• Art and photo Ryn Gargulinski
• Harry Belafonte makes a great mewling cat.

Barbara Mandrell would be proud to know her eyeball ended on the edge of a dragon collage. Jack Benny would be equally tickled to see that his whole head made it onto the dragon’s face. And Harry Belafonte would probably belt out a calypso tune or two if he spotted his wide-open maw transformed into the mewling face of a scattered-looking cat.

Such notable musicians, authors, actors, game creators and the guy who put together the burlesque Music to Strip By album would surely be honored to know that their faces, works and hard-earned projects did not go the way of the Dumpster. They, instead joined hundreds of other books, magazines, albums, CDs, DVDs and random recyclables that were transformed into glorious art projects for Bookmans GreenFest 2011. Go to fashion store online-designer clothes, you can buy Dresses, Jackets and Sweatshirts, Jeans(Armani,Gucci,Dolce & Gabbana), Long Sleeve Tops, Outwear,clothes for women, various Pants and Knee Pants, Shirts and Polo,clothes for men, Shoes, Skirts, Sweaters, Interesting Tops and T-shirts, Tracksuits, Underwear, clothes for child. Buy online clothing it's better.

The fruits of all this artistic labor goes on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 2 at the University of Arizona Co-op Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Ave. Stroll the outdoor gallery to witness what happens when dozens of local artists get their hands on a bunch of junk.

GreenFest rules dictate artists must create projects with approved recycled materials picked up from Bookmans, with a small percentage allowed for glue, paint and other construction materials.

Bookmans’ backroom recycling bins were full of delightful scads of surprises. We’re not sure how or why the bloody, decapitated figurine heads got in there, but they do make a great addition near the dragon’s pointy teeth. I was in heaven.

Truly, when you're a Jet, you're a Jet 'til the end.

WEST SIDE STORY
September 20-25, 2011
Tucson Music Hall

More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction is recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. West Side Story remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. Mature themes.

SHREK THE MUSICAL
October 18-23, 2011
Tucson Music Hall

SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess.

ROCK OF AGES
March 13-18, 2012
Tucson Music Hall

ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, POISON, ASIA, WHITESNAKE and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!

IN THE HEIGHTS
April 24-29, 2012
Tucson Music Hall

This 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical is a moving, funny, and uplifting new show about a community of hard-working immigrants seeking a better life and trying to find their place — their home — in their new country. With a remarkable young cast, thrilling Tony® Award-winning dancing and a dynamic Tony® Award-winning score, IN THE HEIGHTS is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community.

MARY POPPINS
May 15-20, 2012
Tucson Music Hall

MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft.

The fifth annual solar-powered concert and green fair takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 27. The event features live music by Michael P., The Wayback Machine, Spirit Familia and The Opposables. Speakers, games, kids' activities, food, a freecycle.org "free-meet" and exhibits round out the fair. Kids can paint their own canvas bag and visit The Physics Factory, a modified school bus for hands-on science experimentation. Free.

Visit www.solarrocktucson.com for more information.

While it's a little bit challenging for me to get the jokes from Arrested Development out of my head when I think of the Blue Man Group (which is not a support group for depressed men, in case you were wondering), the actual concept behind the world-traveling performance art/musical group is kind of fascinating. The show changes all the time, so if you've seen the group before, the show at Centennial Hall will still be full of paint-covered surprises.

Apparently, they've been covering Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance", but I think their cover of "Baba O'Riley" holds up pretty well.

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Comedian/actor/musician Kevin J. Thornton previews his play "I Love You (We're Fucked)", which can be seen this weekend as part of the Tucson Fringe Festival.

Thornton's show can be seen at The Screening Room tonight at 6:30 pm, tomorrow at 8:30 pm and at Beowulf Alley Theatre Sunday at 5 pm. Tickets are $10.

Tucson's own Fish Karma discusses his new rock opera, "Halloween in America" hitting the stage this weekend as part of the Tucson Fringe Festival.

Shows at The Screening Room tonight at 6:30 PM, Friday at 8:30 PM, Saturday at 6:30 PM, and at Beowulf Alley Theatre Sunday at 11:45 AM.

Yassi Jahanmir and Sara Habib from the Tucson Fringe Festival discuss how the event came to be and why Tucsonans should experience the edges of modern theatre.

Check out our City Week preview of the festival, and check back tomorrow morning on The Range for videos from the artists describing the work they'll be presenting.

Maxim Dalton makes great posters and for the Quentin vs. Coen Show in New York City he created a series of (unfortunately) imaginary action figures for Tarantino's 1994 classic Pulp Fiction:

The Coyote Moon Pub, located at 915 W. Prince Road, will next month become Pulse Tucson.

Here's the press release:

Coming April 2011: The all new Pulse Tucson, a brand new venue for the GLBT community.

Pulse Tucson, formally The Coyote Moon Pub, will bring a stunning, brand new vision to nightlife in Southern Arizona. From weekly cabaret shows to intense dance music to countless events, Pulse Tucson will be one of Tucson’s “don’t miss” destinations.

The new owner is none other than Tucson’s famous Miss Lucinda Holliday (a.k.a. Larry Moore). A proud Tucson resident since 1989, Larry has been an active and indispensable member of the GLBT community. As Lucinda, he has propelled his art and its public acceptance to unimaginable heights. Larry’s vision combined with that of his General Manager’s, Rick Morey-Wolfe, will breathe new life into this city!

Pulse Tucson is an all-inclusive alternative lifestyle venue. It will be Tucson’s favorite place for food, shows, dancing and hope.

For more information, please contact:
Rick Morey-Wolfe, General Manager
[email protected]

Pulse Tucson
915 West Prince Road
Tucson AZ 85705