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Area students explore science

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 12:10am

Giana Hutchinson, 6, holds a model human brain, while looking at a real sheep one on Wednesday as a part of the Pueblo del Sol Elementary School’s science week. (Photo by Beatrice Richardson)

Adam Curtis

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Cowering together but too transfixed to look away, a group of kindergartners oscillated between fear and excitement as they watched a baby tarantula meander around in a Pueblo del Sol Elementary School teacher’s palm.

The adult Arizona Blond Tarantula came out next, to a chorus of squeals and giggles.

“It’s OK, you won’t get bitten, there’s no need to be afraid,” 11-year-old fifth grader Amy Magatagan said.

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What Your Didn't Know: Community involvement, politics drive SV woman

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 12:18am

Phyllis Prickett talks about her life at her Sierra Vista home on Friday. Prickett lived in this area for nearly a quarter of a century and is the founder of the local League of Women Voters, which folded this year in April. (Beatrice Richardson • Herald/Review)

By Bill Hess

Herald/Review

SIERRA VISTA — Although Phyllis Prickett will be 88 at the end of the month, she is both excited and depressed about politics.

What do you expect from a woman who was instrumental in founding the local League of Women Voters nearly a quarter of a century ago and made a motion to the group last month to dissolve?

“Sometimes I have to tell myself not to be mad. I have to work hard on not being judgmental,” the diminutive Phyllis said.

Short snow-white hair graces her head.

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Soldiers use old method to chat

Sat, 05/12/2012 - 12:01am

Fort Huachuca Museum Technician Steve Gregory, portraying Lt. Alvarado Mortimer Fuller who was in charge of all of the Arizona heliograph stations in the 1880s, sets up an 1896 British heliograph during Friday’s demonstration to staff members of the Network Enterprise Technology Command. (Mark Levy • Herald/Review)

By Bill Hess

Herald/Review

FORT HUACHUCA — In the late 1800s small groups of soldiers manned and defended heliograph stations, which connected various parts of Arizona and New Mexico.

In this part of Arizona the importance of sending and receiving messages using sun and mirrors to transmit them explains the meaning of the heliograph — which from the Greek means sun writings.

In some cases the distances were far from each station, up to nearly 30 miles.

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AFP welcomes back Sid Hausman

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:20pm

Sid Hausman

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The Arizona Folklore Preserve welcomes audience favorite Sid Hausman back to the AFP stage. Hausman will perform Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Advance reservations are encouraged, as the theater has limited seating in an up close and personal setting.

Hausman loves good horses and stories of the Wild West. When not writing cowboy tales and western lore, he performs at Cowboy Poetry Gatherings and Folk Festivals across the country.

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What's Happening for May 10

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:19pm

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Western Music Legend R.W. Hampton will perform at the Arizona Folklore Preserve on Saturday, June 2 in a one-day only performance. Show times are 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Ticket prices for these special performances are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets for children age 17 and under are $6.

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Spend a ‘Night on the Town with Mom’

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:16pm

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Bisbee After 5 Gallery and Shop Walk, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, features more than 25 galleries and shops that keep their doors open until 8 p.m., offering special discounts, refreshments and entertainment. This month it’s “A Night on the Town with Mom” — a great way to spend time with mom this Mother’s Day!

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An Evening at the Ballet

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:10pm

Amber McDaniel, left, assists Hilda Bergsneider in adjusting Christina Ibarra’s coustume. Bergsneider made both costumes for the dancers. (Photo by Mark Levy)

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The Sierra Vista Ballet will present an evening of delightful dancing, beautiful costumes, enthralling music and enchanting colors. An “Evening at the Ballet” is a two hour presentation including, in the first act, excerpts from the ballet “Cinderella” and then, in the second act, excerpts from the magnificent “Le Corsaire.”

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‘The Occasional Chorus Flies Away’

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:07pm

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The Occasional Chorus will present a final concert entitled “The Occasional Chorus Flies Away” on Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church (19 Sowles St.) in Bisbee.

The title of the program, in addition to informing that this will be the last performance for the Occasional Chorus, refers to the songs about birds that are included in the program.

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For the Love of Music presents ‘Songs, Dances and Dreams for Viola and Piano’

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:06pm

Violist Andi Hemmenway will perform along with pianist Kathryn Christensen on May 19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 at 3 p.m. For the Love of Music at the Bisbee Woman’s Club, 7 Ledge Ave., Quality Hill, Old Bisbee. (Photo courtesy of the Bisbee Woman’s Club)

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On May 19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 at 3 p.m. For the Love of Music will present “Songs, Dances and Dreams for Viola and Piano,” a concert by Duo Morpheus with violist Andi Hemmenway and pianist Kathryn Christensen. The concerts will be held at the Bisbee Woman’s Club, 7 Ledge Ave., Quality Hill, Old Bisbee.

For information, call 432-7212.

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Tucson/Phoenix Concert Listings

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:05pm

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BISBEE

Sept. 15
Bisbee Blues Festival at Warren Ball Park: Diunna Greenleaf, Leon J; Sean Trackman and the Copper City Rail; Bad News Blues Band; and Eddie Turner and The Trouble Twins.

TUCSON

Lyle Lovett will hit the Fox Theatre on July 1. On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford will pay a visit to the AVA Amphitheatre. Look for the asterisks for other new shows added this week.

Compiled from a variety of websites

Friday, May 18
Spiritualized: Rialto Theatre

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