Events
E-mail your event listings to Jamie Manser by the 15th of each month, jamie@downtowntucson.org
For Holiday Events, please see the holiday page.
Thursday, December 4
Poet Eleanor Wilner
Biblio Bookstore, 222 E. Congress, 624-8222.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: Free. A Warren Wilson College Lecturer, Wilner is a former recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship.
Grants Orientation, Part 2
Main Library’s Lower Level 1 Meeting Room,101 N. Stone Ave., 791-4393. Time: 9:00am-11:00am. Admission: Free. Part 2 of the Grants Collection Orientation is open to those who have attended part 1. It covers researching corporate philanthropy; finding details on specific funders; government funding; proposal writing resources; Internet; FC search and Arizona Guide to Grants and Giving Database. Pre-requisite is attendance at Part 1. Bring your Part 1 handouts. If you no longer have the handouts, please print them from our Web site at www.lib.ci.tucson.az.us/grants/grantcon.htm. Call 791-4393 to register weekdays between 9:00am and 4:30pm.
Friday, December 5
Students’ Works in Progress Series
Biblio Bookstore, 222 E. Congress, 624-8222.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: Free. UA MFA Poets and Prose writing students will be featured.
Arizona Historical Society’s 28th Annual Holiday Bookfair
949 E. Second St., 791-4391, www.tppl.org.
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Admission: Free. The bookfair will feature more than thirty local and regional authors who will be present to visit with readers and to sign copies of their books.
Saturday, December 6
Six Gallery Openings (See the Gallery Section)
Gallagher
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church, 791-4101, www.gallaghersmash.com.
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $31, $28.50, and $23.50.
Swap Meet
Armory Park Center, 200 S. 5th Ave., 791-4865.
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm. Admission: Free.
Arizona Historical Society’s 28th Annual Holiday Bookfair
949 E. Second St., 791-4391, www.tppl.org.
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Admission: Free. The bookfair will feature more than thirty local and regional authors who will be present to visit with readers and to sign copies of their books.
Sunday, December 7
IdoInTucson.com Monthly Bridal Fair
Historic Manning House, 450 W. Paseo Redondo, 770-0714, www.IdoInTucson.com.
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm. Admission: Free. Tucson wedding service providers sponsor a free Bridal Fair the first Sunday of every month. Vendors include Wedding Cakes, DJs, Florists, Invitations, Photographers, Videographers, Reception Sites, and many more.
Introduction To Jewish Genealogy
Stone Avenue Temple, 564 S. Stone Ave., 670-9073.
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Admission: $8, $5 for HSAT members. Mike Karsen, a genealogical speaker, will give a presentation that explores what is unique about Jewish genealogy, what information to look for, and how to get started.
Wednesday, December 10
Jacome Library Plaza Dedication
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., 791-4391, www.lib.ci.tucson.az.us.
Time: Noon. Admission: Free. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment and holiday shopping while the City of Tucson Mayor and Council, Rio Nuevo, Tucson-Pima Library and the Tucson Parks and Recreation Department dedicate Jácome Plaza – the former location of Jácome Department Store, a downtown landmark from 1951 to 1980.
Friday, December 12
Your Soul Is Showing—Winners of the All Souls’ Procession Video Contest
The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St., 884-4744. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $5-$10 sliding scale. Experience the parade of thousands of souls one more time in an extraordinary video event. Featured videos by Tom Hodgson, Krishna Porter and the winners of The All Souls’ Procession Video Contest will be interspersed with explosive slideshows and exciting performances by Many Mouths One Stomach. Proceeds will pay for leftover mandatory police fees from the 2003 November 1st parade. For more information visit www.allsoulsprocession.org, email diane@allsoulsprocession.org or call 884-4744.
Wednesday, December 17
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., 791-4391, www.lib.ci.tucson.az.us.
Time: 11:00am. Admission: Free. Snow in Tucson? You bet! Come down for stories and songs about snow and take home a fun craft. This program is for ages 3-5 years.
Thursday, December 18
Free Business Counseling with the SBA
Main Library - Third Floor, 101 N. Stone Ave., 791-4393.
Time: 9:00am-1:30pm. Admission: Free. Learn about small business loans, opening a business, selling to the government, and time-tested strategies for developing your enterprise. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Service Corps of Retired Executives will provide free one-on-one counseling. No appointment is necessary.
Sunday, December 21
Tucson High Poetry Reading
Biblio Bookstore, 222 E. Congress, 624-8222.Time: 2:00pm.Admission: Free.
Ongoing
Mondays
Art Talks
Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main, 624-2333, www.tucsonarts.com.
Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Free. Docents give free art talks to the public in the auditorium of the Education Center just east of the Museum.
Tuesdays
All Ages Jam
Tucson Blues Society @ MUSE, 516 N. 5th Ave., www.TucsonBlues.org.
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission: Free. On the third Tuesday of each month, join in the jam! Complete backline and PA provided.
Poetry/Spoken Word
Casbah Tea House, 628 N. 4th Ave., 740-0393, www.CasbahTeaHouse.com.
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Admission: Free.
Wednesdays
Farmers Market, and Arts & Crafts Mercado
Main Library Plaza on Pennington St. between Stone Avenue and Church Street.
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm. Admission: Free. 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.
Thursdays
ArtWalk
Different location each week.
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Admission: $5. Hosted twice a month, Art Walks visit Downtown galleries, art spaces and artists’ studios. Curators and artists offer an up close and personal view of current exhibits and art trends. On December 4, 4th Avenue is featured with visits to Dinnerware Gallery, The Drawing Studio and Arroyo Design Studio. December 11 is Raices Taller 222’s Cross Cultural and Emerging exhibit. Explore the Lost Barrio on December 18 with a trip to Bohemia and enjoy a special seasonal performance by fire duo Pyroluscious.
Blues Harp
Tucson Blues Society @ MUSE, 516 N. 5th Ave., www.TucsonBlues.org.
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission: Free. On the second Thursday of each month, come down and share songs and ideas.
Art Talks
Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main, 624-2333, www.tucsonarts.com.
Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Free. Docents give free art talks to the public in the auditorium of the Education Center just east of the Museum.
Fridays
Wilde Battle of the Improvs
Wilde Playhouse, 135 E. Congress St., 770-1000, www.wildeplayhouse.com.
Time: 8:00pm (non-play nights), 9:30pm (play nights). Admission: $5 + 2 beverages. Each week, two improv groups will battle for the audience’s vote and winners go on to compete with new challengers each Friday.
Line Dancing
Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave., 578-0100.
Time: Beginning, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Intermediate, 3:00pm-6:00pm. Admission: Call.
Belly Dancing
Casbah Tea House, 628 N. 4th Ave., 740-0393, www.CasbahTeaHouse.com.
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Admission: Free.
Saturdays
Wine Tasting
Plush, 340 E. 6th St., 798-1298, www.PlushTucson.com.
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Admission: Varies based on the featured wines. Featuring wines from all over the world, this is an inexpensive way to truly become a wine connoisseur in a comfortable, smoke-free environment.
Historic Walking Tours
Hotel Congress, twice a month, 624-9977.
Time: 8:45am-11:00am. Admission: $5. Visit the warehoused district and downtown community for an informative tour of Tucson. The two routes offered each month consist of the Historic Warehouse District and Armory Park & Railroad District. Hotel Congress offers a special Railroad breakfast on tour mornings. Wear your walking shoes and bring water. Please call to make the required reservations.
Wilde Superstar Search
Wilde Playhouse, 135 E. Congress St., 770-1000, www.wildeplayhouse.com.
Time: 8:00pm (non-play nights), 9:30pm (play nights) Admission: $5 + 2 beverages. Local talent showcasing an array of entertainment is screened and competes for monthly and yearly prizes. The audience decides the winner.
Women’s Coffee House
Bentley’s Coffee House, 1730 E. Speedway Blvd., 795-0338, www.BentlysCoffeeHouse.com. Time: 9:00pm-11:00pm. Admission: Free. Saturdays are reserved for women to showcase their talent, everything from film to music.
Living History in La Casa Cordova Courtyard
Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main, 624-2333, www.tucsonarts.com.
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Admission: Free. Lectures and demonstrations covering many areas of the life of Tucsonans in the mid-ninetieth century including, the duties of the Jesuit Priest, life of Juan Bautista de Anza, cooking and food preparation demonstrations, textile making, agriculture, schooling, housing, blacksmithing and many other “life-ways” of the Spanish colonial period in the Tucson area.
Saturdays on Fourth Avenue
Time: Starting at 3:00pm. Admission: Free. Join the fun the first Saturday of each month on 4th Avenue from 9th Street to University Boulevard with free live music, sidewalk arts and crafts, trolley rides and various other activities. For more information, call 624-5004, or visit the website at www.fourthavenue.org.
Ceramic Making Demonstrations
Arizona State Museum, UA Campus, 1013 E. University Blvd., 626-8381.
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Admission: Free. Weekly demonstrations by ceramic artists in the Pottery Detectives exhibit gallery.
Sundays
The Reggae Connection Presents A Family Affair!
Twelve Tribes Reggae Shop, 345 N. 5th Ave., 620-1810.
Time: Starting at 8:00pm. Admission: $5. Every Sunday, come down and enjoy the sounds of Level Vibes Reggae Band and Twelve Tribes All Stars with Jamaican food and soda on sale and a $5 raffle for a DVD player.
Belly Dancing
Casbah Tea House, 628 N. 4th Ave., 740-0393, www.CasbahTeaHouse.com.
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Admission: Free.
