Tucson 2013 - Don't miss these events
Last Updated: 28th Jan 2013By Jolyon Ralph
The Tucson Shows are just about to start - so now is a great time to put some dates in your diaries for some very important events that are happening during showtime.
Wednesday 6th February - 6.30pm - Mindat.org presentations night at the Pueblo Show
For the second year running, the Pueblo Gem and Mineral Show, at the Riverpark Inn Hotel (350 South Freeway), will be hosting an evening of presentations along with drinks and light refreshments. There will be seats for those who arrive early enough, and standing room for those who don't. This year our ambitious program includes:
A presentation on the upcoming Changsha mineral show in China
Tomasz Prazkier - "Mibladen - The most famous Moroccan locality"
John Veevaert - "Mineral Fakes - what to look for and what to do when you find one"
Mark Mauthner - "A short report from the 2nd International Mindat.org Conference in Morocco"
Entry is free, and parking (either self parking or valet parking) is free for this evening's event also. Light refreshments provided. Mineral dealers at the Pueblo Gem show will also be opening late this evening so you can combine an informative evening with a bit of shopping if you wish!
Sunday 10th February - 6.00pm - What's Diggin? at Westward Look Resort
A free presentation about recent activity at the Adelaide, Rogerley and Oceanview mines by good friends of mindat.org - Adam Wright, Cal Graeber and Jeff Swanger.
Social hour starts at 6.00pm, presentation at 7.30pm, in the Gold Dining Room at the Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Rd.
Monday 11th February - 5.00pm - 'OLD FARTS' gathering
UK Mining Ventures are celebrating their 15th year at the Rogerley Mine, with their annual 'OLD FARTS' gathering (Original Locality Data, Fluorite, Ale and Related Trivia Subcommittee) in and around room 144 at the Tucson City Center Hotel, 475 N. Granada, on Monday Feb 11 from 5 pm β 8 pm. English style ale (brewed by Jesse Fisher), English cheeses and other nibbles.
Wednesday 13th February - Mindat.org Members Meeting
Every year at Tucson, Rock Currier generously hosts us for an evening in the Jewel Tunnel Ballroom at the Hotel Tucson City Center (formally known as Inn Suites) show on 475 N. Granada.
No set agenda, a chance for mindat.org managers to meet anyone who is interested in attending. We will discuss things that are happening with mindat.org, listen to your feedback, comments and suggestions, and maybe talk about some of the new features yet to come.
This year it will be held at 6.30pm, and goes on as long as everyone wants it to, often spilling into further private chats in the bar next door afterwards. Snacks provided. Free of charge.
Thursday 14th February - Sunday 17th February - Mindat.org at the TGMS show
Mindat.org will again have a booth at the TGMS show, in the Tucson Convention Center, where we will be meeting people, talking about rocks, and hopefully trying to rest a little bit after our manic Tucson adventures. Come say hi. Free mineral identifications! For a $5.00 fee we'll examine your meteorite and tell you that it's not a meteorite at all!
Saturday 16th February - Astronomy magazine - Skywatching in Tucson
Give your neck a change at looking down at all the rocks, and spend a day looking up.
Join Astronomy magazine, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, the International Dark Sky Association, University of Arizonaβs Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter and others. At the East Campus Observatory of Pima Community College (8181 East Irvington Road). Activities start at 10am and continue through to 9pm. Day activities will include safe sun observations with the appropriate filters to view sunspots, flares and more. At night, see the Orion Nebula (M42), the Pleiades, The Crab Nebula and much more. Free of charge.
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Quick NavWednesday 6th February - 6.30pm - Mindat.org presentations night at the Pueblo ShowSunday 10th February - 6.00pm - What's Diggin? at Westward Look ResortMonday 11th February - 5.00pm - 'OLD FARTS' gatheringWednesday 13th February - Mindat.org Members MeetingThursday 14th February - Sunday 17th February - Mindat.org at the TGMS showSaturday 16th February - Astronomy magazine - Skywatching in Tucson