St. Patrick’s Day Irish Beer Tasting
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Come to Maynard’s Market on St. Patrick’s Day (Wednesday, March 17, 2010) to find a new great-tasting Irish Beer! For $15, you will get Irish beers tasting, Irish soda breads, and traditional Irish desserts.
Bollywood at the Fox: Celebration to benefit Children’s Programs
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Tucson, Arizona – Everyone’s favorite street scene, Bollywood at The Fox, is returning to the Fox Theatre! The joyous celebration of Indian culture and culinary delights will begin on the street in front of the Fox Theater at 5pm on Saturday, April 17th.
Event founder Neelam Sethi was persuaded to reprise the popular event, last held in 2008, because of a desire to provide underwriting for children’s programs at the Fox.
“The arts are such a fundamental need for our children, they provide the spirit and joy of life that is so needed in our world today. I am most pleased to be able to share my beautiful Indian heritage with our community to help fulfill that need” said Neelam.
In preparation for the event over the past year, Neelam has acquired quite a collection of authentic Indian party favors for the event on her frequent trips to India to see family.
The evening’s activities includes the Mela (Indian for street party) featuring fabulous food catered by Mintu Sareen of Saffron Indian Bistro, Indian soft drinks courtesy of India Dukaan and India Food and Gifts, bangles, bindis ( body gems), henna (beautiful hand drawn skin decorations), Bollywood music and dancing, and a movie.
The screening of Monsoon Wedding, one of the most visually beautiful movies to come out of India, will begin at 7pm. The charming family drama about a very chaotic Indian wedding gained rave reviews when it was released in 2001. It is the most entertaining story of a stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world who create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.
Tickets are $50 per person for Orchestra Level seating; $100 per person for VIP Balcony seating or $250 per couple for limited VIP Loge seating and can be purchased by calling the box office at 520-547-3040, or on the website at http://www.foxtucsontheatre.org.
Bollywood at the Fox is sponsored by TMC, HSL Properties and UMC. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. For information please contact AZsethi@aol.com.
The Great Guinness Toast
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Tucson, Arizona – On Friday, February 19th, Club Congress located at 311 E Congress, will become “Pub” Congress for the evening as guests participate in the Great Guinness Toast.
Hosted by the Patrick’s Day Parade and the Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games organizations, the Great Guinness Toast sets the perfect mood in preparation for upcoming St Patrick’s Day celebrations in March, while raising funds to support the parade, festival, and games.
Sponsored by Guinness, Harp, Bailey’s, and the Tucson Weekly, The Great Guinness Toast kicks off at 7 pm in both the Pub Congress and on the Plaza at Hotel Congress with live entertainment on both stages. On the outdoor stage, headliners will include the Killdares from Dallas, TX, one of the country’s premier Irish bands and local group Round the House, six-time winners of the TAMMIE for best traditional/ethnic band in Tucson.
On stage in Pub Congress, the Dusty Buskers, three time TAMMIE winners, will play old time Celtic Revival and non-traditional traditional music will be featured along with a Bushmill Whiskey tasting.
The official Great Guinness Toast will take place on the plaza at 10pm, where entertainment will continue on until 11pm.
An after party will take place in Pub Congress from 10pm to 2am featuring the Irish Folk Music band the Zsa Zsas nicknamed the Mc Zsa Zsas specially for the occasion.
Admission is $10 per person and include entertainment, tastings, and Irish food prepared by Chef Travis Peters at the Cup Cafe. Tickets can be purchased in advance on line at www.hotelcongress.com, the front desk of Hotel Congress, or at the door on the night of show.
Located at the east end of Congress Street, The Hotel Congress is in the heart of Downtown Tucson. Anchored by the historic Hotel Congress, including The Cup Cafe offering outstanding eclectic fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night; Club Congress featuring world class entertainment and the Copper Hall for special events.
Maynards Market and Kitchen, located in the Historic Train Depot across the street from the Hotel offers local produce, grocery staples, freshly made grab-and-go items, and a world class wine shop in the Market. The Kitchen offers superb modern comfort food in a contemporary, upbeat atmosphere. These businesses are a guiding force in the revitalization of downtown Tucson in addition to reducing their footprint by subscribing to sustainable and green practices.
For more information, please visit www.hotelcongress.com or www.maynardsmarkettucson.com
A Night of Great Food, Irish Whiskey, and Cigars!
Event at McMahon's on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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What: A Night of Great Food, Irish Whiskey, and Cigars
When: Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 starting at 5:30 pm
Where: Smoke @ McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse (SW corner of Ft Lowell and Swan)
Details: Smoke @ McMahon’s, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Anthony’s Cigar Emporium! Complimentary corned beef sliders, complimentary tasting of various aged Irish Whiskeys, and great specials on cigars.
Questions: call McMahon’s at (520) 327-7463
Will definitely see you there!
Flame Off! Competition
The Flame Off! is a pillar of the Tucson Gem Show, featuring 45 Glass Artists competing against the clock to create the most innovative glass art creations.
Founded here in Tucson by Tom Philabaum, the event has grown into a highly anticipated flameworking competition. The Flame Off!, a highlight of the Gem and Mineral Show, draws hundreds of people for a night of spectacular entertainment, providing the ultimate opportunity to get together to celebrate everything that is fun and exciting about glass!
This year’s event will feature 3 sessions of competition, microbrews from Thunder Canyon Brewery, a variety of food vendors, fire arts sculpture, and more.
Event Details:
Day: Saturday, February 6th, 2010.
Where: 6151 S. Tucson Blvd. Go towards the airport and follow the signs!
Schedule of events:
Doors open at 3 pm.
Session I: 4 pm – 6 pm. Fire Arts Performance by Elemental Artistry.
Session II: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Fire Arts Performance by Elemental Artistry.
Session III TEAM INVITATIONAL: 9 pm – 12 am.
Don’t miss this extraordinary annual event! Read more information about the Flame Off! Competition.
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2010 Dillinger Days Celebrates 76th Anniversary of the Gang’s Tucson Capture
TUCSON, AZ — Dillinger Days returns to downtown Tucson on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 in celebration of the capture of John Dillinger’s notorious gang.
In January 1934, the Tucson Police Department, with help from the Tucson Fire Department, were able to do what countless law enforcement agencies around the country had been unable to do—capture the notorious Public Enemy #1 and his gang, and they did so without firing a shot!
Dillinger Days, one of Tucson’s most entertaining annual celebrations, provides a fun way to honor this unique bit of Tucson history, celebrate a nostalgic era, and honor the brave men and women who protect our city on a daily basis.
On Saturday, January 23rd, Congress Street, Toole Avenue, and Hotel Congress will be transformed into 1934. Three lively, historically accurate re-enactments will relive the Dillinger gang’s last bank robbery in Chicago prior to its arrival in Tucson, the series of events leading to the gang’s capture in and around Downtown, and the fire that destroyed the third floor of Hotel Congress.
The free festival, which begins at 11am, also includes live period music with an outdoor dance floor, a classic car “fashion show,” historic walking and trolley tours featuring sites relating to the gang’s capture, a special exhibit at the Arizona Historical Society Downtown History Museum at 140 N. Stone Ave., as well as interactive games and contests, old-time photography shoots, 1930s-themed carnival activities, book-signings in the Hotel Congress lobby and vendor booths at Maynards and the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum located at the historic train depot.
Participants are encouraged to dress in 30’s garb and be “extras” in the re-enactments and to participate in a period costume contest.
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Gap Tucson Mall 1969 JEANS launch party
This fall, Gap is introducing the 1969 Premium Jeans – America’s best-fitting premium jeans!
The Gap has completely reinvented the fits and style of their jeans, delivering superior fit, finishes, and detail.
On August 20, 2009 from 7 pm to 9 pm, the Gap at the Tucson Mall is hosting an in-store event, marking the launch of the new 1969 JEAN collection and celebrating Gap’s 40th Anniversary.
The event will feature live music from local band Haley Jane. Refreshments and one-night only special offers.
Hope to see you there!
Tucson Culinary Festival 2009
August 9, 2009 by
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Tucson Originals proudly presents the 7th annual Tucson Culinary Festival on October 1st to 4th, 2009. The Tucson Culinary Festival is a celebration that captures the rich culinary spirit and flavors of Southern Arizona.
The event will feature: Gourmet samples from 40 of Tucson’s finest independently-owned restaurants, 150 fine wine and spirits from around the world, the 4th Annual Margarita Championship, and informative seminars!
For a detailed listing of all events and/or to purchase tickets, please visit the 2009 Tucson Culinary Festival Events and Special Packages.
A portion of the proceeds will help two charitable organizations: New Beginnings for Women and Children and the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation.
The 2009 Tucson Culinary Festival will take place at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort:
7000 North Resort Drive (Tucson, AZ 85750). Phone: (520) 299-2020.
The Tucson Culinary Festival is indeed Tucson’s premier fine wine and food event. Hope to see you there!
Arizona Restaurant Week 2009
August 1, 2009 by
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Arizona Restaurant Week is a fantastic 8-day demonstration of the diversity and elegance of the finest cuisines and restaurants in Arizona (Phoenix and Tucson).
This year, Arizona Restaurant Week takes place between Saturday, September 19, 2009 and Saturday, September 26, 2009.
Here is a list of Tucson fine restaurants participating in Arizona Restaurant Week. In each participating restaurant, you will enjoy a three-course dinner menu of signature dishes priced at $29/person or $58/couple (excluding drinks, tax, and tips in some locations).
The Fashion Show
Saturday, September 26, 2009 marks the fifth annual Fashion show presented by the Tucson Ladies Council. This event will feature a runway show displaying Tucson’s trendiest fashion and style, hors d’oeuvres, and more. This event will benefit Tu Nidito Children and Family Services.
The event will take place at the Westin La Paloma Pavilion. Tickets are $125. Please call (520) 322-9155 or visit the Fashion Show website to buy tickets, learn more information, and for further details.