Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Friday, January 4, 2013

Example of Lino Cutting Print :)

What:Linoprinting 101: Create Social Justice PostersCreateIT! Although linoleum as a floor covering dates to the 1860s, the linocut printing technique was used first by artists between 1905-1913. We will talk about the history of social justice posters and teach youth how to make their own lino prints. We will then have a pop-up gallery show, displaying the works! Join the fun at the end of winter break! When: 1-4pm Where: Main Library Cost:FREE
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What:Wii Gaming Get a head start on the weekend! Join friends to play Wii Sports, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Guitar Hero, and other fun games on our big-screen projector! Every Friday 3-5pm. All ages welcome!When: 3-5pm Where: Flowing Wells Library Cost:FREE
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What:Home Show including Classic Car Show When: 12-7 Friday,Saturday(10-5) and Sunday(10-7) too!  Where: TCC Cost: $8 GA Kids 16 and under FREE Military families FREE Seniors over 62 years free on Friday 
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What:Story Time at Bookmans! Each week we will read a few cool stories while we enjoy some delicious snacks and juice. After the stories, we'll have a fun craft including things like coloring, decorating our own t-shirts, and making book marks! Come join the fun!  Where:Bookmans GrantWhen:10am-11am Cost:FREE 
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What:Story Time at Bookmans! Each week we will read a few cool stories while we enjoy some delicious snacks and juice. After the stories, we'll have a fun craft including things like coloring, decorating our own t-shirts, and making book marks! Where:Bookmans Speedway When:10am-11am 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:Winter Break Crafternoons Looking for ways to spend your time during winter break? Join us at the library for Crafternoons. All ages are invited to make fun and different crafts. When:11am-1pmWhere:Flowing Wells Library Cost:FREE
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What:Toddler Storytime Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.When: 10am Where: Oro Valley Liubrary Cost:FREE
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What:Mexican Crafts for ChildrenJoin us as we create Baleros, the ball & cup game, and "God’s Eye" or "Ojo de Dios." Decorate the Balero cup with paint or create your own Ojos de Dios, a fascinating Huichol cultural artifact, using wooden sticks and brightly colored yarn. All supplies furnished by the library.For children 5 and up.When: 10:30am-12noon Where: Bear Canyon Library Cost:FREE
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What:Preschool Storytime Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer than the Toddler Storytime and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time than during Toddler Storytime. Preschool Storytime is 30 to 45 minutes long.When:10:30-11 Where: Himmel Park Library Cost:FREE
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