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The World of Muxes: ‘IAM’ is a revealing look into misunderstood territory
Vittorio D’Onofri has been snapping photos of muxes — those who were registered as male at birth but identify as female or neither male nor female — for more than 20 years. What separates the Italian native, who lives in Oaxaca, Mexico, from many of his peers is that D’Onofri’s work is not sensational. “I…
‘Wine and Cereal’: Susan Luzader takes back power with humor
After her divorce, Susan Luzader was, in her own words, “going feral.” One night, she was fixing her dinner: a bowl of Cheerios and a glass of wine. “What kind of wine goes with Cheerios?” she asked herself. Find out the answer to that and other questions that arise during a suddenly single life in…
Bar-None: Keeping it real about Old West saloons
Most images of an Old West saloon are barroom brawls and gunfire, with scantily clad “soiled doves” hanging around. Not according to archeologist and historian Homer Thiel, who has extensively researched the saloons of territorial Tucson. “There was less crime,” he said. “There were some fights, of course, usually over people being caught cheating. There…
Barking Up the Right Tree: Raynie Hosto finds her home with Woofies
Raynie Hosto has found the perfect business in her new franchise, Woofies of North and East Tucson. With decades of experience in customer service and a profound love of all creatures, Hosto didn’t buy a job, she bought a ministry that brings her pleasure and satisfaction. “Woofies is really a combination of things I’m passionate…
City Week: Week of Nov. 14, 2024
Fall for Dance TO NOV. 17 A vibrant main stage production featuring diverse dance styles and Emmy Award-winning guest choreographer Tyce Diorio, who has worked on “So You Think You Can Dance” and with stars like Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez. Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Boulevard, Tucson, $15 to $38, 7 p.m.,…
Artistic Chameleon: Christina Spann keeps her career fresh
Artist Christina Spann considers art a conversation or a symphony. “There is this multi-sensory physical dialogue with the various art media within my reach, and often feels like I am conducting a symphony,” Spann said. Spann’s abstract paintings are in a four-person exhibit called “Four Takes” at the K. Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden in…
‘Protect the Songs’: Blind Pilot learns to let go for new record
In the ever-evolving landscape of pop music, the announcement that a band is going “on hiatus” often doesn’t bode well for its future. So for Blind Pilot fans who had watched seven years go by without the release of a new album, the likelihood of the group reuniting appeared slim at best. All that changed…
Art from Scratch: Creative Cathy Sheeter exhibits at museum
Sometimes it’s difficult to discern the difference between scratchboard art and photography. Scratchboard art, which is the form of direct engraving where the artist scratches off dark ink to reveal a white or colored layer beneath, is an exact experience. A select group of Americans are master scratchboarders. Cathy Sheeter is part of the exclusive…
‘It Has a Sound’: The Red Not Chili Peppers ‘Can’t Stop’
Greg Loman spent his youth playing music at a time when “grunge was kind of at its peak.” After listening to the tunes of Alice in Chains, he stopped the late-night Nintendo gaming sessions and decided to take his music playing to another level. What followed for him was a long career filled with teaching…
New Product Spotlight: Aeriz, Copperstate Farms revisit the old while exploring the new
Award-winning cannabis cultivator Aeriz has debuted a carefully crafted lineup of four new cannabis strains. The collection finds balance in nostalgia while forging a new legacy, where old favorites like White Widow and Romulan meet newbies such as Cash Cow and Papaya Syrup. “While numerous factors contribute to which phenotypes of which strains finally make…
