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All Souls Procession’s Children Festival FUNRAISER At Historic Valley Of The Moon Saturday May 14th

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

 

Little Angel from All Souls Procession

On Saturday, May 14th from 4 pm- 8 pm at Tucson’s own fairyland, Valley of the Moon, the non-profit Many Mouths One Stomach will have a “fun” raiser to support the All Souls Procession Weekend’s children festival. All proceeds go to benefit Procession of Little Angels 2011!  Support the All Souls Procession Weekend and local grassroots festal culture!

All Souls Little Angel performing

 

Performances and workshops by Orbital Evolution (Tucson’s Modern Hoop Troop), clownery from the land of Gigglebubble Dreams with Gumbo Wobbly and Friends, drumming and dance with Cub Club Samba, the way-out sounds of Glenn Weyant and the Kestral 920, recycled art with Mat Bevel, face painting, and MORE!

All Souls Little Angel creating.

 

The event will literally be a SPRING CIRCUS!  Delicious delectables for purchase from Planet of the Crepes! Dinner break at 6; picnic on the grass near the Wizard’s Tower with a crepe or bring your own supper. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Valley of the Moon's amphitheater

 

Suggested donation $6 adults, $4 kids (4 and under free)

Spring Circus Poster

 

 

 

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.

 

Visit  www.valleymoon.info for more information, Find them on Facebook, or call 520-270-1041.

 

 

Join The Fairies & Gnomes For A Movie Saturday At Historic Valley Of The Moon!

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

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.

Music! Music! Music! At The Valley Of The Moon Every Saturday In November!

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Top Dead Center performing

November is going to be a great musical month at the historic Valley of the Moon and the public is invited to these performances. The proceeds from ticket sales will help to restore the historic magical sculptures of the late George Phar Legler. This magical fantasyland has been in Tucson since the 1920s.

The first event of this month’s music festival will be held this coming Saturday November 6 from 12 pm until dark featuring Mid-Evil Blues.  On Saturday November 13 the Jitterbugs will be entertaining the crowd, the Wyatts on Saturday November 20 and on the last Saturday of the month November 27, the Top Dead Center will be playing.

ADMISSION: $10 at the door and if you bring two cans of food for the food bank you get $2 off admission.

HOURS: 12 Noon until dusk each Saturday in November.

BRING the family for a day of music, arts & crafts, and great food for lots of fun in the sun.

ADDRESS:  2544 East Allen Road.  Call 520-323-1331, visit www.valleymoon.info or find them on Facebook.