Downtown’s AZ Centennial Outdoor Celebrations
JIM CLICK AUTOMOTIVE STAGE 6th Ave. @ Pennington St.
Noon-12:30pm: Los Changuitos Feos – With over 47 years of history and tradition Mariachi Los Changuitos Feos is Tucson’s premier youth mariachi.
12:45pm-1:45pm: The 4th Street String Band – A seamless mix of bluegrass instrumentation (mandolin, fiddle, guitar, upright bass) with blues, jazz and punk rock sensibilities that incorporate beautiful vocal harmonies.
2pm-2:45pm: The Dusty Buskers Upbeat, old-timey Celtic/bluegrass/folk with a rocking edge. “People can’t help but stop and listen.” – Arizona Daily Star
3pm-3:45pm: Al Perry & The Cattle – “Laconic, ironic, dedicated to curating what used to be known as country and western, Al Perry is a testament to the best of live music in Tucson.” Tucson Underground
4pm-4:45pm: Teodoro “Ted” Ramirez – a premier folk musician, singer/songwriter and storyteller – and a living link in the chain of authentic troubadours of the Southwest who presents a mixture of indigenous Mexican, American and European folk music styles framed with insightful personal and historical accounts of the people and places of the Southwest.
5pm-5:45pm: Ronstadt Generations – Living history through music, representing the multi-cultural roots America/Arizona was founded upon. Dating back five generations in North America, Michael J. Ronstadt, younger brother of Linda Ronstadt, continues the family tradition with his two sons, Michael G. and Petie. They perform a wide repertoire of sounds, from traditionals to modern. The band also features sax, bass and drums by family members.
6pm: The Tryst – “The Tryst navigates the listener from jazz to soul with a gentle hand.” – Metromix. Gorgeous vocals by Keli Carpenter, and expert musicianship make this jazz-soul-funk-rock band (with a horn section!) one of Tucson’s top acts.
6:45pm-7pm: Poi-Zen fire troupe (on street, in front of stage)
7pm: Kevin & Tanishia Hamilton/Southwest Soul Circuit – Soul/R&B
7:45pm-8pm: Poi-Zen fire troupe (on street, in front of stage)
8pm: Sam Moore (of Sam and Dave) This Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Hall of Fame Artist is known for several San and Dave R&B hits that are now rock standards: Soul Man, Hold On I’m Comin’, I Thank You and When Something is Wrong With My Baby. Moore was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 greatest singers of all time!
SCOTT AVENUE STAGE @ Broadway Boulevard
Multi-cultural & Kid’s Stage
1pm-1:30pm: Illusionist Michael Howell – you won’t believe your eyes!
1:45pm-2:15pm: Puppets Amongus – Acts of physical theater, hilarious hand puppets and tom-foolery captivate the audience!
2:30pm-3pm: Puppet Muzik – The puppets perform an eclectic mix of America’s music throughout the decades including diverse samples such as country, rock, rap and cultural music such as Mexican Mariachi.
3:15pm-3:45pm: The Wonderfools Tucson-based circus artists, clowns and educators dedicated to proliferating delight and inspiration.
4pm-4:45pm: Batucaxé - Inspired by the music and dance of Brazil, the ensemble features the music and movement of many traditions, from Brazil and all over the world.
5:15pm-5:45pm: Odaiko Sonora Tucson’s award-winning taiko, Japanese ensemble drumming group.
6pm-6:30pm: W.D. “Arizona” Kennedy performs captivating western folk songs, reminiscent of Hank Williams and Woody Guthrie.
6:45pm-8pm: The Border Crossers features the music of Dylan Charles, Stuart Oliver, Nowhere Man & A Whiskey Girl.
CRICKET KID’S LOT (between Scott Ave. & Stone Ave. on Congress Street)
Jumping castles & food trucks!
6pm: Cinema La Placita Presents – Arizona (1940) Starring Jean Arthur & William Holden. Filmed at Old Tucson Studios – the location was actually built for this film.
CHICAGO STORE PATIO 130 E. Congress St.
2pm-7pm: Tucson Arts Brigade hosts youth arts activities
ALONG DOWNTOWN’S STREETS
Parasol Project Living Statues & Tucson Circus Arts Stilt Walkers
5th AVENUE between Congress St. & Broadway Blvd.
12pm-10pm: Ferris Wheel ($4)
5th AVENUE between Congress St. & Toole Ave.
Noon-10pm: FC Tucson – Tucson’s new men’s soccer club team brings a unique brand of soccer to Downtown Tucson. Open play opportunities will be available, as well as the chance to enjoy FC Tucson players in action, with special guest appearances by MLS pro soccer players, in Tucson to prepare for the Desert Diamond Cup.
Fox Theatre 17 W. Congress St.
11:30am-5pm: Downtown Centennial Committee presents: Tucson’s History, 100 years of cars in front of the Fox. Click Automotive Team will provide some cars from the more recent years and the new Nissan Leaf.
Street closures are on 5th Avenue, 6th Avenue & Scott Avenue. See the dates, hours, and a map, here!
- Event:
- Downtown’s AZ Centennial Outdoor Celebrations
- Start:
- February 11, 2012 12:00 pm
- End:
- February 11, 2012 10:00 pm
- Cost:
- Free
- Category:
- Organizer:
- Phone:
- 270-3213
- Email:
- jamie@zocalotucson.com
- Updated:
- January 15, 2012
- Venue:
- Downtown
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Address:
Google Map -
Scott Avenue and Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States


