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events Friday, November 2 Special Downtown Walking Tour Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House Museum, 151 N. Granada Ave., 622-0956. Time: 10am. Admission: $10, children under 12 free. Led by guides in historic costume, this tour will cover Day of the Dead altars in six locations in and around the old Presidio, Armory Park, Barrio Viejo, churches and museums. Central Tucson Gallery Association Art Tour Friday, November 9Saturday, November 10 University of Arizona Icecats vs. Long Beach State Monday, November 12 88th Annual Tucson Veteran’s Day Parade Downtown and 4th Ave., www.CTGATucson.org Time: Varies. Admission: Free. The memberbased association hosts opening and receptions. Please see the gallery listings for times and shows. Climbing Competition 2007 Tucson Firefighters Chili Cook-Off Rocks and Ropes, 330 S. Toole Ave., 882-5924, www.RocksandRopes.com. Time: 10am. Admission: $30. American Bouldering Series Regional Competition. Tucson Convention Center Arena, 260 S. Church Ave., 791-4101, www.UAIicecats.com. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $6.75-$9.75. University of Arizona Ice Cats compete as a D-1 team in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. El Presidio Park, 81 W. Alameda St., www.TucsonFirefighters.com. Time: 10am-10pm. Admission: Free. Cost for chili. All the proceeds from chili sales go to the Adopt-A-Family program. The charitable event makes Thanksgiving and Christmas better holidays for some of Tucson’s children and families. Historic Temple of Music and Art Tours Friday, November 9Sunday, November 11 20th Annual Tucson-Nogales Fall Classic Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., 622-8848, www.TucsonScooterRally.com. Time: 6pm. Admission: Call. The rally begins with the reunion of the infamous Dave’s Big Deluxe, Tucson’s original ska band. Saturday morning, the rally departs from the Hotel Congress for a 125-mile ride through southwestern Arizona to the Coronado National Forest. Bear Down Fridays Arizona Theatre Company, 330 S. Scott Ave., www.ArizonaTheatre.org. Time: 11:30am. Admission: Free. Docents will discuss the history of the building, its restoration and renovation, and take visitors on a backstage tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the theatre. Downtown Tucson, 622-8703 Time: 10:30am. Admission: Free. Featuring Grand Marshal Mayor Walkup and Reviewing Officer LCOL Ken Laughbaum. The parade’s route starts at East 13th Street and South 6th Avenue, proceeds north to Broadway, west on Broadway to Granada Avenue and then south on Granada and ends at the TCC parking lot. The 162nd Arizona Air National Guard will provide the Fly-Over at 11am in honor of those who have served in the military and still are serving the country. Following the parade, parade entrant awards will be given at Post 7, 330 W. Franklin St. Monday, November 12 Tuesday, November 20 2nd Annual Tucson Transgender Awareness Week Main Gate Square, 814 E. University Blvd., 622-8613, www.MainGateSquare.com. Time: 4pm. Admission: Free. The Homecoming Party kicks off on University Boulevard. Join the UA Cheer Squad, Wilbur and Wilma and UA Pep Band in a pep rally and spirit party prior to the UA Alumni Association’s Annual Bon Fire. Saturday, November 3 Sunday, November 4 Day of the Dead Celebration Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave., 622-0351, www.OldTownArtisans.com. Time: 11am. Admission: Free. Aztec Dancers perform and vendors will be selling various items. Saturday, November 10 Historic Downtown Walking Tours – Warehouse District Dia de los Muertos Tucson Museum of Art Palice Pavilion, 140 N. Main Ave., 624-2333, www.TucsonArts.com. Time: 5pm. Admission: Free. Bring an offering, such as flower, photograph or memento to place in a communal, visually elaborate altar built especially for this holiday. Celebrate amidst a festive atmosphere of traditional Mexican crafts, light displays, music and food. Sunday, November 4 Art as Community, Picture This! First Friday Family Night Tucson Museum of Art, Main Lobby, 140 N. Main Ave., 624-2333, www.TucsonArts.com. Time: 1pm. Admission: Free. Day of the Deadinspired art projects - make Mexican folk art using art paper, found objects, yarn and beads. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., 623-2223, www.TucsonHistoricDepot.org. Time: 9am. Admission: $5. Enjoy downtown art galleries while learning about the historic use of the interesting Warehouse District buildings. The Greater Arizona Bicycle Associations Bike Swap Meet Downtown Tucson, www.SAGATucson.org. Times & Admissions: Visit the website. The week features a variety of events around the city as well as on the U of A campus. Highlights include transgender author and performance artist Kate Bornstein. Also featured are several informational trainings and Q&A forums, a gallery show featuring local transgender artist Rae Strozzo, a youth-led Freedom of Expression march and community fair, culminating with the Ninth Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance candlelight vigil. Contact Jen Hoefle @ 6218046, Michael Woodward @ 624-1779, x117 or Oscar Jimenez @ 624-1779, x124. Tucson Children’s Museum, 200 S. 6th Ave., 792-9985, www.TucsonChildrensMuseum.org. Time: 5pm to 8pm. Admission: $1. Enjoy a visit to the Museum with your family. Thursday, November 8 Design Co*Op Artist Talk Museum of Contemporary Art, 174 E. Toole Ave., 624-5019, www.MOCA-Tucson.org. Time: 6pm. Admission: Free to members, $5 non-members. Bill Mackey and Erin Moore discuss their work as part of Design Co*Op and their own art practices. 4th Avenue, 624-5933, www.FourthAvenue.org. Time: 8am to 2pm. Admission: Free. Support the “Official” Un-Official El Tour de Tucson Swap Meet and green transportation enthusiasts. This event features everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, bicycles of every description, parts, and people. Tuesday, November 13 Public Tour Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., 624-1515, www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org Time: Noon. Suggested donation: $2/person. Come tour the beautifully restored historic Fox Tucson Theatre. Friday, November 2Saturday, November 3 Thunder Slam Monster Truck & Freestyle Mix Spectacular Saturday, November 10Sunday, November 11 Open Studio Tour Various locations around Downtown and elsewhere, 624-0595, www.TucsonPimaArtsCouncil.org. Time: Noon to 5pm. Admission: Free. An up-close and personal view of Tucson’s artists. Visit local artists of every kind - local bookmakers, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, fiber artists, metal smiths, glass blowers, and painters. A printed program is available from TPAC and other locations around town. Kickoff Reception November 8, 5 to 7pm, at Dinnerware Artspace. Friday, November 16Saturday, November 17 University of Arizona Icecats vs. Michigan State University Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., 321-1000, www.ampliveevents.com/index.php. Time: Call. Admission: Call. Towering behemoths on wheels, gravity-defying freestyle motocross, and the brutal challenge of tuff truck competition thrill audiences from coast to coast. Found Magazine Saturday, November 3 2007 Innovative Home Tour Downtown Tucson, www.SolarInstitute.org. Time: 11am. Admission: $10 individual or family - bring a friend for $5. An opportunity to tour houses by four different builders at the Mercado District of Menlo Park. Street Scene Development LLC, Innovative Living, Tucson Artisan Builders, and City Lofts will be showcasing their sustainable construction in the New Urbanist neighborhood. Tickets available the day of the tour from 10am to noon at Pima Community College’s Campus Center Auditorium, 1255 N. Stone Ave. Joel D. Valdez Main Library, Lower Level Meeting Room, 101 N. Stone Ave., 791-4391. Time: Noon. Admission: Free. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., 622-8848, www.HotelCongress.com. Time: 7pm. Admission: Free. The Found guys, duo Davy & Peter Rothbart, hit Tucson twice. Davy will share sparkling, brand-new finds, and Peter will blast you with his new jams based on notes from Found #5: The Crime Issue. Tucson Convention Center Arena, 260 S. Church Ave., 791-4101, www.UAIcecats.com. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $6.75-$9.75. University of Arizona Ice Cats compete as a D-1 team in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Friday, November 16Sunday, November 18 26th Annual Holiday Craft Market Friday, November 9 Other Voices Women’s Reading Series Sunday, November 11 Baby Club Congress Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., 622-8848, www.HotelCongress.com. Time: 2pm. Admission: $15/couple, $10 solo, babies free. Tucson’s longest running music venue is opening its doors and its dance floor to infants, babies, children and the parents who claim them. Disco Dancing, Snack Shack, Fashion Show, Kiddie Karaoke, Battle of the Baby Bands and more. Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave., 326-1233, www.AntigoneBooks.com. Time: 7pm. Admission: Free. Featured reader: Margo Tamez, author of Raven Eye (The University of Arizona Press 2007), and Naked Wanting (The University of Arizona Press 2003). Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main St., 624-2333, www.TucsonArts.com. Time: 10am-5pm. Admission: Free. Annual craft market has more than 120 booths with handmade and unique gift items. Take a break from shopping and take a seat in the courtyard of La Casa Cordova to listen to live music, have a beer, and enjoy street fair food on Saturday and Sunday. 26 downtown tucsonan.november.07 http://www.CTGATucson.org http://www.UAicecats.com http://www.RocksandRopes.com http://www.TucsonFirefighters.com http://www.ArizonaTheatre.org http://www.TucsonScooterRally.com http://www.MainGateSquare.com http://www.SAGATucson.org http://www.OldTownArtisans.com http://www.TucsonHistoricDepot.org http://www.TucsonArts.com http://www.TucsonArts.com http://www.FourthAvenue.org http://www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org http://www.TucsonChildrensMuseum.org http://www.MOCA-Tucson.org http://www.TucsonPimaArtsCouncil.org http://www.ampliveevents.com/index.php http://www.UAIcecats.com http://www.HotelCongress.com http://www.SolarInstitute.org http://www.TucsonArts.com http://www.HotelCongress.com http://www.AntigoneBooks.com

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