http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ Events for www.visittucson.org en-us Mon, 2 Jun 2007 09:41:01 PST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 PST simplewview http://www.tohonochulpark.org/wordpress/art-exhibits/in-exhibit-hall/ Tohono Chul Park's newest art exhibit in the Exhibit Hall include paintings, fiber art, photography and works in a variety of media that explore specific southwestern canyons, or express a sense of canyon spaces in abstract and imaginative works. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.pbaa.com/pdf/PBevents.htm To complement El Tour de Tucson, LeMond Fitness presents a cycling event and fundraiser for stationary bicycle riders, which can be done anywhere – in a fitness center, hotel gym, your office or school, backyard or even in your own living room. Details on Perimeter Bicycling Association of America website, www.pbaa.com. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.ethertongallery.com/html/exhibit/index.htm Etherton Gallery, in downtown Tucson, hosts an exhibition uniting works of contemporary art and interior design, and featuring such nationally known Tucson designers and artists as Stephen Paul of Arroyo Design, Scott Baker of Baker + Hesseldenz, and Tom Philabaum of Philabaum Glass Studio and Gallery. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonbotanical.org Tucson Botanical Gardens presents Arizona's only live, tropical butterfly exhibit. View colorful butterflies fluttering in a special greenhouse and help support global efforts for sustainable conservation. Call for details about after-hours photo sessions, behind-the-scenes tours and special events. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museums/ Arizona History Museum presents a traditional Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) altar featuring offerings from the museum's collection of Territorial artifacts, including photographs and artworks. Opening reception is Oct. 30, 5-7p.m. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.degrazia.org A retrospective exhibition of 100 works of art by Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia (1909-1982), including examples of artwork that brought him international acclaim, displayed as part of a centennial celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the artist's birth. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonbotanical.org Tucson Botanical Gardens celebrates the beauty and bounty of autumn with a display and sale of scarecrows handcrafted by local artists, businesses, staff, and volunteers to benefit the Gardens Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/exhibits/ Arizona State Museum's exhibition explores how turquoise, Arizona's state gem, has brought trade and influence to the American Southwest for centuries. Image is a Mogollon pendant, c. AD 1300 from Kanishba ruins in Fort Apache AZ. Image by Jannelle Weakly, courtesy of Arizona State Museum. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tohonochulpark.org/art.html Tohono Chul Park presents an exhibit, in the Wells Fargo Gallery in the Desert Discovery Education Center, of masks carved for the Yoeme ceremonial dancer known as Pascola, whose wooden, carved mask represents a family tradition passed down for centuries. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/detail/exhibitions.php?recordID=120&back=/exhibitions/future.php&page=future Tucson Museum of Art presents a tribute to one of the 20th century’s most admired artists: a survey of more than 100 photographs by famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984). Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.thegaslighttheatre.com The Gaslight Theatre presents a musical-comedy-spoof-melodrama for the holidays, starring a trio of good little children who journey to the North Pole to rescue Santa Claus from an evil villain. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/ Now housed year-round at one of Tucson's oldest buildings, La Casa Cordova in the Tucson Museum of Art Historic Block, El Nacimiento is an elaborate exhibit showcasing a traditional Mexican nativity scene with hundreds of earthen figurines restored in a northern Mexican style to reflect life in the late 19th century. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.solcasinos.com/entertainment.html Sol Casinos presents a free concert on Thursdays at Casino del Sol. Lineup includes tributes to music legends such as Blondie, Tom Petty, and The Doors. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.beowulfalley.org Beowulf Alley Theatre Company presents the 2006 Tony Award for Best New Play and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a story about a family with everything a family could want until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down. May be inappropriate for persons under 13 years old. Beowulf Alley Theatre. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.foxtucsontheatre.org/fallmovies/ On the eve of El Tour, Tucson's premier perimeter bicycling event, Tucson's vintage movie palace, the Fox Tucson Theatre, will screen a classic, inspiring cycling-themed movie from 1979. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://golf.wingspan.org/ The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain (a new Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course) hosts this amateur golf tournament, featuring a shotgun start and 4-person scramble and low gross, to benefit Wingspan, Southern Arizona's LGBT community center. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.broadwayvillagetucson.com/farmersmarket/ Tucson's oldest shopping center hosts a weekly indoor/outdoor farmers' market with more than 40 local farmers and vendors from all over southern Arizona at Broadway Village. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/ Tucson Museum of Art presents a holiday craft market in its courtyard with more than 120 artists offering for sale their unique work in jewelry, ceramics, watercolors, metal work, and more. Live music courtesy of the Tucson Kitchen Musicians and the Beer Garden in the courtyard of La Casa Cordova on Saturday and Sunday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.morningstartraders.com Morningstar Traders hosts free lectures on different aspects of American Indian art and craftworks on Fridays at 2 p.m. during November&#59; special discounts on many items, refreshments, and an opportunity to peruse the shop's collection of vintage and contemporary American Indian arts, crafts, pottery, jewelry and rugs. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/86019 Odaiko Sonora presents a performance of taiko and taiko collaborations with local performing groups Theatrical Mime Theatre, Thom Lewis Dance, and Batucaxé at Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, University of Arizona. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.oldtucson.com Old Tucson Studios, Arizona's Hollywood in the Desert, celebrates its 70th anniversary as a movie-making location by presenting a retrospective exhibit of never-before-seen production stills dating back to the studios' first production, "Arizona" (1939). Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tohonochulpark.org Tohono Chul Park hosts docent-led walking tours of its grounds at 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. Participants learn to identify bird residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Details are at www.tohonochulpark.org. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.foxtucsontheatre.org/events_schedule/events_schedule.html The Fox Theatre presents a performance by John Prine, a songwriter/singer whose musical career spans more than 35 years. His songs have been covered by everyone from Bonnie Raitt to Bette Midler to Johnny Cash. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.oldtucson.com Old Tucson Studios kicks off its yearlong celebration of its 1939 Hollywood beginnings and amazing film history with a performance by Darryl Worley, a country music mainstay for 10 years, a retrospective exhibit of production stills covering 70 years of movie making, and a fireworks display. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.cushingstreet.com The Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant hosts a performance of live, cool jazz every Saturday night at the downtown eatery, located on Barrio Viejo's Presidio Trail in an 1860s adobe building. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.pbaa.com University Medical Center 27th El Tour de Tucson presented by Diamond Ventures, Tucson's renowned perimeter cycling event for all ages and abilities, features 109- 80-, 66-, 35-, 4-, and 1/4-mile courses, 9,000 riders, and a spectacular 7 a.m. start in downtown Tucson. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.meetmeatmaynards.com/ The Southern Arizona Roadrunners hosts a non-competitive, family-friendly, three-mile run/walk through downtown Tucson every Monday evening, which begins and ends at Maynards Market and Kitchen. Free water stations along route. Bring flashlights in autumn/winter. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.azroadrunners.org/events/thanks.html Southern Arizona Roadrunners presents a European-style 5K around Reid Park that benefits Toys for  Tots. Event creates a fun opportunity to cheer friends and family as they hurdle hay bales and water jumps. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.discoverbisbee.com/events.htm#nov06 The Bisbee Woman's Club presents a docent-led tour through Bisbee's charmingly restored neighborhoods of Victorian and European-style homes perched miraculously on the hillsides. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.laencantadashoppingcenter.com/events.asp?id=32972&start=11/27/2009 La Encantada will host a 15-minute snowfall show at 6p.m. and 6:45p.m. every Friday and Saturday evening, with between-show entertainment by the  Tucson Desert Harmony chorus and other fine performers who will serenade with festive holiday tunes Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tohonochulpark.org/wordpress/index.php Celebrate the holidays on weekends at Tohono Chul Park, with twinkling lights and luminarias, cookies and cider, live music, children's activities, and an ornament sale. Nov 27-28, Dec 4-5. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.usaindianinfo.org/ Native America Co-operative presents a craft market at Mission San Xavier Plaza featuring 40 vendors offering authentic, handmade crafts and traditional American Indian foods as well as drumming and dancing contests and fun children's activities. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/historic_block/index.php Tucson Museum of Art Docent Council presents special holiday tours of the jewel of the historic block, the J. Knox Corbett House, over Thanksgiving weekend during regular museum hours. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.aztheatreco.org Arizona Theatre Company travels back to 1930s Harlem for this presentation of the exuberant, Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin', featuring bright lights, glamorous gowns, and finger-snapping, toe-tapping music at Temple of Music and Art. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://foxtucsontheatre.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=142&backurl=default.asp Fox Tucson Theatre presents a timeless holiday classic about a nice, old man who claims to be Santa Claus and is institutionalized as insane, and a young lawyer who decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.saaca.org/ The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance presents a holiday arts and crafts spectacular, with over 200 wine and culinary themed vendors, live music and dance performances, a pie-eating contest, and childrens' cooking and art activities at Oro Valley Marketplace. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonbotanical.org Tucson Botanical Gardens offers a workshop on the fourth Saturday of every month that teaches how rainwater harvesting works. Come prepared to do some digging and gain experience to do your own rainwater harvesting. 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.azentertainmentandevents.com AZ Entertainment and Events presents Marion Meadows and Friends in a performance of smooth jazz compositions that will get you in the holiday spirit The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.cmpsouthwest.org Chamber Music Plus Southwest opens its 2009-10 season with a dramatic/musical portrait of George Gershwin, America's most famous composer told through the eyes and ears of his brother Ira. Berger Performing Arts Center. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.azpaints.org/december_2009.htm Arizona Paint Horse Club presents one of the largest American Paint Horse shows in the United States, with more than 500 horses and more than 2,500 handlers and various events at Pima County Fairgrounds. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.ranchodelaosa.com/holidayevents.html Rancho de la Osa guest ranch in Sasabe, Ariz. hosts a relaxing holiday tea at which guests can sip tea by the crackling fire, listen to the music of the season, and indulge in the chef’s delectable holiday fare, followed by a tour of the historical property. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.aztheatreco.org/index.html?topbar.html&0 Arizona Theatre Company hosts a special party prior to select performances, including its finger-snappin' performance of "Ain't Misbehavin' at Temple of Music and Art, featuring paraffin hand-treatments&#59; assorted wines, appetizers and desserts&#59; fashion demonstrations&#59; and raffle prizes. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonbotanical.org Tucson Botanical Gardens' paths are lined with  luminarias for the holidays, and the gardens are filled with musical entertainment by various local performers, from Pantano Bells to Sonora Winds, with warm beverages and delicious treats to eat. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.willcoxchamber.com/specialEvents.asp A country crafts fair in Willcox, Arizona featuring arts and crafts made with apples, entertainment, door prizes, and other family fun at Willcox Community Center. Christmas Lighted Parade follows on Sat. 12/5 at 6p.m. on Railroad Avenue, with Christmas carols led by Rex Allen Jr. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tohonochulpark.org/wordpress/index.php Celebrate the holidays on weekends at Tohono Chul Park, with twinkling lights and luminarias, cookies and cider, live music, children's activities, and an ornament sale. Nov 27-28, Dec 4-5. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tubacaz.com/events_day.asp?event_id=537 The Village of Tubac celebrates the holidays by lining its streets and artist studios with luminarias&#59; shops and galleries stay open late for shopping&#59; musicians and Santa Claus entertain. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonzoo.org Reid Park Zoo is decked out with twinkling lights, jingle bells, visits from Santa Claus, and holiday music, and refreshments on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights (Dec 4-6, Dec 10-13, Dec 17-22). Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.solcasinos.com/tamal/ Celebrate the rich tastes, smells and variations of tamales from the Southwest and México at this culinary festival, which provides Tucson non-profit organizations and individuals with an opportunity to raise funds as tamal vendors at AVA Amphitheater-Sol Casinos. Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.pimaair.org/events.php Pima Air and Space Museum presents a special event for kids and their families that includes the arrival of Santa Claus by helicopter, photo opportunities with Santa (bring your camera), activities and gifts for the kids, a buffet breakfast, and access to the museum. Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org Tucson Children's Museum presents its "Festivals of Friendship" celebrations on select Saturdays, including: Christmas Around the World (Dec 5), Japanese New Year (Jan 9), Carnavale (Feb 13), and Chinese Lantern Festival (Feb 27) Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.nps.gov/tuma/planyourvisit/special-events.htm Celebrating cultural continuity of historic Upper Santa Cruz River Valley at Tumacacori Mission, a National Monument founded by Padre Kino. Tumacacori National Historic Park. Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://foxtucsontheatre.com The Fox Tucson Theatre screens the beloved holiday film about a doubting boy who, on Christmas Eve, boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home. Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://southernarizonajbrw.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=311394 Arthritis  Foundation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others. Wear a holiday-themed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces, and run/walk the 5 kilometer (3 mile) route around Reid Park Soccer Field. Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://tucsonsymphony.org/index.php?option=com_tso&series=specials&Itemid=182 Tucson Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director George Hanson, presents the world's most revered cellist of our time in a one-night-only special event performing Dvorak's "Cello Concerto" at Tucson Music Hall. Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.colossalcave.com Colossal Cave Mountain Park presents an afternoon of Christmas customs of the 1880s and 1890s, with old-fashioned games, craft-making, holiday hayrides, and hot apple-cider. Sun, 6 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.bicas.org BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art & Salvage)presents an art auction and celebration at The Art Gallery. Featured art includes sculptures, paintings, assemblages, jewelry, and functional art, all made using recycled bicycle parts or with bicycle themes. 6-9p.m. Click on title for details Sun, 6 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.degrazia.org/Upcomingevents.aspx DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun hosts a free, family festival with mariachi musicians, ballet folklorico dancers, a Yaqui deer dance ceremony, and regional food. Sun, 6 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ Volunteers are needed on the first Sunday of every month through March 7 to help remove Giant Reed invasive plants from Sabino Cayon Recreation Area, 7:45 a.m.-noon. Sun, 6 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.foxtucsontheatre.org/history/ The Fox Tucson Theatre, the only historical movie palace in Tucson, opens its doors to the public for a guided, one-hour tour of the 1930s-era Southwest Art Deco building on the second Tuesday of every month. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.fourthavenue.org The Fourth Avenue Street Fair brings together 400+ arts and crafts booths, 35+ food vendors, two stages, street musicians, food, jugglers, street performers, “Van Grow” art area for kids, face painting, balloons, and tons of other fun activities, then packs them into three days of celebration. 
There is something for everyone at the Street Fair. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.carnivalofillusion.com The Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park hosts an evening of intimate magical wonders ... national recipients of "Excellence in Magic," Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed present their intimate Victorian-inspired magical parlour show to only 35 seats. Tickets include 2-for-2 dinner deal. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://tucsonsymphony.org/index.php?option=com_gigcal&task=details&gigcal_gigs_id=58&Itemid Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents a Tucson holiday tradition featuring the TSO orchestra and chorus performing Handel's most-famous work, including the "Hallellujah Chorus." Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.southernarizonawomenschorus.org/ The U of A Harp Fusion and the Southern Arizona Women's Chorus presents a concert featuring a collaboration of 14 harps and 70 angels performing Benjamin Britten's "Ceremony of Carols" as well as Latin, jazz, and traditional holiday pieces. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.lapilita.com/ Carrillo School in downtown Tucson has presented a posada since 1936. Schoolchildren walk through Barrio Historico neighborhood reenacting the Christmas story. Music and food sales benefit school programs. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://azstateparks.com/Parks/TOCO/index.html Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is ringed with dozens of traditional Mexican luminarias and adorned with other festive decorations to ring in the holiday season&#59; holiday music and refreshments also featured. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonregionalballet.org Tucson Regional Ballet presents an 1880s Southwest take on the traditional The Nutcracker Ballet, featuring dancing chile peppers, coyotes, cavalry, and rattlesnakes. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.downtowntucson.com The Downtown Tucson Partnership presents a parade of lights, music, and merriment through downtown streets, with an appearance by Santa Claus. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.thewildlifemuseum.org International Wildlife Museum presents a night of family fun, with winter animal tales by a storyteller&#59; pictures taken with Santa&#59; craft making, games, holiday movies, and music. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.winterhavenfestival.org Central Tucson neighborhood adorned with holiday decorations now uses less energy and releases less carbon dioxide into the air, thanks to LED lights and Tucson Electric Power. Walk through every night. Drive-through on Dec. 15, 17, 26. See map link for suggested driving route. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonmarathon.com This primarily downhill event includes a marathon, a half-marathon, and relay races that start in Oracle and finish in Oro Valley, offering a scenic course along the beautiful Santa Catalina mountain range. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.azroadrunners.org/races/detail/winterhaven Southern Arizona Roadrunners hosts a non-competitive, 5K fun run through the lights of the Winterhaven residential neighborhood in central Tucson. This fun run is a casual-paced run with a few stops (to re-group) and filled with singing and of holiday cheer. Festive, holiday attire is encouraged (antlers, lights, striped socks…). Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.broadwayintucson.com/shows_0910season.html Broadway in Tucson presents the for the holidays the internationally renowned Australian singing group featuring songs from their latest album Nostalgica, at Fox Tucson Theatre. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.sonsoforpheus.org Sons of Orpheus, Tucson’s Ambassadors of Song, with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind elementary students, presents a concert of holiday-themed choral music to benefit the Community Food Bank, at Berger Center for the Performing Arts. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.borderlandstheater.org Borderlands Theater presents a Tucson nativity story with shepherds, sheep, and dog on a magical journey to Bethlehem, led by the shining estrella (star) and accompanied by live music by Gertie and the T.O. Waila Band and piñatas for los niños, at Leo Rich Theatre. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.carnivalofillusion.com The Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park hosts an evening of intimate magical wonders ... national recipients of "Excellence in Magic," Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed present their intimate Victorian-inspired magical parlour show to only 35 seats. Tickets include 2-for-2 dinner deal. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://tucsonsymphony.org/index.php?option=com_gigcal&task=details&gigcal_gigs_id=34&Itemid Desert Diamond Casino and Hotel presents the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's holiday show, featuring "Nutcracker" excerpts, Mariachi Atzlan de Pueblo High School, Tucson Regional Ballet, and holiday sing-alongs. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.boyschorus.org Renowned Tucson Boys Chorus presents holiday concert featuring classic, traditional, and spiritual songs. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.foxtucsontheatre.org/ The Fox Tucson Theatre presents the Moscow Ballet's 2009 Holiday Tour, featuring a performance of "The Nutcracker" with spectacular sets and beautifully costumed Russian dancers and the richness of Russian classical dance. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.ballettucson.org/ Ballet Tucson presents the full-length holiday classic, a grand scale production that has it all: swirling snowflakes, marching toy soldiers, giant mice, and candy confections of every flavor, at Tucson Music Hall on Dec. 24, 26-27. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.randolphtenniscenter.com/tournament_2009.htm Top-ranked junior champions compete in this prestigious invitational tournament sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at Randolph Tennis Center, Reid Park. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.usaindianinfo.org Dancers from Native American tribes&#59; handmade crafts&#59; children's activity area&#59; traditional foods, birds-of-prey exhibit&#59;, dancing, singing and drum contests&#59; and American Indian information booth. Midnight Friendship Round Dance: Dec. 31, 2009 11:45pm-12:10am., at Rillito Raceway Park. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.american-shorttrack-racing-expo.com/index.html The American Shorttrack Racing Expo will feature the manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and vendors, in all phases of sport-racing programs at  Desert Diamond Casino -- a first-time event of this kind for the Western States. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.downtowntucson.com Downtown Tucson Partnership presents an all-ages, alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration, with live music, comedy, movies, kids' activities, and more staged at multiple downtown venues on New Year's Eve, plus a fireworks show at midnight. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://tucsonsymphony.org/index.php?option=com_tso&series=feasts&Itemid=186 The Tucson Symphony Orchestra rings in the new year with an elegant, sparkling New Year's Eve event at the historical Arizona Inn. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonjazz.org Tucson Jazz Society presents annual music-dinner-and-dancing party, with award-winning artists Rick Braun, Richard Elliott, Jeff Golub, Brian Bromberg, Gregg Karukas, Ricky Lawson, and the "Triple Threat Divas" with special guest Joe Bourne. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.american-shorttrack-racing-expo.com/shorttrack-expo-golf-tournament-registration.html Relax with other racing participants and celebrities at Starr Pass Country Club and Spa. Registration is $100/person for the four-person scramble, which includes after-tournament lunch, and cash prizes and trophies for special accomplishments. For more information, phone 520-243-9199. Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.dickinsonsports.com Junior tennis players compete in top-ranked tournament, headquartered at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort and other public and private venues around town. Presented by Dickinson Sports. Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.cmpsouthwest.org Chamber Music Plus Southwest presents a musical and dramatic story about the remarkable and passionate relationships of English composer, conductor, and suffragette Dame Ethel Smythe. Berger Performing Arts Center. Sun, 3 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.thegaslighttheatre.com/theatre.htm The Gaslight Theatre presents a hilarious, family-friendly, musical melodrama about a band of outlaws and their quest for justice. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.theredbarntheater.com/pages/The%20Red%20Barn%20Theater%20Season.html The Red Barn Theater Company presents the musical theater production for all ages of the Huckleberry Finn story, set in music. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.wingsoverwillcox.com Nature enthusiasts from around the world attend seminars, tours, and presentations during a fun-filled weekend of birding pleasure for the novice, expert or curious. Willcox, Arizona. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tohonochulpark.org/wordpress/art-exhibits/in-exhibit-hall/ Just in time for the Tucson Rodeo, Tohono Chul Park's new exhibit includes art works inspired by ranching cowboys, mythic cowboys, urban cowboys, and even rodeo cowgirls! Among the artworks featured in the exhibit are black-and-white rodeo images by Cowgirl Hall of Fame photographer Louise Serpa. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.sardasa.com/sacca The Southern Arizona Callers and Cuers Association presents its square-dancing festival, with square dancers, round dancers and cloggers in performances and demonstrations at Tucson Convention Center. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonjewishfilmfestival.org/ Annual film festival celebrating Jewish themes, filmmakers, and actors, screened at the Tucson Jewish Community Center and other movie theaters in town. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.fortlowellshootout.com This three-day soccer extravaganza is open to under-9 to under-16 teams. It is open to boys and girls teams affiliated with U. S. Youth Soccer or Arizona Youth Soccer. The event starts with the Parade of Teams and Soccer Olympics. Fort Lowell Park soccer fields. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://tucsonsymphony.org/index.php?option=com_gigcal&task=details&gigcal_gigs_id=60&Itemid The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring Art Garfunkel, a force in music since he and Paul Simon landed their first recording contract in 1957, and who continues to mesmerize with his signature tenor voice and music. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.beowulfalley.org Beowulf Alley Theatre presents a play by Sam Shepard about a hopeless relationship between a man and a woman, set in a hotel room in the Mojave Desert. May be inappropriate for persons under 13 years old. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.broadwayintucson.com/shows_0910season.html Broadway in Tucson presents a smash hit musical of an underestimated blonde who doesn't take no for an answer, at Tucson Music Hall. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonseniorgames.org/gen_info.html Athletes aged 50 and over compete in 30+ sports or activities, from archery to volleyball. Spectators may attend all events, free of charge. Events take place at various public and private sporting venues. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.oldwestroundup.com/ A show and auction of memorabilia and collectibles representing Old West and American Indian cultures, including art, boots and hats, bits and spurs, and decor at Pima County Fairgrounds. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tucsonquiltersguild.com More than 300 quilts and other quilted items displayed at 29th annual Tucson Quilt Show, Tucson Convention Center. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.arizonatheatre.org Arizona Theatre Company presents the Southwest U.S. regional premiere of the new [TITLE OF SHOW], the  tuneful, tongue-in-cheek musical that wowed Broadway audiences and critics last fall, at Temple of Music and Art. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.maynardsmarkettucson.com Maynard's Market, in the downtown Train Depot, presents a wine-and-food tasting, featuring wines from France's best wine-producing areas, to coincide with the Dillinger Days festival. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.cmpsouthwest.org Chamber Music Plus Southwest presents the world premiere of a theatrical and musical celebration of the legendary Leonard Bernstein, America's most exuberant conductor, composer, and educator. Berger Performing Arts Center. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://tucsonsymphony.org/index.php?option=com_gigcal&task=details&gigcal_gigs_id=37&Itemid The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents a musical Big Top with high-flying, aerial artists and amusing circus antics, all set to music of Tchaikovsky, Ravel, John Williams, and more. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.sonsoforpheus.org The Sons of Orpheus will perform Russian folk songs as guests of the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra in their 29th Annual Winter Concert of Russian Music and Dance. Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College-West Campus Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.visitTucson.org/GemShow This international marketplace is spread over town with dozens of locations (at hotels and resorts, in shops and attractions, and under giant tents) featuring gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, and jewelry-making materials. Browse or purchase original, handmade artworks by American Indian artisans&#59; take the children to hands-on exhibits at Tucson Convention Center&#59; or hunt for bargain prices on all kinds of treasures. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.agta.org/tradeshows/gft-events.html Join the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), prior to their GemFair gem show, at this charity golf tournament to benefit Arizona Torch Run for Special Olympics at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort. Please RSVP by January 22, 2010. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.usaindianinfo.org American Indian artists and artisans selling original art and craftworks and native foods, with weekend entertainment. A Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase show at Flamingo Hotel Ballroom. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.azopera.com/performances.php?opera=laboheme Arizona Opera presents "La Boheme" by Giacomo Puccini. Puccini's passionate and moving tale of life among carefree 19th-century Bohemians who celebrate each monent in the face of poverty and illness. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tubacaz.com The Village of Tubac showcases the works of hundreds of visiting artists, craftspersons and musicians. Painters and sculptors share the streets with whimsical sculptures and New Age music, and the food court offers a variety of ethnic treats. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://www.tgms.org Tucson Gem and Mineral Society presents the show that started it all at the Tucson Convention Center featuring "Gems and Gem Minerals." Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://cowboypoets.com/ A celebration of Arizona's rich cowboy heritage. More than 50 poets and musicians from 11 states will gather to recount Arizona's history in poetry and song, with various activities. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/ http://tucsonsymphony.org/index.php?option=com_tso&series=feasts&Itemid=186 The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents a superb selection of music by the string orchestra and piano trio, plus a delicious four-course meal, at the Tucson Museum of Art. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/visitor/events/majorevents/