What to do

Heritage Youth Choir auditions — St. Cyril's Church, 4725 E. Pima St. For ages 12-19. Music theory, notation, history, performance and vocal skills. Be prepared to sing a short song without accompaniment. Rehearsals begin Sept. 12. 9-11 a.m. Sept. 9. $50 monthly tuition. 751-9152.

Tucson Philharmonia — Armory Park Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Auditions for advanced-level musicians through high school age. Call for an audition time. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 9. $25 registration fee. 623-1500.

The All-City Choir — University of Arizona School of Music, Room 170, southeast corner of North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Placement hearings for Tucson-area high school students. Rehearsals from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 11. $40 per semester. 256-7518.

Brass and percussion musicians needed — Townsend Middle School, 2120 North Beverly Ave. The "Old Arizona Brass Band," also known as the "4th Cavalry Band at Fort Lowell" needs E flat and B flat cornet and percussion musicians for our 2006-07 season. The band is also looking for a new musical director. The band is a nonprofit music group that performs in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Call for appointment. Free. 529-2807.

Haunted Ruins — Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. Halloween show about an alien invasion needs those with drama experience and those who want to learn how to be part of a production. No formal auditions. Families welcome. 4-6 p.m. Sept. 9. Free. 323-1331.

Gaslight Christmas Show — 7010 E. Broadway. Auditions for "Christmas in the Big Apple, or She's Rotten to the Core," showing Nov. 9 to Jan. 6. Call for audition requirements. Noon-2 p.m. for experienced children ages 7-14; 2-3:30 p.m. for adult actors and singers. Sept. 9. Free. 886-9428.

CLUBS

Country

Brat's Bar & Grill — 5975 W. Western Way Circle, Tucson Estates. Live music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 578-0341.

C-Note Lounge — 1302 W. Roger Road. Easy Money, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 888-1331.

Eddie's Cocktails — 8510 E. Broadway. Cathy and the Dust Devils, 8-1 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays. 290-8750.

Grumpy's — 4844 E. 22nd St. Doubletake, 8:30 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; hip-hop, rock, 9 Wednesdays. 790-5155.

Lariat Steakhouse & Saloon — 16666 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. Live music, 8:30-1 Fridays and Saturdays; country dance lessons, 7-9 Wednesdays. No smoking in the restaurant. 825-9907.

Li'l Abner's Steak House — 8500 N. Silverbell Road. Dean Armstrong and the Arizona Dance Hands, 8-10 Fridays and Saturdays; Titan Valley Warheads, 6-10 Sundays. 744-2800.

The Maverick — 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road. Jadi Norris Overdrive, 8:30 Thursdays; Robert Moreno Band, 9 Fridays and Saturdays; Bonecreek, 9 Tuesdays. 298-0430.

The Mint Cocktails — 3540 E. Grant Road. Cherry Pickers, 9-11 Sundays and Tuesdays. 881-9169.

River's Edge Lounge — 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road. Renegade, 9-2 Fridays and Saturdays. 887-9027.

Jazz, world

Acacia at St. Philip's Plaza — 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Live jazz, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 232-0101.

Antonio's — 2231 S. Fourth Ave. Live waila music, 8:30-1:30 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 884-8086.

Arizona Inn — 2200 E. Elm St. Live music at the piano bar, 6-10 nightly. Smoke-free. 325-1541.

Bo-Jangles Saloon — 5244 S. Nogales Highway. Norteño music with Extremo, 9 Fridays-Sundays. 889-6161.

Bamboo Room — China Rose Buffet Restaurant, 5101 E. Speedway. Live jazz, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays; traditional Dixieland jazz jam session featuring Arizona Roadrunners, 6-9 Tuesdays. Smoke-free. 327-6646.

Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea — 1730 E. Speedway. Acoustic open mic and open jam session, 7 Fridays. 795-0338.

Benihana — 6091 N. Oracle Road. Bryan Dean McGregor Trio, 7 Fridays-Tuesdays; Wheels, Mick and Nelly, 7 Wednesdays-Thursdays. 297-5555.

Bluefin Seafood Bistro — 7053 N. Oracle Road. Live jazz, 6-9 Thursdays, 8-11 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 531-8500.

Branding Iron — 2660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live music, 9-1 Fridays and Saturdays. 293-7300.

Cactus Moon Cafe – 5470 E. Broadway. Live music, 9 Thursdays; Metal Head, 9 Tuesdays. 748-0049.

Cascade Lounge — Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. Katy and Doug Martin, 5:30 Thursdays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays; Tom Patterson, 8 Thursdays, Fridays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 6 Saturdays. 299-2020.

Casa Vallarta — 8963 E. Tanque Verde Road. Bruce Guercio and friends, Fridays; acoustic guitar with Henry Soriano, 6-9 Saturdays. All shows 7-9 unless otherwise noted. 749-1339.

China Rose Restaurant — 5101 E. Speedway. Relaxx Band with "Nod" Nottinghan, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays; Dixieland jazz jam with the Arizona Roadrunners, 6-9 Tuesdays. 327-6646.

Color Food & Spirits — 5305 E. Speedway. Sunyatta jazz and blues duo, 7 Saturdays. 323-1840.

El Mezón del Cobre — 2960 N. First Ave. Live mariachi music, 7-10 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 791-0977.

El Parador Restaurant and Cantina — 2744 E. Broadway. Salsa and merengue with Rafael Moreno y Descarga, 10-2 Fridays; salsarenge, 10-2 Saturdays. 881-2744.

Famous Sam's — 3010 W. Valencia Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 883-8888.

Fraternal Order of Eagles 180 — 1530 N. Stone Ave. Big-band, easy listening, 1-3 Fridays. Smoke-free. 624-0246.

Guadalajara Grill — 1730 E. Prince Road. Latin trio, 6-9 Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays; mariachi, 6-9 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 323-1022.

Hideout — 3000 S. Mission Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. Mexican and Tex-Mex. 791-0515.

Iguana Cafe — 210 E. Congress St. Live music, 8 Fridays, Saturdays. Salsa, cumbia. 882-5140.

Janos and J Bar — 3770 E. Sunrise Drive. Wayback Machine, tonight; Jeff Grubic, Wednesday; Mitzi Cowell, next Thursday. Shows begin at sundown. Smoke-free. 615-6100.

Javalinas Coffee & Friends — 9136 E. Valencia Road. Bob Feldhaus, 7:30 Thursday; Mitzi Cowell, 7:30 Friday; Julie Mack, 7:30 Saturday; Nathan McEuen, Chuck Hailes, Paul Cartwright, 6:30 Wednesday; Nancy McCallion, 7:30 Sept. 15. 663-5282.

Kingfisher Bar & Grill — 2564 E. Grant Road. Jazz, 9-midnight Mondays. 323-7739.

La Fuente — 1749 N. Oracle Road. El Mariachi de la Fuente, 6:30-closing Wednesdays-Sundays and 12:30-2 during Sunday brunch. Smoke-free. 623-8659.

La Parrilla Suiza — 2720 N. Oracle Road. Mariachi music, 7-9 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 624-4300.

La Parrilla Suiza — 4250 W. Ina Road. Mariachi music, 6:30-8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 572-7200.

Last Territory Steakhouse & Music Hall — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. Gerry Glombecki, 6 Wednesdays and Thursdays. Smoke-free. 544-5000.

Los Gonzalez Restaurant — 1901 S. Fourth Ave. Cumbia and salsa music with Amaretto, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 620-1020.

McMahon's Prime Steakhouse — 2959 N. Swan Road. Piano music, 7-10 nightly in the piano lounge. Smoke-free. 327-2333.

Michelangelo Ristorante Italiano — 420 W. Magee Road. Music in the piano lounge. Forrest, 7-9 Thursdays. 297-5775.

The Monkey Box — 100 N. Stone Ave., in the Pioneer Building. Splitters, 9 Friday; Seyyah, 9 Saturday; Andrew Collberg, 9 Sept. 15. 623-3500.

North — at La Encantada, 2995 E. Skyline Drive. Geoffrey J., 7 Thursdays on the patio. 299-1600.

November Bar and Grill — 4001 N. Romero Road. Live country music, Fridays; live Latin music, Saturdays; live music, Sundays. All shows 8-midnight. 407-9622.

Old Pueblo Grille — 60 N. Alvernon Way. Jazz with Pete Swan, 7-10 Sundays. Smoke-free area. 326-6000.

Post Time Bar & Grill – 2545 S. Craycroft Road. Live music with Super Lobo, 8:30 Wednesdays-Sundays. 748-7253.

Red Sky New American Cuisine and Catering — 2900 N. Swan Road, Plaza Palomino. Mystery Tour and Jim and Nancy, 6 Saturdays. 326-5454.

Ric's Cafe — 5605 E. River Road. Live jazz, 6-9 Fridays and Saturdays. 577-7272.

Shot in the Dark — 121 E. Broadway. Mark Bockel, 6 Fridays. 882-5544.

Sullivan's Steakhouse — 1785 E. River Road. Live music, 6 nightly. Smoke-free in the restaurant. 299-4275.

Terraza del Sol — Hacienda del Sol, 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Live music 7:30-10:30 Thursdays-Saturdays; 6:30 Sunday. 529-3500.

Westward Look Resort — 245 E. Ina Road. Lookout Bar & Grille. Live music, 8:30 Fridays and Saturdays. Smoke-free. 297-1151.

Rock, blues

Belushes — 1118 E. Sixth St. Live music, 9-2 Saturdays. 903-9039.

Berky's Bar — 5769 E. Speedway. Live music, 9-1 Fridays-Mondays. 296-1981.

The Boondocks — 330 N. First Ave. Neon Prophet, 9 Friday and Sept. 15. 690-0991.

Che's Lounge — 350 N. Fourth Ave. Live music, 10:30-2 Saturdays. 623-2088.

Chicago Bar — 5954 E. Speedway. Live music nightly. Call for showtimes. 748-8169. 

Club Envy — 6211 E. Speedway. Fish Face, 10 Thursdays. 733-1231.

Famous Sam's — 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road. Live classic rock, 9 Fridays. 292-0492.

Famous Sam's — 7129 E. Golf Links Road. Shell Shock, 9 Friday. 296-1245.

Fenderskirts — 140 S. Kolb Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 722-1214.

Frog & Firkin — 874 E. University Blvd. Jane Crowe Band, 9 Sept. 15. 623-7507.

Hideout Bar and Grill — 1110 S. Sherwood Village Drive. Midlife Crisis, 9 Friday. 885-6443.

Bongos at the Keys — 445 W. Wetmore Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 888-8084.

Nimbus Brewery — 3850 E. 44th St. Bad News Blues, 6:30 tonight; Geoffrey J., 8:30 Friday; Larry Armstrong & CopperMoon, 8 Sunday; Michael P., 8:30 Sept. 15 . 745-9175.

O'Malley's — 247 N. Fourth Ave. Irish jam session, 7, and Mockingbirds, 10 Thursdays; live music, 9-1 Saturdays. 623-8600.

The Old Father Inn — 4080 W. Ina Road. Live music, 9 Fridays. No smoking in the restaurant. 744-1200.

Red Room — 100 E. Congress St. Live music, Fridays-Sundays. Call for showtimes. Smoke-free in restaurant, 6-11. 623-7621.

Third Base Bar — 6255 E. Golf Links Road. Live music, 9 Fridays and Saturdays. 571-8384.

Comedy

Paula Poundstone — Rialto Theatre. Comedian performs all-ages show. 8 p.m. Sept. 8. $21-$26. 740-1000.

Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Improv comedy group performs. 8 p.m. the first and third Fridays of each month. $3. 440-4436.

Concerts

Classical

Rillito Duo — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. Aryo Wicaksono on piano and Michael Ronstadt on cello. 7-8 p.m. Sept. 7. Free. 647-0980.

"A Celebration of the Life of Gordon Epperson" — Crowder Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Family, friends, former students and colleagues gather to perform and reminisce about the late UA cello professor. 3 p.m. Sept. 9. Free. 621-2998.

Tucson Jazz Society Fall Series — St. Philip's Plaza, East River Road and North Campbell Avenue. Trumpeter Maurice Brown presents "Hip to Bop." 7 p.m. Sept. 10. $20; $15 members. 903-1265.

Trio Arizona — Crowder Hall, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Oboist Neil Tatman, bassoonist William Dietz, and pianist Paula Fan perform. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Free. 621-2998.

Presidio Saxophone Quartet in Concert — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Recital Hall, West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. The pilot group of the Camerata Music Internship Program at the University of Arizona perform. All ages. 7 p.m. Sept. 14. $6; discounts available. 206-6986.

Rock, Country

Bad News Blues — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Blues. 21 and over. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7. $3. 745-9175.

David Rovics — Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive. Rovics sings "Songs of Social Significance," and premieres his new "Halliburton Boardroom Massacre" CD. Three songs are available for preview at www.davidrovics.com. Parental discretion advised. 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 7. $20 donation requested, nobody turned away. 887-4101.

Eagle Seagull and La Severance — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. 7 p.m. Sept. 7. $6. 331-1442.

Nowhere Man & A Whiskey Girl — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. The Determined Luddites host Hoot at the Hut and present the Americana music styles of Nowhere Man & A Whiskey Girl. 21 and over. 7-10 p.m. Sept. 7. $3. 623-3200.

Ricardo Arjona — Casino Del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Latin pop. Tickets through Ticketmaster. 8 p.m. Sept. 7. $30-$125. 883-1700.

Solace Brothers — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St., Downtown. Rock. With Golden Boots and Asleep in the Sea. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 7. $5. 622-3535.

Supagroup — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Rock. With The Giraffes. 21 and over. 10:30 p.m. Sept. 7. $5, www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Madeline and Morello — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. 7 p.m. Sept. 8. $5. 331-1442.

Paramore — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. Hit the Lights, Cute is What We Aim For and This Providence. 7 p.m. Sept. 8. $5. 331-1442.

BK Special — F.O.P. Lodge " The Lodge on Dodge," 3445 N. Dodge. Original folk and ballad songs, with some blues influence. Presented by Green Fire. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. $7. 795-2101.

Geoffrey J. — Nimbus, 3850 E. 44th St. Acoustic rock. 21 and over. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8. $3. 745-9175.

King Hut Music Weekend — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Performers: The Little Kings and George Howard and the R&B Motown Review. Adult alternative/indie rock. Outdoors. 21 and over. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sept. 8. $5. 623-3200.

Luca — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Album release, with Lonna Kelley and The Broken Hearted Lovers. 21 and over. 9 p.m. Sept. 8. $5. 622-8848.

The Splitters — The Monkey Box, Pioneer Plaza, 100 N. Stone Ave., Suite 102. Folk Americana. 9-11 p.m. Sept. 8. Free. 623-3500.

Tesoro — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Flamenco rock. With Leila Lopez. 21 and over. 9:45 p.m. Sept. 8. $5, www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Tucson Idol — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. There are four semi-final singing competions with the Tucson Idol being crowned on Oct. 7. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 13 and younger; 2 p.m. ages 14 and older. $8 adults; $7 for kids 18 and under and seniors. 886-9428.

The String Figures — 17th Street Market, 810 E. 17th St. Progressive bluegrass, hot swing and "new acoustic" music with a Southwestern flair. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Free. 624-8821, Ext. 145.

The Glo Ball — Forty Niner Country Club, 12000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Night golf and concert by 80z All Stars. Golfers play the first nine holes in the daylight, but once the sun goes down, the course will be lit up for glow-in-the dark play. Benefits Child & Family Resources, Inc. Go to www.the-glo-ball.com to register. Golf registration begins at 2:30; 6 p.m. party tent for concert opens. Sept. 9. $125; $20 concert only. 790-7598.

Las Naciones Indígenas Unidas — Dry River Collective, 740 N. Main St., southeast corner of Main Street and University Boulevard. Indígena bands will play metal, hardcore and mixes. Performers are: the S-cuk Gogs (Tohono O'odham Nation); Mistaken-I-dentity (Tohono O'odham/Yoeme Hiaki) and Tzompantli (Mexica) and others. 6:15-11:45 p.m. Sept. 9. $3. 1-520-993-0640.

Hit the Switch — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. With Gentialiens, the Tics and Last Action Hero. 7 p.m. Sept. 9. $5. 358-4287.

King Hut Music Weekend — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Performers: Sunday Afternoon, the Jons, Drop Sphere and Haley Jane. Adult alternative/indie rock. Outdoors. 21 and over. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Sept. 9. $5. 623-3200.

Old Blind Dogs — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Scotland treasure plays traditional music on fiddle, bagpipes, whistles, string instruments, vocals with harmonies and varied percussion. Traditional music with a modern twist. For tickets call 1-800-595-4849, for information call 981-1475. 8-10:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Reserved seats: $20 in advance; $23 at the door. 1-800-595-4849.

Seyyah — Monkey Box, Pioneer Plaza, 100 N. Stone Ave., Suite 102. Turkish music. 9-11 p.m. Sept. 9. Free. 623-3500.

The Besmirchers — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St., Downtown. With Tempers Flare, Line of Fire, Surrounded By Demons and BYOW. 9:45 p.m. Sept. 9. $5. 622-3535.

The Deludes — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Guitar rock. With the Huskies. 21 and over. 10:30 p.m. Sept. 9. $5, www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

The Advantage — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Rock featuring Spencer Seim of Hella. With Osama Bin Sars. 9 p.m. Sept. 10. $7. 884-0874.

Hank Topless — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Honky tonk/country. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Free. 798-1298.

Mercury's Revenge — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St., Downtown. Rock. With the Dealers and the Gun Runners. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 10. $5. 622-3535.

Lamb of God — The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Metal. With Opeth. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11. $20 in advance; $23 day of the show. 740-1000.

Wayne "the Train" Hancock — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St., Downtown. Rock. With Mickey Sixx and Mighty Joel Ford and Twang Tango. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 11. $5. 622-3535.

White Whale — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Indie rock. With Golden Boots and Naim Amor. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 11. $5. 798-1298.

Genghis Tron — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Indie rock. With A Desired Affliction, One Night Massacre and Blues. 7 p.m. Sept. 12. $5. 358-4287.

The Whiskey Racket — The Hut, 305 N. 4th Ave. Tropical Tuesdays continue with rock/jam band. 21 and over. 9-noon. Sept. 12. Free. 623-3200.

Benevento-Russo Duo — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Experimental rock. With Apollo Sunshine. 21 and over. 9:45 p.m. Sept. 12. $10; www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Blowupnihilist — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Sept. 13. $5. 331-1442.

Loveland — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Folk rock/country. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Free. 798-1298.

Bones — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St., Downtown. Rock. With the Deadtones. 21 and over. 10 p.m. Sept. 13. $5. 622-3535.

Pirates R Us — Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Rock. With Golden Alphabet. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 14. $5. 622-3535.

Husky Rescue — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Folk/cinematic pop. With Luca and Judah Johnson. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Sept. 14. $8, www.virtuous.com. 798-1298.

Meg and Dia — Skrappy's, 201 E. Broadway. Alternative rock. 7 p.m. Sept. 15. $8. 358-4287.

An Intimate Evening of Kirtan with Snatam Kaur — Anjali, 330 E. Seventh St. The Sikh style of religious music is merged with western classical. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 15. $20 in advance; $25 at the door; kids 12 and under free with paying adult. 247-4405.

Me and the Boys — Zuzi Theatre, 738 N. Fifth Ave. "Me and the Boys," a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson, features local vocalist Liz Cracchiolo-Redman in a tribute to some of our greatest male artists and songwriters, including Billy Joel, Elton John, and the Beatles. Music direction by Khris Dodge. Call to reserve tickets. There will be a cash wine and beer bar in the lobby. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16. $20. 906-9957.

Forrest and Kaia — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Indie rock. With Back to School. 8 p.m. Sept. 15. $3. 331-1442.

Victor Essiet and the Mandators — Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Reggae from Nigeria. 8 p.m. Sept. 15. $10. 884-0874.

Andrew Collberg — The Monkey Box, Pioneer Plaza, 100 N. Stone Ave., Suite 102. Folk pop. 9-11 p.m. Sept. 15. Free. 623-3500.

Greyhound Soul — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Blues/rock. 21 and over. 11:30 p.m. Sept. 15. $5. 798-1298.

Road Trip

311 — Mesa Amphitheatre, 201 North Center, Mesa. Rock, alternative pop. Tickets available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or 321-1000. 7 p.m. Sept. 7. $34.50. 1-480-644-2560.

Danny Dean and the Homewreckers — Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Rockabilly. With the High Rollers. 21 and over. Tickets through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 8 p.m. Sept. 7. $7. 1-602-265-4842.

Rhythm Inc. — La Mision de San Miguel, 335 McKeown, Patagonia. Rhythm and blues variety dance band. 21 and over. 7 p.m. Sept. 8. $7. 1-520-394-0123.

Second annual Sierra Vista fiddle contest — Veterans' Memorial Park, Fry Boulevard, Highway 90 Business, Sierra Vista. Youngsters and oldsters compete in fiddle contest. Judged tunes will include hoedowns, waltzes and other personal choice melodies. There will be competitions in tune scramble, twin fiddle and trick and fancy. Prizes, ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 9. Free. 1-520-220-1166.

E-40, Too $hort and Keak Da Sneak — Mesa Amphitheatre, 201 N. Center St. Hip-hop, rap. Tickets through ticketmaster, 321-1000. 5 p.m. Sept. 9. $30. 1-480-644-2560.

James Brown — Maricopa County Events Center, 19403 RH Johnson Blvd, Sun City West. R&B and funk. 21 and over. Tickets available through Ticketmaster, 321-1000 or www.ticketmaster.com 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9. $20-$50. 1-623-544-2888.

Dave Riley — Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Juke joint blues and soul. With Bob Corritore. 21 and over. Tickets through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 8 p.m. Sept. 9. $6. 1-602-265-4842.

Tool — Cricket Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave.,, Phoenix. Heavy metal. 21 and over. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. 8 p.m. Sept. 9. $30-$55. 321-1000.

Rodney Atkins & Ray Scott — Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsddale. Contemporary country. Tickets through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com or call. 7 p.m. Sept. 10. $14-$40. 321-1000.

The Long Winters — Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Guitar pop. With Menomona and What Made Milwaukee Famous. 21 and over. Tickets through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12. $9. 1-602-265-4842.

Duke Robillard — Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Blues. 21 and over. Tickets through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 8 p.m. Sept. 8. $12. 1-602-265-4842.

Matisyahu — Mesa Amphitheatre, 201 N. Center St. Reggae. Tickets through ticketmaster, 321-1000. 7 p.m. Sept. 13. $36.50. 1-480-644-2560.

Gigantour — Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St, Phoenix. Rock. Megadeath, Lamb of God, Opeth, Arch Enemy and Overkill. Tickets available through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 5 p.m. Sept. 13. $32-$47. 321-1000.

Tiger Army — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, Tempe. Punk rock. With The Warriors and I Am Ghost. 7 p.m. Sept. 13. $14. 1-480-829-0607.

Jaguares — X Anniversary Tour — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave, Tempe. Rock, heavy metal. Tickets available through Marquee Box Office or call 1-480-829-1300. 7 p.m. Sept. 14. $35. 1-480-829-0607.

Candye Kane — Rhythm Room Concert Club, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Blues. 21 and over. Tickets through Ticketmaster, 321-1000. 8 p.m. Sept. 15. $12. 1-602-265-4842.

Mae — Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave, Tempe. Rock. With the New Amsterdams. All ages. Tickets available through Marquee Box Office or call 1-480-829-1300. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15. $15. 1-480-829-0607.

UPCOMING

Martina McBride, Sept. 16, U.S Airways Center, Phoenix. www.ticketmaster.com

Amber Pacific, Sept. 21, Skrappy's. www.ticketmaster.com

George Thorogood & the Destroyers with Buddy Guy, Sept. 21, Casino del Sol AVA. www.ticketmaster.com

The Oak Ridge Boys, Sept. 29, Desert Diamond Casino. www.ticketmaster.com

M. Ward, Sept. 25, Rialto Theatre. www.rialtotheatre.com

The Rolling Stones, Nov. 8, Cardinals Stadium, Glendale. www.ticketmaster.com

Farmers markets

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.

El Presidio Mercado — El Presidio Park, West Alameda Street near North Church Avenue, Downtown. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. 326-7810.

Plaza Palomino Saturday Market — 2970 N. Swan Road. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.

Rincon Valley Farmers Market — 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, four miles east of Saguaro National Park. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 591-2276.

Festivals, events

Fiesta with Friends — St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, in the patio, 7575 N. Paseo del Norte. Food booths, games, music, dance performances and other entertainment. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Free. 297-7201.

Psychic Fair — Windmill Suites at St. Philip's Plaza, 4250 N. Campbell Ave. Intuitive readings, holistic healings, tarot. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10. Free. 742-9905.

Annual Fort Huachuca Fun Festival — Veterans' Memorial Park, Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista. Carnival rides, live bands, food, games, trail and pony rides, arts and crafts vendors. 4 p.m.-midnight Sept. 15; noon-midnight Sept. 16; noon- 5 p.m. Sept. 17. Free admission. 1-800-288-3861.

Santa Cruz County Fair — Sonoita Fairgrounds, 3142 S. Highway 83. Take Interstate 10 east, then Arizona 83 south. Carnival, auction, 4-H exhibits, daylong entertainment and food booths. Gates open at 8 a.m. Sept. 15-16. $3. 1-520-455-5553.

Karaoke

Fort Lowell Depot — 3501 E. Fort Lowell Road. 9 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays. 795-8110.

Grumpy's — 4844 E. 22nd St. 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays. 790-5155.

Hideout — 3000 S. Mission Road. 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sundays. 791-0515.

Hideout Bar & Grill — 1110 S. Sherwood Village Drive. 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 885-6443.

Iguana Cafe — 210 E. Congress St. 8 p.m. Thursdays. 882-5140.

Joe & Vicky's Place — 3700 N. Oracle Road. 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. 888-1900.

Margarita Bay — 7415 E. 22nd St. 8 p.m. Mondays-Sundays. 290-8977.

Music Box — 6951 E. 22nd St. 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. 747-1421.

Nevada Smith's Saloon — 1175 W. Miracle Mile. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays. 622-9064.

Museums

Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum Ltd. — 3975 N. Miller Ave. An interactive museum of operating train layouts and displays. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Free. 888-2222.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — 2021 N. Kinney Road. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $12; discounts available. 883-2702.

Biosphere 2 — 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle. On Arizona 77 at Milepost 96.5, about 30 minutes north of Tucson. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open daily; call for tour times. $19.95; discounts available. 838-6200.

Mission San Xavier del Bac — 1950 W. San Xavier Road. Take Interstate 19 south to West San Xavier Road and follow signs. Visitors can take a self-guided tour. Church and gift shop open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free; donations appreciated. 294-2624.

Old Tucson Studios — 201 S. Kinney Road. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. $14.95; discounts available. 883-0100.

Outdoors

"Butterflies of the Gardens" tour — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Discover the abundant native butterfly population as you stroll the grounds. Learn which plants attract butterflies. 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Free with admission: $5, with discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

Exploring Tucson Botanical Gardens — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Tour includes history of the gardens. 10-11 a.m. Fridays through Nov. 10. Free with admission: $5, with discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 39.

"Saturday Natural Wonders" guided nature walk — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. One-hour, guided nature walk. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. Free. 877-6111.

Christian Singles walking group — Meet at Starbucks, 10785 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Group walks in Catalina State Park on Sundays. Ages 45-60. 6 p.m. Sundays. Free. 229-3293.

"Wake Up With the Birds" — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. A naturalist-guided bird walk designed specially for beginning birders. Binoculars available for use during the walk. 7:45-9 a.m. Tuesdays. Free. 877-6111.

The Gardeners of Tucson — Ward 6 Council Offices, 3202 E. First St. Regular group meeting with guest speaker. A mini flower show, plant exchange and refreshments follow the lecture. 7:30-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Free. 405-4861.

Fall bass fishing — Sportsmans Warehouse, 3945 W. Costco Drive. Discussion of the different techniques for catching big bass. 7-8 p.m. Sept. 14. Free. 877-4500.

Sierra Club general meeting — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Get an update on the first-ever Sierra Club summit, one year later. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14. Free with admission: $5, with discounts available. 795-6028.

Guided nature walks — The Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve, 27 Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford. Guides share information on birds, wildlife, plant life and canyon history during a two-hour guided tour. 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. $5, with discounts available. 1-520-378-2785.

Steppin' out

Boyce Thompson Arboretum — 37615 U.S. Highway 60, three miles west of Superior, near Milepost 223. arboretum.ag.arizona. edu or 1-520-689-2811.

Catalina State Park — 11570 N. Oracle Road, near Milepost 81. www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/catalina.html or 628-5798.

Colossal Cave Mountain Park — 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, south of East 22nd Street. www.colossalcave.com or 647-7275.

Flandrau Observatory —1601 E. University Blvd. www.flandrau.org or 621-7827.

Kartchner Caverns State Park — Take Interstate 10 east to Arizona 90 (Exit 302) and go nine miles south to Milepost 298. www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/ parkhtml/kartchner.html or 1-520-586-2283.

Kitt Peak Observatory — Fifty-six miles southwest of Tucson. Take Arizona 86 (Ajo Way) west to Arizona 386 and follow the signs. www.noao.edu/kpno or 318-8726.

Murray Springs Clovis Site — Located in the San Pedro Valley. From Sierra Vista, go east on Arizona 90 four miles from the intersection of Fry Boulevard and Highway 92 to Moson Road and follow it one mile to the entrance road. www.blm.gov/az/nca/spnca/ murray.htm, 1-800-288-3861 or 1-520-439-6400.

Oracle State Park — 3820 Wildlife Drive. Take Arizona 77 (Oracle Road) north and turn right at the Oracle turnoff. Travel 2.3 miles to Mount Lemmon Road and turn right, then follow the road 1.1 miles to park entrance. www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/ parkhtml/oracle.html or 1-520-896-2425.

Patagonia Lake State Park — 60 miles southeast of Tucson. Take Interstate 10 east to Arizona 83 and continue (south) to Arizona 82. The lake is seven miles south of the town of Patagonia. www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/ parkhtml/patagonia.html or 1-520-287-6965.

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area — 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Call for information about closures and shuttle service. www.fs.fed.us/r3/ coronado/index.shtml or 749-2861.

Saguaro National Park East — 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, in the Rincon Mountains. www.nps.gov/sagu or 733-5153.

Saguaro National Park West — 2700 N. Kinney Road, in the Tucson Mountains. www.nps.gov/sagu or 733-5158.

Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, one stoplight west of North Oracle and West Ina roads. www.tohonochulpark.org or 742-6455.

Tucson Botanical Gardens — 2150 N. Alvernon Way. www.tucsonbotanical.org or 326-9686.

Clubs

Greater Arizona Bicycling Association — Membership meeting on the first Monday of each month. $15 annually. www.bikegaba.org online or 749-9014.

Horseshoe Pitchers' Club of Tucson — Meets at the Reid Park Horseshoe Pits, East 22nd Street and Lake Shore Lane. The club meets at 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Membership is free. www.geocities.com/tucson horseshoeclub or 744-7121.

Oro Valley Walking Club — Cañada del Oro Riverfront Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane. Walking times vary with the season; call to verify. Free. 229-5050.

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists — Some rides require a state land permit; 628-5480. $20 annual club membership. www.sdmb.org or 237-8295.

Southern Arizona Hiking Club — Annual membership is $25, $10 each additional family member, includes newsletter. www.sahcinfo.org or 751-4513.

Tucson Orienteering Club — $10 annually; includes newsletter. www.tucsonorienteering.org or 628-8985.

Poetry

Poetry reading — Black Rose Caffe, 1800 N. Stone Ave. Two local poets will read from their works. Followed by a poetry-only open mic. 7 p.m. the third Friday of each month. Free. 777-3079.

Albert Goldbarth — University of Arizona Modern Languages Auditorium, 1423 E. University Blvd. The author of more than 25 books of poetry, most recently "Budget Travels Through Space and Time" and "Combinations of the Universe," reads at 8 p.m. Sept. 7. Free. Goldbarth also speaks at Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave., from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 8, analyzing a 19th-century poem and a contemporary one. Free. 626-3765.

Screenings

Cinema La Placita outdoor film — La Placita Village Plaza, Broadway and Church Avenue. "Some Like It Hot" (1959), directed by Billy Wilder. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7. $3 suggested donation. 326-5282.

"Robbing Peter" — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Director Mario F. de la Vega creates a cinematic version of the narco-corrido in this 2004 film. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8-16. $8.25; discounts available. 795-0844.

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" singalong — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Warm up with a screening of the original unaired 1996 episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Followed with a singalong to "Once More With Feeling." Dress as your favorite character and win a prize. 9 p.m. Sept. 8. $5. 322-5638.

International Art Society Film Series — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 120, 1500 E. University Blvd. "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946), directed by William Wyler. 7 p.m. Sept. 8. Free. 621-3527.

Tucson Roller Derby presents: "Hits, Highlights and Catfights!" — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Meet all your favorite roller girls as they present their favorite moments from the film and answer your questions. Take a sneak peek at never-before-seen footage from the 2006 Dust Devil national tournament organized by Tucson's own Roller Derby ladies. 7 p.m. Sept. 9. $5. 795-0844.

"Throne of Blood" — The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. The Japanese master's 1957 cinematic interpretation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," transplanted into a samurai drama in feudal Japan. 1 p.m. Sept. 10. Free. 795-0844.

Sunday night at the movies — St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road. "Good Night and Good Luck" (2005), directed by George Clooney, is set in the early 1950s when the threat of communism created an air of paranoia in the United States. Event begins with a potluck supper; bring a dish to share. 5-8 p.m. Sept. 10. 299-9063.

"September 11 Revisited" — UA Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Auditorium, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. This documentary uses eyewitness accounts and rarely seen news footage. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 11. Free. 622-6419.

"Women's Prison" — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 130, 1500 E. University Blvd. This 2002 Iranian film depicts the lives of Iran's lost generation in the two decades since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, using the claustrophobic life of women behind bars as a metaphor for the entire society. In Persian, with English subtitles. 7 p.m. Sept. 12. Free. 621-5450.

Cinema La Placita outdoor film — La Placita Village Plaza, Broadway and Church Avenue. "Key Largo" (1948), directed by John Huston. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14. $3 suggested donation. 326-5282.

International Art Society Film Series — UA Integrated Learning Center, Room 120, 1500 E. University Blvd. "The Holy Girl" (2004), directed by Argentine-born Lucrecia Martel. 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Free. 621-3527.

Social dance

Singles and couples dance — Chuy's Mesquite Broiler, 6310 E. Tanque Verde Road. Oldies but goodies with Bob Kay. 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. $2. 290-6892.

Social and line dancing — Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. Fifth Ave. Social dancing. 2 p.m. Sundays. $2. 791-4865.

Social dancing — Singles and Friends, 2447 N. Los Altos Ave. 8 p.m. Saturdays. $6. 623-7875.

Square dancing — Comanche Wells Mobile Home Park, 775 W. Roger Road. 7 p.m. Mondays. $3. 795-4059.

Monday evening line dancing — Resurrection Lutheran Outreach Center, 11575 N. First Ave. 6:45 p.m. basic beginner steps; 7 p.m. beginner dancing; 7:45 p.m. easy intermediate dancing; 8:15 p.m. intermediate dancing. Mondays. $5. 797-7295.

Israeli folk dancing — Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. 7 p.m. beginners; 8:30 p.m. advanced. Tuesdays. $5. 299-3000.

Theater

"Biloxi Blues" — Marroney Theatre, southeast corner of North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Part of Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy; this one is about a man going through boot camp. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7-8, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9. $26; discounts available. 621-1162.

"Deathtrap" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Ira Levin's dark comedy about a devious playwright. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 1. $14-$17. 327-4242.

Disney's "The Lion King" — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. With songs by Elton John and Tim Rice. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Runs through Sept. 24. $23.50-$126. 321-1000.

"The Foreigner" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. A science-fiction proofreader visits rural Georgia. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 24. $17; discounts available. 326-6800.

"Phantom of the Opera" — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Parody of the classic love story. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; and 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Runs through Nov. 4. $15.95; discounts available. 86-9428.

"Rounding Third" — Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. A play about two mismatched Little League coaches and their tumultuous baseball season. Preview at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, regular shows: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 1. $22-$25. 882-9721.

"The Snow Maiden" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. All Together Theatre, Live Theatre's family series, presents the Russian musical folk tale about friendship. 1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 24. $5-$8. 327-4242.

"Twelfth Night" — Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Arizona Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's story. Previews: 8 p.m. Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12-14. Opening night: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Runs through Sept. 30. $26-$47. 622-2823.

Visual Arts

Museums

Center for Creative Photography — UA Fine Arts Complex, 1030 N. Olive Road. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Free. 621-7968.

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block — 140 N. Main Ave., Downtown. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. $8; discounts available. First Sunday of each month free. 624-2333. • "The Grand Canyon: From Dream to Icon," through Jan. 7. • "Vistas of the Frontera: César Martinez," through Sept. 17. • "Olson Family Collection of the Taos Society of Artists," through Sept. 17.

University of Arizona Museum of Art — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "Moths: Flight, Light and Desire" is a multimedia installation featuring video, sound components and new prints by Joseph Scheer. Through Oct. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Free. 621-7567.

Opening

Exhibits opening today through Sept. 15.

The Art Fare Gallery — 55 N. Sixth Ave. "Five by Seven," miniature works by several artists through Sept. 31. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Free. 903-0918.

The Artist of the Month Gallery — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St. An exhibit of paintings by Marilyn Volkman, runs through Oct. 9. Reception is noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-1 p.m. Sundays. Free. 748-1551.

Bentley Projects — 215 E. Grant St., Phoenix. ASU Stardust Center for the Affordable Homes and the Family and Bentley Projects are bringing 18 of the nation's best affordable housing projects to Arizona by hosting the "National Building Museum's Traveling Exhibit: Affordable Housing: Designing an American Asset," Sept. 9-Oct. 28. Reception is 5-7 p.m. Sept. 25. Viewing hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 1-480-965-3502.

The Campus Christian Center Art Gallery — 715 N. Park Ave. This exhibition of works by Angela Verarde Ramos runs through Oct. 9. Viewing hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Free. 623-7575.

Center for Creative Photography — 1030 N. Olive Road. Milton Rogovin's photography depicts images that communicate his deep desire for a more just and equal society. Show runs through Oct. 1. Peter Wollen's 1992 film "Images of Atlantis: the Photography of Milton Rogovin," will be shown 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Gallery hours: 9-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free. 621-7968.

Dinnerware Contemporary Art Gallery — 101 W. Sixth St. "dis-Border-solve: A study in cultural, and personal, border issues," a juried exhibit interpreting the word borders and/or dissolve. Sept. 8-23. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 9. Also presenting video short film, "Mountain Hell" by Kyle Bronsdon. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Free. 792-4503.

The Drawing Studio — 214 N. Fourth Ave. "The Practice of Life" features work by studio faculty and runs through Oct. 14. Reception is 4-6 p.m. Sept. 17. Open house 6-9 p.m. Oct. 7. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. 620-0947.

Great Art by Students and Professionals Gallery — Utterback Middle School, 3233 S. Pinal Vista, is opening its first show of the 2006-2007 season, paintings by Jackie Goldman. Show runs through Oct. 12. Gallery hours: 8:50 a.m.-3:45 p.m. weekdays (until 2:45 p.m. Wednesdays). Free. 225-3500.

Joseph Gross Gallery — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "D.I.Y.: Design It Yourself," a design exhibition curated by Ellen Lupton. Sept. 13-Oct. 26. Artist Lecture: Ellen Lupton, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14, at the UA Harvill 150 Lecture Hall. Reception follows in the Gross Gallery, 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 626-4215.

The Gallery at 6th & 6th — 439 N. Sixth Ave., Suite 171. "Layers," abstract works by Jessie Morgan, opens with a reception 4-7 p.m. Sept. 9. Show runs through Oct. 28. Art talk with Morgan 2-3 p.m. Sept. 10. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 903-0650.

Tombstone Association of the Arts Gallery — 317 Allen St., Tombstone. "September Song," featuring works by Jean Hennessey, Sue Olivo and Peggy Scanlon, runs through Sept. 29. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Free. 1-520-457-2380.

Tucson International Airport — 7150 S. Tucson Blvd. "Vaqueros y Escaramuza Charra," photographs by Pamela Reed, is on display in the Lower Link Gallery through Nov. 30. Open 24 hours.

Last look

Exhibits closing today through Sept. 15.

Davis Dominguez Gallery — 154 E. Sixth St., in the alcove. "Small Works Review," selections from the 14th Small Works Invitational. In addition, "Summer Gallery Mix," featuring works by gallery artists, is in the main gallery, salon and lobby. Both shows continue through Sept. 9. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 629-9759.

Fine Art Gallery — Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. John Goodman and Janet Marcotte's photography runs through Sept. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays and Fridays. Free. 299-3000.

Galeria La Sirena — 2905 E. Broadway. "Hot Island Dreaming V," features work by various artists. Show runs through Sept. 15. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. 319-1262.

Lionel Rombach Gallery — UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. "Disturbed Domestic: Housewife 2006," multimedia works by Angela Harden Wilson and Kristin Skees, runs through Sept. 15. Artist talk: 1 p.m. Sept. 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Free. 626-4215.

Otero Gallery — 5 Hesselbarth Lane, Tubac. "The Otero Summer Show" runs through Sept. 15. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Free. 398-8014.

Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop — 222 E. Sixth St. "Visiónes Nuevas (New Visions)," an invitational exhibition focusing on young artists exploring personal and global visions. Show runs through Sept. 9. Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Free. 881-5335.

Tohono Chul Park — 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. "Student Spirit" features work from students in the Vail School District. Exhibit runs through Sept. 10. Open daily during park hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free for members; $5 adults; $4 age 62 or older; $3 students; $2 children. 742-6455.

Wilde Meyer Gallery — 3001 E. Skyline Drive. 15th annual "Dog Days of Summer" celebrates canines of all types. Show runs through Sept. 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 615-5222.

HOW TO CONTACT

Rutha Brundidge, outdoors, theater: rbrundidge@azstarnet.com

Cina Fell, concerts: cinafell@azstarnet.com

Carrie Ord, dance, auditions, comedy, classical music, opera: cord@azstarnet.com

Lupe Ortiz, art and restaurants: lortiz@azstarnet.com

Linda Velazquez, films, children, family, holiday, social dance, festivals, nightclubs, museums, clubs and karaoke, craft fairs: velazqu@azstarnet.com