thru-1/6 SEDONA: 10th 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, 520-282-1777 H

thru-1/14 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) H

thru-1/14 SCOTTSDALE: Almost Warm and Fuzzy: Childhood and Contemporary Art - Museum of Contemporary Art, a mix of innocence and nostalgia, comic-strip heroes and science-fiction, fairy tales and computer games, 41 works by 33 contemporary artists from the US and abroad, 480-994-2787

thru-1/14 TUCSON: Trajes Exhibit - Arizona Historical Society Museum, six mid-19th century Mexican folk costumes and fifteen original lithographs dating from 1829-1865 by Carlos Nebel and Casimiro Castro from the permanent collections, free, 520-628-5774

thru-6/30 TUCSON: One Hundred Years of Fashion - Arizona Historical Society, explores the last one hundred years of fashion from a social history perspective, 520-628-5774

1&3 SEDONA: Red Rock Community Chorale Christmas Concert - Church of the Red Rocks, 7:30 & 3 pm, 520-282-7963

1 COTTONWOOD: 7th Annual Chocolate Lovers Dessert Walk - Historic Old Town, purchase your ticket, receive map then wander the Old Town area & collect chocolates, see Christmas lights & listen to Christmas music, $8, 4-9 pm, (chocolate walk limited to 300), 520-634-9468

1 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Classics Series Concert - Ardrey Aud., featuring guest artist Angel Romero, classical guitarist, $13-36, 7:30 pm, 520-523-5661 or 888-520-7214 H

1 HOLBROOK: Parade of Lights Festival - 60+ lighted floats, includes winter festive arts & crafts fair, southwestern food, entertainment, Santa, parade at dusk, 520-524-6558 or 800-524-2459

1 MESA: A Merry Main Street - Downtown, strolling musicians, carolers, school choirs, Kid's Kool Korner with arts & crafts, 25 tons of snow, games, children's activities, free, 5-9:30 pm, 480-644-2351 H * y

1 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

1 PHOENIX: Preservation Hall Jazz Band "A Creole Christmas" - Orpheum Theatre, familiar tunes with a hip-swinging back beat, presented by Southwest Dance, 8 pm, 602-482-6410 H

1 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Holiday Festival of Lights - Town Hall, songs, tree lighting, light parade, free, 5:30 pm, 520-772-8857

1 PRESCOTT: Holiday Dinner Gala - Hotel St. Michael, wine tasting, 3-course meal, raffle, dancing, benefit by Soroptimist International of Prescott, $60, 6:30 pm, 520-776-0182 or 520-778-6242 H

1 SEDONA: Anonymous 4 - Chamber Music Sedona - St. John Vianney Church, world famous vocal quartet in "Legends of St. Nicholas," $18-25, 8 pm, 520-204-2415 H

1 SNOWFLAKE: Annual Christmas Lighting - Pioneer Park, Santa, music, entertainment, free, 7 pm, 520-536-4331 H

1 ST. JOHNS: Christmas in St. Johns - Main Street, parade, home tours, carnival, entertainment, Santa, local craft booths, 3rd annual lighting of the historic Apache County Courthouse, Jingle jog walk, free, dusk, 520-337-2000 H *

1-2 PHOENIX: Special Olympics Arizona Holiday Classic - Fiesta Lanes, 1,400 athletes compete in cycling, soccer, bowling and roller skating, free, 602-230-1200 or 8000-289-IWIN H

1-2 PHOENIX: Finova Classics Concerts - Orchestra Headliners - Symphony Hall, James DePriest conducts, with Borivoj & Magdalena Martinic-Jercic, violin; Kim Ohlemeyer, A Michael Brown & John Lofton, trombone; David Pack, tuba; Elizabeth Buck, flute Marian Pendell, oboe; Bonnie Wolfgang, bassoon; Peter Rosato, viola; Charles Berginc & Emery Harvison, trumpet, 7:30 & 8 pm & 11 am, $18-43, 602-495-1999 H

1-2 SIERRA VISTA: 2nd Annual Yuletide Faire - Ethel Berger Center, vendors with Christmas wares, 520-417-6980

1-2 TUBAC: Fiesta Navidad - luminarias line the streets, Santa arrives via fire truck, carolers, lighting of the tree, shop the galleries, 520-398-2704

1-2 TUCSON: Amahl and the Night Visitors - Proscenium Theatre, Pima Opera, hour-long opera about a crippled shepherd boy, $1-8, 7 & 2 pm, 520-206-6988

1-2 WILLCOX: Bazaar & Craft Show - Community Center, art & craft vendors, raffles, demonstrations, 520-384-2272

1-3 PHOENIX: Winter Wind Up Youth Fast Pitch Tournament - Rose Mofford Softball Complex, 70+ teams from the 10-16 & 18 & under divisions, round robin, single elimination tournament, 602-262-6485

1-3 TEMPE: 32nd Annual Fall Festival of the Arts - downtown on Mill Avenue, largest arts & crafts festival in the Southwest; 500+ national artists & craftspeople, food, live bands, beer & wine gardens, Holiday Zone, Arizona Avenue-featuring local AZ artists, KidVille, 480-967-4877 H * z

1-3 TUCSON: The Nutcracker - TCC Music Hall, holiday classic by Ballet Arizona, $43-23, 7:30 & 2 pm, 888-3BALLET or 480-784-4444 H

1-3 WICKENBURG: 12th Annual Cowboy Christmas, Cowboy Poets Gathering - Community Center & Desert Caballeros Western Museum, poetry, ballads, stories about cowboy heritage, singing & story tellin', 520-684-5479 H x

1-3 WINSLOW: Festival of Trees - LaPosada Hotel, trees and a variety of decor for auction, local choirs, benefits Family Resource Center, free, 520-289-0784

1-3 YUMA: Christmas Crafts Faire - Main Street Plaza, Santa, arts & crafts, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-782-5712 H * y

1-10 CLARKDALE: Made in Clarkdale Annual Invitational Exhibition - Clark Memorial Clubhouse, evening adult workshops & events, gala opening 12/3 at 6 pm, free, 520-634-9591 H

1-10 TUCSON: Festival of Lights - Reid Park Zoo, light displays and 50+ decorated holiday trees, weekends include stage entertainment, refreshments & Santa, $3, 6 pm, 520-791-4022

1-12 SCOTTSDALE: A Little Night Music - Stagebrush Theatre, a musical comedy about mistaken identities, $13-14, 480-990-7405 H

1-12 SNOWFLAKE: Twelve Days of Christmas - a different holiday activity is planned for the community & visitors, 520-536-4331 H

1-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 7th Annual Crafters Christmas Bazaar - Community Ctr, 520-505-3408

1-17 PHOENIX: Children of Eden - Phoenix Theatre Mainstage, an Arizona premier, musical based on the book of Genesis, from creation to Noah's Ark, by Phoenix Theatre, $25-27, 602-254-2151

1-23 GLENDALE: Glendale Glitter Enchanted Evenings - Historic Downtown, holiday entertainment, food, crafts, horse drawn carriage rides, Santa, free, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-10 pm, 623-930-2299 H * y

1-24 TEMPE: Christmas Jubilee Show - Red River Music Hall, traditional holiday songs, play, musical, $, 2 & 7:30 pm, 480-829-6779 H

1-29 SCOTTSDALE: Friday Night Wine Tastings - SunBurst Resort, featuring California, Oregon & Washington's best vintners from 5-7 pm, 480-424-6095

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

1-3/31 MESA: 2nd Annual Sculptures in the Streets - Downtown, public art exhibit featuring 20 life-size life-like bronze sculptures, new selection, free, 480-890-2613 H

2 CASA GRANDE: Christmas on Main Street/Electric Light Parade - parade ends at craft booths, entertainment and parade awards, free, 5:30 pm, 520-421-8677 H *

2 CHANDLER: 43rd Annual Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights - A.J. Chandler Park, live entertainment, food, crafts, games & Santa, free, 5-8 pm, 480-782-2220 or 480-782-2735 H * y

2 EAGAR/SPRINGERVILLE: Electric Light Parade - Main St., floats, bands, vintage autos, free, 6 pm, 520-333-2123 H

2 ELFRIDA: Christmas in the Valley - Community Center, Santa, tree decorating contest, choral sings, 520-642-9343

2 FLAGSTAFF: Holiday Plant Sale - The Arboretum at Flagstaff, featuring unusual, hard-to-find and winter-blooming houseplants, herbs, special gift bowls, hand-crafted items by local artisans, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-774-1442 or 888-520-7214 H *

2 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 18th Annual Boat Parade of Lights - Bridgewater Channel, 520-855-8857 H

2 LITCHFIELD PARK: Christmas in the Park - Village Center, annual kid's Christmas celebration, parade at 11 am, musical entertainment, kid's games, presentation of the Grinch That Stole Christmas, 9 am - 4 pm, street dance from 5-9 pm, free, 623-932-2260 H *

2 MESA: Valley of the Sun Bowl Game - football champion form the region I division and an out-of-state college compete, $2-3, 6 pm, 480-461-7545

2 NOGALES: Holiday Lights in the Park - Santa & his reindeer, 520-287-6732

2 PAGE: Toys for Tots Street Parade - 520-645-3126

2 PAGE: Santa's Last Call - arts & crafts, 520-645-2301

2 PHOENIX: Fiesta of Light/Jingle Bell Run - Central Ave, 5K run & walk that proceeds the Fabulous Fiesta of Light Parade, benefits Arthritis Foundation, T-shirts, $15, 5 pm, 480-345-5752 H

2 PHOENIX: Heritage Saturdays - Heritage & Science Park, craft activities, free, 11 am - 1 pm, first Sat. of the month, 602-262-5029

2 PHOENIX: APS Fiesta of Light Electric Light Parade - Central Ave, night time parade with all entries lined with electric lights, from Missouri to Thomas, free, 7 pm, a holiday run & walk precedes the parade, this year's theme, Southwest Winter Wonderland, 7 pm, 602-534-FEST(3378) H

2 PHOENIX: Christmas & Kwanzaa Expo - Heritage Square, holiday entertainment & food and crafts for sale, 10 am - 4 pm, free, 602-262-5071 H

2 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Dallas - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-473-5600

2 PRESCOTT: 47th Annual Arizona Christmas Parade & Courthouse Lighting & Ceremony - in Arizona's official Christmas City, 1 pm parade, free, 6 pm lighting, 520-445-2000 or 800-266-7534 H y

2 SCOTTSDALE: Musica Dolce - Kerr Cultural Center, by Phoenix Early Music Society, holiday program of Wassails, Noels & Carols, preceded by a lecture, $17-19, 7 pm, 480-965-5377 H

2 SIERRA VISTA: Children's Holiday Party - Community Center, crafts, face painting, games, pictures with Santa, 10 am - 3 pm, 520-458-7922

2 TUCSON: Faculty Artist Series - Crowder Hall, with Neil Tatman, oboe, Keith Johnson, horn, $10-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998

2 TUCSON: PCC Fall Guitar Recital - Recital Hall, by students in PCC Guitar program, free, 2 pm, 520-446-0311

2 TUCSON: Jingle Bell Walk - Reid Park, jingle bells on the shoes of 100s of people walking & running a 5K, $25 minimum pledge for Arthritis Foundation, costumes, food, fun, children's activities, free T-shirt, 8 am, 520-917-7070 H *

2 TUCSON: Assistance League of Tucson's Tux 'n Boots Gala - Big Band Swing - Loews Ventana Resort, black tie, silent auction, dinner, dancing, $150, 6:30 pm, 520-326-8452 or 520-290-1478

2 YUMA: 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Art Festival - sample chili, dinner, art contests, in conjunction with the Main Street Christmas Festival, benefits Yuma County Historical Society, 520-782-1841

2-3 CASCABEL: 19th Annual Christmas Fair - Clay Works & artisans homes along the river, food, arts & crafts, entertainment, specialty art, 10 am - 4 pm, free, 520-212-5270

2-3 PHOENIX: Vincent - Orpheum Theatre, starring Jim Jarrett and written by Leonard Nimoy, part of the Stage to the Stars live series, $, 8 & 3 pm, 602-252-9678

2-3 PHOENIX: 15th Annual Poinsettia Festival - Gardener's World, poinsettias covering nearly 2 football fields, photo opportunities, live music, hayrides, 10 am - 5 pm, free, 602-437-0700 H

2-3 PRESCOTT: Christmas Around the Kiva - Smoki Museum, event for holiday shopping, entertainment, refreshments, donation, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-445-1230 H *

2-3 SUPERIOR: Fall Color Festival - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, live music and storytelling among the dazzling reds oranges and yellows of the Arboretum trees, sip Arizona apple cider, eat apple pie & donut, guided tree walk, harvest displays, demonstrations, children's activities, $2-5, 11 am - 3 pm, 520-689-2811 or 520-689-2723 H *

2-3 TUMACACORI: La Fiesta de Tumacacori - celebrating cultural heritage with food, entertainment & crafts, folklorico & Native American dancing, Mexican, Indian, Old-time Arizona music, free, 10 am, 520-398-2341 ext. 0 H

2-11 PHOENIX: Celebration of Christmas Pageant - 602-867-7117

2-23 PHOENIX: A Christmas Carol - Herberger Theatre, timeless classic, holiday musical for the entire family, 8 & 2 pm, 602-253-6701

2-31 GLENDALE: Christmas Tree Exhibit - Sahuaro Ranch, free, Th-F 10 am - 2 pm, Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 623-939-5782

2-1/26 TUCSON: Central Arts Gallery Exhibit - Downtown, collage, prints, paintings by Mary Babcock, Jon Fowler & Joe Rebholz, free, Tu-Sa 11:30 am - 5 pm, 520-623-4588 H

2-2/11 TUCSON: Nagatani/Tracey Polaroid Collaborations 1983-1989 - Center for Creative Photography, commemorates the CCP's acquisition of the only complete set of the forty collaborative works, 520-621-7968

2-2/11 TUCSON: Nagatani/Ryoichi Excavations - Center for Creative Photography, Patrick Nagatani deploys science and the medium of photography to validate a past that challenges the assumption that time is linear, 520-621-7968

3 GLOBE: Apache Bow Hunters Deer/Javelina Shoot - Archery Range, 520-473-2812

3 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 28th Annual Soroptimist House & Garden Tour - noon - 4 pm, $15, 520-680-7707

3 LAKE HAVASU: 20th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Wheeler Park, 5:15 pm, 520-453-8686

3 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 19th Annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament - 520-855-0000

3 SCOTTSDALE: Kirill Gliadkovsky - Center for the Arts, Russian-born virtuoso pianist in an all-Russian program, $12, 7 pm, 480-994-2787 H

3 TUCSON: Choral Concert - $8-4, 3 & 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998

3 TUCSON: Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - Lew Sorensen Community Center, 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

3 TUCSON: Cherished Classics Holiday Concert - Proscenium Theatre, PCC Chorale & College Singers, from sacred to secular music, $3-4, 7:30 pm, 520-206-6988

3-7 SCOTTSDALE: National Team Championship NTC - Grayhawk Golf Club, Troon North and Resort Suites of Scottsdale, some of the nation's finest amateur foursomes compete in a 54-hole two-best ball championship, accommodations, car, awards ceremony, gifts, $995, spectators free, 480-585-1444 or 800-541-5203

3-1/7 PHOENIX: ZooLights - Phoenix Zoo, 600,000+ lights, music of the season, lighted animal exhibits, live animals are not on exhibit, $4.50, 6-10 pm, 602-273-1341 H

4 SUN CITY: Brentano String Quartet - Bellevue Heights Church, the quartet-in-residence at New York University & Princeton University, $18, 7:30 pm, 623-972-0478 H

4 TUCSON: Faculty Artist Series - Crowder Hall, with StarFire-Carrol McLaughlin, $10-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998

4-5 TUCSON: Last Chance to Dance - Gittings Dance Theater, informal concert, $3, 7:30 pm, 520-621-4698

5 TUCSON: Jazz at Pima! - Proscenium Theatre, PCC Jazz Band in Concert, $3-4, 7:30 pm, 520-206-6988

5-10 PHOENIX: Annie - Orpheum Theatre, by Theater League, Broadway's smash hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, $33.50-39.50, 8 & 2 pm, 602-952-2881 or 602-262-7272

5-10 TEMPE: The Scarlet Pimpernel - Gammage Aud., swashbuckling Broadway hit, part of America West Valley Broadway Series, 480-965-3434 H

6 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Vancouver - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-563-7825

6 SCOTTSDALE: Jazz in AZ - Jazz in Concert - Kerr Cultural Center, two one-hour sets by J. Michael Dunham & The Discovery Ensemble, he divides his time between performing his own distinctive and swinging brand of acoustic jazz and a passion for the world of electronic music, $15, 7:30 pm, 480-965-5377 H

6 TUCSON: Wind Ensemble Concert - Crowder Hall, $8-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998

6 TUCSON: Wide Open: Poetry in the Larger World - Modern Languages Aud./UA, graduate student poetry reading, free, 8 pm, 520-321-7760 H

7 GANADO: Community Holiday Luminaria Festivities - Sage Hospital & Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, music, caroling, refreshments, Santa, free, 5-8 pm, 520-755-3475 H

7 SIERRA VISTA: Community Tree Lighting Ceremony - Veterans Memorial Park, Santa arrives at 6:30 pm, entertainment, cookies, 520-458-7922

7 TAYLOR: Christmas Program - Rodeo Park Pavilion, Santa, caroling, lighting of the town tree, free, 7 pm, 520-536-4331 H *

7 TEMPE: Holiday Fun Factory - Tempe Community Complex, arts & crafts, entertainment, Santa, cookie decorating, festive Historical Museum exhibits, free, or canned food donations, 6:30 pm, 480-350-5180 H *

7 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

7 TUCSON: Chanukah Concert - Jewish Community Center, featuring the Tucson Jewish Youth Choir performing Chanukah favorites, $10, 2 pm, 520-299-3000 H

7-8 PEORIA: Holidaze - City Hall, Christmas tree lighting, Winter Wonderland with 100 tons of snow, Elf Playland, entertainment stages, interactive games, craft vendors, fireworks, free, Fr 4-9 pm, Sa 10 am - 6pm, 623-412-7198 H *

7-10 MESA: The Laundry - Mesa Community College Theatre Outback, the play weaves ordinary people faced with extraordinary problems together in a Greek myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, $5-8, 8 pm, 480-461-7170 H

7-10 PHOENIX: Desert Yuletide - Symphony Hall, Robert Moody conducts a new fully-staged holiday production turning Phoenix into a winter wonderland, featuring a version of A Christmas Carol with puppets, dancing Santas and the best of local talent, 8 pm, $21-45, 602-495-1999 H

7-22 TUCSON: A Tucson Pastorela - PCC Center for the Arts, Borderlands Theater, by Max Branscomb, holiday entertainment, wacky adventure & Christmas carols in English & Spanish, pi-atas after every performance, $4-16, 7:30 pm, 520-882-7406 H *

8 FLAGSTAFF: Preschool Discoveries - Museum of Northern Arizona, for children 3-5, sessions teach about the arts, cultures & sciences of the Colorado Plateau thru take home activities, songs, puppet plays, stories & snacks, $2, 9 am, 520-774-5213 H

8 GLENDALE: Real to Reel Book Discussion - Main Library, read the book or view the movie, Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson, free, 1 pm, 623-930-3555

8 MESA: A Victorian Christmas in Candlelight - Sirrine House Museum, refreshments, 19th century Christmas games, activities for children and candlelight tours, Emerson Bell Ringers will perform at 7:30 pm, free, 7 pm, 480-644-2760 H * w

8 PEORIA: Oldtown Holiday Festival - City Hall, Christmas tree lighting, Winter Wonderland with 100 tons of snow, Elf Playland, entertainment stages, interactive games, craft vendors, fireworks, free, 4-9 pm, 623-773-7198 H *

8 PHOENIX: APS Friday Night at the Pops - Desert Yuletide - Symphony Hall, Robert Moody conducts a new fully-staged holiday production turning Phoenix into a winter wonderland, featuring a version of A Christmas Carol with puppets, dancing Santas and the best of local talent, 8 pm, $21-45, 602-495-1999 H

8 TUCSON: 25th Annual Holiday Bookfair - Arizona Historical Society Aud., local authors will be present to sign their recent adult & children's books, 5-7 pm, 520-628-5774

8 TUCSON: 6th Annual Holiday Music in the Canyon - Sabino Canyon, concert of holiday music, hundreds of luminarias, Santa, Smokey Bear, silent auction, $2, 5 pm, 520-749-1900 H * x

8 TUCSON: Mariachi Christmas Serenade - TCC, finest mariachi groups in the world and the hottest entertainers from Latin America, songs and dance, color and magic of the Christmas holidays, $25-55, 7 pm, 800-628-4253 or 520-791-4266 H

8-9 COOLIDGE: 31st Annual Festival of Carols - Pence Aud., "For Unto Y'All" with optional sit-down dinner, $5, 7:30 pm, 520-426-4223 or 602-258-8685 H

8-9 TUBAC: Luminaria Nights - luminarias line the streets, shops are open until 9 pm, Christmas music, food and drink, 520-398-2704

8-9 TUCSON: Winter & Light - Proscenium Theatre, Desert Voices AZ's Premier Gay & Lesbian Chorus, $10-15, 8 pm, 520-791-9226

8-10 LAKE HAVASU: Baja in Havasu - SARA Park/Havasu Speedway, CORR sanctioned closed course off-road race, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-855-6125

8-10 TUCSON: 30th Annual Fourth Avenue Street Fair - 350 arts & crafters, food, entertainers & musicians from around the US, 4 street level stages & a main stage, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-624-5004 H * z

8-10 TUCSON: 30th Annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair - 350 arts & crafters, food, entertainers & musicians from around the US, 4 street level stages & a main stage, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-624-5004 H * z

8-17 TEMPE: Catch Me If You Can - Tempe Performing Arts Center, suspenseful mystery/comedy, by Tempe Little Theatre, $10-12, 2 & 8 pm, 480-350-8388 H

9 BULLHEAD CITY: 16th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights - Lake Mohave at dusk, free, 520-754-3245

9 CANYON LAKE: 14th Annual Nautical Parade of Lights - Canyon Lake Marina, Dolly's Steamboat leads a parade of nautical light displays ranging from pontoon boats, houseboats & jet boats to a 100-ft. double-decker sternwheeler, free, 480-827-9144 H

9 CANYON LAKE: Caroling Cruise - Canyon Lake Marina, Dolly's Steamboat, Santa, sing-a-long, $17, 4 pm, 480-827-9144

9 COTTONWOOD: 47th Annual Christmas Parade - 125+ entrants, floats, walking units, music, parade followed by a Battle of the Bands, entertainment & crafts, Santa, free, 11 am, 520-634-7593 H

9 FLAGSTAFF: Annual Community Holiday Party - Museum of Northern Arizona, children's ornament making, hand-bell, choral, string ensemble music, cider, exhibits, free, 10 am - noon, 520-774-5213 H

9 GLOBE: Christmas Light Parade - historic downtown, 800-804-5623 or 520-425-9340

9 MESA: Mesa Symphony Orchestra - Sounds of the Season - Mesa Amphitheatre, free, 2 pm, 480-897-2121 H

9 PHOENIX: 9th Annual Christmas Mariachi Festival - America West Arena, showcases the finest mariachi groups in the world, some of the hottest stars from Latin America, also Ballet Folklorico dancers, $25-60, 7 pm, 602-379-7800 H

9 PHOENIX: Victorian Holiday Celebration & Craft Fair - Heritage Square, continuous stage entertainment, food, children's activities, carriage rides, juried crafts, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-262-5071 or 602-543-FEST H y

9 PHOENIX: Contra Dance - Kenilworth School, featuring live music of New England, French-Canada and the British Isles, beginner's workshop at 7:30 pm, dance from 8-11 pm, $6, 480-784-4804

9 SCOTTSDALE: 5th Annual Evening in Prague - Kerr Cultural Center, celebration of Czech culture, music, dance and food, European pastries, wine, presented by the Phoenix Sister Cities Prague Committee, $, 8 pm, 602-534-3751

9 SCOTTSDALE: Klezmatics - Center for the Arts, renowned Jewish-roots band with a special Hanukkah program for the holiday season, $30, 5 & 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H

9 SEDONA: 27th Annual Festival of Lights - Tlaquepaque, entertainment, 6,000 luminarias, free, 3-7 pm, 520-282-4838 or 877-386-8687 H

9 SHOW LOW: Christmas Electric Parade - Deuce of Clubs, floats decorated with Christmas lights, free, 6 pm, 520-537-2326 or www.showlow.com

9 TEMPE: Light Up a Luminaria - Tempe Beach Park, entertainment, Santa, food, benefits Friends of the Orphans, 480-921-2300 ext. 4

9 TEMPE: 4A & 5A High School Football State Championship - Sun Devil Stadium, sponsored by AZ Interscholastic Assn, $5, 602-385-3810 H

9 TOLLESON: Luces de Navidad - City Hall, food, arts & crafts, flea market, lighted parade at 6 pm, Christmas program during the day, Santa after the parade, 10 am - 9 pm, 623-936-4469

9 TUCSON/UA: The Boys Choir of Harlem - Centennial Hall, holiday music from a renowned children's choir, $22-34, 8 & 4 pm, 520-621-3341

9 TUCSON: Bach Christmas Oratorio, Nos. 4-6 - Catalina Foothills H.S. Aud., with Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra, special guest conductor Jeffrey Jahn & the Arizona Repertory Singers, $20, 8 pm, 520-882-8585

9 WELLTON: Christmas Tree Lighting - Westside Park, carolers, Santa, food, free, 4 pm, 520-785-3348 H

9-10 PHOENIX: 24th Annual Pueblo Grande Indian Market - South Mountain Park Activity Ctr, 450+ Native American artisans, traditional entertainment dancing & singing, frybread, chili & Mexican food, 9 am - 5 pm, $, under 12 free, 602-495-0901 or 877-706-4408 H

9-10 TEMPE: Fiesta Bowl Twirl-Pom-Cheer-Flag & Dance Championship - ASU, girls & boys of all ages compete in the largest western competition for individuals & groups, special events include Fiesta Bowl Model Queen, Fiesta Bowl Twirler, Fiesta Bowl Pom & Cheer Champion, $6, 602-997-0522 H *

9-30 PHOENIX: Lee Berger - Eleven East Ashland Art Space, painting, free, W 4-9 pm, Sa noon - 5 pm, 602-257-8543 not H

10 CHANDLER: Sheraton San Marcos Jazz Series - $10-15, 2 pm, 480-994-0807 H

10 LITCHFIELD PARK: Phoenix Boys Choir Concert - St. Peter's Episcopal Church, seasonal favorites, 623-935-6384 H

10 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Columbus - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-563-7825

10 SEDONA: Celeste Headlee & Judith Cloud, sopranos - Church of the Red Rocks, a concert of American song & salute to the great American composer, William Grant Still, Celeste's grandfather, $10, 3 pm, 520-282-7963 H

10 SEDONA: Celebration of the Arts Gala - Enchantment Resort, featuring Jeremy Cohen Jazz Quintet, 520-204-2415

10 SUN CITY: Symphony of the West Valley Presents: Holiday Favorites - Sundome, guest artist soprano Julie Newell, classical works & best loved holiday musical favorites, also the Glendale Union H.S. District Festival Choir, $15-25, 3 pm, 623-972-4484 H

10 TEMPE: Arizona Flute Choir Holiday Concert - Church of the Epiphany, free, 3 pm, 480-777-9616 H

10 TOMBSTONE: La Posada Luminarias - Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, 520-457-3311

10 TUCSON: Tucson Boys Chorus Holiday Concert - TCC Music Hall, seasonal favorites, including popular Christmas carols, sacred songs & Hanukkah classics, $8-10, 3 & 7:30 pm, 520-296-6277 H

10 TUCSON: Winter Instrumental Concert - Proscenium Theatre, PCC Wind Ensemble, $3-4, 6 pm, 520-206-6988

10 TUCSON: Bach Christmas Oratorio, Nos. 4-6 - Proscenium Theatre, with Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra, special guest conductor Jeffrey Jahn & the Arizona Repertory Singers, $20, 2 pm, 520-882-8585

11 SCOTTSDALE: SunBurst Resort Scottsdale Independent Film Fest - Center for the Arts, featuring A Tribute to Robert Altman & screening of Nashville, with director Robert Altman in attendance, inventive mosaic of the American experience, it intricately layers the stories of 24 archetypal characters, $10, 6:30 pm, 480-994-2787

12 FLAGSTAFF: Stone Landmarks - Riordan Mansion, brown bag lecture by Marie Jackson, Ph.D., 12:15 pm, 520-779-4395

12 SCOTTSDALE: Jeffrey Siegel Keyboard Conversations - Celebrating Beethoven in the Age of the Soundbite - Center for the Arts, he explores and performs the works, followed by question & answer session, $26, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H

14 PARADISE VALLEY: Messiah - Camelback Bible Church, Phoenix Symphony with Robert Moody conductor, Messiah Chorus, Kendra Colton, soprano; Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano; Keith Jameson, tenor; Marshall Taylor, bass, $20, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 H

14 PHOENIX: Valley Forward Association's 31st Annual Luncheon - Arizona Biltmore, features nationally renown speaker, election of Board of Directors & Executive Committee, $50, 11:30 am, 602-240-2408 H

14 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Tampa Bay - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-563-7825

14 SCOTTSDALE: The McLin/Campbell Duo: Violin & Piano - Kerr Cultural Center, husband/wife team ho bring excitement & artistry to their performances, an eclectic mix of classical, folk & holiday favorites with commentary & anecdotes regarding the music, their partnership & life as performing musicians, $16-13, 8 pm, 480-965-5377 H

14-15 TUCSON: Music for Mankind - TCC Music Center, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, George Hanson conducts, Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, pre-concert talk at 7 pm, $13.75-33, 520-882-8585

14-27 PHOENIX: The Nutcracker - Symphony Hall, holiday classic by Ballet Arizona, $42-22, 7:30 & 2 pm, 602-381-1096 or 480-784-4444 H

15 CAREFREE: Messiah - Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, Phoenix Symphony with Robert Moody conductor, Messiah Chorus, Kendra Colton, soprano; Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano; Keith Jameson, tenor; Marshall Taylor, bass, $20, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 H

15 LAKE HAVASU CITY: LH Music Society's Monthly Performance & Christmas Show - St. Michael's United Methodist Church, free, 7:30 pm, 520-453-7130

15 MESA: Fall Broadway Bound - Mesa Community College Theatre Outback, a scholarship fundraiser providing a musical review of Broadway hits, $5, 7:30 pm, 480-461-7170 H

15 WICKENBURG: 5th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights - parade route in the historic district, 6:30 pm, 520-684-5479

15 WILLCOX: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Lighted Parade - 520-384-2272 or 800-200-2272

15-16 GOLDFIELD: 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas - Goldfield Ghost Town, 1000's of lights, carriage rides, train rides, Santa Claus, carolers, tree on Main Street, camp fire, shopping, free admission to the town, bring canned food for discount on attractions, shopping & refreshments, 6-10 pm, 480-983-0333 H

15-16 PRESCOTT: Family Theatre: The Wizard of the King's Gold - Prescott Fine Arts Association, $3, 7 & 2 pm, 520-445-3286 H

15-16 SCOTTSDALE: Winter Solstice Concert - Center for the Arts, top contemporary jazz Windham Hill recording artists, $26, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H

15-17 CHANDLER: Christmas Holiday Wine & Gifts - Kokopelli Winery & AJ Chandler Park, presentation of 1998 & 1999 wines, gifts for the holidays, live music, art, food & wine tasting, free admission, $7 souvenir wine glass, 10 am - 8 pm, 602-431-1497 H

15-17 PHOENIX: Umpire's Choice Sports Card & Beanie Baby Show - Chris-Town Mall, collectibles including non-sports, pokemon and comics, free, 602-242-9074 H

15-20 TUCSON: The Nutcracker - Proscenium Theatre, with Ballet Arts Foundation, $18, 7 & 2 pm, 520-623-3373

15-30 SCOTTSDALE: Holiday Lights 2000 - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 50,000+ lights & seasonal displays decorate the train route, $1, 6:30-9 pm, Santa through the 23rd, closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, 480-312-2312 H *

15-4/30 FLAGSTAFF: Artful Bounty: Recent Gifts & Loans to MNA's Fine Arts Collection - Museum of Northern Arizona, paintings, sculptures & other fine art pieces, $, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-774-5213 H

16 AJO: Annual Holiday Open House - Organ Pipe Cactus Nat'l Monument, Park Rangers and guest speakers present programs on various topics, displays by the local artist guild, musical entertainment and refreshments, free, 2-5 pm, 520-387-6849 H w

16 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Community Orchestra Winter Concert - Center for Performing Arts, Community Concert Assn. Series, 8 pm, 520-453-3448

16 PHOENIX: Messiah - Seventh-day Adventist Church, Phoenix Symphony with Robert Moody conductor, Messiah Chorus, Kendra Colton, soprano; Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano; Keith Jameson, tenor; Marshall Taylor, bass, $20, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 H

16 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. San Jose - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-563-7825

16 SCOTTSDALE: Jazz in AZ - Special Jazz Event - Kerr Cultural Ctr, fundraiser for Christmas House to provide free instruments & music lessons to inner city youngsters, $20, 7 pm, 480-994-0807 H

16-17 PHOENIX: Fiesta Navidad - Orpheum Theatre, music & dance performed by Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Ballet Folklorico Olin & special guests, presented by Southwest Dance, 7:30 & 2 pm, 602-482-6410 H

16-1/6 PHOENIX: New Horizons - Shemer Art Center & Museum, highlights Valley high school student art, opening 12/16 at 2 pm, also painter Robert Anderson, free, M 10-5, Tu 10-9, W-F 10-5, Sa 9-1, 602-262-4727 H *

17 CHANDLER: Holiday Time - Center for the Arts, from Leroy Anderson's Christmas Festival to Frosty the Snowman to the Nutcracker Suite, by Salt River Brass, 3 pm, $8-10, 480-782-2680 H

17 GLOBE/MIAMI: Festival of Lights - Besh-Ba-Gowah Archeological Park, luminarias, Christmas program & bonfire, 5-8 pm, free, 520-425-0320 or 800-804-5623 H

17 GREEN VALLEY: Bach Christmas Oratorio, Nos. 4-6 - Valley Presbyterian Church, with Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra, special guest conductor Jeffrey Jahn & the Arizona Repertory Singers, $20, 3 pm, 520-882-8585

17 PHOENIX: Messiah - St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Phoenix Symphony with Robert Moody conductor, Messiah Chorus, Kendra Colton, soprano; Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano; Keith Jameson, tenor; Marshall Taylor, bass, $20, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 H

17 PRESCOTT: Holiday Harmonies - Prescott Fine Arts Theatre, $6, 2 pm, 520-445-3286 H

17 SCOTTSDALE: Rodeo Connection - Rawhide, 480-502-1880

17 SCOTTSDALE: Third Sunday Concert Series - Los Olivos Restaurant, $10-15, 2 pm, 480-994-0807 H

17 SCOTTSDALE: Jazz in AZ - Los Olivos Restaurant, three 45-minute sets by local musicians in a casual bistro setting, $7-10, 2-5 pm, 602-942-8348 H

18 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 2nd Annual Light the Way Luminaria Walk - Shambles Village, 6 pm, 520-453-8190

18-20 BULLHEAD CITY: Matador Shoot-Out - invitational prep high school basketball tournament with teams from throughout the southwest, 520-763-8448

20 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Calgary - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-563-7825

21 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Christmas Caroling Under the Stars - London Bridge, free, 520-854-3675

21 PHOENIX: Amahle & the Night Visitors - Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix Symphony, Bob Moody conducts, featuring members of OPERA-tunity, $8-16, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999

21 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

21-23 PRESCOTT: Christmas Jamboree - Yavapai College Performance Hall, stage show, music, comedy, $14-5, 7:30 pm, 520-445-1360 H

22 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Atlanta - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-563-7825

22-23 GOLDFIELD: 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas - Goldfield Ghost Town, 1000's of lights, carriage rides, train rides, Santa Claus, carolers, tree on Main Street, camp fire, shopping, free, 6-10 pm, 480-983-0333 H

22-23 TUCSON: Swingin' Winter's Evening - TCC Music Center, George Hanson conducts, with Five By Design close-harmony vocal jazz, $13.75-33, 520-882-8585

22-24 FOUNTAIN HILLS: Luminaria Lighting - along the Main Streets, creates the illusion of an old Spanish village, free, 6 pm, 480-837-1654 H

22-1/7 SCOTTSDALE: Peter Pan - Stagebrush Theatre, presented by Greasepaint Scottsdale Youtheatre, join Peter, Wendy, John & Michael in Never-Neverland to fight the evil Captain Hook, $10-12, 480-990-7405 H

24-1/12 CAMP VERDE: Victorian Home Decoration Expo - Fort Verde State Historic Park, three officer quarters homes are decorated in traditional Victorian period, no phone

27-1/1 PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE: National Junior Tennis Championships - Winter Super Nationals - various locations, 500+ participants from all over the U.S., open to ages 16-18 with USTA ranking, free, 9 am, 602-957-3311 H

28 PHOENIX: Insight.com Bowl - Bank One Ballpark, football, $10-50, 11:30 am, 480-350-0911 or 800-635-5748

28-30 TUCSON: 16th Annual Bank One Fiesta Bowl Basketball Classic - McKale Center, holiday college basketball tournament, 4:15 pm, 520-327-2695 or 480-350-0900

28-1/2 PHOENIX: 53rd Annual Arizona National Stock Show - State Fairgrounds, livestock shows for 4-H, FFA & adult exhibitors, Li'l Buckaroo rodeo, Cowboy Classics, western art & gear show with workshops & demonstrations, farm experience, chili challenge, antique tractor pull, $2, 8 am - 5 pm, 602-258-8568 H * z

29 PHOENIX: Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship - Bank One Ballpark, 480-350-0900

29 PHOENIX: Fiesta Bowl Kick-Off Luncheon - Civic Plaza, 480-350-0900

29-31 TUCSON: Native American Pow Wow - Rillito Raceway Park, song, dance, crafts, food and cultural displays, also parades, 520-622-4900 or www.usaindianinfo.org

29-1/2 PHOENIX: Cowboy Classics Western Art & Gear Show - Fairgrounds, celebration of Western culture & lifestyle through poetry, music, arts, crafts and demos of the American Cowboy, nationally known artists exhibit & sell work, 602-258-8568

30 PHOENIX: 30th Annual Fiesta Bowl Parade - Central Ave., 15 floats, 20 bands, specialty and equestrian units; Arizona's largest one-day spectator event and one of the nation's finest and largest parades, 11 am, reserved seats $, 480-350-0911 z

30 PHOENIX: Los Compadres Jazz Series - with Los Compadres Jazz Ensemble & special mystery guest, free, 6:30 pm, 602-864-0043 H

30 SCOTTSDALE: Fiesta Bowl Pageant of the Bands - Rawhide, 480-502-1880

30-31 SEDONA: Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show - 10 am - 5 pm, 520-284-9627

30-1/14 PHOENIX: I'm Not Rappaport - Playhouse on the Park, comedy by Herb Gardner, special New Year's performance $50, by Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, $24-27, 602-264-0402

31 CHANDLER: Mesa Symphony Orchestra - The Magic of Gershwin - Center for the Arts, featuring , $10-20, 7:30 pm, 480-897-2121 H

31 PHOENIX: H.M.S. Pinafore - New Year's Eve Special preview by Arizona Theatre Company, Gilbert & Sullivan's musical theatre, $28-41, 602-256-6899 ext.6203 H

31 PHOENIX: Arizona Republic New Year's Eve Concert - Symphony Hall, complimentary champagne toast included, 8-10:30 pm, $27-47, 602-495-1999 H

31 PHOENIX: Fiesta Bowl Ball - Phoenician Resort, 480-350-0900

31 PRESCOTT: New Years Eve Dinner Dance - Prescott Resort & Conference Ctr, $75, 7 pm, 520-445-7221 H *

31 SUN CITY: Symphony of the West Valley Presents: Banu Gibson & the New Orleans Hot Jazz - Sundome, pop concert featuring the sizzling sounds of Banu Gibson & her band the New Orleans Hot Jazz, $15-25, 3 pm, 623-972-4484 H

31 TEMPE: Fiesta Bowl Block Party - 30+ musical groups on 5 different stages, pep rally, street vendors, clowns, rides, $, 5 pm - midnight, 480-350-0911 or 800-635-5748 H * z

31 YUMA: New Year's Eve Celebration - Main Street Plaza, for the Catholic Foundation, 6 pm, 520-343-1673 H *

tba COTTONWOOD: Holiday Weekend Boutique - Old Town, artists & craftsmen, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-634-9468

tba PHOENIX: 18th Annual Children's Holiday Party - Camelback Inn Resort, benefits the Arizona Historical Society Museum, 11 am - 1 pm, $20-40, 480-473-8489

tba SCOTTSDALE: National Senior Desert Classic - Grayhawk Golf Club, Troon North and Resort Suites of Scottsdale, some of nation's finest amateur foursomes compete in a 54-hole two-best ball championship, $995, spectators free, 480-585-1444 or 800-541-5203

tba SPRINGERVILLE/EAGAR: White Mountain Historical Society Homes Tour - includes an Heirloom China show, quilt show and tea, $6-10, 1-5 pm, 520-333-4300 H

tba TEMPE: Fiesta Bowl Soccer Classic - Benedict & Diablo Sports Complex, considered one of the top high school soccer tournaments in AZ, 16 of the state's premier high school soccer teams are invited to compete in this double-elimination tournament, 480-350-0900

tba TEMPE: Fantasy of Lights Snow Day - downtown, 12 tons of snow for kids of all ages to play in, participate in craft activities, & enjoy live entertainment, Santa, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-921-2300 ext. 4 H *

tba TUCSON: 14th Annual Luminaria Nights - Botanical Gardens, pathways lit with 100s of luminarias & holiday lights, music by 40 local groups & choirs, refreshments, $, 5:30-8 pm, 520-326-9686 ext. 15 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.

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Arizona Calendar of Events

Marjorie Magnusson 602-678-5680

H-handicap access *-includes activities geared for children