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-19 PHOENIX: 35th 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 H
1 SCOTTSDALE: AZ Thoroughbred Breeder's Sale - WestWorld, free, 480-312-6802
1 SCOTTSDALE: Jazz in AZ - Jazz in Concert - Kerr Cultural Center, two one-hour sets by Sherry Roberson & Friends, $12-14, 7:30 pm, 480-965-5377 H
1 TUCSON: Wide Open: Poetry in the Larger World - Modern Languages Aud./UA, poetry reading by Lorna Dee Cervantes, free, 8 pm, 520-321-7760 H
1-11 SEDONA: Annual Miniature Exhibition & Auction - Sedona Arts Ctr, fine art in small sizes and small prices, free, M-Sa, 10 am - 4:30 pm, Su 11 am - 4 pm, 520-282-3809 or 520-282-3865 H
1-30 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
2 GLENDALE: High School Badminton State Championship - Independence HS, sponsored by AZ Interscholastic Assn, $5, 5:30 pm, 602-385-3810 H
2 GREEN VALLEY: MasterWorks Concert: Basically Beethoven - West Center Aud., with Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Jindong Cai conducts the dramatic story of Geothe's Egmont captured eloquently through music & narrative, $18, 7:30 pm, 520-625-0288
2 TUCSON/UA: "Gypsy Songs" - Centennial Hall, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, inspired violinist & Brazil's master guitarists Sergio & Odair Assad, $26-38, 7:30 pm, 520-621-3341
2 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
2 TUCSON: Wide Open: Poetry in the Larger World - Swede Johnson Bldg/UA, colloquium with poet Lorna Dee Cervantes, 520-321-7760 H
2-5 AVONDALE: Checker Auto Parts/Dura-Lube 500 - Phx International Raceway, features the world's premier level of stock car racing with the superstars of the sport in the Winston Cup division, while the Busch Series and Featherlite stock cars are also featured, $5-145, gates open at 8 am, 602-252-2227 H z
2-5 MESA: Musical - tba - Mesa Community College Theatre Outback, $5-8, 7:30 pm, 480-461-7170
2-5 MESA: 11th Annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival - Mesa Hilton Pavilion, featuring 12 top traditional jazz bands from throughout the West, Sunday morning gospel hour, $70/all events badge, $60 before Oct 15, daily badges, $25 for Friday, $30/Sat. $20/Sun, 480-990-2202 or 800-473-5396 H x
2-11 TUCSON: Summer & Smoke - Proscenium Theatre, by Tennessee Williams, modern American classic story of two lovers and the struggle to balance their spiritual and sexual natures, $5-7, 7:30 pm, 520-206-6988
3 MESA: Mesa Symphony Orchestra - Overture! - Word of Grace, featuring opera arias & choruses with the combined choruses from Mesa Community College, $10-20, 7:30 pm, 480-897-2121 H
3 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
3 PHOENIX: APS Friday Night at the Pops - Scores of Adventure - Symphony Hall, Robert Moody conducts favorite adventure movie music such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, Twister, Volcano, 8 pm, $21-45, 602-495-1999 H
3 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Dallas - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-473-5600
3 TUCSON/UA: Kate Clinton: "Y2K8.COMedy" - Centennial Hall, satirist explores politics, technology, family and life as a lesbian, $35, 8 pm, 520-621-3341
3 TUCSON: MasterWorks Concert: Basically Beethoven - Canyon del Oro H.S. Theatre, with Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Jindong Cai conducts the dramatic story of Geothe's Egmont captured eloquently through music & narrative, $18, 7:30 pm, 520-797-3959
3 TUCSON: CPLC Annual Golf Tournament - El Rio Golf Course, benefits youth programs, $125, noon, 520-882-0018 H
3-4 TEMPE: High School Swim/Dive State Championship - ASU Aquatic Center, girls/boys meet, sponsored by AZ Interscholastic Assn, $5, 10 am & noon, 602-385-3810 H
3-4 TUCSON: 14th 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, $8-10, under 12 free, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-888-1058 H
3-5 CAREFREE: Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival - fine arts, fine crafts, entertainment, wine & micro-brew tasting, boutiques, outdoor cafes, $1, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-5637 H z
3-5 CHANDLER: 16th Annual NHRA World Series of Drag Racing - Firebird International Raceway, nearly 400 race teams compete for Winston Championship Series points plus Jet Dragsters, $15-23, 8 am - 5 pm, 602-268-0200 H y
3-5 LAKE HAVASU: London Bridge Regional Soccer Classic - 520-855-8529 or 520-855-0001
3-5 MESA: Simply Citrus! - Downtown, music, games, family-fun activities, sports & culinary competitions, arts events, concerts, children's activities, laser & fireworks show, free, 480-898-5665 ext. 1001 H * z
3-5 PAYSON: Payson Art League Fall Show - Tonto Apache Community Building, fine art & craft mixed media show & sale, $5, proceeds promote art education, 520-474-0373
3-5 PHOENIX: 5th Annual Treasure Market of Minerals-Fossils-Gems-Jewelry - Civic Plaza, Hall C, exhibits, lectures, dealers, demos, produced by GeoExpositions, $5/3-day pass, under 14 free with adult, 10 am, 303-278-1218 H x
3-5 SALOME: Fiddler's Jamboree & Flea Market - Lion's Club, old-time fiddling, bluegrass and country music, free, 520-859-3466 or 520-859-3335 H
3-5 SCOTTSDALE: Capitol Steps - Center for the Arts, with the presidential election only a week away, there's no shortage of material, current and former Congressional staffers who deliver up-to-the minute musical political satire, $30, 7&8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
3-5 SCOTTSDALE: 26th Annual Metis Thunderbird Balloon Classic - WestWorld of Scottsdale, 130 balloons, balloon glow on Sat. evening, continuous entertainment, food, arts & crafts, special kids' area, Fr 5:30-10 pm, Sa 5:30 am - 10 pm, Su 5:30 am - noon, $8-10, under 12 free, 602-978-7797 * z
3-5 TUCSON: OPLC Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Show - TCC, sales & special events for children, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-742-0715 H * x
3-5 TUCSON: Carmen - TCC Music Hall, by Arizona Opera, 520-293-4336
3-8 NORTHERN AZ: High Desert Landscape with David Muench - with America's greatest living landscape photographer, with Friends of AZ Highways, 602-712-7042 or www.friendsofazhighways.com
3-12 ELOY: 2000 World Cup Skydiving Championships - Skydive Arizona, teams from all over the world compete for the World Cup trophy in skysurfing, freestyle, free flying, 4-way, 8-way & 16-say formations, women's formation skydiving & the European championships, free, 8 am - 5 pm, 520-466-3753
3-12 FLAGSTAFF: WorldFest Flagstaff International Film Festival - premieres 40 new US and foreign films and 80 shorts, 250+ filmmakers to attend from around the world, a series of 6 film & video production seminars, premieres only new independent films and each film is personally introduced by its director, $6, 520-913-0444 H
3-12 SALOME: 9th Annual Fiddlers Jamboree & Flea Market - Lions Club, fiddlers jam sessions & contests, swap meet, free, 520-859-3466 or 520-859-3721 H
3-19 CAVE CREEK: Tomfoolery - Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, musical revue, words & music of Tom Lehrer, 8 & 2 pm, $16-18, 480-488-1981
3-24 SCOTTSDALE: Friday Night Wine Tastings - SunBurst Resort, featuring California, Oregon & Washington's best vintners from 5-7 pm, 480-424-6095
4 APACHE JUNCTION: 1A High School Football State Championship - AJHS, sponsored by AZ Interscholastic Assn, $5, 7 pm, 602-385-3810 H
4 APACHE JUNCTION: 1A High School Girls State Volleyball Championship - AJHS, sponsored by AZ Interscholastic Assn, $5, 4 pm, 602-385-3810 H
4 CAMP VERDE: State High School Soccer Championship - Camp Verde HS, girls/boys, sponsored by AZ Interscholastic Assn, $5, noon, 602-385-3810 H
4 CASA GRANDE: Desert Grande Duathlon/Triathlon - Central Arizona College, 10.2 mile bike, 2.2. mile run; triathlon is 400 meter swim, 10.2 mile bike, 2.2. mile run, $20-40, 7:30 am, 520-421-8677 not H
4 CHLORIDE: 8th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair - City Park, handmade items from area artists, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-565-2204 H
4 COOLIDGE: An Evening of Classical Piano with Michael Arnowitt - Pence Aud., $10-5, 7:30 pm, 520-426-4223 or 602-258-8685 H
4 GILBERT: High School Cross Country State Championship - Freestone Park, 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A & 5A conferences, girls & boys, sponsored by the AZ Interscholastic Assn, free, 9 am, 602-385-3810 H
4 GLENDALE: City Open House - all shops are open and decorated and many specials, 10 am - 5 pm, 623-435-0556
4 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 13th Annual Turkey Trot - Island jogging path, 8:30 am, $15, 520-453-8686
4 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 7th Annual Anglers United Fishing Derby - Windsor Beach, fundraiser for LH Fisheries Improvement Program, $50/team, 7 am - 2 pm, 520-680-6380
4 MESA: Simply Citrus . . . Simply Sirrine - Sirrine House Museum, experience life in the 1890's, taste old fashion lemonade, create Victorian crafts from citrus and participate in a quilt raffle, tour of the historic Sirrine House, free, 10 am - 3 pm, 480-644-1565 H *
4 PARKER: Chamberettes 8th Annual Gong Show - Parker Theater Club, variety show patterned after the TV's show, cash prize, $15, 6 pm, 520-669-2174 H
4 PHOENIX: Water in Arizona Conference - Desert Botanical Gardens, highlights water conservation efforts taking place at the garden & in the state of Arizona, $15-22, includes lunch, 480-941-1225
4 PHOENIX: 3A, 4A & 5A High School Girls State Volleyball Championship - Grand Canyon University, sponsored by AZ Interscholastic Assn, $5, 10 am, noon, 2 pm, 602-385-3810 H
4 PHOENIX: 20th Annual Stair Climb & Fitness Fest - Bank One Ballpark, raise health awareness while raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, run or walk to top of one of America's premier ballparks, 7:30 am, 602-224-0068 H * w
4 PHOENIX: 3rd Annual Oasis Arts & Antiques Show & Fall Festival & Step Back in Time - Heritage Square, hands-on free craft activities and entertainment & living history tours of the Rosson House, it joins the arts & crafts & antique show, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-262-5071
4 PHOENIX: Heritage Saturdays - Heritage & Science Park, craft activities, free, 11 am - 1 pm, first Sat. of the month, 602-262-5029
4 PRESCOTT VALLEY: 5th Annual Business, Health & Community Showcase - Bradshaw Mountain H. S., free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-772-8857 H
4 SAFFORD: Birding Tour of the San Simon Valley - from the BLM office, Haekel Road & ponds are featured, a mecca for wintering raptors, BLM Biologist will lead this free tour, bring a lunch, reservations, 520-348-4400 H
4 SCOTTSDALE: Young Artist Flute Competition - Scottsdale Community College, free, 9 am, 602-454-8988 H
4 SEDONA: Gala Auction - DoubleTree Resort, silent & live auctions, fundraiser for Sedona Arts Center, 520-282-3809
4 TEMPE: ASU Football vs. USC - Sun Devil Stadium, Sun Angel Endowment/Senior Day, 480-965-6592
4 TUCSON/UA: Ravi & Anoushka Shankar - Centennial Hall, virtuoso sitarist and his young daughter salute the great musical traditions of India, $26-38, 8 pm, 520-621-3341
4 TUCSON: MasterWorks Concert: Basically Beethoven - Catalina Foothills H.S. Theatre, with Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Jindong Cai conducts the dramatic story of Geothe's Egmont captured eloquently through music & narrative, $18, 8 pm, 520-882-8585
4 TUCSON: Runway to the Stars - Pima Air & Space Museum, 1940s USO gala dinner, dance & auction, big band swing music, live auction of aviation packages to benefit education programs at the museum, 6 pm, 520-618-4802 H
4 YUMA: Main Street Antique Faire - dealers from around the country, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-782-5712 H x
4 YUMA: Dia de Los Muertos - Historic Downtown, celebrate the Day of the Death with altars contest, mask contest, entertainment, food, fun, free, 11 am - 5 pm, 520-783-2423 or 520-376-6107
4-5 LITCHFIELD PARK: Litchfield Library 30th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival - 150+ artisans, on-going entertainment, children's activities, food, 9 am - 4 pm, free, 623-935-5053 H *
4-5 PHOENIX/PARKER:15th Annual MS150 Best Dam Bike Tour - 2-day, one-way bike tour, 150K or 180-miles, fully catered tour, rest stops every 10-15 miles, meals, overnight accommodations, full support, transportation back, $25 registration & $150 minimum in pledges, 480-968-2488 or 800-FIGHT-MS not H x
4-5 PHOENIX: Ballet Nacional de Caracas "Firebird" - Orpheum Theatre, by internationally-renowned choreographer Vicente Nebrada, presented by Southwest Dance, 8 & 2 pm, 602-482-6410 H
4-5 PHOENIX: Scores of Adventure - Symphony Hall, Robert Moody conducts favorite adventure movie music such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, Twister, Volcano, 8 & 2 pm, $21-45, 602-495-1999 H
4-5 SIERRA VISTA: Fall Bazaar - Ethel Berger Center, hand crafted items, baked goods, 520-417-6980
4-5 TEMPE: Cook College & Theological School 6th Annual Native American Market & Festival - Native American arts and crafts, singers & dancers, entertainment and fry bread, kid's crafts, $2, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su noon - 5 pm, 480-968-9354 H *
4-5 TUCSON: Gun Show - Pima Co. Fairgrounds, 300+ tables of antique, sporting & modern firearms, ammo, telescopes, ports, knives, militaria, jewelry, $6, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 9 am - 4 pm, 480-837-2423 H
4-19 PHOENIX: Romance in D - Playhouse on the Park, by Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, $24-27, 602-264-0402
4-12/31 MESA: Arizona Temple Christmas Lighting - 500,000+ lights in the garden & a lighted reflection pool, special music performances, 5:30 - 10 pm, free, 480-964-7164 H z
4-1/28 WICKENBURG: The Churro Project - Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Contemporary Navajo Weavings from the Getzwiller Collection, 520-684-2272
4-2/12 TUCSON: Pieced Connections II - Arizona Historical Society Museum, exhibit contains historical quilts from 1840-1940 in a variety of patterns including block patterns & original designs, new miniature quilts too, free, M-Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 520-628-5774 H *
4-4/30 FLAGSTAFF: Weaving Culture: Baskets From the Museum of Northern Arizona Collections - Museum of Northern Arizona, interactive area, flip cards display botanical materials, photo murals, voices of basket weavers, research on dyes, & baskets, 520-774-5213 H
5 MESA: El Dia de los Muertos/Celebration of Life Festival - Pioneer Park, entertainment, food, Mexican folk art vendors, free, noon - dusk, 480-833-5875 H *
5 CHANDLER: Mesa Symphony Orchestra - Overture! - Center for the Arts, featuring opera arias & choruses with the combined choruses from Mesa Community College, $10-20, 2 pm, 480-897-2121 H
5 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 5th Annual Greek Festival - English Village, authentic food, BBQ & pastries, live Greek band, dance troupes, exhibits, 9 am - 5 pm, free, 520-855-4258 x
5 PHOENIX: AIDS Walk Arizona - Symphony Terrace, pledges, 8 am, 602-265-WALK (9255)
5 PHOENIX: 12th 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 *
5 SCOTTSDALE: Festival of Nations - Civic Center Mall, a celebration of different countries & cultures, food, arts & crafts, entertainment, noon - 6 pm, free, 480-312-2330 H *
5 SUN CITY: Symphony of the West Valley Presents: Cellist Mark Kosower - Sundome, Elgar's Cello Concerto, op 35, also Rachmaninoff & Beethoven, $15-25, 3 pm, 623-972-4484 H
5 TUCSON: University Community Chorus - Crowder Hall, $10-4, 3 pm, 520-621-2998
5 TUCSON: Concierto Otono - DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Norteno & TexMex music with talent from all over the region, food, free, 11 am - 8 pm, 520-791-4079 H
5 TUCSON: MasterWorks Concert: Basically Beethoven - Proscenium Theatre, with Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Jindong Cai conducts the dramatic story of Geothe's Egmont captured eloquently through music & narrative, $18, 2 pm, 520-882-8585
5 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
5 TUCSON: Arizona Early Music Society - St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, featuring Arthur Haas: internationally renowned harpsichordist performing an all-French program, $5-15, 3 pm, 520-889-4310 H
5-9 TUCSON: Judaic Book Fair - Jewish Community Center, books for all ages plus specialty items & guest speakers, special guest Faye Kellerman, mystery author, free, 520-299-3000 H
5-10/3 TUCSON: Into the Woods - Laboratory Theatre, by Arizona Repertory Theatre, bewitching crew of classic fairy tale characters romp through a magical kingdom in this musical fantasy, 1:30 & 7:30 pm, $15-21, 520-621-1162
5-1/14 TUCSON: Rudolf Baranik - University of Arizona Museum of Art, reception 11/12 at 2 pm, free, M-F 9 am - 5 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 520-621-7567
6 SUN CITY: Ysaye Quartet - Bellevue Heights Church, first French quartet to win the grand prize at the Evian Festival, $18, 7:30 pm, 623-972-0478 H
6 TUCSON: Faculty Artist Series - Holsclaw Recital Hall, with AZ Wind Quintet, $10-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998
7 MESA: Young Sounds of Arizona - Concerts at the Amp - Mesa Amphitheatre, jazz greats, free, 7 pm, 480-644-2242
7 TUCSON: Arizona Friends of Chamber Music's Piano & Friends Series - Leo Rich Theater, with the Jacques Thihaud String Trio, $5-15, 520-577-3769 H
8 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Detroit - America West Arena, 8 pm, 480-563-7825
8 SCOTTSDALE: Cuisine Scenes - Robb & Stucky, showcasing the cuisine of celebrity chefs in interior design settings, benefits Phoenix Children's Hospital, $75, 7 pm, 480-922-0011 H
8 TUCSON: Philip Hemmo, Guitar Faculty Recital- Proscenium Theatre, works from the Renaissance to the contemporary, $, 7 pm, 520-206-6988
9 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Republic Chamber Concert - Beethoven and Mother Goose - Center for the Arts, Robert Moody conducts with Borivoj Martinic-Jercic, violin, 7:30 pm, $19-24, 602-495-1999 or 480-784-4444
9 TUCSON/UA: The Academy of Ancient Music - Centennial Hall, Andrew Manze, violin soloist and director in Baroque and early classical music from the remarkable British music ensemble, $36-48, 7:30 pm, 520-621-3341
9-10 MESA: Fall Dance Concert - Mesa Community College Theatre Outback, a variety of dance performances, $5-8, 7:30 pm, 480-461-7170 H
9-12 PHOENIX: Carmen - Symphony Hall, by Arizona Opera, 602-266-7464
9-12 SCOTTSDALE: Fall Festival & Futurity Show - WestWorld, Arabian horse show that promotes the Arabian Horse and draws exhibitors and horses from the Southwest, free, 8 am - 5 pm, 480-515-1500 or www.scottsdaleshow.com
9-18 PRESCOTT: The Uninvited - Prescott Fine Arts Association, play, a ghost story set on the coast of the Northwest, $10-9, 7:30 & 2 pm, 520-445-3286 H
9-26 PHOENIX: Crumbs from the Table of Joy - by Arizona Theatre Company, a heartwarming coming-of-age tale about two African-American teenage sisters living in 1950's Brooklyn, $25-35, 602-256-6899 ext. 6203 H
10 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
10 SCOTTSDALE: New Ground Revival - Center for the Arts, traditional and original music as well as family stories of the Appalachian heritage of eastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia, a cappella harmony and down-home sounds of banjo, fiddle, accordion & guitar, $22, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
10-11 BUCKEYE: Countryfest - Main Street, street fair with parade, crafts, food, 9 am - 4 pm, 623-386-4400 or 623-386-7580 H
10-12 BISBEE: 8th Annual Fiber Art Festival - fiber arts demonstrations & exhibits, vendors, spinning & weaving, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-432-8026 *
10-12 FOUNTAIN HILLS: 26th 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
10-12 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 15th Annual London Bridge Seaplane Classic - Nautical Inn Resort Beach, fly event for radio control float planes & seaplanes, free, 8 am - 5 pm, 520-680-9711
10-12 SCOTTSDALE: 20th Annual Gift Mart '00 - WestWorld, benefits Jr. League, shop unique specialty shops from across the nation, $5, 10 am - 6 pm, 602-234-3388 or 480-784-4444 H x
10-12 SCOTTSDALE: Garrett Rodeo - Rawhide, 480-502-1880
10-12 TOMBSTONE: Emmett Kelly Jr. Days - clown contests, clown round-up, parade, clown costume contest, performances, street dance, free, 9 am, 520-457-9213 or 520-457-9397 H w
10-12 WICKENBURG: 21st 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, 520-684-5479 H * x
10-26 MESA: "God's Favorite" by Neil Simon - Mesa Arts Center, story of a modern day Job who lives in a mansion in Long Island and is visited by a messenger from God with a big G on his sweatshirt, by Mesa Encore Theatre, $11-12, 8 & 2 pm, 480-834-9500 H
11 BISBEE: Art Auction - Historic District, 5-7- local artists donate to the auction, 6 pm reception, 7 pm auction, $5, 520-432-8026
11 BUCKEYE: Demolition Derby - 623-386-2727
11 COTTONWOOD: Annual Zeke Taylor Open Pit Barbecue - features beef, cowboy beans, ice cream, live entertainment, benefits the Clemenceau Heritage Museum, 11 am - 3 pm, $, 520-634-2868
11 MESA: Veteran's Day Parade - downtown, featuring military groups, scout troops, civic organizations, marching bands, free, 10 am, 480-644-2351 H
11 MESA: Mesa City Band - Concerts at the Amp - Mesa Amphitheatre, Veteran's Day Concert, free, 7 pm, 480-644-2242
11 PAGE: Christmas in November - 520-353-4041
11 PHOENIX: Arizona Quilters Guild 8th 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 H
11 PHOENIX: Chili For Charity Cookoff - To benefit Valley of the Sun United Way. Margaret T. Hance Park, 10:30 am, 602-506-7999
11 PHOENIX: Veteran's Day Parade - Phoenix Indian School Park, 11 am - 2 pm, 602-261-8645
11 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
11 PHOENIX: Vivaldi Festival 2000-2001 - St. Joan of Arc Church, The Four Seasons Orchestra performs the works of Antonio Vivaldi the Italian Baroque composer, includes violin, flute, bassoon, trumpet & vocal solos, $12-15, 7:30 pm, 602-493-3118
11 SCOTTSDALE: David Lanz with Meadowlark - Center for the Arts, solo piano followed by guitar-flute duo, $26, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
11 SCOTTSDALE: Old Southwest Masters Rugby Festival - Chaparral Park, teams from all over the country and Canada compete, ages 35, 40 & 50 years old, free, 8 am - 5 pm, 480-968-0232 H
11 SUN CITY: Sunset Show - Sunbowl, entertainment, singing & dancing, admission is canned food, 5:30 pm, 602-583-0692 H * x
11 TEMPE: 9th 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, $3, 10 am - 4 pm, 623-932-2475 or 480-396-3132 H
11 TUBAC: 4th Annual Tubac 50 Desert Challenge '00 - a hike, mountain bike or trail run through the scenic Santa Cruz River Valley, benefits Elephant Head Volunteer Fire Dept. & Friends of Santa Cruz River, 24-hour aid stations, 520-398-9093
11 TUCSON/UA: Voices of Mali - Centennial Hall, Oumou Sangare and Habib Koite, two West African music stars blend popular and traditional music, $16-28, 8 pm, 520-621-3341
11 TUCSON: Tucson Museum of Art - Moveable Musical Feast, visual, culinary & musical arts come together, with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Piano Trio & String Orchestra conducted by George Hanson, meal by Carte Blanche, $75 reservations, 6 pm, 520-882-8585
11 WICKENBURG: 20th 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, 520-684-2272 not H
11 YUMA: Children's Festival of the Arts - Main Street Plaza, interactive activities for the entire family, free, noon - 5 pm 520-376-6107 H * x
11-12 GLENDALE: Sahuaro Ranch Days - Historic Sahuaro Ranch, antique tractors, antique engines, historic home tours, interpreters on site, food, crafts, historic photographs & household appliances, hay wagon rides, demos of plowing, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 623-939-5782 or 623-930-2299 H
11-12 GLENDALE: AZ Early Day Gas Engine & Tractors - Sahuaro Ranch Park, classic tractors, antiques, gas engines, model engines, historical home tours, pedal tractor, raffles, hay rides, kid's events, silent auction, tractor pull & parade, food, $5, 12 & under free or $13/family, 9 am - 5 pm, 602-451-8969 *
11-12 KINGMAN: Cancer Fair - Mohave County Fairgrounds, annual arts & crafts fair, free, 520-753-1448
11-12 LAKE HAVASU: Annual Millennium Gem & Mineral Extravaganza - Aquatic Community Center, demonstrations, sales of rough material and jewelry, show cases & displays, field trips, raffles, info, food, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-855-2472 or 520-855-9324 H
11-12 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 31st Anniversary Diamond Jubilee - Community Center, info on gem & mineral clubs, dealers, raffles, prizes, grab bags, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 520-855-9324 H
11-12 PHOENIX: Veterans Day Celebration - Pioneer Living History Museum, 623-842-1102 H
11-12 PHOENIX: 25th 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 and prizes, $15, 7:45 am, 480-345-5752 *
11-12 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
11-12 SURPRISE: Country Market Premier Arts & Craft Festival - City Hall Square, 100 vendors, arts & crafts, food, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 623-583-0692 H x
11-18 GLENDALE: $100,000 Hole in One Shootout - Glen Lakes Golf Course, prizes to daily qualifiers, $1/ball, 11 am - 7 pm, 623-930-2832 H * x
11-12/2 PHOENIX: 2nd Annual Best of the West Exhibit - Eleven East Ashland Art Space, open invitational, free, W 4-9 pm, Sa noon - 5 pm, 602-257-8543 not H
11-12/31 PRESCOTT: 14th Annual Arizona Holidays Fine Art & Craft Show and Sale - Phippen Museum, 50+ Arizona artists, most artists present during opening weekend, $2-3, 10 am - 4 pm, Su 1-4 pm, closed Tu, 520-778-1385 H
12 CHANDLER: Jazz in AZ - Special Jazz Event - Ashley Manor Party House, Big Band Festival featuring two 18 piece jazz bands, $10-15, 2 pm, 480-994-0807 H
12 CHANDLER: Bandstand - Center for the Arts, a Veteran's Day salute including marches, fanfares and favorite Americana, by Salt River Brass, 3 pm, $8-10, 480-782-2680 H
12 PHOENIX: 7th Annual Rustler's Chili Showdown - Rustler's Rooste at the Pointe Hilton South Mountain, a red hot day of chili tasting, entertainment and prizes sanctioned by the International Chili Society & benefits Boys & Girls Hope of Arizona, 35 pro chili heads & celebrity cookoff, 11 am - 5 pm, $4, 602-431-6474
12 PHOENIX: Way Out West Bird Expo - State Fairgrounds, 300+ vendors of finches to macaws, cages, feed, toys, accessories, $3-6, 9 am - 4 pm, 602-973-9282 H x
12 SCOTTSDALE: Celebration of Caring - Scottsdale Conference Resort, annual fundraiser, brunch, music, dancing & silent auction, supports eight philanthropic projects, $75, 11:30 am, 602-944-9845 H
12 SCOTTSDALE: Bang on a Can All-Stars - Center for the Arts, an amplified six-member ensemble which combines the precision and clarity of a chamber ensemble with the power and spirit of a rock band, $24, 7 pm, 480-994-2787 H
12 SCOTTSDALE: Terravita Jazz Brunch Series - Terravita Golf & Country Club, $35, 10:30 am, 480-488-3456 H
12 TUCSON: 4th Annual KidsFest - TCC, a day of hands-on educational, recreational and cultural activities, carnival area, petting zoo, 150 booths, 520-299-3000 ext. 106
12-14 SAN CARLOS: 34th Annual Veterans' Memorial Fair, Pageant & Rodeo - pageant, parade, pow wow, carnival & all Indian rodeo, 520-475-9971 or 520-475-2361
12-1/14 TUCSON: Connections: Video & Installation by Ondrej Rudavsky & Zuzana Rudavska - University of Arizona Museum of Art, reception 11/12 at 2 pm, free, M-F 9 am - 5 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 520-621-7567
13 SCOTTSDALE: SunBurst Resort Scottsdale Independent Film Fest - Center for the Arts, featuring Everything Put Together, highlight of the Sundance Film Festival with director Marc Forster in attendance, riveting, often haunting chronicle of a young mother who is unable to come to terms with the loss of her first-born baby, $10, 7 pm, 480-994-2787
13 SCOTTSDALE: Karsten Solheim Research Classic Golf Tournament - Troon Golf & Country Club, to benefit the Karsten Turfgrass Research Center, honorary chair Allan Solheim, emcee Joe Garagiola, Sr., 10 am golf clinic, $250, 480-609-6778 H
13 YUMA: International Folkloric Dance & Music Festival - Civic Center, 120 artists from different countries: Spain, Argentina, Brazil & Mexico, traditional music & dances, Flamenco dancers from Spain, Tango dancers from Argentina, Sambas from Brazil & Mexican folkloric dancers, $4, 1-4 pm, 520-783-2423
13-14 SCOTTSDALE: The Detour - Grayhawk, star-studded entertainment, plus world-class golf, dozens of celebrity guests, 480-951-6361
13-25 SEDONA: Curt Walter Show - Sedona Arts Center, opening reception 11/17 at 5 pm, 520-282-3809
14 FLAGSTAFF: Sharlot M. Hall: An Extraordinary Woman - Riordan Mansion, brown bag lecture by Juti A. Winchester, assistant archivist, & Jody Drake History Theater coordinator Sharlot Hall Museum, 12:15 pm, 520-779-4395
14 MESA: Brian Hammell & Native Spirit - Concerts at the Amp - Mesa Amphitheatre, Native American dancing, free, 7 pm, 480-644-2242
14 PHOENIX: Senior Centers Bazaar - Heritage & Science Park, handmade crafts & homemade foods, 10 am - 2 pm, 602-262-5071 H
14 SCOTTSDALE: Jeffrey Siegel Keyboard Conversations - From Russia with Love - Center for the Arts, he explores and performs the works of Nikolaevich, Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky, Glazounov & Borodin, followed by question & answer session, $26, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
14-15 COTTONWOOD: Antique & Collectible Show & Sale - Civic Ctr, dealers from all over AZ, $2, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 9 am - 4 pm, 520-634-9468 H w
14-19 SCOTTSDALE: AZ Season Finale Horse Show - WestWorld, participants compete on hunt and jump courses ranging from two to five feet in height, free, 480-312-6802
14-12/7 TUCSON: High School Student Art Invitational - PCC Art Gallery Exhibition, free, M-F 10 am - 5 pm, 520-206-6942
14-12/8 PHOENIX: AZ Clay: Annual Juried Exhibit - Shemer Art Center & Museum, premiere Arizona ceramics group, features Deborah Hodder, opening 11/14 at 7 pm, also painter Candice Eisenfeld, free, M 10-5, Tu 10-9, W-F 10-5, Sa 9-1, 602-262-4727 H *
15 PHOENIX: Classical Connections - Aaron & Lenny - Orpheum Theatre, featuring Neal Gittleman as conductor and host, $20 with $15 optional preconcert reception, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 H
15 TUCSON/UA: Remember Shakti John McLaughlin & Zakir Hussain - Centennial Hall, a reunion of the world-music fusion ensemble, $22-34, 7:30 pm, 520-621-3341
15-19 PHOENIX: Mahalia - Helen K. Mason Center for the Performing Arts, by Black Theatre Troupe, celebration of the life and music of the world's greatest gospel singer, 602-258-8128
15-19 TEMPE: Fall Concert - Dance Theatre, pieces by both faculty & graduate students, plus a new work choreographed by a guest artist especially brought in by ASU dance, $8, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-965-1208
15-19 TUCSON: 12th 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
15-12/13 TUCSON: MFA Thesis: Kelly McGehee - Lionel Rombach Gallery, reception 11/15 at 5 pm, free, M-F 10 am - 5 pm, 520-626-4215
16 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Colorado - America West Arena, 8 pm, 480-563-7825
16 SCOTTSDALE: Miracle-Ear presents An Evening of Comedy & Song - Kerr Cultural Center, with Buddy Stein, comedian & Dennis Eynon, song stylist, benefits Arizona Arts Chorale, dessert reception and silent auction follow performance, $27, 480-965-5377
16 SCOTTSDALE: Ultimate Cowboy Rodeo - Rawhide, 480-502-1880
16 SIERRA VISTA: Amazing Arizona Series - Ethel Berger Center, lecture on the past and present of Arizona, free, 7 pm, 520-417-6980
16 TUCSON/UA: Bale Folclorico da Bahia - Centennial Hall, Afro-Brazilian dancers, musicians and drummers join in a joyous and festive celebration, $22-34, 7:30 pm, 520-621-3341
16 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
16-17 TUCSON: American Style - TCC Music Center, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, George Hanson conducts, Lorin Hollander, piano, the jazzy rhythms of the American composer Aaron Copland, pre-concert talk at 7 pm, $13.75-33, 520-882-8585
16-19 TUCSON: Opera Theatre: Albert Herring - Crowder Hall, by Benjamin Britten, $12-8, 7:30 & 3 pm, 520-621-2998
17 GILBERT: 16th Annual Gilbert Days 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Freestone Park, kicks off the Gilbert Days celebration, uses sidewalks, equestrian trails and the entrance to the park, 60% of the participants are under the age of 12, $6-13, 480-503-6200 H *
17 GLENDALE: Real to Reel Book Discussion - Main Library, read the book or view the movie, The World According to Garp by John Irving, free, 1 pm, 623-930-3555
17 LAKE HAVASU CITY: LH Music Society Monthly Performance - St. Michael's United Methodist Church, free, 7:30 pm, 520-453-7130
17 PHOENIX: Governor's Pride in Arizona Awards - honors communities, businesses, gov't agencies & individuals who have developed programs that improve Arizona's quality of life, workshops, exhibits & demonstrations too, $15-25, 8 am - 3 pm, www.aspin.asu.edu/acb/
17 PHOENIX: Bale Folclorico da Bahia "Carnaval 2000" - Orpheum Theatre, the dancers, singers and drummers of this company explode with the Afro-Brazilian rhythms that are its special heritage, presented by Southwest Dance, 8 pm, 602-482-6410 H
17 SCOTTSDALE: Cindy Pearson Trio: Original Blues, Swing, Jazz & Contemporary Music - Kerr Cultural Center, original music, adult contemporary, new music, thought provoking lyrics, vocals & magical fingers on acoustic guitar, $13-16, 480-965-5377 H
17 SCOTTSDALE: David Sedaris and Sarah Vowell - Center for the Arts, strange-but-true tales, AZ Republic Satirical Edge Series, $26, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
17 TEMPE: Al Di Meola Project - Red River Music Hall, part of Summer Jazz Series, $28.50, 7:30 pm, 480-829-6779 H
17 TUCSON: Wide Open: Poetry in the Larger World - St. Phillips in the Hills Church, poetry reading by former poet laureate Robert Hass, free, 8 pm, 520-321-7760 H
17 TUCSON: Wide Open: Poetry in the Larger World - Swede Johnson Bldg/UA, colloquium with former Poet Laureate Robert Hass, free, 11 am, 520-321-7760 H
17 WILLCOX: Holiday House, Christmas Bazaar - Elk's Lodge, presented by Lambda Chi Omega, reception, sales, door prizes, raffles, 5 pm, 520-384-2542 H w
17-18 CAVE CREEK: Cave Creek Museum Holiday Bazaar - handmade holiday season gifts, decorations, crafts & baked goods, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 480-488-2764 H
17-18 SUN CITY WEST: 21st Annual Variety Show - Sundome Ctr, performed by about 200 Sun City and Sun City West residents, proceeds benefit the Sun Health Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital, 2 & 7:30 pm, 623-876-5330 H
17-18 WINDOW ROCK: 3rd Annual Navajo Nation Museum Keshmish Festivities - fine arts sale, evening activities include traditional storytelling and presenter, 10 am - 7 pm, 520-810-8536
17-19 GLENDALE: 5th Annual Fall "Glendale's Celebration of Art & Crafts" - Murphy Park, juried arts & crafts, food, wine tasting, live entertainment on two stages, kid's area, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 623-581-2500 ext. 248 or 216 H *
17-19 PHOENIX: Umpire's Choice Sports Card & Beanie Baby Show - Chris-Town Mall, collectibles including non-sports, pokemon and comics, free, 602-242-9074 H
17-19 SCOTTSDALE: Horsin' Around on 5th - 5th Avenue, western weekend, pony rides, cowboy roping, chuck wagon food, western entertainment, stagecoach rides, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 480-874-9466 H *
17-19 TUCSON: 19th 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 H y
17-19 YUMA: 10th Annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival - Cibola H.S., 50 balloons, sunrise balloon liftoffs, sunset balloon glow & fireworks, entertainment, food, free, 520-343-1715 or 520-539-2022 H y
17-26 SCOTTSDALE: Winnie-the-Pooh - Stagebrush Theatre, presented by Greasepaint Scottsdale Youtheatre, meet Pooh, Tiger, Owl, Eeorye & Piglet in the Hundred Acre Wood, $10-12, 480-990-7405 H
17-12/3 TEMPE: Alicia in Wonder Tierra - Paul V. Galvin Playhouse, loosely based on Alice in Wonderland with a touch of the Wizard of Oz, adventures of young Alicia take her on a journey from a Mexican curio shop to an understanding of her national heritage, $8, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-965-6447
17-12/10 TUCSON: Busman's Honeymoon - Live Theatre Workshop, 520-327-4242
17-12/21 TUCSON: Health & Safety in the Arts - Pima Arts Council Community Gallery, mixed media exhibit by the Tucson Warehouse District group, highlighting art safety & health issues, opening reception 11/17, free, 520-624-0595 H
18 BUCKEYE: Arts & Crafts Festival - Buckeye Public Library, 623-386-2778
18 CHANDLER: Dart the Turkey Contest - Community Center, throw ten darts to win, 9 am, 480-782-2735 H
18 DOLAN SPRINGS: Far West Regional Conference - film festival, speakers, seminars, new age, alternative health practices, sci fi/UFO, ecology, exhibits, sale booths, cycling challenge, arts & crafts, free, 520-767-4615 H * w
18 DOLAN SPRINGS: Cycling Challenge - Poker Run - $15, 520-767-4615 H
18 ELGIN: Sonoita Vineyards Release Party - release of new vintages, wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, live country-western band, food, $7.50, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-455-5893 H
18 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Annual Christmas Boutique - Western Welcome Club of AZ, 8 am - 3 pm, 520-505-3995
18 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 5th Annual Harvest Fair - Cattail Cove State Park, art show, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-855-1223 H
18 MESA: Sounds of Thanksgiving Gospel Music Festival - Mesa Amphitheatre, traditional gospel & spiritual music from some of the best local church choirs and soloists, $1 or free with can food, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 480-644-2242 H
18 MESA: Who: Mesa-East Valley Rose Society What: 44th Annual Rose Show and Fall Festival Where: Mesa Community College Student Center and Rose Gardens, Dobson and Southern Avenues, Mesa When: November 18th, 2000 Student Center Navajo Room and adjacent areas Exhibitor Set-up: 6-10am Judging: 10am to noon Open to Public: 1-4pm FREE ADMISSION Annual Rose Show-See hundreds of blooms and arrangements on display, learn which varieties of roses grow best in the Desert Southwest, see pruning and planting demonstrations, miniature roses and other rose related products for sale. Club membership information available. Fall Festival-Additional booths hosted by other garden clubs, vendors, and volunteer organizations. MCC-MEVRS ROSE GARDEN-Largest Public Rose Garden in the Desert Southwest. Over 3000 roses, modern and old garden varieties, as well as All American Rose Selection Demonstration and Test Garden, one of only 24 in the US! Tour the gardens with the "Deadheaders" garden volunteers. Contact: Dona Inglish, Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Publicity, Website Chair 480-807-3475/602-430-6941 donainglsh@aol.com www.roses4az-mevrs.org Visit our very informative website for current information on additional events, about the MEVRS, articles, photographs and links.
18 PHOENIX: Anthem Autumn Afternoons - Fall Celebration at Anthem by Del Webb, food, games, "Pets in the Park" to benefit the Arizona Humane Society, 10 am - 5 pm, 623-742-6121
18 PHOENIX: Opening of Remembering Our Indian School Days: The Boarding School Experience - Heard Museum, exhibit explores the deep & lasting impact of boarding schools on Native Americans, first-person recollections, memorabilia & the writings & art of four generations of Indian School alumni, $3-7, 602-252-8848 H
18 PHOENIX: Millennium Gala - Biltmore Resort, Brain Injury Assoc. of AZ & Red Means Stop Coalition present entertainment, silent & live auction, dinner to benefit education, awareness & prevention programs, fundraiser, $150, 6 pm, 602-323-9165 H
18 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Anaheim - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-563-7825
18 SCOTTSDALE: Chucho Valdes - Center for the Arts, melding of Afro-Cuban rhythms with classic Duban Danzon and son and American jazz, $24, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
18 SEDONA: Lanier Piano Trio - Chamber Music Sedona - St. John Vianney Church, recognized for their lavish, impeccable ensemble & golden tone, $18-25, 8 pm, 520-204-2415 H
18 TEMPE: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Tempe Beach Park, non-competitive 5 mile walk event, pledges, 602-553-7129 H x
18 TUCSON/UA: Marcus Roberts Trio "Rhythm & Romance" - Centennial Hall, critically acclaimed pianist in smooth jazz, $22-34, 8 pm, 520-621-3341
18 TUCSON: El Tour de Tucson XVIII - 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, $70, 7 am, 520-745-2033 not H
18 WINSLOW: 54th Annual Christmas Parade - AZ's largest Christmas parade, also arts & crafts booths, food, free, 1 pm, 520-289-2434 or 520-289-2435 H
18-19 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 2nd Annual Turkey Time Trap Shoot - Sportsman's Club, 520-505-2267
18-19 PHOENIX: Gun Show/Collectorama - State Fairgrounds, 600 tables of antique, sporting & modern firearms, ammo, ports, telescopes, knives, militaria, jewelry, $7, 9 am, 480-837-2423
18-19 PHOENIX: 18th 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, $1-3, 602-256-3132 H * x
18-19 SCOTTSDALE: Goodguys Rod & Custom Car Assn. 3rd Annual Southwest Nationals - WestWorld, $12-6, Sa 8 am- 5 pm, Su 8 am - 3 pm, 480-312-6802 or 480-917-3622 or 925-838-9876
18-19 SCOTTSDALE: ArtFest 2000 - 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, 480-968-5353 or 888-ART-FEST H *
18-19 SEDONA: Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show - 10 am - 5 pm, 520-284-9627
18-19 TUBAC: An Art Experience - artisans display terra cotta and sandstone pottery, hand-blown glass, carved wood and metal sculptures, demonstrations by sculptors, carvers, potters, painters and musicians, 520-398-2704
18-20 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
18-21 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, 480-837-3975 *
18-12/30 TUBAC: 18th Annual Fine Craft Fair - Tubac Center of the Arts, original & handcrafted work by artists from the Southwest, 520-398-2371 H
18-1/7 PRESCOTT: 8th Annual Arizona's Largest Gingerbread Village - Prescott Resort, 100+ edible & enchanting castles, estates, houses, cookie decorating for the kids, 10 am - 2 pm, 520-776-1666
19 PHOENIX: Third Sunday Concert Series - Crowne Plaza Hotel, $10-15, 2 pm, 480-994-0807 H
19 PHOENIX: Silent Sundays - It - Orpheum Theatre, 1927, starring Clara Bow, classic silent film accompanied by live organ music, $ 3 pm, 602-252-9678
19 SCOTTSDALE: Gary Gradffman - Center for the Arts, pianist highlights concertos written for the left hand alone, $12, 7 pm, 480-994-2787 H
19 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
19 SCOTTSDALE: In Celebration of Robert Burns - Kerr Cultural Center, 18th century fiddle & song, presented by Susan Rode Morris, soprano; Shira Kammen, Scottish fiddle; Phebe Craig, harpsichords; David Brin, cello; Karl Goldstein, actor, $19-17, 6:30 pm, 602-234-5724
19 SUN CITY: Symphony of the West Valley Presents: Aaron Copland Celebration - Sundome, includes a Lincoln Portrait, El Salon Mexico, Billy the Kid & Fanfare for the Common Man, $15-25, 3 pm, 623-972-4484 H
19 TEMPE: Jim Walker Masterclass & Recital - Katzin Hall/ASU, $10, 4 & 7:30 pm, 480-777-9616 H
19 TUCSON: Art & Craft Fair with I Maginations Kite Fiesta - Arthur Pack Regional Park, country furniture, pottery, toys, clothing, jewelry, soaps, with kite flying and boomerang demonstrations, kite making workshops & "candy drops," food, music, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-740-5845 H * x
19 TUCSON: Arizona Friends of Chamber Music's Piano & Friends Series - Leo Rich Theater, The McDermott Trio, $5-12, 3 pm, 520-577-3769 H
19 TUCSON: Philharmonia Orchestra of Tucson's Fall Showcase Concert - TCC Music Hall, 520-326-2793
21 COOLIDGE: Pageant of Bands - Central AZ College Community, jazz & H.S. bands, $5, 7:30 pm, 520-426-4223 or 602-258-8685 H
21 MESA: Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band - Concerts at the Amp - Mesa Amphitheatre, Scottish music & dance, free, 7 pm, 480-644-2242
21 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Chicago - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-563-7825
21 TUCSON: Wind Ensemble Concert - Crowder Hall, $8-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998
21 TUCSON: Jerry Hadley - TCC Music Hall, by Arizona Opera, $27-91, 7:30 pm, 520-293-4336
22 TEMPE: 2A High School Football State Championship - Marcos de Niza HS, sponsored by AZ Interscholastic Assn, $5, 7 pm, 602-385-3810 H
22-1/6 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
23 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
23-12/24 BISBEE: Godspell - Bisbee Repertory Theatre, musical, music & new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, $5-12, 520-432-3786 not H
24 BISBEE: 29th Annual Festival of Lights - live nativity, parade, dancers, tree & street lighting in Old Historic Bisbee, 520-432-6000
24 CLARKDALE: Verde Canyon Railroad 10th Anniversary - 4-hour excursion into the scenic Verde Canyon, 9 am - & 2 pm, reservations, 800-293-7245, 520-639-0010
24 PRESCOTT: Christmas Tree Sale - fundraiser for preschool, 520-445-7221
24 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 *
24 TUCSON: UofA vs. ASU Football - 480-965-6592
24-25 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 H * y
24-25 LAKE HAVASU CITY: London Bridge Invitational Boat Regatta - Thompson Bay/Nautical Inn, sail boat race, 10 am, 520-505-7245
24-25 PHOENIX: Classics Concert - Tchaikovsky's Treasure - Symphony Hall, Hermann Michael conducts with Ilya Gringolts, violin, 8 pm & 11 am, $18-43, 602-495-1999 H
24-25 SAFFORD: 20th Annual Cowboy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - National Guard Armory, 50+ vendors, free, F 9 am - 8 pm, Sa 9 am - 4 pm, 520-428-5990 H
24-26 APACHE JUNCTION: Superstition Mountain Stampede - Rodeo Event Center, rodeo, carnival, food, vendors, $8-5, 10 am - 6 pm, 480-983-4888 H * x
24-26 CAVE CREEK: Center of Cave Creek Fall Arts & Crafts Festival - juried event with arts, crafts, food court, kid's area, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 623-842-8434 H *
24-26 PARKER: SCSC Thanksgiving Regatta & Boat Race - Parker Strip, powerboat & speedboat racing, 520-669-2174
24-26 SCOTTSDALE: Holidays OutWestFest - MacDonald's Ranch, 100 arts, crafts & imports, entertainment, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-488-2014
24-26 SCOTTSDALE: American West 4D Holiday Series - WestWorld, barrel racing & team roping events, free, 480-312-6802
24-26 TEMPE: 21st Annual Tempe Thanksgiving Soccer Tournament - youth soccer for ages 11-18, 480-966-4053
24-26 TUCSON: A Christmas Carol & Nutcracker Fantasy - Proscenium Theatre, by Arizona Dance Collective, $10-8, 7 & 2 pm, 520-206-6988
24-26 TUCSON: Pow Wow - Rillito Raceway Park, Native American Month Social and Indian craft market, social pow wow, traditional food, exhibition dancing, craft demonstrations, 520-622-4900
24-12/17 PRESCOTT: Holiday Gift Show & Sale - Prescott Fine Arts Gallery, free, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-445-3286 H
24-12/31 SCOTTSDALE: Western Wonderland - Rawhide, main street illuminated with 150,000 lights and western surprises, sponsored by APS, 480-502-1880
24-1/1 TEMPE: Fantasy of Lights - Mill Ave., downtown illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights and lighted displays, free, 5 pm - 1 am, opening night includes a Kris Kringle Market, Kidspace, electric light parade, city tree lighting, fireworks, multiple live entertainment stages, 480-921-2300 H *
24-1/7 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Festival of Lights - English Village and London Bridge, more than one million lights on display, free, 6-10 pm, 520-855-0888 or 800-2HAVASU
24-1/8 MESA: Downtown Holiday Decorations/Lighting - Main Street, free, 480-890-2613 H
24-1/13 GLENDALE: Glendale Glitters - Murphy Park, nighttime sky lights up with 500,000+ twinkling multi-color lights, free, 6-10 pm, 623-930-2299 H y
24-1/14 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
24-1/15 TEMPE: Annual Fantasy on Ice - downtown, outdoor ice skating in the desert, skating exhibitions, hockey clinics, skating lessons, 480-921-2300 ext. 4
25 DOUGLAS: Annual Christmas Light Parade - 520-805-4047
25 FLORENCE: 68th Annual Florence Junior Parada - Charles Whitlow Rodeo Arena, world's oldest continuous junior rodeo, parade on Sat. morning, 520-868-9433 H *
25 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Annual Christmas Boutique - Cattail Cove State Park, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-855-1223
25 MESA: 3A High School Football State Championship - Mesa Community College, sponsored by AZ Interscholastic Assn, $5, 7 pm, 602-385-3810 H
25 PAGE: 18th 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, 520-645-1001 or 520-645-2741 H
25 PARKER: Holiday Lighted Boat Parade - from River Lodge Resort to Blue Water Marina, free, dusk, 520-669-2174
25 PHOENIX: Los Compadres Jazz Series - with Los Compadres Jazz Ensemble & special mystery guest, free, 6:30 pm, 602-864-0043 H
25 PHOENIX: APS Fiesta of Light Candyland Concert - Symphony Hall Terrace, thematic lights, music & magic, children's hands-on activities, food, craft vendors, fireworks spectacular, free, 4-8 pm, 602-534-FEST or 602-261-8604 H * y
25 PRESCOTT: Holiday Light Parade - Courthouse Plaza, lighted floats & marching bands, 520-771-5852
25 TEMPE: Annual Tree Lighting - Downtown, light parade down Mill Avenue, festive light displays, fireworks, music and entertainment, make & take crafts, St. Nick, free, 5-9 pm, 480-350-5180 H *
25 YUMA: 15th 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, 520-343-1715 H x
25-26 BISBEE: 18th Annual Historic Home Tour - Historic District, privately owned historic homes open to the public for tours, $10, Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su noon - 4 pm, 520-432-5421 or 520-432-7698 H
25-26 CHANDLER: Let's Give Thanks
25-26 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY: Thanksgiving Celebration - Gila Indian Center, sale, pottery making for kids, guided tours, crafts making demos, fry bread, free, 8 am - 5 pm, 480-963-3981 H *
25-12/10 SCOTTSDALE: The Velveteen Rabbit - Center for the Arts, by Childsplay, holiday favorite, classic story about a boy & his beloved stuffed rabbit, $12.50-17.50, Fri-Sun, 480-350-8101 or 800-583-7831 H
25-12/22 TUCSON: H.M.S. Pinafore - Temple of Music & Art, by Arizona Theatre Company, Gilbert & Sullivan's musical theatre, $28-41, 520-622-28223 H
25-12/31 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, 520-779-7920 or 800-435-2493
26 SCOTTSDALE: Quartet Sabaku: String Quartet - Kerr Cultural Center, with the belief that chamber music is about making connections between musicians, performers and listeners, between past and present, each is an experienced performer & teacher, $16-13, 3 pm, 480-965-5377 H
26 TEMPE: Dave Koz's Smooth Jazz Christmas - Red River Music Hall, features Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Brenda Russell & Peter White, part of Michelob Cool Summer Jazz Series, $47.50-37.50, 7:30 pm, 480-829-6779 H
26 TUCSON: Steel Band Concert - Crowder Hall, $8-4, 7:30 pm, 520-621-2998
27 SCOTTSDALE: SunBurst Resort Scottsdale Independent Film Fest - Center for the Arts, featuring West Beirut, highlight of the Cannes Film Festival with director Ziad Doueiri in attendance, an emotionally honest, heartfelt and even comic portrait of growing up in war-torn Beirut circa 1975, $10, 7 pm, 480-994-2787
27 TUCSON: Jazz at Pima! - Proscenium Theatre, PCC Jazz Improv Combos in Concert, $3-4, 7:30 pm, 520-206-6988
27-30 SEDONA: Colored Pencil Workshop with Richard Drayton - Sedona Arts Center, 520-282-3809
28 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
28-12/3 TUCSON/UA: Ragtime - Centennial Hall, Tony Award-winning musical saga of courage and conflict at the turn of the century, $30-52, 8, 2 & 7:30 pm, 520-621-3341
29 TUCSON: Wide Open: Poetry in the Larger World - Modern Languages Aud./UA, undergraduate student poetry reading, free, 8 pm, 520-321-7760 H
29-30 SCOTTSDALE: The Four Freshmen - Center for the Arts, unique brand of harmony, $30, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 H
29-12/1 HOLBROOK: Festival of Trees - 520-524-4053
29-12/2 SIERRA VISTA: Festival of Trees - decorated trees toe sold to benefit Sierra Vista Hospital Foundation, 520-417-4502
29-12/2 WILLCOX: 19th Annual Christmas Apple Festival - judged arts & craft show, bazaar, craft demos, Santa Claus, tree lighting ceremony, entertainment, cooking contests, raffles, door prizes, free, 520-384-2272 H * w
29-1/7 SEDONA: Sedona Visual Artists Coalition - Sedona Arts Center, professional artists exhibit in all media, opening 11/29 at 5 pm, 520-282-3809
30 PHOENIX: Special Event Concert - Mstislav Rostropovich - Symphony Hall, James DePreist conducts, featuring Mstislav Rostropovich on cello, 7:30 pm, $45-65, 602-495-1999 H
30 PHOENIX: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Minnesota - America West Arena, 7 pm, 480-563-7825
30 WILLCOX: Art Show & Artists Reception - 520-384-2272
30-12/2 PHOENIX: Las Noche de las Luminarias - Desert Botanical Gardens, 7,000+ lit luminarias line the garden pathways, 15 musical groups perform throughout the garden, optional buffet, $, 5:30 pm, pre-register, 480-941-1225 H
30-12/3 PARKER: PWCC Potpourri - Western Park, large craft show & swapmeet, food vendors, 8 am - 5 pm, 520-667-2668
30-12/3 SCOTTSDALE: Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association - WestWorld, rough riding and six-gun shooting skills all from galloping horses, free, 480-312-6802
30-12/2 TUCSON: In the Season - Gittings Dance Theater, $9-7, 8 & 2 pm, 520-621-4698
30-12/10 PHOENIX: Fiesta Bowl Million Dollar Hole-in-One - Arizona Biltmore, $1 per shot, compete for prizes and a chance to advance to the finals, 480-350-0900
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.
November Events 2000 Page 20
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-678-5680
H-handicap access *-includes activities geared for children
Audience attendance: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-50,000+
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.