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CALENDAR

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.13.2008
Art exhibits
Friday
Guatemalan Sale and Demonstration — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Demonstration of backstrap weaving and huge sale of textiles, purses and scarves. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14. $7; discounts available. 742-6455, Ext. 0.
Saturday
Artist Reception for Young Cage — Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Meet Young Cage and enjoy his excellent photographs. Light refreshments will be served. No reservations required. 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 15. Free. 622-6014.
Book events
Today
Contemporary Fiction Book Discussion — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. "Luncheon of the Boating Party" by Susan Vreeland. 10 a.m. Nov. 13. Free. 229-5300.
Saturday
Book Signing — Barnes & Noble at the Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. "Dangerous Women: Why Mothers, Daughters and Sisters Become Stalkers, Molesters and Murderers" by Larry A. Morris. 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Free. 742-6402.
Children's event
Tuesday
Stories in the Garden for Children — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Traditional and original stories about the desert and its creatures streamside in the Garden for Children. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 30. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
Classes
Saturday
Cactus 101: Enjoying the Sharper Image — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Author and garden designer Scott Calhoun leads an expedition into the world of cacti. Focus is on fresh landscape designs. Preregistration requested. 10 a.m. Nov. 15. $8; $4 park members. 742-6455.
Comedy
Saturday
Live Comedy Show! — Angelina's, 12152 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Featuring comics from Tucson and across the country. Live DJ follows. 8:30-10 p.m. Nov. 15 and 29. Free with dinner or two-drink minimum. 742-9595.
Tuesday
Comedy Improv Night — Lariat Steakhouse, 16666 N. Oracle Road. Karaoke of comedy. Take the microphone and show off your sense of humor. 6 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays through Feb. 3. Free. 248-2317.
Community event
Friday
Arts and Craft Show — Ike's Market in Rancho Vistoso, 13005 N. Oracle Road. Handcrafted art, furniture, paintings, clothing, topless sandals. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14-15; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 16. Free. 498-4949.
Sunday
31st Annual Meeting and Photo Presentation on Grave Markers — Acadia Ranch Museum, 825 Mount Lemmon Road, Oracle. Meeting by Arizona Humanities Council speaker Dick George, with a photo presentation "Descanse En Paz: Traditional Cemeteries and Handmade Grave Markers in the Southwest." 11 a.m. meeting; 1 p.m. talk. Nov. 16. Free; donations accepted. 1-520-896-9609.
Concerts
Sunday
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra — DesertView Performing Arts Center, SaddleBrooke, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive. Join us for a mesmerizing performance of Rimsky-Korksakov's Scheherazade, a symphonic suite based on tales from "The Arabian Nights." Also on the program, Sibelus' Finlandia, and Britten's Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings with Brad Benoit, tenor and Daniel Katzen, horn. 3-5 p.m. Nov. 16. $20; discounts available. 323-7166.
Friday
Odaiko Sonora Taiko Drumming Ensemble — DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, SaddleBrooke. Japanese drumming group. All ages. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 818-1000.
Saturday
Jonathan Martinez, Doug Hallock and Broken — GJs Coffeehouse, Northwest Community Friends Church, 5950 N. La Cañada Drive. Live contemporary Christian music. Open mic, gourmet coffee, games, snacks. All ages. 7-10 p.m. Nov. 15. $2. 887-2060.
Craft fairs and rummage sales
Friday
Fine Arts and Crafts Fair — Sunflower Village Center, 9401 N. Sunflower Park Drive, near Twin Peaks and Silverbell Roads. Baked goods, jewelry, fashion and decorative creations, photography. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14-15. Free. 572-9780.
Family activities
Saturday
Junior League of Tucson Presents Fourth Annual "Holiday Houses" — Casa Adobes Plaza, southwest corner of Ina and Oracle roads. Holiday houses include playhouses, dollhouses and pet houses. Music and entertainment, food vendors, kids' activities, pictures with Santa. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15. Free. 250-3806.
Farmers markets
Saturday
Oro Valley Farmers Market — Oro Valley Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. Produce, baked goods, food, plants. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 918-9811.
Film
Saturday
"Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding School" — Western National Parks Association Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley. Film uncovers the dark history of the U.S. government policy and gives voice to the countless Indian children forced through the system. Reservations required. Two showings: Noon and 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Free. 622-6014.
Fundraisers
Friday
YES Network Golf for Youth Classic — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort, 10555 N. La Canada Drive, Oro Valley. The format is a four-person scramble with celebrity golfers. The YES (Youth Empowerment Services) Network is comprised of five non-profit organizations that are changing the lives of youths and families that need help. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14. $150 individual; $600 team. 297-0702.
Groups/clubs
Friday
Chess Club — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. All chess players are welcome. For adults and serious youth players. 1-5 p.m. Nov. 14, 21. Free. 229-5300.
Holidays/seasonal
Today
"It's a Wonderful Life" Live Radio Play — Desert View Performing Arts Center, 39900 Clubhouse Road, Saddlebrooke. PrimeTime Players present a live radio play based on the classic film of the 1940s. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 13. $16 in advance; $18 at the door. 818-1000.
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