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2010
JANUARY
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting
1st
Thursday of the month. 1pm at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne
Ave, Patagonia. For information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie
Alford at 520-287-0071
Patagonia Woman's Club Benefit, "Music in the Key of Tea"
Thursday, January 14, 2pm at The Bay Restaurant in Kino Springs.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon listening to the beautiful music of Pianist Christina
Wilhelm along with a delectable High Tea.
Donation ticket $20. per person. No ticket sales at the door.
For more information, tickets and directions contact:
Barbara Smith at 520-394-2240.
"A String Affair"
Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts
Jan 31; 4pm, The Bay at Kino Springs
Delightful classics of chamber music four string quartet by distinguished members
of the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. More...
FEBRUARY
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting
1st
Thursday of the month. 1pm at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne
Ave, Patagonia. For information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie
Alford at 520-287-0071
Deborah Copenhaven Fellows, artist and sculptor, will speak
to the Patagonia Woman's Club on Thursday, Feb. 4th at 2:00 in Cady Hall. Program
is free and open to the public. Since moving to Sonoita with husband Fred Fellows,
she has focused on original subjects, the horse and the west. She did the sculptures
of the cowboy on his horse that greet everyone as they enter Sonoita Fair Grounds.
Recently she designed all the silhouetted scenes
that welcome visitors to Sonoita, Elgin and the new ones for Patagonia on Highway
82. For a interesting afternoon make sure to mark your calendar to hear Deborah
speak.
Global
Arts Gallery Luv-a-thon
Sunday, February 14, 12 -5pm
315 McKeown Ave., Patagonia 520-394-0077
Join Global Arts Gallery and friends for a fandango of the heart & art.
More...
Patagonia's
Seventh Annual Writers' Round-up:
Saturday, Feb. 13, 10am - 3pm
Cady
Hall,
346
Duquesne
Avenue, Patagonia
This year will feature notable writers from the region, many of whom
have new books since last year's Round-Up. All will have books for sale and will
be present to talk with readers. This book festival has something for everyone,
featuring fiction, poetry, history, natural history, mystery, westerns, and children's
literature.
A number of children's book writers will also be there.
More...
Marcelo
Coronel: "Art of the Guitar"
Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts
Feb 14; 4pm, Babocomari Ranch
Enjoy Valentine's Day with the extraordinary sounds of Argentine guitarist, Marcelo
Coronel. More...
Senior Citizens of Patagonia
February 14, 12 Noon, Valentine's Day Potluck, Bring your favorite
dish to pass, your appetite and your favorite sweetie, too!
Senior Center, 100 Quiroga Ave. For more info call 520-394-2494
MARCH
Highlights:
Patagonia
Woman's Club meeting
1st
Thursday of the month. 1pm
at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne Ave, Patagonia. For information
contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie
Alford at 520-287-0071
Eileen Mager: "A tribute to Gini
Benderly"
Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts
March 14; 4pm The Wind Song Leadership Center
A special tribute to Gini Benderly will be presented by Eileen Mager, a superb
singer of classic and contemporary songs. More...
Senior
Citizens of Patagonia
March 17, 5-7pm, St. Patrick's
Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner - Enjoy a delicious
Irish feast!
Senior Center, 100 Quiroga Ave. For more info call 520-394-2494
The First Annual Patagonia SWAN Day
March 27
Celebrate SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now Day), an international holiday
that celebrates women artists. For more information contact:
Gini at 520-604-0131.
Cuatemoc
Trejo
Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts
March 28; 4pm, Location to be determined
This virtuoso flutist from Guanajuato, Mexico, will present compositions from
the Baroque, Classic, and Modern repertoire. More...
APRIL
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting
1st
Thursday of the month. 1pm at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne
Ave, Patagonia. For information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or
Connie
Alford at 520-287-0071
Patagonia
Spring Art Walk
Saturday & Sunday, April 3 & 4, 11am - 4pm. Downtown Patagonia
Gallery hopping to over 20 galleries, artists' studios and shops.
Contact:
regina_medley@hotmail.com
Hidden Treasures of the Santa Cruz Valley - Open Studio Tour
Date to be determined.
The Open Studio Tour is a free, self-guided, self-paced event for the whole
family. Enjoy the highways and byways of the scenic Santa Cruz Valley, shop
for delightful
art, and meet local artists. Maps & info at: www.tubacartcenter.org
Harp, Flute, and Viola Trio
Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts
April 25; 4pm, Location to be determined
Chamber musicians from the Tucson Symphony will perform an innovative program
of Classic and Latin music. More...
Santa
Cruz County Horse Races
The 95th running
of the Sonoita Horse Races will be at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds,
April 24-25,
and May 1-2. Post time: 1pm. Gates open 10:30am. Kentucky Derby simulcast
wagering on May 1, 2010. Traditional Mint Juleps, great food and other concessions
add
to the fast fun of racing excitement. Admission: $3 for adults, children
12 and under: free. Free parking. More...
32nd
Annual Blessing Of Sonoita Vineyards Festival
Date to be determined.
$10 per adult: includes souvenir wine glass,
wine tasting, winery tour and live music. More...
MAY
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting
1st
Thursday of the month. 1pm at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne
Ave, Patagonia. For information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie
Alford at 520-287-0071
Santa Cruz County Horse Races
The 95th running
of the Sonoita Horse Races will be at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, April
24-25,
and May 1-2. Post time: 1pm. Gates open: 10:30am. Kentucky Derby simulcast
wagering on May 1, 2010. Traditional Mint Juleps, great food and other concessions
add
to the fast fun of racing excitement. Admission: $3 for adults, children 12
and under: free. Free parking. More...
74th
Annual Sonoita Quarter Horse Show
Sonoita Fairgrounds
May 6 -9. Cattle
classes include heading, heeling, calf roping,
breakaway roping and working cow classes.
All day. Free. More...
JUNE
Highlights:
Patagonia
Woman's Club meeting
1st Thursday of
the month. 1pm at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne Ave, Patagonia. For
information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie Alford at
520-287-0071
Summer Concerts Under the Stars at La Hacienda Corona de Guevavi
Date to be determined. More...
JULY
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting
1st Thursday
of the month. 1pm at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne Ave,
Patagonia. For information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie
Alford at
520-287-0071
Patagonia's Annual 4th of July Celebration
11am
Parade with hanging of Grand Marshall at noon at Town Gazebo. Music, Food and
Vendors
in the Park all day. 8pm Fireworks at Patagonia High School.
Call the Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060
Summer
Concerts Under the Stars at La Hacienda Corona
de Guevavi
Date to be determined. More...
AUGUST
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting
1st Thursday of the month. 1pm
at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne Ave, Patagonia. For information contact: Maureen
O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie Alford at
520-287-0071
Patagonia Farmers Market
Sundays 9am - 12pm Patagonia Community Garden, 4th
Ave. & Smelter
Local Produce, Organic Eggs, Goat Cheese, Baked Goods, Crafts
More info: 520-394-2752
Summer Concerts Under the Stars at La Hacienda Corona de
Guevavi
Date to be determined. More...
Blessing of the Harvest at Sonoita Vineyards
Date to be determined.
Enjoy Grape Stomping, Tractor Drawn Vineyard Tours, Lively Country Western
Music and Gourmet Food. $10 per adult. More....
SEPTEMBER
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting: 1st Thursday of the month
1pm at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne Ave, Patagonia
For information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie Alford at
520-287-0071
Patagonia Farmers Market
Sundays 9am - 12pm Patagonia Community
Garden, 4th Ave. & Smelter
Local Produce, Organic Eggs, Goat Cheese, Baked Goods, Crafts
More info: 520-394-2752
95th Annual Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo
The Best Little Rodeo in Arizona!!
Sep 4 - Sep 6 , 1pm daily.
Kid's Rodeo Sat. and Sun. with
Adult
Rodeo immediately following.
Admission: Adults-$10; Children (5-12 yrs.)-$5; 4 yrs old & under-Free.
More...
6th
Annual Fall Harvest Jamboree & Pie Auction
Date to be determined, 4:30 - ?. Patagonia Community Garden,
4th
Ave. & Smelter.
Live Music, BB-Q, Margaritas, Beer, Lemonade, and of course, Pies! All proceeds
to benefit the Patagonia Community Garden.
More info: 520-394-2752
95th
Annual Santa Cruz County Fair
Sep
17 - Sep 19 , 8am daily.
Activities include a carnival, 4-H exhibits and auction, several hundred
open division exhibits, ranch rodeo, barrel racing, team roping, all-day
entertainment and lots more! Premium and sweepstakes awards.4-H members and leaders host their annual BBQ lunch on Sunday prior
to their auction. Come early, they sell out fast!
Great food and merchandise concessions and lots of safe family fun!
Admission
is $5 for Adults and $3 for children 12 years of age and under.
More...
Summer
Concerts Under the Stars at La Hacienda
Corona de Guevavi
Date to be determined.
More...
OCTOBER
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting: 1st Thursday of the month
1pm at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne Ave, Patagonia
For information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie Alford at
520-287-0071
Summer
Concerts Under the Stars at La Hacienda Corona de Guevavi
Date to be determined. More...
22nd
Annual Patagonia Fall Festival: A Celebration of Music & Art Patagonia
Gears Up for Its Nineteenth Annual Fall Festival Featuring
Musical Guests, Over 140 Art & Craft Exhibitors, & Great Local Food!
The Patagonia Fall Festival is turning 20 this year and the whole
town is pulling out the stops to ensure that everyone has a memorable weekend.
The
festival is set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 8th, 9th and 10th,
Friday afternoon and starting at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, in the Town Park.
A celebration of Music & Art, the Patagonia Fall Festival is presented
by the Patagonia Area Business Association in cooperation with the Town of
Patagonia. More
Senior
Citizens of Patagonia
October
9& 10,
Fall
Festival
Breakfast
7-10am
Senior Center, 100 Quiroga Ave. For more
info call 520-394-2494
Wine
Tasting and Food Pairing at Kief-Joshua Vineyards
Date to be determined.
More...
Halloween Wine Tasting Festival
at Kief-Joshua Vineyards
Saturday, Oct 30, 11am - 5pm
Celebrate Halloween with live music with Andy
Hersey, wine tasting, free Wine Tasting 101
classes, and food by Locally Arizona and GelatoThis!
More...
Historic
Kentucky Camp Open House
For more information go to the Friends
of Kentucky Camp website.
NOVEMBER
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting
1st
Thursday of the month. 1pm at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne
Ave, Patagonia. For information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380 or Connie
Alford at 520-287-0071
Annual Dia de los Muertos - Circle of Life Celebration
Sunday, October 31, 12 - 5pm
Global Arts Gallery
315 McKeown Ave., Patagonia 520-394-0077
Sumptuous Feast and Joyful Celebration
10th Annual St. Martin's New Release Festival
at Sonoita Vineyards Date to be determined.
Come and taste the new releases of our award winning wines. $10 per adult includes
souvenir
wine glass, music, door prizes and tasting of the new vintages. More....
Annual
Guatemalan Trunk Show & Sale
Date to be determined.
Global Arts Gallery
315 McKeown Ave., Patagonia 520-394-0077
Experience the color and texture of Guatemala. Carlos & Regina Granat
will bring their vast collection of hand loomed textiles, wearables, jewelry,
and folk arts to Global Arts for this one day extravaganza!
Cosecha
IV - New Release Wine Festival
Date to be determined.
Dos Cabezas WineWorks, Sonoita, AZ
Celebrate the end of the harvest season with new releases from 2008,
live music, and local farmers market. $10. admission fee includes a souvenir
logo
glass,
wine tasting, and access to the festivities. Boxed lunches will be available
for purchase.
More...
Arizona
Cowboy Symposium
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 12, 13, 14
Sonoita Fairgrounds
Come and enjoy cowboy music, cowboy poetry, and a cowboy day!
Contact: Arizona Ranch Hands 520-743-8328
More...
9th Annual Patagonia Holiday Walking Tour Featuring Local Artists
and a "Moveable Feast"
Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving,
11am - 5pm. Nearly all of the town's shops, studios, galleries, and restaurants
will participate by featuring local art, artists, and refreshments. Painters,
potters, weavers, toy makers, gourd crafters, water colorists, and quilters are
just some of the artists who will participate in this lively event.
Call the
Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060
Magic
of Christmas - Presented by Patagonia Woman's Club
Friday and Saturday
Nov 26& 27, 10am - 4pm. Sunday Nov 28, 12-4pm
Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne Ave., Patagonia
Decorated
Christmas Tree raffle, wreaths, antique items,
gift items and baked goods. Santa Claus comes
for a visit on Sunday, Nov 28, from 1-4pm. Call Janet:
520-287-0925 or Dianna: 520-394-9575
Marine Toys for Tots Fundraiser at 6 Local Wineries!
Thanksgiving weekend. The wineries will
offer free wine tasting to anyone who brings
a toy for a needy child.
Wineries participating are: Kief-Joshua Vineyards,
Sonoita Vineyards, Canelo Hill Winery, and
more.
.More...
Senior
Citizens of Patagonia
November 25, Thanksgiving Potluck
- Bring your appetite and a dish to pass!
Senior Center, 100 Quiroga Ave. For
more info call 520-394-2494
DECEMBER
Highlights:
Patagonia Woman's Club meeting
1st
Thursday of the month. 1pm
at Cady Hall, 342 Duquesne Ave, Patagonia. For
information contact: Maureen O'Brien at 520-394-2380
or Connie
Alford at 520-287-0071
The Nineth Annual Sonoita By Starlight
Holiday Shopping Event
Date to be determined.
Come join in the one night a year that Sonoita
keeps the sidewalks
unrolled until 9pm. Holiday goodies, lights, music and unique gifts can be found
at Buffalo Gals, Many Horses Trading Company, Nizhoni Ranch Gallery, Square Top
Alpacas, & More
You'll find local artisans and their crafts sharing the brick and mortar space
with local merchants. Rain or shine, moon or stars, the sidewalks are firmly
planted down for this one special night in Sonoita!
Questions, call Buffalo Gals at 520-455-5523 or Many Horses Trading Company at
520-455-5545.