More than 300 bird species migrate, nest and live in this riparian habitat along Sonoita Creek.
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Learn more »The Sky Islands area features many attraction for visitors. Learn more about birding, wineries, horsing, hiking, biking, agri-tourism, camping, lakes, hunting, lodging, and more!
Learn more »March 23, 2019: SUZY BOGGUSS is coming back to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds! Her acoustic trio sold out Pioneer Hall 3 years ago, so don’t delay getting your tickets for this incredible evening with a country music legend! TICKETS: www.GoPattyWagon.com or call 800-838-3006 (Tickets available for the VIP Q&A with Suzy before […]
March 23 at 4 pm – Exhibition on Screen Series:Young Picasso at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia. FREE with Donations Gratefully Accepted. Sponsored by Jude Weierman and David Clark
Mar 23 – 10 am – 1 pm Empire Ranch Foundation invites you to a special Milestone Celebration commemorating the stabilization and preservation work on the historic 1870s Empire Ranch House. Grand Re-opening, ribbon cutting, new exhibits & ranch house tours. Remarks by former Representative Jim Kolbe, Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy, & Bureau […]
March 23 – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Western Films Exhibit, featuring movies made in Santa Cruz County and many of the locals who acted as extras. Bowman and Stradling History Center at the Sonoita Fairgrounds. Free admission. For further information, contactbrockingbooks@gmail.com. Second and fourth Saturdays in March and April
Mar 17 – 3pm – Riviera Duo: Marie Tomizuka, Piano & Emil Miland, Cello at the Benderly-Kendall Opera House in Patagonia. Info at: https://www.scfpapresents.org/performance-schedule
March 15 at 6 pm – The Mexican Consulate presents Erendira Ikikunari at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia. FREE with Donations Gratefully AcceptedThe film is based on a 16th century legend. It tells the story of a young girl, Eréndira, who became an icon of bravery during the destruction of […]
Mar 14 – Weather Permitting-Winter Hours: 10-1 every Thursday in front of Red Mountain Foods: Lesia-yummy goat cheeses. Lots of awesome flavors. +The Tamale Ladies- They arrived by 10 last week. Come out and support them. Good eating! +Paul-awesome whole wheat sourdough bread, rye, Asiago and veggie steccas. And a […]
IT’S OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY! Here are the achievements and partnerships we will celebrate this year: An Art partnership with the Patagonia Elementary, Middle and High School – that’s five days a week of art classes on campus! The Tin Shed theater modern heating and cooling system with help from […]
Join us as we celebrate the weekend in Patagonia! There are several events happening across town including: The Artisans Market at the Patagonia Creative Arts Center Artisans Market Art and Collectibles Market at the Plaza de Patagonia, hosted by the Ovens of Patagonia Ovens of Patagonia Tours and Special Performances […]
SAACA has opened up sponsorship opportunities for the 30th annual Patagonia Fall Festival this October 13 & 14, 2018. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Fall Festival and the Arts in the greater Southern Arizona area. The package is attached. You can find out all that SAACA […]
Happy New Year 2018! As we begin the new year we would like to share with you Preludes and Postludes, our first newsletter. We have experienced many exciting events this season and we are looking forward to more inspiring performances in 2018. Wishing you a happy and peaceful new year, SCFPA […]
Don’t miss this Once in a Lifetime Big Screen Event – A Holiday Classic – Bring the whole family – Right here at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia, AZ! Royal Opera House – The Nutcracker December 20th from 6 to 9 pm with intermissions December […]
The Tin Shed Theater will be warm and snug for our expanded winter cinema program Thanks to a generous grant, donations, and a small loan we were able to install two large gas furnaces, seal up some big and a lot of small holes to stop the drafts and add […]
Presents Three Additional Concerts for 2017 at BENDERLY-KENDALL OPERA HOUSE* THE WORD IS OUT! THE OPERA HOUSE IS IN! Due to an extraordinary response from musicians on tour who have requested to perform in our new venue we have added three additional concerts to the 2017 Season Please make room […]
Patagonia Creative Arts Association brings Exhibition on Screen to the Tin Shed Theater EXHIBITION ON SCREEN™ is the originator and pioneer of bringing exhibition-based art films to the cinema. Filmed exclusively for cinema at the exhibitions and on location, this ground-breaking series allows art lovers to revel in and essentially […]
Public Invited to Grand Opening of The Benderly – Kendall Opera House After more than a decade of bringing world-class music into private homes in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts (SCFPA) announces the Grand Opening of its permanent performance venue, the Benderly – Kendall […]
We are proud to announce that Jeff Gallemore was the winner of the 1st Annual Sky Islands Photo Contest! Jeff won $100, had his picture featured at the SITA booth during the Fall Festival and will also have his winning photo used on SITA postcards! Jeff’s winning photo All Entries
The Santa Cruz County International Film Festival is an annual event that is held every October in Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. This year, it will be held October 20th through the 23rd. Both Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora have a history of internationally famous actors who have visited […]
