Tucson Weekly: Events (March 8

SPECIAL EVENTS
Events This Week
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOURS. Take a tour of the Sabino Canyon Ruin March 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. View reconstructed Hohokam houses and see samples of artifacts recovered from the ruin. The two-hour tour is limited to 32 people and costs $10 per adult and $2 per child 12 and under. Call 798-1201 for reservations and directions.
ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM. 949 E. Second St. 628-5775. William Everist presents The Haunting of Southern Arizona: Ghosts of Cochise County March 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Everist discusses the haunting of historical buildings and sites and the tales and legends surrounding them. Additionally, he talks about his current investigative work at Tucson's Pioneer Hotel. Admission is $6 per lecture.
BOTANICAL OBSERVATION. Join herbalist Pam Hyde-Nakai and artist Catherine Nash for Botanical Observation of Healing Herbs: Investigating Plants from the Inside Out, Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore the medicinal qualities of desert plants while creating your own observational notebook in this unique collaboration between the healing and visual arts. No previous drawing experience necessary. Sketchbooks will be provided. The workshop is $40 and reservations are required. Send registration payment by March 12 to Pam Hyde-Nakai, Sonoran Herbal Institute, P.O. Box 86477, Tucson, AZ 85754. Call 743-3980 for more information.
BOWL FOR KIDS 2001. Kids can enjoy two hours of free bowling, food, drinks and the opportunity to win prizes at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson bowling benefit. To participate, each bowler must raise at least $75 in pledges. Individuals may also work together as a team of five or six people. The event takes place through March 11 at various bowling alleys around Tucson. Money raised will support quality one-to-one mentoring for at-risk youth throughout Southern Arizona. Call 624-2447 to sign up and for more information.
CIRCUS CHIMERA. Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Circus Chimera presents a multi-million dollar big top in the round with award-winning performers from nine countries March 9 at 7:30 p.m.; March 10 at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and March 11 at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets range in price from free to $16. Look for free children's tickets in local newspapers and at selected businesses.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW/SWAP MEET. Prestige Import Auto Service. 3008 N. Stone Ave. 888-4700. Experience a full range of classic Volvos with all five senses March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See Volvos from the 1950s to the new millennium and hear the roar of Volvos with V-8s. Smell the leather of the upholstery of a classic P1800 sports car and touch interesting parts and accessories. Remember, classic Volvos are always in good taste. Admission is free.
EUROPEAN FAIR. Foothills Mall. 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. 742-7191. The Multi-Ethnic Alliance of Tucson showcases traditions, foods, music and dance of a variety of European ethnic groups throughout the mall March 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 11 from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
HEARTS AND HORSES 2001. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Kiva Ballroom. A gala dinner, dance and silent auction to benefit Therapeutic Riding of Tucson and its programs of riding and equine-related activities for people with special needs takes place March 10 at 7 p.m. The black-tie optional event begins with a cocktail hour and music by the Khris Dodge Trio followed by dinner and a silent auction that includes artwork, jewelry, service packages and horse-related items. Tickets for the event cost $125 per person, $75 of which is a tax-deductible donation. A table for 10 may be reserved for $1,000. To purchase a ticket, reserve a table or receive information call TROT at 749-2360.
LESBIAN LOOKS FILM SERIES. University of Arizona Modern Languages auditorium. A special encore screening of Out at Work, an award-winning documentary that deals with LGBT workplace rights, takes place March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Filmmakers Tami Gold and Kelly Anderson present their film and lead a post-screening discussion. Admission is free.
LOUIE ANDERSON. Westin La Paloma. 3800 E. Sunrise Drive. Comedian Anderson stars in Laughter on the Sunnyside, a showcase of the best in American comedy, March 11. There is reception and silent auction at 3 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and the performance at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $125, $65 of which is tax deductible. Call 545-2093 for more information.
OPEN STUDIO TOURS. 624-9977. The Tucson Arts District Partnership and the Museum of Contemporary Art present another studio tour March 11 from noon to 5 p.m. Artists working throughout the Downtown Arts District, including sculptors, painters, printmakers, photographers and more, open their studios to the public. A program guide is available at all tour studio locations, downtown galleries and online at www.tucsonartsdistrict.org. Park-and-ride art shuttle buses are available.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Salvation Army Temple Corps. 1001 N. Richey Blvd. 795-4505. The Army hosts a pancake breakfast March 10 from 8 to 10 a.m. The menu includes all-you-can eat pancakes served with one egg, two bacon strips or sausage links and beverages. The cost is $3 for adults and $1.75 for children 12 and under. The breakfast benefits local youth programs.
SYMPHONY FUND RAISER. Westin La Paloma. 3800 E. Sunrise Drive. A Symphony in Style, the Tucson Symphony Women's Association fund raiser, takes place March 10 at 10:30 a.m. The silent auction, luncheon and fashion show features fashions by Dillard's, and KGUN 9 news anchor Julie Myers, who acts as emcee. Reservations are $45 and can be obtained by calling 299-1468.
WOMEN AND GERMAN CINEMA. UA Modern Languages auditorium. A screening of Tiefland, based on a libretto for D'Abert's opera about a gypsy dancer, takes place March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
YOUNG WOMEN'S CONFERENCE. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Helen Street and Campbell Avenue. 624-8318. Girls 13-18 discuss issues that concern them March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlights include keynote speaker Betsy Bruce of KRQ, and workshops in setting goals, dating issues, self-defense and non-traditional careers. The conference is a cooperative venture of the Pima County Tucson Women's Commission and Arizona Starnet.
Out of Town
FETISH SHOW AND SALE. Plaza Antigua on Tubac Road, Tubac. (520) 398-9016. The Zuni fetish show and sale takes place March 8-11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Upcoming
GARDEN ART EXHIBIT. Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. March 17-April 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FOURTH AVENUE GREEN. Fourth Avenue. 624-5004. St. Patrick's Day celebration. March 17.
O'ODHAM DAY CELEBRATION. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. March 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ORO VALLEY ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Dennis Weaver Park. 23 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley. 797-3959. March 17-18, 10 a.m.
BLACK HISTORY FILM SERIES. UA Martin Luther King building. 1322 E. First St., Room 100. Ta Dona, March 20, 5 p.m.
LISA KRON. International Arts Center. 516 N. Fifth Ave. 621-3341. Sponsored by UApresents. March 23-24, 8 p.m.