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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Tucson Happenings August10-12, 2012


FRIDAY, August 10, 2012
What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town & Ballet Folklorico Tapatio (7-9pm)
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings
FRIDAY, August 10, 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

What:Reptile Ramble- Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455
When:10am-11am FRIDAY, August 10, 2012
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo del Norte
Cost:free with admission to the park
What:Story Time at Bookmans!  A light snack and juice, so get your listening ears ready for some great hand selected stories for you to enjoy. Right after story time we will have a coloring activity to do. Mr. Nature's Favorites!
Where:Bookmans Speedway
When:10am-11am  FRIDAY, August 10, 2012
Cost:FREE
What:Storytunes, an hour long musical extravaganza for the kids! We'll play games, read stories and sing all kinds of fun songs!! The program tends to aim more towards toddlers, but all kids are welcome!
When:10-11amFRIDAY, August 10, 2012  
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE

What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks!
When:7pm  FRIDAY, August 10, 2012
Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue
 Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)

What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:6pm FRIDAY, August 10, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts
SATURDAY, August 11,2012
 
What: Build and Grow clinic- Shrek Dragon 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 SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE

What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina We’re all Stars at Bookmans! Join us as we make movie star frames, and get your picture taken to showcase your star power!
When:1-2pm SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What:Dive In Movie Lilo and Stitch Join Loews Ventana Canyon at our free Dive-In Movie every Saturday evening this summer!   Everyone will enjoy cooling off from the heat with our kid friendly line up of family classics.
Movies to begin at sunset, and are subject to weather. See you at the pool and enjoy the movie!
When:7:15ish SATURDAY, August 11, 2012
Where:7000 N. Resort Drive. Tucson, Arizona 85750
Cost:FREE and open to the public but I haven't tried it yet.
What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Peachmania and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too!
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  SATURDAY  8/11/12 

Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit

What:4ta Edición Feria Anual de la Lectura / 4th Annual Bilingual Literacy FairThe Consulate of Mexico in Tucson, Council Member Regina Romero, and the Pima County Public Library invite you to participate at the 4th Annual Bilingual Literacy Fair. All attendees will receive free Spanish language books, backpacks, and children can enjoy educational activities.For more information, please call the Ward 1 Council Office at 520-791-4040.In collaboration with Nuestras Raíces: Celebrating Mexican-American Authors, Arts and Culture!
When:Saturday, August 11    10 am to 2 pm
Where:El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W. Irvington Rd. (6th Ave. corner) map
Cost:FREE

What:  Free Kids Yoga Classes Saturday mornings at 9am! lucy hosts red Monkey Studios every Saturday in August. Don't miss out on the healthy fun!
When:9am SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:La Encantada
Cost:FREE
What:Night at the International Wildlife Museum is on for Saturday night, August 11th! The lights go out at 6pm, but come early and tour with the lights on and grab a bite to eat at the Food Truck Roundup in our parking lot! We will have glow inthe dark crafts, live reptile demos. So bring your families and your flashlights (and cash for dinner!) and come on out! Seis Cubside (Gourmet Mexican), Smokin' Hot BBQ, Mike's Roadside Cafe, and possibly more food trucks will be in our parking lot! Whoo-hoo!
When: SATURDAY  8/11/12 from 6-8pm!
Where:International Wildlife Museum 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ. 1 (520) 629-0100
Cost:General admission rates- members free

What: Meet us at the kids play area to make a magic wand you can use when performing your very own magic story at Art with Nina!
When:10am-12noon SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:Kids Play Area- Tucson Mall
Cost:FREE 

What:Sesame Street at 40: Milestones on the Street This “best-of” compilation features dozens of classic moments in the forty-year history of the show, including excerpts from the first episode, celebrity guests, and some of the best bits from Ernie and Bert, Big Bird, Snuffy, and the rest of the gang.
When:Saturday, Aug 11th 2012 at 12:00pmWhere:Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:General Admission: $8 • Loft Members: $6

What: Middle School Mayhem: Ninjas!Join us for Middle School Mayhem: Ninjas! You'll get to make your own ninja head band, a la "Naruto" then learn some origami to make your own ninja & stash of paper shuriken (throwing stars). We'll even have an obstacle course for you to test out your ninja abilities! Ages 10-13
When:11am-12noon SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:Murphy Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE 

What:Pima Air Museum Kids program.  Rockets is the theme! For ages 8 and up. We have yet to make it ton one of these but with three generations of pilots I think my son should go.  We go to the museum every time is uncle or Grandpa come to visit just never one of these programs-we want to go:)
When:1pm-2:30pm SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.

What:Hello Bookmans universe! Today we are having an Author Fair featuring some young Authors and a Princess Palooza Party!
When:12-2 SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:Bookmans Speedway
Cost:FREE 

What:Summer Saturday Evening~An Explosion of Desert TastesVolcanos and GeologyJoin Dr. Michael Conway, from the Arizona Geological Survey, on a virtual tour of Arizona's volcanoes, as well as active volcanoes worldwide. See and touch volcanic rocks, learn about different types of lava, then build and explode mini-volcanos with a "blasting" hands-on activity (one that kids will really enjoy!)To see the entire schedule of events go HERE
When:4-9pm   SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 North Kinney Road
Cost:Discounted admission after 4pm of $7.00 ($3:00 for 6-12) Free 5 and under

What:Summer Dance Expo- Local ballroom dancers and students show off their talents!  For more info call 520-747-9646.
Where:Loews Ventana 7000 N. Resort Drive
When:9am-6:30pm SATURDAY  8/11/12
Cost:$5
What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings
SATURDAY  8/11/12
 Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:6pm SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts

What: 2nd Saturdays Downtown.UP! at 7:30pm at Cinema La Placita, Tesoro, parasol Project , Jumping castle and more!
When:4pm-10pm SATURDAY, August 11, 2012
Where: Downtown
Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM $2
What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
 Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

What: Back-to-School Weekend recipes, samples, & raffles (the raffles will last all weekend long).
When:11am-2pm SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:Whole Foods Speedway 3600 E. Speedway
Cost: FREE

What:Teen Vogue Back-to-School Saturday shopping event.  Anyone may join in on the fun by downloading the Teen Vogue Insider app onto their iphone or ipod touch. When shoppers use the app to check-in to participating stores they will unlock exclusive deals that are only available during Back-to-School Saturday. 1:00 p.m. - Live performance by Amanda Leigh - Acclaimed Pop-R&B Singer3:30 p.m. - Live performance by Runner Runner, a vital young band blessed Also enjoy fabulous make-overs, beauty tips, live fashion shows, and more...Join The Club and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win a great prize!
When:12-5pm SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where:Park Place Mall
Cost:FREE

What:Upscale Resale Rock'n BabiesJoin Bella Blossoms, Hannah's Bowtique, Macaroni Kid, Dazzling Diva Boutique,Thirty-One, An Honest Avocation & more to celebrate the reopening of rock'n babies. We will also be welcoming Tucson Dance Academy to the neighborhood and visiting with them for their grand opening. Sales and door prizes offered during the event!!!!
When:12:30-5pm SATURDAY  8/11/12
Where: 2840 W Ina Rd #156 Tucson, Az
Cost:FREE


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 SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Cost:$7; free for kids 12 and under 

WhatHip Hop Park Jam SessionsPark Jam #18 
Come out and participate in Hip Hop culture! DJs, MCs, B-Boys/B-Girls, and writers...you know what time it is. As always, this is a family friendly event so bring your lil cousins, the neighbor kid, your grandma, and come get down with us!
Where: James C Thomas Park 2834 E Kaibab VistaTucson, AZ 85713
When:6-9pm SATURDAY  8/11/12
Cost:FREE
 SUNDAY, August 12, 2012
What:Science Sunday.Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!
When:Museum hours:9am-5pm  SUNDAY, August 12, 2012
Where:Children's Museum Tucson
Cost:$2
What:Alice Adventures in Wonderland Play
When:1-2pm   SUNDAY, August 12, 2012
Where:Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:$5-$8

What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings SUNDAY, August 12, 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

 
What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Peachmania and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too!  
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  SUNDAY, August 12, 2012
Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit

What: Kiddie Cult Classics screening:The Muppet Movie Jim Henson vaulted Kermit, everyone's favorite floppy-armed frog, and all his Muppet pals to the big screen with this charming 1979 musical adventure. Like the TV show that inspired it, Henson and director James Frawley playfully acknowledge movie clichés and conventions and allow the characters to directly address the camera in asides, in their own imitable "meta-Muppet" way. The ambitious singing frog decides to leave his humble swamp and conquer Hollywood, gathering a group of friends along the way (Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo and more) and bumping into oodles of big Hollywood guest stars making tongue-in-cheek cameos on their journey.
When:Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Where:Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.Cost:General Admission: $6 • Loft Members: $5

What: Build and Grow clinic- Shrek Dragon 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: 2-3pm SUNDAY, August 12, 2012
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE
What: Dungeons & Dragons Club Can't get enough fantasy? Try out our new Dungeons & Dragons Club where you'll be able to create your own heroes, battle monsters, and go on amazing adventures. Both beginners and experienced players welcome!
When:1-3pm  SUNDAY, August 12, 2012
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE

What:Scrapbook Make it Take it  Ages 14+
When:1-3pm
Where:Micheal's Craft Stores- Check your location
Cost:FREE or minimal supply cost

What:Duck Tape Demo Ages 14+
When:3-4pm
Where:Micheal's Craft Stores- Check your location

Cost:FREE or minimal supply cost
What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:3pm and 6pm  SUNDAY, August 12, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts

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