VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Β
Openings
Tucson Nights: After dark in the Naked Pueblo β MOCA Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave. Photographs of living history of house parties, musical events and more. Sept. 1-Oct. 1. $8. 624-5019.
Why?! Why Did You Take My Log?!?! β MOCA Tucson. Virginia Overton's site-specific installation using found objects. Sept. 1-30. $8.Β
Receptions
Bordando por la Paz y la Memoria: Embroidering for Peace and Memory β Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Citizens from Mexico and abroad, embroider on white handkerchiefs the names and stories of victims in Mexico's war against drug trafficking. Through Aug. 31. Reception: 2-4 p.m. Aug. 27. 791-4010.
Sweet September Art Show and Reception β Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery, 5420 E. Broadway. Water media art. Meet the artist at the reception. Through Oct. 1. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Aug. 24. 299-7294.
Et Cetera
Traditional Techniques of Chinese Brush Painting β Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road. All levels. Students will explore according to their interest landscape, flower and bird styles. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 24. $25. 623-1003.
New Works by Bonita Sur β Tucson Clay Co-op Gallery, Studio & School, 3326 N. Dodge Blvd. Sur etches designs into colored slip and iron oxide washes on functional stoneware pieces. Wine, light snacks and music. 4-8 p.m. Aug. 25. 792-6263.
Student Art Show β Upcycle Tucson, 924 W. Grant Road. Students from Upcycle classes bring their works of art for a show including: jewelry, mosaics, wood works, paintings and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 26. 445-7694.
"We Survived Summer" β Cactus Wren Artisans at Cat Mountain Station, 2740 S. Kinney Road. Celebrate the end of summer with art and rootbeer floats. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27. 437-9103.
Painting & Mimosas β Whole Foods Market, 5555 E. River Road. Brush and Bottle will walk you through each step to paint. Price includes two mimosas, cheese and crackers. 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 27. $35. 252-1646.
Tour of Tucson Medical Center's Healing Art Collection β Tucson Medical Center, 5301 E. Grant Road. View some of the art collection. One mile of indoor walking with rest stops. Call to RSVP. Ages 12 and up. 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 28. 444-0363.
βDeGraziaβs Fun and Gamesβ β DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N. Swan Road. Paintings and drawings. 5-7 p.m. Sept. 1. 299-9191.
Eli Burke: The River β Everybody, 101 W. Sixth Ave. Reception: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 1. 477-1754.
