Tucson weekend

Nov. 6, 2009 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Thousands expected for All Souls events

Nearly 20,000 people who are expected to don masks and face paint, carry photos or mementos of deceased loved ones, and march from the Epic Cafe on North Fourth Avenue to the Franklin Street Docks on Sunday. The procession ends with the burning of a large urn that holds prayers, art, photos and scribbled memories of loved ones who have died.

The All Souls Procession is organized by Many Mouths One Stomach,a nonprofit art collective. Several board members are also members of Flam Chen, the performance troupe that stages the finale in spectacular fashion.

This is the 20th All Souls Procession. It began in 1990 with a ritualistic performance piece by Susan Johnson, a local artist who was grieving her father. Her procession, inspired by Mexico's Dia de los Muertos holiday, drew a few dozen people.

For this year's celebration, organizers have planned a full weekend of activities, including the Little Angels Procession for kids on Saturday and a post-finale concert by the band Calexico.

All souls Events

Reception for Shooting Souls

Third annual fine-art photography exhibit competition.

--When: 8 p.m. Friday

--Where: Hotel Congress,

311 E. Congress St.

--Cost: Free.

Procession of Little Angels

--When: Saturday at 6 p.m., preceeded by 3 p.m. art; 4:30 p.m. story performance; 5 p.m. finale workshops. The finale is at 6:45.

--Where: Downtown Main Library Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave.

--Cost: Free.

Spoken Word

Soul Poetry

--When: 7-10 p.m.

Saturday.

--Where: Downtown Main Library Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave.

--Cost: Free.

All Souls Procession

--When: Procession begins at 6 p.m. Sunday.

--Where: Begins near Epic Cafe, 745 N. Fourth Ave., and continues to the Franklin Street Docks, downtown.

--Cost: Free.

Grand Finale

Featuring Flam Chen.

--When: About 7:45 p.m. Sunday.

--Where: Franklin Street Docks, near the North Stone Avenue underpass.

--Cost: Free.

Calexico in concert

With Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta, Salvador Duran, Mariachi Luz De Luna, the Molehill Orkestrah, and Amparo Sanchez.

--When: About 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

--Where: Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.

--Cost: $30.

Dive into 'Rabbit Hole' at Beowulf Alley Theatre

Considering the tragedy at the center of "Rabbit Hole" -- the sudden death of a 4-year-old boy -- you'd think that David Lindsay-Abaire's play would be a major downer.

But there's nothing dispiriting about this incredibly human drama, which, if it's done right, also pulses with electric humor.

It's no wonder that it won the 2006 Tony Award for best new play and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for drama.

Beowulf Alley Theatre's production of "Rabbit Hole," directed by Sara Falconer, opens at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the downtown theater, 11 S. Sixth Ave.

A preview performance (tickets $10) is Friday night at 7:30 p.m., and the run continues Thursdays through Sundays through Nov. 22

Tickets are $20, available by calling 882-0555. Tickets are $18 if purchased online at www.beowulfalley.org

Sunday's matinee performance at 1:30 p.m. will be followed by a discussion with the actors, director and production team.

Nam Jam at Kennedy Park on Saturday

Another round of hard rock and blues awaits those who attend the 22nd Annual Nam Jam benefit concert Saturday. Running Hot, Angel Perez and the Band, Blue Horse Blues Band, Sarge Lintecum, Dirtnap, Bobby Soto and Los Recuerdos and Vicki Nelson will perform. The concert begins at 9 a.m. at Kennedy Park, 3700 S. La Cholla Blvd. Admission is free. Info at tucsonnamvets.org

First Friday Shorts at Loft Cinema

The Loft's First Friday Shorts is a raucous affair that's ruled by the gong.

Anybody can submit a short film, and each will play for at least three minutes. After that, the audience can call for the gong, wielded with authority by Max Cannon.

Last month's winner was "Twitch," made by Trevor Davis and Jeffrey Post. The shorts start at 9 p.m. Admission is $5.

Eric Firestone Gallery Event and Exhibition new venue

Eric Firestone Gallery and Exhibition Space

403 N. Sixth Ave.

Info: Celebrating the grand opening of the latest location of the Eric Firestone Gallery. Entertainment includes: Key Ingredients of African Soul performing Afro-pop, African folk, reggae and Caribbean soca, and Blackwood and Co., performing psychedelic funk. All ages.

Date and Time: November 6, 200, 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Ethos and Provocative Whites

Club Congress

311 E. Congress St

Info: Rock. 21 and over.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009 10:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Everclear

Rialto Theatre

318 E. Congress St

Info: With Clayton Senne. Rock. All ages.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009, 8 p.m.

Cost: $10 includes $1 to charity

Fun

Club Congress

311 E. Congress St

Info: Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff. Pop rock. All ages.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009, 7 p.m.

Cost: $13, available at www.ticketweb.com

Interstate

Rock n' Java

7555 W. Twin Peaks Road

Info: Folk, blues and rock. All ages. November 6th and 7th Rock n' Java presents the local band Interstate to the stage. These two evenings will be filled with all original music. Interstate plays alternative folk and blues. Bring your friends out for a night of live music. Presented by Rock n' Java Coffeehouse

Date and Time: November 6, 2009, 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Lucy Kaplansky

Old Town Artisans

201 N. Court Ave.

Info: Alternative country, roots rock and folk. With Kathleen Williamson. Advance tickets available at Antigone Books, Enchanted Earthworks, Plaza LIquors and 17th Street Market Music Store, or for an additional fee, online at rhythmandroots.org or 1-800-594-8499.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20 in advance; $23 at the door

Mitzi Cowell, Anne English and Don Simpson

FOP. Lodge, The Lodge on Dodge

3445 N. Dodge Blvd.

Info: Green Fire Showcase features blues guitar, vocals, folk, and some music that just can't be categorized. Presented by Green Fire.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $5

Mostly Bears, Nico Vega, The Ghost Dove

Plush

340 E. Sixth St

Info: Pop rock. 21 and over.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009, 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $5, www.ticketweb.com

Mystic Roots Band

Twelve Tribes Reggae Shop

345 N. Fifth Ave

Info: Reggae music with DJ Diesel and Katherine Ramirez. Lifted By Creation opens. All ages.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009, 8 p.m.

Cost: $10

Songwriter Showcase Lucy Kaplansky with Kathleen Williamson

Old Town Artisans

201 N. Court Ave.

Info: A fusion of alternative country, roots rock, and folk music. All ages.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20 in advance; $23 at the door

TSO Pops! Patriotic Pops

Tucson Music Hall

260 S. Church Ave.

Info: Guest conductor Albert-George Schram will conduct the TSO Pops! in a program of patriotic music that honors our military and salutes Veterans Day. Attendees must be over six years old. The TSO Chorus--Bruce Chamberlain, director--will join the celebration performing such patriotic highlights as The National Anthem, the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "America," "America the Beautiful" and "God Bless America," plus choral favorites.

Date and Time: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. Nov. 8

Cost: $22-$60

University Community Chorus and UA Philharmonic Orchestra

UA School of Music, Crowder Hall

UA Fine Arts Complex, North Park Avenue and East Speedway

Info: "Town and Gown" featuring UA ensembles, presented by the UA School of Music. Concert features the works of Schubert, Mozart and Dvorak.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $5

Voodoo Swing, Ruth Wilson, Kings of Pleasure

Surly Wench Pub

424 N. Fourth Ave.

Info: Rock, punk. 21 and over.

Date and Time: November 6, 2009 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $5

Brother, Celtic Fire Celebration

Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games

Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N First Ave

Info: The band has shared stages with Joe Walsh, John Entwhistle, Linkin Park, and Alicia Keys and are the only independent band to have played the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fusing signature vocals and guitar with the deep pulse of the didgeridoo, the soaring highs of the bagpipes and tribal percussion, BROTHER is wholly original. The band's powerhouse live performances are an energetic celebration, captivating and engaging the audience from the first song to the last.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 7 p.m.

Cost: Included in Sat. Festival Admission, $12 Adults, $9 Senior/Military, $5 Youth, Under 6 Free

Al Foul

Surly Wench Pub

424 N. Fourth Ave.

Info: Rockabilly. 21 and over.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 9 p.m.

Cost: $5

Batucaxe

Club Congress

311 E. Congress St

Info: Drum and dance ensemble. All ages.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 7 p.m.

Cost: $5, available at www.ticketweb.com

Fourkiller Flats

Plush

340 E. Sixth St

Info: Rock. With the Monahans and the Sand Rubies. 21 and over.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $5

Ghost Cow

Vaudeville Cabaret

110 E. Congress St.

Info: Pop, rock and soul. With Tone Monkeys. 21 and over.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 10 p.m.

Cost: $5

Healing Chance featuring Norma Gentile

Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church

2331 E. Adams St.

Info: This is the Southwest premier of Hildegard's Eight Antiphons of St. Ursula, with sound shaman Norma Gentile, accompanied by a women's ensemble led by Christina Jarvis and harmonic toning and a choir of Tibetan Singing Bowls. All performed within a candlelight environment. This is a sacred space dedicated with poetry, music, and silence. Sound Shaman Norma Gentile is trained in Vocal Performance from the University of Michigan and is a published channel for Archangel Michael and the Hathors. Her website is www.healingchants.com Her website is www.healingchants.com Tickets in advance are available at Antigone Bookstore.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $17.50 in advance; $20 at the door

Interstate

Rock n' Java

7555 W. Twin Peaks Road

Info: Folk, blues and rock. All ages. November 6th and 7th Rock n' Java presents the local band Interstate to the stage. These two evenings will be filled with all original music. Interstate plays alternative folk and blues. Bring your friends out for a night of live music. Presented by Rock n' Java Coffeehouse

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Just for Kids TSO Flute Viola Harp Trio

Tucson Symphony Center

2175 N. Sixth Ave.

Info: In "Sam and the Crazy Daisy," a lazy day on the farm turns into a day of adventure as Sam the ol' hound dog spots a flying flower. Join Sam and the TSO Flute Viola Harp Trio as he chases across the farm in hopes of finding out just how that daisy became so crazy in a new musical story written by TSO violinist and composer Michael Fan. The Flute Viola Harp Trio is Pat Watrous, flute, Ann Weaver, viola and Trish Harris, harp.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009 See Event

Cost: Free, $2 donation suggested

Kathy Mattea

Centennial Hall

1020 E. University Blvd.

Info: Folk and country music Grammy winner performs. All ages.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $15-$44

Meditation Concert of Healing Chants with Norma Gentile

Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church

2331 E. Adams St.

Info: The candlelight concert will feature the southwest premiere of Hildegard's Eight Antiphons for St. Ursula with a women's choir led by Christina Jarvis, GSP Music Director. The concert will also include audience- created harmonic tones and chanting as well as a choir of Tibetan singing bowls.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $17.50 in advance (available at Antigone Books) and $20 at the door

Mr. Boogie Woogie

DesertView Performing Arts Center

39900 S. Clubhouse Drive

Info: Eric-Jan Overbeek performs boogie and blues. Eric-Jan Overbeek has been a success at many festivals, Belgium Rhythm and Blues Festival, Blues Passion Festival in Cognac, France; the Gaildorfer Bluesfest in the south of Germany and all over Tucson. He holds the unique distinction as being the only musician in the world to play at the Amersterdam Bluesfestival at the Meervaart six times.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $18 in advance; $20 at the door

Santo Diablo

The Rock

136 N. Park Ave

Info: Rock. With Summer In December, Knucklehorse, Kings of Arizona, Against All Odds, 16th Street, Steven Frumess. All ages, bar with I.D.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009, 6 p.m.

Cost: $7-$9

The Ironwood Duo

Western National Parks Association

12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive

Info: Classical, jazz and rock. All ages. The Ironwood Duo consists of internationally recognized artists Robert Matheson (double bass) and Michael Lich (classical guitar). They will be joined by Dan Kruse (tabla and percussion). All three musicians have backgrounds in classical and jazz music, while each brings with him musical tastes of several other styles. Their performances range from Bach's elegant harpsichord preludes, to Jimi Hendrix's raging Purple Haze, to the eclectic sounds of their jazz/bluegrass/world music infused original compositions. This is a return visit for Michael Lich, who sold out two shows last spring.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $15; $12 for WNPA members

The Wayback Machine

Abounding Grace Sanctuary

2450 S. Kolb Rd.

Info: The acoustic music of the Grateful Dead. All ages. Presented by Lava Music. Three time Tammie winner, the Wayback Machine, will eschew its electric guitars and drums for an intimate acoustic performance at the Abounding Grace Sanctuary. Taking advantage of the outstanding sound in this room, which is an acoustically resonant octagon, the group will feature an evening of music by Jerry Garcia/Robert Hunter and the Grateful Dead.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $6

Tucson Symphony Orchestra Just for Kids

Sahuarita Town Hall

375 W. Sahuarita Center Way

Info: Tucson Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet brings Prokofiev's classic tale of Peter and the Wolf to life. Kids can dress as their favorite animal.

Date and Time: November 7, 2009 10:30 a.m.

Cost: Free, $2 donation suggested

Arizona Symphonic Winds Veterans Day Concert

Catalina Foothills High School Auditorium

4300 E. Sunrise Drive

Info: Directed by Laszlo Veres. Old favorites, patriotic music and rousing marches.

Date and Time: November 8, 2009, 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

Band Jam

Old Town Artisans

201 N. Court Ave

Info: Rock, blues, jazz and bluegrass with Still Cruisin', Five Way Street, Mark Holdaway, Earthlingz, Cinder Bridge, Chet Gardiner and the Raging Grannies. Donations benefit a Tucson family with urgent medical needs.

Date and Time: November 8, 2009 12:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Calexico

Rialto Theatre

318 E. Congress St

Info: A live performance on the occasion of the filming of Flor de Muertos, a documentary celebration of the Twentieth Anniversary All Souls Procession and the music of Calexico. The entire concert will be filmed. With Molehill Orkestrah. Indie Rock. All ages.

Date and Time: November 8, 2009, 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $30-$37

Fall Concert

Tucson Estates, multi purpose building

5900 W. Western Way Circle

Info: Sons of Orpheus men's choir performs.

Date and Time: November 8, 2009, 3 p.m.

Cost: $7; $5 Tucson Estates Residents

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