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The greatest time of the year? By Golly, Yes! December is one fine and festive month. For the young, it's dreaming of what the holidays will bring (gifts!). And for those more advanced in age, it's a time of deep reflection with thoughts of holidays long ago. This time of year takes me way back to the weeks leading up to Christmas. We would make dozens and dozens of cookies for days on end. The crown jewel? Our macaroons (hold the coconut please) with their smooth and shiny gloss on the top of the cookie and a chewy center that would flood our senses with rich almond flavor. Yes, these delicacies would go heavy on the almond paste which, back in the day, was not found at most grocery stores. Undeterred, we'd pre-order cases from Jack Yavodich who owned Rincon Market with his wife Betty in the 1970s. My grandparents would stash their macaroons in the freezer to enjoy through the year. I'd stuff myself with the rich, warm delights just as fast as they came out of the oven. But there were other temptations coming from the kitchen: gooey dates filled with butter cream icing, sugar cookies in funny shapes and frosted by little hands, white nutty snowballs rolled in powdered sugar, soft molasses snowmen, and cookies shaped like hearts and filled with jelly. My heart is not filled with jelly. No, at this time of the year, it's filled with the fading, happy memories of years past. And it's also filled with anticipation as we all come together, from all over the West, to create another generation of memories. A few years back, when the kids were still living at home, I'd be slammed with a sudden surge of holiday joy. The spirit came alive from within. Often just days before Christmas. Maybe it was a trigger like singing from the pews with the choir at St. Philip's. Or seeing our daughters in their holiday performances at school. Or a song on the radio. Inexplicably, I was swept up. Cruising from shop to shop, scooping up the now-essential heritage turkey (might need a backup). Or warm wool socks or beanies. Definitely a pie from Robert's on Grant Rd. Wait! We definitely will need spiral ham for several mornings. And on and on. May your days be filled with the sound of family in the kitchen and the memories of holiday times gone by. JEFF HERR, PUBLISHER @ C ATA L I N A F O OT H I L L S L I F E S T Y L E

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16 CFHS Holiday Performances On Tap The halls of La Encantada ring with holiday sounds last year

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Jazz Festival Next Month A SUMMARY OF TOP PERFORMERS IN THIS ISSUE...BUT DON'T SNOOZE ON TICKETS IN ADVANCE!

Arturo Sandoval, King of the Grammy's. Photo credit Jeremy Lock.

ARTURO SANDOVAL January 12th at the Rialto Theater (8:00 P.M.) This one will be red hot and fantastic! 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, 10-time GRAMMY Award Winner, Emmy award recipient, and six-time Billboard award winner, Arturo Sandoval is one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist, and composer. Anyone who has seen him on the piano, lyrically improvising a ballad, or has had the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of his music, through his compositions from the most straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, or classical, knows that Sandoval is a prominent musician, and one of the most brilliant, multifaceted and renowned musicians of our time.

EMMET COHEN TRIO WITH LEWIS NASH AND THE SOUL JAZZ ALL-STARS January 14th at the Rialto Theatre (7:30 P.M.) Long-time local favorite Emmet Cohen will be part of a double bill with jazz drummer legend Lewis Nash and his Soul Jazz All-Stars. Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Downbeat praised the “nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary” he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences at what he terms “the deepest level of humanity and individuality.” Leader of the “Emmet Cohen Trio” Cohen is the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association, and Artist-in-Residence at the University of Indianapolis. Cohen is a Mack Avenue artist. A Suzuki piano student at age three, Cohen holds jazz piano degrees from the Manhattan School of Music (M.M.) and the University of Miami (B.M.).

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Emmet Cohen Trio with Lewis Nash and the Soul Jazz All-Stars

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January 18th at Fox Tucson Theatre (7:30 P.M.) The New Orleans trumpeter, composer, and producer Christian Scott, who performs as Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, not only is among the most talented jazz fusionists of his time—but he also deeply considers his work’s place within its cultural and musical lineage. Adjuah is a player in communion with the past; his “stretch music” approach envisions jazz as a tradition to be expanded upon, one that can embrace contemporary musical languages, such as hip-hop.

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BLUE NOTE RECORDS 85TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STARRING THE BLUE NOTE QUINTET. January 20th at Fox Tucson Theatre (2:00 P.M.) Blue Note Records is celebrating its 85th Anniversary with a national tour starring “The Blue Note Quintet” – A group brought together to honor the label’s rich history and pave the way for the eclectic artists of today’s roster. Six-time Grammy Award nominee Gerald Clayton leads the band as Musical Director and Pianist; “Gerald Clayton is one of the most accomplished, distinctive, and innovative pianists performing today,” says Don Was, the label’s president since 2012. Rounding out the group are vibraphonist Joel Ross, saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, drummer Kendrick Scott, and bassist Matt Brewer. CONTINUED >

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“We have worked hard to curate our 10th Anniversary to include exceptional international talent with a variety of styles of presentation. There is literally something for everyone at this festival.”

TROMBONE SHORTY AND ORLEANS AVENUE Jan. 20th at Fox Tucson Theatre (8:00 P.M.) If anybody knows their way around a festival, it’s Trombone Shorty. Born Troy Andrews, he got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at four, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at six, he was leading his own brass band; and by his teenage years, he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he assembled for his Electric Church World Tour. Since 2010, he’s released four chart-topping studio albums; toured with everyone from Jeff Beck to the Red Hot Chili Peppers; collaborated across genres with Pharrell, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Foo Fighters, ZHU, Zac Brown, Normani, Ringo Starr, and countless more; played Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Newport Folk, Newport Jazz, and nearly every other major festival. For tickets and more information please visit http://www.tucsonjazzfestival.org/. A note from Festival Executive Director Khris Dodge: “We have worked hard to curate our 10th Anniversary to include exceptional international talent with a variety of styles of presentation. There is literally something for everyone at this festival. With the generous support of HSL Properties and its CEO Humberto Lopez -- from our inception to now — January in Tucson has become “jazz central” and the place to be. I encourage everyone to come join the party!”

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CFHS Arts Programs Give Students Lift FROM CHOIR TO DRAMA, STUDENT ENRICHMENT IS NON-STOP ARTICLE BY ELENA CHABOLLA

Vulnerability. Trust. Courage. Friendship. Community. These words approach the meaning of what performing arts at Catalina Foothills High School has brought to families of students who have chosen to shimmy into the spotlight. That, and a heartfelt dose of pride for not only the performers but for the talent behind the scenes, the boosters, and the community that shows up without fail to be surprised, inspired, and in awe of what they will see

and hear. “Watching Jaden’s confidence grow over the years has been one of the biggest perks,” said Jennie Peterson of her son, a senior at CFHS and a bass 2 singer in choir as well as an actor in advanced theater who will direct a play in the spring. “Jaden has always been courageous and willing to put himself in the spotlight for as long as I can remember, Jennie said. “It’s such an honor to get to share my passion for theatre with my children. Having this

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The Catalina Foothills High School Choir returns to Winterhaven on Sunday, Dec. 10th at 6 p.m. and to La Encantada on Friday, Dec. 15th at 7 p.m.

shared passion as a family gives us moments to connect on a deeper level and allows us to value the arts versus other types of entertainment,” she added. Jennie and her husband, Peter Peterson, both participated in the arts from a young age — Jennie in dance, choir, and theater, and Peter in visual arts and music. "I wanted the same rich experiences for my children and it was imperative that a school had a strong arts program,” Jennie said. Courtney and Phillip Hinkle also speak of their commitment to the Catalina Foothills High School arts and everyone behind it as if it were a colorful, strong, and necessary thread that weaves within the tapestry of their family life. They were high-school sweethearts who

graduated from CFHS in 1996. Today, their daughters Morgan (Class of 2023) and Haleigh, a sophomore, are also part of this tight-knit performing arts community. “Having any group that is a smaller group to belong to is wonderful,” Courtney said of finding connection at a large school. “What you get with performing arts work … you’re very vulnerable. The people you connect with, you have deep connections with. Watching my children have those connections and those little families on campus to belong to has benefited them and us.” Morgan, who is now in college, agrees wholeheartedly. “After being in both choir and theater, I really found a strong community almost immediately,” she

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said, adding that by the time she graduated from CFHS, she “had made some of my closest friends.” She also was the president of choir as well as the head of the costume department, which taught her about teamwork and leadership skills that she has carried into the next chapter of her life. Jaden Peterson, a senior, is also in choir and theater and said he was drawn to the CFHS theater program because of the stunning productions. “It was motivating for me and I really wanted to become part of it,” said Jaden, also a bass 2 singer in two choir groups at the school - Concert Chorale (about 40 singers), and Change of Pace (a group of 14 singers). According to Jennie, the production that sealed the deal for Jaden to attend Catalina Foothills HS was “Hello, Dolly!” Jaden will direct “Suite Surrender,”

a comedy, in the spring, with shows on April 25, 26, and 27, plus a matinee on April 27. Phillip Hinkle explained that choir and band have boosters that raise money for the schools. “Choir went to sing at Carnegie Hall this past April,” he said, adding that about 50 students were able to go and the boosters raised $10,000 for costs for students who needed financial support. “It was an incredible trip and experience for them. They got to spend time in New York, went to ‘Sweeney Todd’ and The Met,” Phillip added. Jeff Evans, Choir Director at CFHS for the past 4 years and a teacher for 8 years, considers himself a very lucky person. “The list of satisfying qualities that this job offers is long. At the top is definitely the artistic musical experiences I get to have with the students on a regular basis. We laugh

The Catalina Foothills High School Choir will return to La Encantada Friday, Dec. 15th

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“The list of satisfying qualities that this job offers is long. At the top is definitely the artistic musical experiences I get to have with the students on a regular basis.”

a lot! I've cried, they've cried, I often get chills from the deep philosophical conversations we're allowed to have regarding the poetry of our music,” Evans, a Tucson native, said. He noted that the challenges of teaching, directing, rehearsing, organizing events, and administrative tasks can be overwhelming and a lot to manage. “I am so fortunate to have a diligent group of parent volunteers who assist me with anything I need. I feel extremely supported by the choir parent association, and also the school administration at Catalina Foothills. Not every choir teacher is lucky enough to say that,” said Evans, who received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Portland State University in Oregon, in Music Education and Choral Conducting, respectively. The music and theater groups will put on several performances in December. All are welcome. Tickets are available at the door.

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Biscotti is an Italian almond biscuit that is baked twice for a dry, crunchy texture that often is quite hard. People enjoy biscotti with their morning espresso or coffee, where they dip the biscuit into the drink to soften it up. Traditionally, biscotti was made hard to help extend its shelf life. The first biscotti, often referred to as Biscotti di Prato, were created in 14th-century Tuscany in the city of Prato and were made from almonds, which were abundant in the region. Consequently, biscotti turned out to be the ideal food to store. They soon became a favored provision of sailors, including Christopher Columbus, who traveled at sea for months at a time with the crunchy cargo. It wasn’t until the 1990s that biscotti became a treasured American favorite. Soon biscotti were everywhere: at elegant Italian restaurants, in hip cafes, and even on humble coffee carts. Food writers dubbed biscotti the cookie of the ‘90s. The happy marriage between cookie and drink followed shortly. As biscotti is semi-sweet (more nutty than sugary), you can also enjoy it with various dessert wines. Vin Santo is often paired with a biscotti as it is an amazing pairing. Vin Santo is a sweet Italian wine that is produced in Tuscany and is adored for its intense flavors of hazelnut, raisin, and caramel. Vin Santo translates to Saint Wine (Holy Wine) because it, or a variant of it, was popularly served at Catholic Mass. In modern Italy, Vin Santo is served as a digestive at the end of a meal after espresso and is considered a vini da meditazioni (meditation wine), meaning Vin Santo is meant to be sipped slowly while you reflect on the day. When the biscotti and Vin Santo merge, the wine softens the cookie and the cookie cushions the intense sweetness of the fortified wine. Meanwhile, the cookie absorbs the caramel and hazelnut flavors of the wine, saturating your taste buds with their delicious flavors. Here are a few recipes to help you get your biscotti on!

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Orange Nutty Biscotti Makes 2 dozen biscotti

INGREDIENTS

• 4 large eggs • 1 cup sugar • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1/2 teaspoon orange juice • 1 teaspoon almond extract • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 cup chopped almonds or other nuts of your choice.

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together at high speed with an electric mixer for five minutes, or until foamy. Add the orange zest, oil, vanilla, orange juice, and almond extract, beating until blended. Sift the flour and baking powder together and add to the sugar mixture, beating well. Fold in the almonds by hand. Cover the dough in the mixing bowl and place in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for two hours until firm. Divide the dough in half. Shape each portion into a 5 × 8-inch log on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until firm. Cool the dough logs on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Using a serrated knife, cut each log diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Return the biscotti to the greased baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the cookies over and bake for 15 more minutes. Cool on wire racks.

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Blue Cheese, Port, and Walnut Biscotti Makes 40 biscotti

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1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 eggs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • 2 tablespoons port wine • 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts

DIRECTIONS In a small microwavable bowl, microwave the butter for 0-60 seconds to melt it. Stir in crumbled blue cheese and stir until the mixture is blended (if necessary, microwave for 20 to 30 seconds). In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In another large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in butter-cheese mixture and port until smooth. Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture until blended. Stir in nuts. Divide dough into 2 pieces and shape (if sticky, lightly flour hands) each into a log about 10 inches long. Place about 4 inches apart on a parchment-paper-lined cookie sheet. Flatten tops slightly. Bake in a preheated 325F oven for 30 minutes or until pale golden and not quite firm to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for three minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch diagonal slices with a serrated knife. Place pieces on a baking sheet and return to 325F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until firm and dry. Turn over partway through cooking time. Cool on rack.

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AniseAlmond Biscotti Makes about 3 dozen

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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/3 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons fennel (anise) seed, ground 1 cup whole almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped 1 large egg white

DIRECTIONS Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Mix sugar, melted butter, 3 eggs, vanilla extract and ground anise in large bowl. Add flour mixture to egg mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until well blended. Mix in almonds. Divide dough in half. Using floured hands, shape each dough half into 13 1/2-inch-long, 2 1/2-inch-wide log. Transfer both logs to a prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Whisk egg white in small bowl until foamy; brush over the top and sides of each dough log. Bake logs until golden brown (logs will spread), about 30 minutes. Cool for five minutes on the original cooking sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Maintain oven temperature. Transfer the two logs to a work surface; discard parchment paper. Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Arrange slices, cut side down, on the original baking sheet, and bake for 12 minutes. Turn biscotti over; return to oven, and bake until just beginning to color about 8 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool. (The biscotti can be prepared one week ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.) CONTINUED > D ECEMB ER 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/CATA L I N AF O OT HI L L S

Dried Cranberry and White Chocolate Biscotti Makes about 28 biscotti

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (about 6 ounces) 1 egg white 6 ounces of good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped, or white chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, 2 eggs, and almond extract in a large bowl until well blended. Mix in flour mixture, then dried cranberries. Divide dough in half using floured hands. Shape each piece into 2 1/2-inch-wide, 9 1/2inch-long, 1-inch-high log. Transfer both logs to the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Whisk egg white in a small bowl until foamy; brush egg white glaze on top and sides of each log. Bake logs until golden brown (logs will spread), about 35 minutes. Cool for five minutes on the cooking sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Maintain oven temperature. Transfer logs to a work surface. Discard parchment. Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Arrange slices, cut side down, on the same sheet. Bake for 10 minutes and then turn the biscotti over. Bake until just beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Transfer biscotti to rack. Stir chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water until smooth. Remove from over water. Using a fork, drizzle chocolate over biscotti. Let stand until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Freeze in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature.)

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Eggnog = Holiday Joy Whether you call it eggnog or boiled custard, nog on!

This rich and creamy drink, typically made with a blend of milk, cream, sugar, eggs, and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, is often spiked with a dash of rum, brandy, or bourbon to add a warming, festive touch. Served chilled and garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg, it brings a comforting and indulgent flavor to holiday gatherings, symbolizing the joy and togetherness of the season. Christmas Eggnog is surely a beloved holiday tradition in the United States. Many agree Eggnog originated in medieval England. The British drink was called Posset, which was made with hot milk and then curdled with wine or ale and flavored with spices. It was even used as a cold and flu remedy. In this country, it didn’t really hit its stride until American colonists adopted it as a drink. In a time when harvest festivals really

were a “last hurrah” before a long, possibly lean, winter, eggnog was the go-to drink in a Holiday toast to continued prosperity. So, is it eggnog…or boiled custard? Well, it all depends on where you are drinking it or where you are from. We sat with Guy Coleman, a retired Kentucky engineer, Air Force veteran, amateur astronomer, and amateur radio operator, who makes beer and wine in his basement, enjoys hiking, “RV-ing”, and is an astronomy volunteer at National Parks. “In the south, we call it ‘boiled custard’, it is always cooked and frequently mixed with a significant amount of spirits, like rum, brandy, or bourbon- it’s a matter of choice and especially determined by where you are from.” He adds bourbon to his. There are many versions of Eggnog, but they all have five basic ingredients: milk or cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla

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extract. They also contain spices like allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Boiled Custard is thicker and creamier, and the alcohol and sugar will preserve it for the whole month in your fridge. When Guy makes his boiled custard, he makes large batches and greets his guests during the Holiday season with his Southern hospitality and a glass of his very own boiled custard. Being the engineer that he is, while cooking it, he uses a double boiler and when his dairy thermometer marks 180F, he takes it off the heat, cools it a bit, and refrigerates it. “It will curdle a little so the next step is blending it in the blender to add air, and creaminess and make it very smooth. Remember to leave plenty of room in the blender as it will get airy and spill if too full,” advises Guy. Right before passing it to his guests, he adds a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.

Guy’s Boiled Custard Which also goes GREAT with biscotti!

INGREDIENTS: • 3/4 gallon half-and-half • 2 cinnamon sticks • 6 whole eggs or 12 egg yolks (Guy uses 6 whole eggs) • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 3/4 tsp. salt • 1 TBSP vanilla extract • ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS: Heat 1/2 gallon of half-and-half with the cinnamon sticks in a double boiler. Beat 6 eggs (whole) or 12 egg yolks while adding the sugar and salt. Add the remaining half and half to the eggs and beat for 2 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks and pour the egg+halfand-half combination into the remaining hot half-andhalf. Heat and stir until it coats the back of a spoon (at 180F degrees).

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On a cool evening it only makes sense to go outside and belt out your favorite carols.

Jingle all the Bells Let the Festive Spirits of the Season Rise From Your Heart and Soul. Go caroling! ARTICLE BY SYBIL VELARDE

Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year, these traditions offer up a diverse tapestry of celebrations that bring people together from around the world. For many, Christmas is at the heart of the celebration. The Christian holiday commemorates the birth of Jesus, celebrated with festive decorations, gift-giving, and goodwill. Hanukkah, observed by Jewish communities, is a festival of lights that symbolizes hope and faith. Kwanzaa, an African-American cultural holiday, emphasizes unity, self-determination, and heritage. In addition, there are numerous cultural, secular, and solstice celebrations that mark the month, from Diwali for Hindus to the winter solstice for those attuned to nature’s cycles and rhythms. December is a time when people of various backgrounds come together to celebrate, reflecting the universal themes of light, hope, and unity during the darkest days of the year. And this year, more than most, we need the blessings of peace, empathy, and appreciation for our cultural touchstones. A beautiful tradition: Christmas carolers, with their melodious voices and festive spirit, are a cherished part of the holiday season. These dedicated individuals or groups roam through neighborhoods, dressed in seasonal attire, and sing traditional Christmas carols to spread joy and goodwill. Their harmonious renditions of classics like “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bells” evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth, making the season feel truly special.

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Tucson Carolers Catalina Foothills High School choir will be wandering the mellow roads of Winterhaven (Northeast from Tucson Blvd and Fort Lowell) on Dec. 15th at 7 p.m.

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This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

The annual City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is in its 4th year. Last holiday season we gave away over $300,000 to help 116 individuals and families in need, but we need your help to make it happen again this year. With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed. Perhaps you know of a single parent struggling to provide for their family, an elderly person who has experienced loss, someone enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need, even if no one else does. “We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them during this holiday season.” “We believe God has blessed our company with continued success, so we in turn want to be a blessing to others,” Matthew Perry, President of City Lifestyle adds. City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep giving on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is truly rewarding and it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster a culture of generosity.”

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Welcome Our Newest General Surgeon David A. Pedersen, MD General Surgery

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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José Sacal: A Universal Mexican

BRAN DI FEN TON MEMOR IAL PA R K - 34 20 E . R I V E R R D. | 1 0 :0 0 A M Sculpture Tucson has partnered with the Consulate of Mexico in Tucson and The Jose Sacal Foundation, in Mexico City, to bring twenty-one of his interpretive bronze sculptures to exhibit in the historic Post House in Brandi Fenton Memorial Park. The exhibit commemorates Mexican Heritage Month and reminds us of our two-hundred-year relationship. Runs through Dec. 31.

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Broadway in Tucson: Ain't Too Proud Musical CEN TEN N IAL HALL | 8 :00 PM

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts. Through Dec. 3rd. Times vary. See website for details.

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Luminaria Nights de Tubac

1 TUBAC ROAD, TUBAC, AZ | 5 :0 0 P M Luminaria Nights de Tubac is the annual celebration of the holiday season in the historical Village of Tubac an hour south of Tucson. The streets are lined with glowing luminarias and the stores are open until 9:00 PM. Join us at sunset for treats, great homemade food, and holiday music. Also on Dec. 2.

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Music in the Mountains Concert Series

CATALIN A STATE PAR K - 11570 N O R AC L E R D. | 3:0 0 P M Enjoy an afternoon of music with its popular Music in the Mountains concert series. This Saturday will host Shawn Lewis, offering a wide range of guitar and vocal selections that span many decades. Concerts are included with all-day park admission of $7 per vehicle (up to four adults). Bring a chair.

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Howard Post: New Works for the Holidays

MARK S UBLETTE MEDICIN E MA N A RT GA L L E RY - 6 8 7 2 E AST S UNR I S E DR I V E | 5 :0 0 P M Howard Post achieved national acclaim for his paintings of ranch life, cattle, the rodeo, and cowboys. He paints with a modern, Impressionist approach using sun-drenched colors and a unique aerial perspective. Artist in attendance. Post was an Arizona High School All-Round Rodeo Champion, a member of the University of Arizona rodeo team, and eventually went pro. Until 7:00 PM. CONTINUED >

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Welcome Our Newest Cardiologist Juliya Cress, MD, PharmD Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Juliya Cress is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in interventional and general cardiology. She is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography and internal medicine and has a Doctor of Pharmacy. Her passion lies in interventional and medical treatment of coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome and in providing general cardiology consultative services. Dr. Cress believes in approaching the patient as a whole, not just a sum of different parts. Her goal is to provide the patient with the best cardiac care that leads to excellent outcomes. Special Interests and Procedures • Acute coronary syndrome • Balloon-catheter angioplasty • Clinical cardiology • Coronary angioplasty/percutaneous coronary intervention • Coronary artery disease • Coronary thrombectomy

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Patronato's Christmas Concert from San Xavier

1950 W. SAN XAVIER RD. | 6:00 P M Patronato San Xavier presents Southern Arizona's most enduring winter tradition, a very special concert of sacred and holiday Christmas music. Celebrate the joy of the holiday season immersed in the spectacular Spanish Colonial-Era beauty of Mission San Xavier del Bac. This year the season will comprise just four concerts so tickets will sell fast. Also on December 7.

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54th Annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair

3 16 N . FOURTH AVE. A family-friendly event featuring more than 350 artists and street performers, all excited to participate in this premier Tucson community event. Come and stroll the streets, all on one level and closed to automobile traffic, with wide aisles and ever-changing wares. And some sweet holiday gifts on offer. Through Sunday, Dec. 10th.

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Winterhaven Festival of Lights

3 235 N COUN TRY CLUB R D | 6 :0 0 P M The festival -- in its 74th year -- is a celebration for everyone, regardless of religious affiliation. No drivethrough dates for 2023. Walk, take the hayride tours, the bus trolley, or a pedal-powered group bike. Please bring a donation of food or money for the Community Food Bank. Daily until 10 PM through Dec. 25.

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Merry-Achi Christmas

FOX TUCS ON THEATRE | 7:30 P M Mariachi Sol De Mexico with Jose Hernandez presents Merry-Achi Christmas: A beloved Tucson annual holiday tradition. Much of the excitement of Jóse Hernàndez’ Mariachi Sol de Mexico is that all things mariachi are possible. Five generations of Mariachi musicians that hail from La Sierra del Tigre region of Jalisco join Jose to build on that foundation.

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29th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights

ARMORY PARK - 220 S 6TH AV E NUE | 4 :0 0 P M The Parade of Lights & Festival is Downtown Tucson's premier holiday event that brings together the entirety of the local community from all walks of life to celebrate not just the spirit of the winter season, but also the unique culture of the Tucson community

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Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Holiday Concert

U OF A S CHOOL OF MUS IC'S C R OWDE R H A L L - 1 0 1 7 N O L I V E R D. | 3:0 0 P M Proud of its seven-decade legacy of distinction, the chorus delivers varied programs featuring traditional classics, popular music, patriotic melodies, and the world-famous signature western folk songs with fancy trick rodeo roping. Also at 7:30 PM.

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Ballet Tucson's The Nutcracker

LIN DA R ON STADT MUS IC HAL L -- 26 0 S C H UR C H AV E NUE | 7 :0 0 P M Treat your loved ones to Tucson’s favorite holiday tradition. This award-winning production brings the enchanting story of The Nutcracker to life with sensational dancing, lavish sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score performed by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Also December 22 and 23. 2 p.m. showings as well.

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