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Historical Lecture

Feel that the best way to learn history is to witness it first hand? Well, it isn't quite first hand, but the Arizona Historical Society presents "Living Arizona History," where historians dress the part to help portray Arizona's rich history. It begins at 7 p.m. and should last until 9. It is all a part of the Society's Summer Lecture Series. To save a spot for the lecture, call the Historical Society at 628-5774. All lectures take place at the Historical Society, 949 E. 2nd St., just west of North Park Avenue.

Reading

Activist Demetria Martinez presents her acclaimed novel "Mother Tongue" tonight at 7 p.m. in Modern Languages room 350. Presented by the Department of English, Martinez is expected to discuss her novel and her career as an activist. Her book is based on her experience of being jailed in 1988 for smuggling Salvadoran refugees into the U.S. Call the English department at 621-4046 for further information.

July 15

Blood Drive

GIVE BLOOD! Give your Karma a boost today. The Red Cross Mobile Blood unit will be collecting blood in front of the cactus garden on the UA Mall all day. The drive begins at 9:30 a.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. Everyone is invited. Call Joyce Meder at 621-7428 with any queries.

Book signing

In an effort to relive the effect of the California Gold Rush on Arizona 150 years ago, the Arizona Historical Society presents "Rush to Gold: Across Arizona in 1849." As a kick off for the exhibit -Êwhich will run until January -Êthey will hold a book signing of Patricia Etter, who is the author of "To California on the Southern Route, 1849, A History and Annotated Bibliography." Featured in the exhibit is how the forty-niners dealt with frontier life as they traveled through Arizona to the Californian gold mines. The signing takes place today at 6 p.m. and will last two hours. Call the Arizona Historical Society if you have any questions about this exhibit at 628-5774.

Movie Presentation

Need proof that UA produces highly talented filmmakers? Come see Minda Martin, a UA graduate currently teaching film at UC Davis. Her presentation today includes the showing of her documentary "aka Kathe," the story of a Tucson streetwalker named Kathe who was hooked on drugs and prostitution. The presentation, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will also include two of her short films, "Mother's Heritage," and "a little ballad." It all takes place in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering room 202. Call the Media Arts Department at 621-7352 with any questions about Martin.

July 16

Concert

How far are you willing to go for a good concert? 100 miles maybe? If distance is no obstacle in your quest for a good show, go see the Goo Goo Dolls perform with Sugar Ray and Fastball today at Phoenix's own Desert Sky Pavilion. Tickets will run the music fan from $15 to $25. The whole shindig starts at 7:30 p.m. and you can pick up tickets at any Ticketmaster location, or call them at 321-1000.

Movies

Feel the need to see the newest and best films this weekend? Take advantage of two good ones starting today. Stanley Kubrick, of "Full Metal Jacket" and "2001: A Space Odyssey," presents his final work "Eyes Wide Shut" starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Looking to watch a movie from the edge of your seat? Check out the premiere of "Lake Placid," where a small town lake is turned upside down by a prehistoric beast set on ravaging everything that moves on the water. Both movies are rated "R" and debut at theaters throughout the city.

July 17-18

Concert

The Lilith Fair descends on Phoenix Saturday. Performing on the main stage is Luscious Jackson, Sarah McLachlan, Martina McBride and Sheryl Crow. The concert is being held at Desert Sky Pavilion, and doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets for general admission are still on sale, so get them while you can. Call ticketmaster at 321-1000 to purchase your tickets.

Flandrau Planetarium

Go see something unique to the UA campus. Shows this month are "In search of New Worlds," "Under Arizona Skies," "Adventures in the Solar System," "Our place in Space," and "Light Years from Andromeda." The price for admission is $3 for adults, and $2 for children 14 and under. The exhibit at Flandrau runs Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Nighttime shows are Wednesday to Saturday starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. The center also offers free telescope viewing from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Call 621-STAR with any questions.

Baseball

The All-Star Game left you yearning for America's pastime? Let the Tucson Sidewinders quench that urge when they open a four game home stand against the New Orleans Zephyrs Thursday. They are home for four games, coming off the Triple A All-Star Game, Tuesday in New Orleans. Each day the team offers a different promotion, so call the ticket office at 434-1021 for more info. Gates at Tucson Electric Park typically open at 6 p.m..

July 19

Tucson is home to some very rich history, much of which took place not far from campus. The Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society is holding a presentation titled "Looking for Tucson's Presidio Wall: The Tucson Origins Project." The lecturer, William Doelle, will discuss the archaeology and history of the downtown Tucson area, focusing primarily on the Spanish Presidio. The whole program begins at 7:30 p.m. at the DuVal Auditorium in the University Medical Center. Call Vick Evens at 298-5167 for details.

July 20

Ever had trouble trying to discern whether that injury is worth a trip to the emergency room? The UA College of Medicine is hosting a seminar to help clear up some of that mystery, focusing primarily on injuries of the hand. Entitled "Evaluation of Hand Injuries," it is presented by Tim Beer, M.D. in room 5403 of the Arizona Health Sciences Center. Call Emergency Medicine at 626-6312 to get a spot.

Hiking Club Meeting

Time to get off your duff and go get ready to see some of Tucson's desert areas. The Southern Arizona Hiking Club is holding an educational meeting designed to help hikers get on their feet and get into the outdoors. They will also have mountaineer Bill Johnson present some slides and stories on his ascent of the tallest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley. The meeting starts at 7:45 p.m. in Modern Languages. Call 795-9484 for information.