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June events calendar for Desert Museum's Summer Saturday evenings

June events calendar for Desert Museum's Summer Saturday evenings

The following is a list of events for June’s Summer Saturday Evenings at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. 

Check the list then mark your calendars:

June 1 – Diamonds of the Desert

The Museum celebrates its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary by

May events at the Tubac Presidio

May events at the Tubac Presidio

Looking for something to do outdoors to enjoy the gorgeous Southern Arizona spring weather?  Give the following list a look and then mark your calendar!

 

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations

National Museum month kicks off with ‘Museums on Us’ event from Bank of America

National Museum month kicks off with ‘Museums on Us’ event from Bank of America

Bank of America is offering its customers a way to kick off National Museum Month with Museums on Us.  The program is giving bank cardholders free admission to some of America’s favorite museums and cultural institutions. 

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First annual tortilla festival to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

First annual tortilla festival to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Second Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at the Fort and Tucson’s First Annual Tortilla Festival.  This will be a celebration of Mexican folklore, art, music, and tortilla sampling.

Guests are invited to dress in

5 de Mayo Celebration

5 de Mayo Celebration

Baile de San Juan - 5º de Mayo Tardeada - Dance & Silent Auction

This May 5 celebration is also a fundraiser to help benefit ‘El Día de San Juan’ fiesta.

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First annual Bonanza Days sidewalk sale in Tubac

First annual Bonanza Days sidewalk sale in Tubac

The Tubac Chamber of Commerce presents: “Bonanza Days”, a sidewalk sale.

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Rillito Park Foundation to restore Jelks Stud Farm, establish Museum of the Western Horse & Rider

Rillito Park Foundation to restore Jelks Stud Farm, establish Museum of the Western Horse & Rider

The Rillito Park Foundation is planning to restore the historic J. Rukin Jelks Stud Farm at Rillito Park and establish a new Museum of the Western Horse and Rider.

The non-profit foundation’s board of directors has