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A Pumpkin Fiesta: Glass Pumpkins and Sensible Shoes

Sonoran Glass School fundraiser
October 5, 6 and 7 10am-5pm
633 West 18th Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
FREE and open to the public

No Cinderellas with glass slippers need apply.

For three days, the Sonoran Glass School fills its studios with handmade glass pumpkins, gourds, acorns, and other fall-themed glass art of all styles and prices. Watch pumpkins being made or place your custom pumpkin order in advance by calling (520) 884-7814. Better yet, blow your own pumpkin during the fiesta for $85 per person (it takes 30 minutes). It's first come, first served - and it's kid-friendly too!

 

The Sonoran Glass School is a 501(c)(3), non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and awareness of glass as a visual arts medium. For information on classes, community events or workshops call (520) 884-7814 or visit Sonoran Glass School.

 

AIA Lecture Series Celebrates Tucson Architecture Throughout the Century

Saturday, October 6. Lectures run throughout the day in 30-40 minute intervals, starting at 10am
Tucson Museum of Art /140 N Main Avenue, downtown Tucson
FREE and open to the public!
The series offers a diverse group of presenters, perspectives and images capturing the rich architectural history of Tucson. It includes:

An architectural postcard from Tucson in 1912, a time of walkable streets, downtown grocery stores and climate-responsive buildings; the history of the Mexican house; the re-purposing of Tucson' old building for new use; and, for all you Mad Men and women, a talk on Tucson’s rich collection of Mid-Century Modern architecture.  Drop in or spend the day. More information from AIA Southern Arizona.

 

Southern Arizona AIA Home Tour

Sunday October 7, 9am – 4pm

We know we piqued your interest in our first issue, so now it's time to put the date in your diary. Take a self-guided home tour featuring six private residences designed by Tucson architects. The tour features “modern desert” digs to multistory urban dwellings, new construction and total renovations.  Whatever your preference, prepare to be inspired.

Tickets are $22.50 A portion of the ticket price benefits Habitat for Humanity. Tickets and more info at (520) 323-2191 or AIA Southern Arizona.

Home Improvement Starts Here: SAHBA Home Show

SAHBA Southern Arizona Home Builders Association Home and Garden Show
October 5, 6 and 7 at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue downtown Tucson
Friday and Saturday 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Design begins with an idea and sometimes a faucet. You'll find the very latest in kitchen and bath trends, energy- saving windows, outdoor living spaces and any other topic relating to home improvement (and also your dog's well being...) Admission is $8; half price for ages 50 and over on Friday. Military discounts are available all days. Children 12 and under are free. More information at (520) 795-5114.

Note to self: Find great products, meet great contractors, but first, call my favorite architect or designer.

2012 Tucson Culinary Festival

If you're a foodie or a wine lover, hoof it on over to Casino del Sol Resort for wine, cocktails and signature dishes from over 40 Tucson Originals restaurants.

Saturday October 6 5pm - 9pm
Camino del Sol Resort
5655 West Valencia Road Tucson
(855) 765-7829
The Reserve Tasting 5 - 8pm
Sample boutique wines perfectly paired with specialty dishes poolside. Tickets are $100 per person in advance ($125 at the door ) and include entry to:
The Grand Tasting  6-9 pm
in the Grand Ballroom  (but of course.) See and be seen amidst the  delicious assortment of wines, micro-brews and beers, cocktails and delectables. $65 per person in advance ($80 at the door)

A portion of the proceeds benefit Tucson Values Teachers and the Tucson Hispanic Chamber Foundation Scholarship Fund. For more info and tickets visit Tucson Originals. (Pssst.....as if that's not enough, the festival culminates with The World Margarita Championship™, Friday, October 26, 6-9pm at the Tucson Museum of Art.)

How Do You Do Tucson

It's the 39th annual Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife - a three-day festival with six stages, 250 performances, 100 + folk artists, 65 food vendors, artists, crafts, music, dance, workshops, lectures, hands-on activities and delicious food.

Friday October 12, 11am – 10pm
Saturday October 13, 11am – 10pm
Sunday October 14, 11am – 6pm
www.TucsonMeetYourself.org
(520) 370-0588

Tucson Meet Yourself is a non-profit, 501c3 organization dedicated to researching, documenting, interpreting and presenting the living traditional arts and expressions of everyday life of the folk and ethnic communities of the multi-national Arizona-Sonora region.

Real Estate Agent Mixer with a Difference

When Bob Zachmeier turned 50, he decided to give something back. His birthday party was a conference for real estate agents in which the Win3 Realty owner shared his secrets for business success, and at the same time raised $50,000 for Make-A-Wish Arizona.

Three years later, Zachmeier's conference has become an annual event and raised more than $150,000 for children’s charities. Last Friday's gathering raised another $32,000 (including a match from the national chapter of Make-A-Wish), enough to grant the wishes of ten local children.