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DecemberFest DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY EVENTS Christmas Fun at El Centro! El Centro Cultural de Las Americas, 44 W. Broadway Blvd., 629-9536 Time: noon–6:30pm. Admission: Free. Activities include: Christmas Storytelling, 2pm; Christmas Puppet Show, 3pm; Holiday Spectacular with musical performances by top local artists, 4pm-5pm; Pancho Claus visits El Centro Cultural at 6pm. Savory holiday treats will be available for purchase. After-the-Parade Party Beowulf Alley, 11 S. 6th Ave., 882-0555, www.BeowulfAlley.org Time: 7:30pm. Admission: Free. Sing holiday tunes and enjoy the community at Beowulf Alley! Wednesday, December 17 11th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank aturday, December 20 Shop-a-Do Behind Surly Wench Pub, 423 N. Hoff Ave., 622-3297, www.TucsonBanditas.com Time: 11am-5pm. Admission: Free. Approximately 20 local artists sell their wares in a small art fair setting. The Surly Wench will be open early for drinks and snacks. A Christmas Story – Film Screening Polar Express – Film Screening Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., 547-3040, www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org Time: 2pm. Admission: Call. The 2004 animated adventure features the voiceof Tom Hanks. On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home.z Classic Holiday Films The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St., 882-0204. Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm. Admission: 2 cans of non-perishable food items. Celebrate Holiday Cheer and help the Community Food Bank at the same time. Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., 547-3040, www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org Time: 8pm. Admission: Call. Ralphie wants that Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, and runs into opposition for everyone, including Santa. Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd., www.SonsOfOrpheus.org Time: 7pm. Admission: Non-perishable food item(s). Sons of Orpheus and ASDB join together to sponsor a concert benefiting the Community Food Bank. The nonprofit, nonsectarian, non-affiliated, community-based choral organization is comprised of men from all walks of life. The Palo Verde Jubileers Holiday Chorus Saturday, December 13 Sunday, December 14 Holiday Sale at Sonoran Glass Art Academy Friday, December 19-Saturday, December 20 The 8 Reindeer Monologues Beowulf Alley, 11 S. 6th Ave., 622-4460, www.MySpace.com/restheatre Time: 10:30pm. Admission: $15. A darkly comedic look at business at the North Pole, with Santa’s reindeer as they have never been seen before. Hilarious stories about working at the North Pole in a dysfunctional business that makes a crazy boss look like a beginner. 17th Street Farmer’s Market, 840 E. 17th St., 792-2588, www.TreasuresHidden.com Time: 11:30am. Admission: Free. Celebrate the holidays with an intimate two hour performance featuring favorite holiday carols. El Rincon Shop Ensembles Festival Concert Holsclaw Hall - UA School of Music, 1017 N. Olive Rd., 327-2303, www.maoft.com Time: 4pm. Admission: Call. Students of the Music & Dance Academy perform in an Ensembles Festival. Sonoran Glass Art Academy, 633 W. 18th St., 884-7814, www.SonoranGlass.org Time: 10am-5pm. Admission: Free. The studio is chock full of bowls, vases, ornaments, and other holiday themed gifts in the price range of $10-$200. Hot Shop and Flame Shop demonstrations throughout the weekend. El Centro Cultural de Las Americas, 44 W. Broadway Blvd., 629-9536 Time: noon–5pm. Admission: Free. Nacimintos y mas! A spectacular exhibit of beautifully crafted Nacimientos and ornaments are for sale. Holiday Portrait Living History at the PresidioFestival of Lights Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Garrison, Corner Church Ave. and Washington St., 884-4214, www.TucsonPresidioTrust.org Time: 5pm-9pm. Admission: Free. As part of the Downtown Parade of Lights, the Presidio will be lit with luminarias. Stroll through the Presidio after dark and see what life was like before electric lights. Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd., 888-0509, www.ArizonaRose.cc Time: Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm. Admission: Call. Arizona Rose Theatre Company paints its very own holiday portrait with music and fun! Friday, December 19Sunday, December 21 Garden of Grace - 11th Annual Solstice Performance Festival Of Friendship: A Greek Christmas Tucson Children’s Museum, 200 S. 6th Ave., www.TucsonChildrensMuseum.org Time: 1pm. Admission: Children (2-18) $5, Adults $7, Seniors $5. Performances, activities, and interactive presentations about the customs of Christmas in Greece. Sunday, December 14 A Jazz Noel University of Arizona Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Rd. , 404-3148, www.SouthernArizonaWomensChorus.org Time: 3pm. Admission: $15. Children under six free. Presented by the Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus with guest director Dr. Kirby Shaw. Zuzi’s Little Theater, 738 N. 5th Ave., 629-0237, www.ZuziMoveIt.org Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $13-$15. The Zuzi Dance Company celebrates Solstice with a night of modern and aerial dance that combines the talents of its troupe, the members of the Community Performance Workshop along with Zuzi’s Many Limbs Youth Aerial Company. MOCA Shop Sale Downtown Parade of Lights Santa Comes Downtown Downtown Tucson, 547-3338, www.DowntownTucson.com Time: 6pm. Admission: Free. Come downtown to see the 14th Annual parade and stay for other activies at downtown venues. Monday, December 15 Holidays with Stamps Postal History Foundation, 920 N. 1st Ave., 623-6652, www.PostalHistoryFoundation.org Time: 8am-3pm. Admission: Free. Kids can explore the fun “Scavenger Hunt” and receive free stamps and albums and free take-home activities. 52 W. Congress St. Time: 11am-2pm. Admission: Free. The kids can see Santa and donate a toy to the Toys for Tots Drive. MOCA on the Plaza, 149 N. Stone Ave., 624-5019, www.MOCA-Tucson.org Time: noon-1pm (members’ pre-sale); 1pm5pm (sale open to the public). Admission: Free. The annual end of the year sale offers deep discounts on art and design books, stationery, kids’ toys, and one-of-a-kind aesthetically pleasing items. Saturday, December 20Sunday, December 21 Al Pesebre - A Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo Christmas Concert & Dinner DRAWN Solstice Party and Sale TSO Pops! Holiday Spectacular MOCA on the Plaza, 149 N. Stone Ave., 624-5019, www.Moca-Tucson.org Time: 7pm. Admission: Free for MOCA members, $5 non-members. The annual exhibition and fundraiser is devoted exclusively to the medium of drawing. DRAWN exposes the viewer to a variety of different drawing practices and allows a rare opportunity for the community to build their collection while supporting the museum. Tuesday, December 16 Linda Eder Rocks The Holidays Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., 903-2929, www.BroadwayInTucson.com Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $29-$59. Vocal icon Linda Eder comes to Tucson for one night only to “Rock the Holidays” in a reinvented style. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., 882-8585, www.TucsonSymphony.org Time: Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. Admission: $23-$61. Guest conductor Michael Hall leads the orchestra in a holiday celebration with the Tucson Regional Ballet, Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School, the TSO Chorus and Santa Claus. Casa Vicente, 375 S. Stone Ave., 884-5253, www.CasaVicente.com, www.Tucsoniquete.com Time: Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 1pm. Admission: Saturday, $40; Sunday, $25. A spirited celebration of the Christmas story in the flamenco tradition features music and choreography by Tucson’s finest flamenco artists. Saturday evening performance includes a traditional Spanish holiday dinner, Sunday matinee includes a paella lunch. a a 26 downtown tucsonan.december.08 a http://www.BeowulfAlley.org http://www.TucsonBanditas.com http://www.SonsOfOrpheus.org http://www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org http://www.FoxTucsonTheatre.org http://www.TreasuresHidden.com http://www.MySpace.com/restheatre http://www.SonoranGlass.org http://www.maoft.com http://www.TucsonChildrensMuseum.org http://www.ArizonaRose.cc http://www.ZuziMoveIt.org http://www.TucsonPresidioTrust.org http://www.MOCA-Tucson.org http://www.SouthernArizonaWomensChorus.org http://www.DowntownTucson.com http://www.PostalHistoryFoundation.org http://www.TucsonSymphony.org http://www.Moca-Tucson.org http://www.CasaVicente.com http://www.Tucsoniquete.com http://www.BroadwayInTucson.com

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