Sierra Vista Events

Sierra Vista / Fort Huachuca Events

Henry Hauser Museum
July 17-September 9
Toys of Our Lives: A Century of Cool Toys
Opening July 17 is a Museum Teen Volunteer project, Toys of Our Lives, A Century of Cool Toys: 1900-1999. Learn more about the history of Sierra Vista at the Henry Hauser Museum in the Ethel Berger Center, Sierra Vista. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10-5, Saturdays,10 - 2. (520) 417-6980. The museum will be closed June 28 through July 16. Closed Sundays and holidays. Free.

Anna's Hummingbird, USFWS photo by Lee Karney August 4-8
2010 Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival
This year's Southwest Wings will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sierra Vista, at the foot of the Huachuca mountains. Many free programs will be presented in the lower level of the Knights of Columbus Hall and at some of the local birding locations (via carpool). These seminars are open to the public at no cost and registration for the Festival is not required to attend any of these sessions. Details on these free programs are available on the registration site, but you do not have to pre-register for these events. There will also be a variety of exhibits from state, federal, and non-profit wildlife and conservation associated agencies, as well as commercial exhibitors, on the second floor of the KC Hall. In the Vendor Room optics companies, retail stores, craftsmen and artists will exhibit a selection of nature-related merchandise. Vending hours are10 to 6 on Thursday, 9 to 6 on Friday, and 9 to 6 on Saturday. Rick Taylor will be the keynote speaker and Helen Thayer will be the welcome reception speaker. Photo: Anna's Hummingbird, USFWS photo by Lee Karney. For more information go to www.swwings.org.

Every Thursday
Sierra Vista Farmers' Market
Enjoy locally grown produce as well as the other unique items and products available. The Sierra Vista Farmers' Market is open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.at Wilcox Drive and Carmichael Avenue, Sierra Vista. Admission is free. For more information call (520) 378-2973 or 1-800-288-3861.

Sunday afternoon programs
Carr House Information Center, 1:30 p.m.
August 8: Mammals of the Mountains for Families, Jane Chambers
August 22: Butterflies of the Huachucas, Priscilla Brodkin
September 12: Nature Photography, Bob Hermann
September 26: Birds of Southeastern Arizona, Alan Blixt
October 17: Beavers of the San Pedro River, Mike Foster
Directions to Carr House: From Sierra Vista take Highway 92 south to Carr Canyon Road (Mesquite Tree Restaurant corner). Turn right (west) and go about 2 miles up Carr Canyon Road. Carr House is on the left after a concrete dip in the road.

Friday, October 15, Saturday, October 16
Community Chorus Annual Gospel Concert
The Sierra Vista Community Chorus will present its popular gospel concert on Friday, October 15 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Faith Presbyterian Church in Sierra Vista. This concert is inspirational not only in its music, but in its gift to a charity. This year the recipient of the entire offerings from the gospel concerts will be VICaP (Volunteer Interfaith Caregiver Program). Click here for information about how to join the chorus.

Sierra Vista Symphony, the 16th Season

Saturday, October 23, 7 p.m.
Europa, guest conductor Keitaro Harada
The opening concert of the symphony's sixteenth season will feature works by European composers, both classical and contemporary. Smetana's The Moldau and Tchaikowsky's Marche Slav provide a taste of Eastern Europe followed by music of Schubert, Berlioz and Weber and topped off with a modern touch by Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera. Appearing as guest conductor will be the energetic young Keitaro Harada who won a standing ovation from the Sierra Vista audience last spring when he appeared at the March concert.

Friday, January 21, 7 p.m.
Latin Dreams / Latin Nights
Warm up the winter night with exotic Latin music. The orchestra takes on Spanish themes with Chabrier's Espana, Bizet's Carmen Suite, and Copland's El Salon Mexico. Harpists Dr. Carol McLaughlin and Brazil's Gustavo Beaklini will perform Elias Parish-Alvars' Concertina for Two Harps.

March 12, 7 p.m.
Americana, music from Broadway
Broadway shows provide the memorable tunes from Carousel, The Music Man, The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls, Showboat, and Call Me Madam. George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and a tribute to Henry Mancini complete the program.

Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra
All concerts are presented at the Buena Performing Arts Center in Sierra Vista beginning at 7:00 p.m. Beginning promptly at 6:00, a free half-hour seminar is presented for those desiring to know more about the composers and their music. Concert ticket prices are: $30 preferred seating, $25 general admission seating; $30 family (with children). Students 14 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are available at Dillard's, Safeway, Oscar Yrun Center, and the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce. All tickets sold concert night at the box office add $5. Pre-concert seminar is free.

Ongoing

Arizona Folklore Preserve
Weekend concerts by Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis, and talented artists handpicked by Dolan to bring you the best in Arizona and southwestern music. See the current schedule of events at the AFP website. The preserve is closed for summer vacation during the months of July and August.

Ramsey Canyon Preserve Nature Walks
Beginning in March and running through to October, guided nature walks are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 am. Preserve opens to the public at 8 am. Call ahead to confirm walk dates: (520) 378-4952.

Sierra Vista EOP Bird Walks
In cooperation with the City of Sierra Vista, SABO, the Friends of the San Pedro River, and Huachuca Audubon Society offer 2-hour birding tours of the wastewater wetlands at the Environmental Operations Park on the city's east side. These Sunday morning tours begin at 8 a.m. from October through March and 7 a.m. from April through September. The tours spend approximately 2 hours exploring areas normally off limits to the public. No reservations are required for these tours, and there is no charge to participate, but all three organizations appreciate donations to help continue their work on behalf of southeastern Arizona's wildlife and habitats. For more information call SABO at (520) 432-1388.