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APRIL 1998
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
			1 April Fools' Day	2 Spring Fling '98	3 Spring Fling '98	4 Spring Fling '98
5 PAlm Sunday & Spring Fling '98	6	7	8	9	10 & Good Friday	11 Passover Begins
12Easter Sunday	13	14	15	16	17	18 Passover Ends
19 Eastern Orthodox Easter	20	21	22 Earth Day Secretaries Day	23 Holocaust Remembrance Day	24	25
26	27	28	29	30

"Dine Out for Safety": Wenesday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., this benefit for the Tucson Rape Crisis Center will be held at Ovens Restaurant in St. Philip's Plaza, 4380 N. Campbell Ave. For lunch and dinner reservations, call 577-9001.

1998 Spring Fling 4/2 - 4/5, on the U of A Mickale lawn. Interactive Science Exhibits, Petting Zoo, Celebrities & Autographs, Children's Rides & Entertainment. Plus-- April 2/4pm-12am/Wrisband Night; April 3/4pm-12am/Dance Party; April 4/12pm-12am/Kids' Expo; April 5/12pm-6pm/Dollar Daze.

Spring Artisan's Market: 4/3 - 4/5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Tucson Museum of Art Plaza of the Pioneers, 140 N. Main Ave., more than 65 booths will feature furniture, glass, jewelry, pottery, metalwork, shrines, mixed media art and textiles. Also featured is David Burckhalter's "La Vida Nortena: Photographs of Sonora." Food and music will be available.

Sunken Treasures From the Atocha: 4/3 - 4/5, museum artifacts and silver and gold coins plus jewelry from the world's richest and most famous Spanish shipwreck will be on display at Heritage Jewelers, 3286 N. Campbell Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri & Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.

The American Red Crose Classic Golf Tournament Friday 4/3/98 at David-Monthan AFB Golf Course. Registration starts at 11:30 am, Shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Advance registration required! Space is limited to the first 144 golfers. For reservations or more info, please call the American Red Cross at 318-6556.

Yaqui Easter Ceremony 4/3 - 4/12. The Yaqui interpretation of the Easter story is told each day of Holy Week in a drama that blends Christian tradition with the pre-Christian ceremonies of the battle between Good People and Evil Forces. Free. Pascua Nighborhood Center, 785 W. Sahuaro Ave. Phone 791-4609 for times.

Aviation Day/727 Plane Pull for Special Olympics: Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Tucson International Airport control tower, 7081 S. Plumer Ave. Featured are control tower tours, military and civilian aircraft displays and fly-bys and, 10 a.m. - noon, the Tucson Airport Authority's first 727 Plane Pull for Special Olympics. Teams of 20 people will complete to pull a 120,000-pound 727 FedEx cargo jet 12 feet in the shortest span of time. Airplane rides cost a nickel per pound; tickets will be sold until noon, and children under 12 must be accompained by a parent. Free parking and admission.

Art Fest '98 of Tucson 4/4 & 4/5, 10am - 6 pm, at Rillito Park, River Road and First Avenue. Southern Arizona's #1 Fine Arts Show. Over 100 selected fine art displays, international foods, kids area & live entertainment. Free admission. Free parking and shuttle available. A portion of the festival proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society Kids Camp.

Teen Fest '98: Saturday, Tucson Parks and Recreation and Pima County Parks and Recreation will host this event at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, on East 22nd Street between South Country Club Road and South Randolph Way. Food and prizes will be available.

Wildflower Festival: Sunday, 3:30 - 7 p.m., Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, will present its 13th annual event, featuring a gourmet meal, silent auction, musical entertainment by Cool Breeze and Catacoustic Groove, wildflower walks and activities for children. $40 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under.

Pima County Fair 4/9 - 4/19. There are: the usual livestock exhibitions and competitions, displays of home crafts and fine art, antique tractors, a carnival, horse shows, and musical acts. Plus the merchant booth offer everything from the oddball to the essential, and you have your pick of all manner of carnival food. $5/free for children 12 and under. 6 p.m. - midnight Aprill 9, 9 a.m.-midnight April 10-19. Pima County Fairgrounds, Houghton Rd., one mile south of I-10. Phone 792-3930 for a schedule.

Lame for a Game: Thursday at 7 p.m., at the Tucson Convention Center Arena, 260 S. Church Ave., this basketball exhibition pits the skills of male and female Wildcats against the UA wheelchair basketball team, the Wildchairs, $12, $10 and $8; discounts available.

Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Pima County Parks and Recreation will hold its fourth annual Easter egg hunt at the Tucson Electric Park in the Kino Sports Complex on Ajo Way and Forgeus Avenue, near I-10 and Kino Parkway. The event will begin with games, activities and Easter basket-making, which will continue until around noon. Actual hunts will begin at 10 a.m., with separate hunts held for different age groups.

Tucson Warehosue District Walking Tour: Meet in the lobby of the Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Saturday, 9 - 11 a.m., the monthly walking tour of Tucson's Warehouse Historic District is hosted by an expert on the history of the area. The tour covers an area bounded by Toole Avenue on the south, Ninth Avenue on the west, Herbert Avenue on the east and Sixth Street on the north - approximately 1 mile - and includes an overview of the area's history and brief visits to several artisits' studios. For reservations call 624-9977.

Catalina State Park Easter Festivities: Sunday, the park will have a variety of family activities such as a non-denominational sunrise service and pancake breakfast, 6:30 - 8:30 a.m., and an Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m. - noon, with a clown, jumping castle, games and prizes. The egg hunt will be limited to 300 children on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be two groups, ages 2-5 and 6-11. Passes will be handed out on the day of the activity. Park admission: $4 per vehicle with up to four people in a vehicle. Each additional person is $1; children under 12 are free. The park is located at milepost 81 on Oraclle Road.

U of A Music Faculty Annual Series 4/13 & 4/20, continues the annual series, which gives professors an opportunity to get out of the classroom and perform. Harpist Carrol McLaughlin April 13; Johnson/Kirkbride/Woods Trio April 20. $10/$8/$5. 8 p.m. Crowder Hall in the music building complex, Park Ave. and Speedway Blvd. Phone 621-1162.

West Campus Library Book Sale: The Pima Community College West Campus library, 2202 W. Anklam Road, will hold a book sale on the Al-1 deck outdoors, south side, near the library book drop, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday.

Arizona International Film Festival spotlights new Irish cinema this year with features, shorts, and documentaries. Eighty films and videos are shown, including winners of the festival's competition in narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental works; cinematic milestones and works about filmmaking. $20-$125. Various times. The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St., and other exhibition sites. Phone 628-1737 for a schedule.

Annual Alliance Book Sale: 4/17 - 4/19. Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, Goddard Hall, 4831 E. 22nd St. This three-day event will feature a large selection of paperback and hardback novels, non-fiction books of all kinds - reference, cookbooks and more. Proceeds support the funding of church programs. Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday.

Waila Festival: 4/17 & 4/18. Arizona Historical Society Museum, 949 E. Second St. Friday night from 6 to 11 and Saturday, 5-11 p.m., Tucsonans will find music, dancing, arts and crafts at the 10th annual Waila Festival. There will be many special additions to the festival, such as dance and Waila musician workshops and a traditional arts program and exhibit. The festival also will include outdoor booths selling Tohono O'odam foods.

Roses of the Desert 4/18 & 4/19. The Rose Society of Tucson will have its rose show Saturday and Sunday at Park Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Entries are open to the public and may be made between 7 and 10 a.m. Saturday. Judging begins Saturday from 10:30 to approximately 1 p.m. Hours: 1- 9 p.m. Saturday, noon - 6 p.m. Sunday.

Downtown Saturday Night: Saturday, 7-10 p.m., the Downtown Arts District - centered on the east end of Congress Street - keeps its shops and galleries open and offers free street entertainment.

Master Gardener "My Yard" Tour: This annual garden tour will be Saturday, with six master gardeners offering their gardens in an educational tour featuring vegetable, flower and wildlife gardening, plus landscapes of native and desert-adapted plants. $5; children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free. 626-5161

Festival de Salud celebrates health with more than 100 organizations offering health-care and safety information, screenings, and immunizations. After getting your body in tune, get a dose of fun from entertainment, children's activities, giveaways, and prize drawings. It's all put on by the American Heart Association. Free. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kennedy Park Fiesta Area, 3700 S. Mission Rd. Phone 795-1403.

Earth Day Festival and Parade Festivities around the Tucson Children's Museum start with exhibits including alternative home-building techniques and activities such as planting seeds. The parade marches off at 10 a.m. with floats by environmental organizations, businesses, families, and social organizations -- all fueled by human power or alternative energy. Free. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 200 S. 6th Ave. Phone 792-9985.

Oracle Oaks Festival April 18, 1998. More info, please call: 1-520-896-9326 OR 896-2855.

9:OO AM SWAP MEET
        ARTS/CRAFT FAIR
        CARNIVAL (FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY)
10:00 AM OAKS FESTIVAL PARADE
11:30 - 1:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT - PHIL QUIJADA - Y FAMILIA
1:00 PM PARADE AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE ORACLE COMMUNITY
        CENTER
1:30 - 3:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT - PRAIRIE STAGE ( THE WEIL FAMILY)
3:00 PM CAR SHOW AWARDS
4:00 - 5:00 ENTERTAINMENT - SHELLY JURMAIN
8:30 - 12:30 AM ORACLE OAKS FESTIVAL DANCE AT THE ORACLE INN
                (LIVE MUSIC BY "FRANK MARTINEZ AND DESSERT HEAT"

In Conjuction with the Oracle Oaks Festival
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Oracle State Park Earth Day Celebration & 10th Annual Oracle Spring Car Show

Homes Architects Design for Themselves: on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presents this self-guided tour in celebration of Architecture Week. Tickets are $15, $10 for students, and can be purchased at The American Institute of Architects, 10 N. Norton Ave., Coyote's Voice Books, 15 S. Eastbourne Ave., Contents Contemporary Furniture, 3525 E. Fort Lowell Road, and The Parent Connection, 5326 E. Pima St. Proceeds benefit The Parent Connection.

Israel Camerata Jerusalem has been hailed by the New York Times as the "best of the new generation of Israeli ensembles." The chamber orchestra's program has works by Mozart, Shostakovich, and a new piece by Israeli composer Mark Kopytman. $33/$26/$21. 5 p.m. U of A Centennial Hall inside the main gate at University Blvd. and Park Ave. Phone 621-3341.

Pop, Classics, and Show Tunes make up the program by the Foothills Women's Chorus of 60 singers. $5. 3 p.m. Berger Performing Arts Center, Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. Phone 299-1449.

Arts & Crafts Fair 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Reid Park. Free. As many as 200 exhibitors offer Southwestern, contemporary, whimsical, and traditional arts & crafts fare. Shuttle available from Hi Corbett Field. 22nd St. and Country Club Dr. Phone 791-4063.

International Mariachi Conference 4/20 - 4/25, attracts bands, dance groups, and aficionados from throughout the Western Hemisphere for the week-long workshops and festival. Thursday is the Marachi Showcase, featuring youngsters who participate in instumental, costume, or folklorico workshops. $7.50. 7:30 p.m. Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Espectacular Concert features the best hands in the world. $20/$31/$55. Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. TCC. La Fiesta de Garibaldi at the Armory Park features a variety of bands and tons of Mexican and Southwestern food. Free. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. South 6th Ave. and East 13th St. Also on Sat is a special Catholic mass iwth mariach music. Free. 11 a.m. TCC. Tickets can be purchased by phoning 791-4838.

Taste of Tucson 1998 A community event featuring an eclectic mix of local restaurants with continuous live entertainment including Paul Revere & The Raiders and The Grass Roots. Come join the fun!. Friday, 4/24, 5 pm to 11 pm (Tucson's largest office party); Saturday, 4/25, 11 am to 11 pm (Family Day). Adults/$8, children 12 and under free with adult admission. Tickets will be available at the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Circle K stores. For information, call 792-2250, extension 176.

Tucson Pops Orchestra: Friday at 11:30 a.m., under Laszio Veres's direction, this ensemble performs at the Tucson-Pima Main Library plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave. Free.

Taste of Tucson 1998 A community event featuring an eclectic mix of local restaurants with continuous live entertainment including Paul Revere & The Raiders and The Grass Roots. Come join the fun!. Saturday, 4/25, 11 am to 11 pm (Family Day). Adults/$8, children 12 and under free with adult admission. Tickets will be available at the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Circle K stores. For information, call 792-2250, extension 176.

Fund-Raising Fair '98: The Educational Enrichment Foundation presents this fair Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Catalina High School cafeteria, 3545 E. Pima St. The event is an opportunity for fund-raising professionals to display and advertise their products to people who seek new ways to raise money for their organizations.

Animal Defense League of Arizona Vigil: Saturday night at 7, the Animal Defense League will hold a vigil outside University Medical Center, 1500 N. Campbell Ave., in remembrance of the laboratory animals used at that facility over the past year.

Arizona State Poetry Society Spring Festival: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Woods branch library, 3455 N. First Ave. The event will feature poet Richard Shelton, an annual scholarship presentation and open readings. Lunches available for $5, with reservations; 885-5011.

Benefit Autction: Saturday at 7 p.m., an auction will benefit Frensdorff House at St. Andrew's Parish Hall, 545 S. Fifth Ave. Preview time is 6 p.m. Original artwork includes watercolors by Tim O'Connor, photographs by Scott Baglione and ceramics by John Martin.

Tanque Verde Valley Arts and Crafts Festival: Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., more than 70 artists and crafts people will sell their wares. The festival will include entertainment, music and food; it benefits the expansion of the Bear Canyon branch library.

Tucson ITEC EXPO at Tucson Convention Center, 10 am - 4 pm Daily. Details, please visit Tucson ITEC EXPO website.

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