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This calendar of events for Arizona communities has been produced to assist you in making travel arrangements. It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation.
Dates for events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance. Updates, additions and corrections to any of these events are made at www.ArizonaGuide.com.
The Arizona Office of Tourism has released a 2007 Summer Calendar of Events, which includes information for events held between Memorial Day, May 28 through Labor Day, September 3. This printed Summer Calendar of Events is now available at the Arizona Office of Tourism, 1110 W. Washington, Ste. 155, Phoenix, and will also be available at local visitor centers throughout Arizona. To request an Arizona Summer Events Calendar visit www.ArizonaGuide.com.
15-21 FLAGSTAFF: Quilt Camp in the Pines - NAU, classes and techniques, featuring national teachers, evening events, Grand Canyon tour, 928-282-7311 or 602-788-3408 or www.quiltcamp.com
15 FLAGSTAFF: Guided Nature Walk ? Hart Prairie Preserve, meet at 10 am at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center and carpool to the preserve, 2-3 hours for round trip, easy walk, dress for the outdoors and bring water, 928-774-8892 ext 5 www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/
15 PRESCOTT: Summer Pops Symphony Concert ? Caribbean Cruisin’ - Yavapai College Performance Hall, local/regional semi-professional musicians, region's finest soloists, featuring the vocal talents of Danny Anderson, $15, 3 pm, 928-776-2000 or www.yc.edu
17-21 ST. JOHNS: 128th Annual Pioneer Days - Dutch oven cooking lessons, basketball & golf tournaments, storytelling, dances, fishing derby, parade, campfire circle, rodeos, ice cream social, BBQ, 928-337-2000 or www.stjohnschamber.com
18 FLAGSTAFF: Concert in the Park ? Wheeler Park, bring blanket, live music, planned kids’ activities, free, 5:30 pm, 928-779-7690 or www.flagstaff.az.gov
18 PINE: Old-Time Fiddler's Jam Session - Community Center, old time fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old time music & singing, free, 1 pm, 928-476-3547 or www.pinestrawhs.org
19 GLENDALE: Summer Band Concerts ? Historic Downtown, 8 pm, free, 623-930-2820 or www.glendaleaz.com
19-22 FT. MCDOWELL: Lori Piestewa National Native American Games - features competition in five sports: basketball, cross-country, softball, volleyball & track & field, for men & women, 480-517-9700 or www.gcsg.org
19-22 WILLIAMS: 2007 Bow Hunters Happening - Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, the final leg of the Western State Triple Crown 3-D Championship, 928-635-1418 or www.arizonabowhunters.org/happening.htm or www.williamschamber.com
19-8/18 GILBERT: Footloose ? Hale Centre Theatre, a classic tale of teen rebellion and repression features a combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performance, $20-22, 3 & 7:30 pm, www.haletheatrearizona.com
20 FLAGSTAFF: Learn the Trees Hike ? Old Caves Hart Prairie Ski Run/Agassiz Lodge Arizona Snowbowl, sponsored by the NPS/USFS Interpretive Partnership Program, 9 am, reduced lift prices, 928-527-8240 or www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
20 FLAGSTAFF: Celtic Music Jam ? Heritage Square, featuring the Wicked Tinkers, 6 pm, free, 928-556-3161 or www.nachs.info
20 HEREFORD: Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party - Junk Bond Observatory, view through member's telescopes (large & small) or bring your own, excellent outing for families and school age children welcome, 7 pm weather permitting, 520-366-5788 or www.hacastronomy.com
20 ORACLE: Dessert in the Desert ? Oracle State Park, fundraiser for Fiesta de las Calabazas, includes a variety of desserts to sample, live musical performances, 6-9 pm, 520-896-2425 or www.azstateparks.com
20 SIERRA VISTA: Hummingbird Banding ? San Pedro House, watch while researchers weigh, band and feed the tiny hummingbirds for migratory data purposes, free, 4-6 pm, 520-459-2555 or www.VisitSierraVista.com
20 TUCSON: Test n Tune - Southwestern International Raceway, (slicks only), $5-10, 4 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com
20 YUMA: Dance Expo Hot! Hot! Hot! ? Yuma Historic Theatre, Yuma Ballet Theater presents a “Touch of Pink” blends the fiery hot “reds” of dance and music with the softer sounds of “white,” 928-341-1925
20-21 GREER: 5th Annual Music from Greer - Concerts with Altitude - chamber music concerts, 7 pm, 928-735-7568 or www.springerville-eagar.com
20-21 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Shockwave Custom Boat Regatta - Nautical Inn, 928-680-0265 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.jokerswildpromotions.com
20-21 SHOW LOW: Relay for Life of the White Mountains ? Blue Ridge High School, overnight activity to celebrate survivorship, remember those lost to cancer and raise $ for the fight against cancer, $10, 6 pm ? 6 am, 928-526-2896 or www.acsevents.org/relay/az
20-21 SNOWFLAKE: Annual Pioneer Day Celebration - arts & crafts fair at H.S. football field, parade, BBQ, rodeo, dances, pioneer day run, softball league tournament, free swimming, fireworks display, 928-536-4331 or www.azwhitemountains.net or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
20-22 FT. MCDOWELL: Fort McDowell Yavapai Native American Arts Show ? Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Conference Center, the best painters, potters, weavers, jewelers and other Native American artisans, watch demonstrations and cultural performances, Native American food, free, Fri 4-9 pm, Sat 10 am ? 9 pm, Sun 10 am ? 2 pm, 480-816-7162 or www.ftmcdowell.org
20-22 SELIGMAN: Seligman Days - softball tournaments, parade, live music, dancing, raffles, cow plop, Miss Seligman pageant, kid games, food cook-off, free, 928-308-8210 or www.route66giftshop.com
20-22 WILLCOX: Warren Earp/Western Heritage Days ? celebrates the western heritage of Willcox, dinner theater on Friday featuring Wyatt (a descendant of the historic Wyatt Earp) and his wife Terri, Sat. parade at 9 am, craft vendors, music, book signings, historic story tellers, kid’s games and workshops, 520-384-2272 or www.warrenearpwesternheritagedays.com
20-8/25 SCOTTSDALE: Deathtrap ? Scottsdale Desert Stages, Ira Levin’s deliciously scary tale, 7:30 pm Friday and Saturdays, $20-25, $15 student rush, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com
21 FLAGSTAFF: Audubon Society Birdwalks ? The Arboretum at Flagstaff, birdwalks through the garden every Saturday during migratory bird season, bird lists are available, some guidebooks and binoculars are available to borrow, free, 7:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
21 FLAGSTAFF: Absolute Bikes Taylor House Benefit Century Bicycle Ride ? with 65-mile and 45-mile options, through Flagstaff area and Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments, rest stops, lunch at start/finish, $40 minimum donation, 928-779-5969 or www.absolutebikes.net
21 GLENDALE: Summer Concert Series ? Arrowhead Towne Center, Outdoor Amphitheatre, 7-9 pm, free, 623-979-7720 or www.arrowheadtownecenter.com
21 GLENDALE: Christmas in July ? Historic Downtown, holiday shopping, music, discounts, giveaways, free, 10 am ? 4 pm, 623-930-4500 or www.glendaleaz.com
21 PAGE: Page City Seniors Championship ? Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com
21 PIMA: Pioneer Days Parade and Festivities ? www.visitgrahamcounty.com
21 PRESCOTT: Williamson Valley FD Arts & Crafts Show - Courthouse Plaza, hand-made and enhanced crafts, culinary arts, fine arts, leather, metal works, wood, 9 am - 5 pm and 9 am ? 4 pm, 928-776-1498 or www.prescott.org
21 SIERRA VISTA: Walnut Gulch Hike ? Tombstone to Fairbank ? carpool to the beginning of the hike in Tombstone at the Schieffelin Monument, follow Walnut Gulch by hiking along an old railroad grade back to Fairbank, bring water and snacks, hike with trained docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River, 8 am, $5, 520-459-2555 or www.sanpedroriver.org
21 SUPERIOR: Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tours ? Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn about botany, history and scripture on a walk alongside volunteer and Bible scholar David Oberpriller, 9:30 am, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
21 TEMPE: 2007 ARR Summer Series Race ? Kiwanis Park, 5K run, 5K walk, 6:30 am, 602-954-8341 or www.getsetaz.com
21 TUCSON: Sport Compact and Street Legal - Southwestern International Raceway, Test and Tune, 8 pm, $5-10, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com
21 TUCSON: Lunar Adventure ? Kitt Peak Offices, a presentation about the moon and its features, an introduction to educational lunar software, hands-on activity to illustrate the Earth-Moon system, a list of resources and observing aids and the use of an 8-inch telescope for observing and imaging the Moon, 5:30-8:30 pm, $25, reservations required, 520-318-8440 or www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc
21-22 FLAGSTAFF: 10th Annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival - Foxglenn Park, bagpipes, kilts & luck of the Irish, continuous entertainment, athletics, dance, children's activities and traditional foods, $4-15, Sat 9 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am ? 4 pm, 928-556-3161 or www.nachs.info
21-22 SEDONA: Art & Craft Show - Bell Rock Plaza, between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 or www.bellrockartshows.150m.com
21-22 WILLCOX: Peach Mania Festival - Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, free, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com
22 CHANDLER: The Dixie Cats ? Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, with Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 1-4 pm, $10-15, 480-620-3941 or www.azclassicjazz.org
22 FLAGSTAFF: Historic Walk - Visitors Center, local historians & authors, Richard & Sherry Mangum, in costume, lead a 90-minute walking tour of downtown, pre-register, free, 10 am, 928-774-8800
22 FLAGSTAFF: 23rd Annual Mountain Man Triathlon - Lake Mary, Sprint: swim 700 meters, bike 10.6 miles, run 3.1 miles Olympic: swim 1500 meters, bike 24.9 miles, run 6.2 miles, spectators free, 6:30 am, 928-526-8761 or www.trifind.net or www.mountainmanevents.com
22 FLAGSTAFF: Guided Nature Walk ? Hart Prairie Preserve, meet at 10 am at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center and carpool to the preserve, 2-3 hours for round trip, easy walk, dress for the outdoors and bring water, 928-774-8892 ext 5 www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/
22 PHOENIX: Silent Sundays ? South Mountain Park, features free park-ranger guided interpretive programs from 8 am ? 2 pm, Central Avenue-access roadways will be closed to motor vehicles from 5 am ? 11 pm, 602-534-6324
22 SUPERIOR: Edible & Medicinal Plants ? Boyce Thompson Arboretum, one-hour walk up the Curandero Trail to learn about Sonoran Desert plants, a few moderately steep sections, guided by Choctaw nation member and ethno botanist David Morris and “Foods of the Superstitions” cookbook author Jean Groen, 9:30 am, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
23-27 PRESCOTT: Hassayampa Institute for Creative Writing - Yavapai College, writers and poets will gather for five days of intensive writing, conversation, panels and readings, offers writers of all levels the opportunity to work closely with a number of distinguished, nationally recognized writers, www.yc.edu/hassayampa.nsf
23-27 TUCSON: 8th Annual Archaeology Summer Camp for Adults - Arizona State Museum, in an air-conditioned research lab, special tours, presentations, hands-on activities, $300, registration required, bioarchaeologists and a zooarchaeologist will offer a course on human and animal bone identification, 520-626-8381 or www.statemuseum.arizona.edu
25 FLAGSTAFF: Concert in the Park ? Wheeler Park, bring blanket, live music, planned kids’ activities, free, 5:30 pm, 928-779-7690 or www.flagstaff.az.gov
25-28 PHOENIX: The Music Man ? Central Community Theatre, youth theatre production with guest director Stephanie Likes,602-357-3247 or www.cctstage.com
25-29 PRESCOTT: Phoenix Suns Summer Basketball Camp ? Pine Summit Camp, one-on-one instruction, for beginners to advanced players, $475 includes room and board, 602-594-CAMP or www.nba.com/suns/jrsuns/camps_06.html
26 PHOENIX: Heart ? Celebrity Theatre, $50-100, 8 pm, 602-267-1600 ext 1 or www.CelebrityTheatre.com
26 SIERRA VISTA: Hummingbird Banding ? San Pedro House, watch while researchers weigh, band and feed the tiny hummingbirds for migratory data purposes, free, 4-6 pm, 520-459-2555 or www.VisitSierraVista.com
26-8/4 PRESCOTT: The Underpants ? Prescott Fine Arts Theatre, with intellectual irreverence, this play allows the frailties and unfaltering heart of human nature to drift through the theatre, tickling our funny bones, $8-16, 7:30 & 2 pm, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net
27 GLOBE: Hamburger Fry ? Gila County Historical Museum, $5, 5:30 pm, 928-425-7385 or www.globemiamichamber.com
27 PRESCOTT: 4th Friday Art Walk - 15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, 928-445-4225 or www.artthe4th.com
27 SCOTTSDALE: 32nd Annual Mighty Mud Mania ? Chaparral Park, includes mud obstacle courses for 1-6 yr olds and 7-17 yr olds, and a mud puddle pool for tiny tots, also sandcastle building, giant waterslides, giant water cannons and a swim, 8:30 am ? 2 pm, 480-312-2771 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Parks/mmm/default.asp
27-28 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Genesis Boats Family Reunion ? Nautical Inn Resort, 928-855-2141 or www.golakehavasu.com
27-28 PRESCOTT: 8th Annual Navajo Rug & Indian Art Auction - Smoki Museum, preview of rugs Fri & Sat. am, free, Fr 1-8 pm, Sa 9 am, auction 1 pm, 928-445-1230 or www.smokimuseum.org
27-29 FLAGSTAFF: ABATE of Arizona Presents: Too Broke for Sturgis ? Mormon Lake Lodge, live music, bike show, poker run, 50/50 raffle, tattoo contest, $30, 928-354-2227 or mormonlakelodge.com or www.toobrokeforsturgis.com
27-29 FLAGSTAFF: 14th Annual Beat-the-Heat Fun Fly ? Flyers Power Field, an open fly-in for RC pilots of all ages & skills, spectators are welcome to view and interact with the pilots, $13-15, www.flagstaffflyers.com
27-29 FLAGSTAFF: Spirit Fest ? Pine Mountain Amphitheater, Christians come together for a celebration featuring Third Day, Jeremy Camp, and others, $125-195, 928-774-5535 or www.pinemountainampitheater.com
27-29 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Marine Max Aqua Palooza ? Nautical Inn Resort, 928-855-2141 or www.golakehavasu.com
27-29 PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 2nd Annual White Mountains Roundup ? Blue Ridge High School Auditorium, in celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy, two performances of cowboy poetry and music and western art show, 928-367-0540 or www.whitemountainsroundup.com
27-29 WILLIAMS: 10th Annual Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo - Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, real working cowboys put on a rodeo for themselves, 1 pm, dance on Fri & Sat, 928-567-3803 or www.williamsfestivals.com
27-8/10 PHOENIX: Working ? North Valley Community Playhouse, the hopes, dreams, joys and concerns of the average working American are the focus of this unique, extraordinary musical, that the everyday lives of “common” men and women should be so compelling and moving will surprise and inspire anyone who has ever punched a time clock, $5-15, 602-765-1581 or www.nvcplayhouse.com
27-8/12 PRESCOTT: 10th Annual Shakespeare Festival - presented by the Arizona Classical Theater, featuring, Fri-Sun. $10-15, 928-443-9220 or www.azshakes.com
27-8/26 PRESCOTT: Puttin’ on the Glitz ? Prescott Fine Arts Gallery, eclectic collection fuses design and fashion, allowing artists from all over Arizona to showcase their work, free, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net
27-9/9 PEORIA: Pump Boys and Dinettes ? Arizona Broadway Theatre, drop in for a cup of joe and a toe-tapping evening at the Double Cupp Diner featuring the famous blue plate special of good ol’ country western music and song, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
28 FLAGSTAFF: Wildflower Walk - Arboretum at Flagstaff, join a botanist for a tour of the gardens, meadow and Nature Trail at The Arboretum to learn about the natural history of plants native to northern Arizona, plant lists available for participants, $2-5, 9:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
28 FLAGSTAFF: Audubon Society Birdwalks ? The Arboretum at Flagstaff, birdwalks through the garden every Saturday during migratory bird season, bird lists are available, some guidebooks and binoculars are available to borrow, free, 7:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
28 FLAGSTAFF: Elden Pueblo Public Dig ? Elden Pueblo Heritage Site, experience the science of archaeology through hands-on participation in site excavations, artifact analysis, primitive technologies and hunting games, tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm, bring water, hat, sunscreen and sense of discovery, free, 10 am ? 4 pm, 928-527-3452 or 928-527-3475 or www.fs.fed.us/r3/Coconino/recreation/peaks/elden-pueblo.shtml
28 FLAGSTAFF: Ledge Hike ? Walnut Canyon National Monument, join the park ranger, strenuous 2-mile guided hike into the backcountry, through ancient Sinagua ruins, reservations required, $5, 10 am ? 1 pm, 928-526-3367 or www.nps.gov/waca
28 FLAGSTAFF: Concert Series presents Burnett Family Bluegrass ? Heritage Square, 4-6 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org
28 GLENDALE: Summer Concert Series ? Arrowhead Towne Center, Outdoor Amphitheatre, 7-9 pm, free, 623-979-7720 or www.arrowheadtownecenter.com
28 GOLDFIELD: National Day of the Cowboy Celebration ? drovers procession, Earp Holiday mustache contest for the most authentic mustache, the Arizona Shootists amateur and profession fast draw contest, Texas hold ‘em poker tournament at the Mammoth Saloon, western art show, kid’s corral with children’s activities such as stick horse racing, storytelling, Goldfield Gunfighters, bordello girls, McNasty Brothers Bull Whip demonstrations, singing cowboy, 9 am ? 5 pm, free, 480-982-3141 or www.apachejunctioncoc.com
28 NUTRIOSO: Bar-B-Que & Dance ? Nutrioso Community Center, (Old Schoolhouse), www.alpinearizona.com
28 PAGE: Immaculate Heart of Mary 4 ? Angel Golf Scramble ? Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com
28 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR: 5th Annual High Country Hummers Event ? Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area, interact with independent hummingbird researchers, exhibit featuring live hawks and owls, bird walk, slide presentation, explore the visitor center’s interpretive displays on wildlife, habitats, prehistoric culture and conservation, free, 7:30 am ? 1 pm, 928-367-4281
28 SUPERIOR: Butterfly Walk - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn to identify them on this guided walk by Education Coordinator Chris Kline and Arizona State Parks volunteer naturalists, a few butterflies are netted for a short while to give kids a close up look, $3-7.50, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
28-29 WILLCOX: Peach Mania Festival - Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, free, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com
29 FLAGSTAFF: Guided Nature Walk ? Hart Prairie Preserve, meet at 10 am at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center and carpool to the preserve, 2-3 hours for round trip, easy walk, dress for the outdoors and bring water, 928-774-8892 ext 5 www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/
30 FLAGSTAFF: Full Moon Bat Program - Arboretum at Flagstaff, learn about the habitats of native Arizona bats and bats from around the world from conservation expert Brian Keeley, learn about echolocation using a “bat detector,” observe bats feeding on insects at sunset, $5-7, 6-8 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
31-8/5 SIERRA VISTA: 16th Annual Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival - field trips, displays, lectures, bat stalks, owl prowls, displays, arts & crafts, Pete Dunn is featured speaker, 520-678-8237 or www.swwings.org
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