Tucson Weekly: Listings: Special Events (September 25

SPECIAL EVENTS

Events This Week

AUTUMN SPIRIT. Join the Spirit Weavers for their second annual Sutum Spirit Arts and Crafts Festival, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 28, at the Bank of America, 2080 W. Ina Road. Celebrate the arrival of fall with a unique collection of juried artisans, artisan demonstrations, and more. A portion of the festival's proceeds will benefit the Community Food Bank, and donations will be gratefully accepted at their booth. Admission and parking are free. Call 546-4656 for information.
Listings BOOKS FOR SPOT. 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. The Humane Society of Tucson presents Book Sale for The Animals from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28. Tons of books on all subjects imaginable will be available for no more than $2 each. You'll also find LPs, videotapes, magazines, compact discs and more. Call 321-3704, ext. 125 or 168, for information.
COWBOY COMMEMORATION. Wilcox Community Center. 312 Stewart St., Wilcox. Celebrate the legends of the West and Rex Allen Days at the annual Wilcox Cowboy Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday, October 2. This year's inductee is Ben Snure, Jr.; with Horace E. Allen and Dee Jernigan added posthumously. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m., with mesquite grilled steak and fixins served at 7 p.m. Call the Wilcox Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-200-2272, or 1-520-384-2272, for reservations and information.
FOOD FEST '97. 411 N. Fifth Ave. The Bangkok Cab Company Restaurant, in cooperation with the Food Conspiracy Co-Op and the Tucson Arts District Partnership, present Food Fest '97 from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 27. This seven-hour concert event will feature two live main stages, and will showcase several of Tucson's music and performing arts favorites. Admission is just two cans of food for the Community Food Bank. Call 620-6144 for information.
GET GREEK. 1145 E. Ft. Lowell Road. Enjoy exotic fine food, music, wines, pastries and more at the Annual Tucson Greek Festival from Thursday through Sunday, September 25 through 28. There will be live entertainment; real Greek wines, coffees, cheeses and pastries for sale; and Greek arts and crafts. Festival hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission is a $2 donation, children under 12 free. Call 888-0505 for information.
PASTA, ETC. St. Mark's Presbyterian Church. 3809 E. Second St. Celebrate World Vegetarian Day beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28. Enjoy a pasta buffet dinner; a presentation on Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Pasta..., by cookbook author Robert Oser; and a lecture by Dr. Martha Bergner, DC, entitled Adapting to Stress with Body, Mind, and Spirit: How Specific Chiropractic Approaches Release Our Inborn Wisdom For Full Health. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids ages 4 through 10. Call 682-0075 for information.
MAGIC MEN. TCC Leo Rich Theatre. 260 S. Church Ave. See the Stars of Magic, a magical celebration at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27. Performing magicians include: Gene Collins, Rod Robinson, Michael DeSchalit, Chris Rivette, Bill McRae, Joe DuPerry, Norm Marini, Tom Potter, John Shryock, Bruce Spell, and 13-year-old Tucsonan Todd Gaines. Adult admission is $8.25, $5.25 for kids. Tickets are available at Dillard's, William's Magic Shop (790-4060), and the TCC box office (791-4266).
QUEER THANG. The University of Arizona Committee on Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Studies hosts a back-to-school reception and meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 25, in the lobby of the Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.