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Friday, September 7, 2012

Tucson Happenings September 7-9, 2012 ~ 50 Events!

FRIDAY, September 7, 2012
What:Phantom of the Opera- Pain in the Mask Will the chorus girl Christine rise to the occasion after Diva Soprano, Carlotta, becomes mysteriously ill? Who will be seated in the mysterious Box #5…where programs disappear and ghoulish laughter echoes? Join the Gaslight gang as they transform the stage back to post-Revolution Paris to revive The Phantom Of The Opera – a love story of musical inspiration and hidden longing, along with a palate-pleasing portion of goofy song and dance!
When:6pm and 8:30pm FRIDAY, September 7, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Adults..$17.95Students & Military .$15.95Seniors (60+ years)..$15.95Children (12 & Under) .$ 7.95

What: Bear Down Fridays! Come hang out this Friday on University (between Park and Euclid) from 5-7 PM for the first Bear Down Friday of the year! Get excited for the season opener against Toledo with a speech from basketball coach Sean Miller and performances from the Pride of Arizona and black N blue hip hop crew!25% off UA gear at UA Stores for Beardown Fridays! 
When:5pm-8pm FRIDAY, September 7, 2012
Where:University Boulevard
Cost:FREE

What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town 
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings  FRIDAY, September 7, 2012

Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted



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


What:Reptile Ramble- Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455
When:10am-11amFRIDAY, September 7, 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.
Where:Bookmans Speedway
When:10am-11am  FRIDAY, September 7, 2012
Cost:FREE


What: 4th Annual Arizona Aircraft Expo where the latest models of general aviation aircraft will be on display at one venue. Three separate events are scheduled to take place over the remainder of the year where the general public and prospective buyers can see the newest technologically advanced aircraft from Cessna, Cirrus, Beechcraft, Piper, Lancair, Quest, CubCrafters, Aviat, and more. These free events also incorporate the ownership services you may need in acquiring your aircraft with representatives from Aviation Tax Consultants, AirFleet Capital, Pinnacle Aviation Insurance and Airport Property Specialists.
When:9-4FRIDAY, September 7, 2012
Where: 1840 E. Valencia, Building A8Tucson, AZ 85756Ph: 520 445.6300www.millionair.com
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:10-11am FRIDAY, September 7, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE


SATURDAY, September 8, 2012

What:Calico Critter Party Get free goodies, enter to win a Calico Prize, and meet THE Mrs. Fisher Cat- bring your camera + 20% off Calico Critter merchandise.
Where:Kids Center 1725 N Swan
When:9:30-10:30am and 1:30-2:30pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Cost:FREE

 What: Build and Grow clinic- What kid doesn't love Chuck E. Cheese's? Chuck E. Roller! 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-11amSATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE
What:Moon and Stars Storytime Join us for stories La Luna and Stars then stay to create your own night sky picture to take home.
When:Saturday September 08, 2012 11:00 AM
Where:Westside Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100, Tucson, AZ 85741, 520-742-6402
Cost:FREE

What:Tucson Mall Kids Club- Art with Nina: Design a hand puppet to co-star in your very own puppet show with Nina! Children of all ages welcome. 
When:10am-12noon  SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Tucson Mall Kids Play Area
Cost:FREE
What:International Literacy Day Celebration Join us in celebrating literacy around the world! Enjoy games, fun and food as well as music and dance performances by school and community groups. Take home free books, and visit the Pima County Public Library Bookmobile. Tour the world of literacy and learn more about other nations and cultures. Pursue peace and understanding through literacy.
When:10am-2pmSATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Rudy Garcia Park 2 E Irvington Rd
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 classroom. 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:9am and 10am SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Cost:FREE


What:Baba Marimba in Concert!Of course, we love to see the dancers, but on this special night, the dancers will share the stage with us.  We'll set up on half the stage, and you can have the other half.  Please remove your shoes before getting on the dance floor/stage!  (thanks, Donna)Where:ZUZI Theater, 738 N 5th Ave TucsonWhen:Saturday Sept 8, 8:00 - 10:00 pmCost: -  $10  



What:Pima Air Museum Kids program.  Rockets is the theme! . 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!
When:1pm-2:30pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.

What:Explore the Galaxy With Klutz Special Event, Children's EventKids will have fun designing and coloring in their own stickers and then using them to decorate the night sky. The best thing about these activities is that kids will also learn fascinating facts about the galaxy!
When:Saturday September 08, 2012 1:00 PM
Where:Eastside Barnes and Noble 5130 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85711, 520-512-1166
Cost:FREE

What: Middle School Mayhem Join us for fun and adventure at the library! Make some cool crafts, do some fun activities, and learn a little about history and culture at our new program for kids 10-13.
Yo ho ho mateys! Just in time for Talk Like a Pirate Day, we're learning about pirates including an awesome tutorial on how to talk like one.
When:11am SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Murphy-Wilmot :Library
Cost:FREE

What: Science Saturday: Rocketry & Flight!What does it take to get something to fly? What about launch into outer space? What do you need to keep something in flight or orbit? Chris Welborn, engineer, inventor, and former volunteer at the Pima Air & Space Museum will help you answer these questions and more through interactive experiments. Come ready for some hands-on fun!
Space is limited to the first 25 kids who show up. Come early to ensure a seat. Free tickets will be given out at the service desk the day of the event at 10:30 am.
When:11am SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Dusenberry River Library
Cost:FREE 

What: Science Saturday: Bubble Extravaganza Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! Come if you dare--we have a giant bubble with your name on it! Everyone is welcome! No registration required.
When:1-2pmSATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Mission Library
Cost:FREE

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 SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Cost:FREE

What: Marana Bazaar Buy  Sell  Trade just about anything and everything here. Collection site for new/recycled arts / crafts supplies for local schools & organizations. 9am-3pm on Staples sidewalk. Hosted by A.C.M.EstuDio a non profit that pomotes cultural unity by offering art education for every generation classes  programs  events. Call A.C.M.EstuDio at 520-861-7442 (thanks, Lauren)
When:9-3 SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Staples, sidewalk 3840 W. River Road
Cost:FREE

What: 4th Annual Arizona Aircraft Expo where the latest models of general aviation aircraft will be on display at one venue. Three separate events are scheduled to take place over the remainder of the year where the general public and prospective buyers can see the newest technologically advanced aircraft from Cessna, Cirrus, Beechcraft, Piper, Lancair, Quest, CubCrafters, Aviat, and more. These free events also incorporate the ownership services you may need in acquiring your aircraft with representatives from Aviation Tax Consultants, AirFleet Capital, Pinnacle Aviation Insurance and Airport Property Specialists.
When:9-4 Saturday, September 8, 2012
Where: 1840 E. Valencia, Building A8Tucson, AZ 85756Ph: 520 445.6300www.millionair.com
Cost:FREE

What:Grandparent Frame Make it and take it Ages 3 and up
When:10-12 SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Micheal's Craft Stores- Check your location
Cost:Supply cost
 
What: Craft Fair Whether you are looking to sell or buying something unique, come on out..(Thanks, Sharon)

When:SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:4648 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
Cost:FREE

What:Whole Foods Market Speedway Whole Kids Event packed with fundraising events for the Whole Kids Foundation. Silent Auction Make a Bottle Planter’ ($4 donation) event for kids at 10-11amBBQ -Hotdogs, Veggie Burgers, & Cheese Burgers; Chips & a Drink
11am-2pm ($5 donation) FREE Live Music Featuring: Sock! Fight, & Smallvox 12:30-2pmRoasting Hatch Chiles and Chips & Fresh Salsa 1-2pm ($2 donation)All money raised will go to Salad Bars, School Gardens, & Healthy Teachers!
When:store hours SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Whole Foods Speedway
Cost:FREE

What: Annual Great Crush Festival a grape- stompin’, alcohol-imbibin’ good time! Our wine and beer from from Old Bisbee Brewing Company and Dragoon Brewing Company, food trucks, homemade sodas, grape crushing, a petting zoo (your pets are welcome, too!), live music, and games! Go HERE for more info.
When:10am-4pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Arizona Hops & Vines 3450 Highway 82 Sonoita, AZ 85637
Cost: $10 entry includes 8 tastings and a glass (cheap!), with food trucks on-site

What:Super Smash Bros 64 Tournament- ages 13 and under We’re taking a smash out of censorship with a Super Smash Bros tournament! Kids 13 and under can go head to head to the top in this fun battle! Top prize is $50 is store credit, so bring your fiercest competitive skills! Registration begins at 2PM, and there are limited spots available. You MUST be registered to participate!
When:3pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost: FREE

What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Apple Harvest  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! Enter to win a $25 gift certificate for next weekend HERE
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
 Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit

What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program Imagine Rockets!  Sounds like a nice hands-on science program. Ages 8+. Go HERE reservations are required.

When: 1pm-2:30pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:6000 E. Valencia Road
Cost:FREE with admission to museum

What:The Fix Community Acupuncture FREE Treatments and Grand Opening will be offering free acupuncture treatments on Saturday, 9/8. Walk-in to the clinic at 7804 E. Wrightstown Rd between 9-3 for a free treatment. Grand opening celebration to follow from 4-6 with live music, product samples, and drawing for free treatments and other prizes. More information at www.thefixacupuncture.com.
When:9am-3pm free treatments- Grand Opening 4-6pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:The Fix Community Acupuncture7804 E. Wrightstown Road
Cost:FREE

What:The Breakthru Youth Expo will be held at Flowing Wells High School West Gym. Higher Ground Resource Center, a local non-profit organization, is presenting the event that includes multiple sport demos from local youth, raffle tickets for prizes, food available for sale, and The Copper Letter Award presented by the Mayor of Tucson to Dominick Cruz plus autograph opportunities.
When:1-4pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Flowing Wells High School, west gym 3725 N. Flowing Wells Road
Cost:Tickets cost $5 for adults, $3 for youth under 18 and kids under 5 are free. Tickets available for purchase at several poster locations as well as Heaven Sent Auto Sales, 5 E. Ft Lowell Rd, 85705.



What:Grease Sing-a-long Grease Goody Bags, Rydell Costume Contest and More!.

When: 7pm  SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:General Admission: $8 • Loft Members: $6


What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina We are promoting freedom of expression this month at Bookmans! Come decorate a foam notebook that you can fill with any inspiration that comes to you!
When:1-2pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
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, September 8, 2012
Cost:$7; free for kids 12 and under 
What:Phantom of the Opera- Pain in the Mask Will the chorus girl Christine rise to the occasion after Diva Soprano, Carlotta, becomes mysteriously ill? Who will be seated in the mysterious Box #5…where programs disappear and ghoulish laughter echoes? Join the Gaslight gang as they transform the stage back to post-Revolution Paris to revive The Phantom Of The Opera – a love story of musical inspiration and hidden longing, along with a palate-pleasing portion of goofy song and dance!
When:6pm and 8:30pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Adults..$17.95Students & Military .$15.95Seniors (60+ years)..$15.95Children (12 & Under) .$ 7.95

What:Corazon de Tucson Pachanga  An evening of cumbias and mariachi! The event will feature mariachi and the beloved cumbia band Vox Urbana, plus face painting and circus acts!  All money raised goes to support Corazon de Tucson's program to educate immigrant families about our civil and human rights and to work towards a more just community.
When:Sept 8 at 5 pm.
Where:Armory Park Ballroom220 S. 5th Ave.
Cost:$5 includes meal and drink

What:Celebrate Bats! Celebrate the International Year of the Bat at Agua Caliente Park as you watch and learn about Mexican free-tailed, western mastiff, hoary and other bats that call the park home. Bat biologists will interpret bat behavior and echolocation calls. Activities for children will also be available. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
When:5:30-8pm SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost:FREE

What:AZ Symphonic Winds  Music in the Park at the Laszlo Veres Amphitheater in Udall Park. 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. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the show.
When:7-9pmSATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:Udall Park 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:FREE 

What: 2nd Saturdays Downtown.Kids’ Corner! Jumping castles & more
Jackson Street parking lot, one block south of Broadway Boulevard & between Scott & Stone Avenues.
The Great American Zap Show + Firetruck Adventure Zone!Cinema La Placita Presents: Night at the Museum (7:30pm)

When:4pm-10pm  SATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where: Downtown
Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM Tucson Children's Museum $2


What:Free Yoga Class The Sense of YogaTaught by Ian Borukhovich ~Explore the most minute sensations of movement. Rediscover the intricacy of your most "standard" yoga poses and explore new motions to gain awareness and create space throughout the body. On Sept. 8th I will lead a tour of internal connections, concentration and breath derived from my own conclusions and experience in many facets of body usage. We will discuss how to examine and rehabilitate injuries, how to gain strength for new tricks, and I would like to have participants share some of their own newly found awareness towards the end of the session.
When:7:30-8:30pmSATURDAY, September 8, 2012
Where:17 E Toole Ave
Cost:FREE


SUNDAY, September 9th, 2012 

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:12:30-4:30SUNDAY, September 9, 2012
Cost:FREE
What:Phantom of the Opera- Pain in the Mask Will the chorus girl Christine rise to the occasion after Diva Soprano, Carlotta, becomes mysteriously ill? Who will be seated in the mysterious Box #5…where programs disappear and ghoulish laughter echoes? Join the Gaslight gang as they transform the stage back to post-Revolution Paris to revive The Phantom Of The Opera – a love story of musical inspiration and hidden longing, along with a palate-pleasing portion of goofy song and dance!When:3 and 7pm SUNDAY, September 9, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Adults..$17.95Students & Military .$15.95Seniors (60+ years)..$15.95Children (12 & Under) .$ 7.95

What:Abduction prevention classes are for children between the ages of 5 to 9. Parents are encougared to participate in these "radKIDS' sessions. Bulling prevention topics are also covered in the classes held bi-monthly.
When:2:15-3pmSUNDAY, September 9, 2012
Where:Wildcat Crossfit Training Facility 300 S. Park ave
Cost:$12

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, September 9, 2012
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE

What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings SUNDAY, September 9, 2012 
 Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted
 
What: Educator Day at Bookmans Yay for being a member of Project Educate! All-day on Sunday, September 9 at all our Bookmans locations we are rewarding Project Educate members with a free tote filled with goodies. All you need to do to earn your super duper tote is flash your Project Educate member card at our customer service desk. Thank you to all educators for your hard work and dedication. Don't feel rushed, but we have a limited amount of totes so hurry in and snag your gift while supplies last. If you're not a member here's a reason why to sign up today.When:09/09/2012 - 9:00am - 10:00pmSUNDAY, September 9, 2012 Where:All Bookmans LocationsCost:FREE

What:Sensorium For Kids-Hungry Caterpillars We support creative, fun, playful, kind, loving and imaginative expression.We want to nurture your child/children in trusting his/her insight and intuition. By developing these skills your child will build self-reliance and confidence.Children that are sensitives respond to different foods. For this workshop we will be hungry caterpillars exploring the world of FOOD. Which foods help with grounding? Which foods give us energy? Do crunchy foods or soft foods feel better?We will use hands-on activities like yoga, art, music, movement, puppets, storytelling, and this time we will make our own snack!Parents are welcome to stay with their children for the meeting and encouraged to participate.(Thanks, Northwest MacaroniKid)
When:10am SUNDAY, September 9, 2012
Where:17 E Toole Ave
Cost: $10 per familia

What:Mother Goose Unplucked Play
When:1-2pm  SUNDAY, September 9, 2012
Where:Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:$5-$8
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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 -9pmSUNDAY, September 9, 2012
Cost:FREE
 

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