Date and Time: April 11, 2011 at 4:30PM

Location:
Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health University of Arizona Drachman Hall, Rm A317
1295 N. Martin, Bldg 202A
PO Box 245163
Tucson, AZ 85724

Dr. Clancy is the guest lecturer this year for the Annual Dalen Lecture for Health Policy.

Carolyn M. Clancy, MD, director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, will provide an overview of current trends and pressures that are shaping the health care delivery system; describe the importance of engaging all stakeholders, including patients and consumers, in achieving high quality care; and explain how increased use of patient-centered outcomes research, as is called for in recent legislation, is key to making the U.S. health care system an information-rich, patient-centered enterprise – from the boardroom to the front lines of care.

Lecture is from 4:30PM to 5:30PM, followed by a thirty minute reception. Dinner will be served after the lecture and reception.

Location: At the home of Alison Hughes (223 E. Edison Tucson, AZ, 85719)

This event will celebrate Arizona Rural Health Pioneers, including:

• Andrew Nichols, M.D.
• Herbert Abrams, M.D.
• Augusto Ortiz, M.D.
• and today’s leaders

If you have any questions or to RSVP, please contact Donna Knight at (520) 626-6459 or dknight [at] email [dot] arizona [dot] edu

While you are mingling with the local artist and crafters, who are going to be at the event, you can find many unique gifts and treasures for gift giving!

For more information or to get maps and directions, please visit the Arizona Arts & Crafts Society website.

Location: the show will take place on 7010 East Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710 (next to The Gaslight Theatre).

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Sabrina at (520) 400-3858.

Saturday, December 4, 2010, from 4 pm to 7:30 pm will mark an evening of excitement, featuring a “silent auction”, raffle, free “Hollywood” style photos on the Red Carpet. Hor d’oeuvres and sparkling cider will be provided.

Inspired Journeys is a gallery and gift shop. From their website, Inspired Journeys “only carry handmade items from local Artists and Crafter’s here in Tucson.”

Inspired Journeys is located at the Foothills Mall (7401 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741) Suite 106. For questions, please call (520) 229-8773.

October 26, 2010 (Tucson, Ariz.) The Abbey Eat + Drink is treating Tucson to a taste of what’s to come at a special Halloween Happy Hour to introduce their new house brew – New Belgium Brewing company’s Abbey Belgian Style Ale. Guests can enjoy complimentary Abbey snacks and fun New Belgium giveaways during a happy hour on October 31, 2010 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, or stay for dinner and sample The Abbey’s pre-opening limited menu.

To kick off the holiday season, Abbey owners Brian and Sandy Metzger are also collaborating with Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and Gadabout Salon Spas to host a Halloween food drive to benefit the Community Food Bank. Guests who bring two cans of food to the happy hour will be entered to win a grand prize of:

• Dinner for two at The Abbey Eat + Drink
• One night stay at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort (good until 10/31/2011)
• A Gadabout gift certificate for the Kolb/Sunrise location

“We’re excited to bring our unique brand of warmth, service and great food to yet another Tucson neighborhood,” said The Abbey owner, Brian Metzger, who with his wife, Sandy, also owns and operates Jax Kitchen on North Oracle Road. “What better way to introduce ourselves to the east side than to partner with some of our neighbors in an effort to provide food for hungry families.”

About The Abbey Eat + Drink
The Abbey Eat + Drink, opening with a full menu on November 2, 2010, offers distinctive American comfort food in a warm, neighborhood setting. The Abbey is the second eatery in Tucson owned by family restaurateurs Brian and Sandy Metzger, who also own and operate Jax Kitchen on North Oracle Road. Jax was named for the Metzgers’ youngest child, Jackson, whose older sister, Abbey, has been waiting patiently (most of the time) for a namesake of her own. The Metzgers conceived of The Abbey as an extension of their well-known local brand, which centers on exceptional food and personal service – creating an intimate atmosphere that invites guests to forget everything else for an hour or two and enjoy themselves. The Abbey is located at 6960 East Sunrise Drive, on the southeast corner of Sunrise & Kolb.

For more information visit The Abbey Tucson.

Media Contact:
Michelle Strier // Russell Public Communications // (p) 520-232-9840 // mstrier [at] russellpublic [dot] com

Date: September 17, 2010

Time: 7pm

Address: 311 East Congress Street. Tucson, AZ 85701-1811

Contact: (520) 622-8848

Age Restriction: 21 and up

Hotel Congress is getting into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day early this year – right at the halfway point. Party on the Paddy’O is the first of several Irish festivities planned, leading up to the 2011 St. Patty’s Day Parade.

The Ireland-shaped plaza sets the scene, complete with Patty Melts, Irish bands, bagpipes, plenty of Irish libations, and entertainment by Dave Fitzsimmons and Mark Luther. Attendance at each Irish event planned through St. Patty’s Day will be rewarded by a VIP area at the parade.

Cost: $10 cover

For additional information visit the Hotel Congress website.

Art and Wine Mondays is a joint effort between Tavolino, Jane Hamilton Fine Art, and local artists to give guests an evening of fine wine, food and art.

The opening night (September 20th) will feature the magnificent oil renderings of Mark Daniels, sumptuous wine from Classico Imports, and gourmet appetizers from the Tavolino kitchen. This event will take place in Tavolino’s private dining room from 5:30pm to 7pm. The cost $20/person. RSVP on Facebook

Tavolino Ristorante is located at 2890 E. Skyline Drive (SW corner of Skyline and Campbell).

Date: September 23, 2010 – September 26, 2010

Location: St. Demetrios Church – 1145 East Ft. Lowell Rd.

Description: This annual food and fun-filled celebration returns with 4 days of mouth-watering traditional Greek fare, lively Greek music & dancing, cooking demonstrations, and imported goods. The festival runs:
Thursday 9/23, from 5pm to 10pm;
Friday 9/24, from 5pm to 11pm;
Saturday 9/25, from 4pm to 11pm;
Sunday 9/26, from noon to 6:30pm.

Free Parking & Shuttle Service:
FRI & SAT: From the Amphi Plaza parking lot (1st Ave. & Ft. Lowell)
SAT ONLY: Salpointe High School (Copper & Mountain)

Admission: $3 per person. Free for children under 12 & active duty military with ID. $1 discount on Thur & Sun with canned food donation (1 per person). To print admission ticket in advance or for the full event schedule visit the website (see below).

If you have any questions, please contact (520) 888-0505. For more details, please visit St. Demetrios Tucson

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Time: 2:00pm

Event: Chef Demonstration at Harlow Gardens

Location: Harlow Gardens – 5620 E. Pima St.

Description: Harlow Gardens welcomes Tucson Originals Chef/Owner Albert Hall of Acacia at St. Philip’s. Learn how to incorporate fresh ingredients from the garden with a live chef demonstration.

Cost: This event is free.

For more information, please visit Harlow Gardens’ website.

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Date: September 12, 2010

Time: 9:00am

Location: Patio of Acacia

Event Description: Join Chef Albert Hall of Acacia with fellow Tucson Originals Chef, Maria Mazon of Boca. Learn how they use the freshest ingredients from the St. Philip’s Farmers’ Market with a live cooking demonstration and tasting. After the demo, peruse the Farmers’ Market and pick up the same ingredients to recreate the dish at home!

Cost: $10 per person

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