Concerts Classical
Pima Community College Chorale an College Singers — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre. Under direction of Benjamin Sorenson. Selections include "Cry Out and Shout." Includes College Singers, a small mixed-voice choir. 7:30-9 p.m. March 27. $5-$6.
Southern Arizona Piano Guild — Emanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon Way. Works by Royer, Chopin, Chaminade and Stevenson. 7 p.m. March 27. Free. 327-5135.
Rebecca Penneys — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. Pianist and professor at Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. Includes works by Turina, Beethoven and Brahms. 7:30 p.m. March 28. Free. 621-2998.
Joseph Turner, Trombone — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall. Senior recital. 7:30 p.m. March 29. Free. 621-2998.
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"Lord of the Rings" Symphony — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. More than 200 Tucson Symphony Orchestra musicians and vocalists perform Howard Shore's score from "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, with original illustrations and storyboards projected above the stage. Guest conductor, Markus Huber. Costumes welcome. 7:30 p.m. March 29; 2 p.m. March 30. $31-$81. 882-8585.
Sholin Guitar Competition — UA School of Music, Holsclaw Hall. A recital featuring the four finalists of the 27th Annual Sholin Memorial Guitar Competition. 2:30 p.m. March 30. Free. 621-2998.
Raymond T. Ryder and Friends — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Music faculty Ryder on piano, Mark Nelson on tuba, and guest musician Marya Giesy on violin. 3-4:30 p.m. March 30. $5-$6. 206-6986.
Roy A. Johnson Memorial Organ Series Concert — UA School of Music, Holsclaw Hall. Scott Montgomery performs. 7 p.m. March 30. $9; discounts available. 621-2998.
Southern Arizona Symphonic Orchestra — DesertView Performing Arts Center. Symphonic pop. 3 p.m. March 30. $15.
Tokyo String Quartet — Leo Rich Theatre, 260 S. Church Ave. The music of Haydn, Webern and Beethoven. Presented by the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music. 8 p.m. April 2. $25, discounts available. 577-3769.
Mozart and Schram — Green Valley Recreation West Social Center, 1111 Via Arco Iris, Green Valley. Guest conductor Albert-George Schram makes his Tucson Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks Series debut. Features James Karrer, TSO principal double bass, performing works by Schubert, Stravinsky and Mozart. 7:30 p.m. April 3. $26-$30. 1-520-625-0288.
Symphony Preview Series — Joyner Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. Jay Rosenblatt presents a lecture about the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's "Musique de la France" concert. He will discuss the music and composers so listeners can become familiar with the work before the performance. 3-4 p.m. April 4. Free. 625-8660.
David Russell — UA School of Music, Holsclaw Hall. Grammy-winning classical guitarist. A varied program with works by Arcas, Couperin, Albeniz, Loeillet, Verdery and Rosheger. 7 p.m. April 4 and 6. $35 with discounts. 621-1162.
Mozart and Schram — Canyon del Oro High School Fine Arts Auditorium, 25 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley. Part of Tucson Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks Series. Includes works by Schubert, Stravinsky and Mozart, with guest conductor Albert-George Schram and James Karrer, double bass. 7 p.m. pre-concert chat with conductor; 8 p.m. concert. April 4. $33 at www.GOVAC.org. 797-3959.
JAZZ, WORLD
Larry Redhouse Trio — El Ojito Springs. American Indian jazz. All ages. 7:30 p.m. March 28. $7 in advance; $10 day of show.
Anoushka Shankar — Centennial Hall. Indian classical music on the sitar. 8 p.m. March 28. $20-$44.
RBD with La Nueva Banda Timbiriche — Casino Del Sol's AVA. All ages. 8 p.m. March 28. $50-$125.
The Street Minstrels — The 17th Street Market. International folk music, Renaissance and American and European standards. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 29. Free.
Diane Schuur & Friends — Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. Jazz musician honored with 2008 Primavera Award. Schuur with Jeff Daniel, Fred Hayes and Craig Faltin. Also, Yvonne Irvin receives 2008 Celebration of Women in Jazz Award. All ages. 7 p.m. March 29. $35; discounts available. 903-1265.
Los Tigres del Norte, Ramon Ayala, Los Invasores de Nuevo Leon — Casino Del Sol's AVA. 7 p.m. March 29. $35-$60.
John Einweck Latin 4 — La Placita Village. Latin jazz instrumentals and poetry. All ages. www.tucsonjazzradio.org. 4-6 p.m. March 30. $10; discounts available. 203-7901.
Big Band Express with guests Joey Lessa and Regina Ford — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Swing band led by Tom Patrick. All ages. 7-9 p.m. March 31. $14; discounts available. 886-9428.
Lisa Otey and Susan Artemis — Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave. Jazz. All ages. 7 p.m. March 31. $20. 370-5912.
Dengue Fever — Club Congress. Cambodian pop, rock, psychedelic. 21 and over. 7 p.m. April 2. $6 in advance; $8 day of show.
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band — Centennial Hall. Salsa and Latin jazz orchestra. 7:30 p.m. April 2. $20-$44.
Martha Gallagher — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Singer, songwriter and Celtic harp player. 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 3. $5.
ROCK, COUNTRY
Mojo Gumbo — Nimbus. Acoustic blues. 21 and over. 8 p.m. March 27. $3.
The Black Keys — Rialto Theatre. Blues. With Jay Reatard. All ages. 8 p.m. March 27. $16 in advance; $18 day of show.
Top Dead Center — The Hut. Grateful Dead tribute band. 21 and over. 8 p.m. March 27. Free.
Fatigo — Plush. Latin, lounge, punk, pop. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 27. Free.
The Dusty Buskers — La Placita Village. American, Celtic, punk. All ages. 11:30 p.m. March 27. Free.
PCC Rockfest '08: Rock For Tomorrow — PCC Northwest Community Campus Amphitheater, 7600 N. Shannon Road. Includes Juan Paul Santillan, Preacha Boy, Autumn, Arlington View, Augustine, Run Town. All ages. 5-9:45 p.m. March 28. Donations of nonperishable food to the Community Food Bank. 206-2121.
The Maxwells — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Twangy country and rock. All ages. 7:30 p.m. March 28. $5.
Johnny Supersonic — The Hut. Cover band. 21 and over. 8 p.m. March 28. $3.
Phil Borzillo — Nimbus. Acoustic blues. 21 and over. 8 p.m. March 28. $3.
The Avett Brothers — Rialto Theatre. Americana, folk and bluegrass. With Jessica Lea Mayfield. All ages. 8 p.m. March 28. $18.
The Gallery CD-release Show — Club Congress. Metal, hardcore, rock. With Gat Rot, PH8. 21 and over. 8 p.m. March 28. $5.
The Swim CD-Release Show — Plush. Rock, indie rock. With The Blankets, The Deludes, Mostly Bears. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 28. $6, www.ticketweb.com.
Eight Minutes to Burn — Nimbus. Jam band. 21 and over. 9 p.m. March 29. $5.
Solar Rock — Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. Solar-powered outdoor concert. Includes Arizona Daily Star Battle of the Bands winner Mirror Image and finalists Monterey and Paul Revere. Speakers and educational displays, kids activities and food. Noon-5 p.m. March 29. Free. 624-4821, ask for Torey.
Conner Cecil — Club Congress. Country, singer/songwriter. 21 and over. 7 p.m. March 29. $5, www.ticketweb.com.
My Chemical Romance — Rialto Theatre. Alternative pop/rock, punk/pop. With Billy Talent, Drive By. All ages. 7:30 p.m. March 29. SOLD OUT.
None Too Soon — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Original country, rock, folk, blues. 7:30 p.m. March 29. $5.
Three 6 Mafia — DV8 Nightclub, 5851 E. Speedway. Hardcore rap. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. March 29. $50, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.
Y La Orquesta — The Hut. Funk, fusion and Latin. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 29. $4.
Sunday Afternoon — Plush. Indie rock. With Princeton. 21 and over. 9:45 p.m. March 29. $6, www.ticketweb.com.
Sammy Eubanks — Vaudeville Cabaret. Blues, rock. 21 and over. 10 p.m. March 29. $5.
Namoli Brennet — Conrad Wilde Gallery, 210 N. Fourth Ave. Folk rock. All ages. 7:30-10 p.m. March 30. Suggested donations of $5-$10.
Not Breathing, John Weise, Deathroes — Vaudeville Cabaret. Rock. 21 and over. 10 p.m. March 30. $5.
Michael P. — Plush. Funk, jazz, honky-tonk and rock. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. March 31. Free.
Courtney Robbins — La Placita Village. Folk rock. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 1. Free.
Les Claypool — The Rialto Theatre. Alternative pop/rock. All ages. 8-11:30 p.m. April 1. $25 in advance; $27 day of show.
Stefan George — Plush. Acoustic blues guitarist. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. April 1. Free.
Jose Saavedra — Plush. Puerto Rican-born singer songwriter. 9:30 p.m. April 2. Free.
Jamie O'Brien — La Placita Village. Eclectic mix of Irish and British. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 3. Free.
Trina Hamlin with Cathy Rivers — Club Congress. Blues/rock harmonica player. 21 and over. 7:30 p.m. April 3. $4, www.ticketweb.com.
Paul Thorn — The Rialto Theatre. Rootsy rock. All ages. 8-11:30 p.m. April 3. $15 in advance; $16 day of show.
Love Mound, Brohammer, Max Cady — Vaudeville Cabaret. Rock. 21 and over. 10 p.m. April 3. $5.
George Squier Orchestra — Plush. Quirky, post-punk, indie pop. 21 and over. 10:30 p.m. April 3. $4, www.ticketweb.com.
SaddleBrooke Singers Patriotic Concert — DesertView Performing Arts Center, SaddleBrooke. All ages. 7:30 p.m. April 4; 4 p.m. April 6. $12.50.
Stefan George — Javalina's Coffee & Friends. Accompanied by Lavinia White. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 4. $5.
The May Fire — Club Congress. Pop, punk, indie rock and some Spanish rock. With Solace Brothers, Shark Pants. 21 and over. 9 p.m. April 4. Free.
The Mission Creeps — Plush. Psychobilly, surf rock. With The VooDuo, Al Foul. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. April 4. $5, www.ticketweb.com.
OUT OF TOWN
Ramon Ayala — Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix. Norteño. All ages. 8 p.m. March 28. $45-$80.
Jazz Orchestra — ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Masterworks Orchestra with pianists Andy Margolis, Barb Catlin, Charles Lewis and Armand Boatman. 7:30 p.m. April 2. $18.50-$21.50. 1-480-596-2660.
Angie Stone, Lalah Hathaway — Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix. Urban R&B. All ages. 8 p.m. March 27. $56-$101 VIP package.
Avett Brothers — Rhythm Room Concert Club, Phoenix. Folk and bluegrass. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. March 27. $15.
Ian Tyson — Buena Performing Arts Center, 5225 Buena School Blvd., Sierra Vista. Singer-songwriter and friends. 7 p.m. March 28. $30. 1-877-725-8849.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club — Martini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. Noise pop, indie rock. 21 and over. 8 p.m. March 28. $15.
Tempe Music Festival with My Chemical Romance and Fergie — Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. 6 p.m.-midnight March 28: My Chemical Romance, Puddle of Mudd, Nonpoint. 1 p.m.-midnight March 29: Fergie, Cowboy Mouth, Meat Puppets and Chris Parker Project. Rock, pop and alternative metal. All ages. $55 per day; $75 for two-day pass. Discounts and VIP packages. 1-480-350-8625.
Engelbert Humperdinck — Maricopa County Events Center, 19403 RH Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. Vocal, romantic pop. All ages. 7:30 p.m. March 28. $30-$65, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.
The Black Keys — Marquee Theatre, Tempe. Punk blues, indie rock. With Jay Reatard. All ages. 8:30 p.m. March 28. $18 in advance; $20 day of show, www.luckymanonline.com.
The Last Call Girls — La Mision de San Miguel, Patagonia. Rockabilly. 21 and over. 7 p.m. March 29. $7.
Stars of Motion Pictures and Television in Concert — Maricopa County Events Center, 19403 RH Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. Shirley Jones, Jane Russell, Peter Marshall, Mary Ann Mobley and Gary Collins perform with the Big Band All Stars. 2 p.m. March 30. $32.50-$52.50, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.
The HorrorPops — Marquee Theatre, Tempe. Psychobilly, punk. With Pink Spiders, Steve E. Nix & The Cute Lepers, Belfry Bats. All ages. 6:30 p.m. March 31. $15 in advance, www.luckymanonline.com.
Stan Ridgway — Rhythm Room Concert Club, Phoenix. Alternative pop/rock. 21 and over. 7:30 p.m. April 3. $20, Ticketmaster, 321-1000.
Out of the Blue — La Mision de San Miguel, Patagonia. Rock from Bisbee. 21 and over. 7:30 p.m. April 4. $5.
The Fremonts — Rhythm Room Concert Club, Phoenix. Blues, rock. 21 and over. 8 p.m. April 4. $7.
UPCOMING
The Starting Line and Steel Train, April 7, The Rock. www.ticketmaster.com
Xiu Xiu, April 8, Rhythm Room, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com
Boz Scaggs, April 20, Desert Diamond Casino. www.ticketmaster.com
Carrie Underwood, May 2, Tucson Arena. www.ticketmaster.com
The Used, May 9, Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa. www.ticketmaster.com
Celtic Woman, May 11, Dodge Theatre, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.livenation.com
Iron Maiden, May 26, Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com
Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, June 3, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.livenation.com
Brad Paisley, June 12, Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com
Return to Forever, June 14, Dodge Theatre, Phoenix. www.livenation.com
Jonas Brothers, July 11, Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com
Dance
Parsons Dance — Centennial Hall. This dance company exults in the sheer fun of movement and gesture while remaining true to the discipline and precise execution expected of a classical company. 7:30 p.m. April 3. $17-$40.
Farmers markets
Sierra Vista Farmers Market — Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue, Sierra Vista. Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays. 1-520-378-2973.
Tubac Farmers Market — Plaza de Anza, next to Tubac. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. 398-2506.
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market — Northeast corner of west Speedway and North Riverview Boulevard, between Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind and El Rio Neighborhood Center. 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 622-0525.
El Barrio Farmers Market — 1001 S. Sixth Ave. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. 792-0747.
El Presidio Mercado — El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue, Downtown. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 326-7810.
Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 918-9811.
Plaza Palomino Saturday Market — 2970 N. Swan Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. 320-6344.
Rincon Valley Farmers Market — 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.
San Manuel Farmers Market — In front of the Community Presbyterian Church, 801 McNab Parkway, San Manuel. 8-11 a.m. Saturdays. 1-520-385-4463.
Civano Artisans and Farmers Market — Civano Nursery, 5301 S. Houghton Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. 248-9218.
St. Philip's Plaza Farmers Market — 4280 N. Campbell Ave. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sundays. 918-9811.
Farmers Market — Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club Road. 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. 622-0525.
Downtown Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts Mercado — Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays. 326-7810.
University of Arizona — West end of the UA Mall. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 621-4550.
Festivals, events
Spring Artisans' Market — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. 120 Southwest artisans, live music and entertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 28-30. Free. 624-2333.
Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Festival — Pima Community College Northwest Campus, 7600 N. Shannon Road. 150 arts and crafts vendors, music and dance, international cuisine. kids activities. farmers market. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 29; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 30. Free. 797-3959.
Tucson Ninety-Nines, Fifteen-Cent-Per-Pound Event — Ryan Airfield, 9698 W. Ajo Way. The Tucson 99's International Organization of Women Pilots' fundraiser for aviation scholarships for women. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29. Rides are 15 cents per pound. Tickets sales are limited. 299-2494.
2008 Glassman Foundation Youth Expo: "Scouting Fun with a Purpose" — DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road. Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing Crew units from the Catalina Council Boy Scouts of America, Learning for Life, Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus will give demonstrations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29. Free. 750-0385.
Mustang Mania 2008 — Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S. Palo Verde Blvd. Hosted by the Old Pueblo Mustang Club. All categories of Mustangs. Traildust Town Wild West performances and used-parts swap meet. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29. Spectators free. 620-1480.
Dia de los Lobos — La Placita Village, Church Avenue and West Broadway. Celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Mexican wolf reintroduction. Guest speakers, kids activities, art exhibit, raffle, food, music and other entertainment. 3-7 p.m. March 29. Free. 623-9653, Ext. 6.
Wine Tasting Event — Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E. River Road. Features a wide selection of kosher for Passover wines, kosher hors d'oeuvres and desserts, live and silent auction items, raffle and door prizes. Music by Stephanie Waltrip and the Country Fried Blues. 7:30-11 p.m. March 29. $18. Advance tickets recommended. 21 and over. 975-3909.
Tucson Arthritis Support League Scholarship Luncheon (Reservation Deadline) — Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. St. Andrews Drive. Lunch, raffles, silent auction, door prizes. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reservations required by April 1; luncheon is 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 19. $45. 742-5778.
Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair — Along North Fourth Avenue, between University Boulevard and Ninth Street. 400 arts and crafts booths, food vendors, two stages, street musicians and performers, "Van Grow" kids art pavilion, face painting, balloons. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 4-6. Free. 624-5004.
Fitness
Vail 5K Run/Walk — Cienega High School, 12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Road. 8 a.m. March 29. $20. 820-6447. Register at: taggrun.com.
GABA Rides — Old Spanish Trail ride, 40 miles, meet at Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. 8 a.m. March 30. Ride to Ironwood Forest, 50 miles, meet at 7870 N. Silverbell Road. 8 a.m. March 30. Free. 731-3156.
Competition USA: Ultimate Obstacle Course Challenge and Health and Fitness Fair — Rillito Park Race Track, 4502 N. First Ave. Open to all ages and fitness levels. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 30. $5, kids 5 and under are free. Bring a nonperishable food item and get $1 off admission. www.ampexpo.com.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure — Reid Park, East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road. 5K and 1K run/walk. 7 a.m. April 6. $12-$30. 319-0155. komensaz.org.
Fleet Feet TMC Catalina State Park Trail Run — Oracle Road, Milepost 81, Oro Valley. 5.5-mile run, $35 by March 30, $40 after; and 11-mile run, $40 by March 30, $50 after. 7:30 a.m. April 12. 797-7867. everyoneruns.net.
Night life
Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza — 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Live jazz, 7-10 Thursdays and Saturdays; Ed DeLucia Trio, 6-9 Fridays; Sunday brunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 232-0101.
Antonio's — 2231 S. Fourth Ave. DJ music, 9 Wednesdays; live waila music, 8:30-1:30 Fridays-Sundays. 884-8086.
Arizona Inn — 2200 E. Elm St. Piano bar, 6-10 nightly. 325-1541.
Asylum — 121 E. Congress St. '80s electronica and techno, Mondays; industrial, EBM and electronica, Tuesdays; drum and bass, Wednesdays; Britpop and indie, Thursdays; '80s, new wave and Britpop, Fridays; industrial, electro, noise, synthpop, Saturdays. All showtimes 8-2. 882-8949.
Auld Dubliner — 800 E. University Blvd. Live music, 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays; Irish jam, 4 Sundays. 206-0323.
Bar Toma! — El Charro East, 6310 E. Broadway. Latin DJ music, 10 Saturdays. 745-1922.
Bashful Bandit — 3686 E. Speedway. Acoustic open mic night, 8 Wednesdays. 795-8996.
Bamboo Room — China Rose Buffet Restaurant, 5101 E. Speedway. Jazz, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays; Dixieland, 8-11 Tuesdays. 327-6646.
Belushes Bar and Grill — 1112 E. Sixth St. Live music, 9-2 Fridays-Saturdays. 903-9039.
Bluefin Seafood Bistro — 7053 N. Oracle Road. Jazz, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays.531-8500.
Bo-Jangles Saloon — 5244 S. Nogales Highway. Norteño music, 9 Fridays-Sundays. 889-6161.
Boondocks — 330 N. First Ave. Neon Prophet, 9 March 28 and April 4; Major Lingo, March 29; Mr. Boogie Woogie, 6 March 30. 690-0991.
Branding Iron North — 2660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 690-0991.
Brat's Bar & Grill — 5975 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson Estates. Live country music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 578-0341.
C-Note Lounge — 1302 W. Roger Road. Country music, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 888-1331.
Cactus Moon Cafe — 5470 E. Broadway. Country DJ with Top 40 mix, 9 Fridays; live country music, 9 Thursdays; Metal Head, 9 Tuesdays. 748-0049.
Cactus Rose — at the Doubletree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Gerry Glombecki, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 30. 881-4200.
Caffe Luce — 845 N. Park Ave. Slants, 8-10 March 28. 207-5504.
Cascade Lounge — Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. DJ with '80s music, 10 Thursdays; Katy and Doug Martin, 5:30 Mondays-Fridays. 299-2020.
Casablanca Mansion — 283 N. Stone Ave. Live music, 9:30 Saturdays. 624-5571.
Casa Vicente — 375 S. Stone Ave. Classical guitar, 7 Thursdays; flamenco, 8 Fridays and Saturdays; Ismael Barajas, 6:30 Sundays; piano, 7 Tuesdays; tango, 7 Wednesdays. 884-5253.
Che's Lounge — 350 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 10:30-2 Saturdays. 623-2088.
Club Congress — 311 E. Congress St. DJ Matt McCoy and Dewtron, 9 Saturdays; DJ Sean T, 9 Mondays. 622-8848.
Chicago Bar — 5954 E. Speedway. Live music nightly. 748-8169.
Club V — 6211 E. Speedway. Hip-hop DJ music, 8 Tuesdays and 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 733-1231.
Colors Food & Spirits — 5305 E. Speedway. Cabaret open mic night hosted by Liz McMahon and piano with Marilyn Harris, 7 Wednesdays. 323-1840.
DV8 — 5851 E. Speedway. DJ Top 40 music, 9 Thursdays; DJ Latin, Top 40, hip-hop and other dance music, 8 Fridays; DJ Top 40 music, 8 Saturdays. 885-3030.
Delectables — 533 N. Fourth Ave. Gerry Glombecki, 7 March 29; Sunset piano bar/jazz jam with Jeff Cole, 6-9 Wednesdays. 884-9289.
Eddie's Cocktails — 8510 E. Broadway. Country music with Dust Devils, 8-1 Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays. 290-8750.
El Mezón del Cobre — 2960 N. First Ave. Live mariachi music, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. 791-0977.
El Ojito Springs Center for Creativity— 340 N. Fourth Ave. Open mic, 7 Wednesdays. 624-4800.
El Parador Restaurant and Cantina — 2744 E. Broadway. Descarga, 10-2 Fridays; alternating Saturdays, Salsarenge and DJ Johnny Bongo, 10-2. 881-2744.
Famous Sam's — 3010 W. Valencia Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 883-8888.
Famous Sam's — 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live music, 8:30 Fridays. 292-0492.
Famous Sam's — 7129 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 296-1245.
Guadalajara Grill — 1730 E. Prince Road. Latin trio, 6-9 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays; mariachi, 6-9 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 323-1022.
Hacienda del Sol — 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Stephen George, March 27 and April 3; Rum Venga, March 28; Reno del Mar, March 29 and April 4; Dustin Jones, March 30. Shows start at 6:30. 529-3500.
Hideout — 3000 S. Mission Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. Mexican and Tex-Mex. 791-0515.
Hideout Bar and Grill — 1110 S. Sherwood Village Drive. Live music, 9:30 Saturdays. 885-6443.
Iguana Cafe — 210 E. Congress St. Live music, 8 Fridays; DJ music, 8 Saturdays. 882-5140.
Irish Pub — 9155 E. Tanque Verde Road. Live music, 8 Fridays. 749-2299.
Kingfisher Bar & Grill — 2564 E. Grant Road. Jazz, 9-midnight Mondays and Saturdays. 323-7739.
La Fuente — 1749 N. Oracle Road. El Mariachi de la Fuente, 6:30- closing Wednesdays-Sundays and 12:30-2 p.m. during Sunday brunch. 623-8659.
La Parrilla Suiza — 2720 N. Oracle Road. Mariachi music, 7-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 624-4300.
La Parrilla Suiza — 4250 W. Ina Road. Mariachi music, 6:30-8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. 572-7200.
Lariat Steakhouse & Saloon — 16666 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. Greg Spivey Band, 8-midnight Fridays and Saturdays; country line lessons, 7-9 Tuesdays. 825-9907.
Le-Delice French Bakery and Restaurant — 7245 E. Tanque Verde Road. Naim Amor and Marianne Dissard, 6:30 March 27. 290-9714.
Li'l Abner's Steakhouse — 8500 N. Silverbell Road. Country music with Dean Armstrong and the Arizona Dance Hands, 8-10 Fridays and Saturdays; Titan Valley Warheads, 6-10 Sundays. 744-2800.
Maverick King of Clubs — 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road. Jadi Norris Band, 8:30 Thursdays; Robert Moreno Band, 9 Fridays and Saturdays; Full House, 8:30 Tuesdays; Vince Moreno and Sundown, 9 Wednesdays. 298-0430.
McMahon's Prime Steakhouse — 2959 N. Swan Road. Piano music, 7-10 nightly in the piano lounge. 327-2333.
Michelangelo Ristorante Italiano — 420 W. Magee Road. Jazz with Forest, 6:30-8 Thursdays.
Miguel's — 5900 N. Oracle Road. John Ronstadt, Jed Paradies, Arthur Statman, Scott Black, 7:30 Saturdays. 887-3777.
Montgomery's Grill & Saloon — 13190 E. Colossal Cave Road. Live music, 8 Saturdays. 762-0081.
Music Box — 6951 E. 22nd St. DJ AJ, 9, Fridays and Saturdays. 747-1421.
North Shore — 6255 E. Golf Links Road. Sit'nreal, 8 Thursdays. 571-8384.
O'Malleys on Fourth — 247 N. Fourth Ave. Agent Orange, The Hounds and The Breakdown, 8 March 29. 623-8600.
O'Shaughnessy's — 2200 N. Camino Principal. Desert Thunder, 8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. 296-7464.
Old Father Inn — 4080 W. Ina Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. 744-1200.
Old Town Artisans — 201 N. Court Ave. Mitzi Cowell, 6 March 28; David D'Alessio with Leila Lopez, 7 March 29; Arthur Migliazza and Mr. Boogie Woogie, 7 March 31; Slaid Cleaves, 7:30 p.m. April 3. 623-6024.
Old Pueblo Grille — 60 N. Alvernon Way. Jazz with Pete Swan Trio, 7-10 Sundays. 326-6000.
Palo Verde Bar and Grill — 5801 S. Palo Verde Road. Live music, 9 Saturdays. 294-9496.
Pearl — 445 W. Wetmore Road. DJ dance music, 5-1 Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-2 Fridays-Sundays. 888-8084.
Piazza Gavi — 5415 N. Kolb Road. Rebecca Carlson Jazz Trio, 7 Wednesdays. 577-1099.
Raz Restaurant — 1929 E. Grant Road. Live music, 7 Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 327-2223.
Ric's Cafe — 5605 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 577-7272.
River's Edge Lounge — 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Country music with Bonecreek, 9-2 Fridays-Saturdays. 887-9027.
Sharks — 256 E. Congress St. Reggaeton and electronica music with DJ, 9 Fridays. 791-9869.
Shelter Lounge — 4155 E. Grant Road. DJ Clint, 8 Sundays. 326-1345.
Shot in the Dark — 121 E. Broadway. Acoustic set with Mark Bockel, 6 Fridays; open mic, 7:30 Wednesdays. 882-5544.
Sullivan's Steakhouse — 1785 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6 nightly. Roscoe Freund and Matt Mitchell, 8:30 Wednesdays. 299-4275.
Thirsty's Neighborhood Grill and Bar — 2442 N. Pantano Road. Desert Bluegrass Association jam, 4 Sundays. 885-6585.
VFW Post — 1150 N. Beverly Ave. Oldies dance music with Bob Kay, 5 Sundays. 881-0184.
Vintabla — 2890 E. Skyline Drive. Grams and Krieger, 6 March 27. 577-6210.
Westward Look Resort — 245 E. Ina Road. Lookout Bar & Grille: Solid Gold disco night, 7:30 Thursdays; live music, 8:30-11:30 Fridays and Saturdays. Gold Room: Joe Bourne, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. brunch and 7-9 p.m. Sundays.297-1151.
Wildcat House — 1801 N. Stone Ave. Tejano dance mix, 8 Saturdays; Vinyl Scream, 9 Wednesdays. 622-1302.
Wooden Nickel Tavern — 1908 S. Country Club Road. DJ dance music, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 323-8830.
Museums
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — 2021 N. Kinney Road. 883-2702.
Arizona Historical Society — The society's four Tucson museums:
• Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. 628-5774.
• Fort Lowell Museum, 2900 N. Craycroft Road. 885-3832.
• Downtown Museum, 140 N. Stone Ave. 770-1473.
• Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House Museum, Tucson Convention Center complex, 151 S. Granada Ave. 622-0956.
Arizona State Museum — UA campus, East University Boulevard at North Park Avenue. 621-6302.
Biosphere 2 — 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle. www.bio2.com or 838-6200.
Mission San Xavier del Bac — 1950 W. San Xavier Road. 294-2624.
Old Tucson Studios — 201 S. Kinney Road. 883-0100.
Pima Air & Space Museum — 6000 E. Valencia Road. 574-0462.
Titan Missile Museum — 1580 W. Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita, 25 miles south of Tucson, off Interstate 19. 625-7736.
Outdoors
Events are free or free with park admission unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional.
A Taste of the Desert — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Short stroll in the cactus garden. 3 p.m. March 27, 2 p.m. March 31 and April 1-2, 3 p.m. April 3. 733-5153.
Downtown Ghost Tours — Begins in front of the former Heart Five nightclub, 61 E. Congress St. Not recommended for under age 12. Tours start at 7 p.m. March 28-29; come 10 minutes early. $12; groups of three or more: $10 each. 664-3433.
75th-Anniversary Night Hike — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Two-hour hike includes the history and future of the saguaro cactus. Bring flashlight. Space is limited. 7-9 p.m. March 28. 733-5153.
Tucson Mountain Park Birding Walk — Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Guided walk. 7:30-9:30 a.m. March 29. 615-7855.
Wildflower Walk — Oracle State Park, 3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle. Led by park rangers, lasting 1-2 hours. 8-9:30 a.m. March 29. 1-520-896-2425.
Fitness Boot Camp — Sonoran Spa at Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. Sara Swain from Fitness Together hosts full body workout outdoors. Reservations required. 9-10 a.m. Saturdays through May 31. $10 per class. 917-2467.
Paper Making with Desert Plants — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Registration required. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 29. $65; $55 TBG members. Materials fee of $8. 326-9686.
Biggest Landscape Mistakes and How to Avoid Them — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Registration requested. 10 a.m.-noon. March 29. $20; $15 TBG members. 326-9686.
Designing Gardens for Children — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 29. $10; $8 TCP members. 742-6455.
Santa Cruz River Walk — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road, Tumacácori. 10-11 a.m. March 29 and 30. $3, includes museum admission. 1-520-398-2341.
The Meaning of Wilderness — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Park Ranger Josh Boles shares images, stories, and reflections. 3-4 p.m. March 29. 733-5153.
God's Dogs and Desert Pigs — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Patio talk. 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. March 30, April 1 and April 6. 733-5158.
Wake Up With the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Casual stroll geared more toward beginning and intermediate birders. Binoculars available. 8-9:30 a.m. April 1. 615-7855.
Plant and Bird Walk — Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 749-8700, Ext. 0.
UA Walking Tours — UA Visitor Center, 811 N. Euclid Ave. University of Arizona's landmarks, history and traditions. Reservations requested. 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. 621-5130.
Hawk Happening! — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Kathie Schroeder and Sueño, a female Harris's hawk, offer a look at the ecology of these urban raptors. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month through April 9. $7; $2 children. 742-6455.
Signs of Life in the Desert — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. A 30-minute, half-mile walk around the Red Hills Visitor Center to look for evidence of animal life. Schedule is subject to change. 3:15-3:45 p.m. Thursdays. 733-5158.
Poetry
Taha Muhammad Ali and Peter Cole Poetry Reading — UA Poetry Center Helen S. Schaefer Building, 1508 E. Helen St. Ali has lived through the many stages of the Israeli-Arab conflict. Cole, a poet and translator, has contributed to Hebrew literature. 8 p.m. March 27. Free. 626-3765.
Screenings
Sundance Award-Winning Film Premiere — Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. "Sangre de mi Sangre (Blood of My Blood)" premiere followed by a Q&A with producer Ben Odell. 7:30 p.m. March 27. Free. 624-1515.
Still Photography for Feature Films — Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St. Mexican photographer Eniac Martinez presents his work as a still photographer for films including "Babel," "Lucia Lucia," "Before Night Falls," "Duck Season." Includes discussion. Hosted by UA Hanson Film Institute and the Mexican Consulate. 4:30-6 p.m. March 28. Free. 626-9825.
Banff Mountain Film Festival — Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Adrenaline-pumping films on mountain sports, adventure travel, and cultures. 7:30 p.m. March 28. $15; $40 VIP ticket (admits two). 325-1554.
"Navajo Code Talkers" — Western National Parks Association Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Reservations required. Two screenings: noon and 2 p.m. March 29. Free. 622-6014.
"Journey to the Flames: 8 Years of Burning Man" — Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St. For one week every year, 38,000 people gather to create a city of art. Directed by Doug Jacobson. 7:30 p.m. March 29. $8. 882-0204.
"Synaesthesia II": An Evening of Live Music and Experimental Video — Splinter Brothers and Sisters Warehouse, 901 N. 13th Ave. Musicians perform improvisations that interpret short silent videos, created by local artists, projected onto a screen. Mystery videos include "Bubblegum," "Oil, Gas, and the Machines That Love Them" and "Receptive Blossom." 7 p.m. March 29. $5-$10. 792-9171.
"Nazi Skinheads: Hate Crime in Ukraine" — UA Modern Languages Auditorium, 1423 E. University Blvd. An opening talk by director Daniel Reynold, a Peace Corps worker in Ukraine at the time he became interested in the film's subject. 3 p.m. March 30. Free. 621-7341.
"The Agronomist" — UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Auditorium, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. Documentary by Jonathan Demme tells the story of the Haitian national hero Jean Dominique. 7 p.m. March 31. Free. 622-6419.
Mondo Mondays — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. "April Fool's Day" (1986). Horror. 8 p.m. March 31. $2. 795-0844.
Meet Robert Richter — UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 212, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. Richter screens his documentary "The Last Atomic Bomb." Sponsored by the UA School of Media Arts. 7 p.m. April 2. Free. 621-7352.
The Found Footage Festival: Vol. 2 — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Lineup of instructional and educational videos, public access footage and home movies found at thrift stores and rescued from Dumpsters across the country. 8 p.m. April 3. $8.50. 795-0844.
Shopping
Spring Plant Sale — Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 U.S. 60, Milepost 223, Superior. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through March 30. $7.50; discounts available. 1-520-689-2811.
Rummage and Bake Sale — Church of the Painted Hills, United Church of Christ, 3295 W. Speedway. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. March 28; 7 a.m.-1 p.m. March 29. Free. 743-0797.
Market Daze — Open lot at East Broadway and Pantano Road. Arts and crafts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 28-30. Free. 398-7355.
Navajo Weaving Trunk Show — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Rugs and wearable pieces from the Steve Getzwiller Navajo Churro Collection. 10-4 a.m. March 29. Free with $7 park admission. 742-6455.
Teddy Bear Artist Show and Signing — Mostly Bears, 2309 E. Broadway. Meet professional teddy bear artists. Noon-4 p.m. March 30. Free. 322-0208.
The Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library Spring Book Sale — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2, 4, 5; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 3. Free. 229-5326.
Rummage Sale — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4; 7 a.m.-noon April 5. Free. 298-1245.
Southern AZ
Amerind Foundation — 2100 N. Amerind Road, in the Dragoon Mountains. Take Interstate 10 east to the Dragoon Road exit and go east one mile. "Native Arts Day" baskets, weavings, beadwork, music by Thee Express Waila Band, presentations and demonstrations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29. $5; discounts available. 1-520-586-3666.
Arizona Folklore Preserve — 56 Folklore Trail, Hereford. Six miles south of Sierra Vista on Arizona 92, take the Ramsey Canyon Road exit. Go 3.5 miles and follow signs. 1-520-378-6165.
Coronado National Memorial — 4101 E. Montezuma Canyon Road, Hereford. Take Interstate 10 east, then Arizona 90 south to Sierra Vista. Go south on Arizona 92 to South Coronado Memorial Drive. 1-520-366-5515.
Fort Bowie National Historical Site — 116 miles east of Tucson. Take Interstate 10 to the Fort Bowie turnoff and follow the unpaved road to the Fort Bowie Trailhead. Visitor center open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Free. 1-520-847-2500.
Kentucky Camp — Take Interstate 10 east to Arizona 83 and go south 20 miles to Gardner Canyon Road. Open daily. Free. Water, toilets, picnicking; no camping at site. Historic rental cabin available. 1-520-388-8393 or 1-520-760-2502.
Tombstone — Take Interstate 10 east to Exit 303, then take the ramp onto Arizona 80 and follow the signs. 1-888-457-3929.
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park — 1 Burruel St., Tubac; 45 miles south of Tucson off Interstate 19. 398-2252.
Tumacácori National Historical Park — 50 miles south of Tucson. Take Interstate 19 to Exit 29. 398-2341.
Theater
"Arcadia" — Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 S. Sixth Ave. The scenes shift between the 19th century and the present in this Tom Stoppard play. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Sundays through April 13. $19; $16 on Thrifty Thursdays; discounts available. 882-0555.
"Arizona Smith and the Relic of Doom or Safari So Good!" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Musical comedy. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays through May 31. $16.95; discounts available. 886-9428.
"Red Noses" — Zuzi's Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. Rogue Theatre presents the Peter Barnes play, which takes place as the Black Plague rages in France in 1348. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through April 13. Pre-show 15 minutes before curtain. $18; March 27 preview $13; Pay-What-You-Will Nights April 3, 10. 551-2053.
"Dancing at Lughnasa" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Drama by Brian Friel. 7:30 p.m. March 27-29; 3 p.m. March 30. $14-$17. 327-4242.
"School of the Americas" — Cabaret Theatre, Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Borderlands Theater presents the drama by José Rivera. Contains strong language. Post-performance reception March 28. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through April 6. Performances added 2 p.m. April 5 and 7:30 p.m. April 6. $10.75-$19.75. 882-7406.
"tick, tick...Boom!" — Studio Connections, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail. The Da Vinci Players present musical written by American composer Jonathan Larson. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through April 6. $18; $15 students, seniors. 731-1559.
"Titus Andronicus" — UA Tornabene Theatre, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Arizona Repertory Theatre presents one of Shakespeare's earliest plays. Adult content and violence. 7:30 p.m. March 27-29; 1:30 p.m. March 30. $26; discounts available. 621-1162.
Judy Gold in "25 Questions for a Jewish Mother" — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. The Invisible Theatre presents this Emmy Award-winning comedian in a one-woman show. 8 p.m. March 29; 3 p.m. March 30. $42. 882-9721.
Street-Prov — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Presented by Etcetera, Live Theatre Workshop's late night series. www.street-prov.com. Call for information and reservations. Age 18 and over. 10:30 p.m.-midnight Saturdays through April 26. $8-$11; discounts. 327-4242.
"Robinson Crusoe" — Catalina Foothills High School auditorium, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Presented by Catalina Foothills Community Schools, with Missoula Children's Theatre. 3 and 7 p.m. March 29. $5. 577-5304.
"The Three Dwarves and the Paper Cloak" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Comedy and music punctuate this kid- friendly show. 3 p.m. Saturdays through April 19. $5. 326-6800.
"Princess Furball" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Interactive musical suitable for all ages. 1-2 p.m. Sundays through May 25. $5-$8. 327-4242.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Presented by the La Paloma Academy Drama Club and the Troubadour Theatre. For adults and children. 7-8:30 p.m. March 30. $4; $3 students. 401-4833.
"In the Mood" — Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Salute to the music of the 1940s with a big-band orchestra, singers and dancers. 2 p.m. March 30. $20-$44. 621-3341.
"Bye Bye Birdie" — Murphey Auditorium at Amphitheater High School, 125 W. Yavapai Road. Amphitheater High School Fine Arts presents the musical. 7-9 p.m. April 3-5. $6, $4 students. 696-5340.
"Spider's Web" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Agatha Christie, directed by Chuck Rankin. Post-show reception April 5. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays April 3-May 4. $14-$17; previews April 3-4: $11. 327-4242.
"The Twilight of the Golds" — Catalina Players Theatre, Academy Hall, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive. Catalina Players presents the play by Jonathan Tolins. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Sundays April 4-26. $15; discounts available. 409-8407.
Visual arts
Exhibits opening through April 4.
The Drawing Studio — 33 S. Sixth Ave. "In and Around Tucson: Plein AirWorks in Watercolor," TDS teacher Ellen Fountain and her students' works, April 2-26. Reception: 6-9 p.m. April 5. 620-0947.
Blue Raven Gallery and Gifts — In Many Hands Courtyard, 3054 N. First Ave. "Small Works 2008" through May 17. Silent auction: 3-7 p.m. March 29. 623-1003.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum — 37615 U.S. 60, Superior. Bob Estrin shares his landscape photographs in an exhibit, April 1-30. Lecture/Q&A: 2 p.m. April 13 ; workshop: 2 p.m. April 27 (both events are $17.50 each, with discounts available). 1-520-689-2811.
Davis Dominguez Gallery — 154 E. Sixth St. "40th Anniversary Celebration Rancho Linda Vista Artists' Colony, Oracle, Ariz." More than 35 painters, sculptors and photographers present their work April 2-May 10. 629-9759.
Etherton Gallery — 135 S. Sixth Ave. "Notes from the Interior: James Reed, Mayme Kratz and Jack Spender," features paint, photography and distressed surfaces. Through June 7. Reception: 7-10 p.m. March 29. 624-7370.
Gallery at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park — 3482 E. River Road. "Fiberart" by Betsy Farmer and Nancy Polster, April 2-May 3. Reception: 1-3 p.m. April 13. 232-1201 or 514-1438.
Max Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. Mixed media with Sandra Brestel, Beverly Nichols and Cynthia Reid, through April 5. 529-7349.
Obsidian Gallery — 4320 N. Campbell Ave. Mixed media exhibit of sculpture, baskets and jewelry by Mary Fischer, Susan Gutt, Talya Baharal and Terri Logan, through May 8. Reception: 3-6 p.m. March 30. 577-3598.
Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop — 218 E. Sixth St. "Gods and Heroes," photographs by guest artists including Cathy Murphy and Michael Hyatt. Murphy will feature photos of Cesar Chavez. March 29-May 3. 881-5335.
UA Museum of Art — 1031 N. Olive Road. "Bouquets to Art" is a twoday exhibition of floral arrangements, by 40 designers, interpreting pieces from the permanent collection. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10; discounts available. March 29-30. 621-7567.
UA Union Gallery — 1303 E. University Blvd., third floor. "On Our Own Time,"mixed media exhibit presented by the University of Arizona Staff Advisory Council, March 28-April 18. Reception: noon-2 p.m. March 28. 621-6142.
Ongoing
Agua Caliente Ranch House Gallery — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Expressionist exhibit with oil and palette knife works, through April 23. 749-3718.
Artist of the Month Gallery — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. "Act III, Colors & Shapes," acrylic and oil paintings by Artists Connection Tucson, through April 7. 748-1551.
ArtCulture Partnership — 951 E. 35th St. "Pluralties: Artists in Residence"photographic and collage works by Sofia Blue, Giada Gallo, Eric Holm and Deman Quiroz, through April 26. 792-3617.
ArtsEye — 3550 E. Grant Road. "American Cowgirl," photographs by Jamie Williams, through May 16. 325-0260.
Back Alley Gallery — The Station, 1395 W. American Ave., Oracle. Paintings of "Return of the Jedi" works are presented by Marie Miller, through March 28. 1-520-896-9005.
Bear's Path Gallery — 8806 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Beginnings," oil paintings of spring and other beginnings by local, emerging artists, through May 10. 760-1416.
Community Long Gallery — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. "Hidden Trails," abstract paintings by Francheskaa, through May 25. 647-0900.
Conrad Wilde Gallery — 210 N. Fourth Ave. "Third Annual Encaustic Invitational," 24 artists working with a medium that combines melted beeswax and paint, through March 29. 622-8997.
Davis Dominguez Gallery — 154 E. Sixth St. New landscape paintings by James P. Cook, through March 29. 629-9759.
DeGrazia's Little Gallery — 6300 N. Swan Road. "After the Rain," painted works by Catherine Eyde, through April 4. 299-9191.
Desert Artisans' Gallery — 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road. "Clearly Color," artwork by Sharon Bertrand, Terry Bustamante, Judy Faitsch, Regan Fisher and Gertrude Wait, through June 8. Reception: 5-7 p.m. March 28. 722-4412.
Dinnerware Artspace — 264 E. Congress St. "Paperworks: The Sonoran Collective for Paper and Book Artists," artists' books and works on paper, through March 29. 792-4503.
The Drawing Studio — 33 S. Sixth Ave. " Collage as a Way of Seeing: Beyond Kindergarten," juried show of collage works, through March 29. 620-0947.
Edge of the Earth Gallery — 901 N. 13th Ave. "The Descent of Man," mixed-media sculptures by Shindalini, through May 31. 358-3660.
El Ojito Springs Center for Creativity — 340 N. Fourth Ave. "Coppelia's View" is a photographic journey by Coppelia Tarantal, an HIV/AIDS educator in Namibia, through April 30. Also, see the black and white photography of Michael Hyatt, through April 13, and "Arizona 911 From New York to Nogales," by Neil Bernstein, through June 1. 624-4800.
Eric Firestone Gallery — 4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. "Enrique Montenegro: American Modernist," selected paintings, through April 26. 1-480-990-1037.
Fulton-Hayden Memorial Art Gallery — Amerind Foundation Museum, 2100 N. Amerind Road, Dragoon. "Living Icons," portraits, through June 19. 1-520-586-3666.
Galleria La Sirena — 2905 E. Broadway. Latin American and Caribbean acrylic and oil paintings exhibited through April 18. 319-1262
Gallery at the Gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. "A Natural Investigation," photographs of potted cacti by Kate Breakey, through April 27. Call for viewing. 326-9686, Ext. 16.
Griffonage Studios — 270 E. Congress St. "Dessins Petits/Small Drawings," by Laura LaFave, through March 29. 623-3323.
Grogan Gallery of Fine Art — 2890 E. Skyline Drive. "Desert Cubism," features painters Vytas Sakalas and Donna Stoner, through March 31. 577-8787.
Holy Joe Studio — 1124 N. Stone Ave. "Yaqui Pahcola Mask Exhibit," hand-carved American Indian masks, through March 27. 405-5800.
Ironwood Gallery — Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. "Blossom: Art of Flowers," through March 30. 883-3024.
Jane Hamilton Fine Art — 1825 E. River Road. "Beautiful Bali," oil paintings by Rose Johnson, through April 4. Reception: noon-4 p.m. March 30. 529-4886.
JCC Fine Arts Gallery — Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. Argentine Jewish photographer Marcelo Brodsky's photos of personal and national history, through May 30. 577-9393.
Mardon Frost — 2960 N. Swan Road. Carol Ruff Franza and Ron Head display bronze and clay sculptures and paintings, through April 1. 323-6947.
Mo's Gallery — 3650 E. Fort Lowell Road. "Trolleys and Other Heavy Metal," watercolors by William Dubin, through April 15. Reception: 6-8 p.m. March 29. 795-8226.
Mountain Shadow Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. New works by Arizona artist David Johns, through April 12. Also, acrylic paintings by Mark Gould from his series "My Neighbor's House," through April 1. 577-6301.
Murphey Gallery — St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Oils by Marilyn Poppino and watercolors by Victoria Wills, through March 27. 299-6421.
MOCA on the Plaza — 149 N. Stone Ave. "Arid Zones/Zones Arides," through April 26. 624-5019.
Philabaum Glass Studio & Gallery — 711 S. Sixth Ave. "Bobtanicals" features botanical sculptures by Bob and Laurie Kliss, through April 30. 884-7404.
Platform Gallery — 439 N. Sixth Ave. "Cotton Wood," mixed media by Matt Cotten and oil on canvas by Jesse Wood of Santa Fe, N.M., through March 29. 882-3886.
SAAVI Gallery — Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired Gallery, 3767 E. Grant Road. Paintings by Cal Cook and Ron Boyd, through March 31. 795-1331.
Stone Dragon Studio — 1126 N. Stone Ave. "Dinosaur Sculptures," through March 27. 624-7099.
Tangerine Gallery — 2522 E. Fort Lowell Road. "Sculptural Odyssey: A Gallery and Garden Exhibition," works by Steven Derks, Ed Davenport and Bryan Crow, through May 17. Artist talk: 2 p.m. April 3. 326-5028.
Temple of Music and Art — 330 S. Scott Ave. "Owen Williams (1935-2007)," mixed-media exhibit, through April 2. 624-7370.
Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "The Getzwiller Navajo Churro Collection: Tradition and Innovation," rugs and wearable art, through May 18. Also, "John Watt: Portraits of Navajo Land," oil paintings, through April 22. Free with park admission: $7; discounts. 742-6455.
Toscana Studio and Gallery — 9040 N. Oracle Road. "Flora Fantastica," original paintings by Elizabeth von Isser, Pam Cheeseman, Richard Zelens and others, through March 30. 575-1445.
Trico Electric Cooperative Lobby — 8600 N. Tangerine Road. "Spring 2008 MAC Member Art Show," mixed-media paintings, through March 28. Also, the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies exhibit, through April 6. 682-4488.
Tucson International Airport — 7150 S. Tucson Blvd. Upper Link Gallery: "Making a Point: An Exhibit of Cast-Paper Paintings" by Ron Nelson features three-dimensional images, through April 30. Main Gallery, Central Core: "We Walk in Beauty," photographs of American Indians by Gary Auerbach, through March 30. 573-8187.
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block — 140 N. Main Ave. "Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation 2," through May 11. In Casa Cordova: "El Nacimiento," through March 30. Museum admission: $8; discounts. 624-2333, Ext. 109.
UA Mineral Museum — Flandrau: The UA Science Center, East University Boulevard and North Cherry Avenue. The Hubert C. de Monmonier Collection, "An Unknown Treasure Comes to Tucson," through May 31. $5; discounts available. 621-4227.
UA Museum of Art — 1031 N. Olive Road. "Robert McCall: Imagination Unbound," poster art of spaceflight, through Aug. 10. Also, "Goya's Mastery in Prints: Los Caprichos," 80 aquatint etchings by Francisco de Goya that satirize human behavior, through June 8. 621-7567.
Western National Parks Association Bookstore — 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. "Hidden Canyons," Patty Whitley's photographs of Southwestern slot canyons, through March 31. 622-6014.
Wilde Meyer Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. "Contemporary Landscape Interpretations," paintings by Brenda Bredvik, Barbara Gurwitz, Mitch Henderson, Gregg Rochester, Monika Rossa and Albert Scharf. Through April 3. 615-5222.
WomanKraft Art Gallery — 388 S. Stone Ave. "Forever Wild" explores themes of wild animals in paint, fiber art, ceramics and photography with more than 30 artists, through March 31. 629-9976, Ext. 2.
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Lecture on The Photography Paradox: Truth against Beauty — Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road. Artist Joan Fontcuberta. 5:30-7 p.m. March 28. Free. 621-7968.
Spring Artisans' Market — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. More than 120 Southwest artists, live music and entertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 28-30. Free. 624-2333.
Artist Talk — MOCA on the Plaza, 149 N. Stone Ave. Artist-in-residence Lee Ann Woolery speaks. 3 p.m. March 29. $5, free for MOCA members. 624-5019.
Navajo Weaving Trunk Show — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Contemporary Navajo weavings and rugs and wearable pieces from the Steve Getzwiller Navajo Churro Collection. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29. Free with admission, $7. 742-6455.
Native Arts Day at the Amerind Foundation Museum — Interstate 10 east, Exit 318, Dragoon Road, (between Willcox and Benson), look for signs. Includes baskets, jewelry, demonstrations by Mark Deschinny, Waila music by Thee Express and native food. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29. $5; discounts available. 1-520-586-3666.
Open Studio, Open House — 9th Street Studios, 650 E. Ninth St. Mixed-media art and the poetry of Charles Alexander and Chax Press are available for public viewing. 1-5 p.m. March 30. 620-1626.
"Vienna Secession" — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Docent Ellie Eigen presents a slide-illustrated art talk. The emphasis will be on the artists Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. 1:30-2:30 p.m. April 2. $8 admission with discounts. 624-2333.
"The Life of an Artist"— Tangerine Gallery, 2522 E. Fort Lowell Road. A discussion with local sculptor Steven Derks. 2 p.m. April 3. 326-5028.
Seeking Craft Show Vendors — Abbie Loveland Tuller School, 5870 E. 14th St. Seeking artists to sell their arts and crafts at local event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19. Call for details. $25 for booth rental. 747-1142.
Caliente listings compilied by Johanna Eubank, Cina Fell, Rutha Grigsby and Linda Velazquez.
Where is that? Here's where you can catch your favorite band.
Concert venues
Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail 647-0980.
Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway 770-3690.
Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road 883-1700.
Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. 621-3341.
Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 622-8848.
DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, Country Club Road, just north of 22nd Street 791-4873, Ext. 0.
Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. 1-520-294-7777, press 2, press 1.
El Ojito Springs Center for
Creativity, 340 N. Fourth Ave., 624-4800.
Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. 547-3040.
Freedom Inn at Ventana Canyon, 5660 N. Kolb Road. 577-6940.
Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. 232-3544.
The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. 623-3200.
Javalina's Coffee & Friends, 9136 E. Valencia Road 663-5282.
F.O.P. Lodge "The Lodge on Dodge," 3445 N. Dodge Blvd. Presented by Green Fire. 795-2101.
La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. 547-3338.
Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. 488-7024.
Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. 745-9175.
Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. 798-1298.
Proscenium Theatre at Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. 206-6986.
Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. 740-1000.
The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. 629-9211.
SaddleBrooke's DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. 818-1000.
St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. 299-6421.
17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. 624-8821, Ext. 145.
Stevie Eller Dance Theater, 1737 E. University Blvd. 621-1162.
Surly Wench, 424 N. Fourth Ave. 882-0009.
University of Arizona School of Music, (Crowder Hall, Holsclaw Hall, Marroney Theatre, Tornabene Theatre) University of Arizona Fine Arts Complex, Park Avenue and Speedway 621-1162.
Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. 622-3535.
Road Trip
Cafe Roka, 35 Main St., Bisbee. 1-520-432-5153.
Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. 1-602-267-1600.
Cricket Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix. 1-602-254-7200.
Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. 1-602-379-2800.
Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. 1-623-772-3200.
La Mision de San Miguel, 335 McKeown Ave., Patagonia. 1-520-604-0604
Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. 1-480-829-0607.
Mesa Amphitheatre, 201 W. Center St. Mesa. 1-480-644-2560
Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. 1-480-644-6500.
Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 1-602-265-4842.
US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. 1-602-379-7800.
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