Arizona: Phoenix: 2009: November

Phoenix, Arizona Events November 2009 Calendar

This calendar of events for Phoenix, Arizona and nearby communities, Scottsdale, Tempe, Peiora, Glendale and Tempe, in November 2009 has been produced to assist you in making travel and activity arrangements.

This calendar has been produced to assist with travel arrangements or local activities. It is an information guide only and does not constitute a recommendation. Dates for these Arizona events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance. Updates, additions and corrections to any Phoenix, AZ events are made at www.ArizonaGuide.com.

Governor Brewer Reminds Travelers of Passport Requirement

PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer reminds Arizona citizens of the deadline for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Since June 1, 2009, all U.S. and Canadian citizens are required to present a passport or another WHTI compliant document to enter and re-enter the United States by land or sea from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

“Knowing what documents are required and having them ready when you return home will help streamline the entry process and ensure your return to the U.S. is as smooth as possible.” For Arizona, this federal initiative will primarily impact residents and visitors traveling to and from Mexico. The Arizona driver’s license and/or Arizona Identification Card is no longer recognized as a valid credential for entry or re-entry into the United States.

U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, will be required to present one of the following travel documents: A passport issued by the U.S. Government, a passport card (PassCard), a valid trusted traveler program card (FAST, NEXUS, or SENTRI) or a Military ID with official travel orders. U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or copy of their birth certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship card.The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Tucson and Safford districts will be placing temporary variable message signs at their port of entries, which include Lukeville, Nogales, Sasabe, Douglas, San Luis and Naco, four days prior to June 1 and one week after to remind travelers of the new initiative. Information about requirements for special groups traveling abroad can be found at U.S. Customs and Border Protection: http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/eng_sa.html

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 12th ANNUAL FIESTA BOWL YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINIC PRESENTED BY NCAA FOOTBALL

Scottsdale, AZ – Registration forms are now being accepted for the 12th Annual Fiesta Bowl Youth Football Clinic presented by NCAA Football to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, at the Glendale Youth Sports Complex. Local youth, ages 9 through 14, are invited to attend this free, non-contact instructional football clinic. Only the first 300 applicants will be accepted for this event and spaces fill up fast. The registration deadline is Friday, December 4. The Fiesta Bowl Youth Football Clinic annually provides kids with first-class football instruction provided by the Valley’s best coaches and professional trainers. Not only do the participants practice fundamental skills, but they also take away valuable life lessons from the clinic as well. The kids are taught the importance of perseverance, discipline and determination, all of which are necessary to achieve their maximum potential both on and off the field. To download a registration form or for more information on the Fiesta Bowl Youth Football Clinic, please visit the Youth Football Clinic webpage found under the events tab on www.fiestabowl.org.

Tuesday-Thursdays

TEMPE: Childsplay offers weekday morning field trip opportunities for school groups, Tuesday through Friday mornings. These are booked through the Childsplay office. Contact Beth Olson at bolson@childsplayaz.org or 480-921-5757. For more information visit www.childsplayaz.org

November 12-December 6

Arizona Theatre Company presents George Is Dead, a new comedy by acclaimed writer and director Elaine May. Featuring Julia Brothers, Academy Award nominee Don Murray, and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Marlo Thomas, George is Dead plays in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from November 12 through December 6. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser and the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Tickets range from $26-$50 depending on date and section choice and are available at www.arizonatheatre.org or by calling the box office at (520) 622-2823. More on ATC. Continue reading about George Is Dead.

Through November 15, 2009

MESA CONTEMPORARY ARTS (MCA) FALL EXHIBITS AND EVENTS. FOMA Collects showcases the best in Mexican folk art from the private collections of FOMA (Friends of Mexican Art) members. Artwork includes paintings and sculptures, Ocumicho ceramics, paper mache figures, retablos, historic and contemporary x-votos, carved wooden masks, and Oaxacan figures. This exhibition is sponsored in part by Friends of Mexican Art. Contemporary Works by Mexican Artists. Through January 3, 2010. In conjunction with FOMA Collects, this exhibition demonstrates the kind of artwork being produced today by Mexico’s foremost emerging and established artists. Through their individual styles and medium choices, these artists preserve their cultural identity while challenging traditional artistic practices and subject matter. This exhibition is sponsored in part by Friends of Mexican Art.

Tempe, AZ – Fabulous” Fun -- Androcles and the Lion. Childsplay, Arizona’s professional theatre company for young audiences and families, presents Androcles and the Lion in the Studio at Tempe Center for the Arts as its second production in the 09-10 season. Directed by Childsplay Associate Artist D. Scott Withers, this production opens on October 31 and runs through November 15. There will be a preview performance, with $12 discount tickets available, on October 25. The show is recommended for young people age five and above and their families. Androcles and the Lion is a musical farce adapted from an Aesop’s fable by American children’s playwright Aurand Harris in 1963. The hero is Androcles, a servant who performs a good deed (pulling out a thorn from a lion’s paw) and reaps the benefits later when he is sentenced to meet the lion in the coliseum. The play is set in Renaissance Italy and is performed in that period’s Commedia dell’arte style with its characters, costumes and movement. Androcles and the Lion is a musical romp with a terrific message. Although a classic story adapted for the stage almost 50 years ago, the play deals with many issues that our country and the world face today – freedom, accountability, good deeds, prejudice, trust, friendship – to name a few. Halloween Fun: After both 1 and 4 pm performances on Saturday, October 31, the actors will invite costumed audience members to Trick or Treat on stage! Tickets: Target Storybook Preview Oct. 25 – all tickets $12 general admission. All other performances: Adults -- $25; Children, Students, Seniors -- $20. Box office: 480-350-2822 (press 0 for box office) or visit www.childsplayaz.org/boxoffice

Through November 21

MESA: The hits of legendary rock and roll songwriters Leiber and Stoller light up the stage when Smokey Joe’s Café returns to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Featuring hits from the 50’s and 60’s, this sizzling revue will have you on your feet and dancing. Performances begin on October 8 and continue through November 21. Press Night is Friday, October 9. Adult ticket prices range from $45 to $54 and include a buffet meal. Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller may not be household names, but their 45-year collaboration has yielded some of the most famous rhythm and blues and rock and roll hits of all time. Artists such as Elvis, the Drifters and the Coasters made their songs popular. Set in a blues club, Smokey Joe’s Café will transport you back to the era of “good old rock and roll”. You’ll hear “Love Potion #9,” “On Broadway,” “Yakety Yak,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” “Spanish Harlem,” “Stand By Me,” “I’m A Woman” and many more! TICKETS to Smokey Joe’s Café can be purchased online at broadwaypalmwest.com, by phone, (480) 325-6700, or at the Box Office, located at 5247 E. Brown Road in Mesa. Adult ticket prices range from $45 to $54 and include a buffet meal, show and tax. Tickets for children 12 and under are $22. Show Only tickets are available for $28. Student rush tickets (show only) are $10 and available 30 minutes prior to curtain to currently enrolled high school and college students with a valid school ID. Tickets for children 12 and under are $22. Show Only seats are available for $28. Purchase tickets online at broadwaypalmwest.com or by calling the Box Office at (480) 325-6700.

November 21 through December 27

TEMPE: Junie B. Jones and the … World Premiere!, Childsplay presents “Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!”
On stage for the Holidays. Childsplay, Arizona’s professional theatre company for young audiences and families, is delighted to present the world premiere of Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! at the Tempe Center for the Arts for the holidays. Adapted from Barbara Park’s series of books about Junie B. Jones, First Grader, this brand-new play by Allison Gregory opens on November 21 and runs through December 27. Directed by Childsplay Artistic Director and Founder David Saar, this production features many of Childsplay’s most popular actors, notably Katie McFadzen as Junie B.Jones. There will be a preview performance, with general admission discount tickets available, on November 15. The show is recommended for young people age five and above and their families. Tickets: Target Storybook Preview (Nov. 15) – all tickets $12 general admission. All other performances: Adults -- $25. Children, Students, Seniors -- $20. Box office 480-350-2822 (press 0 for box office) or visit www.childsplayaz.org/boxoffice

Phoenix, AZ Events Day by Day

Sunday, November 1, 2009

MESA: Magic of the American Southwest with Free Fall Festivals. Mesa Arts and Culture Presents Mesa Storytelling Festival, Dia de los Muertos, the Holiday Art & Music Festival, and MACFest. Set among the fiery sunsets of the Sonoran Desert, the city of Mesa is known for its amazing weather, quaint dining, and ample shopping opportunities in a thriving arts district. Mesa Arts and Culture’s fall festivals provide the perfect entertainment for the entire family during a relaxing visit to Arizona. Featured by Cookie Magazine on Good Morning America as one of the top fall festivals in the nation, The Mesa Storytelling Festival is fun for the entire family. Join storytellers Bobby Norfolk, Motoko, Mary Gay Ducey, and Dovie Thomason as they take part in the Valley’s largest storytelling event celebrating the art of storytelling, a love of reading, and the power of the imagination October 23- 24 at Mesa Arts Center. The featured tellers will appear indoors on the beautiful stages at Mesa Arts Center. Mesa Arts Center hosts the third annual Dia de los Muertos Festival in conjunction with the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix, Friends of Mexican Art, and the Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens. Dia de Los Muertos is a community celebration honoring the memory of departed loved ones. The event is complete with a community altar, live music and performances, food, and a Mercado featuring an assortment of Day of the Dead merchandise, jewelry, arts and crafts, children’s activities, entertainment, and more. The festival is from October 31- November 1. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind cultural festival. This season, avoid lines at crowded shopping centers and do your holiday shopping outdoors on the beautiful Mesa Arts Center campus. The annual Holiday Art & Music Festival will feature original works of art for sale by several local and national artists, live entertainment on two stages, artist demonstrations in glassblowing, metals, and ceramics, children’s activities, and a variety of food from featured local restaurants. Come to Mesa Arts Center December 12- 13 to kick off the holiday season at this fun-filled arts festival. Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) is a free weekly event featuring unique artist creations, music, and fun for the whole family in downtown Mesa. The addition of a farmer’s market is planned to start Saturday, October 24. The festival takes place every Saturday, October 3 - April 24 (excluding December 26 and January 2) on Main and Macdonald Streets.Dia de Los Muertos Celebration- FREE. Sunday, November 1, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Holiday Art & Music Festival- FREE. December 12-13 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. MACFest- FREE. Every Saturday, October 3 - April 24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. No Festival on December 26 or January 2.

MESA: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION. Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 1, 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. Mesa Arts Center hosts the third annual Dia de los Muertos Festival in conjunction with the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix, Friends of Mexican Art, and the Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens. Named the Best Place to Snag Day of the Dead Stuff by Phoenix New Times- 2008 Best of Edition, Dia de Los Muertos is a community celebration honoring the memory of departed loved ones. The event is complete with a community altar, live music and performances, food, and a Mercado featuring an assortment of Day of the Dead merchandise, jewelry, arts and crafts, children’s activities, entertainment, and more. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind cultural festival. www.mesaartscenter.com

ABOUT MESA ARTS CENTER: Mesa Arts Center has received numerous awards and accolades for its programs and outstanding new facilities. Arizona's largest arts campus is home to four theaters, five art galleries and fourteen art studios. Guests, patrons and students come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment and performing arts performances, world-class visual art exhibitions, and outstanding arts education classes. The facility is an architectural showpiece and a destination for visitors to the Phoenix area. The Mesa Arts Center mission is to inspire people through impacting and engaging experiences that are diverse, accessible, and relevant; and that enhance the quality of life and vitality of the region. For more information, visit www.mesaartscenter.com. One East Main Street | Mesa | 480-644-6500.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AT THE DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN. Experience Dia de los Muertos, a colorful Mexican and Native tradition that honors and celebrates departed loved ones in a festival setting. Enjoy entertainment that will bring the history of this holiday to life via song, dance and storytelling. Experience the Desert Botanical Garden’s interactive altar, a display honoring Día de los Muertos, the Garden’s past and present, and the act of gardening. Devour delicious Mexican food & pastries, available for purchase, and shop for beautiful Mexican art in the Garden’s Mercado. The Garden’s Dia de los Muertos celebration takes place Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2009. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008. For additional information call 480-941-1225 or visit www.dbg.org.

MESA: El Dia de los Muertos Celebration – Mesa Arts Center, features an artist Mercado showcasing an assortment of traditional and contemporary merchandise, jewelry, and arts and crafts from several local artisans, live artist demonstrations, artist workshops, alter contests, hands-on educational activities, live traditional music and dance a variety of food, free, Sat. 10 am – 7 pm, Sun noon – 5 pm, 480-644-6627 or www.MesaArtsCenter.com

PHOENIX: Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration - Desert Botanical Garden, celebrate with Mexican food and pastries, live entertainment such as a Ballet Folklorico, mariachis and the Calacas, create paper flowers and a Frida Kahol activity, local Latino artists will demonstrate and sell Mexican art, $6-12, 10 am - 3 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

PHOENIX: Orchid Show Workshop – Baker’s Nursery, (3414 N. 40^th St.), orchid displays, a “plant sale” table, workshops on growing orchids in the desert, and other orchid culture topics, presented by the Desert Valley Orchid Society, Sat. 9 am – 4 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 602-697-8332

PHOENIX: 4thrd Annual Great Cajun Cook-Off – Lath House Pavilion at Heritage Park, cooks and restaurants compete for “Best in the West” gumbo and jambalaya, judged by attendees and a panel of judges, features live music, entertainment for kids, raffle and silent auction, benefits the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, $5-25, noon - 4 pm, 602-885-0108 or www.greatcajuncookoff.com

PHOENIX: 2^nd Annual ZooRide - Phoenix Zoo Motorcycle Poker Run - begins at either Arrowhead or Chandler Harley Davidson locations and ends at the Zoo, after party with delicious food, live entertainment, raffle, $15-25 or $40/couple, 7 am - noon, 602-273-1341 or www.phoenixzoo.org

PRESCOTT VALLEY: Home Heart Marketplace – A Holiday Shopping Extravaganza - Tim’s Toyota Center, featuring everything from gifts to jewelry to gourmet foods, fine art to travel, garden and holiday items, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm, 928-533-5208 or www.homeandheartmarketplace.com or www.timstoyotacenter.com

SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Dressage Association State Championship and Fall Fiesta – WestWorld, equestrian dressage show, Olympic sport where horse and rider compete by riding a pattern in an arena, free, 8 am – 4 pm, 602-942-6062 or www.azdressage.org

SCOTTSDALE: ASU Wind Bands and Choral Union – Chaparral Christian Church, (6451 E. Shea Blvd.), $, 3 pm, 480-991-9878 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

TEMPE: Bach and Mendelssohn – Organ Hall, Goldman Professor of Organ Kimberly Marshall celebrates the 200^th anniversary of Mendelssohn’s birth in a program that juxtaposes his organ works with those of J.S. Bach, $7-22, 2:30 pm, 480-965-6447 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

TEMPE: 4th Annual Step-N-Out – Kiwanis Park, 5K run, 1 mile fun run/walk, kids dash, benefits Pancreatic Cancer Research at TGen, $25-30, 9 am, 602-343-8470 or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com

TEMPE: Arizona Walk Now for Autism 2009 – Tempe Beach Park, benefits SARRC, donations encouraged, www.walknowforautism.org

November 3-22, 2009

MESA: MAC PERFORMING LIVE SERIES Church Basement Ladies. Featuring M*A*S*H Star William Christopher,. Piper Theater: $40. Inspired by the books of Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson, Church Basement Ladies has been selling out shows in Minneapolis for the past 25 months and now they are coming to Mesa Arts Center. This hilarious musical comedy is a celebration of the church basement kitchens everywhere and the unsung women who work there. This new musical comedy, lead by William Christopher of M*A*S*H* fame, weaves the escapades of four women and their relationships as they solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church in 1964. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these true “steel magnolias” as they witness the church year unfold. www.MesaArtsCenter.com

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

SCOTTSDALE: Fred Forney: The Soul of Jazz – Kerr Cultural Center, with the trumpeter-leader, keyboardist Nick Manson and sax man Jerry Donato providing a fresh spin on soul classics, co-presented with Jazz in AZ, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

SCOTTSDALE: Coffee at Kerr – Kerr Cultural Center, this week featuring The Arizona Opera, an intro to Salome, bring a donation to the food bank, free, but RSVP by 10/21, coffee at 9:30 am, concert at 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

SCOTTSDALE: The Soul of Jazz – ASU Kerr Cultural Center, starring Fred Forney with Nick Manson and Jerry Donato, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

November 5-8, 2009

Phoenix: Swan Lake BALLET ARIZONA has announced its 2009-2010 season, marking the 24th year as Arizona’s nationally-acclaimed professional ballet company, and recognizing Ib Andersen’s 10th year as Artistic Director. This upcoming season of six remarkable programs, with sumptuous classics, returning favorites, and Arizona premieres, will demonstrate the world-class virtuosity and artistry of Ballet Arizona’s dancers. A highlight of the season will be a World Premiere by Mr. Andersen; to debut at the Orpheum Theatre, and be performed at The Kennedy Center in June 2010. Join us for what is sure to be a season full of excitement and splendor! 2009/10 is Artistic Director Ib Andersen’s 10 year Anniversary! Swan Lake – Nov 5-8. The Nutcracker – Dec 11-27. The Sleeping Beauty (Ballet Arizona Premiere!) – Feb 11-14. Classic Innovations – Mar 26-28. Ib Andersen’s PLAY – May 14-16. Balanchine Classics – Jun 11-13. 3645 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018. Phone: 602-343-6517.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

SCOTTSDALE: 3^rd Annual Scottsdale ArtWalk’s Wearable ArtWalk – Main Street and Marshall Way, high fashion artwalk with one-of-a-kind fashions on parade, free, 7-9 pm, hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association, 480-990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com H

TEMPE: St. Lawrence String Quartet – Katzin Concert Hall, free, but tickets are required, 7:30 pm, 480-965-6447 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

5-15 PHOENIX: 25^th Annual Million Dollar Hole-in-One – Arizona Biltmore Country Club, one of the nation’s top amateur hole-in-one tournament, $1/shot, top ten finisher each day receive prizes, benefits The 100 Club, 9 am – 7 pm, www.fiestabowl.org

5-7 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Fashion Week – a celebration of fashion and fine living, from Milan to New York to Los Angeles, this is the distinctive “Taking-it-to-the-streets” translation of the international fashion week scene, runway shows, entertainment, drink; Milan-style ‘Wearable ArtWalk’ www.ScottsdaleFashionWeek.com

5-8 CAVE CREEK: 7^th Annual Cave Creek Wild West Days – live entertainment, educational programs, kid’s activities, culinary delights, golf tournament, poker ride, a street fair, arts and crafts show, western entertainment, Chili Cook-off, gourmet western market, free, 480-437-1110 or www.cavecreekvisitorsguide.com or www.cavecreekchamber.org

5-8 CHANDLER: 20 Annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival - San Marcos Resort, featuring bands from Europe the USA, traditional jazz, swing ragtime, gospel service on Sunday, $15-90, 480-620-3941 or www.azclassicjazz.org

November 6-7, 2009

PHOENIX: STREB: BRAVE – Herberger Theatre, (222 E. Monroe), showcases beautiful bodies that engage with wild, new hardware in show-stopping pieces, on a rotating floor that turns continuously throughout the evening, angles of perception are altered, $10, 602-254-7399 or http://futureartsresearch.asu.edu

November 6-8, 2009

6-8 SCOTTSDALE: Annual Arabian Horse Association Fall Festival Futurity Horse Show – WestWorld, open to Arabians and half Arabian horses, classes and two shows, free, 8 am – 8 pm, 480-515-1500 or 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.scottsdaleshow.com

6-8 SCOTTSDALE: Festival of Greece 2009 – Civic Center, experience the culture and ancestry of Greece through the foods, live music, local folk dancers, a cooking class, films, Children’s Olympic Fun Zone, free, Fri Sat 11 am – 11 pm, Sun 11 am – 8 pm, www.azgreekfest.com

6-8 SEDONA: 5^th Annual Village of Oak Creek Fine Artists and Craftsmen Show – VOCA Community Center, (690 Bell Rock Blvd.), Oak Creek Country Club, juried show features 30 well known artists who live and work in the Village of Oak Cree, all artwork is original, includes paintings, drawings, jewelry, sculpture, glass, ceramic, fiber art, custom furniture, gourds, photography, free, Fri 4-8 pm, Sat. 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 928-284-1820

6-8 SEDONA: Red Rock Canvas – The Event – Galleries Citywide, arts and culture of Sedona will be celebrated with receptions, an exclusive gala and tribute auction for charity, also art talks and demonstrations, wine tasting, outdoor or spa adventures, 928-282-7390 or www.redrockcanvas.com

November 6-21, 2009

6-21 TEMPE: Bone Portraits – Paul V. Galvin Playhouse, vaudevillian staging and circus ringmasters set the stage for Thomas Edison’s invention of the X-Ray machine, $7-22, 7:30 pm, 480-965-6447 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

November 6-21, 2009

6-22 PEORIA: Smell of the Kill – Theater Works Algonquin Theater Co., (8355 W. Peoria, 85345), three malicious wives, three miserable, unloving husbands. . Desperate housewives meet the Producers, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org

Friday, November 6, 2009

PHOENIX: Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series - Desert Botanical Garden, featuring R. Carlos Nakai, William Eaton and Will Clipman, flute/percussion/guitar, reservations, $14-20, 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

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 H

SIERRA VISTA: Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble – Buena Performing Arts Center, traditional and dynamic Japanese drumming meets the modern era, $22, 7 pm , 520-417-6980 or www.visitsierravista.com

Saturday, November 7, 2009

November 7-8, 2009 PHOENIX: NATIVE AMERICAN RECOGNITION DAYS MUSIC CELEBRATION AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN. Join the Garden and the Native American Recognition Days (NARD) organization as we celebrate the traditions and achievements of Native American Communities in Arizona. This year the Garden will host two concerts presented in conjunction with Canyon Records featuring diverse local Native American music. Clan/Destine on Saturday, November 7, 2009 / 12 – 2 p.m. Will Clipman & Robert Tree Cody on Sunday, November 8, 2009 / 6-8 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Member: $14. General Public: $20. Children (ages 3-12) $8. Children under 3 are free. For additional information call 480-941-1225 or visit www.dbg.org.

7-22 PHOENIX: Fools – PVCC Performing Arts Center, (18401 N. 32^nd St. 85032), by Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, Neil Simon’s 19^th Century Russian village of simple-minded folks who have been laden with a curse: unless Sophia married Count Yousekevitch, they will never be able to learn anything, 602-264-0402 or www.azjewishtheatre.org

7-8 PHOENIX: Native American Recognition Days - Desert Botanical Garden, in celebration of Native American Recognition Days the Garden will host a festival dedicated to Native American culture $, 10 am - 3 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

7-8 PHOENIX: Orchid Society of Arizona Annual Show Sale – Arizona State Veterans Home, (4141 N. 3^rd St), blooming orchids, culture information, orchids orchid-related products for sale, free, Sat. 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 3 pm, 480-948-0714 or http://welcome.to/orchidsocietyaz

7-8 PHOENIX: Serbfest - 7th Annual Food and Cultural Festival - St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, authentic Serbian cuisine, pastries, live folk music dancing, shopping bazaar, guided tour of Serbian Byzantine style church, games rides for the kids, $2, under 12 free, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun noon - 10 pm, 602-275-7360 or www.saintsavachurch.com

Nov. 7 MESA: Classical-Pop Pianist William Joseph Performing Live at Mesa Arts Center. Pianist, composer and performer William Joseph brings his powerful live show to Mesa Arts Center Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. for his first headlining show in his hometown, after touring around the world and the rest of the U.S. William incorporates pop and rock influences into his original compositions and memorable covers. Tickets are $30 and are available on September 7 through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at mesaartscenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500. William has toured with Il Divo, Josh Groban, and Clay Aiken, and recently completed his first headlining tour through the U.S. and Canada, in part spurred by the tremendous response to his performance in the star-studded PBS television special David Foster and Friends. His energetic performing style has been sought for several prominent celebrity events, as well as performances in the homes of Eva Longoria, Jane Seymour, and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. “To me, touring — and meeting people — completes the journey of making music,” William says. “I want to share this music with everyone.” Mesa Arts Center has received numerous awards and accolades for its programs and outstanding facilities. Arizona's largest arts campus is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and fourteen art studios. Guests, patrons and students come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment and performing arts performances, world-class visual art exhibitions, and outstanding arts education classes. The facility is an architectural showpiece and a destination for visitors to the Phoenix area. The Mesa Arts Center mission is to inspire people through impacting and engaging experiences that are diverse, accessible, and relevant; and that enhance the quality of life and vitality of the region. For more information, visit www.mesaartscenter.com.

7 PHOENIX: A Gathering of Weavers: Navajo Weavings Marketplace – Heard Museum, meet some of the Southwest’s finest Navajo weavers, exclusively showcasing textiles, watch weavers at work, see a film about Navajo weavings, book signings, demonstrations, free, 10 am – 4 pm, www.heard.org

7 PHOENIX: 5^th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival – Duck and Decanter, celebrate Arizona’s local businesses, free food, 10-minute massages, live music, kids’ games, giveaways, raffle prizes, 10 am – 4 pm, www.localfirstaz.com

7 PHOENIX: Annual South Mountain Village Festival of Thanksgiving Parade – Central Avenue, presented by ESPIRITU Community Development, free, 10 am, http://southmountainvillager.net

7 PHOENIX: Phoenix Walk on the Wild Side – Phoenix Zoo, 5-mile, 3-mile, 1-mile, benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 8 am, http://walkaza.nationalmssociety.org

7 QUEEN CREEK: 5^th Annual SanTan Apple Festival, Apple Barn Bazaar and A-Peeling Apple Cooking Contest – Higley High School, includes Red Apple Art Show, an Appley Ever After all-expense-paid wedding ceremony contest, an Apple A-Day-Health Fair, an Apple Jam (live entertainment), Johnny Appleseed Kids Activity Corner, Apple Harvest Luncheon, a Scarecrow contest, antique and classic car cruise-in, silent auction, pancake breakfast, benefit, 8 am -5 pm, 480-518-7284

7 SALT RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY: Run Against Diabetes Walk – Salt River High School, $15, 6:30 am, 480-850-8418 or www.aznard.org

7 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona State Ponies of the Americas - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.poac.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

7 SCOTTSDALE: AzQHA AQHA Scholarship Circuit #3 - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or 623-869-8037 or www.azqha.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

7 SCOTTSDALE: Rufus Wainwright – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation, musician Joan as Police Woman open the performance, $58, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

MESA: A Gathering of Legends – Veterans Day Open House – Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum, military aviation veterans will relate their experiences, also an educational exhibit displaying our history, $3-10, 9 am – 4 pm, 480-924-1940 or www.azcaf.org

Sunday, November 8, 2009

8 PHOENIX: 34^th Annual Phoenix 10K – Wesley Bolin Plaza, includes a free kids' dash, a 10K, vendors and after race celebrations, 7 am, 602-407-1701 or www.phoenix10K.com

8 PHOENIX: 5th Annual Arizona Lymphomathon – Phoenix Zoo, 5K, 8 am, 480-305-2025or www.arizonaroadracers.com

8 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Reining Horse Jackpot Schooling Show - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.azrha.com or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

8 TEMPE: Arizona Open Water Swim Series #5 – Tempe Town Lake, events are officially sanctioned by USAS and USMS and are open to both registered age group and masters swimmers, with choice of 2K and 4K distances (1.2 or 2.4 miles), www.dcbadventures.com

8-9 MESA: 12th Annual Great Rubber Stamp Fall Fiesta - Mesa Convention Center, classes, lectures, booth demos, door prizes, www.rubberstampevents.com

Monday, November 9, 2009

9 TEMPE: ASU’s Mariachi Ensemble – Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7 pm, 480-965-8863 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

10 SCOTTSDALE: Tuesday Morning Music Concerts – Kerr Cultural Center, this week featuring Harp Duo, Lynne Aspnes and John Wickey, performances and commentary, bring a donation to a food bank, co-presented with the ASU School of Music, free, but RSVP by 10/27, 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

11 PHOENIX: Home of the Free, Because of the Brave: Phoenix VA Health Care System’s Annual VA Veterans Day Parade – starts at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Enter and goes north on 7^th Street and Central to North Phoenix Baptist Church, pays tribute to our nation’s veterans, features 100 entries including large helium balloons, Veterans organizations, floats, bands, military vehicles, color guards, a military flyover, 11 am, 602-222-2667

11 PHOENIX: Veterans Day Gourd Dance Community Potluck - Pueblo Grande Museum, honor the memory of all Veterans who served our nation, gourd dancing at 11:30 am, bring your favorite potluck to share, free, 11 am - 4 pm, 602-495-0901 or www.pueblogrande.com

11 SCOTTSDALE: Veterans Day - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, celebrate and honor our country and the people who serve it, includes dignitaries, guest speakers and live performances, free, 3-5 pm, 480-312-2312 or www.therailroadpark.com H

11-15 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Fall Preview Hunter Jumper Show – WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.cepshows.com

11-15 SCOTTSDALE: U.S. Dog Agility Cynosport Games – WestWorld, 972-487-2200 or 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.usdaa.com

November 12, 2009

Playing For Change will be at Mesa Arts Center on November 12 as part of a 20 city national tour. Tickets are $40 and $25 and are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office on Saturday, August 22 at mesaartscenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500. The Playing For Change band features musicians from around the globe, many of whom appeared in the now ubiquitous "Stand By Me" video (which has been viewed on the internet more than 30 million times). Momentum has continued to build for the project as founder Mark Johnson and the musicians of Playing For Change were just named “Persons of the Week” on ABC’s “World News Tonight with Charlie Gibson.” This honor fell on the heels of Johnson’s return from a triumphant keynote speaking appearance at the internationally renowned TED (Technology, Education & Design) Conference in Oxford, England. Playing For Change has been profiled many times nationally including NPR’s Morning Edition, CBS News Sunday Morning and PBS’ Bill Moyers Journal just to name a few. Meanwhile, the Playing For Change band recently performed a thunderous set headlining the world stage at England’s Glastonbury Festival, played before a rapturous audience at Tipitina’s, New Orleans’ landmark concert hall and returned to the place where the movement began, kicking off the Santa Monica Pier’s summer-long 100th anniversary celebration with an amazing hometown show on July 3rd. In addition, the PFC Band has performed on NBC’s The Tonight Show twice within the last 4 months with more television appearances scheduled soon.

Grammy-winning producer/engineer/filmmaker Mark Johnson founded Playing For Change on the simple idea that the world can be connected through music. Starting in Santa Monica, California, Mark captured a performance of “Stand By Me” by legendary street blues singer Roger Ridley, then he took the show on the road. In New Orleans, he put headphones on Grandpa Elliott, who harmonized with Ridley’s soulful rendition of the song. And he didn’t stop there. Using innovative mobile technology and travelling the world, they filmed and recorded more than 100 musicians, largely outdoors, in parks, plazas and promenades, in doorways, on cobblestone streets and amid hilly pueblos. Each captured performance created a new mix in which essentially the artists are all performing together, albeit hundreds or thousands of miles apart.

Playing For Change has been one of 2009’s most unlikely and startling cultural phenomenons. Hear Music’s two-disc CD/DVD Playing For Change – Songs Around the World, released on April 28th, stunned the music industry selling over twenty-six thousand copies in it’s first week and landing at #10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Pop chart. This remarkable and unpredicted popular response has been driven by tens of millions of video hits, countless blogs and pure viral communication between fans and followers. The project’s deep emotional resonance, combined with the muscle of the internet and word-of-mouth has struck a profoundly enduring chord world-wide. A story of hope, struggle, perseverance and joy, “PLAYING FOR CHANGE: Peace Through Music” is the documentary of this unparalleled international musical collaboration and its remarkable power of redemption. It will air nationally as part of special programming airing on PBS Stations beginning August 2009 (check local listings). Mesa Arts Center has received numerous awards and accolades for its programs and outstanding facilities. Arizona's largest arts campus is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and fourteen art studios. Guests, patrons and students come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment and performing arts performances, world-class visual art exhibitions, and outstanding arts education classes. The facility is an architectural showpiece and a destination for visitors to the Phoenix area. The Mesa Arts Center mission is to inspire people through impacting and engaging experiences that are diverse, accessible, and relevant; and that enhance the quality of life and vitality of the region. For more information, visit www.mesaartscenter.com.

12-14 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Latin Jazz Festival – www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

12-14 TEMPE: Dayspring Boutique - Dayspring United Methodist Church, 50 vendors for children adults, benefit, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 480-838-9097 or www.dayspringpreschool.com

12-14 PHOENIX: A Doll’s House – Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts, (18401 N. 32^nd St. 85032), drama, 7:30 2 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

12-14 PHOENIX: Nixon in China – Symphony Hall, the Phoenix Symphony with Michael Chirstie, conductor, Orion Weiss on piano and the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, John Adams’ groundbreaking and cross-cultural opera Nixon in China depicts the famous diplomatic excursion of the former president to the People’s Republic in 1972, hear scenes from Adams’ vibrant opera unfold, $22-72, 7:30 pm, www.phoenixsymphony.org

12 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Latin Jazz Festival: Ximena Sariñana – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, young singer-songwriter who has taken the music world by storm with her sultry vocals and fusion of jazz, blues, pop and hip-hop, $28, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

12 AVONDALE: Copper World Classic - Phoenix International Raceway, part of the Checker Auto Pars 500 Weekend, the USAC Silver Crown and Midget Series will take to the track for a doubleheader of racing, $, 7 pm 7:40 pm, www.phoenixraceway.com H *

12 SCOTTSDALE: Green ArtWalk – Main Street and Marshall Way, hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com H

12 SCOTTSDALE: Coffee at Kerr – Kerr Cultural Center, this week featuring The Valley Readers Theatre Group, bring a donation to the food bank, free, but RSVP by 10/29, coffee at 9:30 am, concert at 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

12 TEMPE: Baroque Ensemble – Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

Friday the 13th of November 2009

13 AVONDALE: Lucas Oil 150 - Phoenix International Raceway, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race, the “tough” trucks take to the track under the lights for a 150 lap shoot out, $5-35, 6 pm, www.phoenixraceway.com H *

13 ORO VALLEY: Tucson Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks Concert Series – CDO H.S. Fine Arts Auditorium, pre-concert chat with conductor George Hanson, 8 pm concert, $25-45, 520-797-3959 or www.SAACA.org or www.SouthernAZFestivals.org

13 PHOENIX: 5th Annual Corks Cactus (A Wine Festival) – Desert Botanical Garden, sample more than 80 boutique wines from eight regions around the world paired with hors d-oeuvres and desserts, live music and talk with the representatives from different wineries, $80, must be 21 years or older, reservations required, 6:30 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

13 PHOENIX: “Blast From the Past” 8^th Annual Herberger Theater Cabaret benefit – featuring Valley favorite Dennis Rowland and special guests including Shining Star, performing music from the last four decades, $40-600, 602-254-7399

13 PHOENIX: Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series - Desert Botanical Garden, different bands, reservations, $14-20, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

13 TEMPE: String Chamber Culmination Concert – Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

13-14 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Holiday Boutique – Mountain Valley Church of God, (8123 E. Manley Dr), sponsored by the Lonesome Valley Quilt Guild, all items are hand-crafted, holiday gift items, quilts, wall hangings, table runners, stuffed animals, quilts, pillows, potholders, ornaments, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-632-8760 or 928-775-6104

13-15 CAVE CREEK: Cave Creek Bicycle Festival – mountain bike race, discovery road ride, vendor fair, beer garden, outdoor movie, concert and other activities, www.cavecreekbicyclefestival.com

13-15 FOUNTAIN HILLS: 35th Annual Fountain Festival of Arts Crafts - 470 arts crafts booths, food, competitive, juried gallery of arts crafts, music live entertainment, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-1654 or www.fountainhillschamber.com H z

Saturday, November 14, 2009

14 AJO: Ajo Street Fair – Old Downtown Plaza, fine arts, crafts, food, music, free, 10 am – 3 pm, 520-387-7742

14 CAVE CREEK: McDowell Mountain Cycling Tour 2009 – Serano Park, toughest organized Century Ride in Maricopa County, a metric Century with some great views and a few climbs, 100 mile, 62- and 30-mile routes, SAG vehicles, rest stops, well marked route, massage tables after the ride, www.azbikeclub.com

14 COTTONWOOD: Annual Zeke Taylor Open Pit Barbecue - features beef, cowboy beans, ice cream, benefits the Clemenceau Museum, $3-7, 11 am - 2:30 pm, www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org H

14 COTTONWOOD: 2^nd Saturday Art Antique Walk – Old Town District, art galleries, special exhibits, shopping, music, 1– 8 pm, www.oldtown.org

14 MESA: Run From the Sun Half Marathon , 5K and 1.5M Family Fun Run – Hohokam Stadium, along the quaint streets of historic Downtown Mesa, relatively flat, suited for runners of all levels, benefits the American Cancer Society and Shade Foundation of America, $15-85, 7 am, 480-832-7546 or http://runfromthesunaz.com/

14 PHOENIX: 10^th Annual Rendezvous of Gunfighters – Pioneer Arizona, (exit 225 at Pioneer Rd. I-17), performing groups from around Arizona bring you humor and history from the “wild West,” also food and vendors, Wild West costume contest from Civil War to 1890, $5-7, 9 am – 5 pm, 480-986-1800 or www.arizonagunfighters.com

14 PHOENIX: 9th Annual Veterans Day Weekend Traditional Pow Wow – Arizona State University West Campus, Native American dancers, drum groups and artisans from throughout Arizona, traditional arts and crafts, food, music and dance, 11 am – 10 pm, 602-543-8138 or www.west.asu.edu/publicaffairs

14 PHOENIX: The Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts – Roosevelt Row, a celebration of creativity, self expression and public joy, the World’s Only Parading Arts Fair: Out of this World, community based festival and procession, 4 pm, 602-495-1500 or www.phoenixannualparadeofthearts.com/

14 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Latin Jazz Festival: Arturo Sandoval – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, virtuoso jazz trumpeter, $55, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

14 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Latin Jazz Festival: Tiempo Libre – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, one of the hottest young Latin bands today, $10-15, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

14 SUPERIOR: Live Music Festival - Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, live music both acoustic eclectic, fall foliage, pancake breakfast, $3-7.50, 11 am – 4 pm, 520-689-2811 or www.pr.state.az.us or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

14 TEMPE: Lord of the Wings Challenge – ASU, 5K, 10:30 am, 602-258-0583 or www.getsetaz.com

14 TEMPE: Walk to Save Animals – Tempe Town Lake, 2K 5K pet walks, agility demons, photos with Santa, raffles, food, fun and activities for the whole family, minimum $25 donation to participate in the walk, 10 am – 2 pm, 602-273-6852 or www.aawl.org

14 TEMPE: 18th Annual Lace Day - University Presbyterian Church, by Lacey Ladies of Arizona, lace making, commemorative bobbin, tatting, needle lace netted lace, weaving, spinning, exhibits, demonstrations, supply vendors, door prizes, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-396-3132 or 623-932-2475 or www.internationaloldlacers.org

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Cottonwood, AZ - Verde Valley Wine Trail Photo Contest. Vineyards, say cheese! Get your cameras out for the Verde Valley Wine Trail photo contest. Do you have a photo of Arizona's Verde Valley Wineries? If so enter the contest for a chance to win great prizes! Whether you live near the wineries in Verde Valley or you want to make a food wine vacation out of it, get your digital camera out and capture a prize-winning picture. The Verde Valley Wine Trail connects the dots between the wineries that are nestled between the communities of Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde, Jerome and the beautiful red rock landscape and canyons that USA Today says is the most beautiful place in America. There are four terrific wineries with tasting rooms on the Wine Trail - Page Springs Winery, Javelina Leap Winery, Alcantara Vineyards, and Oak Creek Vineyards - all can be seen at www.vvWineTrail.com. The theme of this contest is "On the Verde Valley Wine Trail" and the goal of the contest is to shoot photos that tell the story of the Verde Valley Wine Trail. Photos can include the Verde Valley wineries, vineyards, tasting rooms, grapes, beautiful scenery, area attractions, the people (visitors and workers) in the area enjoying one of the most unique regions in Arizona. The photos should capture the essence of what Verde Valley Wine Country is - the beauty and the fun. Anyone 21 years and older can enter and submit photos for free with the chance to win cool prizes! Prizes include great wines, area attractions, Wine Tastings, and more. Entering is easy, just go online to www.vvWinetrail.com and click on Photo Contest. You will even be able to return to the site to see a sampling of entries. The deadline for submitting photos is November 15th, 2009 and the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce will decide which photos represent the Verde Valley Wine Trail the best. Prizes will be awarded December 1st.

PEORIA: Anything Goes – Arizona Broadway Theatre, (7701 W. Paradise Lane, 85382), Cole Porter’s luxury cruise liner makes a return voyage, a tale of high jinx and mistaken identities featuring a boatload of disguised gangsters, tap-dancing sailors and high-kicking chorus girls, an all-new production of the 1930’s comedy classic features some of Porter’s most unforgettable tunes, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

15 PHOENIX: 8^th Annual Spanish Market - Heard Museum, artwork by top Hispanic artists from Arizona and New Mexico music dance performances including strolling mariachis highlight this festival marketplace, free to festival, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-252-8848 or www.heard.org

15 PHOENIX: Chiles Chocolate Festival - Desert Botanical Garden, see hot and spicy chiles roast, sample chile and chocolate products from local vendors, Southwest gifts, cooking demonstrations, entertainment includes Spanish Flamenco dance and Latin jazz, $, 10 am - 3 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

15 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Latin Jazz Festival – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, showcases top Latin jazz artists from Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and the U.S., live music on the amphitheater stage, a Latin Mercado featuring handmade arts and crafts, Latin-inspired cuisine and Peanut Butter Latin Jam family area with creative activities for children, Scottsdale Latin Ballroom Dance competition, $10-15, Sat 11 am – 10 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org