January February March April May June July August Arizona State-Wide Calendar of Events May 2001
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 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–6/24 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–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–9/30 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 SURPRISE: Artful Afternoons - West Valley Art Museum, Fear of the Red Planet presentation/lecture by Steven Yazzie, Navajo artist who has recently completed a stirring mural at the Heard Museum, $1-4, 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
1 TEMPE: ASU Last Dance Concert - Phys. Ed. Bldg. East, dance performance, 7 pm, 480-965-6447 or www.asu.edu
1–3 TUCSON: Tucson Symphony Orchestra Young People's Concert - Music Hall, 520-792-9155
1–6 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
1–6 TEMPE: Fosse - Gammage Aud., cavalcade of highlights from legendary dancer, choreographer and director Bob Fosse, part of America West Valley Broadway Series, 480-965-3434 H
1–13 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
1–30 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
1–31 DOUGLAS: Douglas Centennial Celebration - ongoing celebration with events each weekend until finale on July 4th. 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
1–31 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
1–31 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 *
2 SCOTTSDALE: Jazz in AZ - Jazz in Concert - Kerr Cultural Center, two one-hour sets by Phoenix Vocal Jazz, $15, 7:30 pm, 480-965-5377 or www.jazzinaz.org H
2 TUCSON: Wind Ensemble/Wind Symphony Concert - Crowder Hall, $8-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998
2–6 COTTONWOOD: Verde Valley Fair - Fairgrounds, old time fair, free entertainment, carnival, livestock show & sale, fine art, homemaking arts, crafts, horticulture & floriculture, $3-5, 520-634-3290 H y
3 FLAGSTAFF: Colloquium on the Colorado Plateau - Museum of Northern Arizona, Dick & Sherry Mangum on Route 66 across Arizona, $2-5, 520-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H
3 PHOENIX: Winemaker Dinner Series - Arizona Biltmore, featuring Ivo Jeramaz, Grigch Hills, 7 pm, $99, reservations 602-954-2507
3 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
3–4 PHOENIX: Classics Concert - A Violin Masterpiece - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, James DePreist conducts, Livia Sohn, violin, 7:30 & 8 pm, $18-43, 602-495-1999 H
3–6 MESA: Goodbye, My Fancy! - Mesa Community College Theatre Outback, Broadway hit about a former war correspondent now liberal congresswoman who returns to her old school to receive an honorary degree, $5-8, 8 pm, 480-461-7170 H
3–14 PHOENIX: Time Again - ASU West, multi-media electronic art installation by Rob Taylor and Dennis Marsollier, free, artist reception 5-7 pm, 5/8, 602-543-2787
3–20 PHOENIX: Inventing Van Gogh - by Arizona Theatre Company, a contemporary artist comes face to face with the great impressionist, by Steven Dietz, $27-42, 602-256-6899 ext. 6203 or 6022-252-8497 or www.herbergertheater.org H
4 BULLHEAD CITY: Alborado - Andrean Folk Music - Mohave H.S., 520-758-3926
4 GILBERT: Gold Golf Classic - Trilogy Golf Course, 7:30 am shotgun start, $85, 480-892-0056
4 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
4 PRESCOTT: Landsberg & Yount - Performance Hall, pops piano duo, 7:30 pm, 520-776-2033 or www.yavapai.cc.az.us H
4 PRESCOTT: Zoo by Moonlight - Heritage Park Zoo, bring a flashlight, 8 pm, $2, 520-778-4242 H *
4 SURPRISE: 16th Annual Golf Classic - Arizona Traditions, $95, 7 am, 623-583-0692 or www.northwestvalley.com
4 TUCSON: Faculty Artist Series - Crowder Hall, Alumni Concert, $10-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998
4–5 APACHE JUNCTION: Relay for Life - Thunder Mountain Middle School, American Cancer Society fundraiser, 16-hour event, pledges, 6-9 pm, 623-553-7129 ext. 2020 or www.cancer.org H
4–5 MESA: Cinco de Mayo - Pioneer Park, celebration of Mexican history & culture, traditional Mexican music, dance, food, crafts, free, F 6-10 pm, Sa 10 am - 10 pm, 480-644-2351 or www.ci.mesa.az.us H * y
4–6 BISBEE: Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Antique Show - 520-432-5421
4–6 SELIGMAN/TOPOCK: 14th Annual Route 66 Fun Run - road rally of approx. 800 vehicles of all descriptions & ages, celebration the 75th anniversary of Route 66, $44-49, 520-753-5001 or www.azrt66.com H
4–6 SIERRA VISTA: Festival of the Southwest - Veterans Memorial Park, music, food, live entertainment, 520-417-6980
4–6 TEMPE: Town Lake Cinco De Mayo Big Air Championships - showcases the world's best professional wake-boarders and Ski-Flyers from around the U.S. competing for national rankings, kid's activities, food, live music, 480-840-9005 y
4–6 TUCSON: Cinco de Mayo - Kennedy Park, artists, music, folklorico dancers, food, 520-292-9326
4–6 TUCSON: Gaite Parisienne - Proscenium Theatre, Arizona Dance Collective presents the artwork of Henri de Toulouse Lautrec in a ballet set in a Parisian cafe, $8-10, 7 & 2 pm, 520-206-6988 or 520-887-2085
4–13 TEMPE: Rhubarb Jam - Performing Arts Center, by Childsplay, a special engagement of a new play about conflict resolution that opens with a spat between two children over lunch which escalates into something big when parents and others become involved, $11-16, Fri-Sun, 480-350-8101 or 800-583-7831 or www.tempe.gov/childsplay H
4–20 PHOENIX: Blown Sideways Through Life - Herberger Theatre, by Actors Theatre of Phoenix, $25-38, 602-253-6701 or 602-252-8497 or www.herbergertheater.org H
4–27 SCOTTSDALE: Steel Pier - Stagebrush Theatre, dramatic play, $13-14, 480-990-7405 H
5&19 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 *
5 APACHE JUNCTION: Cinco De Mayo Festival - 480-982-3141
5 ASH FORK: Pioneer Days - displays for gold panning, adobe block, quilting, food, crafts, raffles, parade, free, 520-637-2442
5 BENSON: Cinco de Mayo Celebration - 520-586-9482
5 BULLHEAD CITY: Chili Cookoff - Community Park, also soap box derby, 520-763-5885
5 CAVE CREEK: Sonoran Symphony 2001 - Rancho Manana Golf Resort, fund-raising "Dinner & Concert Under the Stars" presented by the Desert Foothills Land Trust, 5:30 pm, with the Phoenix Symphony, Symphonic Western music, & cowboy poet Waddle Mitchell, $150, 480-517-6475
5 CHANDLER: 2001 Cinco de Mayo - A.J. Chandler Park, Chihuahua races, crowning of King and Queen of Chihuahuas, children's dance groups, food, crafts, free, noon - 8 pm, 480-963-3953 H * x
5 CHANDLER: Annual Spring Pops Concert - Center for the Arts, with Phoenix Girls Chorus, 602-252-5562
5 COTTONWOOD: 13th Annual Greater Cottonwood Antique Aeroplane & Auto Show - Airport, antiques, cycles, street rods, customs, military, kit cars, vintage & experimental aircraft, food, 8 am - 4 pm, $, 520-634-7593 H
5 DOUGLAS: Cinco de Mayo Celebration - part of Douglas Centennial, block party/dance band for young adults, 8 am - midnight, 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
5 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Encore Series Concert - Ardrey Aud., featuring a folk-rock evening with Randall Craig Fleischer and the Flagstaff Symphony Chamber Orchestra, $13-36, 7:30 pm, 520-523-5661 H
5 GLOBE: Cinco de Mayo Event - Apache Gold Casino, 800-Apache-8
5 GLOBE: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - downtown, mariachi bands, festival queens, games, children's pinata breaks, food, crafts, free, 11 am - 9 pm, 520-425-9443 or 800-804-5623 H x
5 HOLBROOK: Cinco de Mayo Festival - Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 520-524-3261
5 PAYSON: Wildlife Fair & Fishing Fest - Green Valley Park, learn more about wildlife & AZ's natural environment, freebies, hands-on activities, free fishing for registered participants, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-474-7900 H *
5 PHOENIX: Los Compadres Jazz Series - with Los Compadres Jazz Ensemble & special mystery guest, free, 6:30 pm, 602-864-0043 or www.jazzinaz.org H
5 PRESCOTT: Whiskey Row Marathon - Courthouse, considered one of the most difficult in the U.S., panoramic views of Northern AZ, from 5,280 to 7,000 ft. in first 7 miles, also half marathon, 10K run, 10K judged racewalk, 2 mile fun run/walk, 6 am, 520-445-7221 or www.prescottymca.org H * x
5 PRESCOTT: Classical Combos - Concert - Prescott Fine Arts Association, strings, woodwinds and brass step out of the orchestral sphere to exhibit the individual virtuosity of each section, $6, 2 & 7:30 pm, 520-445-3286 H
5 SAFFORD: 9th Annual Eastern AZ Motorcycle Club Copper Classic/Poker Run - Firth Park, motorcycle rallye as well as cars, trucks, bicycles, BBQ, free to public, 8 am, 520-428-5927 H
5 SCOTTSDALE: Native Trails - Center for the Arts, Native flute music, traditional pow-wow and fancy dancing from many tribes, dueling flutes, crown and buffalo dancers, hoop dance by World Champion Vincent Davis & stand-up comedy, $20, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
5 SCOTTSDALE: Cinco De Mayo - Rawhide, 480-502-1880
5 SEDONA: Cinco de Mayo, Family Festival - Bell Rock Plaza, fine arts, food, contests, entertainment, 9 am - 7 pm, 520-472-7892
5 SHOW LOW: WalkAmerica - City Park, scenic walk, benefits March of Dimes, donation, 9 am, 888-566-9933 or www.modimes.org H *
5 SUPERIOR: Cinco De Mayo Festival - 520-689-0200
5 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 Sharon Holnback & Apparatus Gallery, ironwork & mixed media, 5-9 pm, 520-624-9977
5 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
5 YUMA: 5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Parade & Celebration - Historic Main Street, performing arts groups & entertainers, folklorico dancers, charros, art exhibits & food, free, 9 am - midnight, 520-783-1213 or 520-783-2423
5–6 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Cinco de Mayo Sailing Regatta - by Lake Havasu Yacht Club, Sa 11 am, Su 9 am, 520-680-7845
5–6 PARKER: 38th Annual Bluewater Casino Parker Enduro - Bluewater Casino, power boat race featuring Unlimited Tunnel Hulls, Tunnel Lights, Cracker Boxes, water ski race, Steel Marine SuperStock Spectacular, Thunderducks, London Bridge Chevron Inboard Shootout, $, 520-855-6125
5–6 PHOENIX: National Pet Adopt-a-Thon - Arizona Animal Welfare League, 10 am - 6 pm, 602-273-6852 or www.aawl.org H
5–7 NOGALES: Cinco de Mayo Celebrity Weekend - fiesta dinner, silent & live auctions, golf tournament, supports Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County, 520-287-3733 or 520-398-3998 H w
6 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 *
6 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 3rd Annual Helping Hands for Hospice Golf Tournament - London Bridge Golf Course, 8 am, 520-855-7332
6 PHOENIX: Arizona Flute Society Members' Invitational Recital - Central United Methodist Church, the state's top flautists perform contemporary & classical solos & ensembles, free, 3 pm, 480-777-9616 H
6 PRESCOTT: Instrumental Concert - Performance Hall, $4, 3 pm, 520-776-2045 or www.yavapai.cc.az.us H
6 SCOTTSDALE: Garrick Ohlsson - Center for the Arts, one of the world's leading exponents of the music of Frederick Chopin, also works by Mozart, Beethoven & Schubert, $32, 7 pm, 480-994-2787 H
6 SCOTTSDALE: Terravita Jazz Brunch Series - Terravita Golf & Country Club, $35, 10:30 am, 480-488-3456 or www.jazzinaz.org H
6 TUCSON: Tucson Civic Orchestra - Reid Park, concert under the stars, 520-791-4079
6 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
6 TUCSON: Tucson Arizona Boys chorus Pop's Concert - TCC, 520-296-6277
7 PRESCOTT: Women in Music - Concert - Prescott Fine Arts Association, a sampler of women's historic contributions, $6, 2 & 7:30 pm, 520-445-3286 H
7 TUCSON: 13th Semi-Annual Way Out West Bird Expo - Pima County 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 PHOENIX: Classical Connections - Bernstein in the Concert Hall - Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix Symphony, Neal Gittleman conductor & Host, Richard Bock, cello; Magdalena Martinic-Jercic, violin, $20, $15 for optional preconcert reception, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or 480-503-555 H
8 SCOTTSDALE: Tuesday Morning Music & Coffee Concert - Kerr Cultural Center, with mezzo-soprano Anne Kopta & pianist William Reger, free, reservations required, 10:30 am, 480-965-5377
8 TUCSON: Jazz at Pima! - Proscenium Theatre, PCC Jazz Band in Concert, $3-4, 7:30 pm, 520-206-6988
8–6/1 PHOENIX: Grigsby/Carver - Shemer Art Center & Museum, artists affiliated with the Grigsby Art Center exhibit work alongside info & historical displays of their parent organization, Carver/PUCH-Museum & Cultural Center, opening reception 5/8 at 7 pm, also Don Robbins, 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 *
8–7/8 SURPRISE: Sharon Digiacinto - West Valley Art Museum, pencil & prismacolor drawings depict apes, dogs & polar bears with a philosophical, surrealist twist, often quizzically amusing, $1-4, T-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
9 PRESCOTT: Big Band Concert - Performance Hall, $4, 7 pm, 520-776-2045 or www.yavapai.cc.az.us H
9–27 PHOENIX: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Phoenix Theatre, Arizona Premiere, this smash Broadway musical revue, celebrating in hilarious fashion, the trials and tribulations of the battle of the sexes, $25-27, 602-254-2151
9–8/16 TUCSON: Borders - Lionel Rombach Gallery, with Hisha Harrison and Fiona McLaren, through photography and sculpture, this exhibit examines the social implications of borders as being geographical as well as personal limitations, reception 5/29 at 5 pm, free, M-F 10 am - 5 pm, 520-626-4
10 KINGMAN: Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour 2001 - Downtown, free, 2-7 pm, 520-753-6106 or www.arizonaguide.com/visitkingman
10 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
10–11 TUCSON: Celebrations of Triumph - TCC Music Center, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, George Hanson conducts, pre-concert talk at 7 pm, $13.75-33, 520-882-8585
10–20 SEDONA: 18th Annual Chamber Music Festival - Chamber Music Sedona - St. John Vianney Church, featuring the Chicago String Quartet with guest musicians, $18-25, 520-204-2415 or www.chambermusicsedona.org H
11 FLAGSTAFF: Preschool Discoveries - Museum of Northern Arizona, children 3-5 learn about prairie dogs, $2, 9 & 10:30 am, 520-774-5211 ext. 275 or www.musnaz.org H
11 GLENDALE: Real to Reel Book Discussion - Public Library, The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy (movie titled Conrack), read the book or see the movie, 1 pm, free, 623-930-3555
11 MESA: Spring Broadway Bound - Mesa Community College Theatre Outback, scholarship fundraiser, $5, 7:30 pm, 480-461-7170 H
11 SCOTTSDALE: Terry Riley - Center for the Arts, his compositions are grounded in classical tradition and jazz, resulting in a postmodern jumble of musical cultures and traditions, $22, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
11–12 GLOBE/MIAMI: 33rd Annual Copper Dust Stampede Rodeo & Parade - Gila Co. Fairgrounds, rodeo, parade, dance, 520-402-1570 or 800-804-5623 H
11–12 GLOBE: Cobre Valley Community Hospital Golf Tournament - Cobre Valley Country Club, 520-425-3261
11–12 TUCSON: Sons of Orpheus Chorus in Concert - Proscenium Theatre, 7 & 3 pm, 520-790-7056
11–20 MESA: Murder by Misadventure - Mesa Arts Center, play by Edward Taylor, suspense thriller produced by Mesa Encore Theatre, $10-12, Fr-Sa 8 pm, Su 2 pm, 480-834-9500 H
11–20 MESA: "Murder by Misadventure" - Mesa Arts Center, sophisticated, modern thriller with twists and turns that keep you guessing right up until the final moments, by Mesa Encore Theatre, $11-12, 480-834-9500 H
11–6/3 TUCSON: The Trip to Bountiful - Live Theatre Workshop, $12, 7:30 & 3 pm, 520-327-4242 H
11–6/10 PRESCOTT: Wanda Zolman Retrospective - Prescott Fine Arts Association, from the traditional works of a young girl on through one-stroke floral bouquets, pastels, oils, abstracts, collages & more, free, W-Sa 11 am - 4 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 520-445-3286 H
11–6/15 TUCSON: Photographic Endeavors - T/Pac Community Gallery, photography of 13 up-and-coming artists, free, 520-624-0595 or www.tucsonpimartscouncil.org H
12 BUCKEYE: 3rd Annual Golf Tournament - Lions Club/Family Resource Center, 623-386-4008
12 BUCKEYE: Helzapoppin' Demolition Derby - 623-386-2727
12 BULLHEAD CITY: Boys & Girls Club Chip-in-Fore Golf Tournament - Desert Lakes Golf Course, 520-763-1411
12 CHANDLER: Coors 32 Funny Cars - Firebird International Raceway, one of the most complete gatherings of Funny Cars in the country, Nitro Funny Cars, Top Alcohol Funny Cars, Jet Funny Cars, Pro Modified & Wheelstanders, speeds reach 250+ m.p.h., $10-36, 2-10 pm, 602-268-0200 H y
12 CHANDLER: Victoria Jackson - Center for the Arts, SNL's Victoria Jackson, comedy, $14-22, 8 pm, 480-782-2680 or chandlercenter.org H
12 GOODYEAR: 7th Annual Phoenix Symphony Pops Concert - Estrella Mountain Ranch, gourmet food, fireworks, $4-8, 7:30 pm, gates open at 4 pm, 623-935-6384 or www.wvfac.org H *
12 MESA: Mesa Symphony Orchestra "Honoring Mother's Day" - Mesa Amphitheatre, outdoors under the stars, free, 7:30 pm, 480-897-2121 or mesasymphony.org
12 PARKER: Ramada Express Hotel Casino River Happening - La Paz County Park, car, truck & boat show open to the public, classics, custom cars, street rods pre 1948, muscle cars pre 1975, also water ski show, $3, 520-855-6125 H w
12 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
12 SCOTTSDALE: Night Run for the Arts - Ctr for the Arts, run, walk & stroll for art's sake around downtown Scottsdale, 8K run, 5K fitness walk & 1 mile fun run, live performances, & post event with refreshments, 7 pm, 480-994-2787 or 602-277-4333 or raceplaceevents.com H * x
12 SCOTTSDALE: Rodeo Connection - Rawhide, 480-502-1880
12 SCOTTSDALE: Dance Odyssey - Center for the Arts, multi media modern dance concert & special appearance by jazz vocalist Alice Tatum, $15, 2 & 8 pm, by the Movement Source Dance Company, 602-957-6561
12 SIERRA VISTA: Ladies Extravaganza - Ethel Berger Center, fashion show & English high tea, $6, noon - 3 pm, 520-417-6980 H
12 SIERRA VISTA: WalkAmerica - scenic walk, benefits March of Dimes, donation, 7:30 am, 520-298-5490 or www.modimes.org H
12–13 BISBEE: 5th Annual Bisbee Spring Arts Celebration - paint-a-thon contest, art-in-the-park, live music, wine tasting, art studio & gallery walk, free, Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su 10 am - 3 pm, 520-432-5421 or www.bisbeearizona.com *
12–13 DOUGLAS: Mother's Day Cake Walk - part of Douglas Centennial, 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
12–13 KINGMAN: 23rd Annual Festival of the Arts - Metcalf Park, hands-on demonstrations, juried art exhibits, entertainment, food, free, Sa 10 am - 5 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, 520-757-0812 H *
12–13 KINGMAN: Hualapai Downs Horse Racing - Mohave County Fairgrounds, $2, 1-5 pm, 520-753-2636
12–13 ST. DAVID: Fiesta de la Primavera - Holy Trinity Monastery, arts & crafts, BBQ & ethnic food, entertainment, raffles, museum, gift shop, $1 parking, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-720-4642 ext. 10 H
12–13 TUCSON: Arrowhead-Making & Flintknapping Workshop - Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, with technician Allen Denoyer make an arrowhead out of obsidian & other stone just like prehistoric Arizonans, minimum age is 10, pre-register, one day workshop, $25, 9 am, 520-798-1201 or www.azstarnet.com/nonprofit/oldpueblo H *
12–15 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders vs. Fresno - Tucson Electric Park, 520-434-1021
13 CANYON LAKE: Mother's Day Lunch or Dinner Cruise - Dolly Steamboat, secluded inner waterways, dinner, & harpist Jason Chang, reservations required, $26.95-44.95, noon or 5:30 pm, 480-827-9144 or www.dollysteamboat.com H
13 CHANDLER: Shall We Dance? - Center for the Arts, waltzes, clog dances and everything to trip the light fantastic. . . , by Salt River Brass, 3 pm, $8-10, 480-782-2680 H
13 PHOENIX: America Pops Concert - Orpheum Theater, by the Phoenix Boys Choir, 3:30 pm, 602-264-5328
13 TUCSON: Mother's Day Choral Concert - Proscenium Theatre, PCC Chorale & College Singers, $3-4, 3 pm, 520-206-6988
17 FLAGSTAFF: Colloquium on the Colorado Plateau - Museum of Northern Arizona, deals with the Festival of Hispanic Arts & Crafts, $2-5, 520-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H
17 SURPRISE: Surprise Serenades Concert Series - West Valley Art Museum, Mariachi Corazon de Phoenix, traditional & modern Mexican mariachi music, free, 7 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
17 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
17–18 PHOENIX: Finova Classics Concerts - Electric Watts - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, Hermann Michael, conductor, Andre Watts piano, $18-43, 7:30 & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or 480-503-5555 H
17–20 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders vs. Sacramento - Tucson Electric Park, 520-434-1021
18 PHOENIX: Wells Fargo Coffee Classics Concerts - Electric Watts - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony, Hermann Michael, conductor, Andre Watts piano, $18-43, 11 am, 602-495-1999 H
18–20 TEMPE: 8th Annual Piano Sale - ASU School of Music, sale of pianos on loan to the School of Music during 2000-2001 academic year, free, 480-727-6770
18–20 WHITERIVER: Great Fort Apache Heritage Reunion - Fort Apache Historic Park, reunion between people and place, features processions and living history events involving Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers and Theodore Roosevelt School students and staff, Crown dancers, 520-338-4625 or 520-338-1230 H *
19 BULLHEAD CITY: 51st Annual County Fair & Burro BBQ - Community Park, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-763-4884
19 CHINO VALLEY: Mounted Sheriffs Posse Dance - 520-636-2493
19 DOUGLAS: Arts in the Park - part of Douglas Centennial, 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
19 FLAGSTAFF: 13th Annual Target Great Strides - Bushmaster Park, walk 6.2 miles to cure Cystic Fibrosis, donations, 9 am, 602-224-0068 or www.cysticfibrosisaz.org H *
19 GLOBE: 9th Annual Gold-n-Oldies Car Show - Historic Downtown, open show, 13 classes from stock to street rods, late models, 4-wheel drive, muscle cars, etc., specialty awards, door prizes, games, poker run, $ entry fee, 8 am, 800-804-5623 or 520-473-2331 H w
19 MESA: Fire & Water Safety Expo - Lower Salt River Rec Area, exhibitors will highlight fire prevention & safety in campground areas, safety tips for boating & rescue operations & open water safety tips, free, 9 am, 480-984-3305 or www.saltrivertubing.com H * x
19 SEDONA: 4th Annual Courtyard Visual Arts Show & Sale - Sedona Arts Center, more than 30 local artists, art, fun, music, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-282-3809 or 520-282-3865
19 SIERRA VISTA: 2-10-2 Biathlon - Chaffee Parade Field, a 2-mile run, 10-mile bike ride & 2-mile run, 520-533-5031
19 SIERRA VISTA: An Evening at the Ballet - Performing Arts Center, by the Sierra Vista Ballet, 520-458-1560
19 TUBAC: Montessori de Santa Cruz Annual Art Auction - Center of the Arts, live & silent auction, music, food, $25, 6 pm, 520-398-0536
19 TUCSON: 13th Annual Waila Festival - sponsored by AZ Historical Society, Tohono O'odham social dance music also known as Chicken Scratch, craft demonstrations, taste O'odham foods, 5 bands featured, free, 5-11 pm, 520-628-5774 H * x
19 TUCSON: 3rd Saturday Craft Market - Ronstadt Transit Center, unique, hand-made crafts are available from dozens of vendors in an outdoor craft market, performances are scheduled at various outdoor staging areas, 7-9 pm, 520-624-9977
19–20 GLENDALE: 13th Annual Grand Canyon Sweet Onion Festival - Historic Sahuaro Ranch, hear and see bluegrass and western bands, food, onion seeds, onion recipe books & recipe contests, competitions for biggest onion grown, best sweet red, sponsored by AZ Master Gardeners & Maricopa County Cooperative Extension & Outback Steakhouse, children's program, free with non-perishable food donations or $3 or $2 with can food donation, 8 am - 4 pm, 602-470-1556 ext. 1006 or 623-939-5782 H * x
19–20 JEROME: 36th Annual Paseo de Casas - 4-8 homes & 2-4 historic public buildings, homes range from Victorians on Company Hill to renovated miner's shacks, also an art exhibition featuring the works of Jerome artists & photographic display from the Jerome Historical Society Archives, self-paced, continuous shuttle service, 9 am - 3 pm, $4-8, 520-634-2900 or 520-634-5477 x
19–20 KINGMAN: Hualapai Downs Horse Racing - Mohave County Fairgrounds, $2, 1-5 pm, 520-753-2636
19–20 PRESCOTT VALLEY: ArtGuild 15th Annual Art Show - United Methodist Church, Grumbacher Gold Medallion and Fine Art competition, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-772-6225 H
19–20 PRESCOTT: Home Show 2001 - Walraven Gym, 9 am, www.yavapai.cc.az.us
19–20 TUCSON: Spring Concert 2001 - Proscenium Theatre, with Ballet Arts Foundation, $12, 7 & 2 pm, 520-623-3373
19–21 PHOENIX: NSCAA Div II National Softball Championship - Rose Mofford Sports Complex & Phoenix College, 8 am - 8 pm, 602-285-7175 H
20 COTTONWOOD: Sizzlin' Salsa Sunday - salsa competition, on-going entertainment, children's activities, food, crafts, cool-off fun with water & a beer garden, $1, noon - 7 pm, 520-634-9468 H
20 GLENDALE: Family Golf Tournament - Glen Lakes Golf Course, parents and children team up in any one of five categories for he two-person scramble, also other contests, $33, 8 am - 1 pm, 623-930-2832 or www.glendaleaz.com H
20 PHOENIX: Third Sunday Concert Series - Kokopelli Lounge C Crowne Plaza Hotel, $10-15, 2 pm, 480-994-0807 H
20 PRESCOTT: Sundays at the Smoki Lecture Series - Smoki Museum, Sandy Lynch lecturer, Chasing Midas' moccasins, the Indian business behind the Indian market, free, 2 pm, 520-445-1230 H
20–7/22 SCOTTSDALE: Summer Concerts in the Park - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, liver performances, variety of local bands, train & carousel, free, 480-312-2312 H
21–6/24 SEDONA: Northern Arizona Watercolor Society - Sedona Arts Center, NAWS Exhibition, annual show, 520-282-3809
22–27 TEMPE: Fiddler on the Roof - Gammage Aud., starring Theodore Bikel, part of America West Valley Broadway Series, 480-965-3434 H
22–6/16 TUCSON: 9th Biennial National Juried Exhibition - Dinnerware Contemporary Art gallery, opening reception 5/26, 7 pm, free, 520-792-4503 or www.dinnerwarearts.com H
23 CHINO VALLEY: Victory Adult Education Classic Golf Tournament - 520-636-2493
24 TEMPE: Unique Lives & Experiences - Gammage Aud., women's celebrity lecture series, Maya Angelou's words have been a source of inspiration, comfort, encouragement and strength, 7:30 pm, 887-888-8124 or www.uniquelives.com H
24 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
24–8/24 SNOWFLAKE: Thursday Night in the Park - Pioneer Park, music & entertainment, 520-536-4661
24–9/30 SURPRISE: Donald Robinson: Pole to Pole - West Valley Art Museum, colorful photography of the Arctic and Antarctic, $1-4, T-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
25 GLOBE: Memorial Day Picnic - Apache Gold Casino, 800-Apache-8
25 SAFFORD: 2001 Gila Valley Family Festival - street fair, classic car show, continuous entertainment, Mt. Graham tours of the telescopes, free, 888-837-1841 or 520-428-2511
25 SAN CARLOS: Wild West Bass Tournament #2 & Hot Summer Nights Fishing Tournament Series #1 - San Carlos Lake, 800-Apache-8
25 SAN CARLOS: 30th Annual Belvado Baseball Tournament - San Carlos Apache Reservation, 520-475-2525
25–26 WILLIAMS: BLM Wild horse & Burro Adoption - Rodeo Grounds, Fr noon - 5 pm, Sa 8 am - 4 pm, 888-213-2582
25–6/3 TEMPE: Bedroom Farce - Tempe Performing Arts Center, adult witty comedy theatrical production, by Tempe Little Theatre, $10-12, 2 & 8 pm, 480-350-8388 H
25–7/4 SCOTTSDALE: Ol' Glory Days - Rawhide, celebrate family fun & the American spirit, 480-502-1880
26 PHOENIX: Los Compadres Jazz Series - with Los Compadres Jazz Ensemble & special mystery guest, & International Jazz Day Celebration, free, 6:30 pm, 602-864-0043 H
26 SPRINGERVILLE: Windfest 2001 & Kite Festival - Municipal Airport, festival and trade show featuring wind uses, kite competition, vendor booths, wind usage demonstrations, free, 10 am - 3 pm, 520-333-2123 or www.az-tourist.com H *
26 WINSLOW: 5th Annual Heritage Days - City Park, local entertainment, dancers, music, craft booths, free, 520-289-5714 or www.winslowarizona.org
26–27 FLAGSTAFF: Festival of Hispanic Arts & Crafts - Museum of Northern Arizona, celebrating Hispanic culture through dance, music, food, tin work, embroidery, straw appliqué, jewelry & more, $2-5, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-774-5213
26–27 PINE: 21st Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival - Community Ctr, 85+ arts & crafts booths, food, free, Sa 8 am - 5 pm, Su 8 am - 3 pm, 520-476-2508 H x
26–27 TUCSON: Kino Kat Klub - TCC, 520-621-3363
26–28 DEWEY: Young's Farm Memorial Weekend Pie Festival & Antique Tractor Pull - tractor pull & engine exhibit, wagon rides, pony rides, pie walk, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-632-7272 H
26–28 MESA: 6th Annual Salt River Heroes - Litter Zero - Lower Salt River Rec Area, litter bags distributed to the public, entertainment, prizes, free, 11 am - 2 pm, 480-984-3305 or www.saltrivertubing.com H x
26–28 PAYSON: High Country Art & Craft Fair - a celebration of summer with art & crafts, entertainment, food, free, 9 am- 5 pm, 520-472-7892 H *
26–28 PRESCOTT: 27th Annual George Phippen Memorial Day Western Art Show & Sale - Courthouse Plaza, juried outdoor western art show featuring 125 artists, a popular "Quick Draw" & auction 2 pm Sat & Sun, daily 9 am, free; 5/29 will be the Silver Anniversary Show & Sale, with all award winning artist from the first 24 shows, free, SA & Su 10 am - 5 pm, M 10 am - 3 pm, 520-778-1385 or www.phippenmuseum.com H y
26–28 TOMBSTONE: 23rd Annual Wyatt Earp Days - chili cook-off, gunfights, public hanging, saloon girls, fashion show, parade, dancing, live c/w band, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-457-3197 H
26–28 WILLIAMS: 22nd Annual Rendezvous Days - parade, re-enactment of springtime mountain men rendezvous, parade, black powder shoot, carnival, street dances, games & contests, crafts, music, 520-635-4061
26–9/23 FLAGSTAFF: Enduring Creations: Masterworks of Native American, Western & Hispanic Art - Museum of Northern Arizona, sales exhibit featuring historic & contemporary Hopi, Hispanic, Navajo, Zuni, Pai, & Western fine art, jewelry, pottery, textiles, fetishes & more, $2-5, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H
27 CHANDLER: Sheraton San Marcos Jazz Series - $10-15, 2 pm, 480-994-0807 or www.jazzinaz.org H
27 FLAGSTAFF: Historic Walk - from Visitors Center, costumed local historians & authors, Richard & Sherry Mangum lead free 90-minute walking tour of downtown, reservations required, 10 am, 520-774-8800 H
30 PRESCOTT: National Senior Health & Fitness Day - free, 520-445-7221
30–6/17 PHOENIX: Once on This Island - Herberger Theatre, by Black Theatre Troupe, a musical tale of love, loss and redemption performed by group of Caribbean peasants as they wait out a violent storm, $15-18, 602-258-8129 or 602-252-8497 H
31 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
31–8/26 SURPRISE: David Harmon: Pastels - West Valley Art Museum, with a cubist-surrealist basis that nonetheless recognizably explores still-life & views of his studio, $1-4, T-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
31–8/26 SURPRISE: Sharon Allicotti - West Valley Art Museum, realistic oils and pastels of figures and interiors, $1-4, T-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H
tba ALPINE: Working Dog Trials - dogs answering commands from handlers, voice, whistle or hand-signs, gather sheep and bring them into a pen, 8 am, 520-339-4330
tba CHLORIDE: All Town Yard Sale - City Park, antiques, crafts, free, 8 am, 520-565-2204 H
tba FLAGSTAFF: Earth Mother Mind Jam Music & Arts Festival - Coconino County Fairgrounds, this multicultural festival bridges the gaps among Arizona's top artists to create an atmosphere of global harmony, features music, art, dance, movement therapies, community affairs, workshops on healing techniques, insights on environmental causes, independent films & children's activities, 480-894-9894
tba PEARCE/SUNSITES: Memorial Day Golf Tournament - Shadow Mountain Golf & Country Club, 520-826-3412
tba PEORIA: 13th Annual Taste of Greece - Greek Festival - St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, cuisine prepared by Greek chefs, Greek music & folk dancers, & Greek coffee, pastries & beer, $2, 12 & under free, 623-486-8665
tba PHOENIX: HOP Council Annual Fund-Raising Dinner Dance - Phoenix Museum of History, 602-253-2734
tba PHOENIX: Cinco de Mayo - Aunt Chilada's on South Mountain, 4th annual amateur mariachi competition featuring student groups, buffet, live dance music, tug of war contest over a large pool of refried beans, 602-431-6470
tba PHOENIX: Cowboys for Kids & Salvation Army's Family Fest - Salvation Army Youth Center on Broadway, celebrity basketball game, chili cook-off, singer, dancers, chili cook-off, children's games, auction, provides funding to a variety of special children's programs, $, 602-942-5431 H *
tba PHOENIX: 7th Annual Homeownership Fair - Civic Plaza, provides buyers with information & resources about the entire home buying process, 120 exhibitors, clinics, children's activities, $2, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-836-8680
tba PRESCOTT: 15th Annual Spring Art & Craft Festival - Courthouse Plaza, fine art & fine craft, art demonstrations, children's activities, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-445-2510 H * z
tba QUEEN CREEK: The Peach Festival - Schnepf Farms, orchards will be open for picking, Peach foods sampling tent, arts & crafts, train ride to the orchard, antique car & tractor show, chef demonstrations, live entertainment, $5, 8 am - 5 pm, 480-987-3333 H
tba SUN CITY WEST: 16th Annual Golf Classic - includes cart, green fees, food, 4 person scramble, $, 602-583-0692 H
tba TEMPE: Special Olympics Summer Games - ASU, 2,000 special athletes compete in track and field, softball throw, powerlifting, gymnastics & tennis, free, 602-230-1200 or 8000-289-IWIN H
tba TUCSON: Annual Spring Festival of Food, Music and Folklore - East Plaza of the Main Library, cultural, non-alcoholic family event to expose Hispanic and allied cultural expressions and cuisine and art to the community, free, 520-888-8816
tba TUCSON: 16th Annual Tucson Folk Festival - El Presidio Park, high caliber folk music artists, performances & audience participation, workshops, gospel program, children's show, food & craft vendors, free, noon - 9 pm, 520-326-9021 H *
tba TUCSON: 21st Annual Cinco de Mayo 10K Fitness Fiesta - Cholla High School, running and walking event, with T-shirts, mariachi concert & Mexican breakfast, $16, 7 am, 520-299-5215 or 520-326-9383 H
tba TUCSON: The Joe Cristiani' Mobile Communications Celebrity Classic - Sheraton El Conquistador, annual celebrity golf and tennis tournament, also evening events, "Taste of the Town," black tie gala with the stars, celebrity auction, children's activities, 520-623-6165 *
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.
