Tue, Dec 02, 2008

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Community calendar

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.05.2008
Today
"Beach Blanket Bebop, or That's for Surfin'!" — Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 23. $17.95; discounts available. 886-9428.
Irish Folk Music — Academy Village, 13701 E. Old Spanish Trail. A blend of Irish and English traditional folk music performed by British-born Tucsonan Jamie O'Brien. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Free. 647-0980.
Heart and Soul of Tucson — Vila Thai Cuisine, 972 E. University Blvd. A daily festival of art, music and fun celebrating Tucson's cultural heritage. Bring a birthday card or birthday candle for Tucson's birthday. Artists and artisans will provide supplies and guidance for making your own creations in different media. 6- 10 p.m. Sundays-Fridays; 12:30-10 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 31. Free. 393-3489.
National Night Out — Northwest Neighborhood Center at Mansfield Park, 2160 N. Sixth Ave. El Cortez Heights and Northwest Neighborhood associations host snacks, refreshments, movies and family activities. 6-9 p.m. Aug. 5. Free. 791-3247.
The Weird World of Carnivorous Plants — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. See and learn the ways of plants that bite back. Join Michael Chamberland, curator of horticulture, for an overview on the world of carnivorous plants. Registration required. 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 5. $15; $12 TBG members. 326-9686, Ext. 10.
The Honorary Title — Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Folk. With The New Frontiers, Paper Rival, Peachcake, Mansions. All ages. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5. $12. 622-8848.
Signs of Hope, Gatrot, Nothing to Prove, Obskurity — Living Room, 413 E. Fifth St. Rock. All ages. 7 p.m. Aug. 5. $5. 331-1442.
Scorpions — Casino del Sol AVA, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Known best for their 1984 anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and the 1990 ballad "Wind of Change." All ages. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5. $25-$65, casinodelsol.ticketforce.com. 1-800-344-9435.
The Rosano Brothers' Virtual Quartet — Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Jazz. Age 21 and older. 9:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Free. 798-1302.
Wednesday
Birds of Tohono Chul Park — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Learn to identify residents and those just passing through. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
How Not to Be a Stupid Manager: Supervision A-Z — Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, 465 W. St. Mary's Road. What to do and not do regarding interviewing, hiring, sexual harassment, performance evaluations, discipline and terminations. Call for reservations. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 6. $49. 733-1112, Ext. 108.
Caring for People With Dementia, Part 2 — Rancho Vistoso/Northwest Medical Center, 13101 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Effective communication; managing difficult behaviors and other challenges. For the family caregiver. 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 6. Free. 243-8374.
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