LaVerne Kyriss Jayne Colburn attributes the inspiration that results in a finished piece to nature and her maternal grandparents. “My great-grandmother and grandmother, as well as my grandfather, were basket makers,” she explains, showing off a few of the baskets they made, which she has lovingly displayed in her light-filled casita studio. “I met a…
‘Journey’ is the title of this October’s Annual Show at Madaras Gallery, featuring 20 new paintings by award-winning Tucson artist Diana Madaras. “For everyone, myself included, the last two years have been filled with unexpected challenges,” Madaras said. “My outlet is my art.” Since opening the gallery in 1999, Madaras has been on her own…
Liz Boyd Women On Our Own (WOOO) is an organization for women who are on their own (single and not in a committed relationship) who want to stay active and enjoy life with friends. We maintain a busy schedule, with activities to suit any interest. Each month, we have four dinner events open to members,…
The new season of the Jewish Friendship Group is upon us. Members are returning from summer sojourns, even though the weather in Tucson continues the summer heat. On Sept. 11, 40 hardy folks joined together at the home of Sandy and Steven Rosen for an ice cream social. We walked around the lightning and thunder…
King Mitchell Well, softball fans, the big news is our Labor Day Tournament on Sept. 5, sponsored by Arizona Indoor Air, with the grillin’ again by Window Wizards was a success. Hope a few folks came down for some softball drama (and comedy) and checked out Indoor Air’s HVAC and Air Scrubber display. Gary and Pam…
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Professor Derek Lemoine, Ph.D., of the Department of Economics at the University of Arizona speak on “Climate and the Economy” on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. at the DesertView Theater, with a social time at 1:30 p.m. Climate change will reach into all parts of the…