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April 2008 Arizona Events
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1 CHANDLER: Spring Starlight Concert in the Park Series - Arrowhead Meadows Park, variety of local talent, farmers market, free, 7 pm, 480-782-2735 or www.chandleraz.gov
1 FLAGSTAFF: Arboretum’s Opening Day – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, guided tour of the gardens at 11 am & 1 pm, view live and mounted arthropod specimens at the “Bugs at Work” exhibit featuring butterflies, spiders, scorpions and others, learn about native and exotic raptors at the live birds of prey program at noon and 2 pm, free, 9 am – 5 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
1 TEMPE: Spring Music – ASU Gammage, the ASU Chamber Players and Wind Symphony perform new music, including world premiers by Jonathan Newman and James Mobberly, featured guest artists include Jonathan Newman, composer and Elizabeth Buck, flute, 7:30 pm, http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar
1-6 FLAGSTAFF: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown – NAU Studio Theatre, follow along as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder and Sally share their hopes, dreams and their angst-ridden but optimistic view of the world, 8 & 2 pm, $8-11, 928-523-3781 or www.cal.nau.edu/theatre or www.ticketmaster.com
1-6 YUMA: 56th Annual County Fair - Yuma County Fairgrounds, entertainment, concerts, 4H & FFA exhibits, livestock show & auction, demolition derby, Yuma Gem & Mineral Society, carnival, $, 8 am - midnight, 928-726-4420 or www.visityuma.com or www.yumafair.com
2 PHOENIX: Joss Stone in Concert – Celebrity Theatre, part of the Sanderson Ford Lincoln Mercury Music Series, 8 pm, $33.50-100, 602-267-1600 or www.sandersonmusic.com
2 SCOTTSDALE: AZ Jazz Masterworks Orchestra – Kerr Cultural Center, under the direction of trumpeter Fred Forney, 7:30 pm, $20-28, www.jazzinaz.org
2-20 PHOENIX: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks – Phoenix Theatre, a magical, a poignant, yet comic story and soon to be feature film about an aging woman and a ballroom dance instructor who find friendship in the most unlikely or places: each other, 602-254-2151 or www.phoenixtheatre.com
2-26 PHOENIX: Of Mice and Men – North Valley Playhouse, John Steinbeck’s own stage version of his classic novel tells the story of George and Lenny, the fast-talking farm hand and the simple giant in the California Agricultural Belt of the 1930’s, George must shatter their dreams to keep Lenny from falling into the hands of the law and the vigilante farm hands, $12-15, 8 & 2 pm, 602-765-1581 or www.northvalleyplayhouse.com
3 JEROME: The Douglas Family & Jerome – Jerome State Historic Park, Nora Graf presents the Douglas family and its deep involvement in Arizona mining history and its impact on Jerome and Arizona history, 3 pm, 928-634-5381 or www.azstateparks.com
3 PHOENIX: 5th Annual Forks & Corks - Camelback Esplanade, enjoy unlimited samplings prepared by more than 25 top chefs from many of Arizona's finest restaurants and resort kitchens, tastings of more than 20 wines, live entertainment with local favorite Alice Tatum, silent auction, benefits the Arizona Hotel & Restaurant Foundations, $65-75, 5:30 pm, 602-604-0729 or www.forksandcorks.org
3 PHOENIX: Winemaker Dinner - Arizona Biltmore, features custom menus in conjunction with the representative of the winery, dinners range from 4-6 courses, United Auto of Phoenix presents a decadent automobile, featuring ZD Wines, Napa California with President/Partner Brett deLeuze, $135, 7 pm, reservations, 602-954-2507 or http://www.arizonabiltmore.com/dining/events.asp
3 PHOENIX: 2008 Specialty Dinner Series – The Phoenician, pairs multi-course menus with some of the world’s top vineyards and distilleries, also meet and ask questions of the expert, this month features Ferrari-Carano/PreVail and Rhonda and Don Carano, Proprietors, 480-423-2530
3 SCOTTSDALE: Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band – Center for the Performing Arts, one of the greatest Latin pianists of the last half century, merging the rhythms of his Puerto Rican heritage with the seminal jazz of Thelonious Monk and McCoy Tyner, 7:30 pm, $42, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
3-10 SCOTTSDALE: Phoenix Film Fest - Scottsdale 101 Harkins Theatres, more than 100 screenings of major studio and independent films, celebrity tributes, seminars and workshops and parties, 602-955-6444 or www.phxfilmfestival.com
3-12 PRESCOTT: The Music Man – Elks Opera House, presented by Young Star Musical Theatre, 7 & 2 pm, $12-15, www.ElksOperaHouse.com
3-19 MESA: Pygmalion – Mesa Arts Center, by Southwest Shakespeare Company, based on the Myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who fell in love with an ivory statue of his own making, and Professor Henry Higgins-professor of phonetics and linguistics- makes a bet with Colonel George Pickering that he can turn Eliza Doolittle, into a society lady with six months, the play was the basis for the Broadway musical My Fair Lady, by George Bernard Shaw, 480-644-6500 or www.swshakespeare.org
3-9/1 TUCSON: Sidewinders Baseball – Tucson Electric Park, the 2006 Triple-A champions and affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks in Tucson Minor League Baseball, 520-434-1021 or www.tucsonsidewinders.com
4 FLAGSTAFF: First Friday Art Walk - Artists Gallery, free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net
4 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Test & Tune – Havasu 95 Speedway, free, 6-9 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com
4 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Concert Series - Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
4 PHOENIX: Artlink First Fridays - self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm, 602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com
4 SCOTTSDALE: Encore! Concert Series – The Borgata of Scottsdale, this week featuring The Rave, 4-7 pm, free, 602-953-6311 or www.borgata.com
4 WICKENBURG: Almost Heaven – The Songs of John Denver – Del. E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, a feel good musical tribute to a folk artist who touched the nation, $5-35, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or www.delewebbcenter.org
4-5 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 12th Annual Havasu Classics Show and Shine – “Rally at Rotary Park”, presented by the Havasu Classics Car Club, 250 show cars on display, includes dash plaque for first 200 cars, 50/50 raffle, contests, open to all makes, years and models, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 10 am – 3 pm, free, 928-680-9545 or 928-680-6776 or www.azstateparks.com or www.havasuclassics.com/
4-5 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Rigs and Rides Truck Show – Windsor 4, all day show and shine displaying semis and antique trucks, $5, Fri 8 am – 5 pm, Sat 8 am – 6 pm, 928-855-2784 or www.jokerswildpromotions.com
4-5 PRESCOTT: Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen – Prescott Fine Arts Theatre, gentleman Roger Goodman wants to marry wealthy Sarah Huffington, until he overhears her telling her friends how boring she is, she wants to marry a pirate so Roger buys a ship, recruits a crew and hires a pirate tutor, $8, 2 & 7 pm, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net H
4-6 CAREFREE: 7th Annual Sonoran Festival of Fine Art 2008 - Town Center, 100 national and locally acclaimed artists, variety of food, entertainment, art lectures, hands-on demonstrations, jewelers, photographers, painters, glass, ceramics, wood, metal, stone, designer clothing, also a Youth Art exhibit, farmer’s market, “A Brush with Fine Art” – an interactive activity allowing patrons to try their hand at painting, sponsored by the Sonoran Arts League, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-575-6624 or www.sonoranartsleague.org
4-6 CAVE CREEK: Fiesta Days Rodeo & Parade – includes golf tournament, PRCA, rodeo parade and rodeo performances, http://dfcasecretary.tripod.com/dfca
4-6 FLAGSTAFF: Orpheus in the Underworld – NAU Ardrey Auditorium, a parody of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, presented by the Northern Arizona University School of Music, 7:30 & 2 pm, free, 928-523-3731 or www.cal.nau.edu/theatre
4-6 LAKE HAVASU CITY: National Bass West Skeeter Pro-Am Bass Tourney – Lake Havasu State Park, 100+ boat bass tourney, weigh in 3 pm, 928-855-2784 or www.nationalbasswest.com or www.golakehavasu.com
4-6 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 5th Annual Lake Havasu Film Festival - Movies Havasu, noon - 9 pm, panel discussions at Shugrue’s, 928-505-3928 or www.lakehavasufilmfestival.com or www.golakehavasu.com
4-6 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Ridin’ The River Poker Run – AZ Region III Choirboys Law Enforcement Motorcyle Club, 928-208-6371 or www.azchoirboys.org
4-6 PEORIA: 6th Annual Peoria Stadium Spring Arts & Crafts Festival - Peoria Stadium, features 80-100 exhibits of arts and crafts including paintings, prints, jewelry, apparel, pottery, metal work, photography, food court, kids fun zone, free, Fri-Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 480-488-2014 or www.magicbirdfestivals.com
4-6 PHOENIX: Mixed Repertory – Orpheum Theatre, by Ballet Arizona, an array of contemporary ballets, with musical accompaniment by piano, 8 & 2 pm, $10-115, 602-381-1096 or www.balletaz.org or www.ticketmaster.com
4-6 PHOENIX: Annual Cactus & Succulent Society Show & Sale – Desert Botanical Gardens, features prize-winning cactus and succulent plants grown by club members and judged by experts in the field, society members available to answer questions and give growing tips, 9 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
4-6 PHOENIX: 7th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival - Playhouse on the Park, comedy teams from around the country, includes video projects, fully improvised musicals and a variety of improvisational forms, also an Arizona Showcase with local improve troupes including youth troupes, $6-15, 8 pm, 602-275-2721 or www.phoeniximprov.com/pif
4-6 PHOENIX: Daphnis and Chloe – Symphony Classics Concert No. 12 – Symphony Hall, Michael Christie conducts, with Elizabeth Schumann, piano and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, 8 & 2 pm, $19-68, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
4-6 PRESCOTT: Becoming an Outdoors Woman - Camp Friendly Pines, offers adventure and life skills, for women age 18 and older to learn to camp, fish, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens, photograph wildlife & a range of outdoor recreation skills, "hawk talks" and nature hikes, $235 includes meals, lodging and classes, 480-644-0077 or www.azwildlife.org
4-6 ROCK SPRINGS: Old World Bazaar – handcrafted art and crafts created by the regions most talented artisans as well as some select imports and other uniquely mastered items, free, www.magicbirdfestivals.com
4-6 TUCSON: 38th Annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair – between 9th St. and University Blvd. on Fourth Ave., 400 arts & crafters, food vendors, street musicians and performers, 3 stages with live entertainment, children's activities, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-624-5004 or www.fourthavenue.org
4-20 PHOENIX: Little Shop of Horrors – Valley Youth Theatre, torn between his love for sweet Audrey and his extremely needy pet plant, Seymour has his hands full, musical, by Valley Youth Theatre, $18, 602-253-8188 ext 2 or www.VYT.com
4-27 SCOTTSDALE: Camelot – Desert Stages Theatre, this legendary Lerner and Loewe masterpiece brings to life the Arthurian legend about the love between Guinevere and Lancelot that turned King Arthur’s Round Table into a love triangle, 7:30 & 2 pm, $22-25, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com
5 FLAGSTAFF: Slush Cup - Arizona Snowbowl, fun race, requiring helmets for all fast skiers, all ages, costumes encouraged, $15, 8:30 am - 2 pm, 928-773-9707 or www.flagstaffskiclub.org
5 FORT MCDOWELL: Annual Junior Rodeo – Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds, see the future rodeo champions from the Native community, free, 9 am, 480-816-7162 or www.ftmcdowell.org
5 FOUNTAIN HILLS: NOVA National – McDowell Mountain Regional Park, mountain biking, 9 am, 602-351-7430 or www.getsetaz.com
5 GLENDALE: 21st Annual Rose Society of Glendale Rose Show – Sahuaro Ranch Park, more than 1,000 blooms on exhibit of every kind of rose, free, 12:30-4:30 pm, http://roseglenaz.com
5 JEROME: Jerome Art Walk – visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com
5 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Havasu 95 Speedway Race – SARA Park, gates open at 4 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com
5 MESA: 17th Annual Holualoa Companies El Tour de Phoenix – Red Mountain Park, 74- & 26-mile bicycle rides, also 4-mile & 1/4-mile kids fun rides, medallions to all finishers, traffic control, support stations, 7 am, $15-55, 520-745-2033 or www.perimeterbicycling.com
5 MESA: Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight – Mesa Arts Center, one-man show, perfectly matching the writings of Mark Twain to our most current events, reminds us of the timeless relevance of the words of one of Americas most legendary historical figures, 8 pm, $30-60, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
5 MESA: Copperstate Mustang Club Annual Spring Show - Berge Ford, a car show on Saturday and a car cruise on Sunday, this is a People’s Choice judged show with trophies awarded to class winners, 602-717-2656 or www.copperstatemustangclub.com
5 PAGE: Friends of the Golf Course Scramble - Open – Lake Powell National Golf Course, 9 am, shotgun, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com
5 PEORIA: Pioneer Day Parade - Downtown, parade, entertainment, farmer's market, food, free, 623-773-7564 or www.peoriaaz.com
5 PHOENIX: Celebrity Fight Night XIII - JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, featuring Muhammad Ali, benefiting the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Center, 602-956-1121 or www.celebrityfightnight.org
5 PHOENIX: Sybil B. Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries Grand Opening – Desert Botanical Gardens, the galleries present the great diversity of form, texture and color found in the wondrous array of cactus and succulent plants from atround the world, it enables the Garden to tell a more complete story about its collection and the evolution of desert plants, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
5 SIERRA VISTA: Art Discovery Series “NosotroSound” – Buena Performing Arts Center, Latin-American folk music, features indigenous instruments from all over Latin America, both traditional and modern, $12, 7 pm, 520-417-6980 or www.visitsierravista.com
5 SUPERIOR: Annual Herb Festival - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, live music, herbal cooking demonstration, tours, children's games and crafts, exhibits by local herbalists, herbs for sale, 11 am - 3 pm, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboetum.ag.arizona.edu
5 TUBAC: 6th Annual Taste of Tubac - Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, tasting of wines and savory cuisine from local
5 TUCSON: Tucson Presidio History Fair – Spring Fiesta – Tucson Presidio, demonstrations of spinning and textiles, 18th century soldiering, medicine and food demos, games for kids, woodworking, try on 18th century clothing, free, 10 am - 3 pm, http://www.tucsonpresidiotrust.org/calendar.html
5 TUCSON: 4th Annual Walk for Wishes – University of Arizona, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona, 5K run, 5K walk, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 9 am, www.getsetaz.com
5 WILLCOX: March of Dimes Walk for Zane – Apple Annie’s Orchard, a 1, 2, or 3-mile walk around the orchard with 7,000 trees in full bloom, 10 am, minimum donations required for the lunch, 520-507-1296 or www.appleannies.com
5-6 CHANDLER: AHDRA Nationals - Firebird International Raceway, 602-268-0200 or www.firebirdraceway.com
5-6 PHOENIX: Heard Museum North Scottsdale Folk Art Festival – noted Navajo folk artists gather to show and sell their innovative artwork, also music and dance performances, 10 am – 4 pm, 480-488-9817 or www.heard.org
5-6 PHOENIX: Desert Valley Orchid Society Orchid Show – Baker Nursery, (3414 N 40th St.), 9 am – 5 pm, 623-536-3355
5-6 SCOTTSDALE: Parsons Dance – Center for the Performing Arts, led by acclaimed dancer and choreographer David Parsons, renowned for its sexy athleticism, exhilarating movements and ground-breaking choreography set to everything from classical music to disco and rock, with fresh, new re-staging of some of its greatest hits from the past 20 years, 8 & 7:30 pm, $42, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
5-6 SCOTTSDALE: 4th Annual Modern Phoenix Expo and Home Tour in Charles Schreiber’s Village Grove – Progress + Preservation – Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and the Modern Phoenix Neighborhood Network present a two-day modernist extravaganza in both Scottsdale and Phoenix, specialty retailers and service providers will present, featuring fine art, mid-century modern furniture and fashions, real-estate experts, landscape and interior designers, custom furniture craftspeople, historic preservationists and design gurus with free seminars, 480-994-2787 or www.modernphoenix.net
5-6 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Dressage Association Horse Show - WestWorld, 602-789-7782 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp
5-6 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents BK Special – reservations required, 2 pm, $6-15, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com
5-6 TUCSON: Mozart & Schram – Tucson Music Hall, Albert-George Schram, guest conductor, James Karrer, double bass with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, 520-882-8585 or www.tucsonsymphony.org
5-6 TUCSON: Home Garden Tour – Tucson Botanical Gardens, several unique and elegant home gardens which feature everything from cactus to wildflowers, and the Botanical Gardens, $7, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, 520-326-9686 or www.tucsonbotanical.org
5-9 PHOENIX: 18th Annual Bell Lexus Copperstate 1000 - more than 70 of the finest vintage motor cars leave Phoenix Art Museum and drive 1000 miles of popular Arizona terrain, celebrates the automotive cultural legacy by featuring some of the finest working examples of vintage, sports, racing, classic and grand touring automobiles manufactured before Jan. 1, 1973, fundraiser for the Art Museum, 602-307-2060 or www.copperstate1000.com
5-26 TUCSON: The Clean House – Temple of Music & Art, a mischievously comic look at the dark secrets we sweep under the rug, off-Broadway hit written by Sarah Ruhl, 520-622-2823 or www.arizonatheatre.org
5-13 PHOENIX: Totally Red! – Phoenix Theatre, a unique and fun retelling of the classic battle of wit and deception; Little Red Riding Hood, presented in different theatrical styles from Shakespeare to musical theatre, by Cookie Company, 602-254-2151 or www.phoenixtheatre.com
5-30 FLAGSTAFF: 6th Annual Recycled Art Exhibition – Coconino Center for the Arts, opening reception and fashion show on 4/7, promoting conservation by inspiring environmentally-friendly techniques to creatively reuse, recycle, rethink and remake into art, 928-286-9088 or http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/
6 CHANDLER: Bill Cosby – Center for the Arts, $58-78, 8 pm, www.chandlercenter.org
6 PHOENIX: Emerging Artist Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, some of the Valley’s rising stars are highlighted, this week is Sweet Bleeders, free with garden admission, 11 am, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
6 SCOTTSDALE: Sunday A'Fair - Center for the Arts, features the Valley's top entertainers, a diverse selection of arts & crafts, hands-on craft activities for children, docent-guided tours of the outdoor sculptures, this week features Show Your Love – a special Love Button project from conceptual artist Gregory Sale, who works with the theme of love and audience participation to spark some collective contemplation, also Walt Richardson and Sistah Blue, free, noon - 4:30 pm, 480-994-ARTS or www.Scottsdaleperformingarts.org
6 SCOTTSDALE: Sunday @ Kerr – Annie Moscow: Contemporary Poet/Composer – Kerr Cultural Center, an afternoon of original songs and poetry, 3 pm, $7.50-12.50, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com
6 SCOTTSDALE: American Express Concerts Under the Stars – Laurie Anderson’s Homeland – Amphitheater, multimedia event of spoken word, music and technology, a unique series of songs and stories, the work is a poetic and political portrait of contemporary American culture that addresses the current climate of fear, obsession with information and security, $42, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
6 SCOTTSDALE: Dedication of the New Scottsdale Public Rose Garden – hosted by the Scottsdale Artists’ School, activities include tours of the rose garden, a ribbon cutting ceremony, remarks, mini-programs, free, 11 am – 1 pm, 480-945-8114
6 SCOTTSDALE: Taste 2008 – Kierland Commons, featuring flavors from Italy, Japan, Germany, France, South America and Spain, food and wine, 6-9 pm, $150, 602-954-8182 or www.bgcmp.org
6 SEDONA: Sedona Chamber Music – St. John Vianney, featuring Opus One, 2:30 pm, 928-204-2415 or www.chambermusicsedona.org
6 TUCSON: 10th Annual Komen Southern Arizona Race for the Cure - Reid Park, 5K run, 7 am, 520-325-7223 or www.komensaz.org
6 TUCSON: Sonoran Spring Celebration - Tohono Chul Park, annual park fundraiser, dining and music amidst the blooms plus a silent auction, $125-200, 5 pm, 520-742-6455 or www.tohonochulpark.org
6 VAIL: Sunday in The Park - Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Crickets! John Rhodes teaches about these fascinating critters and you can make your own cricket habitat, 2-4 pm, 520-647-7275 or 520-647-7121 or www.colossalcave.com
6-11 LAKE HAVASU CITY: TBF Western Divisionals Bass Fishing Tournament – Windsor Beach, 480-209-8958 or www.bassfederation.com
7-14 WICKENBURG: 62nd Annual Desert Caballeros Ride - men's week long trail ride in the surrounding scenic Bradshaw Mountains, 928-684-5479 or 928-684-3618 or www.outwickenburgway.com
8 CHANDLER: Spring Starlight Concert in the Park Series - Arrowhead Meadows Park, variety of local talent, farmers market, free, 7 pm, 480-782-2735 or www.chandleraz.gov
8 SCOTTSDALE: James Beard Dinner – The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, six James Beard Award winning chefs each prepare a unique course paired with wine, 6 pm, $275, www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
8-13 SCOTTSDALE: 2008 Culinary Festival - Center for the Arts, demonstrations, Great AZ picnic, Le Tour Culinaire, Southwest Festival of Beers, Wine Country Brunch, Best of the Fest, tastings & Epicurean events, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
9 SCOTTSDALE: Jazz in Arizona – AZ Jazz Masterworks Orchestra – Kerr Cultural Center, 7:30 pm, $17-24, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com
9 TEMPE: The Brentano String Quartet – Katzin Concert Hall, 7:30 pm, 480-965-6447 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar
9-13 PHOENIX: 33rd Annual Maricopa County Fair – Totally Ag-Citing - State Fairgrounds, an annual occasion to celebrate & pursue the traditional values of educational opportunity, agricultural prosperity & love of family, midway, commercial exhibits, hobbies, agriculture & youth exhibits, motorized events, horse show, art walk of chalk art, $3-6, 602-252-0717 or www.maricopacountyfair.org
9-13 PHOENIX: Arizona Cup International Target Archery Tournament - Ben Avery Shoot Facility, international Olympians along with Olympic hopefuls compete in this National ranking tournament, 623-582-8313 or www.azarchery.com or www.azjoad.com
9-13 SCOTTSDALE: Irish Setter National “Red Tails in the Sunset” – WestWorld, www.irishisetterclub.org or http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp
9-20 PHOENIX: Moon Over Buffalo – Center for the Performing Arts at PVCC, directed by faculty member Gary Zaro, a backstage farce, 7:30 & 2 pm, $8-12, 602-787-7738
10 AVONDALE: NASCAR Grand National West Series Phoenix 150 - Phoenix International Raceway, NASCAR AutoZone West Series race, 866-408-7223 or www.phoenixraceway.com
10 SCOTTSDALE: Culinary Hall of Fame Awards Dinner - Marquesa at The Fairmont Princess Resort & Spa, three culinary professionals, chosen by their peers on a basis of five criteria, will be inducted, $150, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
10 SCOTTSDALE: By Request – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, a program of beloved selections selected by audiences last fall, Michael Christie conducts, with Spencer Myer, piano, 7:30 pm, $28-52, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
10 TUCSON: La Scala Opera – Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress, Tucson, AZ 85702, from the most famous opera house in the world comes a series of operas recorded in HD and presented in 5.1 Surround Sound at Tucson's historic movie palace, this week’s feature is Forza del Destino, 7 pm, $22 general seating, 520-547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org
10 WICKENBURG: Shidra – Del. E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, from the mountains of Japan, Taiko drumming, $5-35, 7 pm, 928-684-6624 or www.delewebbcenter.org
10-13 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 9th Annual Lake Havasu 4X4 Desert Run – sponsored by Sidewinders 4X4 Club, 928-505-3723
10-13 TEMPE: Sinuous and Swift – Dance Theatre, this special concert combines dance and the work of gifted writers and visual artists, $7-20, 7:30 & 2 pm, http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/
10-13 TUCSON: Musique de la France – Tucson Music Hall, George Hanson conducts with pianist Cecile Licad, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, 520-882-8585 or www.tucsonsymphony.org
10-13 TUCSON: ASUA Spring Fling – Rillito Park Race Track, nation’s largest student-run carnival features fun rides, midway games, food and amateur and professional entertainment, $5, 520-621-5610 or http://springfling.arizona.edu
11 AVONDALE: Bashas Supermarkets 200 - Phoenix International Raceway, NASCAR Busch Series Race, 602-252-3833 or 602-252-2227 or www.phoenixraceway.com
11 FLAGSTAFF: Britten’s War Requiem with the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra – NAU Ardrey Auditorium, 7:30 pm, 928-523-5661 or www.FlagstaffSymphony.org
11 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
11 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Truckin’ Havoc Havasu – London Bridge Resort, vendor village, show n’ shine, entertainment, bikini contest, 928-855-0888 or www.truckinweb.com
11 MESA: By Request – Mesa Arts Center, a program of beloved selections selected by audiences last fall, Michael Christie conducts, with Spencer Myer, piano, 8 pm, $21-51, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
11 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Concert Series - Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
11 PHOENIX: 8th Annual ZooBrew - Phoenix Zoo, casual event at lakeside lawn, brews from local breweries, & BBQ, must be 21 years-old to attend, $65-75, 7-11 pm, 602-273-1341 or www.phoenixzoo.org
11 SCOTTSDALE: Encore! Concert Series – The Borgata of Scottsdale, this week featuring Doc & Gal, 4-7 pm, free, 602-953-6311 or www.borgata.com
11-12 GLOBE: Globe Firehouse Show & Shine – Globe Firehouse, car show, 928-701-4242 or www.cruisinarizona.com
11-12 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Angler’s Choice Bass Tourney – Lake Havasu State Park, 100+ boat bass tourney, weigh in 3 pm, 928-855-2784 or www.usanglerschoice.com
11-12 PAGE: UNITY Pow Wow – displays the cultural heritage and pride of the Native American people, includes Native American powwow dancing, singing and various arts and craft booths, food, $5, Fri 5-11 pm, Sat 11 am – 11 pm, 928-608-4100 ext. 5719 or www.nativeinsights.net
11-13 TUCSON: Spring Home & Patio Show - TCC, building, landscaping and home decorating, $7, children 12 & under free, Fri-Sat 10 am – 8 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, 520-795-3025 or www.sahba.org
12 AVONDALE: Subway Fresh 500 - Phoenix International Raceway, the stars of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series will race, 866-408-7223 or www.phoenixraceway.com
12 BISBEE: 7th Annual Copper Classic Car Show - Main Street, 13 vehicle classes, T-shirts, dash plaques, trophies, free, 8 am – 5 pm, 520-432-3554 or 866-2BISBEE or www.discoverbisbee.com
12 GILBERT: 4th Annual Gilbert Global Village Festival - Gilbert North Civic Center, a multi-cultural celebration, features music, dance, arts & crafts, food and sports of a variety of cultures, two stages of performances, hands on activities & demonstrations, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-503-6895 or www.ci.gilbert.az.us/calendar
12 GILBERT: Farmhouse Village Saturday Boutique – Farmhouse Village Pavilion, 25 crafters/vendors with a variety of unique items including tea sets, quilts, fabric art, woven art, glass art, candles, soaps and lotions, jewelry, stone work, fashion accessories, home décor dog biscuits, primitive dolls and more, free, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, 480-539-1870
12 HOLBROOK: Learning Center Series – Petrified Forest National Park, featuring a local artist, understand and appreciate the rich diversity of human tradition and history in this region, 928-524-6228 or www.nps.gov/pefo
12 MESA: An All Star Tribute to the Wallace and Ladmo Show – Mesa Art Center, featuring Pat McMahon and Wallace, presented by the Citrus Valley Playhouse, a live comedy show that specializes in Arizona history, politics and culture, benefits the Mesa Historical Museum, 7 pm, $25-50, 480-644-6500 or www.mesahistoricalmusucm.org or www.citrusvalley.org
12 MESA: Garden Walk for Youth – sponsored by the East Valley Garden Club, visit eight gardens, also a plant sale and raffles, benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, 9 am – 2 pm, $10, 480-820-3688 or 480-832-2613 or www.clubzona.org
12 PHOENIX: ABC Desert Classic – co-hosted by Oggi’s Pizza & Brewery, century & metric century cycling rides, $40, 602-400-2996 or www.azbikeclub.com
12 PHOENIX: International Migratory Bird Day Festival: Tropics to Tundra – Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, see live bird demonstrations, listen to educational and fun presentations, participate in activities for families and birders alike, and learn about migratory birds and organizations that support their conservation, free, 602-262-6863 or www.phoenix.gov/RIOSALADO.
12 PHOENIX: 38th Annual Sun Country Iris Society Spring Show – Baker Nursery, free exhibit to the public, noon – 4 pm, www.suncountryiris.org
12 PHOENIX: By Request – Orpheum Theatre, a program of beloved selections selected by audiences last fall, Michael Christie conducts, with Spencer Myer, piano, 8 pm, $19-49, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
12 PRESCOTT: Roughstock Rodeo – Prescott Rodeo Grounds, get a taste of the Old West Rodeo with this display of bucking stock, 928-445-3103 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
12 SAFFORD: Desert Riders Sand Drags and ATV Poker Run – BLM Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area, www.desert-riders.com
12 SCOTTSDALE: Close Encounters with Music – Transcendental Night – Center for the Performing Arts, entertaining, erudite and lively commentary from artistic director Yehuda Hanani, includes Beethoven’s Ghost Trio, Rachmaninoff’s Trio Eligiac and Scriabin’s Transcendental Etudes, 8 pm, $25, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
12 SCOTTSDALE: Ponies of the Americas Horse Show – WestWorld, www.poac.org or http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp
12 TEMPE: 12th Annual ASU Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival - Nelson Fine Arts Plaza, celebrates the artistic & creative endeavors of individuals with different visions & levels of experience, bring lawn chair or blanket, free, 8 pm, 480-965-2787 or http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest
12 TEMPE: 3rd Annual Care for Life – Kiwanis Park North, 5K Run, 1 mile Fun Run/Walk, Free Kids Dash, benefits Care for Life USA Mozambique, 7 am, www.arizonarunningeventsco.com
12 TUCSON: Moveable Musical Feasts – Tanque Verde Ranch, extraordinary settings, gourmet meals, intimate concerts, with TSO Flute, Viola, Harp Trion and Brass Quintet, 6:30 pm, 520-882-8585 or www.tucsonsymphony.org
12 TUCSON: Southwest Sound Off! – Arizona State Museum, discover and enjoy the many and varied sounds of the Southwest, free family fun day, 1-4 pm, 520-626-2973 or www.statemuseum.arizona.edu
12-13 CAMP VERDE: History of a Soldier – Fort Verde State Park, celebrate the timeline of the history of the soldier, military encampments, living history presentations and re-enactments, 928-567-3275 or www.azstateparks.com
12-13 ELGIN: The Silver Anniversary Blessing of the Vine Festival – Village of Elgin Winery, includes lunch, souvenir wine glass, sample tasting of world class Arizona wines, live music from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm by Buzz and the Soul Senders, competition and crowning of Arizona’s King and Queen of Grape Stomping, arts & crafts, Arizona Grown products available, $15, 11 am – 4 pm, 520-455-9309 or www.elginwines.com
12-13 GLENDALE: 25th Annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival - Murphy Park, music, food, arts & crafts, wine tasting, free, 5-10 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com
12-13 MONUMENT VALLEY: Monument Valley Marathon – ? marathon and fun run scheduled to start from the Totem Poles, Rain God Mesa and end at the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, www.navajonationparks.org/events.htm
12-13 SCOTTSDALE: 7th Annual Navajo Folk Art Festival - Heard Museum North, many noted Navajo folk artists gather to show and sell their innovative artwork in the outdoor courtyards of el Pedregal Festival marketplace, music too, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-488-9817 or 602-252-8848 or www.heard.org
12-13 SCOTTSDALE: Cooks & Corks - Center for the Arts, food and wine tastings with cooking demos from some of the Valley’s top chefs hosted by Food & Wine expert Anthony Gigilo, $75, noon - 5 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
12-13 SCOTTSDALE: Great Arizona Picnic - Center for the Arts, food sampling from 50+ of the finest restaurants in the Valley, continuous musical entertainment & Sat "Concert Under the Stars," $5 entry, 12 and under free, & $1 tasting coupon, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun noon - 7 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
12-13 SCOTTSDALE: Southwest Festival of Beers – Civic Center Plaza, a Beer Garden featuring more than 200 specialty beers and, fun & musical entertainment, $5, Sat noon - 7 pm, Sun noon-6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
12-13 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Paint Horse Competition – WestWorld, 480-241-5705 or www.azpaints.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp
12-13 SCOTTSDALE: Cactus Classic Hunter Jumper Horse Show – WestWorld, www.cepshows.com or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp
12-13 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
12-13 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer – Song of Spring – reservations required, 2 pm, $6-15, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com
12-13 SONOITA-BISBEE: Bike Ride - 65 miles bike ride each day, rolling terrain, 520-891-4661 or www.bikegaba.org
12-13 TOMBSTONE: 2008 Rose Festival - 9th Annual – Tombstone Rose Tree Museum and Book Store, celebrating the 123rd blooming of the world’s largest rose tree with a rose parade, auction of picnic basket lunches, best-tasting cake contest, Pioneer Women of the Old West competition, 520-457-3648 or www.tombstone.org
13 CHANDLER: Bug-O-Rama - Firebird International Raceway, 602-268-0200 or www.firebirdraceway.com
13 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Havasu Half Marathon – Windsor 4, also on-site music, vendors, food and drink, 10 am, 928-855-2784 or www.HavasuHalf.com
13 PHOENIX: Emerging Artist Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, some of the Valley’s rising stars are highlighted, this week is Fatigo, free with garden admission, 11 am, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
13 SCOTTSDALE: Best of the Fest - Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, featuring prominent Valley chefs each creating a five-course dinner for their two tables of ten, each course is paired with quality wines, $175, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
13 SCOTTSDALE: Wine Country Brunch - Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center, highlights eight wineries, meet winemakers & experience award-winning food & wine combinations, also a silent auction, $60, 11 am - 2 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
13 TEMPE: 4th Annual Ironman Arizona – Tempe Beach Park, features a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike and a complete marathon, 352-243-0948 x 25 or 888-280-9097 or www.ironmanarizona.com
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