January February March April May June July August Arizona State-Wide Calendar of Events April 2001 thru–5/6 PHOENIX: Norman Rockwell: Pictures for the American People - Phoenix Art Museum, a collaboration of the Norman Rockwell Museum and the High Museum of Art, the most comprehensive exhibition featuring works spanning more than 60 years of the artist's career, this exhibition will be specially-ticketed with timed and dated entry, 602-257-1222 or 602-257-1880 or www.phxart.org H
thru–5/13 MESA: Cats: Wild to Mild - Mesa Southwest Museum, explore cats from domesticated to the big cats, also looks at cat biology, evolutionary principles, artificial and natural selection, conservation of wild cats, history of domestication, how scientists study cats and responsible pet care, Tu-Sa 10 am - 5 pm, Su 1-5 pm, $3-6, 480-644-2230 H
thru–5/27 TUCSON: Color and Fire: Defining Moments in Studio Ceramics, 1950-2000 - Tucson Museum of Art, surveys the major stylistic movements in ceramic history, 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonarts.com
thru–5/30 TUCSON: Portraits in Cloth: Tohono O'odham Quilts of Goldie Richmond - Arizona State Museum, new temporary exhibit on renowned trader and colorful character, 520-626-8381
thru–6/1 WINDOW ROCK: Ancient Native America - Navajo Nation Museum, noted international photographer Claus Mroczynski, black & white photographs of ancient Native American art & architecture, 520-871-7941
thru–6/10 PHOENIX: Joy Episalla: The Physical Photograph - Phoenix Art Museum, 14 large-scale photographs of inconsequential, everyday items found in ordinary domestic interiors, 602-257-2105 or www.phxart.org H
thru–6/10 SCOTTSDALE: James Turrell - Museum of Contemporary Art, Turrell manipulates the properties of light and human perception by creating installations which isolate light--giving it form, depth and mass, 480-994-2787
thru–6/17 PHOENIX: Sophisticated Moderns: Claire McCardell & Edward Wormley - Phoenix Art Museum, explores both fashion & furniture design as it emerged in 1950s America, 602-257-2105 or www.phxart.org H
thru–6/24 PHOENIX: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Twentieth-Century Mexican Art: The Jacques and Natasha Geiman Collection - Phoenix Art Museum, more than 115 masterpieces, both paintings and sculpture by the greatest Mexican artists of this century, also Rufino Tamayo, Jose Ciemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Carlos Merida, 602-257-1222 or 602-257-1880 or www.phxart.org H
thru–7/27 TUCSON: Trajes - Arizona Historical Society Museum, mid-19th century Mexican folk costumes & lithographs from the permanent collections, dating from 1829-1865 by Carlos Nebel & Casimiro Castro, free, 520-628-5774
thru–7/30 SCOTTSDALE: Fancy Blankets: 19th Century Navajo Textiles - Heard Museum North, encompasses wearable textiles including chief blankets, bayeta serapes, wedge weaves, brilliant Germantowns, 480-488-9817
thru–8/12 SCOTTSDALE: Kyoko Ibe: Spirit & Nature - Museum of Contemporary Art, a meditative installation, representative of a Zen garden complete with soaring birds and graceful free-standing forms made of kozo fibers, Ibe's garden pays tribute to nature, Japanese culture and the spirit and craft of papermaking, 602-994-2787
thru–9/15 GLENDALE: The Huichol Web of Life - Bead Museum, illustrates the culture's sacred beliefs through beadwork and the creation of jewelry, cloth paintings and ornate gourds, M-Sa 10 am - 5 pm, Su 11 am - 4 pm, 623-931-2737
thru–9/30 PHOENIX: Barry Goldwater: Visions of the Southwest - Heard Museum, the best of Goldwaters collection of more than 1,000 kodachrome slides and photographs, $7, 602-252-8848
1 CHINO VALLEY: Gymkhana - Susan A. William Equestrian Center, horse related events for youth in the TriCity area, free, 8 am - 3 pm, 520-636-1917 H *
1 DOUGLAS: Wagon Train from Tombstone to Slaughter Ranch - part of Douglas Centennial, 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
1 GREEN VALLEY: Rex Ranch Resort & Spa - Moveable Musical Feast, European gourmet cuisine with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Harp Trio & Brass Quintet, $75, reservations, 4:30 pm, 520-882-8585
1 PHOENIX: 9th Annual Arizona's Family Women's Expo - Civic Plaza, provides education, inspiration and fun for women of all ages, health screenings, beauty & fashion tips, job fair, career advice, main stage entertainment, $7, 10 am - 6 pm, 602-207-3825 or www.azfamily.com H z
1 PHOENIX: Spring Classic Concert - by Phoenix Girls Chorus, 602-252-5562
1 PHOENIX: Don Carlo - Opera Lecture Series - Phoenix Art Museum, by Dr. Robert Oldani, ASU, 2 pm, 602-257-1880
1 SCOTTSDALE: Heartbeat of African American Music - Center for the Arts, Arizona Arts Chorale & Desert Dance Theatre collaborate, $12-15, 3 pm, 480-962-4584 or 480-994-2787 or www.desertdancetheatre.com H
1 SCOTTSDALE: Terravita Jazz Brunch Series - Terravita Golf & Country Club, $35, 10:30 am, 480-488-3456 or www.jazzinaz.org H
1 TEMPE: ASU Contemporary Music Society Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
1 TUCSON/UA: Fosse - Centennial Hall, sassy, stylish tribute to the work of choreographer Bob Fosse, winner of the 1999 Tony Award for best musical, 7:30 & 2 pm, $38-50, 520-621-3341 or uapresents.arizona.edu
1 TUCSON: Concierto Que-Tal - Reid Park, traditional & popular Mexican music, 520-791-4079
1 TUCSON: Making & Using Atlatls (Spearthrowers) & Spears Workshop - Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, using natural Sonoran desert woods & leather materials, pre-register, $40, 9 am, 520-798-1201 or www.azstarnet.com/nonprofit/oldpueblo H *
1 TUCSON: Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - 11100 E. Tanque Verde Rd, 60-100 vendors with country furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, Oriental rugs, art work, jewelry, fossils, native artifacts, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-740-5845 H
1 TUCSON: Faculty Artist Series - Holsclaw Hall, with Mark Rush, violin, $10-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998
1 TUCSON: Steel Band - Crowder Hall, $8-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998
1–7 MESA: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Mesa Amphitheatre, by Southwest Shakespeare Company, director's orientation at 7:20 pm, greenshow at 8 pm, post-play discussion, comic rustics, thwarted lovers, transfigured humans & war in the fairy world, $18, Th-Su, 480-644-2560 or 480-641-7039
1–8 PHOENIX: Heard Museum Guild Native American Student Arts & Crafts Show - artwork y more than 1200 students from throughout the U.S. on exhibit & for sale, 602-252-8848
1–8 TEMPE: Susannah - ASU Lyric Opera Theatre, a retelling of the Book of Susannah, set in rural Tennessee and made in response to the McCarthyism rampant at the time of its composition, by Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, $8, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-965-6447
1–15 PHOENIX: The Jazz Club - Helen K. Mason Center for the Performing Arts, by Black Theatre Troupe, tells of the coming together of two opposites, Rose Robinson a black singer and David Stone a white piano player, 602-258-8129
1–15 PHOENIX: To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions Exhibit - Heard Museum, examines the long history and contemporary expression of Native American quiltmaking, quilts from Native cultures across the continental U.S. & Hawaii, explores how quilts play a role in cultural fabric of Native America, $3-7, 9:30 am - 5 pm, 602-252-8840 or www.heard.org H
1–22 GLENDALE: 38th Annual Juried Fine Arts Show - Historic Sahuaro Ranch Park, free, Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su noon-4 pm, 623-939-8424 H
1–22 PRESCOTT: Arizona History Through Art: The Navajo , An Untold Story - Phippen Museum, Navajo art & artifacts reflecting important events in Navajo tribal history during the last two hundred years, $3, daily 10 am - 4 pm, Su 1-4 pm, closed Tuesday, 520-778-1385 or www.phippenmuseum.com H
1–22 TUCSON: King Lear - Laboratory Theatre, by Arizona Repertory Theatre, tragedy of pride, anger, love and forgiveness, 1:30 & 7:30 pm, $12-18, 520-621-1162
1–29 PHOENIX: The Boxcar Children - Herberger Theater, by Childsplay, based on the ever-popular series of chapter books by Gertrude C. Warner, set in the Depression era, introduces us to four orphan siblings struggling to stay together and the adventures they have in consequence, $12.50-17.50, Fri-Sun, 480-350-8101 or 800-583-7831 or www.herbergertheater.org H
1–30 DOUGLAS: Douglas Centennial Celebration - ongoing celebration with events each weekend until finale on July 4th. 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
1–30 PHOENIX: Shepard Iris Garden Open Garden - 2 acres of iris to view & enjoy, free, Tu-Su 9 am - 5 pm, 602-841-1231
1–30 PHOENIX: Weekly Auto Market - Mr. Lucky's, buy or sell secondhand vehicles of all types, free to buyers, sellers pay $23, Saturdays, 8 am - 2 pm, 623-780-8408
1–30 TUCSON: NASCAR Weekly Racing Series - Tucson Raceway Park, features all five Bud Five Star divisions: NASCAR Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, Grand American Modifieds, Mighty Compacts & Factory Stocks, $7-10, 5 pm, Saturdays, 520-762-9200 or www.tucsonracewaypark.com H *
1–5/27 SURPRISE: Brian Geohagan Exhibit - West Valley Art Museum, inspired visionary paintings and pastels of European life & architecture & the Arizona desert, $1-4, T-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
1–5/30 PEORIA: Peoria Performances - City Hall Amphitheater, free concert series, Thursdays, 7 pm, free, 623-773-7137 or www.peoriaaz.com H
2 SEDONA: Red Rock Community Chorale Spring Concert - Church of the Red Rocks, 3 pm, 520-282-7963
2 SUN CITY: Muir String Quartet - Bellevue Heights Church, with clarinetist David Shifrin, $18, 7:30 pm, 623-972-0478 H
2 TEMPE: ASU Composition Studio Recital - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
3 COOLIDGE: Showcase of Bands - Central AZ College Community & jazz bands, $5, 7:30 pm, 520-426-4223 or 602-258-8685 H
3 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Los Angeles - America West Arena, 7:30 pm, 480-563-7825
3 SURPRISE: Artful Afternoons - West Valley Art Museum, Papua new Guinea: Culture & Art by Dr. Wallace A. Steffan, presentation/lecture, $1-4, 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
3 TEMPE: ASU Graduate Showings I - Phys. Ed. Bldg. East, dance performances, 7 pm, 480-965-6447 or www.asu.edu
3 TEMPE: ASU Wind Symphony - Fresh Produce Concert - Gammage Aud., with James Mobberley & Kenneth LaFave, composers and Marimba Yajalon, guest artist, & saxophonist Joseph Wytko, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
3–8 YUMA: County Fair - Yuma County Fairgrounds, entertainment, concerts, 4H & FFA exhibits, livestock show & auction, demolition derby, carnival, $, 8 am - midnight, 520-726-4420 H
3–26 PHOENIX: Free Installation - Shemer Art Center & Museum, Liz Allen, Brent Bond & Anthony Zeh utilize an entire gallery room to provide unique experience, opening reception 4/3 at 7 pm, also photographer SueSie Falk, free, M 10-5, Tu 10-9, W-F 10-5, Sa 9-1, 602-262-4727 or ci.phoenix.az.us/PARKS/shemer.html H *
3–27 PHOENIX: John Ploof - ASU West, works displayed created by the residents of Chicago's Little City, a community of differently-abled children and adults, free, 602-543-2787
3–5/6 SURPRISE: Another World - West Valley Art Museum, primitive art of Africa & New Guinea from the collections of the Bishop Gallery in Scottsdale & other lenders, $1-4, T-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
4 DOUGLAS: Wagon Trail Supper - John Slaughter Ranch, part of Douglas Centennial, 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
4 SCOTTSDALE: Jazz in AZ - Jazz in Concert - Kerr Cultural Center, two one-hour sets by Dave Cook Blue Note Boptet, $15, 7:30 pm, 480-965-5377 or www.jazzinaz.org H
4 TEMPE: Unique Lives & Experiences - Gammage Aud., women's celebrity lecture series, Jehan Sadat will discuss the dedication to her cause in which she campaigns to fight hunger & illiteracy & to promote women's rights & education, 7:30 pm, 887-888-8124 or www.uniquelives.com H
4 TEMPE: ASU Jazz Combo Concert - Fifth Floor Recital Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
4 TEMPE: ASU Classical Guitar Series - Elliot Frank, guitar - Katzin Concert Hall, $10-14, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
4 TEMPE: ASU Chamber Winds Concert - Global Influences - Organ Hall, with Chen Yi composer and Kimberly Marshall organ, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
4 TUCSON: Arizona Friends of Chamber Music's Piano & Friends Series - Leo Rich Theater, with the Muir String Quartet, $5-15, 8 pm, 520-577-3769 H
4–14 TUCSON: Rashomon - PCC Theatre Department, by Fay & Michael Kanin, a woman is raped and a man killed, three different recollections of the event are recounted as the nature of truth & falsehood are put on trial, murder mystery, $3-4, 7:30 & 2 pm, 520-206-6988
4–16 TUCSON: Sueno - PCC Center for the Arts, Borderlands Theater, by Jose Rivera, a metaphysical drama adapted from Spanish Golden Age play "Life is a Dream" $8-16, 7:30 pm, 520-882-7406 H
4–25 TUCSON: Rare Glimpses - Arizona State Museum, behind the scenes workshop with ASM scholars & curators, 7-9 pm, fees & registration required, Wednesdays, 520-621-6302
5 PHOENIX: Winemaker Dinner Series - Arizona Biltmore, featuring Kathleen Heitz, Heitz Cellars, 7 pm, $99, reservations 602-954-2507
5 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Republic Chamber Concert - Tchaikovsky's Serenade - Center for the Arts, Phoenix Symphony, Jeffrey Kahane conductor and piano, 7:30 pm, $19-24, 602-495-1999 or 480-784-4444
5 TEMPE: ASU Graduate Showings II - Phys. Ed. Bldg. East, dance performances, 7 pm, 480-965-6447 or www.asu.edu
5 TUCSON: ArtWalk - docent-led tours through one-of-a-kind downtown galleries and studios which feature everything from hand-made furniture to exotic 3-D sculptures, artist receptions and talks occur at many of the locations, 5:30-7 pm, free, 520-624-9977
5–7 MESA: Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant - Mesa Arizona Temple Grounds, drama, dance & musical story about the birth, life, death & resurrection of Jesus Christ, free, 8 pm, 480-964-7164 H * y
5–8 PHOENIX: 49th Annual Arizona Sports Vacation & RV Show - Civic Plaza, largest selection of RV's under one roof, motorhomes, campers, tent trailers, 5th wheels, custom vans, 4WD, resorts, vacation spots, guides & outfitters, $3-5, 602-277-4748 H y
5–8 PHOENIX: Don Carlo - Symphony Hall, by Arizona Opera, sung in Italian with English surtitles, 602-266-7464
5–8 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders vs. Portland - Tucson Electric Park, 520-434-1021
5–5/11 TUCSON: PCC Student Art Exhibition - PCC Art Gallery Exhibition, free, M-F 10 am - 5 pm, 520-206-6942
6 PHOENIX: Artlink First Fridays - self-guided tour of art openings in downtown Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, Oct-Jun, free, 7 pm, 602-256-7539 H
6 PHOENIX: Up Close & Classical - Brass Quintet - $30, 623-935-6384
6 PRESCOTT: David Syme - Concert Pianist - Performance Hall, 7:30 pm, 520-776-2033 or 877-928-4253 or www.yavapai.cc.az.us H
6 SCOTTSDALE: Tribune Jazz Series - Regina Carter - Center for the Arts, jazz violinist on the verge of international stardom, $24, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
6 TEMPE: New Music Ensemble/Society of Composers Festival Concert - Gammage Aud., free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
6 TUCSON/UA: The King Stag - Centennial Hall, by Carlo Gozzi, directed by Andrei Serban; Costumes, masks, puppetry, movement by Julie Taymor, enchanting Asian fable brought to life by an acclaimed Romanian director and an award-winning Broadway designer, 8 pm, $22-34, 520-621-3341 or uapresents.arizona.edu H
6–7 BULLHEAD CITY: Desert Twirlers Do It On the River - Mohave H.S., 520-763-3424
6–7 TUCSON: Premium Blend - Crowder Hall, dance concert, $10-8, 8 & 2 pm, 520-621-4698
6–8 PEORIA: Peoria Home & Garden Show - Peoria Sports Complex, home furnishings, landscaping, swimming pools, $5, Fr noon - 5 pm, Sa 10 am - 5 pm, Su 11 am - 3 pm, 623-979-3601 or peoriachamber.com H x
6–8 PHOENIX: Central Arizona Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show - Desert Botanical Gardens, juried show offers examples of cactus & succulent plants which have been cultivated by Society members, 9 am - 5 pm, 480-941-1225
6–8 TUCSON: Spring Artisans Market - Tucson Museum of Art, more than 120 of Arizona's finest artists, fun, food, music & free museum admission, 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonarts.com
6–22 TEMPE: Valley of the Sun Shakespeare Festival - Tempe Performing Arts Center, Actors' Renaissance Theatre will perform Merry Wives of Windsor & Taming of the Shrew, $12-15, 480-632-0409 H
6–5/6 PRESCOTT: Transition - Prescott Fine Arts Association, this exhibit will take you on each artist's transition from commercial art to fine art, includes original product art along with recent works of art, free, W-Sa 11 am - 4 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 520-445-3286 H
6–6/29 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Concert Series - Desert Botanical Gardens, local musicians celebrate jazz, optional buffet available at 5:30 pm, $6-13.50, 7-9 pm, 480-941-1225
6–9/30 TUCSON: Life of the Santa Cruz Exhibit - AZ Historical Society Museum, examines the history of the Santa Cruz River and how the river affects life along its route, M-Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, free, 520-628-5774 or www.arizona.edu/~azhist
7&28 TUCSON: Archaeology Dig at Sabino Canyon Ruin - from Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, hands-on training in archaeological excavation, orientation to recognize artifacts, excavating, clean & label recovered artifacts, minimum age is 12 years old, pre-register, $35-50, 7 am - 3:30 pm, 520-798-1201 or www.azstarnet.com/nonprofit/oldpueblo H *
7 BUCKEYE: Public Library Easter Egg Hunt - 623-386-2778
7 CASA GRANDE: 16th Annual Ride the Ruins - O'Neil Park to Casa Grande Ruins, 25-mile bicycle challenge for all ability levels, T-shirt, awards, $20, 8 am, 520-421-8677 ext 454 or www.ci.casa-grande.az.us not H
7 DOUGLAS: Mounted Horse Race - U.S. vs. Mexico - part of Douglas Centennial, 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
7 GLENDALE: Rose Society of Glendale Rose and Arrangement Show - Community College, more than 1,000 blooms on exhibit of every kind of rose, free, 12:30 - 4 pm, 602-878-9607 H
7 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Target Great Strides - Rotary Park, walk 6.2 miles to cure Cystic Fibrosis, donations, 8 am, 877-861-7848 or www.cysticfibrosisaz.org H *
7 MESA: 10th Annual El Tour de Phoenix - 70- & 25-mile bicycle rides around the perimeter of Red Mountain, also 4-mile & 1/4-mile kids fun rides, medallions to all finishers, traffic control, support stations, 7 am, $15-55, 520-745-2033 or www.pbaa.com *
7 NOGALES: WalkAmerica - Teyechea Park, scenic walk, benefits March of Dimes, donation, 7 am, 520-298-5490 or www.modimes.org H
7 PAGE: Easter Egg Hunt - 520-645-8861
7 PEORIA: Pioneer Days - Downtown, Really Big Yard Sale, parade, entertainment, kid's zone, food, 7 pm movie in the park, free, 8 am - 2 pm, 623-773-7564 or www.peoriaaz.com H * x
7 PHOENIX: The Choralaires of Phoenix & The McConnell Singers - Orpheum Theatre, 602-262-7272
7 PHOENIX: Arizona Book Festival - Margaret Hance Deck Park, book-related activities for children & adults, a hundred authors reading and signing their books, new & used book sales, dozens of exhibitors, hands-on activities, performances on multiple stages, food, sponsored by the AZ Humanities Council & the AZ Republic, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-257-0335 or www.azbookfestival.org H * x
7 PRESCOTT: Easter Egg Hunt & Bake - Heritage Park Zoo, Easter Bunny, egg hunts, $2-5, 520-778-4242 H *
7 PRESCOTT: An Evening in the American West featuring Michael Martin Murphey - Performance Hall, 7:30 pm, 520-776-2033 or 877-928-4253 or www.yavapai.cc.az.us H
7 PRESCOTT: Women in Music Concert - Fine Arts Assn, a sampler of women's historic contributions, $6, 7:30 pm, 520-445-3286 H
7 SCOTTSDALE: WalkAmerica - Civic Center, non-competitive walk, benefits March of Dimes, donation, 7 am, 888-566-9933 or www.modimes.org H *
7 SEDONA: Flagstaff Symphony League Author's Luncheon - benefits Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, 520-282-4591
7 TUCSON/UA: Regina Carter Quintet - Centennial Hall, jazz violinist in a concert merging Latin, African, funk and soul, 8 pm, $16-28, 520-621-3341 or uapresents.arizona.edu H
7 TUCSON: Art Square - open-air market featuring work of well-known local artists, purchase artwork, talk with the artists, commission work, live music, wine-tasting, artistic presentations, guest artist Judith D'Agostino, painting, 5-9 pm, 520-624-9977
7 TUCSON: Downtown Saturday Night - Ronstadt Transit Center, cafes, galleries and shops stay open late and downtown's streets and alleys come alive with music and performances, a cultural "open house", 7 pm, 520-624-9977
7 TUCSON: Public Festival Celebrating the Opening of the Palice Pavilion/Art of the Americas Galleries - Tucson Museum of Art, 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonarts.com
7–8 KINGMAN: Arizona High School Rodeo - Mohave County Fairgrounds, free, 8 am - 3 pm, 520-753-6106 or www.arizonaguide.com/visitkingman
7–9 SUPERIOR: Phoenix Bouldering Competition - 520-689-0200
7–29 TUCSON: Inventing Van Gogh - by Arizona Theatre Company, world premier of acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz's new play, drama, $22-35, 520-622-2823 or www.aztheatreco.org H
7–5/6 TUCSON: Best of the Friends of Western Art - Tucson Museum of Art, members of the Friends of Western Art select from their own collection, 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonarts.com
8 BISBEE: Ms. JA Jance Book Signing - Copper Queen Hotel, author of best seller, Tombstone Courage, 520-432-2216
8 FLAGSTAFF: Pine Needle Basketry - Museum of Northern Arizona, learn to weave baskets out of Ponderosa pine needles, $2-5, 2-4 pm, 520-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H
8 GREEN VALLEY: Piano Trio - Valley Presbyterian Church, ensemble concert with players from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, 3 pm, $10, 520-882-8585
8 PARADISE VALLEY: Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine Garden Tour - self-guided tour of 5 beautiful gardens, $30, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-234-0840 not H
8 PHOENIX: Hallelujah Broadway - Orpheum Theatre, 602-262-7272
8 PHOENIX: Sunday on Central - from McDowell to Osborn, jog, bicycle, skate & walk, food, crafts, sporting experience area, kid's corner, entertainment, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-261-8069 or 602-261-8578 H * z
8 PHOENIX: 13th Semi-Annual Way Out West Bird Expo - State Fairgrounds, more than 300 breeders, manufacturers & distributors sell exotic birds & supplies, $3-6, 9 am - 4 pm, 480-812-0082 or 602-973-9282 H *
8 PRESCOTT: Voices of Vienna with the Master Chorale - Performance Hall, $4, 3 pm, 520-776-2045 or www.yavapai.cc.az.us H
8 SCOTTSDALE: The King Stag - Center for the Arts, costumes, masks, puppetry and movement by Julie Taymor, Tony award-winning director and costume designer, $20-30, 2 &7 pm, 480-994-2787 H
8 TEMPE: ASU University Choir and ASU Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert - Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, free, 2:30 pm, 480-965-8863
8 TUCSON: String Quartet - Symphony Center, ensemble concert with players from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, 2 pm, $10, 520-882-8585
9–12 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders vs. Tacoma - Tucson Electric Park, 520-434-1021
9–15 SCOTTSDALE: 13th Annual The Countrywide Tradition at Desert Mountain - first major championship on the Senior PGA Tour, preceded by other festivities including the Grand Tradition featuring legendary players, champions clinic & several corporate golf outings, $ 10 & up, 480-595-4070 or www.countrywidetradition.com H z
10 FLAGSTAFF: The Arts and Crafts Movement - Riordan Mansion, brown bag lecture by Rick Knotts, Park Manager, 12:15 pm, 520-779-4395
10 PHOENIX: Women's Resource Center Kick-Off Luncheon - Arizona Biltmore Resort, by Fresh Start Women's Foundation, features Marjorie Shaevitz author of "The Confident Woman: Learn the Rules of the Game," $50, 11:30 am, 602-523-6786 or www.fswf.org H
10 SCOTTSDALE: Jeffrey Siegel Keyboard Conversations - Mistresses and Masterpieces - Center for the Arts, he explores and performs the works of works of extra-musical inspiration in Robert Schumann's Symphonic Etudes as well as "significant others" in the works of Frederick Chopin, followed by question & answer session, $26, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
10 SCOTTSDALE: Tuesday Morning Music & Coffee Concert - Kerr Cultural Center, with flutist Trygve Peterson and ASU Studio 401, free, reservations required, 10:30 am, 480-965-5377
10 SEDONA: Sedona Lecture Series - Sedona Red Rock H.S., exploring mystery of young, itinerant artist who disappeared in 1934, $5-6, 7 pm, 520-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H
10 SURPRISE: Incredible Women - West Valley Art Museum, presentation/lecture, Strength and Spirit in Diverse Cultures by Barbara J. Carlile, $1-4, 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
10 YUMA: Mike Rayburn - AWC Ocotillo Lounge, music, comedy & guitar, $5-6, 7 pm, 520-344-7576 H
10–14 MESA: Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant - Mesa Arizona Temple Grounds, drama, dance & musical story about the birth, life, death & resurrection of Jesus Christ, free, 8 pm, 480-964-7164 H * y
10–15 TUCSON: 23rd Annual Simon Peter Passion Play of Tucson - TCC Music Hall, 3-hour professional musical stage drama on the life of Christ, 100+ cast & live orchestra, free, Tu-Sa 7 pm, Su 2 pm, 520-327-0030 H y
10–5/15 TUCSON: Southwestern Indian Pottery Workshop - Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, for those who have some prior training, hands-on time to make traditional Indian pottery the way it has been made in Arizona for more than 2,000 years, ancient tools will be used, pre-register, $69, Tuesdays, 6-9 pm, 520-798-1201 or www.azstarnet.com/nonprofit/oldpueblo H *
11 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Classics Series Concert - Ardrey Aud., featuring guest artist Bion Tsang, cello and Master Chorale of Flagstaff & NAU Shrine of the Ages Choir, $13-36, 7:30 pm, 520-523-5661 or www.flagstaffsymphony.org H
11 TEMPE: ASU Jazz Combo Concert - Fifth Floor Recital Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
11 TEMPE: ASU Brass Chamber Ensembles Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
11 TEMPE: Susanne Linke "Le Coq Est Mort" - Gammage Aud., Brown Bag Rehearsal, world renowned German Tanztheater (dance/theatre) choreographer teamed with male dancers from the West African nation of Senegal, based on man's disregard for the natural world, a reminder to respect the worlds animal and natural resources, noon, free, performance at 8 pm is $29-5, 480-965-3434
11 TUCSON: Wide Open: Poetry in the Larger World - Modern Languages Aud./UA, poetry reading by student contest award winners, free, 8 pm, 520-626-3765 or www.coh.arizona.edu./poetry H
12 FLAGSTAFF: Colloquium on the Colorado Plateau - Museum of Northern Arizona, Scott Thybony & Bill Hatcher will talk about slot canyons, $2-5, 520-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H
12 SCOTTSDALE: Aman Folk Ensemble - The Immigrants - Center for the Arts, music and dance as varied as Hungarian, Irish, Indian, Cuban, Native American, African, Russian and American Swing, $20, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
12 TEMPE: ASU Pan Devils Steel Drum Band Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, 7:30 pm, free, 480-965-8863
12 TUCSON: ArtWalk - docent-led tours through one-of-a-kind downtown galleries and studios which feature everything from hand-made furniture to exotic 3-D sculptures, artist receptions and talks occur at many of the locations, 5:30-7 pm, free, 520-624-9977
12–22 CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK: The Pirates of Penzance - Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, theatrical performance, $6, 8 & 2 pm, 480-488-1981 H
13 FLAGSTAFF: Preschool Discoveries - Museum of Northern Arizona, children 3-5 learn about dinosaurs, $2, 9 & 10:30 am, 520-774-5211 ext. 275 or www.musnaz.org H
13 GLENDALE: Real to Reel Book Discussion - Public Library, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, read the book or see the movie, 1 pm, free, 623-930-3555
13 PRESCOTT: Brown Bag Concert - Music Rehearsal Theatre, free, 12:15 pm, 520-776-2045 or www.yavapai.cc.az.us H
13 TEMPE: ASU Chamber Orchestra Concert - University Presbyterian Church, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
13–14 SCOTTSDALE: Robert Dubac's The Male Intellect: an oxymoron? - Center for the Arts, a crafty, thought-provoking, 90-minute concoction examining how men and women get along, contains adult themes and language, $26, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
13–14 SURPRISE: Ikebana: The Art of Floral Arrangement - West Valley Art Museum, Japanese flower arrangements enhance the Easter weekend in this groups colorful annual display, $1-4, T-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
13–15 SALOME: Arizona Outback Spring Fiddlefest - Lion's Club, fiddling, bluegrass and country music, free, 520-859-3466 or 520-859-3335
13–15 SCOTTSDALE: MacDonald's Ranch Fiesta of Arts & Crafts - arts & crafts exhibits, food, live music, kiddie fun zone & hayrides, horseback rides, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 48-0488-2014 or 602-380-1816 H * y
13–29 TEMPE: Enrico IV - Lyceum Theatre, dramatizes the slippery nature of reality and the difference between sanity and madness, $8, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-965-6447
14 DOUGLAS: Fire Department Games - part of Douglas Centennial, 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
14 GILBERT: Kid's Spring Fair & Expo - Freestone Park, children's entertainment, craft zone, bonnet parade, craftzone, face painting, pony rides, games, free, 10 am - 2 pm, 480-503-6200 or www.ci.gilbert.az.us H * y
14 GLENDALE: "A Family, A Fair" Easter Event - Sahuaro Ranch Park, make-and-take crafts, carnival games, rides, egg hunt, photo with the Easter Bunny, free, 9 am, 623-930-2832 or www.glendaleaz.com H y
14 NACO: 3rd Annual Pro Am Tournament - Turquoise Valley Golf Course, $5,000 to 1st place pro, $20,000 hole-in-one, 11 am shotgun, $75-150, 520-432-3091 or www.turquoisevalley.com
14 PEORIA: Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunts - Sports Complex, candy hunts, carnival games, rides, visits with the Easter Bunny, free, 9 am - noon, 623-773-7137 or www.peoriaaz.com H * x
14 PHOENIX: Current Rock-art Research - Deer Valley Rock Art Center, staff discuss their research to be presented at the annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, $2-4, 2 pm, 623-582-8007 or www.asu.edu/clas/anthropology/dvarc
14 PHOENIX: Contra Dance - Kenilworth School, featuring live music of New England, French-Canada & the British Isles, 7:30 pm, $6, 480-784-4804 or pfotmcontradance.com H
14 SCOTTSDALE: Annual Rose Show - Scottsdale Community College, thousands of roses on display in vases, bouquets and arrangements, exhibitors from throughout the valley, free, 1-4 pm, 602-277-1542 H x
14 SIERRA VISTA: Easter Eggscitement - Veterans Memorial Park, egg hunt, crafts, games, face-painting & Bunny & me pictures, 520-417-6980 or www//visitsierravista.com
14 SUPERIOR: Annual Herb Festival - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, live music, herbal cooking demonstration, tours, Maypole dancing, children's games and crafts, exhibits by local herbalists, herbs for sale, 11 am - 3 pm, $2-5, 8 am - 5 pm, 520-689-2811
14 TEMPE: Annual ASU Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival - Nelson Fine Arts Plaza, celebrates the artistic & creative endeavors of individuals with different visions & levels of experience, bring lawn chair or blanket, free, 8 pm, 480-965-2787 http://asuam.fa.asu.edu/filmfest/main.htm H
14 TUCSON/UA: Paul Taylor Dance Company - Centennial Hall, exuberant, vital young company led by one of the masters of modern dance, 8 pm, $30-42, 520-621-3341 or uapresents.arizona.edu H
14–15 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Spring Super Classic - WestWorld, Appaloosa horses compete in jumping, halter, English & Western performance, heading & healing roping plus speed event classes, free, 623-214-0988
14–15 TOMBSTONE: 2000 Rose Festival - 4th Annual - honoring Nellie Cashman "Angel of the Camp, rose parade, auction of picnic basket lunches, best-tasting cake contest, Pioneer Women of the Old West competition, 520-457-9317
14–6/2 PRESCOTT: Big Eyes - Smoki Museum, a slice of Navajo & Pueblo life through photos taken by Schwemberger, a Franciscan brother assigned to St. Michaels Mission 1902-1908, M-Sa 10 am - 4 pm, 520-445-1230 H
15 BULLHEAD CITY: Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt - 520-758-9167
15 CANYON LAKE: Easter Dinner Cruise - Dolly Steamboat, reservations required, $41.95, 4:30 pm, 480-827-9144 or www.dollysteamboat.com H
15 PAGE: Sunrise Service - Wahweap, also egg hunt, 520-645-1001
15 PRESCOTT: Sundays at the Smoki Lecture Series - Smoki Museum, Paul Long lecturer on story of Simeon Schwemberger's life, photographer of Native American life 1902-1908, free, 2 pm, 520-445-1230 H
15 SCOTTSDALE: Third Sunday Concert Series - Los Olivos Restaurant, $10-15, 2 pm, 480-994-0807 or www.jazzinaz.org H
16 TUCSON: AZ Wind Quintet - Holsclaw Hall, $10-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998
16–29 PHOENIX: Dame Edna - Orpheum Theatre, Australian superstar and international entertainment phenomenon, 8 & 2 pm, $37.65-53.75, 602-262-7272 or 800-905-3315
17 PHOENIX: Valley Forward's EarthFest 2001 - Phoenix Civic Plaza, Symphony Hall Terrace, 75+ interactive exhibits & science displays, entertainment & activities for all ages, learn about the environment, explore ways to enhance and preserve the Valley, free, 8 am - 3 pm, 602-240-2408 H * y
17 TEMPE: ASU Showcase Chamber Recital - Organ Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
17 TEMPE: ASU Brass Choir Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, 7:30 pm, free, 480-965-8863
18 SCOTTSDALE: Culinary Student Competition Awards Dinner - Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, four-course dinner featuring the first-place winning entree of the National Culinary Student Competition, $55, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 H
18 SCOTTSDALE: Arpeggio: Flute & Bassoon Duo - Kerr Cultural Center, by Valley Chamber Musicians, $15, 7:30 pm, 480-965-5377 H
18 TEMPE: ASU Ethnomusicological Music Ensembles Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
18 TEMPE: ASU Jazz Combo Concert - Fifth Floor Recital Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
18 TEMPE: ASU Guitar Ensembles Concert - Organ hall, 7:30 pm, free, 480-965-8863
18 TUCSON: Wide Open: Poetry in the Larger World - Modern Languages Aud./UA, Persona Literary Magazine: reading by contributors, free, 8 pm, 520-626-3765 or www.coh.arizona.edu./poetry H
18–22 PHOENIX: 26th Annual Maricopa County Fair - State Fairgrounds, an annual occasion to celebrate & pursue the traditional values of educational opportunity, agricultural prosperity & love of family, midway, commercial exhibits, hobbies, agriculture & youth exhibits, motorized events, horse show, $3-5, 602-252-0717 or 602-252-6771 H * z
18–22 SCOTTSDALE: 2001 Culinary Festival - Ctr for the Arts, demonstrations, Great AZ picnic, Le Tour Culinaire, Southwest Festival of Beers, Wine Country Brunch, Best of the Fest, tastings & Epicurean events, 480-945-7193 or scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org H
18–22 TEMPE: Spring Concert - Paul V. Galvin Playhouse, Department of Dance's faculty & student choreographers accompanied by the new work of guest artist Ron Brown, $8, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-965-6447 or www.asu.edu
19 SCOTTSDALE: Culinary Hall of Fame Awards Dinner - three culinary professionals, chosen by their peers on a basis of five criteria, will be inducted, $85, 7 pm, 480-945-7193 H
19 TEMPE: ASU Percussion Jazz Ensemble Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
19 TUCSON: ArtWalk - docent-led tours through one-of-a-kind downtown galleries and studios which feature everything from hand-made furniture to exotic 3-D sculptures, artist receptions and talks occur at many of the locations, 5:30-7 pm, free, 520-624-9977
19 TUCSON: Pima Opera! - Proscenium Theatre, PCC Opera & Musical Theatre's Opera Scenes, $5, 7:30 pm, 520-206-6988
19–20 PHOENIX: Finova Classics Concerts - Lortie Plays Chopin - Symphony Hall, featuring Peter Oundjian, conductor; Louis Lortie, piano, $18-43, 7:30 & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 H
19–22 TUCSON: The Pulse of Lust & Love - TCC Music Center, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, George Hanson conducts, with University of Arizona Choral Assn, pre-concert talk at 7 pm, $13.75-33, 520-882-8585
19–22 YUMA: Yuma Birding & Nature Festival - birding & tours, exhibits at the Shilo Inn Hotel, block party, free, 520-783-1284 H x
19–29 TUCSON: 2001 Annual Arizona International Film Festival - The Screening Room and other Tucson theaters, 150+ new works by independent producers from around the world, premiere screenings, filmmaker presentations, workshops, $5-150, 520-623-4567 or www.azstarnet.com/azmac H * y
19–29 TUCSON: 91st Annual Pima County Fair - 4-H animals, home arts & fine arts, entertainment, petting zoo, BBQ, magicians, horse shows, concerts, games & rides, $6, 9 am - midnight, 520-762-3247 or www.pimafair.com H * z
20 MESA: Mesa Symphony Orchestra "An Evening in the Highlands" - Word of Grace Church, an evening of Scottish flavors, featuring violinist Marcia Henry, $10-20, 7:30 pm, 480-897-2121 or mesasymphony.org
20 SCOTTSDALE: Lisa Addeo - Kerr Cultural Center, piano/vocals & ensemble, playing/singing Gershwin, Cole Porter, Andrew Lloyd Weber & Celine Dion, $12-50, 8 pm, 480-965-5377 or lisamusic.com H
20 SCOTTSDALE: Culinary Cup Appetizer Competition - Center for the Arts, feast featuring mayors & their selected chefs from around Arizona all competing for the coveted award, $50, 7 pm, 480-945-7193 H
20 TEMPE: University Symphony Orchestra Concert - Gammage Aud., free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
20 TUCSON/UA: Eric Bogosian - Wake Up and Smell the Coffee - Centennial Hall, a scathing look at success from the award-winning actor and author, 8 pm, $35, 520-621-3341 or uapresents.arizona.edu H
20 YUMA: Spectacular Spring Fling Block Party - bands, food, 520-783-0071
20 YUMA: Yuma Birding & Nature Festival Block Party - Historic Downtown, 520-782-5712
20–21 AVONDALE: Sun Automotive 200 Grand American Road Racing Association - Phx International Raceway, 602-252-2227 H y
20–21 TUCSON: BLM Wild horse & Burro Adoption - Pima County Fairgrounds, Fr noon - 5 pm, Sa 8 am - 4 pm, 888-213-2582
20–22 GLENDALE: Annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival - Murphy Park, music, food, arts & crafts, free, F 5-10 pm, Sa 10 am - 10 pm, Su 10 am - 5 pm, 623-930-2299 H
20–22 GLOBE: 8th Annual Harry Winn Memorial Archery Shoot - 520-473-2812
20–22 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 8th Annual International Hava-Salsa Challenge - Lake Havasu State Park, also a BBQ entertainment, story telling, multi-cultural artisans, live entertainment, boat races, $5, 520-680-0221 or 520-680-6816 H x
20–22 MIAMI: 11th Annual Mining Country Boom Town Spree - Sullivan Street, old fashioned mining competitions such as drilling & mucking, a wild bed race thru the streets, arts & crafts, 520-473-4403 or 520-473-3673 H
20–22 PHOENIX: 7th Annual Arizona Asian Festival - Patriots Park, ethnic dance performances from Asia & Pacific Islands, authentic Asian food & shopping, free children's hands-on activities, from India, China, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Laos, Vietnam, Japan, free, 602-788-8899 or azasian.com/aaaa H * z
20–22 TEMPE: 15th Annual ASU Spring Competition Pow Wow - dancing in 23 categories, Native American arts & crafts, Indian fry bread, intertribal dancing, Fr 5 pm - midnight, Sa 11 am - midnight, Su 11 am - 6 pm, $3-5, 480-965-5224 H * y
20–22 WILLCOX: 18th Annual Southeast Arizona Fine Art Show - Community Center, 520-384-2272 or 520-824-4070
21 EAGAR/SPRINGERVILLE: Phoenix Boys Choir - Round Valley H.S., matinee, $4-6, 4 pm, 520-333-1639 H
21 ELGIN: 17th Annual Blessing of the Vine Festival - Sonoita Vineyards, free wine glass and samples, live music, dancing, $7.50, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-455-5893 or www.sonoitavineyards.com H
21 FLAGSTAFF: Arts in Action Day - Museum of Northern Arizona, participate in visual & performing arts lessons & activities, free, 1-4 pm, 520-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H
21 GLENDALE: Major League Baseball Diamond Skills - Paseo Racquet Center Ballfields, encourages youth participation and emphasizes the "fun" element of baseball competition, for ages 7-14, free, 5 pm, 623-930-2832 or majorleaguebaseball.com H
21 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 21st Annual Lake Havasu Charity Pro-Am Fishing Tournament - Lake Havasu State Park, 520-855-1458
21 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Desert Hills 2nd Annual Spring Fling Street Fair - 10 am - 2 pm, 520-764-3871
21 LITCHFIELD PARK: Peter the Wolf - Wildlife World Zoo, musical rendition of this Sergei Prokofiev classic symphony, featuring Symphony of the West Valley, 3-8 pm, 623-935-6384 or www.wvfac.org H *
21 ORACLE: 16th Annual Oracle Oaks Festival - Community Ctr, parade, crafts, food, games, carnival, dance, 9 am, 520-896-9326 H
21 PAGE: Annual Page Attacks Trash/Earth Day - clean up Page, Lake Powell and the Navajo Nation, entertainment and BBQ for those who volunteer, free, 520-645-2741 or 520-645-8811 ext. 6210 H
21 PHOENIX: Saturday Sampler Concert - The Sounds of Bobby McFerrin - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, Bobby McFerrin conducts, $18-43, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 H
21 PHOENIX: 13th Annual Target Great Strides - Phoenix Zoo, walk 6.2 miles to cure Cystic Fibrosis, donations, 6:30 am, 602-224-0068 or www.cysticfibrosisaz.org H *
21 PRESCOTT: WalkAmerica - Courthouse Park, scenic walk, benefits March of Dimes, donation, 7 am, 888-566-9933 or www.modimes.org H
21 SCOTTSDALE: Rodeo Connection - Rawhide, 480-502-1880
21 SCOTTSDALE: Le Tour Culinaire - features a trolley tour of the Valley's finest dining establishments, each course paired with a prominent CA wine & the winemaker will travel with you on your trolley, cocktail attire, $150, 5:30 pm, 480-945-7193 H
21 SCOTTSDALE: Challenge to the Chefs - Civic Center, features 5 Valley chefs each presented with identical baskets of ingredients, devising a menu & cooking it using the ingredients, part of the Great Arizona Picnic, free, 5 pm, 480-945-7193 H
21 SCOTTSDALE: Culinary Authors' Luncheon - Center for the Arts, four-course luncheon featuring recipes created by cookbook authors from around the world, $40, 11 am, 480-945-7193 H
21 TUCSON: Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Dinner - Pima Air & Space Museum, $75, 6 pm, 520-618-4802 or www.pimaair.org H
21 TUCSON: 13th Annual Herb Fair - Tucson Botanical Gardens, cooking herbs, fragrance herbs & healing herbs, volunteers answer questions, herbal wares, herbal crafts & supplies, $4, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-356-9686 or www.tucsonbotanical.org
21–22 CHANDLER: Jazz in AZ - Special Jazz Event - A.J. Chandler Park, local & national recording artist Terence Blanchard, free, 4/21 4-10 pm, 4/22 11 am - 5 pm, 480-994-0807 or www.jazzinaz.org H
21–22 GLENDALE: Relay for Life - Glendale H.S., American Cancer Society fundraiser, 16-hour event, pledges, 6-8 pm, 623-583-2828 or www.cancer.org H
21–22 SCOTTSDALE: Southwest Festival of Beers - Center for the Arts, a Beer Garden featuring more than 200 specialty beers and "Cooking with Beer" demonstrations, food, fun & musical entertainment, $5, Sa 1-7:30 pm, Su 1-6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 H
21–22 SCOTTSDALE: Great Arizona Picnic - Center for the Arts, food sampling from some of the finest restaurants in the Valley, continuous musical entertainment & Sat "Concert Under the Stars," $1 tasting coupon, Sa noon - 10 pm, Su noon - 7 pm, 480-945-7193 H
21–22 SCOTTSDALE: 24th Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party - Scottsdale Hilton Resort, 17 hours of music featuring international jazz stars with a variety of jazz from "straight ahead jazz" to a bit of blues, New Orleans jazz, piano duets, Count Basie music, Latin jazz & this year honoring the music of Louie Armstrong, $150/weekend badge, Sa noon - 4 pm and 8 pm - midnight, Su 11 am - 7 pm, 480-948-7993 or www.paradisevalleyjazz.com H
21–22 SCOTTSDALE: Cooks & Corks - Center for the Arts, taste & sip your way through a "Wonderful Gourmet World of Food & Wine" & enjoy demonstrations by celebrity chefs, $25-30, noon - 5 pm, 480-945-7193 H
21–22 TUCSON: 14th Annual Wells Fargo Viva Tucson Tex-Mex Jam - Kennedy Park, AZ's premier Tejano music festival, music from regional & national levels such as Jay Perez & Ramon Ayala, authentic Mexican food, carnival rides & games, 2-10 pm, free, 520-882-0018 or www.cplc.org H
21–22 TUCSON: West Coast Dance Explosion - TCC Ballroom, 702-368-6228
21–22 WILLCOX: AJRA - Quail Park Rodeo Grounds, local & state competition from children ages 6-18, free, 800-200-2272 H *
21–24 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders vs. Edmonton - Tucson Electric Park, 520-434-1021
22 BISBEE: 12th Annual Celebration of Earth Day - City Park, environmental booths, arts & crafts, entertainment, natural foods, 11 am - 5 pm, 520-432-3726 or 520-432-6000 H *
22 CHANDLER: Mesa Symphony Orchestra "An Evening in the Highlands" - Center for the Arts, an evening of Scottish flavors, featuring violinist Marcia Henry, $10-20, 2 pm, 480-897-2121 or mesasymphony.org
22 FLAGSTAFF: Pine Needle Basketry - Museum of Northern Arizona, learn to weave baskets out of Ponderosa pine needles, $2-5, 2-4 pm, 520-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H
22 PHOENIX: Encanto-Palmcroft Historic Home & Garden Tour - Valley Garden Center, this picturesque neighborhood opens some of its most enchanting homes & gardens for al to see, styles from the 1920's including Spanish Colonial, Monterey, Pueblo Revival & Ranch, parking, tickets & free shuttle at Phoenix College, $12, 11 am - 4 pm, 602-253-8438 or 602-307-0748 H
22 PHOENIX: ASU Men's & Women's Choirs - Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, free, 3 pm, 480-965-8863
22 SCOTTSDALE: 4th Annual Molina Fine Jewelers Polo Classic - WestWorld, also gourmet lunch & fashion show, $75-150, benefits Crisis Nursery, 602-955-2055 H
22 SCOTTSDALE: Cultural Art Series - Fleischer Museum, featuring Phoenix Bach Choir, free, 2 pm, 480-585-3108 or fleischer.org H
22 SCOTTSDALE: Wine Country Brunch - highlights eight wineries, meet winemakers & experience award-winning food & wine combinations, $45, noon - 2 pm, 480-945-7193 H
22 SCOTTSDALE: Best of the Fest - Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, featuring eight prominent Valley chefs each creating a five-course dinner for their two tables of ten, each course is paired with quality wines, $125, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 H
22 TEMPE: ASU Concert Choir - Katzin Concert Hall, 2:30 pm, free, 480-965-8863
22 TEMPE: 6th Annual New Times Music Showcase - stages at 12 venues along Mill Avenue, 52 nominated local bands in a wide range of categories perform, 4-9 pm, $7, 480-894-8158 or 602-238-4801
22 TUCSON: 15th Annual Tour of the Tucson Mountains - 100K or 50K bicycle tour around perimeter of the Tucson Mtns, 4- mile & 1/4 mile kids fun rides, traffic control, support stations, medallions to all finishers, $55 registration, 8 am, 520-745-2033 or www.pbaa.com * x
22–30 SCOTTSDALE: Region VII All-Arabian Horse Show - WestWorld, 700 Arabian horses from across the Southwest compete in English & Western events, 8 am - 9 pm, free, 702-435-6694 or 480-312-6802
23 BULLHEAD CITY: Horse Show - Events Center, 520-763-0158
23 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra - Desert Mountain Aud., featuring Artur Girsky, violinist, $15-18, 8 pm, 480-945-8071
23 TEMPE: Unique Lives & Experiences - Gammage Aud., women's celebrity lecture series, Shirley MacLaine will discuss her life as an actor, author, producer & director, she will also talk about her political and civil rights involvement and how truth is paramount, 7:30 pm, 887-888-8124 or www.uniquelives.com H
23 TEMPE: ASU Concert Jazz Band Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
23 TUCSON: Jazz at Pima! - Proscenium Theatre, PCC Jazz Improv Combos in Concert, $3-4, 7:30 pm, 520-206-6988
23–28 TUCSON: 19th Annual Bank One International Mariachi Conference - TCC & Armory Park, educational workshops in mariachi & folklorico dancing, Espectacular concerts, Mariachi showcase, parade, art exhibit, Garibaldi Fiesta, golf tournament, $, 520-884-9920 ext. 243 or wwww.azstarnet.com/ timc/ H
24 SURPRISE: Artful Afternoons - West Valley Art Museum, Growing Older is So Much Fun Everybody's Doing It by Gene Perret, chief joke writer for Bob Hope, $1-4, 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
24 TEMPE: ASU Chamber Winds, ASU Wind Symphony and ASU Wind Ensemble Concert - A Grand Finale - Gammage Aud., free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
24 TEMPE: ASU Latin Jazz Ensemble Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
24 VALLEY-WIDE: National Youth Service Day - community service projects for the benefit of area youth, elderly, schools, neighborhoods, 602-263-9736
24 YUMA: Nova Mundo - AWC Ocotillo Lounge, traditional music from Brazil & Cuba seasoned with a jazz flavor, singing in Portuguese, English & Spanish, $5-6, 7 pm, 520-344-7576 H
24–25 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra - Center for the Arts, featuring Artur Girsky, violinist, $15-18, 8 pm, 480-945-8071
24–5/26 MESA: National Drawing 2001 - Mesa Contemporary Arts at the Mesa Arts Center, national juried exhibition of drawings, free, T-F noon - 8 pm, Sa noon - 5 pm, 480-644-2056 or 480-644-2242 or www.mesaarts.com H
25 TEMPE: ASU Jazz Repertory Band Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
25 TUCSON: Wide Open: Poetry in the Larger World - Modern Languages Aud./UA, graduate student poetry reading, free, 8 pm, 520-626-3765 or www.coh.arizona.edu./poetry H
25 TUCSON: Arizona Friends of Chamber Music's Piano & Friends Series - Leo Rich Theater, with the Emerson String Quartet, $5-15, 8 pm, 520-577-3769 H
25–29 TEMPE: Flora, The Red Menace - ASU Lyric Opera Theatre, based on Love is Just Around the Corner, a novel by Lester Atwell, by Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, $10-14, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-965-6447
25–5/20 SURPRISE: Visual Arts Student Awards Show - West Valley Art Museum, junior & high school students statewide, 4/29 at 2:30 awards ceremony, free, $1-4, Tu-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
26 SIERRA VISTA: Art Discovery Series - Buena Performing Arts Center, featuring Double Play, 520-417-6980
26 SURPRISE: Surprise Serenades Concert Series - West Valley Art Museum, Symphony of the West Valley String Quartet plays classical strings with Zing, free, 7 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
26 TEMPE: ASU Sinfonietta Concert - Faure Requiem - Gammage Aud., free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
26 TEMPE: ASU Chorales Concert - Organ Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
26–28 HOLBROOK: Navajo County School Fair & H.S. Rodeo - exhibit display, youth livestock show & auction, talent show, free, 10 am - 8 pm, 520-524-6407 H *
26–28 TUCSON: Spring Collection - Gittings Dance Theater, dance concert, $9-7, 8 & 2 pm, 520-621-4698
26–29 TUCSON: Arizona Trail Ride Los Vaqueros de la Tierra - Tucson Sunrise Rotary's annual ride, 800-474-1882
26–29 TUCSON: Opera Theatre - Crowder Hall, $12-8, 7:30 & 3 pm, 520-621-2998
26–29 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders vs. Calgary - Tucson Electric Park, 520-434-1021
26–5/6 TUCSON: New Show - Black Box Theatre, by Bloodhut Productions, $12, 8 & 2 pm, 520-795-0010
27 COOLIDGE: Spring Sings! - Pence Aud., Central AZ College Community jazz & bell choirs, $5, 7:30 pm, 520-426-4223 or 602-258-8685 H
27 GLENDALE: Hershey's Track & Field Local Competition - Independence H.S., a progressive track & field competition for boys and girls ages 9-14, winners advance to the Western Region finals in Peoria, free, 8 am - noon, 623-930-2832 or www.glendaleaz.com H w
27 GLOBE: Spring Art Show - Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, 520-425-0884
27 PHOENIX: APS Friday Night at the Pops - Swingin' with Doc - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony & Doc Severinsen conducts & trumpet, Lynn Roberts, vocalist, 8 pm, $21-45, 602-495-1999 H
27 SAN CARLOS: St. Charles Bazaar - St. Charles School, 520-475-2449
27 SCOTTSDALE: The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare - Center for the Arts, Trevor Nunn's musical version of Shakespeare's beloved comedy of confusion, chaos and multiple twins, produced and performed by The Acting Company, $28, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
27 TEMPE: ASU Contemporary Percussion Ensemble Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
27–28 PHOENIX: Herberger Headliners IX - Herberger Theater Center, fund-raiser, crazy antics, hilarious songs & local celebrities, 7 pm, 602-254-7399 or www.herbergertheater.org H
27–28 SCOTTSDALE: Relay for Life - Horizon H.S., American Cancer Society fundraiser, 16-hour event, pledges, 6-9 pm, 623-553-7129 ext. 2020 or www.cancer.org H
27–29 BISBEE: La Vuelta de Bisbee - three day cycling event for all age groups, 520-432-5795 or www.azcycling.com not H
27–29 CAMP VERDE: 6th Annual Southwest Days - Community Center, steak fry, 10K run, horse shoe contest, car show, vendors of fine western arts, music, free, 9 am - 8 pm, 520-567-0535 H * x
27–29 CHANDLER: Gila River Casino Lakefest 2001 - Firebird International Raceway, biggest & fastest boats on water, unlimited Hydroplanes return to Firebird, more than 150 teams from British Columbia, Canada & the US, presented by Mission Foods, $, 8 am - 4 pm, 602-268-0200 H z
27–29 COTTONWOOD: Verde Valley Birding Festival - 520-634-7593
27–29 TEMPE: And Then They Came for Me - Performing Arts Center, by Childsplay, special engagement of the inspiring play based on first-person memories of the Holocaust, uses videotaped recollections of two childhood friends of Anne Frank to frame the chilling real life tale, $11-16, Fri-Sun, 480-350-8101 or 800-583-7831 or www.tempe.gov/childsplay H
27–5/19 FLAGSTAFF: Through Our Own Eyes: A Kid's View of our Community - Coconino Center for the Arts, more than 10 photographs and stories by children showcasing their neighborhoods, Tu-Sa 11 am - 5 pm, 520-779-2300 or culturalpartners.org H
27–5/20 BISBEE: Repertory Theatre - Crimes of the Heart - $5-12, F-S 7:30 pm, Su 3 & 7:30 pm, 520-432-3786 or www.bisbeenet.com/therep not H
28 FLAGSTAFF: WalkAmerica - Ft. Tuthill County Fairgrounds, scenic walk, benefits March of Dimes, donation, 10 am, 888-566-9933 or www.modimes.org H
28 GANADO: Native American Arts Auction - Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, baskets, rugs, kachina dolls, pottery, paintings & quality jewelry, 10 am preview, 1 pm auction, Mountain Daylight Savings Time, free, 520-755-3475 H
28 KINGMAN: WalkAmerica - Centennial Park, scenic 6.2 mile walk, benefits March of Dimes, donation, 9 am, 888-566-9933 or www.modimes.org H
28 PHOENIX: U2 - American West Arena, as part of the U2 Elevation Tour 2001, $45-130, 480-784-4444 or 520-321-1000 or www.sfx.com
28 PHOENIX: Arizona Animal Welfare League "Evening to Paws Silent Auction" - Biltmore Resort, black tie affair, music, four-course meal, benefits AZ's oldest and largest no-kill animal shelter, $, 602-273-6852 or www.aawl.org H
28 PHOENIX: 15th Annual Dinner on the Desert - Desert Botanical Gardens, an elegant yet casual event along the Garden trails, gourmet dinner, plant auction & dancing, $, 6:30 pm, 480-941-1225 or 480-481-8115
28 PHOENIX: Twirling Athlete of the Year Championship - Shadow Mtn. H.S., baton twirling competition of boys & girls of all ages & levels, solo, duet, trio & groups, 9 am - 5 pm, $2, 602-997-0522 H *
28 PHOENIX: Swingin' with Doc - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony & Doc Severinsen conducts & trumpet, Lynn Roberts, vocalist, 8 pm, $21-45, 602-495-1999 H
28 SCOTTSDALE: O Pioneers! - Center for the Arts, produced and presented by The Acting Company, adapted from Willa Cather's 1913 novel of a woman's struggle on the Western Frontier, by Darrah Cloud, part of America West Airlines Theater Series, $28, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
28 SCOTTSDALE: 17th Annual Xerox Southwest Salsa Challenge - Scottsdale Stadium, fund-raiser for Hemophilia Assn, salsa and margarita to be judged, sampling contest, music, $5, 11 am - 5 pm, 602-955-3947 H * x
28 SCOTTSDALE: Bartholomew Faire - Kerr Cultural Center, ensemble of voices & instrumentalists by Phoenix Early Music Society, medieval music, the Red Book of Montserrat, Pilgrim songs & dances from the site of a shrine to the Virgin Mary, diverse courtly & rustic instruments & vocals, $10-14, 7 pm, 480-965-5377 or www.pems.org H
28 SUPERIOR: 7th Annual Earth/Arbor Day - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, tree planting ceremony, tips on how to grow, fertilize, water, plant, prune, stake & box trees, activities for the kids, entertainment, 11 am - 3 pm, $2-5, 520-689-2811 *
28 TUCSON/UA: Urban Bush Women - Centennial Hall, new works from Jawole Willa Jo Zollar's visionary African-American modern dance troupe, 8 pm, $16-28, 520-621-3341 or uapresents.arizona.edu H
28 TUCSON: WalkAmerica - Rillito Park, benefits March of Dimes, 7 am, 520-298-5490 or www.modimes.org
28 TUCSON: 13th Annual Target Great Strides - Reid Park, walk 6.2 miles to cure Cystic Fibrosis, donations, 7 am, 602-224-0068 or www.cysticfibrosisaz.org H *
28 YUMA: 2nd Annual Downtown Arts & String Stroll - Historic Downtown, 520-782-5712
28–29 DEWEY: Young's Farm Western Weekend - Western displays, demonstrations, hay rides, pony rides, outdoor BBQ, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-632-7272 H
28–29 PHOENIX: Jazz in AZ - Special Jazz Event - Symphony Hall Terrace, local & national recording artists, clinics for student musicians as part of the 3rd Annual Arizona Music Festival, $20, 9 am - 9 pm, 480-994-0807 or www.jazzinaz.org H
28–5/6 SONOITA: Santa Cruz Country Horse Races - Santa Cruz Fairgrounds, live quarterhorse & thoroughbred racing, live simulcasting of the 126th Kentucky Derby, 1 pm, $2, 520-455-5553
28–5/19 TUCSON: William Blomquist Solo Exhibit - Dinnerware Contemporary Art gallery, opening reception 4/28, 7 pm, free, 520-792-4503 H
28–6/5 PRESCOTT: Convergence: Bela Fidel & Elizabeth Ginsberg - Performance Hall, paintings, prints, books & other works on paper, free, 520-776-2031 or www.yavapai.cc.az.us H
29 DEWEY: Prescott Valley Pronghorn Golf Classic - Prescott Country Club, 7:30 am, 520-772-8857
29 GREEN VALLEY: Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort - Moveable Musical Feast, Hacienda's fine cuisine with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's Brass Quintet & String Quartet, $75, reservations, 4:30 pm, 520-882-8585
29 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 10th Annual Kiwanis Poker Run - Rotary Community Park, 520-453-6330
29 PHOENIX: Arizona Flute Society Flute Choirs in Concert - Central United Methodist Church, contemporary & classical favorites, choirs, free, 3 pm, 480-940-8940 H
29 PHOENIX: Phoenix Suns & SRP Family Concert - The Secret Garden - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, Robert Moody conducts with members of Valley Youth Theater, $10-12, 2:30 pm, 602-495-1999 H
29 PRESCOTT: Music of America - Performance Hall, featuring Community Chorale, PV Community Choraleers, Women's Corale, Master Chorale, Jazz Choir & Women's Chamber Choir, $4, 14 & under free, 3 pm, 520-776-2045 or www.yavapai.cc.az.us H
29 TEMPE: ASU African Drum Ensemble Concert - Katzin Concert Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-8863
29 TEMPE: Music in the Park - ASU Concert Band Concert - Tempe Town Lake, free, 5 pm, 480-965-8863
29 TUCSON: Philharmonia Orchestra's Spring Gala Concert - TCC, an award-winning ensemble of more than 100 musicians from four Southern AZ counties, with special guests Ballet Folklorico San Juan & Los Changuitos Feos (Tucson's oldest mariachi ensemble), $8-12, 3 pm, 520-326-2793 or 520-623-1500 H
29 TUCSON: Mildred Flood Mahoney Memorial Organ Recital - Holsclaw Hall, with Todd Wilson, $10-4, 2:30 pm, 520-621-2998
29 TUCSON: Spring Instrumental Concert - Proscenium Theatre, PCC Wind Ensemble, $3-4, 3 pm, 520-206-6988
29 YUMA: Mi Vida Custom Car Show - 520-783-0071
30–5/1 TUCSON: Last Chance to Dance - Gittings Dance Theater, informal dance concert, $3, 7:30 pm, 520-621-4698
tba CHANDLER: 13th Annual San Tan Arts Festival - Chandler-Gilbert Community College, arts & crafts, dance, music, theatre & visual arts, classes & workshops, art activities, free, 480-732-7000 H x
tba DEER VALLEY: 37th North Valley Days - Deer Valley Airport, airshow, aerial demonstrations, fly-bys and static displays of classic & warbird aircraft, parade, chili cook-off, entertainment, Airlift - scenic airplane flights over the valley for 10 cents per pound of body weight, party & dance, 602-492-9976
tba FLAGSTAFF: 6th Annual Spring Youth Arts Celebration - Museum of Northern Arizona, visual and performing arts festival celebrating creativity of youth of the Colorado Plateau, includes student art fair, youth performances of music, dance, theater and storytelling and arts and crafts activities for kids too, $2-5, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-774-5213 H *
tba KEARNY: 41st Annual Pioneer Days Festival - Pioneer Park, parade, street dance, arts and crafts, carnival, food, live entertainment, talent show, salsa contest, 5K run/walk, jackpot team roping, free, 520-363-7607 H *
tba MESA: 5th Annual Great Southwest Rubber Stamp Fall Fiesta - Centennial Hall, 40 companies from all over the U.S., demo, sell stamps and accessories, free classes, door prizes, $, 9:30 am - 5 pm, 480-649-3566 H
tba PHOENIX: 23rd Annual Bids for Kids Auction - Civic Plaza Ballroom, live & silent auctions, special performance by Club members, live band & dancing, benefits Arizona Republic Charities, supports Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, black-tie optional, 5:30 pm, 480-820-3688
tba PHOENIX: 3rd Annual Arizona Music Festival - Phoenix Symphony Hall Terrace, features international, national & local musicians and entertainers, 602-997-6403
tba PHOENIX: Celebrate 2001! A Multicultural Festival - Century Branch Library, Assyrian, Irish Step, Hula Halau, Royal Scottish Country, Yellow Bird Indian dancers and 4-H cloggers, Flamenco dance and African Drum Ensemble, Bocce lessons, prizes, 11 am - 4 pm, 602-262-4636
tba PHOENIX: 11th Annual Copperstate 1000 - more than 60 of the finest vintage motor cars leave Phoenix Art Museum and drive 1000 miles of popular Arizona terrain, includes Wickenburg, Prescott, Sedona, Payson, Tucson, Globe, fundraiser for the Art Museum, 602-277-9530
tba PHOENIX: Foodstock - Heritage Square, vegetarian chefs cooking demo with samples, organic gardening, live music, kid's activities, Tai Chi, yoga, belly dancing, farmer's market, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-273-7842 H *
tba PHOENIX: 2001 New Play Festival - PlayWright's Theatre, 9th annual festival of new plays by AZ playwrights, performances and staged readings, $3-7, 602-253-5151 H
tba PIMA: Annual Heritage Days - BBQ, picnic, family founders and speakers, free, 520-485-2279 H *
tba SCOTTSDALE: 7th Annual Bocce Ball Tournament & Fundraiser - Scottsdale Stadium, benefits the Golden Gate Community Center, player & applauding spectator tickets include dinner, drinks and dancing, live & silent auctions, raffle, $ player, $ applauding spectator, 4-10 pm, 480-948-2070 or 480-473-3389
tba SCOTTSDALE: Music by Moonlight - el Pedregal, $, 7 pm, 480-488-1072 H
tba TSAILE: 31st Annual Navajo Community College Pow Wow - Navajo Community College, 520-724-6741
tba TUCSON: Drawing Down the Muse - Womankraft, opportunity for creative women to share art making activities, attend workshops, $50, 520-629-9976 H
tba TUCSON: Tohono Chul Park Wildflower Festival - tour the preserve, music, silent & live auctions, a variety of cuisine by 20 Tucson Originals Restaurants, exhibition of wildflower art complements nature's display in the gardens, 520-742-6455 H
tba TUCSON: Sabino Canyon Sunset Run - Reid Park, 7.4 miles from the Visitors Center, 5:45 am, 520-326-9383
tba TUCSON: ArtFest of Tucson - Rillito Park, 120+ juried artists & craftspeople from across the nation, continuous live entertainment, interactive lifestyle exhibitions & hands-on art activities for children, 10 am - 6 pm, free, 888-ART-FEST (278-3367) H *
tba TUCSON: 7th Annual Earth Day Festival and Parade - Tucson Children's Museum, exhibitors with environmental themes and hands-on exhibits, parade of non-motorized environmental themed floats, marching groups, music and mascots, free, 9 am - 1 pm, 520-792-9985 H
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.
