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			1 Female StoryTellers present A Letter to Anyone Female StoryTellers present A Letter to Anyone Artwork of Troy Boswell – painting Artwork of Troy Boswell – painting May 1, 2013 9:00 am - 8:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Artist Statement: Art, to me, is a one way road of expression, enjoyment, and evolution. I have no “best” work, and never will. I may be content with a work and…Read More... CreateIT Exhibit CreateIT Exhibit May 1, 2013 9:00 am - 8:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library An exhibit highlighting the creations of CreateIT students from across Tucson will be displayed. CreateIT provides media and technology classes, as well as mentoring opportunities with local experts for youth to…Read More...	2 CreateIT Exhibit CreateIT Exhibit CreateIT Exhibit “A Night in the Courtyard” “A Night in the Courtyard” May 2, 2013 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center YWCA Tucson and Iskashitaa Refugee Network present: A Night in the Courtyard Featuring Armenian-Syrian Violinist Tamara Khachatryan YWCA Tucson, and Iskashitaa Refugee Network are pleased and honored to present A Night in…Read More... William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” May 2, 2013 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm At The Rogue Theatre Shakespeare’s most charming monster manipulates and murders his way to the throne of England, seducing the audience as he ensnares his victims. While Richard’s deformities encase a hideous heart, the…Read More... “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 2, 2013 8:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More...	3 “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” Urban Yarns @ the Library Urban Yarns @ the Library May 3, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to Urban Yarns, an informal weekly gathering. Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, and…Read More... William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” May 3, 2013 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm At The Rogue Theatre Shakespeare’s most charming monster manipulates and murders his way to the throne of England, seducing the audience as he ensnares his victims. While Richard’s deformities encase a hideous heart, the…Read More... “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 3, 2013 8:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More...	4 “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” Presagio Maya – Mayan Omen Presagio Maya – Mayan Omen May 4, 2013 11:00 am - 5:00 pm At Contreras Gallery Cristina Cárdenas’ paintings are in several museum collections in Arizona, California, Illinois, and Mexico — including the University of Arizona Museum of Art and the Tucson Museum of Art. Cristina earned…Read More... Puppets Amongus Puppets Amongus May 4, 2013 11:00 am At Museum Of Contemporary Art With a handmade cast of characters, finely made staging and live acoustic music, Puppets Amongus revives the ancient art of storytelling through puppet shows, parades, and improvised street theater. Puppets…Read More... 1st Saturday Art Walks 1st Saturday Art Walks May 4, 2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm At Warehouse Arts District Visit some of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art, including: jewelry, pottery, glass, clothing, paintings, sculpture, music, learning of regional history and more. Enjoy…Read More... Ruth Hiller: Soft Geometry Ruth Hiller: Soft Geometry May 4, 2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm At Conrad Wilde Gallery Conrad Wilde gallery is pleased to announce “Ruth Hiller: Soft Geometry,” a solo exhibition of encaustic works. We will host an opening reception on Saturday, May 4th from 6-9pm. The show…Read More... William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” May 4, 2013 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm At The Rogue Theatre Shakespeare’s most charming monster manipulates and murders his way to the throne of England, seducing the audience as he ensnares his victims. While Richard’s deformities encase a hideous heart, the…Read More... The Princess Bride The Princess Bride May 4, 2013 7:30 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre This beloved classic fairytale begins with a grandfather reading his favorite book “The Princess Bride” to his hard-to-impress grandson. This book, he promises, has everything – “Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Revenge.…Read More... “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 4, 2013 8:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More... Rising Appalachia Rising Appalachia May 4, 2013 9:00 pm At Solar Culture Sisters Leah and Chloe tear into sound with sensual prowess as stages ignite revolutions and words light up spirit fires. Listen to their beautiful sound for poetic harmonies, soul singing,…Read More...
5 Rising Appalachia Rising Appalachia Rising Appalachia William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” May 5, 2013 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm At The Rogue Theatre Shakespeare’s most charming monster manipulates and murders his way to the throne of England, seducing the audience as he ensnares his victims. While Richard’s deformities encase a hideous heart, the…Read More... The Princess Bride The Princess Bride May 5, 2013 2:00 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre This beloved classic fairytale begins with a grandfather reading his favorite book “The Princess Bride” to his hard-to-impress grandson. This book, he promises, has everything – “Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Revenge.…Read More... “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 5, 2013 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More...	6	7 “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” Archaeology Café Archaeology Café May 7, 2013 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm At Casa Vicente Connecting the American Southwest and Mesoamerica—A Ritual Economy Ben Nelson (Arizona State University) provides a big-picture look at relationships between the two regions in the past. He will also discuss his…Read More... Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet May 7, 2013 7:30 pm At TCC's Music Hall Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley,…Read More... Songs of the Abyss Songs of the Abyss May 7, 2013 9:00 pm At Solar Culture Songs of the Abyss is a graphic novel that diagrams the psychic history of human beings. It is a journey through chaos in search of peace. There are five chapters…Read More...	8 Songs of the Abyss Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet May 8, 2013 7:30 pm At TCC's Music Hall Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley,…Read More...	9 Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” May 9, 2013 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm At The Rogue Theatre Shakespeare’s most charming monster manipulates and murders his way to the throne of England, seducing the audience as he ensnares his victims. While Richard’s deformities encase a hideous heart, the…Read More... Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet May 9, 2013 7:30 pm At TCC's Music Hall Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley,…Read More...	10 Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet Urban Yarns @ the Library Urban Yarns @ the Library May 10, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to Urban Yarns, an informal weekly gathering. Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, and…Read More... William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” May 10, 2013 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm At The Rogue Theatre Shakespeare’s most charming monster manipulates and murders his way to the throne of England, seducing the audience as he ensnares his victims. While Richard’s deformities encase a hideous heart, the…Read More... Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet May 10, 2013 8:00 pm At TCC's Music Hall Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley,…Read More... “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 10, 2013 8:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More...	11 “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” The Turning Point of World War II – Sonoran Desert Model Builders The Turning Point of World War II – Sonoran Desert Model Builders May 11, 2013 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library In recognition of Memorial Day, the Sonoran Desert Model Builders (SDMB) have organized an exhibit featuring an assortment of scale models. The Sonoran Desert Model Builders is a chartered club…Read More... Riding with the Duke: John Wayne in Arizona Riding with the Duke: John Wayne in Arizona May 11, 2013 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Writer and historian Greg McNamee presents this Arizona Humanities Council lecture. In this talk, Gregory McNamee, who often writes about film and western history alike for such publications as the Encyclopaedia…Read More... Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet May 11, 2013 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm At TCC's Music Hall Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley,…Read More... Impressions: Work from The Drawing Studio Print Lab Impressions: Work from The Drawing Studio Print Lab May 11, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm At The Drawing Studio A range of traditional and contemporary processes of making original prints May 4 – June 1, 2013 Open for Second Saturdays Downtown, May 11, 6–8 PM Includes demonstration A medium that includes many technical…Read More... Dragonfly Gallery: Music & Art Dragonfly Gallery: Music & Art May 11, 2013 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm At Dragonfly Gallery 6-10 pm On display at the Dragonfly Gallery The Photographs of Rod Mullen 8-10 pm Heather Hardy hosts an outdoor stage! Our special feature this month will be: Michael P. & Mighty Joel…Read More... William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” May 11, 2013 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm At The Rogue Theatre Shakespeare’s most charming monster manipulates and murders his way to the throne of England, seducing the audience as he ensnares his victims. While Richard’s deformities encase a hideous heart, the…Read More... Hollywood Funny Comedy Show Hollywood Funny Comedy Show May 11, 2013 7:30 pm At The JunXion Bar Read More... “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 11, 2013 8:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More...
12 “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet May 12, 2013 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm At TCC's Music Hall Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley,…Read More... William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” May 12, 2013 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm At The Rogue Theatre Shakespeare’s most charming monster manipulates and murders his way to the throne of England, seducing the audience as he ensnares his victims. While Richard’s deformities encase a hideous heart, the…Read More... “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 12, 2013 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More...	13	14 “All in the Timing” Science Café Science Café May 14, 2013 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm At Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Rebecca Lybrand, Soil, Water, and Environmental Science “The Soils of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona.” This Spring 2013, the Science Café series at Cushing Street Restaurant will feature researchers…Read More...	15	16 Science Café Science Café Main Library Book Club Main Library Book Club May 16, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library We will discuss this month’s reading selection, “Last Call : the Rise and Fall of Prohibition” by Daniel Okrent. You can pick up a copy of this month’s book at the…Read More... “The Great Gatsby” (1974) “The Great Gatsby” (1974) May 16, 2013 7:30 pm At La Placita Village Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. Starring Robert Redford…Read More...	17 “The Great Gatsby” (1974) “The Great Gatsby” (1974) “The Great Gatsby” (1974) “The Great Gatsby” (1974) “The Great Gatsby” (1974) Urban Yarns @ the Library Urban Yarns @ the Library May 17, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to Urban Yarns, an informal weekly gathering. Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, and…Read More... Meet the Authors: Elizabeth Rollins and Kimi Eisele Meet the Authors: Elizabeth Rollins and Kimi Eisele May 17, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm At Antigone Books Join us for a literary fiction double header with Elizabeth Rollins, author of “The Sin Eater and Other Stories” and Kimi Eisele, author of “The Lightest Object in the Universe,”…Read More... The List: A Musical The List: A Musical May 17, 2013 7:30 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre Described by critics as ‘”a musical” and “10 dollars,” “The List” is a musical confirming everyone’s suspicions about the internet. Follow our heroes Rikki and Seth as they meet strangers over…Read More... The Brothers Macabre The Brothers Macabre May 17, 2013 7:30 pm At Mercado San Agustin The Brothers Macabre will bring their “Sleight of Mind” style to Mercado San Agustin on May 17th for two shows only. The first show starts at 7:30pm, the second show will…Read More... “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 17, 2013 8:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More...	18 “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” The List: A Musical The List: A Musical May 18, 2013 7:30 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre Described by critics as ‘”a musical” and “10 dollars,” “The List” is a musical confirming everyone’s suspicions about the internet. Follow our heroes Rikki and Seth as they meet strangers over…Read More... “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 18, 2013 8:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More...
19 “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” “All in the Timing” May 19, 2013 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre “All in the Timing” is six short plays by David Ives focusing on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives and romantic relationship complications. Three of Tucson’s most respected theatrical personalities each…Read More... Desert Dreams Film Premier Desert Dreams Film Premier May 19, 2013 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm At Fox Tucson Theatre Countering the notion that deserts are little more than a void to be filled, DESERT DREAMS immerses viewers in a world pulsing with life and beauty year-round. This multimedia tapestry…Read More... Best of Stories that Soar! Best of Stories that Soar! May 19, 2013 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm At Temple of Music and Art Best of Stories that Soar! is a fun-filled, family-friendly event celebrating the amazing powers of children’s imaginations, literacy and the performing arts. This year’s Best of Stories that Soar! celebration includes…Read More...	20	21	22	23 Best of Stories that Soar! “The Thrill of it All” (1963) “The Thrill of it All” (1963) May 23, 2013 7:30 pm At La Placita Village A housewife’s sudden rise to fame as a soap spokesperson leads to chaos in her home life. Starring James Garner and Doris Day. (1963) More info on the movie & Cinema La…Read More...	24 “The Thrill of it All” (1963) “The Thrill of it All” (1963) Urban Yarns @ the Library Urban Yarns @ the Library May 24, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to Urban Yarns, an informal weekly gathering. Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, and…Read More... Celestia & Jack Loeffler and Gary Nabhan Celestia & Jack Loeffler and Gary Nabhan May 24, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm At Antigone Books Celestia and Jack Loeffler, co-authors of “Thinking Like a Watershed: Voices From the West” and Gary Nabhan, contributor. The arid landscape of the southwest has supported many cultures for millenia. Thinking…Read More...	25 Celestia & Jack Loeffler and Gary Nabhan Celestia & Jack Loeffler and Gary Nabhan Celestia & Jack Loeffler and Gary Nabhan Embodiment Embodiment May 25, 2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm At Solar Culture A community alignment, art show and reception, and potluck. More information here. Read More... Chico MacMurtie and Ken Shorr Exhibition Opening Celebration Chico MacMurtie and Ken Shorr Exhibition Opening Celebration May 25, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm At Museum Of Contemporary Art Join us in celebrating our summer exhibitions opening with Planet of the Crepes and Kadooks serving up delicious food on the Plaza, cash bar featuring Borderland Brewing Company and music…Read More... Retro Game Show Night Retro Game Show Night May 25, 2013 7:00 pm At Club Congress (7pm, $5, 21+) Retro Game Show Night is hosted by Tempest DuJour, the “Delicate Flower of the Desert.” She is Tucson’s (and possibly Arizona’s) largest drag queen and has a blazing…Read More...
26 Retro Game Show Night A Hero’s Salute A Hero’s Salute May 26, 2013 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm At Crowder Hall A HERO’S SALUTE – MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE Join us Sunday, May 26th at 3 PM as Arts Express honors the brave men and women from the Tucson Community who have served,…Read More...	27	28 A Hero’s Salute A Hero’s Salute All Souls Procession Mini Carnival All Souls Procession Mini Carnival May 28, 2013 6:00 pm At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans A Special Night at La Cocina to benefit The All Souls Procession. Enjoy a delicious dinner on the garden patio on a balmy spring night! Mitzi Cowell ‘s Indie Blues, Brazilian rhythms…Read More... Movie Night @ Rocks and Ropes Movie Night @ Rocks and Ropes May 28, 2013 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm At Rocks and Ropes Movie Night @ Rocks and Ropes When: Tuesday, May 28th – 8pm Where: Rocks and Ropes: Downtown Cost: $5 admission: climbing movie free: some wonderful locally made beer. For $2 more get a Rocks and…Read More...	29	30 Movie Night @ Rocks and Ropes “Some Like It Hot” (1959) “Some Like It Hot” (1959) May 30, 2013 7:30 pm At La Placita Village “When two Chicago musicians, Joe and Jerry, witness the the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, they want to get out of town and get away from the gangster responsible, Spats Colombo.…Read More...	31 “Some Like It Hot” (1959) “Some Like It Hot” (1959) “Some Like It Hot” (1959) Urban Yarns @ the Library Urban Yarns @ the Library May 31, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm At Joel D. Valdez Main Library Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to Urban Yarns, an informal weekly gathering. Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, and…Read More... Community pot luck & digital storytelling screening Community pot luck & digital storytelling screening May 31, 2013 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm At Gangplank Tucson Community pot luck & digital storytelling screening @ Gangplank. Read More... Female StoryTellers present A Letter to Anyone Female StoryTellers present A Letter to Anyone May 31, 2013 7:00 pm At Love Smack Studios May 31, 2013 at 7pm Often hilarious, always insightful FST! Female StoryTellers delivers live storytelling at its best from some crazy-talented ladies. This month’s theme is “A Letter to Anyone” –…Read More...

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