Tucson Area Events Calendar

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JUNE 1998
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Tucson Has It 6/1 - 6/30, a month-long promotion encouraging you to visit areas museums, focuses attention on local history, art, and science. Special events aim to help you discover what these places have to offer: Arizona Historical Society, Arizona State Museum, Center for Creative Photography, Flandrau Science Center, International Wildlife Museum, Pima Air and Space Museum, Tohono Chul Park, Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tucson Children's Museum, Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, and the U of A Museum of Art. Even if you've visited them once or twice, a return look is in order since they're always changing. Phone 617-1144 for a schedule.

The Risk & Benefit of Medications in Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Free seminar, Tuesday 6/2 10:30 a.m. The Forum at Tucson is pleased to present: Ms. Debbie Dielman, Registered Pharmacist, learn about medications now available for the treatment of Alzheimer's the benefits of drug therapy, and their risks and side effects. Refreshments will be served. Please make reservations prior to May 31st. 325-4800, 2500 N. Rosemont Blvd.

Club Kidz: Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Tucson Mall's food court, the Russian Balalaika Orchestra hits the mall's stage, featuring folk music, silly costumes and strange musical instruments.

Tinsley Ellis: Wednesday at 9 p.m., the guitarist and vocalist will play with his backing band at the Boondocks Lounge, 3306 N. First Ave. Listen to one of his five solo albums and you'll understand why Atlanta native Ellis, 41, is often depicted with flames coming from his guitar. Tickets cost $12, but you can get $2 off by buying them in advance at the nightclub or being a member of the Tucson Blues Society.

"Moon Stroll": Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., the Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road, invites children and adults to stroll through the pathways, caverns, pools and gardens of this park built of rock and imagination. Free, but donations are accepted for restoration and maintenance of the property.

4th Annual Ronald McDonald House Golf Classic lets you test your golf skills and your weather hardiness. The 4-person scramble format is complemented by prizes for the 1st hole-in-one, longest drive, and closest ball to the pin on par 3. A Southwest-cuisine buffet follows. $150. 12:30 p.m. Randolph North Golf Course, 600 S. Alvernon Way. Phone 577-1012.

Unique Boutique: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., more than 80 artisans will offer handcrafted gifts and home decorations at Gridley Midle School, 350 S. Harrison Road.

Downtown Saturday Night; Saturday, 7-10 p.m., the entertainment in the Downtown Arts District will focus on African-American celebrations with the national touring group Harare, a new commissioned work by Barbea Williams, and Denise Hawthorne Bey struttin' her stuff. Shops, restaurants and galleries stay open late and there's plenty of free parking.

"Sommerfest": The German-American Club of Tucson will host its summer festival Saturday at the Tucson Woman's Club, 6245 E. Bellevue St. Tom Chestnut will provide music for dancing, 7-11 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. $10.

Kid's Day at El Con Mall: Saturday at 10 a.m., in the center court of the mall, 3601 E. Broadway, parents can sign up their kids for classes, activities and fun stuff around Tucson. Attractions at the mall include magician Bill McRea at 10 a.m.; Playmaxx Y0-Yo, 11 a.m.; Mad Science, 11:30 a.m.; Sunshine Generation, 11:45 a.m.; Arizona Youth Theater, 12:30 p.m.; a Tucson dance company, 1 p.m.; Kids Unlimited, 2 p.m.; and KoSho karate demonstration, 3:15 p.m.

Buckles the Car; Ice Cream Making: Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave., is the unveiling of the museum's automobile safety exhibit, designed to give children hands-on experience buckling seat belts for themselves and for babies and toddlers in car seats. After the unveiling, stay for ice cream making. Free, with museum admission: $5 general, $4 seniors, $3 for children 2-16.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Saturday Evenings 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 & 6/27. This gives you a chance to explore desert-style nightlife. Select paths and exhibits are lit so you can see desert critters in action. Interpretive programs focus on night animals, such as bats, owls, and spiders. There are also storytelling and lectures. The museum's eateries and gift shop also are open. Saturdays through Oct. 31. $8.95/$1.75 children ages 6-12. 6-10 p.m. 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Phone 883-2702.

Sci-Fi Celebration: Holiday Inn, 180 W. Broadway. 6/6 & 6/7, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Slanted Fedora presents the first of a series of tours of the four supporting stars of the original "Star Trek" series: James Doohan, Walter Koening, Nichelle Nichols and George Takei. The actors will be present together on stage and signing autographs. In addition, there will be an auction, costume contest, dealers' room, question-and-answer sessions and a trivia contest. $25 per day, $15 for children 6-12.

Arizona Dance Source: Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m., students ages 3-20 will perform ballet, tap and jazz-dance numbers in the Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Free.

Tucson Sidewinders the former Tucson Toros, now the AAA team of major league baseball's new Phoenix Diamondbacks. The famous Chicken makes an appearance June 26. Opponents are Edmonton (June 9-12), Tacoma (June 22-25), Las Vegas (June 26-29), and Iowa (June 30). $8-/$3. Sun-Thurs 7 p.m., Fri and Sat 7:30 p.m. Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way. Phone 327-2371.

Mad Science: Hands-on science workshops for children ages 5-12 will be offered this summer at various public libraries. This week's workshop is on laser light, Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Himmel Park branch library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Class size is limited; for reservations, call 791-4397.

"Throw Your Voice": Thursday, 11 a.m. - noon, Ruth Means will show kids the art of ventriloquism at Bookman's, 1930 E. Grant Road. Part of the Kids' Club events. 325-5767.

Laser Latino: 6/12 & 6/13 at 8:30 p.m., this new laser light show will feature Latin musicians such as Mariachi Vargas, Luis Miguel, Banda Limon, Proyecto Uno, Julio Iglesias and Selena in the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, North Cherry Avenue and East University Boulevard, on the UA campus.

Mount Lemmon Fine Arts and Crafts Show: 6/12 - 6/14, artists of all levels are invited to paint during this show. A small number of artists and crafts people will be demonstrating and selling their work in Summerhaven, on the Catalina Highway atop Mount Lemmon. Local restaurants will provide entertainment. Admission is free, but those using the national forest are must pay $5 per car. For more information, contact Diane Lisle at 398-2885, or Don Underhill at 570-1544.

Holly Hoffmann:Saturday at 8 p.m., flutist Hoffmann continues the Tucson Jazz Society's Summerset Suite concerts at St. Philip's Plaza, North Campbell Avenue and East River Road. $10.

Arizona Symphonic Winds, Steve Gray: Saturday at 7 p.m, the ensemble, joined by vocalist Gray, will perform at Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Free.

Casino Night The Women of the Active 20/30 Club of Southern Arizona present this 11th annual event, featuring dinning, dancing, casino-style gaming, a silent auction and a raffle. The guest emcees will be DJs Cathy Rivers from The Point and Adrienne Walker from MIX FM 94.9. 7:30 pm. Savoy Opera House. 882-1996.

Three Dog Night: Sunday at 8 p.m., the '70 pop-rock band will perform at The Outback, 296 N. Stone Ave. Led by the duo of Cory Wells and Danny Hutton , this hit-making group is celebrating 30 years in the music business. It's more than likely it will perform many of its Top 40 hits, including "One," "Easy to be Hard," "Mama Told me (Not to Come)," "An Old Fashioned Love Song," "Black & White" and "Joy to the World." Advance tickets cost $12.50 at the Outback and Audio Express; $15 the day of the show.

Tucson Pops Orchestra, Jean-Louis Kashy, Davd Sitton: Sunday at 7 p.m., Tucson Symphoy Orchestra flutist Kashy and narrator Sitton perform in a concert conducted by Laszlo Veres at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, near East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road. Free. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., a shuttle service to DeMeester will run from the Randolph Park Municipal Golf Course parking lot on South Alvernon Way, just north of East 22nd Street.

Children's Artwork gets its annual showing in Creative Visions at Tohono Chul Park. This month's feature is paintings, drawings, and clay-and-papier-mache sculptures from elementary schools in the Catalina Foothills School District. Through July. $2 suggested donation. Gallery, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Mon-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone 742-6455.

Club Kidz: Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Tucson Mall's Food Court, 4500 N. Oracle Road, celebrate Juneteenth with storyteller Glady's Ahmad, who will offer African and African-American folk tales.

Moon Stroll: Wander and wonder at your leisure through the pathways, caverns, polls and gardens of the Valley of the Moon Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Admission to this Arizona Historic District is free, but donations for restoration and maintenance are appreciated. The location is 2544 E. Allen Road, just north of Prince and east of Tucson Boulevard.

"Zoo to You": Thursday, 1-2 p.m., Guy Belleranti, Ed Blum and Frann Miescher, docents from Reid Park Zoo, will present an animal storytime and puppet show at The Parent Connection activities center, 5326 E. Pima St. Meet Henry the Hedgehog and Curious George the monkey.

Martial Arts Demonstration: Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon, Jay Huff will teach kids defensive techniques as part of the Kids' Club events at Bookman's, 1930 E. Grant Road. 325-5767.

Father's Day Ice Cream Social at Reid Park Zoo celebrates dads. The zoo stays open later than usual, so stroll the grounds. The kids can enjoy face painting, parachute games, and educational stations where they can learn about wildlife. Top it all off with free ice cream and animal crackers. $3.50/$2.50 seniors/$.75 children ages 5-14. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Randolph Way off 22 nd St. Phone 791-3204.

The Park After Dark Tohono Chul Park is the setting for this nocturnal exploration of the Sonora Desert, held in conjunction with the Tucson HAS IT! Promotion. Events include an opening reception, demonstrations and discussions about bats, nighttime insects, and night-blooming plants. Also, a summer sky viewing with members of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Club. 6 pm. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455.

University of Arizona Opera Theater, Jacques Offenbach's "La Perichole": Friday night, Saturday night at 8, and Sunday at 3 p.m., UA students present this comic operetta at Crowder Hall, in the UAmusic building south of the East Speedway pedestrian underpass east of North Park Avenue. $10 general, $8 UA employees, $5 students and seniors.

Tucson Women's Expo June 27-28, 10 - 5 pm, at Tucson Convention Center. Over 100 exhibits, seminars, demonstrations, makeovers, health screening, wellness tips & more.

Michael Reed, Ada Redd-Austin, "Classical Rite of Spring Concert": Saturday at 7 p.m., these jazz artists will be featured in a concert presented by Conscientious African American men at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. $25 and $15; call 622-2823.

"Let Freedom Sing!": Saturday at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m., a 100-voice choir and orchestra will present patriotic songs at Christ Church United Methodist Church, 655 N. Craycroft. Free.

"Summer Dance Workship '98": Saturday at 3:30 p.m., students from this annual dance camp, presented by Ballet Arts Foundation and the UA committee on Dance, will present their final performance in the Gittings Dance Theatre in the UA's Ina Gittings building, just west of North Campbell Avenue on East University Boulevard. $6.

Puppet Show: A free show for children 3-7 will be performed by New Kiva Motions Puppet Theatre at Borders Books, 4235 N. Oracle Road, at 1 p.m. Saturday. 887-5144.

Ballet Folklorico San Juan: Sunday at 3 p.m., 130 dancers, ages 4 through adult, from this local group will perform traditional Mexican folkloric music and dance in the Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. $8 for adults, $6 for children under 12 at TCC and Dillard's outlets.

Michael Harding: Sunday at 3 p.m., this classical guitarist, who has studied at the University of Arizona, kicks off this summer's St. Andrew's Bach Society concerts. The concert takes place at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 545 S. Fifth Ave. $8 general, $5 for seniors and students.

Tucson Women's Expo June 27-28, 10 - 5 pm, at Tucson Convention Center. Over 100 exhibits, seminars, demonstrations, makeovers, health screening, wellness tips & more.

Mad Science: Hands-on science workshops for children 5-12 are being presented this summer at vaious public libraries. Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., a program on optical illusions will be offered at El Pueblo branch library, 101 W. Irvington Road, and at 2 p.m. a workshop on slime will take place at the Catalina branch library, 15631 N. Oracle Road. Class size is limited. For reservations, call 791-4397.

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