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. April Art & Special Exhibits Sam Hughes Home and Neighborhood Tour Sun., April 12 from noon to 5 p.m.Self-guided walking tour of private residences and gardens. Tickets $20, available for sale day of the tour in front of Rincon Market, 2513 E.6th St., beginning at 10 a.m. Pre-tour tickets available at Arte de la Vida, 37 N.Tucson Blvd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For info call 323-7891 or visit samhughes.org. Tucson Museum of Art Event: CRUSH pARTy, Friday, April 10, 6-9 p.m. Join us for the Tucson Museum of Art’s 8th annual CRUSH pARTy with wine, libations, culinary creations and, of course, art.Taste wines from local and international winemakers while sampling cuisine from Tucson restaurants. Spring Artisans Market, March 27-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. More than 100 artisans, childrens’ activities, food and live music. Held in the TMA courtyards. Exhibits: Surfaces: Photos by Fritz Kaeser, April 25-July 5 Horses of the West: Power, Freedom and Friendship, through Sept.13. Shadow Play: Selections From the TMA Collection, through June 15 La Vida Fantastica: Selections From the Latin American Folk Art Collection, through June 30 The WPA Connection: Selections from the Modern Art Collection, through July 5 El Nacimiento, through June 1 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 Intimacy of Faith, April 19-Jan.11, 2016, featuring retables, santos and ex-votos from the private collection of Gloria Fraser Giffords and the Giffords family. Dine’tah Landscapes, Dine’tah People: The Art of Jeremy Singer, through June 25 Photo ID: Portraits by Native Youth, through Mar.31 Regarding Curtis: Contemporary Indian Artists Respond to the Imagery of Edward S.Curtis, through Mar.31 Curtis Reframed: The Arizona Portfolios, through July 18 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 Changing Views: Queering U.S.Landscapes, Apr. 11-Aug.16. MFA Show, Apr. 17-May 15. The Master of Fine Arts exhibition showcases current UA students. Recent Acquisitions, March 28-Aug. 16.Works acquired since 2007. Prism and Perspective: Landscapes, Compositions, and Bodies, through April 8 The Pfieffer Collection: Figures and Expressions in 20th Century America, through April 8 Salvador Dalí: Our Historical Heritage, through June 14 Beauties: The Photography of Andy Warhol, through June 14 Remember Me: Portraits From The Permanent Collection, through March 29 The Jacques and Yulla Lipchitz Collection: Models and Sketches, 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 Continuing This Month in the Museum Dawn of American Landscapes, an exhibition of preeminent nineteenth century plein air painters, including works from Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, Hermann Herzog, George Inness and others. HOSTING, Empire 100, the Empire Ranch Foundation’s 2015 Western Art Show and Sale, March 29–April 19. In the Gallery The West, photography by award-winning artist Scott T.Baxter, March 27 continuing through May 17. Reception March 27, 5-8 pm. Monumental, works by landscape master Arturo Chávez, continues through the end of April. The Museum’s collection of classical and contemporary artisans encompasses textiles, paintings, maps, photographs and historical artifacts. Hours: Daily 10-4. 7000 E.Tanque Verde Rd. (southwest corner Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon Roads) 520- 202-3888 www.tucsondart.com Metal Arts Village Open Studios Under the Full Moon, 6-9 p.m. Visit the numerous artists’ studios, enjoy food, beverages, entertainment and demonstrations. Check the website for classes. Metal Arts Village, 3230 N.Dodge Blvd., 975- 9792, www.metalartsvillage.com Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Art Exhibits: Birds in Art, April 4-May 24; opening reception Sat., April 4, 2-4 p.m. 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: Mindful Yoga, Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. $50; $40 members Ikebana for Everyone, Thursday, April 9, 1-3:30 p.m.; single-class $25; $20 members Don’t Let Your Pots Go Empty All Summer, with Marylee Pangman, Wed., April 29, 9:30-11 a.m. or Sat., May 2, 1-2:30 p.m. $12; $7 members Butterfly Basics, Tues., April 21, 4:30-6 p.m. $5; members free Songbirds Part I: Flycatchers to Kinglets, Thurs., April 2, 6-8 p.m. $17; $12 members Songbirds Part 2: Thrushes to Tanagers, Thurs. April 23, 6-8 p.m. $17; $12 members Gardening for Seasonal Residents, 1st Thursdays monthly, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Gardening for the Newcomer, 1st Saturday monthly, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Xeriscape, Not Zeroscape!, 2nd Saturday monthly; 9:30- 11:30 a.m. Successful Plants for Tucson Gardens, 3rd Saturday monthly; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Rainwater Harvesting, 4th Saturday monthly; 9:30- 11:30 a.m. TBG Hours, 8:30 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, 2150N.Alvernon Way. Call 326-9686, ext.35 or visit www.Tucsonbotanical.org for details on special events, classes, ticket prices, etc. Tohono Chul Event: Tohono Chul 30th Anniversary Gala, March 29, 4-7 p.m. Food and drink, dance performances, live music, and artin- the- garden with renowned artists. 742-6455 or visit www.tohonochulpark.org Exhibits: Sonoran Desert: Large and Small, through April 26, Main Gallery.The exhibition honors the 30th anniversary of Tohono Chul. Drawn to Color, through June 7, Entry Gallery. Works by member artists of the Tucson Colored Pencil Artists’ Association. Featured Artist: Dee Cox, through April 26, Welcome Gallery. General Tours: Walk in the Park: Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. and 1 p.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 for Children: 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. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson Katachi: The Essence of Japanese Design, exhibition through May 5. New this year are a museum and exhibition space, a bookstore, gift shop and an outdoor patio where visitors can relax. The Gardens are open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through May 3, as weather permits. Adults: $9; Seniors (65+): $7; Students & Military (w/ID): $6; Children 3-15: $5; Children 2 and under: Free. 2130 N.Alvernon Way, 332-2928, www.tucsonjapanesegardens.org UA Pima County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Event: Spring Plant and Garden Art Sale, April 11, Pima County Community Extension at 4210 N.Campbell Ave. Shrubs, cacti, succulents, ground covers, vines and flowering perennials, unique birdhouses, and other garden art. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. For information call 626-5161. Classes: Rainwater Harvesting Incentives Rebate Program, April 25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., with Lincoln Perino, Water Harvesting Professional, Conference Room. Gray Water Rebate Program, April 25, 1-3 p.m., also with Lincoln Perino. All classes are free, but seating is limited. Please register online at PimaSmartScape.org 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. Library Lecture Series: Dusenberry-River Library (DR), 5605 E.River Rd.; Himmel Park Library (HP), 1035 N. Treat Ave.; Murphy-Wilmot Library (MW), 530 N.Wilmot Rd.; Oro Valley Library (OV), 1305 W.Naranja Dr.; and Wood Memorial Library (WM), 3455 N. 1st Ave New Concepts for the Home Gardener: Trees Are the Backbone of Permaculture: Tue. April 7, 2 p.m.(DR) Beautiful But Deadly: Poisonous Plants in Your Garden: Wed. April 15, 1 p.m.(MW) Garden Bugs: Living With Insects in the Desert: Fri., April 3, 1 p.m.(OV) Ask a Master Gardener: Tue.April 21, 2 p.m. (DR); Mon. April 13, 4 p.m.(HP); Wed., April 15, 1 p.m. (MW); Fri. April 17, 1 p.m.(OV); Fri., April 10, 2 p.m.(WM) Successful Desert Gardening: Fri.April 24, 2 p.m.(WM)www.extension.arizona.edu/pima/master-gardener The Gardeners of Tucson 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. 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 Presenting “50 Years and Growing Strong,” an exhibition of irises, Sat., April 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N.Wilmot Rd. Call 594-5420 or visit www.Tucsoniris.org for information. 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 “Monsoon Gardening,” April 21 meeting. 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 HG