St. Patricks’s Day Stories

Posted on | March 16, 2010 | No Comments

A Children’s House of Books promises fun for kids on St. Patrick’s Day. Tomie dePaola will read a story about the Irish shamrock and snakes. Kids will also enjoy painting with green foam. I think the green cookies sound good. My mother used to make green mashed potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day–always a hit. The green cookies are a nice touch.

Btw, I was unable to verify this event. I called on Monday, but they are closed Mondays. I wanted to post it quickly enough for all to enjoy, but you might want to give them a quick call to check. Don’t want to disappoint the kids!

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Designing Desert Landscapes After Dark

Posted on | March 15, 2010 | No Comments

Tohono Chul Park presents “Designing Desert Landscapes After Dark,” a totally intriguing-looking program set for Tuesday evening. Designer Shelly Ann Abbott, MLA and John Binkele of FX Luminaire showcase low voltage lighting in your outdoor spaces and share tips on selection and installation.

This special nighttime presentation demonstrates lighting effects first hand and answers all your questions. This subject is so important because our temperature drops after sundown, and all of us want to get outside and enjoy Tucson. We need good lighting, and I’m in favor of perfect lighting. Come out and learn how! Read more

Free St. Patrick’s Day Concert at Plush

Posted on | March 15, 2010 | No Comments

Plush Lounge presents The Dusty Buskers in a free concert this Wednesday. Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in 2010 with live music and dancing and possibly something to drink. The Dusty Buskers perform an interesting mix of traditional Irish, western, and Appalachian folk music. No cover charge. Repeat: No cover charge (but you might want to bring some cash for a wee drap of whiskey).

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St. Patrick’s Day at ZONA 78

Posted on | March 15, 2010 | No Comments

Tucson’s Zona 78 plans a few St. Patrick’s Day specials and they hope you’ll join them. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day March 17th at Zona 78 with St. Patty’s day specials like $2 Guinness and tasty Guinness beef stew.I called to ask the price of the stew, and the lady wasn’t sure. She *thinks* it will be in the $17-$19 range, but only the chef knows, and the chef wasn’t in. So be a little flexible on the stew, ok? Read more

St. Patrick’s Day at O’Malley’s

Posted on | March 15, 2010 | No Comments

O’Malley’s is a Tucson Irish-themed bar over on Fourth Avenue, near the University campus . . . so where’s a better spot in Tucson to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Expect live music, from 1:00 PM that will continue throughout the day. And, one imagines, there may be some drink and food specials. Oh, wait! There ARE! Here are a few:

1. Beef stew for $6
2. Corned beef and cabbage $8.95
3. Shepherd’s Pie for $8.95
4. $4 for 20 ounces of Draft Miller Lite (green, of course).
5. $4 for 20 ounces of Killian

The live music starts at 1:00 PM. I’m told the Dusty Buskers will play at O’Malley’s at some time, but I am not sure of the precise hour. You could just get there early and stick around to hear them. Other Irish bands will play, too.

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