2nd Saturdays Will Deliver a Holiday Theme on December 10
November 30, 2011
Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey will perform at 2nd Saturdays on the Scott Avenue Stage. photo: Garvin Larson
Downtown will transform into a little bit of the North Pole on December 10 to make 2nd Saturdays the most festive yet. Similar to last year’s December 2nd Saturdays, the holiday theme will feature a Santa’s workshop (at MEB Property Management, 120 E. Congress St.), the official lighting of the Downtown holiday tree, a holiday window decorating contest and holiday music at all the outdoor stages.
Featured Performances –
Scott Avenue Stage
5:15-6:15 p.m.: My Town Music, Student Musician Showcase, spreading the holiday cheer.
6:30-7:45 p.m.: Desert Melodies, Tucson’s most eclectic vocal cover group, will perform many holiday favorites.
8-8:45 p.m.: Dance for a Cause, whose mission is to raise funds and provide education to specific groups of people with chronic illness or in life-altering health situations, brings a holiday dance and choir performance to 2nd Saturdays.
9-10 p.m.: Lisa Otey & Diane Van Deurzen – A special holiday event with a dynamic duo, with a perfect blend of hot jazz, sultry blues and cabaret.
5th & Congress Street Stage: The smooth Jazz and R&B of Kevin and Tanishia Hamilton’s Southwest Soul Circuit.
CenturyLink presents: Mars and Beyond at 300 E. Congress. This exhibition is dedicated to offering rotating science-based programs to Tucson and all of Arizona. 2nd Saturdays hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check discounts, other dates and hours.
Performance by “X”. Show time is 7 to 9 p.m. Check for a range of ticket costs.
Standup comic Doug Stanhope -$25. Show starts at 8 pm. This is a benefit for the Human Society
Emily Dickinson’s 181st Birthday Bash with birthday cake and an art exhibit – Free. Show starts at 7 p.m.
The Cricket Kids’ Area remains super fun for the family. On hand will be the Cricket Jumping Castle, a free G-rated movie, “A Christmas Story,” and other things sure to entertain. The movie begins at approximately 6 p.m.
The street scene will be hopping with car clubs, musicians, “jukebox” statues and vendors. Many Downtown businesses will offer specials.
2nd Saturdays Downtown runs from 5 p.m. to 10:30pm. Sponsors are: Bank of Tucson, Jim Click Automotive Team, Cricket, Carondelet Health Network, KOLD Channel 13, KHYT/KIIM Radio, KXCI 91.3FM Community Radio, MEB Property Management and Providence Service Corp.
For a full schedule and parking info, click here.
