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Friday, January 18, 2013

Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Saturday 1/19/13


What:smARTy Pants Bring the family and make your own machines/art inspired by our Art  Machines can often be seen in many different kinds of art. After looking at works of art in Art + the Machine, create your own art inspired by technology in the Education Center.The smARTy Pants program is for children ages 2 – 5 and an adult companion When:10amWhere:Tucson Museum of Art140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States,Cost: $8 per child for members; $10 per child non-members; adults free 
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What: World of Words Author and illustrator Adam Rex visits Worlds of Words to celebrate the  release of his latest illustrated book with internationally award winning author, Neil Gaiman. Adam will share the background on the development of the book and the process that goes into illustrating a book written by someone else. Later, participants will create their own illustration, under Adam’s guidance, to take home and share FREE refreshments too! When: 10am-12noon Where: UofA Education Building 1430 E. 2nd street room 453  Cost:FREE
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What: Dillinger Days  The main attraction is a free, daytime event for the whole family! An amazing re-enactment of the John Dillinger capture by HothsotPerformer.com is performed in the middle of a carnival,  vintage car show, walking tours of the hotel and it’s incredible history, and live prohibition era music.  Best of all this entire event is FREE and has something for everyone from the kids to the grandparents!!! More information HERE. When: 10am-4:30 pm Where: Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress  Cost:FREE
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What:FREE CRAFTS at Teacher Parent Connection New crafts every Saturday! Bring kids of all ages for FREE FUN!When:9am until 6pmWhere:Teacher Parent ConnectionPantano Broadway- South of Broadway on East-side of Pantano Cost:FREE
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What: Paws in the Plaza- An event to help raise money for the Humane Society of Arizona. pet themed vendors, photography, raffles and treats When: 1-3pm Where: Casas Adobes 7001 N Oracle Road. 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: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town  When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings  FRIDAY, September 7, 2012Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Cost:FREE- donations accepted
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What: The Lone Stranger Wearing a mask to protect his identity, The Lone Stranger fights to bring justice to the lawless frontier. Astride his white stallion, Thunder, he strikes terror into the hearts of the gunslingers of the Old West. Join him and his friend Tonka, as they come to the aid of those in need as the Gaslight Theatre Gallops into the sunset with The Lone Stranger!When: Check showtimes HERE  January 10 – March 31, 2012Where: Gaslight Theatre Broadway Blvd. Cost: Varies
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What:The Boy Who Cried Wolf  Play and don't forget their regular storytimes on tues (10:30am) and thurs (3:30pm) plus check out their birthday club too all HEREWhere: Mildred and Dildred at La EncanatadaWhen:10:30am Cost: FREE ______________________________________________________ 
What:Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Ecstatic Dance Tucson is a group of individuals committed to coming together on a regular basis and creating a safe environment where we can move our bodies, express ourselves freely and just plain shake it. Two of our main goals are to create community and have fun. We understand that it takes courage to open ourselves up in the presence of others and we do what we can to create a supportive environment. Planet Coexist presents Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Dance you inner joy to an eclectic set of music. A smoke-alcohol-judgement free environment! Shoeless feet on the dance floor only http://planetcoexist.comWhere:EcstaticDanceWhere:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory1013 S. Tyndall Ave. When:7:30-10:30pmCost$7 Suggested Donation; Free for children 12 and under
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What: Railroad Days- Docents guide visitors through steam locomotive No. 1673 When:10am-4pm Where: Southern Arizona Transportation Musuem 414 N Toole Ave. Cost:FREE
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What: University of Arizona Bookstores Winter Sale Eclectic selection of books in all genres.  Many books are only $1-$2. When: 8am-4pm Where: UA Bookstores 301 N Cherry Ave. Cost:FREE
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What: Tucson Youth Poetry Slam- Spoken Word Competition for teens! A poetry workshop is offered before the contest. When: 5pm workshop 7pm slam Where: Bentley's 1730 E. Speedway Cost:Donation if you can afford it 
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What:How Things Fly This program is for kids age 8 and older with their parents to learn about air preasure, aircraft stability, and the four forces of flight. They will do this with a series of experiements the kids build and test and take homeWhen:1pm-2:30pmWhere:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.
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What: Friends of the Library Book Sale- Ready to find some great books at an amazing price?  There are always many children's bboks!  When: 9-4pm Sat and Sun too!Where: 2230 N Country Club Road Cost: Varies by book- ______________________________________________________  What:The Tucson International Coin & Stamp Show!  Come see a very rare Cincinnatus Document signed by George Washington. Among the local dealers will be dealers from around the nation, all interested in buying, selling, and trading coins, stamps, postcards, tokens, currency, gold, silver, and other collectibles. The show will also have free appraisals, door prizes, educational exhibits, and security. For the kids on Saturday the 19th there will be a treasure hunt with great numismatic prizes. Show visitors can receive the newest quarter FREE by bringing a canned food items to the show benefiting the Community Food Bank.When:Show hours are Friday (Jan. 18) 10AM-6PM and Saturday, (Jan. 19) 10AM-6 PM.  Where:Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Street in the Copper Ballroom Cost: $2.00. Kids 13 & under are free. 
 

Enter 2 giveaways right now- children's books gift certificates and 4 tickets to see Delia nd the Mud People on Sunday 1/20/13 HERE
 

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