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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.30.2008
Today
Italian Masters Classical Concert — Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road. Lindabeth Binkley performs on oboe. 2-3 p.m. Nov. 30. Free-will offering taken for Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse (formerly The Brewster Center). 887-5127.
Art and Craft Show — Safeway at Continental Ranch, 9100 N. Silverbell Road. Handcrafted art, furniture and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30. Free. 498-4949.
Fourth Annual Festival of Trees to Benefit SAAVI — Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Christmas trees will be displayed in the mall. Benefits Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30. Raffle tickets $5 each, 5 for $20. 795-1331.
Motocross Practice — Pima Motorsports Park, 11700 S. Harrison Road. Learn safety of off-highway vehicles. Gates open 30 minutes before start. Noon-5 p.m. Sundays (motorbikes/quads). Riders $25; minor riders over 6 $20; riders 6 and under $15 per day; spectators free. 762-8771.
Santa's Cottage — 3308 E. Grant Road. Hot cocoa and cookies with Santa. Traditional Christmas stories and music. A portion of the proceeds supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson. Registration required. For times go to www.SantaTucson.com. Daily through Dec. 24. $10-$15; kids under 2 free. 818-8853.
"A Christmas Carol" — Top Hat Theatre Club, 3110 E. Fort Lowell Road. A traditional retelling of Charles Dickens' story. 3 p.m. Nov. 30. $18; discounts available. 326-6800.
"A Smalltown Christmas" — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy. Through Jan. 3. Call for dates and times. $18; discounts available. 886-9428.
"Design for Murder" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Play by George Batson. 3 p.m. Nov. 30. $14-$17. 327-4242.
"Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" — Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Contains mature language and nudity. Through Dec. 20. Call or visit www.arizonatheatre.org for times. $31-$51. 622-2823.
"Santa's Little Outlaws" — Pinnacle Peak/Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. A comedy/action stunt show. Contains loud noises, and slapstick violence. 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Free; donations accepted. 296-4551.
Poinsettia Greenhouse Tours — Green Things, 3235 E. Allen Road. Guided tour of 12 greenhouses full of poinsettias in all colors. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 30. Free. 299-9471.
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair — Reid Park, west of the DeMeester Performance Center, East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road. More than 75 artisans. 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Free. 791-4873.
Free Wine Tasting When You Bring a Toy for a Tot — Six Participating Sonoita/Elgin Wineries, 370 Elgin Road, Elgin. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Sonoita Vineyards, Kief-Joshua, Charron, The Village of Elgin, Canelo Hills and Wilhelm Family Vineyards. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 30. Tasting fee waived with a toy. 1-520-455-5582.
Seventh Annual Holidazzle Show and Sale — Hilton El Conquistador Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. Art, mosaics, jewelry, fabrics and pottery. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 30. Free. 531-8484.
"Sleeping Beauty" — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Musical adaptation for the whole family. 1-2 p.m. Nov. 30. $5-$8. 327-4242.
Snakes! — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Learn about snakes. Call to confirm schedule. 2:15-2:45 p.m. Nov. 30. Park entrance fee. 733-5158.
"Copland and Me" — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Music and story of friendship and partnership between two of America's great composers: Aaron Copland and Virgil Thomson. 3 p.m. Nov. 30. $35, call or go to www.cmpsouthwest.org. 400-5439.
Open Torch Night — Sonoran Glass Art Academy, 633 W. 18th St. Wild demonstrations and an open forum for flameworkers from all backgrounds. Bring any glass and favorite tools you wish to use. 6-10 p.m. Nov. 30. Free. 884-7814.
UA Philharmonic Orchestra — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. Features seasonal selections including Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite." 7:30 p.m. Free. 621-2998.
UA Steel Bands Fall Concert — UA School of Music, Crowder Hall, UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway. From traditional Trinidadian steel band music to transcriptions of modern pop and jazz tunes. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30. $9. 621-1162.
Bradford Trojan — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Member of the Lemon Drop Gang performs quirky pop tunes. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Free. 798-1298.
Monday
Arizona Jaguars: Big Cats on the Border — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1. $7; discounts available. 629-0100.
Holiday Marketplace — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Jewelry, toys, skin care products and more. Flu shots available for those ages 10 and up. Some insurance accepted or $35 per shot. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. 745-5550.
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