Arizona: Phoenix: 2009: SeptemberPhoenix, Arizona Events September 2009 CalendarThis calendar of events for Phoenix, Arizona and nearby communities in September 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.
Thursdays: Arizona Women in Tune. We are ready to begin a new season and are hoping YOU are ready to sing! Be a part of the largest female choir in the city, be a part of our movement. We have been "proudly" entertaining the Phoenix area for over 16 years. Our rehearsals are on every Thursday evening from 6:45 - 9:15. at: Faith Lutheran Church, 801 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85014. For more information contact us at info@azwit.com or call us directly at 602.487.1940. Read more about singing with AZWIT..... http://www.azwit.com/sing.html Through October 11 SCOTTSDALE: The Fantasticks – Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, (4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. 85251), part of the Actor’s Café Productions, two teenagers on neighboring farms steal glances and hide their romance from their feuding fathers, although their fathers are actually good friends who’ve hatched a plan, $22-25, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com September 19 through October 11: TEMPE: Childsplay Opens Season with “Honus and Me.” Childsplay, Arizona’s professional theatre company for young audiences and families, opens its 2009-10 season at the Tempe Center for the Arts with Honus and Me, a play by Steven Dietz adapted from the best-selling 1997 book by Dan Gutman. Both preview performances – 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/box office Tickets on Sale September 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. Through September 24: SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 10TH ANNUAL DRAWING EXHIBITION. ARTIST RECEPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 4-7 P.M. The exhibition and reception are FREE events, open to the public. Refreshments will be served at the Reception, and the artists and Professor You will be in attendance. Drawings, primarily charcoal, created by SCC artists under the direction of SCC Art Professor Robert You, will be featured in an exhibit in the SCC Art Building Exhibition Foyer. This is the 10th Year that Professor You has showcased his talented pool of draftsmen. One artist, Elizabeth Alexander, has been in every show since 1999.Exhibit hours: Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Closed Sundays and holidays. Free parking. SCC ART BUILDING (AB), 9000 East Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, 85256-2626. For additional information, contact the SCC Fine Art Office at 480-423-6328. Through September 20 PEORIA: Forever Plaid – Arizona Broadway Theatre, four young, eager male singers are killed in a car crash on the way to their first big gig at the Airport Hilton Cocktail Bar. But thanks to a cosmic twist of fate, they are miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was!, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com Governor Brewer Reminds Travelers of Passport RequirementPHOENIX – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer reminds Arizona citizens of the deadline for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Beginning Monday, June 1, 2009, all U.S. and Canadian citizens will be 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. Beginning June 1, 2009, the Arizona driver’s license and/or Arizona Identification Card will not be 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 Phoenix, AZ Events Day by DayAll events are held in the city of Phoenix unless otherwise specified. Wednesday, Setember 2, 20098th Annual Red Rocks Music Festival – Phoenix Art Museum, (1625 N. Central Ave.), Classical Meets Jazz, Part II - featuring the Russell Schmidt Trio and Festival musicians, $10-25, 7 pm, 877-733-7257 or www.redrocksmusicfestival.com Film Festival at PVCC "Films of the Middle East" – Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts, (18401 N. 32nd St. 85032), featuring Palestine, 2005; PG-13, 6:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa Thursday, September 3, 2009PARADISE VALLEY: 8th Annual Red Rocks Music Festival – Mendelssohn Birthday Celebration – Valley Presbyterian Church, (6947 E. McDonald Dr. 85253), featuring Nokuthula Ngwenyama, $10-35, 7 pm, 877-733-7257 or www.redrocksmusicfestival.com Friday, September 4, 2009Artlink 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 Saturday, September 5, 20095-6 SCOTTSDALE: American Saddlebred Association of Arizona 2009 All Breed Horse Show – WestWorld, www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp or www.americansaddlebredassociationofarizona.com Phoenix Mercury vs. Atlanta – US Airways Center, $10, 7 pm, 602-252-WNBA or www.phoenixmercury.com 5th Annual Phoenix Cooks! – Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, for food and wine aficionados, indulge in a weekend of culinary adventures, a welcome reception and parade of chefs, marketplace & food/wine tasting from chefs from many resorts, chef competitions on stage, cooking classes, winemaker dinner, 602-381-7632 or www.phoenixcooks.com SCOTTSDALE: Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-488-5711 or www.sundustaz.com www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp Wednesday, September 9, 2009Film Festival at PVCC "Films of the Middle East" – Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts, (18401 N. 32nd St. 85032), featuring The Band’s Visit (Israel, 2007; PG-13), 6:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa Thursday, September 10, 2009TEMPE: 5th Annual Remember 911 5K Run/Walk – Kiwanis Park, 5K run, www.arizonarunningeventsco.com or www.getsetaz.com Friday, September 11, 2009CHANDLER: The Lamplighters – Chorus And Quartet – Chandler Center for the Arts, enjoy barbershop harmony a uniquely American musical art form, free, 7:30 pm, http://chandlercenter.org MESA: Mesa Arts Center Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Mesa Arts Center celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through October, recognizing the blending of cultural borders through the contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans. From free outdoor festivals honoring rich Hispanic culture, to extensive exhibitions that tell the colorful tale of Mexican history through elaborate folk art. Friday, September 11, 2009, from 6-10 p.m., kicking off Mesa Contemporary Arts’ extraordinary 2009 fall exhibitions. Festivities will include free live performances in the four theaters, a Sister Cities Concert, outdoor entertainment and live music, a Taxco Silver Trunk Show, Art Studio activities and demonstrations, and more. www.mesaartscenter.com Saturday, September 12, 2009SCOTTSDALE: Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-488-5711 or 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp or www.sundustaz.com SCOTTSDALE: Ponies of the Americas Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.poac.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp 18th Annual Arizona Home & Building Expo – Phoenix Convention Center, 700+ exhibits, encompasses remodeling, home improvement and home building industries, find what you need in building products and services, Fri noon – 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, 602-277-6045 or www.azbusinessmagazine.com Sunday, September 13, 200918th Annual Arizona Home & Building Expo – Phoenix Convention Center, 700+ exhibits, encompasses remodeling, home improvement and home building industries, find what you need in building products and services, Fri noon – 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, 602-277-6045 or www.azbusinessmagazine.com Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles – US Airways Center, $10, 12 pm, 602-252-WNBA or www.phoenixmercury.com Tuesday, September 15, 20095th Annual Massage for the Cure Event –all 29 statewide Massage Envy locations, clinics offer $35 massages, with $10 donated to the Phoenix and Southern Arizona affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, requires appointments, 8 am – 10 pm, www.massageenvy.com Friday, September 18, 200918-20 SCOTTSDALE: Shrine Ciårcus - WestWorld, 602-231-0300 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp 18-20 TEMPE: Arizona Fall Frenzy – Tempe Beach Park, some of today’s hottest musical acts, including Rob Thomas, Fall Out Boy, Blink 182, Social Distortion and Jason Mraz, www.arizonafallfrenzy.com 18-10/1 TEMPE: Two by Two (musical) – Tempe Center for the Arts, (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway), a fresh retelling of the Biblical story of Noah and the Ark, based on the play The Flowering Peach by Clifford Odets, by Tempe Little Theatre, 2, 8 & 7 pm, 480-350-2822 or www.tempe.gov/TCA or www.tempelittletheatre.org 18-10/4 PEORIA: Proof – Theater Works McMillin Black Box Theater, (8355 W. Peoria, 85345), a riveting exploration of the link between genius and insanity, combining elements of mystery and surprise with old-fashioned storytelling, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org MESA: Southwest Shakespeare Company kicks off its 16th season with the opening of The Comedy of Errors on Sept. 18 in Mesa. THE COMEDY OF ERRORS is Shakespeare’s farcical onslaught of mistaken identities, fateful romance and family reunions. Not one but two sets of long-separated twins form the springboard to much confusion, slapstick, and surprise as a family that once was lost, but now is found in a strange and wonderful land! Set in 1900. THE COMEDY OF ERRORS is produced by Southwest Shakespeare Company, previewing September 17, 2009, and the show runs September 18-October 3, 2009, at the Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater, Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa (Center and Main Street; half-mile east of Country Club Drive). Performances are Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with additional performances / matinees: Sun, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m.; Sat, Oct 3 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices: Adults - $33.50; Seniors/Students w/ID - $25; Children - $12.50; Matinees - $25; Student Rush with ID - $12.50. Call the Box Office at 480-644-6500. Five-Show Subscriptions, Three-Show “Flex” Series Premium, and Upper “Bargain” Balcony Series Subscriptions are available from the Box Office. Group rates at 480-641-7039. Talkbacks are scheduled for Sept 18, 19, 26, and Oct 1, after the performances. One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays (1592-1594), COMEDY is one of his shortest as well. Based on two plays by Plautus, the “Menaechmi” and the “Amphitruo”, it also served as the basis for a 1938 Rodgers and Hart musical “The Boys from Syracuse.” Director Jared Sakren says, "Be prepared to laugh so hard that it hurts. This production promises to be a chuckle-fest with the funniest actors who have ever worked for this company and some new talent that are real finds. Mistaken-identities, slapstick combat, nonstop action, and zany farce, all make this a perfect show for those who love Shakespeare as well as those just being introduced to him." Additional Info: Flachmann Seminar, Saturday, September 19, 2009, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave. Mesa. Cost is $50 per person, including lunch & the evening’s show. Season Subscribers attend FREE ($10 for lunch). Reservations required. To reserve, contact Jennifer at 602-741-1996 or jruddle@swshakespeare.org. Educators: Contact Susan Alston at 480-830-8673 or salston@swshakespeare.org to reserve space at Student Matinees. For in-classroom workshops, previews and post-show discussions, contact Education Outreach Director Dawn Tucker at 610-301-2233 or education@swshakespeare.org. Visit www.swshakespeare.org Friday, September 19, 2009The Phoenix Symphony Opens its Pops Season with Oscar® Night! Walk the red carpet and enjoy the greatest music of Hollywood. Resident conductor, Lawrence Golan leads The Phoenix Symphony in a musical night of soundtracks from Oscar®-winning motion pictures September 19 and 20 at Symphony Hall, sponsored by Buick Lacrosse. The music of the Oscars® will transport you to Hollywood’s greatest party as The Phoenix Symphony performs the greatest scores and soundtracks from films such as Titanic, The Godfather and The Lord of the Rings, and such classics as “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and “Lara’s Theme” from Dr. Zhivago. As a special taste of the celebrity life, feel free to step on our red carpet for a candid paparazzi photo opportunity or pose for a photo with a life-size Oscar® statue! Tickets for “Oscar® Night” range from $26 to $76 and can be purchased by calling the Phoenix Symphony Box Office at 602-495-1999 or by visiting www.phoenixsymphony.org. Season tickets are still on sale with Choose your Own packages starting at just $80! Other highlights of The Phoenix Symphony’s 2009/10 Pops Season, sponsored by APS, include “Piano Men II” (October 9-11), “Simply Sinatra” (October 30-November 1), and “Holiday Pops” (December 4-6). The Phoenix Symphony has been proudly serving the citizens of the Phoenix metropolitan area and Arizona since 1947. What began as an occasional group of musicians performing a handful of concerts each year (in a city of fewer than 100,000 people) today serves more than 300,000 people annually, with almost 200 concerts and presentations throughout the greater Phoenix area and beyond. The Phoenix Symphony presents an annual season from September through the beginning of June, featuring full-length classical and pops concerts at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix, as well as concerts in Scottsdale, Mesa, Prescott and throughout central Arizona. The Symphony performs for more than 80,000 students and children, helping to introduce music to new generations through a variety of education and youth-engagement programs. 602-452-0452. 19 PHOENIX: 3rd Annual Phoenix Fear Film Festival – featuring short films, features films, student and professional horror film makers, 602-953-2728 or www.phxfearfilmfestival.com or www.trashcityentertainment.com 19 PHOENIX: Arizona Open Water Swim Series #3 – Saguaro 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 19 PHOENIX: Faculty Jazz Concert – Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts, (18401 N. 32nd St. 85032), 7:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa Sunday, September 20, 2009The Phoenix Symphony Opens its Pops Season with Oscar® Night! Walk the red carpet and enjoy the greatest music of Hollywood. Resident conductor, Lawrence Golan leads The Phoenix Symphony in a musical night of soundtracks from Oscar®-winning motion pictures September 19 and 20 at Symphony Hall, sponsored by Buick Lacrosse. 602-452-0452. Tuesday, September 22, 200922-27 TEMPE: Legally Blonde – The Musical – Gammage, the MGM film is now a smash hit musical, Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style, part of the Broadway Across America series, $20-68, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.asugammage.com. Wednesday, September 23, 2009Film Festival at PVCC "Films of the Middle East" – Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts, (18401 N. 32nd St. 85032), featuring West Bank Story (US, short film, 2005, PG) and Jellyfish (Israel, 2007; PG-13), 6:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa. TEMPE: Legally Blonde – The Musical – Gammage, the MGM film is now a smash hit musical, Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style, part of the Broadway Across America series, $20-68, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.asugammage.com. Thursday, September 24, 2009PHOENIX: Roosevelt Historic District TourFest - walking tour of architecturally unique historic homes in the Valley's first residential neighborhood, also arts & crafts, food & antique booths, free for event, $15 for tours, 11 am - 9 pm, 602-799-7720 or www.roosevelthistorictourfest.com not H w SCOTTSDALE: Annual Hispanic Heritage ArtWalk - Scottsdale Arts District, helps kick off the Scottsdale Hipanic Heritage Celebration, sponsored by Scottsdale Gallery Association, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com H TEMPE: Legally Blonde – The Musical – Gammage, the MGM film is now a smash hit musical, Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style, part of the Broadway Across America series, $20-68, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.asugammage.com. Friday, September 25, 200925-27 GLENDALE: 2009 AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Best of the Beach - Beach Volleyball Tour – Westgate City Center, with the best men's and women's pro beach volleyball players in the U.S., Men's and Women's Main Draw Competition, 800-919-6272 or www.avp.com 25-27 PHOENIX: 16th Annual Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show - State Fairgrounds, displays, free consultations, playhouse auction, interior design and remodeling clinics, outdoor kitchen ideas, pool & spa displays, “Ask the Experts” information area, landscape designers, master gardener seminars, $5, Fri-Sat 9 am - 7 pm, Sun 9 am - 6 pm, www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com H PHOENIX: Desert Botanical Garden presents BIERGARTEN, A New Beer Tasting Event. The Desert Botanical Garden is please to present Biergarten, a new beer tasting event that fuses old world charm with a modern flair in a spectacular outdoor setting. For the refined beer connoisseur, this event offers craft and domestic brews to sample and authentic German fare prepared by Atlasta Catering & Event Concepts. All beer sampled will be available for purchase that evening to take home and enjoy. Purchase 12 or more bottles and receive a 10% discount on the total purchase prices. Enjoy a meal of authentic German fare including: German Grill Station: Grilled Bratwurst served with grilled onions, sauerkraut and German potato salad. German Pasta Station: Peppercorn Spaetzel served with basil and pistachio pesto; Herbed Spaetzel served with olive oil, tomatoes and bacon; and butternut squash served with Jaeger schnitzel and creamy mushroom sauce. German Griddle Stations: Griddle Potato Pancakes served with applesauce, chive sour cream, marinated red cabbage, corn relish, smoked salmon and dressed greens. The evening will showcase the musical talents of Big Willie and the Polka Masters, Dry River Yacht Club, Bad Cactus Brass Band and Hot Club Phoenix. All proceeds from ticket sales and beer purchased at Biergarten directly benefit the Desert Botanical Garden. Friday, September 25, 2009, 7 – 10 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden (in Papago Park), 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Tickets are $70 per person for members and $75 for the general public and must be purchased in advance. Purchase tickets prior to September 11, 2009 and receive a $10 discount. Tickets will not be sold at the door. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend, and must show proper identification to be admitted in to the event. Tickets are limited. To Purchase Tickets: Order tickets online at www.dbg.org. Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily). Call 480-481-8188 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday). TEMPE: Legally Blonde – The Musical – Gammage, the MGM film is now a smash hit musical, Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style, part of the Broadway Across America series, $20-68, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.asugammage.com. GLOBE: Hamburger Fry – Gila County Historical Museum, 928-425-7385 or www.globemiamichamber.com MESA: 4th Friday ArtWalk – Mesa Riverview, (1133 N. Dobson Rd. 85201) features original, gallery-quality fine art, exceptional fine crafts, jewelry and live music, family appropriate activities and entertainment, children’s area, this artwalk is a juried event hosted by the East Valley Art Guild, free, 6-9 pm, www.eastvalleyartguild.com or www.mesariverview.com SAFFORD: Arizona's Salsa Trail celebrates its 3rd Annual SalsaFest in Safford, Arizona September 25 & 26. The SalsaFest is a celebration of everything salsa and features fun and affordable activities for the whole family. Children will enjoy the free corner, complete with face painting, piñata busts and a bounce house. Other activities will include a Balloon Salsa Glow and Balloon lift-off, a salsa making contest, Festival Marketplace, Salsa music and dancing, food demonstrations, chile roasting, and Jalapeño and Salsa Eating Competitions, and a Salsa Walk to benefit the Gila Valley Boys and Girls Club. The Sisters on the Fly will be attending SalsaFest 2009! Sisters on the Fly are a unique sisterhood focused on seeking adventure and having fun. Visitors can check out their Cowgirl Caravan, an encampment on the Sister's vintage trailers. Details at: www.SalsaTrail.com or 1-888-837-1841 Saturday, September 26, 200926-11/15 PHOENIX: Mariposa Monarca – Desert Botanical Gardens, stroll through the butterfly habitat and be immersed among hundreds of colorful, fluttering monarchs, $3 with paid Garden admission, 9:30 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org 25-27 GLENDALE: 2009 AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Best of the Beach - Beach Volleyball Tour – Westgate City Center, with the best men's and women's pro beach volleyball players in the U.S., Men's and Women's Main Draw Competition, 800-919-6272 or www.avp.com 25-27 PHOENIX: 16th Annual Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show - State Fairgrounds, displays, free consultations, playhouse auction, interior design and remodeling clinics, outdoor kitchen ideas, pool & spa displays, “Ask the Experts” information area, landscape designers, master gardener seminars, $5, Fri-Sat 9 am - 7 pm, Sun 9 am - 6 pm, www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com H TK Museum Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine’s 5th Annual Museum Day -Museum Day 2009 Poised to be Largest to Date-- Desert Botanical Garden Welcomes Smithsonian Visitors. On Saturday, September 26, 2009, Desert Botanical Garden will participate in the fifth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Smithsonian’s Museum Day reflects the spirit of the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, DC-based properties. Doors will be open free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors at museums and cultural institutions nationwide. Last year, upwards of 200,000 people attended Museum Day, with all 50 states plus Puerto Rico represented by over 900 participating museums, including 84 Smithsonian affiliate museums. This year, the magazine expects to attract over 1,000 museums. “The Garden is please to partner with Smithsonian magazine to celebrate our community’s culture and to make it accessible to everyone,” said John Sallot, marketing manager for Desert Botanical Garden. Visit www.smithsonian.com/museumday to download your Museum Day Admission Card. Attendees must present the Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry to participating institutions. Each card provides museum access for two people, and one admission card is permitted per household. Listings and links to participating museums’ can also be found at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. About Desert Botanical Garden: A “Phoenix Point of Pride,” the Desert Botanical Garden is one of only a few botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums. It is a privately funded, non-profit organization and depends on revenues from admissions and gift shop sales, as well as contributions from individuals and businesses to fund its programs of environmental education, plant conservation and research. TEMPE: Legally Blonde – The Musical – Gammage, the MGM film is now a smash hit musical, Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style, part of the Broadway Across America series, $20-68, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.asugammage.com. PEORIA: Arizona Yacht Club Opening Day Regatta – Pleasant Harbor Marina, the Arizona Yacht Club holds both fall and spring sailing race series on Lake Pleasant, totaling about 20 days per year, free to spectators, 12:30 pm, 602-257-0141 or www.arizonayachtclub.org H PHOENIX: 4th Annual Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5K – St. Paul’s Church, 5K run, 5K walk, 7 am, 602-866-2560 or www.getsetaz.com or www.arizonaroadracers.com PHOENIX: Ensynch 29th Annual StairClimb and Firefighter Challenge – Arizona Center, (Van Buren & 5th St.), climb individually or as a team, top fundraisers receive prizes, $25/person or $150/family minimum, 8 am – noon, benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 602-224-0068 or www.azstairclimb.org September 26-October 11: Childsplay, Arizona’s professional theatre company for young audiences and families, opens its 2009-10 season at the Tempe Center for the Arts with Honus and Me, a play by Steven Dietz adapted from the best-selling 1997 book by Dan Gutman. Directed by Childsplay Associate Artist Dwayne Hartford, this production opens on September 26 and runs through October 11. There will be two preview performances, with discount tickets available, on September 19 and 20. The show is recommended for young people age six and above and their families. Sunday, September 27, 200925-10/10 TEMPE: Blackbird – Tempe Performing Arts Center, (132 E. 6th St.), by David Harrower, based on a true story, this powerful, volatile piece begins when Una shows up unexpectedly at the office of Ray, forcing Ray to come to terms with the effects of their past relationship, contains strong adult content, $15-20, 8 & 2 pm, 480-820-8022 or www.straycattheatre.org 25-27 GLENDALE: 2009 AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Best of the Beach - Beach Volleyball Tour – Westgate City Center, with the best men's and women's pro beach volleyball players in the U.S., Men's and Women's Main Draw Competition, 800-919-6272 or www.avp.com 25-27 PHOENIX: 16th Annual Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show - State Fairgrounds, displays, free consultations, playhouse auction, interior design and remodeling clinics, outdoor kitchen ideas, pool & spa displays, “Ask the Experts” information area, landscape designers, master gardener seminars, $5, Fri-Sat 9 am - 7 pm, Sun 9 am - 6 pm, www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com H TEMPE: Nathan’s Triathlon – Tempe Town Lake, Olympic triathlon: swim 1500 meters, bike 27 miles, run 6.2 miles; sprint triathlon: 750 meters swim, bike 12 miles and run 3.1 miles, USAT sanctioned, 6:30 am, 480-226-4729 or www.trifind.net TEMPE: 5th Annual Race Judicata – Kiwanis Park, 5K run, 1 mile fun run/walk, benefits Maricopa County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and survivors of domestic violence, 6 am, www.arizonarunningeventsco.com TEMPE: Legally Blonde – The Musical – Gammage, the MGM film is now a smash hit musical, Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn’t take “no” for an answer proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style, part of the Broadway Across America series, $20-68, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.asugammage.com. 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