Caribbean Carnaval Comes to Tucson's 2nd Saturdays Downtown

Caribbean Carnaval Comes to Tucson's 2nd Saturdays Downtown

TUCSON, Ariz., March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From The Rialto to the Fox Theatre, Downtown Tucson will resemble a Caribbean nation on April 14th with food, music, street performers, tropical costumes and merchant specials for Carnaval, an Internationally Flavored Music & Dance Street Party! Beginning with a Brazilian procession, the event will feature Steel drums, African and Brazilian music, Jazz, Dixieland, Hip Hop, Reggae and Latin Funk music which will surround Downtown, both indoors and outdoors. Processions along Congress Street sidewalks will run from 5pm-6pm. Wear purple and "Carnaval" it up with sparkle and beads!

Scott Avenue Stage @ Broadway Blvd.
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6pm-6:45pm: Capoeira Brasil
6:45pm-8pm: Batucaxe (Afro-Brazilian drum & dance)
8pm-8:15pm: Poi-Zen Fire Troupe
8:15pm-9:15pm: Key Ingredients of African Soul (Afro-Beat/
Reggae)
9:15pm-9:30pm: Poi-Zen Fire Troupe
9:30pm-10:30pm: Latin Funk Project (Latin/Rock)

Rialto Theatre - 318 E. Congress St.
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6pm-10pm: Southwest Soul Circuit; purveyors of great
jazz infusion, African, hip hop, and soul
music (free)

Fox Theatre - 17 W. Congress St.
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University of Arizona's ten piece steel drum
band has played all over the world. UA Steel
is dedicated to the preservation and
expansion of the steel pan art form. The band
plays many styles of music, several with
Caribbean roots of soca, calypso, and reggae
as well as classical, contemporary jazz, pop.
7 & 8 pm: (free)

MLK LOT at 5th Avenue and Toole:
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FC TUCSON SOCCER will feature the FC Tucson
Street Soccer Showdown. This is soccer in
its purest form: absent of age restrictions,
uniform restrictions or even skill
restrictions. It's just 10 players in a 5v5
matchup playing soccer because they love it;
on the street, spontaneously. The result
takes a backseat to the process and the
buildup and the fun everyone has just kicking
the ball around cleverly, trying to avoid
each other. Don't let another 2nd Saturday
go by without hitting the street with just
the clothes you're wearing, your friends and
a desire to play soccer. It's free to play.
4pm-10pm: For more information email liam@fctucson.com

Science Downtown: CenturyLink presents: Mars and Beyond - 300 E. Congress St.

This exhibition is dedicated to offering rotating science-based programs to Tucson and all of Arizona. 2nd Saturday hours are 9am-9pm. Check discounts, other dates and hours at sciencedowntown.org

The Cricket Kids' Area is super fun for the family. On hand is the Cricket Jumping Castle, a FREE G-rated movie-"Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" and other things to entertain. The movie begins at approximately 6:15p.m. The street scene will be hopping with car clubs, musicians, "jukebox" statues and vendors. Many Downtown businesses offer specials.

"i am TUCSON" will launch on April 14th with members of Greater Tucson Leadership speaking with attendees at the festivities and passing out "i am TUCSON" t-shirts and other giveaways. There will be photographers and videographers on site to capture Tucsonans of all ages supporting the movement and sharing their stories. These will later be posted and shared on www.iamtucson.org. In addition, there will be a tent, co-supported by Ben's Bells, where attendees can write their name on tiles that will be used in the creation of the "i am TUCSON" mosaic mural. The mural is to be permanently displayed Downtown. With the support and partnership of the Downtown community the hope is to have an overall presence throughout the festivities.

2nd Saturdays Downtown runs from 4pm to 10pm. Sponsors are: Jim Click Automotive Team, Cricket, Carondelet Health Network, KOLD Channel 13, KHYT/KIIM Radio, KXCI 91.3FM Community Radio, MEB Property Management and Providence Service Corp.

For images and information on performers, contact: Program Director, Jamie Manser at 520.270.3213 jamie@zocalotucson.com

SOURCE 2nd Saturdays Downtown

2nd Saturdays Downtown

CONTACT: Sandy Mellor, +1-520-339-1744, smellor@provcorp.com, for 2nd Saturdays Downtown

Web Site: http://www.iamtucson.org

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