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Arizona State-Wide Calendar of Events      July 2001

 

thru–8/5 TUCSON: Arizona Biennial '01 - Tucson Museum of Art, statewide exhibition open to artists in any media and currently working in Arizona, 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonarts.com

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–9/9 SCOTTSDALE: Donald Sultan: In the Still Life Tradition - Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 paintings, each 8 square feet, survey Sultan's still life-themed masterpieces from 1985 to the present, presented by Art'otel, 480-994-2787

thru–9/9 SCOTTSDALE: The Altered Landscape - Museum of Contemporary Art, a selection of nearly 100 contemporary landscape photographs that focus on human presence in the environment, 480-994-2787

thru–9/23 PHOENIX: 2001 Phoenix Triennial - Phoenix Art Museum, organized every three years to recognize the latest developments in contemporary art of the Southwest, specifically from Southern CA, AZ, NM & TX, $2-7, 602-257-1222 or 602-257-1880 or www.phxart.org H

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 FLAGSTAFF: 2nd Annual Nuvatukya'ovi Foot Race - Museum of Northern Arizona, 5K race that enters runners for prizes & to the Hopi Marketplace, $10, 7 am, 520-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H

1 PAGE: Old Fashioned Fourth of July - 520-645-2189

1 TUCSON: Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - 11100 E. Tanque Verde Rd, 60-100 vendors with country furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, Oriental rugs, art work, jewelry, fossils, native artifacts, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-740-5845 H

1–31 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 *

1–8/31 TUCSON: MarsQuest Science Exhibition - Park Place Mall, an exhibit of national stature with more than 20 interactive experiences and four demonstration models, kids can program a Mars rover module, experience a large-scale volcanic eruption and handle simulated Martian soil from the Johnson Space Center, $4.50-3.50, M-Sa 10 am - 7 pm, Su 10 am - 5 pm, 520-792-9985 or www.azstarnet.com/~tuchimu

3 SAN CARLOS: Independence Day Fireworks - Apache Gold Casino, 800-Apache8

3–4 SCOTTSDALE: July 4th Fireworks - Rawhide, live entertainment, rides, games, attractions, 480-502-1881 or www.rawhide.com

3–4 TEMPE: 12News/Greater Phoenix Ford Stores July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival - live music, water-ski show, sports camp, kid's ride & water zone, adventure travel expo, warbird fly-over show, beach party on the 3rd, fireworks on the 4th, 602-840-9005 or 480-350-5180 z

4 AJO: July 4th, 2001 Celebration - Ajo united School Baseball Field, parade, festival, Air Force flyover, fireworks, free, 9 am, 520-387-7742 or ajoinaz.com H *

4 APACHE JUNCTION: Fourth of July Celebration - Apache Junction H.S., 480-982-8002

4 BISBEE: Annual Fourth of July Celebration - parade, ball games, fireworks, food booths, mining contest, coaster races, 520-432-6000 or 520-432-5421 H

4 BISBEE: Ice Cream Social - Copper Queen Hotel, 520-432-2216

4 CASA GRANDE: 4th of July Family Day in the Park - Carr-McNatt Park, children's races, adult races, all city swim meet with wacky games, food, fireworks, free, www.ci.casa-grande.az.us

4 CHINO VALLEY: Fourth of July - all day activities, parade, booths, fireworks, dance, 520-636-2493

4 COTTONWOOD: 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks - 520-639-3200

4 DOUGLAS: Fireworks & Celebration - culmination of Douglas Centennial, 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999

4 EAGAR/SPRINGERVILLE: Men's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament - Round Rec. Center, parade & rodeo too, $150/team, 7 am, 520-333-1639 H

4 FLAGSTAFF: Independence Day Parade - Historic Downtown, old-fashioned community parade, 100 entries, animals, floats, free, 10 am, 800-842-7293 or www.flagstaff.az.us H * y

4 FLAGSTAFF: Historic Walk - from Visitors Center, costumed local historians & authors, Richard & Sherry Mangum lead free 90-minute walking tour of downtown, reservations required, 8 am, 520-774-8800 H

4 GLENDALE: Glendale Hometown 4th of July Celebration - Glendale Community College, multiple stages of entertainment, picnic competitions, swimming, food, kid's area, fireworks, free, 623-930-2299

4 GLOBE: Independence Day Fireworks - Apache Gold Casino, 800-Apache-8

4 GLOBE: Fourth of July Fireworks - Cyprus Tailings, 520-425-4495 or 800-804-5623

4 HOLBROOK: Fireman's BBQ & Fireworks Display - 11 am BBQ at the Fire Station, fireworks at dusk at the County Complex, 520-524-3898

4 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Fireworks Display - Spectator Point, dusk, no phone

4 MARANA: Marana Star Spangled Celebration - Marana Northwest Regional Airport, live music, a beer garden, old-fashioned games like water balloon toss & pie eating contest, food, sky divers, carnival games, free, 520-682-4314 H *

4 MESA: Old Fashioned Family Fourth of July - Rockin R Ranch, all you can eat BBQ & show, gold panning, gunfight & wagon rides, fireworks, $14-25, 480-832-1539 or rockinr.net H *

4 OATMAN: 11th Annual Sidewalk Egg Frying Challenge - and other eggciting events, open to the public, prizes, noon, free, 520-758-1400 H x

4 PAGE: Fireworks Over the Water - Lake Powell, 8:45 pm, 520-645-2741

4 PATAGONIA: Fourth of July Celebration - parade, food, music, fireworks & dance, 520-455-5317

4 PEORIA: All American Festival - Sports Complex, food, entertainment, merchants, games, rides, water activities, 2 kid's zones, fireworks, $5, 12 & under free, 5-10 pm, 623-773-7564 or www.peoriaaz.com H * y

4 PHOENIX: Fabulous Phoenix Fourth - Wesley Bolin Plaza, largest aerial fireworks in southwest, 4 stages of entertainment with local & national act, a Kid's World with carnival games & rides, hands on activities, historic military vehicle displays, free, 4-10 pm, 602-534-FEST H * z

4 PRESCOTT: 4th of July Fireworks Show & Parade - free, 520-446-5291 H *

4 SIERRA VISTA: Fourth of July Celebration - Domingo Paiz Sports Complex, various activities & fireworks, 520-458-3650

4 SNOWFLAKE: July 4th Celebration - Valley View Southern Baptist Church & Pioneer Park, entertainment, food, music, balloons, free, noon - 4 pm, no phone

4 SUPERIOR: July Fourth Parade & Events - 520-689-0200

4 TOMBSTONE: Family Style 4th of July - Sacred Heart Catholic Church, activities include a softball tournament & kids games, 520-457-3420 or 520-457-3291

4 TOMBSTONE: 4th of July Fireworks - 520-457-3291

4 WICKENBURG: Annual Fourth of July Celebration - fireworks, watermelon bust, fun & games, 520-684-5479

4 WILLCOX: Summer Fest Community Picnic with a BANG - Keiller Park, entertainment, games for children & adults, fireworks, sponsored by WASA and Willcox City Parks and Recreation Dept., 520-384-2272

4 WINSLOW: Fourth of July Family Day & Fireworks - City Park & H. S. Football Field, parade, food, entertainment, fireworks at dusk, free, 520-289-2434 or www.winslowarizona.org H w

4 YUMA: 4th of July Evening Fireworks Display - Yuma County Fairgrounds, 520-726-4420

4 YUMA: 15th Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony - Desert Sun Stadium, 520-344-3800

4–8 WINDOW ROCK: Fourth of July Celebration PRCA Rodeo & Pow Wow - carnival, Indian arts & crafts, fireworks display, country western concerts, 520-871-6478 or www.navajonationparks.org H z

5 SCOTTSDALE: 12th Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk - Scottsdale Arts District, dozens of galleries host artist receptions, demonstrations, live music, prizes, free iced tea samples, free, 6-9 pm, 480-990-3939 H *

6 PRESCOTT: Zoo by Moonlight - Heritage Park Zoo, bring a flashlight, 8 pm, $2, 520-778-4242 H *

6–8 FLAGSTAFF: 15th Annual American Gem & Mineral Show - Little America, gemstones, jewelry, beads, lapidary equipment, door prizes, $2, under 12 free, 520-635-5357 or www.pywiack.com/fgms H

6–8 TOMBSTONE: Tombstone Western Film Festival & Symposium - films, panels of celebrities, historians & movie experts, a gathering of stuntmen, autograph sessions, film screenings, $20 and up, 520-457-2358 or 888-457-3929 H * w

6–8/26 SCOTTSDALE: Wet 'n Wild West - Rawhide, water-themed Western games, rides & attractions, 602-502-1882 or www.rawhide.com

8 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

10 PINE: Annual 108th Army National Guard Band Concert - Community Center, 6:30 pm, 520-476-3547 or www.geocities.com/pinestrawhs H

12–15 PHOENIX: Amateur Golf Championship - three rounds of full handicap competitive stroke play plus a championship round for flight winners, 877-990-GOLF (4653) or www.phxamateur.com

12–26 SIERRA VISTA: Summer Concerts in the Park - Veterans Memorial Park, 520-417-6980

13–15 PHOENIX: Studebaker Car Show - Chris-Town Mall, free, sponsored by the Studebaker Driver's Club, 602-242-9074

13–15 SEDONA: Sedona Art on the Rocks - Los Abrigados Resort, 100 arts, crafts & imports displays, live music, food court, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-488-2014 H * y

14 FLAGSTAFF: Annual Open House - The Arboretum at Flagstaff, Community band concert, hayrides, tours, children & adult craft activities, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-774-1442 or www.thearb.org H * w

14 SCOTTSDALE: AZ's Finest - Scottsdale Conference Resort, 15 of AZ's finest up & coming business & community professionals will be roasted, silent auction, live entertainment, benefits Cystic Fibrosis, 602-224-0068 or www.cysticfibrosisaz.org H *

14 SIERRA VISTA: 13th Annual Christmas in July - parade sponsored by the Nomaden International Motorcycle Club, 520-458-3002

14–15 LAKE HAVASU CITY: World Wakeboard Association Event - Nautical Inn, 407-571-4742

14–15 LAKESIDE: High Mountain Lakes, Arts & Crafts Bazaar - Blue Ridge Schools , fine arts, food, contests, entertainment, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-472-7892

14–15 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Old Town Square 11th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival - New Yavapai County Fairgrounds, handcrafted items, created by exhibiting artists, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, folk art dolls, country wood furniture & accessories, food & entertainment, free, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, 520-636-0973 H

14–15 PRESCOTT: Annual Prescott Indian Art Market - Sharlot Hall Museum, authentic hand-made Native American crafts, storytelling, workshops, cultural presentations, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org H x

15 FLAGSTAFF: Babbitt Family History - Riordan Mansion, brown bag lecture by James E. Babbitt, 12:15 pm, 520-779-4395

15 FLAGSTAFF: 17th Annual Mountain Man Triathlon - Lake Mary, swim, bike & run, spectators free, 6:30 am, 520-526-8761 or www.mountainmanevents.com w

15 PRESCOTT: Sundays at the Smoki Lecture Series - Smoki Museum, Martin Link, lecturer, publisher emeritus "Indian Trader" on Navajo traders & trading posts, free, 2 pm, 520-445-1230 H

15 PRESCOTT: Summer Pops Symphony Concert - Yavapai College Performance Hall, local/regional semi-professional musicians, music includes popular classics, T.V & movie favorites, region's finest soloists, $7.50, 18 & under free, 3 pm, 520-776-2033 H

16 GLENDALE: Hook a Kid on Golf - Glen Lakes Golf Course, national golf skill development program, for children ages 8-14 who normally would not have the opportunity, must not have golfed before, free, 9 am - noon, 623-930-2832 or www.glendaleaz.com H

16–19 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders vs. New Orleans - Tucson Electric Park, 520-434-1021

17–29 HOLBROOK: Southwest Quilt Festival & Train Show - County Fairgrounds, antique and new quilts and afghans, collectible and new trains of all scales, train related collectibles, free, 520-524-6407 H

17–8/10 PHOENIX: Shemer Student Show - Shemer Art Center & Museum, by participants of Shemer's Adult/Teen art classes from the past year, opening reception 7/17 at 7 pm, also participants of Sandy Brooks' "Art for Adults wit Physical Disabilities" classes, 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 *

18 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, 520-476-3547 or www.geocities.com/pinestrawhs H

19 FLAGSTAFF: The Quiltings . . . a dance concert - Ashurst Aud., interpreting the women & quilts of the pioneer migrations, $6-10, 8 pm, 520-526-9403 H

19 SURPRISE: Surprise Serenades Concert Series - West Valley Art Museum, Chris Champion Trio, contemporary jazz, free, 7 pm, 623-972-0635 or www.wvam.org H

20–21 SHOW LOW: Odyssey 2001 - Square Dance Hall, plus & mainstream square dancing with Art Tangen from Albuquerque calling, Ronnie & Bonnie Bond from Tucson & Show Low will cue rounds, $25-30, 520-367-0975 or 520-367-6171 not H w

20–21 SNOWFLAKE: Annual Pioneer Day Celebration - arts & crafts fair at H.S. football field, parade, BBQ, rodeo, dances, pioneer day run, softball league tournament, free swimming, fireworks display, 520-536-4331 or 520-536-7103 ext. 221

20–23 KINGMAN: American Solar Car Challenge - Powerhouse Visitor Center, 30-40 university teams participate in the longest race from Chicago to LA, free, 520-753-6106 or www.arizonaguide.com/visitkingman

20–23 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders vs. Oklahoma - Tucson Electric Park, 520-434-1021

20–8/5 SCOTTSDALE: It's A Grand Night for Singing - Stagebrush Theatre, Rogders & Hammerstiens musical revue, $18-20, 480-990-7405 H

20–8/11 PHOENIX: 4th Annual New Works Festival - Phoenix Theatre, staged reading of four plays: audience discussions follow with the playwright, director & actors, $5 donation, 7:30 pm, 602-254-2151 H

21 CAMP VERDE: Annual Cornfest - corn eating contest, hog calling, old-fashioned games, vendors, corniest joke contest, free, 6 pm, 520-567-0535 H * x

21 FLAGSTAFF: Arizona Highland Celtic Festival - Thorpe Park, bagpipes, kilts & luck of the Irish, continuous entertainment, athletics, dance, children's activities and traditional foods, $2-5, 9 am - 6 pm, 520-779-3817 H * x

21 PINE: Pioneer Day Celebration - Community Center, games, crafts, music and old-fashioned BBQ, 10 am, 520-476-3547 or www.geocities.com/pinestrawhs H *

21 TEMPE: 7th Annual Downtown Cooldown - featuring 20 tons of snow, a parade, kids activities, interactive games, entertainment, food, educational booths, free, 7:30 am - noon, 480-921-2300 H *

21 TUCSON: Star-B-Que - The Tucson Children's Museum, an evening of stargazing, story-telling, games, music & food, 520-792-9985 or www.azstarnet.com/~tuchimu H *

21–22 FLAGSTAFF: Ramada Express Hotel-Casino Mountain Happening - Fairgrounds, open show-anything with an engine is welcome, cruise night, 520-855-2208 or www.desertsteel.com

21–22 PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 14th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival & Indian Market - Festival Site on Woodland Rd., many of the Southwest's finest Native American artists, demonstrations, performances, children's activities in Heritage Village & Native American foods, 10 am - 5 pm, $6, under 12 free, 520-367-4290 * x H

21–22 PRESCOTT: Old Town Square Arts & Crafts Festival - Courthouse Plaza, 180 artists & crafts people from across the southwest displaying a variety of hand-crafted items, food, free, 520-636-0973 H x

22 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

26–27 PHOENIX: AzCentral.com Internet Business Expo - Civic Plaza, AZ's largest high-tech/Internet & business show, participants include Cox Communications, Insight, Intel, AT&T, PSN, Compaq & others, 100+ exhibitors, interactive opportunities, $10, 9:30 am - 5 pm, 480-491-8373 or www.azinco.com H x

27 GLOBE: Summer Youth Festival - Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, 520-425-0884

27–29 HOLBROOK: Southwest Quilt Festival & Train Show - County Fairgrounds, antique and new quilts and afghans, collectible and new trains of all scales, train related collectibles, free, 520-524-6407 H

28 HOLBROOK: Tse-Zhin-Bii Nii Native American Rodeo - Navajo County Fairgrounds, 520-524-6407

28 PRESCOTT: Navajo Rug Auction - Smoki Museum, more than 300 new & old consignment rugs, free, preview 7/27-28 9 am - noon, auction at 1 pm, 520-445-1230 or 520-443-9856 H

28 SIERRA VISTA: Steelhead Triathlon - Barnes Field House, 800-yard swim, 13 mile paved bike course, 3.1 mile run, 520-533-5031

28–29 WILLCOX: Peach Mania Festival - Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, outdoor craft festival, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, free, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com H *

28–31 TUCSON: Tucson Sidewinders vs. Las Vegas - Tucson Electric Park, 520-434-1021

28–11/4 PRESCOTT: Phippen Museum's Permanent Collection - Phippen Museum, for the first time in more than five years, the permanent collection, including recent acquisitions will be exhibited, $2-3, W-Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su 14 pm, 520-778-1385 or phippenmuseum.com H

29 PRESCOTT: 5th Annual Hassayampa Mountain Bike Tour - a mountain bike tour from 5300 ft to 7300 ft, from Prescott through walker down to Palace Station, past Hassayampa Lake through Groom Creek in the Bradshaw Mountains, $5, 8 am - 1 pm, 602-277-5722

30 GLENDALE: Hook a Kid on Golf - Glen Lakes Golf Course, national golf skill development program, for children ages 8-14 who normally would not have the opportunity, must not have golfed before, free, 9 am - noon, 623-930-2832 or www.glendaleaz.com H

tba PHOENIX: 10th Annual Arizona Home & Building Expo - Civic Plaza, 400+ exhibits, encompasses remodeling, home improvement and home building industries, find what you need in building products and services, 602-277-6045

tba SCOTTSDALE: 26th Annual Mighty Mud Mania - Chaparral Park, for children 7-12 years of age, mini mud course for 6 years and younger, waterslides, misted shade, free swim in pool, free, 9 am - 2 pm, 480-312-2771 or 480-312-2704

tba SELIGMAN: Seligman Days - parade, baseball, horse shoes, children's games, food, 520-422-3939 *

tba SHOW LOW: BLM Wild horse & Burro Adoption - Fr noon - 5 pm, Sa 8 am - 4 pm, 888-213-2582

tba ST. JOHNS: 122nd Annual Pioneer Days - Dutch oven cooking lessons, basketball & golf tournaments, storytelling, dances, fishing derby, parade, campfire circle, rodeos, ice cream social, BBQ, 520-337-2000 H

This calendar has been produced to assist you in making travel arrangements. It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation. Dates for events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance.