Southern Arizona Events for Januray 2007
Copper Bowl Jan. 2-7 (Tucson) Junior tennis players compete in top-ranked tournament, headquartered at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort and other public and private venues around town. Dickinson Sports, (520) 742-2204.
http://www.dickinsonsports.com
'Barbara's Wedding' Jan. 9-28 (Tucson) An off-Broadway comedy, by Daniel Stern, that's funny, carefree, and entertaining. Call for reservations. Invisible Theatre, (520) 882-9721.
http://www.invisibletheatre.com
Wings Over Willcox Sandhill Crane Celebration Jan. 11-14 (Willcox) Nature enthusiasts from around the world attend seminars, tours, and presentations during a fun-filled weekend of birding pleasure for the novice, expert or curious. Willcox Chamber of Commerce, 1-800-299-2272.
http://www.wingsoverwillcox.com
Quilt Fiesta Jan. 12-13, 15 (Tucson) More than 300 quilts and other quilted items displayed at 29th annual Tucson Quilt Show, Tucson Convention Center. Tucson Quilters Guild, (520) 547-5463.
http://www.iwhome.com/quilter
Tucson Old West Round-Up Jan. 12-14 (Tucson) For collectors of Old West memorabilia, exhibits of cowboy and Indian collectibles and Western art and decor. Tucson Convention Center North Exhibit Hall, (520) 791-4266.
http://www.oldwestroundup.com
Family Arts Festival Jan. 14 (Tucson) Celebration of local arts/culture, staged in public spaces downtown, from Tucson Convention Center through La Placita, to El Presidio Park, with continuous entertainment and interactive activities for children of all ages. Free. Tucson Pima Arts Council, (520) 624-0595.
http://www.tucsonpimaartscouncil.org
Southern Arizona Dance Festival Jan. 18-21 (Tucson) Square dancers, round dancers and cloggers from around the nation perform and demonstrate dances; vendors sell dance clothing and accessories. Tucson Convention Center. Square and Round Dance Association of Southern Arizona, (520) 885-6273.
http://www.sardasa.com
ARIPEX Stamp Show Jan. 19-21 (Tucson) World-renowned international philatelic (stamp) exhibition presented by ARIPEX and Arizona Federation of Stamp Clubs. Tucson Convention Center, (520) 791-4101.
http://www.aripexonline.com
Coldwell Banker Ft Lowell Soccer Shootout Jan. 19-21 (Tucson) Annual youth soccer competition features more than 300 teams from regional, state, national and international destinations. Ft. Lowell Soccer Club, (520) 349-4519.
http://www.fortlowellshootout.com/
Dillinger Days 1934 Street Festival Jan. 20 (Tucson) Dramatic re-enactments of 1934 capture of "public enemy number one," John Dillinger, staged at Hotel Congress, with other public events in the area of 5th Ave. and Toole Ave. Tucson Downtown Alliance, (520) 884-5980.
http://www.downtowntucson.org
Senior Olympic Festival Jan. 20-28 (Tucson) Athletes, aged 50 and over, compete in 30 sports or activities, from archery to volleyball. General public invited to attend all events as spectators free of charge. Senior Olympic Festival, (520) 791-3244.
http://www.tucsonseniorgames.org/gen_info.html
Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase Jan. 26-Feb. 11 (Tucson) The world's largest marketplace of its kind, with more than 40 locations throughout town (at fine hotels and resorts, in shops and attractions, and under tents) featuring international dealers of precious gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, and jewelry-making materials. Browse or purchase original, handmade artworks by American Indian artisans; take the children to the hands-on educational exhibits at Tucson Convention Center; hunt for bargain prices on all kinds of treasures. Metro Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800) 638-8350.
http://www.visitTucson.org/Gemshow
American Indian Exposition Jan. 27-Feb. 10 (Tucson) American Indian art, craftworks, and food exhibited by working artists, with live entertainment on weekends. An official event of the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase, located at Flamingo Hotel (Stone & Drachman). North American Indian Information & Trade Center, (520) 622-4900.
http://www.usaindianinfo.org
11th Annual Coyote Classic Golf Tournament Jan. 29 (Green Valley) Join the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) for a golf tournament, benefiting the Tucson Police Department's "Torch Run for Special Olympics," at Canoa Ranch Golf Club in Green Valley, Arizona. To take part in the tournament, call Rick Grinnell, Metro Restaurants, (520) 325-2797. American Gem Trade Association, (800) 972-1162.
http://www.agta.org