From now through April 13, the art of Michael Bell will be featured at La Pilita Museum, 420 S. Main. Hours are 11:00am – 2:00 pm, Tuesday-Saturday, and you can find more information and a map at www.lapilita.com. Michael grew up in Tucson. He attended the U of A, College of Fine Arts, graduating… Read more »
Category: Downtown Events
“Ask a Mexican” A Night with Gustavo Arellano on April 15
“Ask a Mexican” A Night with Gustavo Arellano Tacos, Satire and Cultural Commentary Sunday, April 15, 2012 4:00-6:00 pm La Cocina at Old Town Artisans 201 N. Court Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 TACO BAR INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION Admission: $25 CALL (520) 621-4046 to reserve tickets Benefit for Tucson Meet Yourself An entertaining, tasty trip through… Read more »
Mayor Rothschild Declares April 14 “I am Tucson” Day
A Celebration of Tucson’s Diversity April 14 at 2nd Saturdays Downtown 2nd Saturdays Downtown will be host to the launch of a new community movement, I am Tucson, on Saturday, April 14 in downtown Tucson from 4 – 10 p.m. I am Tucson is a project of the Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) Class of 2012… Read more »
Worker, Inc. Will Showcase the Efforts of the Worker Transit Authority
WHAT: Worker, Inc. will present a series of public events showcasing the efforts of the Worker Transit Authority. WHEN: April 27 & 28, 2012 May 4 &5, 2012 May 11 & 12, 2012 WHERE: 210 East Broadway, southeast corner of 5th and Broadway. COST: FREE The Worker Transit Authority asks the community, “How do you… Read more »
Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Just for Kids at the Fox April 1
The Really Big Just for Kids Grand Finale Concert Will Close the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s 2011-12 Just for Kids Series; the April 1 Event at the Fox Tucson Theatre Will Include an Enactment of Susan Lowell’s Dusty Locks and the Three Bears The Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s 2011-12 Just for Kids series will conclude with The… Read more »
Professional Bicycle “Criterium” Road Race Coming Once More to Downtown Tucson
The Athlete Octane Old Pueblo Grand Prix will be a classic downtown criterium (or crit) –- the quintessential American-style bike race concentrated around a few city blocks with lots of turns, very high speeds and continuous action and excitement. For 2012 it is one of only eleven races around the US which make up the… Read more »
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum Lecture Series
The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum announces its 7th Annual History Talks. WHEN: 3pm on Sundays — February 26 through March 18, 2012 TOPICS: Feb. 26: Tucson Division/SP RR Tales – Mike Smith, retired SP/UP Engineer March 4: Historic Transportation Corridors in Arizona – Ken Scoville March 11: “What Time Is It?” – Standard Time Zones… Read more »
Etherton Gallery: Upcoming Events
Chris Rush, James Reed and Craig Cully: Don’t Look Now Etherton Gallery January 24 – March 17, 2012 Reception: 7:00 – 10:00 pm, Saturday, January 28, 2012 In Don’t Look Now, three artists—Chris Rush, James Reed and Craig Cully—look both backwards and forwards to what was and may very well be an Age of Enlightenment… Read more »
2nd Saturdays Downtown and Arizona SCITECH festival Present Science In the City Downtown Tucson
On February 18, 2012 2nd Saturdays Downtown and the Arizona SCITECH festival will present Science in the City in Downtown Tucson. (Click here to download a pdf version of the map and informational brochure for the Science in the City event.) Bring the family and participate in an afternoon of interactive science and technology discussions… Read more »
Arizona Centennial Weekend Celebration Set for February 10-12, Downtown Tucson
Arizona Centennial Commission & 2012 Foundation, Downtown Tucson Partnership, Jim Click, Second Saturday, University of Arizona and City of Tucson announce a joint Arizona Centennial event in Downtown Tucson, February 10–12. Festivities planned, and co-sponsored by the Arizona Centennial Commission & 2012 Foundation, include free street concerts on Scott and 5th Avenues, free concerts at… Read more »