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Going to Tucson for the APC Conference? Here's a few things to do after the show.
ACP Events
Thursday - 5:30pm - 6:30pm New Member Reception Open only to New Members, ACP Board of Directors, and by Invitation, this preview is an informal reception where newbies get an opportunity to visit with colleagues and the ACP Board of Directors.
Friday - 6:30pm - 8:00pm Opening Night Reception Enjoy this reception as a special welcome to the Annual Congress and Arizona! Start the Congress by visiting with colleagues and mingling with exhibitors in a social setting.
Saturday - 6:30pm - 10:00pm Dinner and Social The recipe for an evening of fun and enjoyment: a reception followed by dinner and entertainment. Join your colleagues for this memorable soiree with food and dancing. Guests are also invited. Weekend Events in Tucson
Nov. 9-11 Defending the Caveman is the longest-running solo play in Broadway history; it offers a hilarious look at the ways men and women relate. Leo Rich Theater 520-903-2929 www.broadwayintucson.com
Nov. 9 John Prine is an American country/folk singer-songwriter who has achieved widespread critical success since the early 1970s. Fox Tucson Theatre 520-624-1515 www.foxtucsontheatre.com
Nov. 10-11 Die Fledermaus is comic operetta composed by Johann Strauss II. It has been the toast of audiences since its debut in Vienna in 1874. Tucson Music Hall 520-293-4336 www.azopera.com
Anytime Amusements in Tucson
Casino of the Sun 7406 S. Camino de Oeste Tucson, AZ 85746 520-883-1700 www.casinosun.com Poker, slots, bingo, table games, live entertainment and multiple dining choices.
Tucson Greyhound Park 2601 S. 3rd Ave. (access from I-10, exit 261) Tucson, AZ 85713 520-884-7576 www.tucsongreyhound.com Live greyhound racing Monday through Saturday with a first race post time of 7:40 p.m.
Foothills Mall 7401 North La Cholla Blvd. 520-219, 0650 www.shopfoothillsmall.com A one-stop shop: over 90 stores (mostly outlets), seven restaurants, and a 15-screen movie theatre.
Silverbell and El Rio-Trini Alvarez Municipal Golf Courses 3600 N. Silverbell Rd. or 1400 W. Speedway Blvd. 520-791-5853 www.tucsoncitygolf.com When you’ve tired of the beautiful course at the Starr Pass Country Club & Spa, hit the city’s newly-remodeled municipal masterpieces—El Rio has a retro British Open feel.
Recommended Restaurants
Daisy Mae’s Steak House 2735 W Anklam Rd. 520-792-8888 Rustic and saloon-like with authentic cowboy cuisine, this meat-lover’s paradise is as delicious as it is reasonably priced—from $12-$18, all with cowboy beans and Texas toast!
Cafe Poca Cosa 110 East Pennington St. 520-622-6400 www.pocacosatucson.com Downtown Mexican food, but there’s nothing ordinary about this spot. The menu changes daily with the chef’s whims. Luckily, her whims are notably spot-on for everything from mole to drinks to dessert.
Sushi Hama 3971 N Oracle Rd. 520-888-6763 www.sushihama.com All-you-can-eat-sushi for only $19.50? Something as tasty and villainous sounding as a Pancho Roll? If you’re craving sushi while land-locked in Arizona, this is the place to go.
Caruso’s Restaurant 434 N 4th Ave. 520-624-5765 www.carusositalian.com Locals have love this Southern Italian joint since 1938. Try lasagna, sip on a glass of wine, and sit on the patio to enjoy a Tucson night like a native.
Rusty’s 2075 W Grant Rd. 520-623-3363 www.rustystucson.com Rusty’s is a true sports-centric sports bar, complete with the requisite big screens, buffalo wings, and beer. Happy Hour Monday–Friday and half-price wine on the weekends.
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