Entertainment Schedule
Also see Friday, February 10, and Sunday, February 12
OUTDOOR EVENTS
Jim Click Automotive Stage, 6th Ave. @ Pennington St.
Headlined by Sam Moore
Noon-12:30pm: Los Changuitos Feos — With over 47 years of history and tradition Mariachi Los Changuitos Feos is Tucson’s premier youth mariachi.
12:45pm-1:45pm: The 4th Street String Band – A seamless mix of bluegrass instrumentation (banjo, fiddle, guitar) with blues, jazz and punk rock sensibilities that incorporate beautiful vocal harmonies.
2pm-2:45pm: The Dusty Buskers — Upbeat, old-timey Celtic/bluegrass/folk with a rocking edge. “People can’t help but stop and listen.” – Arizona Daily Star
3pm-3:45pm: Al Perry & The Cattle – The Tucson legend is “Laconic, ironic, dedicated to curating what used to be known as country and western, Al Perry is a testament to the best of live music in Tucson.” —Tucson Underground
4pm-4:45pm: Teodoro “Ted” Ramirez – a premier folk musician, singer/songwriter and storyteller – and a living link in the chain of authentic troubadours of the Southwest who presents a mixture of indigenous Mexican, American and European folk music styles framed with insightful personal and historical accounts of the people and places of the Southwest.
5pm-5:45pm: Ronstadt Generations – Living history through music, representing the multi-cultural roots America/Arizona was founded upon. Dating back five generations in North America, Michael J. Ronstadt, younger brother of Linda Ronstadt, continues the family tradition with his two sons, Michael G. and Petie. They perform a wide repertoire of sounds, from traditionals to modern. The band also features sax, bass and drums by family members.
6pm: The Tryst – “The Tryst navigates the listener from jazz to soul with a gentle hand.” – Metromix. Gorgeous vocals by Keli Carpenter, and expert musicianship make this jazz-soul-funk-rock band (with a horn section!) one of Tucson’s top acts.
6:45pm-7pm: Poi-Zen fire troupe (on street, in front of stage)
7pm: Kevin & Tanishia Hamilton of Southwest Soul Circuit – Soul/R&B
7:45pm-8pm: Poi-Zen fire troupe (on street, in front of stage)
8pm: Sam Moore (of Sam and Dave) This Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Hall of Fame Artist is known for several San and Dave R&B hits that are now rock standards: Soul Man, Hold On I’m Comin’, I Thank You and When Something is Wrong With My Baby. Moore was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 greatest singers of all time!
Scott Avenue Stage @ Broadway Blvd.
Multi-cultural & Kid’s Stage
1pm-1:30pm: Illusionist Michael Howell – you won’t believe your eyes!
1:45pm-2:15pm: Puppets Amongus Acts of physical theater, hilarious hand puppets and tom-foolery captivate the audience!
2:30pm-3pm: Puppet Muzik The puppets perform an eclectic mix of America’s music throughout the decades including diverse samples such as country, rock, rap and cultural music such as Mexican Mariachi.
3:15pm-3:45pm: The Wonderfools Tucson-based circus artists, clowns and educators dedicated to proliferating delight and inspiration.
4pm-5pm: Batucaxé Inspired by the music and dance of Brazil, the ensemble features the music and movement of many traditions, from Brazil and all over the world.
5:15pm-5:45pm: Odaiko Sonora Tucson’s award-winning taiko, Japanese ensemble drumming group.
6pm-6:30pm: W.D. “Arizona” Kennedy performs captivating western folk songs, reminiscent of Hank Williams and Woody Guthrie.
6:45pm-8pm: The Border Crossers features the music of Dylan Charles, Stuart Oliver, Nowhere Man & A Whiskey Girl.
8pm-8:15pm: Centenarian Parade: Flam Chen at 100 & Frisky Frolic Stilted Dance Party
Street Entertainment
CRICKET KID’S LOT
Between Stone Ave. & Scott Ave. on Congress St.
Jumping castles & food trucks!
6pm: Cinema La Placita Presents: Arizona (1940) Starring Jean Arthur & William Holden. Filmed at Old Tucson Studios – the location was actually built for this film.
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CHICAGO STORE PATIO
130 E. Congress St.
2pm-7pm: Tucson Arts Brigade hosts youth arts activities
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ALONG DOWNTOWN STREETS
Parasol Project Living Statues & Tucson Circus ArtsStilt Walkers
- photo: Justin Haugen
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5TH AVENUE
between Congress St. & Broadway Blvd.
12pm-10pm: Ferris Wheel ($4)
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5TH AVENUE
between Congress St. & Toole Ave.
Noon-10pm: FC Tucson – Street soccer exhibition: Tucson’s new men’s soccer club team brings a unique brand of soccer to Downtown Tucson. Open play opportunities will be available, as well as the chance to enjoy FC Tucson players in action, with special guest appearances by MLS pro soccer players, in Tucson to prepare for the Desert Diamond Cup.
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FOX THEATRE
17 W. Congress St.
11:30am-5pm: Downtown Centennial Committee presents: Tucson’s History, 100 years of cars in front of the Fox. Click Automotive Team will provide some cars from the more recent years and the new Nissan Leaf.
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INDOOR EVENTS
UA Downtown, 44 N. Stone Ave.
10am-7pm: Open house of the newly renovated Roy Place Building, now the home of UA Downtown; UA Bookstores special merchandise; Exhibits of student work focused on Downtown Tucson
Main Library Downtown 101 N. Stone Ave.
11am-5pm: Joel D. Valdez Library’s Centennial Celebrations—Family story time, craft fair and Happy Birthday Arizona Cake, games available for teens in the teen room.
Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
1:30pm-3:30pm: “A Special Chat with Noted Tucsonans of the Past,” presented by the Downtown Centennial Committee. This historic event will present reenacted interviews with a few of the famous men and women who helped create the State of Arizona and build The Old Pueblo, from 1912 to present. After the historic re-enactments the audience will enjoy films of Southern Arizona life in the early part of the twentieth century. This film is a composite of several travel logs gathered from 1920-30 by the “The Sunshine Climate Club,” an early Tucson tourist promotion group.
Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
3pm-5pm: Mayor Rothschild to introduce Through the Lens of Time – Arizona 100: A Celebration. A program of spoken word, video, corridos, dance, music, and more.
The Screening Room 127 E. Congress St.
6pm-9pm: AZ 100 INDIE FILMS – Celebrate the Arizona Centennial by paying tribute to Arizona’s independent filmmakers. Titles selected for the AZ 100 INDIE FILM collection will be announced in February and state-wide screenings scheduled during 2012. This is the 1st opportunity to view the diverse work by Arizona independent filmmakers
Fox Theatre 17 W. Congress St.
7pm: Planet Jam – rippin’ rock solos, poppin’ reggae rhythms and fresh Gypsy licks, dubby and tight, modern with ancient tap roots.
8pm: SambaDá – Brazilian, Samba, Surf Rock and Funk band, this smoldering and soldering band is a magnet of unexpected particles shaved from Brazilian and American sources. Huge on the west coast, experience a Brazilian carnival, beach party
Club Congress 311 E. Congress St.
7pm: Chris Black CD Release
Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.
6pm-2am: Powhaus Productions Presents Arizona GEM celebrating Arizona history, the gem show and a variety of local performances with DJs, video artists, bands, hosts, dancing and other acts. All ages, 6pm-9pm; 18 and over & $5 after 9pm.
DOWNTOWN MUSEUMS
Free unless otherwise noted
La Pilita Museum 420 S. Main Ave., 11am-2pm also offering Barrio walking guide books
Presidio San Agustin del Tucson 133 W. Washington, 10am-4pm
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum 414 N. Toole, 10am-5pm
Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main Ave., 10am-6pm
Science Downtown: “Mars & Beyond” 300 E. Congress St., 9am-9pm
Sacred Machine 245 E. Congress St., 4pm-11pm
Jewish History Museum 564 S. Stone Ave., 1pm-5pm
Children’s Museum Tucson 200 S. Sixth Ave., 10am-5pm
MOCA 265 S. Church Ave., 12pm-5pm