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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Tucson Happenings 9/9/11-9/11/11

2010 Glow Fest photo by Jeff Smith
 FRIDAY 9/9/11
What: GLOW at moonlit desert of Oracle's Triangle l Ranch for a two-night extravaganza of illuminated sculpture,multi-media installations,video projections,performance art, fashion show, live music and food! Everyone is invited to wear glowing costumes as they enjoy this unique nighttime art festival & celebration!  Go here for more info: http://www.trianglelranch.com/glow.htm
Where:Triangle L Ranch 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road Oracle, AZ 85623
WHen:7pm-11pm
Cost:$10 adults, $5 kids and free 3 and under


What: Drop-in Taiko Drumming Class!!!! Taiko is the artistic, powerful, and physically demanding discipline of Japanese ensemble drumming. If you've seen taiko, you probably want to try it. This is where to start. Odaiko Sonora's taiko drop-in sessions are perfect for the first time player." Call Karen for more info. at481-8003 or go to http://www.tucsontaiko.org/ and it says it is for ALL AGESWhen:3pm
Where:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory 1013 S. Tyndall Ave
Cost: FREE first session $10 after

SATURDAY 9/10/11

What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic-Police Car  Children get to make a cute wooden project and if this is your first time there get a free apron and goggles for each participating child.  Plus after each project child will receive a completion certificate and badge! Go HERE to pre-register!
When: 10am-11am
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE




What:Tucson Mom2Mom Sale  Amazing selection and deals on baby and kids items from other parents.  I have sold (and shopped :)) for the past two years and it is great!!!  If you need anything for your kiddos go here and check!
When:9am -1pm
Where:The Hilton East 7600 E  Broadway
Cost:FREE entrance

What: Hip Hop Park Jam Session Watch out now! Second Saturday in September will be a very special Park Jam Session. This time the dopest FEMALE MCs, DJs, B-Girls, and Writers will be repping Hip Hop culture to the fullest! Come out, show the ladies some love, and don't forget to bring your sisters, cousins, mamas, nanas, and everyone else you know to get down with us!
When:6-8pm
Where:Northwest Neighborhood Center 2160 N. 6th Ave.
Cost:FREE

What:United We Support Dance Show Dancers, singers and musicians come together for a variety show that will bring to mind USO tours of the 1940s. Proceeds will benefit veteran services in Southern Arizona. Including performances by Tucson Girls Chorus and Kids Unlimited.
For more info and tickets go here: www.dance-4-cause.org
Where:Vail Theatre of the Arts 10701 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way
When:6pm
Cost:$10 and Free for children 5 and under

What:Sonoran Desert Kids Club:Butterflies Join the Sonoran Desert Kids as we search for butterflies
and caterpillars. Get to know your wild neighbors close up as we learn more about the pipevine swallowtail,
queen, blues, and sulphur butterflies.  Children ages 8-12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
When:9:30-12noon
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost:FREE

What:The Puppet Play and Open House at the Tucson Waldorf School An informal opportunity to learn about the Early Childhood Waldorf School Program. Meet members of the EC Faculty and discover the beauty and wonder of a Waldorf classsroom. Children can explore in the play area while parents and teachers visit. The hour-long event ends with a Puppet Play presented with hand-felted wool dolls made by the teachers. An exhibit of work done by grades students will also be on display. For children ages 2-6 and their parents
Where:Tucson Waldorf School Presidio Campus 3349 E. Presidio Road
When:10am-11am
Cost:FREE

What:Arizona Symphonic Winds Music in the Park The22nd season of Music in the Park. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Under the direction of Laszlo Veres, Southern Arizona’s premier community concert band continues an old American tradition with four different free evening concerts over four weeks.
Where:Udall Park, Laszlo Veres Amphitheater 7200 E. Tanque Verde Roa
When:7-9pm
Cost:FREE

WhaT: Fall Fiesta celebration Gourmet food samples from Campbell Plaza restaurants, U of A Pep Band performance, live radio remote, merchant gift certificates and prizes, sidewalk sales and promotions and a Lend a Hand Senior Outreach booth.
Where:Campbell Plaza Shopping Center 2890 N. Campbell Ave
When:9am-1pm
Cost: FREE



What:Mid-Autumn Festival Children's  games, authentic Vietnamese food, lion dance, free lantern, lantern parade with the lion,kids talent shows performance. Fun night for family.
When:6:30pm-9:30pm
Where:Our Lady of La Vang Parish800 S. Tucson Blvd.
Cost:FREE

 What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program For children 8 years of age and older bring an adult to experience the power of rockets. This is a fun way to explore and learn the way rockets take flight. With hands on activities you can build your own experiments that you can take home. Our rocket experts will lead you through the laws of energy and motion and show you how they are used in the flight of rockets, the world around us, and much more.. Go HERE reservations are required.
When: 1pm-2:30pm
Where:6000 E. Valencia Road
Cost:FREE with admission to museum

What:Moonlight Madness- See the seven story rocket with all the lights on and enter the launch control room. Launch seltzer rockets, sample space food and take the astronaut test. Reservations required.
Where:Titan Missle Museum 1580 W. Duval Mine Road
When:5-9pm
Cost:$7; free for kids 12 and under

nopalitos! yum!
What:El Saguarito Grand Opening Fiesta. On the schedule: - 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Shine and Show Car Show - 10 a.m.: Tortilla making demonstration, with free hot tortillas and toppings (honey, butter, salsa, etc.) - 11 a.m.: Napolito (prickly pear cactus) demonstration and tasting - Noon.: Chile torito (yellow hot pepper stuffed with cheese and wrapped in turkey bacon) eating contest - 1 p.m.: Sign twirling contest, taking on El Saguarito’s dynamic twirler Music, face painting, and a vendor fair
Where:El Saguarito Mexican Food 1763 E. Prince Road
When:7am-2pm
Cost: FREE

What: 2nd Saturdays Downtown.!  The Tucson Children's Museum has the special $2 admission for everyone from 4-8pm. For more info. go HERE.  There are family-freindly activities-
When:4pm-10pm
Where: Downtown
Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM $2

What: GLOW at moonlit desert of Oracle's Triangle l Ranch for a two-night extravaganza of illuminated sculpture,multi-media installations,video projections,performance art, fashion show, live music and food! Everyone is invited to wear glowing costumes as they enjoy this unique nighttime art festival & celebration!  Go here for more info: http://www.trianglelranch.com/glow.htm
Where:Triangle L Ranch 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road Oracle, AZ 85623
WHen:7pm-11pm
Cost:$10 adults, $5 kids and free 3 and under

What:Tekakwitha Indian Festival Live and DJ music, games, food, arts and drafts, entertainment for all ages. Free and open to the public.. Feature presentation: Native American music and dance, and the Indian Fry Bread.
Where:Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Center 507 W. 29th St.
When:12 noon -10pm
Cost:FREE

SUNDAY 9/11/11
WHat The Three Musketeers play :he Musketeers free Constance, a princess who is being held captive by the evil Cardinal. If you enjoy goofy love stories, sword fighting, bravery and lots of adventure -- The Three Musketeers is a must on your list of things to do and see with your family. Written by Richard Gremel. Music and Choreography by Michael Martinez. Directed by Michael Martinez and featuring Angela Horchem, Paul Matlock, Steve McKee, Casi Omick and Emilio Zweig
WhereLive Theatre Workshop, 5317 E Speedway Blvd:
When:1pm
Cost:$5- $8

What:Tekakwitha Indian Festival Live and DJ music, games, food, arts and drafts, entertainment for all ages. Free and open to the public.. Feature presentation: Native American music and dance, and the Indian Fry Bread.
Where:Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Center 507 W. 29th St.
When:12 noon -10pm
Cost:FREE

What:Calico Critter Party Get free goodies, enter to win a Calico Townhouse, and meet THE Mrs. Fisher Cat. She's kind of a big deal. So make sure to bring a camera, because really, how often do you get to meet a star of this magnitude?
Where:Mildred and Dildred La Encantada
When:1-2 pm
Cost:FREE

What:Toy Train Museum Open House. Toy trains of different sizes and shapes will run, whistles blowing and bells ringing, on 16 different tracks. There are also exhibits of old toy trains, railroad memorabilia and a World War II vintage caboose
Where:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum3975 Miller Ave.
When:12:30-4:30
Cost:FREE

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