Arizona Illustrated

Lifeline for Students – Youth on Their Own On any given night, tens of thousands of adolescents are homeless in the United States, and without a place to live, pursuing an education can be unattainable. In Tucson, Youth on Their Own is helping to reduce homelessness while keeping them in school. Wolfe Bowart’s Enchantingly Loony World The son and grandson of writers and painters, Wolfe Bowart was always encouraged to pursue his passion. His innate talent for physical expression showed itself early – Bowart learned the circus arts from age 9 and began performing as a teen. Bowart has brought physical theatre to people of all ages to Tucson. Xochitl Martinez his mentee, guest artists and Bowart have been putting together a new show once a month since September 2023. In this story we will learn more about Bowart’s enchanting world and physical comedy. Be Lezo Like Since 2014, a group of friends and family get together for an annual camping trip. Although that sounds like many other planned outings, this one is different. It commemorates the passing of their friend, brother, cousin – and many other things that Lezo Urreiztieta was and still is, to those who knew him. December 2023 marked the tenth anniversary of his passing.