonight is all over the map—in the best possible way. Get a dose of earnest acoustic folk-pop at 8 p.m. courtesy of Roll Acosta, just before a set of good-time, rollicking blues-rock from Blazing Edisons at 9 p.m. Climb aboard the mothership at 10 p.m.

with the funky-ass sounds of Cosmic Slop, Tucson’s answer to P-Funk. Switch gears at 11 p.m. for the hook-filled pop-punk of Neiphi, followed at midnight by the catchy neo-grunge rock (with a sense of humor) of Gaza Strip. Sky Bar 8:30 p.m.: John Gimmler 9:30 p.m.: SuchaMC 10:30 p.m.: Black Jackalope Ensemble 11:30 p.m.: Early Black 12:30 a.m.: Leather Clutch It’s yet another eclectic lineup tonight at this astronomythemed bar that runs on 100 percent solar energy, starting at 8:30 p.m. with John Gimmler, just before the inventive, Early Black winning nerd-rap of SuchaMC at 9:30 p.m. Tucson can’t claim to have many fusion jazz bands, but with the recent formation of Black Jackalope Ensemble, we can claim at least one damn good one. They’re on at 10:30 p.m., just prior to a set of dark gothic shoegaze by Early Black at 11:30 p.m. The co-ed electro-hop duo Leather Clutch gets you bouncing at 12:30 a.m. Playground Rooftop 9 p.m.: DJ Bonus 10 p.m.: The Bitchells 11 p.m.: DJ Table Manners Midnight: DJ Nature The rooftop at this recently opened playgroundthemed nightclub will be jumping all night with sets by a trio of DJs and one band. DJ Bonus mans the decks at 9 p.m., with the tasteful pop of The Bitchells following at 10 p.m. At 11 p.m., DJ Table Manners takes the wheels (of steel, that is), and at midnight, he hands them off to DJ Nature. Mr. Head’s Art Gallery and Bar 9 p.m.: Whisk 10 p.m.: People From the Sun 11 p.m.: Jivin Scientists Midnight: Big Meridox We couldn’t be happier to have Mr. Head’s, the Fourth Avenue combination art gallery and bar, participate in its first-ever Crawl tonight, and it’s got a mighty fine lineup of local hip-hop acts on board for the event, starting at 9 p.m. with Whisk. Former TAMMIES winners in the Best Hip-Hop category, People From the Sun match hardcore rhymes with a positive vibe. They’re on at 10 p.m., just before Jivin Scientists’ brand of dark and honest rap takes over at 11 p.m. At midnight, prepare yourselves for Big Meridox’s 520-proud, rough-hewn flow. La Cocina 7 to 9:30 p.m.: Wayback Machine 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.: DJ Herm Boasting an outdoor courtyard abetted by a cantina bar, La Cocina emanates great vibes, no matter what’s going on there. Tonight, the restaurant/venue will split the night in two, in

a manner of speaking. From 7 to 9:30 p.m., the Wayback Machine will perform a tasty gumbo of flavors including blues, country, boogie-rock, bluegrass, reggae and whatever else is lying around the kitchen, both covers and originals. Then, at 10 p.m., La Cocina’s weekly Dance! Dance! Dance! night, featuring DJ Herm—who will play just about anything as long as it keeps your ass moving—takes over until closing time. Shot in the Dark Café 9 p.m.: Brian and the Throwing Knives 10 p.m.: Blaylock the Destroyer Midnight: Paul Wright Chamber Pot Trio This delightfully eclectic downtown café tonight joins the Club Crawl® fray with performances by blues band Brian and the Throwing Knives at 9 p.m., three-piece metal act Blaylock the Destroyer at 10 p.m., and classical music from Paul Wright Chamber Pot Trio at midnight. Café Passe 7 p.m.: Matthew Cordes 8 p.m.: Hans Hutchison Enjoy a meal, a coffee concoction, a beer or a glass of wine at this Fourth Avenue café as you soak in the country-folk stylings of Passe mainstay Matthew Cordes at 7 p.m., and singer-songwriter Hans Hutchison, who pulls influences from flamenco, blues, jazz, mariachi and classical into his original sound, at 8 p.m. Iguana Café 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.: The Benjamins

Chocolate Iguana Patio 7 to 9 p.m.: The Bennu The perfect place to fuel up on coffee and sugary treats, the Chocolate Iguana will tonight feature the funky dance grooves of jam-band The Bennu from 7 to 9 p.m. Winsett Park 7 to 9 p.m.: Los Foileros This outdoor park, next to Bison Witches on Fourth Avenue, features a performance from Afro-Latin ensemble Los Foileros tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Underpass Plaza (Stevens and Fourth avenues) 7 to 9 p.m.: Logan Greene and Big Flat Boys This plaza at the corner of Stevens and Fourth avenues will feature the gifted literary-minded singer-songwriter Logan Greene and his backing band of the day, the Big Flat Boys, performing from 7 to 9 p.m. Enoteca 5:30 to 9 p.m.: Noodles Factorie This downtown Neapolitan Italian restaurant and wine bar features live music tonight from 5:30 until 9 p.m., courtesy of Noodles Factorie. Martin’s Comida Chingona 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Dream Sick

Jeff Lewis, onetime president of the Tucson Jazz Society’s board of directors, performs with friends at this downtown mainstay tonight from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Before taking the outdoor stage at Hotel Congress later in the night, Dream Sick, a fresh young psychedelic rock band that seems equally influenced by MGMT and Tucson’s Dream Sick own Golden Boots, will perform from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at this authentic Fourth Avenue Mexican eatery.

Casa Vicente 7 to 9 p.m.: Misael Barraza with dancers Macarena Giraldez and Esther Sánchez-Gomez

TUC Shop 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Hip Hop show featuring Cash Lansky, Merlo, James-O, Zona Kid, Young Tre, Groom Lake Doom and Big Meridox

This downtown Spanish restaurant transforms into a flamenco club from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight with music by guitarist Misael Barraza and dancing from Macarena Giraldez and Esther Sánchez-Gomez.

Short for “The Underestimated City,” TUC Shop (at 115 E. Broadway Blvd.) marks its first-ever Club Crawl® tonight with a killer hip-hop show from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring performances by Cash Lansky, Merlo, James-O, Zona Kid, Young Tre, Groom Lake Doom and Big Meridox.

At this downtown café and tavern, it’s all about The Benjamins, who play classic-rock covers tonight from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant 7:30 to 10 p.m.: Jeff Lewis and Friends

Delectables 9 to 11 p.m.: Belly Dance Tucson The longstanding Fourth Avenue eatery tonight features the seductive art of belly-dancing, courtesy of Belly Dance Tucson, from 9 to 11 p.m. Magpies Gourmet Pizza 8 to 10 p.m.: Planet Jam Grab a quick slice of ’za at this pizza joint while taking in the gypsy-reggae sounds of Planet Jam from 8 to 10 p.m.

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This Club Crawl® will be a FAQ little different … here’s how

How is the modern streetcar construction on Congress Street affecting Club Crawl®? The section of Congress Street between Toole and Fifth avenues—the area between the Rialto Theatre and Hotel Congress—will remain a part of the Club Crawl® enclosure. However, the section of Congress Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues will be under construction. To make room for everyone, the Club Crawl® enclosure will include both Fifth and Sixth avenues between Congress and Broadway Boulevard. We have set up a corridor along Broadway to connect the Tejano/La Preciosa Stage on Sixth Avenue with the Bud Light/My 92.9 Stage on Fifth Avenue, as well as all of the venues on the east end of Congress. How do I get into Club Crawl®? How do I avoid the lines? There are still two main entrances to Club Crawl®. The east entrance is at the corner of

Fifth and Toole avenues (near Hotel Congress), and the west entrance is at Sixth Avenue and Congress Street. To keep up with the increasing crowds at Club Crawl®, we have made both the east and west entrances twice the size to accommodate the crowds. We still advise folks to show up early to beat the rush—and to enjoy all the great acts we have scheduled at Club Crawl®. How do I get a VIP pass? What does that do for me? VIP passes can be purchased for $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. There are a limited number available, so we recommend going to Zia Records to purchase yours before they run out. VIP pass-holders will have their own entry lanes at both entrances. The VIP pass should also get you to the front of the line at all of the venues. Best of all: There will be a special VIP tent and seating area next to the Bud Light Stage. This VIP area will have its own bar and bathrooms.

Finally … where should I park? The closest parking area is the Centro parking garage, just east of the Rialto Theatre. On Club Crawl® night, this garage will only be accessible from westbound Broadway; you will turn right just after the southbound Toole exit. Parking is $5, and you can park all night. The next-best option sits one block away, at the corner of Pennington Street and Sixth Avenue. To access this garage, head south on Stone Avenue; turn left on Pennington; and then travel east to the Scott Street entrance. There are 750 parking spots here, and the price is only $3 for the entire night. There are also 1,000 on-street parkingmeter spaces near Club Crawl® that are free on weekends. The La Placita Garage, at Church Avenue and Jackson Street (one block south of Broadway), has an additional 500 spaces. With four other large parking garages nearby, the total number of spaces downtown totals well more than 14,000.

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The Lineup

Bud Light/My 92.9 Stage 8 p.m.: Flash Molasses (Prescott) 9 p.m.: Crosscut Saw 10 p.m.: Jerry “Hot Rod” DeMink Band (San Diego) 11 p.m.: Steve McLaughlin (Atlanta) Midnight: 8 Minutes to Burn with Brass Pandemonium Tejano/La Preciosa Stage 8 p.m.: Quieres Mas 9 p.m.: Suerte 10 p.m.: Relente 11 p.m.: iMas Midnight: iMas Rialto/KRQ Stage 8 p.m.: Vine St. 9:15 p.m.: Shaun Harris 10:30 p.m.: The Project 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Chali 2na Rialto Outdoor Stage 8 p.m.: Bad Tourist 9 p.m.: Funky Bonz 10 p.m.: The Wyatts 11 p.m.: The Jits Midnight: Nevershine Cabaret Outdoor Stage 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: A night of new circus, acrobatics, hooping and stilt-dance featuring: • Flam Chen: high energy axe stilt-dance • Orbital Evolution: Tucson’s modern hoop troupe • Flight School Acrobatics: theatrical acroyoga • Mamaxe: pan-African inspired dance company CC10 WWW.TuCsON WEEKLY.COM

O’Malley’s 8 p.m.: Danger Kats 9 p.m.: Despondency Denied 10 p.m.: Heart Attack Shack 11 p.m.: Broken Romeo Midnight: Scorned Embrace

Café Passe 7 p.m.: Matthew Cordes 8 p.m.: Hans Hutchison

Congress Outdoor Stage 8 p.m.: A Son y Sol 9 p.m.: Dream Sick 10 p.m.: Ladylike (Phoenix) 11 p.m.: Elmo Kirkwood (Phoenix) Midnight: American Android

The Hut Outdoor Stage 8:30 p.m.: Rex Arsenal Band 9:30 p.m.: The Foleys 10:30 p.m.: Spartacus 11:30 p.m.: Sugar Stains

Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant 7:30 to 10 p.m.: Jeff Lewis and Friends

Club Congress 8:30 p.m.: Signals 9:30 p.m.: The Gallery 10:30 p.m.: Blind Divine 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.: DJ Matt McCoy

The Hut 8 p.m.: Roll Acosta 9 p.m.: Blazing Edisons 10 p.m.: Cosmic Slop 11 p.m.: Neiphi Midnight: Gaza Strip

Sharks 8 p.m.: 115 Down 9 p.m.: Delta Junktion 10 p.m.: Los Nawdy Dawgs 11 p.m.: Mad Styles Midnight: Chucky Chingon The District 9 p.m.: Anti-God Rape Squad 10 p.m.: Discos 11 p.m.: Vox Urbana Midnight: Shark Pants 1 a.m.: Flagrante Delicto Vaudeville 9 p.m.: Torn Hammer (Bullhead City) 10 p.m.: Methra 11 p.m.: Cave Dweller (Phoenix) Midnight: TOAD (Tempe) 1 a.m.: Hell Follows The Screening Room 8 p.m.: Film Program 1 8:30 p.m.: Billy Sedlmayr 9:30 p.m.: Loren Dircks 10:30 p.m.: Film Program 2 11 p.m.: Fish Karma Midnight: Al Perry

Sky Bar 8:30 p.m.: John Gimmler 9:30 p.m.: SuchaMC 10:30 p.m.: Black Jackalope Ensemble 11:30 p.m.: Early Black 12:30 a.m.: Leather Clutch Playground Rooftop 9 p.m.: DJ Bonus 10 p.m.: The Bitchells 11 p.m.: DJ Table Manners Midnight: DJ Nature Mr. Head’s Art Gallery and Bar 9 p.m.: Whisk 10 p.m.: People From the Sun 11 p.m.: Jivin Scientists Midnight: Big Meridox La Cocina 7 to 9:30 p.m.: Wayback Machine 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.: DJ Herm Shot in the Dark Café 9 p.m.: Brian and the Throwing Knives 10 p.m.: Blaylock the Destroyer Midnight: Paul Wright Chamber Pot Trio

Iguana Café 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.: The Benjamins

Casa Vicente 7 to 9 p.m.: Misael Barraza with dancers Macarena Giraldez and Esther SánchezGomez Delectables 9 to 11 p.m.: Belly Dance Tucson Magpies Gourmet Pizza 8 to 10 p.m.: Planet Jam Chocolate Iguana Patio 7 to 9 p.m.: The Bennu Winsett Park 7 to 9 p.m.: Los Foileros Underpass Plaza (Stevens and Fourth avenues) 7 to 9 p.m.: Logan Greene and Big Flat Boys Enoteca 5:30 to 9 p.m.: Noodles Factorie Martin’s Comida Chingona 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Dream Sick TUC Shop 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Hip Hop show featuring Cash Lansky, Merlo, James-O, Zona Kid, Young Tre, Groom Lake Doom and Big Meridox

If you’re hungry, but don’t want the music to stop, never fear—Club Crawl’s got ya covered

Satisfy All of the Senses

Some of the best local music can be found at downtown restaurants that also double as Club Crawl® venues. The entertainment is diverse, as are the menus. You have flamenco and paella at one end of the spectrum, with burgers and rock ’n’ roll at the other. In between, you’ll find classical music, R&B, reggae and country, with delicious food ranging from Sonoran fare to fine desserts. It’s a cliché, but it’s true: There is a little something for everyone at the restaurants participating in Club Crawl®.

Casa Vicente 375 S. Stone Ave. The cultural oasis on South Stone provides an authentic Spanish atmosphere and is known for serving tasty tapas, paella and sangria. Casa Vicente is also known for flamenco music, with guitarist Misael Barraza and dancers Macarena Giraldez and Esther Sanchez-Gomez performing from 7 to 9 p.m. Chocolate Iguana 500 N. Fourth Ave. A longtime favorite, the Chocolate Iguana specializes in sandwiches, salads, fresh pastries and delicious coffee. The Bennu will be performing alternative R&B music on the Iguana’s spacious outdoor plaza from 7 to 9 p.m. It’s the perfect spot to be in the middle of all the action.

Café Passé 415 N. Fourth Ave. Café Passe recently expanded and is now serving alcohol to complement the fine assortment of food. This Saturday, the café will be hosting a night of country music, featuring songs by Matthew Cordes at 7 p.m., and Hans Hutchison at 8 p.m.

The Cup Café 311 E. Congress St. Downtown’s fine-dining cornerstone is smack dab in the middle of the biggest entertainment complex on Congress Street. Sitting on the patio, you can catch the entire Congress Outdoor Stage lineup from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant 198 W. Cushing St. This Tucson landmark is housed in a historic 1860s adobe. Enjoy a great dinner and wonderful cocktails in the territorial dining room, or listen to jazz with the Jeff Lewis and Friends on the garden patio from 7:30 to 10 p.m. This venue is off the beaten path, but has plenty of parking and is well worth the walk. Delectables 533 N. Fourth Ave Delectables is one of the original alternative dining options on Fourth Avenue. The menu has always been cutting-edge and full of fresh ingredients. The Delectables side patio, right along Fourth Avenue, allows diners to take in the street ambience while enjoying Belly Dance Tucson—Tucson’s premier belly-dance troupe— from 9 to 11 p.m.

Enoteca 58 W. Congress St. This lovely spot offers a collection of Italian/ Mediterranean influenced dishes with an emphasis on healthy and creative flavors. The folks there also have a passion for wine. Noodles Factorie is a John Fahey disciple of sorts, who describes his music as underachiever American primitive guitar. He will playing in the restaurant from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and will be joined by special guests throughout the evening. Hub Restaurant and Ice Creamery 266 E. Congress St. This hotspot on Congress Street focuses on American classics like house-made pastrami, corned beef and an unbelievable selection of old-fashioned ice cream. The rooftop at their adjacent venue, The Playground, will be the home of a full lineup of DJs and bands from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. This is definitely the best perch to see and be seen at Club Crawl®. Iguana Café 210 E. Congress St. This charming hole in the wall on Congress Street will feature a special limited menu on the night of Club Crawl®—and don’t let the streetcar construction deter you from getting there! Iguana Café will be serving late, right up to closing time. The Benjamins, a local Native American group, will be performing an eclectic mix of blues, country, rock and pop from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. La Cocina 201 N. Court Ave. Located at Old Town Artisans, this wonderful space under the trees has been totally reinvented by new management. With a fresh menu featuring globally inspired yet locally conscious food, La Cocina boasts affordable wines and local beers. Best of all, the place is a magnet for live music and community events. Wayback Machine will be performing folk and rock from 7 to 9:30 p.m., and then DJ Herm will keep the party going until 2 a.m.

Magpies Gourmet Pizza 605 N. Fourth Ave. Magpies is the reigning champion in the Best of Tucson® poll in the pizza category. Beyond the specialty pies, Magpies serves pastas, salads and tasty subs. Performing on the outdoor patio will be the kings of reggae and world beat in Tucson—Planet Jam, playing from 8 to 10 p.m. Martin’s Comida Chingona 555 N. Fourth Ave. Martin—the affable owner, cook, greeter, socialite and comedian at this quirky restaurant— creates some of the most delectable Mexican fare this side of his home state of Sonora. (We especially recommend the huevos rancheros.) Dream Sick is a hot new band that has been playing Fourth Avenue; they caught the eye of Martin, and he is excited to have them performing their blend of edgy pop rock from 6 to 7:30 p.m. O’Malley’s 247 N. Fourth Ave. Not only is O’Malley’s one of the best entertainment options on Fourth Avenue; it is the home of the some of the best burgers and other food downtown. O’Malley’s doubles as one of the main music venues on the Avenue, so be sure to catch the full lineup running from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Shot in the Dark Café 121 E. Broadway Blvd. Shot in the Dark Café is right in the middle of the newly designed Club Crawl® corridor that connects the stages and venues on Fifth and Sixth avenues. Known for serving organic, fairtrade coffee and espresso, Shot in the Dark also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day. For Club Crawl®, the café will have a full entertainment schedule featuring the blues of Brian and the Throwing Knives at 9 p.m., three-piece metal band Blaylock the Destroyer at 10 p.m., and a set at midnight featuring the classical music of the Paul Wright Chamber Pot Trio. APRIL 19 – 25, 2012 TuCsON WEEKLY CC11

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LECTURES EVENTS THIS WEEK ART LECTURES AT DUSENBERRY LIBRARY Dusenberry River Branch, Pima Public Library. 5605 E. River Road. 594-5345. Docents from the UA Museum of Art and the Tucson Museum of Art give talks from 2 to 3 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday of every month; free. April 24: Rita Ward, “The World the Mind Creates.” CELL PHONES, MEDIA AND OUR CHILDREN Tucson Waldorf School River Bend Campus. 3605 E. River Road. 529-1032. Elizabeth Kelley moderates a panel about research into the safety of electromagnetic energy, and the social and developmental implications of digital media, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 25; free. DENIZENS OF IRONWOOD FOREST NATIONAL MONUMENT Martha Cooper Branch, Pima Public Library. 1377 N. Catalina Ave. 594-5315. Southwest photographer, author and Bureau of Land Management docent Dan Fischer discusses the diverse biology, geology, archaeology and historic aspects of the monument from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21; free. FELINE SEX ED Hermitage Cat Shelter. 5278 E. 21st St. Shelter manager and certified veterinary technician Jackie Moan discusses how cats procreate, how baby kittens grow, when vaccinations are needed and more at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, and Saturday, April 28; $10. Students are eligible to win a free spay or neuter. HEALTHY LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS UA Thomas W. Keating Bioresearch Building. 1657 E. Helen St. Kay Quatraro of Canyon Ranch Health Resort guides participants through Joint Freeing, a seated exercise to help alleviate joint pain, from 10:30 to 11:30

MARGARET REGAN: MANY MEXICOS; IMMIGRATION STORIES Arizona State Museum. 1013 E. University Blvd. 621-6302. Tucson Weekly arts editor Margaret Regan presents “Finding Immigration Stories in Many Mexicos” based on the museum’s Many Mexicos exhibit, and on her own border research for her book The Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories From the Arizona Borderlands, from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 19; free. Participants are encouraged to read the book in advance. Call 626-8381, or email dfl@email.arizona. edu for reservations. PAUL IVEY: CONTEMPORARY ARTS AND CULTURE SINCE 1980 MOCA. 265 S. Church Ave. 624-5019. “Unmonumental: New Sculpture” is the subject of a salon-style lecture with wine and snacks from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 25; $15, $10 member. Reservations are requested. THREE STRIKES OF THE MATCH: THE FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF APRIL 19, 1775, THE DAY OUR NATION WAS BORN Murphy-Wilmot Branch, Pima Public Library. 530 N. Wilmot Road. 594-5420. Members of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association present little-known facts and anecdotes about the earliest events in the Revolutionary War, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19; free.

WOMEN’S HEALTH SYMPOSIUM UA Student Union Memorial Center. 1303 E. University Blvd. 621-7755. A keynote address by Dr. Robert Waldinger of Harvard Medical School, “Why We Get Happier As We Age,” is followed by five sets of breakout sessions focusing on a wide range of women’s mentalhealth issues, from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Saturday, April 21; $125, $50 student or medical resident. Visit wmh. arizona.edu, or call 626-1392 to register.

OUT OF TOWN BILL GANOE: SPANISH COLONIAL IRONWORK Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. 1 Burruel St. Tubac. 398-2252. A living-history volunteer gives an illustrated presentation about the ironwork of the Spanish Colonial period at 2 p.m., Friday, April 20; $4, $2 youth ages 7 through 13, free younger child, includes admission to the park. Visit tubacpresidiopark.com for more info. LECTURES AT THE WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION BOOKSTORE Western National Parks Association Bookstore. 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive. Oro Valley. 622-6014. William Ascarza discusses and signs his book Southeastern Arizona Mining Towns at noon and 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21. Gerry Taylor presents “Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: Past, Present and Future” at noon and 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 25. Lectures are free, but reservations are required; call between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; or from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. Visit wnpa.org for directions or more info.

UA SCIENCE CAFÉ The UA College of Science hosts free lectures throughout the Tucson area. Brad Story of the UA Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences presents “The Amazing Talking Machine: How Humans Produce Sound for Communication” at the Mountain View Country Club Ballroom, 38759 S. Mountain View Blvd., at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 24. Visit scienceconnections. arizona.edu for details. WATER SYMPOSIUM UA Kuiper Space Sciences Building. 1629 E. University Blvd. 621-6963. Omani, European and local water scholars discuss “The Lessons of Amani Aflaj: What Ancient Methods of Water Management Can Teach Us About Addressing Modern Water Challenges” from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, April 20; free.

SUZANNE BRAYER: IMMIGRATION St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church. 600 N. La Cañada Drive. Green Valley. 625-1370. A presentation about how to trace immigrant ancestors is presented from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, April 19, and Green Valley retiree Mary Lee Taylor presents a short program, “Mayflower Adventure”; free. Refreshments are served. Call 396-4630 for more information.

UPCOMING ALBRECHT CLASSEN: THE ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA CAMPUS Himmel Branch, Pima County Public Library. 1035 N. Treat Ave. 594-5305. Albrecht Classen discusses how 130 years of architectural history is reflected on the UA campus, from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 26; free. PAUL AND SUZANNE FISH: HOHOKAM CLASSIC-PERIOD INTERACTION Dragon View. 400 N. Bonita Ave. 623-9855. A lecture about the University Indian Ruin is presented at a dinner meeting from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26; freewill donation. Proceeds benefit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s education programs. No-host food and beverages are available from the menu. Reservations are required by 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 25. Call 798-1201 for reservations or more information.

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Taking on the Clichés

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BY BOB GRIMM, bgrimm@tucsonweekly.com fter sitting on the shelf and gathering dust for three years, The Cabin in the Woods has finally made it to movie screens. You know something strange is afoot when a movie called The Cabin in the Woods— billed as a horror film—starts with two guys having a water-cooler conversation about childproof cabinets. The crazy rule-benders are writer/director Drew Goddard and cowriter Joss Whedon, Whedon being the father of TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and hero to geeks everywhere. The film is quite clever— maybe a little too clever at times. The setup sees a typical sampling of college students getting ready for a vacation at the lake. They are Curt the Jock (Chris Hemsworth, aka Thor!), Dana the AlmostVirgin (Kristen Connolly), Jules the Whore (Anna Hutchison), Holden the Hot Nerd (Jesse Williams) and Marty the Wisecracking Stoner (Fran Kranz). Meanwhile, we see those two water-cooler guys, Sitterson (Richard Jenkins) and Hadley (Bradley Whitford), heading to work at the same time the kids are heading to the lake. While their work station looks like the control room of a factory or power plant, their job tasks consist of a lot more than buttonpushing. Even though the film, more or less, lets viewers know what the two men are up to fairly quickly, I won’t reveal it here. Just because the revelation comes fast doesn’t mean some stupid movie critic should force you to know it before you even have a chance to sit down. On the way to their vacation spot, the gang, of course, meets a tobacco-chewing hick who owns a gas station and speaks ominously about where they are going. The Harbinger (Tim De Zarn) later takes part in the film’s best joke. The cabin where the group vacations looks like it is straight out of Sam Raimi’s original The Evil Dead. And, to no true horror fan’s surprise, it has a basement full of creepy things. The students pick up what appear to be different horror-film artifacts (a dusty diary, a Hellraiser-like puzzle, etc.), and one of those items activates a relatively scary horror scenario involving killer zombies. As a straight-up horror film, The Cabin in the Woods is pretty good. The zombies and monsters are well-done, and the cast can scream with the best of them. I’d put the horror portion of this film alongside the recent remakes of Friday the 13th and The Hills

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1. War Horse Disney

2. We Bought a Zoo 20th Century Fox

3. The Darkest Hour Summit

4. The Iron Lady Weinstein

5. Into the Abyss MPI

6. Sleeping Beauty MPI

7. The Descendants 20th Century Fox

8. A Dangerous Method Sony

9. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Sony

10. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Universal

Kristen Connolly in The Cabin in the Woods. Have Eyes, which were decent genre exercises. The gore is good, and the scares are moderately effective. Fortunately, Cabin is more than just a horror movie. It’s a puzzle movie, with many secrets to reveal. Goddard and Whedon let the proverbial cats out of the bag in a progressive and consistent fashion, with the action building up to a rather grand cameo. You might be able to guess some of the stuff, but you are probably lying if you say you figured it all out before the credits rolled. Last year, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil took one horror-genre cliché (the killer redneck) and flipped it, resulting in the year’s funniest movie. The Cabin in the Woods goes after seemingly everything in the genre, and that’s an expansive target. It’s up to you to decide whether the movie is glorifying or condemning those clichés. The film’s best moments belong to Jenkins and Whitford, and Goddard must be commended for casting them. I can’t imagine a different pair of actors doing what these guys do any better. For me, they make the movie. As for the five students, Hemsworth fares the best, although I half expected him to just throw his mighty hammer at the zombies and end the whole thing quickly. Kranz has a bit of a

The Cabin in the Woods Rated R Starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth and Anna Hutchison Directed by Drew Goddard Lionsgate, 95 minutes Now playing at AMC Loews Foothills 15 (888262-4386), Century El Con 20 (800-326-3264, ext. 902), Century Park Place 20 (800-326-3264, ext. 903), Century Theatres at the Oro Valley Marketplace (800-326-3264, ext. 899), Harkins Tucson Spectrum 18 (806-4275) and Tower Theaters at Arizona Pavilions (579-0500).

Shaggy-from-Scooby-Doo thing going, and he utilizes what just might be cinema history’s coolest bong. Connolly is somebody to root for as the (almost) innocent girl fighting for survival, while Hutchison looks mighty good while making out with a mounted wolf head. The Cabin in the Woods is one of those movies that impress you even more on the ride home when you are thinking it over. It really does have a great premise, and the execution of that premise is often quite brilliant. I’ll go ahead and predict that there is no chance for a sequel.

Michael Perry in Into the Abyss.

FILM TIMES Film times reflect the most current listings available as of Tuesday evening, with screenings beginning on Friday for most opening titles. As schedules at individual theaters frequently change post-press, we recommend calling ahead to avoid any inconvenience.

AMC Loews Foothills 15 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. 888-262-4386. 21 Jump Street (R) Thu 11:55, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40; Fri-Wed 11:20, 2:25, 4:55, 7:40, 10:10 American Reunion (R) Thu 11:40, 1:15, 2:25, 4, 5:10, 6:45, 7:50, 9:25; Fri-Wed 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:45 Bully (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 10, 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50, 10:15 The Cabin in the Woods (R) Thu 12:30, 3, 5:30, 8, 10:30; Fri-Wed 10:30, 12:55, 3:20, 5:45, 8:15, 10:40 Chimpanzee (G) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 10, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax (PG) Thu 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20; Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:20 The Hunger Games (PG13) Thu 11:45, 1:25, 2:50, 4:30, 6, 7:35, 9:15, 10:45; Fri-Wed 10:15, 12:15, 3:30, 4:35, 6:45, 7:45, 9:50, 10:50 Lockout (PG-13) Thu 12:25, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; Fri-Wed 10:20, 12:40, 3, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20 The Lucky One (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:55 Mirror Mirror (PG) Thu 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 7, 9:30; Fri-Wed 11:30, 2, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55 The Raid: Redemption (R) ends Thu 12:50, 3:20, 5:50, 8:15, 10:40 Think Like a Man (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 10:45, 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 10:05 The Three Stooges (PG) Thu 11:50, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10; Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:15, 4:50, 7:35, 10 Titanic 3D (PG-13) Thu 1, 5, 9; Fri-Wed 1, 5:05, 9:05 Titanic: An IMAX 3D Experience (PG-13) Thu 11, 3:30, 8; Fri-Wed 11, 3:15, 8 Touchback (PG-13) Thu 1:35, 4:20, 7:15, 10:15; Fri-Wed 1:25 Wrath of the Titans (PG-13) Thu 2:10, 7:25; Fri-Mon 3:30, 5:55, 8:20, 10:45; Tue 3:30, 10:45; Wed 3:30, 5:55, 8:20, 10:45 Wrath of the Titans 3D (PG-13) ends Thu 11:30, 4:45, 9:50

Century El Con 20 3601 E. Broadway Blvd. 800-326-3264, ext. 902. 21 Jump Street (R) ThuWed 11:40, 2:15, 5:10,

7:50, 10:30 American Reunion (R) Thu 11:45, 1:15, 2:30, 4, 5:15, 6:45, 8, 9:30, 10:45; Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:30, 5:15, 8, 10:45 Bully (PG-13) Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:20, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 The Cabin in the Woods (R) Thu 11:45, 1, 2:10, 3:25, 4:35, 5:50, 7:05, 8:15, 9:40, 10:45; FriWed 11:45, 1, 2:10, 3:25, 4:35, 5:50, 7:05, 8:15, 9:35, 10:40 Casa de Mi Padre (R) ends Thu 11:35, 4:35, 9:50 Chimpanzee (G) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 11:15, 1:20, 3:25, 5:30, 7:35, 9:40 Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax (PG) Thu 11:55, 2:10, 4:30, 6:55, 9:10; Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:10, 4:30 The Godfather, Part II (R) Thu 2, 7 Grateful Dead Meet Up 2012 (Not Rated) Thu 7 The Hunger Games (PG13) Thu 11:30, 1:10, 2:45, 4:20, 7:30, 10:40; Fri-Tue 11:30, 1:10, 2:45, 4:20, 6, 7, 7:30, 9:15, 10:10, 10:40; Wed 11:30, 1:10, 2:45, 4:20, 7, 7:30, 10:10, 10:40 Lockout (PG-13) Thu-Wed 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:15 The Lucky One (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 11:40, 1, 2:15, 3:40, 4:50, 6:15, 7:25, 8:50, 10 The Metropolitan Opera: Manon Encore (Not Rated) Wed 6:30 Mirror Mirror (PG) Thu 11:50, 1:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:10, 7:45, 10:25; FriWed 11:50, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25 The Raid: Redemption (R) Thu-Wed 12, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:50 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (PG-13) Thu 11:40, 2:15, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30; Fri-Wed 11:35, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:20 Think Like a Man (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 11:15, 2:05, 4:55, 7:50, 10:45 The Three Stooges (PG) Thu-Wed 11:25, 12:45, 1:55, 3:10, 4:20, 5:35, 6:45, 8, 9:10, 10:25 Titanic 3D (PG-13) Thu 11:30, 12:50, 3:45, 5:15, 7:55, 9:30; Fri-Wed 11:20, 3:45, 7:55 Wrath of the Titans (PG13) Thu 12:20, 3, 5:30, 8:10, 10:35; Fri-Wed 3, 8:10 Wrath of the Titans 3D (PG-13) Thu 11:20, 1:50, 4:15, 6:50, 9:20; Fri-Wed 12:20, 5:30, 10:35

Century Gateway 12 770 N. Kolb Road. 800-326-3264, ext. 962. Act of Valor (R) Thu 12:45, 3:30, 7:15; FriSat 12:45, 3:30, 7, 9:45; Sun-Mon 12:45, 3:30, 7; Tue 12:45, 3:30, 7, 9:45; Wed 12:45, 3:30, 7 Chronicle (PG-13) Thu 12:55, 3:10, 5:30, 7:45; Fri-Sat 12:55, 3:10, 5:30, 7:45, 10:05; SunMon 12:55, 3:10, 5:30,

7:45; Tue 12:55, 3:10, 5:30, 7:45, 10:05; Wed 12:55, 3:10, 5:30, 7:45 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG-13) Thu 12:35, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40; Fri-Sat 12:35, 2:55, 5:15, 7:40, 10:10; Sun-Mon 12:35, 2:55, 5:15, 7:40; Tue 12:35, 2:55, 5:15, 7:40, 10:10; Wed 12:35, 2:55, 5:15, 7:40 Gone (PG-13) Thu 12:40, 3, 5:15, 7:35; Fri-Sat 12:15, 5:05, 9:55; SunMon 12:15, 5:05; Tue 12:15, 5:05, 9:55; Wed 12:15, 5:05 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) Thu 12, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10; Fri-Sat 12, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10, 9:35; Sun-Mon 12, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10; Tue 12, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10, 9:35; Wed 12, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) Thu 3:20; Fri-Sat 3, 9; Sun-Mon 3; Tue 3, 9; Wed 3 Mission: Impossible— Ghost Protocol (PG-13) Thu 12:30, 3:25, 7; FriSat 12:30, 3:25, 6:45, 9:40; Sun-Mon 12:30, 3:25, 6:45; Tue 12:30, 3:25, 6:45, 9:40; Wed 12:30, 3:25, 6:45 Project X (R) Thu 12:50, 3:15, 5:25, 7:50; Fri-Sat 12:50, 3:15, 5:25, 7:50, 10; Sun-Mon 12:50, 3:15, 5:25, 7:50; Tue 12:50, 3:15, 5:25, 7:50, 10; Wed 12:50, 3:15, 5:25, 7:50 The Secret World of Arrietty (G) Thu 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05; Fri-Sat 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25; Sun-Mon 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05; Tue 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25; Wed 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05 Star Wars: Episode I— The Phantom Menace 3D (PG) Thu 12:20, 6:30; Fri-Wed 12, 5:20 This Means War (PG-13) Thu 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30; Fri-Sat 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 10:15; Sun-Mon 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30; Tue 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 10:15; Wed 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 A Thousand Words (PG13) Fri-Sat 12:20, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30; SunMon 12:20, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15; Tue 12:20, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30; Wed 12:20, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15 The Vow (PG-13) Thu 12:05, 2:30, 5, 7:25; FriSat 12:05, 2:30, 5, 7:25, 9:50; Sun-Mon 12:05, 2:30, 5, 7:25; Tue 12:05, 2:30, 5, 7:25, 9:50; Wed 12:05, 2:30, 5, 7:25 The Woman in Black (PG13) Thu 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20; Fri-Wed 2:35, 7:35

Century Park Place 20 5870 E. Broadway Blvd. 800-326-3264, ext. 903. Call for Fri-Wed film times 21 Jump Street (R) Thu 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:10, 9:55 American Reunion (R) Thu 11:25, 12:20, 1:15, 2:10, 3:05, 4, 4:55,

5:50, 6:50, 7:40, 8:35, 9:35, 10:25 The Cabin in the Woods (R) Thu 12:15, 2:40, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Chimpanzee (G) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 11, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50 Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax (PG) Thu 11:35, 2, 4:20, 6:45, 9:10 The Godfather, Part II (R) Thu 2, 7 Grateful Dead Meet Up 2012 (Not Rated) Thu 7 The Hunger Games (PG13) Thu 11:30, 12:35, 1:40, 2:45, 3:50, 4:55, 7:05, 8:15, 10:20 Lockout (PG-13) Thu 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 The Lucky One (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m. The Metropolitan Opera: Manon Encore (Not Rated) Wed 6:30 Mirror Mirror (PG) Thu 11:20, 12:35, 2:05, 4:45, 5:55, 7:25, 10:10 The Raid: Redemption (R) Thu 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (PG-13) ends Thu 3:20, 8:40 Think Like a Man (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m. The Three Stooges (PG) Thu 11, 11:50, 12:40, 1:30, 2:20, 3:10, 4:05, 4:50, 5:40, 6:30, 7:20, 8:10, 9, 9:50, 10:30 Titanic 3D (PG-13) Thu 1:10, 5:20, 9:30 Wrath of the Titans (PG13) Thu 12:30, 3:10, 5:45, 8:20 Wrath of the Titans 3D (PG-13) Thu 11:10, 1:50, 4:25, 7, 9:40

Century Theatres at the Oro Valley Marketplace 12155 N. Oracle Road. 800-326-3264, ext. 899. 21 Jump Street (R) ThuWed 11:20, 2:10, 4:55, 7:40, 10:25 American Reunion (R) Thu-Wed 11, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20 The Cabin in the Woods (R) Thu-Wed 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05 Chimpanzee (G) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30 Grateful Dead Meet Up 2012 (Not Rated) Thu 7 The Hunger Games (PG13) Thu 11:25, 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:15; Fri-Wed 12:25, 3:45, 7, 10:15 Lockout (PG-13) Thu 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10; Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:40, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10 The Lucky One (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m.; Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:20, 4:50, 7:25, 10 The Metropolitan Opera: Manon Encore (Not Rated) Wed 6:30 Mirror Mirror (PG) Thu 10:50, 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30; Fri-Wed 10:40, 1:25, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25 The Raid: Redemption (R) ends Thu 11:45, 2:20, 4:50, 7:25, 10 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (PG-13) Fri 12:02 a.m.; Fri-Wed 10:50, 1:35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50

The Three Stooges (PG) Thu 11:40, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:15, 4:45, 7:10, 9:45 Titanic 3D (PG-13) Thu 10:55, 1, 3:05, 5:10, 7:20, 9:20; Fri-Wed 10:55, 3:05, 7:20 Wrath of the Titans 3D (PG-13) Thu 11:30, 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:50; Fri-Tue 11:30, 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:40; Wed 11:30, 2:05

Crossroads 6 Grand Cinemas 4811 E. Grant Road. 327-7067. Call for Fri-Wed film times *Arizona International Film Festival Albert Nobbs (R) Thu 1:40 The Artist (PG-13) Thu 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20 *Bringing King to China (Not Rated) Sat 3 *Bucksville (Not Rated) Sat 7 *Circus Dreams (Not Rated) Sat 1 A Dangerous Method (R) Thu 4:15 The Descendants (R) Thu 11:10, 9:10 The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R) Thu 9:15 Hugo (PG) Thu 2:30, 6:35 The Iron Lady (PG-13) Thu 11:50, 2:15, 4:35, 6:55 *Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy (Not Rated) Sat 9 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) Thu 11:55, 2:10, 7:25 *Love Free or Die (Not Rated) Sat 5 Mission: Impossible— Ghost Protocol (PG-13) Thu 4:30, 9:40 Pariah (R) Thu 5:35, 7:40 The Secret World of Arrietty (G) Thu 11, 1:10, 3:20 This Means War (PG-13) Thu 12:15, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50 The Vow (PG-13) Thu 9:45

Fox Tucson Theatre 17 W. Congress St. 624-1515. Baraka (Not Rated) Sun 2 The Fortune Cookie (Not Rated) Thu 7:30; Sat 2

Gallagher Theater UA Student Union, 1303 E. University Blvd. 626-0370. Man on a Ledge (PG-13) Thu-Fri 10; Sat 7, 10

Harkins Tucson Spectrum 18 5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz. 806-4275. 21 Jump Street (R) Thu 1:20, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50; Fri-Wed 10:30, 1:10, 4, 6:40, 9:30 American Reunion (R) Thu 11:10, 1, 2, 3:40, 4:50, 6:40, 7:40, 9:20, 10:20; Fri-Sat 11:10, 2:10, 4:50, 8, 10:45; Sun-Wed 11:10, 2:10, 4:50, 8, 10:40

Bad Ass (R) ends Thu 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:10 The Cabin in the Woods (R) Thu 11:40, 12:40, 2:10, 3:10, 4:40, 5:40, 7:10, 8:10, 9:40, 10:40; Fri-Wed 9:45, 11:15, 12:10, 1:45, 2:45, 4:05, 5:10, 6:45, 7:45, 9:10, 10:10 Casa de Mi Padre (R) ends Thu 8:45 Chimpanzee (G) Fri-Wed 10, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:15 Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax (PG) Thu 11:05, 1:15, 3:45, 6:15; Fri-Wed 10:40, 1, 3:20, 5:50, 8:05 The Hunger Games (PG13) Thu 11:30, 12:30, 3, 3:50, 6:20, 7:20, 9:30, 10:30; Fri-Sat 11:50, 12:50, 3:10, 4:10, 6:30, 7:30, 9:50, 10:50; SunWed 11:50, 12:50, 3:10, 4:10, 6:30, 7:30, 9:50 John Carter (PG-13) ends Thu 1:15 Lockout (PG-13) Thu 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:10; Fri-Sat 10:10, 12:40, 3:15, 5:40, 8:10, 10:40; Sun-Wed 10:10, 12:40, 3:15, 5:40, 8:10, 10:35 The Lucky One (PG-13) Fri-Wed 11:40, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:30 Mirror Mirror (PG) Thu 12:50, 3:30, 6:10, 8:50; Fri-Wed 10:05, 12:45, 3:30, 6:20, 9 The Raid: Redemption (R) Thu 11:50, 2:20, 5:10, 8, 10:25; Fri-Sat 10:35; Sun-Wed 10:25 Think Like a Man (PG13) Fri-Wed 10:20, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 The Three Stooges (PG) Thu 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30, 4, 5, 6:30, 7:30, 9, 10; Fri-Sat 9:55, 11:20, 12:20, 1:50, 2:50, 4:15, 5:15, 6:50, 7:50, 9:20, 10:25; Sun-Wed 9:55, 11:20, 12:20, 1:50, 2:50, 4:15, 5:15, 6:50, 7:50, 9:20, 10:15 Titanic 3D (PG-13) Thu 1:40, 2:40, 6:05, 7, 10:05; Fri-Sat 9:50, 10:50, 2, 3, 6:10, 7:10, 10:15; Sun-Wed 9:50, 10:50, 2, 3, 6:05, 7:10, 10 Wrath of the Titans (PG13) Thu 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; FriWed 11:45, 2:15, 4:40, 7:15, 9:45 Wrath of the Titans 3D (PG-13) Thu 11:15, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15; Fri-Wed 10:45, 1:15, 3:45, 6:15, 8:45

7:15 Knuckle (R) Thu 10 Movie Media’s Girl Power Event (Not Rated) Thu 4 The Naked Kiss (Not Rated) Sun 11 a.m.; Tue 7 Pina (PG) Thu 5 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) Sat 12 The Salt of Life (Not Rated) Thu 12:30, 7:30; Fri-Sun 11:15, 7:30; Mon-Tue 11:15, 3:30; Wed 11:15, 7:30 This Is Not a Film (Not Rated) Fri-Wed 1:30, 5:30 We Need to Talk About Kevin (R) Thu 2:30

Oracle View 4690 N. Oracle Road. 292-2430. Call for Fri-Wed film times Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G) Thu 12:15, 2:25 Chronicle (PG-13) Thu 5:20, 7:20, 9:30 The Descendants (R) Thu 4:50 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG-13) Thu 12:10, 2:15, 7:10, 9:20 Hugo (PG) Thu 11:55, 2:40 Man on a Ledge (PG-13) Thu 4:30 Mission: Impossible— Ghost Protocol (PG-13) Thu 6:50, 9:40 Underworld: Awakening (R) Thu 12:30, 2:45, 7:40, 9:50 The Vow (PG-13) Thu 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15 Wanderlust (R) Thu 11:55, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 War Horse (PG-13) Thu 2:10 We Bought a Zoo (PG) Thu 4:25

The Screening Room 127 E. Congress St. 882-0204. Arizona International Film Festival Thu-Wed Ballybrando (Not Rated) Sat 1 Ballymun Lullaby (Not Rated) Mon 8 Below Zero (Not Rated) Fri 10 Dramatic Shorts (Not Rated) Fri 6 Global Shorts Two (Not Rated) Wed 6 Il Cacciatore di Anatre (Not Rated) Sun 6

Incocente (Not Rated) with Artist in the Margin (Not Rated) Sun 2 Indie Shorts (Not Rated) Tue 6 Irish Shorts (Not Rated) Mon 6 It’s in the Blood (Not Rated) Fri 8 Love Free or Die: How the Bishop of New Hampshire Is Changing the World (Not Rated) Tue 8 Roadmap to Apartheid (Not Rated) Wed 8 Ser (Not Rated) Thu 8 Shorts for Youth (Not Rated) Sat 3 Smokin’ Fish (Not Rated) with Año Nuevo Comca’ac (Not Rated) Sun 4 War Zone/Comfort Zone (Not Rated) Sun 12 WhileWeWatch with We Win or We Die (Not Rated) Thu 6

Tower Theatres at Arizona Pavilions 8031 N. Business Park Drive. 579-0500. Call for Fri-Wed film times 21 Jump Street (R) Thu 11:40, 2:15, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 American Reunion (R) Thu 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 The Cabin in the Woods (R) Thu 11:10, 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10 Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax (PG) Thu 10:45, 12:45, 2:45, 4:40, 6:40 The Hunger Games (PG13) Thu 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, 3:15, 4:45, 6:15, 7:45, 9:15 Lockout (PG-13) Thu 10:50, 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 The Lucky One (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m. Mirror Mirror (PG) Thu 11:45, 2:10, 4:30, 6:55, 9:25 Safe House (R) Thu 1:50, 9:10 Think Like a Man (PG-13) Fri 12:01 a.m. This Means War (PG-13) Thu 11:30, 4:25, 6:50 The Three Stooges (PG) Thu 10:45, 12:50, 2:55, 5, 7:10, 9:20 Titanic 3D (PG-13) Thu 11, 3, 7 Wrath of the Titans (PG13) Thu 12:30, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30 Wrath of the Titans 3D (PG-13) Thu 8:40

The Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-7777. Call 795-0844 to check handicap accessibility 4:44 Last Day on Earth (Not Rated) Fri-Sun 3:30, 9:30; Mon-Tue 9:30; Wed 3:30, 9:30 Hollywood Cop (R) Mon 8 House (Not Rated) Fri 10; Sat 10, 12; Sun-Wed 10 Jiro Dreams of Sushi (PG) Thu 12:30, 7, 9:30; FriTue 1:15, 5:15; Wed 1:15 The Kid With a Bike (PG13) Fri-Sat 11:15, 3:15, 7:15; Sun 3:15, 7:15; Mon-Wed 11:15, 3:15,

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CINEMA ‘Bully’—controversial before it was released— tells heartbreaking stories about a big problem

Shining a Light BY COLIN BOYD, cboyd@tucsonweekly.com ccording to the national nonprofit STOMP Out Bullying, one in four teens is bullied, and one in five admits to being a bully. The same organization indicates that harassment of LGBT students hovers around 90 percent nationwide. The epidemic is so widespread and dangerous that the term bullycide has been introduced to account for suicides that have root causes in teen bullying. The name implies quite plainly that these deaths could be prevented. When it got this way—and how it got this way—is not the subject of Bully. Director Lee Hirsch chooses instead to view the issue contemporaneously. He selects a handful of stories: gay bullying, picking on a student for his appearance, a girl who reached her breaking point. Two of the students had already taken their own lives, so Hirsch showcases the families left behind as they begin to cope with the loss and take steps to prevent it happening to others. Though it’s difficult to criticize a movie for what it doesn’t present and may never have intended to, Hirsch zeroes in on small, rural communities in Georgia, Mississippi, Iowa and Texas, and two in Oklahoma. Perhaps there was resistance to letting him into larger school systems, but according to the film, 13 million students will be bullied this year. That number can’t be reached only in rural areas concentrated in the South and Midwest. In addition to capturing remarkable, gripping and often unsettling footage, Hirsch has taken a holistic approach to show how to combat bullying when it rears its ugly head. The film is not just instructive for parents, who must keep a keen eye out for the warning signs, but also for victims, siblings, other students, school administrators and public leaders. After Ty Smalley shot himself on the day he was suspended for fighting back, a school official is quoted in the film as saying she didn’t believe they had a bullying “problem.” A “problem” must be two or more suicides. Jesus. Bully is undeniably sobering, and it does exhort teachers and schools to better police and punish this sort of behavior. In reality, it’s an all-hands-on-deck battle, one that begins with communication between parents and students, parents and the school, and the school and students. The film does feel a little disjointed; each story has so much to tell us that, while they work together in unison, fewer of them might have made the film more thorough and more potent.

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Alex Libby in Bully.

Bully Rated PG-13 Directed by Lee Hirsch Weinstein, 99 minutes Opens Friday, April 20, at AMC Loews Foothills 15 (888-262-4386) and Century El Con 20 (800-326-3264, ext. 902).

There was, as you may know, some controversy about a proposed Motion Picture Association of America rating for Bully. It was originally rated R because of language. Distributor Harvey Weinstein—never one to circumvent a good controversy—blasted the rating and got his film much more publicity for free than he will likely ever buy. Weinstein’s argument—that a film that shines a light on teen bullying ought to be available to teenagers—was sound. His reaction was not: The Weinstein Company vowed to release the film unrated instead of cutting three profanities. It would have meant being kept out of some major chains that refuse to exhibit unrated movies, further crippling the film’s chances to reach its intended audience. In the end, the filmmakers acquiesced and made some edits; the PG-13 rating was granted. Perhaps Lee Hirsch appreciates the attention, and perhaps it will sell more tickets for the cause, an absolutely good one. There is a lesson, however, in Weinstein’s antics—here and multiple times in his storied career—that proves bullying doesn’t stop once you’re out of high school. So maybe there’s something to learn here even for those of us without kids. Bully does not have as much weight as its subject, and while its stories are chilling and heartbreaking, that has less to do with the film than what it showcases. But what do we want documentaries to do? They can’t solve all the world’s problems, but they can shine a light upon them. And so it is with Bully: It falls somewhere between a diagnosis of the problem and a prescription—but at least it’s out there.

N O W S H O W I N G AT H O M E The Darkest Hour (Blu-ray)

A Streetcar Named Desire (Blu-ray)

SUMMIT MOVIE D SPECIAL FEATURES BBLU-RAY GEEK FACTOR 3 (OUT OF 10)

WARNER MOVIE A SPECIAL FEATURES B+ BLU-RAY GEEK FACTOR 9 (OUT OF 10)

Everything you’ve heard or read about this film sucking is pretty much true. Some sort of alien energy force comes down to Earth and starts disintegrating people, sort of like lasers wasted people in Spielberg’s War of the Worlds. A band of American tourist survivors in Moscow, Emile Hirsch and Olivia Thirlby among them, run and hide from the mostly invisible force. Director Chris Gorak made a good-looking movie, utilizing real Moscow locations. The problem here is the unseen aliens: They just don’t create a true sense of dread. The first couple of times people get blown up, it looks cool, but it gets tired fast. Somewhere around the halfway point, things really start to unravel, and the movie becomes utterly ridiculous. The alien force can’t see us through glass, but it can see our electrical impulses (or whatever) through our clothes. The force will get you if you move just a toe while you are hiding, but characters shoot off machine guns— making a whole lot of noise— without getting killed. It’s the little things in movies like this that drive me crazy. You actually do get a glimpse of the aliens living inside of energy orbs that are going around and eating everybody up. Let’s just say that, thanks to crummy CGI, they should’ve stayed invisible. The exterior and real action shots in this movie look good, but the special effects stink. I have to admit: The previews for the movie had me intrigued. It looked like it could be fun and original. Such is not the case. SPECIAL FEATURES: A director’s commentary, deleted scenes and some making-of documentaries.

Since the DVD special edition of this classic film came out six years ago, I did a little more studying on the life of Vivien Leigh, an Oscar winner for her performance as Blanch DuBois in this film. She died relatively young of tuberculosis, and she had bipolar disorder and other mental problems much like the ones she was portraying in the film. Knowing this about her makes the movie all the more incredible. It is still one of the great Oscar oddities that everybody surrounding Marlon Brando in this film (Leigh, Karl Malden and Kim Hunter) won Oscars, but Brando— who delivered one of the greatest male performances of all time—got snubbed. His Stanley Kowalski might be one of the most handsome men ever put onscreen, and, boy, is he a creep. Brando does a terrific job of making this guy a monster in one frame, and a total puppy dog in the next. He’s the embodiment of how good-looking people in this world get away with bullshit and terrible behavior all the time. He beats on his wife, Stella (Hunter), while she’s pregnant, but she lets it slide for a chance to rub her hands all over his muscular back. What a dumbass! Speaking of Stella: The ending of the Tennessee Williams play is ambiguous, with Stella staying with Stanley after Blanche is carted off. In the movie, her character has a much more determined and liberating final moment. This film was pretty racy for its time (1951), and it remains quite shocking today. Even Malden’s gentleman Mitch is a criminal at heart. Actually, everybody in this movie is kind of awful. I

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think that’s one of the things that make it so great. As for the Blu-ray transfer, the movie has never looked better. SPECIAL FEATURES:

Carryovers from the previous DVD edition include a commentary that includes Karl Malden, lots of documentaries on the film, and a screen test Brando did for Rebel Without a Cause. As many of you know, he didn’t get that gig. It comes in one of those nifty Warner Bros. Blu-ray books. I love those things.

Dark Shadows: The Greatest Episodes Collection—The Best of Barnabas MPI SHOW BSPECIAL FEATURES D DVD GEEK FACTOR 5 (OUT OF 10)

The soapopera saga of sensitive vampire Barnabas Collins, played by Jonathan Frid, has to be one of the strangest things that ever came to American television. The original series ran from 1966 to 1971, and it knocked the standard soap-opera formula on its ass. That’s not to say it was the greatest of shows. Just like Doctor Who, this was something I couldn’t really get into. I do appreciate its sense of originality, and this collection gathers some of the best episodes, so it cuts away a lot of the fat. Tim Burton’s soon-to-bereleased big-screen adaptation starring Johnny Depp might anger fans, because it goes for campy comedy. I say bring it on; I am looking forward to some Burton-type fun with the Barnabas concept. You can also buy the entire series collection, which will set you back a pretty penny. SPECIAL FEATURES: Rather bland introductions to each of the nine episodes by cast members.

FILM CLIPS Reviews by Jacquie Allen, Colin Boyd and Bob Grimm.

NEWLY REVIEWED: 4:44 LAST DAY ON EARTH

Willem Dafoe stars as a New York City resident coping with what will surely be the last day of human life on Earth due to some crazy stuff happening with the ozone layer. As apocalypse films go, this one is sleepy, with Dafoe’s character having some depressing Skype conversations and occasional blowups with his live-in girlfriend. His character, a recovering drug addict, also has a bout with a relapse, which leads to the question: Should a recovering substance-abuser just let it all go if the world is going to end? Writer-director Abel Ferrara wants this all to be profound, but it’s just boring. Dafoe makes some moments worthwhile; his reactions to a suicide jumper and the people who tend to the body in the aftermath are interesting. But the movie fails to be compelling; it just sits there and fizzles to a lackluster conclusion. Grimm THE KID WITH A BIKE

The Kid With a Bike is an interesting character study. Young Cyril (Thomas Doret) has been left at a children’s camp by his father. While trying to get back in contact with his father, the boy meets Samantha (Cécile De France), a hairdresser. She takes a liking to him and decides to foster him on weekends. Things are shaky at first, especially after the boy finds his dad. Cyril becomes more irrational, but eventually finds his way with the help and love of Samantha. The acting is stellar; De France is particularly good as the harried foster mother who obviously cares about the child and wants to see him happy and healthy. The film ends on kind of a down note, yet the ending is extremely satisfying, as it ties up all of the loose ends and shows just how much Cyril has developed and changed. Allen

in the documentary, a friend comes over and tries to tape him describing his latest script, but Panahi becomes so emotional at the thought of not being able to create his vision that he stops and leaves the room. His passion and dedication to the craft of filmmaking is apparent. Instances in which he describes his films and the way actors crafted their roles are heartbreaking. Allen THE THREE STOOGES

Peter and Bobby Farrelly have been trying to get this thing made for many years; at times, high-profile actors such as Sean Penn and Jim Carrey were attached. Well, what finally made it to the screen is a cast of talented people giving it their all—and a script that lets them down. Sean Hayes is amazing as Larry, while Chris Diamantopoulos and Will Sasso do good jobs as Moe and Curly. The problem is that the writers rely on dumb jokes involving Jersey Shore, and most of the cast surrounding the Stooges (with the exception of Larry David, doing fine work as a grouchy nun) has nothing to do. The slapstick hits are often quite good, but there’s no story worth watching, and things get tedious by the time the credits roll. As performers, the three new guys do the original proud, even if their movie falls short. Grimm

CONTINUING: AMERICAN REUNION

The American Pie films were never very good. A couple of new gross-out gags involving deflowered apple pie and tainted beer got some laughs in the original, but the rest of the film was weak, and the sequels got progressively worse. This chapter, which might be the last, gives Seann William Scott’s Stifler a nice showcase, but it also gives too much screen time to dullards like Thomas Ian Nicholas and Tara Reid. Bad actors sink this film, which tries to pull the nostalgia heartstrings for characters most of us couldn’t give a damn about. As for the gross-out stuff, nothing reaches the level of the original film’s semi-clever nastiness. Grimm

LOCKOUT

Guy Pearce, sporting a mumbling American accent, stars as a man sentenced to prison who gets a chance to gain his freedom—if he can rescue the president’s daughter (Maggie Grace) from a space prison. It’s sort of like Escape From New York set in space, minus Kurt Russell and all of the fun. Pearce labors hard to be an action hero, but he gives a flat performance that is due in part to a flat script. Grace hasn’t done anything worthwhile since her stint on Lost. The villains—a band of prisoners released from some sort of hyper-sleep—are cartoonish characters that provide no true sense of menace. Grimm THE RAID: REDEMPTION

Buckle up: Over the course of its breathless 100 minutes, the Indonesian action film The Raid: Redemption never stops. Probably 60 percent of the movie is a fight of some kind—a blitzkrieg of gunfire, machetes and martial arts. It’s not the kind of poetic kung fu you might see in a Jackie Chan film or even the more raw Bruce Lee flick: This is concussive stuff. The story is pretty bite-sized: Cops raid an apartment building to go after a drug lord and his thugs. That’s it. There’s no subplot, no character development and no asides. Director Gareth Evans is to be applauded for making it so simple and keeping the focus on the orgy of video-game violence. Quite a rush, really. Boyd THINK LIKE A MAN

Comedian Steve Harvey became something of a relationship guru several years ago when he released the book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. The book is designed to help women get what they want out of relationships by out-guying guys. Of course, Harvey’s on his third marriage, but whatever. Its lessons are fictionalized in Think Like a Man, which operates kind of like He’s Just Not That Into You: There are attractive actors walking through specific scenarios (e.g. the Momma’s Boy meets the Single Mother), with Harvey’s love lessons guiding the way. Thanks to comic Kevin Hart, Think Like a Man has some genuinely funny moments, and Taraji P. Henson and Regina Hall give the light comedy a little punch. It’s actually a little better than the movies it is supposed to mimic—even with Steve Harvey popping up from time to time. Boyd THIS IS NOT A FILM

Jafar Panahi is an Iranian filmmaker who made international news roughly two years ago after being arrested for creating so-called anti-Iranian propaganda. This Is Not a Film documents a day in his life as he struggles with being under house arrest while awaiting news on the appeal of the verdict: six years in prison, and a 20-year ban on making films. This is one fascinating documentary; Panahi is verbose and lively, even while under so much pressure. Early

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More Korean Cuisine Ever heard of makkoli? If not, you’ve got company. The alcoholic rice-based beverage—considered by many to be the Korean equivalent of moonshine—was relatively unknown in the United States until recently. Kimchi Time Korean Restaurant will be serving it when the place opens in the coming weeks. “It’s going to be traditional Korean food, but a lot of people think Korean food is really spicy, so we’re trying to show that only certain things are spicy,” said Charles Kim, who is opening the place, at 2900 E. Broadway Blvd., with his wife, Bok Kim. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday; and 4 to 9 p.m., Sunday.

BY RITA CONNELLY, rconnelly@tucsonweekly.com n the last few months, Asian restaurants have been opening all over town. That could be worrisome, because quantity does not always equate to quality. But in the case of Thai China Bistro, there’s no reason to be concerned: We found the food there to be quite tasty—and judging by the packed little dining room, other people must feel the same way. Thai China Bistro is located in the spot previously occupied by barbecue joint Buck and Lil’s. The space hasn’t changed much, except for a few Asian-inspired decorations. This is fast-casual dining, after all, so we’re not looking for anything fancy. As the name indicates, the menu offers both Thai and Chinese dishes, with a bit of sushi and some Korean items thrown in for good measure. We sampled a little of everything: the pad Thai with shrimp ($7.99), which is also available with beef, chicken, pork or tofu ($5.99/ combo $7.99); Korean short ribs ($6.99); cashew chicken ($5.99); and the Thai China special roll ($8.99), from the sushi menu, for entrées. For appetizers, we tried the squid salad ($6.99), Chiang Mai shrimp ($5.99) and both the Thai egg roll ($1.59 for one) and the Chinese egg roll ($2.59 for three). For dessert, we had to try the fried Oreos ($3.99). We also ordered three different boba drinks—Thai coffee, pineapple and passion fruit ($2.59 plus 50 cents for tapioca). The Chiang Mai consisted of five small shrimp that had been wrapped in Asian noodles and were then deep-fried to a crunchy goodness; it was a totally different way to enjoy fried shrimp. The outside was ultracrispy, while inside, they were sweet and tender. They were served with a sweet pinkish sauce. Thai China also does squid salad differently: Hot-off-the-grill squid is chopped and served atop a bed of mixed greens and vegetables, and tossed with a lovely soy-based salad dressing that balances sweet and salty. I truly enjoyed this dish; it was different and totally unexpected. The Thai egg roll was a bit greasy, but full of shredded vegetables and what looked like cellophane noodles. The sauce here was similar to that served with the Chiang Mai shrimp, but with peanuts tossed in. We ordered two, but one would’ve been big enough to share, especially with all of the other food we ordered. The Chinese egg rolls were decidedly different than the Thai rolls in many ways. The

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The spicy combination, with shrimp, chicken and beef, at Thai China Bistro. three small rolls were barely bigger than your finger. The wrap was crackly crisp and rolled tightly around the soft, almost-mushy filling. I preferred the Thai roll, because the flavors were more pronounced, especially the filling. The pad Thai was delicious. Orangey in tone, and tangy with a passel of tender shrimp, this dish worked. The peanuts came on the side, which is wise, given the prevalence of peanut allergies. The six tender Korean short ribs came with a dark, sweet-and-savory sauce. They were messy to eat, but worth it. A bit of pickled cabbage and carrots (not really kimchi, because there was no heat) added another layer of flavor and texture to an already-tasty dish. White rice was served on the side. Plenty of white rice also came with the cashew chicken. The dish held all the expected stuff: bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, sprouts, peas, chicken, cashews, etc., and the sauce was mellow. Of all the dishes we sampled, this was my least favorite—yet I would order it again, but only after any one of the Thai plates. The special roll was filled with fresh salmon, imitation crab, fried shrimp, cucumbers, cream

Thai China Bistro 5121 E. Grant Road 325-5185; www.thaichinabistro.com Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pluses: Good food at good prices Minuses: Fried desserts don’t fit

cheese, avocado and daikon. It was topped with a swirl of mayonnaise. Crunchy and creamy in every bite, with a bunch of flavors that all came together nicely, this was a nice bit of house sushi. As for those fried Oreos … while clever in concept, this dish was, in a word, weird. Call me a purist, but I guess I like my Oreos standing alone. All three of the boba drinks we tried were good, with the Thai coffee winning out. The service was friendly, prompt and knowledgeable. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thai China is a great addition to the local Asian-food scene. If the owners can keep up the great food and service, Thai China will head toward the top of the list when it comes to fast-casual Asian dining.

The Solar Potluck and Exhibition celebrates its 30th anniversary on Saturday, April 28. The annual event is equal parts get-together and solar exposition, with a hefty dose of Tucson flavor and good times tossed in. If you plan on cooking, solar-oven setup starts at 9:30 a.m. The rest of the day includes presentations given over, of course, a solar-powered publicaddress system, and other activities. If you’re not planning on cooking but want to join the feast at 5 p.m., just bring other picnic foods or a few bags of ice. It takes place at Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road, from 10 a.m. to sunset. Bring your own utensils and plenty of sunscreen.

Breakfast for Dinner! There are few things I enjoy more than having breakfast for dinner—and if it’s for a good cause, that doubles the fun. Mother Hubbard’s Café, at 14 W. Grant Road, is holding a fundraiser featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 22, to pay for an air conditioner for the ZUZI! dance company, school and theater. Gluten-free options are available. The cost is $10 for adults, and $8 for kids younger than 12, and that includes a beverage and a side of protein or fruit. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can call 629-0237 or email zuzisphere@gmail.com for reservations.

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KEY PRICE RANGES $ $8 or less $ $ $8-$15 $ $ $ $15-$25 $ $ $ $ $25 and up. Prices are based on menu entrée selections, and exclude alcoholic beverages. FORMS OF PAYMENT V Visa MC Mastercard AMEX American Express DIS Discover DC Diner’s Club checks local checks with guarantee card and ID only debit debit cards CatCard University of Arizona CatCard.

OMAR’S HIGHWAY CHEF S Triple T Truck Stop, 5451 E. Benson Highway. 5740961. Open 24 hours. Café/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Local diners contemplating where to eat seldom consider a truck stop, but in the case of Omar’s Highway Chef, it’s worth making an exception. Clean and neat, this café specializes in typical blue-plate specials as well as a respectable array of Mexican dishes. All is made on the premises, with exceptional soups and pies. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served around the clock, and the portions are generous. Omar’s breaks the typical truck-stop mold. $-$$ PASTICHE MODERN EATERY C 3025 N. Campbell Ave. 325-3333. Open TuesdayFriday 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Saturday and Sunday 4:30 p.m.-midnight. Full Cover/Full Bar. AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, V. If you are looking for a lovely, spacious dining room, quirky art and an experimental and adventuresome menu, try Pastiche. (10-5-00) $-$$ PAT’S DRIVE-IN C 1202 W. Niagra St. 624-0891. Open SundayThursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.10 p.m. Drive-in/No Alcohol. Cash only. A Tucson tradition for more than 40 years, Pat’s has won a devoted following with its tasty chili dogs (served in both mild and extra-spicy variations) and hand-diced, french-fried potatoes. Don’t forget the pink lemonade to wash it all down. $ RISKY BUSINESS NE 6866 E. Sunrise Drive. 577-0021. Open daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, V. Also at 8848 E. Tanque Verde Road (749-8555) and 250 S. Craycroft Road (584-1610). (Hours vary per location.) It’s tough to devise a restaurant scheme that will keep everyone in the family happy, but somehow, Risky Business has managed to pull this feat off admirably. Lots of goodies for the kids are in this spacious, colorful spot, and parents will enjoy a menu that caters to their palates with food that has real taste and character. It doesn’t hurt that numerous premium beers are on tap, either. $$-$$$

TYPE OF SERVICE Counter Quick or fast-food service, usually includes take-out. Diner Minimal table service. Café Your server is most likely working solo. Bistro Professional servers, with assistants bussing tables. Full Cover Multiple servers, with the table likely well set. Full Bar Separate bar space for drinks before and after dinner. RESTAURANT LOCATION C Central North to River Road, east to Alvernon Way, west to

Granada Avenue downtown, and south to 22nd Street. NW Northwest North of River Road, west of Campbell

Avenue. NE Northeast North of River Road, east of Campbell

Avenue. E East East of Alvernon Way, south of River Road. S South South of 22nd Street. W West West of Granada Avenue, south of River Road.

AMERICANA NATIVE NEW YORKER NW 8225 N. Courtney Page Way, No. 115. 744-7200. Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-midnight; Friday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.midnight. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, V. With wings, pizza, hoagies, spaghetti, calzones, stromboli, hot dogs and burgers, Native New Yorker seemingly has it all. This chain sits right in the heart of all that’s happening in Marana, yet it stands out from the other chain joints nearby. It’s a great place to meet friends, watch a game or bring the family. The wings come in flavors from the traditional buffalo-style to strawberry to asiagoparmesan. (10-2-08) $-$$ NOBLE HOPS GASTROPUB NW 1335 W. Lambert Lane. 797-4677. Open Sunday-

Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight. Bistro/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Noble Hops Gastropub is bringing beer to Oro Valley with class. A plethora of gourmet entrées, presented without pretention, will entice your palate, and the selection of more than 100 beers will keep you coming back to try something new. The view from the patio is spectacular, and the chic, modern décor makes Noble Hops a perfect place for a cozy romantic evening, or a fun spot to meet up with friends. (9-1-11) $$-$$$

ROBERT’S RESTAURANT C 3301 E. Grant Road. 795-1436. Open Monday-

Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed mid-July to mid-August. Diner/No Alcohol. DIS, MC, V, checks. A friendly, neighborhood diner with outstanding homemade breads and pies. The staff is genuinely glad you came. The prices can’t be beat, especially if you’re watching the old budget. (6-24-04) $ SOUTHWEST DESERT DOGS E 5214 E. Pima St. 982-3504. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Counter/No Alcohol. DIS, MC, V. This tiny place is one of Tucson’s better hot dog joints, offering wieners with fixings in the styles of Chicago, Coney Island, New York, “Texas BBQ” and, of course, Sonora. The bratwurst is delicious, and the odd charm of the place—with three indoor tables and a patio just off of busy Pima Street—is undeniable. (5-19-11) $ T.G.I. FRIDAY’S E 4901 E. Broadway Blvd. 745-3743. Open SundayThursday 10 a.m.-1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.2 a.m. Bistro/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Some chains do it right. An appealing menu and buoyant, speedy service make TGIF’s a good choice when a quick family lunch or dinner’s the plan. $-$$

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TANQUE VERDE RANCH E 14301 E. Speedway Blvd. 296-6275. Open daily 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m., noon-1:30 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Café/Diner/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V, Checks. Breakfast and lunch are a combination of a full buffet and table service for the main course. The dinner menu changes throughout the week and features four rotating entrées. The signature prime rib is available every evening. $$-$$$

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THREE AND A HALF BROTHERS CAFE C 2350 N. First Ave. 2530 N. First Ave.. Open MondaySaturday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Café/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. The sign in front of Three and a Half Brothers promises “cookin’ like Dad used to.” If your dad used to make hearty, workmanlike plates of food, then that promise is kept. Inexpensive breakfasts, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps and a few specials here and there are served up with a smile. The Southern bell skillet—featuring chicken-fried steak, biscuits and gravy, hash browns and two eggs, all covered with gravy—will fill your belly and raise your cholesterol a couple of points. (10-13-11) $-$$

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hankering for red meat and ice-cold beer, you could do worse than this nifty cantina set on a hill overlooking the Santa Rita Mountains. The Tuesday-night steak special (a 10-ounce sirloin, ranch beans, white roll and salad) could brighten up your weekday outlook considerably. (6-8-00) $$ WILBUR’S GRILL E 4855 E. Broadway Blvd. 745-6500 ext. 5043. Open daily 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, V. Some of the best restaurants are located in hotels—and ignored by locals. Wilbur’s fits this description perfectly, and locals are missing out. Fantastic service, great happy-hour deals and delicious food make this a great place to grab a beer after work and watch whatever game happens to be on. (10-2-03) $$-$$$ WILDFLOWER NW 7037 N. Oracle Road. 219-4230. Open SundayThursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Full Cover/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Inventive and bright contemporary cuisine served in an elegant and stylish setting. Wildflower showcases excellent service, state-of-the-art martinis and outrageous desserts. An extremely popular dining spot that deserves its reputation. (7-27-00) $$-$$$ ZINBURGER NW 1865 E. River Road. 299-7799. Open SundayThursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Bistro/Full Bar. AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, V. Also at 6390 E. Grant Road (298-2020). Is Tucson ready for an upscale burger joint? The existence of Zinburger provides the answer to that question: a resounding yes! The burgers are perfectly prepared, and the sides are satisfying, provided you like stuff that’s been fried. After you enjoy the Kobe burger, the truffle fries and the date-and-honey shake, you won’t be able to look at burgers, fries and shakes in the same way ever again. (5-15-08) $$-$$$

BARBECUE BRUSHFIRE BBQ CO. C 2745 N. Campbell Ave. 624-3223. Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Counter/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Also at 7080 E. 22nd St. (867-6050). Walking into this little midtown joint, the smoky, sweet smell of barbecued meat will hit you, and you’ll think: There’s no way BrushFire’s meats can taste as good as they smell. Well, they can, and do. The brisket is a revelation, and the rib meat is literally falling off of the bones. Finish off the meal with the baked beans and some corn on the cob, and you’ll be fat and happy. (11-29-07) $-$$ CATALINA BARBEQUE CO. AND SPORTS BAR W 3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 670-0444. Open MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Café/ Full Bar. AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, V. This is dressed-up, competition-style barbecue, with plenty of tender pork, ribs and beef, prepared in a number of ways. The pulled-pork sandwich is fabulous, and the brisket burnt ends will please. The Catalina wings are smoked before being fried, and the sides are terrific. This restaurant isn’t located in the main JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa; it’s at the clubhouse at the Starr Pass Golf Club. (4-15-10) $$$ FAMOUS DAVE’S LEGENDARY PIT BAR-B-QUE NW 4565 N. Oracle Road. 888-1512. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, V. Better than most chain restaurants, Famous Dave’s years of research really have paid off. A family-friendly place offering authentic barbecue, no matter how you like it. The St. Louis-style ribs mean more meat and bigger bones. The Wilbur beans are good enough to write home about. And the desserts could make Mom jealous. (4-01-04) $$-$$$ JACK’S ORIGINAL BARBEQUE E 5250 E. 22nd St. 750-1280. Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday noon-9 p.m. Counter/Diner/ Beer Only. AMEX, DIS, MC, V, Checks. For more than 50 years, Jack’s BBQ has been conquering the carnivores with mighty portions of meat and comforting sides. Jack’s caters and offers a 10 percent military discount. (1-16-03) $ MR. K’S BARBEQUE C 4911 N. Stone Ave. 408-7427. Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Counter/Beer Only. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. The man behind this longtime southside institution has moved to bigger digs—but the food hasn’t changed. The heavenly aroma hits you as soon as you walk through the door. Grab a tray and utensils, and get in line. Order your meat and two sides. Hankering for some brisket? You have a choice of chopped or sliced. Are ribs more to your liking? Mr. K’s will satisfy and then some. The fried

THE ORIGINAL MR. K’S BBQ S 1830 S. Park Ave. 792-9484. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Counter/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Mr. K’s décor isn’t much to look at—OK, it’s downright ugly—but the sweet, juicy meats and the peppery barbecue sauce, along with tasty sides and desserts, makes this one of Tucson’s best barbecue joints. And you can get a bottle of sauce to go if you’d like. (11-13-03) $ R&R BAR-B-QUE COMPANY E 1101 N. Wilmot Road, Suite 119. 886-1900. Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Counter/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Also at 8270 S. Houghton Road, No. 140. (574-9166). R&R Bar-B-Que Company brings a little bit of the South to Tucson with an array of barbecue flavors, featuring meats from pulled pork to smoked sausage to beef brisket. The sweet signature sauce isn’t one for lovers of spicy or vinegary barbecue, but the smoked sausage steals the show. The sides are so-so, and the burgers need work—but stick with the traditional dishes, and you’ll be in hog heaven. (11-25-10) $$

BREW PUBS BARRIO BREWING COMPANY C 800 E. 16th St. 791-2739. Open Sunday-Tuesday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; ThursdaySaturday 11 a.m.-midnight. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. This brewery, operated by the same folks who own Gentle Ben’s, is a down-home kind of joint. There are usually about 10 beers on tap, all of which are brewed right in the building. The food is pub fare done well, often using one of the house-made ales in the preparation. While burgers are the highlights, the other sandwiches are tasty and complement the beers. The service is friendly, as to be expected. (3-6-08) $-$$ FROG AND FIRKIN C 874 E. University Blvd. 623-7507. Open Sunday-

Thursday 11 a.m.- 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.2 a.m. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, V. A Britishstyle pub with the heart of an outré bohemian, Frog and Firkin is not only a great place to grab a tasty brew, but a fine place to sate your appetite as well. $$-$$$ GENTLE BEN’S BREWING COMPANY C 865 E. University Blvd. 624-4177. Open Monday-

Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-9 p.m. Café/ Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Better-than-decent food and a heavenly selection of 10 brews just ripe for the sampling make Gentle Ben’s a welcome respite from your wearying day. $$ IRISH PUB NE 9155 E. Tanque Verde Road. 749-2299. Open daily

11 a.m.-midnight. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. This friendly, neighborhood pub is just what the doctor ordered for a bit o’ fun and food. Daily specials range from an all-you-can-eat Friday-night fish fry to steak dinners on Saturday night. Burgers come with all the usual sides, but you can also find interesting toppings—olive mayo, anyone? Dining on the patio is a pure pleasure. You may even make a new friend or two. (7-10-08) $-$$ NIMBUS BISTRO AND BREWERY E 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. 733-1111. Open

Sunday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m.11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Bistro/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. With a large selection of bottled and draught beers, Nimbus Bistro and Brewery is a great addition to the original. An upscale bar-food menu offers lots of delicious options, and don’t miss out on their signature dish, the “world famous” fried bologna sandwich. (1-7-10) $-$$ NIMBUS BREWING COMPANY TAPROOM S 3850 E. 44th St. 745-9175. Open Monday-Thursday

11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Counter/Beer Only. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. The microbrewed beer is tasty, cheap and plentiful; the food is quite satisfactory and likewise inexpensive; and the close-up look at a microbrew operation is as entertaining as the live music that can frequently be heard there. What’s not to like? (2-17-00) $ THUNDER CANYON BREWERY NW 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. 797-2652. Open SundayThursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Bistro/Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Spacious, gracious and blessed with a seemingly endless supply of bona fide brew wonders, Thunder Canyon is the perfect antidote to a trip to the mall. The food can’t quite match the excellence of the beer, but the fish and chips with the shoestring fries make a valiant attempt at equity. $$

CAFES AND BISTROS 47 SCOTT C 47 N. Scott Ave. 624-4747. Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Bistro/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Offering a variety of comfort food with a bistro twist—think macaroni and cheese, grilled-cheese sandwiches, burgers and more—and an affordable, diverse wine list, 47 Scott is a great place for a casual dinner before a show. The ingredients are fresh, and the food is expertly prepared. However, if you’re going for lunch, be sure you have a little extra time. (10-14-10) $-$$ THE B LINE C 621 N. Fourth Ave. 882-7575. Open Monday-

Saturday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Diner/Beer and Wine. DIS, MC, V. A retro approach to urban food. The menu focuses on breakfast and lunch burritos, salads, pastas, soups, baked desserts and breakfast pastries. The affordable fare includes good salads, vegetarian soups, fresh burritos and pies like old family favorites. (12-19-02) $ CAFÉ À LA C’ART C 150 N. Main Ave. 628-8533. Open daily 11 a.m.-3

p.m. Counter/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. This lunch venue located in the historic Stevens House adjacent to the Tucson Museum of Art is a small culinary masterpiece. With a limited menu, the focus is on quality and taste, both of which are outstanding. Ordering from the counter gives patrons ample time to ogle the mouthwatering desserts, which are best selected with the rest of your lunch; with patrons lining up outside, the case might be empty by the time you make it through the line a second time. The patio and French garden chic add extra appeal. (4-20-00) $ CAFÉ PASSÉ C 415 N. Fourth Ave. 624-4411. Open Sunday-Tuesday

8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Café/Full Bar. DIS, MC, V. Café Passe is a quirky coffee house, sandwich shop and neighborhood hangout in the heart of Tucson’s quirkiest area. Offering sandwiches, panini, salads, baked goods, coffees, teas, smoothies and other refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere, this is a go-to place for a break while shopping on Fourth Avenue. (10-1-09) $-$$ THE CEREAL BOXX C 943 E. University Blvd., Suite 101. 622-2699. Open

Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Counter/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. This Main Gate Square café offers a plethora of cereals and toppings that diners can combine to their hearts’ content. Also on the menu: oatmeal, low-fat yogurt parfaits, granola, bagels, wraps, smoothies, coffees and sugary treats. (9-13-07) $

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LA COCINA RESTAURANT, CANTINA AND COFFEE BAR C 201 N. Court Ave. 622-0351. Open Monday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. With creative fare that’s actually good for you, a little history and some unique, nifty shopping, La Cocina offers a most wonderful experience. Vegans, vegetarians and those with gluten issues have a full array of goodies. The world is the inspiration here: Corn cakes with maple syrup, sweet potato and corn enchiladas, edamame hummus and pad Thai are just a few of the choices. The courtyard is lovely; the cantina is funky and fun. And there’s brunch on weekends. (2-10-11) $-$$ CRYING ONION CAFÉ NW 3684 W. Orange Grove Road, Suite 156. 5311330. Open Saturday-Thursday 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Café/No Alcohol. MC, V, Cash and checks. Big breakfast portions and friendly service are two reasons why this northwest-side eatery draws such big crowds. The baked goods from scratch are another reason. Try a scrambler or the cinnamon roll French toast for a real treat. You won’t walk away hungry, and your wallet won’t be depleted. (128-05) $ THE CUP CAFÉ C 311 E. Congress St. 798-1618. Open Sunday-

Thursday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.midnight. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Variety offered in an energetic environment. The Cup makes for one of the best reasons to eat downtown. (1-23-03) $-$$ DAKOTA CAFE AND CATERING CO. E 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. 298-7188. Open Monday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DC, MC, V. Fresh salads, hot grills and taste-pleasing combinations make this casual setting a continuing favorite. $$-$$$ DELECTABLES RESTAURANT AND CATERING C 533 N. Fourth Ave. 884-9289. Open Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, MC, V. The bohemian atmosphere of Fourth Avenue is enhanced by the lasting presence of one of the most consistently delicious eateries in town. Delectables specializes in simple dishes elegantly prepared and is perfect for either fine dining or after-game snacks. Desserts are extraordinary, and the people-watching along the avenue can’t be beat. (1-20-00) $$ THE ECLECTIC CAFÉ E 7053 E. Tanque Verde Road. 885-2842. Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.;

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Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Café/Beer and Wine. AMEX, DIS, MC, V, Checks. A longstanding local café, the Eclectic excels at serving legendary breakfasts that feature fresh ingredients in robust portions. While service can be harried during peak hours, breakfast is worth the wait. Lunch and dinner are available, and while the menu dedicates itself to fresh ingredients, some of the other offerings aren’t as consistently solid as breakfast. Don’t miss the habit-forming chilaquiles, worth getting up and waiting in line for. (8-30-01) $ EPIC CAFÉ C 745 N. Fourth Ave. 624-6844. Open daily 6 a.m.midnight. Counter/No Alcohol. AMEX, MC, V. This is as close as you can get to Berkeley without leaving Tucson. The inexpensive, healthy food with fresh vegetables. The diverse crowd. The casual, occasionally cranky counter service. The art on the walls. The straws in the Viagralabeled container. It’s all there. (5-15-03) $ FEAST C 3719 E. Speedway Blvd. 326-9363. Open TuesdaySunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Full Cover/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Chef Doug Levy takes usual ingredients and creates unusual, innovative and delectable fare. He changes the menu every month, which means two things: The menu is seasonally driven, and you can’t get too attached to any one item—but whatever the month may be, everyone will find something to enjoy. Many of the items can be prepared gluten-free. The wine book is one of the best in town, and service seldom falters. (2-24-11) $$-$$$ FROGS ORGANIC BAKERY NW 7109 N. Oracle Road. 229-2124. Open TuesdayFriday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Counter/Beer and Wine. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Owned by French bakers, Frogs prepares food with no chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors or trans fats. Ingredients are fresh, organic and from area farms. Menu offerings include moderately priced soup, sandwiches, salads, quiche and breakfast items. But you must visit to sample the terrific pastries. Choose from delectable fruit tarts, macarons, sticky buns, muffins and more. Don’t miss the almond croissants and the dessert of the day. (1-5-12) $-$$ GLASS ONION CAFE NW 1990 W. River Road, Suite 100. 293-6050.

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Open Saturday-Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Counter/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Good coffee, tasty sandwiches, sumptuous desserts and a comfortable atmosphere constitute this charming little Beatles-themed café. The service is warm and friendly, and Friday nights bring live music. The addition of green chiles makes the “Lonely Hearts Club” tastier than a run-of-the-mill club sandwich. (1127-08) $-$$ JASPER NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT AND BAR NE 6370 N. Campbell Ave., No. 160. 577-0326. Open Tuesday-Thursday 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday and Monday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Café/Full Bar. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Jasper, now in its third iteration, is a chic hangout spot for cocktails and tapas with a Peruvian twist. With delicious and shareable dishes like the piquillo rellenos or the escabeche de pescado, be sure to bring a few friends along. The breakfast and lunch offerings are nice, too. (7-14-11) $$-$$$ JOEL’S BISTRO C 806 E. University Blvd. 529-7277. Open daily 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday 5-8 p.m. Summer hours: open daily 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 5-8 p.m. Bistro/BYO. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Quiches, hot sandwiches, salads and a handful of regular entrées are all worth eating at Joel’s Bistro, but the star of the show is the crepes. It’s a beautiful thing to dine on sweet, succulent fruit crepes on a gorgeous day in the university area. (3-31-05) $-$$

SEVEN CUPS C 2516 E. Sixth St. 881-4072. Open Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Café/ No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Tucson is lucky to have Seven Cups, a traditional Chinese teahouse that serves a variety of some of the best teas you’ll find anywhere. Order a pot of tea and a Japanese pastry, take in the calm elegance and forget that the outside world exists for an hour or two. (9-2-04) $-$$ SOMETHING SWEET DESSERT LOUNGE E 5319 E. Speedway Blvd. 881-7735. Open Monday

and Tuesday 5 p.m.-midnight; Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m.-midnight; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.2 a.m. Café/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Featuring dozens of desserts, late-night hours for the all-ages crowd, free wireless Internet and a book-exchange program, Something Sweet is carving out a new niche in Tucson. The colossal carrot cake is a wonder to behold. (1-22-04) $ SON’S BAKERY CAFÉ E 5683 E. Speedway Blvd. 885-0806. Open Monday

and Tuesday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Counter/No Alcohol. MC, V. Son’s is an absolute gem, featuring amazing sandwiches and salads, and wonderful homemade desserts and pastries. Son, the proprietor, makes all the breads and baked goods himself, and he is a master. With the prices low and the service so welcoming and enthusiastic, Son’s is a delight in almost every way. (4-8-04) $ SUNNY DAZE CAFÉ S 4980 S. Campbell Ave. 295-0300. Open Sunday-

Tuesday 6 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Café/No Alcohol. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Tasty, inexpensive food can be found in abundance at Sunny Daze—but what really sets this southside café apart is its clean, tropical-themed décor. The small, square room is decorated to the hilt, and definitely worth checking out. (11-6-08) $-$$ TOOLEY’S COFFEE SHOP C 299 S. Park Ave. No Phone. Open daily 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Counter/No Alcohol. Cash only. Simple, honest food makes this café worthy of repeat visits. Breakfast is big, but the lunches are also quite satisfying. Coffee and teas are plentiful, and the vibe is kicked-back and cool. The décor is especially charming, with a patio that is ideal for alfresco dining. Be warned: Hours seem to change on a whim. It’s that laid-back. (3-26-09) $ WILKO C 943 E. University Blvd. 792-6684. Open Monday-

Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Bistro/ Full Bar. DIS, MC, V. This gastropub is a wonderful addition to the university area; in fact, it’s a plus for the entire city. Artisan cheeses and meats are a big part of the menu. The Sonoran hot dog becomes the Sonoran bratwurst, locally made and topped with guindilla relish. Other entrées include delicious pasta and a wonderful tilapia. Desserts are top-notch, which is no surprise, since they’re made by the folks at The B Line. (8-1111) $$

CAJUN DON’S BAYOU CAJUN COOKIN’ NE 8991 E. Tanque Verde Road. 749-4410. Open Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Counter/BYO. AMEX, DIS, MC, V. Craving some crawdads? Just gotta have a piece of pecan pie? We recommend heading over to Don’s. This teeny joint offers some of the Old Pueblo’s best Cajun cooking. This is truly down-home food, served simply, but with a lot of heart. (6-10-10) $$ THE PARISH NW 6453 N. Oracle Road. 797-1233. Open daily 11

a.m.-midnight. Bistro/Full Bar. MC, V. The Parish is a fine drinking establishment. Oh, and they serve food, too—really good food. The Southern-fusion gastropub

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BY JIM LIPSON, mailbag@tucsonweekly.com t is difficult knowing just where to begin when talking about an institution that is as wholesome and American as apple pie, but has enough complexities, lead characters and melodramatic plot twists to make a soap opera blush. While the Beach Boys will forever be remembered for a string of hits about surfing and cars in the early 1960s, this is actually but a small part of an expansive catalog marked by soaring vocal arrangements with multilayered harmonies, many of which, in the mid-to-late ’60s, were patterned after Phil Spector’s famous Wall of Sound. Conventional wisdom says the Beach Boys peaked creatively with the release of Pet Sounds in 1966 and the smash follow-up, “Good Vibrations.” Up to that point, Brian Wilson, the group’s primary composer, arranger and producer, had risen to every challenge, churning out hit after hit while also writing and producing the several albums a year demanded by Capitol Records. There was also that business of keeping pace creatively with the only other group that mattered, the Beatles. For Wilson, this was more than a friendly competition; it was a compulsion, possibly fueled by a desire to please his overbearing father, Murry Wilson, the band’s first manager. (His abusive behavior, emotional and otherwise, has been alleged and chronicled in several different biographies and publications.) Their legacy, for better or worse, will be as much about the drama as it is about the music. Brian’s subsequent decline into drug abuse and mental illness, which coincided with his inability to complete what he hoped would be his Sgt. Pepper, Smile, has also garnered much attention, and has long been fodder for a never-ending gossip mill. Throw in the difficult relationships between Mike Love and the late Dennis Wilson (who married Love’s daughter before drowning in 1983); multiple lawsuits involving a litany of individuals, including Murry and Brian Wilson and Love; several different managers; and the controversial psychiatrist Eugene Landy, who worked extensively with Brian to help get him out of bed and functioning, and you can see there is much to ponder. The Beach Boys are preparing to embark upon a world tour (that will begin in Tucson) to commemorate their 50th anniversary. It will mark the first time that Brian will share a tour with original members Love and Alan Jardine since 1996. Original Beach Boys guitarist David Marks will also be a part of the tour. To help make a little sense of it all, the Tucson Weekly spoke with longtime Beach Boy Bruce Johnston. Perhaps best known for writ-

MUSIC EVERYWHERE! The busiest concert season in recent memory continues this week. With so many great shows around town, once again, there’s no way to fit them all in here—which means you should check out our listings section for lots more great stuff.

CRAWL, Y’ALL ing Barry Manilow’s big hit “I Write the Songs,” Johnston has had a long, if slightly anonymous, career with the band that includes no less than three different career arcs. His first tenure began in April 1965, playing bass on tour and taking the spot held by Glen Campbell, who had replaced Brian once he decided he would rather write than tour. Previously, Johnston had been a staff producer for Columbia Records and had worked with folks like Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens and the Everly Brothers. His first recording session with the Beach Boys included singing on “California Girls,” and he stayed with the band until 1972, leaving in the midst of a big-time creative and commercial comeback for the band. Unfortunately for Johnston, this period was dominated by intense personal acrimony and drug abuse within the band. “The environment started getting funkier and funkier,” he says. “I abruptly left because I just couldn’t live that way. The Wilson guys (Brian, Carl, Dennis) were all distracted by drug abuse. It broke my heart when drug-dealer guys would show up at the sessions. I didn’t want to be in a business guided by drugs.” Ironically, he adds, “The most money I made is when I left,” when he worked with Elton John and Pink Floyd. This resurgence of the band coincided with the recording and release of Surf’s Up in 1971. “These were beautiful pieces of material turned into a quilt. It was difficult to get Brian involved, but the timing was right, as this was more of a group effort.” While the album included two pieces salvaged from Brian’s Smile (“’Til I Die,” “Surf’s Up”), it also included Johnston’s exquisite composition “Disney Girls (1957).” “That’s probably the finest song I’ll ever write,” he says. Asked why he didn’t contribute more tunes for the band, he says, “I just don’t write in the style of the Beach Boys. I’m more of a team-player guy.” Johnston left as the band was making plans to temporarily move to Holland to record, and

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he was instrumental in bringing South Africans Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar into the band. Both were key parts of that era and were featured prominently on Holland as well as the double live album recorded in 1973. When Johnston came back to the Beach Boys in the late 1970s, it was a couple of years after Brian’s much-celebrated return. He was brought in primarily to produce when it became clear Brian could contribute only in limited ways. Johnston continued to tour as well, which he did until Carl died of lung cancer in 1998. He would tour again with Love under the Beach Boys name, but without Brian—the only surviving Wilson—or Jardine. As the Beach Boys prepare to hit the road once more, they have been working on a new album, some of which Johnston hopes will make the set list for these shows. He’s especially excited about the tune “That’s Why God Made the Radio.” He’s also excited about the tour and the band, “which will include some of Brian’s guys,” such as keyboard player Darian Sahanaja, who has had a key role in the extremely tight touring band that Brian’s employed off and on since 1999. (That band is featured prominently in the PBS documentary Beautiful Dreamer, which documents the rehearsals and production of the 2004 Smile concerts in Europe.) He also promises this show will be a multimedia spectacle, hinting that it may also find a way to integrate the late Carl into the show. As to how he has managed to survive and flourish within this helter-skelter environment all these years, he says, “I’m the one everyone gets along with. I’m Mr. Switzerland!”

First up is the usual pimping of one of the Tucson Weekly’s flagship events (and for good reason): the Spring Club Crawl®. You know the drill by now: 100 or so bands in just about every genre you can imagine line venues and stages all along Fourth Avenue and downtown, all for one very reasonably priced wristband, which you can pick up for $8 in advance at both Zia Records locations; you can also buy them at the gates for $10 while they last. Keep in mind that the layout for this Crawl will be a bit different than in years past due to the modern-streetcar construction. You can read all about that—and everything else Crawl-related, including descriptions of all the performing acts—in the insert you’ll find in this very issue. Fold it up, and stick it in your pocket; it’ll come in handy. Or, if you prefer, use your smart phone to go to clubcrawl.net for a complete schedule. Thanks to all of our sponsors. Be sure to drink responsibly, and whatever you do, do not drink and drive. Taxicabs are there for a reason. Have fun, y’all!

IN DEFENSE OF THE TCC ARENA When it was announced that Bon Iver was returning to Tucson, with no less of an opening act than Feist, the show was originally scheduled to take place at AVA at Casino del Sol. An on-sale date for tickets was announced, then rescinded. It was confusing. Here’s what happened. The show was indeed booked at AVA—but that was before the first date of the Beach Boys reunion tour was booked there for the following night. No problem, right? Except that there was: The Beach Boys wanted a day before the show to work out the kinks on a real stage, in a real venue, and that date just happened to fall on the same night as the Bon Iver show. The promoters scrambled to find a replacement venue, and the only one they could find large enough was the Tucson Convention Center Arena. (After all, Bon Iver had just won a pair of big Grammys, for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album, so who would turn down the show?) The problem is this: People seem to have a certain aversion to the venue. (It’s old, in need of upgrading, etc.) So, while most of the shows on the tour have sold out in advance, the Tucson one

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hasn’t come close. So, I come to praise the TCC Arena, not to bury it. It’s certainly not my favorite place to see a show—nor would I stay away from a show there. I’ve seen tons of great shows there over the years, and not once did I say to myself, “This venue sucks,” or, “This show would be so much better if it were at Venue X.” No, I simply enjoyed the show. I bring this up because I’ve heard several people in recent weeks say that they’d love to see Bon Iver and Feist, but not there. Frankly, I think those people are just being silly. If you want to see the show, go see the show. The TCC Arena is not as bad as some would have you believe. Trust me. Bon Iver and Feist perform an all-ages show at the TCC Arena, 260 S Church Ave., on Monday, April 23. Tickets are $30 to $40 in advance for general admission, or $35 for reserved seats on the floor. For more information, call 740-1000, or head to rialtotheatre.com.

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It’s critter-breeding season out there, which means a lot of dogs and cats are roaming the streets looking for food and a mate to procreate with—which, of course, means even more critters roaming the streets and … you get the idea. On Friday, April 20, Plush will be the site of a mega-event, which is split into two portions, meant to aid these issues. Starting at 8:30 p.m., it’s Tempest Broog Productions presents Night of the Dog Star! The night begins with a burlesque show featuring birthday girl Pisa Cake, Rosie Provocateur, Scarlotta Sparkle, Poetically Poised, Free Jane, Foxy Trot and others. Lots of goods will be for sale, too, so bring a little extra dough. After the burlesque, you will be treated to performances by Ensphere, The Modeens, Fish Karma and The Pork Torta. Admission to the whole shebang is a donation of $6, with all proceeds benefiting Tucson CARES Animal Rescue, which is, according to its website, “a nonprofit and no-kill, no-cage organization saving animals’ lives in the Tucson community. Your donation helps Tucson CARES end the cycle of unwanted litters, and stops the killing of homeless cats and dogs. The event’s admission of $6 … funds services, like spay and neuter, and our Pet Pantry, for animal guardians facing hardships.” Trust me, these people are doing God’s work. It all goes down at Plush, 340 E. Sixth St., with doors opening at 8 p.m., Friday, April 20. Again, admission is a $6 donation. Questions? Call ’em up at 798-1298, or head to plushtucson.com.

at catching a trio of the bands that performed there. Lenguas Largas, Cosmonauts and Feeding People will all be performing at The District Tavern, 260 E. Congress St., starting at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24. Oh, and did I mention that admission is free? Call 791-0082 for more info. Washington, D.C.’s Dead Meadow have a sound that combines heavy rock riffs à la Sabbath, guitar buzz à la a more-melodic Sonic Youth, and singer Jason Simon’s gorgeous croon on top of it all. It’s heavy but not hard, psychedelic but not annoying—and it’s killer. Add Spindrift, a Los Angeles-based band that specializes in taking the instrumental soundtracks of Ennio Morricone and drugging it up with layers of reverb; and up-and-comers Strangers Family Band, and you’ve got one hell of a triple-bill on your hands. This one takes place at Solar Culture Gallery, 31 E. Toole Ave., on Monday, April 23. It’s all ages, and $10 gets you in the door. For more info, call 884-0874, or go to solarculture.org. Boasting a huge, uplifting sound that will no doubt be compared to that of Arcade Fire, Grouplove formed only a couple of years ago, but you’d never know it listening to them, so fully formed is their sound and concept. Head to grouplovemusic.com; sample the tune “Tongue Tied”; then go pick up your tickets for their all-ages show at The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave., on Tuesday, April 24. Doors open at 7 p.m., and Company of Thieves opens the show. Tickets are $15. For more info, head to rocktucson.com.

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We’re running short on room, so here’s a bit of info about some fantastic shows that deserve your attention. Remember the days when some record labels were so reliable in their good taste that you’d buy any album they released, whether you’d heard it or not? There are very few of those labels left, but at the top of that list is Burger Records—and if you were at the Burger Records Showcase at La Cocina last month, I’m sure you’ll agree. And if you missed it, consider yourself lucky to get a second chance

Big Freedia at Club Congress on Friday, April 20; Cannibal Corpse at The Rock on Monday, April 23; The Mission Creeps and the Electric Blankets at Surly Wench Pub on Friday, April 20; Mr. Boogie Woogie farewell party at Boondocks Lounge on Sunday, April 22; Some of Them Are Old, The Cordials and The Please, Please Me at Plush on Saturday, April 21; Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey at Harlow Gardens on Saturday, April 21; and for a full schedule of performers at the Pima County Fair, head to swfair.com.

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CLUB LIST Here is a list of venues that offer live music, dancing, DJ music, karaoke or comedy in the Tucson area. We recommend that you call and confirm all events. AMADO TERRITORY STEAKHOUSE 3001 E. Frontage Road. Amado. 398-2651. ARIZONA INN 2200 E. Elm St. 325-1541. ARMITAGE WINE LOUNGE AND CAFÉ 2905 E. Skyline Drive, No. 168. 682-9740. THE AULD DUBLINER 800 E. University Blvd. 206-0323. AZUL RESTAURANT LOUNGE Westin La Paloma, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive. 742-6000. THE BAMBOO CLUB 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., No. 524. 514-9665. THE BASHFUL BANDIT 3686 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-8996. BEAU BRUMMEL CLUB 1148 N. Main Ave. 622-9673. BEDROXX 4385 W. Ina Road. 744-7655. BEST WESTERN ROYAL SUN INN AND SUITES 1015 N. Stone Ave. 622-8871. BLUEFIN SEAFOOD BISTRO 7053 N. Oracle Road. 531-8500. BOJANGLES SALOON 5244 S. Nogales Highway. 889-6161. BOONDOCKS LOUNGE 3306 N. First Ave. 690-0991. THE BRANDING IRON RUTHRAUFF 2660 W. Ruthrauff Road. 888-9452. BRATS 5975 W. Western Way Circle. 578-0341. BRODIE’S TAVERN 2449 N. Stone Ave. 622-0447. BUFFALO WILD WINGS 68 N. Harrison Road. 296-8409. CACTUS MOON 5470 E. Broadway Blvd. 748-0049. CAFÉ PASSÉ 415 N. Fourth Ave. 624-4411. THE CANYON’S CROWN RESTAURANT AND PUB 6958 E. Tanque Verde Road. 885-8277. CASA VICENTE RESTAURANTE ESPAÑOL 375 S. Stone Ave. 884-5253. CASCADE LOUNGE Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. 615-5495. CHICAGO BAR 5954 E. Speedway Blvd. 748-8169. CHOCOLATE IGUANA 500 N. Fourth Ave. 798-1211. CIRCLE S SALOON 16001 W. El Tiro Road. Marana. 682-5377. CLUB CONGRESS 311 E. Congress St. 622-8848. LA COCINA RESTAURANT, CANTINA AND COFFEE BAR 201 N. Court Ave. 622-0351. COLORS FOOD AND SPIRITS 5305 E. Speedway Blvd. 323-1840. COPPER QUEEN HOTEL 11 Howell Ave. Bisbee. (520) 432-2216. COW PALACE 28802 S. Nogales Highway. Amado. (520) 398-1999. COW PONY BAR AND GRILL 6510 E. Tanque Verde Road. 721-2781. CUSHING STREET RESTAURANT AND BAR 198 W. Cushing St. 622-7984. DELECTABLES RESTAURANT AND CATERING 533 N. Fourth Ave. 884-9289. THE DEPOT SPORTS BAR 3501 E. Fort Lowell Road. 795-8110. DESERT DIAMOND CASINO MONSOON NIGHTCLUB 7350 S. Nogales Highway. 294-7777. DIABLOS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 2545 S. Craycroft Road. 514-9202. THE DISTRICT 260 E. Congress St. 792-0081. DON’S BAYOU CAJUN COOKIN’ 8991 E. Tanque Verde Road. 749-4410. DRIFTWOOD RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 2001 S. Craycroft Road. 790-4317. DV8 5851 E. Speedway Blvd. 885-3030. ECLIPSE AT COLLEGE PLACE 1601 N. Oracle Road. 209-2121.

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EDDIES COCKTAILS 8510 E. Broadway Blvd. 290-8750. EL CHARRO CAFÉ SAHUARITA 15920 S. Rancho Sahuarita. Sahuarita. 325-1922. EL CHARRO CAFÉ ON BROADWAY 6310 E. Broadway Blvd. 745-1922. EL MEZÓN DEL COBRE 2960 N. First Ave. 791-0977. EL PARADOR 2744 E. Broadway Blvd. 881-2744. ELBOW ROOM 1145 W. Prince Road. 690-1011. ENOTECA PIZZERIA WINE BAR 58 W. Congress St. 623-0744. FAMOUS SAM’S BROADWAY 1830 E. Broadway Blvd. 884-0119. FAMOUS SAM’S E. GOLF LINKS 7129 E. Golf Links Road. 296-1245. FAMOUS SAM’S SILVERBELL 2320 N. Silverbell Road. 884-7267. FAMOUS SAM’S VALENCIA 3010 W. Valencia Road. 883-8888. FAMOUS SAM’S W. RUTHRAUFF 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road. 292-0492. FAMOUS SAM’S IRVINGTON 2048 E. Irvington Road. 889-6007. FAMOUS SAM’S ORACLE 8058 N. Oracle Road. 531-9464. FAMOUS SAM’S PIMA 3933 E. Pima St. 323-1880. FLYING V BAR AND GRILL Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. 299-2020. FOX AND HOUND SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN Foothills Mall, 7625 N. La Cholla Blvd. 575-1980. FROG AND FIRKIN 874 E. University Blvd. 623-7507. LA FUENTE 1749 N. Oracle Road. 623-8659. FUKU SUSHI 940 E. University Blvd. 798-3858. GENTLE BEN’S BREWING COMPANY 865 E. University Blvd. 624-4177. GILLIGAN’S PUB 1308 W. Glenn St. 623-3999. GLASS ONION CAFE 1990 W. River Road, Suite 100. 293-6050. GOLD Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. 917-2930, ext. 474. GOLDEN PIN LANES 1010 W. Miracle Mile. 888-4272. THE GRILL AT QUAIL CREEK 1490 Quail Range Loop. Green Valley. 393-5806. GUADALAJARA GRILL EAST 750 N. Kolb Road. 296-1122. GUADALAJARA GRILL WEST 1220 E. Prince Road. 323-1022. HIDEOUT BAR AND GRILL 1110 S. Sherwood Village Drive. 751-2222. THE HIDEOUT 3000 S. Mission Road. 791-0515. HILDA’S SPORTS BAR 1120 Circulo Mercado. Rio Rico. (520) 281-9440. THE HOG PIT SMOKEHOUSE BAR AND GRILL 6910 E. Tanque Verde Road. 722-4302. THE HUT 305 N. Fourth Ave. 623-3200. IBT’S 616 N. Fourth Ave. 882-3053. IGUANA CAFE 210 E. Congress St. 882-5140. IRISH PUB 9155 E. Tanque Verde Road. 749-2299. JACKSON’S GASTROPUB 8235 N. Silverbell Road, No. 105. 638-7334. JAVELINA CANTINA 445 S. Alvernon Way. 881-4200, ext. 5373. JEFF’S PUB 112 S. Camino Seco Road. 886-1001. KINGFISHER BAR AND GRILL 2564 E. Grant Road. 323-7739. KON TIKI 4625 E. Broadway Blvd. 323-7193. LAFFS COMEDY CAFFÉ 2900 E. Broadway Blvd. 323-8669. LAS CAZUELITAS 1365 W. Grant Road. 206-0405. LEVEL BAR LOUNGE 4280 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 37. 615-3835. LI’L ABNER’S STEAKHOUSE 8500 N. Silverbell Road. 744-2800. LINDY’S AT REDLINE SPORTS GRILL 445 W. Wetmore Road. 888-8084.

LOOKOUT BAR AND GRILLE AT WESTWARD LOOK RESORT 245 E. Ina Road. 297-1151. THE LOOP TASTE OF CHICAGO 10180 N. Oracle Road. 878-0222. LOTUS GARDEN RESTAURANT 5975 E. Speedway Blvd. 298-3351. LUNA BELLA ITALIAN CUISINE AND CATERING 2990 N. Swan Road, No. 145. 325-3895. MAGPIES GOURMET PIZZA 105 S. Houghton Road. 751-9949. MALIBU YOGURT AND ICE CREAM 825 E. University Blvd. 903-2340. MARGARITA BAY 7415 E. 22nd St. 290-8977. MARTIN’S COMIDA CHINGONA 555 N. Fourth Ave. 884-7909. MAVERICK 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road. 298-0430. MAYNARDS MARKET AND KITCHEN 400 N. Toole Ave. 545-0577. MCMAHON’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 2959 N. Swan Road. 327-7463. MIDTOWN BAR AND GRILL 4915 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-2011. MINT COCKTAILS 3540 E. Grant Road. 881-9169. MONTEREY COURT STUDIO GALLERIES 505 W. Miracle Mile. 582-0514. MR. AN’S TEPPAN STEAK AND SUSHI 6091 N. Oracle Road. 797-0888. MR. HEAD’S ART GALLERY AND BAR 513 N. Fourth Ave. 792-2710. MUSIC BOX 6951 E. 22nd St. 747-1421. MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT 7131 E. Broadway Blvd. 722-6000. NEVADA SMITH’S 1175 W. Miracle Mile. 622-9064. NEW MOON TUCSON 915 W. Prince Road. 293-7339. NIMBUS BREWING COMPANY TAPROOM 3850 E. 44th St. 745-9175. NORTH 2995 E. Skyline Drive. 299-1600. O’MALLEY’S 247 N. Fourth Ave. 623-8600. THE OFFICE BAR 6333 S. Sixth Ave. 746-9803. OLD FATHER INN 4080 W. Ina Road. Marana. 744-1200. OLD PUEBLO GRILLE 60 N. Alvernon Way. 326-6000. OLD TUBAC INN RESTAURANT AND SALOON 7 Plaza Road. Tubac. (520) 398-3161. ON A ROLL 63 E. Congress St. 622-7655. ORACLE INN 305 E. American Ave. Oracle. 896-3333. O’SHAUGHNESSY’S 2200 N. Camino Principal. 296-7464. OUTLAW SALOON 1302 W. Roger Road. 888-3910. PAPPY’S DINER 1300 W. Prince Road. 408-5262. PARADISO BAR AND LOUNGE Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road. (800) 344-9435. THE PARISH 6453 N. Oracle Road. 797-1233. LA PARRILLA SUIZA 2720 N. Oracle Road. 624-4300. PEARSON’S PUB 1120 S. Wilmot Road. 747-2181. PINNACLE PEAK 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. 296-0911. PLAYGROUND BAR AND LOUNGE 278 E. Congress St. 396-3691. PLUSH 340 E. Sixth St. 798-1298. PUTNEY’S 6090 N. Oracle Road. 575-1767. QUAIL CREEK COUNTRY CLUB 2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd. Green Valley. 393-5834. RPM NIGHTCLUB 445 W. Wetmore Road. 869-6098. R PLACE BAR AND GRILL 3412 N. Dodge Blvd. 881-9048. RA SUSHI BAR RESTAURANT 2905 E. Skyline Drive. 615-3970. RAGING SAGE COFFEE ROASTERS 2458 N. Campbell Ave. 320-5203. LE RENDEZ-VOUS 3844 E. Fort Lowell Road. 323-7373. RIALTO THEATRE 318 E. Congress St. 740-1000. RIC’S CAFE/RESTAURANT 5605 E. River Road. 577-7272.

RILEY’S IRISH TAVERN 5140 N. La Cholla Blvd. 408-0507. RIVER’S EDGE LOUNGE 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. 887-9027. RJ’S REPLAYS SPORTS PUB AND GRUB 5769 E. Speedway Blvd. 495-5136. ROCK N’ JAVA 7555 W. Twin Peaks Road. Marana. 572-5738. THE ROCK 136 N. Park Ave. 629-9211. ROYAL SUN INN AND SUITES 1015 N. Stone Ave. 622-8871. RUNWAY BAR AND GRILL 2101 S. Alvernon Way. 790-6788. RUSTY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT AND SPORTS GRILLE 2075 W. Grant Road. 623-3363. SAKURA 6534 E. Tanque Verde Road. 298-7777. SALTY DAWG II 6121 E. Broadway Blvd., No. 106. 790-3294. SAM HUGHES PLACE CHAMPIONSHIP DINING 446 N. Campbell Ave. 747-5223. SAPPHIRE LOUNGE 61 E. Congress St. 624-9100. THE SCREENING ROOM 127 E. Congress St. 882-0204. SHARKS 256 E. Congress St. 791-9869. SHERATON HOTEL AND SUITES 5151 E. Grant Road. 323-6262. SHOOTERS STEAKHOUSE AND SALOON 3115 E. Prince Road. 322-0779. SHOT IN THE DARK CAFÉ 121 E. Broadway Blvd. 882-5544. SINBAD’S FINE MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 810 E. University Ave. 623-4010. SKRAPPY’S 191 E. Toole Ave. 358-4287. SKY BAR 536 N. Fourth Ave. 622-4300. THE SKYBOX RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR 5605 E. River Road. 529-7180. SOLAR CULTURE 31 E. Toole Ave. 884-0874. STADIUM GRILL 3682 W. Orange Grove Road. Marana. 877-8100. THE STEAKOUT RESTAURANT AND SALOON 3620 W. Tangerine Road. Marana. 572-1300. STOCKMEN’S LOUNGE 1368 W. Roger Road. 887-2529. SULLIVAN’S STEAK HOUSE 1785 E. River Road. 299-4275. SURLY WENCH PUB 424 N. Fourth Ave. 882-0009. TANQUE VERDE RANCH 14301 E. Speedway Blvd. 296-6275. TANQUE VERDE SWAP MEET 4100 S. Palo Verde Road. 294-4252. TERRY AND ZEKE’S 4603 E. Speedway Blvd. 325-3555. THIRSTY’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL 2422 N. Pantano Road. 885-6585. THUNDER MOUNTAIN MOOSE LODGE 2442 S. Harrison Road. 546-6847. TUC THE UNDERESTIMATED CITY 115 E. Broadway Blvd. (978) 968-5537. UNICORN SPORTS LOUNGE 8060 E. 22nd St., No. 118. 722-6900. UNION PUBLIC HOUSE 4340 N. Campbell Ave., No. 103. 329-8575. V FINE THAI 9 E. Congress St. 882-8143. VAUDEVILLE 110 E. Congress St. 622-3535. WESTWARD LOOK RESORT 245 E. Ina Road. 297-1151. WHISKEY TANGO 140 S. Kolb Road. 344-8843. WILD BILL’S STEAKHOUSE AND SALOON 5910 N. Oracle Road. 887-6161. WILDCAT HOUSE 1801 N. Stone Ave. 622-1302. WINGS-PIZZA-N-THINGS 8838 E. Broadway Blvd. 722-9663. WOODEN NICKEL 1908 S. Country Club Road. 323-8830. WOODY’S 3710 N. Oracle Road. 292-6702. WORLD FAMOUS GOLDEN NUGGET 2617 N. First Ave. 622-9202. ZEN ROCK 121 E. Congress St. 624-9100.

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FRI APR 20 LIVE MUSIC Amado Territory Steakhouse Becky Reyes featuring Scott Muhleman Arizona Inn Dennis Reed The Bamboo Club Live music The Bashful Bandit Live music Bluefin Seafood Bistro George Howard Duo Bojangles Saloon Live music Boondocks Lounge Neon Prophet Cactus Moon Zona Road The Canyon’s Crown Restaurant and Pub Live music Cascade Lounge Doug Martin Chicago Bar The AmoSphere Club Congress Big Freedia and the Divas La Cocina Restaurant, Cantina and Coffee Bar Greg Morton, Double R Nites (various live bands) Colors Food and Spirits Melody Louise Delectables Restaurant and Catering Live music Eclipse at College Place Live music Eddies Cocktails Dust Devils El Mezón del Cobre Mariachi Azteca El Parador Descarga, Salsarengue, Tito y Su Nuevo Son Famous Sam’s E. Golf Links Live music La Fuente Mariachi Estrellas de la Fuente Glass Onion Cafe Patrick McKenzie The Grill at Quail Creek Paul McGuffin Guadalajara Grill East Live mariachi music Guadalajara Grill West Live Latin music The Hideout Martin Baca and Solitario Norte The Hut 420 Fest Inside: Funky Bonz, Top Dead Center, The Tryst. Outdoor: Steve McLaughlin, The Jits, Spartacus, Rockers Uptown Irish Pub Johnnie and the Rumblers Las Cazuelitas Mariachis Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse Arizona Dance Hands Lindy’s at Redline Sports Grill Giant Blue The Loop Taste of Chicago Mr. Boogie Woogie Luna Bella Italian Cuisine and Catering Eleanor Winston Maverick Flipside McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse Patio: Retro Rockets, Inside: Daniel “Sly” Slipetsky Mint Cocktails Live music Monterey Court Studio Galleries Live music Mr. An’s Teppan Steak and Sushi Los Cubanos Mr. Head’s Art Gallery and Bar Collin Shook Trio Old Father Inn Live music Oracle Inn Greg Spivey Band O’Shaughnessy’s Live pianist and singer Paradiso Bar and Lounge Boomer The Parish Live music La Parrilla Suiza Mariachi music Plush Tucson CARES benefit: Pork Torta, Fish Karma, The Modeens, Ensphere, Burlesque Revue Rialto Theatre Andrew Bird, Laura Marling Ric’s Cafe/Restaurant Live music River’s Edge Lounge Wild Ride Band RJ’s Replays Sports Pub and Grub The Railbirds The Rock Lethal Dosage’s 420 Fest: Indu, Hillbilly Bo, Baptized Under Fire, Sink the Titantic, Light Her Up, We Killed the Union, Torn Hammer Runway Bar and Grill NB Ridaz, Zig Zag, Jae High Shot in the Dark Café Mark Bockel Skrappy’s Eyes Set to Kill, Awaken the Empire, Ashes of a Fallen Hero Sky Bar Elemental Artistry Fire-Dancing The Skybox Restaurant and Sports Bar 80’s and Gentlemen Stadium Grill Live music Sullivan’s Steak House Live music Tanque Verde Swap Meet Live music Whiskey Tango Vintage Sugar Wild Bill’s Steakhouse and Saloon Beau Renfro and Clear Country Woody’s Susan Artemis

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DANCE/DJ The Auld Dubliner DJ spins music Azul Restaurant Lounge Ladies and Lyrics Night: DJ spins music Bedroxx DJ spins music Casa Vicente Restaurante Español Flamenco guitar and dance show Circle S Saloon DJ BarryB The Depot Sports Bar DJ and music videos Desert Diamond Casino Monsoon Nightclub Friday Night Groove Diablos Sports Bar and Grill XLevel DJs DV8 Planet Q Live with Chris P. and JoJo El Charro Café Sahuarita DJ spins music El Charro Café on Broadway DJ spins R&B El Parador Salsa dance lessons with Jeannie Tucker Famous Sam’s Valencia DJ spins music Fuku Sushi DJ spins music IBT’s CelloFame Javelina Cantina DJ M. Level Bar Lounge DJ Jason E. Maynards Market and Kitchen DJ spins music Music Box ’80s and more NoRTH DJ Phatal O’Malley’s DJ Dibs Sam Hughes Place Championship Dining DJ spins music Sapphire Lounge Flashback Fridays with DJ Sid the Kid Sinbad’s Fine Mediterranean Cuisine DJ spins music Sky Bar Hot Era party Solar Culture OM House party: DJ Norman Vannes, Matt McCoy, Sandra T., Clay Steele, Dubwell, DJ Gus K, E. Android, Chris Leon Unicorn Sports Lounge Y Not Entertainment Vaudeville Grapla, Lee Hybrid Wildcat House Top 40 dance mix Wooden Nickel DJ spins music Zen Rock DJ Kidd Kutz

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SAT APR 21 LIVE MUSIC Arizona Inn Dennis Reed The Bashful Bandit Live music Bojangles Saloon Live music Boondocks Lounge The Coolers Café Passé Club Crawl: Matthew Cordes, Hans Hutchison Casa Vicente Restaurante Español Club Crawl: Misael Barraza, dancers Macarena Giraldez and Esther Sanchez-Gomez

Cascade Lounge George Howard Chicago Bar Neon Prophet Chocolate Iguana Club Crawl: The Bennu Club Congress Club Crawl Inside: Signals, The Gallery, Blind Divine, DJ Matt McCoy. Outdoor: A Son y Sol, Dream Sick, Ladylike, Elmo Kirkwood, American Android La Cocina Restaurant, Cantina and Coffee Bar Club Crawl: Wayback Machine, DJ Herm Cow Pony Bar and Grill DJ spins music Cushing Street Restaurant and Bar Club Crawl: Jeff Lewis and friends Delectables Restaurant and Catering Live music Desert Diamond Casino Monsoon Nightclub Noches Caliente The District Club Crawl: Anti-God Rape Squad, Discos, Vox Urbana, Shark Pants, Flagrante Delicto Don’s Bayou Cajun Cookin’ Melody Louise Driftwood Restaurant and Lounge Live music Eclipse at College Place Live music Eddies Cocktails Classic rock ’n’ roll El Charro Café Sahuarita Live salsa band El Mezón del Cobre Mariachi Azteca El Parador Descarga, Salsarengue, Tito y Su Nuevo Son Enoteca Pizzeria Wine Bar Club Crawl: Noodles Factorie Famous Sam’s E. Golf Links Live music Flying V Bar and Grill Domingo DeGrazia La Fuente Mariachi Estrellas de la Fuente Glass Onion Cafe Bobby Ronstadt musical showcase Gold Live music Guadalajara Grill East Live mariachi music Guadalajara Grill West Live Latin music The Hideout Los Bandidos The Hut Club Crawl Inside: Roll Acosta, Blazing Edison, Cosmic Slop, Niephi, Gaza Strip. Outdoor: Rex Arsenal Band, The Foleys, Spartacus, Sugar Stains Iguana Cafe Club Crawl: The Benjamins Kingfisher Bar and Grill Stefan George Las Cazuelitas Mariachis Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse Arizona Dance Hands Lookout Bar and Grille at Westward Look Resort Live acoustic Luna Bella Italian Cuisine and Catering Edna and Ely Magpies Gourmet Pizza Club Crawl: Planet Jam Martin’s Comida Chingona Club Crawl: Dream Sick Maverick The Jack Bishop Band McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse Daniel “Sly” Slipetsky Mint Cocktails Dave Owens Band Monterey Court Studio Galleries Live music Mr. An’s Teppan Steak and Sushi The Bishop/Nelly Duo Mr. Head’s Art Gallery and Bar Club Crawl: Whisk, People From the Sun, Jivin Scientists, Big Meridox Mr. Head’s Art Gallery and Bar Collin Shook Trio New Moon Tucson Too Much Information O’Malley’s Club Crawl: Danger Kats, Despondency Denied, Heart Attack Shack, Broken Romeo, Scorned Embrace The Office Bar Reggae Night: 12 Tribes Sound, Jahmar International Old Pueblo Grille Live music Old Tubac Inn Restaurant and Saloon Beau Renfro and Clear Country Oracle Inn Wild Ride Band O’Shaughnessy’s Live pianist and singer Paradiso Bar and Lounge Freestyle La Parrilla Suiza Mariachi music Playground Bar and Lounge Club Crawl: DJ Bonus, The Bitchells, DJ Table Manners, DJ Nature Plush Jessie Torrisi and the Please, Please Me, The

Cordials, Some of Them Are Old Rialto Theatre Club Crawl: Bad Tourist, Funky Bonz, The Wyatts, The Jits, Nevershine Ric’s Cafe/Restaurant Live music River’s Edge Lounge Vent Sakura The Equinox Band The Screening Room Club Crawl: Billy Sedlmayr, Loren Dircks, Fish Karma, Al Perry, various film programs Sharks Club Crawl: 115 Down, Delta Junktion, Los Nawdy Dawgs, Mad Styles, Chucky Chingon Sheraton Hotel and Suites Tucson Jazz Institute Shot in the Dark Café Club Crawl: Brian and the Throwing Knives, Blaylock the Destroyer, Paul Wright Chamber Pot Trio Skrappy’s D.B.F.O.S., Methra, Bedlum, Denied Sky Bar Club Crawl Stadium Grill Live music The Steakout Restaurant and Saloon Good Question Sullivan’s Steak House Live music Tanque Verde Ranch Live music Tanque Verde Swap Meet Live music TUC The Underestimated City Club Crawl: Hip Hop show: Cash Lansky, Merlo, James-O, Zona Kid, Young Tre, Groom Lake Doom, Big Meridox Vaudeville Club Crawl: Torn Hammer, Methra, Cave Dweller, TOAD, Hell Follows Westward Look Resort The Retro Rockets Whiskey Tango Live music

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DANCE/DJ The Auld Dubliner DJ spins music Bedroxx DJ spins music Brodie’s Tavern Latino Night Cactus Moon Line-dance lesson Casa Vicente Restaurante Español Flamenco guitar and dance show La Cocina Restaurant, Cantina and Coffee Bar DJ Herm Delectables Restaurant and Catering Club Crawl: Belly Dance Tucson

Diablos Sports Bar and Grill XLevel DJs El Charro Café on Broadway DJ Soo Latin mix El Parador Salsa dance lessons with Jeannie Tucker Famous Sam’s Valencia DJ spins music Gentle Ben’s Brewing Company DJ spins music IBT’s DJ spins music Level Bar Lounge DJ Phatal Music Box ’80s and more On a Roll DJ Aspen Rusty’s Family Restaurant and Sports Grille DJ Obi Wan Kenobi Sam Hughes Place Championship Dining DJ spins music Sapphire Lounge DJ 64, DJ Phil Sinbad’s Fine Mediterranean Cuisine Belly dancing with Emma Jeffries and friends Solar Culture Milonga, DJ Joanne Canelli Surly Wench Pub Club Sanctuary: DJs Plastic Disease and Black Flagg Wildcat House Tejano dance mix Wooden Nickel DJ spins music Zen Rock DJ Kidd Kutz

COMEDY Laffs Comedy Caffé Flip Orley Pappy’s Diner Open mic

SUN APR 22 LIVE MUSIC Arizona Inn Dennis Reed Armitage Wine Lounge and Café Ryanhood The Auld Dubliner Irish jam session The Bashful Bandit Sunday Jam with the Deacon Beau Brummel Club R&B jam session Boondocks Lounge Mr. Boogie Woogie Chicago Bar Reggae Sundays La Cocina Restaurant, Cantina and Coffee Bar Lana Rebel, Kevin Michael Mayfield Driftwood Restaurant and Lounge Live music Eddies Cocktails Dust Devils La Fuente Mariachi Estrellas de la Fuente The Grill at Quail Creek Paul McGuffin Guadalajara Grill East Live mariachi music Guadalajara Grill West Live Latin music Las Cazuelitas Live music Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse Titan Valley Warheads Lotus Garden Restaurant Melody Louise McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse David Prouty Monterey Court Studio Galleries Live music Nevada Smith’s Jam session hosted by Bobby G and Los Amigos Nimbus Brewing Company Taproom Larry Armstrong and CopperMoon Old Pueblo Grille Live music O’Shaughnessy’s Live pianist and singer Raging Sage Coffee Roasters Paul Oman Shooters Steakhouse and Saloon Elixir Sullivan’s Steak House George Howard and Larry Loud Thirsty’s Neighborhood Grill Bluegrass music jam session

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