Photographer Mamta Popat

Arizona Daily Star staff photographer Mamta Popat

Choir recording 9/11 oratorio

Tucson Chamber Artists, conducted by Eric Holtan, will record a CD of works that are world premieres.

Canyon Del Oro High School graduation

Charlotte Lochowitz, left, uses the reflection in the window of a door to check out her hair as Cheyenne Sanchez, center, and Brianna Lopez, right, check their tassels in preparation for the graduation ceremony at Canyon Del Oro High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ro…

Canyon Del Oro High School graduation

Bryana Blackmon is all smiles as boyfriend Jeremiah Callahan returns her mortar board following the graduation ceremony at Canyon Del Oro High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

Canyon Del Oro High School graduation

Barbara Gomez Hugs her son Nicholas Huerta as family gathers following the graduation ceremony at Canyon Del Oro High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.

Canyon Del Oro High School graduation

Graduate Sang Lee gives a big hug to history teacher Sonya Gauna on his way back to his seat after receiving his diploma during the graduation ceremony at Canyon Del Oro High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

Canyon Del Oro High School graduation

Yesse's supporters showed up in force during the graduation ceremony at Canyon Del Oro High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.

Canyon Del Oro High School graduation

The class of 2013 on the football field during the graduation ceremony at Canyon Del Oro High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

Canyon Del Oro High School graduation

Stephanie Strickland, center, straightens her cap as a group of graduates make their way back to their chairs with their diplomas during the graduation ceremony at Canyon Del Oro High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

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Seniors Kylie Jarufe, left, and Briauna Johnson relax on the football field after graduation practice for Catalina Foothills High School. The ceremony begins at 7:30 tonight.

UA football: Daniel Jenkins

Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins runs through some pre-practice warmup plays during the first day of University of Arizona Football Training Camp Thursday, August 2, 2012 at UA's new practice facility in Frank Sancet Stadium in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star.

Customer service comes first at northwest Tucson camera shop

First-time visitor Scott Bulau, left, gets a hands-on demonstration of a Canon flash from store owner Paul Kitzmiller at Greg's Camera Shop & 1-Hour Photo, 6336 N. Oracle Road. Kitzmiller hopes to build a community among his customers.

Animals at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

Black-tailed prairie dog pups have begun to emerge from their burrows to socialize, learn and play together with their peers and their parents at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on Monday, May 7, 2012, in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star.

Fun in the sun

Maya Foukas, 4, gets last second advice from her dad, Zack Foukasn as she begins to swim at Thad Terry Pool, Northwest YMCA on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

Benjie Sanders photo mug

Benjie Sanders, Arizona Daily Star photographer shot in the Star studio on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.

Ron Medvescek photo mug

Ron Medvescek, Arizona Daily Star photographer shot in the Star studio on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Benjie Sanders / Arizona Daily Star. MANDATORY CREDIT: NO MAGS, NO SALES.

A.E. Araiza photo mug

A.E. Araiza, Arizona Daily Star photographer shot in the Star studio on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.

Music tradition of summer starts (to do)

Music in the Park at Udall Park opens Saturday at 7 p.m. with "Stars of the Future" featuring high school musicians and it is free. Much more at www.dailystarcalendar.com

Arizona Symphonic Winds

The volunteer ensemble performs Saturdays at Udall Park through June 8.

Morsels

Shanali Davila, baker/owner of downtown's Cup Quequitos, decorates some of her cupcakes with raspberries in the kitchen at downtown's Poca Cosa restaurant, where she operates her business. Despite the comings and going of cupcake makers in Tucson , the little custom cakes still enjoy popular…

Tucson composer brings 'The List' to Fox stage

Parker Snell and Gemma Krebs rehearse "The List: A Musical," by Tucson writer, producer and director R. Clark Jewett. Performances are Friday and Saturday at the Fox TucsonTheatre.

New owner at longtime photo store plans to widen store's focus

Rosemarie Deppisch watches intently as sales associate Guillermo Escudero programs the new camera she just purchased at Greg's Camera Shop & 1-Hour Photo, 6336 N. Oracle Road. Deppisch was traveling and needed someone who could give her hands-on help to set up her camera.

New owner at longtime photo store plans to widen store's focus

First-time visitor Scott Balau, left, gets a hands-on demonstration of a Canon flash from store owner Paul Kitzmiller, new owner of Greg's Camera Shop & 1-Hour Photo

New owner at longtime photo store plans to widen store's focus

Camera and gear bags line one wall at the store. "This store has always done well at helping people out, finding the right products, says store owner Paul Kitzmiller.

Music tradition of summer starts

Conductor László Veres guides a rehearsal of the Arizona Symphonic Winds in the band room of Tucson High Magnet School. The symphony will begin its "Music in the Park" series at Udall Park on Saturday.

Music tradition of summer starts

Tuba player Rip Lowman has a stretched-out appearance in a reflection on his instrument.

Kitchen must-haves

Double duty: A garlic press at A Perfect Pantry, 21 E. Congress St., also slices garlic.

Kitchen must-haves

Spice grinder at A Perfect Pantry is a gourmet's delight. "Everybody loves kitchen gadgets," says owner Amy Pike.

May's Counter

Chicken and Waffles with sauce and butter is the specialty at May's Counter Chicken & Waffles.

Tucson composer R. Clark Jewett directs his dream - "The List: The Musical"

Director, producer, writer and composer R. Clark Jewett, who is legally blind, gives direction during a rehearsal of "The List: A Musical." He hopes to donate the play's proceeds to Arts for All.

Tucson composer R. Clark Jewett directs his dream - "The List: The Musical"

Paul Honan, center, sings along with members of the chorus during a rehearsal at the Historic Y of "The List: A Musical," written by R. Clark Jewett, a Canyon Del Oro High School grad. The play runs next weekend.

Tucson composer R. Clark Jewett directs his dream - "The List: The Musical"

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Guest Column: What mom wants: appreciation, and maybe something practical

Ann Brown

Catalina Park, un respiro en la ciudad

John y Kathy Mulligan, de Tucsón, se relajan junto a sus perros Max (izq.) y Wiley en el arroyo Cañada del Oro, que pasa por el Parque Estatal Catalina, el pasado 1 de mayo.

Catalina Park, un respiro en la ciudad

This piece of pristine desert was slated for expansive residential development in the 1970s, but a citizens coalition saved it.

Catalina Park, un respiro en la ciudad

Un cardenal macho posado en una rama del Parque Estatal Catalina. La imagen fue captada el 1 de mayo del 2013.

Morsels: Tidbits of Tucson restaurant news

The 2 1/2-year-old Frogs Organic Bakery is making the leap from its Casas Adobes pad to the larger pond of Los Angeles. The French bakery and lunch spot will close after business hours on Friday. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Friday.

Catalina park's outdoors beckons

Wayne and Dianne Allen of Austin, Texas, retired for six months, sit under a tree in their camping spot at Catalina State Park. The couple are on an extended vacation, heading to Utah and Denver to see their kids. They were preparing a vegetable dish in a gas oven, foreground, they just boug…

Catalina park's outdoors beckons

John and Kathy Mulligan of Tucson sit with their dogs Max, left, and Wiley in the Canyon del Oro Wash at Catalina State Park. They were having lunch before taking a hike on the Canyon Loop Trail.

Catalina park's outdoors beckons

A male cardinal is just one of the many varieties of wildlife - avian, reptilian and mammal - that call Catalina State Park home.

Catalina park's outdoors beckons

Molly the gopher snake lives at the gift shop at Catalina State Park. She belongs to park ranger Steve Haas, who says he enjoys giving the kids who come to the park a chance to hold her

Catalina park's outdoors beckons

There's evidence of earlier human habitation at the park, too. These ruins are from a ranch house on what was Francisco Romero's ranch in the 1850s and can be found on the Romero Ruin Trail.

Catalina park's outdoors beckons

A late afternoon sun peeks through the leaves of a tree with iconic saguaro cacti in the background.

'It's our future': PCC students urge 4 on board to step aside

About 100 faculty, students, faculty members and alumni rallied Wednesday at Pima Community College administrative offices at 4901 E. Broadway to urge four members of the college's Governing Board to resign.

'It's our future': PCC students urge 4 on board to step aside

PCC computer science faculty member Odile Wolf, center, and student Valerie Randee, right, check a petition calling for the resignations of four Governing Board members.

New AZ permit may stoke housing boom on NW side

Work is already underway on Meritage Homes' Los Saguaros community off Dove Mountain Boulevard on the northwest side. On Tuesday, workers from Royce Masonry were building retaining walls along the edge of one of 60 lots.

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Workers from Royce Masonry build retaining walls along the edges of one of 60 lots in the Meritage Homes community of Los Saguaros at Dove Mountain off Dove Mountain Blvd on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. So far several homes have been sold and building has begun. Photo by Ron Medvescek…

High school state softball: Peoria Sunrise Mountain 1, Salpointe Catholic 0: Lancers wash up for rematch with CDO

Salpointe Catholic pitcher Emily Griffin gave up just three hits, but a single and a double in the fourth scored the only run.

Special ed, general ed students increasingly sharing sports field

Special education student Joseph Kallner Venos and tutor Travis Patterson walk around the track at Mountain View High School during a warm-up for Special Olympics practice last month.