Your guide to what’s happening on the home and garden front this month. Event listings run without charge on a space-available basis as a service to our readers. Because of possible last-minute changes, readers should confirm event details by calling the telephone numbers in the listings. September Art & Special exhibits Tucson Museum of Art Exhibits: The Circle Game, through Sept. 7 Rose Cabat at 100: A Retrospective Exhibition of Ceramics, through Sept. 14 Welcome to Beveldom: Mat Bevel’s Museum of Kinetic Art, through Sept. 28 Trails to Rails: John Mix Stanley and the Pacific Railroad Survey of the 1850s, through Sept. 28 The WPA Connection: Selections from the Modern Art Collection, through July 5, 2015 Art of Latin America; Art of the American West; and Modern and Contemporary Art: Ongoing Museum Hours: Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Located at 140 N. Main Ave. Contact 624-2333, or visit www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org for further details and other events. Admission to the museum is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students 13 and up; children 12 and under, active military and veterans are free, and first Sunday of the month is free for all. Www.tucsonmuseumofart.org Arizona State Museum Curtis Reframed: The Arizona Portfolios, through July 31, 2015. Iconic images of the American West by Edward S. Curtis. From Above: Images of a Storied Land, through Sept. 20. Aerial photography by Adriel Heisey. Ancient Architecture of the Southwest, ongoing The Pottery Project, ongoing Paths of Life: American Indians of the Southwest, ongoing Museum Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 12:30- 1 p.m.); Closed Sun. and federal and state holidays. Adult admission $5; free for ASM members, UA and PCC students and staff, and active duty military personnel and their families. Arizona State Museum located on the University of Arizona campus, 1013 E. University Blvd. Visit www.statemuseum.arizona.edu for further information on exhibits, lectures and special events. Fees vary by workshop. Www.statemuseum.arizona.edu The University of Arizona Museum of Art Designing Line and Space: The Art of Sara Wallace, July 18-Sept. 21 Highlights from the Permanent Collection, through Jan. 2015 Cultivating Treasures, through Sept. 8 A Continuing Legacy: Gallagher Purchases Part I, through Sept. 21 Fate And Fulfillment: Selections From The William Small Collection, through Aug. 25 Master Works on Paper, through Aug. 25 Robert McCall’s Universe, through July 13 The Jacques and Yulla Lipchitz Collection: Models and Sketchces, through Aug. 2023 The Altarpiece of Ciudad Rodrigo, ongoing Museum Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 12-4 p. m. Closed Mon. and University holidays. Located on the campus of the University of Arizona. Visit Www.artmuseum.arizona.edu for more information on exhibits, events and education. Admission: adults, $5; museum members, students, children, military, and UA faculty and staff, free. Www.artmuseum.arizona.edu Tucson Desert Art Museum Sept. 15, The Dawn of American Landscapes, important nineteenth century works from the founding fathers of plein air painting, including Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran, Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, Hermann Ottomar Herzog, George Inness, and William Trost Richards. Continuing in the Museum Rock of Ages, a panoramic work by landscape artist, Arturo Chávez, Arizona Room. Opening in the Gallery Refreshing, new landscapes by Michael Drury (September 3 through October 26). Meet the Artist reception, Oct. 18, 3-6 pm. Artist Series Workshop “Movement: Painting Clouds and Water.” For artists and non-artists. Oct. 17, 9 a. m.-12 p.m. For more information call 520-202-3888. The Museum’s collection of classical and contemporary artisans encompasses textiles, paintings, maps, photographs and historical artifacts. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10-4; Closed Mon. and Tues. 7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. (across from Udall Park), (520) 202-3888, www.tucsondart.com Metal Arts Village Mon., Sept. 1, 10 a.m. Sculpture Meetup in Studio h, Big Moe’s Coffee Emporium Tues., Sept. 9, 6-9 p.m. Open Studios Under the Full Moon Visit the numerous artists’ studios, enjoy food, beverages, entertainment and demonstrations. Metal Arts Village, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., 975-9792, www.metalartsvillage.com Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Monthly Tours & Events Art Exhibits: The Scratchboard Art of John Agnew, through Sept. 7. America’s Parks of the Southwest, Sept. 13-Oct. 26. Opening Reception: Sat. Sept. 13, 2-4 p.m. Multi-media juried exhibit of artistic tributes to parks across America. Explore the amazing world of desert flora and fauna with in-depth tours and exhibits. Also, be sure to check out the Warden Aquarium and its “touch tanks.” All presentations and workshops are held at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. For details, times and other events call 883-2702, or visit www.desertmuseum. org. Fee varies. GARDENING & PLANTS Tucson Botanical Gardens Classes: Yoga in the Gardens, Thurs. mornings in Sept., 8-9 a.m., a four-class series, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25. $40; $30 members Ikebana for Everyone, second Thursdays monthly, 1-3:30 p. m. Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, and April 9. Eight-class series package $145; $120 members; single-class $25; $20 members. Butterfly Basics, third Tuesdays monthly, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 16, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18. $5; free for members. Pulling Your Potted Garden Plans Together, with potted garden expert Marylee Pangman, Wed., Sept. 10, 8:30-10 a. m.; Sat., Sept. 13, 1-2:30 p.m. $12; $7 members Arizona Butterflies Part I: Swallowtails, Whites and Sulphurs, Thurs., Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m. $17; $12 members Designing Colorful Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardens, with landscape designer Shelly Ann Abbott, MLA. $17; $12 members Signature Classes $16; $8 members. Discounted four-class packages $48; $24 members. No preregistration required. All classes are taught by trained docents and include Gardens admission. Gardening for Seasonal Residents, 1st Thursdays monthly, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Gardening for the Newcomer, 1st Saturday monthly, 9:30 a. m.-12 p.m. Xeriscape, Not Zeroscape!, 2nd Saturday monthly; 9:30 a. m.-12 p.m. Successful Plants for Tucson Gardens, 3rd Saturday monthly; 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Rainwater Harvesting, 4th Saturday monthly; 9:30- 12 p.m. TBG Summer Hours, June-Sept.: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily General admission: $8 adults; $7 Student/Senior/Military; $4 for those 4-12; 3 and under are free. Register for most classes online — call for details. Class size is limited and prices per class vary. All events held at the TBG, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Call 326-9686, ext. 35 or visit www.Tucsonbotanical.org for details on special events, classes, ticket prices, etc. Tohono Chul Exhibits: Chiles! Through Nov. 9, Main Gallery Elinor Lamont Hallowell Collection of Patriotic Native American Art through Oct. 5, Entry Gallery General Tours: Walk in the Park: Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. Art in the Park: Each Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Birds of Tohono Chul: Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat. at 8:30 a. m. Stories in the Garden: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Children’s Ramada For all classes and workshops, call 742-6455 x 0 to register. Pre-registration is required. Tours, classes and exhibits vary by season. All proceeds benefit the park. Open daily 8-5; closed on national holidays. Adult admission $10; seniors $8; student and active military $5; children $3. Located at 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Visit www.Tohonochul.org for more information and fees. UA Pima County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners SmartScape Residential Classes: Creating Healthy Landscapes, Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wetstone, Deb North, Master Gardener Rainwater Harvesting Incentives Rebate Program, by Lincoln Perino, water harvesting professional, conference room, Sept. 6, 12-3 p.m. Master Gardener Lecture Series: Orchids for Beginners, with Master Gardener Tony Knight, Sept. 27, 9:30- 11:30 a.m. Classes held in the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center conference room at the UA farm at 1951 E. Roger Rd. $7 master gardeners; $10 general public. Tours of the Demonstration Gardens, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays and Saturdays of the month. Tours begin at 9 a. m., groups of 8 or more should call ahead. Meet near the door to the plant clinic. (520) 626-5161. Arizona Native Plant Society Monthly Meetings: 2nd Wed. of every month (Sept. Through May) at 7 p.m. (sometimes earlier) at the AZ Game and Fish office, 555 N. Greasewood. For more information contact Carianne Campbell at csfunicelli@gmail.com. Boyce Thompson Arboretum Hours: September-April admission is taken 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The arboretum closes promptly at 5 p.m. Daily admission fees are $9 for adults, $4.50 for ages 5-12 and 5 and under are free. Additional fees may apply for special programs. For more information please call (520) 689-2811 or visit http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu. The Gardeners of Tucson Practical Guide to Collecting Garden Seeds, by a Native Seeds/SEARCH representative, Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m. Monthly Meetings: the 2nd Tuesday of the month 7-9 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room of the Ward 6 City Council office, 3202 E. 1st Street. Located 1 block south of Speedway, 1 block east of Country Club. For information on programs or to RSVP, call (520) 622-0905. Free & open to the public. Rose Society of Green Valley Monthly Meetings: 1st Mon. of every month (except June- Aug.) at the East Social Center (Abrego and Esperanza) at 7 p.m. Contact: Lea Ellen, 625-0862. Rose Society of Tucson Monthly Meetings: 1st Tues. of every month (except July & Aug.) at Tucson Botanical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Judy Singer, 529-6020, or visit www.tucsonrose.org. Southern Arizona Koi Association Monthly Meetings: 4th Sunday of each month at various member ponds. For more information, visit www.sakoia. org or call 390-0879. Tucson African Violet Society Four meetings a month: September-November and January-April, then potlucks on a Saturday in December and May. During the summer just one program once a month on a Saturday. The Inn at the Fountains, 5830 N. Fountains Ave. In the basement by the elevator (south of NW Hospital at Orange Grove and La Cholla). They meet the second Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. and the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The Cascades, 201 N. Jessica Avenue, Fourth floor. They meet at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month and 9:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month. For more information call 574-1367. Tucson Area Iris Society Gigantic Iris Rhizome Sale, Sat., Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-3:30 p. m. Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St. Monthly Meetings: 2nd Saturday of every month (except June-Oct.), 1 p.m. at various Pima County Public Libraries. Call for locations 743-7993 or visit www.tucsoniris.org. Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society Monthly Meetings: 1st Thurs. of every month (except December) at the Junior League of Tucson, 2099 E. River Road at 7 p.m. For more information go to www.tucsoncactus. org or call 885-6367. Tucson Garden Club Monthly Meetings: 3rd Wed. of every month, 10 a.m. (Sept.-May) at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Affiliated with national Garden Club and Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs. Some meetings are not held at TBG. For information call Paulette Stag at 529-2789. Tucson Orchid Society Monthly Meetings: 3rd Wed. of every month at Adobe Bridge Club, 3727 E. Blacklidge Road. Contact: Jim W., 749-1142 for information and time. Tucson Organic Gardeners Monthly Meetings: 3rd Tues. of every month at 7 p.m. (Sept.-April) at St. Mark’s Church, 3809 E. 2nd St., in the Geneva Room. For more information and event times, call 670-9158 or visit tucsonorganicgardeners.org Food & Wine Bear Canyon Open-Air Market 8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd. northwest corner of Catalina highway Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call 982-2645 Friday Farmers Market at Broadway Village 2926 E. Broadway Blvd. Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 603-8116 Jesse Owens Friday Farmers Market 400 S. Sarnoff Drive Jesse Ownes Park Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit www.heirloomfm.com Oro Valley Farmers Market 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Steam Pump Ranch Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit www.heirloomfm.com Plaza Palomino Farmers Market 2970 N. Swan Rd. Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (winter) Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (summer) For more information, call 327-4676 Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (winter) Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (summer) For more information, call 591-2276 Santa Fe Square Farmers Market 7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd., corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon Roads Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, visit foodinroot.com/farmersmarkets/santa-fe-square St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market St. Philip’s Plaza, Southeast corner of River Road and Campbell Avenue Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information, visit foodinroot.com/farmersmarkets/stphilipsplaza Tucson Farmers Market St. Philip’s Plaza southwest corner of River Road and Campbell Avenue Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (winter) Sunday 8 a.m.-noon (summer) For more information, call 882-2157 To submit your home and garden event or workshop, contact Anne Kellogg at anne@tucsonlifestyle.com.