There once was a time when having a tattoo would make a person an outsider. Now in this day and age, it seems like everyone and their mother has a tattoo somewhere on their body.

Just after the school bell rang last Friday morning, Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary Principal Dave Maloney headed straight for his school’s media center to do live morning announcements.

In an unofficial warm-up prior to Phoenix FC’s home opener, the professional soccer players helped assist 140 fourth- and fifth-grade girls from seven elementary schools at skills stations at a Girls Soccer Extravaganza hosted on March 27.

Roots and Boots: Featuring Sammy Kershaw, Joe Diffie & Aaron Tippin: Enjoy a night of throw-back country music when these stars unite for one evening in Chandler. Pictures are allowed, though audio, video and cell phone use is not. The musicians will sign autographs after the show.

You know him as Luke Duke from “The Dukes of Hazzard,” but what you may not know about Tom Wopat, one of the two lead actors from the classic 1980s TV show, is that aside from his history of driving around the General Lee and foiling Boss Hogg’s latest scheme, he and his former co-star John Schneider are also accomplished musicians.

NASA’s Destination Station: Experiences in Orbit - Astronaut Cady Coleman, pictured, discusses her experience onboard the International Space Station and the research she conducted there. She will be available for autographs and pictures after the presentation. The planetarium will also be showing a special about the International Space Station throughout the evening. Registration is required at http://tinyurl.com/nasatalk2.

Cardinals six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will direct a two-day event May 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at McClintock High School. He will be joined by a selection of the top prep and college coaches from the area. Camp is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14 and focuses on football fundamentals. Groups will be small to ensure each participant gets personalized instruction. Fitzgerald will talk about the finer points of the game and beyond.

It's a Saturday afternoon, and a multitude of fans – 25,000 total throughout a day defined by a peek-a-boo sun – meander underneath Chase Field's retractable roof for the annual D-Backs annual FanFest. The day is a prelude to the upcoming season – an opportunity for the Diamondback faithful to snag a few autographs, take a few cuts against a wiffleball-lobbing Wade Miley and, most importantly, bask in the glow of the lovely optimism that comes before the realities of a 162-game season commence.

It’s Saturday afternoon, and a multitude of fans — 25,000 total throughout a day defined by a peek-a-boo sun — meander underneath Chase Field’s retractable roof for the annual D-Backs FanFest.

The 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks will make their first stop prior to the upcoming baseball season at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino Friday. Josh Collmenter, Adam Eaton, Paul Goldschmidt and Wade Miley will participate in a free autograph session from 7 to 8 p.m. in the conference center of the hotel and casino located just off the Interstate 10 and Wild Horse Pass Boulevard. This event is open to the general public.

Tucked away in the heart of San Tan Valley, The Good Life Festival – a multi-event, season-long gathering at Encanterra Country Club – regularly puts a focus on food, wine and music.

Mountain Pointe senior Thomas Warren committed to New Mexico State on his official visit last weekend.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the ninth annual SUBWAY D-backs FanFest on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chase Field. The free event will offer fans unprecedented access to current players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters, including autograph and photo sessions on the field.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the ninth annual SUBWAY D-backs FanFest on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chase Field. The free event will offer fans unprecedented access to current players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters, including autograph and photo sessions on the field. Last year’s event drew an estimated 25,000 fans to Chase Field.

Arizona Diamondbacks World Champion and third base coach Matt Williams will be signing autographs for a $20 cash donation for the Operation Santa Claus Charity Drive on Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ahwatukee Foothills UPS Store, 4802 E. Ray Road, Suite 23.

The Legends of Baseball Vintage Showdown is being played at Scottsdale Stadium on Sunday.

The VINTAGE 9 Foundation, the MSBL, and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association are presenting the Legends of Baseball Vintage Showdown at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. The event is free.

Kyrene del Milenio Elementary School’s multi-purpose room was filled with clapping, cheering and excited students Wednesday morning as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters introduced a new anti-bullying program.

Cardinal wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is hosting a meet and greet fundraiser that doubles as a autographing signing event on Sept. 22 at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., from noon to 2 p.m.

There’s not a lot of room for Ed Henry to make a style statement. The Fox News Channel chief White House correspondent pretty much has to stay in the box that is your TV screen.

Jaysie Chambers Sheppard has been all over the world while playing basketball, but part of her never left the Bay Area.

Although a sequel to 2010's "Piranha 3D" seems entirely superfluous, don't tell that to the target demo of gorehounds and softcore-deprived teens (if they still exist) who may still take some notice.

The game is for charity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be competitive.

The game is for charity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be competitive.

Pittsburgh Steeler Hall of Famer ‘Mean’ Joe Greene is scheduled to be doing a Father’s Day Sports Card and Memorabilia Show at the North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., on Saturday, June 16 from noon and 1:30 p.m. There will be 200 tickets sold in advance and range from $85 to $100.