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Major League Baseball Spring Training All Month
(Tucson, Arizona) Major League Baseball warms up for the regular
season as the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Colorado
Rockies, and other pro teams play ball practically every day
in March. Two sites: Tucson Electric Park (520-434-1111)and
Hi Corbett Field (327-9467, http://www.cactus-league.com/fields/rockies.html)
Metro Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800) 638-8350. Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival March 4-11
(Tucson, Arizona) Nationally and internationally renowned chamber
music groups perform at Leo Rich Theater, Tucson Convention
Center for "one of the best and most adventurous festivals in
the US." Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, (520) 577-3769. Civil War in the Southwest March 10-11
(Picacho Peak, Arizona) History re-enacted by soldiers in period
costume, with staged battles, encampments, and demonstrations,
at the site of the only Civil War battle in Arizona—The Battle
of Picacho Pass, April 15, 1862. Picacho Peak State Park, (520)
466-3183. Territorial Days March 10-11 (Tombstone,
Arizona) Stagecoach rides, street performers, log sawing and
spike driving contests, duck racing, and pet parade. Tombstone
Chamber of Commerce, (888) 457-3929. Wa:k Powwow March 10-11 (Tucson, Arizona) Annual gathering of Tucson's Tohono O'odham Indian tribe and other tribes, with dancing, drumming, craftworks, and food. Mission San Xavier del Bac, (520) 294-5727. 27th Annual Celebration of Women in Jazz March 17
(Tucson, Arizona) The Tucson Jazz Society presents its annual
Primavera All Stars, an all-girl musical house party, featuring
the creme de la crème of local, female artists, performing all
genres of jazz, rhythm and blues, Latin, cabaret, and gospel.
Berger Performing Arts Center, (520) 903-1265. St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival March 17
(Tucson, Arizona) Gather at Jacome Plaza (Main Library, 101
N. Stone Ave. There is plenty of parking at the Pennington St.
garage). Festival opens at 10:00 a.m.; parade starts at 11:00
a.m. Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. Arizona Distance Classic March 18
(Oro Valley, Arizona) Runners and walkers of all ages, shapes
and sizes celebrate active lifestyles in this Half Marathon,
5K, and Senior Stroll. All races start at Ventana Medical Systems.
John Bingham Racing, (877) 474-0449. Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair March 23-24,
25 (Tucson, Arizona) Hundreds of arts and crafts booths,
food vendors, street musicians and performers, and kids' entertainment.
Between Ninth St. & University Blvd. on Fourth Ave. Fourth
Avenue Merchants Association, (520) 624-5004. ArtWalk in Tubac March 24-25 (Tubac,
Arizona) Explore the local working artists' studios and fine
art galleries for which Tubac is renowned during this annual
walking tour. Free. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tubac Chamber of Commerce,
(520) 398-2794. Presidio Street Festival March 24
(Tucson, Arizona) Celebrate Tucson’s history, from the Presidio
era to the Territorial period, with living history, drama, music,
dance, food, tours, and other historical/cultural activities.
Free event in Downtown Tucson's El Presidio neighborhood. Tucson
Downtown Alliance, (520) 547-3338. Spring Artisans Market March 30-31, April 1
(Tucson, Arizona) More than 120 of the Southwest’s finest artists
and crafters gather at the Tucson Museum of Art’s courtyards
to sell their wares at this annual event. Unique items from
jewelry, textiles, photography, pottery, and more are available.
, Tucson Museum of Art, (520) 624-2333. Tubac Jazz & Blues Festival March 31
(Tubac, Arizona) "Feel the heat" at this second annual festival
of Arizona's finest musical talents 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tubac Chamber
of Commerce, (520) 398-2704.
Spring Artisans Market, April 1 (Tucson, Arizona)
More than 120 of the Southwest’s finest artists and crafters
gather at the Tucson Museum of Art's courtyards to sell their
wares, including unique items from jewelry, textiles, photography,
pottery, and more. Tucson Museum of Art, (520) 624-2333. Wildflower Festival, April 1 (Tucson, Arizona)
Enjoy springtime desert wildflowers, with benefit fundraiser
and silent auction featuring entertainment and food, shopping
for unique gifts, and guest speakers at in-town desert oasis.
Tohono Chul Park, 520-742-6455. ASUA Spring Fling, April 12-15 (Tucson, Arizona)
The nation's largest student-run carnival features fun rides,
midway games, food, and amateur and professional entertainment,
at Rillito Raceway Park. Associated Students of the University
of Arizona, (520) 621-5610. Carmina Burana, April 12-13, 15 (Tucson, Arizona)
Boys Chorus collaborates with Tucson Symphony Orchestra on program
featuring engaging cantata from a collection of medieval poetry
by German composer, Carl Orf. Tucson Music Hall. Tucson Arizona
Boys Chorus, (520) 296-6277. Spring Home & Patio Show, April 13-14,
15 (Tucson, Arizona) Building, landscaping, and home decorating
ideas at Tucson Convention Center. Southern Arizona Home Builders
Association (SAHBA), (520) 795-3025. Tombstone Rose Festival, April 13-15 (Tombstone,
Arizona) Tribute to world-famous 118-year-old rose tree; picnic-basket
auction, cake contest, Rose Parade. Tombstone Chamber of Commerce,
(888) 457-3929. Tucson Sidewinders Baseball Opening Day, April
13 (Tucson, Arizona) Opening day (6:30 p.m. game against the
Colorado Springs Sky Sox) for the Tucson Sidewinders (2006 Triple-A
champions), Tucson's Minor League Baseball team and Triple-A
affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, with 72 home games, April
through August. Tucson Electric Park, 520-325-6026. Oro Valley Festival of the Arts, April 14-15
(Oro Valley, Arizona) Outdoor fun, with more than 75 juried
art booths, art demonstrations, live music and dance performances,
children’s activities, food and free admission, at Canada
Del Oro Riverfront Park. The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, April 17-22 (Tucson,
Arizona) A comedy that follows two con artists as they take
on the lifestyles of the rich and shameless—and end up
with a lot more than they bargain for. Tucson Music Hall. Broadway
in Tucson, (520) 321-1000. Youth Fencing Tournament, April 18-24 (Tucson,
Arizona) USFA North American Cup fencing tournament for Division
I (Elite) and youth (ages 8-15) competitors from around the
United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America, at the Tucson
Convention Center. United States Fencing Association (USFA),
(719) 866-4511. Pima County Fair, April 19-29 (Tucson, Arizona)
Old-fashioned fair with exhibits, food, stage concerts, and
other live entertainment, carnival rides, educational exhibits,
including a Gem and Mineral Show section. Pima County Fair Grounds,
(520) 762-9100. Arizona International Film Festival, April
20-29 (Tucson, Arizona) Citywide festival features worldwide
contemporary cinematic diversity, with opportunities to meet
the filmmakers at workshops, seminars and presentations at various
venues around Tucson. The Screening Room, (520) 622-2262. Blessing of the Sonoita Vineyards, April 21 (Elgin, Arizona)
Ministers and priests bless the grape vines to foster a bountiful
crop at harvest time, in a ceremony followed by food, wine-tasting,
and live entertainment at the winery. Sonoita Vineyards, (520)
455-5893. Tucson International Mariachi Conference,
April 23-28 (Tucson, Arizona) 25th anniversary of award-winning
conference, Tucson's largest cultural event and a model for
other conferences nationwide, with four public concerts performed
at indoor and outdoor venues, including Tucson Convention Center.,
(520) 838-3908. Bollywood at the Fox, April 28 (Tucson, Arizona)
Fun and glamorous evening of Eastern Indian culture experience,
including movie screenings, hors d'oeuvres, and music. Fox Tucson
Theatre, (520) 624-1515. Susannah, April 28-29 (Tucson, Arizona) This
retelling of the biblical story, Susannah and the Elders weaves
melodies, folk ballads, hymns and even square dance motifs into
a truly American opera. Tucson Music Hall. Arizona Opera, (520)
293-4336.
Tiempo Libre, May 4 (Tucson, Arizona) A salsa
dance party featuring the Grammy-nominated band performing a
unique mix of Latin jazz and smooth Cuban rhythms. Fox Tucson
Theatre. Uapresents, (520) 621-3341. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, May 5-6 (Tucson, Arizona) For the 35th year, this fiesta community celebrates a national holiday in Mexico, with dancing, music, crafts, games for children, and food. Kennedy Park Fiesta Area. Ironwood Festival, May 5 (Tucson, Arizona)
A celebration of the ancient ironwood tree and the Sonoran Desert,
with fun, educational activities for the entire family. 1 -
6 p.m. Mason Audubon Center, (520) 744-0004. Of Mice and Men, May 5-27 (Tucson, Arizona)
Two drifters, one a gentle but slow giant, struggle to make
money working the fields during the Great Depression so they
can fulfill their dreams. Beowulf Alley Theatre Company, (520)
882-0555. Tucson Folk Festival, May 5-6 (Tucson, Arizona)
National, regional, and more than 90 local musical acts on four
stages, with workshops, food, and musical treasures. El Presidio
Park, downtown Tucson. Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association,
(520) 323-6516. Boys Chorus Pops Concert, May 6 (Tucson, Arizona)
Boys chorus light Pops repertoire includes "sports spectacular"
and Old West show, with roping demonstrations. Tucson Music
Hall. Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, (520) 296-6277. Fiesta de la Primavera, May 12 (St. David,
Arizona) Spring festival on Mother's Day weekend, with arts
and crafts vendors, live music, food, and nature trails at Holy
Trinity Monastery., (520) 720-4642. Waila Festival, May 19 (Tucson, Arizona) Traditional
social dance music ("chicken scratch") of the American
Indian/Alaska Native (Tohono O’odham or "Desert People"),
featuring acoustic fiddle bands. Bear Down Field, University
of Arizona, Arizona Historical Society (520) 628-5774. Wyatt Earp Days, May 26-28 (Tombstone) Celebrate
the life and times of the Old West's most famous lawman in "the
town too tough to die," with costumed entertainers, a barbecue,
stagecoach rides. Tombstone Chamber of Commerce, (888) 457-3291. |
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