Tucson Weekly: Events (April 19

SPECIAL EVENTS
Events This Week
ALL ARABIAN HORSE SHOW. Rillito Downs Race Park. 4502 N. First Ave. The Tucson Arabian Classic Horse Show features a full range of Arabian horse competitions in three separate arenas April 19-21 beginning at 8 a.m. daily. In addition, breeding horse classes, performance classes, dressage, cutting and reining, along with a full schedule of English and Western classes, are available. The Sabbar Shrine hosts a benefit dinner and dance with live entertainment in the Rillito clubhouse April 20 at 7 p.m. Cost of the dinner is $18; tickets can be purchased by calling Sabbar Shrine at 624-2509 or the Arabian Horse Owners Foundation at 760-0682. Following the dinner, the Black Stallion Literacy Project presents an Equestrian Extravaganza featuring Walter Farley's famous Arabian, The Black Stallion. The event begins at 8 p.m. with more than 1,400 local students participating in a live performance. Admission to the horse show and grounds is free to all spectators.
APRIL CRAFT FESTIVAL. Main Library Plaza. 101 N. Stone Ave. 624-9977. An eclectic gathering of artisans displays and sells hand-crafted works including photography, paintings, pottery and outdoor and garden art April 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Enjoy tasty food and beverages and live entertainment by jazz and folk musician Leo Gosselin, local mariachis and folklorico dancers.
ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 949 E. Second St. 628-5775. Join Larry Marshall in the Main Gallery West and Atrium as he presents an overview of the Cabalgata April 26 at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.
ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. The festival, which takes place April 19-29 at various locations and times, features more than 100 films representing independent filmmaking from around the world. The program includes presentations by the Chiapas Media Project, a binational collaboration that provides video and computer equipment and training to autonomous indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico; and The Cine Chicana Program, which showcases a diverse collection of films by emerging Chicana filmmakers. Festival passes range in price from $20 to $175. For more information call 623-4567 or visit www.azfilmfest.com.
ART WALK. The Tucson Arts District Partnership invites you to join in an ArtWalk April 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet at Redeemed Art Gallery at 801 N. Main Avenue between 5 and 5:30 p.m. for refreshments. This is a special one-stop ArtWalk with a sculpture demonstration and talk by Steven Derks. Space is limited to 30 participants and reservations are required. Meet at Hotel Congress at 311 E. Congress Street April 26 between 5 and 5:30 p.m. for an architecture ArtWalk. View the interiors of the historic Hotel Congress, the art nouveau Fox Theater and the Bank One building. Enjoy a 360-degree view of the city from Bank One's rooftop. Dinner at a downtown restaurant is optional. Reservations are required; call 624-9977.
BASKET MAKERS. Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 399-1067. Tohono O'odham basket makers discuss the traditions of their art including its evolution, materials, shapes, designs and present-day situations April 25 at 10:30 a.m. Various stages of construction are demonstrated at this free event.
COPPER CREEK CARNIVAL. Copper Creek Elementary School. 11620 N. Copper Springs Trail. 696-6800. Enjoy games and rides and plenty of pizza, cotton candy, popcorn and prizes April 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is free.
COPS & LOBSTERS. Red Lobster. 5061 N. Oracle Road. The Cops & Lobsters dinner/benefit helps raise money for local Special Olympics programs and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Celebrity servers dish up dinner April 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Call 293-9174 for more information.
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL AND PARADE. This year's celebration, held April 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., begins at Armory Park and the Tucson Children's Museum on Sixth Avenue between 12th and 13th streets. The festival includes environmental displays, a parade, prize giveaways, entertainment and children's activities. There are also demonstrations on how to cook with a solar oven, a solar trailer, and a unique art exhibit. For more information call 572-4122.
ERIC BOGOSIAN. Centennial Hall. University of Arizona. 621-3341. Sponsored by UApresents, Wake Up and Smell the Coffee features shrewd social critic Eric Bogosian, who cunningly blends his commentary on modern society with angst-ridden humor April 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35. There is a free Arts Encounter 45 minutes before the performance in Room 102 of the Center for English as a Second Language at 1100 E. North Campus Drive, just north of Centennial Hall.
GOLF MARATHON. Santa Rita Golf Course. One-On-One Partners mentoring program's Golf Marathon takes place April 27 from dusk to dawn. Forty to 50 avid golfers will hack, chip, putt and beat hundreds of golf balls to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth in Pima County. There are spaces available for players, T-Box sponsors and volunteers. Call 297-0702 for more information.
HAWAIIAN COWBOYS. Pantano Stables Wedding Park. 4450 S. Houghton Road. Wings on Words presents Paniolo Fiesta--Feast of the Hawaiian Cowboys starring Ernie Menehune and Hula Halau o Ualani's Menehune Dancers April 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. Events include a Western barbecue, no-host bar, silent auction and door prizes. Proceeds of the fiesta benefit children's clinical and educational programs at Wings of Words preschool and kindergarten. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Call 622-8364 for information and reservations.
HERB FAIR. Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686. A huge assortment of plants including cooking herbs, healing herbs and fragrant herbs are for sale in the nursery April 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are on hand to answer questions about culture and uses. Learn about herbs that grow well in Tucson such as oregano, sage, tarragon and lemon balm. Admission is free.
HONEYWELL MINI NAS-KART RACE. Ronstadt Transit Center. Local residents become racecar drivers and pit-crew members to compete to be king or queen of the road April 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups may purchase one or more standard karts from Easter Seals, which they paint and decorate for race day. Several team contests give everyone a chance to be a winner by competing for the best decorated vehicle, decorated pit area, uniformed pit crew and fastest pit crew time. The event comprises qualifying heats that lead up to the main race. Call 745-5222 for more information. Admission is free and open to the public.
THE MIRROR. UA Modern Languages auditorium. 621-1836. A screening of The Mirror, which focuses on the problematic nature of time, both personal and political, takes place April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
NOCHE DE GALA. Tucson High Magnet School. Sixth Street and Euclid Avenue. The folklorico group Los Tucsonenses performs folk dances with authentic music and costumes from various regions of Mexico April 19 at 7 p.m. In addition, the mariachi group Rayos del Sol performs lively musical interludes. There is a suggested donation of $4. Children under 10 are admitted free.
NOCHE DE LAS ESTRELLAS. Sunnyside High School auditorium. 2238 E. Ginter Road. 545-2000. A mariachi and folklorico extravaganza takes place April 21 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The concert features mariachi and folklorico groups from universities, colleges, high schools and elementary schools throughout the state. In addition, the Reina de las Estrellas are crowned and the grand finale features all the groups on stage together. Tickets are $7. Children under 5 are free. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Sunnyside students.
PHRACTURED PHAERIE TALES. Valley of the Moon. 2544 E. Allen Road. 323-1331. Meet an assortment of fairytale characters at the magical spring fundraiser April 19-21, April 26-28 and May 3-5. You never know who or what you'll run across along the pathways, gardens and caverns of this National Historic Register fantasyland. Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 7 to 12 and free for members and kids under 7.
PIMA COUNTY FAIR. Pima County Fairgrounds. The fair offers a blend of carnival, livestock, displays, foods and concerts. Admission is $6 and $3. The fair runs April 19-29 from 10 a.m. to midnight daily. Pammy K and her dance ensemble Wild Angel appear on the main stage April 22 at 11 a.m. and April 23 at 6 p.m. Call 762-9100 or visit www.pimafair.com for more information.
RECIPE CONTEST. Getting rave reviews from your family at dinner? Been told your appetizers should be on a menu somewhere? Then you'll want to enter Café Terra Cotta's recipe contest. The restaurant is seeking recipes for its Summer Sensations menu and will select a winning recipe each month during June, July and August. Three winners also receive $250 in gift certificates. Deadline is May 1. Submit entries to Recipe Contest, Café Terra Cotta, 3500 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718. For more information call 577-8181.
SHOP AND ADOPT. Buffalo Exchange. Various store locations. 795-0508. Love a needy pet for Earth Day. Shop for recycled clothes and help save animals' lives at the same time April 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All proceeds from the "Dollar Day Sale" benefit the ASPCA. There are also special promotions, giveaways, pet contests and events to benefit local animal shelters.
URBAN PICNIC. Tucson Museum of Art. 140 N. Main Ave. The Tucson Arts District Partnership invites you to its Urban Picnic and Art Auction April 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artists whose work is auctioned off include Scott Baker, Lisa Stotska, Frank Tiller, William Skiles, Lori Lieber, C.E. "Buzz" Dolsberry and others. A gourmet picnic lunch is provided by Café Terra Cotta and includes chile-pecan crusted chicken, grilled veggie sandwich with herbed goat cheese, princess brownies and other tasty tidbits. Tickets cost $35 per person. Call 624-9977 for reservations.
WEST MEETS EAST. Tucson Johrei Center. 3919 E. River Road. 299-6667. The diversity of flowers of the world can be seen at the Sangetsu School of Ikebana exhibit called Where West Meets East April 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Japanese flower-arranging demonstrations occur at various times throughout the show, and supplies and class sign-up schedules are available. Admission is free.
WILD ABOUT REPTILES. Reid Park Zoo. 22nd Street between Country Club and Alvernon Way. 791-3204. The zoo presents special reptile exhibits and activities April 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. Talk to reptile experts, meet live reptiles, and enjoy crafts and more. Admission is $4 for adults, 75 cents for children 5 to 14 and free for members and children under 5.
WINE DINNER. Westward Look Resort. 245 W. Ina Road. Enjoy a dinner and wine lecture with host Bryce Bagnall, winemaker for Witness Tree Wines, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is prepared by Chef Jason Jonilonis and his team. For reservations and information call 297-1151.
WOMEN AND GERMAN CINEMA. UA Modern Languages auditorium. 621-1836. A screening of Schlaf der Vernunft, about a gynecologist/scientist preparing a campaign against a local pharmaceutical company, takes place April 26 at 7:30 p.m. The film is in German with English subtitles. Admission is free.
Out of Town
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT. Torres Blancas Golf Course. Green Valley. (520) 393-1003. The Alzheimer's Association's spring charity golf tournament takes place April 21 at 7 a.m. All golfers are welcome to join in this light-hearted day of fun and support. Lunch and cart are included in the $75 registration fee. Additionally, there are contests to win along the course and prizes to be raffled and auctioned off during lunch. Enter as a single, twosome, threesome or foursome. Proceeds benefit the association's research and public outreach programs.
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL. City Park. Brewery Gulch, Old Bisbee. (520) 432-3726. Bisbee's Earth Day Festival sprouts entertainment, environmental booths, arts and crafts, children's activities and more April 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NATIVE AMERICAN ART EXHIBITION/WORKSHOP. Tubac Center of the Arts. 9 Plaza Road, Tubac. (520) 398-2371. Art of the Mesas--Traditional and Contemporary Hopi Art features Hopi quilts, kachinas, jewelry, baskets, pottery and textiles. The exhibit continues through April 22. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.
ORACLE OAKS FESTIVAL. Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education. The park is open free of charge April 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for picnicking, hiking and scheduled activities such as guided tours of the historic Kannally ranch house. Guided trail programs, nature walks, bike rides and horse rides are also available. Shuttle transportation to and from the park is provided from the town of Oracle. Call the park at (520) 896-2425 for more information.