Tucson Pima Arts Council’s Community of Practice Members Presents, Tapestry of Tucson a Centennial Celebration.

This vibrant and cultural event, is February 4^th, 2012, at Dunbar Cultural Center, 325 W. 2^nd Street, Tucson, Arizona, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Door $5 single, $10 family, children 12 and under FREE.

Entertainment will include:

s Strolling Mariachis,

s Dancers:  Folkloricos, Modern Dancers, Zumba, West African Dance, Sunflower Bhutanese Dancers

s DJ Music,

s Puppet show,

s Vignettes featuring: guitar players, singers and performers

Activities will include:

► Basket weaving

► Henna painting

► Face painting

Special Showcase: A panel discussion will take place with Tucson Historian, Dr. Lydia Otero and residents of Barrio Viejo, on the urban renewal in Downtown Tucson.  Safos performance ensemble has choreographed a dance inspired by Dr. Otero’s book, “La Calle”.  Other speakers include, Historian Dr. Michael Engs, Historian Gloria Smith and Storyteller Elva Smith-white.

This exciting community event is being presented by a partnership comprised of:

El Centro Cultural de Las Americas, Safos, a Performance Ensemble, Barbea Williams Performing Company and ISKASH*TAA, Refugee Harvesting Network.

Supported in part by Tucson Pima Arts Council and the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.