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More than 70 nonprofit organizations will sell tamales and compete to have their tamales named the best-tasting during today's Tamal and Heritage Festival at Casino del Sol's AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free; tamale tasting is extra. For more information, call 1-800-344-9435.
Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

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Festival today
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 12.01.2007
As of press time, all outdoor events are still scheduled. Some events could be canceled at the last minute in the event of rain.
Today
Nordic Guild Fair — Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima St. Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Finnish food, craft vendors and performers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. 887-1114.
Coatimondi Cat Club All-Breed Cat Show — Inn Suites Tucson Center, 475 N. Granada Ave. Many breeds on display and for sale; vendors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1-2. $5; discounts available. 481-3627.
Free First Saturdays — Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. Arizona history museum features interactive and traditional exhibits about the state's past. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission Dec. 1. 628-5774.
"Annie" — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. The Bianco Theatre Company for Kids and Teens presents songs from the original Broadway production. 10 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 22; and Dec. 26-29. $10; $9 for kids, seniors and military members. 886-9428.
Rein-Dog Parade — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. See costumed canines parade through the gardens. 11:15 a.m. Dec. 1. Park admission: $7; $3 for ages 4-12. 326-9686, Ext. 13.
TSO "Just for Kids" Concert — Tucson Symphony Center, 2175 N. Sixth Ave. Lindabeth Binkley, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's principal oboist, brings to life a story she has written, "The Fabulous Flying Roberta," with the TSO Wind Quintet. 10:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Dec. 1. $2 suggested donation. 822-8585.
Toy Train Museum Open House — Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum, 3975 N. Miller Ave. Hands-on floor trains for children, exhibits of old toy trains, railroad memorabilia. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Free; donations welcome. 888-2222.
Family Day — University of Arizona Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road. Performance by the World Music Gang and African stories told by Barbea Williams. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. 621-7567.
Nordine Zouareg — Barnes & Noble at Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. Author of "Mind Over Body: The Key to Lasting Weight Loss Is All in Your Head" discusses his concepts and signs books. 2 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. 742-6402.
"The Rat Pack — Live at the Sands" — Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Broadway in Tucson/A Nederlander Presentation presents Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin impersonators. 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2. $18-$53. 321-1000 or 791-4101.
Irish Christmas in America — Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. Traditional Irish music, dance and song, plus a slide show of Ireland. 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1. $25. 1-800-595-4849.
Pima Community College Orchestra — PCC Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. 3-4 p.m. Dec. 1. $5-$6. 206-6986.
"Path to Bethlehem": Live Outdoor Walk Through Nativity — Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Guided candlelight tours. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1. Free; donations of nonperishable food items collected for the Community Food Bank. 298-1245.
Zoo Lights — Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way. Light displays, music and entertainment, refreshments and visit with Santa Claus. 6-8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Dec. 23. $4; $2 for ages 2-14; free with a new toy for Toys for Tots. 881-4753.
Holiday Nights — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Thousands of sparkling lights and luminarias, live music. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1. $8; $2 for children. 742-6455.
"Enchanted Snowfall" — La Encantada shopping center, 2905 E. Skyline Drive. Tucson Desert Harmony performs between "snowfalls" in the main courtyard. 6 and 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 22. Free. 299-3556.
Acts of Congress — Comedy Fiasco — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. The Fiasco Players stumble through an hour and a half of skits, stand-up, music, short films, game shows. Monolog Cabin also performs. Age 21 and over. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1. $7. 622-8848.
Ocotillo Poetry Slam — Bentley's House of Coffee and Tea, 1730 E. Speedway. 6:30 p.m. sign-up; 7 p.m. featured poet Ed Mabrey; 7:30 slam. Dec. 1. $5 suggested donation. 795-0338.
Follow the Star — Sabino High School Auditorium, 5000 N. Bowes Road. Re-enactment of the Christmas story. 7 p.m. Dec. 1; 2 p.m. Dec. 2. $12; discounts available. 319-0400.
"Stones in His Pockets" — Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 S. Sixth Ave. Drama set in Ireland. Final shows: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2. $12-$19. 882-0555.
Sunday
Antique Watch and Clock Forum — Lew Sorenson Educational Resources Center, 11100 E. Tanque Verde Road. Identification, information and evaluation forum by the Southern Arizona Chapter of the National Watch and Clock Association. Antique fair, too. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 760-1496.
Historic Ranch Grounds Tour — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park Historic Ranch House, 12325 E. Roger Road. Learn how pioneering families used the natural resources of the area. 10 a.m. Dec. 2. Free. 615-7855.
Harp Fusion — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Harp ensemble performs. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2. $20. 742-6455, Ext. 0.
Family Botanical Scavenger Hunt — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Explore the gardens and search for plants. 1-3 p.m. Dec. 2. $10; $6 for age 12 and under. 465-1100.
Hanukkah Mall Madness — Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Games, music, raffle, arts and crafts. Performance by Temple Emanu-El Youth Choir. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 577-9393.
"Living With Urban Wildlife" — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Learn how to peacefully coexist with desert wildlife. 1 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 615-7855.
"Picture This" Art Sunday — Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Kids ages 6 to 12 and their adult companions can make their own take-home Nativity scenes. 1 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 624-2333.
– Compiled by Carrie L. Ord. Find more calendar listings online at dailystarcalendar.com.
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