PACIFIC SKIES, FEATURING ILLENIUM

RELENTLESS BEATS AND AUDIOPHILE ANNOUNCE NEW EVENT, PACIFIC SKIES, FEATURING ILLENIUM, JANUARY 20, 2024

Set In Honolulu, Hawaii the Event Will Feature Special Guest William Black

Tickets On Sale Thursday, November, 29 at 10 a.m. HST

Nationally renowned independent promoter Relentless Beats and Honolulu-based Audiophile have announced Pacific Skies- a new concept featuring DJ, producer, and songwriter Illenium as the headliner, January 20 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Set at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii in Kapolei- perfect for the sonic landscapes created by Illenium’s live performances, the single-stage event will also feature Special Guest William Black, who recently released The Nature of Hope with features and collaborations, including the track “My Own Advice” with Illenium and singer-songwriter Alana Springsteen.

Pacific Skies is not Relentless Beats’ first foray into the Aloha State, as it has been producing weekly events and club shows with partners, including Audiophile, since 2021. Poised to be both promoter’s most significant event in Hawaii to date, Pacific Skies is a nod to things on the horizon.

Tickets for Pacific Skies will go on sale Thursday, November 29, at 10 a.m. HST, starting at $69, plus fees for GA and $125, plus fees for VIP. All ticket levels can be purchased online at RelentlessBeats.com and WeAreMetta.com. All sales are final. Pacific Skies is an 18+ event. On-site parking and vending will be available.

Pacific Skies is produced by Relentless Beats and Audiophile. Visit www.relentlessbeats.com for the most up-to-date information on all Relentless Beats events in Hawaii and beyond. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter at @RelentlessBeats and Facebook at www.facebook.com/RelentlessBeats. Visit WeAreMetta.com for the most up-to-date information on all Audiophile events and news. Stay connected on Instagram at @WeAreAudiophile and Facebook at www.facebook.com/weareaudiophile.

ABOUT RELENTLESS BEATS
Born from the desire of founder Thomas Turner to bring underground music to Arizona, Relentless Beats has climbed the ranks to be recognized as one of the Southwest’s most prolific independent promoters. From club shows to music festivals, Relentless Beats now produces over 400 events a year, featuring close to 500 unique artists in states that include Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, Texas, and Louisiana. Marquee events include Goldrush Music Festival, PHXLIGHTS, Body Language, DUSK, Decadence AZ, and several concert series featuring some of the globe’s biggest acts.

ABOUT METTA/AUDIOPHILE
METTA/Audiophile is a locally-owned event promotion and production company based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They’ve been creating unforgettable experiences for the community since 2016 and have produced over 300 shows under their three brands: Audiophile, RiseUp Live, and Recess Project. The majority of their events are held at HB Social Club, a premier venue in Honolulu that they are proud to call home.

ABOUT WET’N’WILD HAWAII
Ranked as one of the Top 10 Best Amusements/Water Parks in the nation by the Travel Channel and named “Best of Honolulu” family attraction by HONOLULU magazine and Hawaii’s #1 season pass value by HONOLULU Family magazine, Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii features nearly 30 acres of fun and adventure nestled in the hills of Oahu’s second city, Kapolei. With 26 rides and attractions, Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii waterpark offers something for everyone, from families looking to relax and cool off in warm tropical waters to thrill seekers searching for an adrenaline boost. Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii is a one-stop shop for birthday parties, family gatherings, corporate getaways, and concerts. For more information, call 808.674.WAVE (9283) or visit www.wetnwildhawaii.com

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Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair

Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair is held the first weekend of December 8-10 all along 4th Avenue near Downtown between Ninth St. and University Blvd. Join tens of thousands of Tucsonans and visitors to see more than 350 arts & craft booths, food, entertainers & musicians from around the US, 2 stages & street performers. Free from 10 am – 6 pm. Free event. Friday & Saturday, Dec. 8-9, 10am-5pm; Sunday, Dec. 10, 10am-4pm.

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Pima Night at Zoo Lights and Hall of Fame

Bring your family and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the Interim Chancellor’s Pima Night at ZooLights on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM! Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the twinkling lights during one of Tucson’s favorite holiday traditions. Thousands of glittering lights illuminate the beautiful Reid Park Zoo grounds, with sounds of the season filling the air.

Throughout the evening, you will enjoy Falling snow, Photo opportunities with Santa, Family area, Glow accessories, Festive entertainment, Sweet treats and hot chocolate (while supplies last) and Thousands of glowing lights and lighted animal displays

Employees and children 5 years and younger are free. Tickets for family and friends 6 years and older can be purchased here for $5.

Pima’s event aligns with the public ZooLights event. Pima employees and their families should enter through the Zoo EXIT accessible from 22nd Street and Randolph Way. Park in the lot east of the Zoo and follow the signs to Pima’s Night at ZooLights entrance.

BOOK DRIVE
The governing Board invites you to bring new or used children and teen books to Pima Night at ZooLights.
To request an accomodation to participate in this event, please, contact the Employee Service Center, 520-206-4945 or [email protected]. If you have questions please email collegeevents@p​ima.edu

Hall of Fame Class of 2023

A reception will be held at the West Campus Aztec Gymnasium on Sunday, December 10 at 5:00 p.m. to welcome in the latest inductees and recognize their contributions and accomplishments.
Tickets Are Only $25!

2023 Pima Athletics Hall of Fame event schedule:
3:00PM – Registration Begins
4:00PM – Reception with Food & Beverages
5:00PM – Awards Ceremony

Pima Foundation is dedicated to supporting Pima Community College. We fuel the success of PCC students through non-institutional scholarships, enhanced academic programs, campus facilities, and beyond.

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Tucson Christmas and Hanukkah Events 2023

Many annual Christmas and Hannukah celebrations in Tucson will be held again this winter.

This year, Hanukkah (also spelled as Hannukah or Chanukah) falls on the night of Thursday, December 7 through Friday, December 15, 2023.

Dates and times for some of these Tucson holiday events have not been finalized yet. Since they are annual events, follow the links for updated information. More events will be posted as they are announced.

Expect that any indoor or outdoor holiday events in Tucson will require face masks and social distancing.

These are some of the popular holiday activites and upcoming family daily and weekend winter events in Tucson. Submit your free Tucson holiday event to [email protected].

Today in Tucson Calendar

2023 Holiday Events in Tucson

Through January 7: Tucson Holiday Ice Skating Rink outside of the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church. Skate sessions run 90 minutes. Prices are $22 for adults, $15 for children under 12 years old. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Skates, ranging from size 8 for kids to 15 for men, included in admission. Socks are required and gloves are recommended.

Through January 7: LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination stroll through Tucson Botanical Gardens with one million twinkling lights and dancing sculpture. 6 nights a week, Tuesday-Sunday, November 24-January 7, 6-9:30om. Cost: $20-50 for adults; $18-$5 for kids depending on the day.

December 1-16: Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul Park with music, home-baked cookies, shopping, holiday dining, stroll through thousands of twinkling lights throughout the Park, live music. Dec. 2, 8-9 and 15-16  from 5:30-8:30pm. Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, 520-742-6455.There is an admission fee.

December 1: Loom Holiday Art Market & Silent Auction featuring heritage-based artwork in an open-air winter market featuring artwork by Indigenous, African American and Mexican American heritage-based artists from Loom.Market. Hosted by Southwest Folklife Alliance. The event features live music, artist sales throughout the day and a silent auction at dusk. Light refreshments and hot chocolate will also be available. Purchases and proceeds from the auction directly support heritage-based artists in building their businesses, and their access to professional development opportunities. 11am – 7pm at Pima County Historic Courthouse, in the Courtyard, 115 N Church Ave., Tucson, AZ. This event is free and open to the public. Metered street parking and paid parking is available.

December 2-3: Oro Valley Festival of the Arts & Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration showcases over 100 Southern Arizona artists during a two-day festival from December 2 (10am-6pm) and December 3 (10am-4pm). The 13th Annual Oro Valley Festival of the Arts & Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration is the region’s largest shopping event, kicking off the Holidays in the Oro Valley, AZ community. This highly attended annual juried marketplace features one-of-a-kind seasonal items, high-quality handcrafted goods and holiday gifts, specialty foods, and the most beloved Holiday entertainment event of the year. The tree lighting ceremony is December 2 at 6pm. Held at Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Rd. Free to attend.

December 2: Marana Holiday Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is the biggest Christmas tree and light show in Southern Arizona. 30 food vendors, Santa photos, kid-friendly activities like crafts, inflatables and train rides. Held Dec. 2 from 3-10pm at Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Circle Drive. Free event. 40-foot Christmas tree lighting at 6pm.

December 2: 18th Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival celebrating all things tamales. The Festival features Tamale contest, Live local entertainment, Food vendors, Food trucks, Artisan vendors, Farmers Market vendors. Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road. 10am-5pm. Free event.

December 8-10: Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair is held the first weekend of December all along 4th Avenue near Downtown between Ninth St. and University Blvd. Join tens of thousands of Tucsonans and visitors to see more than 350 arts & craft booths, food, entertainers & musicians from around the US, 2 stages & street performers. Free from 10 am – 6 pm. Free event. Friday & Saturday, Dec. 8-9, 10am-5pm; Sunday, Dec. 10, 10am-4pm.

December 9-25: Winterhaven Festival of Lights is one of the longest running festivals of its kind in the country. The Festival of Lights celebrates its 70th holiday season in Tucson and is visited by hundreds of thousands of people from all over southern Arizona. Free event. Walk-through on Dec. 9-25 from 6-10pm. Winterhaven neighborhood  is located north of Ft. Lowell Road and south of Prince Road, west of Country Club Road and east of Tucson Blvd. Free,

December 16: Downtown Parade of Lights celebrates it 29th year. Parade goes through Armory Park this year. Last year, more than 30 floats and 1,000 people participated. Starts at 4pm with food trucks, vendors and music. Festival begins at 6:30pm.

December 16: The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus  annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 16 at 3:00pm and 7:30pm at the UA School of Music Crowder Hall. Under the direction of Julian Ackerley, assisted by Jordan M. Shomper, and accompanied by a small orchestral ensemble, the choristers will perform music of the season including Christmas carols, sacred songs, and Hanukkah selections.

The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Tree Lot “Home for the Holidays!” The lot will be located on the grounds of the Boys Chorus building at 5770 E. Pima Street between Craycroft and Wilmot. The tree lot is staffed by Chorus members and their parents and has been a traditional holiday fundraiser for the non-profit group.

The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Tree Lot will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 24 through December 24. Hours of operation are Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 9pm and Sundays 10am to 7pm. The lot features fresh cut trees at competitive prices. Trees available include Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, Grand Fir and Nordmann Fir. Deliveries are available. The Chorus also sells fresh wreaths and garland.

Reid Park Zoo Lights may be open with Santa, entertainment, hot chocolate, food and snow. 6pm-8pm. Check web site for updates. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court. reidparkzoo.org/event/zoo-lights-2019

Monday, December 25, 2023: Christmas Day in Tucson.

Tucson Hanukkah Events in 2023

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More Tucson Holiday Events

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Marana Events in December

Make Holiday Memories in Marana!
It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of 2023! This Holiday season is the perfect opportunity to make some timeless memories with family and friends here in Marana.

See Santa Claus, make your own list and check it twice at our shopping destinations, and plan some great itineraries to show off Marana’s best with visiting family and friends!

Also, since it’s the season of giving, we have a gift for you! The New and Improved DiscoverMarana.org is finally here! We hope you like it as much as we do and find it helpful. Let us know what you think by replying to this email. We’d love to hear from you!

From all of us here at Discover Marana, we hope that you and yours have a Happy Holiday Season, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

DECEMBER EVENTS
Select Evenings through December 24 – Yuletide at Old Tucson
Fridays & Saturdays, December 1-16 – Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
Saturday, December 2 – MARANA HOLIDAY FESTIVAL & CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 2 – Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Omni Tucson National
Saturday, December 2 & December 9 – Santa Saturdays at Santa Marana Xmas Tree Ranch
Saturday, December 2 – Cars and Coffee at TopGolf by Crown Concepts
Saturday, December 2 – Guided Horseback Rides at the Tortolita Preserve
Sunday, December 3 – The Tucson Tome Gnome comes to Marana!
December 3 – December 27, Nightly – Holiday Light Shows in Downtown Marana
Tuesday, December 5 – Birding Tours at the El Rio Preserve
Wednesday, December 6 – Plan Your Arizona Adventure with author Roger Naylor
Wednesday, December 6 – Gladden Farms Food Truck Roundup
December 8-10, 15-17, and 22-23 – Marana Christmas Express at the Pumpkin Patch
Friday, December 8 – Adult Paint Night in the Park
Saturday, December 9 & December 16 – Breakfast With Santa at the Omni Tucson National
Saturday, December 9 – Button Brew House Annual Rib Cook-Off
Saturday, December 9 – Guided Hike of the Tortolitas
Saturday, December 9 – Tucson Stargazing with Reach For The Stars
Sunday, December 10 – 2nd Sunday Vintage Market
Sunday, December 10 – Dove Mountain Resale: Second Hand Sundays
Tuesday, December 12 – Saguaro Bloom Food Truck Roundup
Thursday, December 14 – Concerts in the Courtyard
Thursday, December 14 – El Rio Preserve Nature Trek
Saturday, December 16 & December 23 – See Santa at the Tucson Premium Outlets
Saturday, December 16 – #RunMarana Dirt Dash at Wild Burro
Saturday, December 16 – Casa Marana Christmas Market
Saturday, December 16 – Sip & Shop at Button Brew House
Friday, December 22 – Teen Paint Night in the Park
Christmas Eve – December 26 – Holiday Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Thursday, December 28 – Tortolita Preserve Nature Trek
Sunday, December 31 – #RunMarana Egg Nog Jog & Free Kids’ Fun Run
Sunday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
IT’S FINALLY HERE!

The new and improved DiscoverMarana.org launched just this week! Click here to check it out for yourself!
ONGOING EVENTS
(Please check for current information, as events and schedules may change)
Mon., Wed., and Fri., 11:15 AM – Living with Giants at Saguaro National Park West
Tuesdays  – Catalina Brewing Company Taco Tuesdays and other small events
Wednesdays – Hump Day Hangout at Button Brew House
Wednesdays – Catalina Brewing Company Wine Wednesday
Thursdays – $2 Off Craft Cocktails at Dove Mountain Brewing Company
Fridays and Saturdays, 9 AM-9:45 AM – Tucson Mission Garden Tours
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 11 AM- Beer + Bikes at Button Brew House
Saturdays – Foothills Community Market
Sundays – Super Sunday Suds with $3 Select Pints at Button Brew House
Sundays – Catalina Brewing Company Sonoran Dog Sundays
Sundays 11:30 AM – 3 PM – Bottomless Mimosas at Casa Marana

 

More Tucson and Southern Arizona Christmas Holiday Events.

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American Legion Post 34 giant rummage sale

The American Legion Post 34 auxiliary will host its popular rummage sale on Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Legion from 8 AM-3 PM. Featured goods include clothing, thrift store goodies, household items, furniture, art, collectibles and more. Donations of goods can be made on designated dates beginning January 6 until January 20, 2024. This is one of the largest rummage sales in the Valley of the Sun.

The schedule for donation drop-offs is:
Mondays: Jan 8 and Jan 15, 10 AM – 2 PM
Wednesdays: Jan 10 and Jan 17, 10 AM – 2 PM
Saturdays: Jan 6, Jan 13 and Jan 20, 10 AM – 2 PM

Donations will be accepted in the back parking lot of the Post and there will be a pop-up tent with signage that can easily be seen in the parking lot. People with furniture or extremely large items should call Mark Leinen at 608.797.5415 to make arrangements; 100% of the proceeds benefit veterans.

Items not accepted are: armoires, box springs, mattresses, ceiling fans, large appliances, TVs, computers, printers, used stereo components, light fixtures, bed pillows and mattress pads.

American Legion Post 34 is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Ariz.

The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The 501 (c)(19) also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship. The American Legion is a non-secular, non-political organization.

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Cave Creek Museum seeks volunteers

The Cave Creek Museum seeks volunteers for myriad tasks.

“We are very busy this season and need more people,” says Evelyn Johnson, executive director. “For volunteers, it is fun and interesting work and a great opportunity to learn about the exhibits and the museum’s famed history. Our volunteers love spending time here.”

Johnson says the museum is looking for volunteers to: develop educational plans for the museum website and lesson plans for students and homeschoolers; perform administrative duties; to serve as docents (volunteers who guide people through the museum and answer questions); database entry; answering phones and more. Some of the tasks to be completed will be at the museum and others can be done remotely. Interested volunteers can learn more at cavecreekmuseum.org/volunteer.

“I read articles about Cave Creek Museum in local publications and decided to get involved as a fun way to learn more,” says Karen Bullard, museum docent. “Being a volunteer is enjoyable as a learning experience, plus I get to know more local people and meet museum visitors from out of the area.”

“There are so many tasks to accomplish – calendar planning, fundraising and mailings to say nothing of the exhibit changes that continually take shape,” says Johnson. “If you can help make change happen, please send an email to cavecreekmuseum.org or call 480.488.2764. It also is a great way to meet new friends and contacts.”

The 53-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 480.488.2764. Open October through May.

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Rugged Radios DIRT EXPO

On Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 2023, Rugged Radios will present Arizona’s original, largest and wildly popular DIRT EXPO at WestWorld of Scottsdale, which is located at 16601 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale, Ariz. The hours are Saturday, 9AM-6PM and Sunday, 9AM-4PM. One hundred and fifty (150) companies will exhibit during the event.

The ninth DIRT EXPO is one of the industry’s top off-road and UTV expos in the nation and is filled with hundreds of leading industry companies that will showcase the best in off-road, UTV, overland and motorcycle products and services.
Educational seminars and speakers will take place on stage and a wide variety of toy haulers and trailers also will be on display throughout the venue.

“In addition, there will be a sea of fantastic vehicles, off-road parts and accessories, fun demonstrations and more,” says Andy Myers, event owner. “Guests will want to purchase our fun single, double or four-person swag bag packages when they order tickets.”

Off-Road enthusiasts can showcase their personal builds, trucks, pre-runners, UTVs, Broncos and more in the 2023 DIRT ALLIANCE Throw Down Off-Road Show N’ Shine at DIRT EXPO. Visitors who register to display their vehicle for free, will receive one free admission to the 2023 DIRT EXPO and a free Dirt Alliance “Share the Dirt” tee-shirt.

“This public portion of the event allows individuals to show off their awesome display/vehicles,” adds Myers. “However, there will be no manufacturers, OEM, companies or the like. You cannot sell items out of your Show-n-Shine display.”

General admission is $20 per day. Visitors with valid military ID are $15. Tickets and packages are available online and tickets are available daily onsite at the box office. Parking fees are determined by the venue. Children under 12 are free and swag bags are available. However, they sellout fast so buyers are encouraged to order online.

Visit at dirtexpo.com for more information and to order tickets or call 602.750.6954

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First Sunday Music

To mark the beginning of Advent this coming Sunday, December 3, the choir will present new choral works by the living Swiss composer Ivo Antognini at both the 9:00am and 11:15am worship services. Known for writing music in a diversity of styles—jazz, film scores, and choral works—Antognini possesses a unique voice, weaving together lush harmonies and surging rhythms into works as memorable as they are moving. The choir will also collaborate with saxophonist Chris Herald to sing movements from James Whitbourn’s atmospheric Son of God Mass. Saint Philip’s in the Hills strives to bring the finest quality choral music to its worship services by incorporating substantial works directly into the liturgy. Every first Sunday of the month (October-May), the choirs present such an offering at the 9:00am and 11:15am services, often with instrumental accompaniment. We hope you’ll join us this Sunday to experience this wonderful music in a liturgical context.

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Oracle Historical Society 47th Annual Meeting

Oracle Historical Society will hold its 47th Annual Meeting of the Membership on Sunday December 3, 2023 11:00 AM at the Acadia Ranch Museum in Oracle, Arizona.

Agenda
• Welcome and Call to Order
• Approval of the Minutes from 46th Annual Meeting, December 11, 2022
• Board Reports
• Nomination and Re-election of 2023-2024 OHS Board of Directors
• Nomination of 2023 Historic Members of OHS
• Adjournment

A regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors will follow upon Adjournment of the Annual Meeting. All are welcome to attend.

Our mailing address is:
Oracle Historical Society
PO Box 10
Oracle, AZ 85623

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