Tucson Weekly: Events (November 9

SPECIAL EVENTS
Events This Week
AIR FESTIVAL. The Art In reality (AIR) program showcases the work of talented Tucson youth who have little access to arts opportunities. Classes are held at Tucson Parks and Recreation neighborhood centers. This fall's classes include African dance, African drumming, charcoal drawing, dance and poetry, and more. Three performances take place November 13 at 6:30 p.m. at El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd.; November 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Northwest Center, 2160 N. Sixth Ave., and November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Quincie Douglas Center, 1575 E. 36th St. All performances are free and open to the public. For more information about the program and/or performances call Jen at 791-3249.
ARTWALK. The Tucson Arts Districts Thursday night ArtWalk November 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. meets at the Phantom Gallery at 4 E. Congress St. Galleries to be visited include Metroform, Tucson Puppet Works, Image Gallery, Studio 220, GOCAIA, Hotel Congress lobby, Dinnerware, Central Arts Collective and Conceptual Design, Inc. Call 624-9977 for more information.
BENEFIT CONCERT. San Pedro Chapel. 5230 E. Fort Lowell Road. A concert to benefit the Historic San Pedro Chapel Restoration Project takes place November 12 at 3 p.m. Flutist Cynthia Rinehart and harpist Rebecca Foreman perform works by Rossini, Bach, Puccini, Beaser, Ravel and others. Tickets are $10, with all proceeds going to the restoration fund. For reservations and information call 326-6042.
BEST PRACTICES FAIR. Jewish Community Center. 3800 E. River Road. 628-6844. The annual Best Practices fair highlights innovative, state-of-the-art local services for people with developmental disabilities, their families and support staff. The November 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. event is free and open to the public.
CRAFT FAIR. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy. 9500 N. Oracle Road. Peruse (and buy) a bevy of hand-crafted giftware and home accessories from baskets and Christmas decorations to ceramics and jewelry and more November 10 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and November 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event benefits Pusch Ridge Christian Academy and Cornerstone Christian Academy. For more information call 770-2134.
FENG SHUI FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Receive a step-by-step introduction to the principles of the Chinese art of right placement, with suggestions for applying these principles in your home for the holidays, November 11 at 1 p.m. Bring a floor plan of your home. Pre-registration is required for the $54 class. Call Chi Rising at 322-5626 for information.
EL PUEBLO JAM. El Pueblo Neighborhood Center. 101 W. Irvington Road. 622-6973. All instruments, all ages, all kinds of music! All are welcome every Friday from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
FALL 2000 OPEN STUDIO TOUR. Visit the studios of artists working in diverse media and disciplines such as sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, woodwork, tile works and dance and movement November 11 and 12 from noon to 5 p.m. The tour includes the central downtown area, the Warehouse District and adjacent neighborhoods. Call 624-9977 for more information.
FREE DAY AT THE ZOO. Reid Park Zoo. As part of the zoo's Veteran's Day celebration, all those with military ID get in free November 11.
HEAVENLY MANUSCRIPTS. Steward Observatory, room N210. 1510 E. University Blvd. 621-6288. Continuing through November 17: Heavenly Manuscripts: The Renaissance of Astronomy features early astronomy manuscripts and texts from the library's special collections. Many of the rare books and manuscripts in the exhibit were published in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe. Exhibition hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET. 75 W. River Road. 792-3466. A holiday market featuring hand-crafted gifts by 60 artists and crafters November 15 through January 7 should help ease the shopping crunch. Shopping hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Tucson Community Food Bank and Toys for Tots have collection sites at this location.
HOMECOMING WEEKEND. UA Mall. Eighty exhibits featuring the work of nearly 150 undergraduate and graduate student researchers are on display November 10 and 11. Exhibits are divided into 11 categories spanning all areas of academic study, including architecture, landscape, law, computer science and more. More than $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded for outstanding work. Contact Kirsten Price at splash@dakotacom.net for more information.
MAD SCIENCE. Bookman's Used Books. 1930 E. Grant Road. 325-5767. The Mad Science guys perform an exciting, educational science show for the entire family. The November 11 show, which takes place from 1 to 2 p.m., has thrills, chills and fun-filled science experiments. Admission is free.
POT SALE BENEFIT. UA Haury Anthropology building, Room 125. S. Campus Drive near Fourth Street and Park Avenue. The pottery of Michael Brian Schiffer, professor of anthropology and director of the UA Laboratory of Traditional Technology, goes on sale November 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. to raise scholarship and fellowship funds for the UA anthropology department. Cash or personal checks only.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Salvation Army Temple Corps. 1001 N. Richey Blvd. Come eat all the pancakes you can (along with eggs, bacon and sausage links) November 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. Breakfast is $3 for adults and $1.75 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit local youth programs. For more information call 795-4504.
PHYSICS PHUN NITE. UA Physics-Atmospheric Sciences building, Room 201. 1118 E. Fourth Street. Physics Phun Nite is back in all its hair-raising, sewer gas-bubbling, cement block-busting scientific splendor. The event features teachers and students showcasing some of the more dramatic ways in which the principles of physics affect our daily lives. The November 14, 7 p.m. event is free and geared for families.
SCIENCE DAY. UA Arizona Ballroom, Senior Ballroom and Student Union. Geared toward elementary school children, this event emphasizes science and math and its importance in everyday life. The day consists of laboratory tours, hands-on activities and a chemistry show. Lunch, T-shirts and educational packets are provided for all attendees November 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual event benefits fourth- and fifth-graders at local elementary schools. For more information call 850-4945.
SENIOR VARIETY SHOW. Quincie-Douglas Neighborhood Center. 1101 E. Silverlake Road. The Merrimakers Senior Citizen Variety Show performs guitar, piano, fiddle, dancing, singing and jokes November 14 at 10 a.m. Admission is free. Call 622-6973 for more information.
SF/FANTASY/HORROR CONVENTION. Executive Inn. 333 W. Drachman. Enjoy readings, panels, an art show, dealers' room, masquerade and more at the TusCon science-fiction/fantasy/horror convention November 10-12. Guests of honor include Catherine Wells and Liz Danforth, toastmaster Ed Bryant and other authors and artists. Admission is $10, $15, and $20. Call 290-3263 for more information.
VETERAN'S DAY BIKE SWAP. Fourth Avenue from Sixth to Ninth streets. The Veteran's Day 2000 El Bike Swap de Tucson is a free, human-powered festival that's all about bikes. The November 11 event takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Greg at 323-9020 for more information.
VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION. American Legion Post 109. 15921 S. Houghton Road. 762-5642. Everybody's invited to join in the celebration, which features an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast ($3), bake sale, craft sale, car show, games and prizes, karaoke, dancing to live music and a spaghetti dinner ($5). The fun begins November 11 at 7 a.m.
VOLUNTEER APPRECITION DAY. Archer Center. 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd. 791-4353. Enjoy a tea reception November 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation celebration.
WOMEN ON THE VERGE: UA Modern Languages auditorium. Pedro Almodovar's film Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is an excessive, outrageous, dream-like thriller with elements of high comedy. Don't miss the November 10 screening at 7:30 p.m.
Out of Town
ARIZONA FOLKLORE PRESERVE. 44 Ramsey Canyon Road. Hereford, AZ. (520) 378-6165. Dolan Ellis, Arizona's State Balladeer, presents a musical and photographic program celebrating the fall season titled Autumn in Arizona November 18 and 19 at 2 p.m.
WALK AND RUN. Fort Huachuca. Chaffee Parade Field. Join in a 10K run and/or a three-mile Fun Walk November 18 at 8 a.m. in honor of the annual Native American Indian Heritage observance. For more information call the Post EO officer, Master Sgt. Clarence E. Hurley, at (520) 533-5305. The event is open to the public, Fort Huachuca personnel and family members.
WINE FESTIVAL. I-10 east to exit 281 (Highway 83), to Highway 82; turn right on Elgin Road and follow the signs to the winery in Elgin. Sonoita Vineyards showcases its latest vintages at the 15th annual St. Martin's New Release Festival November 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $7.50 per person and includes wine tasting, winery tours, a souvenir wine glass and live music. Gourmet food is supplied by two local restaurants. Call (520) 290-2236 for more information.