Events Abbreviations:Events Abbreviations:This calendar has been produced to assist you in making travel arrangements. It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation. Dates for events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance.
thru-20 PHOENIX: Imagining the World Through Naive Painting - Heard Museum, featuring vibrant works by some of the most renowned Latin American artists, this stunning exhibition of paintings done in the naive tradition is drawn from museums and private collections in Spain and sixteen Latin American countries, 602-252-8840
thru-1/2 PHOENIX: Monet: Late Paintings of Giverny from the Musee Marmottan - Phoenix Art Museum, exhibition of 25 paintings, some up to ten feet wide, are from the great Monet collection at the Musee Marmottan in Paris, accompanied by period and contemporary photographs of Monet's property at Giverny, $2-6, 602-257-1222 or 602-257-1880
thru-1/15 GLENDALE: Glendale Glitters Spectacular - Murphy Park, nighttime sky lights up with 500,000+ twinkling multi-color lights, free, 6-10 pm, 602-930-2299 H y
thru-5/1 SCOTTSDALE: Masterworks of American Sculpture, Selections from the Members of the National Sculpture Society, 1875-1999 - Fleischer Museum, comprehensive exhibit commemorating the dawn of a new millennium, documents history of US sculpture through architecture, national monuments and public art, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-583-3108
tba GLENDALE: Saturday Craft Market - Murphy Park, bustling outdoor market, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, hop a ride on the courtesy trolley to shop through Old Towne & Historic Catlin Court Shopping Districts, 602-930-2299 or 602-443-9492
tba PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE: Fiesta Bowl National Junior Tennis Championships - various locations, 500+ participants from all over the U.S. & foreign countries, open to ages 12-18 with USTA ranking, free, 9 am, 602-957-3311 H
tba PHOENIX: Bullriders Only Championship - America West Arena, 7:30 pm, $10-25, 602-379-7800
tba PHOENIX: APS Fiesta of Light Renaissance Holiday Food & Crafts Market - Renaissance Square Plaza, 9 am - 3 pm, 602-257-8819
tba PHOENIX: Fiesta of Light Electric Light Parade - Central Ave, night time parade with all entries lined with electric lights, from Missouri to Thomas, free, 7 pm, a holiday run & walk precedes the parade, 602-345-5752 or 602-534-FEST(3378) H
tba PHOENIX: 14th Annual Poinsettia Festival - Gardener's World, poinsettias covering nearly 2 football fields, photo opportunities, live music, hayrides, 10 am - 5 pm, free, 602-437-0700 H
tba PHOENIX: Acorn's Phoenix Collectors Faire Antique Show & Sale - Civic Plaza, 100+ exhibitors from all over the U.S., furniture, collectibles, costume & estate jewelry, glass, $4, under 12 free, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 11 am - 4 pm, 602-258-5700 H
tba PHOENIX: 6th Annual Living Nativity - Crow's Dairy Farm, real sheep, cows, chicken, donkey and others bring Away in a Manger to life, hayride shuttle, evening bonfires with marshmallows for toasting, Saturdays, 9 am - 8 pm, $, 602-936-4435
tba PHOENIX: Zoo Lights - Phoenix Zoo, 600,000+ lights, music of the season, lighted animal exhibits, live animals are not on exhibit, $, 6-9 pm, 602-273-1341 H
tba PHOENIX: Board of Visitors 45th Annual Fashion Show - Marriott's Camelback Inn, includes cocktail reception, luncheon and raffle, $, 602-944-3083
tba PHOENIX: 8th Annual Christmas Mariachi Festival - America West Arena, showcases the finest mariachi groups in the world, $, 8 pm, 602-379-7800 or 800-637-1006
tba PHOENIX: Phoenix Feline Fanciers 7th Annual Christmas Cat Show - Civic Plaza, more than 200 pedigreed and household pets, $4-6, 602-262-7272
tba PHOENIX: 23rd Annual Pueblo Grande Indian Market - South Mountain Park Activity Ctr, 450+ Native American artisans, traditional entertainment dancing & singing, frybread, chili & Mexican food, 9 am - 5 pm, $, under 12 free, 602-495-0901 H
tba PHOENIX: 17th Annual Children's Holiday Party - Camelback Inn Resort, luncheon for children, parents, grandparents and friends, includes games, face painting, crafts, cookie decorating, visits and photos with Santa, clowns and entertainment, raffle, benefits the educational programs of the Arizona Historical Society Museum, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, $, 602-266-7487 or 602-957-7031
tba PHOENIX: APS Fiesta of Light Midnight Madness - Rose Mofford Sports Complex, live music, chili, fireworks at midnight; centered on the Midnight Madness Run for the Stars featuring costumed runners and walkers along with Old Man Time, $15, 602-345-5752
tba PHOENIX: New Year's Concert - Bank One Ballpark, 602-994-0471
tba SCOTTSDALE: Holiday Lights '99 - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 40,000+ lights & seasonal displays decorate the train route, $1, 6:30-9 pm, 602-312-2312 H *
tba SEDONA: 26th Annual Festival of Lights - Tlaquepaque, entertainment, 4,000 luminaries, free, 3-8 pm, 520-282-4838 H
tba TEMPE: Fiesta Bowl Block Party - 30+ musical groups on 5 different stages, pep rally, street vendors, clowns, rides, $, 5 pm - midnight, 602-350-0911 or 800-635-5748 H * z
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
2-4 PHOENIX: Las Noche de las Luminarias - Desert Botanical Gardens, 7,000+ lit luminarias line the garden pathways, 15 musical groups perform throughout the garden, optional buffet, $, 5:30 pm, pre-register, 602-941-1225 H
2-5 PHOENIX: Shirley Jones Shares the Magic of Christmas - APS Friday Night at the Pops - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, Robert Moody conducts, Shirley Jones, vocals, 8, 7:30 & 2 pm, 602-495-1999
2-30 GLENDALE: Gaslight Antique Walk - Arizona's Antique Capital, 80 antique stores, specialty shops & restaurants stay open from 6-9 pm, free trolley transportation available, Thursdays, 602-435-0556
3-5 PHOENIX: Holiday Election Sectional Tournament - Embassy Suites North, duplicate bridge tournament by the American Contract Bridge League, 602-941-8135
3-5 TEMPE: Fall Festival of the Arts - Mill Avenue, more than 500 artisans, entertainment, food, 10 am - dusk, 602-967--64877 H
3-5 TEMPE: 31st Annual Fall Festival of the Arts - downtown on Mill Avenue, largest arts & crafts festival in the Southwest; 500+ national artists & craftspeople, food, live bands, beer & wine gardens, Holiday Zone, Arizona Avenue-featuring local AZ artists, KidVille, 602-967-4877 H * z
3-18 GLENDALE: Glendale Glitter Enchanted Evenings - Historic Downtown, holiday entertainment, food, crafts, horse drawn carriage rides, Santa, free, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-10 pm, 602-930-2299 H y
3-19 SCOTTSDALE: Into the Woods - Stagebrush Theatre, $15-16, 602-990-7405
3-31 PHOENIX: Phoenix First Fridays - self-guided tour of art
openings in downtown Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios,
first Friday of each month, Oct-Jun, 7 pm, sponsored by Artlink,
602-256-7539
4 EAGAR: Electric Light Parade - Main St., free, 6 pm, 520-333-2123
H
4 LITCHFIELD PARK: Christmas in the Park - Litchfield Park, an annual kid's Christmas celebration, parade at 3 pm, musical entertainment, event begins at 1 pm, free, 602-932-2260
4-5 PHOENIX: Christmas Collectors Faire - Civic Plaza, antique, collectibles, crafts, toys, china, toys, books, cowboy gear, Indian baskets, $5, 602-830-2660 H
4-18 GLENDALE: Market at Murphy Park - bustling outdoor market with the Valley's finest artisans and crafters, Saturdays, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 602-930-2299 or 602-939-8586
5-1/9 PHOENIX: ZooLights - Phoenix Zoo, 600,000+ lights, music of the season, lighted animal exhibits, live animals are not on exhibit, $4.50, 6-10 pm, 602-273-1341 H
10 CAREFREE: Messiah - Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, with the Phoenix Symphony, Robert Moody conducts, includes adult chorus and soloists, 602-495-1999
10 MESA: Christmas Candlelight Preview - Sirrine House, Mesa's only fully-restored Victorian home will open its door to the public to showcase turn-of-the-century holiday decor, special entertainment, 7-9 pm, free, 602-644-2760 H
10-12 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
11 PARADISE VALLEY: Messiah - Camelback Bible Church, with the Phoenix Symphony, Robert Moody conducts, includes adult chorus and soloists, 602-495-1999
11 PEORIA: Holidaze - City Hall, Christmas tree lighting, Winter Wonderland with 100 tons of snow, entertainment, interactive games, craft vendors, AZ Federal Credit Union's Choral Contest, fireworks, free, 10 am - 9 pm, 602-412-7198 H *
11 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
11 PHOENIX: 8th Annual Christmas Mariachi Festival - America West Arena, showcases the finest mariachi groups in the world, some of the hottest stars from Latin America, also Ballet Folklorico dancers, $20-55, 7 pm, 602-379-7800 or 800-637-1006
11 TEMPE: Fantasy of Lights Snow Day - downtown,12 tons of snow for kids of all ages to play in, participate in craft activities, & enjoy live entertainment, Santa, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-894-8158 H *
11 TOLLESON: Luces de Navidad - City Hall, food, arts & crafts, flea market, lighted parade at 6 pm, Christmas program during the day, Santa after the parade, 10 am - 9 pm, 602-936-4469
11-12 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
11-12 PHOENIX: Victorian Holiday Celebration & Craft Fair - Heritage Square, continuous stage entertainment, food, children's activities, carriage rides, juried crafts, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-262-5071 or 602-543-FEST H x
16 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Republic Chamber Concert - Center for the Arts, Phoenix Symphony, Robert Moody conducts, with Phoenix Bach Choir, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999
17-18 PHOENIX: Amahl and the Night Visitors - Orpheum Theatre, with the Phoenix Symphony, Robert Moody conducts, includes members of Opera-tunity, a one-act opera by Gian-Carlo Menotti based on "The Adoration of the Magi," 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999
18-1/7 PHOENIX: New Horizons Student Art Show - Shemer Art Center, outstanding high school artists from throughout the Valley are celebrated in this annual exhibit, opening reception on 12/18 at 2 pm, 602-262-4727 H
19 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Symphony Messiah Concert - Center for the Arts, free, 3 pm, 602-945-8071 H
22-24 FOUNTAIN HILLS: Luminaria Lighting - along the Main Streets, creates the illusion of an old Spanish village, free, 6 pm, 602-837-1654 H
28-1/2 PHOENIX: AZ Stock Show & Rodeo - State Fairgrounds, livestock shows for 4-H, FFA & adult exhibitors, Li'l Buckaroo rodeo, Cowboy Classics, western art & gear show with workshops & demonstrations, PRCA rodeo, farm experience, chili challenge, antique tractor pull, $2, 8 am - 5 pm, 602-258-8568 H * z
31 PHOENIX: New Year's Eve Millennium Celebration Concert - Symphony Hall, Hermann Michael conducts the Phoenix Symphony, 8 pm, ends at approximately 10:30 pm, complimentary champagne toast included, 602-495-1999
[Return to Phoenix Events Home Page] [Visit EMOL.org Home Page]