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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.08.2008
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"Back in the Saddle Again" Cat Show — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Forty-one breeds and household pets competing. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 8. $7; discounts available. 791-4101.
Southern Arizona Koi Association Show & Auction — Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9. Free. 747-7278.
Arts and Crafts Show — St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. More than 30 artists and dealers. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 9. Free. 885-3573.
"Bah-Humbug! Scrooge's Christmas Carol" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. The Gaslight Youth Theatre presents the story of the stingy Ebenezer Scrooge. 11 a.m. Nov. 8. $12; $10 children 12 and under. 886-9428.
Cabaret Boheme presents "Twisted & Naughty" — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 622-8848.
Five-Year Anniversary — La Encantada shopping center, 2905 E. Skyline Drive. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., plays for children; 1 and 4 p.m., fashion show; 1 and 3 p.m., music by Cool Breeze; 2 and 4 p.m., music by Two Lane Blacktop; 6:30 p.m. family movie in the courtyard. Nov. 8. Bring a can of food for the Community Food Bank. 615-2561.
Motocross Practice — Pima Motorsports Park, 11700 S. Harrison Road. Motorcross practice and Mexican food. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8; noon-5 p.m. Nov. 9 (Motorbikes/ quads). Spectators free; adult riders $25; minor riders over 6 $20; riders 6 and under $15 per day. 762-8771.
Desert Harvesters Mesquite Milling and Mesquite Pancake Fiesta — Dunbar/Spring Organic Community Garden, northwest corner of 11th Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m.-noon pancake breakfast; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. fiesta. Nov. 8. Free admission; $1 per pancake; $3 for mesquite milling (bring your own pods). 622-0525, Ext. 249.
TusCon 35 — InnSuites Hotel, 475 N. Granada Ave. Annual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 8; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9. Full weekend: $45; $18.50 kids 3- 12. 296-4706.
"A Smalltown Christmas" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy. Call for dates and times, continues through Jan. 3. $17.95. 886-9428.
"Beethoven and Asia" — Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra's MasterWorks chamber orchestra series opens. 8 p.m. Nov. 8. $30-$45. 882-8585.
"Daddy's Dyin', Who's Got the Will?" — Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main Ave. Comedy. 8 p.m. Nov. 8. $15; $12 students and seniors. 622-6973.
"Funny Money" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Comedy by Ray Cooney. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $14-$17. 327-4242.
"Lost - A Pop Opera" — Zuzi Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave. A new vision of Hansel and Gretel. 8 p.m. Nov. 8. $20-$40. 882-6574.
"Noche de los Muertos" — Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 S. Sixth Ave. By Gavin Kayner. In English. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $20. 882-0555.
"Picasso at the Lapin Agile" — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Steve Martin's story about the meeting of Einstein and Picasso. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $15; discounts available. 206-6986.
Cops and Rodders Car, Truck and Antique Motorcycle Show — Hi Corbett Field, 3400 E. Camino Campestre. All vehicles welcome, $35 day of show. Benefits Tucson Police Foundation. All ages. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 721-1589.
Shred-It Event and Food Drive — Realty Executives Southern Arizona, 5605 E. River Road. Shred tax returns and any other personal or business files. Bring a bag or box of nonperishable food items. 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 8. Free. 906-2610.
American Indian Heritage Culture Fair — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Native American arts and crafts, dancers. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 733-5158.
Hubbell Trading Post Navajo Rug Show and Sale — Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 622-6014.
Arizona Mystery Writers — Hometown Buffet, 5051 N. Oracle Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8. $12, includes morning workshop, lunch and speaker. 760-3630.
Living History Program at the Presidio San Agustín — Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, 133 W. Washington St. Bring the kids, dress in period clothes. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 325-6974.
Northwest Fest — Pima Community College northwest campus, 7600 N. Shannon Road. Commemorating five years of success; appearances by Olympians Kerri Strug and Lacey Nymeyer. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 206-4500.
Southwest Flair A-Fair — Plaza Palomino, 2990 N. Swan Road. Featuring more than 150 artisans. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8-9. Free. 270-5877.
Wise Use of Credit — Hughes Federal Credit Union - Wetmore Branch, 971 W. Wetmore Road. Learn about credit cards and credit card fraud. 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 8. Free. 794-8341.
Magic Show — University of Arizona, Old Chemistry Building, Room 111, 1306 E. University Blvd. 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 8. Free. 236-9628.
My Nana's Salsa Challenge — DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, South Country Club Road and East 22nd Street. Benefits Arizona Hemophilia Association. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 8. $5 in advance; $7 at door; kids 12 and under free. 323-1128.
Ralph's World — Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Songs that appeal to children and their parents. All ages. 11 a.m. Nov. 8. $16; discounts available. 740-1000.
Newsboys — Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way. Contemporary Christian music. Concert to benefit the Gospel Rescue Mission. 6-10 p.m. Nov. 8. Free, bring a nonperishable food item. 1-800-776-1070.
Wayne Newton — Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. 6 p.m. Nov. 8. $30-$50, www.ticketmaster.com. 393-2799.
Mimi Blais Ragtime Concert — Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. Pianist performs. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 8. $10 at the door. 648-7431.
Carousel — Leo Rich Theatre, TCC, 260 S. Church Ave. The Redondo Music Theatre presents the Rogers and Hammerstein play. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $21-$24, www.ticketmaster.com. 615-1130.
Rex Allen Jr. — DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. Country pop. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $26 in advance; $30 at the door. 818-1000.
"The Nerd" — Top Hat Theatre, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. Comedy by Larry Shue. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $18; discounts available. 326-6800.
Tom Walbank, The Nervous Duane Orkestra, 24Hour Driveway — The Hut, 305 N. Fourth Ave. Rock. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $5. 623-3200.
Toubab Krewe — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. West African, gypsy, Malian and Jamaican sounds. 21 and over. 9:45 p.m. Nov. 8. $10, www.ticketweb.com. 798-1298.
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