| thru–17 | PHOENIX | 37th Annual Cowboy Artists of America Sale & Exhibition - Phoenix Art Museum, 100+ new works, never before viewed by the public, by members of the Cowboy Artists of America, some of the art works sells in the six figures, one of the most prestigious in the country, 602-257-1880 or 602-257-8382 or www.phxart.org H |
| 1 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | Jazz by the Lake - London Bridge Resort Patio, 6-10 pm, 928-855-0669 or www.golakehavasu.com |
| 1 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-784-4444 or 602-379-7867 |
| 1 | PHOENIX | Artlink First Fridays - self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, Oct-Jun, free, 7-10 pm, 602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com H |
| 1–2 | PHOENIX | Symphonic Duke Ellington - Symphony Hall, part of pops series, Phoenix Symphony featuring Doc Severinsen, conductor, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or 480-784-4444 or www.phoenixsymphony.org |
| 1–2 | YUMA | Dracula - Yuma Ballet Theatre, 928-783-0071 |
| 1–3 | ANTHEM | Marketplace Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts - Anthem Marketplace, up to 200 art & craft exhibits in all possible categories plus food & a kid's fun zone, free, 10 am - dusk, 480-488-2014 |
| 1–3 | BULLHEAD CITY | Arizona Veterans State Fair - Rotary Park on the Colorado River, 928-704-0334 |
| 1–3 | CAREFREE | 9th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival - fine arts, fine crafts, entertainment, wine & micro-brew tasting, boutiques, outdoor cafes, $2, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com H z |
| 1–3 | PAYSON | Art League Show & Sale - Tonto-Apache Community Activity Center, mixed media juried show featuring about 40 artists, Fr $5, Sa-Su free, Fr 7-9 pm, Sa-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 928-474-0373 H x |
| 1–3 | PHOENIX | Dia de los Muertos Celebration - Desert Botanical Garden, a celebration of Latino culture, food, art & entertainment, learn the true meaning of this festival and celebrated holiday, $4-7.50, 8 am - 8 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org |
| 1–3 | PHOENIX | 16th Annual Fall Home & Garden Show - Civic Plaza, features thousands of products and ideas to make your house a home, includes demos and seminars on home improvement, landscaping, gardening, interior design & more, featuring Frank Bielec from the Learning Channel's hit show "Trading Spaces", Fr noon - 8:30 pm, Sa 10 am - 8:30 pm, Su 10 am - 6 pm, $6.50, 12 & under free, 602-277-3550 |
| 1–3 | PHOENIX | The Attic - Herberger Theater Center, based on the Diary of Anne Frank, $19.50, 8 & 2 pm, 602-252-8497 or www.CenterDance.com H |
| 1–3 | PHOENIX | Toy Train Show - Spectrum Mall, full train sets showcased & in operation, free, Fr 10 am - 9 pm, Sa 10 am - 7 p, Su noon - 5 pm, 602-242-9074 |
| 1–3 | SALOME | Fiddler's Jamboree - Lion's Club, old-time fiddling, bluegrass and country music, jam sessions, band scramble, food, free, 928-859-3466 or www.azoutback.com or www.arizonaoldtimefiddlers.org H |
| 1–3 | SCOTTSDALE | 28th Annual Thunderbird Balloon Classic - WestWorld of Scottsdale, 130 balloons, balloon glow on Sat. evening, continuous entertainment, food, arts & crafts, special kids' area, Fr & Sa 5:30 am - 11 pm, Su 5:30 am - noon, $7-10, under 12 free, 602-978-7797 or www.t-birdballoonclassic.com H * z |
| 1–3 | TUCSON | 5th Annual Tucson Harvest Festival - Convention Center, magical marketplace of handmade crafts with more than 17,000 unique hand crafted gifts, homemade foods, spirited unique entertainment, Fr 11 am - 9 pm, Sa 10 am - 9 pm, Su 10 am - 5 pm, $4-6.50, 800-321-1213 or www.harvestfestival.com |
| 1–24 | PEORIA | Smoke on the Mountain - Theater Works, Constance Ray's musical revue is an uplifin' evening of singin' and witnessin', more than two dozen songs, many vintage pop hymns, $16-19.50, 8 & 2 pm, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org |
| 1–30 | GLOBE | National Weaving Show - Cobre Valley Art Center, opening 11/1 from 7-9 pm with slide show "Textiles", free, M-S 10 am - 5 pm, Su noon - 5 pm, 928-425-0884 not H |
| 1–30 | PHOENIX | The Glann Family Exhibit - Art Institute of Phoenix, free, 602-678-4300 |
| 1–30 | TUCSON | Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - Arizona Historical Society Main Museum, exhibit of traditional nichos, flowered wreaths, candles & other decorative items to commemorate this Mexican holiday, 520-628-5774 or http://ahs.state.az.us |
| 2 | CHANDLER | Body Building Competition - Center for the Arts, 480-782-2680 |
| 2 | COOLIDGE | Quintessence Chamber Ensemble & Yellow Bird Apache Dancers - Pence Aud., "Songs of the Four Winds", $5, 7:30 pm, 520-426-4223 or www.centralaz.edu H |
| 2 | FT. HUACHUCA | High Desert Holiday Craft Bazaar - Murr Community Center, 60+ handicraft vendors, bazaar, quilt raffle, raffle drawings, lunch, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-378-9611 H |
| 2 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | Mohave Mini Film Festival - LH Center of the Performing Arts, featuring unknown films and filmmakers to inspire filmmakers to do more and provide entertainment for the public, $6-8.50, 1-4 pm, 928-505-3302 or www.mohave.cc.az.us H |
| 2 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | 7th Annual Greek Festival - English Village, authentic food, BBQ & pastries, live Greek band, dance troupes, exhibits, 10 am - 4 pm, free, 928-855-5208 H x |
| 2 | PHOENIX | 4th Annual Fall Heritage Festival - Step Back in Time - Heritage Square, entertainment, food, crafts & demonstrations, ethnic & cultural displays, children's activities, 10 am - 4 pm, free, 602-262-5029 or www.rossonhousemuseum.org H * |
| 2 | PRESCOTT VALLEY | 7th Annual Business, Health & Community Showcase - Bradshaw Mountain H. S., free, 9 am - 4 pm, 928-772-8857 H |
| 2 | PRESCOTT | 3rd Annual Day of the Dead Dinner Show - Smoki Museum, an evening of supernatural radio theater, a meal, community offrenda (alter for passed on friends and loved ones), parade and block party in the McCormick Arts District, 928-708-9034 |
| 2 | SCOTTSDALE | 10th Annual Gala & Auction - Scottsdale Conference Resort, "A Time for Children," for the Christian Family care Agency, www.christianfamilycare.org |
| 2 | SCOTTSDALE | Young Artist Competition - Community College, by Arizona Flute Society, free, 480-451-0865 |
| 2 | SEDONA | Harvest Arts & Crafts & Bake Sale - Sedona Heritage Museum in Jordan historical park, 9 am - 3 pm, 928-282-9501 |
| 2 | SURPRISE | 10th Annual Country Market Arts & Craft Festival - Town Square, crafters & artists, food, live entertainment, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 623-583-0692 or www.northwestvalley.com H * |
| 2 | TUCSON | Band Day - Arizona Stadium, $2-5, 8 am - 8 pm, 520-621-2998 or www.arts.arizona.edu/music |
| 2 | TUCSON | Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead Festival - Tucson Children's Museum, celebration of the popular Mexican holiday with live music & dance, hands-on activities include paper flowers, painting paper mache skulls, calacas, milagros & papel picado, a candlelight procession to the altares, $3.5-5.50, noon - 6 pm, 520-792-9985 or www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org H x |
| 2 | YUMA | Children's Festival of the Arts - Main Street Plaza, interactive activities for the entire family, free, noon - 5 pm, 928-376-6107 H * x |
| 2–3 | CAMP VERDE | Fall Fantasies in Gems - Lodge at Cliff Castle Casino, finished gems and jewelry for sale, all-dealer show, demonstrations, door prizes, exhibits, supplies, $3, children free, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, 928-284-0484 H |
| 2–3 | COTTONWOOD | Antique & Collectible Show & Sale - Civic Ctr, dealers from all over AZ, $2, 928-634-9468 or www.oldtown.org |
| 2–3 | LITCHFIELD PARK | Litchfield Library 32nd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival - 150+ artisans, on-going entertainment, children's activities, food, 9 am - 4 pm, free, 623-935-5053 or www.litchfieldlibraryfestival.com H * y |
| 2–3 | PARKER | Whiplash Grand Prix Offroad Race - 928-669-2174 |
| 2–3 | SCOTTSDALE | Cliff Garrett Memorial Rodeo - Rawhide Wild West Town, produced by the employees of Honeywell, 480-502-1880 or www.rawhide.com H * |
| 2–3 | TUCSON | 16th Annual Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games - Rillito Park, kilted bagpipe bands, Scottish, Irish, Cornish, Welsh music, dancing, food, athletic competitions, clan tents, vendors, sheep dog demonstrations, military re-creations, $8, under 12 free, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-888-1058 or http://virtualweb.azstarnet.com/fcfa H |
| 2–17 | PHOENIX | Awake & Sing! - The Playhouse at the Park, by Clifford Odets, the struggles of the Berger family, funny & heartbreaking, as they cope with survival and grasp for dreams in depression era New York, $24-28, 8 & 2 pm, 602-264-0402 or www.azjewishtheatre.org H |
| 2–10/31 | PHOENIX | SRP The Power of Water - Exhibit Opening - Phoenix Museum of History, details 100 years of Salt River Project's history and its contribution to the growth of Phoenix and the Salt River Valley, $2.50-5, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-253-2734 or www.pmoh.org H |
| 3 | CHANDLER | Salt River Brass - Star Spangled Brass - Center for the Arts, a tribute to America's veterans, with Stars and Stripes Forever, an Armed Forces Salute, favorites by Gershwin, Glenn Miller, Stephen Foster & Sousa, also a touch of Latin featuring Amparito Roca, Ritual Fire Dance & Bizet's Carmen Overture, $10-12, 3 pm, 480-782-2680 or 602-252-2509 or www.saltriverbrass.com |
| 3 | PHOENIX | RYKA/Lady Foot Locker Take Fitness to Heart 5K Run/Walk - Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, also a $6 Kids' Turkey Dash, $15 registration, benefits the Arizona Heart Institute Foundation, 7 am, 602-954-8341 or www.arizonaroadracers.com |
| 3 | PHOENIX | Fall Festival - Valley Garden Center, plant sale, Iris & Rose seminars, Iris Rhizome sale, farmers market, books on gardening, white elephant sale, paintings by local artists, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 480-949-0253 or 602-252-2120 |
| 3 | PHOENIX | 14th Annual Sunday at Shemer - art festival, demos, hands-on activities, musical entertainment & auctions, $3, under 12 free, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-262-4727 H * |
| 3 | PICACHO PEAK | Vintage Car Hill Climb Picacho Peak State Park, sponsored by Tucson model "A" Ford Club, 602-542-4174 |
| 3 | TUCSON | University Community Chorus - Catalina Methodist Church, $12, 3 pm, 520-621-2998 or www.arts.arizona.edu/music |
| 3 | TUCSON | Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - Lew Sorensen Community Ctr, 70-140 vendors with furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, art work, coins, native artifacts, by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Rec. Dept., free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-232-1201 or www.co.pima.az.us/pksrec H |
| 3 | TUCSON | Cactus Speed Classic - Arizona's only in-line skating marathon, 520-774-3787 |
| 3 | VAIL | Sunday in the Park - Colossal Cave Mountain Park, featuring the Fourth Cavalry Band Concert, Ray Hicks conducts, attend an authentic re-creation of a late 1800s band concert, $3/car, 2-4 pm, 520-647-7275 or 520-647-7121 or www.colossalcave.com |
| 4 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Suns vs. Detroit - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-784-4444 or 602-379-7867 |
| 4 | SCOTTSDALE | Palette of Homes Tour 2001 - self-guided tour of 5 private homes in the Troon/Desert Highlands/Desert Mountain communities, designer kitchen featured with cooking demonstrations, benefits free Arts of Arizona, by Phoenix Home & Garden, noon - 5 pm, pre-register, $75, 602-258-8100 |
| 5–7 | TEMPE | Grad Showings - Department of Dance, $5-10, 7:30 pm, 480-965-6447 or http://dance.asu.edu/home.html |
| 6 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-784-4444 or 602-379-7867 |
| 6 | SCOTTSDALE | Gary Carne - Kerr Cultural Center, $18, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or 480-965-5377 or www.asukerr.com |
| 6 | TUCSON | Wind Ensemble/Campus Band - Crowder Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998 or www.arts.arizona.edu/music |
| 6–8 | APACHE JUNCTION | Ben Johnson Days - Goldfield Ghost Town, celebrating the life of Ben Johnson, poker ride & poker walk, horseshoe tourney, raffle of 3-horse trailer, 480-983-6402 or 480-981-1803 H * |
| 6–15 | SEDONA | 16th Annual Miniature Show Exhibition & Silent Auction - Sedona Arts Center, small-scale world of miniature art, free, 10 am - 5 pm, auction on 11/15, 928-282-3809 or www.sedonaartscenter.com |
| 6–1/4 | TUCSON | Christmas Show - Gaslight Theatre, live musical, comedy, melodrama theatre, $6.95-14.95, 520-886-9428 or www.grandmatonyspizza.com H |
| 7 | YUMA | WalkAmerica - The Mall, historic downtown, non-competitive walk, benefits March of Dimes, 7:30 am, 520-298-5490 or www.marchofdimes.com H |
| 7–8 | PHOENIX | Orchestra Headliners - Symphony Hall, part of classics concert, Phoenix Symphony featuring Hermann Michael, conductor, Charles Berginc, trumpet, Borivoj Martinic-Jercic, violin, Elizabeth Buck, flute & Richard Bock, cello, 7:30 & 8 pm, 11 am coffee classic on 11/8, 602-495-1999 or 480-784-4444 or www.phoenixsymphony.org |
| 7–10 | AVONDALE | Checker Auto Parts 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Weekend - Phoenix International Raceway, see a NASCAR Winston Cup race, a NASCAR Busch Series race, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and a NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Series race on the same weekend, $15-88, gates open at 8 am, www.phoenixinternationalraceway.com H * |
| 8 | FLAGSTAFF | Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra - Ardrey Auditorium, featuring Violist Nokuthula from South Africa, $, 7:30 pm, 928-523-5661 or 888-520-7214 or www.flagstaffsymphony.org H |
| 8 | MESA | Phoenix Boys Choir - Word of Grace Church, with the Mesa Symphony, highlighting the works of Haydn, $8-25, 7:30 pm, 602-264-5328 ext. 21 or www.boyschoir.org |
| 8 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Suns vs. Portland - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-784-4444 or 602-379-7867 |
| 8 | SCOTTSDALE | Paul Cardell - Kerr Cultural Center, elegant piano performances and heartfelt stories, $13-16, 8 pm, 480-965-5377 or 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com |
| 8 | SCOTTSDALE | Paul Cardall - Kerr Cultural Center, pianist/composer, 480-965-5377 or www.asukerr.com |
| 8–10 | FOUNTAIN HILLS | 28th Annual Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts - 470 arts & crafts booths, food, competitive, juried gallery of arts & crafts, music & live entertainment, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-1654 H z |
| 8–10 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | 18th Annual London Bridge Seaplane Classic - Nautical Inn Resort Beach, fly event for radio control float planes & seaplanes, free, Fr & Sat 8 am - 5 pm, Su 8 am - 1:30 pm, 928-680-9711 or www.golakehavasu.com |
| 8–10 | SCOTTSDALE | 16th Annual AirFair - Scottsdale Airport, static displays and limited aerial demonstrations of current & warbird military aircraft, the All Warbird Reunion a Salute to Veterans, learn to fly center, meet the pilot's parties, air display of streaming fireworks, kid's flyin' fun zone, hot air balloon launches, USO dance & party, $, 602-840-9005 H * y |
| 8–10 | SCOTTSDALE | Tango Pasion - Center for the Arts, a unique musical, featuring rhythms of true tango music, featuring the renowned Sexteto mayor Orchestra, $50, 7:30, 2 & 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org H |
| 8–10 | WICKENBURG | 23rd Annual Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship - Bowman Rodeo Grounds, 3 nationally known bands & competition in 13 categories for $6500 in prize money; arts & crafts, KIDSZone, food, $10-23, Fr noon - 5 pm, Sa/Su 8 am - 5:30 pm, 928-684-5479 or www.wickenburgchamber.com H * x |
| 8–10 | YUMA | Quilt & Antique Faire on Main Street - 928-783-0071 or 928-782-5712 |
| 8–11 | PHOENIX | Festa Italiana AZ - Steele Indian School Park, an Italian food event with many local Italian restaurants, & other traditional Italian food offer a combination of sampler or full meal Italian foods, cooking demonstrations & competition, Festa beer & wine gardens, sports events, fireworks, carnival & family zone, Sunday outdoor Mass, benefits Phoenix Children's Hospital, $5-8, under 12 free, 623-873-3782 or www.87festa.org H * z |
| 8–24 | MESA | Rumors - Mesa Arts Center Theatre, by Mesa Encore Theatre, a farce by Neil Simon, four couples get more and more crazed trying to explain the absence of their hosts, $11-13, 8 & 2 pm, 480-834-9500 |
| 9 | BISBEE/NACO | Kiwanis Club Annual Golf Tournament - Turquoise Valley Golf & RV, 520-432-3091 |
| 9 | BOUSE | Founders Day - Community hall, BBQ, swap meet, town-wide yard sale, entertainment, free, 928-851-2498 or www.azoutback.com H |
| 9 | BUCKEYE | Helzapoppin' Fall Demolition Derby - Rodeo Arena, more than 30 drivers compete for prize money, powder puff derby, kids tractor races, lawn mower races, $2-5, 6 pm, 623-386-2727 or www.buckeyevalleychamber.org H * x |
| 9 | CHANDLER | Bob Newhart - Center for the Arts, 480-782-2680 |
| 9 | COTTONWOOD | Annual Zeke Taylor Open Pit Barbecue - features beef, cowboy beans, ice cream, 11 am - 2:30 pm, $3-7, 928-634-2868 H |
| 9 | EAGAR/SPRINGERVILLE | 5th Annual Round Valley Veteran's Day Parade - floats, music & walking groups, free, 10 am, 928-333-2123 or www.az-tourist.com H |
| 9 | PAYSON | Veterans' Day Parade - Main Street, from Sawmill Crossing to Green Valley Park, 11 am, 928-474-2170 |
| 9 | PHOENIX | Arizona Quilters Guild 10th Annual Small Quilt Auction - Heritage Square, Guild members donate small quilts and proceeds fund the Q.U.I.L.T, small quilts from traditional to contemporary, from folk style to quilt art, preview at 9 am and 10 am auction, 602-220-9889 or 602-262-5071 or www.rossonhousemuseum.org H |
| 9 | PHOENIX | Contra Dance - Kenilworth School, featuring live music of New England, French-Canada & the British Isles, beginner's workshop at 7:30 pm, dance from 8-11 pm, $7, 480-759-2382 or www.PhoenixFriendsofOldTimeMusic.com H |
| 9 | ELGIN | St. Martin's New Release Festival - Sonoita Vineyards Winery, souvenir wine glass, live music, food, wine tasting including new releases, $7.50, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-455-5893 or www.sonoitavineyards.com H |
| 9 | SUN CITY | Salute to Veterans Concert - Sun City Grand Amphitheatre, $10, 6 pm, 623-583-0692 or www.northwestvalley.com H y |
| 9 | SUPERIOR | Arboretum Folk Festival - Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, live music both acoustic & eclectic, Grand Canyon State singers & songwriters, fall foliage, $3-6, 8 am - 5 pm, 520-689-2811 or www.pr.state.az.us or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu |
| 9 | TEMPE | 11th Annual Lace Day - "A Celebration of Lace" - University Presbyterian Church, by Lacey Ladies of Arizona, lace making, weaving, spinning, exhibits, demonstrations, supply vendors, door prizes, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-396-3132 H |
| 9 | TEMPE | 118th Annual Meeting of the Arizona Historical Society - It's Not Personal, It's Politics, presented by Steve Benson, political cartoonist for the Arizona Republic, 520-628-5774 ext. 165 |
| 9 | TUCSON | Tucson Doll Guild 18th Annual Doll Show & Sale - Rodeway Inn Event Center, more than 100 vendors of dolls both modern & antique, teddy bears and toys for collectors, also a competitive exhibit for all, hourly door prizes, $5, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-881-5545 or www.puppentour.com H x |
| 9 | WICKENBURG | 22nd Annual Tour of Homes - begins at the Community Ctr, self-guided tour of distinctive area homes, holiday festival featuring arts & crafts, books, home-baked goods, silent auction, sponsored by Las Senoras de Socorro to benefit the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, $8, 9 am - 4 pm, 928-684-2272 not H |
| 9–10 | GLENDALE | 7th Annual Sahuaro Ranch Days - Historic Sahuaro Ranch, antique tractors, antique engines, historic home tours, interpreters on site, food, crafts, historic photographs & household appliances, children's activities, $5, under 12 free, 9 am - 4 pm, 623-930-4200 or 623-930-2299 or www.sahuaroranch.org H |
| 9–10 | LAKE HAVASU | Annual Gem & Mineral Show - Aquatic Community Center, demonstrations, sales of rough material and jewelry, show cases & displays, field trips, raffles, info, food, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-855-9324 H * x |
| 9–10 | PHOENIX | Gourds Galore - Desert Botanical Garden, discover the beauty & versatility of gourds, meet gourd artists & learn more about their craft, gourd decorations for sale, music demonstrations using gourd instruments, tours, entertainment, $4-7.50, 8 am - 8 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org |
| 9–10 | PHOENIX | Orchid Society of Arizona Annual Show & Sale - Arizona State Veteran Home, Liberty Hall, blooming orchids in vignettes with a 1950's theme, culture information, orchids & orchid-related products for sale, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 602-274-4319 or 602-803-6889 or http://welcome.to/orchidsocietyaz |
| 9–27 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | Guest Artist Exhibit - LH Center of the Performing Arts, opening reception 11/9 from 3-5 pm, 928-505-3302 or www.mohave.cc.az.us H |
| 9–12/31 | PRESCOTT | Mexican Folk Retablos Images of Devotion - Phippen Museum, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenmuseum.org |
| 10 | CHANDLER | Phoenix Boys Choir - Center for the Arts, with the Mesa Symphony, highlighting the works of Haydn, $8-25, 7:30 pm, 602-264-5328 ext. 21 or 480-782-2680 or www.boyschoir.org |
| 10 | TUCSON | Nicholas Zumbro - Crowder Hall, piano, $4-10, 3 pm, 520-621-2998 or www.arts.arizona.edu/music |
| 11 | MESA | Veteran's Day Parade - downtown, featuring military groups, scout troops, civic organizations, marching bands, free, 10 am, 480-644-2351 or www.ci.mesa.az.us H x |
| 11–13 | SCOTTSDALE | 22nd Annual Gift Mart '02 - WestWorld, benefits Jr. League, shop unique specialty shops from across the nation, $5, 10 am - 6 pm, 602-234-3388 or www.jlp.org H x |
| 12 | SCOTTSDALE | Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel - Center for the
Arts, "Musical Friends" Mozart, Haydn & Hummel, piano concerts with commentary, $28, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org H |
| 12 | SCOTTSDALE | Brophy Fashion Show - To The Rhythm of Life With a Brophy Beat - Phoenician, luncheon and fashion show to raise funds for scholarships, Neiman Marcus presents the Oscar de la Renta Spring 2003 couture collection, $60-150, 10:30 am, 602-957-1365 or 480-948-8041 |
| 12–17 | PHOENIX | Burn the Floor - Orpheum Theatre, hot new dancing sensation, stunning costumes & passionate music, dazzling visual effects & sound, Tu-F 8 pm, Sa 2 & 8 pm Su 2 & 7 pm, 602-952-2881 or 602-262-7272 |
| 13 | PHOENIX | Senior Bazaar - Heritage Square, hand crafted items, baked goods, food, entertainment, 10 am - 2 pm, 602-262-5071 |
| 13 | SEDONA | Living History Series - Sedona Public Library, 7 pm, 928-282-9501 |
| 13 | TUCSON | Carole Maso - UA Modern Languages Aud., author of numerous books, part of Visiting Poets & Writers Reading Series, presented by the Poetry Center, free, 8 pm, 520-626-3765 or www.coh.arizona.edu/poetry |
| 13 | TUCSON | Arianna String Quartet - Leo Rich Theatre, from St. Louis, by AZ Friends of Chamber Music, with Richard Stolzman, clarinet, $5-15, 8 pm, 520-577-3769 or www.ArizonaChamberMusic.org H |
| 13 | TUCSON | Fiction Readings by Carole Maso - Modern Languages Aud., author of The Art Lover, Defiance, and the American Woman in the Chinese Hat and the recipient of a Lannan Fellowship, free, 520-626-3765 or www.coh.Arizona.edu/poetry H |
| 13–17 | TUCSON | 14th Annual Western Music Festival - TCC & FourPoints Sheraton, concerts, workshops, jam sessions by top western musicians, western merchandise, collector's auction, Hall of Fame induction, western art, 520-743-9794 H |
| 14 | HOLBROOK | 9th Annual Holiday Showcase - Elks Lodge, holiday items for Christmas, entertainment, free, 6-9 pm, 800-524-2459 H |
| 14 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Forum Bringing National Issues into Focus - Hyatt Regency, high profile speakers representing business, politics, government, media & sports, $70, noon, 602-744-0134 or www.phoenixchamber.com H |
| 14 | SCOTTSDALE | The Side Street Strutters - Kerr Cultural Center, Disneyland's favorite band, $13-16, 8 pm, 480-596-2660 or 480-965-5377 or www.asukerr.com |
| 14–15 | PHOENIX | Powerful Mahler - Symphony Hall, part of classics series, Phoenix Symphony featuring Hermann Michael, conductor, 7:30 & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or 480-784-4444 or www.phoenixsymphony.org |
| 14–16 | SUN CITY WEST | Variety Show - Sundome Center, more than 230 members of the community, singing, dancing, 2 & 7:30 pm, 623-876-5330 or www.sunhealth.org H |
| 14–17 | SCOTTSDALE | Thieves Market - 5th Avenue, tents, live entertainment, food, shopping, gifts & accessories, vendors, free, Sa 10 am - 6 pm, Su 10 am - 5 pm, 800-737-0008 H |
| 14–12/1 | PHOENIX | Blue - Herberger Theatre, by Arizona Theatre Company, about the Clark family who runs the only black-owned funeral homes in South Carolina, the stories are accompanied by the soulful music of Blue Williams, a singer who provides the soundtrack to their lives and the key to a family secret, featuring new music by Nona Hendryx, 602-256-6995 or www.arizonatheatre.org |
| 14–12/15 TUCSON | The Miss Firecracker Contest - Live Theatre Workshop, by Beth Henley, 520-327-4242 H | |
| 15 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Suns vs. Houston - America West Arena, 8:30 pm, 480-784-4444 or 602-379-7867 |
| 15 | SCOTTSDALE | Afro Cuban All Stars - Center for the Arts, 16 talented musicians, ranging in age from 21-60 years old, present a tribute to their musical roots as they mix the classic Cuban styles with more progressive tempos influenced by jazz and classic rock, $32, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org |
| 15 | WINSLOW | 7th Annual Homolovi Fall Run 10K & 2-mile Run - Homolovi Ruins State Park, 10K or 2 mile run/walk on well maintained park road, $, 9 am, 928-289-4106 or www.pr.state.az.us |
| 15 | YUMA | Community Homemakers Bazaar - Civic & Convention Ctr, 928-344-3800 |
| 15–16 | SUN CITY WEST | Taste of Home Cooking & Holiday Celebration - Sundome, home show, commercial & retail vendors, local chef cooking demos, craft demos, home improvement & garden demos, free, F 3-6 pm, Sa 8 am - 2 pm, 623-583-0692 or www.northwestvalley.com H y |
| 15–17 | PHOENIX | Umpire's Choice Sports Card & Beanie Baby Show - Spectrum Mall, collectibles include non-sports, pokemon & comics for sale, Fr 10 am - 9 pm, Sa 10 am - 7 pm, Su noon - 5 pm, 602-242-9074 |
| 15–17 | PHOENIX | 7th Annual Treasure Market of Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry - Civic Plaza, Hall C, exhibits, lectures, dealers, demos, "hands-on" kid's activities, geode cracking, silent auctions, prizes, by GeoExpositions, $5/3-day pass, Fr 10 am - 7 pm, Sa 10 am - 6 pm, Su 10 am - 5 pm, 10 am, 303-278-1218 or www.mineralshow.com H * x |
| 15–17 | TUCSON | Super Chevy Assn. Show - Southwestern International Raceway, NHRA Championship drag racing, all Chevy show with drag racing, car show, swap meet & car corral, $20, 4 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.sirace.com |
| 15–17 | TUCSON | Hansel & Gretel - TCC Music Hall, by Arizona Opera, Humperdinck's enchanting fairy tale opera features sets designed by Maurice Sendak, $25-110, 7:30 & 2 pm, 520-293-4336 or www.azopera.com |
| 15–24 | GILBERT | 2002 Gilbert Days - Pony Express Ride recreation, parade, fun run, Little Dude rodeo, pet show, carnival, rodeo dance, rodeo, arts & crafts, stage entertainment, 480-695-6861 or www.gilbertdays.com |
| 15–24 | TEMPE | Don Juan - by Herberger College of Fine Arts, ASU Theatre, Don Juan is the enemy of God in this morality tale written by Tirso de Molina, author of the original Don Juan legend for the theatre, $8-14, 480-965-6536 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/caledar/mainstage.html |
| 16 | ARIZONA CITY | 22nd Annual Gem & Mineral Show - Community Center, exhibit of jewelry, ceramics, rocks, minerals, bake sale, raffles, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-466-9455 or 520-466-9146 H w |
| 16 | CHANDLER | Dart the Turkey Contest - Senior Center & Snedigar Sportsplex, throw ten darts at a paper turkey target, .25 per target, 9-11 am, 2-3:30 pm, 480-782-2735 or www.chandler.org H |
| 16 | COTTONWOOD | Side Street Strutters - Mingus Union H.S., seven artists with Dixieland and swing band music, $5-15, 7 pm, 928-639-0636 |
| 16 | FOUNTAIN HILLS | Another Point of View Art Walk - Fountain Park, local & area artists display on the patio, live music & wine tastings, free, 6-8 pm, 480-816-6500 |
| 16 | GILBERT | Dickens & Company Present Oklahoma! - Wildhorse Ranch Rescue, a concert version of the popular play, a fund raiser for horses in need, includes barn tour & silent auction, dress in costume, food available, $50, 5 pm, 866-468-7621 or www.ticketweb.com |
| 16 | GOODYEAR | 8th Annual Cool Desert Jazz Festival - Estrella Mountain Ranch, featuring national & local acts such as Pancho Sanchez, Diane Schuur, Maynard Ferguson, children’s activities, $15-30, 3 pm, 623-935-6384 or www.wvfac.org H x |
| 16 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | 7th Annual Harvest Fair - Cattail Cove State Park, art show, free, 9 am - 2 pm, 928-855-1223 or www.pr.state.az.us H |
| 16 | PHOENIX | Gershwin's Porgy & Bess - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony featuring Robert Moody, conductor, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or 480-784-4444 or www.phoenixsymphony.org |
| 16 | WINSLOW | 56th Annual Christmas Parade - AZ's largest Christmas parade, also arts & crafts booths, food, Santa, free, 1 pm, 928-289-2434 or www.winslowarizona.org H y |
| 16 | YUMA | Arizona City Day 2001 - Main Street Plaza, western re-enactments, music & fun for the family, dress western, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 928-783-2423 or 928-782-512 H * x |
| 16–17 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | Baja in Havasu/Havasu Truckin - SARA Park, professional short course racing, monster trucks & jet melt down, off road trucks & buggies, burn out exhibition, tough truck competition, $30/weekend, 928-855-6125 or www.dsmevents.com H x |
| 16–17 | PHOENIX | Spanish Market - Heard Museum, artwork by top Hispanic artists from New Mexico & music & dance performances including strolling mariachis highlight this festival & marketplace, 602-252-8848 or www.heard.org |
| 16–17 | PHOENIX | Ole Mole - A Celebration of Chiles and Chocolate - Desert Botanical Garden, a wonderful culinary combination, experience cooking demos, tastings, arts & crafts & entertainment, $4-7.50, 8 am - 8 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org |
| 16–17 | SEDONA | Sedona Art & Craft Show - Village of Oak Creek, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-284-9627 |
| 16–17 | TUBAC | An Art Experience - Village of Tubac, local artists, music, demonstrations & gallery showings, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com |
| 16–18 | TUCSON | Coyote Cluster Dog Shows - Pima County Fairgrounds, all-breed conformation/obedience trials, 2000 dogs from all Western states compete, free, 8 am - 6 pm, 520-575-9199 H |
| 17 | AJO | Garlic Festival - Ajo (meaning garlic in Spanish), food, fun & frolic, arts & crafts, entertainment, garlic dish cook-off, free, 9 am - 2 pm, 520-387-7742 or www.ajocofc.com |
| 17 | CHANDLER | San Marcos Symphony - Center for the Arts, 480-782-2680 |
| 17 | PHOENIX | 27th Annual New Times 10K - Bank One Ballpark, includes a
kids' dash, corporate challenge, 5K stroller stroll, 5K walk, 5K run, 10K inline skate,
10K wheelchair race & 10K, entertainment, therapeutic massages, vendors & prizes,
$18, 7 45 am, 480-345-5752 or 602-744-6531 or www.runningmasters.net y * |
| 17 | SEDONA | Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center - St. John Vianney Church, Chamber Music Sedona, 2:30 pm, $, 928-204-2415 or www.chambermusicsedona.org H |
| 17 | SUN CITY WEST | Symphony of the West Valley - Sundome, featuring Dickran Atamian in Concert, classical pianist, a concerto by Grieg, $17-27, 4 pm, 623-972-4484 H |
| 17 | TEMPE | Kaleidoscope A Multitude of Colors for the Organ - Organ Hall, by Herberger College of Fine Arts, ASU Organ, with ASU alumnus Derek Nickels, $8-14, 480-965-6536 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/caledar/mainstage.html |
| 17 | TUCSON | Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - Lew Sorensen Community Ctr, 70-140 vendors with furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, art work, coins, native artifacts, by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Rec. Dept., free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-232-1201 or www.co.pima.az.us/pksrec H |
| 17–18 | SCOTTSDALE | Christopher O'Riley - Center for the Arts, Virginia G. Piper Concert Series, piano recitals by internationally acclaimed Steinway artists, $20, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org H |
| 17–12/8 | TUCSON | Oklahoma - Marroney Theatre, by Rodgers & Hammerstein, presented by Arizona Repertory Theatre, with the show that redefined American musical theatre forever, $15-24, 7:30 & 1:30 pm, 520-621-1162 or www.arts.arizona.edu/theatre |
| 18 | MESA | 2nd Annual HoHoKam Golf Classic - Mesa Country Club, benefits children's charities, 480-609-3978 |
| 18 | TUCSON | Bach Aria Concert - Holsclaw Recital Hall, piano, $4-10, 7 pm, 520-621-2998 or www.arts.arizona.edu/music |
| 18–12/19 BULLHEAD CITY | Faculty Art Show - Mohave Community College, 8 am - 10 pm, 928-758-3926 ext. 4410 | |
| 19–12/8 | TUCSON | Over the River and Through the Woods - Invisible Theatre, comedy set in an Italian-American community in New Jersey, $20-22, 520-882-9721 |
| 20 | PINE | Old Time Fiddler's Jam Session - Community Center, old time fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old time music & singing, free, 1 pm, 928-476-3547 or www.pinestrawhs.org H |
| 20 | TUCSON | University of Arizona Undergraduate Student Reading - UA Modern Languages Aud., part of Visiting Poets & Writers Reading Series, presented by the Poetry Center, free, 8 pm, 520-626-3765 or www.coh.arizona.edu/poetry |
| 20–24 | PHOENIX | Johnny Appleseed - Great Arizona Puppet Theater, guest artist Katie Adams performs a charming look at the story of American folk hero Johnny Appleseed, $5-7, W-F 10 am, Sa 10 am & 2 pm, Sun 2 pm, 602-262-2050 or www.azpupppets.org H |
| 20–12/15 SEDONA | Illusions of Fantasy Exhibition - Sedona Arts Center, experience the magical world of fairies, gargoyles, dragons & other enchanting creatures that lurk in the imaginations of fantasy artists, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-282-3809 or www.sedonaartscenter.com H | |
| 20–1/5 | PAGE/LAKE POWELL | Bird N' A Boat - Lake Powell Resort & Marinas, discounted houseboats & a complete turkey dinner, 800-528-6154 or www.lakepowell.com |
| 21 | HOLBROOK | 9th Annual Holiday Showcase - holiday items for Christmas, entertainment, free, 6-9 pm, 800-524-2459 or 928-524-6558 or www.azjournal.com H |
| 21 | PHOENIX | Readers Theatre - Brown Bag Lunch Series - Heritage &
Science Park, presenting turn of the 20th Century plays, stories & poems in the style
of old-time radio, by Heritage Square Guild Step-Back-In Time players, bring lunch or
enjoy a Farmer's market treat, 12 15 pm, free, 602-262-5029 or www.rossonhousemuseum.org |
| 21 | SCOTTSDALE | Mahler's Influence - Center for the Arts, Phoenix Symphony featuring Hermann Michael, conductor, Paula Engerer, English horn, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or 480-784-4444 or www.phoenixsymphony.org |
| 21–23 | TEMPE | Dayspring Boutique - Dayspring United Methodist Church, 50 vendors for children & adults, benefit, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 480-838-9097 or www.dayspringpreschool.com |
| 21–24 | PHOENIX | Hansel & Gretel - Symphony Hall, by Arizona Opera, Humperdinck's enchanting fairy tale opera features sets designed by Maurice Sendak, $25-110, 7:30 & 2 pm, 602-266-7464 or www.azopera.com |
| 21–24 | SCOTTSDALE | CMSA World Championships - WestWorld, Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assn annual world championship attracting 250 competitors from 47 states & Canada, the fastest growing equestrian sport, keeps the spirit of the old west alive, free, 8 am - 6 pm, 480-471-0485 or www.cowboymountedshooting.com H * x |
| 21–24 | TEMPE | Fall Dance Collection - by Herberger College of Fine Arts, ASU Dance, a concert of faculty and student choreographers, $8-14, 480-965-6536 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/caledar/mainstage.html |
| 21–24 | TUCSON | Opera Theatre J. Strauss' "Die Fledermaus" - Crowder Hall, piano, $8-12, 7:30 & 3 pm, 520-621-2998 or www.arts.arizona.edu/music |
| 21–12/22 SCOTTSDALE | Annie - Desert Stages Mainstage Theatre, Broadway musical about a plucky red-haired orphan, suitable for all ages, $14-15, 7:30 & 6 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstagestheatre.com | |
| 21–12/25 MESA | White Christmas Revue - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre-West, original musical revue celebrating the spirit of the holidays, professional performers, live orchestra, lavish costumes, buffet, elaborate props and sets, 480-325-6700 or 888-504-PALM or www.broadwaypalmwest.com | |
| 22 | AHWATUKEE | Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Winemaker's Dinner - The Grace Inn, includes live band and silent auction, 7:30 pm, 480-753-7676 or www.ahwatukeechamber.com H |
| 22 | SCOTTSDALE | Alfredo Rolando Ortiz - Kerr Cultural Center, South American Harp, $13-16, 8 pm, 480-596-2660 or 480-965-5377 or www.asukerr.com |
| 22 | SCOTTSDALE | Mahler's Influence - Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Phoenix Symphony featuring Hermann Michael, conductor, Paula Engerer, English horn, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or 480-784-4444 or www.phoenixsymphony.org |
| 22 | WILLCOX | Holiday House, Christmas Bazaar - Elk's Lodge, reception, sales, door prize, raffles, 5-8 pm, 520-384-2542 |
| 22 | YUMA | 17th Annual Holiday Pageant & Friendship Tower Lighting - Desert Sun Stadium, entertainment by choral & dance groups, tower lighting ceremony, donate a non-perishable food, 6:30 pm, 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org H * x |
| 22–24 | CAVE CREEK | Holiday Bazaar - Cave Creek Museum, handmade crafts, gifts, decorations, baked goods, 9 am - 4 pm, 480-488-2764 or www.cavecreekmuseum.org H |
| 22–24 | PHOENIX | Arizona Fall Sports & Leisure Exposition - Arizona State Fairgrounds, equipment, products, services, sporting events, local sports celebrities & entertainment, F-Sa 10 am - 8 pm, Su 10 am - 6 pm, $5, children 12 & under are free, 623-979-7730 |
| 22–24 | TUCSON | 21st Annual Holiday Craft Market - Tucson Museum of Art, 100+ booths of juried work, including glass art, metalwork, painting, pottery, ceramics, woodwork, leather, clothing, furniture, food, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonarts.com H y |
| 22–24 | YUMA | 12th Annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival - Cibola H.S., 50 balloons, sunrise balloon liftoffs, sunset balloon glow & fireworks, entertainment, food, free, 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org H y |
| 22–12/1 | CAVE CREEK | 6th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artists Open Studio Tour - Desert Foothills, tour 26 art studios & meet more than 85 artists, art demonstrations, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-488-3381 or www.sonoranartsleague.org |
| 22–12/7 | TEMPE | Der Kaiser von Atlantis - by Herberger College of Fine Arts, Lyric Opera Theatre, allegory about the horrors of war and nazism composed by Holocaust victim Viktor Ullman, also Gian Carlo Menotti's The Mediu, a chamber opera that deals with the world of fortune telling and seances, $8-14, 480-965-6536 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/caledar/mainstage.html |
| 22–12/8 | SCOTTSDALE | Butterflies are Free - Stagebrush Theatre, by Scottsdale Community Players, touching story of a young man alone in his city apartment and the girl next door, when an over-protective mother enters, different sparks begin to fly, funny & heartwarming, 480-990-7405 or www.stagebrush.com H |
| 22–12/22 SCOTTSDALE | Holiday Entertainment - el Pedregal Festival Marketplace, holiday concerts in the courtyard, Sa-Su noon - 3 pm, 480-488-1072 or www.elpedregal.com | |
| 22–12/24 MESA | Cowboy Christmas - Rockin' R Ranch, cowboy-style Christmas ball holiday show, BBQ, show, Santa, gold panning, gunfight, wagon rides, $12-23, 480-832-1539 or www.rockinr.net H * | |
| 22–1/1 | SCOTTSDALE | Western Wonderland - Rawhide Wild West Town, 480-502-1880 or www.rawhide.com |
| 23 | DOUGLAS | City of Douglas Annual Christmas Light Parade - 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999 |
| 23 | FLAGSTAFF | 35th Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Benefit - Little America Hotel, fine wine, imported beers & hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, silent auction, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff, $20, 8 pm, 928-774-0649 or www.bbsflagstaff.com H |
| 23 | GLENDALE | Southwest Fall Gourd Show, Sale & Festival - Mother Natures Farm, gourd art shown in 85 classes, from baskets to musical instruments, art for sale, demonstrations & classes, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 480-892-5874 or www.mothernaturesfarm.com H |
| 23 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Suns vs. Denver - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-784-4444 or 602-379-7867 |
| 23 | PHOENIX | 40th Annual Kivel Guardian Ball - Arizona Biltmore, fund-raising event for the Jewish Community sponsored Kivel Campus of care, a valley nursing home, includes silent auction, dance, live auction, $300-500, 6:30 pm, 602-956-5487 or www.cirs.org/homepage/kivel H |
| 23 | PHOENIX | Contra Dance - Kenilworth School, featuring live music of New England, French-Canada & the British Isles, beginner's workshop at 7:30 pm, dance from 8-11 pm, $7, 480-759-2382 or www.PhoenixFriendsofOldTimeMusic.com H |
| 23 | PINE | Tellabration 2002 - Community Center, featuring Don Doyle and other professional storytellers, $5, 7 pm, 928-476-3547 or www.pinestrawhs.org H |
| 23 | PINE | 4th Annual Tellebration - Community Center, storytelling concerts for young and young at heart by professional storytellers, 928-476-3547 or 928-476-4791 or www.geocities.com/pinestrawhs H * |
| 23 | PRESCOTT | Holiday Light Parade - Courthouse Plaza, lighted floats & marching bands, 928-771-5852 or 928-445-2000 |
| 23 | SCOTTSDALE | Arts & Crafts Fair - Senior Center, handmade arts & crafts, home baked goods made by seniors, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 480-312-2375 H |
| 23 | SUN CITY WEST | The Commodores - Sundome, The Legends of Motown, 7:30 pm, 623-975-1900 or www.asusundome.com H |
| 23 | TUCSON | 20th Annual El Tour de Tucson - 111-mile, 75-mile, 50-mile or 25-mile rides around the perimeter of Tucson, 4-mile & 1/4 mile kids fun rides, support stations, traffic control, medallions to all finishers, $75, 7 am, 520-745-2033 or 800-568-1372 or www.pbaa.com H Y |
| 23–24 | PAGE | 20th Annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade - boaters decorate their boats with lights, view from Wahweap Lodge & Marina or along the 5-mile Lakeshore Drive, free, 800-528-6154 or 928-645-2741 or www.lakepowell.com H * |
| 23–24 | PHOENIX | Carnival of Crafts Boutique - Royal Palm School, arts & crafts, jewelry, baked goods, collectibles, holiday items, bring canned food for Westside Food Bank, admission is a can of food for Westside Food Bank, Sa 9 am - 6 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, 602-861-9490 H |
| 23-24 | PHOENIX | 20th Annual Devonshire Renaissance Faire - Los Olivos Park, family entertainment with a medieval theme, featuring costumed knights in mock battles, jugglers, history displays, arts & crafts, musicians, period games, children's area, 10 am - 5 pm, $1-5, 602-256-3130 or 602-246-2125 H * x |
| 23–24 | PHOENIX | Maize Days - Desert Botanical Garden, experience the great flavors & uses of corn, craft activities, cooking demos & more, $4-7.50, 8 am - 8 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org |
| 23–12/1 | GLENDALE | $100,000 Hook a Kid on Golf Hole in One Shootout - Glen Lakes Golf Course, fundraiser, $1/ball, $5 for 6 balls or $10 for 12 balls, 11 am - 7 pm, 623-930-2832 or www.glendaleaz.com H |
| 23–12/14 TUCSON | The Fantasticks - Temple of Music & Art, by Arizona Theatre Company, new production, romantic & timeless story of a boy and a girl in love, one of the most beloved musicals, 520-622-2823 or www.arizonatheatre.org | |
| 23–12/22 SCOTTSDALE | The Snow Queen - Desert Stages Theatre, Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a young girl who saves her friend from a queen's icy clutches, suitable for all ages, $14-15, 7:30 & 6 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstagestheatre.com | |
| 23–12/28 PRESCOTT | 10th Annual Arizona's Largest Gingerbread Village - Prescott Resort, 100+ edible & enchanting castles, estates, houses, cookie decorating for the kids, free, 928-776-1666 or www.prescottresort.com | |
| 23–2/28 | FLAGSTAFF | Playthings of the Past - Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum, unique & ingenious toys, games & children's books are displayed, opening day will feature a toy maker producing wooden cutouts and craftpersons creating a variety of hand-sewn dolls, 928-774-6272 or www.infomagic.net/~ahsnad |
| 23–3/29 | TUCSON | El Nacimiento - Tucson Museum of Art, traditional Mexican nativity scene, lovingly recreated each year by Maria Luisa Tena, hundred of miniature terra cotta figurines depicting the life of Christ as well as scenes of contemporary life, 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonarts.com |
| 24 | SCOTTSDALE | Roger Williams - Center for the Arts, the greatest selling pianist in history, $38, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org H |
| 24 | TUCSON | Philharmonia Orchestra of Tucson's Fall Showcase Concert - TCC Music Hall, award-winning youth symphony, includes music of Tchaikovsky, Elgar, & Williamsm, featured soloist is violinist Klara Wojtkowska, 2002 Solo Competition Silver Medalist, $10-14, 3 pm, 520-623-1500 H |
| 25 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-784-4444 or 602-379-7867 |
| 25 | SCOTTSDALE | Celebrity Chefs Champagne Bruncheon and Silent Auction - Scottsdale Princess, the finest culinary artists in the Valley serving their unique dishes, benefits Samaritan's Wendy Paine O'Brien Center at the Samaritan Behavioral Health Center, $75, 11 am - 2 pm, 602-495-6359 H |
| 26 | TUCSON | Graduate Choral Conducting - Crowder Hall, free, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998 or www.arts.arizona.edu/music |
| 27 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Suns vs. New Jersey - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-784-4444 or 602-379-7867 |
| 27 | PHOENIX | 2002 A Strauss Odyssey - Orpheum Theatre, part of classical connections series, Phoenix Symphony featuring Robert Moody, conductor, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or 480-784-4444 or www.phoenixsymphony.org |
| 27–1/4 | SEDONA | 12th Annual Red Rock Fantasy of Lights - Los Abrigados Resort, more than a million holiday lights create 60 different themed displays to stroll thru while enjoying holiday music, "dancing lights" show with lights synchronized to classical holiday music, dusk, 928-282-1777 or 800-521-3131 H |
| 28 | BISBEE | 31st Annual Festival of Lights - live nativity, parade, dancers, tree & street lighting in Old Historic Bisbee, 520-432-6000 |
| 28 | FOUNTAIN HILLS | Parada de Los Cerros/Parade of the Hills - Saguaro Blvd, the state's only Thanksgiving Day parade with up to 75 units including bands, floats & marching units, 9 am, free, 480-837-1654 H x |
| 28 | MESA | Family Thanksgiving Turkey Trot - Red Mountain Park, 10K for all ages, preceded by two-mile fun run & one mile fitness walk, runner in a turkey suit sets the pace, turkeys awarded to top finishers, 8:30 am, 480-644-2351 or www.ci.mesa.az.us H x |
| 28–30 | APACHE JUNCTION | Superstition Mountain Stampede - Rodeo Event Center, rodeo, carnival, food, vendors, entertainment, $, 10 am - 6 pm, 480-983-4888 or www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org H * x |
| 28–12/30 PRESCOTT VALLEY | Valley of Lights - Fain Park, artistic lighting on display, 6 pm - midnight, 928-772-8857 | |
| 28–1/3 | MESA | Arizona Temple Christmas Lighting - 600,000+ lights in the garden & a lighted reflection pool, special music performances, 5:30 - 10 pm, free, 480-964-7164 H z |
| 29 | PHOENIX | John Tesh - Dodge Theatre, with special guest Nicole Mullen, $25-45, 8 pm, 480-784-4444 or www.cc.com or www.ticketmaster.com |
| 29 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-784-4444 or 602-379-7867 |
| 29 | PHOENIX | APS Fiesta of Light Candyland Concert - Heritage Square, thematic lights, music & magic, children's hands-on activities, food, craft vendors, fireworks spectacular, free, 4-8 pm, 602-534-FEST or 602-262-4627 or www.phoenix.gov H * y |
| 29 | SCOTTSDALE | Holiday Harmony - Civic Center Mall, kickoff to the holiday season, live music, Santa, lights, food, light show & lighting of the tree, free, 7 pm, 480-312-7712 H * |
| 29 | TUCSON | Physics Phun Day - Tucson Children's Museum, entertainment through science, $3.50-5.50, 11 am - 3 pm, 520-792-9985 or www.azstarnet.com/~tuchimu H x |
| 29–30 | ARCOSANTI | Autumn Art Show - Arcosanti Cafe, artists display their recent creations, most works for sale, paintings, sculptures, ceramic arts, jewelry, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-632-6217 or www.arcosanti.org |
| 29–30 | GLENDALE | Glendale Glitters Spectacular - Murphy Park, nighttime sky lights up with 500,000+ twinkling multi-color lights, opening nights include holiday entertainment, food, crafts, children's wonderland with Santa and snow and special lighting ceremony, 5-10 pm, free, 623-930-2299 or www.glendaleaz.com H * y |
| 29–30 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | London Bridge Invitational Sailing Regatta - Nautical Inn Beach, sponsored by LH Yacht Club, 9 am, 928-680-7845 |
| 29–30 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | Havasu Art Guild Holiday Shoppe - Aquatic Center, 928-680-0674 or www.havasuartguild.com |
| 29–30 | SAFFORD | 22nd Annual Cowboy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - National Guard Armory, 50+ vendors, free, 928-428-5990 H |
| 29–12/1 | CAVE CREEK | 4th Annual Cave Creek Fall Arts & Crafts Festival - juried event with a Wild West flair, more than 100 artists & crafters from around the U.S., artist demonstrations, cowboy food, Wild West themed children's area, 10 am - dusk, free, 623-842-8434 or www.ckevents.com |
| 29–12/1 | PARKER | SCSC Thanksgiving Regatta - Blue Water Resort, powerboat/speedboat racing on the Parker Strip/Colorado Rivers, endurance, speed 7 circle racing, 7 am - 7 pm, 928-669-2174 x |
| 29–12/1 | PHOENIX | Thanksgiving Festival of Arts & Crafts - Tramonto Marketplace, up to 200 art & craft exhibits in all possible categories plus food & a kid's fun zone, free, 10 am - dusk, 480-488-2014 H * |
| 29–12/1 | SCOTTSDALE | Santaland Diaries - Center for the Arts, this stage version
of best-selling author & NPR humorist David Sedaris's funny short story, launches a
broadside attack against the most cherished of New York traditions Macy's SantaLand, a behind-the-scenes story of what SantaLand is really about |
| holiday lines, surly parents, greedy children & drunken Santas, adult humor, $40, 8, 2 & 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org H | ||
| 29–12/1 | SUN CITY WEST | Neil Goldberg's Cirque - Sundome, big top spectacle turned stage show, 7:30 pm, 623-975-1900 or www.asusundome.com H |
| 29–12/1 | TUCSON | Native American Indian Heritage Month Social Pow Wow - Rillito Raceway Park, Indian craft market, social pow wow, traditional food, exhibition dancing, craft demonstrations, $7 plus a new unwrapped toy, Fr 4-10 pm, Sa noon - 10 pm, Su noon - 6 pm, 520-622-4900 or www.usaindianinfo.org H x |
| 30–12/1 | BISBEE | 20th Annual Historic Home Tour - Historic District, privately owned historic homes open to the public for tours, also the Christmas House Art Fair & the Rotary Wine Tasting, $, Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 520-432-5421 or 866-2BISBEE or www.bisbeearizona.com H |
| 29–12/8 | CHANDLER | The Nutcracker - Center for the Arts, 480-782-2680 |
| 29–12/8 | PHOENIX | Little Women - Ethington Theatre, an opera by Mark Adamo, Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel comes to life, $8.50-10, 8 & 2 pm, 602-589-2871 |
| 29–12/8 | WINSLOW | 5th Annual Festival of Trees - La Posada Hotel, decorated trees, refreshments, holiday music, auction, benefits families in need, free, 928-289-3138 or 928-289-2434 or www.winslowarizona.org H |
| 29–12/15 FLAGSTAFF | Inspecting Carol - Theatrikos Theatre Company, by Daniel Sullivan and the Seattle Repertory Theatre Company, a man who asks to audition at a small theatre is mistaken for an inspector from the national Endowment of the Arts, everything that could go wrong does, 8 & 2 pm, 928-774-1662 | |
| 29–12/15 TEMPE | Crossing Delancey - Performing Arts Center, by Susan Sandler, charming, romantic comedy set in new York City, explores the age old traditional roles of women as expressed by Bubbie, the lovable, feisty, sharp-witted grandma contrasted by the liberated options of the "new woman" explored by her "30-something" granddaughter Isabelle "Izzy" Grossman, by Tempe Little Theatre, $12-14, 8 & 2 pm, 480-350-8388 or www.tempelittletheatre.org | |
| 29–1/5 | LAKE HAVASU CITY | 7th Annual Festival of Lights - English Village and London Bridge, more than one million lights on display, free, 6-10 pm, 928-855-0888 or 800-2HAVASU or www.golakehavasu.com |
| 29–1/11 | GLENDALE | Glendale Glitters - Historic Downtown, one million twinkling lights, special "enchanted evenings" each Friday & Saturday with entertainment, free, 6-10 pm, free, 623-930-2299 or www.glendaleaz.com H * y |
| 30 | CAMP VERDE | 6th Annual Masters Golf Tournament - Beaver Creek Golf Resort, 928-567-0535 ext. 136 |
| 30 | CLIFTON | Festival of Lights - Chase Creek Street, parade of lights, arts, crafts, entertainment, food, free, 11 am - 9 pm, 928-865-3313 H * w |
| 30 | PARKER | Holiday Lighted Boat Parade - from River Lodge Resort to Blue Water Marina, free, dusk, 928-669-2174 |
| 30 | SUPERIOR | Fall Color Festival - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, the beauty of falling leaves, tasty apple pie, live music, arts & crafts for the kids, nature trails, $3-6, 11 am - 3 pm, 520-689-2811 or www.pr.state.az.us or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu H |
| 30 | TEMPE | Annual APS Fantasy of Lights Kick-off - Mill Ave, festive light displays, Fantasy of Lights carnival, outdoor ice rink, fireworks, music and entertainment, tree lighting, free, 5-9 pm, 480-967-4877 or www.millavenue.org H * |
| 30 | YUMA | Fowl Play or "Please No More Turkey" - Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, beef dinner, two real Wild West cowboy groups shoot'em up while the La Solea flamenco dancers twirl their skirts & tap their feet, $7, 6 pm, 928-783-4771 |
| 30 | YUMA | Christmas Open House & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Main Street, 928-782-5712 |
| 30–12/1 | FLORENCE | 70th Annual Florence Junior Parada - Charles Whitlow Rodeo Arena, world's oldest continuous junior rodeo, parade on Sat. morning, events feature junior cowboys & cowgirls ages 5-18, competition in calf roping, bull doggin, barrel & pole racing, saddle bronc, breakaway roping & goat tying, 520-868-9433 or www.florenceaz.org H * |
| 30–12/1 | SCOTTSDALE | Village @ Hayden Fine Art Walk - Village at Hayden, juried fine art walk features 65 artists from throughout the U.S., original paintings, bronzes, pottery, sculptures, specialty shops, restaurants, outdoor cafes, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com H |
| 30–12/31 OVERGAARD | Bison Holiday Celebration - Bison Ranch, town decorations, lighting ceremony, carolers & holiday music, 928-535-6789 or 866-34-BISON | |
| 30–1/5 | TEMPE | Annual Fantasy on Ice - Tempe Beach Park, outdoor ice skating in the desert, skating exhibitions, hockey clinics, skating lessons, 480-967-4877 or www.millavenue.org |
| 30–1/5 | TEMPE | APS Fantasy of Lights - Mill Ave., downtown illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights and lighted displays, free, 5-9 pm opening night, city tree lighting, fireworks, multiple live entertainment stages, 480-894-8158 or www.millavenue.org H * y |
| 30-1/12 | FLAGSTAFF | Annual Holiday of Lights Festival - Little America Hotel, 2 million+ lights illuminating trees & creating a true winter wonderland, opening with cookies & cider, local choir groups, Santa, 800 luminarias, 6:30 pm, 928-779-7920 or 800-435-2493 or www.littleamerica.com |
| tba | APACHE JUNCTION | 7h Annual Art Walk - 35 painters, sculptors, photographers, weavers & other artisans open their homes & studios, self-drive tour, 10 am - 4 pm, $, benefits Superstition Area Land Trust, 480-986-5450 |
| tba | CHLORIDE | 10th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair - City Park, handmade items from area artists, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 928-565-2204 |
| tba | FORT MCDOWELL | Orem Dam Day - FMIC Rodeo Grounds, pow wow, rodeo, arts & crafts, food, golf, softball, basketball, BMX racing, dance, Battle of the Bands, $5 rodeo parking, pow wow free, 480-816-7157 or www.ftmcdowell.org |
| tba | FT. MCDOWELL | 8th Annual McDowell Orme Dam Victory Days - rodeo, carnival, sports tournaments, pow wow dancing, BMX racing, 480-816-7157 or www.fortmcdowell.org |
| tba | GLENDALE | Glendale Fall Fiesta - Glendale Community College, arts/crafts, commercial exhibits, carnival rides, food, kid's area, live entertainment, free, carnival ride passes are $ in advance (623-937-4754) or $ the day of show, |
| tba | GRAND CANYON | 3rd Annual Hole in the Ground - Cowboy Music & Poet Gathering - Grand Hotel, singers, poets, song workshops, 888-63GRAND or www.gcanyon.com |
| tba | LITCHFIELD PARK | Wild Winter Nights - Wildlife World Zoo - several animal exhibits lighted including lions & tigers, reptiles, petting zoo, 200,000+ lights depict various zoo animals, $6, 5:30-9 pm, 623-935-WILD (9453) or www.wildlifeworld.com H |
| tba | MESA | El Dia de los Muertos/Celebration of Life Festival - Pioneer Park, music dance performances relating to the theme, community altar, children's activities, traditional candlelight procession, food, free, noon - dusk, 480-833-5875 H * |
| tba | MESA | Karl's Custom 4th Annual VW Car Show - 75 vintage, offroad & custom Volkswagens, swap meet, 6 am - 3 pm, free, 480-827-8051 |
| tba | PHOENIX/PARKER | 17th Annual MS150 Best Dam Bike Tour - 2-day, one-way bike tour, 180-miles, fully supported ride, rest stops every 10-15 miles, meals, transportation back, $35 registration & pledges, 480-968-2488 or 800-FIGHT-MS or http://ms150.dsw.nmss.org x |
| tba | PHOENIX | Suns Nite Hoops Celebrity Waiters - Angelo & Maxie's Steakhouse, Sun players & alumni serve it up for tips & donations, includes a live & silent auction, 602-379-7900 or www.suns.com H |
| tba | PRESCOTT | 5th Annual Arizona Designer Craftsmen Northern Chapter Open Studio Tour - pick up tour maps on Historic Whiskey Row at Arts Prescott, 10 am - 4 pm, 928-776-9839 |
| tba | PRESCOTT | 16th Annual Arizona Holidays Fine Art & Craft Show and Sale - Phippen Museum, 50+ Arizona artists, $, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenmuseum.org H x |
| tba | SAN CARLOS | 36th Annual Veterans' Memorial Fair, Pageant & Rodeo - Apache Gold Casino, pageant, parade, pow wow, carnival & all Indian rodeo, 928-475-2361 |
| tba | SCOTTSDALE | The Detour - Grayhawk Golf Club, star-studded entertainment, world-class golf, celebrity guests, 4150, 480-951-6361 |
| tba | SCOTTSDALE | ArtFest 2002 - Civic Center Mall, featuring 120+ juried artists & craftspeople from across the nation selling individually designed one-of-a-kind pieces, includes painting, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, food, music & hands-on for the kids, free, 10 am - 6 pm, www.888artfest.com or 888-ART-FEST H * |
| tba | SCOTTSDALE | El dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - 5th Avenue, street festival with art, dance, music & food of Mexico, free, 480-947-6423 or www.downtownscottsdale.com H * x |
| tba | SIERRA VISTA | Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club - Oscar Yrun Community Center, dealers from AZ & several Western state, indoor & tailgate dealer with mineral specimens, jewelry, lapidary supplies & beads, kid's items, exhibits from museums & private collections, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-378-1169 H * |
| tba | ST. DAVID | Festival of the Arts - Holy Trinity Monastery, arts & crafts, entertainment, raffles, museum, gift shop, $1 parking, Sat-10 am - 5 pm; Sun-10 am - 4 pm, 520-720-4642 ext. 10 H |
| tba | TEMPE | 23rd Annual Tempe Thanksgiving Soccer Tournament - youth soccer for ages 11-18, 480-966-4053 or www.tempesoccerclub.org |
| tba | TOMBSTONE | 8th Annual Clanton Gang Reunion - reunion of the Clantons, activities include historical speakers and tours, look-alike & best-dressed contests, 520-272-6061 or www.tombstonearizona.com |
| tba | TUCSON | Art & Craft Fair with Coyote Kite Club Kite Fiesta - Arthur Pack Regional Park, country furniture, pottery, toys, clothing, jewelry, soaps, with kite flying & boomerang demos, kite making workshops & "candy drops," food, music, free, 520-740-5845 or http://www.co.pima.az.us/pksrec H * x |
| tba | WINDOW ROCK | 5th Annual Navajo Nation Museum Keshmish Festival - highlights emerging & established artists for fine design and quality workmanship in jewelry, weaving, clothing, pottery, paintings, carvings, sculpture & other art forms, 928-786-7386 |
| tba | YUMA | 7th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration - Yuma Crossing Historic State Park, decorative displays of Altares y Ofrendas contest, Calaberas, Latin American music & Mexican folklore dancers, traditional foods, 928-783-2423 H |
| thru–17 | PHOENIX | 37th Annual Cowboy Artists of America Sale & Exhibition - Phoenix Art Museum, 100+ new works, never before viewed by the public, by members of the Cowboy Artists of America, some of the art works sells in the six figures, one of the most prestigious in the country, 602-257-1880 or 602-257-8382 or www.phxart.org H |
| tba | TUCSON | Art & Craft Fair with Coyote Kite Club Kite Fiesta - Arthur Pack Regional Park, country furniture, pottery, toys, clothing, jewelry, soaps, with kite flying & boomerang demos, kite making workshops & "candy drops," food, music, free, 520-740-5845 or http://www.co.pima.az.us/pksrec H * x |
| tba | WINDOW ROCK | 5th Annual Navajo Nation Museum Keshmish Festival - highlights emerging & established artists for fine design and quality workmanship in jewelry, weaving, clothing, pottery, paintings, carvings, sculpture & other art forms, 928-786-7386 |
| tba | YUMA | 7th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration - Yuma Crossing Historic State Park, decorative displays of Altares y Ofrendas contest, Calaberas, Latin American music & Mexican folklore dancers, traditional foods, 928-783-2423 H |