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thru-9/12 PHOENIX: Of Hats and Headwear: Status, Tradition and Glamour - Phoenix Art Museum, examines the phenomenon from a broad artistic and social perspective, a close-up look at many of the popular styles and most coveted accessories of the 19th and 20th centuries, 602-257-1222
thru-9/19 SCOTTSDALE: Blurring the Boundaries: Installation Art 1969-1996 - Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, examines the subject of installation art through the permanent collection and exhibition record of the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, 602-994-2787
thru-9/26 PHOENIX: Cantos Parallelos - Phoenix Art Museum, exhibition of post WWII Argentinean painting, sculpture and assemblage that parody Argentine middle-class ideas of good taste, 75 large-scale works by Antonio Berni, Jorge de la Vega, Victor Grippo, Alberto Heredia and other masters of contemporary Argentinean art, $2-6, 602-257-1222 or 602-257-1880
thru-10/31 PHOENIX: Art in 2 Worlds: The Native American Fine Art Invitational 1983-1997 - Heard Museum, celebrates the creativity and innovation of Native American artists, drawing from the dynamic contemporary work featured in the Heard Museum's seven Invitational fine art exhibits, paintings and sculpture, 602-252-8840
thru-10/31 PHOENIX: Blue Gem, White Metal: Carvings and Jewelry from the C.G. Wallace Collection - Heard Museum, early 20th century Zuni and Navajo jewelry, silverwork and carvings will be showcased, Wallace was a trader who operated trading posts in Zuni, New Mexico and Sanders, AZ from 1918 into the 1950s, 602-252-8840
thru-10/31 SCOTTSDALE: American Impressionism, California School - Fleischer Museum, art style blending American and European elements initiated in California by formally trained professional artists who traveled and painted internationally before settling in the West, characterized by plein air painting, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-583-3108
tba TEMPE: Michelob Cool Summer Jazz Series - Red River Music Hall, featuring , 602-829-6779 or 602-503-5555
thru-15 SCOTTSDALE: Nancy Blum: Bead Wall - Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, explores the integrity of craft along with the qualities of function, ritual and adornment, more than 60 strands of over-sized beads individually crafted to a heroic scale, 602-994-2787
1 PHOENIX: Arizona Rattlers vs. Portland Forest Dragons - America West Arena, arena football, $9-41, 7 pm, 602-514-8383 H
1-31 SCOTTSDALE: Artists' Open Studio & Art Workshops - Scottsdale Artists' School, week-long workshops in all media taught by nationally renowned professional artists, 602-990-1422
6-27 PHOENIX: Annual Student Art Show - The Phoenix Center, visual arts, free, reception 6-8 pm, 602-262-4632
7 PHOENIX: Arizona Toy & Advertising Roundup - State Fairgrounds, 100+ exhibitors with antique toys like peddle cars, wind ups, tin soldiers, metal farm toys, action toys, Barbies, 9 am - 3 pm, $3, 602-943-1766
7 PHOENIX: 3rd Annual Navajo Nation Day - Chris-Town Mall, entertainment, artists will display & sell art, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-242-9074
7 SCOTTSDALE: 6th Annual Bring in the Clowns - Rawhide, in honor of national Clown Week, the largest clown gathering in the SW, 75+ jolly jesters parade, free face painting & balloon sculpting for the kids, 5 pm, 602-502-1880
13-15 PHOENIX: Umpire's Choice Sports Card & Beanie Baby Show - Chris-Town Mall, collectibles including non-sports and comics for sale, Fr 10 am - 9 pm, Sa 10 am - 7 pm, Su noon - 5 pm, 602-242-9074
14 PHOENIX: Contra Dance - Kenilworth School, featuring live music of New England, French-Canada and the British Isles, beginner's workshop at 7:30 pm, dance from 8-11 pm, $6, 602-759-2382 or 602-787-8768
14-15 MESA: International Reptile Breeders Convention - Community & Conference Ctr, thousands of captive bred reptiles & amphibians, products for herpetoculture, $3-8, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, 800-497-3550
14-15 PHOENIX: Gun Show & Collectorama - State Fairgrounds, 550+ tables of collectible antique & modern firearms, edged weapons, militaria, ammo, parts, $6, under 12 free, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 9 am - 4 pm, 602-837-2423 H
16-22 PHOENIX: Desert Empire Regional Tournament - Pointe Hilton at Tapatio Cliffs, duplicate bridge tournament by the American Contract Bridge League, summer regional contest, 602-941-8135
20-22 PAYSON: 115th Annual World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo - features bull riding, calf roping & barrel racing among other competitions, PRCA sanctioned, $12, F 7 pm, Sa 1 & 7 pm, Su 1 pm, 520-474-4515 or 800-672-9766 H y
20-22 PHOENIX: UFO Awareness Show - Chris-Town Mall, sponsored by the Arizona Chapter of Mutual UFO Network, meet members & hear their accounts of UFO sightings, 602-242-9074
21-22 PHOENIX: Fairgrounds Antique Market - State Fairgrounds, Arizona's largest antiques and collectibles market, $2, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, 602-943-1766 H
28 SCOTTSDALE: Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show - WestWorld, English, Western, and halter classes sponsored by the AZ Pinto Horse Assn, 602-483-8800
28-29 PHOENIX: 8th Annual Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair - El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 50 arts and crafts exhibitors, fresh sweet corn, baked goods, free admission and parking, $5 for lunch, 602-231-0300 H
29 PHOENIX: People's Pops - Orpheum, jazz, free but get tickets from Phoenix Library or 602-262-7272
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