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Lessons learned from big Freeze of '11Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

A year ago today, plant lovers were trying to figure out what died, what might survive and what to do next in their landscapes and gardens after an unusual four-day hard freeze hit Tucson.

The right mattress is a ticket to dreamlandSun, 05 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

For years, Carol Brandon and her husband, Byron, snuggled up on a lumpy old mattress.

The Smart Collector: Glass vase's worth depends on what's on itSun, 05 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

A: The vase seen in an image sent is a familiar shape from the Steuben Glass Works of Corning, N.Y. A bulbous shape with rounded shoulders, it's listed as mold No. 2683 in early Steuben catalogs. See

List kids' summer programs in Star's annual roundupSun, 05 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

When classes are out for summer vacation, kids can fill their days with hundreds of active, creative and just plain fun programs put on in the Tucson area.

Gem show's special villageSun, 05 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Each winter, a bit of Moussa Albaka's faraway homeland comes to Tucson when African merchants transform a dirt lot near I-10 into a village of tents.

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At Home with Marni: An anchor piece can bring unity to stylesSun, 05 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

This is what happens when you're a health reporter with a weakness for home design. I go to this party, which is to raise awareness (and money) for women who have heart disease. Like many parties for

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Tonight on TVSat, 04 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

“NFL Honors: Indianapolis” gets the party started a day early from the site of the Super Bowl as the league celebrates its top players and plays. Alec Baldwin hosts the special. 8 p.m., NBC.

Celebs suit up for DirecTV Beach BowlSat, 04 Feb 2012 16:11:13 -0500

Deion Sanders said he wasn't worried. Joe Montana went in with his game face on and Jordin Sparks just hoped sand did not end up in her eyes.

'Twilight' star Kellan Lutz defends GiseleSat, 04 Feb 2012 15:26:46 -0500

"Twlight" star Kellan Lutz sympathizes with Gisele Bundchen.

Tonight on TVFri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

 “Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook” returns as our host travels the country and through time to explore 20th-century American popular music. 9:30 p.m., PBS.

Steven Tyler defends national anthem performanceFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:47:26 -0500

Steven Tyler says he meant to sing the national anthem like that.

Advice from Carolyn HaxFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Dear Carolyn:

TSO talk — and maybe free ticketsFri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

The upcoming Tucson Symphony Orchestra is previewed at Joyner Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley. Jay Rosenblatt discusses the TSO's “Arizona Centennial Celebration.” Two ticke

Madonna channels Victor Cruz with salsa danceThu, 02 Feb 2012 21:52:00 -0500

Madonna won't explicitly say who she's rooting for, but her spot-on salsa dance in honor of the New York Giants Victor Cruz may have revealed where her allegiance lies.

Tonight on TVThu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

• “Grey’s Anatomy” offers an intriguing “what if” twist with an episode that envisions alternate fates for the show’s characters. Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), for example, imagines what life would have be

Sky spy: Gaze in awe at the magnificent CanopusThu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

There will be many objects in the sky to enjoy this evening after sunset, which is at 5:58 p.m.

Wonder wins out at Sundance as range of awards expandsThu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

LOS ANGELES - Every year the story is the same: Sundance satisfies and disappoints in equal measure, depending on how you look at it.

Tubac's annual arts festival kicks in gearThu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Tubac, the charming and historic village less than 50 miles from downtown Tucson, has about 1,900 residents most of the time.

Meet the 'The Boneyard Project' artistsThu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

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Collaboration, cash let exhibit flyThu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

An exhibit like "The Boneyard Project" doesn't just happen - it takes planning, money and luck.

Submit summer programs for guide; Feb. 28 deadlineThu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

When classes are out for summer vacation, kids can fill their days with hundreds of active, creative and just plain fun programs put on in the Tucson area.

Tonight on TVWed, 01 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Talking babies. Goofy animals ... For years now, the Super Bowl telecast has been a showcase for standout ad spots. “Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials” runs down the best of the best, based on viewer

Garrison Keillor wants you to have a few laughs.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

The humorist and storyteller extraordinaire speaks at Centennial Hall tonight. He'll share his anecdotes about growing up in Lake Wobegon.  7:30 p.m. $25-$69. 621-3341.

Tonight on TVTue, 31 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500

• The kids of “Glee” pay homage to Michael Jackson in an episode that has the New Directions and the Warblers competing in a dance-off. Ten Jackson songs are featured. 7 p.m., Fox.

Clear Channel to break into TV with SeacrestTue, 31 Jan 2012 15:19:46 -0500

Radio broadcasting giant Clear Channel is breaking into the TV production business.

Tonight on TVMon, 30 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500

A new episode of “Intervention”  focuses on a soccer mom who used to maintain an immaculate home, but has resorted to collecting scrap metal and selling pills to support her crack addiction. 11 p.m.,

Cello and piano play togetherMon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

Songs Without Words: Brinton Smith, cello; Evelyn Chen, piano, perform at 7:30 p.m. today at Crowder Hall. Smith is the principal cellist of the Houston Symphony. Proceeds will augment the Gordon Eppe

Tonight on TVSun, 29 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500

•  “BIG HITS, BROKEN DREAMS” — As the Super Bowl approaches, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the growing concern over football-related concussions and brain injuries in this revealing documentary. Gupta, a

Advice from Carolyn HaxSun, 29 Jan 2012 17:30:00 -0500

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The Smart Collector: 'End of the Trail' was copied often, so shop for good buyerSun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Q: Any info on my sculpture, "End of the Trail," by James E. Fraser? It's about 31 inches tall by 29 inches long.

Little hands can pull down a disaster, so take careSun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

AKRON, Ohio - Alexandra Errington thought her toddler son was in bed.

How to train your dogs not to destroy a gardenSun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

I was visiting a friend recently who wanted help with her garden. While we were strolling around her yard, the family's springer spaniel came bounding out of the house, ran through her perennial borde

Rednek Wine Glass is her offbeat, hot-selling hitSun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Okie Morris is as spunky and offbeat as her latest creation - the Original Rednek Wine Glass.

Now, the Year of the DragonSun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

The Chinese New Year officially starts Monday, marking the beginning of the Year of the Dragon and the 4,709th year of the Chinese calendar.

Want birds? Bats? Bees? Offer custom-made housingSun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

In a few weeks, warming spring weather will draw out birds, bees and bats to feed, pollinate and nest.

Time to give your cluttered kitchen a clean sweepSun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Is your post-holiday kitchen decorated with a trail of cookie crumbs and broken candy canes?

Colors, textures add warm touch to modern homeSun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

LOS ANGELES - Megan Schoenbachler is distracted. While giving a tour of her family's Marmol Radziner-designed house in Venice, Calif., she notices the light and the angle from the second-floor master

List kids' summer programs in Star's annual roundupSun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

When classes are out for summer vacation, kids can fill their days with hundreds of active, creative and just plain fun programs put on in the Tucson area.

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Tonight on TVSat, 28 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Plenty of blades of glory will be on display during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose. Tonight’s coverage focuses on the women’s field, which is expected to include defending champ Ali

Tonight on TVFri, 27 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500

• For five years, the low-rated comedic action series, “Chuck,” defied the odds to stay on the air. Tonight our geek-turned-secret agent (Zachary Levi) says goodbye in back-to-back episodes. 7 p.m., N

Advice from Carolyn HaxFri, 27 Jan 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Dear Carolyn:

Tonight on TVThu, 26 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500

• On “30 Rock,” Tracy (Tracy Morgan), embarks on another misguided mission. This time, he’s leading a protest in defense of morons. 7 p.m., NBC.

Dust off the gloves: Snow White rivalry heats upThu, 26 Jan 2012 16:30:28 -0500

Hollywood's Snow White rivalry is heating up.

Gem show guide: Arizona rocksThu, 26 Jan 2012 02:01:00 -0500

In recognition of Arizona's Centennial, the state's minerals take a star turn as what's being billed as "The World's Largest Treasure Hunt," which gets under way this weekend.

Get Moving, Tucson!: Heed this advice before running trails this winterThu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Whether you're fast or slow, walking or running, trails are a great place to exercise. And Tucson is a great place for trail running, especially in the winter months.

Parade leads sculpture fest; celebrates form, movementThu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Now in its third year, the Tucson Sculpture Festival opens Friday with an exuberant celebration of form and movement.

UA museum shows off Arizona's best mineralsThu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

"100 Years of Arizona's Best: The Minerals That Made the State," the exhibition that opens Feb. 4 at the University of Arizona Mineral Museum, will showcase hundreds of gems and minerals.

Sky spy: Pinpointing Venus - or any other objectThu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Sunset tonight is 5:51. By 6:30 brilliant Venus will be almost 30 degrees above the southwestern horizon. Just above and to the right (north) of Venus will be the nearly 4-day-old crescent moon.

Gem celebration worthy of 100 yearsThu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Organizers of the 58th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show set out to dazzle.

After-hours gems shine, tooThu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

After hours, downtown is where you want to be for several shows that celebrate the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase.

Beauty tips, touch-ups in Target parking lotsThu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Makeovers in Target parking lots? Kind of sounds like the premise of a new TLC reality show. But it's really happening - and at two Tucson Targets.

Rock your world at SaguaroTue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

Saguaro Rocks! is a 3-hour, 3-mile guided hike of the cactus forest trail, getting a detailed look at the complex geological formations found in  Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail.

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Prepping for Chinese Year of the DragonSun, 22 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know a bowl of tangerines can usher in good fortune for the Lunar New Year?

The Smart Collector: Many factors determine worth of Spalding baseball glove of '50sSun, 22 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Q: My Spalding baseball glove is from the early 1950s. There are letters and the name of Joe Crovin or whatever, and the mark 166M. Any info?

Can-do cover-ups: Easy disguises, distractions solve design problemsSun, 22 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Just about every home has an eyesore.

Now, the Year of the DragonThu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

The Chinese New Year officially starts Monday, marking the beginning of the Year of the Dragon and the 4,709th year of the Chinese calendar.

Sky spy: Grand Orion: splendor in the coldThu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

One can argue that Orion the Hunter is the grandest constellation in the sky due to its wealth of very bright, colorful stars and magnificent telescopic objects of interest to both amateur and profess

In next week's caliente: Spotlight on Arizona's mineralsThu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Arizona minerals, such as this malachite from Bisbee, will shine especially bright this year as the state celebrates its centennial. Learn more about them, along with how to navigate the Tucson Gem, M

Celebrate Dillinger DaysThu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

We have the bragging rights, being the town that brought down the tough-as-nails criminal John Dillinger, and we won't let anyone forget our role in capturing one of America's most notorious wanted me

Cooking contest for Tucson and Phoenix kidsWed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500

Children ages 9-12 are invited to submit a recipe for a healthy side dish for the Walk On! Kids' Cooking Challenge, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.  The deadline to submit recipes is J

11-year-old chef publishes book of comfort foodsWed, 18 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

You don't see many cookbooks with a page dedicated to "cereal mix-up."

Librarian pedaling for booksThu, 12 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

No ordinary bike, this one has three wheels, adjustable shelves and will soon be getting books into the hands of people who may not have visited a library in years.

Sky spy: See winter constellations in early darknessThu, 12 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

The moon rises at 9:30 tonight, and about an hour later on each successive night. By Sunday, it is in the sky only after midnight.

Higher prices, frugality, healthy eating among '12 food trendsWed, 11 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

It's the time of year when all of the prognosticators to predict what's in store for the food world in 2012.

Saguaro Rocks!Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

It really does rock. See for yourself. At Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, a park ranger leads a three-hour, three-mile hike of the cactus forest trail to explore the area’s comp

Commune with the birdsFri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

Plan an early rise Saturday morn and walk with the birds. The Tucson Audubon Society and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sponsor the guided walks through Arivaca Cienega. (Interstate 19 south to Ex

Ski Valley's season began early, continuesThu, 05 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

All of the snow that Mount Lemmon received by mid-December meant an early start for skiers.

Get Moving, Tucson!: Five-step plan can help you reach fitness goalsThu, 05 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

It's resolution time! On the one hand, making a resolution is a piece of cake, and Tucson has plenty of opportunities for you to achieve health and fitness goals. You can run a race, do a triathlon, r

Spotlight on "Contemporary and Western" exhibitThu, 05 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

“Rodeo Hotshots,” an acrylic on canvas by Paul Sheldon, is on display at Wilde Meyer Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Drive. It’s among the exhibit, “Contemporary and Western,” an eclectic collection that inc

Debunking myths of 'good,' 'bad' fatsWed, 04 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Quick, name the good fats (and their sources) from the following: monounsaturated, saturated, polyunsaturated, trans.

Making wines suit the holiday occasionWed, 14 Dec 2011 02:00:00 -0500

The best wines for holiday parties are like good hosts: accommodating enough to handle a variety of scenarios but with enough personality to keep everyone entertained.

A foodie in the family? There's a book for thatWed, 07 Dec 2011 02:00:00 -0500

Everybody knows at least one - a pretentious foodie who insists on froufrou ingredients, laborious techniques and over-the-top dishes.

New app lets you check out what's in your foodWed, 30 Nov 2011 02:00:00 -0500

Gatorade drinkers wondering about the calcium pantothenate in their favorite sports drink won't have to guess much longer.

Relax and enjoy Thanksgiving with these easy, timesaving tipsMon, 21 Nov 2011 02:00:00 -0500

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. It is not the time to cower in the kitchen. It is time to repeat three little words: Plan. Delegate. Chill.

Get your mesquite pods milled into flourThu, 17 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0500

Unsure of what to do with those mesquite pods?

Ghoulish cakes worth sacrificing your waistlineWed, 26 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400

If calories are the only thing standing between you and that cupcake, consider yourself lucky. Ancient Celts worried about way more than waistlines.

Use of 'artisan' label spreads like Domino's, Wendy's salesWed, 05 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400

In the food world, "artisan" used to mean a meticulously handcrafted product, made in small batches.

Church to mark 30th anniversary of its pastor, David WilkinsonSun, 02 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400

The Rev. David Wilkinson once longed for a church community like St. Francis in the Foothills.

Kids can actually enjoy eating their veggies. No kidding.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400

We're all for sneaking extra nutrition into our kids' lives. Who's going to argue against some stealth carrots grated into pasta sauce?

Restaurant chains slowly, steadily cut salt, caloriesWed, 21 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400

As consumers increasingly ask for healthier fare, the company that operates Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants said last week that it will cut salt and calories across its menus by 10 percent ov

Why those cookies come out flatWed, 14 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400

The call from Mark Scarbrough's mother was the last straw - and some inspiration for a new book.

Site defines, rates ingredients; honey, for instance, gets an 'A'Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:00:00 -0400

As a young boy, Jonas Dalidd learned to read food labels in the grocery store when his mother told him he could pick any cereal he wanted - as long as it didn't contain sugar.

Properly chill, store leftovers and enjoy for lunch, later mealWed, 20 Jul 2011 03:00:00 -0400

The outdoor grilling and picnic season is in full swing. If you covet your free time, and I do, you cook enough for 10 when only eight are coming to dinner. You're counting on leftovers.

Eat, drink, help fight breast cancerWed, 20 Jul 2011 03:00:00 -0400

A four-hour food and wine extravaganza Thursday - Cook for the Cure - will raise money to fight breast cancer.

Swanky, gourmet salts worthy of a fair shakeWed, 13 Jul 2011 03:00:00 -0400

Artisanal balsamic vinegars, extra virgin olive oils and handmade cheeses have been joined by an unexpected companion on the trendy grocery aisles. Salt has gone gourmet. And the iodized kernels in th

With sharp supervision, safety, children can cut it in the kitchenWed, 06 Jul 2011 03:00:00 -0400

For some parents, having kids help in the kitchen means keeping them as far away from knives as possible. But mashing a cookie-cutter or setting the table can get boring for the eager child who really

You can survive eating out with kidsWed, 15 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400

All parents have those moments when they believe they will never, ever, eat anywhere finer than McDonald's until their children head off to college. For me, that time came when my daughter was an unru

New lower-cal flat breads gaining a slice of marketWed, 15 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400

The bread aisle is getting flat - with a growing number of flat breads (tortillas, pitas, nan and more) stacked on shelves. Among the newcomers are a bun-type product variously called slims, flats and

Young athletes should make every bite countWed, 08 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400

A scary thing happens in the kitchen when a kid, who used to scarf down half the pantry and call it "just a snack," decides to take up an über-taxing sport. And then decides he is going to e

Agri-business king in Queen CreekSun, 05 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400

QUEEN CREEK - Along a two-mile stretch of country road smack in the middle of bucolic farmland that goes on for miles and miles, three family-owned businesses are breathing new life into the tourism i

Got milk, but which type best for growing bodies?Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:00:00 -0400

Milk does a child's body good, but choosing the right type can make a parent's head ache.