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Events Film Fox Theatre 17 W. Congress St., 624-1515, www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org. Friday, February 1 First Friday Family Night Tucson Children’s Museum, 200 S. 6th Ave., 7929985, www.TucsonChildrensMuseum.org. Time: 5pm to 8pm. Admission: $1. Enjoy a visit to the Museum with your family. Stitch ‘n’ Bitch Group Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave., 792-3715, www. AntigoneBooks.com. Time: 3pm. Admission: Free. Bring knitting, crocheting, stitching or other project and hang out with likeminded crafty types. Francisco X. Alarcón Lecture First Fridays Sunday, February 3 Picture This! Art Day: Many Faces Behind the Mask February 14 Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $8-$25. When Harry Met Sally (1989). Oscar nominated film about friendship and love, starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave., 829-4677, www.TYPFirstFridays.com. Time: 9pm. Admission: $20 door; $10 for Tucson Museum of Art Members. Tucson’s Young Professionals, Inc. presents First Fridays - an evening of music, food, drinks and art. The Tucson Museum of Art galleries will open to provide a unique opportunity for Tucson locals to mingle in an upscale environment set to the beats of DJ Corbin Dooley. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave., 6242333, www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org. Time: 1pm. Admission: Free. Explore the many masks on display in the Palice Pavilion, learn about their role in culture and identity then create a mask to use as a template and make as many versions as you want or have time for. University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St., 626-3765, www.PoetryCenter.arizona.edu Time: 3pm. Admission: Free. Francisco X. Alarcón will be presenting a lecture entitled “El Poder de la Palabra/The Power of the Word” at the UA Poetry CenterFrancisco X. Alarcón writes in English, Spanish, and Nahautl. His work embodies themes of history, culture, and contemporary Chicano, Mestizo, and gay identity; it ranges in form from sonnet to Aztec chant. Tuesday, February 12 Public Tour Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., 624-1515, www. FoxTucsonTheatre.org. Time: Noon. Suggested donation: $2/person. Tour the beautifully restored historic Fox Tucson Theatre. Jack Challam Friday, February 8 Other Voices Women’s Reading Series Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave., 792-3715, www. AntigoneBooks.com. Time: 7pm. Admission: Free. Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes. Many people struggle to control their blood sugar or to lose weight without a clear understanding of how these two common health problems are intertwined and reinforce each other. Thursday, February 14 – Sunday, February 17 54th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show University of Arizona Icecats vs. Arizona State University Tucson Convention Center, 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. Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave., 792-3715, www. AntigoneBooks.com. Time: 7pm. Admission: Free. Nancy Mairs and Kristen Nelson. Nancy is an acclaimed essayist and poet. She has published nine books, including “Voice Lessons,” “Plaintext” and her newest, “A Dynamic God.” Kristen is the Executive Director of Casa Libre en la Solana, a community writing and residency center located in Tucson. She is a writer of short fiction and prose poetry. Saturday, February 9 Historic Downtown Walking Tours – Warehouse District Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., 791-4101, www.TucsonConventionCenter.org Time: 10am. Admission: $9. The acclaimed Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™ is held every year on the second full weekend of February. It has set the standard for gem and mineral shows around the world, and is now the largest gem and mineral show in the United States. February 21 Friday, February 15 Peggy Shumaker Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave., 792-3715, www. AntigoneBooks.com. Time: 7pm. Admission: Free. Painful healing from a freak bicycle accident burns at the heart of this lyrical memoir by Alaskan poet Peggy Shumaker. Her work is a combination of diary-like entries made during and after her recovery and memories from childhood growing up with a frustrated single mom in Tucson. Time 7pm. Admission: $22. La Scala Opera - HD Telecast (2007). From the most famous Opera House in the world comes a series of Operas recorded in HD and presented in 5.1 surround audio. A new production by director Liliana Cavani, with Angela Gheorghiu (Violetta), Ramón Vargas (Alfredo Germont), Roberto Frontali (Giorgio Germont) and Lorin Maazel on the podium. Synaesthesia DVD Release Show El Ojito Springs, 340 N. 4th Ave., www. ElOjitoSprings.com. Time: 9pm. Admission: Free. Watch neverbefore-seen footage of Synaesthesia 2007, a unique multimedia event that fused live improvisation with video produced by Pan Left Productions, Tucson’s premier alternative video group. 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. Conducted by Ruth Wenberg. February 23 Saturday, February 2 Art Safari Downtown Tucson, www.CTGATucson.org. Time: 6pm-9pm. Admission: Free Coordinated evening receptions by Tucson’s prominent downtown art galleries: Conrad Wilde, Davis Dominguez, Dinnerware, The Drawing Studio, the Gallery at 6th and 6th, Platform and Raices Taller 222. Public Opening Celebration for Set in Stone and Culture Craft Saturday, The Last Man, A Fundraiser for Artfare Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., blog. jamesarnett.com. Time: 2pm. Admission: $12. A charity event to benefit Artfare The Muse, located in the heart of the downtown arts district at 55 N. 6th Ave. AIA Productions will preview a screening of Mary Shelley’s “The Last Man” to raise awareness and funds for Artfare. The film, directed by James Arnett and produced by Gabriele Andres, was filmed in Tucson and the surrounding area and also features many of the downtown landmarks. The charity event starts with a Short Film Showcase featuring projects from Tucson’s local film scene such as Jeremy Hamley (“Kiss your Ass Goodbye”), Rick Gutierrez (“Somewhat Damaged”), Jordan Fuller (“The Runners”). Tours of Historic Temple of Music and Art Arizona State Museum, UA Campus, 1013 E. University Blvd., 626-8381, www.StateMuseum. Arizona.edu. Time: 1pm-4pm. Admission: Free. Enjoy curator-guided tours through the newly opened Set in Stone exhibition. Discover how Navajo jeweler Alex Beeshligaii transforms silver and stone into artistic pieces. Trade precious words and stories with literacy specialist Marge Pellegrino and discover the special gems inside of you! Innovation in Pictorialism and Modernism: Anne Brigman, Imogen Cunningham, Alma Lavenson Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Rd., 621-7968, www.CreativePhotography.org. Time: 5pm. Admission: Free. Susan Ehrens will look at 3 California women photographers who created significant and unique bodies of work. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave., 8848210, www.ArizonaTheatre.org Time: 11:30am. Admission: Free. Docents 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. A Fine 5-Miler Valentine Main Gate Square, 814 E. University Blvd., 6228613, www.AZRoadrunners.org. Time: 8am. Admission: Free. Come to Main Gate Square for a Valentine’s Weekend Run or Walk. All ages and abilities welcome in 5mile run or 2.5 mile run or walk. Run alone or bring a sweetheart for the Couple’s Relay. 24 downtown tucsonan.february.08 http://www.AntigoneBooks.com http://www.AntigoneBooks.com http://www.PoetryCenter.arizona.edu http://www.TucsonChildrensMuseum.org http://www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org http://www.TYPFirstFridays.com http://www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org http://www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org http://www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org http://www.AntigoneBooks.com http://www.AntigoneBooks.com http://www.AntigoneBooks.com http://www.AntigoneBooks.com http://www.TucsonConventionCenter.org http://www.UAIcecats.com http://www.AntigoneBooks.com http://www.AntigoneBooks.com http://www.TucsonHistoricDepot.org http://www.ElOjitoSprings.com http://www.ElOjitoSprings.com http://www.StateMuseum.Arizona.edu http://www.StateMuseum.Arizona.edu http://www.CTGATucson.org http://www.jamesarnett.com http://www.CreativePhotography.org http://www.ArizonaTheatre.org http://www.AZRoadrunners.org

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