Tucson Happenings Friday, December 7, 2012

What:Wildcat Spirit Night with Santa Come decked out in your favorite UofA gear for a special night with Santa in his Wildcat Jersey! UofA fanpak giveaways, an appearance from the UofA cheerleaders and great prizes from The A-Store!When:5-9pmWhere:Tucson Mall Cost:FREE
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What: Sunnyside HS Hip Hop Palooza  Come check out some great teams from Tucson and Southern AZ! — When: Dec. 7 Doors open at 6pm- show starts at 7pm Where:Sunnyside High School 1725 E. Bilby Road Cost:
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What:A Tucson holiday tradition, Luminaria Nights is celebrating its 26^th year as THE festive gathering place for thousands of Tucsonans and their out-of-town guests. Three magical evenings’ promise thousands of luminarias and twinkling lights plus decorated holiday trees and wreaths to set the mood for enjoying a wide range of eclectic music while munching on culinary treats sure to summon the holiday spirit. Create your own traditions and memories. Full performance schedule HERE   Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens. All Rights Reserved. 2150 North Alvernon Way, When: December 7, 8, 9 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: Public Adult $11, Children $5 Member Adult $9, Children $3

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What: Holiday Electric Parade Luminous light train featuring Santa, reindeer and candy toss. When: 7:15pm Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 Where: Tanque verde Swap Meet Tanque Verde Swap Meet 4100 S. Palo Verde Road Cost:  Donations of 2 cans of food for children to ride in the parade Pics with Santa are $5
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What: Celebrate the Christmas Star A musical celebration for the whole family, an electric light parade and 100% chance of snow! When: 7pm Doors open 1 hour before the performance time Other shows 12/8-12/16) Where: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene 500 W. Calle Concordia Cost:FREE
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What: Food Truck Round-up Get your grub on!  Jamies Bitchin' Kitchen, Macfoo Co. and more!  Where: Manzo Elementary 855 N. Melrose, is located in Barrio Hollywood in Tucson, Arizona. It's located west of IH-10 between Speedway on the north side, and St. Mary's on the southside, 3 blocks west of Grande.When:5-7pm  Cost:  Varies
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 What:Polar Express Storytime All aboard! Join the Barnes & Noble Express for this great holiday Storytime, complete with hot chocolate and cookies. We will also read other holiday classics, make crafts and write letters to Santa.Wear your pajamas and prepare to cuddle up  for reading Chris Van Allsburg's "The Polar Express." When:7-8pmWhere:Barnes & Noble 5130 E. Broadway and  Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100, Cost:FREE
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What:Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair- The usual gigantic revelry of food, artistic wares for sale and entertainment!  400 arts and crafts booths, 35 food vendors, 2 stages and a kids hands-on art pavilion.  For all the info GO HEREWhen:10am-6pm- Saturday and Sunday too!Where:4th avenue btwn University blvd. and 9th street Cost:FREE admission and entertainment

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What: Reid Park Zoo Lights Falling snow, hot chocolate, music, Santa and lights galore.......For more information and to purchase tickets on-line go here.When:It is open to everyone Thursdays-Sundays from December 1st-9^th, Every night Dec. 13th- Dec. 23rd. Where: Reid Park Zoo Cost: Event admission$6 adults; $4 children 2-14. $1 off per admission for members 
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What: Storytime at Agua Caliente Park- Awesome stories with a craft activity and ducks nearby!!! More info. HERE.  I frequent this activity with my children and we think it is bien padre (really cool)When:11am-12noon Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road Cost: FREE
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What: FREE 3 count chck-n-minis sandwiches at Chick-fil-A El con When: 6:30-10am Where: Chick-fil-A El Con Cost: FREE one per person present please

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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: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 
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What: Holiday Tree Lightening Celebration cookie decorating, refreshments, balloon twisters, entertainments, Santa and raffles. When: 5-7pm Where: Hilton El Conquistador-10,000 N Oracle Road Cost:FREE
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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: 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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What: Wonders of the World Dancers explore the world’s most spectacular natural wonders and man-made structures, along with the culture of each region. Ballet, modern and jazz dances are choreographed to an eclectic array of music reflecting different cultures. Colorful costumes and huge projections create a globe-trotting journey extraordinaire. When:7:30pm on Saturday too 2pm and 7;3opmWhere:Pima Community College Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre 2202 W. Anklam Road Cost:$10 discounts available
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What: An Unexpected Party: A Hobbit Movie Release Party In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit, and that hobbit loved going to the library! Join us for Lord of the Rings-themed parties to celebrate the release of the first installment of "The Hobbit." Journey around Pima County to different library branches, representing a variety of Middle Earth locations.Slip on some Hobbit feet, write your name in Elvish, try your hand at games, compete in riddle and trivia contests, and more merriment.All ages are welcome, although many activities will require the Elven dexterity possessed only by teens and adults. Costumes are welcome and encouraged.Journey to Lothlorien, AKA Flowing Wells Library, for a special after-hours party with a costume contest, coloring pages, and maybe even a peek into the Mirror of Galadriel! When: 5:30-7pm Where: Flowing Wells Library Cost:FREE