Tucson Happenings Friday, November 30, 2012

What:Seasonal Treasures A dance program featuring faculty and student choreography, and a new work in honor of John Cage and Merce Cunningham When: 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday 1:30pm Sunday Where: UA Stevie Eller Dance Theatre1737 E. University Blvd. Cost:$25, $12 student, $23 senior, military and UA employee. Call 621-1162, or visit dance.arizona.edu for tickets and more information

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What: Christmas Extravaganza A variety show includes a puppet show, a singalong, fiddle-playing, poetry, song and dance by children and adults When: 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 Where:Red Barn Theatre  948 N. Main Ave.  Cost: $5. Call 622-6973 for more information.

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What:Enchanted Snowfall at La Encantada! La Encantada is proud to have the Enchanted Snowfall this holiday season! Guests will be delighted to live holiday music, an amazing snow show and Cocoa & Coffee by Savaya Coffee.  When:6pm and 6:45pm Shows will be held on: November  30 December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22Where:La Encantada Shopping Center Cost:FREE

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What:Holiday Lights at Tohono Chul Park Come wander our winter (you'll have to imagine the cold) wonderland, enjoying holiday music (Gabriel Ayala, Maderas Strings and Tucson Women's Chorus among others) and holiday treats (hot cider and cookies)and Ballet Tucson will perform, “Nutcracker in a Nutshell” narrated by Clara’s favorite uncle, Herr Drossylmeyer and featuring Clara, her friends and a special visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy. When: 5:30-8:30pm Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. Paseo del Norte Cost:$15 for non-members and $10 for members $2 for children 12 and under.

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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 Cost:FREE _______________________________________________________ 
What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks! When:7pm Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary) ____________________________________________________
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  Where:Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE 
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What: Butterfly Magic at the Gardens...walk through an amazing live exhibit where exotic butterflies fly by and even land on you! See the stages of metamorphisis in front of your eyes! My family has gone many times and LOVE it but be prepared for hot and humid conditions inside the butterfly room :) Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon WayWhen: October thru April 30th FROM 9:30am to 4pm daily Cost:Varies with admissionGo HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10 
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What: Santa's Little Outlaws  This action- packed show  is suitable for all ages, though the show contains loud noises and some scary moments which may frighten small children.Down on their luck outlaws, Ringo and Darla, find their Christmas spirit to thwart Bad Bob's bid to get Santa Claus."When: 6:oopm 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road Cost:FREE
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What:Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, SAACA, Tree lighting ceremony A 25- foot Christmas tree towers over the Oro Valley Marketplace. Enjoy music, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa.When:4:30pm~ The Arts Festival will be on Saturday and Sunday - see posts on thos dates Where:southwest corner of Oracle and Tangerine roadsCost:FREE
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What: Stories That Soar Students' original stories come to life in a theatrical production by the Stories That Soar ensemble When: 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30. Call 360-6709 to arrange admission to the school campus.Where: Holaway Elementary School 3500 N. Cherry Ave. Cost:FREE _____________________________________________________

What:Christmas in the Desert Cat club show featuring 18 judges giving awards for up to 62 breeds  Call 488-3838, or visit coatimondi.com for more information. Where:RiverPark Inn 350 S. Freeway Blvd. Cost: $5, $4 senior, $3 child older than 12, free younger child with a paid adult, $16 family of four, $1 discount for nonperishable food donation for the Community Food Bank. 

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What: Scrooge: A Gaslight Musical Visit thegaslighttheatre.com for reservations or more information. When: 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday/6 and 8:30 pm/Friday and Saturday and 3 and 7 pm Sunday through January 6, 2013 Where: Gasalight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. Cost:$17.95, $7.95 child age 12 and younger, $15.95 student, military and senior. 

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Sierra Vista:

 

What: Sierra Vista tree lighting Ceremony The collection of Old World Santas will be on display during this year's tree lighting ceremony, standing over 8-feet tall, each Santa is unique and hand painted, representing a different country or theme, refreshments at the tree lighting ceremony  http://www.visitsierravista.com When:5:30-6:30pm  Where:Veterans Memorial Park  Sierra Vista Cost:FREE
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Sahuarita:

What: Ballet ConContinental Nutcracker Celebrating its 27th season in 2012 When: 7 pm Friday and Saturday 2 pm Sunday Where:Sahuarita Auditorium 350 W. Sahuarita Road Cost: $15, $12 senior, $8 younger than 12 or student with ID. Visit azballetcontinental.com for reservations and more information.