April 15-31, 2008 Events in Arizona
15 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
15 SCOTTSDALE: Garrick Ohlsson – Center for the Performing Arts, he is one of the world’s leading exponents of the music of Chopin, he performs a wide and eclectic body of work, from Haydn and Mozart to 21st –century compositions, 7:30 pm, $65, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
15-20 TEMPE: Sweeney Todd – Gammage, part of the M&I Bank Broadway Across America series, the legendary demon barber, hell-bent on revenge, takes up with his enterprising neighbor in a delicious plot to slice their way through London’s upper crust, musical thriller, 480-784-4444 or www.asugammage.com
16-20 YUMA: 8th Annual Yuma Birding & Nature Festival – Yuma Visitors Bureau, bat watch, dunes ecology, desert bighorn sheep, nature photography, Mexico adventures, Yuma East Wetlands, and many other trips around the Southwest, $25 and includes free admittance to all seminars, 928-376-0100 or www.yumabirding.com
17 GLENDALE: That Thursday Thing! – historic downtown Glendale, late-night shopping and dining, music, giveaways, “goody-bag” filled with coupons, map and take a spin on the prize wheel, free, 6-9 pm, 623-930-4500 or www.glendaleaz.com
17-20 FLORENCE: 2008 Country Thunder USA - local & national acts performing 12 hours a day & a wide variety of displays, contests, arts & crafts & food, $99 for 4 days, 11 am - 11 pm, 480-966-9920 or www.countrythunder.com
17-20 PHOENIX: Hopi Cultural Center Photo Workshop – Second Mesa, Hopi Reservation, with Friends of Arizona Highways photographers, 888-790-7042 or 602-712-2004 or www.friendsofazhighways.com
17-20 PHOENIX: Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata - Symphony Hall, Violetta leaves her life in Paris behind for an idyll in the country with her lover Alfredo, but her dream is too fragile to survive, sung in Italian with English surtitles, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.azopera.com
17-27 MESA: The Children’s Hour – Mess Community College Theatre Outback, by Lillian Hellman, a malicious youngster starts an entirely unfounded scandal about 2 young women running a school for girls which precipitates tragedy for the women, $12, 480-461-7170 or www.mc.maricopa.edu/community/outback
17-27 TUCSON: 98th Annual Pima County Fair – Pima County Fairgrounds, 4-H animals, home arts & fine arts, entertainment, horse shows, concerts, games & rides, educational exhibits including a gem and mineral show, $2-7, info line: 520-762-3247 or 520-762-9100 or www.swfair.com or http://arizonafairs.com
18 AVONDALE: Harlem Gospel Choir – St. Thomas Aquinas Church, sharing its message of love, peace and harmony, includes the finest singers and musicians from Harlem’s black churches who perform songs of inspiration, $25-75, 7:30 pm, www.wvfac.org
18 GILBERT: 20th Annual Gilbert Gold Golf Classic - Trilogy Golf Club, fundraiser for the chamber, $90, 6:30 am, 480-897-0056 or 480-926-6003 or www.gilbertaz.com
18 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Test & Tune – Havasu 95 Speedway, free, 6-9 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com
18 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
18 PHOENIX: American Bach Concert – All Saints’ Episcopal Church, with members of the Phoenix Bach Choir and the Phoenix Symphony, conductor is Scott Youngs, featuring The Easter Oratorio, Bach with a new twist,7:30 pm, $15-20, 602-279-5539 or www.americanbach.com
18 SCOTTSDALE: Rosanne Cash: Black Cadillac – Center for the Performing Arts, one of the country’s most talented singer-songwriters, this multi-media presentation delves into the emotional turmoil of love and loss, 8 pm, $58, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
18 SCOTTSDALE: Encore! Concert Series – The Borgata of Scottsdale, this week featuring Pete Pancrazi Trio, 4-7 pm, free, 602-953-6311 or www.borgata.com
18-19 TEMPE: 9th Annual Rotary River Rally - Tempe Town Lake, featuring the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta, benefits the Rotary Clubs of Tempe, free, Fri. preview 4-7 pm, Sat. 9 am - 3 pm, 480-905-5944 or www.rotaryriverrally.com
18-20 MIAMI: 17th Annual Mining Country Boom Town Spree - Sullivan Street, state mining championship, Copper Crawl 5K run, car & motorcycle show, stair climb race, historic homes tour, old fashioned mining competitions such as drilling & mucking, a wild bed race thru the streets, arts & crafts, 928-473-4403 or 928-473-3673 or www.MiamiAZ.org/boomtown.htm
18-20 PHOENIX: 14th Annual Arizona Asian Festival – Heritage & Science Park, ethnic dance performances from Asia & Pacific Islands, authentic Asian food & shopping, free children's hands-on activities, from India, China, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Laos, Vietnam, Japan, free, Fri 9 am - 2 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am - 5 pm, 602-712-8889 or www.aaaa-az.org or www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/heritage.html
18-20 PHOENIX: 8th Annual Spring “Enriching Life Through Art” Fine Art Show & Sale – Town and County Shopping Center, more than 100 juried artists from 18 statewide art leagues, artwork for sale includes all forms of flat art, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry, artists will demonstrate throughout the show, free, 602-870-7610 or www.azartalliance.com
18-20 SALOME: Arizona Outback Spring Fiddlefest - Lion's Club, fiddling, bluegrass and country music, free, 928-859-3466 or www.azoutback.com or www.arizonaoldtimefiddlers.org
18-20 TEMPE: 22nd Annual ASU Spring Competition Pow Wow - ASU Band Practice Field, dancing in 23 categories, Native American arts & crafts, Indian fry bread, intertribal dancing, Fr 5:30 pm, Sa 11:30 am, Su 11:30 am, $3-5, 480-965-5224 or http://powwow.asu.edu
18-20 WILLCOX: 25th Annual Southeastern Arizona Fine Art & Photography Show – Willcox Elks Club, artists show and sell their works, judged event, Fri 9 am – 3 pm, Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm, free, 520-384-2658
18-26 FLAGSTAFF: The Miser – Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Building, NAU, Moliere’s satire on materialism is a story of cunning, guile and double-dealing, the outrageous story plays out as Harpagon rules his roost with an iron fist and plans to wed his children off to suitors who bring the best bank book to the negotiations, $8-11, 8 & 2 pm, 928-523-5661 or www.ticketmaster.com
18-27 TEMPE: Urinetown – Galvin Playhouse, mocks and celebrates the healthy tension between corporate greed, water conservations and an impassioned revolution sparked by public toilets, inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown, a humorous satire in which now one is safe from scrutiny, a collaboration between the School of Music Lyric Opera Theatre and the School of Theatre and Film, $7-22, 7:30 & 2 pm, http://herbergercollege.asu.edu
18-27 TUCSON: 2008 Annual Arizona International Film Festival - 150+ new works by independent producers from around the world, premiere screenings, filmmaker presentations, workshops, $6-150, noon - midnight, www.filmfestivalarizona.com
18-5/4 MESA: Ferdinand the Bull – Mesa Arts Center, a hilarious flamenco-flavored family musical about being yourself and refusing to be bullied into acting like someone you’re not, recommended for young audiences ages 5 and older, by Stageworks, $15, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
19 BISBEE: 19th Annual Celebration of Earth Day - City Park, environmental booths, arts & crafts, solar demonstrations, live entertainment, children's activities, natural foods, traditional Maypole and Earth Day parade, 11 am - 5 pm, 520-432-3554 or 866-224-7233 or www.discoverbisbee.com
19 CHANDLER: Harlem Gospel Choir – Center for the Arts, $28-36, 8 pm, www.chandlercenter.org
19 ELGIN: 30th Annual Blessing of the Vine Festival - Sonoita Vineyards, ministers and priests bless the grape vines to foster a bountiful crop at harvest time, free wine glass and samples, live music, dancing, $10, horseback riding also available throughout the day, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-455-5893 or www.sonoitavineyards.com
19 FLAGSTAFF: Sons and Brothers – Coconino Center for the Arts, part of the acoustic folk and bluegrass concert series, 928-779-2300 or www.culturalpartners.org
19 FLAGSTAFF: David Hidalgo and Louie Perez of Los Lobos: Stories and Songs – The Orpheum Theatre, performed from a couch by two of the founding members of Grammy-winning Los Lobos, 7 pm, $22-25, 928-774-5535 or www.greenhouseproductions.net
19 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Angler’s Choice Bass Tourney – Lake Havasu State Park, 45 boat bass tourney, weigh in 3 pm, 928-855-2784 or www.usanglerschoice.com
19 PAGE: 7th Cuddle Scramble Golf Tournament – Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org
19 PAGE: Annual Page Attacks Trash/Earth Day - clean up Page, Lake Powell and the Navajo Nation, entertainment and BBQ for those who volunteer, free, 928-645-6224 or 928-645-2741 or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org
19 PHOENIX: 4th Annual 2008 Run for the Cheetah 5K - Papago Park, 5K run/walk, 1 mile fun run, kid's 100 yard dash, post run festivities, animal-themed booths, 480-236-0811 or www.arizonaroadracers.com
19 PHOENIX: 10th Annual Art in the Garden – Berridge Nurseries, features Valley artists selling their wares amongst the beautiful plants, trees and shrubs of the nursery, incorporates a springtime garden theme with featured artwork for sale, demonstrations by the Bonsai Society a local chef and garden painting activity for children, free, 9 am – 4 pm, 602-952-8080 or www.berridgenursery.com
19 PRESCOTT: Prescott Punisher – Alto Off Highway Vehicle Recreational Area, mountain biking, 9 am, 602-351-7430 or www.getsetaz.com
19 PRESCOTT: Victorian Wedding Fashion Show – Elks Opera House, presented by the Elks Opera House and the Prescott Victorian Society, 1 pm, $18, www.ElksOperaHouse.com
19 SEDONA: Moonlight Hike – Red Rock State Park, includes a naturalist-led interpretive program on the park’s beautiful trails, enjoy sunset and moonrise, wear suitable clothing and bring water and a flashlight, 6 pm, 928-282-6907 or www.azstateparks.com
19 SUPERIOR: 13th Annual Earth/Arbor Day - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, live demonstration of pine needle basketry, cedar flute music by Joseph Leal, talk with wood-turning artisans and learn proper pruning and tree care techniques, 11 am - 3 pm, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
19 TEMPE: Annual Pat’s Run – Sun Devil Stadium, 4.2 miles run, 4.2 miles walk, .42 free kids fun run/walk, all events finish on the 42 yard line of Sun Devil Stadium, includes free entertainment, live local music, food, drinks and a carnival-like kid’s area, $30-35, 7 am, 480-507-6754 or www.patsrun.com
19 TUCSON: Spring Cross Country Classic - Lincoln Park, 5K, separate races for open and masters divisions, 7:30 am, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org
19 TUCSON: Bollywood at the Fox – Fox Tucson Theatre, fun and glamorous evening of Eastern Indian culture experiences including movie screenings, hors d’oeuvres and music, 520-624-1515 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org
19 TUCSON: 5th Annual Fire & Thunder – Casino del Sol’s Ava Ampthitheater, (5655 W. Valencia Rd) includes a poker run, chili cook-off, Kids Kingdom, bike show, Battle of the Bands, vendors, pre-event poker run hosted by Yaqui Warriors MC, presented by IOOB Tucson MC & Sober Riders Tucson MC, benefits Tee Up for Tots, 520-591-4009 or www.ioobmctucson.com
19 TUMACACORI: Full Moon Tours - Tumacacori National Historical Park, guided tours of the church and to the river, 520-398-2341 or www.nps.gov/tuma
19-20 BENSON: Cochise County Circuit Horse Show - AZ Robertson's Arena, www.saqha.org or www.azqha.org
19-20 BISBEE: For the Love of Music Series – classical concert series sponsored by the Bisbee Women’s Club, $10, 8 pm, 520-432-7217 or www.discoverbisbee.com
19-20 GLOBE: Western State Championship Triple Crown, 2nd Leg Pinal Mountain Gathering – The Apache Bowhunters, McLachlan Range, 928-425-6174 or www.globemiamichamber.com
19-20 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Juni Fisher – reservations required, 2 pm, $6-15, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com
20 CHANDLER: Tri for the Cure Arizona – Arrowhead Park, Super Sprint triathlon (swim 150 meters, bike 3 miles, run .5 miles); Spring duathlon (run 1 mile, bike 9 miles, run 2 miles); Sprint triathlon (swim 400 meters, bike 9 miles, run 2 miles), 602-339-1370 or www.trifind.com
20 LITCHFIELD PARK: Arts in the Park – Wigwam Resort, outdoor concert series, featuring The Aaron Nelson Project, free, 4-6 pm, www.litchfield-park.org
20 MESA: Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado – Mesa Arts Center, the Royal Carl Rosa Opera, Britain’s oldest opera company, presents this outrageous operetta, a historic re-creation of the original production of 1885, 3 pm, $36-56, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
20 MESA: Fore Noah Golf Tournament – Longbow Golf Club, benefits Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, day of golf, luncheon, raffle, auction and awards presentation, 7 am, $125, www.noahnelson.blogs.com
20 ORACLE: Guide Hike with Llamas – Oracle State Park, learn about llamas as eco-friendly pack animals on a hike with Ranger Cyn-d Turner, 9 am, reservations required, 520-896-2425 or www.azstateparks.com
20 PHOENIX: 23rd Annual Arizona Road Racers Roy Hay Mummy Mountain 10-Mile Race - Cherokee Elementary School, benefits the Advocates for kids program, registration begins at 6 am, also a 2 mile fun run, 602-740-9340 or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com
20 PHOENIX: Emerging Artist Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, some of the Valley’s rising stars are highlighted, this week is Bartholomew Faire, free with garden admission, 11 am, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
20 PHOENIX: 2nd Annual Earth Day at the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden, includes special guest, Diane MacEachern, the author of Big Green purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener Work, also live interactions with wildlife and craft activities such as Eco-Man, a pass into the Spring Butterfly exhibit, 1 pm, 480-921-3942
20 SIERRA VISTA: TMRC 10 Mile and 2 Mile Fun Run - 7:30 am, 520- 378-0814 or www.thundermountainrunningclub.org
20 TUCSON: Dudes, Dolls and Divas – Temple of Music and Art, an afternoon of theatrical elegance featuring high style and dramatic glamour from ATC’s Costume Shop and stunning haute couture, hors d’oeuvres and wine, 3:30 pm, 520-884-8210 ext. 8302 or www.arizonatheatre.org
21-26 TUCSON: 26th Annual La Frontera International Mariachi Conference - TCC & Reid Park, Tucson’s largest cultural event with educational workshops in mariachi & folklorico dancing, Participant Showcase, Espectacular Concert, and Garibaldi Fiesta, $, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org
21-27 WINSLOW: Railroad Days – multiple venues, includes an exhibit of RR photos from the Old Trails Museum at the Seattle Grind, a model railroad exhibit at the La Posada Hotel that will fill the Depot, tour of Mike Salwitz’s restored PennCentral RR car at La Posada, a Santa Fe Railroad Archive exhibit at Snowdrift Art Space, www.winslowarizona.org
22 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
22 MESA: Shidara – Mesa Arts Center, one of the foremost Japanese drum companies in the world, from Japan’s Okumikawa Region, 8 pm, $28-40, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
22-27 SCOTTSDALE: Region VII All-Arabian Horse Show - WestWorld, 700 Arabian horses from across the Southwest compete in English & Western events, 8 am - 9 pm, free, 702-435-6694 or 480-312-6802 ext. 3 or www.aha7.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp
22-27 TUCSON: Cats – winner of seven Tony Awards, presented by Broadway in Tucson, www.BroadwayinTucson.com
23-25 TUCSON: Student Workshops - TCC, students of all ages are invited to sign up for traditional classes taught by professional mariachi musicians and baile folklorico instructors, part of the International Mariachi Conference, $, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org
24 FLAGSTAFF: Arlo Guthrie – Orpheum Theater, folk music legend and American treasure plays a solo show, 21+ unless accompanied by a parent, $30-45, 7:30 pm, 928-556-1580 or www.orpheumpresents.com
24 MESA: Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway – Mesa Arts Center, $26-50, 8 pm, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
24 PRESCOTT: An Evening of Hawaiian Music – Elks Opera House, with Grammy Award-winning, Ledward Ka’apana with Mike Kaawa, 7 pm, $21-26, www.ElksOperaHouse.com
24 TUCSON: Participant Showcase - TCC Music Hall, students that take part in the mariachi and baile folklorico workshops have the opportunity to strut their stuff, glimpse into the future of mariachi and baile folklorico, part of the International Mariachi Conference, $10, 7 pm, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org
24-26 LAKE HAVSU CITY: 10th Annual Desert Storm Poker Run – Nautical Inn, on the water poker run, 602-578-5975 or www.lakeracerllc.com or www.golakehavasu.com
24-26 PHOENIX: George Lopez with Bryan Kellen – Dodge Theatre, www.livenation.com
24-26 PHOENIX: Benedetti Plays Mendelssohn – Symphony Classics Concert No. 13 – Symphony Hall, Pietari Inkinen conducts, with Nicola Benedetti, violin, 7:30 & 8 & 11 am, $19-68, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
24-27 COTTONWOOD: Verde Valley Nature & Birding Festival - Dead Horse Ranch State Park, field trips, local tours, workshops & seminars, educational activities for kids, exhibits, key-note speaker, entertainment, $10+, 5:30 am – 9 pm, 928-282-2202 or www.birdyverde.org
25 PHOENIX: Dia de los Ninos A Celebration of Children – Margaret T. Hance Park, a multicultural festival celebrating our youth, 2 stages of entertainment, field games, arts & crafts, Ballet Arizona, Ballet Folklorico, Mad Scientist, Health Safari, 9:30 am – 1 pm , 602-534-6923 or www.phoenixsistercities.org
25 PHOENIX: VinArte, the art of wine, dinner and auction - Phoenix Art Museum, silent auctions, live entertainment, 602-307-2060 or www.mensartscouncil.com
25 PHOENIX: “Urban Soul” Herberger Theater Center Gala 2008 with Impromp2 – Herberger Piazza, 222 E Monroe, with special guest Marion Meadows and Dominic Amato, includes silent auction, raffle, dinner and dancing under the stars, to benefit the Herberger Theater Center, 6:30 pm, $200, 602-254-7399 ext. 105 or www.herbergertheater.org
25 SCOTTSDALE: Arlo Guthrie: A Solo Concert – Center for the Performing Arts, born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, 8 pm, $65, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
25 SCOTTSDALE: Encore! Concert Series – The Borgata of Scottsdale, this week featuring Shining Star, 4-7 pm, free, 602-953-6311 or www.borgata.com
25 TEMPE: Astronomy Open House - roof of the Bateman Physical Sciences Bldg. H Wing, learn about the moon & planets, free, 8-10 pm, 480-727-7010 or http://eagle.la.asu.edu/openhouse
25 TUCSON: Serenta y Cena – TCC, enjoy mariachi music during this pre-Espectacular concert dinner, part of the International Mariachi Conference, 5 pm, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org
25 TUCSON: The Espectacular Concert - TCC Arena, the best mariachi musicians performing before standing room crowds, this year’s performers are Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Cobre and Pedro Fernandez, $46-86, 7:30 pm, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org
25-26 CHANDLER: 8th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival – Historic Downtown, more than 120 musicians, and 20 hours of performances scheduled, arts & crafts fair, free, 2-10 pm, 480-786-2665 or www.visitchandler.com
25-26 PHOENIX: Spring Dance Collection – Paradise Valley Community College, 7:30 pm, $8-12, 602-787-7738
25-26 SCOTTSDALE: 5th Annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival - WestWorld, eclectic music festival promoting a community gathering and a charity benefit amidst RV & tent camping, a host of great acts with several Grammy winners among them, delectable food, A Kid's Zone, a marketplace, silent auction, benefits The Golden Gate Community Center and Phoenix Day Child and Family Learning Center, Fri gates open at noon, Sat. 10 am, $, 602-343-0453 or www.mmmf.net
25-26 SCOTTSDALE: Vigorous Attempts – Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center, dancers storm the stage with heart stopping energy, stamina and strength, with Scottsdale Community College Dance, 8 pm, $5-10, 480-423-6600
25-27 BENSON: 3rd Annual Benson Bluegrass in the Park – Lion’s Park, workshops, jams, vendors, $15-25, 520-586-2842 or www.arizonaoldtimefiddlers.org or www.bensonvisitorcenter.com
25-27 BISBEE: 30th Annual La Vuelta de Bisbee - three day staged cycling event for all age groups, includes time trials, a circuit race and a road race through Bisbee and nearby towns of Hereford and Tombstone, 520-432-5795 or www.discoverbisbee.com or www.lvdb.info/
25-27 CHANDLER: IHBA Lakefest 2008 - Firebird International Raceway, biggest & fastest boats on water, unlimited Hydroplanes return to Firebird, $, 8 am - 4 pm, 602-268-0200 or www.firebirdraceway.com
25-27 GLOBE: Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo - Gila County Fairgrounds, includes a parade and rodeo dances, $10, 928-425-0066 or www.globemiamichamber.com
25-27 PHOENIX: Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show - State Fairgrounds, 1100 exhibits, includes the Green Showcase with green products and services, Uniquely Green Landscapes, 7th annual Student Interior Design competition, Flower Market and design, how-to seminars, international wine tasting, gardening seminars, and specialty products marketplace, $2-5, F-Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com
25-27 SCOTTSDALE: 5th Annual Desert Ice Bonspiel – Alltel Ice Den, 24 curling teams from Canada and the U.S. will participate in the tournament, www.coyotescurling.com
25-28 PHOENIX: Grand Canyon Photoshop Seminar – South Rim, learn how to use image-editing programs to enhance digital photos or scans with Friends of Arizona Highways photographers, 888-790-7042 or 602-712-2004 or www.friendsofazhighways.com
27-5/3 BISBEE: 8th Annual Fiesta de las Aves - annual birding festival held in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, includes birding tours in Southeastern Arizona and Northern Sonora, Mexico, birding seminars and birding vendors, owl prowls, lake walks, 520-432-1388 or www.sabo.org
25-5/11 PHOENIX: Speak Spanish to Me - Herberger Theater Center, World Premiere comedy/romance by award-winning playwright Bernardo Solano, the first day of school at ASU, Frank Lopez, a wealthy business major from the Southwest, meets Liz Trumbel, a liberal arts major from Maine and romance ensues, their family conflicts and cultural misunderstanding threaten to tear them apart, presented by Actors Theatre, 2 & 7 pm, $35-46, 602-252-8497 or www.atphx.org
25-6/8 PEORIA: Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Arizona Broadway Theatre, finger-snapping revue that highlights the outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930s Harlem, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
26 CAVE CREEK: 13th Annual Desert Foothills Land Trust Sonoran Symphony – Rancho Manana Golf Resort, symphonic Cowboy Western music, featuring The Phoenix Symphony, reception, silent auction, gourmet dinner, Phoenix Symphony, 5 pm, $250, 480-488-6131 or www.dflt.org
26 DEWEY: Prescott Valley Pronghorn Golf Classic - Prescott Country Club, 7:30 am, 928-772-8857 or www.pvchamber.org
26 ELGIN: Canelo Hills Wine and Farm Festival – Canelo Hills Vineyard & Winery, spring festival celebrating the wine, farm products and arts of Sedona, 11 am – 4 pm, www.canelohillswinery.com
26 FLAGSTAFF: Soar Into Spring - Foxglenn Park, celebrate spring and National Kite Month, brighten the sky with a home made or bought kite, workshops, children's activities, live entertainment, arts and crafts fair, kite contests, activity expo, Boy Scout demonstrations, free admission, activities from $1-3, 11 am - 4 pm, 928-779-7690 or www.flagstaff.az.gov
26 FLAGSTAFF: Arbor Day Celebration – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, guided tour of the gardens at 11 am and 1 pm, learn about the trees and shrubs that are native to northern Arizona, live birds of prey demonstrations at noon and 2 pm, learn about tree planting techniques, free, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
26 GOLDEN VALLEY: 3rd Annual Hwy 68 Classic/Custom Car & Bike Show – cars & bikes, free entry swap meet, vendors, food, music & prizes, kid’s corner, 9 am – 4 pm, 928-565-3311 or www.goldenvalleychamber.com
26 MESA: Arizona Xtreme Desert Triathlon – Saguaro Lake, includes Olympic triathlon (swim 1500 meters, mountain bike 16.2 miles, trail run 5 miles); Sprint triathlon (swim 1000 meters, bike 16 miles, trail run 3.5 miles); Olympic triathlon (swim 1500 meters, bike 30 miles, trail run 5.5 miles), www.trifind.com
26 PAYSON: 18th Annual 2008 Zane Grey Highline 50 Mile Trail Race – beautiful, challenging and unique trail run, the trail lies entirely in the Tonto National Forest and runs from just south of Pine to several miles east of the town of Christopher Creek, designated a National Recreation Trail in 1979, a scenic and historic trail, www.zanegrey50.com
26 PAYSON: 15th Annual Beeline Cruise-in & car Show – Main Street, sponsored by the Rim Country Classic Auto Club, benefits local charities, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-468-9028 or www.rimcountrychamber.com
26 PHOENIX: 19th Annual Dinner on the Desert - Desert Botanical Gardens, an elegant yet casual event along the Garden trails, dinner, silent auction & dancing, $500, 6 pm, 480-941-1225 or 480-481-8147 or www.dbg.org
26 PRESCOTT: Whiskey Off Road Mountain Bike Event - Historic Whiskey Row, endurance mountain bike including technical single track, smooth fire roads and quality climbing with great views, 15-, 25- & 50-mile, www.epicrides.com
26 SCOTTSDALE: John Oliver – Center for the Performing Arts, as a regular from Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, he shares his global insights as The Daily Show’s roving U.K. correspondent, contains adult language and themes, includes an Ignite event, 8 pm, $44, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
26 SCOTTSDALE: 14th Annual Beaux Arts Bash - Scottsdale Artists' School, featuring a silent auction and live auction of original art donated by more than 200 of the country’s leading artists, benefit, includes music and food, $125-150, 6 pm, 480-990-1422 or www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org
26 SUPERIOR: Butterfly Walk – Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, learn to identify common species of butterflies and about the insects’ life cycles on a two-hour walk, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 or www.azstateparks.com
26 TEMPE: 24th Annual Southwest Salsa Challenge – Tempe Beach Park, fund-raiser for Hemophilia Assn, 70+ different salsas, sampling contest, Margarita Mix-Off, live bands, Kid Zone, music, $10, 12 and under are free, 11 am - 6 pm, 602-955-3947 or www.salsachallenge.com
26 TEMPE: 4th Annual 5K for JA Run Walk for Education – Tempe Town Lake, 5K run and 5K fun walk, 7 am, www.capitolbancorp5K.com or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com
26 TEMPE: 3rd Annual Tempe Town Lake Outrigger Canoe Association Regatta – canoe racing, outrigger canoe competition, music & entertainment, bring lawn chairs and blankets, 7:30 am – 3 pm, free, 480-212-3573 or http://tempeoutrigger.com/
26 TUCSON: The Fiesta de Garibaldi - DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, a traditional re-creation of the sights and sounds of the Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City, features daylong party on two stages, with live mariachi music and baile folklorico acts from all over the Southwest, Mexican food and arts-and-crafts vendors, $5, 10 am - 10 pm, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org
26 TUCSON: Arlo Guthrie – Fox Theatre, folk music legend and American treasure, $35-85, 520-624-1515 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org
26 TUCSON: Tucson Madonnari International Chalk Art Festival – Main Library Plaza, artists produce chalk murals on walkways and sidewalks; live music, entertainment, food and opportunities for the public to create chalk drawings, free, 520-791-4393 or www.tucsonmadonnari.com
26 TUCSON: Solar Expo - Catalina State Park, exhibits & demonstrations of all types of solar energy devices including ovens, cookers, water heaters, photo-voltaics, solar-powered music, children's activities, promotes the development & use of solar energy, 9 am – 8 pm, 520-328-5798 or www.azstateparks.com
26 TUCSON: 23rd Annual Chevy Showdown – Reid Park, presented by the Classic Chevy Club of Tucson, includes show and shine, T-shirt, goody bags and award, benefits Community Food Bank of Tucson, open to all pre1973 Chevrolet cars and trucks, 520-721-9541 or 520-883-4304 or www.cruisinarizona.com
26 VAIL: 2nd Annual Vail 5K Run/Walk – Cienega High School Stadium, 7:30 am, 520-574-7055 or www.getsetaz.com
26-27 CHANDLER: The Tire Pros Monster Truck Nationals - Firebird International Raceway, 602-268-0200 or www.firebirdraceway.com
26-27 LAKE HAVASU STATE PARK: WON Pro Am Bass Tournament – 125 boats, weigh-in 3 pm, 928-854-2784 or www.azstateparks.com
26-27 PHOENIX: 31st Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party – Embassy Suites Hotel, featuring 25 national jazz artists, Sat noon – 4:30 pm, and 8 pm – midnight, Sun 11 am – 7 pm, $185/weekend badge including Sunday lunch, Sat. day $50, Sat. evening $50, Sun. $90, 480-948-7993 or www.paradisevalleyjazz.com
26-27 PHOENIX: 6th Annual Parade of Ponds - 50 public & private ponds and water gardens open, talk to owners about their experiences, learn about low maintenance, organic water gardening, self-guided, some with artists, music, $15, Sat 9 am – 9 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm, 623-572-5607 or www.schoolyardhabitatfoundation.org
26-27 PHOENIX: 9th Annual Wild Eagle Railroad Open House - a model train landscape show to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona, 15 layouts at homes throughout the Valley, including the home of Eaglewings Iron Craft train owner, includes G-scale garden railroad demonstrations, free, donations accepted, Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 10 am - 3 pm, 602-276-8101 or www.eaglewingsironcraft.com
26-27 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
26-27 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Desert Sons – reservations required, 2 pm, $6-15, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com
26-27 TUCSON: Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata – Tucson Music Hall, Violetta leaves her life in Paris behind for an idyll in the country with her lover Alfredo, but her dream is too fragile to survive, sung in Italian with English surtitles, $26-114, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.azopera.com
26-27 SONOITA: Santa Cruz County Horse Races – Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, live Quarter Horse and thoroughbred races with simulcast wagering from Turf Paradise and the Kentucky Derby, gates open at 10:30 am, $3, post time is 1 pm, 520-455-5553 or www.sonoitafairgrounds.com
26-28 PHOENIX: 25th Annual Answer to the Challenge - 3-day bike ride to Strawberry via Payson, Camp Verde to Jerome & Mingus Mountain to Prescott, 480-948-9280 or www.sportsfun.com/gaba or www.azbikeclub.com
27 CHANDLER: RAIN: The Beatles Experience – Center for the Arts, $36-48, 7 pm, www.chandlercenter.org
27 FLAGSTAFF: Elden Pueblo Public Field Day – 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 http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/forest-resources/archaeology/elden-pueblo/summer.shtml
27 GOODYEAR: 14th Annual Phoenix Symphony Pops Concert - Estrella Lakeside Amphitheatre, pack a picnic, bring a blanket for an evening of classical and popular music, children’s area, fireworks finale, $15-20, 7:30 pm, gates open at 4 pm, 623-935-6384 or www.wvfac.org
27 ORACLE: Music in the Park Spring Music Concert Series – Oracle State Park, featuring the Bob Meighan Band with a danceable show includes original desert rock and ballads, a mix of old favorites as well as new material, 2-4 pm, $15, www.azstateparks.com
27 PHOENIX: Silent Sundays – South Mountain Park, features free park-ranger guided interpretive programs from 10 am – 2 pm, Central Avenue-access roadways will be closed to motor vehicles from 5 am – 11 pm, 602-534-6324
27 TUCSON: 22nd Holualoa Annual Tour of the Tucson Mountains - 100K or 50K bicycle tour around perimeter of the Tucson Mountains, 4- mile & 1/4 mile kids fun rides, traffic control, support stations, medallions to all finishers, $55 registration, 7 am, 520-745-2033 or www.perimeterbicycling.com
29-5/11 SCOTTSDALE: Carrie Fisher in Wishful Drinking – Center for the Performing Arts, one-woman, autobiographical journey as actress and writer Carrie Fisher shares insights into her fascinating life and career with a wry sense of humor, includes an Ignite event, 7:30, 8 & 2 pm, $52-56, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
30 PHOENIX: Asia – Celebrity Theatre, www.livenation.com
30 TEMPE: 7th Annual AZCREW Golf Classic – ASU Karsten Golf Course, for golfers and non-golfers, also includes a business-golf seminar, awards luncheon, 7:30 am shot gun start, benefit, 623-581-3591 or www.arizonacrew.org
30 TUCSON: Michel Buble in Concert – TCC Arena, pop singer, $49-79.50, 8 pm, 520-321-1000 or www.ticketmaster.com
30-5/4 COTTONWOOD: 42nd Annual Verde Valley Fair - Fairgrounds, old time fair, free entertainment, carnival, livestock show & sale, fine art, homemaking arts, crafts, horticulture & floriculture, $4-10, 928-634-3290 or http://verdevalleyfair.com
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