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Arizona State-Wide Calendar of Events      June 2000

thru–7/2 PHOENIX: Painting Revolution: Kandinsky, Malevich and the Russian Avant-Garde - Phoenix Art Museum, first American venue for this collection of abstract paintings, many have not been exhibited outside of Russia, 85 works by the artists who pioneered abstract art in the early 20th century, $2-7, 602-257-1222 or 602-257-1880

thru–7/9 PHOENIX: Gifts of Pride and Love: The Cultural Significance of Kiowa and Comanche Lattice Cradles - Heard Museum, a poignant display of the roles that cradles played in familial relationships and women's artistic expressions in Native American cultures, organized by the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, $7, 602-252-8840

thru–7/29 PRESCOTT: Natural Heritage Adventures - 2000 - Highlands Center for Natural History, explore the beginnings of Prescott along Lynx Creek where gold was discovered in 1863, with John Miller a prospector, Mary Ramos a homesteader and Elliott Coues a soldier/naturalist in costume, $10, 9 am, 520-776-2033 or 877-928-4253

thru–8/15 SCOTTSDALE: Keith Haring - Museum of Contemporary Art, work representing a celebration of life and humanity, includes three large-scale, figural sculptures, 480-994-2787

thru–8/20 SCOTTSDALE: Studio Glass from the Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection - Museum of Contemporary Art, examples of Cafesjian's most recent acquisitions by some of the best-known artists from the Czech Republic, Japan and the U.S., 480-994-2787

thru–9/30 PHOENIX: Lovena Ohl: An Eye for Art, A Heart for Artists - Heard Museum, artwork that reflects the passion Ohl had for Native American art and her patronage of talented and emerging artists, features jewelry, pottery, sculpture and other art forms, $7, 602-252-8840

thru–10/31 PHOENIX: Qamanittuaq: Where the River Widens--Drawings by Baker Lake Artists - Heard Museum, first major survey of drawings from the Canadian Inuit community of Baker Lake and is the first exhibition of Inuit artwork to open in the Arctic, $7, 602-252-8840

thru–12/31 PHOENIX: "Going Wild" - Sonoran Animals in Native Arts - Pueblo Grande Museum, pottery, basketry, rock art, and carvings depicting dogs, birds, bighorn sheep, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, fish and other Native animals will be featured, 602-495-0901

thru–12/31 TUCSON: We Served at Fort Lowell & Images of Resistance - Fort Lowell Museum, exhibit of 70 photos featuring soldiers and their families; photos of Chiricahua Apaches during the Apache wars in 1886 including leadership, families and final surrender, free, W-Su 10 am - 4 pm, 520-885-3832

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

tba CAMP VERDE: 4th Annual Bull Riding Championship - Cliff Castle Casino, cowboys from the western states, dance, kid's rodeo, 520-567-6956 ext. 254

tba DEWEY: Young's Farm Garlic Festival - live music, children's rides & games, garlic cooking seminars, critter corral, craft fair, and kick-off of produce season, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-632-7272 H *

tba FLAGSTAFF: Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff - Thorpe Park Softball Complex, world championship qualifying event with public tasting of red chili and green chili salsa contest, crafters too, $3, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-526-4314 H

tba GLOBE: 4th Annual Hot Rods and Harleys Show - Apache Gold Casino, the coolest cars and hottest hogs from all over the Southwest, live country & western music impersonators, 800-APACHE8

tba GRAND CANYON: 9th Annual Grand Canyon Star Party - Yavapai Observation Station, amateur astronomers from across the country, free star programs, telescopes to view, star slide programs,

tba LAKE HAVASU CITY: 5th Annual Conquest Boat Regatta - Nautical Inn Cove, Sa 6-10 pm, Su 8 am- 10 pm, 520-855-2141

tba MAYER: 38th Mayer Daze - Recreation Center, parade at 10 am, BBQ, craft booths, awards, band, games, raffles, dance, 520-632-8107 not H x

tba NAVAJO NATION: 12th Annual Navajo Culture Conference - 520-787-2240 or 520-724-6600

tba PHOENIX: 4th Annual Cow Festival - Crow's Dairy Farm, celebrate the summer with the cows, calf races, rootbeer drinking bull, hayrides, sprinkler fun, 7 am - noon, Saturdays, 623-936-4435

tba PHOENIX: 32nd Annual Juneteenth - East Lake Park, main stage entertainment, vendors, information, art show, children's area, food, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-256-3113

tba PHOENIX: 29th Annual Miss Black Arizona Scholarship Pageant - Civic Plaza, 7 pm, 480-517-9700

tba PHOENIX: Big Boys & Their Toys - Men's Expo - Civic Plaza, one-stop marketplace for men's products, services, boats, cars, computer & home electronics, from gadgets and gismos to home projects, sports and indoor/outdoor recreation, 602-262-7272

tba PRESCOTT: 20th Annual Territorial Days - Courthouse Plaza, 15th annual arts & crafts festival, food, games for the kids, old time photos, entertainment, free, 10 am, 520-445-2000 or 800-266-7534 H * y

tba PRESCOTT: 19th Annual Bluegrass Festival - Courthouse Plaza, 4 top bands, jam sessions, workshops, free, 520-445-2000 or 800-266-7534 H x

tba SCOTTSDALE: AT&T Wireless Arizona Open - Troon Country Club, 2nd oldest professional tournament in the state, $100,000 54-hole event features some of the state's finest golfers, includes a pro-am, 480-443-9002 H

tba SHOW LOW: 16th Annual Run to the Pines - Deuce of Clubs, antique car show, 888-Show-Low

tba TEMPE: Michelob Cool Summer Jazz Series - Red River Music Hall, $, 480-829-6779 or 480-503-5555

tba TUCSON: Eegee's 5000 Run/Walk - Reid Park, 5K run, raffles, refreshments, benefits children's fitness fund, $10, 6:30 am, 520-326-9383 H w

tba TUCSON: Summerset Suite - St. Philip's Plaza, $\, 520-743-3399

tba WINDOW ROCK: Turquoise Classic Indian Pro Rodeo - 520-724-6630

1 NOGALES: Philharmonia Orchestra's Carnegie Bon Voyage Concert - H.S. Aud., includes Stravinsky, Verdi, Galindo, free, 7 pm, 520-326-2793 H

1 PHOENIX: Arizona Rattlers vs. San Jose - America West Arena, 5 pm, 602-379-7878 or 602-514-8383

1–4 SONOITA: 65th Annual Quarter Horse Show - Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 250 competition classes, 7 am, free, approved by AQHBA, AQHA and SAQHA, 7 am - 11 pm, free, 520-455-5553 H

1–18 GLENDALE: Pericles, Prince of Tyre - Cactus H.S. Aud., by The Shakespeare Theatre, 8 & 2:30 pm, $10-12, tickets available at the door only, 602-272-0931

1–29 SCOTTSDALE: Music by Moonlight - el Pedregal, featuring top-name local and national acts, $5-10, Thursdays, 7 pm, 480-488-1072 H

1–29 SIERRA VISTA: Summer Band Concerts - Veterans Memorial park, featuring the 36th Army Band, the Buena Bands, Joe Antonis, Desert Swing band and the Tommy Patterson Band, free, 7 pm, 520-458-7922

1–7/15 ALPINE: Big Fish Contest for Luna Lake - entry fee $5, 3 locations in Alpine to have fish measured, cash prizes & merchandise, 520-339-4330

2–4 PHOENIX: Umpire's Choice Sports Card & Beanie Baby Show - Chris-Town Mall, collectibles including non-sports, pokemon and comics, free, 602-242-9074 H

2–4 PHOENIX: Maricopa County Interior Design & Remodeling Show - AZ Veterans' Memorial Coliseum, displays, a $15,000 kitchen raffled by Kitchen & Bath Depot to benefit Make-A-Wish, free consultations, estate auction of fine furnishings, remodeling/decorating seminars, $, 800-995-1295 or 602-252-6771 H

2–7/10 TUCSON: Thirteen Varieties - Pima Arts Council Community Gallery, impressions of subjects found in southern Arizona, oil and acrylics, free, opening 6/3 4-6 pm, M-F8:30 am - 5 pm, 520-624-0595

3 CHLORIDE: 5th Annual Chloride Auction - Town Hall, antiques, collectibles, new and used items, gunfights, vaudeville show, free, 9 am, 520-565-2204 H

3 FLAGSTAFF: 17th Annual Sacred Mountain 10K Prayer Run/2K Fun Run/Walk - Thorpe Park, signifies and affirms Native American belief in prayer and the sacredness of the San Francisco Peaks, benefits Native Americans for Community Action, 10K, $2-25, 7 am, 520-526-2968 H

3 GREER: Greer Days & Chili Cook-Off - arts & crafts, talent show, horseshoe tournament, chili cook-off, barn dance, fishing tournament, pancake breakfast, live radio remote, free, 7 am - 11 pm, 520-333-2123 H *

3 HOLBROOK: Annual Old West Celebration & Painted Desert Classic - Old Courthouse Lawn, arts & crafts, car show, kid's games, pancake breakfast, BBQ, 10K foot & 21-mile bike races, 2 mile fun run, Native American song & dance, free, 520-524-6558 or 800-524-2459 H *

3 HOLBROOK: Guy Madison Celebrity Scholarship Dinner/Auction - County Fairgrounds, cowboy humorists, magician, celebrities, $16-21, 6 pm, 520-524-6316 H

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

3 PHOENIX: Arizona Road Racers Summer Series #1 - Papago Park, a 5K age & gender handicapped race, start time is determined by a percentage of a national average, $2-5, 5:30 am, 602-954-8341 not H

3 PHOENIX: Summer Slamer - Firecracker Warm Up - Rose Mofford Softball Complex, warm up for the 2000 Firecracker Softball Tournament, divisions include Women's A,B,C,D levels, Men's A,B,C,D and Senior slow pitch, 602-262-6485 H

3 PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 8th Annual National Trails Day Celebration - Woodland Lake Park & White Mountains Trailsystem, reception, guided hikes, guided mountain biking & horseback riding trips are offered, free, 520-368-6700 H

3 PRESCOTT: Zoo Day - Heritage Park Zoo, includes photo contest at 10 am, $4, 520-778-4242 H

3–4 FLAGSTAFF: 5th Annual Wool Festival - Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum, demonstrations of sheep and goat shearing, fleece and livestock judging, felt making, carding, spinning, weaving, dyeing and camp cooking, also expect llamas and alpacas, free, $4-5 for sheep to be sheared, 520-774-6272 H * w

3–4 GOODYEAR: 6th Annual Cool Corn & Melon Celebration - Duncan's Sunfresh Farms, super sweet corn, vine-ripened tomatoes, 8 varieties of melons, cooking and melon carving demonstrations by local chefs, water play areas, water play area, live calypso music, petting zoo, children's train rides, U-pick gardens, $2, 7 am - 3 pm, 623-853-0111 H * y

3–4 PRESCOTT: 27th Annual Folk Arts Fair - Sharlot Hall Museum, games, demonstrations of traditional arts such as quilting, woodcarving, spinning, weaving, candlemaking, hands on crafts, music, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-445-3122 H x

3–4 TUCSON: Gun, Knife, Coin & Jewelry Show - Convention Center, parts, gun chips, safes, Western Americana, $5.50, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 9 am - 4 pm, 602-843-5303 H

4 TUCSON: Academy of Ballet - TCC Music Hall, 520-886-1222

4 YUMA: Yuma PLAY Day - 520-783-0071

4–5 PAGE: 7th Annual Indian Nights Pow Wow - 520-645-5018

4–25 PHOENIX: Weekly Auto Market - Mr. Lucky's, buy or sell secondhand vehicles of all types, free to buyers, sellers pay $23, Sundays, 8 am - 2 pm, 623-780-8408

5–30 PHOENIX: Magical Theatrical Summer Camp - Valley Youth Theatre, includes singing, choreography, developing stage presence, using props, auditioning techniques, makeup & costumes, for ages 6-16, 9 am - 3 pm, 602-253-8188 ext. 12 H

5–8/11 HOLBROOK: Native American Dances - Historic Courthouse Square, a variety of authentic dances & involve the members of the public who wish to participate, free, Monday-Friday 7-9 pm, 520-524-6558 or 800-524-2459 H

6 TEMPE: Luncheon Lecture: Arizona's Freeway Landscape Project - Arizona Historical Society, by Leroy Brady, ADOT, 12:15 pm, 480-929-0292

6–11 SCOTTSDALE: OOPS! The Big Apple Circus Stage Show - Center for the Arts, imagine the death scene of Romeo and Juliet interrupted by a juggler or a clown, 8 & 2 pm, $38-44, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdalearts.org

6–7/8 MESA: Arizona Art Educators - Mesa Arts Center, bi-annual exhibition of artworks created by Arizona art educators, opening 6/29 at 6 pm, free, T-F noon - 8 pm, Sa noon - 5 pm, 480-644-2056 H

8 MESA: Evening in the Park - Red Mountain Park, old-fashioned games, sporting activities, entertainment and .25 cent root beer and ice cream, free, 480-644-2351

8–8/19 TUCSON: Space Trek the New Millennium - Gaslight Theatre, melodrama, $6-13.95, 7 pm, 520-886-9428 H

9–10 PINE: Strawberry Patchers Annual Quilt Show - Pine Cultural Hall, more than 100 quilts, 10 am - 4 pm, free, 520-476-5432 or 520-476-2305

9–10 ST. JOHNS: Summerfest - classy chassis car show, Mexican market place, rock show, Indian crafts & dances, arts & crafts, volleyball tournaments, 520-337-2000 H

9–11 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR: X Diamond Charities Golf Tournament - nine holes of golf with 18 teams, players ride horse-powered carts from hole to hole, benefits White Mountain Regional Medical Center, 520-333-2286 H *

9–25 PHOENIX: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - Valley Youth Theatre, $8, 7:30 pm, noon & 3 pm, 602-253-8188 ext. 3

10 PARKER: Great Western Tube Float - Parker Strip, float 5 miles down the Parker Strip as singles, groups, or teams, prizes, $10-15, 7 am - 3 pm, 520-669-2174

10 PEORIA: Lake Pleasant Triathlon - amateur & pro athletes compete in Olympic triathlon distances, run 10K, swim 1.5K, & bike 40K, free, 6 am - 10 am, 623-773-7315 H

10 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, 480-759-2382 or 480-838-7495

10 PRESCOTT: All That Jazz - Adult Center of Prescott, with the Prescott Jazz Trio and a special guest, 7:30 pm, $4-5, 520-778-3000 H

10 SPRINGERVILLE: Airport Fly-in & Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast - Municipal Airport, a variety of airplanes, $4 breakfast, 7 am - 1 pm, 520-33-2123 H

10 STRAWBERRY: Strawberry Festival - arts, crafts, food, strawberry pies, Strawberry School open with a special activity & historian, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-476-3547 or 800-672-9766 H

10 TEMPE: Kids' Corner Saturday Costume Events - Changing Hands Book Store, Mouse will visit, and there will be a reading "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," 480-730-0205

10 TSAILE: 6th Annual Native American Music Festival - Dine Community College, 520-755-4556 or 520-871-3552

10 TUCSON: Flight Line Food & Beverage Tasting - Pima Air & Space Museum, specialties of more than 20 restaurants and 30 breweries across the southwest, full motion theater style flight simulator, 3 hangers filled with exciting aircraft and aviation artifacts, 6-9 pm, 520-618-4802 H

10–11 PHOENIX: Turtle and Tortoise Show - Chris-Town Shopping Mall, sponsored by the National Turtle and Tortoise Society, features information and health tips for people interested in adopting or purchasing these reptiles, displays ranging from tiny babies to large adults with a wide range of colors and markings, 602-242-9074

10–11 PRESCOTT: Mountain Top Quilter 4th Biennial Quilt Show - Washington Traditional School, vendors, quilts, wearable art, small quilt auction, opportunity quilt, $2, Sa 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Su 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, 520-632-8451 H

10–11 SIERRA VISTA: Juneteenth Celebration - Veterans Memorial Park, 520-378-1572

11 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Historic Walk - Downtown, local authors/historians Richard & Sherry Mangum dress in period costumes & lead a free 90 minute walking tour of historic downtown, limited, call for reservations, 10 am, 520-774-8800

11 PHOENIX: Arizona Rattlers vs. Los Angeles - America West Arena, 5 pm, 602-379-7878 or 602-514-8383

11 SEDONA: Sedona Taste - Los Abrigados Resort & Spa, benefits Boys & Girls Club, 5-8 pm, 520-282-7822

13–7/7 PHOENIX: Colored Pencil Society - Shemer Art Center, also steel sculpture from Adam Homan, 602-262-4727 H

14–17 PRESCOTT: Prospecting and Panning - search for gold and other valuable minerals, with Friends of AZ Highways, www.friendsofazhighways.com

14–25 FLAGSTAFF: Heritage Days 2000 - celebrating the region's history in ranching, railroading, recreation and Route 66, presentations, exhibits, entertainment, Arizona Dream Cruise, 520-779-5300 or 520-779-0384

15 FLAGSTAFF: Colloquia on the Colorado Plateau - Museum of Northern Arizona, speakers present images and ideas exploring the arts, sciences and cultures of the Colorado Plateau, free, 4 pm, Thursdays, 520-774-5213 H

15 GLENDALE: Gaslight Antique Walk - Arizona's Antique Capital, 90 antique stores, specialty shops & restaurants stay open from 6-9 pm, Thursdays, 623-930-2299

16 PRESCOTT: Zoo by Moonlight - Heritage Park Zoo, bring a flash light, $2, 8 pm, 520-778-4242

16–18 FLAGSTAFF: 18th Annual Pine Country Pro Rodeo - Coconino County Fairgrounds, PRCA approved, purse of $50,000+, chili cook-off, fashion show, parade on Sat., barn dances, 800-842-7293 H y

16–18 KOHL'S RANCH: Summer Fun Fest - 100 arts, crafts & imports displays, live music, food, free, includes a Kohl's Ranch reunion, bring Kohl's Ranch memorabilia for the unveiling of the new museum, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-488-2014 H *

16–18 PHOENIX: Father's Day Corvette Show - Chris-Town Shopping Mall, sponsored by the Corvette Restorers Society, Fr 10 am - 9 pm, Sa 10 am - 7 pm, Su noon - 5 pm, 602-242-9074 H

16–18 PHOENIX: 8th Annual Grand Canyon State Summer Games - Olympic-style competition in 31 different sports in sites around Maricopa County, games are geared toward recreational athletes of all ages & abilities with one category available for elite athletes, $10-25 participation, free to spectators, 480-517-9700 y

16–18 TUCSON: 30th Annual Juneteenth Festival - Kennedy Park Fiesta Area, African-American independence celebration, artistic performance, sports, Afrocentric awareness, music & unity, multicultural attendance encouraged, free, 4 pm - midnight, 520-622-4072 H

16–7/2 PEORIA: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Santa Fe Elementary, Playhouse Theatre for Children, 623-487-9434

16–7/30 PRESCOTT: Vision: Southwest - Gallery Below Theatre, art from AZ, UT, CO & NM, free, W-Sa 11 am - 4 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 520-445-3286 not H

17 CHANDLER: Ford Jets vs. Funny Cars & Fireworks Too! - Firebird International Raceway, top alcohol funny cars vs. jet dragsters & 40-foot, 60,000 pound mechanical monster named Robosaurus who eats cars and shoots out flames, $, 2-10 pm, 602-268-0200 H y

17 FT. HUACHUCA: Dog Days of Summer Concert - 520-533-2374 or 520-459-EVNT

17 GLENDALE: 3rd Annual Cruisin' Under the Stars Open Show & Shine Car Show - Victory Lane Sports Complex, to benefit the Children's Organ Transplant Assoc., hosted by Fabulous Fifties Ford Club of AZ, dash plaques, raffle, auctions, Wolfman John, 6-11 pm, 623-412-2862

17 GLENDALE: Watermelon Festival - Murphy Park, family fun, games, food, shopping, entertainment, queen/princess contests, free, 3-9 pm, 623-435-0556 H *

17 PHOENIX: Arizona Rattlers vs. Oklahoma - America West Arena, 7 pm, 602-379-7878 or 602-514-8383

17 WINSLOW: 8th Annual Winslow Jaycees Fishing Clinic - Clear Creek Recreation Area, this is the largest fishing clinic held in the state, all fishing materials and information provided by Walt Oxley of the Arizona Game & Fish Department, Winslow Jaycees provide a complimentary lunch for all participants, 9 am - noon, 520-289-3383

17–18 FLAGSTAFF: Summer Plant Sale & Garden Fair - The Arboretum at Flagstaff, featuring native plants including flowers, herbs, vines, shrubs, grasses and vegetables, special tours, family activities, advice, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-774-1442 H *

17–18 ST. JOHNS: Fiesta de San Juan Baptista - variety of programs, parade, dances, BBQ, annual event since 1875, horseshoe tournament, entertainment, 5K run & fun walk, 520-337-2000 H *

18 DOUGLAS: Father's Day Golf Tournament - Douglas Golf & Social Club, 520-364-3722

18 PHOENIX: Arizona Road Racers Summer Series #2 - Granada Park, four mile race in the neighborhood surrounding Granada Park, mostly paved road with some canal bank, $2-5, 5:30 am, 602-954-8341 not H

18 PRESCOTT: Smoki Lecture Series - featuring Jeff Ogg, owner of Ogg's Hogan, 2 pm, 520-445-1230

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

20 FLAGSTAFF: Summer Solstice - Lowell Observatory, programs includes a discussion of the seasons, $2-4, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-774-3358 H

21 GRAND CANYON: Rotary Sunset Supper - Rotary Ramada, steak dinner, raffle & door prizes, 5:30 pm, $, 520-638-2282 H

21–25 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Annual Prescott Valley Days - parade, carnival, entertainment, Pronghorn Balloon festival, youth activities, noon - 10 pm, 520-772-8857 H * y

23 SCOTTSDALE: Wet & Wild Water Day - Chaparral Pool, wacky water day with water relays, raft races & fun, free, 1-4 pm, 480-312-2755

23–24 PHOENIX: 7th Annual Rubber Art Stamp-ede - ASU West, 35 companies sell 20,000+ original designs, stamping & scrapebooking supplies, accessory items, demos, classes, door prizes, 9 am - 4 pm, $5, 714-993-3274 H x

23–24 SEDONA: 15th Annual Sedona-Verde Valley Astronomy Festival - Red Rock State Park, lectures, workshops, networking, viewing, astrophotography with shared telescopes & the giant Astro-Platform, the new solar telescope will be available, 1 pm - 1 am, 520-634-7332 H

23–25 PHOENIX: 33rd Annual Firecracker Sports Festival - Rose Mofford Softball Complex, longest running softball tournament in the state, also slowpitch youth, fastpitch, adult slowpitch, senior, men's, women's, fireworks, 602-262-6485

24 CHLORIDE: Old Miners Day - vaudeville acts, street dance, gunfights, horse show pitching contest, swap meet, parade at noon, live music, free, 520-565-2204 or 520-565-4803 H

24 PRESCOTT: Tsunami on the Square - Courthouse Plaza, festival with clowns, jugglers, comedy performances, music, free, noon - 11 pm, 520-541-1393 H *

24 SPRINGERVILLE: Hopi Dance at Ravensite - Hopi return to their ancestral home to perform a cultural dance, four craftsmen will present their work for sale, piki bread and hot dogs, 11 am & 3 pm, $3-4, under 12 free, 520-333-5857

24–25 MESA: Gun Show/Collectorama - Centennial Hall, 350 tables of fine quality antique, new & used firearms, edged weapons, ammo, ports, telescopes, mounts, knives, militaria, estate jewelry, $6, 9 am, 480-837-2423

24–11/5 PHOENIX: Arizona Highways: Celebrating the Tradition - Museum of Northern Arizona, showcases the work of three generations of Arizona Highways magazine's most influential contributors, photographers who formed a visual iconography of the people, places and landscapes of the Grand Canyon state, 520-774-5213 H

25 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Historic Walk - Downtown, local authors/historians Richard & Sherry Mangum dress in period costumes & lead a free 90 minute walking tour of historic downtown, limited, call for reservations, 10 am, 520-774-8800

25 TUCSON: Festival Folklorico - TCC Music Hall, 520-544-9543

27–7/2 TEMPE: Titanic - A New Musical - Gammage Aud., part of Broadway Series, 480-965-3434

29 TEMPE: Evening Series: The Fine Art of Transportation: History, Art and Transportation in Arizona - Arizona Historical Society, by Larry Yanez & Lenee Eller, 7 pm, 480-929-0292

30–7/4 PHOENIX: Umpire's Choice Sports Card & Beanie Baby Show - Chris-Town Mall, collectibles including non-sports, pokemon and comics, free, 602-242-9074 H

30–7/8 PRESCOTT: The Curious Savage - Prescott Fine Arts Assn, $9-10, 7:30 & 2 pm, 520-445-3286

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.