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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 12.01.2008
Today
Arizona Jaguars: Big Cats on the Border Exhibit — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Visit the new rotating exhibit. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1. $7; discounts available. 629-0100.
Fourth Annual Festival of Trees to Benefit SAAVI — Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Christmas trees will be displayed in the mall. Benefits SAAVI (Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired). 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 1. Raffle tickets $5 each, 5 for $20. 795-1331.
Santa's Cottage — 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.
"Santa's Little Outlaws" — Pinnacle Peak/Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. A comedy/ action stunt show. 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Free; donations accepted. 296-4551.
Fourth Annual Holiday Marketplace — Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Jewelry, toys, skin-care products and more. Flu shots available for ages 10 and up. Some insurance accepted or $35 per shot. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. 745-5550.
World Aids Day 20th Anniversary — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Celebration features live entertainment, speakers and art demonstrations/installations. All ages. 2 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. 622-8848.
Messiah Sing In — Grace to the Nations Chapel, 6180 E. Pima St. The audience is the chorus. All ages. 7-9:15 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. 744-0869.
Pima Community College Jazz Improv in Concert — Pima Community College Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. Featuring jazz standards and selections from the Great American Songbook. All ages. 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 1. $6; discounts available. 206-6986.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra "Home for the Holidays" — DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. $45; discounts available. 818-1000.
Vanessa Atlanta — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Dark acoustic music. 21 and over. 9:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. 798-1298.
Tuesday
Rainwater-Harvesting Demonstration Site Tour — The Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Fort Lowell Road. Docent-led tour to showcase appropriate rainwater-harvesting techniques. 8-9 a.m. Dec. 2. Free. 622-3861.
Plant and Bird Walk — Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Led by volunteer naturalists. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 2. Free; $5 park entry. 749-8700, Ext. 0.
Wake Up With the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Binoculars are available. 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesdays. Free. 615-7855.
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