Classic Rock Rules in March at Tucson's 2nd SATURDAYS

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Feb 24, 2012, 08:00 ET

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The sounds of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young will dominate the west end of Downtown Tucson on March 10^th, with Five Way Street playing a two-hour free tribute at the Fox Theatre. Vendors, classic cars, merchant specials, food trucks and the Cricket Kids' Area will all be Downtown from 4-10pm. The East End of Downtown will feature the soulful sounds of the SW Soul Celebration produced by Kevin and Tanishia Hamilton. FC Tucson Soccer will return and Up With People, a renowned group of international students from 22 different countries, will be performing international songs and dances from their touring show. Up With People, which originated in Tucson in 1965, has been maintaining the same message of bringing the world together through service and music for over 47 years.

MLK LOT at 5^th Avenue and Toole:

4pm: FC TUCSON SOCCER, Tucson's new men's soccer club team will bring a unique brand of soccer to Downtown Tucson. Five-on-five
and open play opportunities will be available, as well as the chance to enjoy FC Tucson players in action.

Scott Avenue KHIT/KIIM RADIO Stage—It's a Little Bit Country, A little Bit Rock N Roll

6pm:          Up With People (International Dance & Song)
6:45pm:     The Cornerstone Band (Country/Blues/Rock)
8pm:          The Guilty Bystanders (Americana Country with Southern Rock Flair)
9:30pm:      Rich Hopkins & The Luminarios (Ragged psychedelic guitar rock)

Hotel Congress - 311 E. Congress St.

7pm: Combo Westside (Latin tinged, progressive combo) $5
8pm: Foxtails Brigade – Patio Show (Ornate Chamber Pop)

Rialto Theatre - 318 E. Congress St.

TBA

Fox Theatre - 17 W. Congress St.

7pm & 8pm: Five Way Street (Classic Rock)

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. 2^nd SATURDAY hours are 9am-9pm. Check discounts, other dates and hours at sciencedowntown.org.

The Screening Room - 127 E Congress St.

6-9pm: Arizona International Film Festival OPEN HOUSE. More AZ 100 Indie Films. Showtimes are 6, 7, and 8pm. Free.

The Cricket Kids' Area is super fun for the family. On hand is the Cricket Jumping Castle, a FREE G-rated movie-"West Side Story" and other things to entertain. The movie begins at approximately 6p.m.

2^nd SATURDAYS Downtown runs from 4pm to 10pm. Sponsors are: Bank of Tucson, Jim Click Automotive Team, Cricket, Carondelet Health Network, KOLD Channel 13, KHIT/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, [email protected]

SOURCE 2nd SATURDAYS Downtown