Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Friday 1/11/13

What:Cirque D'or at Fox Over 30 acrobats and performers from around the world, a new generation of Cirque shows is coming to Tucson. The electrifying and mesmerizing Cirque D'Or is one of the most spellbinding shows you will ever see. It has fast become one of the hottest tickets in show biz history with sold out shows and standing ovations worldwide.Featuring a cast of world champion acrobats, contortionists, and aerial artists from around the world, this award winning spectacle will leave you breathless. This action packed presentation delivers incredible talent beyond your wildest imagination. Cirque D'Or is perfect for the entire family. This amazing show brings you beautiful costumes, dynamic sound and lighting, and the world's greatest talentassembled on one stage. When:Jan 11 & 12 at 7:30pm and Jan 13 at 3pmWhere: Tucson Fox Theatre 17 W. CongressCost:$28, $38, $53 also available $106 per couple loge seating Buy tickets here: www.foxtucson.com
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What:Zoppe Family Circus Zoppé Family Circus welcomes guests into the intimate 600 seat tent for a one-ring circus that honors the best history of the Old-World Italian tradition. When:7pm  Saturday 1pm 4pm 7pm  and Sunday  1pm and 4pm  too! Where:Reid Park Zoo Cost:$28 and up
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What:The Big Read: Arizona Curriculum Theater presents The Grapes of Wrath This 45 minute presentation will combine a dramatic reading of chapter one of The Grapes of Wrath with digital images from the dust bowl. Then a dramatic reading of chapter twenty-five with images from period California agriculture, including photos of migrant workers from some of the California worker camps. The presentation will also be accompanied by live music. Don’t miss it! When: 2pm Where: Oro Valley 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 AND Wilmot 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 Library 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! Come join the fun!  Where:Bookmans GrantWhen:10am-11am Cost:FREE 
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What:My Neighbor Totoro is a deceptively simple tale of two girls, Satsuki and Mei, who move with their father to a new house in the countryside. They soon discover that the surrounding forests are home to a family of Totoros, gentle but powerful creatures who live in a huge and ancient camphor tree and are seen only by children. Based on Miyazaki’s own childhood imaginings, Totoros look like oversized pandas with bunny ears and they take the girls on spinning-top rides through the tree tops and introduce them to a furry, multi-pawed Catbus — a nod to Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat.When: 12:00pm(dubbed) 2:15pm(dubbed) 7:15pm(subtitled) 9:30pm(subtitled) Where:The Loft Cinema  Cost: $8.00 general admission • $6.00 Loft members & children 12 and under.
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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: Gadsden-Pacific Model Train ShowModel Train Swap Meet Large Train Show in Tucson features toy and model trains, toys, and railroadania. The only train show in southern Arizona. Operating layouts, and many tables of trains for sale. When: Friday, January 11 2-7pm and Saturday, January 12 9am-2pmWhere: Tucson Expo Center 3750 E. Irvington Rd Cost:$6 Kids 13 and under are FREE  Get a $1 off coupon HERE
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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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