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She would walk 38,000 miles

Tucsonan Stacie Eichenger is taking time off from her job at Civano Nursery to go on a very long walk. She's trekking across America to raise money for Beads of Courage, an organization providing 'arts-in-medicine' supportive care for seriously ill kids.

That's 38,000 miles across 15 states over eight months. And all she has is a shaded kart. You can sponsor Stacie by the mile.  3 Story Mag will be checking in with Stacie every month for an update on where she is and whom she's met along the way.

Beads of Courage was founded in Tucson by Jean Baruch, who gained a PhD in Nursing at the University of Arizona. She came up with the idea for using beads as symbols of strength and support for seriously sick children, and grew the program from there. Find out more here.

A night at the museum....with architecture

Get your building design fix at these monthly Monday night lectures, presented by the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. And remember these talks are designed for the public as well as architects! Next on the menu is Oklahoma City-based award-winning architect Rand Elliot. His work is varied and includes creative solutions for architectural lighting, luxurious interiors and pristine urban infill.

When: May 13th, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 150 N. Main Ave.

How much: General admission $10, students free

Details: Food and refreshments available. For more info contact Raquel Padilla at AIA Arizona 602-252-4200 or [email protected].

 

And the winners are......

Join the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission and Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation for the Annual Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony

When: May 18th, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Where: St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 North Campbell Avenue

Ceremony and reception will be held at the 1936 Josias Joesler designed church. Awards Program starts at 9:30 a.m. More info here.

 

Pssst - 20% or so off at Augustus Paris -

One of our fave Tucson stores is having a sale, and it's a biggie. Owner Roberta is departing for France on her annual buying trip, and wants to clear out the showroom to make room for her new finds. Augustus Paris sells antiques, vintage accessories and jewelry.

Where:  2522 E. Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson. Tel: 520-777-5454.

When: Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

The Neon Mile

You’ve done a guided tour, but have you ever done it by flashlight? Join Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation for its 6^th Annual Historic Miracle Mile Open House & Tour, when you can celebrate the revitalized stretch of the Mile, hear a few lectures, and tour Evergreen Cemetery and Monterey Court by flashlight. Also included: a peek at the Ghost Ranch Lodge historic cactus garden, and the re-lighting of an iconic neon sign.

When: Friday, May 10th, 5.30pm-10.30pm. More info here

Photo courtesy of Fotovitamina.

 

 

Citizens Warehouse: the book

If you love the hot artistic stew that is Citizens Warehouse - a collective of artists in downtown Tucson - then you'll want to support this book telling the story of the building, and featuring selected works. Head down to the book launch party, and feast your eyes on some stunning art while you're at it. Books are $40 plus tax and proceeds go towards building maintenance and future artist programs. (Read our feature on Citizens Warehouse here.)

When: Thursday, May 9th, 6pm-9 p.m.

Where: Citizens Warehouse, 44 W. 6th Street, in Alec Laughlin's Studio. More here.

Bisbee after 5

It's hotting up in Tucson, so a fine excuse to escape to the cool of Bisbee. Hit the town Saturday May 11 for the monthly Bisbee After 5 Gallery and Shop Walk, when more than 25 galleries and shop keep their doors open until 8pm. And there's an after-party at The Bisbee Grand Saloon with live music by Tin Can Tourists. begins at 8pm. More here.