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| 2011 Bisbee Events
January ~ February ~ March ~ April ~ May ~ June ~ July ~ August ~ September ~ October ~ November ~ December Events subject to updates. Check back again! Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Bisbee's Obscure Productions' Inherit the Wind shows January 28 and 29 at 7:30 pm and January 30 at 3 pm at Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave, Old Bisbee. Tickets at Atalanta's, the Visitors Center, the Food Coop, and at the door. Call (520) 432-2901 Rock for Rehab features all-day music performances by seven of Bisbee's favorite musicians/bands. There is also great food and an auction. All of this supports the Verhelst Recovery House and is January 30, 11 am to 6 pm at the Turquoise Valley Country Club. Second Annual Central School Project Mystery Costume Ball Fundraiser is a benefit for Bisbee’s Center for the Arts. Disguise yourself for a night of masked elegance with delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks while experiencing art installations, performance, music and Tucson DJ Carl Hanni. Tickets at Atalanta’s Music & Books, High Desert Market, Mimosa Market, or at the door. $10 or $8 for Friends of Central School. Get yours before they sell out. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011, at Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave., Bisbee. (520) 432-4866. The All Ages Comedy Show featuring The Odd Varks and Cobban Barnett, presented by Community Montessori School. $10 Adults, $5 Children. Tickets at High Desert Market, Visitors Center, or call. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2011, 6 to 7 pm at Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave., Bisbee. (520) 432-3833. Chocolate Tasting Sponsored by the Friends of the Copper Queen Library, Arizona’s oldest public library. This event promises decadent chocolate desserts, beverages and live local music along with exciting raffles and silent auction. Tickets $12. For information call (520) 432-4232. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011, 6 pm to 8 pm at the Library. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Tucson Symphony Orchestra presented by Bisbee Community Chorus. St. Patrick's Church, Old Bisbee. $15, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011, two performances, 4 pm and 7 pm. Annual Art Auction This annual art auction offers an array of some of Bisbee’s finest artists. Proceeds benefit the Bisbee Arts Commission. Venue TBD. Tickets $10. For more information call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.discoverbisbee.com for event information. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2011, 7 pm – 9 pm. BZB-BBQ Nationally sanctioned BBQ cook-off with 15 – 20 teams to be held at Historic Warren Ballpark. For more information call (520) 432-5421 or visit www.bisbeearizona.com. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 25 (invitation only) & MARCH 26, 2011 (public participation).www.BZB-BBQ.info Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Copper Classic Car Show Classic cars with lots of dazzle and chrome. Prizes awarded for various categories. Drawings, goody bags, food, music and lots of fun. Main Street in Historic Bisbee. For more information call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. Sponsored by the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce, www.bisbeearizona.com. SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011, 8 am to 3 pm. La Vuelta De Bisbee This event includes time trials, a circuit race and a road race covering Cochise County. For more information call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.lvb.info.com. FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 23 AND 24, 2011. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning, Bisbee area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place as well as live music and other happenings. For more info visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org or call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER, 2011. Bisbee Copper Kings Baseball Become a fan of the semi-professional baseball team as they take to the field at the Historic Warren Ballpark. See www.bisbeecopperkings.com for calendar, or more information call (520) 732-7325, (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE. APRIL THROUGH AUGUST, 2011. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Bisbee Community Chorus Spring Concert: Music Makes Our Spirits Soar Location to be announced. SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 7 pm and SUNDAY MAY 1, 3 pm. Bisbee Community Chorus Spring Concert: Music Makes Our Spirits Soar Location to be announced. SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 7 pm and SUNDAY MAY 1, 3 pm. Fiber Arts Festival The Fiber Arts Festival will be held in Vista Park. The show will present sheep-shearing, fiber demonstrations and vendors that sell finished products along with natural fibers and equipment. For more information call (520) 432-3554, 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.bisbeefiberarts.comTBD, 8 am – 1 pm. Bisbee Gem & Mineral Show Gems & minerals showcased at the Queen Mine Tour. For more information call (520) 432-2071 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.queenminetour.com. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 28 AND 29, 2011, 9 pm – 5 pm. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning, Bisbee area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place as well as live music and other happenings. For more info visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org or call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER, 2011. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions.
GLBT Bisbee Pride Weekend Spend the weekend in Bisbee and celebrate your pride. Three exciting, fun-filled days that include a street fair, leather and lace ball, pool party, music, dancing and an array of other activities. For more information visit www.bisbeepride.com. FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 18 and 19, 2011. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning, Bisbee area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place as well as live music and other happenings. For more info visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org or call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER, 2011. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. 4th of July in Bisbee The big days begins with our world famous Coaster Race on Historic Tombstone Canyon. Later watch the traditional parade in the Warren section in Bisbee. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning, Bisbee area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place as well as live music and other happenings. For more info visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org or call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER, 2011. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning, Bisbee area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place as well as live music and other happenings. For more info visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org or call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER, 2011. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. 45th Annual Brewery Gulch DazeSponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee on Labor Day weekend in Historic Brewery Gulch. Many activities including “Miz Old Biz” contest, pet parade and kiddie carnival games. For information call (520) 432-2071 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.discoverbisbee.comSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011. Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour See some of the most beautiful gardens that you ever dreamed of. Residents open their yards to the public. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011. Bisbee Plein Air Weekend Various artists painting “in the open air” in and around Old Bisbee in competition. For info call (520) 432-2071 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.discoverbisbee.com. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 – 11, 2011. Bisbee Blues Festival The 7th annual festival will feature live blues from a variety of music and bands. Food and beverages will be available. For info call (520) 432-2071 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.discoverbisbee.com. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning, Bisbee area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place as well as live music and other happenings. For more info visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org or call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER, 2011. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions.
Copper Queen Costume Street Dance Benefit On Halloween, the Copper Queen is holding a fundraising street dance in front of the hotel, to benefit local causes. Wear your costume and enjoy the party! $5 donation. Call the Queen at (520) 432-2216. Dates and times to come! Bisbee Turquoise Hunt The annual Turquoise hunt will take place in what is described at the “Number 7 Stockpile”. For about two hours each day, rock hounds can scout the earth for the rarest and, some would say, the most valuable “Bisbee Turquoise”. Call 520-432-7071 or visit www.bisbeemuseum.org. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 AND 8, 2011. Wine Festival Sample more than 50 Old/New World Wines at the Vintage Bisbee Wine Festival. Venue to be determined. Guaranteed to be an afternoon of food, music and fun. For info call (520) 432-2071 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.discoverbisbee.com or www.bisbeerotaryclub.org. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011. Bisbee 1000 – The Great Stair Climb This event can be a challenging competitive run or a leisurely explorative walk of Bisbee’s over 1000 stairs. Live music during the race along with a Made in Bisbee Marketplace featuring 50 local artisans displaying and selling their work. Food, refreshments and beer available. As an added event give the Ice Man Competition a try Always the 3rd Saturday in October. For more information, visit www.bisbee1000.org. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011. Halloween in Bisbee Expect the unexpected! Halloween is one of Bisbee’s favorite holidays and visitors are guaranteed a fun filled, zany street scene. An unstructured, one-of-a-kind celebration with parades, costume contests and many surprises. For more info call (520) 432-2071 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.discoverbisbee.com. SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 30, 31, 2011. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning, Bisbee area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place as well as live music and other happenings. For more info visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org or call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER, 2011. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Bisbee Festival of Lights Be a part of the merry lighting festivities on Main Street in Historic Bisbee. Santa will arrive on a flashy fire truck with goodies for all. For more information call (520) 432-2071 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.discoverbisbee.com. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011. Historic Home Tour Bisbee residents open their doors giving visitors a glimpse into the town’s architectural history. Turn-of-the-century splendor comes to life with docents – some in period costume – leading house tours and answering questions about the homes. For info call (520) 432-2071 or 1-8662BISBEE or visit www.discoverbisbee.com. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 & 26, 2011. Art Chairs of Bisbee Silent Auction Bid on local artist’s decorated chairs done in a variety of mediums. Sponsored by the Bisbee Woman’s Club with proceeds going to local charities. Venue TBD. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2011, 4 pm. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning, Bisbee area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place as well as live music and other happenings. For more info visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org or call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER, 2011. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning, Bisbee area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place as well as live music and other happenings. For more info visit www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org or call (520) 432-3554 or 1-8662BISBEE or (520) 432-5421. SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER, 2011. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. More December events to come, including details on the always-exciting New Year's Eve Celebration in Bisbee! Visit www.bisbeenewyear.com. |
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Things to See and Do In and Around Bisbee Hiking and birding opportunities abound, as does the area's rich opportunities to learn about its history. Local galleries, shops and eateries fill your days with excitement. Live music is often available at our local saloons in the evenings. See Bisbee Links below.
Elegant Trogon (Chiricahua National Monument, near Portal, AZ only 1 1/2 hrs. from Bisbee). SEE MORE LOCAL BIRDS, BISBEE AND NATURE BELOW! BISBEE LINKS www.sabo.org The Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) is dedicated to the conservation of the birds of southeastern Arizona, their habitats and more. Visit their site for birding information!. www.discoverbisbee.com – see what Bisbee has to offer. From dining to attractions to shopping – this site has it. www.bisbeearizona.com – the Greater Bisbee Chamber of Commerce website which has a wealth of information on shopping, dining, attractions, and arts. It also has an events calendar. www.cityofbisbee.com – the official City of Bisbee website which contains information about Bisbee, a photographic tour of Bisbee and the events happening around town. www.bisbeemuseum.org – click here to learn about the Smithsonian’s first rural affiliate, The Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum. It displays minerals found in the Mule Mountains and shows Bisbee’s colorful mining history. Kartchner Caverns – click here to experience a stunning limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona that boasts world-class features. This “live” cave, discovered in 1974, hosts a wide variety of unique minerals and formations. www.turquoisevalley.com – Turquoise Valley Golf Course & RV. Nice people, great food, quality golf. An AETNA Small Business of the Year. Arizona's oldest continuously-run course, celebrating 100 years of golf. www.queenminetour.com – click here to learn more about the Queen Mine Tour – a perfect compliment to your expedition through the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum.
In April, Lazuli Buntings arrive in Bisbee
A Costa's hummingbird photographed
Green Kingfisher photographed by the pond at the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Whitewater Draw, only 45 minutes drive, near Elfrida off 191
Scott's Oriole (Bisbee)
San Pedro Riparian National
Bisbee in winter white
Pronghorn in Patagonia
The Dragoons, Cochise Stronghold
Looking south towards the Mule Mountains and Bisbee |
