Events

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August Food Bank drive at the Tucson Children's Museum

The Museum will host an August food drive to benefit the Community Food Bank. Each visitor who brings 2 non-perishable items during the month of August will receive $1.00 off the regular admission price. The Community Food Bank is in need of: soup, cereal, powdered milk, fruit juice, pinto beans, macaroni & cheese, rice, peanut butter, tuna, and canned fruits and vegetables. The Tucson Children's Museum is committed to the overall education of children. Participating in a food drive provides children a hands-on opportunity to experience giving back to the community. The Tucson Children's Museum is located at 200 S. 6th Ave. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm. Call 792-9985 for more information.

Celebrate Tucson's 228th Birthday

on Wednesday, August 20, beginning at 8:00 am, at the Pima County Courthouse located at 115 North Church Avenue. The presentation of the flags will be at 8:30 am. Flags that have flown over Tucson – American, Spanish, Mexican, Confederate, and the State of Arizona – will be presented on horseback in a ceremony to celebrate Tucson's 228th birthday. The Tohono O'odham and Pascua Yaqui flags will also be presented. The ceremony includes an invocation, reading of proclamations, honor guard presentation, and patriotic music. Guests are encouraged. to dress in accurate period costumes and also enjoy a piece of the Tucson birthday cake. The tradition of presenting the flags to celebrate Tucson's birthday began in 1975. For more information, the City Clerk's Office, at 791-4213, ext. 201. Parking is available at the following locations: Main Library garage (enter from Alameda, east of Pima County Courthouse, west of Stone) El Presidio Parking Garage (enter from Pennington or Alameda, west of Church). Parking fees apply at both locations. Parking is also available in downtown outlying lots, most of which are on the free TICET shuttle routes. You can view the online maps at www.cityoftucson.org/parking.html.

Arizona Historical Society Summer Lecture Schedule

All lectures take place in the Museum Auditorium, 949 E.. 2nd St. The talks begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission: $6.00 per lecture, $5.00 for AHS members, $3.00 for students with I.D. August 6, "4000 Years of Farming in the Tucson Basin" presented by Diana Hadley, Research Specialist, DRSW AZ State Museum Ms. Hadley will discuss the development of agriculture in the Tucson basin from prehistoric times to the present. August 13, "The Archaeology of the Tucson Presidio" presented by Homer Thiel, Desert Archaeology Inc. Mr. Thiel will discuss the archaeological excavations of the Presidio de San Agustín del Tucsón in downtown Tucson over the last eleven years. August 20, "Recovering the San Agust’n Mission" presented by Douglas Gann, Preservation Archaeologist, Center for Desert Archaeology Mr. Gann will discuss his research into the San Agustín Mission site for the Rio Nuevo Project. For additional information, call the Arizona Historical Society Education Department at 628-5774. Free parking in the parking garage on Euclid and 2nd St. Enter from 2nd St. Funds raised from the lecture series support educational programs for schools and the community.

Farmers Market, and Arts & Crafts Mercado

held every Wednesday at the Jacome Main Library Plaza from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Pennington St. between Stone Ave. and Church St. Where else can you enjoy a selection of tantalizing salsa, garden fresh produce, fruit, fresh baked goods, nuts, kettle corn, specialty skin care items, live desert blooming plants, unique gifts, and hand-made jewelry. If you are interested in joining the market, please call Alan Ward at 326-7810.

Fiesta De San Agustín

Sunday, August 24, from Noon until 10:00 pm at Armory Park. Join the festival celebration with a day of live entertainment, an art show hosted by Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery, and a wide selection of great food for sale. The event is free and open to the public. A speaker series includes presentations by Wensheng Wang at 1:00 pm, "The First Chinese In Tucson." At 2:00 pm, Jan Vo Vecchio presents, "Tucson Women around the time of Arizona Statehood." At 3:00 pm, James Turner addresses the subject, "How Arizona Got Its Name." This event is sponsored by the Cultural Exchange Council. For more information on the festival call 806-9004. Armory Park is located on 6th Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets.

Labor Day Celebration of Tucson's History with the Historic Stone Avenue Temple

Monday, September 1, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm take a trip back in time at the Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. 2nd St. Archaeologists and researchers provide behind-the-scenes information on the exhibit: "Rio Viejo/Rio Nuevo: Uncovering Tucson's Past." See the "Exploring 1870s Tucson" exhibit. Take advantage of the Docent interpretations of hands-on museum exhibits, and play children's toys and games from Territorial times. Enjoy the music of Ted Ramirez, Tucson's Official Troubadour. "Hats Off to Arizona History" historical dress-up. A variety of rare Western history books, works by local artists, & collectible items will be available for purchase. Free refreshments and admission is free for kids under 12, $12.00 for HSAT members, and $15.00 for all others. Free parking in the AHS lot in the U of A garage located on Second St. off Euclid. Call 670-9073 for reservations or for more information.

Saturdays on Fourth

Join the fun on 4th Avenue from 9th St. to University Blvd. Saturday, August 2, features live music, an Art Walk at 1:00 pm, shopping bargains, Downtown Mercado and trolley rides. Free performances include Wendy Adams from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Delectables Patio, Desert Bluegrass Association from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in front of Magpies Gourmet Pizza, and Anne English at the Chocolate Iguana patio from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. For more information, call 624-5004.

Taste of Judaism at the Historic Stone Avenue Temple

on Wednesdays, August 12, 19, and 26, and September 2, from Noon to 1:00 pm. "Taste of Judaism" is a fun learning opportunity for those who want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Jewish culture, history, rituals, community and practice, want to learn more about the Reform Jewish perspective, or are simply curious about Judaism. There will be refreshments to provide a real "taste" of Judaism. Class materials are free to participants, but registration is required. For more information, or to make your reservation call 292-5816. The Historic Stone Avenue Temple is located at 564 S. Stone Ave.

Tucson Convention Center

Located at 260 S. Church Ave. For general information or to reach the TCC Box Office call 791-4101. To charge tickets by phone call 321-1000. Saturday, August 16, MIKID Celebrity Basketball Game Monday, August 18 to Saturday, August 23, Jim Click Car Sale.

Tucson Museum of Art hosts FirstTuesdays Art Salon Series

August's featured artist is Suzanne Klotz, from Sedona, Arizona. The event will be held in the Education Center Auditorium, at the Museum, located at 140 N. Main Avenue. The program starts at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 5. There will be a reception with the artist at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Klotz's sculptures and paintings vibrate with color and complexity.... September's FirstTuesday artist on September 2, features the talented and entertaining Simon Donovan, creator of the Diamondback Bridge on East Broadway Blvd. For more information, please contact Julie Sasse, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, at 624-2333.

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