A free concert (donations accepted of course) in midtown at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal church on June 22.
I’ve heard this orchestra before and they are wonderful. Sounds like a enriching event for a hot June afternoon.

More info at www.tucsonrepertoryorchestra.org.

Infomation about conductor Toru Tagawa:

Toru Tagawa

Toru, from Hiroshima, Japan, started playing the violin at age 6, and joined the Kurashiki Junior Philharmonic Orchestra at age 10. He received his Violin Performance deg...

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I’ve been to this family-friendly event where children build & decorate a wooden dragon boat, then compete by blowing up a balloon which powers the boat in a trough of water. You have to see it to believe it, but it’s lots of fun.

Lunch only $5.00 (includes Chinese tamale and drink), $15.00 per entrant (includes take home boat & lunch).

Tucson Chinese Cultural Center is at 1288 W. River Rd. (just east of La Canada Rd.), 520-292-6900.

Also on Juneteenth, June 15 in the late...

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The T.O.P. (Top of Pennington) after sunset is the place to be for 2nd Saturday Downtown, coming up on June 8.

6:30pm-9:30pm: Mitzi Cowell & The Valiants
“Tasty classic, obscure, and original blues with a swampy feel and a deep devotion to groove!”

Last month on May 11 I checked out this new music/entertainment venue at 110 E. Pennington (between Scott and 6th Avenue) and it has terrific views of the city, and is a bit cooler due to the elevation (over 6 floors). Last month hund...

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What: Cinema La Placita outdoor film series 2013 schedule
Where: La Placita Village, located on the southwest corner of Broadway and Church Avenue in downtown Tucson
When: every Thursday night at 7:30, May through August, 2013

Cinema La Placita continues its 14th season in June with films of intrigue, both foreign and domestic.

The season this year will run May – August, beginning THURSDAY, MAY 9 (the SECOND Thursday in May) and ending THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013.

Here’s the schedule for June ...

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The Studio Ghibli Collection
Following the smash-hit success of our Hayao Miyazaki series earlier this year, The Loft Cinema is now proud to present an all-new retrospective series featuring a fresh line-up of classic titles from Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli animation house.

All throughout the month of June, don’t miss your chance to experience such beloved and influential Studio Ghibli films as Only Yesterday, Whisper of the Heart, Grave of the Fireflies, Ponyo and more, all on the big scree...

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The Tin Drum / Newly Restored Director’s Cut!

Sunday, May 19 at 11:00am and Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00pm (Essential Cinema monthly film series)

Free Admission • Suggested Donation $5 at the Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

Winner of the 1980 Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award and the 1979 Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or!

Danzig, 1924. Just before the start of WWII, Oskar Matzerath is born with an intellect beyond his infancy. As he witnesses the hypocrisy of adulthood and society, h...

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Back in January I reported that this exquisite chandelier designed for the castle of Empress Josephine of France has found its way to Tucson (appraised at $50,000), and is being raffled off to benefit Dragonfly Village. Click here for earlier post. Josephine was the first wife of Emperor Napoleon I of France.

photo courtesy of J. Jones

Last reminder, Tuesday, May 14 Grand Prize crystal chandelier and auxiliary prizes. The drawing is scheduled to take place at Dragonfly Gallery from 4-6 p.m. Tic...

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From 7:45 to 8 p.m. on Saturday May 11, Belly Dance Tucson will be performing on the Scott Avenue Stage (between Congress and Broadway, for the monthly urban street fest known as 2nd Saturday Downtown. More events/happenings at www.2ndsaturdaysdowntown.com.

Belly Dance Tucson offers Tucson’s best belly dance classes for dancers of all levels, student recitals, professional dance troupe performances, and community events. We are Tucson’s premier full time Belly Dance Studio. Come take a clas...

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NEON MILE: SIXTH ANNUAL HISTORIC
MIRACLE MILE OPEN HOUSE AND TOUR

FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013, 5:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
STARTING POINT: MONTEREY COURT, 505 W. MIRACLE MILE

The Sixth Annual Historic Miracle Mile Open House and Tour will take place on Friday, May 10, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to – 10:30 p.m. This year the FREE event will feature historic and revitalized resources on Miracle Mile between the Oracle Road intersection and Fairview Avenue.

This special evening will include history lec...

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Poster above drawn by Katie M. Berggren.

Emerge! serves many mothers who would go to the end of the earth to protect their children. Each year we choose one mother, a mother who has displayed exceptional courage and strength. At our Mother of the Year Luncheon we tell her story, and celebrate her bravery. This 12th annual event will also honor the service of our CEO for seven years, Sarah Jones.
Help us celebrate!

Save the Date! 12th Annual Mother of the Year Luncheon
Thursday, May 9, 2013, 11...

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Children under 12 admitted free at Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon way on May 5, 2013, Children’s Day in Japanese culture.

There will be gold fish netting, origami paper folding, traditional Japanese toys, yukata (light kimono like clothing), plus taiko drumming by Odaiko Sonora. New Hours for May at the gardens is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Traditionally May 5 was Boys’ Day, with Girls’ Day being on March 3. Note the calendar sequences of numbers, 5-5 for boys, 3-3 for girls, w...

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More info and biographies of the headliners: http://www.tkma.org/</a

May 4, 12 noon to 10 p.m.
May 5, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

TKMA stands for Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association. This folk festival is open and free to all.

The center of Festival activity, including the TKMA Kitchen Store and food & craft vendors, is in El Presidio Park in downtown Tucson. All venues are easy walking distance from the Park. Performances take place on the following stages:

Plaza Stage at City Hall
Courtyard...

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A Kubrick Odyssey: The Films of Stanley Kubrick
In conjunction with our May 3rd opening of the new documentary Room 237, The Loft is thrilled to present A Kubrick Odyssey: The Films of Stanley Kubrick, a month-long retrospective of nine classic feature films from the innovative, influential and always controversial filmmaker. One of cinema’s undisputed masters, Stanley Kubrick changed the way we thought about film, unleashing his trademark stylistic rigor, technical innovation and devilish wit...

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Loft Aid: An Evening to Benefit The Loft Cinema at La Cocina

Tuesday, April 30 from 5:00pm – close at La Cocina, 201 N. Court Ave. (in Old Town Artisans courtyard)

Free Admission (a percentage of food and drink sales will benefit the Loft’s “Building for the Future” campaign)

Music! Comedy! Raffles! Surprises! Howe Gelb! Al Perry! And more!

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of live music, hilarious comedy, fabulous prizes and exciting surprises at Loft Aid! The Loft Cinema ...

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“It’s Friday and you need to laugh”, is what their flyer says, and indeed this improv comedy group acts (out) every Friday. Last night was my first time at Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed (NBOJU), Tucson’s Premiere Improve Comedy Troupe at the Executive Inn & Suites, 333 W. Drachman Rd. Their shows are free, family-friendly and funny.

The fun started at 7:30 p.m. in the dark, with MC Rob Sparks announcing their live theater show and explaining that everything is made up ...

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