Monday, November 19, 2007

Lots to do in Bisbee next weekend

[Source: Carrie Ord, Daily Star] -- Bisbee will be a hub of activities next weekend, including a light show, holiday arts and crafts fair, historic home tour and a charitable silent auction. On Friday, the 36th annual Festival of Lights will have a live Nativity, Santa, live entertainment and tree and street lighting. Activities start at 6 p.m. in front of the Copper Queen Library, 6 Main St. Admission is free. On Saturday and next Sunday, the annual Historic Home Tour features docents in period clothing leading tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. next Sunday. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 the day of the tour. During the home tour, the "Chairs of Bisbee" will be on display for the annual Arts Chairs of Bisbee Silent Auction from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. next Sunday. The auction is sponsored by the Bisbee Woman's Club, and proceeds go to a local charity. For more information, call 1-866-224-7233 or visit Discover Bisbee. [Photo source: Elizabeth Mitchell.]