About Tucson
History
Attractions
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Tucson (TOO-sahn) is a growing metropolis of 1,000,000 that keeps getting better and better. The city's geography is a postcard image of cactus forests, rolling hills, and craggy mountains. With the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert and an unsurpassed climate of 360 sunny days a year, Tucsonans embrace a rare lifestyle and are committed to preserving that quality of life.
Tucson boasts the best of both worlds...the progress and innovation of a metropolitan community and the friendly, caring atmosphere of a small town. As Arizona's second largest city, Tucson lies in the borderland, a region that blends the cultures of the United States and Mexico, and has a long history of settlement by ancient Native American peoples, Spanish explorers, and Anglo frontiersmen.
The weather is mild nearly all the time, just right for all kinds of fun activities. Tucson's climate varies from the 2400-foot desert basin to the 9100-foot forests of the Santa Catalina mountains. The City's dry desert air and winter sunshine make it a popular health and winter resort.
Traffic Updates
Information on the I-10 widening, road closures and alternate routes during the conference. All links are updated on a weekly or daily basis.
Tucson Events in January
Tucson Slow Food Film Festival Jan. 10-13
A weekend festival of new and classic food films, culinary events, cultural discussions and silent auction, (520) 290-1355.
http://www.slowfoodtucson.org/filmfest.asp
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Jan. 12-Feb. 2
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of inner demons and evil unchecked presented in a theatrically intense, intimate and fiendishly clever, world premiere. Arizona Theatre Company, (520) 622-2823.
http://www.aztheatreco.org
The "Rhone Rangers" Ride in Tucson - Festival of Food, Wine & Music Jan. 13
Featuring some favorite Rhone wine varieties from France, Australia, South Africa and the west coast of the USA. Includes southwestern BBQ and live swing band. Hacienda del Sol, (520) 529-3500.
http://www.haciendadelsol.com
Tucson Symphony Presents Joshua Bell Jan. 15
Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell returns to the TSO for an enthralling one-night-only concert with a highlight of the Oscar-winning score he performed for the film, The Red Violin. Tucson Music Hall. Tucson Symphony Orchestra, (520) 882-8585.
http://www.tucsonsymphony.org
Itzhak Perlman Wed, January 16 UA Centennial Hall (7:30 PM)
The man considered to be the world's greatest living violinist, Itzhak Perlman has performed with every major orchestra throughout the world. He has received countless awards. Numerous publications and institutions have paid tribute to him. U.S. presidents have honored him. Perlman's flawless technique and rhapsodic musicality on the Stradivarius is underscored by his passion for music and irrepressible joy. "To call Itzhak Perlman a legend would be an understatement," raves The Seattle Times.
http://www.uapresents.org/purchase/calendar.php?month=01&year=2008
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