Saturday, December 18, 2004

What's going on

Tucson Citizen

Today:

"Coyote Stories" - This bilingual family play, presented by New Kiva Motions Puppet Theater, is a collection of Southwestern folk tales of three cultures - American, Tohono O'odham and Mexican - 4 p.m. at The Red Barn theater, 948 N. Main Ave. Admission is $5. Call 887-5144.

Tomorrow:

"Sing We Now of Christmas" - The concert, presented by the Arizona Repertory Singers, features choral music from the Renaissance through the 21st century, including traditional carols, contemporary pieces and music of the season - 3-4:30 p.m. at Grace St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors (over 55) and students, free for children 11 and younger. Call 792-8141 or visit www.arsingers.org.

A Concert of Holiday Classics - The Foothills Women's Chorus, along with the Sons of Orpheus, under the direction of Terrie Ashbaugh and Grayson Hirst, will perform an afternoon and evening concert. The program will feature a variety of carols, sacred songs and funny holiday pieces. Free parking is available at the Cherry Avenue garage, near McKale Center. Ticket requests can be placed online at www.foothillswomenschorus.org, www.sonsoforpheus.org. Performances are at 3 evening and 7 p.m. at Stevie Eller Dance Theater, 1713 E. University Blvd., on the UA campus. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students and children and seniors (over 55). Call 730-9238/621-1649.

Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Holiday Concert - This popular tradition that began in 1939 with only eight boys will feature two performances of seasonal favorites by 135 chorus members accompanied by an orchestral ensemble. Christmas carols, sacred songs and Hanukkah selections will be featured, 3 and 7 p.m. at 7:30 at UA's Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Tickets are $14-$17. Call 296-6277.

"Salute to The Big Band Era" - This concert presented by the Arizona Jazz Academy includes guest artist alto sax virtuoso Kim Richmond. Refreshments will be available - Performances are scheduled for 3 and 7:30 p.m. at Berger Center for the Performing Arts, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. Admission is $15. Call 792-0160/250-7256.

Antique Fair - Every third Sunday of the month, an antiques and collectibles fair is held outdoors at Rillito Park - 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rillito Park, 4502 N. First Ave. Admission is free. Call 481-7275.