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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Tucson Happenings Sunday, November 11, 2012


Veteran's Day Deals are posted HERE.
 
What:Passport to Imagination Holiday Ornament Make and take a craft ~ Ages 3 and up.When:7-8pmWhere:Michael's Craft StoresCost:FREE
 
What:The Arizona Symphonic Winds Veteran’s Day concert. Directed by Laszlo Veres, this free Sousa-styled concert includes marches, patriotic music, and other spirited tunes including music from Romeo and Juliet. When: 1pm Where:Catalina Foothills High School Auditorium 4300 E. Sunrise Drive Cost: FREE

What:For more information go to the National Park Site HERE.There are links to Parks that don't charge fees and special programs.The National Park Service, in honor all of our nation's veterans, is hosting a fee free weekend over the Veteran's Day holiday. Entrance fees are waived for all visitors to all national parks, including both districts in Saguaro National ParkWhen:from Saturday, November 10 to Monday, November 12.Where:National Parks in the USA
Cost:FREE

What:Hanukkah Bazaar, Organic Market & Craft Fair Local vendors, artisans, craftsmen, local and organic foods, beauty products, cakes and confections, decorations, and everything you need for Hanukkah: candles, menorahs, chocolate coins, wrapping paper, and much more. Homemade delicious hot latkes (potato pancakes) with applesauce for sale.When:9am-1pm Where:Temple Emanu-El
225 N. Country Club Road Cost: FREE


What:Tucson Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks Series — GABRIELI - Selections for Brass FAURÉ - Requiem George Hanson, conductor TSO Chorus Bruce Chamberlain, director GABRIELI - Selections for Brass FAURÉ - Requiem When:4pm Where:Catalina Foothills High School4300 E. Sunrise Drive Cost:$41-$58

 What:Live music by nationally renowned traveling musician Sue Silverstein. Store owner and graduate from the Bay area, Ms. Silverstein is proficient in multiple musical instruments. Her talents extend to playing the harp and a variety of other instruments which she has played for more than 30 years. Come down and listen to some beautiful music. When:Join us at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 11th for l Where:at Bookmans Speedway Cost:FREE

What:Delia and the Mud People Delia thought she was a normal little girl until she discovered a Golden Butterfly that told her she must rescue her grandmother from a dragon. The whole audience is part of the story as Delia travels to the ancient pyramids of Mexico and learns that bravery and kindness are the most powerful magic of all.When:1pm Where:All Together Theatre at Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Cost:$5-$8 discounts are available

 What:Family Fun Fest and Butterfly Magic at the Gardens a celebration of the harvest season. The whole family can try their hand at some modern homesteading skills and gather tips for trying these new skills at home. Throw in games, activities and an extra-special story time and you’ve got an awesome autumn andwalk 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!  Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon WayWhen: October thru April 30th FROM 9:30am to 4pm daily Cost:Fest is free with admission.Varies with admission Go HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10

 What: Come in and see Spot! Meet Spot from the Children's Books When:1-1:30pm Where:Kid's Center 1725 N Swan Cost:FREE

 What:St. Ambrose Catholic School Fall Fiesta Food, games, drinks, haunted house, cakewalk and jumping castle. Also, live music, car show, auction and talent show When:9:30am-4pm Where: St. Ambrose Catholic School, 300 S. Tucson Blvd:Cost:FREE
What:18th annual  CHRIS BUBANY'S HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE! Please join us for this remarkable shopping experience. Encompassed by skies of blue and mountain views, Harlow Gardens provides a picture-perfect garden setting for this exciting event beaming with talent, beauty, creativity, personality, and whimsy. Over 50 artists will be in the garden.When: 9am- Where:Harlow Gardens 5620 E. Pima Street, Cost: Admission is free!

What: Celebrate the Grand Opening of our new theatre and play space- the Puppets Amongus Playhouse!Join the master of ceremonies, the Mad Hatter, and his friends, Alice, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum and the Caterpillar, for an enchanted adventure- down the Rabbit Hole! After the show, the festivities continue, with puppet arts and crafts and a family dance party! When Sun. 11/11 at 4pm Where:The Puppets Amongus Playhouse, 657 W. St. Mary's Rd. Cost:Kids: $6, ages 2-12 (2 and under are free) Adults: $8

What:La Encantada Fine Art Festival, now in its fifth year! SAACA has once again teamed up with the La Encantada Shopping Center to bring you one of the finest art festivals in the region. As a limited capacity show, 35 of the region’s finest artists are slated to present and sell their work at the La Encantada Fine Art Festival. The show will also be featuring free children’s art activities and live entertainment all day long! On the main stage in the lower level TUCSON LIFESTYLE courtyard, live performing arts entertainment will take place throughout the weekend in a series of formats and genre’s including: dance, theatre and music.When:10am-4pm-Sunday too.Where:La Encantada 2905 E. Skyline Drive Cost: FREE 
 
What:Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo We will be featuring exhibitors and manufacturers of astronomical products from around the world...NASA AstronautsNASA Space Shuttle ExhibitNASA Moon Suits ExhibitNASA Space Station ExhibitNASA Meteorite ExhibitChallenger Solar System ExhibitPlanetarium ExhibitAerolite Meteorite Exhibit and much more..Shop our 100+ Vendors for Telescopes, Binoculars, Mounts, Cameras, Domes, Microscopes, Meteorites, Weather Stations, and all related accessories.When:8:30am-4pmWhere:Tucson Convention Center Cost:$10  Kids 12 and under FREE (Veterans free on Sunday)  
 
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 cabooseWhere:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum3975 Miller Ave.When:12:30-4:30 Sunday, October 14, 2012Cost:FREE


2 comments:

  1. hi all....I was told on the first saturday of every month there is a huge swap meet/ yard sale on tanque verde rd....Does anyone know anymore details on this event...I love this site and thanks Christina for all the info !!!! Denise

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