Arizona: Calendar of Events

1 PHOENIX: Young Artists Competition – Tucson Music Hall, with guest conductor Lawrence Golan, works by students from the Young Composers Project, 7 pm, $15, 520-882-8585 or www.tucsonsymphony.org

1 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, this week features Rombauer Vineyards, $135, 7 pm, reservations, 602-954-2507 or http://www.arizonabiltmore.com/dining/events.asp

1 PHOENIX: Rush – Cricket Wireless Pavilion, www.livenation.com

1 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 Il Trittico, 7 pm, $22 general seating, 520-547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org

1-2 PHOENIX: Schubert “Great” C-Major Symphony – Symphony Hall, Gunther Herbig conducts, 7:30 & 8 pm, $19-68, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

1-2 SCOTTSDALE: An Evening with Dave Brubeck and Sons – Chris and Dan Brubeck – Center for the Performing Arts, a combination of the elder Brubeck’s daring improvisations and the brothers’ unique style blending rock, classical, blues, funk, reggae and world music into the color and texture of their arrangements, 7:30 & 8 pm, $70, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

1-3 TUCSON: 8th Annual AZ Hog (Harley Owners Group) Rally – Downtown, motorcycle-themed happenings, live bands, street dances, poker runs, 602-955-2658 or www.azstatehogrally.com

1-3 TUCSON: 34th Annual Rodders Days – Arizona’s Oldest Rod Run - 4th Avenue, includes a run to Mt. Lemmon, limited to 1963 and older vehicles, includes a burger burn, dinner and auction, car show, awards, 520-574-3286 or www.cruisinarizona.com

1-4 PHOENIX: Sesame Street Live – Dodge Theatre, www.livenation.com

1-18 PHOENIX: 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, 602-256-6899 or www.arizonatheatre.org

1-31 MESA: The National Comedy Theatre Improv Comedy Show – The National Comedy Theatre, a comedy competition between two teams of professional comedians who perform a series of scenes based on audience suggestions, shows are clean and appropriate for all audiences, $10-12, 7:30 & 9:45 pm, 602-374-5638 or www.nctphoenix.com

1-31 QUEEN CREEK: 16th Annual Peach Festival – Schnepf Farms, orchards will be open for picking, Peach foods sampling tent, peach pie eating contest, a peachy parade, arts & crafts, carousel rides, petting barn, honeybee rides, chef demonstrations, live entertainment, Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 am – 5 pm, 480-987-3100 or www.schnepffarms.com

2 FLAGSTAFF: First Friday Art Walk - Artists Gallery, free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net

2 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Test & Tune – Havasu 95 Speedway, free, 6-9 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com

2 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Concert Series - Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, LuLu Lefever, sizzlin’ jazz, blues and swing, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

2 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

2 PHOENIX: Avril Lavigne with Boys Like Girls – Cricket Wireless Pavilion, www.livenation.com

2 PHOENIX: Battle of the Bands – Paradise Valley Community College, 7:30 pm, free, 602-787-7738

2 PHOENIX: 60 Years and Going Strong – Orpheum Theatre, the Phoenix Boys choir annual spring concert, 7:30 pm, $20-25, 602-262-7272 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.phoenixboyschoir.com

2 TUCSON: Family Astro: Night Sky Adventure – introduces guests to the night sky with hands-on activities that make astronomy a fun family pastime, make reservations, $8-12, 6:30 pm, 520-318-8440 or www.noao.edu

2-3 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 24th Annual Eliminator Boat Regatta - Rotary Park Beach, 928-680-0265 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.jokerswildpromotions.com

2-3 SEDONA: Creekside Serenade – El Prado Gallery, artist demonstrations, exhibits and receptions, showcases the premier artists in the country, including landscape painters John Cogan and Michael Godfrey and Navajo sculptor Ed Natiya, free, Fri 1-8 pm, Sat 10 am – 5 pm, 928-282-7390 or www.ElPradoGalleries.com

2-4 CORDES: Hummingbird Festival – Cordes Station, exit 259 off I-17, food, fun, antiques, memorabilia, museum, and nature’s smallest birds, free, 10 am – 6 pm, 928-848-3170

2-4 KINGMAN: Historic Route 66 Fun Run - a show-n-shine, musical performances, vendors and food in Kingman on 5/3, 928-753-5001 or www.kingmanchamber.org

2-4 PAYSON: 7th Annual ‘Neath the Rim Open Studios Tour - a variety of media displayed in 18 studios by 26 local artists, also demonstrations and a raffle, 10 am – 5 pm, free, 928-472-8147 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

2-4 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

2-4 SEDONA: 3rd Annual Sedona Pin-up Show – Sedona Arts Center, artists will pin their artwork on the gallery walls filling every square inch of space, art lovers may buy one-of-a-kind pieces of art from well-known, unknown and soon-to-be-known artists, artwork with be “pinnable”- meaning unframed, unmated an on paper or canvas, 928-282-3809 or www.SedonaArtsCenter.com

2-4 SELIGMAN/TOPOCK: 21st Annual Route 66 Fun Run – 140 mile road rally of approx. 800 vehicles of all descriptions & ages on the longest remaining stretch of historic Rt. 66, open to all vehicles, Saturday the parade of vehicles leaves Seligman, festivities include the Show-N-Shine, music, dancing, cruise nites, food and fun, overnight in Kingman before continuing to Topock for awards, raffle and farewell ceremony, 928-753-5001 or www.azrt66.com

2-4 TEMPE: A Taste of Greece – Tempe Beach Park, Greek dancing, music, food & fun, performances by costumed Greek dancers, Greek wine tasting, carnival rides, Fri. 5-10 pm, Sat. 11 am - 10 pm, Sun. 11 am - 6 pm, $2, 480-899-3330 or www.st-katherine.org

2-18 PHOENIX: Children of Eden – Central Community Theatre, freely based on the story of Genesis, “Children of Eden”, www.cctstage.org

2-23 TEMPE: Movies in the Park – Kiwanis Park, Fridays, 480-350-2500 or www.tempe.gov/calendar

3 CHANDLER: 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Chihuahua Races - A.J. Chandler Park, crowning of King and Queen of Chihuahuas, dancing, music, food, crafts, free, noon - 8 pm, 480-895-0440 or 480-963-3953 or www.visitchandler.com

3 COTTONWOOD: 10th Annual Sedona Century Bike Tour – benefits the Old Town Mission in historic Old Town Cottonwood, 40 miles or metric century through beautiful red rocks, river crossings, desert views, and historic Arizona sites, 928-284-1242 or www.sedonacentury.com

3 ELGIN: 2nd Annual Wine and Farm Festival – Canelo Hills Vineyard & Winery, wine tasting with Arizona winemakers, farmer’s market, alpacas & alpaca fiber products, goat cheeses, baked goods, local artwork and publications, admission is free, $5 for wine tasting, 11 am – 4 pm, 520-455-5499, www.canelohillswinery.com

3 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

3 JEROME: Garden Tour – discover “Secret Jerome” in backyard hideaways and the quaint gardens of Jerome residences, this is a half-mile walking tour, 9 am – 3 pm, 602-989-9634 or www.prescott.org

3 LAKE HAVASU CITY: W.O.N. Bass Tourney - Lake Havasu State Park, at Windsor South Ramp see 60 bass boats, weigh-in 3pm each day, 928-855-2784 or www.wonbass.com

3 MESA: Music for the Stage and Screen – First United Methodist Church, featuring the best of choral music from the movies, Broadway and opera, 7:30 pm, by the Sonoran Desert Chorale, 480-820-2764 or www.sonorandesertchorale.org

3 PAYSON: Annual Star Valley Spring Fling – Star Valley Moose Lodge, food, fun, entertainment, 9 am – 3 pm, 928-472-1146 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

3 PHOENIX: Two Choirs – Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, includes the Phoenix Bach Choir and the Kansas City Chorale, featuring some of the finest choral music written for double and expanded choir, 7:30 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.bachchoir.org

3 PHOENIX: Heritage Saturday – Heritage Square, learn about and make your own seashell art as in the 19th Century, 11 am – 1 pm, free, 602-262-5071

3 PHOENIX: 9th Annual Opera Ball – La Traviata – Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, gourmet dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffle, $450, black tie, 6:30 pm, by the Phoenix League of Arizona Opera, 602-218-7334 or www.azopera.com

3 PHOENIX: All-Choral Concert – Central United Methodist Church, with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, led by Gregory Gentry, 8 pm, $25, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

3 PRESCOTT: 30th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon - Courthouse, considered one of the most difficult in the U.S., panoramic views of Northern AZ, from 5,280 to 7,000 ft. in first 7 miles, also half marathon, 10K run, 10K judged racewalk, 2 mile fun run/walk, 6 am, 928-445-7221 or www.prescottymca.org

3 PRESCOTT: Taste of Salsa – Yavapai County Courthouse, competition for contestants to prepare their salsa on site, prized in various categories, 11:30 am – 2 pm, 928-443-5220 or www.prescott.org

3 SAFFORD: Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta – parade in downtown, fiesta at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, www.visitgrahamcounty.com

3 SCOTTSDALE: 23rd Annual SRP EarthWise Night Run for the Arts - Center for the Arts, run, walk & stroll for art's sake around downtown Scottsdale, 8K run, 5K fitness walk & 1 mile fun run, live performances, & post event with refreshments, $18-25, 7 pm, 480-994-2787 or 480-874-4607 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or www.arizonaroadracers.com

3 SUPERIOR: Dragonfly Walk – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, parents and kids can learn to identify colorful dragonfly species during a one-hour walk, 9:30 am, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

3 TONTO NATIONAL MONUMENT: Early Bird Ranger-Guided Tours of the Upper Cliff Dwelling - reservations required, 8 am, 928-467-2241 or www.nps.gov/tont

3 TUCSON: Moveable Musical Feasts – Stillwell House, extraordinary settings, gourmet meals, intimate concerts, with TSO String Quartet and soloists, 6:30 pm, 520-882-8585 or www.tucsonsymphony.org

3 TUCSON: Tucson Thunder – www.downtowntucson.org

3 TUCSON: Tucson Street Rod Association’s Hot Rod Show – Fourth Avenue, 250+ hot rods, free, 8 am – 4 pm, 520-624-5004 or www.fourthavenue.org

3 VAIL: Sunday in The Park - Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 75th Anniversary Celebration of the New Deal, learn about this vital time in our history, meet some of the people who where there and learn how they did it, hands-on activities, 11 am – 3 pm, 520-647-7275 or 520-647-7121 or www.colossalcave.com

3 YARNELL: 38th Annual Yarnell Daze - parade, antique cars, horses, fine arts show & sale, petting zoo, car show, helicopter rides, children’s activities, food, free, www.y-pvchamber.com

3-4 GLOBE: Salt River Canyon Bike Ride - 65 miles per day, great scenery, major climbs for experienced riders, www.bikegaba.org

3-4 SCOTTSDALE: Equistar Horse Show – WestWorld, 602-993-0706 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp or www.equistarshows.com

3-4 SEDONA: 6th Annual Sedona Open Studios – free, self-guided tour of visual artists’ studios in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, opening public preview on Friday at Poco Diablo Resort, see the work of Sedona artists, watch demonstrations of their process, Sat-Sun 10 am - 5 pm, 928-282-0806 or www.sedonaartistscoalition.org

3-4 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

3-4 SONOITA: 68th Annual Santa Cruz Circuit Horse Races - Santa Cruz Fairgrounds, live Quarterhorse & thoroughbred racing, live simulcasting of the Kentucky Derby, 1 pm, $2, 520-455-5553 or 520-906-1411 or www.saqha.org or www.sonoitafairgrounds.com

3-4 TUCSON: 23rd Annual Tucson Folk Festival - El Presidio Park, nationally known headline acts each evening, as well as local and regional musicians, and workshops, a gospel sing-along, a children’s' show, and food and crafts booths, free, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - pm, 520-792-6481 or www.tkma.org

3-4 TUCSON: Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Kennedy Park, food, dancing, artists, music, folklorico dancers & food, 520-292-9326 or www.visitTucson.org

3-4 WILLIAMS: 2nd Annual Victory Bike Rally – www.freewebs.com/victoryriders/

3-31 FLAGSTAFF: Audubon Society Birdwalks – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, bird walks through the garden every Saturday during migratory bird season, bird lists are available, some guidebooks and binoculars are available to borrow, free, 7:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org

4 CHANDLER: Salt River Brass-Class Brass – Center for the Arts, 3 pm, www.chandlercenter.org

4 GRAND CANYON CAVERNS: 2008 Route 66 Caravan – antique, muscle, Corvette, alternate energy powered cards, one-of-a-kind solar or alternate energy powered cars, www.grandcanyoncaverns.com

4 OATMAN: 21st Annual Route 66 Fun Run – Historic Route 66, road rally of approx. 800 vehicles of all descriptions and ages on the longest remaining stretch of historic Rt. 66, poker run, Miss Rt. 66 Pageant, street dance, entertainment, 928-753-5001 or www.azrt66.com

4 PARADISE VALLEY: Music for the Stage and Screen – Valley Presbyterian Church, featuring the best of choral music from the movies, Broadway and opera, 3 pm, by the Sonoran Desert Chorale, 480-820-2764 or www.sonorandesertchorale.org

4 PARADISE VALLEY: Two Choirs – Camelback Bible Church, includes the Phoenix Bach Choir and the Kansas City Chorale, featuring some of the finest choral music written for double and expanded choir, 3 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.bachchoir.org

4 PHOENIX: Peoples Pops Concert Series: A Night in the Tropics – Phoenix Symphony Hall, selections from celebrated musicals such as South Pacific alongside classics such as George Gershwin’s spicy Cuban overture, with resident conductor Lawrence Golan, 3 pm, 602-262-4627

4 PHOENIX: Emerging Artist Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, some of the Valley’s rising stars are highlighted, this week is Nowhere Man and Whiskey Girl, free with garden admission, 11 am, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

4 SCOTTSDALE: Jesse McGuire! – Kerr Cultural Center, trumpeter, 3 pm, $20-28, www.jazzinaz.org

4 SCOTTSDALE: 7th Annual Red Rocks Music Festival – The Amazing Sound of the Phillips Symphonic Organ and the Grand Piano – concert and reception benefit, $40, 3 pm, RSVP, 602-787-1577 or 877-733-7257 or www.redrocksmusicfestival.com

4 SEDONA: Sedona Chamber Music – Los Abrigados, featuring Sedona Bluegrass Festival 2008 – Psychograss, 1-6 pm, 928-204-2415 or www.chambermusicsedona.org

4 TUCSON: Tucson Boys Chorus Pops Concert – Tucson Music Hall, the last concert of the season featuring a Pops music program, 3 pm, 520-296-6277 or www.boyschorus.org

4 TUCSON: 27th Annual Cinco de Mayo 10K Fitness Fiesta - Cholla High School, running and walking event, with T-shirts, mariachi concert & Mexican breakfast, $16, 7 am, 520-299-5215 or 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org/events/cinco.html

3-25 TEMPE: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very bad Day – Tempe Center for the Arts, musical version of Judith Viorst’s popular book, Alexander leads us through a downright disaster of a day, by Childsplay, $20-25, 1 & 4 pm, 480-350-2822 or www.tempe.gov/tca

3-9/1 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders Baseball – Tucson Electric Park, Tucson's Minor League Baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, (2006 Triple-A champions), 520-434-1021 or www.tucsonsidewinders.com

5 CLARKDALE: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - Verde Canyon Railroad, with Mariachis, margaritas and Mexican beer, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

5 PRESCOTT: An Evening of Jazz – Yavapai College Performance Hall, Big Band I 7 Big Band II play jazz, 7 pm, 928-776-2031 or www.prescott.org

5 YUMA: 12th Annual Cinco De Mayo Parade & Celebration - Historic Main Street, performing arts groups & entertainers, folklorico dancers, charros, art exhibits & food, free, 9 am - midnight, 928-783-1213 or 928-783-2423 or www.visityuma.com

5-6 PRESCOTT: 4th Annual Southwest Indian Arts Festival - Smoki Museum, arts, performance and music, children’s craft area and frybread booths, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-445-1230 or www.smokimuseum.org

5-11 HOLBROOK: Wildflower Week - Petrified Forest National Park, wildflower exhibit and self-guided walks, 928-524-6228 or www.nps.gov/pefo

6 PHOENIX: Duran Duran – Dodge Theatre, www.livenation.com

6 SCOTTSDALE: Anatomy of a Jam Session – Kerr Cultural Center, features the ASU School of Music, 480-596-2660

7 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

8 PHOENIX: 3rd Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Classic – Wildfire Golf Club, 8 am shotgun start, benefits Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Animal-assisted Therapy Program, live & silent auctions, $275, 602-469-5666

8-9 TUCSON: Gershwin and Mathieu – Tucson Music Hall, George Hanson conducts, pianist Alain Lefevre, piano, with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, 8 pm, 520-882-8585 or www.tucsonsymphony.org

8-11 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Arabian Horse “Amateur to Ride” Competition - WestWorld, 480-515-1500 or 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleshow.com or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

8-11 SONOITA: 73rd Annual Quarter Horse Show - Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 250 competition classes, 7 am, free, approved by AQHBA, AQHA and SAQHA, $2, 520-455-5553 or www.sonoitafairgrounds.com

9 CAMP VERDE: Los Tigres del Norte Latin Concert – Cliff Castle Casino, popular, long-standing Latin band, also guest appearance by Tropicalismo Apache, $40, 6 pm, 928-567-7999 or www.cliffcastlecasino.net

9 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Concert Series - Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, featuring Armand Boatman’s BE-BOP Revolution, jazz, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

9 SCOTTSDALE: R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe – Center for the Performing Arts, written and directed by D.W. Jacobs starring Joe Spano, based on the writings of engineer, philosopher and utopian thinker R. Buckminster Fuller, this one-man show is a supercharged, inspiring tour de force, filled with stirring words, and stunning visual images, 8 pm, $58, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

9 TUCSON: 15th Annual Climb to Ski Valley – Mt. Lemmon, bike ride, followed by lunch at Summerhaven, includes four sag stops, www.bakegaba.org

9 TUCSON: Lunar Adventure – includes a presentation about the moon and its features, an introduction to educational lunar software, hands-on activity to illustrate the Earth-Moon system, use of an 8-inch telescope for observing the moon, $16-20, 6 pm, reservations, 520-318-8440 or www.noao.edu

9-10 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Conquest Boat Regatta – Nautical Inn, 928-680-0265 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.jokerswildpromotions.com

9-10 PAGE: 6th Annual Cruisin’ Lake Powell Car Show – Lake Powell Resort, car show, BBQ, dance, contest, and evening cruise along Lake Shore Drive, 928-645-1043

9-11 SCOTTSDALE: AZ Reining Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.azreining.com or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

9-18 TEMPE: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress – Tempe Center for the Arts, by Tempe Little Theatre, a dark comedy set at a wedding reception where five bridesmaids come to discover self-truths that bring them closer together, 8 & 2 pm, $20, 480-350-8388 or www.tempelittlethatre.org

9-7/31 PHOENIX: “Gardians of the Camargue: The French Buckaroo Tradition” – Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 North Central Ave., exhibit and inside look at a centuries-old cowboy culture in France, features 69 framed photographs and artifacts, the black-and-white photography of Kevin Martini-Fuller, the color photography of Lorraine d’ Entremont Rawls, the interpretive paintings of Karen Foster-Wells, and tools and clothing unique to the Camargue region, 602-262-4636 or www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org

10 CORDES JUNCTION: Indian Festival - Arcosanti, performance by Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, one of India’s original santoor players, a disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, $20-40, 928-632-6217 or www.arcosanti.org

10 FLAGSTAFF: National Astronomy Day – Lowell Observatory, includes telescope viewing, indoor presentations, access to historic displays, prize giveaways, day and evening hours, at 7 pm Howard Israel presents Myths and Legends of the Sky, Saturn is featured object, $6, www.lowell.edu

10 FLAGSTAFF: Ballet Folkloric de Colores – Heritage Square, traditional Mexican dance, mariachi, 2:30 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org

10 GANADO: Native American Arts Auction - Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, more than 400 items including Hopi pottery, katsina dolls, baskets and sash belts, Navajo baskets, rugs, pottery and paintings, 9 am preview, noon auction, daylight savings time, free, vendors also offer food and arts and crafts, 928-755-3475 or www.friendsofhubbell.org or www.nps.gov/hutr

10 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

10 LAKE HAVASU CITY: U.S. Angler’s Choice Fishing Tournament – 35 boats, 3 pm weigh-in, 928-855-2784 or www.usanglerschoice.net

10 KINGMAN: 5th Annual Historic Route 66 10K/5K and 3-Mile Walk - Powerhouse Visitor Center, benefits Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation to build a hospice house, 7:30 am, $15-25, 928-757-0664 or www.azkrmc.com

10 KITT PEAK: Stars and Music – Kitt Peak National Observatory, featuring harpist Megan Metheney, bring a picnic and wait for the sun to go down, view celestial wonders through a variety of amateur telescopes, 7:30 pm, reservations required, $8-10, 520-318-8726 or www.noao.edu

10 MESA: Mother’s Day with Leroy Anderson – Mesa Arts Center, by Mesa Symphony Orchestra, 8 pm, 480-644-6500 or www.mesasymphony.org

10 PAYSON: “Paint Out” – Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Arizona State Parks and Tucson Plein Air Painters’ Society in celebration of the parks will host 10 paint outs throughout the state in the State Parks, free to participating artists, 602-542-7119 or www.azstateparks.com

10 PAYSON: 14th Annual Payson Wildlife Fair – Green Valley Park, wildlife-based activities, parents and kids can fish, play games and get a close-up look at wildlife, including birds of prey, rattlesnakes, Gila monsters and alligators, a variety of conservation groups booths, free, 10 am, 928-947-5242 ext 7 or www.paysonparks.com or www.paysonrimcountry.com

10 PHOENIX: Concert Under the Stars - Steele Indian School Park, featuring Jacob Keller Duet, jazz pianist and vocalist, bring blankets & lawn chairs, free, 8-10 pm, 602-495-0739 or 602-534-8198 or http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/parks.html

10 PHOENIX: Mother’s Day Lunch and Concert with Esteban – Desert Botanical Garden, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.com

10 PHOENIX: Angela Johnson’s Vaudeville Style Mystery Menagerie – Clarendon Hotel’s pool catwalk, Arizona’s most prominent fashion designer will unveil her Fall 2008 line, fashion show and Vaudeville style performances including pyrotechnic burlesque show, 8 pm, $10, www.angelajohnsondesigns.com

10 PHOENIX: Warren Hill with Marion Meadows & Eric Marienthal – Celebrity Theatre, 8 pm, $55-100, 602-267-1600 or www.sandersonmusic.com

10 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

10 PRESCOTT: 11th Annual Rod and Custom Show – Prescott Mile High Middle School, 1959 and older rods, customs, classics, antiques and specialty vehicles, goodie bag, raffle ticket, T-shirt, presented by Mountain Top Street Rodders, 928-776-9955 or www.cruisinarizona.com

10 SCOTTSDALE: R. Carlos Nakai – Center for the Performing Arts, Arizonan and world’s premier Native American flutist, covers the spectrum of musical genres from jazz, piano and guitar collaborations to digital technology, 8 pm, $38, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

10 SIERRA VISTA: 8th Annual Telescopes in the Park – Veterans’ Memorial Park, learn from highly versed astronomers about the world of space, stars and planets, 5-11 pm, free, 520-366-0049 or www.visitsierravista.com

10 SIERRA VISTA: 2nd Annual Key West Night – Windemere Hotel, food, dancing, a raffle, performance by mark Mulligan, 6 pm, $25, benefits the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Foundation, 520-417-4990 or www.visitSierraVista.com

10 SIERRA VISTA: Cinemagic – Buena Performing Arts Center, the Community Chorus presents some of your favorite movie theme songs, 7 pm, $8-9, 520-459-3611 or www.visitsierravista.com

10 SUPERIOR: Migratory Bird Day - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn to identify birds on a guided birdwalk, a classroom presentation about avian photography by EJ Peiker, wildlife rehabbers from the Arizona Game & Fish Dept. with a display of migratory birds as well as other injured or orphaned mammals and reptiles that have been rescued, Maricopa Audubon Society will have field guides and gear, $3-7.50, 6-11 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

10 SUPERIOR: Learn Your Lizards – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, educates participants how to identify common species such as Western whiptails, Tree Lizards, Side-blotched and Greater Earless, family-friendly walk, meet at the visitor center, 8:30 am, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

10 TUCSON: 9th Annual Ironwood Festival - Mason Audubon Center, a celebration of the ancient ironwood tree and the Sonoran Desert, educational activities for the family with an education fair featuring a live raptor presentation, activities, 2:30-5:30 pm, free, celebration is in the evening with dancing and live music and is $7-10, 520-744-0004 or www.tucsonaudubon.org/masoncenter/ironwood.htm

10 WICKENBURG: International Migratory Bird Day – Hassayampa River Preserve, hourly bird banding demonstrations, interpretive nature walk, 8 am – noon, 928-684-2772 or http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/preserves/art1970.html

10-11 CHINO VALLEY: 4th Annual Mother’s Day Wine Tasting and Art Fair – Granite Creek Vineyards, wine tastings, local art, live music, reservations, $8, 928-636-2003 or www.granitecreekvineyards.com

10-11 KINGMAN: 30th Annual Festival of the Arts - Metcalfe Park, hands-on demonstrations, juried art exhibits, entertainment, food, 928-692-3000 or www.kingmanchamber.org

10-11 KINGMAN: Hualapai Downs Horse Races – Mohave County Fairgrounds, $3, post time 1 pm, 928-753-2636 or www.mcfafairgrounds.org/horseracing.html

10-11 PHOENIX: The School of Ballet Arizona’s Spring Performance – Orpheum Theatre, showcases more than 170 students from beginning levels through Pre-Professional, in choreography by School Director nancy Crowley and others, 7:30 & 2 pm, $15-28, 602-381-1096 or www.balletaz.org

10-11 PRESCOTT: 22nd Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival - Courthouse Plaza, 160 of the Southwest's finest artists & crafters will be exhibiting & demonstrating, Kid's Korner workshop, by Mountain Artists Guild, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, free, 928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org

10-11 SEDONA: 18th Annual Student Art Show – Red Rock High School, with more than 15 schools participating, 10 am – 5 pm, 928-284-4740 or www.naws-az.org

10-11 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Patty Clayton – reservations required, 2 pm, $6-15, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

10-11 SUN CITY WEST: Rent – Maricopa County Events Center, by Theater League, featuring South African Idol winner Heinz Winckler and American Idol Finalist Anwar Robinson, $30-50, 8 & 2 pm, 480-784-4444 or www.ticketmaster.com

10-11 ST. DAVID: Fiesta de la Primavera - Holy Trinity Monastery, 150+ arts & crafts booths, BBQ & ethnic food, entertainment, raffles, museum, gift shop, $2/car, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 520-720-4642 or www.holytrinitymonastery.org

10-11 TUCSON: Cinderella – Centennial Hall, classic fairy tale by Ballet Tucson, 7:30 & 2 pm, $23-30, 520-903-1445 or www.ballettucson.org

10-13 GLENDALE: AVP Sanderson Ford Glendale Open presented by Bud Light – Westgate City Center, part of the AVP Crocs Tour, a Pro Beach Volleyball tour with continuous action, featuring more than 150 of the top American men and women competitors in the sport, www.avp.com

11 CHANDLER: Chandler Symphony Orchestra – Center for the Arts, 3 pm, www.chandlercenter.org

11 FLAGSTAFF: Mother’s Day Brunch & Activities – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, catered brunch at the historic Walter Reichart house followed by guided tours of the gardens and children’s activities, live birds of prey programs at noon and 2 pm, 9 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org

11 GLENDALE: Pacifico Dance Company – Copper Performing Arts Center, California’s premiere folklorico dance ensemble, $8-18, 8 pm, www.wvfac.org

11 PHOENIX: Annual Mother’s Day Lunch and Concert with Esteban – Desert Botanical Gardens, 11 am – 1 pm, or 4-6 pm, $45 concert only, $65 concert & lunch, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

11 PHOENIX: Celtic Woman – Dodge Theatre, www.livenation.com

11 SCOTTSDALE: Jazz in Arizona – Jesse McGuire – Kerr Cultural Center, 3 pm, $17-24, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

11 TUCSON: Gershwin and Mathieu – Tucson Music Hall, George Hanson conducts, pianist Alain Lefevre, piano, with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, 2 pm, 520-882-8585 or www.tucsonsymphony.org

11-7/13 SCOTTSDALE: Summer Concerts in the Park - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, live performances, variety of local bands, train & carousel, free, 7:30-9 pm, 480-312-2312 or www.therailroadpark.com

12 PAYSON: On Broadway! – Payson High School Auditorium, presented by the Community Concert Association, 928-474-6115 or www.tccarim.org or www.paysonrimcountry.com

13 SCOTTSDALE: Concerts Under the Stars: Pink Martini – Civic Center Mall, a cross between a 1930’s Cuban dance orchestra and a classical chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian marching street band and Japanese film noir with a romantic, multi-lingual repertoire, 7:30 pm, $36, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

13-18 TUCSON: Cats – Tucson Music Hall, One of the longest running shows in Broadway’s history and winner of seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical, 520-903-2929 or www.broadwayintucson.com

14-6/7 PHOENIX: La Cage Aux Follies – North Valley Playhouse, musical, 8 & 2 pm, $12-15, 602-765-1581 or www.northvalleyplayhouse.com

14-6/8 PHOENIX: Lucky Star – Phoenix Theatre, a world premiere musical that is sure to have you stompin’ your feet as Duke and his gang try to save their beloved bar, the Lucky Star, while discovering friends and family are life’s true treasure, 602-254-2151 or www.phoenixtheatre.com

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