Tucson, Arizona Events 2007

Tucson, Arizona Events 2008
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DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun: 10-acre historic district designed and built by Arizona artist Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia. Events include rotating exhibitions of original DeGrazia art, annual fall opening of the Little Gallery to showcase visiting artists, and La Fiesta de Guadalupe every December. Details – Click Here.

Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau: Tel: 1-888-2-Tucson

Tohono Chul Park: A 49-acre desert nature preserve, Tohono Chul Park is the Southwest’s center where nature, art, and culture connect. The park features educational programs, art, and cultural exhibits, nature trails, gardens, concerts and special events. Read more.

TUCSON SPECIAL EVENTS 2008

MAY 2008:
May 1-18: Contemporary Navajo Weaving Exhibit: This special exhibit of contemporary Navajo weavings features exquisite rugs and wearable pieces from the Getzwiller Navajo Churro Collection. Works in the Collection represent exciting developments in contemporary Navajo textiles, including a return to blanket weaving, the reintroduction of Navajo-Churro wool, and experimentation in the use of alpaca, silk, and other materials in Navajo weaving. Held at Tohono Chul Park. Read more.

May 1 – Sept. 8: DeGrazia's "Todos Mexicanos" Exhibition – Tucson, AZ: A new exhibition of sketches by the late Ted DeGrazia includes more than 50 black-and-white drawings of the daily life he witnessed during his frequent trips to Mexico, from merchants, mariachis, and bar scenes to farmers, fishermen and, of course, children. Free to the public, this exhibit will run until Sept. 8^th and is held at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, in Tucson, AZ. For details – Click Here.

May 15: Spring Concert Series ‘Alex Maldonado’: Pascua Yaqui flute player and award winning creator of musical instruments. He performs with his son Nick, a percussionist, and his daughter Melissa, who sings in the Yaqui language and performs traditional Yaqui dances. Tohono Chul Park. For details – Click Here.

May 22-Aug. 17: Artful Insects & Inspired Arachnids Art Exhibit: From realistic renderings to artful fancy, this exhibit at Tohono Chul Park features a diversity of artworks by 23 artists from across the Southwest, helping us all to look a little closer and see the tiniest creatures in our world a little differently. Read more.

May 29: Spring Concert Series ‘The Tucson Guitar Society’: Three separate performances - acoustic blues guitarist Stefan George; Guilherme Vincens plays classical guitar and music from his native Brazil; Ismael Barajas plays flamenco guitar. Tohono Chul Park. For details – Click Here.

JUNE 2008

June 1-Aug. 17: Artful Insects & Inspired Arachnids Art Exhibit: From realistic renderings to artful fancy, this exhibit at Tohono Chul Park features a diversity of artworks by 23 artists from across the Southwest, helping us all to look a little closer and see the tiniest creatures in our world a little differently. Read more.

June 1 – Sept. 8: DeGrazia's "Todos Mexicanos" Exhibition – Tucson, AZ: A new exhibition of sketches by the late Ted DeGrazia includes more than 50 black-and-white drawings of the daily life he witnessed during his frequent trips to Mexico, from merchants, mariachis, and bar scenes to farmers, fishermen and, of course, children. Free to the public, this exhibit will run until Sept. 8^th and is held at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, in Tucson, AZ. For details – Click Here.

JULY 2008
July 1-Aug. 17: Artful Insects & Inspired Arachnids Art Exhibit: From realistic renderings to artful fancy, this exhibit at Tohono Chul Park features a diversity of artworks by 23 artists from across the Southwest, helping us all to look a little closer and see the tiniest creatures in our world a little differently. Read more.
July 1 – Sept. 8: DeGrazia's "Todos Mexicanos" Exhibition – Tucson, AZ: A new exhibition of sketches by the late Ted DeGrazia includes more than 50 black-and-white drawings of the daily life he witnessed during his frequent trips to Mexico, from merchants, mariachis, and bar scenes to farmers, fishermen and, of course, children. Free to the public, this exhibit will run until Sept. 8^th and is held at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, in Tucson, AZ. For details – Click Here.

AUGUST 2008

Aug. 1-17: Artful Insects & Inspired Arachnids Art Exhibit: From realistic renderings to artful fancy, this exhibit at Tohono Chul Park features a diversity of artworks by 23 artists from across the Southwest, helping us all to look a little closer and see the tiniest creatures in our world a little differently. Read more.

Aug. 1 – Sept. 8: DeGrazia's "Todos Mexicanos" Exhibition – Tucson, AZ: A new exhibition of sketches by the late Ted DeGrazia includes more than 50 black-and-white drawings of the daily life he witnessed during his frequent trips to Mexico, from merchants, mariachis, and bar scenes to farmers, fishermen and, of course, children. Free to the public, this exhibit will run until Sept. 8^th and is held at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, in Tucson, AZ. For details – Click Here.

SEPTEMBER 2008
Sept. 1-8: DeGrazia's "Todos Mexicanos" Exhibition – Tucson, AZ: A new exhibition of sketches by the late Ted DeGrazia includes more than 50 black-and-white drawings of the daily life he witnessed during his frequent trips to Mexico, from merchants, mariachis, and bar scenes to farmers, fishermen and, of course, children. Free to the public, this exhibit will run until Sept. 8^th and is held at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, in Tucson, AZ. For details – Click Here.

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