Join MIM for a special birthday celebration in honor of the legendary Beatle John Lennon. Enjoy this fun weekend of Curator Talks, trivia quizzes, lectures, art activities, and more—all commemorating his legacy of peace and love.
Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours
September 29-October 18
Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm
Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29 to October 18 will highlight the work of the artists in the two fall studio tours. This is a great opportunity to see examples of many artists’ work in one location.
JCC Fine Art Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
All are welcome.
Families, join us as we celebrate the joyous holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah. There will be fun activities, crafts, stories and more. Free for our ECC families, but registration required. Guests: $5 per child.
Fall Butterfly Exhibit (Sept 30-Nov 19). 9:30am-5pm. Included with admission: $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, ages 3 & under free. Butterflies and other beneficial insects join together for this fun new exhibit. From pollinators to predators, insects have amazing powers and play a variety of roles in the desert. Become a plant protector to support and help protect these beneficial insects. Join us every Saturday from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, for family activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities change weekly and include Meet the Caterpillars, Garden Walks with a butterfly expert or learning about milkweed and the Great Milkweed Grow Out. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.
Pumpkin and Chili Party (Thur-Sun Oct 5-29). 10am-9pm Thur & Sun, 10am-10pm Fri-Sat. $20, under 2 free (discounted tickets available at Fry’s food stores). Hay rides, miniature golf, 10-acre maze, petting barn, inflatables, rides, climbing wall, live entertainment, extreme canine dog show and more. Schnepf Farms, 24610 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek. 480-987-3100 or schnepffarms.com.
Syrian Cuisine Cooking Series
Chef Shahd will teach you to make Syrian delicacies as well as a sampling of her signature recipes. Chef Shahd?s single-session cooking classes at The J have been featured on Tucson?s own Fox 11 news. Co-hosted with the International Rescue Committee in Tucson. The recipes will be kosher and vegetarian.
Sundays, 12-3pm
September 17-October 8
$220/ $200 J members for 4 weeks
$70/ $65 J members for an individual session
Demonstration Kitchen
Sunday, September 17: Syrian Salads
Shahd will teach you how to make her signature Syrian vegetable salad; a healthy potato salad; tabbouleh; and fattoush salad.
Sunday, September 24: Syrian Appetizers
Learn to create Syrian appetizers, including mutabal,a beet and eggplant dish; ful medamas, a fava bean dish; and baba ganoush.
Sunday, October 1: Syrian Specialties
Shahd will share her favorite recipes for oozy, a Syrian stuffed bread; kubah dabeh, a vegetarian croquette; taziki sauce; and yalange, a Syrian vegetable casserole.
Sunday, October 8: Syrian Desserts
Shahd will lead a lesson on Syrian desserts, including baklava; atayif, Syrian pancakes; and kunafeh, a pastry made from pistachios.
All generations of the Tucson J are invited to join your voices together with renowned Jewish artist, Billy Jonas and local song leaders for a festive afternoon of music. We’ll sing, dance, hear a PJ Library story (Sadie’s Sukkah Breakfast), enjoy a light breakfast themed dinner, and celebrate the holiday of Sukkot. This music experience is made possible with thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Community Center Association, and is in partnership with PJ Library.
The event will take place in the JCC Sculpture Garden.
Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket for seating.
$18 per family with registration by Wednesday, October 4/ $25 per family at the door
Contact Jennifer Selco, Director of Jewish Life and Learning with any questions at jselco@tucsonjcc.org or 520-618-5026.
A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is loaded with non-stop laughs and familiar melodies.
2 pm matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays.
A Co-Production with A/C Theatre Company
Viciously funny and devastatingly heartbreaking, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a modern masterpiece! With an electrifying glam-rock score and high-voltage performances, this show is thrillingly progressive and thoroughly entertaining!
Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours
September 29-October 18
Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm
Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29 to October 18 will highlight the work of the artists in the two fall studio tours. This is a great opportunity to see examples of many artists’ work in one location.
JCC Fine Art Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
All are welcome.