Entertainment Schedule
(Also see 2nd Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12)
4pm: GRAND OPENING, hosted by KOLD Channel 13 and Chuck George. Mayor Rothschild will open the festivities to an antique airplane fly-by and the raising of the 1912 American Flag originally flown over Downtown Tucson. Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona will be presenting the colors in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the state of Arizona and the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scout movement. Taking place on the Jim Click Automotive Stage, 6th Ave. @ Pennington St.
The Centennial opening will feature a century of planes flying overhead, including: 1917 Bi Plane, 1925 De Haviland, 1950 Piper Cub, 1972 Cessna, and 2012 Beechcraft Baron.
OUTDOOR EVENTS
Jim Click Automotive Stage, 6th Ave. @ Pennington St.
Headlined by Jerry Riopelle
4:30pm-5:15pm: The El Camino Royales — A three-piece rockabilly/surf/American roots band featuring the indomitable Michael P. on vox and guitar, along with the superb talents of Andrew See on upright bass/vox and The Mighty Joel Ford on drums/vox.
5:30pm-6:30pm: Heather ‘Lil Mama’ Hardy Band — Heather has been voted “Best Strings” in Tucson and is a member of the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. Zόcalo Magazine said “Hardy’s third release, ‘Get Out of the Road,’ showcases the musician’s sweet violin electrified in a positive bluesy/soul album with spiritual overtones.”
6:45pm-7:45pm: Kevin Pakulis Band, featuring Amy Langley. Pakulis, an award-winning songwriter, brings his convergence of original rock, blues, and country tunes for a rockin’ great time.
8pm-9:30pm: Jerry Riopelle is an Arizona regular since 1974, includes heavy doses of rhythm and blues, rock and country flavored with a unique mix of jazz and reggae sounds in his tunes. Riopelle’s hits include: Walkin’ on Water, Red Ball Texas Flyer and Naomi’s Song. Riopelle is a huge part of Arizona’s Music Legacy.
Scott Avenue Stage @ Broadway Blvd.
5pm-5:45pm: Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School – As Tucson’s most popular youth mariachi, they have gained a reputation for excellence, sharing the stage with many of the world’s finest Mariachi ensembles as well as Symphony Orchestras. The group plays authentic mariachi music, arranged and conducted by director, John Contreras, himself a mariachi musician with over twenty-five years of experience.
6pm-6:45pm: Vox Urbana – Garage cumbia from the heat of the Sonoran desert with complex rhythms enhanced by bass solos, fun melodies and vocal acrobatics.
7pm-8pm: A Son y Sol – Latin American music with a twist – upbeat and danceable!
Street Entertainment
5th AVENUE
Between Congress St. & Broadway Blvd.
4pm-10pm: Ferris Wheel ($4)
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CRICKET KID’S LOT
Between Stone Ave. & Scott Ave. on Congress St.
Jumping castles & food trucks!
6pm: Cinema La Placita Presents: McLintock! (1963) Starring John Wayne, filmed at Old Tucson Studios.
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CHICAGO STORE PATIO
130 E. Congress St.
4pm-7pm: Tucson Arts Brigade hosts youth arts activities
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ALONG DOWNTOWN STREETS
Parasol Project Living Statues
- photo: Justin Haugen
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INDOOR EVENTS
Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
7pm-10pm: Centennial Soul Celebration – a celebration of African American music and culture. This high-energy concert is a celebration of African American music and culture produced by Southwest Soul Circuit. Enjoy Jazz, Blues, R&B, Gospel and Soul Music. Recording artists Kevin & Tanishia Hamilton are joined by various national performing artists. Free seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6pm.
Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.
8pm: Metropolitan Klezmer (Yiddish folk & rock)
Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave.
8pm: Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Arizona Centennial Celebration, conducted by George Hanson. Featuring R. Carlos Nakai, Native American Flutist, performing a newly-commissioned piece, followed by the orchestra’s performance of the “Grand Canyon Suite” accompanied by stunning new images of the Grand Canyon created by famed “photochoreographer” James Westwater. (Tickets: $30-$86)