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The annual Mount Lemmon Ski Valley Oktoberfest is held for two weekends, on Saturdays and Sundays, in October through October 9, 2011.

The Oktoberfest attraction brings polka music with traditional German foods, music and entertainment from noon to 5:00 pm both weekends.

The Mt. Lemmon Oktoberfest has a full array of foods including German beers, brats and sauerkraut.

The John Prokop Band performs a wide variety of polka songs and singer Inge Larsen will perform Sunday afternoons.

There is no charge, and music is fee, but parking is $4 per car. Food sales are extra.

For more information on the Mt. Lemmon Oktoberfest event visit: www.skithelemomon.com

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La Súper Estrella De La Música Latina Jenni Rivera y Estrella TV Anuncian Nuevo Programa De Televisión, “Jenni”

Estrella TV agrega una nueva estrella a su programación del otoño, el 19 de octubre estrenara “Jenni”, un nuevo programa a cargo de Jenni Rivera la mega estrella ganadora de múltiple discos de platino

Liberman Broadcasting, INC. (LBI), la cadena de Televisión privada e independiente en español más grande en los Estados Unidos, anuncio hoy día que su cadena de televisión Estrella Network ha agregado un nuevo programa a su programación de este otoño. El gran anticipado programa “Jenni” saldrá al aire el miércoles 19 de octubre.

South Florida JAZZ 20th Anniversary Celebration Presents 'Paquito D'Rivera Quintet'

South Florida JAZZ, founded in 1991 and celebrating its 20th anniversary, kicks off its 2011-12 concert season on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. with the 10-time Grammy-awarded and National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Master Paquito D'Rivera.

The dazzling clarinet and saxophone virtuoso will perform with his touring quintet, in addition to a special guest
appearance by South Florida piano phenom from the New World School of the Arts, Antonio Madruga. The venue is the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd on the Nova Southeastern University campus in Davie.

OH MY GAMMIT! INTERNET SENSATION LUCAS CRUIKSHANK AKA “FRED” RETURNS TO NICKELODEON IN BRAND-NEW TV MOVIE, FRED 2: NIGHT OF THE LIVING FRED,

Modern Family’s Ariel Winter, WWE Superstar John Cena and Victorious’ Daniella Monet Also Star in Sequel to Nickelodeon’s Smash Hit Movie

Internet sensation Lucas Cruikshank is back as the fast-talking, hyperactive teenager “Fred Figglehorn” in a brand-new TV movie, Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred, premiering Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

Kicking off the Halloween season and based on one of the most popular internet characters of all time, the two-hour sequel follows Fred on his latest quest to expose his new music teacher, Mr. Devlin, as a vampire.

NIKITA, GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES AND MAD SET TO APPEAR AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2011

Nikita Panel Featuring Maggie Q and World Premiere Screening of Green Lantern: The Animated Series Scheduled For Saturday, October 15

MAD Panel on Sunday, October 16

Twitter Pitch: #NIKITA, GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and #MAD hit @NY_Comic_Con. Details here: http://bit.ly/mRUREW #WBNYCC #NYCC

Stars and producers of Nikita, Green Lantern: The Animated Series and MAD will all be a part of New York Comic Con 2011, as Warner Bros. Television and Warner Bros. Animation bring iconic stars and genre properties back to The Big Apple on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16.

Highlights include:

"Saguaro Ball" an event hosted by studio, Shall We Dance, will be held at the Westin La Paloma on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

The day will begin with Pro/Am ballroom competition including smooth, Latin and Country. The evening includes a competition of Arizona dance professionals, as well as a dinner and open ballroom dancing.

Tickets may be purchased for all or part of the day, with or without meals.

For more information: Az2steprdeb@aol.com

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DELTA DENTAL OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION TO PRESENT AT ALLIANCE OF ARIZONA GRANTS FORUM IN TUCSON

Grant funders share tips for grant applications and provide resources to increase, enhance and improve philanthropy in Arizona. This forum connects grant seekers from nonprofits with funders to learn about opportunities for partnership. The event also allows for attendees to network.

The Delta Dental Forum event is held on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 9:00-11:30 a.m. Check-in: 9:00-9:30 a.m.

Grants forum presentations: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Q & A with panelists: 11:00-11:30 a.m.

The event is held at the YWCA of Tucson – 525 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

COST: $15 for Alliance of Arizona Nonprofit Members; $25 for non-members

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WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER? is an uninspiring romantic comedy plods from one superficial moment to the next, telling us nothing we haven't been told before and showing us nothing we haven't seen. The concept is weak, the humor banal and the leading lady fails to distract us from the flawed execution of this unlikely tale.

The "Ninth Annual Northwest YMCA Trunk or Treat" is a Free Community event open to the public at Northwest Pima County Community College Parking Lot.

Free shuttle service from MVD parking lot at 7333 N Shannon Rd.

5:30-8:00 pm Trunk or Treating, Games, Pumpkin Decorating, Decorated car, contests, Jumping Castle

6:00 pm Costume Parade & Contest (Entry Cut off time is 6:10 pm). Age brackets of: 1-3 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 7-11 yrs

6:30 pm Movie in the Pima College Amphitheatre

Contact: Northwest YMCA at (520)229-9001 for more details

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Grammy-nominated alternative metal band SPINESHANK, known for selling hundreds of thousands of records internationally and touring with Slipknot, System of a Down, Sepultura, Disturbed and more, are set to release their upcoming album, Anger Denial Acceptance next year, but are first looking for a new record label to call home. The record will be the fourth album from the Los Angeles natives, and is a testament to the hard work ethic that the band has been known for since the inception of SPINESHANK in the late 1990’s.

The Short Film Showcase is a major event in Tucson, Arizona and will be a revolving event that will take place on the second Saturday every month on 5th Ave between Broadway and Congress next to the King Tut Exibit on the Rialto block.

Several other local talents from Tucson, Arizona will have their shorts screened at this event. It is free to the public and will take place on October 8, 2011 outside and will start at 7pm and last till about 9:00pm. The street will be closed for this event during 2nd Saturdays.

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Women & Money: Let’s Celebrate Our Accomplishments!

Money is the biggest taboo – people will tell you their deepest, darkest secret before they tell you what they owe or what they earn. Let’s pull it out from under the carpet, put it on the table, and laugh at our mistakes. Learn how to manage your money, your time….your life! Join us to learn to balance it ALL!

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Registration fee: $35

Speakers:

Tiana Ronstadt -Owner of Power Women Investing, Tiana is a motivator, educator, author, and speaker with twenty years of experience as a financial advisor. She received the American Express “Make Mine a Million” award in 2008.

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UDALL FOUNDATION’S PARKS IN FOCUS PROGRAM EXHIBITS PHOTOGRAPHS
BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TUCSON YOUTH AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON

Stewart L. Udall Parks in Focus Exhibit
Children’s Museum Tucson
200 S 6th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz.
Reception: Thursday, September 29, 2011
5:00 – 7:00 pm

The Udall Foundation’s Stewart L. Udall Parks in Focus Program is pleased to announce an opening reception at the Children’s Museum Tucson for an exhibition of images taken by 50 youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson as they logged hundreds of “outside” hours in Tucson and the surrounding Sonoran Desert, and details the experience as 24 of them made their way to Grand Canyon National Park for five-day camping trips.

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A WESTERN ICON MAKES A COMEBACK AT THE HEARD MUSEUM

Arizona’s official state neckwear, the bolo tie, is enjoying a fashion comeback. Explore this uniquely Western sartorial adornment’s history and revival in a wonderful and fun new exhibit at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. Native American Bolo Ties: Vintage and Contemporary will open Saturday, November 19, 2011.

The distinctive tie originated in the Southwest, and its popularity quickly spread throughout the West and in many other parts of the country. The distinguishing necktie has been made even more distinctive by contemporary American Indian artists in Arizona, who make bolo ties that are exquisite expressions of individuality and ingenuity.

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Where does a ghost go on Saturday night?

Anywhere where he can Boo-gie.

And that includes the 3rd Annual Zombie Walk Invasion in Downtown Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ - Legions of undead will converge in Downtown Phoenix for Zombie Walk 3 as part of a full cauldron of Halloween fun Saturday, October 29.

The Downtown Phoenix Partnership and X103.9 present an afternoon and evening gathering with something for the entire family - from tiny ghouls on up to freakish adult Zombies.

What do goblins and ghosts drink when they're hot and thirsty on Halloween? Ghoul-aid!!!

And they'll be able to get so much more at the gathering at Heritage Square & Science Park. More than 2,000 walking dead showed up for the main event last year - the Zombie Walk.

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There are so many disastrous scenes in this movie that it could have been made by a group of students in their first year at film school. The clichés are endless, tedious melodrama abounds and it feels more like a humorless spoof than the action thriller it's supposed to be.

Tucson Mall, on Tucson's north side on Oracle between Wetmore and River Roads, is undergoing an expansion after the demolition of the former Macy's building.

Recently, the northside mall opened a dozen new stores and restaurants including California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, H&M, REI and Papaya on the southside of the complex facing Wetmore Rd.

See more about Tucson Mall: http://emol.org/tucson/shop/tucsonmall/index.html

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La Encantadais locted on the northwest corner of Campbell Ave. and Ina Road.

This Northside outdoor specialty shopping center features upscale retailers such as Anthropologie, Apple Store, St. John Sport and Cole Haa; outdoor plazas and restaurants.

Website: www.westcor.com

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Far northwest side mall with mix of over 80 retail stores, including over nine restaurants, a large food court, several bar sand an IMAX AMC movie cineplex with 15 screens. Walmart Superstore is nearby.

Website: http://www.shopfoothillsmall.com

Tuesday Night Concerts
Live Music & Art Series at Foothills Mall, presented in conjunction with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. It’s FREE! Every other Tuesday in the food court from 6pm – 7:30pm. For more entertainment information, visit http://saaca.org/foothillsmallmusicartseries.html or call 520.797.3959.

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SAGUARO BIOBLITZ: TAKING STOCK OF TUCSON’S BACKYARD NATIONAL PARK AND CELEBRATING BIODIVERSITY, OCT. 21-22, 2011

Thousands of Scientists, Naturalists, Community Leaders, Schoolchildren, Volunteers To Participate in 24-Hour Race to Discover and Record Species Living in Saguaro National Park

Flanking Tucson on both the east and the west, Saguaro National Park is a remarkable example of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, including exceptional stands of saguaro cactus, critical rare riparian areas, unique wildlife and impressive desert mountain ranges.

By Kyler Kuehler
kpkuehler@gmail.com

This summer sure was a great one and what made it so great were some of the movies that were released into theaters. Some were great blockbusters and made it big at the box office, but we I looked at the list of every film that I saw this past summer there were only five that stood out to me and why I say they were they greatest summer blockbusters of 2011.

5. Captain America: The First Avenger

Chefs and Culinary Students from The Art Institute of Tucson to wine, dine and dazzle American Liver Foundation benefit dinner attendees on September 22, 2011.

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Tucson participates in Flavors of Tucson

Chefs and culinary students from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Tucson are using their skills to raise money for the American Liver Foundation’s 8th annual Flavors of Tucson. The college’s chef instructors will be serving up a five course meal featuring the following:
- Seared Tuna with a tempura quail egg and sake
- Yellow tomatoes and Arizona goat cheese paired with wine
- Seared scallops with chanterelles over pasta paired with wine

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Come join us for another epic gathering of the tie-dyed tribe ;-) at People's Imports, September 24th at 7- ???!!

Two stages of musical goodness, from the down home stylings of Top Dead Center to the intense tribal vibe of One Heartbeat, we have a night of fun and Folklore planned for you! Belly Dancing, Chai, organic healthy drinks, kids craft corner, Henna Tattoos, Healing room, and massage.

BYOB: Alcohol can only be consumed in the designated over 21 area on the patio. This is an all ages event, cover 6$

Top Dead Center (Grateful Dead down home goodness) http://www.facebook.com/TDCTucson
Heaven's Gators (Folklore Trance) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heavens-Gators/107180436054785

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July 26, 1866: Mineral Patent-Lode (14 Stat. 251)

On March 3, 1886, Dr. L. W. Bliss and Hon. T. Jerome of Saginaw, Michigan were in the city. They y went out to the Santa Catalinas with Mr. David McDonold, who is an acquaintance.

http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015133/1886-03-13/ed-1/seq-3

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Accession Nr: AZAZAA 011337 Document Type: Serial Patent State: Arizona Issue Date: 12/9/1886 Cancelled: No

BLISS, L W,
MCDONALD, DAVID

Document Nr: 11338
BLM Serial Nr: AZAZAA 011337
Geographic Name: Lone Star
Total Acres: 20.66
Authority: July 26, 1866: Mineral Patent-Lode (14 Stat. 251)
Twp - Rng Aliquots Section Survey # County
AZ Gila-Salt River 010S - 016E 9 Pinal

http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=AZAZAA%20011337&docClass=SER&sid=cujetpcu.kyl

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MARTIN MULL AND EMMY® NOMINATED ACTRESS RHEA PERLMAN STAR IN ‘OLIVER’S GHOST’

A HALLMARK CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE, OCTOBER 22

Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Halloween,” 48 Hours of Spooktacular Fun

A boy’s extraordinary gift to see ghostly spirits, creates an invisible bond between his two worlds. Martin Mull (“Two and a Half Men,” “American Dad!”) and Emmy® nominated actress Rhea Perlman (“Cheers”) star in “Oliver’s Ghost,” a Hallmark Channel Original Movie, Saturday, October 22 (9p.m. ET/PT, 8C).

THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF “SOUTH PARK” CONTINUES WITH ALL-NEW EPISODES BEGINNING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 AT 10:00 P.M. ON COMEDY CENTRAL.

Arthur Bradford’s Documentary, “Six Days To Air: The Making of ‘South Park,’” Premieres On Sunday, October 9 At 10:00 P.M. On COMEDY CENTRAL

Trey Parker And Matt Stone Surprised A New York University Storytelling Class For mtvU’s “Stand-In” Series Premiering On Monday, October 3 at 12:00 P.M. ET/9:00 A.M. PT On mtvU And mtvU.com

All-New Season 15 Episodes Available In HD Exclusively On xBox LIVE, iTunes, Sony Playstation Network, Amazon Video On Demand New Episodes Also Available On SouthParkStudios.com

The last time we visited South Park we left with a lot of unanswered questions.

THE McCORMICK TRIBUNE ICE RINK IN MILLENNIUM PARK OPENS FOR THE ELEVENTH SEASON ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Michigan Avenue Ice Rink Offers Free Admission for Skating

Kicking off Chicago’s winter season, the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park will open on Friday, November 18, 2011 and will remain open through Sunday, March 11, 2012, weather permitting. The rink, now in its eleventh season, draws more than 100,000 skaters annually and is free and open to the public. Skate rental is available for $10. The ice rink is located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison streets.

Regular hours for the season are as follows:
Mondays through Thursdays: 12 p.m. — 8 p.m.
Fridays: 12 p.m. — 10 p.m.
Saturdays (through Dec.17): 10 a.m. — 10 p.m.

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Nick Swardson's twisted world of trust fund kitties, cereal character Mr. Creepy and the infamous "Garry Gaga" will return as COMEDY CENTRAL presents the second season of "Nick Swardson's Pretend Time."

The hit sketch series will premiere on Wednesday, October 5 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT following the fall season premiere of "South Park."

"Nick Swardson's Pretend Time" is a sketch show in which each sketch is filtered through the absurd point-of-view of stand-up comedian Nick Swardson.