Arts & Culture

June events calendar for Desert Museum's Summer Saturday evenings

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 8:00am

June events calendar for Desert Museum's Summer Saturday evenings

The following is a list of events for June’s Summer Saturday Evenings at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

Check the list then mark your calendars:

June 1 – Diamonds of the Desert

The Museum celebrates its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary by

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Unique show dances into Tucson for the first time

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 10:13am

Unique show dances into Tucson for the first time

For all those Irish Dance fans out there this is the event for you.

Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance is holding its first show in Southern Arizona, a showcase of the world-class talent of musicians and dancers who live in Tucson.

WHEN:

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Tucson Symphony Orchestra begins POPS season on Mother's Day

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:07am

Tucson Symphony Orchestra begins POPS season on Mother's Day

The first "Concert Under the Stars" will happen this Sunday--Mother's Day, at Reid Park Bandshell.

There are about 30 events throughout the summer and this particular one draws huge crowds.

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National Museum month kicks off with ‘Museums on Us’ event from Bank of America

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 1:45pm

National Museum month kicks off with ‘Museums on Us’ event from Bank of America

Bank of America is offering its customers a way to kick off National Museum Month with Museums on Us. The program is giving bank cardholders free admission to some of America’s favorite museums and cultural institutions.

WHEN:

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First annual tortilla festival to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 1:37pm

First annual tortilla festival to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Second Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at the Fort and Tucson’s First Annual Tortilla Festival. This will be a celebration of Mexican folklore, art, music, and tortilla sampling.

Guests are invited to dress in

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Vail students to be honored at Congressional Art Competition ceremony

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 1:10pm

Vail students to be honored at Congressional Art Competition ceremony

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber helped to honor the artwork of two local high school students, from the Vail district.

Pua Trice and Gabriella Benenati, both from

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Register now for Pima County ‘special interest’ classes

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 1:28pm

Register now for Pima County ‘special interest’ classes

For those interesting attending classes on subjects ranging from making jewelry, playing tennis or even how to use a gun correctly, now is the time to sign up.

Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation is

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