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December 1-14, 2008
Arizona Events Calendar
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 Dec. 2008 Arizona events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance. Updates, additions and corrections to any Arizona events are made at www.ArizonaGuide.com.
AZ cities and town filled with activities in December
Since there are so many events and activities being held throughout Arizona communities in November, this calendar of event listings is split into two pages. See AZ events for November 15-30, 2008.
The Arizona Office of Tourism will release a 2009 Summer Calendar of Events, which includes information for events held between Memorial Day, May 28 through Labor Day, September 3.
The 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 and online. To request an Arizona Summer Events Calendar visit www.ArizonaGuide.com.
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December 1-14, 2008 Arizona Event Listings
Dec. 1 KINGMAN: 13th Annual Very Merry Parade of Lights - Beale Street, decorated floats, vehicles, marching bands, free, 7 pm, 928-753-9095 or www.kingmantourism.org
1 ORACLE: 5th Annual Holiday Gift Fair – Oracle State Park, artists and crafts from Oracle, light snacks, music, bargains, call for times, 520-896-2425 or www.azstateparks.com
1 SUN CITY: David Carpenter – Faith Presbyterian Church, 16000 North Del Webb Bvld. viola, 7:30 pm, preview lecture at 6:30 pm, $25, 928-972-0478 or www.chambermusicwest.com
1-2 PRESCOTT: Christmas Indian Art Market – Smoki Museum, featuring more than a dozen Indian artists displaying their hand-crafted artwork, an Indian flutist, frybread and Navajo tacos, gift shop sale, and holiday refreshments, free, 10 am – 4 pm, www.smokimuseum.org
1-12 SNOWFLAKE/TAYLOR: 7th Annual 12 Days of Christmas & Annual Christmas Lighting – Heritage Park, festivities begin on 12/1 with the lighting of the Christmas Tree ceremony, Taylor’s Santa visit is on 12/3, 928-536-4331 or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
1-22 FLAGSTAFF: Holiday Skies Program - Lowell Observatory, evening presentation discusses the mythology and science of the winter sky, including a discussion of the Star of Bethlehem, $, various dates, 7:30 pm, 928-233-3211 or www.lowell.edu
1-31 CLARKDALE: Santa Claus Express - Verde Canyon Railroad, Fridays – visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, selected dates, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
2 FREDONIA: Winsor Castle By Night - Pipe Spring National Monument, the old fort is lit by the soft glow of lamps and lanterns, bonfire near the old chuck wagon for music and hot cider, dress warmly, bring a flashlight, $5, 5-8 pm, 928-643-7105 or www.nps.gov/pisp
3 HOLBROOK: Learning Center Series – Petrified Forest National Park, 10 am, 928-524-6228 or www.nps.gov/pefo/parknews/newsreleases.htm
3 MESA: National Geographic Live: Deep Ancestry: Inside the Genographic Project - Mesa Arts Center, with population geneticist Spencer Wells who is closing the gaps in our knowledge of human migration through DNA, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com or www.nglive.org
3-21 TUCSON: Gunmetal Blues – Invisible Theatre, a musical, an homage to the art of theatrical storytelling, all the characters are played by three actors, 520-882-9721 or www.invisibletheatre.com
3-30 QUEEN CREEK: Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Spectacular – Schnepf Farms, drive-thru experience, 480-987-3100 or www.schnepffarms.com
3-1/4 PHOENIX: Santa’s Secret Gingerbread Village – JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, village is constructed with 350 pounds of gingerbread dough, 120 pounds of chocolate and 120 pounds of candies and gumdrops, children may write wish letters to Santa, 480-293-5000 or www.jwdesertridgeresort.com
4 GANADO: Luminaria Night - Hubbell Trading Post, outlined with glowing candles, Santa, 5-8 pm, 928-755-3475 or www.nps.gov/hutr
4 MESA: Wynonna Christmas – A Classic Christmas – Mesa Arts Center, her critically acclaimed holiday album on the road, 8 pm, $42-67, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
4 TEMPE: Pass in Review: A Child’s Garden of Dreams – ASU Gammage, Sun Devil Marching Band, $7.50-12.50, 7:30 pm, 480-965-3434 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/
4 TUCSON: Warren Miller’s Children of Winter – Fox Tucson Theatre, a global adventure to locations like Japan, Austria, Iceland and others, 8 pm, 520-547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org
4-7 MESA: Dracula – Theatre Outback at Mesa Community College, 1833 West Southern Avenue, new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel, $12, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-461-7170 or www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d55/thp
4-7 PHOENIX: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play – Herberger Theatre Center, everyone’s favorite holiday story comes to life onstage, join the crowd in a 1940’s radio studio where the WFBR “Playhouse on the Air” is presenting a live broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life, 602-256-6995 or www.arizonatheatre.org
4-8 SCOTTSDALE: Saguaro Classic Arabian Horse Show – WestWorld, 623-393-6242 or 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld
5 FLAGSTAFF: First Friday Art Walk - Artists Gallery, free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net
5 FLORENCE: Christmas on Main Street - Holiday Light Parade at 6 pm, Pinal County Courthouse Lighting, Main Street Festival, free, 866-977-4496 or www.town.florence.az.us or http://florencemainstreet.com
5 MESA: David Benoit – A Charlie Brown Christmas – Mesa Arts Center, all your favorite melodies from the Charles Schultz special, see holiday TV tradition live, 8 pm, $35-55, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
5 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
5 PHOENIX: Hope Café – The Wellness Community, featuring live music from four artists from the Arizona Music Project, free, 6 pm, 602-712-1006 or www.twccaz.org
5 PEORIA: Oldtown Holiday Festival - Osuna Park, Valley-wide H.S. choral contest, children's snow play area, scavenger hunt, crafters, hay wagon rides, children's crafts, cookie decorating, food booths, 5-9 pm, 623-773-7564 or www.peoriaaz.com
5 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Holiday Festival of Lights - Town Hall, Christmas program including caroling, tree lighting, light parade, free, 6 pm, 928-772-8857 or www.pvchamber.org
5 SEDONA: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa's Visit – Orchards Plaza, musical and performing groups, Santa, 5 pm, 928-282-7722 or 928-204-2390 or www.sedonamainstreet.com
5 SIERRA VISTA: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony – Veterans Memorial Park, entertainment, Santa, refreshments, 5:30 pm, 520-458-7922 or www.visitsierravista.com
5-6 AJO: Santa Unique Boutique – Ajo Lions Club, fine arts, crafts, baked goods and a special gift for your dog too, 10 am – 3 pm, 520-387-7742 or www.ajochamber.com
5-6 FLAGSTAFF: Lollipop Matinee – Ardrey Auditorium, Flagstaff Symphony with Elizabeth Schulze conductor, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.flagstaffsymphony.org
5-6 GLENDALE: Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings - Historic Downtown, holiday entertainment, food, crafts, horse drawn carriage rides, this weekend features, free, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-10 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com
5-6 HOLBROOK: Festival of Trees - Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Family Center, Fri 4-8 pm, Sat. 4-9 pm, 928-524-3041 or www.gotouraz.com
5-6 PHOENIX: Fall Dance Collection – Center for the Performing Arts at PVCC, $12, 7:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa
5-6 TUBAC: Luminaria Nights: Fiesta de la Navidad - Village of Tubac, hundreds of luminarias, shops open until 9 pm, carolers, free, 6-9 pm, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com
5-6 TUCSON: Expo - Hilton El Conquistador Resort, in conjunction with the Holualoa Tucson Marathon, www.tucsonmarathon.com
5-6 WICKENBURG: 20th Annual Cowboy Christmas, Cowboy Poets Gathering - Community Center & Desert Caballeros Western Museum, poetry, ballads, stories about cowboy heritage, singing & story tellin', 928-684-5479 or www.wickenburgchamber.com
5-6 WILLCOX: 26th Annual Christmas Apple Festival - Community Center, judged arts & craft show, bazaar, craft demos, Santa Claus, tree lighting ceremony, entertainment, cooking contests, raffles, door prizes, free, 520-384-2272 or 800-200-2272 or www.willcoxchamber.com
5-7 PHOENIX: 23rd Annual Poinsettia Festival - Gardener's World, holiday displays of more than 20,000 poinsettias in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes, a self-guided greenhouse tour, tractor driven wagon rides, photo opportunities, food available for purchase, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-437-0700 or www.gardenpro.net
5-7 TEMPE: 40th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts - downtown on Mill Avenue, largest arts & crafts festival in the Southwest; 500+ national artists & craftspeople, food, live bands, beer & wine gardens, Holiday Zone, Arizona Avenue-featuring local AZ artists, KidVille, 480-967-4877 or www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
5-7 PHOENIX: Christmas Pops Concert No. 3 – Symphony Hall, Lawrence Golan conducts with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, and the Phoenix Girls Chorus, $26-76, 8 & 2 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
5-13 CLARKDALE: 21st Annual Made in Clarkdale Annual Invitational Exhibition - Clark Memorial Clubhouse, annual arts exhibition of recent works of acclaimed and emerging artists of the area, workshops, gala opening, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-634-9591 or www.clarkdalechamber.com
5-20 TEMPE: Stray Cat Theatre presents A Very Merry Unauthorized Children’s Scientology Pageant – Tempe Performing Arts Center, the actual teaching of Scientology are explained and dissected against the candy-colored backdrop of a traditional nativity play, avant-garde performance art and children’s theatre meet in a funny and bewildering holiday show, $12-20, 8 & 2 pm, 480-820-8022 or http://straycattheatre.org
5-21 TUCSON: Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo – twinkling lights, jingle bells, falling “snow,” Santa Claus and holiday décor, music, Th-Sat 6-8 pm, www.tucsonzoo.org
6 ALPINE: 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – Alpine Community Center, 6 pm, www.alpinearizona.com
6 ANTHEM: Anthem Holiday Classic – Community Center, adults swim 400m, bike 14 mile, run 3.1 mile, kids swim 150 m, bike 4 miles, run 1.5 miles kids triathlon, 10 am, 480-460-5052 or www.getsetaz.com or www.dcbadventures.com
6 CAMP VERDE: Christmas Craft Bazaar - Community Center, craft bazaar, breakfast with Santa, kids crafts, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 928-567-0535 ext. 135 or www.cvaz.org
6 CASA GRANDE: 14th Annual Christmas on Main Street/Electric Light Parade - parade ends at craft booths, entertainment and parade awards, free, 5:30 pm, 520-421-8677 or www.ci.casa-grande.az.us
6 CAVE CREEK: 6th Annual Luminaria Run - Center of Cave Creek, luminaria-lit evening run through quiet desert streets, post-race fare features frybread and chili & baked goods, events include 4-mile run/walk, 2-mile fun run/walk (un-timed) and kid's desert dashes (one heat each for ages 1-6 and 7-12), children's races begin at 5 pm, adult race begins at 5:20 pm, 602-769-0848 or www.luminariarun.com or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com
6 CHANDLER: 51st Annual Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights - A.J. Chandler Park, 6:30 pm parade, live entertainment, food, crafts, games & Santa, free, 5-8:30 pm, 480-782-2735 or www.chandleraz.gov
6 COTTONWOOD: 14th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Walk - Historic Old Town, purchase your ticket, receive map & collect chocolates, $, (chocolate walk limited to 300), 928-634-9468 or http://cottonwood.verdevalley.com
6 COTTONWOOD: 55th Annual Christmas Parade - 80 entrants, floats, walking units, music, free, 11 am, 928-634-7593 or http://cottonwood.verdevalley.com
6 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE: Electric Light Parade - Main St., floats, bands, vintage autos, free, 6 pm, 928-333-2123 or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
6 FOUNTAIN HILLS: Stroll in the Glow – more than 60,000 lights, Santa arrives, carolers sing, 6 pm, 480-837-1654 or www.fountainhillschamber.com
6 HOLBROOK: 22nd Annual Parade of Lights Festival - 60+ lighted floats, includes winter festive arts & crafts fair, southwestern food, entertainment, Santa, festival 9 am, parade at 6 pm, 928-524-6558 or 800-524-2459 or www.gotouraz.com
6 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
6 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 27th Annual Boat Parade of Lights - Bridgewater Channel, more than 50 boats participate, free, 6 pm, 928-855-8857 or www.golakehavasu.com
6 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Angler’s Choice Bass Tourney – Lake Havasu State Park, 50 boats, weigh-in 3 pm, 928-855-2784 or www.azstateparks.com or www.usanglerschoice.net
6 MESA: Christkindlmarket – downtown Mesa, holiday entertainment, German and Austrian cuisine, vendors and local artisans sell children’s toys and Christmas ornaments, by the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures, free, noon – 10 pm, www.ac4gc.org
6 ORO VALLEY: Holiday Fiesta Concert – with Lazslo Veres’ Symphonic Winds and the Catalinas Community Chorus, www.GOVAC.org
6 PAYSON: 8th Annual Main Street/APS Electric Light Parade - begins with a visit from Santa at 3:30 pm, the tree lighting ceremony & then onto Main Street for parade, all units will have lights, 928-474-6115 or 928-474-4515 or www.rimcountrychamber.com
6 PHOENIX: Chelsea Handler – Dodge Theatre, 8 pm, 602-379-2800 or www.livenation.com
6 PHOENIX: Holiday Street Faire and Farmer’s Market – Challenger Space Center, vendors, arts & crafts, antiques, home furnishings, entertainment, food, Santa, 8 am – 4 pm, www.azchallenger.org
6 PHOENIX: 22nd Annual APS Electric Light Parade – “Preserving a Family Holiday Tradition” - Central Ave, Camelback and 7th Street, night time parade with all entries lined with electric lights, free, 7 pm, 602-534-FEST(3378) or 602-262-4627 or www.phoenix.gov
6 PINETOP-LAKESIDE: Woodland Holiday Lighting Festival & Old Fashioned Celebration - celebration begins at 2:30 pm, with Santa, live entertainment, refreshments & a Jingle Walk, tree-lighting at 5 pm, free, 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
6 PRESCOTT: 55th Annual Arizona Christmas Parade & Courthouse Lighting & Ceremony - in Arizona's official Christmas City, 1 pm parade, free, 6 pm lighting, Frontier Christmas Open House at Sharlot Hall Museum, Christmas Indian Art Market at Smoki Museum, Jingle Bell 5K run, 928-445-2000 or 800-266-7534 or www.prescott.org
6 PRESCOTT: Frontier Christmas Open House - Sharlot Hall Museum, see how Christmas was celebrated in 1865, live entertainment & refreshments, 6-8 pm, 928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
6 PRESCOTT: Jingle Bell Run/Walk – Courthouse Plaza, 5K run/walk, 9 am, benefits the Arthritis Foundation, 602-212-9912 or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com
6 QUEEN CREEK: Christmas Spectacular – Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, a celebration of the holiday season, dynamic dance, uplifting song and holiday cheer, 2 & 7:30 pm, 480-987-7469 or http://qcpac.com
6 SAFFORD: Festival of Lights Parade - Main Street, dressed up cars, trucks, boats, floats, bikes, free, 7 pm, 928-348-8514 or 928-428-2511 or www.visitgrahamcounty.com
6 SHOW LOW: Annual Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Electric Light Parade - on Deuce of Clubs Blvd., tree lighting at 5:30 pm, parade at 6:30 pm, 888-SHOW LOW or www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
6 SIERRA VISTA: 50th Annual Christmas Parade - kicks off the holiday season with marching units, motorized units, equestrian groups & bands, free, evening, 520-458-6940 or www.visitsierravista.com
6 TUCSON: 4th Annual Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival – Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater, tamale competition and sale, tamales available in gourmet, green corn and traditional varieties, live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, 10 am – 6 pm, free, 520-838-6793 or www.casinodelsol.com
6 TUCSON: 15th Annual Jingle Bell Walk - Reid Park, jingle bells on the shoes of 100s of people walking & running a 5K, costumes, food, fun, children's activities, free T-shirt, $35 minimum pledge for Arthritis Foundation, 10 am, 520-917-7070 or www.arthritis.org
6 TUCSON: 3rd Annual Reindog Parade – Tucson Botanical Gardens, pooches can prance their costumed paws through the Gardens and meet Santa, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Santa noon, 520-326-9686 or www.tucsonbotanical.org
6 WILLCOX: Annual Christmas Lighted Parade – Community Center to Railroad Avenue, 6 pm, free, 520-384-2272 or www.willcoxchamber.com
6 WINSLOW: Hopi Artist Demonstration - Homol’ovi Ruins State Park, featuring Hopi Katsina carver Larson Harris, 9 am – 4 pm, 928-289-4106 or www.azstateparks.com
6-7 CASCABEL: 28th Annual Christmas Fair - Clay Works, food, arts & crafts, entertainment, specialty art, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-212-9800 or 520-212-2529 or www.cascabel.org
6-7 PHOENIX: 24th Annual F.Q. Story Historic Home Tour - downtown, evening home tour features 9 examples of Tudor, Spanish Revival, Bungalow and English Cottage homes dating from the early 1920's, $15, $1 discount with a can of food, Sat 6-9 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm, 602-258-9282 or www.fqstory.org
6-7 SCOTTSDALE: North Scottsdale Polo Club Azteca Cup – WestWorld, 1 pm, 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.northscottsdalepolo.com
6-7 STANFIELD: 2nd Annual “Joy to the Herd” Holiday Bash – Shamrock Farms, a winter wonderland with 15 tons of snow and visits with Santa and Samrock Farms spokescow, Roxie, also chef demonstrations and snacks, holiday crafts, Welcome Barn and tour, $10 for all activities, reservations required, 9 am – 3 pm, (last tour at 1 pm), 602-477-2462 or www.shamrockfarmstour.com
6-7 TUMACACORI: 38th Annual La Fiesta de Tumacacori - celebrating the many cultures that were historically and presently associated with the Santa Cruz Valley, traditional creations of all the cultures including 50 food and craft booths, continuous live entertainment on stage and children’s activities, a Mariachi Mass preceded by a traditional procession on Sunday, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-398-2341 or www.nps.gov/tuma
6-21 PHOENIX: Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen – Herberger Theater Center Stage West, by Center Dance Ensemble, retelling the Hans Christian Andersen classic to music by Sergei Prokofiev, 7, 5 & 2 pm, $12-24, 602-252-8497 or www.centerdance.com or www.herbergertheater.org
7 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 34th Annual Christmas Concert - LH Center for the Performing Arts, $10, under 12 free, 3 pm, 928-855-2284 or www.golakehavasu.com
7 ORACLE: 15th Annual Holualoa Tucson Marathon, Bobbi Olson Half Marathon, Jim Click Marathon Relay - Oracle Junction & Oro Valley, Boston qualifier, 7 am, 520-320-0667 or www.tucsonmarathon.com or www.azroadrunners.org
7 SEDONA: 13th Annual Celebration of the Arts – Hilton Resort and Spa, gourmet dinner and The Guys and Dolls Ball, 5:30 pm, $165, 928-204-2415 or www.ChamberMusicSedona.org
7 SIERRA VISTA: Tour of Officers' Homes - tour historic Fort Huachuca's original officers' quarters decorated for the holidays, soldiers dressed in period uniforms greet visitors in front of each historic home, $10-12, 1-5 pm, 520-417-6960 or www.visitsierravista.com
7 TUCSON: Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - Lew Sorensen Community Center, 100-120 antique vendors with furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, art work, coins, native artifacts, Oriental rugs, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-232-1201 or www.pima.gov
7 TUCSON: La Fiesta de Guadalupe - De Grazia Gallery in the Sun, on the grounds of adobe gallery and chapel built by foremost Southwestern painter, the late Ted DeGrazia, spirited outdoor performances by mariachi groups, folklorico dancers, traditional Yaqui deer dances, ethnic foods, La Posada procession, arts and crafts, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-299-9191 or 800-545-2185 or www.degrazia.org
7 TUMACACORI: Tumacacori Festival Ride – 30-40 mile bike ride to breakfast at Zula’s in Nogales, return to the mission for food, crafts and entertainment, 520-625-3649 or www.bikegaba.org
7 VAIL: Sunday in the Park – How Do You Pack a Mule? – Colossal Cave Park, with Ross Knox at 3 & 4 pm, 520-647-7275 or www.colossalcave.com
7-8 ANTHEM: 5th Annual Christian Christmas Dance Concert - Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center, with Mix’d Nuts a one-act piece set to Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, professional contemporary ballet, jazz and modern dance, $5-20, 480-215-1916 or www.kendanewbury.com
8 HOLBROOK: Anniversary and Holiday Open House – Petrified Forest National Park, celebrate the 102nd anniversary tours, cultural demonstration, ranger program, tour of Painted Desert Inn, 928-524-6228 or www.nps.gov/pefo
8 TUCSON: 12th Annual “Christmas at San Xavier” – Mission San Xavier del Bac, one of Tucson’s top choirs, The Sons of Orpheus in collaboration with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Mission, www.sonsoforpheus.org
9-14 TEMPE: Spring Awakening – ASU Gammage, Broadway’s most talked about new musical, fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll, mature themes, sexual situations and strong language, part of M&I Bank Broadway Across America, 480-784-4444 or www.asugammage.com
10 PHOENIX: Handel’s Messiah – Central United Methodist Church, Messiah highlights, Michael Christie conducts, with member of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
10-20 PEORIA: The Elves and The Shoemaker – Arizona Broadway Theatre, by Arizona Broadway Children’s Theatre, based on the Grimm Brothers’ fairytale with the lesson that giving gifts is just as important as receiving gifts, $5, 10 am, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
11 PHOENIX: Handel’s Messiah – Love of Christ Lutheran Church, Messiah highlights, Michael Christie conducts, with member of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
11 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 Moet-Hennessy and Charles Curtis, Master of Wine, 480-423-2530
11-13 WICKENBURG: 3 Redneck Tenors: Holiday Spec-Tac-Yule-Ar – Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, operatically trained musical comedians, bursting with Christmas cheer, $38, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or www.delwebbcenter.org
11-21 TUCSON: 13th Annual A Tucson Pastorela – Leo Rich Theatre, Borderlands Theater presents a uniquely Tucson nativity story, features shepherds, sheep and a dog on a magical journey to Bethlehem, led by the shining estrella (star) and accompanied by Christmas carols in Spanish and English, includes piñatas for the kids, www.borderlandstheater.org
12 MESA: Handel’s Messiah – Mesa Arts Center, complete Oratorio, Michael Christie conducts, with member of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
12 PRESCOTT: Acker Musical Showcase – more than 100 musical groups will perform in the stores downtown and on Courthouse Plaza, 5:30-8:30 pm, 928-776-4456 or www.ackershowcase.com
12 TOMBSTONE: Annual Celebration of the Lighting of the Luminarias – Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, free night of finger foods and live music, 6-8 pm, 520-457-3311 or www.azstateparks.com
12 TUCSON: Family Astro: Race to the Planets – Kitt Peak National Observatory, $12, 6:30 pm, reservations, 520-318-8440 or www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc/0812.html
12 WICKENBURG: 12th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights - parade route in the historic district, 6:30 pm, 928-684-5479 or www.wickenburgchamber.com
12 YUMA: 6th Annual Electric Lite Parade & Tree Lighting - Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, 6:30 pm, 928-782-5712 or www.yumaheritage.com
12-13 GLENDALE: Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings - Historic Downtown, holiday entertainment, food, crafts, horse drawn carriage rides, this weekend features, free, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-10 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com
12-13 YUMA: Art & Music on Main Street - 928-782-5712 or www.yumaheritage.com
12-14 MONUMENT VALLEY: Balloon Rally - www.navajonationparks.org
12-14 PHOENIX: 23rd Annual Poinsettia Festival - Gardener's World, holiday displays of more than 20,000 poinsettias in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes, a self-guided greenhouse tour, tractor driven wagon rides, photo opportunities, food available for purchase, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-437-0700 or www.gardenpro.net
12-14 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Festival of Horses – WestWorld of Scottsdale, features world-renowned clinicians who do live demonstrations to teach you how to work better with your horse, horse & rider clinics, also a Breed and Stallion Showcase, the Great American Trail Competition, a trade show and an Equi-Dance show featuring trick riding, dancing horses and horses performing to music, educational and entertaining, www.festivalofhorses.com
12-14 TUCSON: 38th Annual Fourth Avenue Fall Street Fair - 350 arts & crafters, food, entertainers & musicians from around the US, 2 stages & street performers, a cross between a fine art show & a carnival, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-624-5004 or www.fourthavenue.org
12-14 TUCSON: 22nd Annual Luminaria Nights - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2,000 traditional luminarias, cider & cookies, music by 30 different musical groups, from madrigal singers to classical music, 5:30-8 pm, $3-9, 520-326-9686 or www.tucsonbotanical.org
12-21 MESA: The Nutcracker – Mesa Arts Center, by Ballet Etudes, a holiday classic, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-644-6500 or www.aztecfreenet.org/ballet
12-21 PHOENIX: Holiday Cabaret – Herberger Theatre, presented by iTheatre Collaborative, an intimate evening of holiday music featuring an array of songs that celebrate the season, performed in a cabaret style setting, www.herbergertheater.org
12-28 PHOENIX: Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker – Symphony Hall, by Ballet Arizona, classic story music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with musical accompaniment by the Phoenix Symphony, $15-115, 602-381-1096 or www.balletaz.org
12-28 PRESCOTT: Arizona Revue: Christmas Program – music, comedy and dance, 928-830-7784 or www.azrevue.com
12-31 TUCSON: Holiday Railroad Exhibit - Tucson Botanical Gardens, watch trains wind around a crested saguaro and velvet mesquite trees passing through a miniature town, $3-7, 520-326-9686 or www.tucsonbotanical.org
12-1/3 SCOTTSDALE: Holiday Lights 2008 - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 50,000+ lights & seasonal displays decorate the train route, $2, 6:30-9 pm, Santa through the 23rd, closed 12/24-25 & 31st, 480-312-2312 or www.therailroadpark.com
13 BENSON: Christmas on Main Street – street vendors, local entertainment a visit from Santa, 9 am – 4 pm, 520-586-2842 or www.bensonvisitorcenter.com or www.bensonchamberaz.com
13 BUCKEYE VALLEY: 5th Annual Holiday Glow on Monroe Electric Light Parade - Historic Downtown, holiday light parade, 6:30 pm, www.buckeyevalleychamber.org
13 FLAGSTAFF: Geminid Meteor Shower - Lowell Observatory, indoor programs focus on meteor showers such as the upcoming Geminids, telescope viewing of various celestial objects is included, $, 7:30 pm, 928-233-3211 or www.lowell.edu
13 FLAGSTAFF: Historic Holiday Décor and Celebration – Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, Santa visits, house is decorated for the holidays, 9-11 am, 928-779-4395 or www.azstateparks.com
13 FLAGSTAFF: 10th Annual Northern Lights Holiday Parade - Historic Downtown, nighttime electric light extravaganza, watch the "northern" lights that decorate a variety of cars, trucks, floats and people, free, 6 pm, 928-774-4505 or www.flagstaffarizona.org
13 FOUNTAIN HILLS: Concerts in the Park – Fountain Park, featuring, 3 pm, 480-837-1654 or www.visitfhfm.com
13 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, 10 am – 3 pm, 480-539-1870
13 GLOBE: Christmas Light Parade - historic downtown, free, 6 pm, 928-425-9340 or 800-804-5623 or www.globemiamichamber.com
13 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Rhino and Rangers, Tough Trucks and Motor Cross – Havasu Speedway, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com
13 LAKE HAVASU CITY: American Bass Association Bass Tournament – Lake Havasu State Park, 50 boats fish for bass, weigh-in 3 pm, 928-855-2784 or www.azstateparks.com
13 LITCHFIELD PARK: 21st Annual Christmas in the Park – Litchfield Park Town Center, annual kid's Christmas celebration with holiday parade, marching bands, snow, musical entertainment, kid's games, arts & crafts, BBQ, fireworks, free, 623-393-7820 or www.litchfield-park.org
13 ORO VALLEY: Oro Valley Holiday Parade - www.GOVAC.org
13 PAGE: Parade of Lights “White Christmas” – Main Street, 7 pm, 928-645-2741 or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org
13 PALOMINAS: 13th Annual Palominas Unorganized Christmas Parade – this 6/10th of a mile parade has grown into a highly celebrated and anticipated social event, features farm tractors, goats, vintage vehicles, horseback riders, fire trucks and maybe Santa, parade participants throw candy, stop and talk to friends and family, 9 am, www.visitsierravista.com
13 PHOENIX: Handel’s Messiah – Camelback Seventh-day Adventist Church, Messiah highlights, Michael Christie conducts, with member of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
13 PHOENIX: 8th Annual Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding - Dodge Theatre, a variety show which features musical, comedic and dance performances, 7:30 pm, $33-88, 480-784-4444 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.alicepudding.com
13 PINETOP-LAKESIDE: White Mountains Women's Club Cup of Cheer Home Tour - self-guided tour featuring eight homes decked out for the holidays, also a craft sale, 11 am - 4 pm, $9, 800-573-4031 or 928-367-4290 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
13 SEDONA: 35th Annual Festival of Lights - Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, dozens of entertainers including musicians and dancers, 6,000 luminarias, free, 3-8 pm, 928-282-4838 or www.tlaq.com
13 SEDONA: Christmas in the Park - Sedona Heritage Museum, free museum admission, book signing, holiday music, old-time decorations, free, 11 am – 3 pm, 928-282-7038 or www.sedonamuseum.org
13 SOMERTON: 2nd Annual Somerton Tamale Festival – Somerton Main Street/US Hwy 95, sample a beef, pork, corn, hot, sweet, bean, you-name-it tamale, live music and entertainment, benefits local ASU students, free, 11 am – 10 pm, 928-627-2722 or www.yumacalendar.org
13 ST. JOHNS: Electric Light Parade - Main Street, 6:30 pm, 928-337-2000 or www.stjohnschamber.com
13 SURPRISE: Emerging Basketry Artists and Native Foods Marketplace – Heard Museum West, Arizona’s newest generation of basket weavers and traditional food, weavers will demonstrate their artistry, frybread, piki and parched corn will be on sale, also entertainment, free, 10 am – 4 pm, www.heard.org
13 TEMPE: APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade - Tempe Beach Park & Town Lake, nearly 50 decorated and lighted boats of all sizes and makes parade after dark, special exhibits, begin at 3 pm, musical entertainment & fireworks, free, 480-921-2300 or www.downtowntempe.com
13 TUCSON: 14th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights – Armory Park, holiday parade with commercial, non-profit, community entries, Santa, floats, music, food and musical groups, 6 pm, 520-547-3338 or www.DowntownTucson.com
13 WINSLOW: Hopi Artist Demonstration - Homol’ovi Ruins State Park, featuring Hopi Katsina carver Ferris George Satala, 9 am – 4 pm, 928-289-4106 or www.azstateparks.com
13-14 PHOENIX: 32nd Annual Pueblo Grande Indian Market - Steele Indian School Park, 250+ Native American artisans with handmade art ranging from jewelry, baskets, pottery, paintings, Kachina dolls, weavings and sculptures, raffles, children’s area, traditional entertainment dancing & singing, frybread, $8, under 12 free, 9:30 am - 5 pm, 602-495-0901 or www.pgindianmarket.com H
13-14 PHOENIX: Fairgrounds Antique Market - AZ State Fairgrounds, featuring verbal appraisal clinic $5 per item, Sat. 9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm, free, 602-717-7337 or www.azantiqueshow.com
13-24 PHOENIX: A Christmas Carol - Herberger Theater Center, Dickens’ classic story of redemption and hope, musical with singing, dancing and flying ghosts, presented by Actors Theatre, 2 & 7 pm, $35-46, 602-252-8497 or www.atphx.org
13-14 SCOTTSDALE: Equistar Horse Show – WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.equistarshows.com
13-27 TUCSON: Winterhaven Festival of Lights – walk-through nights every night, drive-through on select dates, donations for Tucson Community Food Bank, 520-881-4483 or www.winterhavenfestival.org
14 FLAGSTAFF: Stories to Life – Celebrating Winter – Coconino Center for the Arts, this week features stories, poems and music of the Winter Season, by Robert Frost, Ralph Waldo Emerson and other with actors from Theatrikos and music by Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, free, 4 pm, 928-779-2300 or www.culturalpartners.org
14 SCOTTSDALE: Handel’s Messiah – Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, complete Oratorio, Michael Christie conducts, with member of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $35, 3 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
14 SCOTTSDALE: 21st Annual Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon – Scottsdale Amphitheatre, also a 5K run & walk, 6 am, 602-277-4333 or www.arizonaroadracers.com or www.getsetaz.com
14 SEDONA: Magical Music in the Red Rocks – Chamber Music Afternoons – Sedona Creative Life Center, featuring Los Angeles Philharmonic Piano Trio, artists include concertmaster Martin Chalifour, principal cellist Peter Stumpf and principal pianist Joanne Pearce Martin and guest clarinetist Donald Foster, 2:30 pm, $45, 928-204-2415 or www.ChamberMusicSedona.org
14 TEMPE: ASU Herberger College MainStage Organ presents 6th Annual Organ Christmas Concert – Organ Hall, Kimberly Marshall and the ASU Organ Studio in a program that includes organ works based on seasonal carols and noels, $7-18, 2:30 & 5 pm, www.herbergercollege.asu.edu
14 TUCSON: Winterhaven Run Through the Lights - Winterhaven Square, non-competitive, 5K fun run through the lights of the Winterhaven neighborhood, flat, paved course, closed to automobiles, festive, holiday attire is encouraged, free, 6 pm, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org
14 WINSLOW: GFWC 21st Annual Holiday Tour of Homes – 4-6 sites will be decorated and open to the public, 928-289-8202 or 928-289-3751 or www.winslowarizona.org
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