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Alamo Fast Draw Show
is about Fast Draw and Western Movies. 
http://www.alamofastdraw.com On Sundays show we will talk to the gunfighters and on Wednesdays we talk about movies.
Hosted by: lledslinger
Phone(724) 444-7444
Call ID:
16056

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MIMI BLAIS Queen of Ragtime


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Algonquin Theater Company presents “The Oldest Profession”


Paul Winter Jan 25


John Fogerty


SNATAM KAUR


Les Ballets
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Davidson


Orenga


Un Corazón Flamenco


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Cherryholmes Band

Gabriela Montero

Engelbert Humperdinck


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Ravi Coltrane


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TRIVIA NOTES
Chocolate could actually be good for you. According to a growing body of research, America's favorite sweet treat comes with a host of surprising health benefits—from lowering cholesterol levels to boosting your brainpower.

 

 

 

Integrity needs no rules."
 — Albert Camus, French author and philosopher (1913-1960).

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.
 — Robert F. Kennedy

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. 
— Jawaharlal Nehru

"Imagination is more important than knowledge..."
 
Albert Einstein

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage."   
Anais Nin

 

 

Grammy and Tony Award winner and host of NPR’s popular JazzSet program, Dee Dee Bridgewater will perform songs made famous by Billie Holiday on Feb. 25, 2011, at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Photo credit: Mark Higashino

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Dee Dee Bridgewater in concert performing To Billie with Love: A Celebration of Lady Day on Friday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. in the Virginia G. Piper Theater.  Tickets are available for $39 and $49 online at www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or through the Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787), ext. 2.  A Grammy Award-winning recording artist and host of NPR’s popular JazzSet program, Dee Dee Bridgewater is a consummate entertainer and sparkling ambassador for jazz.  Bridgewater made her New York debut in 1970 as vocalist for the band led by Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, one of the premier jazz orchestras of the time. In 1975, she took Broadway by storm, winning the Tony Award for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wiz. She has since performed internationally and recorded numerous critically acclaimed albums.

Bridgewater channels the mystique of Lady Day in this special concert of songs made famous by Billie Holiday, which includes music from her latest recording, Eleanora Fagan (1915–1959): To Billie with Love from Dee Dee.

“This album is my way of paying my respect to a vocalist who made it possible for singers like me to carve out a career for ourselves,” says Bridgewater, who performed the role of Holiday in the triumphant theatrical production, Lady Day – based on the singer’s autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues – staged in Paris and London in 1986 and 1987. “I wanted Eleanora Fagan to be something different: more modern and a celebration, not a [recording] that goes dark and sullen and maudlin. I wanted the album to be joyful.”

Jeff Connors, will be at the High Noon Show and Auction in Mesa next weekend to auction off one of the two rifles his dad, Chuck Connors, used on his TV show, The Rifleman. Story Continues

On-Going Series of Brown Bag Lunch Lectures, the 2nd Monday of Each Month, 12:15pm

Sep 13 What Happened to the 1859 Mail Route 35th Parallel?
Jerry Snow
In 1857 the new Postmaster General for the Buchanan Administration, Aaron Brown, authorized several new western mail routes.  One of these was between Kansas City, Mo. and Stockton, CA.  The route in New Mexico Territory (the states today of Arizona and New Mexico) followed the Beale Wagon Road from Albuquerque to California.  Several mail stations began construction along the route, including one in Cataract Canyon, which will be the focus of this presentation.

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Other Special Events

Flagstaff Festival of Science Events, 7pm, RSVP
For more info:
www.scifest.org

Sat, Sept 25 Flagstaff's Jewel in the Rough - Picture Canyon
Jerry Snow, MNA
At the lower end of the Rio de Flag in Flagstaff is a little sylvan canyon with a rich prehistoric story. This presentation will cover this history with a focus on some of the rock art panels and a possible calendric spiral petroglyph.

Sun, Sept 26
Sustainability and Strategies for Survival in the Prehistoric Southwest, A. D. 1100-1425
Dr. David Wilcox, MNA
Sustainability depends in part on safety and strategies for survival in the prehistoric Southwest long took that into account in the adaptations devised here.  Examples are given from studies of West Central Arizona that reveal a complex network of early-warning systems based on hilltop lookouts, retreats and habitation sites.

Sat, Oct 2 First Through the Canyon
Michael Ghiglieri
One of the greatest adventures in history occurred here in Arizona 141 years ago when Major John Wesley Powell and his eight boatmen/explorers made the first known, deliberate traverse of the Colorado River flowing through Grand Canyon in August of 1869. This saga is one of the epics of American exploration, roughly on a par with the Lewis & Clark expedition of 1804-06. Oddy, this amazing story has been inaccurately and poorly told by Powell himself and then by virtually every historian writing about the trip for well over a century---until the 2003 publication of Ghiglieri's First through Grand Canyon: the Secret Journals and Letters of the Crew who Explored the Green and Colorado Rivers."  Ghiglieri will talk about the crew, the river expedition, its challenges and how they were met, and the aftermath of this, one of North America's most poorly understood major explorations.

Sun, Oct 3
Resilience, Sustainability and Cultural Survival: The Story of Navajo-Churrro Sheep
Gay Chandler, Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity
Almost extinct a generation ago, this rare ovine is making a comeback, ensuring the survival of the breed and the rich heritage associated with it.
 

 WESTMARC’s 18th Annual “Best of the West” Awards
with sponsors Cox Communications, Arizona Public Service, The Arizona Republic and SCF Arizona
 

WESTMARC's Best of the West Awards and Dinner program is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the West Valley. Each year, WESTMARC recognizes individuals, municipalities and organizations for their contributions to the image, lifestyle and economic development of Western Maricopa County. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel, 9495 W. Coyotes Boulevard.   

Events such as the Best of the West Awards do not happen without the generous support of organizations such as yours. Sponsorship reservations sold out quickly last year and we expect that they will do the same again this year. Sponsorships are available on several levels, and can be designed to fit your organization’s desired level of participation.

Please note, in order to meet publication deadlines, we must fill the remaining sponsorships by Monday, September 20th!

WESTMARC is also seeking donations for silent auction. Examples of silent auction donations include gift certificates, sporting event tickets/packages, airline tickets, resort packages, dinner for two at a West Valley restaurant, round of golf, or a spa package at a local resort.  If you are interested in donating, please complete the attached donation form and fax back to our office.      

Amity Bravo, Director of Operations and Communications, WESTMARC , 14100 N. 83rd Ave. Suite 150, Peoria, AZ 85381, O) 623-435-0431 ext. 202

ARIZONA POLICE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS EIGHTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SEMINAR BENEFITTING THE MEN & WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE DAILY IN THE BATTLE AGAINST VIOLENCE & TERROR.

Event will be held October 20th to 22nd at Talking Stick Resort & Casino

PHOENIX--The Arizona Police Association (APA) announced today that they will hold their Eighth  Annual Conference and Seminar October 20th to 22nd at the Talking Stick Resort and Casino, (9700 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale).  The event will feature a variety of world class speakers from around the country.  The APA is seeking sponsors and individual donors to support this event.  For additional information on the Conference and sponsorship opportunities please visit the APA website, www.azpolice.org

“We are looking for corporate and individual sponsors,” says Brian Livingston, Executive Director of the APA.  “Sponsorship includes great opportunities to reach the law enforcement community in Arizona and familiarize our members, friends and associates with your business and your products.  We are planning to bring some incredible nationally recognized speakers to the Valley for the Conference including Dr. Will Aitchison, Dr. Stan Lubin, Dr. Bill Lewinski, Mr. Neville Cramer and Mr. Michael Napier, just to name a few. AZPOST just awarded our conference 20 Continuing Education Credits for our curriculum today.   But our Convention is not all classroom drudgery. We are working hard to have some very special guests at our opening ceremony and at our banquet on Thursday, October 21st.”

“In our increasingly dangerous world, it is more important than ever that those who are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow citizens know that they are appreciated,” Livingston concluded.

The APA represents more than 9000 rank and file police, correction, detention and U.S. Border Patrol officers throughout the State of Arizona; men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect the freedoms we all hold dear.
 

Wells Fargo Appoints Riley to Senior Vice President PHOENIX, Jan. 25, 2011 – Arizona Regional President Pamela Conboy announced today the appointment of Metro West Regional President Michael O. Riley to Senior Vice President for Wells Fargo.  “Michael has shown terrific leadership in his role as Regional President for Wells Fargo’s Metro West Market and has made many significant contributions to the success of our team and our customers.” said Conboy.    Story Continues

PLEA REACHES OUT TO COMMUNITY TO FIND KILLER OF 13 YEAR OLD JONATHAN GARDIA-VALLADARES.  PLEA DONATES $3000 TO SILENT WITNESS TO HELP FIND THE BOY’S KILLER(S)PHOENIX -- Early Sunday morning November 7, 2010 thirteen (13) year- old Jonathan Garcia-Valladares was treacherously murdered while jogging at 2700 N 26th St.  Jonathan not only lost his life, he lost his hopes, his dreams, and his future.  “Because the days with our children are few and precious, the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association is deeply saddened by the senseless loss of this young man’s life,” PLEA President Mark Spencer stated.  PLEA will hold a news conference, Wednesday, December 15th, 2:30 p.m. at the PLEA Office (1102 W. Adams) to update the media and the public on the case.  Please share any information involved in this case by calling Silent Witness at 480.WITNESS (480.948.6377) or by calling the Phoenix Police Department at 602.262.6141.Story Continues

 

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is pleased to announce the following upcoming special events for the month of December 2010.  These events are free and open to the public. Story Continues

 

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation & The Arizona Republic to sponsor Arizona CENTennial Penny Drive Bashas’ to partner on statewide children’s legacy project to encourage K-8 schools to support cleaning of State Capitol Copper Dome

Phoenix, AZ (January 25, 2011) – Students will have three of Arizona’s most respected companies on their side when they set out to raise funds to shine the Arizona Capitol Copper Dome in preparation for the state’s 100th birthday celebration Feb. 14, 2012.  Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation and The Arizona Republic have joined together to sponsor the Arizona Centennial 2012 Foundation’s statewide children’s legacy project: Arizona CENTennial Penny Drive, which kicks-off February 9 and runs through April 11.  Bashas’ is also partnering with the Commission on the project.  Story Continues

12th Annual Baby Diaper Drive collects diapers, wipes for babies/toddlers in need until January 30, 2011

From now until January 30, 2011, Homeward Bound, Arizona’s largest transitional housing provider serving homeless, and domestic violence families throughout Maricopa County, is holding their 12th Annual Baby Diaper Drive in order to collect diapers and baby wipes for families in need.

“The power of one person giving one diaper or one dollar is tremendous,” said Eileen Rogers, founder of the drive and president of Allegra Marketing & Print. “The diaper is a tangible connection to the families we are trying to help. It starts with one person and the desire to lend a hand.” Story Continues

Phoenix Censors “Gun Safety for Kids”
The city of Phoenix, in an apparently arbitrary move and without formal legal process, has forced CBS Outdoors to tear down 50 illuminated bus-shelter billboards under contract to promote gun safety training for children and their parents.The posters were placed by TrainMeAZ.com, a commercial joint-educational effort of the firearms industry in Arizona, and had been up all over the Phoenix metro area for a little over one week before the city acted.
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ROCK-N-ROLL, DANCE AND OPERA MEET IN DAVID PARSON’S REMEMBER ME

Parsons Dance & East Village Opera Company
February 26, 2011, Saturday @ 8 p.m.
  February 27, 2011, Sunday @ 7:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Parsons Dance and East Village Opera Company in Remember Me on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Tickets are available for $34 and $44 online at www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or through the Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787), ext. 2.Story Continues

New Arrogant Butcher Restaurant in Downtown Phoenix
to Generate Tens of Thousands of Dollars for Diverse Group of Valley Charities with Pre-Opening Events

(PHOENIX, ARIZ.  FEBRUARY 18, 2011) - Some 2,000 people will make their way through The Arrogant Butcher, a highly-anticipated new restaurant in the downtown Phoenix dining scene, during various Grand Opening events this week. This is renowned Valley restaurateur Sam Fox's first foray into the city center.  The 7,500 square foot Arrogant Butcher will open to the public on Monday, February 21st. But Arizona media and guests will have the chance to attend a comprehensive series that began this week.
The events will benefit:

  • Arizona Foundation for Legal Service and Education, a charitable arm of the Arizona State Bar Association
  • Central Arizona Shelter Services
  • Phoenix Suns' Charities
  • Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS
  • Phoenix Symphony
  • United Way
  • Arizona Diamondbacks' Charities
  • Arizona Friends of Foster Children
  • Joe Foss Institute
  • Aguila
  • The Herberger Theater
  • Local First Arizona

The Arrogant Butcher is located across from U.S. Airways Center on the southeastern edge of CityScape at 2 E. Jefferson #150 Phoenix, AZ. (NW Corner of Jefferson St & 1st St). The new eatery will add approximately 150 new jobs and be open for lunch and dinner every day of the week except Sunday. For more information visit www.foxrc.com/the_arrogant_butcher.html or call 480.905.6920.

DR CASEY CARTER SPEAKS AT SCOTTSDALE KANGEN CENTER TUESDAY Feb 22 at 7PM
Dr. Casey Carter will be giving an in-depth introduction to Kangen Water this Tuesday night at 7 PM at the Kangen Health and Wellness Center in Old Town Scottsdale. This can literally be a life-changing night for you and your family, and I highly encourage you to attend, and to bring a guest or two with you, especially if they are experiencing any health challenges of any type.

Dr. Carter is a very gifted healer, with three different doctorates and a wealth of experience and knowledge. She has been utilizing Kangen Water in her practice in Orange County, CA for the past 3+ years, and she will be sharing the science and medical uses for the water with all of us this Tuesday night. I am certain that she will also share how utilizing this water in her practice has helped many people end some serious, chronic pains, diseases and other conditions.

 If you or anyone you know suffers from any of the following diseases or conditions, you WILL definitely want to be with us Tuesday night... Acid Reflux, arthritis, allergies, cancer, diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic aches and pains, migraine headaches, gout, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, acne, excessive sweating, over weight, ADD or ADHD, MRSA, candida, toenail fungus, heart concerns, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, ED, emotional stress, or any other degenerative disease. I am NOT saying that the water cures anything, only that you ought to get it inside your body to see what it can do for you. The presentation and demonstration will begin at 7 PM. We will be serving FREE Kangen Water all night long, and will have plenty of bottles available for anyone who wants to take home some gallons of water, and you can always bring your own bottles and we'll fill them up for you during the presentation.  Kangen Water is literally changing lives every day. I just spent today with hundreds of people who have vastly improved their lives both financially and physically during the past few years, and the stories they shared are truly inspiring and verifiable!  If you have any need in your life for improved health or increased wealth, I STRONGLY encourage you to make plans right now to join us this Tuesday night at 6939 East Main Street in Old Town/Down Town Scottsdale inside our 8,000 square foot Health and Wellness Center that was built to give away Kangen Water to as many people as we can.

One-and-only chance to be there live when Dr. Casey Carter gives her first ever presentation & demo at the Kangen Health and Wellness Center! The night is absolutely free. The water samples we send home with you will be absolutely free. And whatever healing and help comes your way will be a blessing to your life. I hope you can join us this Tuesday night at 7 PM at 6939 East Main Street in Scottsdale. That's 2 blocks south of Indian School and a HALF block west of Goldwater. See you there Tuesday night!

SILVER SCREEN LEGEND XIII  A TRIBUTE TO CLAYTON MOORE AS LEGENDARY FICTIONAL COWBOY HERO  THE LONE RANGER 
Legendary cowboy hero The Lone Ranger has been a fictional American hero to millions of boys and girls for almost 80 years. He was created by George W. Trendle and developed by writer Fran Striker. The Lone Ranger first came to life as a radio program on station WXYZ in Detroit, MI, January 30, 1933.  It became an instant hit and was soon broadcast on stations throughout the country, continuously till September 3, 1954, a total of 2,757 broadcasts. Making his way to Hollywood, The Lone Ranger starred in two popular Republic serials, The Lone Ranger (1938) and The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939)

Order your tickets today for this beautiful and unique museum quality one-of-a-kind cowboy collectible. Tickets are $10 each or 11 tickets for $100. The drawing will be held Saturday evening, December 18, 2010. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! The winner will be notified by phone. You may check our web site for the winner's name, after the drawing. The total proceeds of this drawing benefit the Happy Trails Children's Foundation for abused children. Story Continues

PLEA REACHES OUT TO COMMUNITY TO FIND KILLER OF 13 YEAR OLD JONATHAN GARDIA-VALLADARES.  PLEA DONATES $3000 TO SILENT WITNESS TO HELP FIND THE BOY’S KILLER(S)

PHOENIX -- Early Sunday morning November 7, 2010 thirteen (13) year- old Jonathan Garcia-Valladares was treacherously murdered while jogging at 2700 N 26th St.  Jonathan not only lost his life, he lost his hopes, his dreams, and his future.  “Because the days with our children are few and precious, the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association is deeply saddened by the senseless loss of this young man’s life,” PLEA President Mark Spencer stated.  PLEA will hold a news conference, Wednesday, December 15th, 2:30 p.m. at the PLEA Office (1102 W. Adams) to update the media and the public on the case.  Please share any information involved in this case by calling Silent Witness at 480.WITNESS (480.948.6377) or by calling the Phoenix Police Department at 602.262.6141.

 “Justice becomes a reality when three key groups create an effective partnership – the cops, the courts, and the community,” Spencer stated.  “PLEA is asking our partners in the community for help in not only bringing about justice, but also to begin the healing process in a family that has been wounded by a devastating loss.”

  In addition to the $2000 reward from Silent Witness, PLEA is more than doubling this reward with an additional $3000 for information leading to the arrest of the murderer who stole the life of Jonathan.  Another $1000 is being contributed to this reward from the law offices of PLEA’s attorney Michael Napier.  The total reward for information leading to the arrest of the murder suspect of Jonathan Garcia-Valladares is now $6,000.  This reward can never replace the pricelessness of a young man created in the image of God, but it can clearly communicate that lawlessness will not and cannot be tolerated in the City of Phoenix.

Wells Fargo Grant Helps Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona Provide Home for Deserving Family

 Phoenix, Jan. 25, 2011 –A Wells Fargo grant of $85,000 given to Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona recently helped the nonprofit organization make the dream of home ownership a reality for a single mother and her three children.  A home dedication ceremony was held and keys were given to the family, which also helped build the home. 

The grant was given by the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation as part of its Team Member Volunteer Program and by the Wells Fargo Foundation.  Phoenix-area Wells Fargo team members also volunteered their time at the Habitat for Humanity build site.

 “We are so pleased to help Habitat for Humanity Central Phoenix make home ownership a reality for local, deserving families,” said Michael Riley, Arizona’s Metro Phoenix West regional president.  “Working together, we can create safe, respectable housing and further the dream of home ownership for all Americans.”

 At the heart of Wells Fargo’s Vision and Values is community service.  In 2010, Wells Fargo invested almost $5 million in corporate and foundation contributions to Arizona schools and non-profits and Arizona team members logged more than 78,000 volunteer hours.

 “Wells Fargo has been a valued partner of Habitat for many years, said Roger Schwierjohn, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona.  “Their generosity and tremendous support through volunteerism continues to help us accomplish our mission of building homes in partnership with the community and with low-income families.”  

 About Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona   Serving Central Arizona since 1985, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona (HFHCAZ), an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is an independent, locally run, nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization.  Habitat helps families of low and moderate incomes become homeowners by building and partnering in the creation of affordable housing.  HFHCAZ also builds community partnerships that promote spiritual values and individual responsibility.  The Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona affiliate is one of the most active of the Habitat affiliates and is consistently listed in the top ten among the nearly 1,600 Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the United States. 

 

About Wells Fargo

n Arizona, Wells Fargo has 14,000 team members and 261 stores.  Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.3 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com), and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. With approximately 280,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in America.  Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 19 on Fortune’s 2009 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy all our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is pleased to announce the following upcoming special events for the month of December 2010.  These events are free and open to the public.

Please note that we are now on our Winter hours, open Thursday - Monday, 10:30am - 5:00pm with tours beginning at 11:00 a.m. and continuing throughout the day at the top of the hour, the last tour of the day is always 4:00 p.m. Reservations are always recommended. (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) Riordan is OPEN all weekends and holidays (except Christmas)-bring your friends, spread the word!!

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is open under an agreement with the Arizona Historical Society. This is because the Arizona State Legislature has swept the funds of Arizona State Parks. Funding comes entirely from fees charged at the Park and donations, and funds raised by the Riordan Action Network. For more information, please email RiordanActionNet@aol.com or see their website www.riordanmansion.org

On-Going Series of Brown Bag Lunch Lectures, the 2nd Monday of Each Month, 12:15pm

A special Brown Bag in celebration of Samuel Clemens' birthday
Dec 13        "Mark Twain in the American West"
                   Kathy Farretta, Education Program Manager, Museum of Northern Arizona
In Celebration of Samuel Clemens' 175th Birthday,, we will explore the forces which caused him to make the trip to the newly established Territory of Nevada with his brother Orion, in 1861.  We will also discuss the way Clemens used the mythology of the American West in his writings for the rest of his life. Twain began advocating for social justice while confronted with cruelty to the Chinese in San Francisco.  This will become an underlying theme to much of his work, culminating in his high profile as the most famous member of the American Anti-Imperialist League in the 1890's and early 1900's.

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Other Special Events
 
Dec 11        Christmas Party and Crafts 9:00-11:00am
The community is invited to attend our annual Christmas Party which will be held in the Visitor Center.   From 9:00 - 11:00 am Santa will be on hand to give out candy and Mrs. Claus will read Christmas stories to the children. In addition, there will be crafts for the children to make and take home, as well as Christmas music and general good cheer. To help fend off the cold, hot cider and cake will be served.
 
Holiday Tours at Riordan Mansion--The Month of December
The Mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours include glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present. Reservations are recommended. Adults $7.00 (14 years and up); youth $3.00 (7-13 years); 6 and under are free.  Closed Christmas Day.


Wells Fargo Contributes $200,000 for Housing Efforts in Phoenix
 National Farm Workers Service Center to receive donation, help from Wells Fargo team member volunteers

 PHOENIX, Nov.30, 2010 – The National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc. (NFWSC) will receive $200,000 and help from Wells Fargo volunteers to rehabilitate 65 homes in the Maryvale neighborhood of Phoenix. The grant is part of the company’s Leading the Way Home® Priority Markets program, a nationwide effort to increase the availability of affordable housing while stabilizing and rebuilding distressed neighborhoods.

The NFWSC is one of 34 Priority Market grants totaling $5 million awarded by the Wells Fargo’s Housing Foundation in 2010.

The grant will help rehabilitate 25 foreclosed properties acquired by NFWSC and the City of Phoenix using Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds.  A component of the rehabbing will also include efforts to re-green the homes, which will help reduce ongoing energy and maintenance costs for new homeowners.  In addition, the grant will allow the NFWSC to mini-rehab 40 homes owned by low- and moderate-income families in the same neighborhood vicinity.

 “Community involvement is at the heart of Wells Fargo’s Vision and Values and we are devoted to it,” said Pamela Conboy, Arizona regional president of Wells Fargo.  “We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with the National Farm Workers Service Center to help revitalize housing in Maryvale.  In fact, our team members will also volunteer their time and talents fixing up these properties, making them clean, safe places for people to live.”

“Improving the quality of life and providing affordable, safe housing to low- and moderate-income families is a major priority for the National Farm Workers Service Center,” said Paul Chavez, president of the National Farm Workers Service Center.  “Thanks to the generosity of Wells Fargo, rehabbing homes in the Maryvale  neighborhood will help make it a better place to live and improve and transform the lives of so many of its residents.”

Wells Fargo’s Priority Markets program provides up to $250,000 to nonprofit organizations for large building or renovation projects in distressed areas targeted for economic revitalization to stimulate growth, stability and investment.  The Priority Markets grants are part of Wells Fargo’s  Leading the Way Home® initiative which includes such efforts as working with homeowners who are behind on their payments; financial and homebuyer education programs; grants for down payment assistance and foreclosure counseling programs; contributions to non-profits for renovation or construction of affordable housing; donations or discounted pricing when non-profits or local governments purchase foreclosed properties for redevelopment and affordable housing tours and information events for Realtors®.

About The National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.

The National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc. is a California non-profit corporation with a mission to enrich and improve the lives of farm worker and Latino families by meeting their essential human, cultural and community needs.  The organization was founded in 1966 by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta with the involvement of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.  Today, NFWSC offers working families programs and services that address important community issues, such as affordable housing, Spanish language educational radio programming & afterschool tutoring services for underserved children.  The NFWSC is the City of Phoenix’s developer partner in acquiring, rehabilitating and re-selling foreclosed single family homes in the most severely impacted neighborhoods in West Phoenix using NSP1 funding.

About Wells Fargo

In Arizona, Wells Fargo has 14,000 team members and 261 stores.   Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com), and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. With more than 278,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in America.  Wells Fargo & Company was ranked #19 on Fortune’s 2009 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy all our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially.

The Valley Goes “Over the Edge” for Special Olympics November 10
80 participants to rappel down the 17-story One Lexington building in Midtown Phoenix
 
WHO: 80 Valley residents and celebrities, including cast members from MTV’s “The Buried Life, who will be rappelling the 17-story One Lexington building in support of Special Olympics Arizona.
 
WHAT:  On Wednesday, November 10, eighty brave, thrill-seeking Valley residents and celebrities (both local and national) will literally be going “Over the Edge” in support of Special Olympics Arizona. A unique fundraising event providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience, participants were required to raise a minimum of $1,000 in order to rappel down the 17-story One Lexington building in Mid-town Phoenix.

Making a special appearance are cast members of MTV’s hit show, “The Buried Life;” a reality show documenting the travels of four friends as they complete a list of 100 things to do before they die. For every item they complete on their list, they help strangers achieve one of their dreams as well.

Local residents taking part include Phoenix City Councilman Tom Simplot and entrepreneur Eric Crown. Local companies who raised money to “toss their boss” over the edge include Chandler Police Department’s Chef Sherry Kiyler, the Executive Chef of Stingray/Drift/Jimmy Woo’s/Geisha A Go Go, Andrew Nam, Department of Corrections Director Charles Ryan and Tim Watson of Gust Law, among others.

For more information visit www.SpecialOlympicsArizona.org/Over-Edge or call event coordinator Marlene Calabrese at 623.332.5432.   

WHERE:        
One Lexington
1 East Lexington Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
 
WHEN:          
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
 
COST:            
FREE for spectators /Participants must raise a minimum of $1,000

TONY, EMMY AND GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD WINNER JOHN LITHGOW PERFORMS STORIES BY HEART
John Lithgow in Stories by Heart  October 21–22, 2010  Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. and Friday @ 8 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Virginia G. Piper Theater
– Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present John Lithgow in his critically acclaimed, one-man theatrical memoir Stories by Heart on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m.

 Tickets are available for $49 and $59 through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787), ext. 2, or online at www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org. The performances are presented with support from Nussbaum & Gillis.

 A Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, John Lithgow offers a touching and humorous reflection on storytelling as the tie that binds humanity. Invoking memories of his grandmother and father before him, Lithgow traces his roots as an actor and storyteller, interspersing his own experiences with two great stories that were read to him and his siblings when they were children: Uncle Fred Flits By by P.G. Wodehouse and Haircut by Ring Lardner.

In Uncle Fred Flits By, a fretful young Englishman is taken on a wild afternoon’s escapade in suburban London by his irrepressible uncle. In a hilarious tour de force, Lithgow performs with zany abandon, portraying 10 distinct, outrageous characters (including a parrot). By contrast, Haircut is a darkly comic look at Midwestern American stubbornness. It is a captivating yarn told by a gossipy barber in small-town Michigan as he gives a shave and a haircut to a stranger in town. Stories by Heart provides ample evidence of the power of storytelling, the magic of theatre and the talents of one of our greatest actors.

 John Lithgow has been working in show business for 40 years and has achieved extraordinary success in a wide variety of ventures. In 1973, he won a Tony Award three weeks after his Broadway debut in David Storey’s The Changing Room. Since then, he has appeared on Broadway 19 more times, winning a second Tony, three more Tony nominations and four Drama Desk Awards.

 In the early 1980s, Lithgow began to make a major mark in films. At that time, he was nominated for Oscars in back-to-back years for The World According to Garp and Terms of Endearment.  He has appeared in more than 30 other films, including Footloose, Harry and the Hendersons and Shrek.

 For television, Lithgow has been nominated for 11 Emmy Awards and won five of them, most recently for his terrifying work as ‘The Trinity Killer’ on Showtime’s Dexter. Perhaps his most celebrated creation, however, is the loopy character of the alien High Commander Dick Solomon on the hit NBC comedy series 3rd Rock from the Sun, for which he earned another three Emmys.

 In addition to his acting, Lithgow has written eight best-selling children’s picture books, released three children’s albums and performed concerts for children with numerous symphonies. He has received both his Bachelor’s degree and an honorary doctorate from Harvard University and a Fulbright Grant to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

SPONSORSHIP  The Arizona Republic is the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ 2010–11 season media sponsor. Additional support is provided by Frontdoors.

 LOCATION AND PARKING  Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available in the public parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street.

 ACCESSIBILITY  Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers performance accommodations to enhance audience members’ experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation or live audio description with two weeks advance notice. Assistive-listening devices and wheelchair seating are always available. Visit the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web site at www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or contact the Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2 [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about services when ordering tickets.

GROUP AND STUDENT DISCOUNTS  Attend with family and friends, or bring a group from your business, civic or religious organization. Save $4 per ticket and at least $30 in handling fees when purchasing 15 or more tickets to the same event (subject to availability; some restrictions apply). Instead of $2.50 per single ticket, the handling fee is only $7.50 total for group orders. Full-time students may purchase half-price tickets one hour before events/performances (subject to availability; limit one single ticket per full-time student; some restrictions apply). Must present current valid student I.D. in person at the patron services box office. No phone orders.

 THE STORE  The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers a unique selection of art-related merchandise, including handmade jewelry, imaginative toys, decorative objects from around the world, original furnishings for the home and office and music, books and greeting cards. Members receive a 10-percent discount, and gift-wrapping and shipping also are available. Purchases are tax-free and support the programs of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The Store is open seven days a week: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.; and throughout most evening performances (30 minutes after final curtain). Phone: (480) 874-4644.

 SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS   One of the premier performing-arts halls in the Western United States, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is recognized for its diverse, high-quality presentations of classical and world music, dance, jazz and theater, educational programs and festivals, which serve more than 300,000 people annually. The Center is among the most important projects of architect Bennie Gonzales, who designed the 1975 adobe-inspired building as part of the Scottsdale Civic Center complex. A major renovation in 2009 by architect John Douglas modernized the Center’s main entrance and interiors. The cool and spacious Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium welcomes visitors and showcases Kana Tanaka’s radiant glass sculpture, Spirit of Camelback, commissioned by the Scottsdale Public Art Program. Known for its intimacy and comfort, the Center’s state-of-the-art, 853-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater envelopes with its warm, wood interiors and excellent acoustics, while its gently sloped seating and superior viewing connect audience and artist. Additional venues include the Center’s 137-seat Stage 2 theater and neighboring 1,800-capacity Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. The Center is located on a lush, 21-acre urban park, a short walk from Scottsdale’s Old Town and gallery districts. Nearby attractions include Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE and Louise Nevelson’s Windows on the West sculptures as well as the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) with James Turrell’s Knight Rise skyspace.

 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is owned by the City of Scottsdale and, along with SMoCA and the Scottsdale Public Art Program, is managed by the nonprofit Scottsdale Cultural Council.

ARIZONA GOVERNOR JANICE K. BREWER WILL OPEN EIGHTH ANNUAL ARIZONA POLICE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE & SEMINAR OCTOBER 20TH @ TALKING STICK RESORT  (INDIAN BEND & THE 101, SCOTTSDALE).PHOENIX--The Arizona Police Association (APA) announced today that Governor Jan Brewer has agreed to open their Eighth  Annual Conference and Seminar October 20th at the Talking Stick Resort and Casino, (9700 E. Indian Bend Road).  The Governor will speak at 8:40 a.m. The event will feature a variety of world class speakers as well as vendors.  The APA is seeking sponsors and individual donors.  For additional information on the Conference and sponsorship opportunities please visit the APA website, www.azpolice.org

“We are thrilled that Governor Brewer is taking time out of her very busy schedule to address members of Arizona’s law enforcement community,” Brian Livingston, Executive Director of the APA, stated.  “Governor Brewer has always stood for the Rule of Law and supported Arizona law enforcement officers.  This is just another example of her support.”

“Nationally recognized speakers include Dr. Will Aitchison, Mr. Stan Lubin, Dr. Bill Lewinski, Mr. Neville Cramer and Mr. Michael Napier, just to name a few. AZPOST just awarded our conference 20 Continuing Education Credits for our curriculum,” Livingston continued.  “But our Convention is not all classroom drudgery. We are working hard to have some very special guests at our banquet on Thursday, October 21st.” “In addition we will be inviting select political candidates to our cocktail hour.  We are also working on celebrities to participate in the Conference,” Livingston continued. “Our Annual Conference will include a cross section of police training for the officers in attendance.”In our increasingly dangerous world, it is more important than ever that those who are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow citizens know that they are appreciated,” Livingston concluded.The APA represents more than 9000 rank and file officers throughout the State of Arizona; men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect the freedoms we all hold dear.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is pleased to announce the following upcoming special events for the month of September 2010.  We would appreciate inclusion of these events in your public service announcements.  These events are free and open to the public.

Please note that we are now on our Summer hours, open Thursday - Monday, 9:30am - 5:00pm with tours beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing throughout the day at the top of the hour, the last tour of the day is always 4:00 p.m. Reservations are always recommended. (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) Riordan is OPEN all weekends and holidays (except Christmas)-bring your friends, spread the word!!

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is open under an agreement with the Arizona Historical Society. This is because the Arizona State Legislature has swept the funds of Arizona State Parks. Funding comes entirely from fees charged at the Park and donations, and funds raised by the Riordan Action Network. For more information, please email
RiordanActionNet@aol.com or see their website www.riordanmansion.org

 

ACCLAIMED MUSICIAN BRAD MEHLDAU PERFORMS IN SCOTTSDALE

Brad Mehldau Trio

Saturday, January 22 at 8 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Virginia G. Piper Theater

 (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present the Brad Mehldau Trio on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $24 and $34 online at www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or through Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787), ext. 2.Story Continues

 

Clunker Math

 The person who  calculated this bit of information went to high school in

Pittsburgh,  Pa.    He is now & has been a professor at The   University of West Virginia in Morgantown, West Virginia for the last forty  some years. I never looked at the clunker program in such depth.   

 

Think of it this  way:  A clunker that travels 12,000 miles a year at 15 mpg uses 800  gallons of gas a year.  A vehicle that travels 12,000 miles a year at 25  mpg uses 480 gallons a year.  So, the average Cash for Clunkers transaction will reduce US gasoline consumption by 320 gallons per year. They claim 700,000 vehicles so that's 224 million gallons saved per  year. That equates to a bit over 5 million barrels of oil.    5  million barrels is about 5 hours worth of US consumption.  More  importantly, 5 million barrels of oil at $70 per barrel costs about $350  million dollars So, the government paid $3 billion of our tax dollars to save  $350 million.  We spent $8.57 for  every dollar we saved.   I'm pretty sure  they will do a great job with our health care, though.

Wells Fargo Grant Helps Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona Provide Home for Deserving Family

 Phoenix, Jan. 25, 2011 –A Wells Fargo grant of $85,000 given to Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona recently helped the nonprofit organization make the dream of home ownership a reality for a single mother and her three children.  A home dedication ceremony was held and keys were given to the family, which also helped build the home. Story Continues

AS THE PRICE OF FOSSIL FUEL RISES, FUEL MADE FROM FARM WASTE DIVERTED FROM LAND-FILLS IS HEADING TO GAS STATIONS THROUGHOUT AMERICA
 

ECOTREK 2011 BEST OF AMERICA TOUR FUELED BY CELLULOSIC ETHANOL COMES TO PHOENIX JANUARY 23RD & 24TH – MEET & GREET @                  AUTONOW ARIZONA, 01.24.11, 5 P.M. TO 7 P.M.

 

PHOENIX -- General Motors calls Tom Holm, “a champion of the automotive industry …awakening mankind to … new methods to preserve our natural resources.”  Mitsubishi Motors adds, “(Holm is) setting the highest standards of innovation and achievement.” Fuel made from farm waste diverted from land-fills is heading to gas stations throughout America.  But first, Tom Holm, Executive Director of the non-profit EcoTrek Foundation, tests the viability of this revolutionary biofuel during his 10,000-mile “Best of America” Tour.  What does cellulosic ethanol mean for the U.S. economy? Rolling out Project LIBERTY technologies to 180 biorefineries in the Corn Belt would represent 4.5 billion gallons of ethanol annually, over 7,000 biorefinery jobs, 11,700 biomass logistics jobs, and more than 70,000 farmers harvesting biomass, hiring seasonal laborers, and adding value to their farm operations.  Holm began his journey January 11th to reclaim America’s fuel independence, while helping ecological projects along the way. Holm’s EcoTrek Cellulosic Ethanol (“CE”) Tour introduces America to a fuel made from corn husks, cobs, stalks and other farm waste that can be used in millions of Flex Fuel vehicles today.  Soon, billions of tons of additional organic materials will be diverted from, or harvested at “trash dumps” to fuel American vehicles.  EcoTrek provides educational programs promoting the use of renewable fuels and materials in the transportation industries. The Cellulosic Ethanol used in the EcoTrek Tour is produced by Poet www.poet.com. For additional information, contact B/PR, 602.404.8018 or follow the Tour at www.ecotrek.com.  The reception at Auto Now Arizona will be held Monday, January 24th from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2021 E. Bell Road in Phoenix.

 

“We’ve taken a regular American-made pickup truck, outfitted it with American-made accessories and powered it with American-made biofuels to emphasize our ability to be gentler to the environment, while bolstering America’s economy, national security and independence from foreign oil,” Holm stated.  “We’re also doing this to highlight the magnificence of America’s natural and cultural beauty.  These are things our forefathers fought and died for, and our servicemen and women continue to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect.   We are truly grateful to Auto Now Arizona for agreeing to open their retail location to the media and public while we are in Phoenix.  My hope is that the use of clean biofuels made here at home will begin to minimize our sacrifices and lead to a more prosperous America admired for the innovations for which Americans are noted.”

 

“When we were contacted about participating in this Tour, we knew this was something our customers would be interested in,” Mike Halland, Marketing, AutoNow Arizona, stated.  “We look forward to learning more about EcoTrek and Cellulosic Ethanol.  Most truck owners are not willing to give up their trucks. Tom is paving the way, no pun intended, to make us free to drive our trucks and SUVs well into the future.”  visit the website, www.ecotrek.com. Story Continues

 

See if you can figure out what these words have in common.

1 Banana
2 Dresser
3 Grammar
4 Potato
5 Revive
6 Uneven
7 Assess

 Are you peeking or have you already given up? Give it another try Look at each word carefully.

 Answer: No, it is not that they all have at least 2 double letters.
(Thought I had the answer, but I did not go far enough.)

 

Answer:

 In all of the words listed, if you take the first letter, place it at the end of the word, and then spell the word backwards, it will be the same word.


Did you figure it out? Just send it to more people and stump them; then, you'll feel better, too.

 Might I add: a toyota frontwards or backwards still is a toyota!


PLEA REACHES OUT TO COMMUNITY TO FIND KILLER OF 13 YEAR OLD JONATHAN GARDIA-VALLADARES.  PLEA DONATES $3000 TO SILENT WITNESS TO HELP FIND THE BOY’S KILLER(S)
PHOENIX -- Early Sunday morning November 7, 2010 thirteen (13) year- old Jonathan Garcia-Valladares was treacherously murdered while jogging at 2700 N 26th St.  Jonathan not only lost his life, he lost his hopes, his dreams, and his future.  “Because the days with our children are few and precious, the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association is deeply saddened by the senseless loss of this young man’s life,” PLEA President Mark Spencer stated.  PLEA will hold a news conference, Wednesday, December 15th, 2:30 p.m. at the PLEA Office (1102 W. Adams) to update the media and the public on the case.  Please share any information involved in this case by calling Silent Witness at 480.WITNESS (480.948.6377) or by calling the Phoenix Police Department at 602.262.6141.Story Continues

 

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is pleased to announce the following upcoming special events for the month of December 2010.  These events are free and open to the public. Story Continues

Water Ionizer Comparisons by Larry

Recently it has been brought to my attention that one of the companies that sell water ionizers are making some claims that need to be addressed with comparison to the Enagic SD 501. Let’s make sure we are making “true comparisons”. In order to do that I decided to research the various brands from their own corporate websites. No distributor opinion or slanting is intended, just pure facts.Story Continues
 

Encanto Park celebration

What: 75th anniversary event.

When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 27.

Where: Encanto Park, 2605 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix.

Parking: Free park and shuttle service from Phoenix College parking structure on 15th Avenue, just north of Thomas Road. Shuttle begins at 9:30 a.m. Last shuttle leaves the park at 8:30 p.m.

Details: Music, clowns, inflatable fun bounce zone, face painters, balloon twisters, pony rides, art vendors, petting zoo, dance performances, fireworks and food. Info: phoenix.gov/PARKS/75bday.html

Main events:

• 11 to 11:15 a.m. Ribbon-cutting at the Entrada, a formal entrance on the park's southeastern edge.

• 11:20 to 11:40 a.m. Ribbon-cutting at the park's Red Bridge.

• 11:45 a.m. to noon. Opening speech by Phoenix Vice Mayor Michael Nowakowski on the main stage.

• Noon to 4 p.m. Family fun zone. Activities include giant Twister game at noon and paddle boat competition at 1 p.m.

• 4-9 p.m. Friends of Encanto Park fundraising reception at the Historic Clubhouse to benefit Encanto Park. Tickets: $50 in advance; $75 at the door. Information: www.friendsof encantopark.com.

• 7 p.m. Fireworks.



Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2010/11/17/20101117phoenix-encanto-park-celebrate-75th-birthday-nov-27.html#ixzz16RRSKDtj

Encanto Park celebration

What: 75th anniversary event.

When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 27.

Where: Encanto Park, 2605 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix.

Parking: Free park and shuttle service from Phoenix College parking structure on 15th Avenue, just north of Thomas Road. Shuttle begins at 9:30 a.m. Last shuttle leaves the park at 8:30 p.m.

Details: Music, clowns, inflatable fun bounce zone, face painters, balloon twisters, pony rides, art vendors, petting zoo, dance performances, fireworks and food. Info: phoenix.gov/PARKS/75bday.html

Main events:

• 11 to 11:15 a.m. Ribbon-cutting at the Entrada, a formal entrance on the park's southeastern edge.

• 11:20 to 11:40 a.m. Ribbon-cutting at the park's Red Bridge.

• 11:45 a.m. to noon. Opening speech by Phoenix Vice Mayor Michael Nowakowski on the main stage.

• Noon to 4 p.m. Family fun zone. Activities include giant Twister game at noon and paddle boat competition at 1 p.m.

• 4-9 p.m. Friends of Encanto Park fundraising reception at the Historic Clubhouse to benefit Encanto Park. Tickets: $50 in advance; $75 at the door. Information: www.friendsof encantopark.com.

• 7 p.m. Fireworks.



Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2010/11/17/20101117phoenix-encanto-park-celebrate-75th-birthday-nov-27.html#ixzz16RRSKDtj

Encanto Park celebration

What: 75th anniversary event.

When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 27.

Where: Encanto Park, 2605 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix.

Parking: Free park and shuttle service from Phoenix College parking structure on 15th Avenue, just north of Thomas Road. Shuttle begins at 9:30 a.m. Last shuttle leaves the park at 8:30 p.m.

Details: Music, clowns, inflatable fun bounce zone, face painters, balloon twisters, pony rides, art vendors, petting zoo, dance performances, fireworks and food. Info: phoenix.gov/PARKS/75bday.html

Main events:

• 11 to 11:15 a.m. Ribbon-cutting at the Entrada, a formal entrance on the park's southeastern edge.

• 11:20 to 11:40 a.m. Ribbon-cutting at the park's Red Bridge.

• 11:45 a.m. to noon. Opening speech by Phoenix Vice Mayor Michael Nowakowski on the main stage.

• Noon to 4 p.m. Family fun zone. Activities include giant Twister game at noon and paddle boat competition at 1 p.m.

• 4-9 p.m. Friends of Encanto Park fundraising reception at the Historic Clubhouse to benefit Encanto Park. Tickets: $50 in advance; $75 at the door. Information: www.friendsof encantopark.com.

• 7 p.m. Fireworks.



Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2010/11/17/20101117phoenix-encanto-park-celebrate-75th-birthday-nov-27.html#ixzz16RRSKDtj

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Artwerks Lateral 58
A new downtown event spotlights art & culture in Glendale beginning Saturday December 18th 10am till 4pm in the historic downtown area. Along the breezeway, in the middle of the block, along 58th Ave between Glendale and Glenn, a delightful group of artist will gather in plein air under the trees to work and display their art, perform their music and share camaraderie. Many have art available for purchase. 

 

A city’s story can be told through public arts and culture marking its most historic spaces. Glendale’s historic downtown offers a glimpse into the journey Glendale has made over its 100 years. A new event kicking off in Historic Downtown Glendale in November aims to spotlight those existing art and cultural treasures while also inspiring new ones.

Called Artwerks Lateral 58, the event takes its name from the historic 58th parallel (now 58th Avenue) in the heart of Glendale’s downtown. The first Artwerks events will be held Saturdays in conjunction with Glendale Glitters, the city’s annual holiday festival season, and will feature live performing artists, local painters, sculptors, dancers and musicians.

 

Artists will be set up along the historic and recently renovated alleyway just east of downtown’s Murphy Park at 58th Avenue, and event goers will have the opportunity to watch artists at work as well as tour the historic area and enjoy its many boutique shops and dining options.

The day-long events will conclude just as the blanket of twinkling lights for Glendale Glitters begin to illuminate the night sky. Glitters season art events are Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. for musicians.

Artwerks will then take place regularly on the first Saturday of the month beginning in February.

The goal of Artwerks Lateral 58 is to have the arts flourish in Glendale’s Centerline district creating a cultural community creatively and collectively; connecting the unique businesses located in Glendale’s Centerline district with the local arts community. Studies have shown that investing in arts and culture not only enhance the quality of life for a downtown area, but also have a strong economic impact on local business by creating a vibrant energy that attracts residents, merchants and visitors. A recent study, titled Arts and Prosperity III, found that nonprofit arts and culture generate more than $6.6 million in the city of Glendale and more than $839,000 in local and state government revenue.

Glendale’s Economic Development Department is working in partnership with Fusion Foundation, a nonprofit arts organization, on the Artwerks events. Fusion Foundation will help in introducing new artists to downtown Glendale for the opportunity to showcase their work. The group will also help identify the needs of the business community and match these with local arts and culture resources to develop additional programs.

Turning Centerline into an artistic focal point and destination for the region will allow Glendale’s Economic Development Department to bring new investment opportunities to the district as well as other areas of the city. Glendale’s Centerline District is a dynamic live/work/play redevelopment project in the heart of Glendale.

The Centerline project area is located along Glendale Avenue from 43rd to 67th avenues, between Ocotillo and Myrtle. The long-term goal of the project is to revitalize the Glendale Avenue corridor by encouraging private business investment, job creation and the development of shopping, dining and recreational opportunities. The project will also result in enhanced infrastructure, public facilities, open space and neighborhoods.

 

For more information call 623-688-1ART(278) artwerks@thefusionfoundation.org

 

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 "Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind." — Henry James, American author (1843-1916).

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    Feb 1 2Kangen Health & Wellness Center 7PM Women's Wellness Wednesday  Speaker Kangen Health & Wellness Center 12PM 3  4 Gararge SAle GameNight at THRIVE 7PM  5
6 7Dr Hellman  Kangen Health & Wellness Center 7PM 8
9Kangen Health & Wellness Center 7PM Women's Wellness Wednesday  Speaker Kangen Health & Wellness Center 12PM 10 11Gararge SAle GameNight at THRIVE 7PM 12
13 14Dr Hellman  Kangen Health & Wellness Center 7PM 15 16Kangen Health & Wellness Center 7PM Women's Wellness Wednesday  Speaker Kangen Health & Wellness Center 12PM 17 18Gararge SAle GameNight at THRIVE 7PM 19
20 21Dr Hellman  Kangen Health & Wellness Center 7PM 22 23Kangen Health & Wellness Center 7PM Women's Wellness Wednesday  Speaker Kangen Health & Wellness Center 12PM 24 25Gararge SAle GameNight at THRIVE 7PM 26
27 28Dr Hellman  Kangen Health & Wellness Center 7PM            

Kangen FREE Demo held Monday and Wednesday at the Kangen Health & Wellness Center 6939 E Main St Scottsdale AZ 85251 Ask for LeeAnn

 

    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 5th
    • 1883 : Southern Pacific Railroad completes "Sunset Route"
    • 1900 : Adlai E Stevenson born
    • 1914 : William Burroughs born
    • 1917 : Mexican constitution proclaimed
    • 1918 : Secret wife sues silent-film star
    • 1919 : Red Buttons born
    • 1919 : Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks and Griffith launch United Artists
    • 1921 : State Theater opens
    • 1928 : Andrew Greeley is born
    • 1934 : Hank Aaron is born
    • 1936 : Modern Times with Charlie Chaplin debuts
    • 1942 : Roger Staubach born
    • 1952 : First "Don't Walk" sign installed
    • 1974 : Patty Hearst kidnapped
    • 1988 : Noriega indicted on U.S. drug charges
    • 1989 : The last Soviet troops leave Kabul
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 6th
    • 1778 : Franco-American alliances signed
    • 1862 : General Ulysses S. Grant captures Fort Henry
    • 1891 : Dalton Gang commits its first train robbery
    • 1895 : Babe Ruth born
    • 1911 : Ronald Reagan is born
    • 1913 : Mary Leakey born
    • 1919 : Zsa Zsa Gabor born
    • 1926 : Oliver Hardy signs contract with Hal Roach
    • 1928 : Anastasia arrives in the United States
    • 1934 : Douglas Fairbanks named in divorce suit
    • 1937 : Of Mice and Men is published
    • 1940 : Tom Brokaw born
    • 1950 : Natalie Cole born
    • 1952 : King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland dies in his sleep at the royal estate at Sandringham. Princess Elizabeth becomes  Queen Elizabeth II
    • 1954 : Mercedes introduces 300SL
    • 1985 : The "Reagan Doctrine" is announced
    • 1993 : Tennis great Arthur Ashe dies of AIDS
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 7th
    • 1775 : Benjamin Franklin publishes “An Imaginary Speech”
    • 1855 : Charles Siringo is born
    • 1885 : Sinclair Lewis born
    • 1904 : The Great Baltimore Fire begins destroying an 80-block area of the downtown area, stretching from the waterfront to Mount Vernon on Charles Street.
    • 1914 : Charlie Chaplin debuts as "The Tramp"
    • 1938 : Firestone founder dies
    • 1960 : James Spader born
    • 1962 : Garth Brooks born
    • 1964 : Beatles arrive in New York
    • 1965 : Chris Rock born
    • 1975 : Canada imposes speed limit
    • 1978 : Ashton Kutcher born
    • 1979 : "Angel of Death" Dr. Josef Mengele, the infamous Nazi doctor who performed medical experiments at the Auschwitz death camps dies
    • 1984 : While in orbit 170 miles above Earth, Navy Captain Bruce McCandless becomes the first human being to fly untethered in space when he exits the U.S. space shuttle Challenger
    • 1992 : European Union established
    • 1993 : Lillian Gish dies
    • 1999 : King Hussein of Jordan dies
    • 2002 : President George W. Bush announces plan for “faith-based initiatives”
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 8th
       
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 9th
    • 1773 : William Henry Harrison is born
    • 1864 : Elizabeth Bacon marries George Custer
    • 1900 : Davis Cup competition established
    • 1909 : The Brickyard is founded
    • 1914 : Gypsy Rose Lee born
    • 1933 : Mae West and Cary Grant open in She Done Him Wrong
    • 1942 : Daylight saving time instituted
    • 1942 : Carole King born
    • 1944 : Alice Walker is born
    • 1945 : Mia Farrow born
    • 1951 : Greta Garbo becomes a U.S. citizen
    • 1960 : Coors brewery heir is kidnapped
    • 1963 : Travis Tritt born
    • 1971 : Satchel Paige nominated to Baseball Hall of Fame
    • 1981 : Bill Haley dies
    • 1992 : Magic Johnson returns for All-Star Game
    • 2001 : U.S. sub collides with Japanese fishing boat in Pearl Harbor
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 10th
    • 1763 : The French and Indian War ends
    • 1846 : Mormons begin exodus to Utah
    • 1887 : First U.S. actor to perform in two cities on one day
    • 1890 : Boris Pasternack born
    • 1893 : Jimmy Durante born
    • 1899 : Herbert Hoover marries Lou Henry
    • 1930 : Robert Wagner born
    • 1939 : Roberta Flack born
    • 1950 : Mark Spitz born
    • 1955 : Greg Norman born
    • 1958 : Elvis Presley's ballad "Don't" becomes his ninth No. 1 single
    • 1992 : Alex Haley dies
    • 1996 : Deep Blue computer beats Kasparov at chess
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 11th
    • 1805 : Sacagawea gives birth to "Pompey" Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
    • 1858 : Virgin Mary appears to St. Bernadette
    • 1916 : Emma Goldman, a crusader for women’s rights and social justice, is arrested in New York City for lecturing and distributing materials about birth control.
    • 1937 : Simultaneous radio broadcast on all three networks
    • 1945 : Yalta Conference ends
    • 1951 : Marshall Teague drove a Hudson Hornet to victory on the beach oval of the 160-mile Daytona Grand National
    • 1958 : Tragedy as Marshall Teague dies at age 37 after attempting to raise the closed-course speed record at Daytona.
    • 1960 : Jack Paar walks off The Tonight Show to protest censorship
    • 1963 : Beatles record Please Please Me
    • 1970 : Japan's first satellite is successfully launched into an orbit around Earth.
    • 1990 : Nelson Mandela, leader of the movement to end South African apartheid, is released from prison after 27 years
    • 1990 : Underdog Buster Douglas knocks out Mike Tyson 
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 12th
    • 1567 : Thomas Campion is born
    • 1789 : Ethan Allen dies, the patriotic leader of the Green Mountain Boys, who took the British fort at Ticonderoga with Benedict Arnold in May 1775
    • 1793: Congress enacts first fugitive slave law
    • 1809 : Abraham Lincoln is born
    • 1809 : Charles Darwin born
    • 1900 : Packard is patented
    • 1912 : Last emperor of China Hsian-T'ung abdicates
    • 1915 : Lorne Greene is born
    • 1923 : Franco Zeffirelli born
    • 1924 : George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue first performed in NYC
    • 1924 : First commercially sponsored radio program debuts The Eveready Hour, was sponsored by the National Carbon Company
    • 1926 : Joe Garagiola born
    • 1934 : Basketball great Bill Russell born
    • 1938 : Judy Blume born
    • 1973 : Release of U.S. POWs begins as part of the Paris peace settlement
    • 1976 : Actor Sal Mineo is killed in Hollywood stabbed to death parking his car behind his apartment
    • 1980 : Christina Ricci born
    • 1983 : Ragtime piano composer Eubie Blake dies, five days after his 100th birthday
    • 1988 : Russian ships bump U.S. destroyer and cruiser in the Black Sea, off the Crimean peninsula
    • 1999 : President Clinton acquitted on both articles of impeachment: perjury and obstruction of justice
    • 2002 : Milosevic former Yugoslav president goes on trial for war crimes
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 13th
    • 1633 : Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome to face charges of heresy for advocating Copernican theory, which holds that the Earth revolves around the Sun
    • 1689 : William and Mary proclaimed joint sovereigns of Britain
    • 1776 : Patrick Henry named colonel of First Virginia battalion
    • 1822 : Ashley advertises for western fur trappers
    • 1831 : John Rawlins born
    • 1861 : Earliest military action to be revered with a Medal of Honor award is performed by Colonel Bernard J.D. Irwin, an assistant army surgeon serving in the first major U.S.-Apache conflict. Near Apache Pass, in southeastern Arizona
    • 1885 : Bess Truman born
    • 1895 : French inventors patent movie camera-projector
    • 1914 : First society to protect composers and songwriters
    • 1919 : Tennessee Ernie Ford born
    • 1920 : League of Nations recognizes perpetual Swiss neutrality
    • 1923 : Chuck Yeager born
    • 1933 : Kim Novak born
    • 1934 : George Segal born
    • 1939 : Gone with the Wind director fired
    • 1942 : Peter Tork born
    • 1944 : Stockard Channing born
    • 1945 : Dresden devastated
    • 1949 : Jack Webb's first radio crime drama airs
    • 1950 : Peter Gabriel born
    • 1953 : William C. Mack dies
    • 1984 : Chernenko becomes general secretary
    • 1991 : Long-lost Twain manuscript authenticated
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 14th
    • 278 : St. Valentine beheaded
    • 1778:  the American ship Ranger carried the recently adopted Star and Stripes to a foreign port for the first time as it arrived in France
    • 1779 : Captain Cook killed in Hawaii
    • 1842 : The Boz Ball celebrates Dickens
    • 1859, Oregon was admitted to the Union as the 33rd state
    • 1884 : Theodore Roosevelt’s wife and mother die
    • 1886 : First trainload of oranges leaves Los Angeles 
    • 1894 : Jack Benny born
    • 1895, Oscar Wilde's final play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," opened at the St. James's Theatre in London.
    • 1903, the Department of Commerce and Labor was established. (It was divided into separate departments of Commerce and Labor in 1913.)
    • 1912, Arizona became the 48th state of the Union
    • 1913 : Jimmy Hoffa born
    • 1920, the League of Women Voters was founded in Chicago; its first president was Maud Wood Park.
    • 1921 : Hugh Downs born
    • 1927 : Alfred Hitchcock's The Lodger opens
    • 1929 : Penicillin discovered
    • 1929 : Valentines Day Massacre - Four men dressed as police officers enter gangster Bugs Moran's  Chicago headquarters, line seven of Moran's henchmen against a wall, and shoot them to death. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre  was a gang war between rivals Al Capone and Bugs Moran.
    • 1934 : Florence Henderson born
    • 1938 : Hedda Hopper's first gossip column
    • 1942 : This Is War debuts
    • 1948 : A week before the organization was officially incorporated, NASCAR held its first race for modified stock cars on a 3.2 mile-course at Daytona Beach. In the 150-mile race that featured almost exclusively pre-war Fords, Red Byron edged Marshall Teague to become NASCAR's first champion
    • 1960 : Meg Tilly born
    • 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy conducted a televised tour of the White House in a videotaped special that was broadcast on CBS and NBC (and several nights later on ABC).
    • 1970 : Gallup Poll released
    • 1979, Adolph Dubs, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, was kidnapped in Kabul by Muslim extremists and killed in a shootout between his abductors and police.
    • 1984, 6-year-old Stormie Jones became the world's first heart-liver transplant recipient at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. (She lived until November 1990).
    • 1989, Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini called on Muslims to kill Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," a novel condemned as blasphemous.
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 15th
    • 1564 : Galileo Galilei born
    • 1820 : Susan B. Anthony born
    • 1882 : John Barrymore born
    • 1898 : The USS Maine explodes
    • 1903 : Toy store owner and inventor Morris Michtom puts first “Teddy” bear for sale named for the President
    • 1907 : Casar Romero born
    • 1914 : The Squaw Man released, the first film directed by Cecil B. DeMille
    • 1927 : Harvey Korman born
    • 1931 : Clair Boom born
    • 1932 : Burns and Allen radio debut
    • 1933 : FDR escapes assassination in Miami
    • 1950 : Disney's Cinderella opens
    • 1950 : USSR and PRC sign mutual defense treaty
    • 1951 : Melissa Manchester born
    • 1951 : Jane Seymour born
    • 1965 : Nat King Cole dies
    • 1965 : Canada adopts maple leaf flag
    • 1967 : J. Frank Duryea, founder of the Duryea Motor Wagon Company dies
    • 1980 : Lillian Hellman sues Mary McCarthy
    • 1984 : Ethel Merman dies
    • 1998 : Dale Earnhardt wins first Daytona 500
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 16th
    • 1786 : James Monroe marries Elizabeth Kortright
    • 1852 : The Studebaker is born
    • 1878 : Silver dollars made legal
    • 1894 : John Wesley Hardin is pardoned
    • 1923 : Archaeologist Howard Carter opens tomb of King Tut
    • 1933 : David O. Selznik becomes VP and producer at MGM
    • 1944 : Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Ford is born
    • 1945 : Bataan recaptured
    • 1950 : What's My Line debuts on TV
    • 1951 : Joseph Stalin attacks the United Nations
    • 1959 : Castro sworn in
    • 1979 : Saturday Night Fever wins Grammy
    • 1982 : Thelonious Monk dies
    • 1984 : Bill Johnson becomes first American to win Olympic gold in downhill skiing 
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 18th
    • 1817 : Lewis Armistead born, best known for leading Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg
    • 1878 : Murder of  John Tunstall ignites Lincoln County War in New Mexico
    • 1885 : Twain publishes The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
    • 1898 : Enzo Anselmo Ferrari was born in Modena, Italy
    • 1929 : First Academy Awards announced - Wings won the Best Picture award; Janice Gaynor won Best Actress and Emil Jannings won Best Actor
    • 1930 : Pluto discovered at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, by astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh
    • 1931 : Toni Morrison's birthday 1987 novel, Beloved won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988
    • 1952 : Your Show of Shows wins Emmy featured Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca
    • 1967 : J. Robert Oppenheimer "father of the atomic bomb," dies in Princeton, NJ at the age of 62
    • 1973 : Richard Petty wins at Daytona
    • 1995 : one-season revival of Get Smart's last episode starring Don Adams, aired from 1965 to 1970
    • 2001 : Dale Earnhardt Sr., #49 one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, died in a last-lap crash at the 43rd Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 19th
    • 1473 : Copernicus born
    • 1807 : Aaron Burr arrested for treason
    • 1847 : Donner Party rescued
    • 1878 : Edison patents phonograph
    • 1916 : First annual Movie Costume and Civic Ball at New York's Madison Square Garden
    • 1942 : Roosevelt signs Executive Order 9066 more than 110,000 Japanese Americans were relocated to remote internment camps built by the U.S. military in scattered locations around the country.
    • 1945 : Marines invade Iwo Jima
    • 1952 : Amy Tan's birthday
    • 1954 : Ford T-Bird prototype born
    • 1970 : Chicago Seven sentenced antiwar activists were charged with the responsibility for the violent demonstrations at the August 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
    • 1974 : Solzhenitsyn reunited with family after 11 year prison term for writing The Gulag Archipelago
    • 1977 : Stevie Wonder wins Grammy for Best Album for Songs in the Key of Life and Best Male Pop Vocalist.
    • 1996 : Patrick Roy gets 300th win as NFL goalie
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 20th
    • 1792 : Postal Service Act regulates United States Post Office Department
    • 1902 : Ansel Adams is born
    • 1924: Gloria Vanderbilt born
    • 1927 : Sidney Poitier born
    • 1934 : Bobby Unser born
    • 1936 : Follow the Fleet premieres starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
    • 1937 : Roger Penske born
    • 1941 : Buffy Saint Marie born
    • 1943 : Directors agree to censorship
    • 1950 : Dylan Thomas arrives in New York
    • 1962 : An American, John Hershel Glenn Jr., orbits earth aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft
    • 1963 : Charles Barkley born
    • 1966 : Cindy Crawford born
    • 1972 : Walter Winchell dies
    • 1976 : SEATO Southeast Asia Treaty Organization  disbands
    • 1985 : Ireland allows sale of contraceptives
    • 1986 : Chunnel plans announced
    • 1988 : Rihanna born
    • 1991 : Quincy Jones wins Grammy
    • 1993 : Lamborghini dies
    • 1998 : 15-year-old Tara Lipinski becomes youngest Olympic figure skating gold medalis
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 21st
    • 1848 : Marx publishes Manifesto
    • 1848 : John Quincy Adams suffers a stroke
    • 1885 : Washington Monument dedicated
    • 1893 : Andres Segovia born
    • 1901 : Vaudeville strike
    • 1925: The New Yorker magazine made its debut.
    • 1926 : Garbo's first U.S. film opens
    • 1927 : Erma Bombeck is born
    • 1947: Edwin H. Land publicly demonstrated his Polaroid Land camera, which could produce a black-and-white photograph in 60 seconds.
    • 1948 : NASCAR was officially incorporated as the National Association for Stock Car Racing, with race promoter Bill France as president
    • 1952 : Elizabeth Taylor marries Michael Wilding
    • 1955 : Kelsey Grammer born
    • 1965 : Malcolm X assassinated
    • 1972 : Nixon arrives in China for talks
    • 1975: former Attorney General John N. Mitchell and former White House aides H.R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman were sentenced to 2 1/2 to eight years in prison for their roles in the Watergate cover-up.
    • 1979 : Jennifer Love Hewitt born
    • 1987 : Ellen Page born
    • 2008: Former Arizona Gov. Evan Mecham, who was removed in a 1988 impeachment trial, died in Phoenix at age 83
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 22nd
    • 1732 : George Washington is born
    • 1819 : The U.S. acquires Spanish Florida
    • 1892 : Edna St. Vincent Millay is born
    • 1918 : Montana passes law against sedition 
    • 1942 : President Roosevelt to MacArthur: Get out of the Philippines
    • 1959 : Lee Petty wins first Daytona 500
    • 1965 : Westmoreland asks for Marines
    • 1968 : Tet Offensive ends
    • 1975 : Actress Drew Barrymore born
    • 1980 : U.S. hockey team makes miracle on ice
    • 1990 : Milli Vanilli win the Best New Artist Grammy 
    • 2006 : Gang commits largest robbery in British history
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 23rd
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 24th
    • 1582: Pope Gregory XIII issued a papal bull, or edict, outlining his calendar reforms. (The Gregorian Calendar is the calendar in general use today.)
    • 1786 : Wilhelm Grimm is born
    • 1803:  Supreme Court Marbury v. Madison decision, established judicial review of the constitutionality of statutes.
    • 1920: German Workers Party, which later became the Nazi Party, met in Munich to adopt its platform.
    • 1821: Mexican rebels proclaimed the Plan de Iguala, their declaration of independence from Spain.
    • 1836 : Alamo defenders call for help
    • 1863: Arizona was organized as a territory.
    • 1868 : President Andrew Johnson impeached following his attempted dismissal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; Johnson was later acquitted by the Senate.
    • 1873 : Enrico Caruso born
    • 1909 : Hudson Motor incorporated
    • 1921 : Abe Vigoda born
    • 1927 : Fox demonstrates Movietone sound
    • 1938 : Variety reports Wizard of Oz casting
    • 1942: Voice of America went on the air for the first time.
    • 1942 : Joe Lieberman born
    • 1946 : Peron elected in Argentina
    • 1955 : Steve Jobs born
    • 1965 : Kristin Davis born
    • 1982 : The Great One Wayne Gretzky scores 77th goal breaking a record held by Phil Esposito of 76 goals in a single season
    • 1988 : Supreme Court defends right to satirize public figures & expanded legal protections for parody and satire, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned a $150,000 award that the Rev. Jerry Falwell had won against Hustler magazine and publisher Larry Flynt.
    • 1991 : Gulf War ground offensive begins
    • 1993 : Eric Clapton sweeps Grammys
    • 1999: Lauryn Hill won five Grammys, including album of the year and best new artist, on the strength of her solo debut album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
    • 2004: A 6.5-magnitude earthquake devastated an isolated region of northern Morocco, killing more than 600 people.
    •  2004: Character actor John Randolph died in Hollywood at age 88.
    • 2008:  "No Country for Old Men" won the Academy Award for best picture, best director and best screenplay adaption for Joel and Ethan Coen and best supporting actor for Javier Bardem; Daniel Day-Lewis won best actor for "There Will Be Blood," while Marion Cotillard was named best actress for "La Vie en Rose."
    • 2008:  A suicide bomber struck Shiite Muslim pilgrims south of Baghdad, killing at least 56 people.
    • 2008: Cuba's parliament named Raul Castro president, ending nearly 50 years of rule by his brother Fidel.
    • 1999: Lauryn Hill won five Grammys, including album of the year and best new artist, on the strength of her solo debut album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."

    Today's Birthdays: Actor Abe Vigoda is 88. Actor James Farentino is 71. Actor Barry Bostwick is 64. Actor Edward James Olmos is 62. Singer-writer-producer Rupert Holmes is 62. Rock singer-musician George Thorogood is 59. Actress Debra Jo Rupp is 58. Actress Helen Shaver is 58. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is 54. News anchor Paula Zahn is 53. Country singer Sammy Kershaw is 51.

    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 25th
    • 1848 : Railroad baron Edward Harriman is born & went on to restore the Union Pacific into one of the best-built and -managed rail lines in the nation.
    • 1862 : Legal Tender Act passed
    • 1870: Hiram Rhoades Revels, a Republican from Natchez, Mississippi, is sworn into the U.S. Senate, becoming the first African American ever to sit in Congress.
    • 1890 : Molotov - Vlacheslav Mikhaylovich Skryabin, foreign minister for the Soviet Union who took the revolutionary name Molotov, is born in Kurkaka, Russia.
    • 1909 : First films submitted to Board of Censorship for review
    • 1919 : Oregon became the first state to impose a tax on gasoline
    • 1928 : First TV license issued by Federal Radio Commission to Charles Francis Jenkins Laboratories for a television broadcast station on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C.
    • 1948 : Communists take power in Czechoslovakia
    • 1949 : Actor Robert Mitchum is released after serving time for marijuana possession
    • 1950 : Your Show of Shows debuts
    • 1956 : Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes meet
    • 1964 : Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston
    • 1986 : Marcos flees the Philippines
    • 2004 : The Passion of the Christ opens in U.S.
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 26th
    • 1564 : Christopher Marlowe is baptized
    • 1919 : Grand Canyon was designated a national park under President Woodrow Wilson
    • 1929 : Grand Teton National Park is established
    • 1942 : Joan Fontaine wins Oscar
    • 1949 : Lucky Lady II begins nonstop global flight
    • 1957 : Last episode of Dragnet radio series
    • 1972 : Dam collapses in West Virginia
    • 1984 : Last U.S. Marines leave Beirut
    • 1989 : Robert Penn Warren dies
    • 1993 : World Trade Center bombed
    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 27th
    • 1860 : President Abraham Lincoln poses for the first of several portraits by noted Civil War-era photographer Mathew Brady
    • 1922 : 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, providing for female suffrage, is unanimously declared constitutional by the eight members of the U.S. Supreme Court
    • 1934 : Auto safety crusader Ralph Nader born
    • 1936: Shirley Temple receives $50,000 per film
    • 1960, the underdog U.S. Olympic hockey team defeats the Soviet Union in the semifinals at the Winter Games in Squaw Valley, California. The next day, the U.S. beats Czechoslovakia to win its first-ever Olympic gold medal in hockey.

    • 1964, the Italian government announces that it is accepting suggestions on how to save the renowned Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapse

    • 1973 : On the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, some 200 Sioux Native Americans, led by members of the American Indian Movement (AIM), occupy Wounded Knee, the site of the infamous 1890 massacre of 300 Sioux by the U.S. Seventh Cavalry

    • 1980 : Grammy for Best Disco Recording was awarded on this day in 1980, to Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive

    • ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY February 28th
    • 1784 : John Wesley charters first Methodist Church in U.S.
    • 1807 : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow born
    • 1891 : Davis Sarnoff born
    • 1894 : Ben Hecht is born - collaborated on the screenplay for Gone with the Wind
    • 1902 : John Steinbeck born
    • 1932 : Last Model A is produced
    • 1932 : Elizabeth Taylor born
    • 1953 : Watson and Crick discover chemical structure of DNA
    • 1960 : Petty wins Grand National
    • 1861 : Congress creates Colorado Territory
    • 1975 : Subway crash in London kills 43
    • 1981 : Josh Groban born
    • 1982 : Getty Museum endowed
    • 1983 : Last episode of M*A*S*H
    • 1987 : Gorbachev calls for nuclear weapons treaty
    • 1992 : Star Trek exhibit opens at National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
    • 1993 : Actress Ruby Keeler dies
    • 1993 : ATF raids Branch Davidian compound
    • 1994 : First NATO Military Action as U.S. fighter planes shoot down four Serbian warplanes engaged in a bombing mission in violation of Bosnia's no-fly zone.

 
 

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Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed The Declaration of Independence?
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died.
Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.
 
 They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
 
 What kind of men were they?
 
 Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists.  
 Eleven were merchants.
 Nine were farmers and large plantation owners... men of means...well educated...  but
 they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured
 
 Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.
 
 Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.
 
 He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding.  His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.
 
 Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.
 
 At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British general, Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters.  He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.
 
 Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.
 
 John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she lay dying.  Their 13 children fled for their lives.  His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste.
 
 For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.

So, please take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday to remember and silently thank these patriots.
 
 It's not much to ask, considering the price they paid.  
 Remember...FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE!  

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  • There are no rules here, we're trying to accomplish something. Thomas Edison
  • The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it. Ayn Rand
  • I'll keep my Freedom, my God and my Guns...You keep the Change...
  • A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -- Thomas Jefferson
  • Victory is won not in miles, but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more.— Louis L’Amour
  • “The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.” ―Ben Stein
  • The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money. Margaret Thatcher
 
Dates Events (click for details) DISCLAIMER: AZPHM  makes every effort to verify that the information on events we print is accurate. However, details can change up to the last minute. We advise that you call and confirm that ALL information is correct. Where
January 7th - February 19th, 2010
BYE BYE BIRDIE January 7th - February 6th, 2011Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm (no matinee on January 8)Book by Michael Stewart Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams Directed by Terry Helland  Come see the musical that has made fans swoon for over 50 years! With book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse, join the throng of adoring fans who scream at the mention of the hip-gyrating, Elvis-like superstar Conrad Birdie. When Birdie receives his draft notice from the Army, a publicity stunt to send him off with a kiss from one lucky female fan creates hilarious havoc. With toe-tapping timeless tunes like Kids, Put On A Happy Face, The Telephone Hour and Bye Bye Birdie, audience members and Birdie fans of all ages will agree, “We Love You Conrad…OH YES WE DO!”
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Jan 21- Feb 6 THIS!   Herberger Theater Center (Stage West) PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center.(602) 252-8497 or actorstheatrephx.org.

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center
  FEBRUARY 2011  
Feb 1-20 Fine Arts Exhibit at Sahuaro Ranch Park. Original art by Arizona artists is featured at the Glendale Arts Council Juried Fine Arts Exhibition held through February 20 at the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area Fruit Packing Shed, 9802 N. 59th Ave. Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area Fruit Packing Shed, 9802 N. 59th Ave.
Feb 4-6

Chocoholics Unite In Downtown Glendale February 4-6

VisitGlendale.comThe weekend before Valentine’s Day, Feb. 4-6, is a delicious delight for the senses as the Glendale Chocolate Affaire takes over downtown Glendale to create a chocolate-lover’s dream!

Chocolate purveyors from Arizona and around the nation gather in Glendale for this award-winning festival, which celebrates not only chocolate, but romance and the arts as well. Chocolate confections will include everything from chocolate molé barbecue and deep-fried chocolate ice cream to chocolate bacon candy bars and chocolate cheesecake cones. These are in addition to the ever-popular standards such as rich chocolate truffles and gigantic chocolate strawberries.

The Chocolate Affaire is sponsored by Arizona’s famous candy makers, Cerreta’s. The candy factory will offer tours all weekend, so visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at how the chocolatier creates everyone’s favorite candy.

In addition, the festival has become the largest gathering of national romance novelists in the Southwest. This symposium of literary romantics offers fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with authors, as well as the chance to attend free writing workshops given by the experts.

Families with children will enjoy myriad activities, including hands-on arts and crafts, face-painting and a rock-climbing wall.

Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available throughout the weekend to take couples or families on a scenic, charming ride through the historic Catlin Court district.       

For the second year in a row, the Glendale Arts Commission will coordinate an on-site Plein Air competition that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 5. The competition will be open to any artist 18 years of age or older, who paints using the Plein (open) air technique in oil, watercolor, acrylic or pastel. Plein air paintings are created outdoors, from real life; both painter and subject must be outdoors and photographs can not be used. At the 2010 Chocolate Affaire, 25 artists entered more than 70 paintings, with top prizes becoming part of the city’s permanent public art collection. This year, participation is expected to triple.

The festival is free. This year for the first time, event attendees will have the option of paying for preferred parking in the two downtown garages, located at City Hall, at 59th and Glendale avenues and the Bank of America building at 58th Drive and Glenn Drive. The preferred parking fee is $10. Surface street parking in the area will remain free.

Event hours are Friday 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The event is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Glendale, in Murphy Park, located at 58th and Glendale avenues.

The Glendale Chocolate Affaire was named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the Washington Post, the Seattle Times and the American Bus Association. The event also was bestowed with the 2003 Governor’s Tourism Award for the Best Special Event in Arizona.

The Glendale Chocolate Affaire is sponsored by Cerreta’s Candy Company, Kokopelli Winery, ABC 15, The Arizona Republic, YooHoo, KMLE, KOOL and JAMZ, Nissan, Commerical NV, Sedona Pines and Pacific Monarch.

For more information on the Glendale Chocolate Affaire, call our special events hotline at 623-930-2299. A list of authors making appearances will be posted soon. Event Poster (pdf)

Entertainment Lineup

Friday

4-Feb

5:00 -7:00

One More Time Band

7:30 - 10:00

Sky "Daddy" and the Pop Rocks

Saturday

5-Feb

10:00-11:30

Weezul Brothers Band

12:00 - 2:30

Peppermint James

3:00-5:00

Marmalade Skies

5:30 -7:00

MC6 A Cappella

7:30-10:00

Urban Country

Sunday

6-Feb

Noon-2:00

Voodoo Swing

2:30-5:00

Chuck E. Baby and the All-Stars

 
Feb 7
 FREE Presentation & Demo with Dr. Larry Hellman
The Science of Kangen Water
Come and find out how drinking Kangen Water can improve and enhance your life. This is FREE for everyone, and we want to see you there! Come early and hang out with some extraordinary people. The doors open at 6 PM then we start the presentation right at 7 pm. Bring your friends, your family, and anyone you know that is suffering from any type of health challenge.  Chances are pretty good that several of our doctors in our organization will also be there, and when is the last time you got free advice from a world-class doctor?  Ask for LeeAnn Sharpe
Kangen Health & Wellness Center

6939 E Main Scottsdale AZ

 

Feb 9
 FREE Presentation & Demo
SD501
Come and find out how drinking Kangen Water can improve and enhance your life. This is FREE for everyone, and we want to see you there! Come early and hang out with some extraordinary people. The doors open at 6 PM then we start the presentation right at 7 pm. Bring your friends, your family, and anyone you know that is suffering from any type of health challenge.  Chances are pretty good that several of our doctors in our organization will also be there, and when is the last time you got free advice from a world-class doctor?  Ask for LeeAnn Sharpe
Kangen Health & Wellness Center

6939 E Main Scottsdale AZ

 

Feb 11 Game Night  7PM THRIVE 2501 N 7th St Phx
Feb 12-13 Winter Antique Tractor & Engine Show. Join us for the 21st Annual Winter Antique Tractor & Engine Show presented by Arizona Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday February 12 and Sunday, February 13. The show is held at Historic Sahuaro Ranch, 9802 N. 59th Avenue. Enjoy tractor pulls, displays and more! Adults $5; ages 12 and under free. For more details, call 623-930-4200. Sahuaro Ranch, 9802 N. 59th Avenue.
Feb 17 Coffeehouse. Acoustic music lovers are welcome to the Glendale Main Library Coffeehouse in the Auditorium at 6:30 p.m., on the third Thursday of the month. On February 17, Tom Whitlock and Desert City Ramblers will perform. Videos of these performers are available at http://www.youtube.com. For more information, call 623-930-3573. Glendale Main Library Coffeehouse in the Auditorium
Feb 17- Mar  6 TEN CHIMNEYS ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center. Info: (602) 256-6995 or arizonatheatre.org
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center
Feb 24 Live at the Library. Join us for one of the West Valley’s most popular monthly musical series – Live at the Library. The series is held on the fourth Thursday of the month and begins at 6:30 p.m., at the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. On February 24, Nuance Jazz Trio, one of the most diverse ensembles in the southwestern United States performs. For more information, call 623-930-3573. Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Feb 26

American Routes Saturday February 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm 2011 will find the Chorale traversing American Routes, with traditional folk hymns and spirituals from American composers.  They will trace the paths of 21st Century contemporary American composers from Eric Whitacre, Z. Randall Stroope, and Moses Hogan to the stirring traditional folk hymns and spirituals arranged by Mack Wilberg.  Season packages for the four-concert season are $50 and $40,  available now by calling 480-305-4538.  Single tickets for all concerts go on sale September 1st and are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62) and students.   For general information about the Sonoran Desert Chorale, please visit www.sonorandesertchorale.org.

First United Methodist Church, Mesa
Feb 27

American Routes Sunday February 27, 2011 at 3:00 pm Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley  2011 will find the Chorale traversing American Routes, with traditional folk hymns and spirituals from American composers.  They will trace the paths of 21st Century contemporary American composers from Eric Whitacre, Z. Randall Stroope, and Moses Hogan to the stirring traditional folk hymns and spirituals arranged by Mack Wilberg.  Season packages for the four-concert season are $50 and $40,  available now by calling 480-305-4538.  Single tickets for all concerts go on sale September 1st and are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62) and students.   For general information about the Sonoran Desert Chorale, please visit www.sonorandesertchorale.org.

Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley
Feb 27 – May 22, 2011 Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor  Steele Gallery
February 27, 2011 – May 22, 2011
Phoenix Art Museum
Feb 1- 28 Glendale University 101 Spring 2011 Semester. Sign up now for the Glendale University 101 spring semester! This free educational program, offered in partnership with Cox Communications, is for Glendale residents and business owners who want to learn more about the city of Glendale and how it operates. Each class highlights key functions of the city, such as police and fire, finance and budget, community services, public services and more. At the first class on March 7, participants will meet Glendale’s Mayor and City Council.Please click here for more information about this 10-week program. The last day for registration is Feb 28th. Glendale
  MARCH 2011  

March 4 - March 27, 2011

 


 



 

The Drowsy Chaperone  March 4 - March 27, 2011

ABT is proud to present the regional premiere of the 2006 Tony Award-winning madcap musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone. This charming show revolves around a die-hard musical fan and his favorite cast album—a 1928 smash hit called The Drowsy Chaperone, which suddenly bursts into life, transporting you to a nostalgic era filled with producers, gangsters, butlers and flappers. Witness the zany thrills and surprises, the striking costumes and dazzling sets, and the comic pratfalls and memorable music of The Drowsy Chaperone.

Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ  623-776-8400 
Mar 4-20 Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews? Herberger Theater Center (Stage West) PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center.(602) 252-8497 or actorstheatrephx.org. PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center
Mar 5 Paris in the Spring - French Market. The third annual "Paris in the Spring - French Market" will be held in Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court on Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Join us for music, art, a vintage market, spectacular shopping and delicious dining. Start your day at the Glendale Visitor Center, 5800 W. Glenn Dr., Suite 140 to pick up your walking map and free gift bag for the first 250 visitors. For more information, call 623-930-4500. Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court
 Mar  19 The Persuasions ASU Louise Lincoln Kerr Cultural Center
 Mar  24 - Apr 10 LOST IN YONKERS ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center. Info: (602) 256-6995 or arizonatheatre.org
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center
  APRIL 2011  

April 22 - May 15, 2011

 

 


 



 

The Full Monty   April 22 - May 15, 2011

Based on the international hit film, this grin and bare-it-all musical comedy winningly tells the story of a disheartened group of unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York, who are in desperate need of a new source of income. Jerry, a divorced father behind in his child-support, convinces the gang to become male strippers at a local club. With a hilarious and insightful book by Terrence McNally (Master Class, Ragtime), The Full Monty will have you cheering for Jerry and his friends as they go all the way to conquer their fears and take charge of their lives.


 
Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ  623-776-8400 
Apr 22-May 8 An Enemy of the People Herberger Theater Center (Stage West) PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center.(602) 252-8497 or actorstheatrephx.org. PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center
Apr 30

Crossing Paths  (April 30, May 1  2011)Saturday April 30, 2011 at 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Mesa  The season concludes with Crossing Paths as the Chorale offers music inspired by the great European crossroads of Vienna and Budapest.  This final concert also serves to kick off the Sonoran Desert Chorale’s 4th International Tour next summer as the group embarks on a historic tour with performances scheduled throughout Austria, Hungary and Slovenia. Season packages for the four-concert season are $50 and $40,  available now by calling 480-305-4538.  Single tickets for all concerts go on sale September 1st and are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62) and students.   For general information about the Sonoran Desert Chorale, please visit www.sonorandesertchorale.org.

First United Methodist Church, Mesa
  MAY 2011  
May 1

Crossing Paths  (April 30, May 1  2011) Sunday May 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley  The season concludes with Crossing Paths as the Chorale offers music inspired by the great European crossroads of Vienna and Budapest.  This final concert also serves to kick off the Sonoran Desert Chorale’s 4th International Tour next summer as the group embarks on a historic tour with performances scheduled throughout Austria, Hungary and Slovenia. Season packages for the four-concert season are $50 and $40,  available now by calling 480-305-4538.  Single tickets for all concerts go on sale September 1st and are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62) and students.   For general information about the Sonoran Desert Chorale, please visit www.sonorandesertchorale.org.

Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley

 

 May 5-22 THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP -  ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center. Info: (602) 256-6995 or arizonatheatre.org
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center
  JUNE  2011  

April 22 - May 15, 2011

 

 


 



 

All Shook Up   June 3 - June 26, 2011

It’s the summer of 1955, in a small Midwest town, when a young girl with big dreams falls for a motorcycle-riding stud who charges into town, and suddenly the laws of attraction are turned on their head. All Shook Up is built around the songs made famous by the one-and-only Elvis Presley.  Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, Hound Dog, It’s Now or Never, Don’t Be Cruel, Jailhouse Rock, and many others, are the iconic hits that create the perfect backdrop for finding love in the unlikeliest of places.

 
Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ  623-776-8400 
  JULY 2011  

July 22 - August 14, 2011

 

 


 



 

Baby the Musical  July 22 - August 14, 2011

Emotions are high as three diverse couples cope with the overwhelming, rewarding and comical consequences of conceiving a baby.  Follow the college students, barely at the beginning of their adult lives; the thirty-somethings, having trouble conceiving but determined to try; and the middle-aged parents, looking forward to seeing their last child graduate from college when a night of unexpected passion leads to a surprise pregnancy. With an upbeat musical score embracing jazz, folk and pop styles, this charming show takes a humorous and heartfelt look at “what to expect when you’re expecting”!

 
Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ  623-776-8400 
  AUG 2011  
     
  SEPTEMBER 2011  

September 2 - September 25, 2011

 

 


 

Steel Magnolias  September 2 - September 25, 2011

The quintessential story of friendship and trust, Steel Magnolias serves up a southern slice of life as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie! In the familiar sanctuary of Truvy's local-homegrown beauty salon, six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while keeping up with essential neighborly gossip! From weddings to divorces, babies to funerals, new beginnings to happy endings, they share each moment in their lives with grace, determination, humor and, of course, perfectly coiffed hair.


 
 
Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ  623-776-8400 
  OCTOBER 2011  
  NOVEMBER 2011  
  DECEMBER 2011  
     
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January 2011 - Vol 3, Issue 1
 
In This Issue
Feature Story: The White Masked Bandit by James H Nottage
Featured Photo: Pictorial View of Western Americana....Featuring Myron Beck
Linda's Feed Bag: Real Easy Cowboy Sloppy Joe
Bits & Pieces: Dealer Update from "T"
Dealer Spotlight: Larry W Carpenter
Roaming Range Reporter: How I Remember Ray Pohja, by Tad S Mizwa
and Furthermore...Cowboy Poetry by amy elizabeth
Upcoming Events: Don't miss these upcoming Western and Native American events
Feature Story
 

 
Photo of Bill Carlisle, the Masked BanditThe White Masked Bandit
 

 
By James H Nottage



I remember him clearly, an older gray haired man, slender with the kind of wind-worn face common to men who labored to make a living in the Wyoming of cowboys and railroaders. These were the men who scraped out a living in this often unforgiving land. Some of my earliest memories as a child come from listening to this man chat with my father while I sipped a grape soda. He operated tourist cabins on the east edge of Laramie and my father delivered Sinclair gasoline to his adjacent gas station. 

As an avid fan of Hopalong Cassidy and Roy Rogers, I was all about Wild West shoot outs, galloping horses, and the scenarios of the fictional 1950s Westerns. Imagine the fascination of learning that the scars on the man's left hand were from a bullet wound earned in a shooting following a train robbery gone bad! That certain difference between the mythical West of television and movies and the real West of Wyoming was clear and evident to my young imagination.

 

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Featured Photo by Myron Beck
 

 
Dramatic Myron Beck photo of cowboy with wide-angle background
Through his photos, award winning photographer Myron Beck (Los Angeles, CA) inspires us to dream and embrace the beauty that surrounds us in the people we see, the environments in which we thrive and the diverse cultures that enrich our lives.

www.myronbeck.com


 
 
Did You Know?
 

1. A New Jersey man named John Batterson Stetson first designed the cowboy hat we have come to know today in the 1860s. Stetson, in Central City, Colorado for health reasons, saw a market for a broad brimmed hat for ranch wear. He opened a shop in Philadelphia and began designing hats under the Stetson name in 1865. By 1906 Stetson employed approximately 3,500 workers, turning out two million hats a year.

2. Silver Print is a generic term referring to all prints made on paper coated with silver salts. Most contemporary black and white photographs are silver prints.

3. A New Mexico Pueblo, Cochiti, is famous for figurative clay work.

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Linda's Feed Bag
 
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If you are heading to High Noon's Show & Auction in Mesa, AZ and need a quick bite to send you on your way, try this recipe from the Bice Family in Colorado:

Real Easy COWBOY SLOPPY JOE


My mother gave me this recipe over 53 years ago at a wedding shower held before I married my cowboy.  - Maril Bice
 
1 lb of hamburger, 93% is goodIllustration of Sloppy Joe Sandwich
1/2 of a green pepper, diced
1/2 of an onion, diced
3 or more garlic buds, crushed
Chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
 
1 can of Tomato Soup, and over 1/2 of a can of water
 
1 can of chili beans if desired
 
Brown the green pepper, onion and garlic in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes, and then add the hamburger. Brown and break it up with a wooden spoon, and add the soup and water. Next add salt and pepper, as much chili powder as you like, and stir and taste. If it needs more seasoning, be my guest!! If you want to have it feed even more people, add the can of chili beans. This is delicious and so easy to prepare, and tastes great over hamburger buns with added fresh chopped onion on top!


 
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Bits & Pieces
 

 
Photo of Theresa
High Noon 2011
Dealer Update
from "T"






Dear Dealers,

Are you asking yourself these questions...
Where can I pick up my dealer packet?
Can I pay my balance with a credit card?
Where should I load in at the show? 
Where should I park?
Do I have to pay for parking?
What are the dealer hours at the show?
When does the public come in?
What's the name of the hotel across from the show?
Can I make a room reservation on-line?
Will there be porters to help me load in & load out?
Can I bring my own food to the show?
 
The answers to all of your questions can be found on your 2011 dealer information sheet. It was included in your original contract packet, and then just recently mailed to you in your Contract Confirmation Packet.

Contract Confirmation Packets
CC packets were mailed last Tuesday, January 4th, via the US Mail. If you haven't received yours by the 14th, please let me know & I'll email you a copy of everything in your packet.

Tax Forms
If you haven't sent in your tax forms, please call or email Peggy from the State and/or Brenda from the City of Mesa immediately. You must have the appropriate forms & fees sent in prior to set-up day of the show (Friday, January 28). All tax information can be found in your dealer information sheet.

Dealer Packet Pick-Up in Mesa
Remember, you can pick up your dealer packets on Thursday, January 27th at the hotel (same place as last year) from 3pm - 7pm, or Friday, January 28th (dealer set-up day), beginning at 8am in Lobby C (same as last year). See your dealer information sheet for all the details.

As always, your dealer badges will be in your packet. The front of your badge has your name & your exhibitor space address; the back of your badge has your dealer hours as well as the public hours posted there for you. Please make sure you're wearing your badge at all times.

An invitation to the dealer party (who, what, where) will be in your dealer packets. The party will begin @ 6pm Friday night.

Now, I just have one question for you...Are you ready to party? Yeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaw!

See you soon!
T



 
Collector News
 

 
Illustration of High Noon PediaCheck out the
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Did you know that High Noon has a very comprehensive RESOURCE DATABASE of the ARTISTS and CRAFTSMEN who have been featured in our auctions? And they can be found on our website FREE for EVERYONE to use? It features brief BIOGRAPHIES and TIDBITS of information about these talented and important individuals and companies. It's our version of "Western Wikipedia"!

And, in the style of Wikipedia, this is EVERYONE'S database! We want to know of any corrections, additions or deletions that need to be made. It's a High Noon family effort and we welcome your input!

Email us and we'll even give you credit for your submission if you want!

Check it out:  www.highnoon.com/hnartistbios.htm
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Mesa Arizona: Party News
 

 

 
Dealer Spotlight
 

 
Larry Carpenter and friendLarry W Carpenter
 

 


The home page of Larry Carpenter's website says it all in just a few words, "I'm always in the mood to buy guns." And Larry's been in the mood since he was a young boy growing up in eastern Tennessee.

As a young boy, a neighbor of his family was a gun collector. Larry took to antique guns like a fish to water and his neighbor took him under his wing, educating him, taking young Larry to shows, mentoring him and fueling his passion for what would become his life-long career.

Larry then knew what he wanted to do. He graduated high school, did a stint in the military then graduated college in 1976. Within a year, he had opened his own gun shop in Kingsport (TN) called Lock, Stock & Barrel. Could he have called it a better name?

His true passion always ran to the antique guns like Winchesters and the real cowboy guns. He kept Lock, Stock & Barrel for 20 years until he decided to close the shop and focus entirely on buying, selling and trading the finest antique firearms at shows across the country.

"It's a close knit family of collectors in this business. And, even through this recession, the value of fine antique firearms hasn't diminished, but rather keeps increasing. This says a lot about our appreciation for history and fine craftsmanship," commented Larry.

He has also seen a solid increase in values over the last 20 years. "Oh boy, sometimes I wish I hadn't sold a couple of the guns I did, when I did," he says. They'd be worth a whole lot more now." There are still a few in his personal collection he is slow to part with. "That's my retirement bank account."

Today, he and his girlfriend of 12 years travel the country, selling at shows in their motor home, which they really bought for their dogs. "It's all about the babies," he admits. While Virginia is their home, their life is on the road buying, selling and trading what he loves the most and spent a life doing. "I have customers that want to buy the best, so I have to keep looking. And I need to keep that motor home going for those babies."

Larry began doing the High Noon Show the first year it opened in Mesa and has been part of our family ever since. He'll be there this month, looking to buy so he can sell to keep that motor home running...

Larry W Carpenter
Antique Guns
www.lwcantiqueguns.com



 
 Roaming Range Reporter
 
 
Photo of Ray Pohja and Rex AllenHow I Remember Ray Pohja

By Tad S Mizwa

Much like young Ray Pohja entering the Porter saddle shop and meeting Lowell Jett who gave him encouragement, Ray became my Lowell Jett and much more...over a 63 year friendship.

I too snuck into the Porter shop, drawn to the tap-tap-tap from the stamping benches. There sat Ray, munching an apple at lunchtime, studying a saddle skirt flower pattern he'd just cut. I was 19 years old, green as grass, but I could see that Ray, just 24 himself, was the best one there. One Saturday morning, Ray cut an all-knife scroll design and gave it to me to study. I used that same design on two black belts I made 50 years later, for then-Governor and Mrs George W Bush. The President referred to this as his lucky belt.


Photo: Ray Pohja, left, and Rex Allen, right. Ray stamped a saddle for Rex while working for San Fernando Saddlery. Photo courtesy of Tad Mizwah.

When I had a tiny Western store/saddlery in Houston, Ray made belts plus three saddles for me to sell. More than that, I would write to him asking how this or that procedure was done. He wrote detailed instructions-dozens and dozens of letters, sketches, design rub-offs and flower tapoffs. Ray sold me dozens of stamping tools and tips on how to use them.

Some years ago, Ray lent me his sketch-book of design ideas, for me to study. Some of these were so complicated, with cross-overs, cross-unders and inter-locking elements, that my eyes could scarcely follow the zigging and zagging. It was like following the movements of a bowl of spaghetti. Yet the major design elements, the flowers and the large leaves were very much balanced. Ray had an uncanny ability to SEE A DESIGN AS A WHOLE, in its entirety, a startling gift if there ever was one.

So long, Ray. I will always be grateful for the ways that you inspired my leatherwork and for your friendship all these years.
            
Tad S Mizwa
Leona, Texas
TadSMizwa@aol.com



 

 
and Furthermore...
 

This month we present cowboy poetry by amy elizabeth...


Cowboy Nick


First time I got throwed from a young colt's back,
I blamed that horse instead of the skill I lacked.
My face was still in the dirt when an ol' cowboy callin' himself Nick,
Extended his hand an' said, "Son, a good horse ain't never made quick.
There's one thing you ain't learned that's an absolute must,
The first rule of any partnership is based on trust."

I leaned on his wisdom till he died on that ranch,
The ol' timer was a champ, havin' my respect, root an' branch.
He may be gone, but I still hear his voice from somewhere yonders,
Roustin' correctness an' givin' me hell for my thinkin' that wanders.

That was a long time ago when I stood tall an' straight,
Just cowboyin' fer the buckle before it was too late.
I aimed for the top, makin' it a time or two,
With one regret, cowboy Nick never even knew.

Can't much explain it, but I have a feelin'...
You see, cowboys are like them fences gone to leanin'.
Once they're too weak an' knocked to the ground,
They drift into history where legends are found.

Good horses ain't made quick is rightly so,
But there's one thing else every cowboy knows.
There's a star lit trail when the moon is ridin' high,
To a cowboy gatherin' where the fallen never die.


Photo of poet, Amy Elizabethamy elizabeth ©2011
amyichi@yahoo.com
http://rae-welcomefriends.blogspot.com/

Stories of the Old West were an inspirational tool in my early cowboy poetry. Born in Chicago, Illinois, horses were sparse and cowboys few - but if there's a will there's a cowboy way. Today, home is on a small ranch in Arizona where horses are plentiful and cowboys are an arm's length away. I'm currently at work on a Western Romance Novel, and I just completed my first book of Western Folk Poetry. Sometimes you have to grab life by the reins, put weight in the stirrups, sit deep, and chance every mountain no matter how steep.

- amy elizabeth




 
Upcoming Events From High Noon Newsletter
 

January 21-22, 2011  22nd Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering  Denver, CO
January 22, 2011  History of Stagecoaches to Gypsy Wagons - Doug Hansen  Santa Barbara, CA
January 24-29, 2011  National Cowboy Poetry Gathering  Elko, NV
January 26, 2011  Western Collectible Show  Prescott, AZ
January 27, 2011  NBSSCA Board Meeting  Mesa, ZA
January 29-30, 2011  High Noon Western Americana Event  Mesa, AZ
February 3-6, 2011  3rd Annual Texas Crossroads Cowboy Gathering  Van Horn, TX
February 3-20, 2011  San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo  San Antonio, TX
February 10-13, 2011  63rd Annual Gold Rush Days  Wickenburg, AZ
February 15-18, 2011  (TCAA) Steel Engraving for Bit & Spur Makers Workshop  Oklahoma City, OK
February 18-20, 2011  Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering  Ellensburg, WA
February 19-20, 2011  Tucson Rodeo & Parade  Tucson, AZ
February 19-27, 2011  La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo  Tucson, AZ
February 24-27, 2011  Saddle UP!  Pigeon Forge, TN
February 25-27, 2011  25th Annual Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering  Alpine, TX
March 10-13, 2011  8th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering  Cartersville, GA
March 19-20, 2011  Antiques, Objects and Art in LA  Glendale, CA
March 24-27, 2011  Palm Springs WestFest & Rodeo  Palm Springs, CA
April 27-May 1, 2011  Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival  Santa Clarita, CA
April 28-30, 2011  Gathering of Nations Pow Wow  Albuquerque, NM
April 29-May 1, 2011  Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival  Santa Maria, CA
April 29-September 15, 2011  Arapaho Journeys: Photographs and Stories from the Wind River Reservation  Cody, WY
May 6-8, 2011  DesignAmerica-Texas  Grapevine, TX
June 3-5, 2011  Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival  Oklahoma City, OK
June 24-26, 2011  Brian Lebel's Old West Show & Auction  Denver, CO
August 5-7, 2011  Great Southwest Antique Show  Albuquerque, NM
August 11-13, 2011  Antique Ethnographic Art Show  Santa Fe, NM
August 12-21, 2011  Objects of Art Antique Show  Santa Fe, NM
August 14-16, 2011  Antique Indian Art Show  Santa Fe, NM
September 20-23, 2011  Bit Making: Form & Function Workshop (TCAA)  Oklahoma City, OK

 

Recurring Events

Monday

 Every Monday Arrowhead Hospital Blood Pressures Arrowhead Hospital is now doing blood pressures in center court, near Guest Services from 7:30 - 10:30am every Monday morning.  This is a great opportunity to get accurate and complimentary blood pressures.

Tuesday

Every Tuesday... Carefree/Cave Creek Rotary Club, 7:30am breakfast at Horny Toad. Call 480-575-1409.

Cave Creek Saddle Club Monthly meetings, 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m. at Harris Bank, Scottsdale Rd. and Carefree Hwy. Call President Susan Dryer, 623-465-1374 or visit www.cavecreeksaddleclub.org .

Every Tuesday... Carefree Corridor Business Group, 7:00am breakfast at Pioneer Restaurant. Call 480-560-7841 Tom Buckhardt - no membership fees, open to one business professional in each field, pass leads, share experiences, guest speakers www.carefreecorridorbusinessgroup.com .

Hospice of the Valley, Paradise Valley Grief Support, meets at PV Senior Center, 17402 N. 40th St., every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Call 602-636-5390 for info.

"Women with Spirit" Tues. at 7:30 a.m., Kashman's Deli at the Summit. All women are invited to enjoy coffee and conversation. Call 480-231-9927 for info, sponsored by Desert Mission United Methodist Church.

Every Tuesday... Soroptimists Meeting, 7:30am www.sisfoothills.org

Panic Relief, Inc. ;has a program geared to help anyone suffering from these disorders. Held in Cave Creek/Carefree, Mon., noon - 1 p.m., Tues. 7 - 8 p.m. Call 732-940- 9658 if you are interested in attending.

Wednesday

Every Wednesday... Kiwanis Club of Carefree, 11:30am at Harolds. Call 480-488-8400.

American Girls Club, for 2nd – 6th grade girls who just want to have fun! Meets 1st and 3rd Wed., 4 p.m., Vineyard Church, 42105 N. 41st Dr., Anthem. Call 623-742- 7329 for info.

 Awana Youth Program, 3 years – 6th grade, Wed., 6:15 to 8 p.m. Black Mountain Baptist Church; 33955 N. Cave Creek Rd. Call 480-488-1975 or visit www.bmbcaz. com.

Awana Youth Program, 3 years – 6th grade, Wed., 6:25 to 8 p.m. SonRise Community Church;  29505 N. Scottsdale Road. For info call Diane at 623-516-0691.
 

Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, meets Wed., 6:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 35500 N. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. Drop-ins welcome. Call 480- 488-1090 for more information.

Thursday

Every Thursday evening, Old Town Scottsdale’s many art galleries keep the lights on. ArtWalk runs 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays,  around Main Street and Marshall Way, Scottsdale. Free. (480) 990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com  

Unite to Fight Illegal Immigration Town Hall Meeting Childress Auto Mall, 2223 W. Camelback Rd., every Thurs., 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. For more information: www.immigrationbuzz.com  or 602-433-3760.

Las Palmas Grand Ballroom Dance Thursdays Set 4- Oct 2, 2008 2550 E. Ellsworth Rd Mesa 480-982--0577

Downtown Chandler Farmers Market Every Thursday, 3-7 p.m., beginning Oct. 9 Dr. A. J. Chandler Park

Friday

Every Friday... Carefree Farmers' Market , 9:00am- 1:00pm at Carefree Town Center in the Amphitheater at 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377. Click here or call 480-488-3686

Every Friday Night 6-9pm ... ALL CARS WELCOME FRIDAY NIGHT CAR SHOW  ,at Big Earl's Greasy Eats 6135 E. Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek , AZ 85331. l 480-575-7889

 

Rotary Club of Anthem Weekly breakfast meetings every Fri., 7 a.m., Ironwood Country Club, 41551 N. Anthem Hills Dr. Contact Larry Evans at 623-225-6342.

Every Friday Wine Classes at 6:00PM. $10 to try 6 wines with the best food in the valley at any wine tasting at 21023 N Cave Creek Rd.  just east of the intersection of Cave Creek Road and Rose Garden (the first street north of the 101).  www.cavecreekwines.com.

BINGO sponsored by the American Legion & VFW. 1st & 3rd Fri. Boulder Creek High School. Public Welcome.

Fish Fry Sponsored by American Legion Post 34 in Cave Creek, will resume October 5.

Every Saturday November 2007 – April 2008:1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Arizona’s Singing Cowboy in Old Town - Enjoy the award winning team of Gary and Dusty while they return you to the “wild west” with your favorite old western tunes, humorous cowboy poetry and funny stories. Gary and Dusty are on the streets of “Old Town” every Saturday afternoon For additional information 480-312-7750  

Anthem Legislative Update;. Senator Pamela Gorman's 1st Friday/Month legislative update meeting, 9 a.m., Anthem Community Center. Call 602-926-4002.

Saturday

Every Saturday... Farmers Market at Roadhouse Cave Creek 9am

Arizona Archaeological Society, Desert Foothills; Chapter, ;meetings to resume in the fall.

BINGO sponsored by American Legion Post 34 in Cave Creek, will resume October 1.
Black Mountain Elks Organization Committee Will resume meetings in the fall.
Cave Creek Museum Reopens in October. Visit www.CaveCreekMuseum.org  for more information.
Cave Creek Regional Park Events calendar is available online. Visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/cavecreek  or call 623-465-0431 for a list of programs.
Foothills Caring Corp, a non-profit organization that provides support services to homebound and frail elderly adults in the North Scottsdale, Cave Creek and I-17/ Carefree Hwy area. Call 480-488-1105 for more info.
Hospice of Arizona Warm, caring people needed to share time and hearts with patients and families. For more information call 602-378-1313.
Hospice Family Care, in Scottsdale area, seeks caring and compassionate volunteers to provide companionship or help run errands for terminally ill patients and their families. For information call Linda Patti, 480-889-1124.
North Phoenix Visions of Hope Center  A non-profit group serving the mentally ill with meetings, meals, variety of classes and activities. Located at 15044 N. Cave Creek Rd., Ste 2. Call for information, 602-404-1555, Mon – Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Visit the web site at www.maricopa.gov/parks  or call 480-488-6623 for a complete list of hikes and directions.
Unite to Fight Illegal Immigration Town Hall Meeting:; Childress Auto Mall, 2223 W. Camelback Rd., every Thurs., 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. For more information: www.immigrationbuzz.com  or 602-433-3760.

Late Nite Catechism By Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan, Ongoing; call for dates and times, Stage 2, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Single ticket price: $36, The longest-running play in the Valley is still in a class by itself! Audience members are the students in catechism class, and Patti Hannon is "Sister" in this hilarious interactive comedy. You better be on your best behavior, or else Sister is likely to put you in the corner‹on stage! Every performance is unique and will appeal to all, regardless of one¹s faith.

Late Nite Catechism II: Sometimes We Feel Guilty Because We Are Guilty
By Maripat Donovan, Ongoing; call for dates and times,
Stage 2, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Single ticket price: $36, That¹s right, the fun continues in Sister¹s second catechism class! You don¹t need to graduate from the first class to enjoy this one; Sister will give extra attention to her slower students. Sister has felt banners, a filmstrip, handouts, historical facts and hysterical insights to explain every nun¹s goal: getting into heaven and bringing along as many of the faithful as possible. Using a special version of Chutes and Ladders to demonstrate her point, Sister tells us where we¹ve gone wrong, and no one is excused from her firm belief that "sometimes we feel guilty because we are guilty."

Native Trails January 9 ­ April 7, 2007,  Most Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays* Noon ­ 1:15pm
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Second Street & Drinkwater Boulevard in downtown Scottsdale Free admission Every January through April, the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, just north of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, comes alive with Native American music, dance, art and traditional foods. Presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Native Trails is now in its fifth season of free noontime festivals dedicated to exploring the rich and varied cultures of Native America. We invite you to come along on this sensory journey to the first nations of Arizona and North America. Musical performances using traditional instruments such as flutes, gourds and drums will delight your ears. A variety of tribal dances ranging from powwow dancing and fancy dance to the excitement and energy of the traditional hoop dance will amaze your eyes. And the rhythmic drumbeat in your chest as you join the performers for a traditional round dance will energize your spirit! *Please note, there will be no Native Trails performances on the following dates: February 3, 6, 8 & 10; March 6, 8, 10, 13, 15 & 17, 2007.
Sunday A’Fair
January – April, 2008 Times: Noon – 4:30 p.m. Sunday A'Fair is a mini-festival outdoors on Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Relax on the grass and listen to great music, stroll the grounds and visit the artists' booths selling jewelry, glass objects and other fine art. Food is available for purchase. Admission is free. Enjoy exciting kids activities and great family fun! http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Sunday

Scouts Computer Swapmeet: 3rd Sunday of each month 6 AM to 10:30 AM at Scottsdale Pavilions, 9069 East Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale (West of the loop 101 Freeway). See: http://scoutscomputerswapmeet.com/.

ART TOUR time varies, based on date Location:  downtown arts district Phone:  (602) 488-9494
An exclusive tour of the downtown Phoenix Arts Scene. This tour targets the arts enthusiast and buyer, providing a guided tour of The Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue Arts Districts.
ARTOUR's provided for groups large and small, in town and out of town. Each ARTOUR caters to the tastes and flavors of the attendees, and offer intimate connections to our downtown arts culture. Tours can be any length of time and personalized for your group to include suggestions for culinary, musical and theatrical endeavors to compliment your experience in our emerging Downtown Arts Scene.
Tours are $100 per person, per hour for the tour. Transportation can be provided for an additional fee, cost varies based on references. Group Rates are available.
North Scottsdale Polo Club plays weekly during the spring and winter months;  visit their website to confirm dates and times www.northscottsdalepolo.com

Downtown Phoenix Public Market 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.  SE. Corner of Central and McKinley streets  On the southeast corner of Central Ave and McKinley St. (2 blocks south of Roosevelt)  602-493-5231  Admission:  Free  Event Date: Every Saturday of Each Month.
Experience the best in Arizona agriculture, cooking and creativity as vendors from across the state will offer fresh flowers, fruits & vegetables, meat & dairy products, roasted coffee, mouth watering honey, jams & chocolates, baked goods & prepared foods. For grocery and gift shopping, a meal with friends and neighbors and more - the Downtown Phoenix Public Market welcomes YOU. VISA, MasterCard, Food Stamps & AZ Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks accepted. FREE parking is available on-site.

Natural Medicine with Dr. Jen Weekly Seminars for Women & Children
Curves of Anthem  42323 N Vision Way Suite 105 in Anthem, AZ 85086

Natural Pediatrics with Dr. Don Monthly Seminars for Parents & Children
will be offered at Sylvan Learning Center of Anthem 3434 W. Anthem Way, Suite 136 Anthem, AZ 85086

WestWorld  Scottsdale

Cactus League Schedule   Arizona's 53rd Cactus League season starts March 1st. It is expected to boost the state's economy by more than $200 million according to league officials.

Arizona Diamondbacks Schedule

Arizona Cardinals Schedule

Venues

Actors Theatre

Alice Cooperstown 101 E. Jackson St. Phoenix, AZ, 85004 (602) 253-7337

Arts Directory

Artists Theatre Project

ASU Gammage

ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)

Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ  623-776-8400 

Arizona Opera Phoenix Symphony Hall, 2nd St & Adams, Phoenix

Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum

Arizona State Fairgrounds - Arizona Exposition and State Fair Park 1826 W. McDowell Road Phoenix

Arizona Theatre Company

Arrowhead Towne Center

Arts Council 4 Youth

Ballet Arizona

Bison Museum 16641 N 91st St  (South Bell Rd & 91st) Scottsdale AZ

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Casino Arizona

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., Cave Creek

Cave Creek Museum

Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St

Central Community Theatre

Chandler Center for the Arts  250 N. Arizona Ave.Chandler, AZ (480) 782-2680

Chandler Museum 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85244 - 480-782-2717

Changing Hands Book Store 6428 S McClintock Dr.

City of Peoria City Hall Municipal Grounds 8401 West Monroe Street, Peoria Pine Room

Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 Water Street Peoria.

Copper Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 9126 W Camelback Road 623-935-6384

Corona Ranch 7611 S 29th Ave

Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ

Darknight Productions at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 8355 West Peoria Avenue Peoria

Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 

Desert Botanical Garden  1201 N. Galvin Parkway

Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 North Frontier Street, Wickenburg

Desert Dance Theatre, 480-962-4584

Desert Broom Library, 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd. (SW corner of Tatum and Cave Creek) 602-262-4636 or visit our website at http://www.phxlib.org

Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. For events, call 480-488-2286 or visit their website at
www.desertfoothillslibrary.com .

Desert Foothills Theatre

Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 

First United Methodist Church 15 E. First Ave., in Mesa

Firebird Raceway

 

Foothills Library 19055 N 58th Ave Glendale AZ 623-930-3844

Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center, Pam DiPietro, 480-488-1145 or 515-2798. 7005 E. Cave Creek Rd. # 107, Cave Creek 85331

FrontierTown 6245 E Cave Creek Road Cave Creek AZ 8-3

Glendale Community College Performing Arts Center 59th Ave & Olive Glendale

Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ

Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road

Grimaldi's Dinner Theater 4000 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

Harrold's Cave Creek Corral 6895 E Cave Creek

Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 

Heard Museum

Heard Museum West 16126 N Civic Center Plaza Surprise

Higley Center for the Performing Arts4132 E Pecos Rd Gilbert AZ 85295 info 480-279-7190

iTheatre Collaborative

Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200

Kangen Mansion Private residence

Kiwanis Park - Sister Cities Garden, 5800 S. All America Way, Tempe, Arizona

The Little Theatre at Phoenix Theatre 100 E. McDowell Rd 

Margaritaville Westgate City Center 6751 N Sunset Blvd Suite E109 Glendale Ave & I-101

Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)

Martini Ranch Scottsdale, AZ

Mesa Amphitheatre 201 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ (480) 644-2560

Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500

North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Prkwy, Anthem. For events and hours call 602-652-3000, or visit the library website at www.mcldaz.org.

North Valley Playhouse 13043 North Cave Creek Road


Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams

Pages Bookstore 7100 East Cave Creek Road in the StageCoach Village Shopping Center 480/575-7220 www.PagesNewAndRare.com
Contact: Will or Sandi Pearson,
info@PagesNewAndRare.Com

Payson Event Center

Peoria Sports Complex

Phoenix Art Museum

Phoenix Convention Center

Phoenix College, Bulpitt Auditorium,  1202 W. Thomas Rd

Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale (866) 408-RACE www.phoenixinternationalraceway.com

Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.

Phoenix Theatre

Phoenix Zoo 455 N Galvin Pkwy 602-914-4333

Pioneer Living History Museum  3901 W. Pioneer Rd.

Prochnow Auditorium , Flagstaff, AZ

Rawhide

Renaissance Glendale, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, AZ  85305

Rhythm Room 1019 E IndianSchool Rd

Sahuaro Ranch Park - Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area 59th Ave South of Peoria

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater 7380 East Second Street

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts(480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
 

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Second Street & Drinkwater Boulevard in downtown Scottsdale

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art -  7374 E. Second St. (480) 994-ARTS

Scottsdale Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St.

The Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, 2 blocks west of Courthouse Plaza

Soul Invictus, 1022 NW Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

South Mountain Community College 7050 S. 24th St

Spotlight Youth Theatre West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts (114th Avenue) Surprise, AZ  85374

Stagecoach Village Cave Creek AZ

Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office  480-350-2822

Tempe Improv 930 E University

Tempe Little Theatre Tempe Performing Arts Center, 132 E. Sixth St

Theater 4301, Galleria Corporate Centre, Scottsdale

Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria

The Blooze Bar 12014 N. 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ (602) 788-4574

The Studio at Theater Works - located inside the Peoria Performing Arts Center
8355 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85245

Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, 336 Highway 179,  Sedona, Arizona

Tombstone AZ

Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 

US Airways Center ( formerly America West Arena)

Webb Center Wickenburg AZ 928-684-6624

Westgate City Center

Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Dr., Paradise Valley

Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. First St., Phoenix

Veterans Memorial Coliseum 19th Ave & McDowell

West Valley Art Museum 170 N Avenue of the Arts Surprise AZ 

WestWorld  Scottsdale

Yavapai College, 1100 East Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301 - 928.445.7300 or 800.922.6787

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