Tucson Citizen.com
Visit Tucson - The Real Southwest

Posts Tagged ‘Main Gate Square’

Explore Tucson’s “Small Wonders” Courtesy of Local First Arizona

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

The Tucson Small Wonders Map features a collection of more than 60 local, independent businesses and attractions, including fine restaurants, cafés, boutiques, housewares stores, and art galleries.

The CD-sized, full-color map is designed to help visitors and locals find one-of-a-kind places to eat and shop and do fun things. The map’s boundaries cover a walk-able area from Mercado San Agustin on the west side of downtown, through the downtown arts districts, and along 4th Avenue to Main Gate Square near the University of Arizona.

More than 50,000 complimentary copies of the Tucson Small Wonders Map have been printed and are being distributed across Arizona. For a uniquely Tucson experience, visit localfirstaz.com/small-wonders/tucson.

Main Gate Fan Fest, precedes Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game

Friday, January 4th, 2013

The Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game festivities kick off on Monday, January 7 with Main Gate Fan Fest from 5:00-8:00 pm. The Fan Fest is a free block party featuring face painting, inflatables, an obstacle course, video games and a rock climbing wall, all while fans watch the BCS National Championship game on TVs throughout Main Gate Square.

 

All Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game players and coaches will be greeting fans and signing autographs at the Main Gate Fan Fest. The first 1,000 fans will receive a free Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game poster. Also, former University of Arizona football coaches Dick Tomey and Ron McBride will hold a Q & A session with fans.

 

Main Gate Square is on East University Blvd. in Tucson. The Fan Fest is part of the Tucson welcome initiative through the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau.

 

The Tucson Padres front office staff is assisting the 2013 Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game operations. The game will be televised on the ESPN family of networks, including ESPN3 and WatchESPN.com. The game will be carried on radio locally on ESPN Tucson 1490 AM and 104.9 FM. Partners for the game include the Tucson Conquistadores, a charitable organization that supports youth in athletic programs throughout southern Arizona. Tickets for the 2013 Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game are available now by clicking here.