Valley of the Moon Gnome & Fairy

Bring the whole family for a night of adventure, imagination and entertainment under the stars, when Valley of the Moon shows a great motion picture, The Neverending Story in their amphitheater.

The Neverending story is a tale of the powers of imagination and kindness. Bastian Bux, a quiet boy who loves to read, is accosted by bullies on his way to school. He hides in a bookstore and begins reading.  The book describes the fantasy world of Fantasia which is being threatened by a force called “The Nothing,” a void of darkness that consumes everything. Suddenly, Bastian finds himself face to face with the Empress, who reveals that The Nothing has consumed all but one grain of sand from Fantasia!!! However, Bastian’s wishes and imagination can help to restore the world to its former glory.  Will Bastion’s imagination be strong enough?

The films shows Saturday, March 5 at 6:30PM. Admission is free. $4 suggested donation per person. Food and snacks will be available. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a friend. 2544 East Allen Rd. north of Prince Rd. and east of Tucson Blvd. Admission donations will help to restore some of the areas of this fantasyland for future generations. If you have never been, you are in for a real treat. If fairies and gnomes exist, they will be at this historic park.

Grass Amphitheater at Valley of the Moon Tucson

Valley of the Moon is a non-profit historic fantasy fairyland garden park dedicated to the idea that Kindness to All is the Golden Key to Happiness.  Built by George Legler in the 1920′s for spiritual relaxation, it continues as an all volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the historic sculptures, and a philosophy that Happiness is Given and Not Sold.

The Spider Tree at Valley of the Moon Tucson

Visit www.valleymoon.info for more information and find them on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Valley-of-the-Moon-Park/185692823650

or call 520-270-1041.

Show date: Saturday March 5, 2011

Showtime: 6:30PM-8:30PM

Address: 2544 East Allen Rd.

Dr. Jekyll With Patient in shadow

This year’s Halloween Show at the historic Valley of the Moon offers great performances in their production HAUNTED RUINS.   Bring the family to one of Tucson’s rare “child friendly” Halloween plays. You will bear witness to the strange transformation of Jekyll & Hyde, while trying to save the world with Magic. The performance will delight people of all ages and is not so scary for the little ones.

Actress Rochelle at Valley of Moon Benches

This is the 39th annual Halloween Show at this Tucson Treasure fantasy park. As with all the performance at the Vally of the Moon the audience will tour the historic fairyland gardens while getting to know the magical denizens along the way. Don’t be surprised if your children see fairies and gnomes on your venture. This place is enchanted with imagination.

Actress Shelby at The Old Stump

The remaining shows dates are October 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 & 30. Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9PM.

$8 for Adults, $5 for 8-13 years, Kids 7 and under are always Free. Food banks nights are Sundays, bring 2 cans 0f food per person for over 50% off admission price.

Wear your favorite costume and join in the fun. This show is a fundraiser for the Valley of the Moon, a non-profit historic district built during the 1920′s by George Legler and dedicated to Kindness to All. Check out their website at www.valleymoon.info, or join them on Facebook. The site will give you a detailed history of this magical fairyland.

Valley of the Moon Players in Costume (Photo by Richard Thomas)

Follow Alice and the White Rabbit into Wonderland on a fantastic journey to meet the Cheshire Cat and the Caterpillar in Valley of the Moon’s production of Tales of Alice in Wonderland on Sept 4th at 7:30 PM. The production is based upon the classic story. Admission is Free.

Valley of the Moon Players in Alice In Wonderland Production (Photo by Richard Thomas)

Tucson’s historic Valley of the Moon was created by George Phar Legler in the 1920’s as a fantasyland for children of all ages 2-80. As many Tucsonans know it is a very special place where your imagination is stimulated and one feels they were transported to a magical fairyland occupied by Gnomes and flying fairies. The park is two and one-half acres of winding paths, secret gardens, mythic statues, and stone fairy houses and its performances take place throughout the park.

The Old Stump & Visitors at Valley of the Moon (Photo by Richard Thomas)

IF you haven’t been there recently you will notice some very exciting changes.  You will see the relocated sculptures from the closed Magic Carpet Golf property. The Pygmy Hut, The Castle, The Old Stump and The Spider Web are now concreted into their permanent location and beautifully landscaped in the front part of the park.

Over 150 various plants and trees have been planted to add a special beauty to the already magical atmosphere The amphitheater has been replanted and is now a beautiful green lawn available for various outdoor functions once again in front of the performance area.  It can accommodate over 200 people.

Visitors at Valley of the Moon Amphitheater (Photo by Richard Thomas)

Can you imagine anything more exciting than being married in a magical place like this?  It is now encouraging weddings, birthday parties, company functions, and special events.

Valley of the Moon Players in Costume (Photo by Richard Thomas)

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Since 1923, Valley of the Moon has been spreading the message “Kindness to All is the Golden Key to Happiness!”  If you haven’t experienced the Valley of the Moon’s magic yet then it’s time to take the family and escape into this safe magical world. The FREE performance  this Saturday is a great time to do this.  You won’t be disappointed.

The park is still going through major renovations and has a need now for professional electrical help. They have recently filled in a portion of the caves that had become a problem causing the path to the Enchanted Garden be closed. It will re-open next year. The performing area in front of the Eerie Tower, has been repaired and has a new lighting system installed. The Valley of the Moon is run totally by volunteers and has no paid staff so they are always in need of volunteers and donations.

For more information about this performance or for park rental information visit http://www.tucsonvalleyofthemoon.com or call 520-323-1331. Valley of the Moon is located at 2544 East Allen Road, just north of Prince Rd. and Tucson Blvd.