An entertaining full day of events will greet guests at Old Tucson Studios on Saturday, November 21, 2009 as “Arizona’s Hollywood in the Desert” marks its 70^thAnniversary.  A special concert by country music superstar Darryl Worley, sponsored by KiiM-FM, headlines the day’s events.  A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the non-profit Arizona Children’s Association which serves more than 45,000 children and their families across Arizona by offering foster care, adoption and other child welfare services.

The historic movie location will open at 10 am with lots of family fun and entertainment.  The Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory – Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, AZ will be hand and there will be a special 70th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony followed by a performance by Tucson’s own Jessica Amerson.  All year long, we have been commemorating our auspicious film history with a special retrospective exhibit of never-before-seen production stills covering 70 years of movie making. Be sure to visit the Lincoln County Courthouse to see this amazing exhibit.  View a preview of the retrospective. 

 At 5:00 pm the gates to the Coors High Noon Arena will open for the concert and fireworks show. Darryl Worley’s latest album release is “Sounds like Life”.  His five previous albums have produced three Number One singles on the BillboardHot Country Songs including “I Miss My Friend”, and “Have you Forgotten?”. Nine other Worley singles have reached the Top 40.  The Gary Bonnett Band will open for Worley.

A limited number of discount tickets are available for $10/each from KiiM-FM. Discount tickets may be purchased in person at the KiiM-FM Studios (cash only, 8am-5pm) or at various promotional van stops around Tucson.  Listen to KiiM FM, visit www.KiiMfm.com or call KiiM-FM at 520-887-1000 for more details. KiiM-FM is located at 575 W. Roger Road in Tucson, 85705.

 General Admission tickets can be purchased in advance on-line at www.OldTucson.com or on the day of the event at the Old Tucson Studios box office.  All activities, including the concert and fireworks, are included for the regular admission prices of $16.95 for adults (12 and over) and $10.95 for children (4-11).

 On July 22, 1939, Columbia Pictures began construction of a movie set west of Tucson for the first “epic” outdoor movie of the day, Arizona, which starred Jean Arthur and a young, new leading man William Holden.  Old Tucson Studios was born and in its 70 years has hosted more than 300 television and film productions.