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sahuarita rock & roll

A CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC CARS, MUSIC AND COMMUNITY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

5PM-8PM

​Join the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Town of Sahuarita for a community celebration of music, arts, and classic cars.

​The event will feature
  • Art Activity Stations
  • Classic Cars
  • Live Artist Demonstrations
  • Food Trucks
  • Live Rock and Roll Music
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PLACEMAKING IN SAHUARITA, AZ

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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Town of Sahuarita partner to bring the community enriching cultural and artistic programming year-round.  The event supports creative placemaking efforts through exposure to the arts through a gathering of local culinary experiences, live music and supporting artists.  

LOCATION

Quail Creek - Veterans Municipal Park
1905 N. Old Nogales Hwy, Sahuarita, AZ 85614​

​Quail Creek-Veterans Municipal Park is a 16-acre park and includes a 2-acre dog park, covered playground, covered picnic area, two lighted sports fields, covered picnic area and public restrooms.

GET INVOLVED IN THE EVENT

There are many ways to get involved in the celebration!  Click on the below links to learn more about opportunities.  ​
  • Food Vending and Artist Exhibitor opportunities are available.  Contact kate@saaca.org for more information.  

2021 PARTICIPATING FOOD TRUCKS

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Fiesta Filipina
Asian Express Specializing in Filipino Cuisine - A Blend of Spanish, Chinese, and Malay Heritage Cuisine.
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Jozarelli's
Italian Street Food offering Pasta, Pizza, Calzones, Salads, Sandwiches, French Fries, Dessert
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Star Dogs
Signature Southwestern Hot Dogs
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Kettleicious
​Fresh popped kettle & butter corn, Lemonades, Caramel Apples, Cotton Candy

2021 ARTS EXPERIENCES, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
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Live Painting by:
  • Abel Pato Aguilar
  • Susan Alden
  • Eli Farias 
  • Terri Gay 
  • Judith Gary 
  • Kathy McLean
  • Barbara Mulleneaux Art  
  • Chad Worth
  • Susan Alden
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Live Music by OnesAll
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Funk / Top 40 / Classic Rock
Performing 5 PM - 6:15 PM

OnesAll is a dynamic rock and funk band from Tucson, AZ. This band, featuring a family of musicians has opened for headline classic rock bands to progressive jazz artists. The band entertains it's solid fan base by fusing thick funky grooves, tight vocals and exciting rock sounds in inspiring cover and original music. 
https://onesallband.com/
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Live Music by Surf-Sonics
Oldies
Performing 6:45 PM - 8 PM

Meet the Surf-Sonics! Featuring surf instrumental songs of the 1960's by the Ventures, the Surfaris, Dick Dale and the Del Tones- the group also performs rock and roll tunes with car themes by Chuck Berry, Link Ray and the Beach Boys,- Little Deuce Coupe, Hot Rod Lincoln, Route 66, and much more! Surf-Sonics is a four-piece classic rock band fronted by Arizona hall of fame musician Mike Hebert (guitar and keyboards) and Mike Yarema (vocals). We invite car clubs and owners of classic rides to come take part in this car show and live music concert event. For some of us its all about...the Cars and Guitars! 
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Community Sock Hop
with Annette Mesa Dance Fitness Studio

Performing 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Get up and DANCE to some retro rock and roll with Sahuarita's favorite community dance instructor - Annette Mesa Dance Fitness. Annette and her class of dancers will lead participants in several fun line dances and easy to follow steps. 

Annette has over 25 years of expertise in dance performance, instruction, and choreography. When she takes center stage, her high-energy routine kicks her student’s smiles into overdrive. Follow her classes at:​https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnnetteMesa.DanceFitness/

2021 FEATURED CLASSIC CARS

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Greg Allen
​1965 Shelby Cobra
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David Vance
​1955 Oldsmobile Super 88
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Adam Crippen
1965 Shelby Cobra
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Samuel Giordano
1965 Buick Gran-Sport
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Jon Stein
1957 Chevy 210, 2 Door Hardtop
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Jon Beckman
1964 Chevy Impala Super Sport
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Alex Jacome
1931 Ford 5 Window Coupe 
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Ralph Heysek
1970 Chevy Nova
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Richard Wallace
1965 Chevrolet 210
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Joe Harrison
​1967 Chevy Camaro
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John Beckman
1964 Chevy Impala Super Sport
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Bill Myers
​1955 Chevy Bel Air
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Connie Halkowitz
U.S. Air Force Academy "Stars & Stripes" Art Car
2012 Dodge Challenger
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Robert O'Brien
​Tucson Rotary Club
2021 Chevrolet Corvette
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Lawrence Chaney 
​1964 Chevy C-10 
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Barry Bell
​1957 Chevrolet 2 Door Hard Top
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Bill Chaney
1964 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck
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Kevin Trahune
​1967 Chevrolet Camaro
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Gary Smith
​1966 Chevy Chevelle convertible
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Dave White
1955 Chevrolet 210
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Jerry Klovos
1970 Ford Mach 1 Mustang
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Alex Thomas
1961 Chevy Impala
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Lu Harrison
1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
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Jeff Lahona
1970 Chevy Corvette Stingray

GALLERY


SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences.
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CULTURAL EQUITY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • BUSINESS & ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS & HEALTHCARE
    • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS - CALL TO ARTIST
    • ARTS EDUCATION
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
    • EVENTS, PROGRAMS & FESTIVALS
    • CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE
    • CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • ONLINE ARTS & CULTURE >
      • CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
      • STREAMING & VIDEO RESOURCES
      • COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT & DONATE
    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
  • EVENTS, PUBLIC ART & PROGRAMS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART FESTIVALS >
      • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
        • Roche Lung Cancer Awareness Exhibition
        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
    • CULINARY ARTS >
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • Devour Culinary Classic
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM