Fairy tale Fashion: Pima Community College readies for sixth annual student showcase

Genesis Salazar models an outfit made by Laura Caraveo at Golf N' Stuff, 6503 E. Tanque Verde Road. Caraveo's designs will be on the runway of "Once Upon a Time …" Pima Community College's sixth annual spring fashion show.

Fairy tale Fashion: Pima Community College readies for sixth annual student showcase

Laura McGeary, 16, models a dress made by Carlos Osuna, 16, one of the Flowing Wells High School students who will be sharing his creations made from recycled materials in Friday's fashion show.

Big guys of cactus realm are blooming

Saguaro blooms are easily visible at the Saguaro National Park Red Hills Visitor Center on the far west side. The flowers have a short duration, but more are always sprouting on the same plant.

This time, Cyclovia will go linear

Monique Laraway tried her hand at the newspaper toss during the last Cyclovia event. Cyclovia, a Spanish word, means temporary closure of streets to cars so they become open to people.

This time, Cyclovia will go linear

Riders made their way down Eighth Avenue during the Cyclovia event earlier this month in and around downtown Tucson. During Cyclovia, anyone can bike, walk, skate and participate in fun, free activities.

Owner moves growing spa to bigger location on Fourth Avenue

Lily Gabriel, owner of Natural Way Wellness, 526 N. Fourth Ave., makes up the heaven hair serum that is used at the spa during treatments. Among services the spa offers: massages, body wraps, facials and yoga classes.

Deaf and blind students displa artwork at Tohono Chul

Jessica Hernandez, 14, is making a mat with a bead design. She says her artwork expresses her feelings. The ASDB artwork is on display at Tohono Chul Park through July 20.

Artists in stained glass illuminate new chapel

Mary Myers, left, and Teresa Karjalainen inspect the work on a stained glass window at Myers' studio. The two stained-glass artists are creating centerpieces for the All Faiths Meditation Room next to the new chapel at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Tucson Vintage Motorcycle Riders meet to talk, admire bikes

From left, Greg Hodgins, Ray St. Clair and Mik White talk about Hodgins' 1939 BSA M20 motorcycle that he restored. The men are part of the Tucson Vintage Motorcycle Riders group, which gets together occasionally to talk bikes.

Cyclists roll out for Tucson's open-streets Cyclovia

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Homeowners to show gardens so visitors can snag some ideas

The wooden table was made by homeowners Bob and Judy Schumann. Bob says he used construction-grade redwood.

Comical part of bowling

Walt Maxam goes for some laughs at the first "Laff and Bowl!" event at Golden Pin Lanes, 1010 W. Miracle Mile. Three comedians from Laffs Comedy Caffe performed at the bowling alley during the March 21 special program, and then patrons could bowl.

Tucson tradition, annual Good Friday procession, marks 44th year

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Boys volleyball: 2 returnees lifting Sahuaro hopes

Arthur Gibson, center, is one of two returning players from last year's 25-4 squad. He leads the Cougars with 28 blocks and 26 digs.

Steel bands hit right note at combined show

Tina Walton, director of bands at Catalina Foothills High School, signals her delight as the Blue Steel band performs a Led Zeppelin song at the school. Four steel bands from Tucson and Phoenix gave a concert last Friday as part of the opening event for the 40th Annual AZPAS Spring Days of P…

Steel bands hit right note at combined show

250th 'magical journey' coming up

"We call it an evening of Old World magic with international flair that takes you around the world on a magical journey in 80 minutes," says Roland Sarlow, above with his wife, Susan Eyed, as they performed during their Carnival of Illusion here last month. Their 250th show is coming up next month.

Creating art to help out 'Pawsitively'

Ingrid Novodvorsky takes a break from her painting to look over the shoulder of Thad Regulinski during the fundraiser for PAWSitively Cats, a no-kill shelter. The event was at the Creative Juice Art Bar, 6530 E. Tanque Verde Road, last Thursday.

Creating art to help out 'Pawsitively'

Intricate Mexican folk arts exhibited at Tohono Chul show

Billie Kochenour, left, and Carol Hubbard check out Mata Ortiz pottery during the Mexican Folk Art Show & Sale at Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. The sale is a once-a-year event and brings in many collectors, said Linda Wolfe, the park's director of retail.

Intricate Mexican folk arts exhibited at Tohono Chul show

Arts, crafts spotlighted at 'Trottin' Into Spring' show

David Daniel, left, and David McCanse, a photographer who had a booth, chat during last Saturday's Trottin' Into Spring Arts and Crafts Show, put on by the Tucson Arts and Crafts Association. The association stages about five such shows each year, and this one was at La Posada Lodge and Casi…

Arts, crafts spotlighted at 'Trottin' Into Spring' show

Frank solution for aged van: hot dogs

Alexis Riendl, the fiance of Ramon Luquez, helps customers at the You Sly Dog food truck. Luquez converted a 1962 van into a full food-truck kitchen.

UA's cooking class is for everyone

From left, University of Arizona students Angelica Ceniceros, Samantha Campas, Amanda Gunderson and Meezan Mir tasted desserts in a cooking class offered by the University of Arizona to students, faculty, staff and the community.

Lodge 'done' after 77 yrs.

Mary Haines, in Tucson to visit her daughter, reads in the new library at the 77-year-old Lodge on the Desert.

Comedy Playhouse stages over-the-top farce 'My Friend'

Colin Roberts and Nell Summers act in a scene from "My Friend From India" at The Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave. The comedy-farce gained fame as a silent film in 1927.

Comedy Playhouse stages over-the-top farce 'My Friend'

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No Kokopelli in this home

Jeff and Julie Albiniak sit at a hitching post they had made to be near the pool. The top of the hitching post was flattened to allow food and drinks to be placed on it.

No Kokopelli in this home

The Albiniaks' 1930s midtown home is done nearly wall-to-wall in Western furniture, art, crafts and paraphernalia. Some is from the 1800s Old West, with much of the rest from the 1920s-, '30s- and '40s-era Hollywood version of those times.

Foothills, Salpointe take crowns

Members of the Catalina Foothills girls soccer team, led by senior goalkeeper Laura DeMers, in orange, celebrate after defeating Glendale Apollo in the Division II girls state soccer championship at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. Catalina Foothills won 3-0 on Saturday, winning its fourt…

Custom kicks crafted by ol' style maker

Victor Borg has owned Stewart Boot Co. since 1970, but the company's been around since the 1940s.

Ironwood Ridge drama students stage 'Othello'

Christina Kroell and Ryan Fielder rehearse a scene as Kroell curls her hair before their performance of William Shakespeare's "Othello" at Ironwood Ridge High School. The actors have been rehearsing the play since December.

Ordinary people, everyday lives

Alicia Shanklin, 12, takes a crack at bowling at Fiesta Lanes during a meeting in September of the Tucson Roadrunners Chapter of Little People of America Association.

Ordinary people, everyday lives

"We live pretty regular lives," says Amy Morris, who uses a step stool to reach upper shelves in the freezer. Kitchen items such as plates and flatware are stored close to the ground.

Pac-12 basketball: No. 6 Arizona 74, USC 50: Defending their pride

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Seek serene symmetry of a Japanese garden

An uneven number of rocks creates more symmetry. These are from Bear Canyon, Patricia Deridder says.

Tucson man gets 11 years for 2011 road-rage killing

Andres Buelna is comforted by one of his defense attorneys, Louis Fidel, after the judge sentenced him to 11 years in the road-rage incident in August 2011 that resulted in the death of Benny Alvarez Casarez. Buelna was found guilty of second-degree murder.

Tucson man gets 11 years for 2011 road-rage killing

Andres Buelna is comforted by one of his defense attorneys, Louis Fidel, after the judge sentenced him to 11 years in the road-rage incident in August 2011 that resulted in the death of Benny Alvarez Casarez. Buelna was found guilty of second-degree murder.

Romance of rails still lives in VA display

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Ben's Bells: Help make Ben's Bells for Newtown, Conn.

Laurie Sedlmayr-Cumming, left, and her daughter, Anna Cumming, paint beads at the Ben's Bells Project Main Gate Studio, 816 E. University Blvd., to be asembled for residents of Newtown, Conn., in the wake of the Sandy Hook school massacre.

Families flock to festival at Reid Park

Daniel Salazar directs Eric Noriega, 5, through a bike course during the seventh annual Family Festival in the Park at Reid Park. Kids learned about bike safety and could receive a free helmet. The Saturday event was put on by the city of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department and the Dan Fe…

Families flock to festival at Reid Park

'Curiosity Cat' frolics in school play

Adina Bogielski finishes up her makeup before showtime at Mountain View High School, 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd., recently. Students in the Stagelings Theatre Company performed the play "Curiosity Cat," by Chris Grabenstien. Bogielski plays one of the stray cats in the ensemble. The stage play…

'Curiosity Cat' frolics in school play

D-II Quarterfinals: Ironwood Ridge 42, Glendale Apollo 30: Nighthawks score 28 straight, take control

Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams runs through the Glendale Apollo defense for a 10-yard touchdown with nine seconds left in the first half.

Distraught family recalls 7-year-old killed in gunfire

Alvin Valenzuela, 23, appears in court for his sentencing with his attorney, Larry Lingeman. The prosecutor, Deputy Pima County Attorney Kellie Johnson, sought a maximum sentence for Valenzuela - 67 years behind bars - citing past offenses.

Salpointe 45, Scottsdale Notre Dame 9: Denson's pick-six helps Lancers blitz Notre Dame, avenge '11 loss

Cameron Denson (5), trying to elude Notre Dame's Jordan Schlueter in the second half, had two interceptions to lead Salpointe to the second round.

Sabino rolls in rivalry matchup

Sahuaro ball carrier Jose Ruiz is taken down by four Sabino tacklers in the first half during last Friday's game at Sahuaro High School. Sabino went on to win 31-10. Both teams are preparing for opening-round playoff games Friday.

Sabino 31, Sahuaro 10: Sabercats eliminate Cougars' run game

Sabino's Chance Stephens had Sahuaro players seeing red when he intercepted two passes in the fourth quarter and returned each one more than 30 yards for a touchdown.