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INSIDE THE GASLIGHT THEATRE!
Henry Porter!
Playing August 31-November 5, 2023
Shows are already selling out!
Henry Porter is an ordinary young fellow...or is he? It seems that he has a hidden talent that even he is not aware of - he is a Wizard! Sparked with the arrival of a mysterious invitation to Frogwaits Magical Academy, Henry must leave behind his everyday life and begin an extraordinary journey! As he studies to become a wizard, Henry also learns the true story of his mysterious past. He devotes himself to mastering his new found skills, but he must also face great dangers and destructive powers beyond his experience! For, it seems that only Henry Porter can prevent the Sorcering Sphere from plunging into chaos and darkness. Along the way, he will discover a world of magic and friendship that he never knew existed. He will be called upon to use his skills and bravery to save those very friends. Can this Wizard find a place for himself amidst the colorful characters of Frogwaits Academy and save himself and those around him? Find out in The Gaslight Theatre's hilarious spoof, "Henry Porter and the Sorcerer's Secret!"
This hilarious Musical Melodrama show is
Great for the entire Family.
If you order online, you must purchase the entire table.
For odd-numbered parties, groups, or to use a gift card or season pass, please call #520-886-9428.
The Gaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson Arizona 85710
Arizona
Theatre Company 56th Season announced 2023/24
TUCSON, Ariz. –
Arizona Theatre Company's 56th season
features a grand slam lineup of productions under the direction of new
Kasser Family Artistic Director Matt August. Tucson productions will
remain
at the Temple of Music and Art. Subscriptions, including five-play
packages and flex passes that allow patrons to choose the shows that fit
their schedules, will be available starting now, for purchase via ATC’s
website, ATC.org, or by calling the box office
at 833-ATC-SEAT (833-282-7328). Single tickets will go on sale in
August 2023.
“I
am thrilled for audiences to experience the exciting lineup of shows we
have in store for our monumental upcoming season,” August says. “Since
starting my role at Arizona Theatre Company in January, I have been
working diligently to bring top-tier shows with Tony Award winners or
nominees, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and a script that has been adapted
into a blockbuster film. Theatre lovers from Arizona
and beyond will continue to see the best of the world on our stages.”
The 2023/2024 season will open with the classic American romantic comedy
Barefoot in the Park by the godfather of funny, Neil Simon, which
is among the top 10 longest-running non-musical plays in Broadway
history. In a case of opposites attract – Paul is a successful lawyer
known for his conservative and practical nature
and Corie is a sexy adventure seeker – they quickly face newlywed
challenges that can try the best of marriages.
Next up, audiences can enjoy a holiday musical extravaganza as ATC presents
Scrooge: The Musical, created by Oscar- and Grammy-winning and
Tony-nominated composer Leslie Bricusse. This enchanting show based on
Charles Dickens’
A Christmas Carol is filled with memorable and impressive songs the likes of which Bricusse wrote for
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Set to be an annual ATC tradition,
Scrooge is perfect for the whole family.
The
first two plays of 2024 focus on strong women and their resilience,
passion, and impactful influence on those around them. Two-time Pulitzer
Prize-winning author Lynn Nottage’s play Intimate Apparel tells
of a turn-of-the-last-century African American seamstress who finds
great business success making undergarments for socialites and women of
the night alike. Her business, innovative skills,
and utter discretion are much in demand, but at 35, her personal life
has taken a backseat.
Intimate Apparel explores her forbidden relationships with an
Orthodox Jewish fabric vendor, her privileged and struggling clientele,
and a long-distance suitor who will profoundly change her life.
Master Class,
the Tony-winning play by Terrence McNally, tells the story of the
uncompromising opera diva Maria Callas as she delivers a life-altering
master class to students at an elite opera training program. During the
class, she encounters three vastly different students who are by turn
hilariously crushed, soulfully uplifted, and
profoundly inspired by her singular artistry. Based on a series of
real-life classes Callas delivered at Juilliard,
Master Class inspires us, transports us, and transforms us by
carving a window into the soul of one of the most complicated and
celebrated artists of the 20th century who pushed the boundaries of
artistic sacrifice and quality.
Finally, Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer-finalist and Tony-nominated play
True West – a Cain vs. Abel story of brotherly love and intense
rivalry set against the Hollywood Dream – brings a hilarious, twisted
story as two very different siblings taunt and dare each other to walk
in the other’s shoes in a town that ain’t big
enough for the both of them…
ATC’S 2023/2024 56th Season Includes:
Barefoot in the Park
Written by Neil Simon
Tucson: 9/23/23 - 10/13/23
Phoenix: 10/20/23 - 11/5/23
Scrooge: The Musical
Written by Leslie Bricusse
Tucson: 11/7/23 - 12/2/23
Phoenix: 12/8/23 - 12/30/23
Intimate Apparel
Written by Lynn Nottage
Tucson: 1/20/24 - 2/10/24
Phoenix: 2/16/24 - 3/3/24
Master Class
Written by Terrence McNally
Tucson: 3/2/24 - 3/23/24
Phoenix: 3/29/24 - 4/14/24
True West
Written by Sam Shepard
Tucson: 4/27/24 - 5/18/24
Phoenix: 5/24/24 - 6/9/24
About Arizona Theatre Company
Arizona
Theatre Company’s (ATC) performances bring people together to
experience essential stories, from reimagined classics to contemporary
plays, original works, and innovative
musicals fostering continued conversation beyond the theatre
walls. Founded in 1966 and celebrating its 55th season, ATC is led by
Kasser Family Artistic Director Matt August and Executive Director Geri
Wright. ATC operates in two major cities and is the preeminent
professional theatre in Arizona, recognized as the official State
Theatre.
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Arizona Theatre Company Community Nights, Pride Nights Return
PHOENIX – Arizona Theatre Company is excited to announce that its Community Night
and Pride Nights programs will return for the upcoming 56th
season. To help make theatre more accessible to all populations and to
combat the effects of staggering inflation, these community nights will
pave the way for families on a limited
budget to attend the much-anticipated 2022/2023 season.
Tickets
are $15 if ordered online (atc.org/community-night) the day of the show
between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., or $20 if purchased in person at the
box office in the hour before the show. Tickets are first-come,
first-served and may sell out. This discount is not available for any
show date other than the dates shown below.
In
addition to the community nights, ATC will also bring back its Pride
Night program, which welcomes the Tucson and Phoenix LGBTQIA+ community
to see the shows at a discounted price.
“ATC
has long been committed to inclusivity both on stage and within the
organization,” said Kasser Family Artistic Director Sean Daniels.
“Everyone
has a place at our theatre, and we are proud to celebrate our
wonderfully diverse community.”
The Pride Nights schedule is as follows:
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The
Gaslight Theatre
Presents
Henry Porter!
Playing August 31-November 5, 2023
Henry Porter is an ordinary young fellow...or is he? It seems that he has a hidden talent that even he is not aware of - he is a Wizard! Sparked with the arrival of a mysterious invitation to Frogwaits Magical Academy, Henry must leave behind his everyday life and begin an extraordinary journey! As he studies to become a wizard, Henry also learns the true story of his mysterious past. He devotes himself to mastering his new found skills, but he must also face great dangers and destructive powers beyond his experience! For, it seems that only Henry Porter can prevent the Sorcering Sphere from plunging into chaos and darkness. Along the way, he will discover a world of magic and friendship that he never knew existed. He will be called upon to use his skills and bravery to save those very friends. Can this Wizard find a place for himself amidst the colorful characters of Frogwaits Academy and save himself and those around him? Find out in The Gaslight Theatre's hilarious spoof, "Henry Porter and the Sorcerer's Secret!"
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ENJOY COOL SUMMER FUN AT REID PARK ZOO DURING SUMMER SAFARI NIGHTS
- Reid Park Zoo’s annual Summer Safari Nights program is back every
Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 15. Enjoy the Zoo during cooler
evening temperatures, with events featuring live music from local bands,
games, animal chats, wildlife activities, carousel rides, and themed
evenings. Food and drink specials also will be available. The theme this
Saturday night, May 29, is a "Beach Party." Enjoy a walk through the
Zoo in the evening and learn all about otters, turtles, alligators,
bears, and elephants. All of these animals love to splash. For tickets,
information, and COVID-19 protocols, follow the links below.
Summer Safari Nights 2023
Reid Park Zoo
REID PARK ZOO SWITCHES TO SUMMER HOURS
- As of yesterday, June 1, Reid Park Zoo is now open from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. every day. Advanced ticket registration is no longer required, and
all guests can purchase tickets directly at the front gate. Every
Tuesday in June, you can buy tickets for just $3 per guest.
Reid Park Zoo's Facebook page
Reid Park Zoo's website
Tucson Museum of Art presents four Southern Arizona artists in
4x4: Willie J. Bonner, Nazafarin Lotfi, Alejandro Macias, and Anh-Thuy Nguyen
Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA) examines the diversity of human experiences in our community in
4x4: Willie J. Bonner, Nazafarin Lotfi, Alejandro Macias, and Anh-Thuy Nguyen. The exhibition is
scheduled for May 20 to September 26, 2021.
4×4 presents four solo shows, making up one
large exhibition, by four Southern Arizona artists selected by four TMA
curators. The exhibition is organized by the Tucson Museum of Art and
Historic Block and curated by Dr. Julie Sasse,
Jeremy Mikolajczak, Dr. Kristopher Driggers and Dr. Marianna Pegno.
While the artists’ work spans a wide range of media
and styles, common themes include the influence of personal experiences,
politics of space and social issues of our time. They are four distinct
voices that contribute to the unique artistic
landscape of Southern Arizona.
“This exhibition has
been a wonderful opportunity for collaboration and multivocality,” said
Dr. Julie Sasse, chief curator. “Four artists from the community were
chosen by four curators from the museum. Each
artist will present a body of works in a dedicated gallery; in essence,
four solo shows in one.
4X4 offers a chance to showcase the vitality of talented artists in the Tucson area.”
Willie J. Bonner creates an extended dialogue regarding the culture of African American people both historically and in contemporary society;
Nazafarin Lotfi explores the spatial and temporal experience of bodies out of place and belonging;
Alejandro Macias considers his Mexican-American identity and the current socio-political climate; and
Anh-Thuy Nguyen investigates conflicting emotions and thoughts about existing between two cultures –Vietnamese and American.
Through their distinct bodies of work and media
exploration, including painting, sculpture, photography, video and
drawing, the artists remind us that there is no collective experience of
life in contemporary society. Instead, the range
of human conditions is varied, nuanced and individual.
“As an institution committed to amplifying,
stewarding and preserving our diverse region's people, histories and
cultures, TMA aspires to find new and unique ways to highlight and
support artists within our community,” said Jeremy Mikolajczak,
Jon and Linda Ender Director and CEO. “Through programs and exhibitions
like
4x4, in addition to a concentrated effort to acquire work for the
permanent collection, we are steadfast in our pursuit to listen and
respond to the communities we serve and explore new ways of improving
cultural participation.”
4x4: Willie J. Bonner, Nazafarin Lotfi, Alejandro Macias, and Anh-Thuy Nguyen will be supported by a series of virtual public programs featuring
the artists and curators. All programs will be delivered online through Zoom. Visit
https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/events/ to find program dates and descriptions as they become available. Program information will also
be shared in TMA’s weekly e-newsletter. Visit https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/contact/ to sign up for the mailing list.
About the artists:
Willie J. Bonner (American, b. 1952) Born and
raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Willie J. Bonner’s artistic practice is not
about gaining social acceptance in the larger American society but
rather an allegory of what it means to be Black
in postmodern America. Through a multitude of media, including
painting, assemblage, and sculpture, the multi-layered and
multi-cultural works seek to engage audiences through the content of its
social applicability and the intricate rhythmic patterns that
exist in the work itself. After an extensive teaching career in the
Northwest, Bonner returned to Tucson. His work has been exhibited at the
Joseph Gross Gallery at the University of Arizona; the former Davis and
Dominguez Gallery, Tucson, Arizona; and the
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington; among others.
Nazafarin Lotfi (Iranian, b. 1984) Nazafarin
Lotfi is a visual artist who divides her time between Tucson, Arizona,
and Chicago, Illinois. Her interdisciplinary practice combines drawing,
painting, video, and sculpture to explore
the spatial and temporal experience of bodies out of place. Lotfi was a
2020 recipient of Phoenix Art Museum’s Contemporary Art Grant, and her
work has been exhibited extensively, including MOCA Tucson, Tucson,
Arizona; Soon.tw, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Andrew
Rafacz Gallery, Chicago, Illinois; Brand New Gallery, Milan, Italy; and
Tony Wight Gallery, Chicago, Illinois.
Alejandro Macias (Mexican-American, b. 1987)
Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, along the U.S.–Mexico border,
Alejandro Macias’s body of work addresses themes of heritage,
immigration and ethnicity, which are set in contrast to
his critical engagement with the assimilation and acculturation
process, often referred to as “Americanization.” Macias currently serves
as an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona School of Art.
His work can be found in the collections of the Brownsville
Museum of Art, Brownsville, Texas; The City of San Antonio, San
Antonio, Texas; and many private collections.
Anh-Thuy Nguyen (Vietnamese-American, b. 1983) Anh-Thuy
Nguyen is a multi-media/transdisciplinary artist whose work spans
photography, video, installation and performance art. Using her personal
history as a resource, Nguyen’s work
delves deeply into conflicting emotions, feelings and thoughts by often
portraying strikingly strange yet hauntingly beautiful visual
manifestations of gain and loss. Nguyen currently serves as the head of
the photography program at Pima Community College
in Tucson, Arizona. Her works are in permanent collections of Amarillo
Museum of Art, Amarillo, Texas; Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, Arizona;
Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock, New York; among others.
About Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
As an institution
built upon the original territories of the O’odham, the Tucson Museum of
Art and Historic Block (TMA) acknowledges the Indigenous Sonoran Desert
communities, past and present, who have stewarded
this region throughout generations.
TMA connects art to
life through meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire discovery,
spark creativity and promote cultural understanding. Founded in 1924,
TMA encompasses an entire city block in historic
downtown Tucson and is committed to developing quality exhibitions,
expanding and diversifying its collection and presenting relevant and
innovative programs while broadening public access to the arts.
The museum features
exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary art, Latin American art from
ancient to today, Indigenous arts and Art of the American West. A
permanent collection of over 12,000 works of art spans
continents, centuries and media. TMA’s campus includes five properties
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an art education
center and research library, the Museum Store and the highly acclaimed
museum restaurant Café a la C’Art.
TMA is a private
501(c)(3) charitable arts and education organization. For additional
information visit TucsonMuseumofArt.org or call (520) 624-2333.
The 2020-2021 Exhibition Season at TMA is presented by James and Louise Glasser.
With support from
the following season sponsors: Fran and Jim Allen, Alice and Paul Baker,
Mary Jo Brown, Connie Hillman Family Foundation, I. Michael and Beth
Kasser, Anne and Ed Lyman, Jeanne Pickering and
Mike Andrew, TMA League, Contemporary Art Society, Latin American Art
Patrons and Western Art Patrons.
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About Arizona Theatre Company:
Under new leadership and now celebrating its 54th Season, Arizona Theatre Company is truly “The State Theatre,” with the largest subscriber base of any performing arts organization in Arizona. More than 130,000 people each year attend performances at the historic Temple of Music and Art in Tucson and the elegant Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix.
Each season of high-quality productions reflects the rich variety of world theatre – from classic to contemporary plays, from musicals to new works – and audiences enjoy the rich emotional experience and joy that can only be captured through live theatre. ATC is the preeminent professional theatre in the state of Arizona. Under the direction of Artistic Director Sean Daniels and Managing Director Geri Wright, ATC operates in two cities – unlike any other League of Resident Theaters (LORT) company in the country.
ATC shares the passion of the theatre through a wide array of outreach programs, educational opportunities, access initiatives and community events. With more than 800 Education & Engagement activities through schools and summer programs, ATC focuses on teaching Arizona’s youth about the creative power of dramatic literature and how it can enrich their own lives in multiple ways
ATC reaches far beyond the metropolitan areas of Tucson and Phoenix, enriching the theatre learning experience nationally for current and future audiences.
Captain Rook Invites YOU to join ROOK’S RUCKUS AS THE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL SETS A NEW TABLE FOR ITS 2023 PLEASURE FEAST THERE IS A PIRATE BROUHAHA HAPPENING AT THE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL AND YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IT!
The 35th annual Arizona Renaissance Festival is welcoming a crew of sea-faring troublemakers at The Pleasure Feast and those rascally pirates want you to join their party!!
Food, frivolity and five courses of delicious food and beverage is the exclusive limited attendance special event held within the 35 thAnnual Arizona Renaissance Festival’s Feast Hall, all served with a side order of audacious pirate “Argh’s.”
Surprise entertainments will keep you jumping with laughter and cheer. Pleasure Feast Seating is limited with only two feast events a day: at 12:00pm and at 2:30pm. The $100.00 per person feast ticket includes $34 admission to Arizona Renaissance Festival stages and events, the one and a half hour five-course Pleasure Feast dinner and show, plus a souvenir limited edition toasting goblet to take home. There will be fearsome pirates with treasure chests of laughs to entertain you on this adventure along with upbeat music and laughter for ALL at the loudest and most exclusive affair in the Festival Village of Fairhaven.
AHOY- Ye Ready? Menu and reservation link can be found here: https://arizona.renfestinfo.com/the-pleasure-feast/
ABOUT THE ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
WHAT: 35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace: a 16-stage theater, an outdoor whimsical village, a 50-acre circus, an arts & crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast – all rolled into one nonstop, daylong adventure.
WHERE: Festival site is located east of Apache Junction on U.S. Highway 60, just past Gold Canyon Golf Resort (12601 East US Hwy 60, 85118)
WHEN: Saturdays, Sundays, and Presidents’ Day Monday, from February 4 through April 2. The Festival runs from 10AM until 6PM, rain or shine.
TICKETS: You can always save with discount tickets purchased at Bashas’ and Food City Stores Statewide or online at https://arizona.renfestinfo.com. Discount tickets are: • $33 for Adults ages 13 and up • $21 Children 5-12 • Age 4 and under always free Tickets purchased at the festival gate are $1.00 more. PARKING: FREE Courtesy of Bashas’ & Food City. Huzzah
Planning on visiting any of the U.S. National Parks this year? Or simply looking for a good, cheap adventure for you and your friends/family? This coming Monday (January 20 and MLK Day) will be the first of five days in 2023 on which "all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone." Because many of the 400+ National Parks and National Park Service sites already don't charge a fee, in essence, pretty much all of them will be free to visit. Here are all five of the days you can visit National Parks for free in 2021, plus more information, straight from the National Park Service:
Mark the above on your calendars, and see more info here. And for more National Parks tips and content, see the tip on JohnnyJet.com here.
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After nearly three
decades in its present location, TMA’s education center—built in 1943 as
the City Court Building to house judges’ quarters and a courtroom—was
completely renovated thanks to a gift from Alice
and Paul Baker, long time museum benefactors. To honor this historic
gift and to recognize Alice’s long-term commitment to TMA as a Trustee,
the facility has been renamed the Alice Chaiten Baker Center for Art
Education.
The renovations
increase TMA’s capacity to provide rich experiences for visitors of all
ages through TMALearn! and Community Engagement programs. The facility
includes:
Second SundAZe
Family Day is presented by the Stonewall Foundation with additional
support from the David and Lura Lovell Foundation.
About the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic
Block’s mission is Connecting Art to Life. The museum was founded in
1924 and is located in the El Presidio Historic District of downtown
Tucson. It is Southern Arizona’s premier presenter
of fine art and art education programs.
The museum features permanent and
traveling exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary, Native American,
American West, Latin American, pre-Columbian, European and Asian art.
The 74,000-square-foot museum offers guided tours and education
programs. The museum’s historic block of 19th and 20th-century
adobe and Mission Revival-style buildings, encompassing a four-acre
city block, includes the highly acclaimed museum restaurant Café a la
C’Art, the Museum Store and additional
exhibition spaces.
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Southeast Arizona is an incredible place for birders, with lots of species you’re not likely to see anywhere else north of the border. Stay in Tucson for all the modern amenities, and don’t neglect the city interior for low-stress birding.
Check out Tucson’s Evergreen Cemetery in late fall and early winter to see migrating oddballs like the pine warbler (Setophaga pinus). Stop by Sentinel Peak Park -- particularly the hill emblazoned with the huge red, white, and blue letter A -- and keep an eye out for greater roadrunners (Geococcyx californianus)and all sorts of hawks.
Be sure to get out of town for some real prizes, too. The area east of Interstate 19 and south of Tucson proper is full of rarities like the species listed below.
When you plan your trip, reach out to the Tucson Audubon Society; the organization offers group birding expeditions, tons of great information, and a Tucson Birding Trail Map throughout the year.
Birds To Look For: gray hawk (Buteo plagiatus), elegant trogon (Trogon elegans), painted redstart (Myioborus pictus)
US MARSHALS LAUNCH NEW
MOBILE TIP APP
Public
can submit tips on fugitives, non-compliant sex offenders, judiciary
threats
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Whipple Observatory Increases Public Programming, Hours
Winter break to bring science demonstrations, activities to Observatory leading to new Science Saturdays
(Amado, AZ)—The Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (FLWO)—part of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard &
Smithsonian—located at Mt. Hopkins, has announced new public programs and hours as part of a new effort to increase public accessibility
to the Southern Arizona-based branch of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Beginning January 2019, the Whipple Observatory Visitor Center, previously open on weekdays only, will pilot open hours on the first
Saturday of each month from 8:30am-1pm for Science Saturdays. “The Visitor Center is here to serve the public in Southern Arizona, and
that includes children and families who need us to be open on weekends,” said Oliver. “Being open on the first Saturday of each month is
the first of many steps towards increasing community accessibility, and we’re very blessed to have staff, a site director, and a volunteer corps
that are all dedicated to making this happen.”
The Whipple Observatory will also pilot science demonstration and activity programs beginning this month. The new holiday-break program, Whipple’s Winter Wonderland, runs December 24th through January 5th, ending with the premier of the Observatory’s Science Saturdays
program. “Demonstrations, hands-on activities, and personal interactions are the backbone of public science education,” said Oliver. “When
we work together to answer questions and make science happen in real-time…you’re not going to forget what you learned or how exciting it
was to be learning. That’s what science learning should be about.”
As a part of the Smithsonian Institution, activities, demonstrations and presentations in the Visitor Center are free of charge to the public.
Unless otherwise specified, all activities and demonstrations take place at the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Visitor Center at 670 Mt.
Hopkins Road in Amado.
What to Expect in the Coming Weeks
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Up-to-date information about events can be found on FLWO’s Facebook page, and by joining the Observatory’s mailing list.
About Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) is a collaboration between the Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory. CfA scientists, organized into six research divisions, study the origin,
evolution and ultimate fate of the universe.
About Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
Established in 1968 as the Mt. Hopkins Observatory at the base of Mt. Hopkins in Amado, Arizona, the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
is home to the Multiple Mirror Telescope (MMT)—a collaboration between the University of Arizona and the Smithsonian—which at 6.5m is the world’s 14th largest optical telescope. The site is also home to two 1.2m imaging optical telescopes for solar system, galactic and
extragalactic astronomy; the 1.5m Tillinghast optical spectroscopic telescope for solar system, galactic and extragalactic astronomy; the HAT
array of five small optical telescopes for robotic observations of the night sky; the MINERVA array of four 70cm optical telescopes for
photometry and high-resolution spectroscopy; the MEarth array of eight 40cm optical telescopes that surveys 2000 nearby M-dwarf starts;
and the VERITAS array of four 12m telescopes for gamma-ray astronomy.
For more information, contact:
About Arizona Theatre Company:
Under new leadership, and now celebrating its 53rd Season, Arizona Theatre Company is truly “The State Theatre.” Our company boasts the largest subscriber base of any performing arts organization in Arizona, with more than 130,000 people each year attending performances at the historic Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, and the elegant Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix.
Each season of high quality productions reflects the rich variety of world theatre – from classic to contemporary plays, from musicals to new works – audiences enjoy the rich emotional experience and joy that can only be captured through live theatre. ATC is the preeminent professional theatre in the state of Arizona. Under the direction of Artistic Director Sean Daniels, Managing Director Billy Russo, and Managing Director Designee, Geri Wright, ATC operates in two cities – unlike any other League of Resident Theaters (LORT) company in the country.
ATC shares the passion of the theatre through a wide array of outreach programs, educational opportunities, access initiatives, and community events. With more than 800 Education & Engagement activities through the schools and summer programs, ATC focuses on teaching Arizona’s youth about the creative power of dramatic literature and how it can enrich their own lives in multiple ways
ATC reaches far beyond the metropolitan areas of Tucson and Phoenix, enriching the theatre learning experience for current and future audiences.
The Mini Time Machine was created from the imagination and dedication of Founders, Patricia and Walter Arnell. Pat’s fondness for miniatures began in the 1930’s, when as a young girl she received her first miniatures- a set of Strombecker wooden dollhouse furniture. It wasn’t until the Arnells moved to Tucson in 1979 that Pat began collecting in earnest. The Arnell’s became very active in the miniature community becoming recognized members and supporters of important organizations such as NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts) and IGMA (International Guild of Miniature Artisans).The collection grew and the Arnells, dreamed of a way to share it with more people. They envisioned an interactive space where the entertaining and educational aspects of the collection could be enjoyed by everyone- a place that would be enchanting, magical and provide a rich sensory experience.
The concept of “the mini time machine” was born out of the notion that a visitor would be seemingly transported to different eras by the stories and history of the pieces in the collection. The design and building of the museum was a huge collaborative effort. Swaim Associates Architects in Tucson, Arizona was chosen as the architect for the project. The exhibit design was carried out by Claro Creative Studios, a team of designers, gadgeteers and entertainment enthusiasts based out of Glendale, California. Construction of the project spanned nearly two years.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is a 501(c)(3) board-only nonprofit organization, classified as a private foundation with a long term goal of achieving public charity status. All proceeds from every sale, including admission, membership and merchandise go towards funding the museum’s operations.
The museum is dedicated to all who participate in the world of miniatures through education, creation or enjoyment.
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1060W Bets St., STE 150, Green Valley 85614, (520) 777-3645
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Pima County Office
of Emergency Management launches mass notification system that keeps
public
informed during emergency events
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University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television announces 2022/23 Theatre Season
TUCSON, Ariz. - A mythologically inspired play, two award-winning musicals, a world-premiere production of visual theatre, and the ultimate love story all feature in the 2022/23 theatre season presented by the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV). Starting in October 2022, TFTV will invite audiences to campus to be among the first to discover the next generation of outstanding theatre makers.
Hailed by Broadway World as “a stellar program to rival some of the nation’s most reputable institutions,” the Arizona Repertory Theatre, led by Artistic Director Hank Stratton and comprising students in the BFA Acting and Musical Theatre program, presents Legally Blonde, Polaroid Stories, Head Over Heels and Romeo & Juliet. The Next Performance Collective, a program of the School’s BA Theatre Studies division, will present the balance of the season with two original productions: Vaud and the second annual New Directions Festival. All productions are supported by students in the BFA Design and Technical Production program.
“I am excited to welcome audiences to campus for a season that blends exciting new devised work with beloved classics of love and longing, contemporary stories of resilience and triumph, and buoyant musicals that will inspire joy at a time when our community needs it the most,” said Dr. Brant Pope, the School’s new Interim Director.
Subscription packages for TFTV’s new theatre season are now on sale. Individual tickets will be available from August 23.
Talent nurtured at the nationally ranked School of Theatre, Film & Television go on to carve out notable careers in every facet of the entertainment industry. The School’s recently published Impact Report features news and achievements of dozens of alumni including Ben Crawford (playing the title role in Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera), Tamika Lawrence (Drama Desk-nominated for her role in Black No More), Vinessa Vidotto (CBS’s FBI: International), Zackry Colston (cast member at The Groundlings Theatre), and stage manager Fatimah Amill (The Devil Wears Prada, world-premiering in Chicago in July).
TFTV 2022/23 Theatre Season
OCTOBER 2 —16, 2022 in the MARRONEY THEATRE Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin • Book by Heather Hach, Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture • LEGALLY BLONDE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com A light-hearted and award-winning musical based on the much-adored movie of the same name, Legally Blonde the Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Hilarious, heartwarming, and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances.
OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 6, 2022 in the TORNABENE THEATRE By Naomi Iizuka Inspired in part by Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Iizuka’s Polaroid Stories takes place on an abandoned pier on the outermost edge of a city, a way-stop for dreamers, dealers and desperadoes, a no-man’s land where runaways seek camaraderie, refuge and escape. Serpentine routes from the street to the heart characterize the interactions in this spellbinding tale of young people pushed to society’s fringe. Informed, as well, by interviews with young prostitutes and street kids, Polaroid Stories conveys a whirlwind of psychic disturbance, confusion and longing. Like their mythic counterparts, these modem-day mortals are engulfed by needs that burn and consume.
DECEMBER 1 – 4, 2022 in the TORNABENE THEATRE Created by Wolfe Bowart An original work of visual theatre created by Theatre Studies students in collaboration with physical theatre creator Wolfe Bowart, Vaud is inspired by the colorful world of the American Vaudeville circuit of the turn of the twentieth century and the culture that grew up around it – the costumes, the boarding houses, the travel, the stages and the rich and complex cultural diversity. Researched and developed using the University of Arizona’s American Vaudeville special collection, Vaud gives life to modern stories inspired by one of the most popular eras of American entertainment.
FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 19, 2023 in the TORNABENE THEATRE By William Shakespeare Perhaps the most famous love story ever written, Shakespeare’s play about the romance of two teenagers from feuding families has inspired opera, ballet, and the musical theatre masterpiece West Side Story. This production will include matinee performances for high-school groups.
APRIL 9 – 23, 2023 in the TORNABENE THEATRE Songs by The Go-Gos. Based on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip Sidney. Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty. Adapted by James Magruder. Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing. (www.broadwaylicensing.com) Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.
APRIL 21 – 30, 2023 in the HAROLD DIXON STUDIO THEATRE Join us in the Spring for the second annual New Directions Festival. The Festival showcases 100% student-created, student-designed, and student-performed content, allowing BA students to tell their stories through voices that are uniquely their own. |
About the School of Theatre, Film & Television
The School of Theatre, Film & Television,
a member of the Arizona Arts division at the University of Arizona,
nurtures and develops outstanding artists and scholars via rigorous
training and mentoring by internationally recognized faculty, high-level
internship opportunities, industry-standard resources, and hands-on
production experience. TFTV offers comprehensive training programs that
aim to prepare students to succeed in a wide range of careers – in the
industry, the arts, and higher education. Each year through Arizona
Repertory Theatre productions, Next Performance Collective productions,
and Film & Television screenings, students of TFTV are able to
showcase their talents, tell compelling stories, and provide clear
results of what happens in their classrooms and studios. TFTV’s Film
& Television program regularly ranks in The Wrap’s “Top 50 Film Schools,” and the School’s Theatre programs regularly rank in Onstage’s “Top
30 College Musical Theatre Programs” and “Top 30 College Theatre Design
& Tech Programs” making UA one of the country’s top institutions to
study theatre, film and television.
Arizona
Repertory Theatre(ART) is a unique theatre company within the
University of Arizona College of Fine Arts School of Theatre, Film
& Television.
ART
presents six productions each season designed to educate and train
theatre students while providing an incredibly entertaining experience
for audiences. ART performs over 100 performances each season
from September through May. ART
is modeled after professional theatre companies and consists of
students from the Acting and Musical Theatre program with students from
the Design and Technology program providing production support.
Arizona Repertory Theatre invites you to experience the
future of theatre and “See Tomorrow’s Stars Today!”
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About
Arizona Repertory Theatre
Arizona
Repertory Theatre (ART) is a unique theatre company within the
University of Arizona College of Fine Arts School of Theatre, Film
& Television. ART presents six productions each season designed
to educate and train theatre students while providing an incredibly
entertaining experience for audiences. ART performs over 100
performances each season from September through May. ART is modeled
after professional theatre companies and consists of students from the
Acting and Musical Theatre program with students from the Design and
Technology program providing production support. Arizona Repertory
Theatre invites you to experience the future of theatre and “See
Tomorrow’s Stars Today!”
Subscription
renewals and new subscriptions available now! Subscriptions available
at the College
of Fine Arts Box Office by phone at (520) 621-1162 or in person at 1025
N. Olive Road, inside the
Marroney Theatre on the University of Arizona campus. Hours of
operation are Monday – Friday,
12-4pm.
Single tickets on sale Monday, August 20, 2018. Tickets may be
purchased by phone or online at
tickets.arizona.edu.
Learn more about Arizona Repertory Theatre at theatre.arizona.edu.
Arizona Repertory
Theatre Season
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Come see Gaslight favorites:
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The Arizona
Grand Opry is BACK!
Come
join us to see these rising stars LIVE
The ARIZONA GRAND OPRY is a new live music production organization dedicated to developing new talent by paying homage to the roots of American Country music. Drawing on the repertoire of the legendary artists that set the American experience to song, the Arizona Grand Opry is a membership-driven showcase for those who have chosen to pursue the performing arts of country music in all its forms and styles.
The opportunity to showcase local and regional country music talent in a professional setting has been greatly lacking in the southwest. The Arizona Grand Opry sets out to fill the void by providing a forum for talented performers who share a passion for country music to develop and refine their skills (regardless of prior experience). The Opry will provide an environment that promotes education and experience-building by partnering developing talent with seasoned professional musicians, and allowing them to polish their skills in a live performance setting.
The final product of the ARIZONA GRAND OPRY and its family of performers will be a bi-monthly live concert at the beautifully-appointed GASLIGHT MUSIC HALL in Oro Valley, AZ. The production will be a public, ticketed event designed to showcase the passion and hard work of these talented up-and-comers as they perform country music classics backed by a live band comprised of music industry veterans. We encourage all music-lovers to come and be a part of this amazing process; whether onstage or in the audience, it's an amazing opportunity to watch the superstars of tomorrow as they begin their journey today!
The ARIZONA GRAND OPRY is a new live music production organization dedicated to developing new talent by paying homage to the roots of American Country music. Drawing on the repertoire of the legendary artists that set the American experience to song, the Arizona Grand Opry is a membership-driven showcase for those who have chosen to pursue the performing arts of country music in all its forms and styles.
The opportunity to showcase local and regional country music talent in a professional setting has been greatly lacking in the southwest. The Arizona Grand Opry sets out to fill the void by providing a forum for talented performers who share a passion for country music to develop and refine their skills (regardless of prior experience). The Opry will provide an environment that promotes education and experience-building by partnering developing talent with seasoned professional musicians, and allowing them to polish their skills in a live performance setting.
The final product of the ARIZONA GRAND OPRY and its family of performers will be a bi-monthly live concert at the beautifully-appointed GASLIGHT MUSIC HALL in Oro Valley, AZ. The production will be a public, ticketed event designed to showcase the passion and hard work of these talented up-and-comers as they perform country music classics backed by a live band comprised of music industry veterans. We encourage all music-lovers to come and be a part of this amazing process; whether onstage or in the audience, it's an amazing opportunity to watch the superstars of tomorrow as they begin their journey today!
Fathers
of Soul pays tribute to three Soul Masters of the 1960’s… Wilson
Pickett, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke! These three Soul Voices helped
unite the races with their music, and during the civil rights movement
in a divided America, helped bring us all closer together Fathers Of
Soul preserves and performs this great music with: Billy Rock and Bad
News (Arizona Blues Hall Of Fame) “Settin’ the groove - Giving new life
to Soul Hits of Yesteryear!”
With
Songs like: Midnight Hour, Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay, Wonderful
World, You Send Me, Shake, and one of the most played tunes of all
time...Mustang Sally, they take you on a journey back in time to the
Era of 60’s Soul Music! Now kick-off your shoes & socks and
come dancin’ in the streets,...cause they be -- - Barefootin’ - All
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The Biosphere 2 tour experience has been redesigned to feature the cutting-edge science shaping the future of our planet. Come experience the remarkable Biosphere 2, which Time Life Books named one of the "50 Must-See Wonders of the World." Updated tours include our classic Under the Glass Tour, which takes you along a once-in-a-lifetime tour route of the 3+ acre research facility, where you will smell our ocean and feel a tropical rainforest up close.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please arrive no later than 3:45 p.m.
Biosphere 2 is located north of Tucson, Arizona at the base of the stunning Santa Catalina Mountains. This one-of-a-kind facility sits on a ridge at a cool elevation of nearly 4,000 feet and is surrounded by a magnificent natural desert preserve. See why visitors from around the globe journey here for this unique adventure not found anywhere else. Discover real-time research on the future of our planet as it unfolds in the world's largest earth science laboratory. LEARN MORE ABOUT BIOSPHERE 2.
Please note that pets are not allowed inside Biosphere 2 or on the grounds. Service pets that are trained to do specific tasks are welcome. Do not leave pets unattended in vehicles.
Biosphere 2 is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Under the Glass guided tours of Biosphere 2 are offered throughout the day on a first-come, first-serve basis. Biosphere 2 hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., please arrive no later than 3:45 p.m. for the last tour of the day.
Under the Glass tours include a short film on Biosphere 2, a guided visit to the Tropical Rainforest, Savanna, Ocean, Marsh, Desert, technosphere and Lung. As the conclusion of the tour, visitor may explore the habitat and Ocean Gallery on their own. In the habitat visitor will see the Lunar Green House, upper Landscape Evolution Observatory, Former Biospherian Dining table, kitchen and living quarters. Exploring the Ocean Gallery is a must, where you can peer into million-gallon tank ocean tank.
See the TOURS page for information on our public tour offerings.
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About Arizona Theatre Company:
Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) is the preeminent fully professional theatre in the state of Arizona committed to inspiring, engaging, and entertaining - one moment, one production, and one audience at a time. Boasting the largest seasonal subscriber base in the performing arts in Arizona, ATC is the only resident company in the U.S. that is fully based in two cities providing its wide array of programming and community outreach across the region. Now in its 49th season, more than 130,000 people a year attend our performances at the historic Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, and the elegant Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. Each season of home-grown productions reflects the rich variety of world drama—from classics to contemporary plays, from musicals to new works—along with a wide array of community outreach programs, educational opportunities, access initiatives and new play programs. Designated The State Theatre of Arizona, ATC is led by Artistic Director David Ira Goldstein, and a dedicated Board of Trustees.Tucson Museum of Art features work by three generations of the Wyeth family
Tucson, AZ - Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA) celebrates a century of American Realism in
The Wyeths: Three Generations | Works from the Bank of America Collection.
The exhibition is scheduled to open on January 21, 2021 and run through May 9, 2021.
For three generations, the Wyeths have created art
that captures the imagination and admiration of a wide audience. This
exhibition presents more than sixty paintings, drawings and
illustrations by N.C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth, his son Andrew
Wyeth and his grandson Jamie Wyeth. The works span most of the 20th
century in American Realism, revealing the breadth of the Wyeth family’s
creative output, and illuminate both common themes within the works and
the artists’ individual styles.
“This collection not only shows the skills of these
artists as individuals but further exemplifies them as one of America’s
foremost artistic families,” said Christine Brindza, Glasser Curator of
Art of the American West and the lead curator
for the exhibition. “Visitors to the exhibition will discover the
remarkable range of subjects, styles and technical abilities of this
family as well as their unique visions of American life.”
N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945) has long been
considered one of the nation’s leading illustrators. In the early 1900s,
he studied with illustrator Howard Pyle in Delaware. In 1911, he built a
house and studio in nearby Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
Later, he shared the studio with his daughters and his son Andrew. The
exhibition includes illustrations for books by Robert Louis Stevenson
and Washington Irving as well as historical scenes, seascapes and
landscapes.
Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) remains one of the
United States’ most popular artists, and his paintings follow the
American Realist tradition, which includes Winslow Homer. He was
influenced by the works of Homer, whose watercolor technique
he admired, as well as by the art of his father and Howard Pyle. While
Andrew painted recognizable images, his use of line and space often
imbue his works with an underlying abstract quality. The exhibition
includes important works from the 1970s and 1980s
as well as more recent paintings.
Jamie Wyeth (b.1946), like his father and
grandfather, has painted subjects of everyday life, in particular the
landscape, animals and people of Pennsylvania and Maine. In contrast to
his father—who painted with watercolor, drybrush
and tempera—Jamie works in oil and mixed media, creating lush,
painterly surfaces. Eighteen paintings represent all periods of his
career.
“We’re excited for the Tucson community to
experience the legacy of this illustrious artistic family and are
grateful to Bank of America for making it possible by lending this
collection,” said Jeremy Mikolajczak, Jon and Linda Ender Director
and CEO of Tucson Museum of Art. “The Wyeths demonstrate a legacy of
narrative sensibility in their artworks, and the stories they tell range
from whimsical to profound, from the shared experiences of a nation to
deeply personal reflections.”
The Wyeths: Three Generations | Works from the Bank of America Collection
comes to TMA through Bank of America’s Art in Our Communities® program,
which has loaned exhibitions to more than 140 museums worldwide since
2009. Bank of
America also sponsors Museums on Us®, which provides free access to
Bank of America credit card holders over the first full weekend of every
month at TMA.
"We recognize that the arts are a cultural and
economic driver within our local community," said Adriana Kong Romero,
Tucson Market President, Bank of America. "We are excited to loan this
incredible exhibition to the Tucson Museum of Art
and Historic Block as part of our Art in our Communities® program that
loans exhibitions at no cost to nonprofit community museums across the
country. Tucson has a tremendous arts and culture landscape that we
encourage everyone to experience.“
The exhibition will be supported by a series of
public programs. Details will be available on TMA’s website as they
become available: TucsonMuseumofArt.org/events.
This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.
About Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
Tucson
Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA) connects art to life through
meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire discovery, spark
creativity and promote cultural
understanding. Founded in 1924, TMA encompasses an entire city block in
historic downtown Tucson and is committed to developing quality
exhibitions, expanding and diversifying its collection and presenting
relevant and innovative programs while broadening
public access to the arts.
The
museum features exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary art, Latin
American art from ancient to today, Indigenous arts and Art of the
American West. A permanent collection
of over 12,000 works of art spans continents, centuries and media.
TMA’s campus includes five properties listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, an art education center and research library, the
Museum Store and the highly acclaimed museum restaurant
Café a la C’Art.
TMA
is a private 501(c)(3) charitable arts and education organization. For
additional information visit TucsonMuseumofArt.org or call (520)
624-2333.
The 2020-2021 Exhibition Season at TMA is presented by James and Louise Glasser.
With
support from the following season sponsors: Fran and Jim Allen, Alice
and Paul Baker, Mary Jo Brown, Connie Hillman Family Foundation, I.
Michael and Beth Kasser,
Anne and Ed Lyman, Jeanne Pickering and Mike Andrew, TMA League,
Contemporary Art Society, Latin American Art Patrons and Western Art
Patrons.
As
an institution built upon the original territories of the O’odham, the
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block acknowledges the Indigenous
Sonoran Desert communities,
past and present, who have stewarded this region throughout
generations.
Tucson, AZ - Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA) announces a new season featuring three major exhibitions:
Arizona Biennial 2020, The Wyeths: Three Generations, and 4x4: Willie J. Bonner, Nazafarin Lotfi, Alejandro Macias and Anh-Thuy Nguyen.
Permanent collection galleries have been refreshed to include
highlights from TMA’s collection in areas
including contemporary Southwestern art, Art of the American West,
European art and Modern art. Completely new exhibitions of TMA’s
permanent collection of Indigenous Arts and Latin American Folk Art will
open in March 2021. The 2020/21 season begins on October
1 and runs through October 3, 2021.
“In addition to the exciting opening of the Kasser
Family Wing of Latin American Art, we are proud to focus TMA’s 2020/21
feature exhibitions on the artistic excellence of artists living and
working in Arizona, as well as highlight a family
of artists that defined the history of American art,” said Jeremy
Mikolajczak, the Jon and Linda Ender Director and CEO. “Additionally,
members and visitors can anticipate new exhibitions and expanded
galleries dedicated to TMA’s extensive permanent collection
and look forward to the forthcoming installation of a new Indigenous
Arts gallery in spring of 2021.”
The new Kasser Family Wing of Latin American Art,
which opened on July 30, 2020 following two years of planning and
construction, offers a new perspective on art produced by peoples and
cultures of Latin America from ancient civilizations
to today. It is a significant addition to the cultural landscape of
Southern Arizona, where the region and communities have profound and
living ties with the Mesoamerican world. “Latin American art is woven
into the history of the museum,” said Mikolajczak.
“The new wing, along with its collections, positions TMA as one of
largest and finest institutions dedicated to art of the Ancient Americas
outside of a major urban center in the United States.”
Programming by TMA curators, Arizona artists and
guest scholars will support the exhibition season and permanent
collection. A series of virtual lectures and panel discussions have been
scheduled in place of TMA’s usual in-person programming,
which has been canceled through the end of the year. Programs will be
delivered live online through Zoom; RSVP is required to receive
connection information prior to the event. The full schedule of programs
is available on the museum website at
https://TucsonMuseumofArt.org/events.
Timed ticket reservations are required for museum
visitors, and attendance is limited to 30% of TMA’s normal capacity in
order to facilitate physical distancing. Masks/face coverings are
required for all visitors age 5 and over. All in-person
events for the fall have been canceled, including the annual Treasure
House estate sale, Crush Party, Holiday Artisan Market and Christmas at
the Corbett House.
A link to reserve timed tickets, new safety
procedures and more information about the 2020/21 season can be found on
the museum’s website:
TucsonMuseumofArt.org. Follow TMA on
Facebook and
Instagram (@TucsonMuseumofArt) for the latest news and exhibition highlights.
FEATURE EXHIBITIONS
SELECTED PERMANENT COLLECTION EXHIBITIONS
Kasser Family Wing of Latin American Art
Ongoing
Curated by Kristopher Driggers
Three of the five galleries in the new wing
highlight Ancient American works from the museum’s permanent collection
alongside long-term loans from the collections of I. Michael and Beth
Kasser and Paul L. and Alice C. Baker. These ancient
objects are organized in galleries dedicated to Mesoamerican art, art
from West Mexico and the intermediate zone and Andean art, and explore
themes of writing, visual narrative, costume and portraiture. A gallery
dedicated to Spanish Colonial art includes
works from Latin America and the Southwestern United States created
from the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries. The final gallery
is dedicated to Modern and Contemporary Latin American art. Works in
this gallery reveal a vast range of source material
and artistic approaches, including figurative works, abstraction, the
intersection of science and art and social commentary.
Tense and Release: Art and Mood from the TMA Permanent Collection
Through August 1, 2021
Curated by Christine Brindza and Kristopher Driggers
Installed in four galleries in the historic Edward
Nye Fish House, this exhibition comprises artistic explorations of
distinct qualities of mood highlighting experiences of tension and
celebration, including portraits, the body at work,
surges of color and images that evoke merriment.
Palice Gallery of European Art
Ongoing
Curated by Jeremy Mikolajczak
Installed just weeks before COVID-19 necessitated
the temporary closure of the museum, the works in the Palice Gallery go
beyond the “ism” movements of the European canon, including Romanticism,
Impressionism, Fauvism, Surrealism and Cubism.
The addition of artworks by women, LGBTQ+ and artists of color from
Europe expand on the traditional “gallery of masterpieces” dominated by
white, male artists.
New exhibitions of Latin American Folk Art and Indigenous Arts
Opening March 2021
With the
reinstallation of TMA’s Latin American Folk Art galleries, the museum
will highlight recent donations to the collection including the Bill and
Cheryl Green collection of Peruvian folk art.
The Green collection includes paintings and ceramic sculptures from the
Ayacucho region, one of Perú’s most active artistic centers. Visitors
to the exhibition will learn how works of folk art engage with regional
and national history, explore how folk art
imagines community and will observe how art cleverly integrates images
and texts, among other topics.
About the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block’s mission is Connecting
Art to Life. The Museum was founded in 1924 in the El
Presidio Historic District of downtown Tucson. It is Southern Arizona’s
premier
presenter of fine art and art education programs.
The museum features permanent and traveling exhibitions of Modern and
Contemporary, Native American, American West, Latin American, and Asian
art.
The 74,000-square-foot museum offers guided tours, education programs,
and
studio art classes in a contemporary
building. The museum’s Historic Block of 19th
and 20th
C. adobe and Mission Revival-style buildings, encompassing an entire
four-acre
city block, includes the John K.
Goodman Pavilion of Western Art, displaying the museum’s notable art of
the
American West collection, the highly acclaimed museum restaurant Café a
la
C’Art, and additional exhibition and studio spaces. For
more
information, please visit www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org or call (520)
624-2333. Follow
the latest events on
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. TMA is a private 501(c)(3) charitable
arts
and education organization.
Museum
Directions
The Museum is located at 140 N. Main Avenue in historic
downtown Tucson at the crossroads of W. Alameda and N. Main Avenue.
Parking is free in the Museum’s lot on W. Washington
Street.
Museum Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday, Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Open Late Thursday: 10 AM – 8
PM (first
Thursday of each
month is free from 5 PM–8
PM)
Sunday:
12 PM – 5 PM (first Sunday of each month is half-price admission)
Closed Monday
Admission
Adult/$12;
Senior (65+)/$10; Student (with college ID)/$7; Youth (13-17)/$7;
Child (12 and under)/Free; Veteran with ID/Free; Museum Member/Free.
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The
TSO’s
Just for Kids Series is sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue
Shield of Arizona,
the
Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Diamond Family Music Education
Endowment Fund.
Family
Friendly Programs
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra encourages families to bring their
children to TSO performances as parents deem appropriate. And to make
that easy, child subscriptions to Classic, MasterWorks, and SuperPops!
series are 50% off the regular subscription price. Plus, children
receive a 50% discount to
The Magic of Christmas, Messiah, and the
Celebrate the Future concert featuring young artists and
composers.
The popular
Just for Kids Series at the Tucson Symphony Center
will begin on Saturday, October 3, 2015 with two performances by the
Wind Quintet and continue with two performances on the first Saturdays
of November (Piano Trio), December (Percussion Ensemble), January, 2016
(String Quartet), February (Flute Viola Harp Trio) and March (Brass
Quintet). The Series concludes with
The Really Big Just for Kids Grand Finale concert on
May 1. A fun, family experience filled with discovery, storytelling and
a front row experience, these interactive ensemble concerts entertain,
engage and educate young listeners. A $3 admission is suggested.
Moveable
Musical Feasts
The TSO’s Moveable Musical Feasts are renowned for gourmet dinners
paired with the perfect wines, favorite music performed by TSO
musicians, iconic Southern Arizona settings and as evenings for making
and sharing memories. The two extraordinary evenings this
season will be at Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails and Dragonfly Gallery
with the TSO String Quartet and Wind Quintet on November 1, 2015 and at
Tanque Verde Ranch with the TSO Brass Quintet and Flute Viola Harp Trio
on Sunday, April 10, 2016. The evenings include presentations from the
chefs on the cuisine and how wine is paired with food. Feasts
are priced at $140 per person, all inclusive.
Pricing
Subscriptions to the Classic Series are priced from $184 to $504 (eight
performances); Classic Winter subscriptions are $92 to $285 (four
performances). Subscriptions to the TSO SuperPops! are $92 to $240 for
four shows and $81 to $201 for the Winter Series.
Subscriptions to the MasterWorks Series are $175 to $225. MasterWorks
Winter subscriptions are $126 to $153. There is a special introductory
offer for the Saturday matinee performances during the Winter Series.
If patrons order before April 12, the subscription prices for the
Saturday matinee performances only are $114 to $141.
Prices for the TSO Classic Special with
André Watts are $45 to $95. Tickets for the MasterWorks
Special, Handel’s Messiah, are $45, $50 and $55. The SuperPops!
Specials are priced at $24 to $77 for The Magic of Christmas and $45 to
$90 for The Chieftains.
Create Your Own Subscriptions with your choice of four concerts are
available for $103 to $240.
Children grades 1-12, full-time students with a
valid student identification card and active military personnel with
identification receive a 50% discount on individual, advance-sale,
single-ticket prices, even subscriptions (excludes Concert
Specials). One discount is permitted per valid student or
military ID. Discounts are also available for groups of ten or more.
Purchase subscriptions and tickets at the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Box
Office at 2175 N. Sixth Avenue (just south of Grant), online at
tucsonsymphony.org or by phone at (520) 882-8585. TSO Box Office hours
are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless
otherwise indicated. Single tickets for the 2015-16 season will go on
sale August 24.
Prices, artists and programs are subject to change.
National parks
continue to be popular
among Americans
By Brent
Frazee
There are many more
miles to travel, many more national parks to
visit, before Phil and Judy Goneau's bucket list is complete.
But for now, they can
take pride in the fact that they have seen
back roads in
Traveling with their
good friends Phil and Candy Reed, they have
made one long marathon across the county on their touring motorcycles.
They set
out with a single goal: to visit each of the lower 48 states. That
mission has
been met.
But along the way, a
second goal developed: to visit as many
national parks as possible. A large map hanging in Phil's den in the
couple's
home in Kansas City North indicates that their travels have brought
them
through 29 of the U.S.' 59 national parks.
And that total would
be even higher if it weren't from some
unusual circumstances.
"We got to entrance
of
But that's one of the
few detours the Goneaus have run into as
they have toured
They have cycled to
mountain peaks where they marveled at the
snow-capped mountains in
"In the first 18
years of my life, all I saw was four
states," said Judy Goneau, 69. "But since then, I've made up for it.
I've been to 50 states and I've seen some of
"These national parks
are special places that Phil and I hold
dear to our hearts."
The Goneaus aren't
alone in their love of
The National Park
System, which includes historic sites,
monuments, battlefields, recreational areas and wild and scenic rivers,
attracted more than 292 million recreation visits in 2014. That was a
record, a
sign that even in these fast-paced days, Americans still treasure
nature and
the solitude it brings.
Camping, hiking,
fishing, wildlife watching, mountain biking,
motorcycle and automobile touring all can be found at the national
parks.
"We save what we
value," said Jonathan Jarvis, director
of the National Park Service. "These national parks are expressions of
who
we are.
"They are a mosaic of
our core beliefs. It's pretty hard not
to feel a rush of pride when you stand on a cliff overlooking a place
like the
"This is
The National Park
System includes 408 areas covering more than 84
million acres. Every state is represented. In
Some of the national
parks are wildly popular. Consider
On a recent weekday,
the park provided a vivid contrast between
big-city life and nature. Bumper-to-bumper traffic formed on a 10-mile
loop
around Cade's Cove, an automobile tour that provides beautiful vistas
and a
chance to view wildlife.
Vehicles filled with
tourists inched along as visitors strained to
spot some of the park's bears and deer. When wildlife was spotted,
dozens of
vehicles pulled off the gravel road, and tourists with binoculars tried
to get
a glimpse of the park's wild residents.
Some worry that some
of the national parks are being loved to
death. They point to air pollution that has diminished views, dangerous
conflicts between camera-carrying tourists and wildlife, and littering.
Jarvis acknowledges
the management challenges that crowding
brings.
But he added, "I'll
take that over apathy any day."
For more information about visiting, including directions, group pricing and pre-visit activities, please click here or call 520 881 0606
The Mini Time Machine was created from the imagination and dedication of Founders, Patricia and Walter Arnell. Pat’s fondness for miniatures began in the 1930’s, when as a young girl she received her first miniatures- a set of Strombecker wooden dollhouse furniture. It wasn’t until the Arnells moved to Tucson in 1979 that Pat began collecting in earnest. The Arnell’s became very active in the miniature community becoming recognized members and supporters of important organizations such as NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts) and IGMA (International Guild of Miniature Artisans).The collection grew and the Arnells, dreamed of a way to share it with more people. They envisioned an interactive space where the entertaining and educational aspects of the collection could be enjoyed by everyone- a place that would be enchanting, magical and provide a rich sensory experience.
The concept of “the mini time machine” was born out of the notion that a visitor would be seemingly transported to different eras by the stories and history of the pieces in the collection. The design and building of the museum was a huge collaborative effort. Swaim Associates Architects in Tucson, Arizona was chosen as the architect for the project. The exhibit design was carried out by Claro Creative Studios, a team of designers, gadgeteers and entertainment enthusiasts based out of Glendale, California. Construction of the project spanned nearly two years.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is a 501(c)(3) board-only nonprofit organization, classified as a private foundation with a long term goal of achieving public charity status. All proceeds from every sale, including admission, membership and merchandise go towards funding the museum’s operations.
The museum is dedicated to all who participate in the world of miniatures through education, creation or enjoyment.
ABOUT PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
Be wowed at Pima Air &
Space Museum, one of the largest aviation museums in the world and the
largest non-government-funded in the U.S. (TripAdvisor ranks it in the
Top 10% worldwide for excellent ratings, 95% say “Thumbs up!”) Its
significant collection, 300 strong from around the globe, covers
commercial, military and civil aviation alongside more than 125,000+
artifacts, including a moon rock donated by Tucsonan and Astronaut
Frank Borman. Be amazed by many all-time great aircraft:
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Museum
Directions
The Museum is located at 140 N. Main Avenue in historic
downtown Tucson at the crossroads of W. Alameda and N. Main Avenue.
Parking is free in the Museum’s lot on W. Washington
Street.
Museum Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday, Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Open Late Thursday: 10 AM – 8
PM (first
Thursday of each
month is free from 5 PM - 8PM)
Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM (first Sunday
of each month is
half-price admission)
Closed Monday
Admission
Adult/$12;
Senior (65+)/$10; Student (with college ID)/$7; Youth (13-17)/$7;
Child (12 and under)/Free; Veteran with ID/Free; Museum Member/Free.
This full-scale
model of the W-53 warhead is the “bomb” carried by the Titan II
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). The W-53 rode in the
nosecone of the missile and it was the only part of the missile that
would make it all the way to its target.
The W-53
warhead was a hydrogen bomb. It was the largest nuclear weapon ever
deployed on a land-based missile, and after 1975 the W-53 was the
largest nuclear weapon in the U.S. stockpile. It had a yield of nine
megatons, meaning that it had the explosive power of nine million tons
of TNT.
[How much
TNT is that? A freight train required to carry that much TNT
would have to be about 1,200 miles (1,900 km) in length. The actual
warhead, by contrast, is barely 9 feet (3 m) in length. For additional
perspective, a nine megaton weapon would produce a shockwave
sufficiently powerful to destroy wood-frame homes and buildings at a
distance of about 17 miles. That works out to an area of destruction of
about 900 square miles (2,300 sq. km). If the bomb had hit Tucson the
entire city would have been completely destroyed per the red circle in
the attached diagram. Finally, nine megatons is about 650 times more
powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima at the end of World War II.]
The
exhibit was made possible in part by a grant from the Association of
Air Force Missileers.
This exhibit is important because the W-53 nuclear warhead was the only
significant part of the Titan II weapon system the museum did not have
and it answers the extremely common question from visitors, “What did
the bomb look like?”
“With
this grant we constructed an exhibit that includes a full-sized model
of the W-53, accompanied by video screens that provide interpretive
text and graphics for our visitors,” stated Yvonne Morris,
a past commander of this Titan II site and the Executive Director of
the Arizona Aerospace Foundation that operates the Titan Missile
Museum. Morris continued, “The W-53 Warhead
Exhibit makes it possible now for the museum's visitors to understand
the full story of the Titan II ICBM and the important role it played in
the peaceful conclusion of the Cold War.”
Moonlight
MADness is the museum’s
special summer-evening event that features kid STEM activities
presented by “MAD scientists,” special admission prices—just $7.00 for
each adult, and kids 12 and under are FREE—and the chance to see THE
missile lit up after dark. [MAD is an acronym for Mutually Assured
Destruction, the doctrine that the ability of two enemies to annihilate
each other prevents it from happening.]
Moonlight
MADness takes place the
second Saturday of each month from June through September: Jun. 14, Jul. 12, Aug. 9
and Sep. 13, 2014 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Moonlight MADness tours of the underground
facility begin at 5:00 p.m., with the final tour starting at 8:00 p.m.
Due to space limitations, reservations are
required. For reservations or more information call 520
625-7736 or e-mail info@titanmissilemuseum.org.
Admission to Moonlight MADness
is free for museum members.
HANDOUTS
HARM, DON'T HELP, WILDLIFE
Winter is here and that means
animals will have to search a little harder for food. Colorado Parks
and Wildlife wants to remind people that the best way to help hungry
animals is to let them find their next meal on their own.
"People may mean well, but those who feed deer do more harm than good,"
said Scott Murdoch, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer in Conifer.
A law passed in 1992 makes it illegal to feed big game animals. This
includes deer, elk, pronghorn, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain
lions and bears. Feeding wildlife is bad for the animals and dangerous
for people, for a number of different reasons.
In the wild, deer and elk naturally spread out when grazing or browsing
for food. Artificial feeding encourages them to crowd together making
it easier to spread disease throughout a herd. Also, artificial
concentrations of deer in neighborhoods results in increased vehicle
collisions and conflicts with dogs harassing deer.
Deer are the primary prey of mountain lions and large gatherings of
deer can attract lions into neighborhoods, putting people, livestock
and pets at risk. The mountain lions are also then put in danger
because it may become necessary to kill them if they become a threat to
human health and safety.
“Every winter, officer’s deal with numerous pets and livestock that get
killed by mountain lions because homeowners are feeding deer; deer do
just fine without the public’s help,” says Murdoch.
Wild animals have complex digestive systems and their natural diet is
difficult to duplicate. Food from human sources can also lead to
malnutrition, a disruption in natural migration patterns and death.
To report incidents of feeding or other illegal wildlife activity
contact a local Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer. If you wish to
remain anonymous, contact Operation Game Thief at 877-265-6648. Rewards
may be offered is the information leads to a citation.
For more information, please visit:
http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlifeDeeraspx
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HAVE A HEART, DO
YOUR PART. BE “BEAR AWARE“ THIS SPRING
DENVER,
Colo. - Each year in Colorado dozens of bears must be relocated or
euthanized because of conflicts with humans. Often times these
conflicts can be avoided by following a few simple steps. Colorado
Parks and Wildlife is asking people to do their part to keep bears out
of trouble.
Bears have awakened from their winter naps and are searching for food.
Bears are always looking for easy meals and are often drawn to towns,
residences and campgrounds for a quick treat. Once a bear identifies a
location as an easy food source they will return over and over again,
which is why it's important to not attract them to the area in the
first place.
Colorado, generally, has a two-strike policy for bears. The first time
a bear becomes persistent in its search for food near humans, it may be
trapped, tagged and taken to a remote area to be released. If the bear
gets in trouble again, it is destroyed. Sometimes, however, if a bear
shows very aggressive behavior on a first encounter it can be
euthanized.
"Destroying a bear is never an easy decision for a wildlife officer,"
said Abbie Walls, public information officer for CPW in southeast
Colorado. "But human health and safety is always our number one
priority. That being said, if humans take just a few minutes out of
their day to do what is right, we could really cut down on the amount
of conflicts we have every year."
Bears are not typically aggressive towards people, but may become so if
food is present. Never approach a bear--If you see a bear encourage it
to leave the area by yelling, throwing rocks, or spraying water at it
from a safe distance. However if food continues to be
present, they will likely return.
Follow these tips to help keep bears out of trouble:
- Keep garbage in a well-secured location and only put out garbage on
the morning of pickup.
- Clean garbage cans regularly to keep them odor free.
- If you don't have secure storage, put items that might become smelly
into the freezer until trash day.
- Don't leave pet food or stock feed outside.
- Bird feeders should be brought in at this time of year -- birds don't
need to be fed during the summer.
- If you have bird feeders clean up beneath them, bring them in at
night and hang them high so they're completely inaccessible to bears.
- Secure compost piles. Bears are attracted to the scent of rotting
food and they'll eat anything.
- Allow grills to burn for a couple of minutes after cooking to burn
off grease and to eliminate odors. Clean the grill after each use.
- Clean up thoroughly after picnics in the yard or on the deck. Don't
allow food odors to linger.
- If you have fruit trees, pick fruit before it gets too ripe. Don't
allow fruit to rot on the ground.
- Always close garage doors.
- Keep the bottom floor windows of your house closed when you're not at
home.
- Do not keep food in your car and lock the doors.
- Talk to your neighbors and kids about being bear aware.
For more tips and information go to,
http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlife.aspx.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, more than 300 state
wildlife areas, all of Colorado’s wildlife, and a variety of outdoor
recreation. For more information, go to cpw.state.co.us.
Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoParksandWildlife
Follow us on Twitter @COParksWildlife
For more news about Colorado
Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co.us
For more information about
Colorado Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co.us.
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ABOUT PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
Touch 100 years of aviation
history at Pima Air & Space Museum, one of the largest aviation
museums in the world and the largest non-government-funded in the U.S.
(TripAdvisor ranks it in the Top 10% worldwide for excellent ratings.)
Its significant collection, 300 strong from around the globe, covers
commercial, military and civil aviation alongside more than 125,000+
artifacts, including a moon rock donated by Tucsonan and Astronaut
Frank Borman. Be amazed by many all-time great aircraft:
·
the
SR-71 Blackbird (the world’s fastest spy plane);
·
a
B-29 Superfortress (the WWII bomber that flew higher, farther and
faster plus carried more bombs);
·
the
world’s smallest bi-plane;
·
the
C-54 (the Berlin Airlift’s star flown by the famous “Candy
Bomber” Col. USAF (Ret.) Gail Halvorsen, a Tucson-area winter
resident);
·
plus
planes used as renowned-contemporary-artists’ canvases, including
Brazilian graffiti artist Nunca.
Explore five large hangars totaling more than
189,000 indoor square feet—four+ football fields—of air/space craft,
heroes’ stories and scientific phenomena. The 390th
Memorial Museum (a independent museum located on the grounds) and two
hangars are dedicated to WWII, one hangar each to the European and
Pacific theaters. Pima Air & Space maintains its own aircraft
restoration center. It also operates exclusive tours of the “Boneyard,”
aka the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) on
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, plus offers a docent-led tram tour of its
80 acres (additional fees apply). Pima Air & Space Museum is
located at 6000 E. Valencia Rd., just off I-10 exit 267, in Tucson.
More information can be found at www.pimaair.org,
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace,
or by calling 520 574-0462.
Crews from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), have begun clearing and trimming brush and trees from along portions of Interstate 8 east of Gila Bend.
The operation, called Project Daylight, is intended to take away cover used by human and drug smugglers to hide and drop contraband along the I-8 right-of-way. The smugglers make their way to the interstate where they transfer cargo to vehicles for further distribution.
Crews will be working over the next two weeks to prune or remove dense vegetation over a six-mile area in three sections from Milepost 126, east of Gila Bend, to Milepost 142. Motorists in the area should be aware of possible shoulder closures and intermittent lane closures.
The area where the work is being done is in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, which encompasses 487,000 acres bisected by I-8. Project Daylight is a tool to discourage illegal activities that damage the natural resources within the Monument.
The BLM has a fourfold mission in Project Daylight:
An eight-person crew will be pruning and removing trees and brush. A second crew, composed of inmates from the Lewis Prison Complex, will gather the vegetation for dispersal or removal. The follow-up crew will also remove roadside trash and debris left by smugglers. The crew will repair the right-of-way fence, where needed.
BLM staff will be monitoring the cleaned-up areas to determine the effects on criminal activity and trash dumping along I-8. Long-term plans are to prune or remove vegetation along I-8 from Milepost 119, near Gila Bend, east to Milepost 161, which is south of Stanfield. The agencies have not established a schedule for the expanded work.
The BLM and ADOT cooperated in a similar pilot project in 2011, in which vegetation was removed from about 200 feet near I-8 Milepost 150.
Project Daylight is conducted in conjunction with BLM’s Operation ROAM (Reclaim Our Arizona Monuments), an ongoing effort to combat border-related criminal activities and to protect and restore natural resources from damages caused by the criminal activities. One aspect of ROAM is to bring in a contingent of BLM law enforcement rangers for periodic two-week “surges.” During those surges, youth crews and other BLM workers engage in reclaiming illegal roads and trails, cleaning up trash, and other natural resource protection activities.
La
Fiesta de los Vaqueros and the Tucson Rodeo is Southern Arizona’s
oldest and
most celebrated heritage event, and as one of the top 25 rodeos on the
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) calendar, it’s a major
stop for
the sports’ best cowboys and cowgirls. The Tucson Rodeo features six
rodeo
performances: February 21st and through March 1st .
Festivities begin
at
12:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $12-$26, and available in advance at www.TucsonRodeo.com,
or by calling (800)
964-5662.
The 2015 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros is Feb. 21 through March 1 at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave. See directions.
Current and former Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) world champions are featured in each Tucson Rodeo. “The entry list for Tucson could be the ‘Who’s Who’ of pro rodeo,” boasts Gary Williams, general manager of the Tucson Rodeo. “In addition to the caliber of competition and the prize money, cowboys look forward to Tucson because the fans are great and the sky is blue. This is the first major outdoor rodeo of the year, so they’re ready for sunshine, fresh air and 11,000 fans each day cheering them on,” adds Williams.
The Tucson Rodeo Parade is billed as the world’s longest non-motorized parade. This two-hour spectacle features western-themed floats and buggies, historic horse-drawn coaches, festive Mexican folk dancers, marching bands and outfitted riders. An estimated 200,000 spectators view the parade each year.
The Tucson Rodeo enlists over 650 contestants from the United States and Canada competing for more than $460,000 in prize money. The Tucson Rodeo, the first major outdoor event on the PRCA schedule, gives visitors an opportunity to see real-life cowboys and cowgirls display their ability in the only sport in the world developed from work skills.
Rodeo events include bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping and women’s barrel racing. Also featured each day are kids’ events -- Dodge Mutton Bustin’, when four-to six-year-olds test their riding skills on sheep, and the Justin Junior Rodeo for young cowpokes ages 7-12.
The Tucson Rodeo Committee and Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee, both volunteer-based, nonprofit community groups, stage La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
Proceeds from the Tucson Rodeo benefit a University of Arizona scholarship fund for student rodeo athletes, the Downtown Lion’s Club, Rotary Clubs and 4-H Groups.
Order rodeo tickets online or call (520) 741-2233.
TUCSON
RODEO
COMMITTEE
La Fiesta
de los Vaqueros is staged by the
nonprofit Tucson Rodeo Committee, Inc. A portion of the rodeo proceeds
benefits
community groups including a University of Arizona scholarship fund and
local
Lion’s, 4-H and Rotary Clubs.
University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum
115 N. Church Ave | Tucson, AZ 85701 | (520) 621-7433
Questions? Email us at ANGMM@arizona.edu
Contact | Location & Hours | Newsletter Sign-up
Each year the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society strives to produce a great gem and mineral show with something for everyone, and this year is no exception. The theme for our 64th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® is Minerals of Western Europe.
Europe is the birthplace of mineralogy, so bringing minerals from every country is a fitting tribute. With approximately 250 dealers in our show, in addition to minerals, there will be gems, finished jewelry and many one-of-a kind specialty items for sale.
The Show has something for everyone, from Junior Education for the young to our lecture series for anyone who wants to learn more about minerals, mining, or mineral locations.
Join us February for Minerals of Western Europe. And don’t forget Valentine’s Day. Friday, February 13 – Active Military & Senior Citizens - $2.00 off (Cannot be used with any other discount)
For additional information, visit: http://www.tgms.org/.
National Parks to Offer Free Admission on 9 Days in 2022
There are nine more reasons to enjoy your National Park! Thje parks will offer free admission on nine days in 2015. The 2017 entrance fee-free days are:• February : Presidents Day weekend
• April : National Park Week’s opening weekend
• August : National Park Service’s 99th birthday
• September : National Public Lands Day
• November : Veterans Day
WASHINGTON – Circle the dates on the calendar and plan your trip – America’s 401 national parks will offer free admission on nine days in 2015, including several holidays!
“America’s national parks welcome more than 280 million visitors a year. To say thanks for that support and invite every American to visit these treasures that they own, we are declaring nine days of free admission next year,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “Whether it’s that once-in-a-lifetime family trip to Yellowstone or taking a daily walk along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., or the moment at Central High School that your child suddenly understands what civil rights are all about, national parks offer places for unforgettable experiences.
“National parks not only protect and preserve the places we most value; they also add enormous economic value to nearby communities and the entire nation. Visitor spending represents a $30 billion annual benefit to the national economy and supports more than 250,000 jobs,” said Jarvis. “Fee-free days are a great way to both thank those visitors and introduce parks to first-timers who can find a new place to call an old favorite.”
With more than 84 million acres of spectacular scenery, 17,000 miles of trails, 5,000 miles of shoreline, 27,000 historic and prehistoric structures, and 100 million museum items and an infinite number of authentic American stories to tell, national parks offer something for every taste.
Those in search of superlatives will find them in national parks including the country’s highest point (in Denali National Park) and lowest point (in Death Valley National Park), deepest lake (Crater Lake National Park), longest cave (Mammoth Cave National Park), tallest trees (Redwood National Park), and highest waterfall (Yosemite National Park).
Normally, 133 national parks charge an entrance fee that ranges from $3 to $25. The entrance fee waiver does not cover amenity or user fees for things like camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.
Other Federal land management agencies that will offer fee-free days in 2015 are: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Forest Service and the Army Corps of Engineers. Please contact each for details.
The National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and the U.S. Forest Service also participate in the America the Beautiful National Parks Pass and Federal Recreational Lands Pass programs. These passes provide access to more than 2,000 national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, grasslands, and other federal lands. Four passes are available:
· free annual pass to current military members and their dependents
· free lifetime pass for people with permanent disabilities
· $10 lifetime senior pass for those aged 62 and over
· $80 annual pass for the general public.
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CONSUMER REPORTS WARNS AGAINST RENTAL CAR GIMMICKS
What consumers
can do to avoid gotcha
pricing,
aggressive sales pitches and hidden fees
YONKERS, NY—As the weather heats up and fuel prices continuee to rise, the last thing travelers want is to have pay even more when they hit the road this summer. Rental car companies used to try harder to put the consumer in the driver seat with ease, but today's rental car companies are putting the gas on gotcha pricing, pushy pitches and costly extras.
In its June issue, available online at www.ConsumerReports.org and on newsstands May 10, 2011, Consumer Reports outlines some costly and common car-rental hassles and how consumers can fight back.
"It used to be that car-rental companies made it as easy as possible to get you signed up and on the road," said Consumer Reports senior editor Jeff Blyskal. "These days consumers need to slow things down and be more guarded to make sure they don't pay more than necessary."
Common Hassles
Consumers have a choice when it comes to pricey add-on services and liability coverage. Consumer Reports recommends watching out for these gotchas the next time a salesperson puts the pressure on.
1. There is a fee for every extra.Treat a rental car like a hotel mini bar: Don't take any goodies without knowing the price. This includes GPS navigation, satellite radio, and child safety seats. One Consumer Reports reader was charged $9.50 for $2 worth of tolls after he used an EZ-Pass toll payment transponder he found inside his Hertz rental.
Don't take it: Consumers faced with undisclosed surcharges should dispute them with their credit card company. Be sure to ask about these possible hidden fees: late or early return of the car, going through an unmanned, electronic-only toll gate, road service in case the driver runs out of gas or locks keys in the car, and administrative fees related to parking tickets and moving violations.
2. The insurance hard sell. Rental agents might strongly sell renters on a loss damage waiver that limits the renter's liability for damage for $60 to $250 a week.
Don't take it: Consumers may already be covered on their own auto insurance policy if it includes collision and/or comprehensive coverage. Some credit cards also provide protection. Just make sure the personal policy covers rentals and business travel and that it pays the "full value" of a loss, administrative fees, towing and "loss of use." Also check if it's valid abroad and covers a second driver or comprehensive claims (such as fire, theft and vandalism).
3. Scratch-and-dent claims. Always pay by credit card so any inaccurate charges can be disputed. One Consumer Reports reader was billed $304 for "damage" after he dropped off an Avis Rental in Lyon, France, at the locked return lot before business hours.
Don't take it: Fully inspect the car at pick up time, noting any damages in the paperwork and request a signed, dated copy. Do the same at drop off. If it's before or after business hours, take photos to document the car's condition.
4. Return the car with gas. If not, expect to pay as much as $8 per gallon to have the rental agency fill the tank. Other gas overpricing might not be so obvious. For example, Hertz's fuel purchase option—buy a full tank at the prevailing loccal per-gallon price—might seem like a good deal, but the renterr pays for a whole tank even if they only use a fraction of it.
Don't take it. Always fill it up before returning the car.
5. Decline the upgrade pitch.In good economic years, agencies had more cars than they could rent. Now inventories are tighter, so don't expect to be offered a roomier car at no extra cost. Worse, agents might try to convince the renter into taking a costlier car.
Don't take it. If the agent talks down a specific model, ask about other cars in the same group.
Consumer Reports also suggests looking for deals on websites like Travelocity and Expedia and then calling a specific location to negotiate the cheapest rate. Also check off-brand companies like Ace Rent a Car, Pay Less, and Midway. Groups like AAA, AARP, Costco, labor unions and other groups might offer discounts. For more tips on how to get the best deal on car rentals log on to www.ConsumerReports.org.
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Touch 100 years of aviation history at Pima Air
& Space Museum, one of the largest aviation museums in the
world and the largest non-government-funded in the U.S. (TripAdvisor
ranks it in the Top 10% worldwide for excellent ratings.) Its
significant collection, 300 strong from around the globe, covers
commercial, military and civil aviation alongside more than 125,000+
artifacts, including a moon rock donated by Tucsonan and Astronaut
Frank Borman. Be amazed by many all-time great aircraft:
·
the
SR-71 Blackbird (the world’s fastest spy plane);
·
a
B-29 Superfortress (the WWII bomber that flew higher, farther and
faster plus carried more bombs);
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the
world’s smallest bi-plane;
·
the
C-54 (the Berlin Airlift’s star flown by the famous “Candy
Bomber” Col. USAF (Ret.) Gail Halvorsen, a Tucson-area winter
resident);
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plus
planes used as renowned-contemporary-artists’ canvases, including
Brazilian graffiti artist Nunca.
Explore five large hangars totaling more than
189,000 indoor square feet—four+ football fields—of air/space craft,
heroes’ stories and scientific phenomena. The 390th
Memorial Museum (a independent museum located on the grounds) and two
hangars are dedicated to WWII, one hangar each to the European and
Pacific theaters. Pima Air & Space maintains its own aircraft
restoration center. It also operates exclusive tours of the “Boneyard,”
aka the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) on
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, plus offers a docent-led tram tour of its
80 acres (additional fees apply). Pima Air & Space Museum is
located at 6000 E. Valencia Rd., just off I-10 exit 267, in Tucson.
More information can be found at www.pimaair.org,
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace,
or by calling 520 574-0462.
Carlsbad Taverns Brewery Bar-B-Que is located in the the heart of Carlsbad,NM, Main Street District, just thirty minutes from the World famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This restaurant and tasting room is also the home of our microbrewery where we bottle and keg all of our great fresh ales for off premise sales. Come by for some awesome bar-b-que, fresh beer and a tour of our brew house.
Carlsbad Taverns Brewery and Bar-B-Que opened in April of 2001 and was voted one of the best brewpubs in Carlsbad, NM in 2003. The Bar-B-Que offers some of the best bar-b-que in Southeastern NM. Our menu features hickory smoked pork ribs, 16-hour smoked pulled pork, beef brisket, juicy chicken, breast of turkey and heart stopper sausage. The menu offers some great appetizers, soups & salads, sandwiches and full platters, all made fresh daily by our skilled kitchen staff.
TUCSON'S FIVE SEASONS
I've heard many people say, "I'd never live in Tucson... You have no seasons." I've also heard people say, "Tucson has only one season -- Hot," usually followed by a chuckle. Next time you hear this, tell the misinformed person that Tucson actually relishes 5 seasons, one more than everyone else! Besides the images below, check out "Annual Change" to see how one spot changes in appearance through the year.
SPRING: Late February - April. Days are usually warm and sunny with cool nights (however, the occasional cold snap can still come through; it snowed in Tucson on Easter in 1999). This is peak wildflower season, with both "winter" wildflowers and shrubs splashing the desert with color. Toward the end of the season the leguminous trees and the cactuses (even the occasional Saguaro) are blooming. Migratory birds fly through Tucson, using the riparian (wetter) areas as corridors north. Many of the migrating birds stay (e.g., Black-chinned Hummingbirds and White-winged Doves) to breed. Many of our local animals are breeding. Reptiles come out to soak up the warmth and breed. Butterflies and other insects take advantage of the good weather and abundant food.
DRY SUMMER: May - June. Days are usually hot, and dry, but the nights are still cool. This is when the majority of the saguaro (and other columnar cactuses) bloom, and the bats that pollinate them (e.g., Lesser Long-nosed Bat) migrate into the area from Mexico. Later in the season, the cactus fruits Jojoba seeds, and legume tree pods ripen, providing food for people and animals at a critical time of year (hot and dry). This is when the buzz of cicadas fills our ears.
MONSOON SUMMER: June - September. Beginning in 2008, the monsoon period in Tucson offically extends from June 15 - September 30. Before 2008, the monsoon period began officially after 3 consecutive days with daily mean surface dew points of 55 degrees F or greater (representing an influx of moisture into our area). The increase in dew point occurs when the prevailing winds shift from westerly to southeasterly, bringing more moisture in from the Gulf of California (mostly) and Gulf of Mexico. Days often begin clear and very warm, but as the heat of the day builds, huge clouds build and tower above (see Why it Rains), cooling the temperatures somewhat (but increasing relative humidity) and often dumping huge quantities of rain in a very short time. This is the time of wind and dust, flashfloods and lightening. Summer rains trigger the appearance of many animals. For example, many of our amphibians emerge above ground and begin their hasty breeding cycle, taking advantage of the massive flights of new ant and termite queens and males, among other insects. Summer rains also trigger a second wildflower show, this time composed of "summer" wildflowers and shrubs. Wonderfully-sweet Prickly Pear fruit ripen (see in picture to right). Birds begin moving through and out during their fall migration.
Monsoon (Storm) Safety
Never cross a wash or road that has running water flowing over it. The water depth is very easy to misjudge, and the road itself may be damaged or destroyed underneath the murky water. As little as ten inches of water can float average-sized cars, mini-vans, SUVs and trucks. Be especially cautious at night as flood dangers are much more difficult to see in the dark.
Do not play in wet or dry washes especially when thunderstorms are in the area. A wash can become flooded in a matter of minutes even if it is not raining in that area. Flash flooding can occur many miles away from the thunderstorm as the runoff flows into the valleys and deserts.
During a monsoon storm stay home or inside the building where you are until the rains and lightning have passed. When indoors, do not touch any wires or plumbing inside a building. Telephone lines and metal pipes can conduct electricity. Unplug appliances not necessary for obtaining weather information. Avoid using corded telephones or any electrical appliance.
If you get caught driving during the storm find a safe place to park off the road like a parking lot, turn off your lights and wait until the rain has passed. This will reduce your chances of having a weather related accident and increase you visibility to see flooded roadways.
Stay away from downed power lines. If a power line comes into contact with your vehicle, remain inside the vehicle until help arrives. Do not attempt to get out of the vehicle – that is the safest place for you to be. By stepping out of the vehicle, your body can become the pathway for electricity to reach the ground, causing severe bodily harm and possibly electrocution. Use a cellular phone, if available, to notify emergency services of your exact location
When in doubt, wait it out!
FALL: October - November. Days are still hot at the beginning of the season, but nights become cool again as the humidity leaves the area (see the bottom of Meteorological Concepts). Things begin to quiet down. Reptiles begin seeking shelter. Wintering hawks and sparrows begin moving into the Tucson area. Desert Broom blooms, much to the agony of allergy sufferers but much to the pleasure of the many butterflies that visit Desert Broom. Freezing temperatures and even snow can occur late in the season. Octotillo leaves turn orange and drop off (see picture). Toward the end of the season, as temperatures cool off, animals that were more nocturnal during the summer now begin to become more diurnal and visible. This is when many of the wildflower seeds are waiting for cues to germinate. If the rains are right, we can expect a magnificent show; if the rains are not right, many of the seeds will wait for another year.
WINTER: December - Early February. Days are usually clear, except when fronts move through bringing clouds and rain (or rarely snow), but daytime temperatures plummet to the 60s and nighttime temperatures average in the upper 30 and lower 40s. This means we often have to scrape ice off our windshields. This is also the season that we listen to the Northern Mockingbirds sing all night long, as they establish their territories and show off their song repertoires. Gila Woodpeckers and Flickers, lacking the beautiful voice of the mockingbirds, tap loudly on anything that will resonate (such as trees, houses, light poles, and other metal objects) to establish territories. Phainopeplas adorn the treetops between feasting on Desert Mistletoe berries. Many plants drop their leaves (e.g., Velvet Mesquite and other leguminous trees), but the winter rains may trigger leafing in shrubs such as Brittlebush and Ocotillos. Early wildflowers begin to bloom as harbingers to the spring.
Also see Tucson Climate Statistics for precipitation and temperature data by month.
June’s
Planting Tips
· Feed established roses with Flower and Vegetable Food or Magnum Rose Food (for potted roses) at half strength. Add Epsom salts at half strength. Increase deep watering to every day. Mulch your roses to help retain moisture. Apply chelated iron to roses exhibiting an iron deficiency (yellow leaves with bright green veins). Keep an eye out for spider mites. Treat with Systemic Insecticide.
Distorted buds are a sign of thrips damage. It is important to treat buds (with Systemic Insecticide) at a very early stage, before the damage is visible.
· Summer annuals varieties include calibrachoa, celosia, cosmos, golden fleece, nierembergia, periwinkle, portulaca, salvia, and sweet potato vine. For shady areas, plant begonias, caladium, dahlias, impatiens, and pink splash.
· Plant summer annuals from seed. Varieties include cosmos, sunflowers, tithonia, and zinnias.
· Plant summer vegetables such as Armenian cucumber, eggplant, pumpkin, squash, and watermelon from transplant or seed.
· Cover tomatoes with shade cloth or perhaps you have grown some shade.
· Sow fall tomatoes indoors.
· Make sure you have covered the soil with mulch to retain moisture and reduce plant stress.
· Plant summer herbs such as basil, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme.
· Plant trees, shrubs, and vines by the beginning of the month in order to benefit from a full summer season of growth.
· Prune dead branches, or branches that compromise the growth or shape of trees or shrubs, but don’t do any severe pruning at this time.
· Most established trees and shrubs will need weekly irrigation. Water slowly and deeply.
· Water established non-native cacti once a week. Established native cactus such as prickly pear and ocotillo should be watered at least once a month (saguaro cactus should not need any supplemental water, unless recently planted). Container cacti may need watering up to twice a week.
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McLaughlin
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