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Melora Creager brings the "Ladies Cellist Society," otherwise known as Rasputina, to Club Congress this week. The band will plans to release a new album in early 2004.
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By Carrie Stern
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Thursday, October 23, 2003
Going on around Tucson & Campus
Today
Get to Know Your SAPR - UofA Bookstore, lower level. Learn how to read and understand your SAPR, to help make sure you are on track with credits. The 50-minute class is offered today, every hour on the hour from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., except noon. 626-8667.
Entomology Seminar - Marley building, room 230. "Malaria, Witchcraft and the Fall of the Roman Empire" will be presented by Dr. David Soren of the UA Department of Classics. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. 621-1152.
DJ Show - In front of Student Union Memorial Center. The University Activities Board presents a DJ show. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 621-5779.
Free Salsa Dance Lessons - Student Union Memorial Center, north ballroom. The University Activities Board sponsors free salsa dance lessons. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 621-8046.
PCC Chorale - Proscenium Theatre at Pima Community College West, 2202 W. Anklam Rd. Enjoy a student chorale performance. Today, 7:30 p.m. $4-5. 206-6986.
Friday
Fine Arts Friday - UofA Bookstore. The brass quintet FivePlayBrass will perform during lunch hour. Noon - 1 p.m. 621-8475.
Comedy Corner - Cellar, Student Union Memorial Center. Enjoy the weekly sketch comedy performances of Comedy Corner. Noon - 1 p.m. Free. 621-0760.
UA Cares - UA Mall. Celebrate the UA/United Way fundraiser's kickoff with live entertainment, a raffle, "Giant Jousting" and a Campus Celebrity Pie Throw. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Giant jousting and pie toss cost $1 per person. 621-4671.
Animal Urban Legends - Western National Parks Association, 12990 N. Vistoso Village Dr. "Fearless Dogs and Phantom Cats" debunks animal legends, followed by Halloween festivities for the whole family. Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $5; discounts available. 321-3704, x115.
Tucson Firefighters' Chili Cook-Off - El Presidio Park, Church Avenue and Alameda Sreet. Firefighters serving chili? Mmm. Also, proceeds benefit the Adopt-A-Family program. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Chili costs $1 per cup. 444-8961.
"The Rainmaker" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. A man, claiming to be a rainmaker, enters a family's life during a drought. Based on the play by N. Richard Nash. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. $12ö14. 327-4242.
Improv Comedy - Vaudeville Cabaret, 110 E. Congress St. Improv group Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed will perform. Age 21 and up only. 8:30 p.m. $3. 440-4436.
Rasputina with Molehill Orkestrah - Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 9 p.m. $10 if you're over 21, $13 for 18-20 year olds. 622-8848.
Yellowcard, with Acceptance and Saosin - Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance. 798-3333.
Saturday
50th Annual Band Day - Arizona Stadium, UA Campus. Take in band performances throughout the day at this colorful, traditional festival. 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. general admission $5, UA employees and seniors (55+) $2, students $3. 621-1175.
Wild West Water Show - Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, 1 National Championship Dr. The UA diving and swimming team will present clown (yes!) and synchronized high diving, a trampoline exhibition, and other festivities. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Free. 621-2331.
The Glassblowing Process - Sonoran Art Foundation, 633 W. 18th St. Jojola will demonstrate glass-blowing methods and artistry. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Free; reservations are requested. 624-2333.
Flintknapping and Arrowhead-Making - Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 1000 E. Fort Lowell Rd. Learn how prehistoric people made and used flaked-stone items. 9 a.m. - noon. $25 per person. 798-1201.
Bicycle Jewelry Workshop - BICAS, 44 W. Sixth St. Learn how to make unique jewelry using bike parts, buttons, seeds and other recycled items. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $20. 312-3664.
Wolf Awareness Weekend - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Discover what wolves eat, how they are cared for at the Desert Museum, and what people are doing to conserve these exciting creatures. Wolf keepers will answer questions and there will be activities for the kids. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is $9 adults, $2 kids aged 6-12, and free for kids under 6. 883-2702.
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photo courtesy of UA Museum of Arts
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James Ensor's very-creepy "Salon of the Hundred," from 1898, is on display at the UA Museum of Art.
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Sunday
OcTUBAfest - Crowder Hall, by the Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard underpass. Enjoy tuba music, presented by the School of Music and Dance. 7:30 p.m. Free. 621-2998.
Celebrate Chiles - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. The annual Fiesta de los Chiles features delicious food, great music, and fun crafts. Park at El Con Mall's northeast parking lot; free shuttles continuously depart for the gardens. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $5 advance, $7 at the gate, $2.50 for kids aged 4-12. 326-9686 x23.
Monday
Poetry Reading - Modern Languages, room 350. Libyan poet Khaled Mattawa will read from his collections of poems. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 621-8079.
Nutrition Seminar - Junior League of Tucson, 2099 E. River Rd. Olympic trainer Jack Medina will explain proper nutrition, exercise, stress management and injury prevention. 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Call for complimentary tickets; $10 at the door. 349-1665.
Hip-Hop Dance - DanceLoft in Heart-Five offices upstairs, 61 E. Congress St. Combine R&B, jazz and hip-hop styles to have fun and get some exercise. For age 15 and over, these classes are ongoing on Mondays through Jan. 5. 8:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. $10 per class, discounts are available. 250-4664.
Saves the Day and Taking Back Sunday - Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. 7:30 p.m. $16 in advance. 798-3333.
Tuesday
Open Mic Night - The Cellar, Student Union Memorial Center. Show off your talents and have fun. Tuesday, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free. Email rebecca9@email.arizona.edu.
Talley's Folly - Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. The Arizona Theatre Company presents the award-winning story of a romance between an accountant and Sally Talley. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. $25-39. 622-2823.
Wednesday
42nd Street - Centennial Hall. See the popular, award-winning Broadway production. 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $27 to $56. 621-3341.
Birds of Tohono Chul - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Learn to identify local and migratory birds, and find out where they live and why they do what they do. Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, students $3, children 5-12 years $2. 742-6455.
Socrates Cafˇ - Coco's Restaurant, 2990 N. Campbell Ave. Discuss different philosophy topics in an informal setting. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. 790-8929.
Learn to Ice Skate - Gateway Ice Center, 7333 E. Rosewood St. Learn how to ice skate or play ice hockey. Wednesday, 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. $12 per class plus $10 registration when bought in a series; $15 for drop-in or for a single class. 290-8800.
Black Comedy - Tucson High School Little Theatre, 400 N. Second Ave. A farce about a man who tries to survive the onslaught of his fiancˇe, seduction, in-laws, neighbors and others during a blackout. Stage lights will be arranged to that the audience can see, but the characters cannot. Wednesday, 7 p.m. $6 general, $5 students and seniors over 65. 225-5326.
Frankie J with special guests - Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. 8 p.m. Wednesday. $18 in advance. Call 798-3333 for more information.
Futher Seems Forever, Zao, Armor for Sleep, Beloved, and Cambridge - Skrappys, 201 E. Broadway. 6 p.m. 358-4287.
Ongoing exhibitions
James Ensor exhibition - UA Museum of Art, Park Ave. and Speedway underpass. In celebration of Halloween, Ensor's "Salon of the Hundred," from 1898, is on exhibit. Tuesdays - Fridays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. 621-7567.
Dia de los Muertos: A Southwest Celebration - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. See sculpture, paintings, photography and a memorial altar, all in the spirit of Day of the Dead. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $5 general, $4 seniors, $3 students, $2 ages 5-12, free age 4 and under. 742-6455.
Rock Art and Archeoastronomy Photo Exhibit - Tohono Chul Park Exhibit Hall, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. The exhibit runs until Nov. 17; gallery hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $5 general, $4 seniors, $3 students, $2 ages 5-12, free age 4 and under. 742-6455.
Tucson Museum of Art Exhibitions - Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Current exhibits include "Painted Devotions: Retablos from the TMA Collection," "Alan Sonfist: The Burning Forest," and "Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation." Museum hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday, noon - 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. 624-2333.
"Eleven" - Vanier Galleries, 7131 N. Oracle Rd. Eleven female artists display their work until Nov. 4.Gallery hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Free. 797-4224.
Figure Art Exhibition - Etherton Gallery, 135 S. Sixth Avenue. "Firsthand: Evocations of Figure and Form" features photographs by Kate Breakey and Jock Sturges and paintings by Ken Figueredo, through Nov. 8. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., call for other times. Free. 624-7370.
Movie Showtimes
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Thursday, midnight; Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.
Finding Nemo: Friday & Saturday, 9:30 p.m.
Monsoon Wedding: Thursday, 9:30 p.m.
Barbershop: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.
Sinbad: Tuesday & Wednesday, 7 p.m.
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