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Entertainment Magazine: Arizona: Events: 2011: February Arizona February 2011 Events Calendar
Friday, February 11, 2011Yuma - Brad Zinn in The Great Comedians at Historic Yuma Theatre. A one man play, presented by Equity Lifestyle Properties, 928-373-5202 or http://www.yumaaz.gov/events Saturday, February 12, 2011Bisbee- Chocolate Tasting. Sponsored by the Friends of the Copper Queen Library, the oldest public library in Arizona, revolves around the most decadent chocolate desserts and is for serious chocolate lovers, also beverages, live local music and raffles and a silent auction, $12, 6-8 pm, 520-432-4232 or www.discoverbisbee.com Cottonwood - Annual Arts and Crafts Show at the Clemenceau Heritage Museum. Features talented Verde Valley artists and craftsmen displaying stained glass, jewelry, dolls, pottery, woodwork, western items, original paintings and photography and more, light refreshments are available, $1, 9 am – 4 pm, http://www.clemenceaumuseum.org/ Flagstaff - BrewHaHa at High Country Conference Center. Features more than 25 local, regional and western breweries and more than 40 different craft beers, live music featuring Tempe funk and soul rockers Black Carl and bluegrass band the Mars Hillbillies, live comedy with Brian Kohatsu, hors d’oeuvres and wine tastings, benefits Habitat for Humanity of Flagstaff, $32, 2-6 pm, 888-512-7469 or www.greenhouseproductions.net or www.flagstaffbrewhaha.com Florence- 26th Annual Tour of Historic Florence. Florence has more buildings in the National Historic Register than any other town its size in Arizona, tour features public & private buildings built between 1868 and 1930, transportation provided, special exhibits, living history demonstrations, entertainment, $10-12, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-868-4496 or 866-977-4496 or http://www.florencemainstreet.com Lake Havasu City - Symphonic Winds “Big Band/Jazz Concert” at LH Performing Arts Center, (2675 S. Palo Verde Blvd.), $10, 7:30 pm, 928-855-2098 Lake Havasu City- 7th Annual RC Model Boat Race at Bridgewater Channel, 9 am – 4 pm, 928-453-6222 or http://www.golakehavasu.com Prescott - Ambrosia at Yavapai College Performance Hall. The band that led the progressive rock movement in the 1970s continues to break new ground to tour and delight audiences around the world with a sound that is both fresh and memorable, $16-46, 7:30 pm, 928-445-7300 or http://www.yc.edu/ Quartzsite- 6th Annual Willpower Incorporated ATV & Off-Road Vehicle Parade & Poker Run. Line up at 8 am at the Quartzsite Fire Station, contests for best poker hand, most original ATV rider and best-dressed pet, prizes, raffles, presentation on off-road trails and safety, $10 per rider, 928-916-0657 or http://www.willpowerinc.org Sedona- 6th Annual Sedona Marathon, half marathon and 5K, city and forest roads, elevations from 4100 to 4650 feet, 8 am, 800-775-7671 or www.arizonaroadracers.com or www.sedonamarathon.com Willcox - A Weekend of Wine and Chocolate at Coronado Vineyards. Sample specialty crafted chocolates prepared to pair with wines, $5, 10 am – 4 pm, 520-384-2993 or www.coronadovineyards.com Yuma- Silver Spur Rodeo Parade. Silver Spur Rodeo Parade – 928-726-4420 or http://yumajaycees.org February 12 through February 13, 2011Phoenix - 55th Annual VNSA Used Book Sale at the Arizona State Fairgrounds,. More than 600,000 books, paperbacks, videos, CD's, DVD's, record albums, puzzles and book-related items, most books are half price on Sunday, free admission, $ parking, Sat 8 am - 6 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm, 602-265-6805 or http://www.vnsabooksale.org Coolidge - 3rd Annual American Indian Music Fest at Casa Grande National Monument. Celebrating the connection and continuity of prehistoric and current American Indian cultures through concert and demonstration, a blend of prehistoric and modern instrumentation, music, dance, storytelling and poetry, also crafters and artisans, authentic American Indian foods and dance to the rhythms of the past and present, 9 am – 5 pm, 520-723-3172 or www.nps.gov/cagr/index.htm February 12 through February 27, 2011Scottsdale - 15th Annual Phoenix Jewish Film Festival at United Artists Theaters. Features six films, one each evening at 7 pm, also a Gala, films aimed at both younger and older audiences, 480-451-1788 or http://www.gpjff.org Sunday, February 13, 2011Parker Rotary Desert Dash. A 5-mile walk, run or mountain bike trip out to the famous Nellie E. Saloon (The Desert Bar), a beautiful time of year to visit the solar powered bar, 928 669-6511 or http://parkerareatourism.com Monday, February 14, 2011Globe - 3rd Annual Romance on the Rails. Depot in Downtown Globe. The Copper Spike Train leaves the candlelit depot for a one-hour journey, enjoy chocolate-dipped treats, light samplings of sweets and music, drawing for a romantic gift basket, $25, 7 pm, 866-979-7245 or www.copperspike.com February 14 through February 21, 2011Florence - Estrella War XXVII held at Canyon Moon Ranch. By the Society for Creative Anachronism, medieval re-enactment group, more than 6,000 members of the SCA will come from all over the world, visitors welcome, http://www.estrellawar.org February 14 through February 21, 2011Lake Havasu City - Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention at The Nautical and London Bridge resorts. More than 110 sailors with their pocket-sized sailboats, includes fun races, a show and shine, a poker run, and annual Grudge Match, http://www.sailhavasu.com February 17 through February 20, 2011Lake Havasu City - Winter Blast XXII - Annual Western Pyrotechnics Convention at Spectator Point. Public debut of many of the latest technological innovations in this field, free, dusk, 800-242-8278 or www.westernpyro.org or www.golakehavasu.com February 17 through February 27, 2011Scottsdale - 56th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping Expo at WestWorld. Largest event of its kind in the world, 2,200 of the world's most beautiful Arabians, Half-Arabians & National Show Horses in competition, celebrities, barn parties, more than 300 vendor booths, international cuisine, exhibitors sell artwork, jewelry, equine gifts, horse care products, $7-15, 8 am – 10 pm, 480-515-1500 or www.scottsdaleshow.com February 17 through February 20, 2011Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion held at Lake Havasu State Park, pre ’68 vintage car and motorcycle show, carnival, beer garden, vendors, pin-up girl contest, live music and entertainment, $5, 928-846-0335 or http://www.golakehavasu.com/ February 17 through February 18,2011Sierra Vista - 18th Annual High on the Desert Master Gardeners Conference at Windemere Hotel. Sessions focusing on food production, landscaping with native plants, water conservation and environmental stewardship, for novice gardeners to the seasoned, 520-485-8278 ext, 2141 or www.visitsierravista.com or www.ag.arizona.edu/cochise/mg February 18 through February 21, 2011Casa Grande- 44th Annual O'odham Tash. A "Celebration of the people", traditional ceremonial dances, parade, Pow Wow, rodeo, fine arts & crafts, $2-8, 520-836-4723 or 800-916-1515 or www.casagrandechamber.org February 18 through February 20, 2011Cave Creek - 10th Annual Sonoran Arts League Festival of Fine Art at Stagecoach Village. A juried show which features 150 local and nationally-acclaimed artists with a variety of work from traditional to contemporary and everything in between, live music, food and artist demonstrations, and a farmers market, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 480-575-6624 or http://www.sonoranartsleague.org/festival.php Saturday, February 19, 2011Chandler - Chandler Symphony Orchestra Chamber at Chandler Center for the Arts,. Families can discover exquisite music of exceptional quality, free, 8 pm, www.chandlersymphony.orgGoodyear - 6th Annual Heart & Sole 5K Run/Walk at Goodyear Ballpark. Also a 1-mile fun run/walk, presented by West Valley Hospital, 623-882-7525 or http://www.ci.goodyear.az.us or http://www.arizonaroadracers.com Goldfield - 13th Annual Superstition Mountain Chili Cook-Off held at the Goldfield Ghost Town. Competitions in red & green chili, live entertainment, $4/tasting cup, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 480-983-0333 or www.goldfieldghosttown.com Lake Havasu City - 5th Annual Geo-Cache Bash at Cattail Cove State Park. A geo-caching adventure for all ages, discover all the hidden treasures to be found, bring your handheld GPS unit, 10 am, 928-855-1223 or http://www.azstateparks.com Parker - Big Bass Classic Tournament at Blue Water Resort & Casino, 928 669-6511 or http://parkerareatourism.com Parker Rotary Desert Dash. A 5-mile walk, run or mountain bike trip out to the famous Nellie E. Saloon (The Desert Bar), a beautiful time of year to visit the solar powered bar, 928 669-6511 or http://parkerareatourism.com Phoenix - Annual Prospectors’ Day at Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum. Gem & mineral displays, gold panning demos & equipment, dealers & door prizes, kid’s activities, identification of rocks and minerals, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 623-935-2007 or 602-771-1611 or http://www.mines.az.gov Prescott - Arizona’s Got Talent Show at Elks Opera House. Celebrate the 106th anniversary of the Elks Opera House with talent from the great State of Arizona, $13-15, 7:30 pm, 928-777-1367 or http://www.elksoperahouse.com Phoenix - 11th Annual Strong Beer Fest at Steele Indian School Park. A tasting of strong beers (and others) from Arizona breweries and guest breweries around the Southwest and California, musical entertainment, $35-40, 1-5 pm, http://www.azbrewguild.com Scottsdale - Annual Fishing & Outdoor Expo held at Chaparral Park. Enjoy the great outdoors and the time honored pass time of fishing, also games, arts & crafts, raffles, as well as Scottsdale and outdoor information, participants older than 14 are encouraged to have an Urban Fishing License, free, 10 am – 2 pm, 480-312-2771 or http://scottsdaleaz.gov Sacaton - 66th Anniversary of Iwo Jima held at the Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post. Parade with military flyover followed by ceremonial events at the Memorial Park, lunch at Memorial Park, http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/community/veterans/ Salome - 18th Annual Great Arizona Outback Chili Cook-Off and Poker Run at Centennial Community Center. Chili & salsa competition including a People’s Choice Chili Tasting, poker run includes off-road vehicles and Tails and Trails Horse Ride, antique car show, art show, quilt show, entertainment, free, 8 am – 4 pm, 928-859-3846 or http://www.azoutback.com Tombstone - Fairbank Days at Fairbank Historic Townsite. Live music, art exhibits, re-enactments of “the Great Fairbank Train Robbery,” and tours of the Town site and cemetery, bring the family and a picnic, walk, hike or just enjoy the surroundings, free (donations accepted), 520-457-3062 February 19 through February 27, 2011Tucson - 86th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros – The Tucson Rodeo & Parade held at Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Top contestants in the sport of rodeo, vying for a share of more than $350,000 in prize money, this PRCA rodeo is America's largest, outdoor, midwinter rodeo; standard events as well as special acts, clowns, little buckaroos in Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo & a parade on Thursday, $16-26, 1 pm, 520-741-2233 or www.tucsonrodeo.com. Red more about the Tucson Rodeo and Parade. February 19 through February 20, 2011Tucson - 18th Annual Southwest Indian Art Fair – Southern Arizona’s Premier Indian Art Show and Market! held at the Arizona State Museum. Meet 200 Southwest Native artists, many of them award winning, top-quality, handmade art includes pottery, Hopi katsina dolls, paintings, jewelry, baskets, rugs, blankets, and much more, artist demonstrations, Native food, music, and dance performances, Sat 10 am –5 pm, Sun 10 am–4 pm, 520-621-6302 or www.statemuseum.arizona.edu February 19 through February 20, 2011Apache Junction - 45th Annual Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show 2011…Rocks Again at Skyline High School. Apache Junction Rock & Gem Club sponsors a jewelry, gem and rock show, with 23 dealers of jewelry, gemstones, beads, rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and supplies, the only indoor show in the Phoenix area, a Ming tree (gem tree) making activity for all ages, door prizes, silent auction, benefit, $1-3, under 12 free, Sat 9 am- 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 480-982-7760 or http://www.ajrockclub.com Oro Valley - Oro Valley Festival of the Arts held at the Oro Valley Marketplace. Features a large variety of works by some of the regions finest artisans and craftsmen, Sat 9 am – 4 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 520-797-3959 or www.orovalleyfestival.org February 20 through February 27, 2011Sedona- 17th Annual International Film Festival & Workshop. Hot new domestic & international films screened prior to release, documentary & animation features, features, shorts, film making workshop, filmmakers introduce their films & host Q&A sessions, $10-250, 928-282-1177 or www.sedonafilmfestival.com Sunday, February 20, 2011Apache Junction- 10th Annual Run For the Gold - Lost Dutchman Marathon. USA Track & Field certified marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K Desert Trail Run & 2-mile fun run/walk, $14-70, 7:30 am, 480-983-1500 or http://www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org Apache Junction- 21st Annual Lost Dutchman Treasure Hunt. A single two-hour hunt, numbered tokens will be planted that correspond to nuggets and prizes that will be displayed in a show case at the hunt, www.smth-gold.com/Hunt%20doc/Map.doc Bisbee - Sandhill Crane Watch at Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area. (30 minutes from Bisbee in McNeal), winter flock of thousands of Sandhill Cranes offers world-class wildlife viewing, bring a picnic lunch and meet a SABO naturalist at the north viewing platform to enjoy the cranes' midday return from breakfast in nearby farm fields, for all ages, free, 11 am – 1 pm, 520-417-6960 or 520-432-1388 or http://www.sabo.org Fountain Hills - Desert Classic Duathlon at McDowell Mountain Park. This run, bike, run event is very popular with local and national competitors because all the running is done on trails through the beautiful Sonoran Desert, trail run 3.5 miles, road bike 21 miles, Trail Run 2.7 miles, Tri-Kids run .4 miles, bike 5 miles and run .5 miles, one of the best conducted duathlons in the nation, 8 am, http://www.active.com or http://www.desertclassicduathlon.com Goodyear - The IMS Arizona Marathon at West Valley. Integrated Medical Services (IMS) marathon consists of a full (Boston Marathon Qualifying) marathon, a half marathon, marathon relay and a 5K walk/run for runners, joggers and walkers through four West Valley cities, 7 am, 623-935-0322 or http://www.thearizonamarathon.com Peoria - 6th Annual Bikers Soar For Wildlife Run at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson. Hosted by and benefits Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center, meanders through great Arizona scenery, ends at Pioneer Living History Village where hawks, eagles, falcons and other animals from the Center on display, also food, raffle and auction, music by Faded Jeans, $25 for rider, $30 for rider & passenger, 8 am, 623-587-0139 or http://www.wildlifecenter.net Yuma - In the Mood at Historic Yuma Theatre. Part of the Heritage Festivals Concert Series, 3 pm, http://www.yumaheritage.com February 21 through February 27, 2011Marana - Accenture Match Play Golf Championship held at Ritz Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. Cornerstone of the World Golf Championship series, in the lush, Sonoran Desert foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, competition between the best 64 available golfers from the Official World Golf Ranking, and a purse of $8.5 million, match-play event benefits the local and regional charities, 520-571-0400 or www.worldgolfchampionships.com Monday, February 21, 2011Sedona - The McDermott Trio with Paul Neubauer at St John Vianney Catholic Church. Pianist Anne-Marie an artist member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, violinist Kerry a member of the NY Philharmonic, and cellist Maureen an original member of CELLO, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center artist member violist, Paul Neubauer, joins the Trio, $25-40, 2:30 pm, 928-204-2415 or http://www.chambermusicsedona.org/index.php Thursday, February 24, 2011Tucson - 86th Annual Tucson Rodeo Parade held at South 6th & Irvington. World's longest non-motorized parade, 200 entries including western-theme floats and buggies, Mexican folk dancers and musicians, bleacher seats $4-6, 9 am, 520-294-1280 or http://www.tucsonrodeo.com Scottsdale - 7th Annual Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk at Scottsdale Arts District. The finale to Best of Scottsdale month, music, munchies and more, hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association and the City of Scottsdale, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com February 25 through February 26, 2011Lake Havasu City - 2nd Annual HAVA BBQ London Bridge Style at Windsor Beach State Park,Site 4. Arizona State BBQ Championship sanctioned by KCBS, 74 teams from 14 states, also a “Kids Corner”, games, face painting, air obstacle course, vendors include barbeque rubs, sauces, accessories, jewelry, sunglasses, garlic & more, free admission, $2 parking, Fr noon – 9 pm, Sat 10 am – 7 pm, 928-680-3815 or http://www.havabbq.com February 25 through February 27, 2011Fountain Hills- 25th Annual Great Fair. 480 juried artists & craftspeople, food, live musical entertainment and beer garden, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-1654 or www.fountainhillschamber.com or visitfhfm.com Apache Junction - 47th Annual Lost Dutchman Days at Rodeo/Event Center. Rodeo, carnival, rodeo dance, food, vendors, BLM Wild Horse Auction, free, 10 am - 10 pm, 480-983-4888 or 480-982-3141 or www.apachejunctioncoc.com or http://www.lostdutchmandays.org Friday, February 25, 2011Avondale - Lucas Oil Phoenix 150 held at Phoenix International Raceway. NASCAR Camping World Series West race, 866-408-7223 or www.phoenixraceway.com Prescott- 4th Friday Art Walk. 15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, http://www.artthe4th.com Prescott - The Texas Tenors at Yavapai College Performance Hall. Finalists on “America’s Got Talent” these three tenors blend classical sounds with country roots, $25-55, 7:30 pm, 928-445-7300 or http://www.yc.edu/ Tempe- Astronomy Open House on the roof of the Bateman Physical Sciences Bldg. H Wing, learn about the moon & planets, free, 8-10 pm, 480-727-7010 or http://astopenhouse.com/ Wickenburg - Ragnar Relay Del Sol at Wickenburg to Tempe. Your team of 12 maniacs will run around the clock in this springtime relay through the Arizona desert, 202-miler runs, 877-837-3529 or www.getsetaz.com or http://www.arizonaroadracers.com Yuma - Mardi Gras on Main Street on Main Street. Hosted by Ft. Yuma Rotary, offers the traditional flavors, sounds and sights of New Orleans...Beignets, sounds of carnival, wearing of the beads and much more, benefit, 928-446-6308 February 25 through February 27, 2011Willcox - 28th Annual Ann Boyd Wade Fine Art & Photographer Show held at the Willcox Community Center. Sponsored by the Art League of Willcox, largest fine arts show in Southeastern Arizona, 520-508-2221 or http://www.willcoxart.org/ Saturday, February 26, 2011Arizona City - Arizona City Daze held at Sunland Gin Road. Antique Aircraft fly-over begins the parade 9 am, then arts and crafts and food vendors’ booths from 10 am-dusk, also pony rides, face painting and a carnival, live entertainment all day, raffle drawings, free, 520-466-5141 or http://www.azchamber.com Avondale - Bashas Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. NASCAR Nationwide Series Race, 602-252-3833 or 602-252-2227 or www.phoenixraceway.com Chandler - 8th Annual Chandler Classic Car & Hot Rod Show held Historic Downtown. More than 300 classic cars and hot rods on display, a marketplace of merchandise, food and retail vendors, kid’s area of activities, music, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-389-7709 or http://www.chandleraz.gov or http://www.chandlercarshow.com Lake Havasu City - APBA Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu 300 at Crazy Horse Campgrounds. Personal watercraft racing, begins at 7 am, 714-241-9600 or http://pwcfun.com/markhahn300.asp McNary - Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort, $15-21, free for guests staying at the Sunrise Lodge, 4:30-9 pm, 800-772-7669 or www.sunriseskipark.com Parker - Colorado River Music Fest held at La-Paz County Park. Bands play from 11 am – 5 pm, listen and dance, food available, http://www.parkerareatourism.com Quartzsite- 8th Annual “It’s Chili in Quartzsite” Chili Cook-Off & State Salsa Championship. Hosted by the Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce & the Chili Appreciation Society International, www.quartzsitebusinesschamber.com Queen Creek- Two Sisters-One Heart: 3rd Annual 10K, 5K, 1M & Festival. For Conjoined Twins – Walker Butte Elementary, San Tan Valley, 8 am, 480-773-9398 or http://www.getsetaz.com Superior - World Desert Fair at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Get a taste of foods, crafts and entertainment from deserts around the globe as you traverse the trails of the Arboretum, from the prickly pear pads of the Sonoran Desert to the pomegranates of Central Asia, $3-7.50, 11 am - 3 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu February 26 through February 27, 2011Phoenix - 47th Annual Arizona Scottish Highland Games held at the Steele Indian School Park. Competition, demonstrations, Highland dancers, ancient athletic events, children's games, clan booths, food, artifact & clothing vendors & reenactment groups, massed pipes & drums, $5-15, 7:30 am - 5 pm, 602-431-0095 or www.arizonascots.com Phoenix - 27th Annual Matsuri: A Festival of Japan held in Heritage Square. Highlights Japanese culture with entertainment, authentic crafts, food & fine arts, includes martial arts demos, Taiko drums & audience participation in traditional Japanese folk dances, free, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, 602-262-5029 or http://www.azmatsuri.org Sierra Vista - 11th Annual Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Show & Sale held at Buena High School. A major quilt show with displays of member's work, workshops and vendors, $5, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm, 520-417-6960 or http://www.visitsierravista.com org Sunday, February 27, 2011Avondale - Subway Fresh 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. The stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 866-408-7223 or www.phoenixraceway.com Chandler - 9th Annual Basnat Mela (Kite Flying Festival) held at Tumbleweed Park. A seasonal festival celebrated at the end of winter to welcome spring, “yellow” is the color of the festival, it is also a cultural festival, vendors with Pakistani arts and crafts, apparel and jewelry, traditional Pakistani food, music, youth activities, experience a henna tattoo, free, 11 am – 6 pm, 623-570-9526 or www.pakistaninformation.org Flagstaff - Arizona Cup Freestyle/Skate Ski Race at Flagstaff Nordic Center. 15K skate (freestyle) ski race on groomed ski trials, all day trail pass included, $40, 9 am, 928-600-0385 or http://www.FlagstaffNordicCenter.com Paradise Valley- Annual Friends of Mexican Art Hacienda Tour & Mercado. Intimate look at four homes in the Paradise Valley and Scottsdale area and the art collections their owners have amassed, the Mercado features local dealers in Mexican and Latin American art, $35, 10 am – 4 pm, 480-644-6515 or http://www.friendsofmexicanart.org Paradise Valley - American Routes at Valley Presbyterian Church. With traditional folk hymns and spirituals from American composers, traces the paths of 21st Century contemporary American composers from Eric Whitacre, Z. Randall Stroope and Moses Hogan to the stirring traditional folk hymns and spiritual arranged by Mack Wilberg, by the Sonoran Desert Chorale, $15, 480-305-4538 or http://www.sonorandesertchorale.org
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