SAACA Announces Schedule of Events 2016/2017 Season

The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance is a not for profit arts organization dedicated to the preservation, advancement and creation of the arts.  When you attend, or support a SAACA program or event, you endow crucial arts and cultural development for our community, and strengthen the collective voice of our community.  

SWING: A RETRO CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

• Saturday, May 21, 2016
• 6:00 PM
• A retro themed fundraiser to support the arts, featuring food, swing band music and a large silent auction. 
• Hilton El Conquistador Resort - 10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
• Tickets: $45

COX COMMUNICATIONS MOVIES IN THE PARK

• June 10, 2016 Finding Nemo
• June 24, 2016 Minions
• July 8, 2016 Kung Fu Panda 3
• July 22, 2016 Inside Out
• August 5, 2016 Frozen
• August 19, 2016 Sandlot
• Movies Begin at Dusk
• Area residents are invited to bring a blanket and lawn chair and join us for a free movie. Other activities include food trucks and snack vendors, face painting, and bounce castles (beginning at 6pm).
• Reid Park, Demeester Performing Arts Pavilion - 920 S Concert Pl, Tucson, AZ 85716
• Free Admission

THE TUCSON 23 MEXICAN FOOD FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE BEST 23 MILES OF MEXICAN FOOD IN AMERICA

• Saturday, June 18, 2016
• 6:30 PM
• Featuring the best 23 miles of Mexican food in America.
• JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort - 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
• Tickets: $45

SUMMER INDOOR FINE ART FESTIVAL

• July 16, 2016
• 10 AM - 6 PM
• From metalwork to locally designed fashion the Hilton Indoor Art Festival is sure to be a visual surprise for all ages.
• Hilton El Conquistador - 10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
• Free Admission

 
SOUTHERN ARIZONA SALSA & TEQUILA CHALLENGE

• August 20, 2016
• 7 PM
• Featuring up to 50 chefs and restaurants preparing unique salsa recipes and mixologists creating innovative tequila based drinks along with sweet and savory menu pairings.
• La Encantada Shopping Center - 2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
• Tickets: $55

               
JAZZ LEGENDS LIVE!

• September 23, 2016
• 6 PM
• Jazz Legends has brought world-known musicians from around the country to Tucson for more than a decade.
• The Lodge at Ventana Canyon - 6200 N Club House Ln, Tucson, AZ 85750

            
WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP

• September 30, 2016
• 6 PM
• Local Tucson Originals chefs and restaurants will battle it out with live Judging and People's Choice award for the best Signature Margarita.
• Westin La Paloma Resort  & Spa - 3800 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
• Tickets: $55

               
ARTS IN THE PLAZA FINE ART FESTIVAL

• October 22 & 23, 2016
• 10 AM - 4 PM Both Days
• Held at the gateway to the Tucson Foothills, Arts in the Plaza features fine art and live music from some of the most talented artisans and musicians in the region, providing entertainment for all ages.
• St. Philips Plaza - 4280 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718
• Free Admission

               
SWEET CHARITY DESSERT CHALLENGE

• November 18, 2016
• 6:30 PM
• Dessert & cocktail challenge showcases Tucson's creative culinary arts from local chefs.
• Loews Ventana Canyon Resort - 7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750
• Tickets: $45

               
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

• December 3 & 4, 2016
• 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM Sunday
• One of the largest regional arts events in Southern Arizona, featuring up to 150 artists and exhibitors, live music, food vendors, and family arts activities.
• Oro Valley Marketplace - 12155 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
• Free Admission

ORO VALLEY HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

• December 3, 2016
• 4 PM
• Celebrate the holiday with friends and family at the Oro Valley Tree Lighting Festival. Enjoy live holiday music, refreshments, lights, and the arrival of Santa Claus.
• Oro Valley Marketplace - 12155 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
• Free Admission

 
LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL

• January 21 & 22, 2017
• 10 AM - 4 PM
• From metalwork to locally designed fashion the La Encantada Fine Art Festival is sure to be a visual surprise for all ages.
• La Encantada Shopping Center - 2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
• Free Admission

               
SAVOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

• February 4, 2017
• 11 AM - 3 PM
• Indulge in the flavors of Southern Arizona's culinary arts during this food and wine festival, surrounded by the colorful floral blooms of the Tucson Botanical Gardens.
• Tucson Botanical Gardens - 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
• Tickets: $65

CRUISE, BBQ & BLUES CAR SHOW

• February 18, 2017
• 10 AM - 3 PM
• Blending science, mechanics, and design is an innovative art form in its own right, the show exhibits cars and trucks in a variety of styles - antique and modern, foreign and domestic, modified and custom.
• Oro Valley Marketplace - 12155 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
• Tickets: $5 - $1 off for Active Duty Military & Veterans

               
SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

• February 25 & 26, 2017 - 10 AM - 4 PM Both Days
• Artists join the festival in a diverse range of mediums including sculpture, photography, painting, jewelry, functional art, and much more.
• Oro Valley Marketplace - 12155 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
• Free Admission

 
DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC

• March 4 & 5, 2017
• 10:30 AM (VIP), 11:30 AM (General Admission)
• The regions premier week long annual culinary celebration.
• Phoenix Art Museum - 1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

PARK PLACE CHALK ART FESTIVAL

• April 1, 2017
• 10 AM - 5 PM
• Featuring 16 professional mural artists, a KidsZone and Community participation Murals.
• Park Place - 5870 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
• Free Admission

PHOENIX CHALK ART FESTIVAL

• April 29, 2017
• 11 AM - 3 PM
• Watch as Artists transform the sidewalks into colorful works of art and play in the designated KidsZones.
• Tempe Marketplace - 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 / Desert Ridge Marketplace - 21001 Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 / Westgate Entertainment District -
• 6751 N Sunset Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
• Free Admission

               
MUSICAL MAGIC FOR KIDS

• First Saturday, Monthly
• 10 AM
• The program exists through partnerships with the area's most acclaimed arts organizations - Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Tucson Pops Orchestra, Civic Orchestra of Tucson, Music and Dance Academy and many others.
• Oro Valley Council Chambers - 11000 N La Canada Dr, Tucson, AZ 85737
• Free Admission

               
ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES

• Second Thursday, Monthly
• 6 PM
• Performances support local musicians in steel drums, folk and classic guitar, Latin and classic jazz, boogie woogie piano, blues, country and more.
• Oro Valley Marketplace - 12155 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
• Free Admission

 
ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER CONCERT SERIES

• Third Thursday, Monthly
• 6:30 PM
• The Series boasts local and nationally recognized artists in the area of pop-rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, and funk.
• Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center - 10555 N La Canada Dr, Tucson, AZ 85737
• Free Admission

 
STEAM PUMP RANCH CONCERT SERIES

• Second Saturday, Monthly
• 10:30 AM
• The ranch links past and present culture, providing a pleasant outdoor venue for the Second Saturdays at the Oro Valley Farmers Market.
• Steam Pump Ranch - 10901 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
• Free Admission