Tucson Weekly: Cheap Thrills (June 10

Cheap Thrills NATIVE TREASURES: Native Americans, local experlove and knowledge of this parched land in Weaving Treasures, Spinning Tales and Singing Songs.
For centuries, the native people of Arizona have found inspiration in desert plants and animals for their arts and crafts. That deep knowledge of fellow critters extends to another medium in this special evening of storytelling and demonstrations.
Staffers from the Arizona State Museum will likewise share what they've learned about timeless traditions from sandal making and rug weaving to singing. The whole family can watch the preparation of yucca fibers for sandal production, or weaving a blanket on a traditional loom.
The free event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 11, in the Arizona State Museum, inside the main gate east of Park Avenue on the UA campus. Call 621-6302 for information.
BEAR BALL: The Tucson Sidewinders bear down with Pacific Coast League action Saturday through Tuesday, June 12 through 15, against the Fresno Grizzlies. First pitch is 7 p.m. at Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way. Admission ranges from $3 to $8. For details, call 434-1021.
FISHIN' FOR PARTICIPANTS: Join the Forest Service and Arizona Game and Fish for a day of free fishing at Rose Canyon Lake on cool Mt. Lemmon. A limited number of rods, reels and bait will be provided, and state fishing license requirements and forest service fees will be waived for the day.
Don't let this big one slip away. The event runs from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, at Rose Canyon Lake, off Catalina Highway at Milepost 17.2. For more information, call 884-9394.
HIGH ART: The Mt. Lemmon Business Alliance gives the art world an altitude adjustment at the second annual L'Arts and Crafts Show. Artists of all levels have been invited to paint their impressions of the vast, beautiful range, and a select number will display their work throughout the weekend in the tiny burg of Summerhaven. They'll also demonstrate watercolor, oil painting, silk painting, sculpture, jewelry making, ceramics, raku and primitive clay firing techniques, with live music on deck.
The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 11 through 13, in Summerhaven. Take Catalina Highway to the top of Mt. Lemmon, to Milepost 25. Daily passes to the forest area are $5 per vehicle. Call 398-2885 for details.
COOKIN' COURTS: The Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club throws open the doors for Friday night family barbecues throughout the summer. The cool club grounds near the Rillito River are open for live entertainment and traditional barbecue action. Bring a blanket and a big appetite.
Dinner is served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays throughout summer at the Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club, 4001 N. Country Club Road. Admission is free. Call 795-6960 for further details.

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