The next Danes in the Desert series is planned for January 2014. The events listed below provide a sample of the inaugural 2013 series. Check back for new event listings this fall!
Jan 27
Exhibits
Victor Borge – A Smile is the Shortest Distance
Danish Gymnastics In America
Location: Copenhagen Contemporary Furniture Tucson
Free
23
National Danish Performance Team
Display gymnastics / Exercise for All workshops
12noon
University of Arizona Mall
UA Campus Health Promotion & Prevention Services
Free
23
Danes in the Desert lecture series
“Danish approach to health & wellness”
Coaching Staff, National Danish Performance Team
1:00pm
U of A Mall Campus Health Pavilion
Free
24
National Danish Performance Team
Display gymnastics / Exercise for All workshops
9:00am – 3:00pm
Oyama Elementary School & Pima Community College West
School Show & Workshops – By Invitation only
25
National Danish Performance Team
Display gymnastics / Exercise for All
10am workshops / 12:00pm performance
Yaqui Wellness Center, 5303 W. Calle Torim, Tucson AZ
School Show & Workshops – By Invitation
25
Danes in the Desert Lecture Series
“Denmarks’ Green Agenda” Ambassador Peter Taksoe-Jensen
12:10pm- 1:30pm Lunch & Keynote Address – $20/person Pre-registration required
Viscount Suites Hotel 4855 E. Broadway
Co-Hosted by Catalina Tucson Rotary Club & Presidio Tucson Rotary Club
25
Danes in the Desert Lecture Series
“Denmarks’ Green Agenda” Ambassador Peter Taksoe-Jensen
2pm – 3pm
Ares Auditorium (Room 164)
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, 1201 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ
Free
25
Danes In the Desert Reception
Reception with Ambassador Taksoe-Jensen, Danish athletes, Danish speakers & Danish Clubs
Sample Mona’s Danish pastries & Odense Marcipan, Dolfino & Castello Danish cheese, Carlsberg beer
6:00pm – 7:30pm Free
Copenhagen Contemporary Furniture Tucson 3660 E. Ft Lowell Rd
25
Mona’s Danish Bakery – Master Baker Steve Hashemi
Special Guest: Charlotte Wetche, Odense Marcipan US
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Copenhagen Furnishings 3660 E. Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ
Samples, recipes and meet the Master Baker & Marcipan Maker!
26
Denmark vs Canada Soccer – Jan. 26, 2013
International Soccer at it’s best!
Halftime feature: National Danish Performance Team
1:00pm
Kino Stadium 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
26
Informal Reception with Ambassador Peter Taksoe-Jensen
8:00pm Phoenix Marriott at the Buttes, Tempe, AZ (Cash Bar)
Possibility to meet the Danish Soccer Athletes & Coaches
RSVP: DanishConsulAZ@gmail.com John Larsen 480-992-4582
27
Danes in the Desert Lecture Series
“Danish Design & Modernism”
Mark Mussari, Ph.D., Educator/Journalist
12:00pm
FREE
Copenhagen Contemporary Furniture Tucson
27
Danes in the Desert Lecture Series
“Maersk – Danish Shipping Giant & Tucson-Guayamas potential as a Port of Entry”
Curt Pedersen, Founder SALEO
12:45pm
FREE
Copenhagen Contemporary Furniture Tucson
27
National Danish Performance Team
ZOOM Show
2:00pm
Pima Community College West Campus Gymnasium
2202 W. Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709
Tickets at the door: $12/General, $10/Seniors, $5/kids 12 and under
29
National Danish Performance Team
ZOOM Show
6:30pm
Copper Ridge School Gymnasium 10101 E. Thompsen Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Tickets at the door: $15/General, $10/Students 18 and under, $5/Kids 12 and under
30
Denmark vs Mexico Men’s Soccer Match
8:00pm
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ
5pm TAILGATE Potluck – Orange Section parking grass area
2
Danish Smorgasbord
Culinary event with Danish foods, beverages and song
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Pavilions at Old Sabino, Tucson, AZ
Tickets $30
6
National Danish Performance Team
ZOOM Show
7:00pm
Barnes Field House, US Army Garrison Fort Huachuca
Free, Open to public (must present US Drivers license at the gate)
INFO: 520-533-3354 Family & Moral, Welfare & Recreation Fort Huachuca