Arizona Community Pages

November 2nd, 2008

Wanna get away for a day, an overnight trip or a weekend?  There are sooooo many places and things to do in Arizona, it’s hard to decide.  This link provided covers all the communities in Arizona from A to Z.  Arizona Communities>>

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Holiday Nights At Tucson’s Tohono Chul Park

October 31st, 2008

Half a million lights and luminaria, complimentary hot cider, holiday cookies and music make Holiday Nights one of the most popular activities in Tucson, Arizona! Tickets are only $8 for the general public ($5 members) and all kids are $2.   Tohono Chul Park>>

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Tucson Halloween Events

October 25th, 2008

Tucson Halloween EventsHAUNTED FUN AROUND TUCSON

HISTORIC WALKING GHOST TOURS: The folks from Lost Souls Paranormal Investigations (think “Ghostbusters”) lead thrill-seekers on a tour of haunted downtown venues. We took the tour two years ago and it creeped us out. We couldn’t sleep without a night light for a whole month. Tour guides use historical research, eyewitness accounts and findings from paranormal investigations as they regale walkers with anecdotes about the various venues. This year, seven old locations and seven new ones have been split into two new tours, which include stops at the Pioneer Hotel, the Z Mansion, The Manning House, Hotel Congress, Santa Rita Hotel and The Historic Train Depot. When: Fridays and Saturdays through March. The west route starts at 7 p.m. Fridays; the east, 7 Saturdays. Special Halloween tours at 7 p.m. Where: Meet at 6:50 p.m. in front of Heart Five nightclub, 61 E. Congress St. Price: $12 per person or $10 each for groups of three or more. Info: 408-6140, lostsouls pi.com/ghosttours.shtml
SCREAM STREET: This Halloween charity event, hosted by Sombrero Peak Little League, Gotta Dance Studio and the Marana Broncos, includes a haunted trail (the old go-kart track), a kiddy trail, a haunted maze and a climbing wall. Activities will be featured Oct. 21-22, 27-29 and 31. Food and refreshments available for sale. When: 6-11 p.m. Fridays, 6 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, 6 -9 p.m. Sundays Where: Sportspark, 6901 N. Casa Grande Highway. Price: Admission is free. Wristbands: $10 (single ride tickets also available) Info: 744-9496 www.playatsportspark.com Directions: Interstate 10 and Ina Road
FOOLS’ HOLLOW: Giant puppets, creatures, face painting, mask making, pumpkin carving, music and even a beer garden for the grown-ups are part of the fun at the Fools’ Hollow Halloween Fest. Pyrotechnic theater troupe Flam Chen and the Dambe Project also perform. When: noon-10 p.m. Oct. 28 Where: the Joel D. Valdez Main Library - Jácome Plaza at Stone Avenue and Pennington Street Price: free Info: 547-3338, http://www.downtowntucson.org/  

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Tucson Tornabene Theatre @ UA Fine Arts Complex

October 20th, 2008
Tucson TheatreBad puns. Bad jokes. Bad behavior.
With all those bads, it’s hard not to love Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost.”
Arizona Repertory Theatre’s production of the word-happy, often slapsticky romantic comedy revels in all that’s gloriously bad about this play. And all that’s good, too.

Much of this play is ribald humor, and it is rich with clowns who keep the laughs rolling. Javan Nelson’s turn as Costard, one of those clowns, was a beautifully rendered portrait of a young man brimming with innocence and heart. And he was quite funny, too.  Info on the production>>

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Tucson Farmer’s Markets

October 13th, 2008

The Tucson Farmers’ Market at St. Philip’s Plaza is Southern Arizona’s largest market devoted entirely to locally grown and manufactured products. The market features fine produce, savory baked goods and pastries, fresh roasted coffees, custom blended teas, range fed meats, farm fresh eggs, gourmet soups and sauces and a wonderful selection of native and decorative plants. For Hours and Info>>

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Seven Falls - Santa Catalina Mountains - Excellent Fall Hiking

October 9th, 2008

This is a very easy and popular hike to the incredible Seven Falls. Everyone who lives in Tucson should make the trip at least once. Even though this hike is in the hot lower elevations, I list it as a summer hike because you can cool off in the pools at Seven Falls, and get your clothes wet so they keep you cool on the hike back.

Total Length 7.8 miles
Highest Elevation: 3250 feet
Lowest Elevation: 2600 feet
Elevation Change: 650 feet
Difficulty Rating: C
Best Seasons: Spring Summer Fall Winter
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Dogs: Dogs not allowed

Tucson has tons of incredible hiking trails.  Visit www.SierraClub.Org to learn about all the various trails in and around Tucson, the best times for hiking the trails and so much more.   SIERRA CLUB TUCSON TRAIL GUIDE

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Bookmans’ Fall Music Series in Tucson

October 8th, 2008

Bookmans’ Summer Music Series was such a success that we’re bringing in a new series for a new season! From Leila Lopez to Chris Holiman, experience the best of Tucson’s music with these intimate, early evening performances, every Friday from 6-8 p.m.

Let’s be honest: not everyone can get out to the clubs like they used to. Or maybe you’re too young to get into the clubs. We think good music is for one and all and that’s why we’ve booked a line-up of Tucson’s best local talent in our stores this fall. Starting September 12th, every week will offer up close and personal performances from local favorites like Al Perry to DIY champion Michael John Serpe. You won’t find a more relaxed or comfortable venue to experience Tucson’s eclectic and thriving music scene.

Each artist will perform two 45-minute sets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.   VIEW SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES>>

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October Halloween Activities in Tucson

September 28th, 2008

Nightfall returns to Old Tucson Studios
 

The biggest and scariest Halloween event in Arizona, NightFall 08′ returns to Old Tucson Studios October 3-October 31, 2008. Haunted Attractions and horrifying Live shows once again fill the putrid, night air of Dr. Jebediah Hyde’s Gouillard Asylum for the Perpetually Insane.

For more information about “NightFall 08″ please visit our website http://www.nightfallaz.com/

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World Tour of Gymnastics Superstars in Arizona

September 12th, 2008

Features Shawn Johnson, Paul Hamm and Nastia Liukin. Also features the men and women of Team USA. Enjoy musical performances by KSM and Jordan Pruitt.   TICKET INFO>>

September 19, 2008
Friday, 7:30 PM

 

US Airways Center
201 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, 85004

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Welcome to Arizona’s Second Largest City

September 2nd, 2008

Tucson (TOO-sahn) is a growing metropolis of 1,000,000 that keeps getting better and better. The city’s geography is a postcard image of cactus forests, rolling hills and awe-inspiring mountains.

Tucson lies in the borderland, a region that blends the cultures of the United States and Mexico, and has a long history of settlement by ancient Native American peoples, Spanish explorers and Anglo frontiersmen.

The weather is mild nearly all the time, just right for all kinds of fun activities.

We think you’ll agree, whether you’re a new visitor or resident, just passing through, or a longtime resident rediscovering hometown treasures, that Tucson is Real. Natural. Arizona.  VISIT TUCSON>>

VIEW PHOTO GALLERIES AND VIDEOS OF TUCSON>>

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