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United Blood Services winners Lynette Donaldson (front left) and Tina Brown (front right) proudly display the jewelry they selected during their $1,500 Schmitt Jewelers shopping sprees.

Blood recipients, 9-year-old twin brothers Joshua (left) and Jordan (right) cheered them on in appreciation of the 100+ blood donors who have become their heroes.

All of this was made possible by a generous donation by Tom Schmitt and Shelly Sergeant of Schmitt Jewelers in Phoenix (back row.)  

UNITED BLOOD SERVICES & SCHMITT JEWELERS PARTNER TO SAVE LIVES
Blood Donor & Blood Drive Coordinator Dazzled with a $1,500 Shopping Spree!
Oct. 30, 2007 - Scottsdale, AZ - Diamonds, rubies, gold . . . United Blood Services recently dazzled two of its best supporters with a $1,500 treasure in appreciation for saving lives.  All September blood donors were automatically entered to win a shopping spree at Schmitt Jewelers in Phoenix, courtesy of the store¹s owners, brothers Tim and Tom Schmitt.  To make an even greater impact, the Schmitts donated a second $1,500 shopping spree to be raffled among blood drive coordinators who met or exceeded donation goals at their organizations in September.  
 

  • Blood donor Tina Brown of Surprise was the lucky winner of United Blood Services September donor appreciation raffle. Her name was drawn from among nearly 15,000 donors who registered to give blood in September.
  • Blood drive coordinator Lynette Donaldson of SRP East Valley was rewarded for her hard work on her company blood drive.  Here name was drawn from among more that 300 blood drive organizers who hosted blood drives across the state during September.
     

Blood recipients, 9-year-old twin brothers Joshua and Jordan, were there to cheer on the winners and with good reason. Blood donors save the lives of Joshua and Jordan about every two months.  Both boys have the most severe form of Sickle Cell Disease, a genetic disorder deforms their red blood cells.  So far in their young lives, more than 100 blood donors have become their heroes.

"Because Arizona has been home to Schmitt Jewelers for more than 35 years, we want to make sure that there is an ample blood supply for our friends and neighbors," said Tim Schmitt.  "Our business is based on both our professional and personal relationships, which includes serving our community in every way we can." To make an even greater impact, they donated a second $1,500 shopping spree to be raffled among blood drive coordinators who meet or exceed donation goals at their organizations in September.

According to Audrey Gietzen, Executive Director for United Blood Services/Arizona, it's important for blood donors to know how important they are in the recovery of patients here and just how much they are appreciated. "Thousands of Arizona patients are counting on all of us to provide the gift of life," she said.  "We need more community-minded organizations like Schmitt Jewelers to help us thank the donors who provide lifesaving transfusions for the people who live here," Gietzen added. For more information about donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) or visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org 

About United Blood Services United Blood Services has been Arizona¹s non-profit community blood provider since 1943 and serves patients in 50 Arizona hospitals.  The UBS network is one of the nation¹s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America¹s Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks.  For more information on how to ³Be a Hero,² please call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) toll-free or visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org 

About Schmitt Jewelers Schmitt Jewelers is a family-owned and operated retail jewelry business that has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1970.  A full service jewelry operation, Schmitt Jewelers carries fine jewelry from top designers as well as their own award-winning custom designed jewelry. Schmitt Jewelers is a member of the American Gem Society and is located at 539 East Glendale Ave. in Phoenix.  For more information, visit www.schmittjewelers.com 

 

Youngtown and Sedona Residents Win Health & Wealth Raffle Early Bird Prizes
Worth More Than $85,000 Each 
(FOR ALL WINNERS SEE Link)

 Do you know where Youngtown Arizona is? The folks at the Health & Wealth Raffle do now, because the winner of the Early Bird Prize Package number one lives there. For everyone that answered the question no, Youngtown is located on the Agua Fria River in the West Valley, South of Grand Ave., and just West of Sun City. Nearby attractions include the Bradshaw Mountains, Lake Pleasant Regional Park and the University of Phoenix Stadium which puts Youngtown within the heartbeat of the Super Bowl.

 In 1954, real estate broker Ben Schleifer and banker Clarence Suggs, formed Youngtown Land and Investment Co, and purchased 320 acres of cotton farmland. Together they built the first master planned adult community exclusively for retirees Youngtown, Arizona (not Youngstown which is in Ohio). In 1960, Youngtown was incorporated and became the first city occupied exclusively by senior citizens. Another first for Youngtown was the formation of AARP Chapter one in 1960. Today the town has grown but still enjoys the tranquil, small town feel while providing residents with five parks, its own police force, a library, clubhouse, a lake, beautiful sunsets and wildlife. Less than ten years ago the age restriction was lifted, allowing all ages to reside in Youngtown, now it is a vibrant mix of young singles, families and retirees that don't like the HOAs of the Sun Cities

 Youngtown resident Pat Warrick, 66 years young, is one of those retirees, and the winner of Early Bird Prize Package number one. This package includes a 2007 BMW 328 Convertible and a nine-night romantic cruise on a luxury barge along the canals and rivers of France, plus $18,000 cash.

 Pat and her husband, Fred, had just returned from a vacation in Cancun when Kathy Rice, Manager of the Health & Wealth Raffle, called them with the good news. “I’m elated. I still can’t believe it,” Pat said. “We’ve entered three or four times in the past and once won a small prize. And, then, when I was in third grade, I won an art contest. But, we’ve never won anything like this, and we feel very fortunate!”

 A native of Southern California and an Arizona resident for 25 years, Pat said she purchased a three-pack of tickets for $250 because of the cause. Though she does not have a personal connection to the hospital. “I appreciated the fact that the Raffle helps fund research projects,” she said. “Besides, I figured if I am going to take a chance at winning a prize, I’d rather see my money go to a good cause than buy new furniture for casinos in Laughlin or Las Vegas.”

Now that Fred has retired from his auto electric business, Pat said they have more time to travel and visit their five children. “We’re still considering what we will do with the trip to France,” she said. “Fred has been there but I have not.” The couple has decided they will not keep the BMW convertible.

 Sedona resident Diane Glatt, 60 years young, won Early Bird Prize Package number two. This package includes a 2008 Mercedes E320 Bluetec and a seven-night Egyptian Splendor trip, plus $15,000 cash. Diane, who entered the Raffle just once before, said she was confident that she was going to win. “Every time I saw the commercials on television, I just had a really good feeling. I knew I had a really good chance of winning a prize, so I purchased a three-pack of tickets for $250,” she said. She also wanted to show her support for St. Joseph’s Hospital. Her primary care physician referred her to the hospital earlier this year for a breast MRI.

 A native of Southern California, she and her husband, Tom, moved to Sedona five years ago. Diane is a semi-retired financial consultant, while her husband continues to serve as CEO of a financial institution in California. Though she had a hunch she was going to win, she said she was still very surprised when Kathy Rice, Raffle Manger, called her with the good news.

 “My cheeks are aching from laughing and smiling,” she said. “It hasn’t settled in yet.  Each time I think about it, I can’t help but start giggling!” A mother of two daughters, Diane said she and her husband are very grateful for their prize package. They do not need a new car, so they are considering their options regarding the Mercedes. However, she has always wanted to see Egypt, so they will most likely keep the vacation portion of their prize.

A portion of this article with photo appeared in the October 24th Sun Cities Independent. Entire Health & Wealth article and photo provided by Sue Kern-Fleischer, Health & Wealth Raffle spokeswoman and independent Public Relations expert. For more information on the Health & Wealth Raffle contact Sue Kern-Fleischer at 602-810-1404 or Megan Reisig, at 602-417-1596. For more information about Youngtown contact Mayor Michael LeVault at 623-933-8286

 

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
University of Arizona Stadium
Friday, Oct. 26 - Sunday, Oct. 28
Giants of the motorcycle industry have joined forces in the fight against childhood brain tumors by producing a custom bike to benefit medical research. Designer Roland Sands will unveil his latest custom creation, Project ConqueRR, at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show (IMS) in Phoenix this Friday.

Organized in partnership with American Honda, Roland Sands Design, Cycle World Magazine, and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids® program, Project ConqueRR is a custom Honda CBR1000RR that embodies the unquenchable spirit of the courageous children who are battling brain tumors. With support from all around the motorcycle industry, Roland Sands Design turned this bike into ConqueRR, an amazingly detailed custom with an aggressive stance that looks like it’s moving at high speed, even while standing still. This giveaway bike will be unveiled at the Phoenix IMS, and will tour the country as part of the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows.
For more information about the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows, visit www.motorcycleshows.com . Visit www.rideforkids.org  for more details about the Ride for Kids® program and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Phoenix Symphony Performs Tribute to Legendary Leonard Bernstein
Jamie Bernstein Returns to Phoenix to Host Pops
Concerts Featuring her Father's Broadway Hits

Special guest Jamie Bernstein, daughter of legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, returns to Phoenix to host a program of her father’s blockbuster music from Broadway November 9-11.  Resident Conductor Lawrence Golan leads The Phoenix Symphony in a concert featuring music from Bernstein's hit Broadway musicals such as On the Town and West Side Story. Both Friday and Saturday evening concerts begin at 8 p.m., and a Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m.  All concerts take place at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix.  A special presentation of “Bernstein on Broadway” will also take place at 7:30 p.m. on November 8 at the Maricopa County Events Center in Sun City West. The Phoenix Symphony Pops Series is sponsored by APS.      
Celebrated the world over for his conducting, compositional, and educational skills, Leonard Bernstein is regarded as one of America’s finest musicians.  While he made numerous contributions for the concert hall, he wrote several works for Broadway that garner similar popularity and fame.  The weekend of concerts featuring Bernstein’s music on Broadway begins with the famous Overture to Candide and includes orchestral works such as Dance Episodes from On the Town and the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.  Gifted vocal performers directly from Broadway perform hit songs from Candide, On the Town, West Side Story, and Wonderful Town.  

Host Jamie Bernstein narrates the concerts sharing memories of her father and his enduring musical legacy.  As a writer, narrator, and broadcaster, Ms. Bernstein has devoted her life to sharing her love of music with others.  Traveling the globe she narrated concerts of her father¹s music as well as the music of Aaron Copland.  She has produced and hosted radio programs in the United States and Great Britain as well as hosted the live national radio broadcasts of the New York Philharmonic.  In addition, Jamie has published articles and poetry that have appeared in magazines such as Symphony and DoubleTake.  

Tickets to hear “Bernstein on Broadway” with special guest Jamie Bernstein are $25, $35, $45, $54, $64, and $74, and can be purchased by calling the Phoenix Symphony Box Office at 602.495.1999 or by visiting the Symphony’s website at www.phoenixsymphony.org .

This weekend of concerts is the second concert in the Pops Series during The Phoenix Symphony’s 2007-08 Season.  Future concerts in this series include “Christmas Pops Celebration” on November 29-December 2, “Marvin Hamlisch” on January 4-6, “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” on February 22-24, “The Piano Men: Music of Elton John and Billy Joel” on March 28-30, and “Big Screen Legends Featuring the Music of John Williams” on May 9-10.

About Jamie Bernstein:  Jamie Bernstein is a narrator, writer and broadcaster who has transformed a lifetime of loving music into a career of sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Ms. Bernstein grew up in an atmosphere bursting with music, theatre and literature. Her father, composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein, together with her mother, the pianist and actress Felicia Montealegre, and their legions of friends in the arts, created an ebullient household that turned Jamie into a cultural enthusiast. Replicating her father’s lifelong compulsion to share and teach, Jamie has devised several ways of communicating her own excitement about classical music. In addition to “The Bernstein Beat” a family concert about her father modeled after his own groundbreaking Young People’s Concerts, Jamie has also written and narrated concerts about Mozart and Aaron Copland, among others. She is a frequent speaker on musical topics, including in-depth discussions of her father¹s works.  And in her role as a broadcaster, Jamie has produced and hosted numerous shows for radio stations in the United States and Great Britain. In addition to hosting several seasons of the New York Philharmonic¹s live national radio broadcasts, Jamie has presented several series for New York’s classical station, 96.3 FM WQXR, including annual live broadcasts from Tanglewood. Jamie writes articles and poetry, which have appeared in national publications.

About Resident Conductor Lawrence Golan: Lawrence Golan joined the conducting staff of The Phoenix Symphony as Resident Conductor at the start of the 2006-07 season. In this role, he leads concerts in each of the symphony¹s major series ‹ including Classics, Pops, and Family presentations.  In conjunction with his role as Resident Conductor of The Phoenix Symphony, Mr. Golan leads the Phoenix Youth Symphony, helping to prepare these young musicians for future careers in music. He is also Music Director of Boulder Baroque and the Boulder Bach Festival in Colorado, and of the Portland Ballet Company in Maine. In addition, he continues his work as Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Denver¹s Lamont School of Music, where he teaches graduate conducting and leads the Lamont Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre.  

About The Phoenix Symphony: Celebrating its 60th Anniversary Season, The Phoenix Symphony has been proudly serving the citizens of the Phoenix metropolitan area and Arizona since 1947.  What began as an occasional group of musicians performing a handful of concerts each year (in a city of fewer than 100,000 people) today serves more than 300,000 people annually, with 275 concerts and presentations throughout the greater Phoenix area and beyond.  

Under the artistic leadership of Michael Christie as the Virginia G. Piper Music Director and administrative leadership of President Maryellen H. Gleason, the orchestra is overseen by the non-profit Phoenix Symphony Association under Board Chairman Gerald W. Murphy.

The 76-member Phoenix Symphony presents an annual season from September through the beginning of June, featuring full-length classical and pops concerts at Sym-phony Hall in downtown Phoenix, in Scottsdale, in Prescott, and throughout central Arizona. The Symphony performs for more than 50,000 students and children, helping to introduce music to new generations through a variety of education and youth-engagement programs.

HAWAIIAN ENSEMBLE HAPA
TO PERFORM ONE-NIGHT ENGAGEMENT

November 17, 2007, Saturday @ 8 p.m.  Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present the internationally acclaimed ensemble Hapa on November 17, 2007, at 8 p.m. Single tickets are available for $38 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org  or the box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).

Hapa has become the most-recognized name in Hawaiian music internationally with sold-out shows from Tokyo to New York. Like the Hawaiian islands themselves, Hapa's groundbreaking music is a unique fusion of world influences, from ancient Polynesian chants and Portuguese ballads to the exhilarating rhythms of slack-key guitar and modern American folk-rock. Hapa's concerts incorporate the majestic tones of the oli (chant), mele (song), the elegant movements of the sacred hula and the virtuoso rhythms of slack-key guitar.

One of Hawaii's true landmark recordings, Hapa's 1993 award-winning debut blended lush harmonies, enchanting Hawaiian compositions and galactic guitar-based instrumentals. The group has since released multiple albums, including Maui (2005) and It's a Slack-Key World (2006).

Hapa features guitarist Barry Flanagan, vocalist and bassist Nathan Kawai Aweau, story-teller Kumu Hula Charles Ka'upu and hula dancer Pi`ilani Klein.

 

Bluegrass Hits Hard with Cherryholmes
at Webb Center

 Few bluegrass groups have seen the meteoric rise of Cherryholmes.  After their first major label album in 2005, Cherryholmes was named Entertainers of the Year by the International Bluegrass Association.  Their latest album Cherryholmes II: Black and White debuted as #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass charts.  On Saturday, November 10, Cherryholmes will bring their upbeat style to a 7:30pm concert at Wickenburg’s Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts.

This six-member family band has enjoyed nationwide success since forming in 1999, touring to sold-out venues and releasing five wildly popular albums.  Jere Cherryholmes, the band’s founder and patriarch, has no trouble summing up his philosophy on their authentic bluegrass style:  “People say that bluegrass music has to change or evolve or it will die... I don't really think it needs to be changed. It just needs new life breathed into it. I feel like maybe I'm offering that with my family.”

Jere and his wife Sandy trained their four children on their instruments and the art of making music from a young age.  Molly Kate, the youngest daughter at 14, wows audiences with an aggressive fiddle and beautiful voice.  Skip, age 16, picks his guitar like a master.  B.J., the 19 year-old son, shines on his fiddle and strong vocals.  The oldest daughter, Cia Leigh age 22, was nominated for an IBMA award this year as Banjo Player of the Year.  Sandy Lee (a.k.a. Mom) has a hard-hitting style with her mandolin and sings lead on many of the group’s songs.  Jere (a.k.a. Pop) directs the group from his position as upright bass, as well as leader, manager and emcee.

This performance culminates the daylong Four Corners Bluegrass Festival celebrated throughout the town.  The all-female bluegrass quartet High Hills will open the concert.  Tickets to the 7:30pm performance on Saturday, November 10 are still available through the Webb Center Box Office at $40 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under.  The Webb Center Box Office may be contacted at (928)684-6624 or online at www.delewebbcenter.org .

 

Giselle, the masterpiece of Romantic ballet that Artistic Director Ib Andersen
Giselle
runs November 2 – 4 at Symphony Hall, with music by The Phoenix Symphony

BALLET ARIZONA , in its 22nd season, is an innovative and provocative professional ballet company that creates, performs, and teaches outstanding classical and contemporary ballet. BALLET ARIZONA is under the artistic direction of Ib Andersen, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet for over a decade. An administrative team, community board of directors, and Volunteer Corps support and oversee the company’s activities. BALLET ARIZONA is dedicated to serving the people of central Arizona by offering education and community engagement programs that touch the lives of more than 35,000 children and adults each year.

BALLET ARIZONA is committed to enriching community life through The School of Ballet Arizona, offering a creative, diverse curriculum to dance students of any age, background, or experience. BALLET ARIZONA believes dance is the fullest expression of the human spirit. And we believe in sharing the beauty of that expression with our neighbors, with our children…with you.

 She is an innocent peasant girl who falls in love with a man she does not know is a nobleman betrothed to another. He is the quintessential Romantic hero, in search of something greater than himself. Her heart broken, she dies, and from beyond the grave she saves the life of the man who betrayed her. Through her sacrifice he lives on, transformed and ennobled by the tragedy his actions cause. This is Giselle, the masterpiece of Romantic ballet that Artistic Director Ib Andersen has chosen to raise the curtain on BALLET ARIZONA ’s twenty-second season.

First staged in 1841, Giselle changed everything about ballet, and was representative of the changes sweeping the world. It was the age of revolution in Europe, of Les Miserables, when monarchies were overthrown as emotion rose up against order. Disgusted by an arrogant aristocracy the common people of Europe looked instead to themselves and their past; the folklore of the masses became a source of artistic inspiration, and of Giselle. It is both a love story and a ghost story. Betrayed by the deceitful nobleman Albrecht, Giselle is doomed to remain on earth after her death. German folktales tell of the wilis, spirits of young girls who died before their wedding days. Giselle is condemned to an eternity of mourning, while Albrecht, engaged to royalty, is destined for a life of privilege. Then the frightening secret of the wilis is revealed: Rising from their graves in shimmering wedding gowns, they dance in the moonlight, seducing young men to join them in deadly pas de deux. Albrecht becomes one of their prey, drawn into the dance by the queen of the wilis herself. And here the ballet’s story reflects the mood of its time, for it is Giselle, now a tragic ghost, who intercedes to save the faithless aristocrat. The peasant girl is revealed as true nobility. Albrecht is spared, while Giselle returns to the spirit world, forever separated from the man she still desperately loves. Though tragic, the story ends on a note of hope. Distraught by the consequences of his actions, Albrecht turns from his self-absorbed existence and dedicates himself to making amends. Like Jean Valjean, the hero of Hugo’s classic Les Miserables that would follow in only two tumultuous decades, Albrecht remakes himself into a force for good because of the sins of his past.

This production is much anticipated by Valley ballet lovers, as it will be Ib Andersen’s first Giselle since arriving in Phoenix. His last staging of the work was for Montreal’s Les Grands Ballets Canadiens in 1999, the season before he became artistic director of BALLET ARIZONA . As ballet writer Alexandra Tomalonis recently noted in her article “Giselle — Dancing by the Light of the Moon”: “Ib Andersen danced Albrecht in Copenhagen [as a member of the Royal Danish Ballet]. Andersen is the heir to a great tradition and is a noted stager of classical ballets. Giselle will undoubtedly be happy in her new home.”

Giselle runs November 2 – 4 at Symphony Hall, with music by The Phoenix Symphony. Tickets are available now through the BALLET ARIZONA Box Office (602.381.1096), or through ticketmaster.com. Prices range from $15–115, with discounts available for students, seniors, children, and groups. www.balletaz.org

Natalia Magnicaballi and Ginger Smith

 

John Davidson & Friend Holiday Show
Maricopa County Events Center - Sun, Dec 16 at 2 PM

 Celebrate the holiday with some old friends! 70’s heartthrob and accomplished performer John Davidson headlines an afternoon of holiday memories and fun Sunday, December 16th at the Maricopa County Events Center.  Tickets will be $52.50, $42.50 and $32.50 and go on sale Tuesday, October 23rd at 10am. 

 John Davidson has hosted some of America’s favorite television shows including The Hollywood Squares, That’s Incredible, The Mike Douglas Show, The Tonight Show (a record 87 times) and the self-titled John Davidson Show.  These days he can be seen performing on Broadway and running his Catalina Island Institute workshop for aspiring performers. 

 Joining Mr. Davidson will be the master of the malapropism, comedian Norm Crosby.  With a long stand-up career opening for Las Vegas style legends, Crosby’s trademark, friendly, blue-color guy-next-door style makes him a perennial crowd favorite. 

 Two Lawrence Welk alumni round out the afternoon: Mary Lou Metzger and JoAnn Castle.  Ms.Castle is most remembered as the bouncy blonde piano-playing dynamo whose honky-tonk piano was a highlight of the show during its heyday.  Ms. Metzger was the “pet” of the entire Lawrence Welk musical family and was Welk’s favorite dancing partner.

 The Dick Parent Band provides a big-band soundtrack to the afternoon with their tribute to Benny Goodman featuring the Goodman Alumni.

42nd Annual
Cowboy Artists of America
Exhibition & Sale Rides Again

The most anticipated Western American fine art event in the country, is the Phoenix Art Museum’s 42nd Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition and Sale. The exhibition will be at the Museum’s Steele Gallery, October 20th, 2007 – November 18th, 2007. The 42nd Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition and Sale presents a depiction of the West only the members of Cowboy Artists of America can capture with such realistic skill and spirit. It is presented each year by the Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Arts Council, and the Sale has become one of the Museum’s most successful fundraising events.

 The Sale, the premier event of its kind, will take place on Friday, October 19th, 6-9pm, the evening before the exhibition opens to the public. The exhibition, sponsored by Wells Fargo, is included with the Museum’s general admission; the tickets for the sale are $275 per person, which includes several events throughout the sale weekend. This includes entry into the sale, a Mix and Mingle lunch with the Artists, admission to the Autograph Party on the morning of Saturday, October 20th, and a seat at the Awards Banquet that evening. Sale only tickets are available for $225 per person. Sale tickets can be purchased by calling (602) 307-2007 or online at www.caashow.org . All online purchasers will receive a discount of $15 per ticket. 

 More than 130 new works created in the last year by the 22 active members of Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) will be unveiled for the first time at the sale on October 19th. Included are bronze and stone sculptures, oil paintings, water solubles and drawings that capture the life of a cowboy.  Some of the artists portray the West that is long gone and only visible through art, while others portray contemporary cowboy life, using their own life experiences on the ranch or reservation as their research. 

    The Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition and Sale has a rich and colorful history and continually captures the attention of art fans, young and old. The sale attracts hundreds of collectors from around the world. Rather than a typical art auction, attendees of the sale submit intent-to-purchase slips and the first name drawn has the option to buy the work of art. This method not only proves exciting but offers an equal opportunity for both the first time buyer and the seasoned collector. Many works sell in the six figures and last year’s gross sales topped the $2.2 million mark.

    For more information about Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Arts Council, call (602) 307-2060 or visit online at www.mensartscouncil.com . For more information about Phoenix Art Museum, visit its Web site at www.PhxArt.org  , or call the 24-hour information line at (602) 257-1222.

Cave Creek Museum Re-opens For the Season
 
Cave Creek Museum re-opened for the season on Wed., Oct, 3rd. located at 6140 Skyline Dr., the Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The museum hours are Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $3 for adults, and $2 for seniors and students over age 12. Group tours: $2 per person.

 Cave Creek Museum will host several educational programs at the Museum throughout the season. There is no additional charge to attend these programs, but because seating is limited, reservations are suggested. The October program schedule follows:

 Tuesday, October 9, 16, and 23:  “Eggs-travaganza” Craft Workshop 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Total Cost for 3-day workshop, including materials: $75. Seating is limited to 10 per workshop. Please call to reserve a seat. Instructor Fran Hunold will teach participants how to craft the “Arizona Egg,” which has a striking resemblance to the famous Fabergé Eggs.

New Exhibits for 2007-2008 Season According to Evelyn Johnson, Cave Creek Museum’s Executive Director, highlights of the new season include several new exhibits, programs and events. “We’re very excited to announce the addition of three new Johnny Hampton bronze sculptures to the Museum,” Johnson said. “We are very grateful to the Peagler family, long-time Cave Creek merchants and owners of Frontier Town, for donating these rare, original pieces.”

 Hampton’s sculptures “Spooked,” “On the Prod,” and “Throwing the Hooley-Ann” will be on display as part of a larger new exhibit that chronicles the renowned artist’s life. Johnson said the Museum is also pleased to show off its newly renovated Archaeology Wing.

 “Grace Schoonover, our volunteer Archaeological Chair, spearheaded the renovations of the Archaeological Wing,” she said. “It has been a decade since significant changes were made to this section of the Museum. Thanks to a grant from Desert Foothills Women’s Club and the Town of Carefree, Grace and her team of volunteers worked around the clock to create a dynamic presentation on the ancient people who lived in the Desert Foothills before us.”

 In addition, over the summer, several docents worked to create a chronological account of the historic church which dates back to 1948 and was restored to historic status in 1989. From that time to 2003, many couples were married by local minister Don Field, who has since passed. Now the Museum only allows weddings upon special request. The Museum is seeking stories and photos from couples who were married in the historic church. Those interested in sharing their stories and photos for this exhibit should e-mail Evelyn Johnson at cavecreekmuseum@juno.org or call (480) 488-2764. For information about becoming a member, volunteering, or for general information about exhibits and programs, call Cave Creek Museum, call (480) 488-2764. To find out about other programs and special events at the Museum check out www.azphm.com .

 Mark Your Calendar Cave Creek Museum’s new season is packed with educational programs and special events. Throughout the season, the Museum will host free children’s programs and “History Chats.” In addition, the Museum will present several special fund-raisers: This year’s Holiday Gala takes a different twist with the addition of live theater. Chaired by Michele Poetsch, the dinner theater takes place on Friday, November 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Carefree Resort & Villas. Guests will be treated to a comical, musical performance of “Coyote Dreams: A VERY Arizona Christmas.” Written by Alexx Stuart and directed by Diedre Kaye of North Scottsdale, the humorous play uses song and parodies to explain how Arizonans celebrate the holiday.

 Ever wonder if items in your attic or garage are worth anything? Find out by attending the Museum’s “Antique Appraisal Fair” on Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, 2008.

Appraiser Sean Morton will examine your treasures, discuss their origins, and assess their value. Mr. Morton is a member of the Antiques Appraisal Association of America and has more than 20 years experience in the fine arts and antiques field. Fee: $15 per item – limit of two items per person per session. You may attend more than one session.

 Cave Creek Museum’s “Author’s Month” was so popular last year, that the Museum is once again scheduling local authors to visit the Museum for lectures and book signings this February. Stay tuned for more information regarding some high-profile entertainers who may participate in this event.

 In honor of Archaeology Month, Cave Creek Museum will also host an “Archaeology Hike” on Monday, March 10.

 Another popular event that returns this year: “Homes Through Time Home Tour.” Chaired by Michele Poetsch, this fund-raiser is set for Sunday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. While the tour is still being planned, Poetsch said it will include the Empie Boulder Home, owned by the Havapai Tribe. This widely-acclaimed Boulder House was designed by Charles E. Johnson around, over and under enormous outcrops of weathered granite and was featured on the cover of Architectural Digest.

 

Awesome 'God Bless America'

 

There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy. 25 in rural Iowa. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight.

 

 

 

 The flag looks as if it was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too, by the artist Ray 'Bubba' Sorensen.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater  AXIS Dance Company
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a performance by AXIS Dance Company on October 21, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part of the Soaring Inspirations series sponsored by the Daron and Ron Barness Family Foundation and is presented with support from Karen and John Voris. Single tickets are available for $38 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org .

 Since 1987, the award-winning AXIS Dance Company has created an exciting body of work developed by dancers with and without disabilities. Described as a "visual and physical discovery, creating fascinating works of movement art," AXIS has become internationally known for its high artistic and educational standards and innovative movement vocabulary. More than any other physically integrated company in the United States, AXIS has been a bridge between contemporary dance and physically integrated dance. Under the artistic direction of Judith Smith, the company has developed an extensive repertoire of works by acclaimed choreographers such as Stephen Petronio, Bill T. Jones and Joe Goode. AXIS has performed in theaters and dance spaces at its home base in the Bay Area and on tour throughout the United States, Germany and Russia.

 AXIS Dance Company will perform four works as part of its Scottsdale program, including the world premiere of Foregone, choreographed by Kate Weare; Dancing to Music, choreographed by Victoria Marks; the world premiere of the beauty that was mine, through the middle, without stopping, conceived, choreographed and written by Joe Goode in collaboration with the AXIS dancers; and Waypoint, choreographed by Margaret Jenkins with Melanie Elms. A question-and-answer session will follow the performance.

 While in Scottsdale, AXIS Dance Company will also work with Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' education department on a series of performances and master classes for local students.  

BRAZILIAN JAZZ SINGER LUCIANA SOUZA TO PERFORM

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Luciana Souza in concert on October 26, 2007, at 8 p.m. The performance is part of the Journeys in Jazz series sponsored by Infiniti and is presented with support from Franca Oreffice. Single tickets are available for $42 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org  or the box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).  

A respected composer and vocalist, Grammy nominee Luciana Souza defies categories, bringing outstanding musicianship and a unique sound to all of her performances. Her music spans multiple genres and cultures and includes stunning interpretations of sambas, classical compositions and even the prose of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Souza will perform selections of her Brazilian classics and from her latest album, The New Bossa Nova, an impressive collection of songs drawing from Joni Mitchell and James Taylor to Brian Wilson and Jobim. Accompanying her will be Keith Ganz on guitar, Matt Aronoff on bass and Dan Rieser on drums.

 Raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Souza grew up in a family of Bossa Nova composers. She received a degree in jazz composition from Berklee College of Music and a master's degree from New England Conservatory. In addition to her three Grammy nominations (2002, 2003, 2005), she was named "Top Rising Female Vocalist" in Downbeat Magazine's Critics Poll in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Souza was also awarded "Female Jazz Singer of the Year" by the Jazz Journalists Association in 2005. She has taught at Berklee College of Music and the Manhattan School of Music.

 Souza has released seven albums and can be heard on some of the most important recordings in jazz and classical music this year, including Herbie Hancock's River, Osvaldo Golijov's Oceana, Maria Schneider's Cerulean Skies and the Los Angeles Quitar Quartet's LAGQ Brazil.

VIOLINIST HILARY HAHN TO PERFORM RECITAL

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a recital by celebrated violinist Hilary Hahn on October 25, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. She will be accompanied by pianist Valentina Lisitsa in a program of sonatas by Franck, Mozart, Ysaÿe, Ives and Brahms. The performance is part of the In the Spotlight Series sponsored by Scottsdale League for the Arts and is presented by The Richard and Deborah Felder Foundation. Single tickets are available for $48 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org .

 At the age of 27, Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn is one of the most compelling artists on the international concert circuit.  Renowned for her intellectual and emotional maturity, she was named "America's Best" young classical musician by Time Magazine in 2001 and appears on a regular basis with the world's great orchestras in Europe, Asia and North America.

 Admitted to Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music in 1990 at the age of 10, Hahn made her major orchestra debut a year-and-a-half later with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In 1995, at age 15, Hahn made her German debut playing the Beethoven concerto with Lorin Maazel and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in a concert broadcast on radio and television throughout Europe. Two months later, she received the Avery Fisher Career Grant. In 1996, Hahn signed an exclusive recording contract with Sony Classical and made her Carnegie Hall debut in New York as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra.

 LOCATION AND PARKING Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 East Second Street in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks South of Indian School Road and three blocks East of Scottsdale Road. The amphitheater is located on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall at 75th Street and Main Street. 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. Theater 4301 is located in the Galleria Corporate Centre at 4301 Scottsdale Road on the corner of Drinkwater Boulevard and Fifth Avenue in downtown Scottsdale, one block East of Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available in the Galleria Corporate Centre parking garage.

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

 DISCOUNTS A $3 discount per ticket is available for groups of 15 or more (subject to restriction and limitation). Call (480) 874-4657 for more information. Students with valid student identification may purchase half-price tickets (subject to availability; limit one per student) 72 hours before any performance at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office. Tickets must be purchased in-person; phone orders are not accepted. 

CLASH COUTURE The Collision of Fashion and the Female Body  Celebrating Scottsdale Fashion Week in high style, the Clash Couture exhibit at Hernández Contemporary Fine Art at 4200 N. Marshall Way in downtown Scottsdale leaves the familiar “haute couture” stereotypes on the designer house runways. On display from Thursday, October 25 thru Tuesday, November 13, 2007 , the aptly named exhibit Clash Couture features paintings and photographs that accentuate fashion and the female form while transcending old clichés of femininity in the most unusual of ways. “This show looks at how clothing and adornment (or the lack thereof) contribute to a person’s identity,” says gallery owner Liz Hernández. “Do choices in fashion or one’s physical form influence who we are? How we feel or act? The artists in this show contribute a number of dramatic answers to those questions.” The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, November 1st from 6pm to 9pm, during the Wearable ARTWalk event and the Scottsdale Fashion Week kick-off.

 Departing from the strength and physical beauty of her body-builders Van Ouwerkerk displays an entirely surreal yet tender collection of photographs from her Angel series which captures the transforming effects of “wings” on different subjects. “The juxtaposition of these two bodies of work demonstrate the breath and scope of Sarah’s genius” commented Ms. Hernández.  An associate professor at the Pratt Institute, Van Ouwerkerk lives and works in Manhattan. Her photographs have been showcased in more than 50 exhibitions, including solo shows at the New Museum in New York City and the Somerset Art Museum in New Jersey, where she won best of show Hearts and Flowers. “The figures in Michael Chittock’s new “Shadow Series” hardly resemble high fashion mannequins,” stresses Hernández. “But then, why should they? This work is right on target with the notions of fashion and identity in our society. They are sort of like fashion designer sketches meet with a bizarre twist!” Chittock’s loosely configured paintings mirror commercial representations of fashion, style and social attitudes with humor and poignancy. For example, with all the hearts and flowers surrounding her (some of which are artfully placed in certain anatomical areas), the wistful young woman in “Bride” invites us to consider the future of love for her and perhaps for us. Chittock is an accomplished painter whose work has been exhibited in Arizona, New York and Barcelona. For more information, visit www.hernandez-contemporary.com  or call 480-429-6262

Desert Foothills Theater Announces New Season
Three Main Stage shows and five
theatricales
 

As Desert Foothills Theater’s (DFT) volunteers and staff prepare for the new 2007-2008 season, it seems appropriate if they hum to the tunes of “Let Me Entertain You” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” Not only is Gypsy one of the featured Main Stage shows, but DFT finished its 2006-2007 season in the black, overcoming financial challenges and rumors that the theater would be on hiatus for a year. 

Now in its 33rd year, Desert Foothills Theater, a program of the Foothills Community Foundation, will once again dazzle audiences with an exciting, expanded season of Main Stage shows, along with its popular series of intimate theatricales, which serve as fund-raisers for the non-profit organization. DFT defines theatricales as a single evening theatrical event.

 NEW THIS SEASON: Michele Poetsch takes the helm as DFT chairman, replacing Toby Payne who continues to be active on the board. The new season has expanded to include a third Main Stage show. The shows take place at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th Street, in Scottsdale:

  • Gypsy:  November 1st – 18th, 2007, Directed by Jack White.

  • I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change:  January 31st – February 17th, 2008, Directed by Sara Bernstein.

  • The Perfect Wedding: March 20th – April 6th, 2008, Directed by Ken Kahle.

The new season has also expanded to include an additional theatricale for a total of five captivating performances:_

  • The Woes of Kilimanjaro…Country Club, by Alexx Stuart; Sat., October 13th at 6:30 p.m.; Legend Trails Community Center, 34575 N. Legend Trail Parkway, Scottsdale.

  • Coyote Dreams: a VERY Arizona Christmas: by Alexx Stuart; Sat., December 8th at 6:30 p.m.; Legend Trails Community Center, 34575 N. Legend Trail Parkway, Scottsdale.

  • Lilia: Sunday, January 20th, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. A series of workshops on developing autobiographical material for the stage will also be offered prior to the performance. Workshop dates to be determined.

  • Magnificent Moments in Music II – Thurs., March 6th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at a private residence TBD.

  • Carefree/Cave Creek Talent Show – Sat., April 26th, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Carefree Town Center.

New Youth Theater: DFT is excited to announce its new Gecko Teatro, which will provide training in stage performance skills for students (kindergarten through 8th grade) and technical theater training for students (6th through 8th grade). Brenda Waffle, a teacher in the Cave Creek Unified School District and former owner and director of a youth theater in Columbus, Ohio, has been chosen as director of this youth theater. Call DFT or visit their website for further information on the fall class offerings.

 Season subscriptions are now available and offer a savings of 25 percent. Tickets for the Main Stage shows range from $17 to $22 depending on the day and show. In addition to the discounted price, subscriptions include lost ticket replacement, ticket exchange privileges, additional single ticket purchase discounts, priority seating with the same seat from show to show.  Donors receive complementary tickets and priority ticket sales to DFT theatricales and other special events, and more.

 Michele Poetsch, DFT chairman, credits DFT’s volunteers, staff and supporters for helping the theater overcome the challenges of last season.  “We could not have accomplished what we did without the incredible dedication of our volunteers and staff and the tremendous support of our community,” Poetsch said. “We also are very grateful to the Foothills Community Foundation for allowing us to move forward and overcome our financial challenges.”   Poetsch said many individuals and organizations have stepped forward to help the theater.   “Our volunteer base is growing and I am excited that we have been able to bring on Meribeth Reeves as managing director. She has been a strong force in helping the theater over the past year and she is leading us in a positive direction,” she said.

 Poetsch credits the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, Black Mountain PTO and many parent volunteers for their support of the new Gecko Teatro youth theater. “The Kiwanis Club made a very generous donation and we received contributions and in-kind services from many other businesses and individuals,” she said.

 All Main Stage shows will open with a Thursday evening “Preview Show” which begins at 7:30 p.m. and offers a discounted ticket price of $17 per adult and $8 per student for Gypsy; and $14 per adult and $7 per student for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and The Perfect Wedding. Thereafter, the three shows run Friday, Saturday and Sunday for three consecutive weekends with Friday and Saturday performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

 Tickets for the Friday and Saturday performances are $22 per adult and $12 per student for Gypsy; and $18 per adult and $10 per student for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and The Perfect Wedding. The Sunday matinees cost $20 per adult and $10 per student for Gypsy; and $16 per adult and $8 per student for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and The Perfect Wedding. 

Tickets for Lilia! are $25 per person including coffee and desserts at intermission. All other theatricales are $50 per person and include the performance and either dinner or hors d’oeuvres and wine. Please call DFT for show times and locations. 

To purchase a subscription or order tickets, visit www.desertfoothillstheater.com  or call 480-488-1981. Information can also be found on the web site regarding sponsorship and volunteer opportunities and the benefits of becoming a DFT member or donor.

Empty Bowls Sonoran Arts League October 19, 11:00am-1:30pm

 Prepared by Carefree Resorts and Villas, lunch will be served in handmade ceramic or glass bowls. For a minimum donation of $15 (cash or check only), patrons can select their own unique bowl, made by members and friends of the Sonoran Arts League, and keep it as a lasting reminder of world hunger.  

The Empty Bowls Lunch is the only official fundraiser for the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center. To increase the contribution opportunity, Pam DiPietro, director of the Foothills Food Bank, is chairing a Silent Auction in conjunction with the Empty Bowls Project. Sonoran Arts League artists will donate 40-50 pieces of art for the auction.

 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center, a non-profit organization, which helps local individuals and families with emergency food, referral information, limited financial aid and other assistance.

 Empty Bowls will be held at Carefree Town Center 100 Easy Street Carefree, call 480-488-3686 for more information.

       11th ANNUAL
HIDDEN
IN THE HILLS
  ARTIST STUDIO TOUR
 

Non-profit Sonoran Arts League’s free self-guided tour features 144 artists in 44 studio locations in Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale 

Discover the artists behind the art during the 11th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour the last two weekends of November: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 16-18 and November 23-25, 2007.

 Sponsored by the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour features 144 artists who will exhibit and sell their work at 44 studio locations in Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale. The free, self-guided studio tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and offers art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to observe artists at work in their private studios.

 As the League’s signature event, Hidden in the Hills is Arizona’s largest artist studio tour. Most studios include guest artists who also demonstrate their talents. In addition, the tour features a juried youth art exhibit.

 “Hidden in the Hills provides an art experience like no other. We have many new artists participating in this year’s event, and the quality of art continues to be top-notch,” say Ralph Deuschle, Sonoran Arts League president. “We encourage everyone to ‘be a part of the arts’ and plan their calendars now so they can spend time meeting the League’s talented artists throughout the two weekends!”

 An interactive “Hidden in the Hills” web site, www.HiddenInTheHills.org , offers more details about each participating artist and a user-friendly map-building program to help visitors plan their free, self-guided tours. The League also provides free maps at 150 Arizona locations, including chambers of commerce, museums, and other tourist information centers. 

 The “Hidden in the Hills” event also helps raise funds for the League’s youth scholarships through a portion of sales from the event’s Youth Art exhibit at Studio 1 and artist fees to participate in the event. For more information about the 11th Annual “Hidden in the Hills” Artist Studio Tour, call (480) 575-6624, or visit  www.HiddenInTheHills.org .

 Based in Carefree and Cave Creek, Arizona, the Sonoran Arts League is dedicated to the promotion of art, artists, and art education, affirming the belief that art and artistic awareness is essential to the well being of life and the community. The non-profit organization’s 400+ members actively participate in community outreach programs, including mentoring programs, workshops, seminars, fundraisers, and other activities, such as the Empty Bowls Project, the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour, and the Sonoran Festival of Fine Art. 

Arts Council of the
North Valley presents
Cabaret & Cake

Evening begins with delectable desserts followed by a dynamic performance featuring vocalist Shana Bousard and her pianist father, Joe Bousard 

On Friday, November 2nd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. celebrate the New York cabaret with Shana and Joe Bousard. With professional careers that span 45 years and talents that promise to please, this dynamic vocalist and pianist, daughter/father duo entices you to step out of the taxi and into the cabaret-hall where the lights are dim and the tables set with a single flame. Reminiscent of the infamous Don’t Tell Mama’s in Manhattan’s Restaurant Row, Shana and Joe invite you to relax and enjoy the vocal styles of Broadway, Jazz, and Blues. Cake and coffee will be served prior to the performance.

 Cabaret & Cake will take place at Geolet A. C. Beuf Community Center, 3435 W.Pinnacle Peak Rd. in North Phoenix (Exit 217 on I-17, west of the freeway). Ticket prices range from $5 to $15. No tickets at the door. Guests can purchase tickets online at www.acnv.org and print their receipts for admission or they can call (623) 516-2268 up to and including Friday, November 2nd.

THE LIGHTING OF ARIZONA’S LARGEST CHRISTMAS TREE  
On November 17th as snow gently falls on the crowd, Santa Claus will lead the countdown and flip the switch to light Arizona's largest Christmas tree.
Tim & Willy from KNIX’s and other special guests will also be on hand for this beautiful event.
Arizona’s largest Christmas tree is a real white fir topping out at more than 80 feet and decorated with more than 17,000 colorful lights and ornaments. The tree will be lit to officially signal the start of the holiday season.
Tim & Willy will host and perform during the pre-show. The main show, “Holiday Toys and Treasures”, will feature costumed characters performing songs of the season. Following the tree lighting, the entertainment will continue with a performance by a popular local band.
All of the excitement will start at 6 p.m. and will last till 7:30 p.m. and admission is free. The Outlets at Anthem, is located just ten minutes North of the Loop 101 on West side of I-17 at the Anthem Way exit, for more information call 623-465-9500.

 

Renowned Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company
to Conduct Nikolais Dance Theatre Master Class and Lecture

 Professional dancers and fans of famed choreographer and composer Alwin Nikolais will have an opportunity to learn about his philosophy and techniques during a Master Class, Lecture and Demonstration presented by the renowned Salt Lake City Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company on Sunday, October 28th at Boulder Creek High School, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, in Anthem. The non-profit Arts Council of the North Valley (ACNV) is hosting this special educational program in conjunction with the dance company’s Saturday, October 27th performance at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. 

 The Master Class and Lecture features Alberto del Saz, Director of The Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, former Artistic Director of the Murray Louis and Nikolais Dance Company, and Assistant to Murray Louis. 

 Professional, pre-professional, and advanced student dancers can attend a Master Class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Theatre, dance, fine art students and professionals, as well as the public can attend the Lecture and Demonstration from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The focus of the lecture will be the deconstruction of the Nikolais technique.

 Dancers interested in registering for the Master Class must do so by Monday, October 15th. Admission for the Master Class only is $25 or $30 for the Master Class and Lecture. Students receive a discounted fee of $25 for the Master Class and Lecture; a limited number of scholarships are available. The public is invited to attend.

 Admission for the Lecture only is $10, with free admission for ACNV members and students with valid identification. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

 For information or to purchase tickets to the October 28th Nikolais Dance Theatre Master Class or Lecture/Demonstration, call (623) 516-2268 or visit www.acnv.org .  Special priced tickets to the October 27 performance are available to those attending the Class, Lecture, or are ACNV members. Call (623) 516-2268 by October 15.

 “Nikolais Dance Theatre, Performed by Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company” is set for Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, in Wickenburg. The dynamic performance will feature several of Nikolais’ selections, including his 1968 masterpiece Tent. For tickets to October 27th performance, visit www.delewebbcenter.org  or call (928) 684-6624.

 

 

Countdown to Kickoff…100 Days and Counting! 

With just 100 days left until Super Bowl XLII, we’ll be celebrating on October 27. Join headlining act Sugar Ray and many other musical groups as we countdown to kickoff. This free public event at Westgate City Center will feature Hall of Fame football players, Cardinals cheerleaders, games and, of course, Spike the Super Ball. Stay tuned to www.azsuperbowl.com 

Spike’s Super Green Tip sponsored by ADEQ Outreach Environmental Programs
 This NFL initiative focuses on combining sound business decisions and good environmental practices in ways that benefit the host community and leave an environmental legacy of the Super Bowl. The NFL's Environmental Program is an ongoing community effort. During the past 14 years, this program has worked to combine sound business decisions and good environmental practices in ways that benefit the host community and leave an environmental legacy of the Super Bowl. The Arizona community will benefit from a number of Programs including:

                 Prepared Food Recovery – The NFL and event managers will work with local shelters, churches and soup kitchens to collect and distribute prepared food to members of the community.

                Solid Waste Management/Recycling - The Environmental Program continues the NFL’s commitment to divert solid waste from landfills. The NFL works with facility managers and waste haulers to recycle as many commodities (cardboard, paper, aluminum, plastic, etc.) as is practical at each location.

                Materials Donation - Super Bowl and its many events generate a lot of leftover materials, supplies and equipment. Through the Material Donation project, much of this material is recovered and donated to local nonprofits for reuse or for fundraising purposes. Significant donations include building supplies and materials, plants and centerpieces, decorative materials and office supplies.

                Sports Equipment and Book Donation Project - Children from schools all over Arizona will donate their used sports equipment and books. In turn, the donations will be delivered to underprivileged children at schools throughout the state. Interested in learning more? Contact Us today at www.superbowl.com

 

SCOTTSDALE 5th AVENUE
FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

 On
October 26th - 28th you are invited to join 100 juried fine artists from throughout the United States and abroad at the Scottsdale 5th Avenue Fine Art and Wine Festival. These artists are coming together and displaying their work so that patrons can stroll the only street of its kind in the Valley, where locals and visitors enjoy the sidewalk and garden cafes sprinkled among a variety of boutiques and galleries. This all happens in Scottsdale on Fifth Avenue between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is just $2.00 for 18 years and up with free parking.

 The featured artist Joseph Woodford, a Raku artist from Chandler. His award winning works of art have drawn the attention of art collectors and the national media for many years. Working primarily in Raku, he has pushed the limits of the firing process by doing monumentally sized sculpture and vessel forms.

 There will be live entertainment featuring the Native American group Brule’ and his award-winning band AIRO performing awe-inspiring music that will capture your attention and captivate your senses. Also performing for the weekend will be Wind Rodriguez on the Cedar flute and pan pipes, Vince Redhouse playing smooth, ethnic jazz and pianist/composer Jeffrey Michael.

 A variety of domestic and imported wines will be available for tasting, provided by AZ Wines, Kokopelli Winery and Schlossadler International Wines. For $10 patrons receive an engraved souvenir wine glass and six tasting tickets. 

B. Food International will be serving falafels, gyros, spinach pie, baklava and other Greek foods and the Orange Place will have an array of traditional American food, just to name a few.  Shiskaberry’s will have items for one’s sweet tooth including chocolate covered strawberries, bananas, almonds, pineapple and more.  Patrons will also have the option of dining in the numerous surrounding restaurants and outdoor café’s.

 This great three day event is produced by Thunderbird Artists, Inc. for more information call 480-837-5637 or www.ThunderbirdArtists.com

14th Annual CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

 Plan to head for North Valley November 2nd - 4th because in beautiful downtown Carefree you will find more than 165 world-class, jury selected artists from throughout the United States and abroad. Over 5,000 original pieces of art on display including small to life-sized bronzes, paintings, pottery, photography, scratchboard, wood, clay, metal and glass sculptures, batiks and much more! Free on Friday, $2 Saturday and Sunday. Free all weekend if you are lucky enough to be a Carefree resident.

 Featured artist Bronze artist, John Pettis, will be presenting his distinguished western and wildlife sculptures. John uses his personal experiences as inspiration to create detailed and realistic sculptures.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: The live entertainment will be featuring Vince Redhouse of Redheart, who gives a fresh new spin to smooth, ethnic jazz. Also performing at the festival, Native American group, Brule’ with AIRO (American Indian Rock Opera), acoustic flamenco guitarist, Michael Zanabili, and mystical pan pipes and flute player, Wind Rodriguez.

 A variety of domestic and imported wines will be available for tasting, along with special micro-brews.  There is a fee of $10, which includes an engraved souvenir wine or beer glass and six tasting tickets.

 This great three-day event is produced by Thunderbird Artists, Inc. for more information call 480-837-5637 or www.ThunderbirdArtists.com

CALENDAR

• 11/16-18 11/23-25 11th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour A FREE, self-guided tour.

As Arizona’s largest artist studio tour, the 11th Annual “Hidden in the Hills” event will feature 144 artists who will exhibit and sell their work at 44 studio locations throughout Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale. Artists are members of the non-profit Sonoran Arts League.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the last two weekends in November: Friday through Sunday, Nov. 16-18, and Nov. 23-25, 2007

PLAN YOUR TOUR: Art enthusiasts can either custom-build their own map or download the “Hidden in the Hills” Artist Studio Tour map from the League’s event web site www.HiddenInTheHills.org . The League also provides free maps at 150 Arizona locations, including chambers of commerce, museums, and other tourist information centers. 

INFORMATION: Call (480) 575-6624, or visit www.HiddenInTheHills.org .

 

Archives - November  2007

 

Phoenix Symphony Performs Tribute to Legendary Leonard Bernstein
Jamie Bernstein Returns to Phoenix to Host Pops
Concerts Featuring her Father's Broadway Hits

Special guest Jamie Bernstein, daughter of legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, returns to Phoenix to host a program of her father’s blockbuster music from Broadway November 9-11.  Resident Conductor Lawrence Golan leads The Phoenix Symphony in a concert featuring music from Bernstein's hit Broadway musicals such as On the Town and West Side Story. Both Friday and Saturday evening concerts begin at 8 p.m., and a Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m.  All concerts take place at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix.  A special presentation of “Bernstein on Broadway” will also take place at 7:30 p.m. on November 8 at the Maricopa County Events Center in Sun City West. The Phoenix Symphony Pops Series is sponsored by APS.      
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HAWAIIAN ENSEMBLE HAPA
TO PERFORM ONE-NIGHT ENGAGEMENT

November 17, 2007, Saturday @ 8 p.m.  Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present the internationally acclaimed ensemble Hapa on November 17, 2007, at 8 p.m. Single tickets are available for $38 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org  or the box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).
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Awesome 'God Bless America'

There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy. 25 in rural Iowa. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight.

The flag looks as if it was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too, by the artist Ray 'Bubba' Sorensen.

 

 

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater  AXIS Dance Company
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a performance by AXIS Dance Company on October 21, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part of the Soaring Inspirations series sponsored by the Daron and Ron Barness Family Foundation and is presented with support from Karen and John Voris. Single tickets are available for $38 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org .

 Since 1987, the award-winning AXIS Dance Company has created an exciting body of work developed by dancers with and without disabilities. Described as a "visual and physical discovery, creating fascinating works of movement art," AXIS has become internationally known for its high artistic and educational standards and innovative movement vocabulary. More than any other physically integrated company in the United States, AXIS has been a bridge between contemporary dance and physically integrated dance. Under the artistic direction of Judith Smith, the company has developed an extensive repertoire of works by acclaimed choreographers such as Stephen Petronio, Bill T. Jones and Joe Goode. AXIS has performed in theaters and dance spaces at its home base in the Bay Area and on tour throughout the United States, Germany and Russia.
 
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BRAZILIAN JAZZ SINGER LUCIANA SOUZA TO PERFORM

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Luciana Souza in concert on October 26, 2007, at 8 p.m. The performance is part of the Journeys in Jazz series sponsored by Infiniti and is presented with support from Franca Oreffice. Single tickets are available for $42 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org  or the box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).  

A respected composer and vocalist, Grammy nominee Luciana Souza defies categories, bringing outstanding musicianship and a unique sound to all of her performances. Her music spans multiple genres and cultures and includes stunning interpretations of sambas, classical compositions and even the prose of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Souza will perform selections of her Brazilian classics and from her latest album, The New Bossa Nova, an impressive collection of songs drawing from Joni Mitchell and James Taylor to Brian Wilson and Jobim. Accompanying her will be Keith Ganz on guitar, Matt Aronoff on bass and Dan Rieser on drums. Story continues

VIOLINIST HILARY HAHN TO PERFORM RECITAL

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a recital by celebrated violinist Hilary Hahn on October 25, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. She will be accompanied by pianist Valentina Lisitsa in a program of sonatas by Franck, Mozart, Ysaÿe, Ives and Brahms. The performance is part of the In the Spotlight Series sponsored by Scottsdale League for the Arts and is presented by The Richard and Deborah Felder Foundation. Single tickets are available for $48 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org .

 At the age of 27, Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn is one of the most compelling artists on the international concert circuit.  Renowned for her intellectual and emotional maturity, she was named "America's Best" young classical musician by Time Magazine in 2001 and appears on a regular basis with the world's great orchestras in Europe, Asia and North America. Story continues

CLASH COUTURE The Collision of Fashion and the Female Body  Celebrating Scottsdale Fashion Week in high style, the Clash Couture exhibit at Hernández Contemporary Fine Art at 4200 N. Marshall Way in downtown Scottsdale leaves the familiar “haute couture” stereotypes on the designer house runways. On display from Thursday, October 25 thru Tuesday, November 13, 2007 , the aptly named exhibit Clash Couture features paintings and photographs that accentuate fashion and the female form while transcending old clichés of femininity in the most unusual of ways. “This show looks at how clothing and adornment (or the lack thereof) contribute to a person’s identity,” says gallery owner Liz Hernández. “Do choices in fashion or one’s physical form influence who we are? How we feel or act? The artists in this show contribute a number of dramatic answers to those questions.” The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, November 1st from 6pm to 9pm, during the Wearable ARTWalk event and the Scottsdale Fashion Week kick-off.

 Departing from the strength and physical beauty of her body-builders Van Ouwerkerk displays an entirely surreal yet tender collection of photographs from her Angel series which captures the transforming effects of “wings” on different subjects. “The juxtaposition of these two bodies of work demonstrate the breath and scope of Sarah’s genius” commented Ms. Hernández.  An associate professor at the Pratt Institute, Van Ouwerkerk lives and works in Manhattan. Her photographs have been showcased in more than 50 exhibitions, including solo shows at the New Museum in New York City and the Somerset Art Museum in New Jersey, where she won best of show Hearts and Flowers. “The figures in Michael Chittock’s new “Shadow Series” hardly resemble high fashion mannequins,” stresses Hernández. “But then, why should they? This work is right on target with the notions of fashion and identity in our society. They are sort of like fashion designer sketches meet with a bizarre twist!” Chittock’s loosely configured paintings mirror commercial representations of fashion, style and social attitudes with humor and poignancy. For example, with all the hearts and flowers surrounding her (some of which are artfully placed in certain anatomical areas), the wistful young woman in “Bride” invites us to consider the future of love for her and perhaps for us. Chittock is an accomplished painter whose work has been exhibited in Arizona, New York and Barcelona. For more information, visit www.hernandez-contemporary.com  or call 480-429-6262

Desert Foothills Theater Announces New Season
Three Main Stage shows and five
theatricales
 

As Desert Foothills Theater’s (DFT) volunteers and staff prepare for the new 2007-2008 season, it seems appropriate if they hum to the tunes of “Let Me Entertain You” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” Not only is Gypsy one of the featured Main Stage shows, but DFT finished its 2006-2007 season in the black, overcoming financial challenges and rumors that the theater would be on hiatus for a year. Story continues

Empty Bowls Sonoran Arts League October 19, 11:00am-1:30pm

 

Prepared by Carefree Resorts and Villas, lunch will be served in handmade ceramic or glass bowls. For a minimum donation of $15 (cash or check only), patrons can select their own unique bowl, made by members and friends of the Sonoran Arts League, and keep it as a lasting reminder of world hunger.  Story continues

       11th ANNUAL
“HIDDEN
IN THE HILLS”
  ARTIST STUDIO TOUR
 

Non-profit Sonoran Arts League’s free self-guided tour features 144 artists in 44 studio locations in Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale 

Discover the artists behind the art during the 11th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour the last two weekends of November: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 16-18 and November 23-25, 2007. Story continues

Arts Council of the
North Valley presents
“Cabaret & Cake”

Evening begins with delectable desserts followed by a dynamic performance featuring vocalist Shana Bousard and her pianist father, Joe Bousard 

On Friday, November 2nd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. celebrate the New York cabaret with Shana and Joe Bousard. With professional careers that span 45 years and talents that promise to please, this dynamic vocalist and pianist, daughter/father duo entices you to step out of the taxi and into the cabaret-hall where the lights are dim and the tables set with a single flame. Reminiscent of the infamous Don’t Tell Mama’s in Manhattan’s Restaurant Row, Shana and Joe invite you to relax and enjoy the vocal styles of Broadway, Jazz, and Blues. Cake and coffee will be served prior to the performance.Story continues

THE LIGHTING OF ARIZONA’S LARGEST CHRISTMAS TREE  
On November 17th as snow gently falls on the crowd, Santa Claus will lead the
countdown and flip the switch to light Arizona's largest Christmas tree.
Tim & Willy from KNIX’s and other special guests will also be on hand for this beautiful event.
Arizona’s largest Christmas tree is a real white fir topping out at more than 80 feet and decorated with more than 17,000 colorful lights and ornaments. The tree will be lit to officially signal the start of the holiday season.
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Renowned Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company
to Conduct Nikolais Dance Theatre Master Class and Lecture

 Professional dancers and fans of famed choreographer and composer Alwin Nikolais will have an opportunity to learn about his philosophy and techniques during a Master Class, Lecture and Demonstration presented by the renowned Salt Lake City Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company on Sunday, October 28th at Boulder Creek High School, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, in Anthem. The non-profit Arts Council of the North Valley (ACNV) is hosting this special educational program in conjunction with the dance company’s Saturday, October 27th performance at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. 

 The Master Class and Lecture features Alberto del Saz, Director of The Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, former Artistic Director of the Murray Louis and Nikolais Dance Company, and Assistant to Murray Louis. 

 Professional, pre-professional, and advanced student dancers can attend a Master Class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Theatre, dance, fine art students and professionals, as well as the public can attend the Lecture and Demonstration from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The focus of the lecture will be the deconstruction of the Nikolais technique.

 Dancers interested in registering for the Master Class must do so by Monday, October 15th. Admission for the Master Class only is $25 or $30 for the Master Class and Lecture. Students receive a discounted fee of $25 for the Master Class and Lecture; a limited number of scholarships are available. The public is invited to attend.

 Admission for the Lecture only is $10, with free admission for ACNV members and students with valid identification. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

 For information or to purchase tickets to the October 28th Nikolais Dance Theatre Master Class or Lecture/Demonstration, call (623) 516-2268 or visit www.acnv.org .  Special priced tickets to the October 27 performance are available to those attending the Class, Lecture, or are ACNV members. Call (623) 516-2268 by October 15. Story continues

Countdown to Kickoff…100 Days and Counting! With just 100 days left until Super Bowl XLII, we’ll be celebrating on October 27. Join headlining act Sugar Ray and many other musical groups as we countdown to kickoff. This free public event at Westgate City Center will feature Hall of Fame football players, Cardinals cheerleaders, games and, of course, Spike the Super Ball. Stay tuned to www.azsuperbowl.com  Story continues

SCOTTSDALE 5th AVENUE
FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

 On
October 26th - 28th you are invited to join 100 juried fine artists from throughout the United States and abroad at the Scottsdale 5th Avenue Fine Art and Wine Festival. These artists are coming together and displaying their work so that patrons can stroll the only street of its kind in the Valley, where locals and visitors enjoy the sidewalk and garden cafes sprinkled among a variety of boutiques and galleries. This all happens in Scottsdale on Fifth Avenue between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is just $2.00 for 18 years and up with free parking.
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14th Annual CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
 
Plan to head for North Valley November 2nd - 4th because in beautiful downtown Carefree you will find more than 165 world-class, jury selected artists from throughout the United States and abroad. Over 5,000 original pieces of art on display including small to life-sized bronzes, paintings, pottery, photography, scratchboard, wood, clay, metal and glass sculptures, batiks and much more! Free on Friday, $2 Saturday and Sunday. Free all weekend if you are lucky enough to be a Carefree resident.
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CALENDAR

• 11/16-18 11/23-25 11th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour A FREE, self-guided tour.

As Arizona’s largest artist studio tour, the 11th Annual “Hidden in the Hills” event will feature 144 artists who will exhibit and sell their work at 44 studio locations throughout Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale. Artists are members of the non-profit Sonoran Arts League.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the last two weekends in November: Friday through Sunday, Nov. 16-18, and Nov. 23-25, 2007

PLAN YOUR TOUR: Art enthusiasts can either custom-build their own map or download the “Hidden in the Hills” Artist Studio Tour map from the League’s event web site www.HiddenInTheHills.org . The League also provides free maps at 150 Arizona locations, including chambers of commerce, museums, and other tourist information centers. 

INFORMATION: Call (480) 575-6624, or visit www.HiddenInTheHills.org .

Bluegrass Hits Hard with Cherryholmes
at Webb Center

 Few bluegrass groups have seen the meteoric rise of Cherryholmes. 
After their first major label album in 2005,
Cherryholmes was named Entertainers of the Year by the International Bluegrass Association.  Their latest album Cherryholmes II: Black and White debuted as #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass charts.  On Saturday, November 10, Cherryholmes will bring their upbeat style to a 7:30pm concert at Wickenburg’s Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts.

This six-member family band has enjoyed nationwide success since forming in 1999, touring to sold-out venues and releasing five wildly popular albums.  Jere Cherryholmes, the band’s founder and patriarch, has no trouble summing up his philosophy on their authentic bluegrass style:  “People say that bluegrass music has to change or evolve or it will die... I don't really think it needs to be changed. It just needs new life breathed into it. I feel like maybe I'm offering that with my family.”
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Giselle, the masterpiece of Romantic ballet by Artistic Director Ib Andersen
Giselle
runs November 2 – 4 at Symphony Hall,
with music by The Phoenix Symphony

BALLET ARIZONA , in its 22nd season, is an innovative and provocative professional ballet company that creates, performs, and teaches outstanding classical and contemporary ballet. BALLET ARIZONA is under the artistic direction of Ib Andersen, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet for over a decade. An administrative team, community board of directors, and Volunteer Corps support and oversee the company’s activities. BALLET ARIZONA is dedicated to serving the people of central Arizona by offering education and community engagement programs that touch the lives of more than 35,000 children and adults each year.
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Cave Creek Museum Re-opens For the Season
 
Cave Creek Museum re-opened for the season on Wed., Oct, 3rd. located at 6140 Skyline Dr., the Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The museum hours are Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $3 for adults, and $2 for seniors and students over age 12. Group tours: $2 per person. Story Continues

42nd Annual
Cowboy Artists of America
Exhibition & Sale Rides Again

The most anticipated Western American fine art event in the country, is the Phoenix Art Museum’s 42nd Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition and Sale. The exhibition will be at the Museum’s Steele Gallery, October 20th, 2007 – November 18th, 2007. The 42nd Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition and Sale presents a depiction of the West only the members of Cowboy Artists of America can capture with such realistic skill and spirit. It is presented each year by the Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Arts Council, and the Sale has become one of the Museum’s most successful fundraising events.

 The Sale, the premier event of its kind, will take place on Friday, October 19th, 6-9pm, the evening before the exhibition opens to the public. The exhibition, sponsored by Wells Fargo, is included with the Museum’s general admission; the tickets for the sale are $275 per person, which includes several events throughout the sale weekend. This includes entry into the sale, a Mix and Mingle lunch with the Artists, admission to the Autograph Party on the morning of Saturday, October 20th, and a seat at the Awards Banquet that evening. Sale only tickets are available for $225 per person. Sale tickets can be purchased by calling (602) 307-2007 or online at www.caashow.org . All online purchasers will receive a discount of $15 per ticket. 

 More than 130 new works created in the last year by the 22 active members of Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) will be unveiled for the first time at the sale on October 19th. Included are bronze and stone sculptures, oil paintings, water solubles and drawings that capture the life of a cowboy.  Some of the artists portray the West that is long gone and only visible through art, while others portray contemporary cowboy life, using their own life experiences on the ranch or reservation as their research. 

    The Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition and Sale has a rich and colorful history and continually captures the attention of art fans, young and old. The sale attracts hundreds of collectors from around the world. Rather than a typical art auction, attendees of the sale submit intent-to-purchase slips and the first name drawn has the option to buy the work of art. This method not only proves exciting but offers an equal opportunity for both the first time buyer and the seasoned collector. Many works sell in the six figures and last year’s gross sales topped the $2.2 million mark.

    For more information about Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Arts Council, call (602) 307-2060 or visit online at www.mensartscouncil.com . For more information about Phoenix Art Museum, visit its Web site at www.PhxArt.org  , or call the 24-hour information line at (602) 257-1222.

 

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Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present the dance company Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal on
November 10 - 11, 2007
. The performance is part of the Soaring Inspirations Series sponsored by the Daron and Ron Barness Family Foundation and is presented by Betty Hum and Alan Yudell.

Single tickets are available for $38 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org  or the box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).

Solidly established on the international dance scene, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal continues to evolve with the vitality and openness that have been the company's hallmark since its inception in 1972. Called funky, hot and charmingly innocent, the Canadian troupe wows audiences with an up-tempo, innovative and contemporary program that pays homage to its jazz roots as well as the dancers' rigorous classical training.

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal will perform two major works: MAPA, choreographed by Rodrigo Pederneiras, a vibrant work merging classical ballet and Brazilian popular dance; and Les Chambres des Jacques, choreographed by Aszure Barton, an intimate, lyrical and informal work that celebrates life in all its banal details.

PIANIST JEFFREY SIEGEL TO PERFORM WORKS BY GREAT AMERICAN COMPOSERS Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations  America: Fascinatin' Rhythms!
November 13, 2007, Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater
 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present America: Fascinatin' Rhythms! as part of Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations on November 13, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets are available for $38 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org  Now in his 28th season at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations will explore the theme of A Musical Travelogue! in 2007-08. America: Fascinatin' Rhythms! will feature works by some of America's greatest composers, including Gershwin, Bernstein, Copland and Joplin, among others.

The performance also features Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' innovative Keyboard in the Sky, a large-screen projection over the stage that enables the audience to watch Siegel's hands on the keyboard in real time.
Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations are a unique, concert-plus-commentary format in which he speaks to the audience about the music before performing each work. New listeners have greeted these programs with enormous enthusiasm because they present an informal, accessible and highly entertaining introduction to the vast repertoire of the piano and to classical music in general. Seasoned music-lovers have been enriched by Siegel's erudition and delighted by his wit. Ongoing series flourish in numerous American cities, among them New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Phoenix/Scottsdale, San Francisco, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Denver Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has been presenting Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations since 1979, a testament to Siegel's superb artistry, innovative format and loyal following.

JEFFREY SIEGEL
The distinguished American pianist Jeffrey Siegel has been a soloist with the world's great orchestras. Abroad, these include the Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony, Philharmonic and Philharmonia, Moscow State Symphony, Bayerischer Rundfunk, The Hague Residentie Orkest, Oslo Philharmonic, Stockholm Philharmonic, Orchestra of La Scala and NHK Symphony of Japan. In the United States, engagements include the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Siegel has collaborated with many of the pre-eminent conductors of our time: Claudio Abbado, Pierre Boulez, Charles Dutoit, Neeme Järvi, James Levine, Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta, Leonard Slatkin, Michael Tilson Thomas and David Zinman, as well as legendary maestros of the past, including Eugene Ormandy, Sir George Solti, William Steinberg, Klaus Tennstedt and Yevgeny Svetlanov.

As a conductor, Siegel has appeared with the Pittsburgh, Milwaukee and Saint Louis Symphony Orchestras, The Minnesota Orchestra and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, as well as orchestras in France, Scandinavia and South America. He is equally at home in the dual role of conductor/pianist, directing the orchestra from the keyboard. For 13 years, Siegel served as music director and conductor of the Mainly Mozart Festival in Arizona.

In 2006, Random House Audio Publishing Group released an audiobook series of four CDs of Keyboard Conversations: Mozart and Friends, The Power and Passion of Beethoven, The Romanticism of the Russian Soul and The Romance of the Piano. They are available at www.randomhouse.com/audio, for download at iTunes and Audible and at booksellers across the country. Twin Cities Public Television, in conjunction with The Schubert Club, recently produced and broadcast two half-hour Keyboard Conversations - Mozart & Chopin - available on DVD exclusively at Siegel's concerts. His recording of Gershwin's complete works for piano and orchestra with Leonard Slatkin and the Saint Louis Symphony continues to be a best-seller and is available as a VoxBox, 2-CD set (CDX 5007).

Born into a musical family, Jeffrey Siegel studied with Rudolf Ganz in his native Chicago, with the legendary Rosina Lhévinne at The Juilliard School and, as a Fulbright Scholar, with Ilona Kabos in London. Siegel and his wife live in New York City and are the parents of two grown children. Jeffrey Siegel is a Steinway artist.


LOCATION AND PARKING Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 East Second Street in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road The amphitheater is located on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall at 75th Street and Main Street. 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. Theater 4301 is located in the Galleria Corporate Centre at 4301 Scottsdale Road on the corner of Drinkwater Boulevard and Fifth Avenue in downtown Scottsdale, one block east of Scottsdale Road Free parking is available in the Galleria Corporate Centre parking garage.

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Peoria Center for the Performing Arts!
Theater Works presents a November Music and Dance Series

Nat King Cole Tribute with Joe Bourne                     -  Nov 3
NW Dance Festival                                                     -  Nov 10
The Ladies of Jazz with Nancy Gee and Joel Robin  -  Nov 17
Ring in the Holidays with the Sun City All-Stars        -  Dec 1

The weather might be getting cooler but things are just warming up at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts!
Theater Works presents a November Music and Dance Series, bringing old and new talent on to their main stage.  The acoustics in the new space have now been tried and tested with several concerts and special series.  The acoustic design qualities inside the Mary Jane Gyder main Stage Theater is truly inspired and one that everyone should experience.  

On November 3rd ,and back by popular demand, we have the distinct pleasure of brining you the smooth and mellifluous sounding Joe Bourne, this time crooning his soulful tribute to the late, great, Nat King Cole.  Close your eyes, relax and you'd swear it's the man himself.  This is one cool cat you won't want to miss!

Next we shake things up a little with spectacular performances by several local dance companies, who have come together to participate in the North West Dance Festival.  With several different styles, music and technique this is an energetic fusion of great modern dance.
The previous performers might be hard to follow, but the next performer can certainly hold her own among this crowd!  Nancy Gee and the Joel Robins quartet pay tribute to the great ladies of jazz with songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith.  They are a true class act!
Ending the series on October 27th, in a big band way, are our very own Sun City All Stars.  The band's impressive collection of musicians make this group stand above all others.  They will be playing their oldies and goodies from yesteryear along with several holiday favorites to ring in the beginning of the holiday season.
For pricing and ticket information about the November Dance and Music Series, please contact the box office at 623-815-7930

Or purchase tickets from their website at   www.theaterworks.org

Northwest Dance Festival brings artists together in concert.
Theater Works is pleased to present the first annual Northwest Dance Festival on Saturday, November 10th, 2007 7:30pm, at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. The evening features the choreography and work of dance groups Conder/dance, 32 Flavors, Footklan, and Casey Blake/ Beth Bradford. Including Hip-hop, modern, and contemporary dance together under one roof, this is a unique event that you don't want to miss.

Read more on some of the companies here:
www.conderdance.com www.32flavorsdance.com www.footklan.com
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! $15 per person 623.815.7930 Theater Works at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts - 8355 W. Peoria Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wild West Days Golf Tournament - November 8th, 12:30 Shotgun
Prizes and Silent Auction Items Needed!

We need restaurant certificates, merchandise, or anything you would like to provide. Your business will get recognition on the tournament program, silent auction table and verbally during the awards presentation. A portion of proceeds from the event go towards a special advertising promotion featuring town maps of Cave Creek and Carefree in the January thru March issue of Arizona Golfer's Guide. Hole sponsorships are also available for $100 -Contact Dale at 480-488-0398 for more information.

Play Golf! Sign up for the Cave Creek Wild West Days Golf Tournament
The Cave Creek Wild West Days will kick off Thursday, November 8th with a 12:30 shotgun at Rancho Manana Golf Club. $100 gets you golf, dinner, prizes and more. Bring your cowboy hat and clubs - prize for best western outfit! There are also many other great prizes including a Dodge Truck for the first hole in one on Hole 5, sponsored by Ed Moses Dodge & Desert Rose Florist. Visit www.cavecreekvisitorsguide.com for your entry form. Entry deadline is November 2nd. Call Dale at Rancho Manana Golf Club with any questions - 480-488-0398

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Award-Winning AAA Cares Launches Second Year of Helping Students
On November 6, AAA will begin its second year of helping students in the west valley learn basic business skills and practices through its award-winning volunteer mentoring program, AAA Cares. After a successful first year, AAA Cares is reaching out to more students and working with two school districts, Deer Valley Unified and Glendale Union High School District. The free after-school program gives students a chance to learn about business practices over the course of 20 weeks. Last year, the program graduated 10 students, two of whom went on to secure full-time permanent positions within AAA. This year, the program will invite 20 students to participate.

Last year, AAA Cares received an ASPRA*tions Award in the category of Business, Foundation, or Civic/Community Organization for Contributions to Public Education from the Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA). These awards recognize standards of excellence in school public relations.

"Last year the program was such a success that we wanted to increase our reach this year," said Mario B. Soberal, director of AAA's information technology operation services and executive sponsor of AAA Cares. "We expanded to include an additional school district and we are collaborating with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona."

The program matches aspiring students with workforce professionals to demonstrate how to participate effectively in a working environment. Course lessons include collaboration and team building, business dress, oral and written communication, and computer training. All students will be given laptops and trained in standard Microsoft Office software, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. "This program makes a big impact on students' lives," said Danielle Janssen, 2007 program graduate. "You can see the kids in the class changing from the beginning to the end, changing throughout. Without AAA Cares, I would probably still be working at Pizza Hut and not thinking about college whatsoever." Danielle completed the program and was selected for an internship with AAA during the summer. Upon completion of her internship, Danielle was hired as a full-time employee with AAA and is currently attending Glendale Community College. Classes are held at the AAA Operations Center at 5353 W. Bell Road, and dinner is provided for all students. Mentors are selected from staff within AAA, and are screened by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ), which provides oversight to ensure that programs comply with BBBSAZ standards for one-to-one practice and also trains volunteers and assists with school relationships. The program has received additional support from AT&T, HP, Cognizant, Microsoft, and Oracle, who have all donated valuable resources to support this effort.

"As we continue to work with more students, we want to provide them with the very best experience possible," said Soberal. "We are all amazed by what we can learn from the kids and by their determination to succeed." ACA Holdings, Inc. is a member club of the AAA, with five partner clubs serving over 6 million AAA members in ten states. Partner clubs are AAA Arizona, California State Automobile Association, AAA MountainWest, AAA Oklahoma and AAA Hoosier.

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Chris Smither
The bluesmen on the Delta and the Appalachian mountaineers made timeless art with just voice, guitar and a stomping foot. That is the root of the art of Chris Smither. Over the last decade, Smither, has released one gem of an album after another. His music draws as deeply from the blues as well as American folk music, modern poets and humanist philosophers. Some artists continually reinvent themselves; others identify their muse early on and spend their careers single-mindedly pursuing it, remaining recognizable through a career-long process of refinement, growth and discovery. This is the group Chris Smither's belongs to!

       Smither's considers himself a performer first and foremost, and the fashioning of new material for each album brings added interest to both his fans and himself.  As Smither points out, "new tunes not only have a freshness of their own, but they also freshen up all the old material as well ­ they cast a new light on it." What is immediately recognizable to anyone who has encountered Smither on record or in a live performance is his been-there, done-that voice and the crystalline, wordlessly eloquent sounds of his finger picked acoustic guitar. In addition to his successful solo career, he has written songs for such films as The Horse Whisperer and Love From Ground Zero, radio and television commercials like House Autrey (seafood breading mix) and written songs for such singers as Diana Krall, Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt. Not to mention his many national and international media appearances.

       Those that know Chris, and he does have a huge fan base, can tell you his music and concerts are definitely a "must see".  An evening to be enjoyed and shared!

We, at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, have the privilege to announce that Chris Smither will be performing here at 8:00 pm on Friday, November 16, 2007.  Tickets for this special evening are $19 and $20 for reserved and $16 for general seating.  Student, Senior, and Group rates are also available.  

For further information, call the ASU Kerr Cultural Center at (480) 596-2660.  Kerr's box office is open weekdays between the hours of 10am-5pm, Saturday (October - April) 1-5pm and one hour prior to all ticketed events. Student, senior and group rates are available for most events.  The Kerr Cultural Center, a facility of ASU Public Events, is handicapped accessible.

Kerr¹s intimate adobe studio is located at 6110 N Scottsdale Rd., which is off Rose Lane, just west of Scottsdale Road, directly south of the Borgata of Scottsdale. Tickets can also be purchased at ASU Gammage and any Ticketmaster outlet.

Partial funding for Kerr's 2007-2008 Season of Guest Artists is provided by the Arizona Commission on the Arts appropriations from the Arizona State Legislature and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.


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Women: Workout for free at Vineyard Anthem
If the cost of working out is keeping you from joining an exercise group, the problem is solved: Vineyard Church @ Anthem is offering a free workout class for women on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The 45-minute class meets at 5:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the church, 42105 N. 41st Drive, located two blocks behind The Hampton Inn.

The class consists of a go-at-your-own pace circuit of exercises that can be adapted for those beginning an exercise program or looking for a rigorous workout. "It's more fun and challenging to exercise together," said class leader Stephanie Cassity.

Participants are encouraged to bring a mat and a set of three or five-pound weights, and must sign a liability waiver before beginning the class. For more information, call Vineyard Church @ Anthem at 623.551.1133.
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Garden Angel Tea Room Earns 3rd Perfect Score!
 The Garden Angel Tea Room & Gifts was awarded with a 100% perfect score by the Environmental Health Service Division of Maricopa County. This perfect score is not given out generously. Yet, this is their 3rd time receiving the perfect score. It must be earned by achieving every inspection qualification required by the division.  "We are so proud of our accomplishment and of the compliment it is to have been noticed for our hard work," stated Brenda Consier, owner of the Tea Room.

 The Garden Angel Tea Room serves a delicious lunch menu Monday - Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. They make wonderful home made salads, quiche, sandwiches, scones and desserts daily.  Private parties, Birthdays, and High Teas are available at other times by reservation.

 If you enjoy Tea, this is the place to go. With over 20 teas available on the menu it is the "In Spot" for a relaxing pot. Traditionally tea is served with other English goodies. A traditional high tea can be ordered to compliment your tea service. Enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, fruits and pastries along with Devonshire Cream and Lemon Curd. A delightful event for anyone with some time to spend with a friend.

 The Tea Room also specializes in many events geared towards children. They hold a Princess Breakfast each month with special guests like Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. This breakfast is perfect for any child aged 2 - 12. The Tea Room holds a themed tea party every month with themes like Fall Princess Balls, Mad Hatters Tea Party or Santa Tea. Teas include food, pastries and crafts. New events just beginning are Diva Doll and Teddy Bear Workshops where little ones hand stuff bears and dolls and then have a tea party with their new friends.

 The Garden Angel Tea Room celebrated its 3rd anniversary in April. "We are still surprised by all the new people we meet each week. We just love creating special memories for children and their families." If you are interested in signing up for a special event or would like more information please call the Tea Room at 623-551-9583. You are welcome to stop by and take a look. They would love to have you visit. The address is 42211 N 41st Dr, just south of the Outlets and U-Haul.

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Wild West Fests
Wild West Fests
have been scheduled for the third weekend of every month through May, 2008 by DR Buck Productions.  These family events will be held at the Mission Bell Movie Studios, 2005 N. 103 Avenue in Avondale.  Each event will feature a different nationally known performer along with stunt shows, western gunfights, music, arts and crafts and food. A fast draw competition and a western gunfighter competition will be held each month with the finals to be held in May.  A special area for kids’ activities has been created. People will also get a chance to see a real working film studio.  Mission Bell Studios features a full Western Town set where the events will be held.

The event will be open from 9 am to 5 pm.  Admission is $10 adults, $9 seniors and $5 for kids ages 5-12.  More information at www.wildwesternfestival.com .

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Webb Center Gets Groovy with Beehive – The 60’s Musical

 The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts kicks off its seventh season with the groovy new Beehive – The 60’s Musical.  This upbeat look at the Era of Rock ‘n Roll through its unforgettable music will take stage Saturday, September 29 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 30 at 3:00pm.

 With big songs and even bigger hair, there is no question where the show got its name.  The audience will hear Motown and girl-group favorites, such as “R-E-S-P-E-C-T,” Me & Bobby McGee,” “My Boyfriend’s Back” and more.  The musical revue showcases the historical impact of the 1960’s as seen through the music.

 The 8 women of Beehive pay tribute to the influential starlets of rock and folk, including Janice Joplin, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross & the Supremes.  With a live band onstage, Beehive has audiences dancing in the aisles to their favorite songs.

 The 1960’s were about more than just hip music and this show brings everything to life.  The outrageous wigs and hairstyles are creations of Jason Hayes from the Bravo network’s popular television series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and the funky costumes feature space-age boots, mod dresses and the infamous mini-skirt.

 This national tour of Beehive – The 60’s Musical is produced by the Prather Entertainment Group, a company specializing in touring productions of exciting new musicals. The Webb Center will present two additional Prather performances this year, Irving Berlin’s I Love a Piano and Almost Heaven – The Songs of John Denver.

 The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art 600 seat theatre dedicated to enhancing the cultural richness of Wickenburg and all surrounding communities by presenting a variety of the finest performers. Tickets are now on sale to see Beehive – The 60’s Musical on September 29th & 30th as well as all other shows in the Webb Center’s 2007-2008 season.  To reserve your tickets, contact the box office at (928) 684-6624 or visit www.delewebbcenter.org .  Tickets are $35 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under.  

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Creation vs. Evolution: Expert speaks in Anthem

 Russ Miller, a nationally recognized speaker who spent the last 10 years studying creation and evolution issues, will share his discoveries in a two-part presentation on Nov. 11th at Vineyard Church at Anthem. At the 9 and 10:45 a.m. services, Miller will discuss “Noah’s Ark and Dinosaurs”, and at 6:30 p.m. he will present "50 Facts vs. Darwinism in the Textbooks."

 A former Theistic Evolutionist with 160-plus college credits, Miller was so compelled by what he learned that he gave away the 18-year-old nationwide business he had founded and, in 2000, formed Creation Evolution & Science ministries. The Flagstaff resident has since conducted more than 500 seminars and speeches nationwide, appeared on more than 40 television broadcasts and 4,000 radio programs.

 What Miller has discovered, he said, is “overwhelming facts” which refute evolution and support the biblical accounts of creation and the global flood. “You don't have to believe anything that I tell you,” Miller said. “All I ask is that you look at what I can show you and weigh it against anything that has you believing in anything other than what the Bible says.”

 Vineyard Church at Anthem is located at 42105 N. 41st Drive, two blocks south of The Hampton Inn. The seminar is free of charge, but donations will be received. For more information, call 623-551-1133 or visit www.Vineyardanthem.com  . For more information on Miller, visit his website at www.CreationMinistries.org .

 Editors note: As a man who has a very strong faith in God, Christ and the Bible I wish to ask just one question. Why do we need to choose between Creation and Evolution, could not God have used both?_____________________________________________________________________________________________
AMATEUR TENNIS PLAYERS NOW HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY FOR TEAM USA
AT THE KIA AMATEUR AUSTRALIAN OPEN

 Qualifying Events Held in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Phoenix; U.S. Champions Will Play in the 2008 World Finals in Melbourne

 This fall, Kia Motors will provide United States amateur tennis players with an opportunity to represent their country as a member of Team USA at the World Finals of the Kia Amateur Australian Open (KAAO) in Melbourne, Australia.

 Four qualifying tournaments, sponsored by Kia Motors America and local Kia dealerships, will produce eight semifinalists (4 male; 4 female), who will face-off this November in Atlanta to determine a male and female champion who will represent the U.S. at the KAAO in January 2008. Qualifying events will be held at the following locations:

  •  Boston: Weymouth Club (Sept. 28-30)

  •  Atlanta: BridgeMill Tennis Club (Oct. 3-7)

  • Phoenix: Paseo Racquet Center (Oct. 5-7)

  • Chicago: South Barrington Club (Oct. 5-7)

  • U.S. Finals: BridgeMill Tennis Club (Nov. 8-11) 

Qualifying events are open to amateur participants age 21 and older, who can register at each event’s host club. Any player who has earned a point in an ATP and/or WTA event is ineligible to compete in the amateur tournament.

 "Kia is proud to sponsor KAAO and provide amateur athletes with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete on a world stage at one of the world’s premier tennis venues," said Ian Beavis, vice president, marketing, Kia Motors America. "It is an exhilarating experience for the players and fans."

 In addition to the KAAO, Kia Motors is the major sponsor of the Australian Tennis Open, one of four Grand Slam tournaments, and is also an official sponsor of the Davis Cup, the largest annual international team competition in the sport.

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Domestic Abuse – What is the Impact on Your Small Business?Domestic Violence Awareness Month is October. article provided by Administaff

 According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, more than 1 million people every year report a violent assault by an intimate partner.  Domestic abuse is a very serious situation and can have a huge impact on the workplace.

A Family Violence Prevention Fund study of domestic violence survivors found that approximately 74 percent of employed battered women are harassed by their partner while at work, yet many employers and managers are blind to the situation. Even an employee who suspects domestic abuse is unlikely to bring this information to a manager or employer because they may be afraid of the consequences. It is important to remember that just because you never hear the victim speak about being abused doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.

 Of course, not all abuse is physical.  Domestic abuse is defined as any physical, emotional, sexual or other violence that takes place between people who are related, romantically involved or who have a significant relationship. Emotional abuse plays an enormous factor in the psychological crippling of its victims.  

 Employers and co-workers should feel comfortable asking questions that may reveal abusive behavior. Questions like “How’s your boyfriend/husband?”  “Is everything all right?” or “What did you do this weekend?” are good examples of conversation starters. Some people believe it is best not to pry, even if they suspect abusive behavior. Starting off a conversation with a non-threatening question may allow the person to feel more comfortable revealing information, especially if they believe you are taking a genuine interest.

 Even if no specific information that suggests an abusive relationship is disclosed directly, the conversation itself and body language of the employee will provide insight to the risk level or possibility of an abusive relationship. It important to remember that not taking the initiative to at least ask could eventually come back to haunt you.

 Published reports indicate that the annual cost of lost productivity in the workplace due to domestic violence is estimated at $727.8 million, with more than 7.9 million paid workdays lost each year. Just how does domestic violence impact work productivity? The answer is quite simple. Abusers typically check in frequently with their victim to be sure they are where they should be and to sustain the psychological hold that enables abusers to stay in control. These frequent phone calls plus the mental state of the victim decreases the amount of work they can handle on a daily basis. 

 But there are preventive steps that an employer can take to deal with the potential impact of domestic abuse in the workplace. Perhaps the most important preventive measure a business owner can take against domestic abuse is to devise policies and procedures that employees can refer to in the event they are, or know a co-worker who is, being abused.  These policies and procedures may provide for time away from work for court appearances, a shift change to a safer time of day, or a transfer to another position where the abuser cannot find the victim.

 Employers should also feel comfortable providing information on resources and emergency shelter phone numbers for employees. If your company has an employee assistance program, provide contact information for the counselors and assure the employees that all information remains confidential; the employer does not have to know if you seek counseling or other assistance.

 In an effort to reach abusers, employers may also consider placing posters in restrooms, hallways, and break rooms to help abusers and their victims recognize the signs and behaviors and encourage them to seek help.

 Employers must promote the message that abuse is NOT OKAY. As a co-worker, it is okay to speak up to executives and managers and affect a change in office protocol. Everyone in the office can be part of the solution to the problem, supporting the needs of co-workers and employees while supporting the needs of the organization at the same time. For more information about Administaff, call 800-465-3800 or visit www.administaff.com
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Annual Blanket/Jacket Drive to Benefit Homeless
 If you have some extra blankets or warm jackets lying around, Vineyard Church at Anthem – and the homeless – could use them. The church is collecting new blankets and jackets, or clean and gently used ones, to distribute to the homeless in downtown Phoenix on Nov. 17. Blankets may be dropped off between now and Nov. 15 at the following Anthem locations:

• Anthem Community Center (drop blankets off at the main desk) • Ace Hardware, 3440 West Anthem Way • Walgreens, 41125 N. Daisy Mountain Drive • VCA Church House, 42028 N. 44th Drive (during the week) • Vineyard Church at Anthem, 42105 N. 41st Drive (on Sunday mornings).

 Of the 7,300 homeless people in the Phoenix Metro area, nearly 5,000 are unsheltered, according to a January 2007 study by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. “We believe in doing the stuff Jesus did and that includes taking care of poor and hurting people,” said Senior Pastor Terry Tarleton, “We can’t solve the problems of nearly 7,300 homeless, but we can do something and we want to do more.” The church’s goal for 2007 is to collect 500 blankets.

 It was four years ago, after helping a couple who were living out of their car in Anthem, that Vineyard Church at Anthem began a Thanksgiving tradition of collecting blankets and distributing them to the homeless. In three years, more than 300 blankets, along with Bibles and water bottles, were distributed in downtown Phoenix. Sadly, it took only minutes.

 “People were leaving food lines and running to us. It was so heart wrenching to send some of them away empty-handed,” said Anthem resident Debbie Navarrette. “But we do more than just hand out blankets. We spend time listening to their stories, looking into the eyes of each individual and praying for them. Some are war veterans; some mentally ill; some caught in the grips of alcohol or drug addiction; some just down on their luck. They have names and families and a need to be loved.”

 Monetary donations are also welcome and are tax deductible. For more information or to help with the blanket distribution, call Vineyard Church at Anthem at 623-551-1133 or e-mail joan@vineyardanthem.com .
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Professional speaker launches campaign offering free leadership speeches for Valley organizations
In the news today, Granison Shines ( www.GranisonShines.com  ), a valley Professional Speaker and Entrepreneur, announces that he's offering a complementary 1-hour Leadership speech to any valley organization from now until the end of the calendar year 2007.

A knowledge transfer campaign he calls 'Inform Arizona', Granison is spearheading the effort to reach as many organization as possible in order to educate them on the importance of leadership skills, tools, and techniques for 21st century organizations in today's business economy.  

"Leadership skills are the secret to high-performing organizations and above-average employees, whether management or non-management.", says Granison, the leadership development specialist for the High Tech industry."Yet many organizations have not taken the time and/or effort to invest in this highly important and effective skill set; or, they¹re not sure where to start. So, I¹m taking the initiative to get the ball rolling for them only because the possession and proficiency of leadership skills deeply affects the future of Arizona's business economy."

The campaign has come about due to turbulent times in Arizona's economy. Research shows that organizations which sustain and overcome these difficult times are highly proficient and well-learned in Leadership Skills.

Organizations who wish to take advantage of this rare opportunity before the window closes should contact Granison Shines immediately.  Go to www.granisonshines.com/informarizona.htm or call toll-free at 888-884-7643 x.704.

As a free gift for your interest, Granison is also offering a FREE report to help increase leadership awareness.  Go to www.granisonshines.com/informarizona.html   to receive your free report called "The 10 Must-Have Leadership Skills Every 'Great Leader' And Entrepreneur Has To Apply In Order To Lead Others To Success!"

Granison is a 17+ year veteran in the High-Tech industry and has successfully identified 40 independent leadership skills every x-level manager and entrepreneur must have in order to successfully advance their career and grow their businesses.
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Host Committee Announces Plans for Big Ticket Gala

Jay Leno Headlines, Chris Berman Emcees, Hall of Fame Participates in Host Committee Black-tie Affair during Super Bowl Week

During the NFL Commissioner's Luncheon at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Super Bowl Host Committee President Bob Sullivan announced that Jay Leno will be the headline entertainment at the Host Committee's Big Ticket Gala.  The black-tie event will be held at the Phoenician Resort in Phoenix on Wednesday, January 30, just days before the AFC and NFC champions take the field for Super Bowl XLII in Glendale.

A renowned sports fan, Jay Leno is in his 16th season as host of NBC's The Tonight Show, and will tape his show early that day in Los Angeles in order to be in Phoenix for the Gala.  The Big Ticket Gala will mark the second time the late-night television star has come to Arizona for Super Bowl events; in 1996 he taped episodes of The Tonight Show in Arizona during Super Bowl XXX week.

"We are thrilled that Jay will be joining us for our Big Ticket Gala," said Host Committee President Bob Sullivan.  "From the first moment we began planning this event we felt he would be the ideal person to have as the headline entertainment, and we couldn't be happier that he agreed.  Jay is the definition of an entertainer, and he will certainly help make it a very memorable evening."

The Host Committee also announced today that legendary ESPN football anchor Chris Berman will emcee the Big Ticket Gala.  Berman has been named the National Sportscaster of the Year six times by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, and has also won 10 Emmy awards.  The ESPN veteran is a well-suited host for the evening, as the Big Ticket Gala will feature a significant presence from the Professional Football Hall of Fame; Berman, who also emcees the Hall of Fame¹s annual induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, will help honor numerous Hall of Famers who will be in attendance.  

The Big Ticket Gala will showcase the Hall of Fame¹s traveling exhibit of football memorabilia and will include a live and silent auction; among numerous other items, the auction will feature a Harley Davidson motorcycle autographed by Jay Leno, former Raiders linebacker Howie Long, and the other Hall of Famers in attendance. Tickets to the gala are available through the Host Committee, by emailing bigticket@azsuperbowl.com .

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is a private, non-profit Arizona corporation that serves as a liaison with the National Football League in organizing local efforts and preparations leading up to the Super Bowl. It has the responsibility to implement Arizona's action plan for Super Bowl XLII, which culminates with the game on February 3, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

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Spike's Super Crew Races for the Cure

Spike's Super Crew of volunteers raced to help find a cure for breast cancer.  On Sunday, October 14, the Super Crew ran, walked, to show support for the Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure.

Spike¹s race team of over 100 members either ran or walked the five-kilometer course, and a few members of the Super Crew will show their support by virtually participating they did "Sleep in for the Cure" by registering for the race and taking donations, but not actually attending the event. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure, and the 15th anniversary of the Phoenix running.  Spike began the walk with his Super Crew of volunteers and then continued around the area to show support for all participants.

Spike's Super Crew presented by Pulte Homes and sponsored by 3TV gathered in the official Team Area located in the Northeast corner of Wesley Bolin Plaza from 7-8am.  During this time, the Super Crew prepared for the race and took team photos with Spike.  Each member of the Super Crew received a commemorative pink Spike's Super Crew t-shirt to wear during the race. The race began for breast cancer survivors at 8:05am, followed by the five-kilometer run at 8:20, and the walk at 8:40.  79 members of Spike¹s Super Crew, including one survivor, participated in the walk, while 29 members including one survivor took part in the run.

By helping with this initiative, the Super Crew hopes to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure supporting breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment programs. The Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure gives people in Arizona the opportunity to help the cause by raising awareness and honoring survivors. To learn more about the Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure visit www.komenphoenix.org   .

 Spike's Super Crew members are volunteers with the Arizona Super Bowl XLII Host Committee (AZSBHC).  Each month, the Super Crew tackles a community project leading up to Super Bowl XLII.  Past Super Crew events have included cleaning up Tempe Town Lake¹s Indian Bend Wash Habitat, preparing care packages for troops stationed overseas, rejuvenating the St. Vincent de Paul charity in Phoenix, raising awareness about water safety at Phoenix Children¹s Hospital, packaging food at St. Mary¹s Food Bank Alliance and helping with Boys & Girls Clubs National Day for Kids.
 

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Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts 2007-2008 Season

Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys Saturday, October 20    7:30pm adults $42 / students $5 The legend that reinvented honky-tonk will make you feel like you¹re back in the saddle again!  The Last of the Breed recently finished a wildly successful album and tour with Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, once again showcasing his decades of talent. Since his breakthrough in the early 1950's with Hank Williams, Ray Price's career can only be described as extraordinary. His timeless hits, such as 'Crazy Arms,' 'City Lights' and 'For the Good Times' have spanned generations and influenced nearly every country western singer to follow. Join us for an unforgettable evening with Ray Price and his band.

Nikolais Dance TheatrePerformed by Ririe-Woodbury Dance CompanyArtistic Directors: Murray Louis and Alberto del Saz Saturday, October 27    7:30pm adults $28 / students $5 Choreographer Alwin Nikolais¹ 1968 masterpiece Tent highlights this evening¹s eye-popping selections that will tantalize the imaginations of children and adults alike. Tent features the team of dancers performing amidst a gigantic piece of fabric measuring 36 x 28 feet in a circus-like atmosphere. With each movement, the dancers encounter a new environment from caves to cocoons and canopies to veils as the fabric morphs around them. Magical lighting and Nikolais' electronic score enhance the imagery as dancers move through the transforming spaces created by the tent. The company will also perform recreations of Nikolais¹ historic Imago and Tencil Involvement dances.
³I do not believe there is a more beautiful, original or imaginative flightŠthan Tent. The action of Tent is a parade of theatrical marvelsŠNikolais is a genius." - John Percival, The Times London Edition
Presented with support from the Arizona Commission on the Arts American Masters and Dance on Tour funding programs
The recreation of Tent was made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces: Dance initiative, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts. www.ririewoodbury.com 

Cherryholmes  Saturday, November 10 7:30pm adults $40 / students $5 Bluegrass first-family is coming to shake our walls with their fun and infectious style!  Since this family took their talents to stage in 1999, their tours and albums have received international acclaim, including International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Entertainers of the Year award in 2005 and a Grammy nomination for their self-titled album in 2006. Their latest album, Cherryholmes II Black and White debuted as #1 on Billboard¹s Top Bluegrass chart. All six band members contribute their creative ideas to form their own brand of bluegrass music as each member takes a turn singing lead and showcasing their abilities. Blending twin fiddles, Irish step dancing, classic country yodeling, and old-time claw hammer, Cherryholmes is thrilled to headline the 28th annual Four Corners Bluegrass Festival in Wickenburg. Presented with support from the West Valley Arts Council  www.cherryholmes.com 

Capitol Steps Sunday, November 18   7:00pm adults $42 / students $5 What could be funnier than the men and women who run the United States government?  This hysterical troupe of current and former Congressional staffers holds an irreverent view of their bosses, making fun of the left, right and center!  Founded in 1981 after the election of President Reagan, they hold the idea that if entertainers could become politicians, than politicians can become entertainers. Just in time for election season, nobody on the Hill is safe from their satirical songs or witty skits. Even if you think you¹ve seen the show before, remember that the people in charge are always supplying new comedic material from wars and scandals to State-of-the-Union addresses for equal opportunity fun! "The Capitol Steps make it easier to leave public life" - Former President George H. W. Bush www.capsteps.com 

David Benoit: A Charlie Brown Christmas Friday, November 30  7:30pm adults $40 / students $5 Join jazz pianist David Benoit and his band as they bring life to Vince Guarald's magical music from the Peanuts Christmas Specials. 'Christmastime Is Here,''Linus & Lucy¹s Theme' and other favorites sparkle under David¹s masterful touch. An accomplished musician, David Benoit¹s career successfully spans both jazz and classical worlds. His latest album Full Circle showcases his personal style of contemporary jazz with hits such as 'Beat Street' and 'Café Rio', and has received resounding acclaim from critics and fans worldwide. Relive the joy of youth with your favorite Peanuts songs by David Benoit this Christmas. www.benoit.com

A Viennese Christmas with the New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra and Soloists Saturday, December 15 7:30pm
Sunday, December 16   3:00pm
adults $35 / students $5 Ring in the holiday season with 'America's First Touring Pops Orchestra:' the New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra & Soloists. Through their old-world charm and masterful musicianship, your Christmastime favorites and unforgettable melodies will dance to life for the entire family. The music ranges from Leroy Anderson¹s medley 'A Christmas Festival' to Victor Herbert¹s march 'Babes in Toyland.'  The New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra combines a full pops orchestra (complete with lush strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion) and four virtuoso vocal soloists to carry the audience through a charming winter wonderland.

Cypress String Quartet: Inspired by America Saturday, January 19  7:30pm adults $32 / students $5 What does it mean to be an American? Technology and tradition fuse together to create a glowing tribute to America¹s rich culture. The Cypress String Quartet performs the breath-taking live score as an original multimedia film is projected on stage. The author-narrated film is based on Dr. Jacob Needleman¹s best-selling book An American Soul, and is directed by Emmy Award winning Michael Schwartz. The film features beautifully restored newsreels, photographs and historical profiles that guide the audience through questions and feelings that could not be more relevant than today. Musical selections include Ives, Dvorak, Barber and a little-known piece written by Benjamin Franklin. Presented with support from WESTAF www.cypressquartet.com  

Men of the Deeps Friday, January 25  7:30pm adults $32 / students $5 From the seemingly endless depths of Cape Breton¹s coal mines emerges a sound unlike any other. The richly sonorous choir Men of the Deeps is a compilation of current and former mine workers that have become a worldwide phenomenon. Since their debut in 1966, the choir has toured the world extensively, spreading the rich cultural heritage of their community. The choir was honored to be the first Canadian group to tour China following the restoration of diplomatic relations. Still performing in their workmen¹s hats and uniforms, these men are the real-deal and have overcome adversity with their faith and beautiful songs.
www.menofthedeeps.com 

Asleep at the Wheel Thursday, February 7 7:30pm Friday, February 8  7:30pm Saturday, February 9  7:30pm
adults $40 / students $5 Western swing ain't deadŠit's Asleep at the Wheel!  With 9 Grammy Awards and 30 some-aught years of hard-fought Texas-swinging fun, it comes as no surprise that the Wheel is one of the West's most successful musical acts. The seven-member band under founder Ray Benson brings their infectious energy to great hits such as 'Choo Choo ChBoogie,''Hot Rod Lincoln' and fan-favorite 'Get Your Kicks on Route 66.'  These fast-fingered dynamos have shared stages with some of the world's greatest stars, including Dwight Yoakum, Bob Dylan, the Dixie Chicks, Emmylou Harris and more. Just recently, the Wheel completed a nationwide tour backing legends Willie Nelson, Ray Price and Merle Haggard. Asleep at the Wheel¹s performances at the Webb Center are a part of Wickenburg¹s 60th annual Gold Rush Days festival. Presented with support from the DeVore Foundation www.asleepatthewheel.com

Leahy Tuesday, February 12  7:00pm adults $38 / students $5 Back by popular demand!  The explosive sights and sounds of Leahy return to the Webb Center with brand new songs and dances. For those unfamiliar with the group, Donnell and the rest of the Leahy clan bring Cape Breton-style Irish fiddle and dance to a new level. Their jigs and reels whirl on lightning fast fiddles, pianos, guitars and drums. If that isn¹t enough for you, each member is a champion step dancer. These eight dynamic brothers and sisters are sure to bring children of all ages to their feet in rounds of applause. www.leahymusic.com 

The Ten Tenors Friday, February 15  7:30pm adults $45 / students $5 They¹re classical. They're pop. And they're a lot sexier than 'The Three Tenors.' Australia's most debonair musical export, The Ten Tenors deliver a dynamic mix of vocal power -- ranging from high-tone opera, to jazz, to modern and classic pop ­ with a stylized flair that leaves audiences breathless. Highly regarded as a new musical force to be reckoned with, The Ten Tenors have now been seen by over 77 million people on three continents, selling out shows and winning hearts with their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal talent. Easily tackling everything from arias to ABBA, their unique style is an unparalleled fusion of artistry, musicianship and comedy. www.thetentenors.com 

Chuck Mangione Friday, February 22  7:30pm adults $42 / students $5 Sometimes music just 'Feels So Good.'  Chuck's fantastic career as a jazz trumpet and flügelhorn master have taken him from Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers to his worldwide fame as an orchestral director and lead-man for various quartets. Chuck has amassed unforgettable hits including the theme songs for the 1976 and 1980 Olympics ('Chase the Clouds Away' and 'Give It All You Got'), the mesmerizing 'Land of Make Believe' and the title-track of his double-platinum album Feels So Good. He is the recipient of 13 Grammy nominations, including two wins (for his song 'Bellavia' and the album Children of Sanchez). Join Chuck Mangione and his band as they take you on a musical journey tracing his illustrious career. www.chuckmangione.com  

Camerata Nordica Saturday, March 1  7:30pm adults $35 / students $5 This brilliant Swedish ensemble blends the effortless dexterity of a chamber group with the depth of sound reached by a world-class orchestra. The 16-member group performs in a visually impressive standing circle without a conductor (camerata), creating a feast for the eyes and ears. This brightly expressive group, noted for its extraordinary musicianship and unity of voice, is led on the US tour by violin virtuoso Terje Tønneson and is regarded as one of Sweden's leading chamber orchestras. The musicians were selected from the best of Nordic players, who have performed with James Galway, Barbara Bonney, Barbara Hendricks and Barry Tuckwell and many other distinguished artists. Their program will feature pieces by Beethoven, Stenhammar and Carl Nielsen. Presented with support from WESTAF www.camerata.se 

Rex Allen, Jr. and the Third Generation Thursday, March 6   7:30pm adults $27 / students $5 The old west is alive and well in Wickenburg as the Webb Center celebrates the first ever Fringe Festival. Cowboy and western singer Rex Allen, Jr. carries the torch of his silver-screen father high. His own hits include ³Lonely Street,² ³Two Less Lonely People² and Arizona¹s anthem. A veteran of large and small screens alike, Rex co-hosted television¹s Statler Brothers series and his own spin-off Yesteryears. He also loaned his voice as narrator to Jim Carey¹s international blockbuster Me, Myself & Irene. With his guitar and sons by his side, Rex¹s golden voice shines with the songs and stories of the old west.
Presented with support from Robsons Mining World www.rexallenjr.com 

Baxter Black Friday, March 7 7:30pm adults $45 / students $5 Baxter Black, described by the New York Times as 'Šprobably the nation's most successful living poet,"Šthinks it's an exaggeration.  This former large animal veterinarian is followed nationwide through his newspaper columns, National Public Radio segments and public appearances. Baxter lives in Benson, Arizona, between the Gila River and the Gila monster, the Mexican border and the Border Patrol and between the horse and the cow ­ ³Where the action is.²  Everything about Baxter is cowboy; his cartoonish mustache, his personality and his poetry. He makes a living shining a spotlight on the flaws and foibles of everyday cowboy life. He demonstrates that it is the truth in his humor that makes it funny. So, in a nut shell (where some believe he may have evolved) there is considerably more to Baxter than just an entertainer. He is the real thing. www.baxterblack.com

Sons of the Pioneers Saturday, March 8  7:30pm adults $35 / students $5 Returning to the Webb Center after two sold-out shows last year, the Sons of the Pioneers set the standard for singing cowboys. Under the leadership of Dale Warren (who is celebrating his 56th year as a Son in 2008), the group holds strong to the traditions of founders Roy Rogers, Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer. Since the Sons first got together in the early 1930¹s, their songs define life in the saddle: ³Cool Water,² ³Tumbling Tumbleweed² and ³Riders in the Sky² to name a few. With their timeless harmonies and onstage charisma that will keep you on the edge of your seat, be sure not to miss the unmistakable Sons of the Pioneers. www.sonsofthepioneers.org

Ramsey Lewis Trio Friday, March 14    7:30pm adults $65 / students $5 A legend at the keyboard, Ramsey Lewis¹ innovative touch can be credited with the popularity of smooth jazz. His timeless songs, such as ³The In Crowd,² ³Sun Goddess² and ³Hang on Sloopy,² have earned him three Grammy Awards and seven gold records. In January of 2007, Mr. Lewis received the title of ³Jazz Master² from the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts. His latest album With One Voice celebrates his deep gospel roots and features many of the traditional hymns performed in churches throughout the world as well as some of Lewis¹ funky original compositions. In addition to his renown as a jazz performer, Mr. Lewis hosts a weekly radio show Legends of Jazz that can be heard nationwide (including on Phoenix¹s own KYOT) and a PBS television series of the same name. www.ramseylewis.com  

Duke Ellington Orchestra Sunday, March 16 3:00pm adults $35 / students $5 'It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing' is still the motto of this unforgettable big band. Duke Ellington is arguably one of America¹s most prolific and respected songwriters and musicians. Throughout his extensive career, his band led the forefront of the popular groups; greats such as Billy Strayhorn, Miles Davis, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald and more held it as a privilege to perform with or in his orchestra. The Jazz standards he wrote, including 'Satin Doll,' 'It Don't Mean a Thing,''In a Sentimental Mood,' 'C-Jam Blues' and 'Take the ŒA' Train' stemmed from Duke¹s endless imagination. With soaring reeds and Duke¹s signature jungle-growl brass, this band really knows how to swing. www.dukellington.com  

Irving Berlin's I Love a Piano  Wednesday, March 26   7:00pm  Thursday, March 27       7:00pm  adults $40 / students $5  I Love a Piano is the brand-new musical journey spanning seven decades of American history as seen through the eyes of Irving Berlin. The show follows the life of a piano - with one sour key - through four generations of singers and dancers who have performed with and around it. With 6 actors and over 60 of Berlin¹s enduring and popular favorites, this spectacular show captures the spirit of America from the Ragtime rhythms of the early 20th century through the swinging sophistication of the 1920's, 30's and beyond. Timeless classics, such as "White Christmas,""God Bless America,""Puttin' on the Ritz,and "There's No Business Like Show Business," do more than define the music of a generation, they define the music of our country. www.iloveapianothemusical.com 

Almost Heaven ­ The Songs of John Denver  Friday, April 4  7:30pm adults $35 / students $5 Almost Heaven - The Songs of John Denver is a feel good musical tribute to a folk artist who touched the nation. From "Rocky Mountain High" to "Leaving on a Jet Plane," Almost Heaven entertains as it enlightens. Following the journey of John Denver from his discovery, through his army years, and his height as a music celebrity, Almost Heaven was described by Variety as "A winning musical revue! The show pays excellent tribute to an artist who remains great at making people feel good."  The New York Times raved, "It's like flying along with John Denver through some mountain air!"  You won¹t want to miss this hit parade of American favorites with its high-voltage cast, live musicians, multi-media based set, and thrilling new vocal arrangements of your favorite songs. www.almostheavenonstage.com

Shidara  Thursday, April 10  7:00pm adults $35 / students $5
Deep from the mountains of Japan comes a troupe of twelve brilliant young men and women, presenting the heart-pounding art of Taiko drumming. Blending top-notch skill, blinding energy and breakneck speed, their performances carry a deep spiritual purpose rooted in ancient times. Defying time and place, their music captures the earthy tones of long ago, and thunders with new images of Japanese mountain life. Shidara explodes with masterful sticking, then ushers the audience softly away with the soulful harmonies of bamboo flutes. Adding layer upon layer of passion, precision and humor, the performance builds up to their grand finale, re-creating the 700-year old Hanamatsuri dance festival celebrated in the small villages of home. The sheer joy of Shidara resonates in the minds and hearts of the audience long after the last beat has been played.
www.shidara.com
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EARTH-FRIENDLY BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS
Simple Ways to Preserve Our EcoSystem - With millions of parents buying new clothes, sneakers, book bags and lunch boxes among other things like pencils, binders and other school supplies each year, it's no wonder that September connotates a “fresh, new start” for many families. What a perfect time for parents to start introducing earth-friendly concepts into their children's everyday lives. The EcoMall offers the following green alternatives to the traditional back-to-school supplies along with other ideas for parents to help “green” their schools.

According to Tom Kay, co-founder and president of the EcoMall, “Petroleum oil, a non-renewable resource, is used in the manufacture of chemicals and plastic commonly found in most school supplies. Environmentally speaking, using supplies made of natural ingredients is always preferable. Recycling paper products should be common practice.” The following check list can be used for environmentally conscious school supply shopping - not just for parents as they do their own shopping, but for parents to pass on to school administrators for the products they will be buying. Shopping with the planet in mind can also protect your child from potentially hazardous chemicals (particularly those found in art supplies).

 What to buy:• Pencils, (regular and colored) • Refillable pens • Crayons • Notebooks and paper supplies made of recycled paper

• Notebooks covered in cardboard • Water-based paints and poster paints • White school glue or paste • Vegetable or plant-based dyes

 What to avoid:• Magic markers • Disposable pens • Plastic folders, notebooks • Acrylic paints and scented art products (these contain large amounts of chemicals and may be a hazard to children’s health, particularly to young children who try to eat them)

• Epoxy or instant bonding glues • Artists’ pastel crayons (some may contain asbestos) • Dyes made of fiber reactive or commercial dyes • Glossy paper used for art projects

 School administrators and children alike need to be educated about diminishing natural resources and encouraged to do their part in preserving the planet. Another good reason to “go green” this September, according to Marianne Schnall, co-founder of the EcoMall with Kay, is for health reasons. Using art supplies made with natural ingredients avoids any kind of exposure (ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through skin) of any possible hazardous ingredients and solvents such as lead, asbestos and cadmium. “What’s good for the planet is good for your child, our families and society as a whole,” said Ms. Schnall. “The small effort it takes to consciously purchase your children’s school supplies and family’s paper goods makes an enormous difference to the health and integrity of our planet.”

 Other ideas for green-minded parents include:  • Get your schools pre-recycling: Encourage your school to buy recycled products, as well as instituting a good recycling program. Most school systems purchase in bulk from the company that gives the best bid. When teachers place their school orders for the year, they should request recycled paper products. A lot of the big companies do have recycled papers in their lines. There are many reasons to recycle and purchase recycled products for our homes, schools and offices. Instituting solid recycling programs in your school, will in the long run save your school money. Recycling doesn't always refer to how you throw things out. It refers to how you use things again. Schools should remember to use both sides of the paper, save and reuse paper clips, thumbtacks, rubber bands, etc. and recycle newspapers, cans, and bottles.

• Make your school a toxin-free zone: Talk to your school about changing over to non-toxic cleaners (which impact indoor air quality), as well as providing organic food and juice, as well as rBGH-free milk. Make sure your school is not using toxic pesticides in or around the school, which can pose significant health risks to your children if exposed.

• Beautifying your schools: Speak with school administrators about planting a tree on school grounds each September, or flowers can be planted by children at a later date.

• When choosing your children’s back to school wardrobe, support companies offering organic cotton and hemp clothing. Not only are there many fashionable lines for kids now available, but these products do not contain toxic pesticides - which is better for your children, and the planet. Conventional cotton cultivation uses 25% of the world's pesticides. Approximately 5.4 pounds of various chemical fertilizers and pesticides are used to grow one acre of cotton in North America. Each year 800 million pounds of pesticides are used on US cotton fields.

• Do your back-to-school shopping online (minus the pollution from car travel or the waste of paper catalogues) and support environmentally friendly products.

 

 

 

 

Calendar Features Local Golden Retrievers

 A calendar featuring rescued golden retrievers was released this week to raise money for the medical care, rescue and rehabilitation of other goldens in need. 100 percent of the sales benefit unwanted and homeless Goldens.

 The new 2008 Look of Gold calendar celebrates "that look" you know, the look that makes you hand over another treat. The one that says "set aside your cares, its time to play." The one that lets you know that the world revolves completely and solely around you it's the look of a devoted dog. 

 The calendar is the primary fundraiser for the Arizona Golden Retriever Connection (AZGRC), a non-profit rescue organization dedicated to placing rescued Golden Retrievers in safe, loving and permanent homes. The calendar showcases previously rescued Goldens enjoying a new leash on life. All of the proceeds from calendar sales support the dogs.

 Cover dog Teddy is happy charging through life, preferably with a ball in his mouth, or at least very close by. One of the most remarkable stories belongs to Mulligan and Bogie from Tucson. Mulligan was diagnosed with the Parvo virus at age one. Parvo is a highly contagious virus that affects a dog's ability to absorb nutrients from food. It also lowers the white blood cell count, limiting a dog's ability to fight the infection. Mulligan was aggressively treated and is enjoying his new life in Tucson.

 November dogs, Chance and Cody, were found running the streets of the West Valley. Chance was badly injured, dragging his front leg, his paw bloodied from the abrasion. We would later learn that he was injured when riding in the bed of a pickup truck. We also learned that Cody is Chance's father a devoted dad who walked alongside his injured son until they were rescued. 

 AZGRC took both dogs for a full vet check. Chance's leg was injured a while ago and had started to heal in a way that could not be corrected without amputation. Having three legs hasn't stopped him from running, jumping, swimming and chasing. His new family will tell you that Chance and Cody are the best Goldens ever and are experts at "the look!"

 Each AZGRC dog receives a full health check, is spayed, neutered, microchipped, licensed and tested for common diseases like heartworm and Valley Fever. The organization "invests" an average of $450 in each dog it rescues. Annual bills for veterinary care total nearly $100,000.

 The photography and calendar design is all done in-house by AZGRC members. The production costs are fully underwritten by page, printing and production sponsors, allowing 100 percent of every dollar raised through the sales of the calendar to directly benefit homeless Goldens.

 "Our goal is to raise $25,000 this year. There are so many dogs in need, we hope the public will open their hearts and purchase a calendar," AZGRC President Candy Ziemer said. "For just 10 dollars, you can change the luck of a Golden in need and enjoy 12 months of beautiful dogs."

 The calendar is available at several local stores, or online at www.azgrc.org . Calendars cost $10 in stores and $13 online, including shipping. For locations to buy the calendars go to http://www.azgrc.org/2008_Calendar/2008Calendar_distribute.htm

    Cardinals Cheerleader Calendar!

 

 Calendars can be purchased for $15.00. Autographed calendars are available for $25.00. Please indicate whom the calendar should be personalized to. Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive your order. For more information or to order go to www.azcardinals.com  or just click on the Cardinals link on www.azphm.com .

Patio Campfire       

 

The Patio Campfire offers a convenient and simple alternative to building a campfire. Attach it to a standard L.P. tank, such as the one used on your gas grill, or run a natural gas line directly to the unit.

 

*               Our gas Patio Campfire gives you the ultimate in convenience - no cleaning, no chopping - just turn it on and enjoy.

*               Completely finished with Mesa Base and gas fire pit.

*               Weatherproof year-round - Cover not required

Patio Campfire shown with standard Mesa Base.

 

Entertainment Center Electric Fireplace in Cherry Finish

 

Patented flame technology for an incredibly realistic flame. Effect elegant design with traditional styling fits any décor. The unit comes with a three stage remote control so you can conveniently turn unit on or off from anywhere in the room. You can also select high or low heat setting, fan-forced heater thermostat control ensures comfort. Concealed controls that are easily accessible for simple operation year-round pleasure enjoy a glowing fire without the heat. The unit is economical to operate, you can enjoy the flame for less than 3¢ an hour just plug it in! The unit plugs into standard household outlet holds most televisions up to 32".

DFP6776C              1500        120V        12.5         5115        195 lbs     Base: 45.3" x 33.9" x 16.14"

Top: 47.44" x 44.69" x 12.6" Specifications are subject to change.

 

Outdoor Gas Lights

 Light up the night with the Patio Glo™ gas light! The Patio Glo light provides soft, ambient lighting that's a breeze to install. Simply mount the light onto a solid deck rail or other solid structure. The Patio Glo light is fueled with replaceable 14-16 ounce liquid propane canisters that last up to 20 hours and eliminate the need for gas or electrical lines. It's a simple way to create beautiful accent lighting that defines your outdoor living room.

 For more information on any of these great items or to find out what else they have: Golden Flame Distributing 24850 N. 19th Ave., Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Showroom Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Phone Number: (623) 780-8800 Fax Number: (623) 780-8833 or www.goldenflame.com

After Hours By Appointment Only. Dealer, Retail, and Contractor/Builder Sales Inquiries: ruthie@goldenflame.com

 

November 2007 -

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
        1 All Saints Day 2 Day of the Dead 3
4 Daylight Savings Time Ends 5 6 Election Day 7 8 9 10 Webmaster's
Birthday
11 Veteran's Day 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 Thanksgiving 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30  

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY November 10
  • 1775 : Birth of the U.S. Marine Corps

  • 1808 : Osage Indians cede Missouri and Arkansas lands

  • 1889 : Claude Rains born

  • 1925 : Richard Burton born

  • 1928 : Remarque publishes All Quiet on the Western Front

  • 1928 : Hirohito crowned in Japan

  • 1931 : Lionel Barrymore wins an Oscar

  • 1942 : Germans take Vichy France

  • 1964 : McNamara says that U.S. has no plans to send combat troops to Vietnam

  • 1969 : Sesame Street debuts

  • 1971 : Khmer Rouge forces attack Phnom Penh airport
  • 1973 : Slaughterhouse-Five is burned in North Dakota
  • 1975 : Edmund Fitzgerald sinks in Lake Superior
  • 1982 : Leonid Brezhnev dies
  • 1983 : Reagan visits Japan
  • 1988 : Battle for the Superconductor

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Quote of the Day  A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. — Phyllis Diller

Dates Events (click for details) Where
Jun 8 - Nov  16 Dave Kowalski, Sculpture @ West Valley Art Museum. West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts (114th Avenue) Surprise
June 24 - Jun 2008 Traveling @ Heard Museum West. - Our Stories: American Indian Art and Culture in Arizona @ Heard Museum West Heard Museum West 16126 North Civic Center Plaza Surprise.
July 6 - on Murder and More Dinner Theatre Every Fri & Sat Park Plaza Hotel 2641 W Union Hills
September 3, 2007 to February 24, 2008 Birds in the Garden Desert Botanical Garden  1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Sept 14-Jan 6 Papel Chicano:Works on Paper From the Collection of Cheech Marin Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery
Sept 14-Dec 2 Mysterium Fidei The Art of Daniel Martin Diaz Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery
Sept 14-Feb 10 Beyond the Cel:the Influence of Animation on Contemporary Art Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery
October 4-Nov 17 Swing! Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
October 11-Dec 15 Dracula Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
October-May 2008 Darknight Dinner Theatre -Thursdays  6:30PM – Tickets: $40 plus tax for dinner, show and gratuity Reservations required – call 480-595-7346 Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in Old Town Scottsdale – 4000 N. Scottsdale Road 
October-May 2008 Sundays  12:30 PM for matinees and 5:30 PM. Tickets: $41.25 plus tax for dinner, show and gratuity. Reservations required – call 480-595-7346 Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre – 7701 W. Paradise Avenue 
October 20, 2007 to February 16, 2008 Desert Botanical Garden  1201 N. Galvin Parkway
October 20-Nov 18 Cowboy Artists of America Show Phoenix Art Museum
Oct 25 -Nov 11 The Snow Queen East Valley Children's Theatre Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
October 26-Nov 11 The Pursuit of Happiness
Actors Theatre
Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
October 30 – November 11, 2007 Actress and writer Carrie Fisher will share insights into her fascinating life and career in her one-woman, autobiographical journey Wishful Drinking at Theater 4301 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
October 31 – November4, 2007 U. S. Dog Agility Cynosport Games WestWorld  Scottsdale
  NOVEMBER 2007
 
November 2- May 11 One-Man Star Wars Trilogy Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
November 2 - 18, 2007 'The Dining Room' by A.R. Gurney Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
November 29-Dec 2 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
November 7-Dec 2 Alter Boyz Phoenix Theatre
November 7-11 AZ Arabian Horse Association Fall Festival & Futurity Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 8 – 25, 2007 Touch the Names Letters to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Conceived by Randal Myler and Chic Street Man - With original music by Chic Street Man Directed by Randal Myler Arizona Theatre Company
November 9-11 Cave Creek Wild West Days Golf Tournament Cave Creek
November 8-11 Robert Schimmel Tempe Improv 930 E University
November 9-11 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
November 9-10

Central Community Theatre, Womack Center 1875 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 

November 9-11 Cave Creek Wild West Days Cave Creek
November 9- Dec 30 Gershwin's Crazy for You Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
November 9-25 Artists' Theatre Project Presents Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical By Erica Schmidt Artists Theatre Project
November 9-11 Lake Havasu State Park 21st Annual London Bridge Seaplane Classic Watch r/c controlled planes take off and land at Windsor 4 beach. Open to the public, no charge to watch this Family Fun Event. Visit www.deserthawksrc.com or call 928.855.2784. Lake Havasu State Park
November 9-11 Dual in the Desert BBQ Cookoff benefits AZ Autism Rawhide
November 10 Brand New with special guests Thrice & mewithoutYou. In association with Lucky Man Concerts. Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
November 10 John Prine Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
November 10 3rd Annual Veteran's Day Parade Anthem Park and surrounding community
November 10 NW Dance Festival        Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
November 10 Old Crow Medicine Show Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
November 10 Lake Havasu State Park National Bass West Tourney 60 boats, weigh-in starts at 3pm. Visit www.nationalbasswest.com or call 928.855.2784. Lake Havasu State Park
November 10 Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Live Music Festival Enjoy live music "both acoustic and eclectic" outdoors by Arizona musicians in several different gardens. Look for the first red and gold leaves of fall foliage and explore musical heritage as diverse as this season. 10am-3pm.520.689.2811 Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Jun - Nov  16 Dave Kowalski, Sculpture @ West Valley Art Museum. West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts (114th Avenue) Surprise
November 10 – 11 Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal will take to the stage on Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
November 10 – 11 Un Corazón Flamenco Chiles & Chocolate Festival Desert Botanical Garden  1201 N. Galvin Parkway
November 10 Maryvale High School Rembrance Day NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF ARIZONA
23029 North Cave Creek Road 
November 10 Jeff Daniels Chandler Center for the Arts  250 N. Arizona Ave
November 10-12 AZ Horse Fest Empty Acres Buckeye AZ
November 10-11

McFarland State Historic Park Veterans Day Celebration - ASP 50th Anniversary Event Come join the fun in celebrating State Parks 50th birthday with cake and lemonade. Learn about military history from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm. Displays will consist of period uniforms, equipment, and live firing demonstrations. Big Band dance sponsored by American Legion on Saturday.520.868.5216

McFarland State Historic Park
November 10 Cherryholmes   7:30pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
November 10 Quarter Horse Novice Competition WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 10 AZ State Ponies of the Americas Competition WestWorld  Scottsdale
November  10-11 Spanish Market Heard Museum
November  10-11 Golfweek's Golfest WestWorld  Scottsdale
November  10 Brand New with special guests Thrice & mewithoutYou. In association with Lucky Man Concerts. Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
November  10 Schimmel Winners Shine Again! Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 11 Franc D'Ambrosio Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams
November 11

  Arizona Cardinals Game
Detroit Lions

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
November 11 Fort Verde State Historic Park Veterans Day Come join the local American Legion Post #93 - Bring your flags to be retired for the Flag Retirement Ceremony. 10am. 928.567.3275 Fort Verde State Historic Park
November  11 AZ Reining Horse Association Competition WestWorld  Scottsdale
November  11 Veterans Day concert by the Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office  480-350-2822
November 11 Shields & Yarnell Reunion Farewell Tour Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 13, 2007 Acclaimed American pianist Jeffrey Siegel will return with a new season of Keyboard Conversations® exploring the theme of A Musical Travelogue! Programs include: America the Beautiful Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
November 13, 2007 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Brown Bag Lunch Lecture "William Morris" presented by Sandra Lubarsky, PhD, NAU 12:15pm, Free. 928.779.4395 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
November 14, 2007 Coffee at the Kerr (RSVP by Oct 31 for Nov 14 )The Valley Readers Theatre Group ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
November 14, 2007 Jewel Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 15-17 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY The Fairy Queen Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
November 15d Glendale Live at the Library Halfway Home, nostalgic songs from a bygone era Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
November 15-18-18de Aisha Tyler Tempe Improv 930 E University
November 15dette Peter "Girl's Night Out" Shopping Extravaganza $ WestWorld  Scottsdale
November15 Coyotes vs San Jose Sharks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
November 15-18 Arizona Opera  Die Fledermaus Arizona Opera Phoenix Symphony Hall, 2nd St & Adams, Phoenix
November 15 Loco House Party Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
November  15-17 14th Annual Clanton Days Rendezvous Tombstone AZ
November  15-17 Showcase of Stars Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
November  16 Herbie Hancock Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix
November 16 The Sax Pack & Guitar Night Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
November  16

CHRIS SMITHER The bluesmen on the Delta and the Appalachian mountaineers made timeless art with just voice, guitar and a stomping foot.

ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
November  16-18 IHBA Coors Light World Finals -The IHBA Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series thunders back to Firebird Lake  Top Fuel Hydros power down the liquid quarter mile in less than 5 seconds! Speeds reach more than 250 mph! Thursday and Friday are Test & Tune days, with Saturday Qualifying and Sunday Eliminations!

Firebird Raceway

 

 

November  16-18 Goodguys 10th Southwest Nationals Hot Road Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 17 Holiday Art & Music Festival Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 17 Queen Latifah Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 17 CAPITOL STEPS Yavapai College Performance Hall Prescott
November 17 The Ladies of Jazz with Nancy Gee and Joel Robin Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
November 17 Craig Ferguson Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
November 17 Sixth Annual Lighting of Arizona's Largest Christmas Tree from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Outlet at Anthem
November 17 Trans-Siberian Orchestra  3pm & 8PM preformances US Airways Center formerly America West Arena, Phoenix, AZ
November 17-18 Lake Havasu State Park Western Outdoor News Tourney 150 boats weigh-in starts at 3pm. Visit www.wonbass.com or call 928.855.2784.  Lake Havasu State Park
November 17, 2007 Hawaiian music, Hapa  for a special concert Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
November 17-18 14th Annual ArtFest of Scottsdale Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 75th Street south of Indian School
November 17-18 Wild West Fests  stunt shows, western gunfights, music, arts and crafts and food  from 9 am to 5 pm. Mission Bell Movie Studios, 2005 N. 103 Avenue in Avondale
November 18, 2007 Capitol Steps Sunday,  7:00pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
November 18, 2007 AZ Animal Welfare League & SPCA Walk To Save Animals Tempe Town Lake
November 18, 2007 Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
November 18, 2007 So You Think You Can Dance Live Tour 07 Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
November 18, 2007 recitals by Venezuela’s Gabriela Montero Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
November 20-21 Love Sweet Love Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 20 Kelly Clarkson ASU Gammage
Nov 20-Dec 15 A Shakespearean Christmas Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery
November  22 - Dec 25 SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS! Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
November15 Coyotes vs Los Angeles Kings Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
November 21 UrbanAZ 7Year Anniversary Jam Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
November 23 Love Sweet Love Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams
November 23 Peter White Christmas Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
November 23 Van Halen with special guest Ky-Mani Marley Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
November 23-24 Jim Brickman Holiday Concert Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 23 – 24, 2007  2007-08 Satirical Edge series will bring humor to center stage once again. The bi-partisan cast of the Capitol Steps will lampoon politicians on both sides of the aisle during their annual Thanksgiving weekend visit Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
November 23-25 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
November 23-25 Magic Bird Fall Arts & Crafts Festival Peoria Stadium Ball Park
November 23- ongoing Wild Winter Nights World Wildlife Zoo
November 23 – Dec 9 Radio City Christmas Spectacular Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
November 23 –25 Gemfaire Gem & Jewelry Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 23 – December 23, 2007. Late Nite Catechism star Patti Hannon will reprise her role in Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold at Theater 4301 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
November  23-Dec 9 RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR starring THE ROCKETTES Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
November 24 Coyotes vs Toronto Maple Leafs Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
November 24 – Dec 23, 2007 Nutcracker "A Musical for Children" Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
November 24-25 Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Fall Foliage Finale Festival Do you enjoy postcard-perfect Autumn foliage? Bring family and visiting guests to the Arboretum's celebrated grove of 40-foot-tall Chinese Pistachio trees, with brilliant colors ranging from vivid red to pumpkin-orange and gold. Features entertainment beneath the trees, beauty of falling leaves, and spiced apple cider. 11am-3pm. 520.689.2811 Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
November 24 Lake Havasu State Park US Angler's Choice Bass Tourney 40 boats weigh-in starts at 3pm. Visit www.usanglerschoice.com or call 928.855.2784. Lake Havasu State Park
November 24 John Fogerty Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
November 25 Fallout Boy/Plain White Tee's/Gym Class Heros/Cute is What we Aim For - EMO Bands Pop Beats & Heart Breaking Lyrics Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
November 25

  Arizona Cardinals Game
San Francisco 49er's # Monday night on ESPN

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
November 25 Travis Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
November 25 Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 25 Artful Afternoons West Valley Art Museum 170 N Avenue of the Arts
November 28-Dec 2 AZ Season Finale Hunter Jumper Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 28 Ozzie Osborne & Rob Zombie Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
November 29-Dec 2 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
November 29 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Christmas Pops Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
November 29 Glendale Live at the Library Foot Klan, Glendale’s national award-winning street performers Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
November 29 B.B. King Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
November 30 WAH! IN CONCERT Scottsdale Kerr Cultural Center
November 30 - Dec 23 A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
November 30-Dec 16 Cinderella The World's Favorite Fairy Tale Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 30 - Dec 2 A Charlie Brown Christmas Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
November 30 Tim & Willy KNIX Christmas Breakfast Show at Night! Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
November 30  David Benoit: A Charlie Brown Christmas Friday,  7:30pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
November 30 - Dec 16 The Woodworking Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 30 The Mission

Heard Museum

November 30 -Dec 1 Surprise Party! Surprise Recreation Campus
  DECEMBER 2007  
December 1 Holiday Harmony Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater
December 1 Jeff Dunham Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
December 1 Ring in the Holidays with the Sun City All-Stars   Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
December 1, 2007 Ira Glass, the affable host and producer of the quirky hit radio show This American Life, will share his Radio Stories and Other Stories with the audience Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
December 1-2 Celebration of Basketry & Native Foods Festival Heard Museum
December 1 Jeff Dunham Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
December 1 Oracle State Park 4th Annual Holiday Gift Fair The Fair will take place from 5-8pm in the Gift Shop and living room of the Kannally Ranch House. Local artists will sell their crafts, books and edible gifts and Oracle musicians will add to the holiday spirit! 520.896.2425 Oracle State Park
December 1-Dec 23 A Christmas Carol  Actors Theatre Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
December 1 Tango Buenos Aires Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
December 1 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park The Very Hard Way: Bert Loper and the Colorado River Brad Dimock has been a boatman on the Colorado River for more than three decades and tells the river's tales as only someone who has stood around a thousand campfires can. His newest work, The Very Hard Way, is the definitive work on Bert Loper and the world of river running in which he lived and died. By the time Loper died at his oars in a Grand Canyon rapid at eighty, he had covered more river, run more boats, and known more rivermen than anyone. 7pm. Free. Reservations recommended. 928.779.4395 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
December 1 UROC Rock Cross - UROC is back at Firebird International Raceway on December 1st, 2007 to race on Solid Rock.

Firebird Raceway

 

December 1-31 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Holiday Tours Festively decorated 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 recommended. Closed Christmas Day. 928.779.4395 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
December 2

  Arizona Cardinals Game
Cleveland Browns # Monday night on ESPN

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
December 2 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY SING ALONG MESSIAH Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
December 2 Cafe Tacvba Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
December 2 Red Rock State Park Sedona Through Time Wayne Ranney, a geologist and educator, will present with emphasis on House Mountain, the Sedona volcano about which he wrote his Master's thesis. Reservations recommended, seating limited. 2pm in the theatre. 928.282.6907 Red Rock State Park
December 2 Steve Forbert Rhythm Room 1019 E IndianSchool Rd
December 3-4 Marines Toys for Tots Charity Dinner Old Country Buffet 17125 N 79th Ave Arrowhead Mall
December 6 Glendale Live at the Library Campanillas del Sol Handbell Ensemble Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
December 6-9 Saguaro Classic Arabian Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
December7 Coyotes vs San Jose Sharks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
December 7-9 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Baroque Christmas Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
December 7-9 The Nutcraker Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
December 7-27 The Nutcracker

Ballet Arizona

December 5 Coyotes vs Los Angeles Kings Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
December 5 Red Bull Air Race makes a much anticipated touch down in Monument Valley Monument Valley
December 26-30 Holidays at the Heard Heard Museum
December 7-22 The Christmas Schooner Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
December 8 Sonoran Desert Chorale Home for the Holidays First United Methodist Church
December 8

.Oracle State Park Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop Make a decorative wreath using natural plant material gathered at the park. 1-4pm at the Kannally Ranch House. Cost of the workshop is $10 including the park entrance fee. Space is limited, reservation required. 520.896.2425

Oracle State Park
December 8 Scott Botti Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
December 8 Yuma Territorial Prison An Evening Encounter Speak to Yuma Prison inmates on a nighttime tour. Jilted Mae Woodman, 1st Inmate William Hall, Buckskin Frank Leslie, Pearl Hart & Phin Clanton.928.783.4771 Yuma Territorial Prison Yuma AZ
December 9 Stevie Wonder Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
December 9 Sonoran Desert Chorale Home for the Holidays Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
December 9 Marines Toys for Tots Car Show & Bike Run Power Chevrolet Arrowhead Bell Road
December 9 Coffee at the Kerr (RSVP by Dec 19)The Arizona Opera  Puccini Celebration ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
December 9 Adam Neiman Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
December 13-20 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Handel's Messiah Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
December 11 Tori Amos On Sale Sat, 09/22/07 Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
December 11

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Christmas Music during the Riordan Years Erik Larson, Volunteer & Music Historian, Riordan Mansion State Park, will present this Brown Bag Lunch Lecture at 12:15pm. Free. 928.779.4395

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Flagstaff AZ
December 12 Hacienda Brothers Rhythm Room 1019 E IndianSchool Rd
December 12

SAXOPHOBIA more than a dozen of the most unusual saxophones ever made ranging from a tiny soprano to a six foot contrabass sax. 

ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
December 13 Broadway On Ice On Sale Mon, 09/24/07 Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
November 29 Glendale Live at the Library Foot Klan, Glendale’s national award-winning street performers Glendale Main 59th Ave & Brown
December 2 Cafe Tacvba Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
December 13 Brian Culbertson - Soulful Christmas Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
December 13-14 Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Extravaganza Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
December 14-19 Dressage Symposium WestWorld  Scottsdale
December 14 Bubbapalooza Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
December 14-15

EVITA

Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
December 15, 2007. Windham Hill® Winter Solstice Tour will include multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Barbara Higbie, multi-instrumentalist and master bamboo flute designer and player George Tortorelli, harpist Lisa Lynne, composer and pianist Liz Story and guitarist Sean Harness Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
December 15, 2007 Equistar Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
December 15 Messiah Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
December 15-16 Wild West Fests  stunt shows, western gunfights, music, arts and crafts and food  from 9 am to 5 pm. Mission Bell Movie Studios, 2005 N. 103 Avenue in Avondale
December 15 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Annual Christmas Party, Crafts, and Music - ASP 50th Anniversary Event Santa will be giving out candy and Mrs. Claus will read Christmas stories from 9-11am.  There will be crafts, Christmas music, and hot cider and cake will be served. Listen to musical performances throughout the day. Free. 9am-4pm. 928.779.4395 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
December 15 Mannheim Steamroller - Christmas Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
December 15 Lake Havasu State Park US Angler's Choice Bass Tourney 40 boats weigh-in starts at 3pm. Visit www.usanglerschoice.com or call 928.855.2784. Lake Havasu State Park
December 15-Jan 5  Fort Verde State Historic Park Victorian Christmas Fort Verde dresses up all homes with Victorian decorations of the late 1800s. Living history presentations. Contact Fort Verde staff for information on Victorian Ornament-making and wreath-making workshops. Additional fee applies for wreath-making workshop. 928.567.3275 Fort Verde State Historic Park
December 16, 2007 American pianist Adam Neiman Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
December 16, 2007 John Davidson & Friends Holiday Show Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
December 15-16, 2007 A Viennese Christmas with the New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra and Soloists Saturday, December 15 7:30pm  Sunday, December 16   3:00pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
December 19 Dave Kos & Friends Smooth Jazz Christmas Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
December 20 Glendale Live at the Library Harp Duo, not one, but two harps in concert  Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
December 20-21 Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Annual Lighting Luminarios Music and good cheer to ring in the holidays. Refreshments provided by Tombstone Restoration. 520.457.3311 Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
December 21, 2007 Meadowlark and John Doan: Spirit of the Season Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
December 22 Coyotes vs Vancouver Canucks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
December 22, 2007 Boston Brass & The Brass All-Stars Big Band will offer lively, big-band arrangements of classic holiday music in A Stan Kenton Christmas Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
December 23

  Arizona Cardinals Game
Atlanta Falcons# Monday night on ESPN

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
December 25-30 U. S. Team Roping Championships WestWorld  Scottsdale
December 26-Mar 30 Stars of Motion Pictures and Television In Concert Featruing Shirley Jones, Jane Russell, Peter Marshall, Mary Ann Mobley & Gary Collins, and the Big Band All Stars. Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
December 26-Mar 30 Cavalcade of Stars Featuring Charo, Gogi Grant, the Original Riders of the Purple Sage plus special guest stars Tony Martin & Kay Star and the Horace Heidt Orchestra conducted by Horace Heidt, Jr. Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
December 26-30 ANNIE ASU Gammage
December 27 Coyotes vs Minnesota Wild Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
December 27 Glendale Live at the Library Annual Jam Session Holiday Showcase, with the best of the Jam Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
December 29 Fiesta  Bowl  Band  Championship   University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
December 29 Coyotes vs Detroit Red Wings Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
December 29 B.B. King Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
December 29 10th Annual Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk  the streets of downtown Scottsdale
December 30

  Arizona Cardinals Game
St Louis Rams # Monday night on ESPN

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
December 30 Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
December 29 Bony James Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
December 29 - Feb 9 Anything Goes! Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
December 31 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY A NIGHT IN PARIS Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
December 31, 2007 – January 20, 2008 The Pajama Game  Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross - Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell - Directed by David Ira Goldstein Arizona Theatre Company
December 31 Coyotes vs Colorado Avalanche Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
December 31 Jerry Riopelle with special guest The Tubes feat. Fee Waybill Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
  JANUARY 2008  
January  1 Tostitos  Fiesta  Bowl   University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
January 3-9, 2008 AZ National Quarter Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
January 3, 2008 Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
January 3, 2008 Glendale Live at the Library Duozona Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
January 4-6 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
January 4, 2008. Known for his impeccable technique and interpretive insight, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
January 4-5, 2008.

Desert Regional Dance Festival  7:30pm : 480-962-4584

Tempe Center for the Performing Arts - Theater, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ Desert Dance Theatre
January  4 Schubert Shadows ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
January 5, 2008 Coyotes vs Anaheim Ducks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
January 5, 2008 CHRIS SPHEERIS & BAND - TINA MALIA Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 
January 8, 2008 Festive French Fare Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
January 9 Light at the Edge of the World
Natl Geographic Speaker Series
Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
January  9-27 Almost, Maine Phoenix Theatre
January 10, 2008 Glendale Live at the Library Acoustic Eidolon, “musical poetry” with a double-necked guitjo and cello Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
January 10-26 Macbeth Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery
January 10-13 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY MOZART & DEBUSSY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
January 10-20 Around the World in a Bad Mood Confessions of a Flight Attendant Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
January  11 Coffee at the Kerr Gabriel Ayala (RSVP Beginning December 19) Native American/Classical Guitar ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
January 10-27

Artists' Theatre Project Presents  S!ut: A Wholesome New Musical  By Ben H. Winters & Stephen Sislen   Pay What You Can Preview, January 10th!

Artists Theatre Project
January  11-13 World  of  Wheels  Autorama   University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
January  11-27 Life As Joby Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
January  11-27 The Busy World is Hushed
Actors Theatre
Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
January  11-26, The Importance of Being Earnest Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
January 11 - Mar 2 Fiddler on the Roof Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
January 12 Wayman Tisdale Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
January 12 – 13 The Peking Acrobats Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
January 12-13, 2008 AZ Appaloosa Horse Show
Cactus Classic Hunter Jumper Horse Show
WestWorld  Scottsdale
January 12 Supercross in Phoenix, AZ Chase Field
January 15, 2008 Coyotes vs San Jose Sharks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
January 15, 2008 Professional Rodeo Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
January 15-20, 2008 Barrett Jackson Car Auction WestWorld  Scottsdale
January 15 Itzhak Perlman Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
January 13 P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon through three of Arizona's most vibrant cities
January 16 Side Street Strutters will offer their highly entertaining stage show, which includes tap dancing and vocalists Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
January 17, 2008 Coyotes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
January 17 Glendale Live at the Library Uvon Presents a Blues and Jazz Revue, historical vignettes along with blues, jazz and show tunes  Glendale Main 59th Ave & Brown
January 17-18 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY BEETHOVEN & MEYER Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
January 15 - 20 CAMELOT ASU Gammage
January 18 DAVE STRINGER & SAT KARTAR IN CONCERT Scottsdale Kerr Cultural Center 
January 18 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
from Whose Line Is It Anyways?
Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
January 19 Grand Clarinet Trios: Beethoven, Brahms and Schoenfield Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
January 19, 2008 Coyotes vs Chicago Blackhawks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
January 19 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Mozart, Debussy & Beethoven Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
January 19-20 Wild West Fests  stunt shows, western gunfights, music, arts and crafts and food  from 9 am to 5 pm. Mission Bell Movie Studios, 2005 N. 103 Avenue in Avondale
January 19 Cypress String Quartet: Inspired by America
Saturday, 7:30pm
Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
January 20 Alan Gampel Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
January 21, 2008 Coyotes vs Buffalo Sabres Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
January 22-23 Hairspray Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
January24, 2008 Coyotes vs Nashville Predators Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
January 24-26 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Dvorak's "New World" Symphony Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
January 24 Glendale Live at the Library Kawambe-Olawambe Drum and Dance Theater, energetic, captivating drumming, dance and storytelling of West African culture (part of Callaloo African Arts Series) Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
January 24- 27 GEMS A Night of Opera Favorites Arizona Opera Phoenix Symphony Hall, 2nd St & Adams, Phoenix
January 25 Men of the Deeps Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
January 25 The Paul Winter Consort Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Jan 25 - Feb 2, 2008 AZ Sun Country Circuit Quarter Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
January 25 Elvis Night Alzheimers Benefit 6:30-10PM The Cedars 1702 E Northern 623-772-8414
January 26 A Tribute To Glenn Miller and the Fabulous Dorsey Brothers Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
January 26 Monster Jam in Phoenix, AZ Chase Field
January 26 Comedy Central’s The Daily Show,  former U.S. Marine, actor and comedian Rob Riggle Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
January 26 Made in the USA Mesa Symphony Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
January 26-Feb 2 NFL  Experience   University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
January 31 Glendale Live at the Library Axe Capoiera Arizona, a thrilling collaboration of the music, movement, art and language of the Afro-Brazilian culture (part of the Callaloo African Arts Series) Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
  FEBRUARY 2008  
February 1-17 The Princess and the Pea Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
February 1, 2007 to May 2008

JPMorgan Chase presents Patrick Dougherty: Childhood Dreams Hundreds of willow branches have been transformed into a magnificent large-scale sculpture at Desert Botanical Garden. With the help of Garden volunteers, world-renowned artist Patrick Dougherty spent the month of February creating a one-of-a-kind sculpture.

Desert Botanical Garden  1201 N. Galvin Parkway
February 1 – 2, 2008 The all-male company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will perform faithful renditions of the most celebrated dance works with grace, charm and pure comic genius. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Feb 2, 2008 Scottsdale Charros “1st Pitch” Event WestWorld  Scottsdale
Feb 2, 2008 Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
February 2-5 Las Vegas Shot Show Las Vegas
February 3, 2008 SUPER BOWL XLII University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale
Feb 4 Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
  Moiseyev Dance Company World Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
February 5 – 10, 2008.  An Evening with Dame Edna Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
February 7, 2008 Coyotes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
February 7

Live at the Library: Highlights of Sister Moses Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584  (7:00pm-8:00pm) Cost: Free

Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
Feb 7-17 Defending the Caveman by Rob Becker Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
February 7-9 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY ENEMY SLAYER A NAVAJO ORATORIO Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
February 7-9, 2008 Asleep at the Wheel Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
February 7-24, 2008 The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Arizona Theatre Company
Feb 8-10, 2008 Scottsdale Home and Garden Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
February 8-23, 2008 The Underpants Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
February 8-23, 2008 On Golden Pond Central Community Theatre
February 9

Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman South Mountain Community College, Performing Arts Center 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584  (7:00pm)Cost: $12 General, $8 Student

South Mountain Community College, Performing Arts Center 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Feb 9 Symphonic Dances & Variations Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
February 10, 2008 Coyotes vs Nashville Predators Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
February 10, 2008 Argentina’s Ingrid Fliter Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
February 9-10, 2008 17th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest Heard Museum
February 12, 2008 Rebels on the Red Carpet: Music from Russia on Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
February 12, 2008 Leahy Tuesday,   7:00pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
February 13 Secret Underwater Edens
Natl Geographic Speaker Series
Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
February 13

Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584 (7:30pm)

Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ
February 13

Coffee at Kerr The Arizona Opera  (RSVP Beginning January 30) Intro to The Magic Flute  

ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
February 7, 2008 Coyotes vs Dallas Stars Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
February 14 Rick Braum/Richard Elliott Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
February 14 Desert Botanical Garden  1201 N. Galvin Parkway
February 14 The Ten Tenors Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
February 14-16 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY A Musical Love Story Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
February 14-16 Oasis Gift Show Phoenix Civic Center
February 14- Mar 2 The Frog Prince Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
February 14, 2008 Quetzal Guerrero ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
February 14, 2008 Hello Dolly! Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Feb 15-24, 2008 53rd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
February 15, 2008 Langston Speaks ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
February 15, 2008 The Ten Tenors Friday,   7:30pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
February 16, 2008 City Lights/Rural Utopia – Urban and Pastoral Music Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
February 16, 2008 Forever Tango, Luis Bravo’s internationally acclaimed dance spectacular will trace the history of tango through music, dance and dramatic vignettes. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
February 15-17, 2008 Don Quixote  4 performances only

Ballet Arizona

February 15-24, 2008 53rd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
February 16, 2008 Coyotes vs Los Angeles Kings Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
February 16, 2008 Los Lobos Acoustic & Electric Sets Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
February 16, 2008

Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman Paradise Valley Community College, Center for the Performing Arts  (7:30pm) 18401 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZDesert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584 Cost: $12 General, $8 Student

Paradise Valley Community College, Center for the Performing Arts  (7:30pm) 18401 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ
February 16-17, 2008 Wild West Fests  stunt shows, western gunfights, music, arts and crafts and food  from 9 am to 5 pm. Mission Bell Movie Studios, 2005 N. 103 Avenue in Avondale
February 17, 2008 Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars will perform a spirited and infectious fusion of traditional West African music and reggae Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
February 17, 2008
registerThe Heart to Heart Pet-a-Rama is a 2-mile fundraising walk in the park
Phoenix’s Steele Park:
Central Avenue and Indian School Road at 3rd St.
February 17, 2008 Doodlebops Live! On Sale Tue, 09/25/07
 
US Airways Center formerly America West Arena
February 19, 2008 Coyotes vs Calgary Flames Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
February 20-Mar 16, 2008 The Full Monty Phoenix Theatre
February 21, 2008 Langston Speaks Coffee at Kerr Charles lewis ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
February 21 – 23, 2008 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
February 22, 2008 Coyotes vs Colorado Avalanche Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
February 22, 2008 Johnny Rivers Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
February 22, 2008 Suite Success ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
February 22-24 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
February 14 Johnny Rivers Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
February 22, 2008 Chuck Mangione Friday,  7:30pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
February 19-24, 2008 TWELVE ANGRY MEN Starring Richard Thomas ASU Gammage
February 23 The Band of Coldstream Guard & The Royal Scott Dragoon Guards Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
February 23 Bobby Caldwell with Joyce Cooling Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
February 23 Sonoran Desert Chorale Songs of Love First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., in Mesa
February 24, 2008 Coyotes vs St Louis Blues Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
February 24 Sonoran Desert Chorale Songs of Love Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
February 24, 2008 All-male South African a capella ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo will sing traditional Zulu harmonies known as isicathamiya Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
February 24, 2008 OperaTunity ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
February  28- Mar 2 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY MAHLER FIFTH SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
Feb 27-Mar 3, 2008 Parada del Sol Rodeo WestWorld  Scottsdale
February 28, 2008. Celebrating the life of Maui’s last king, Kahekili: A Hula Drama of Maui’s Paramount Warrior Chief will feature ancient hula, percussion and chant . Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Feb 29-Mar 2, 2008 Fiesta Cluster Dog Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
February 29 Esteban Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
Feb 29-Mar 9 Holes by Louis Sachar Stageworks Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
  MARCH 2008  
March 1, 2008 Coyotes vs Calgary Flames Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
March 1, 2008 Veteran journalist and Valley resident Hugh Downs will interview author and New York Times columnist Frank Rich, one of our most insightful observers of American culture and politics. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
March 1, 2008 Camerata Nordica Saturday,  7:30pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
Mar 1 Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
March 1-2, 2008 50th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market Heard Museum
March 2, 2008 saxophonist Ravi Coltrane will lead the Ravi Coltrane Quartet Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Mar 5-9, 2008 AZ Reining Horse Classic Competition WestWorld  Scottsdale
March 6  John Edward Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
March 6, 2008 Coyotes vs Montreal Canadians Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
March 6-9 The Magic Flute by Amadeus Mozart Arizona Opera Phoenix Symphony Hall, 2nd St & Adams, Phoenix
 March 1, 2008 Rex Allen, Jr. and the Third Generation Thursday,   7:30pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
March 6 Coffee at kerr Young Sounds of Arizona   (RSVP Beginning February 22) ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
Mar 6-22 The Merry Wives of Windsor Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery
Mar 8 Dublin's Traditional Irish Cabaret Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
March 9 Cinco De Moio ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
Mar 7-9, 2008 Ponies of the Americas Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
March 7-23 9 Parts of Desire
Actors Theatre
Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
March 7-23 An Inspector Calls Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
March 7-April 20, 2008 Jekyll & Hyde Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
March 7, 2008 Baxter Black Friday Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
Mar 8-9, 2008 Great Train Expo WestWorld  Scottsdale
March 8, 2008 Coyotes vs Ottawa Senators Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
March 8 Craig Chaqico Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
March 8, 2008  Sons of the Pioneers Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
March 9, 2008 Pianists solo recital: Yundi Li Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
March 11, 2008 Coyotes vs Anaheim Ducks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
March 11, 2008 Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams
March 11-23, 2008 THE COLOR PURPLE ASU Gammage
March 13-15 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY TCHAIKOVSKY FOURTH SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
Mar 13-16, 2008 Carousel Charity Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
March 13, 2008 Coyotes vs Vancouver Canucks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
Mar 13 The Second City One Nation Under Blog Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
March 14, 2008 Blending traditional African dance with classical and modern choreography, hip-hop and spoken word, Ronald K. Brown’s Evidence Dance Company will present the Scottsdale debut of its dynamic new work One Shot Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
March 14 The Temptations & The Four Tops Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
March 14, 2008

QUETZAL GUERRERO Violin virtuoso, composer and vocalist Quetzal Guerrero masterfully mixes up a samba-soul and Latin Jazz

ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
March 14, 2008 Ramsey Lewis Trio Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
March 14 - 30, 2008 Artists' Theatre Project Presents Head: The Musical
By David Salcido & Scott Pierce  Pay What You Can Preview, March 13th!
Artists Theatre Project
March 15, 2008 Coyotes vs Edmonton Oilers Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
March 15-16, 2008 Wild West Fests  stunt shows, western gunfights, music, arts and crafts and food  from 9 am to 5 pm. Mission Bell Movie Studios, 2005 N. 103 Avenue in Avondale
March 16, 2008 Duke Ellington Orchestra Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
March 16, 2008 Count Basie Orchestra will bring the one-of-a-kind sound of Basie’s “Kansas City Swing” Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
March 16-19, 2008 Las Vegas Costume Show Las Vegas
March 18, 2008. Captivating Continentals: Music from Austria and Hungary Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
March 18-19, 2008 Cirque Dreams Jangle Fantasy Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
Mar 19-23, 2008 Scottsdale Spring Festival Hunter Jumper Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
March 19, 2008.

PAMELA FIELDS - Myself, Alma Mahler Pamela Fields stars as the legendary Alma Mahler, wife to the musical giant Gustav Mahler

ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
March 20-22, 2008 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY FLEISHER PLAYS BEETHOVEN Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
March 20, 2008 Coyotes vs Los Angeles Kings Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
March 20, 2008 Traveling Jewish Theatre will bring to the stage 2 x Malamud: The Jewbird & The Magic Barrel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Bernard Malamud Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
March 21, 2008

The Annual Louise Lincoln Kerr Tribute To The Arts

ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
March 21-22

CHICAGO

Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
March 21-26, 2008 Bridge to Terabithia Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
March 22, 2008 actor and Second City alum Dan Bakkedahl Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
March 22, 2008 Coyotes vs Anaheim Ducks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
Mar 22 THE BEST OF TCHAIKIVSKY Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
March 22, 2008 Guitar/Cello Recital with Eliot Fisk and Yehuda Hanani Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
March 25, 2008 Coyotes vs San Jose Sharks Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
Mar 26-30, 2008 Scottsdale Spring Festival Hunter Jumper Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
March 26-27, 2008 Irving Berlin's I Love a Piano Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
March 27, 2008 Don Vappie’s Creole Jazz Serenaders will play hits from the golden age of American jazz on Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Mar 27 David Holt Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
March 28-30, 2008 Mixed Repertory Program A

Ballet Arizona

March 28-30 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
March 27-April 13, 2008 To Kill a Mockingbird Arizona Theatre Company
 Mar 28 Doc Watson & David Holt w/Richard Watson Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
Saturday, March 29 through May 4, 2008 Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West
Invitational Show & Sale
Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 North Frontier Street, Wickenburg
Mar 29 The Anushka Shankar Project Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
March 30, 2008 PAMELA FIELDS - Myself, Alma Mahler Pamela Fields stars as the legendary Alma Mahler, wife to the musical giant Gustav Mahler ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
  APRIL 2008  
April 2-20, 2008 Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks Phoenix Theatre
April 3, 2008 Coyotes vs Dallas Stars Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave   9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ. (623) 772-3200
April 3, 2008 Grammy Award-winning pianist Eddie Palmieri will lead the Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
April 3, 2008 Keiko Matsui & Hiroshima Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
Apr 3-19 Pygmalion Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery
April 5 BILL COSBY Yavapai College Performance Hall Precott
April 6 Annie Moscow ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
April 5 1st Annual Grand Desert Days Festival Western Trails Ranch, Morristown, AZ
April 4-19, 2008 Assassins Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
April 4 Almost Heaven ­ The Songs of John Denver Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
April 4-20, 2008 Little Shop of Horrors Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
April 4-6, 2008 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY DAPHNIS AND CHLOE Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
April 4-6, 2008 Mixed Repertory Program B

Ballet Arizona

Apr 5 Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
April 5 – 6, 2008.  The internationally acclaimed company Parsons Dance will showcase a number of its greatest hits of the past 20 years Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
April 10-12 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
April 10-Jun 7, 2008 Buddy Holly Story Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
April 10, 2008  Shidara  7:00pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
April 12, 2008 Candy Dulfer Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
April 12, 2008 Transcendental Night Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
April 15, 2008 Pianists solo recital: Garrick Ohlsson Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
April 15-20, 2008 SWEENEY TODD  ASU Gammage
April 17-20, 2008 LA  TRAVIATA Arizona Opera Phoenix Symphony Hall, 2nd St & Adams, Phoenix
April 17-20, 2008

Metamorphosis Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ Desert Dance(Thursday- Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm)  Theatre: 480-962-4584 Cost: $20 Adult, $18 Senior, $15 Student, Friends of DDT, and Arizona Dance Coalition (ADC) members, $12

Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ
April 18, 2008 Rosanne Cash, one of the country’s most talented singer-songwriters, will perform songs from her celebrated Black Cadillac album. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
April 18, 2008 Guitars & Saxs Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
Apr 18-27 Ferdinand the Bull Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
Apr 19-20, 2008 Wild West Fests  stunt shows, western gunfights, music, arts and crafts and food  from 9 am to 5 pm. Mission Bell Movie Studios, 2005 N. 103 Avenue in Avondale
Apr 20 The Mikado Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
Apr 22 Shidara Taiko Drummers from Japan Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
April 24-26, 2008 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY BENDEDETTI PLAYS MENDELSSOHN Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
April 24, 2008 Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
April 25 - May 11 Speak Spanish to Me
Actors Theatre
Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
April 26, 2008. U.K. actor and comedian John Oliver Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
April 25 -June 8, 2008 Ain't Misbehavin' Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
April 25, 2008 Folk singer Arlo Guthrie will give an intimate solo concert in the Virginia G. Piper Theater on Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
April 27, 2008 - Jun 1 Winnie the Pooh Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
  MAY 2008  
May 1-2, 2008 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY SCHUBERT GREAT C-MAJOR SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
May 1 – 2, 2008. Jazz legend Dave Brubeck  two-night engagement with his sons Chris and Dan Brubeck Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
May 1-18, 2008 The Clean House Arizona Theatre Company
May 2-25, 2008 Peter Pan Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
May 2-18, 2008 Children of Eden Central Community Theatre
May 3 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
May 3, 2008 Sonoran Desert Chorale Music for the Stage and Screen First United Methodist Church,15 E. First Ave., in Mesa
May 4, 2008 Sonoran Desert Chorale Music for the Stage and Screen Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
May 9-10 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
May 9, 2008, Joe Spano will star in R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe, a one-man show based on the writings of engineer, philosopher and utopian thinker R. Buckminster Fuller at Theater 4301 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
May 10, 2008 Arizonan R. Carlos Nakai, the world’s premier Native American flutist, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
May 10, 2008 Warren Hill Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
May 10, 2008 Mother's Day with Leroy Anderson Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
May 10-11, 2008

RENT

Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
May 14- June 8, 2008 Lucky Star A World Premier Musical Phoenix Theatre
May 10, 2008 Jesse Cook Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
May 15-17, 2008 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY BRAHAMS THIRD SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
May 17-18, 2008 Wild West Fests  stunt shows, western gunfights, music, arts and crafts and food  from 9 am to 5 pm. Mission Bell Movie Studios, 2005 N. 103 Avenue in Avondale
May 16-18 Peter Pan Ballet Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
May 23-24, 2008 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY AINADAMAR Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
May 20-25, 2008 The Wedding Singer ASU Gammage
May 29-31, 2008

Genesis Dance Series Tempe Center for the Arts  Studio, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584 Cost: $20 Adult, $18 Senior, $15 Student, Friends of DDT, and Arizona Dance Coalition (ADC) members, $12 Group of 10or more; Thursday 2 for 1 Special 2 people for $20

Tempe Center for the Arts  Studio, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ
  JUNE 2008  
June 6-8, 2008 Balanchine 4 performances only

Ballet Arizona

June 6-22, 2008 Cinderella Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
June 7 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Harvard Glee Club Concert
June 12-July 26, 2008 Oliver Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
June 13 -Aug 3, 2008 The Music Man Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
June 15-July 27, 2008 The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
June 17-22, 2008 MY FAIR LADY ASU Gammage
Jun 19 -29 Oz! East Valley Children's Theatre Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
Jun 27, 2008 Ottmas Liebert Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
  JULY 2008  
July 31-Sept 27, 2008 Honky Tonk Angels Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
  AUGUST 2008  
Aug 8-Sept 21, 2008 Nunsense Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
  SEPTEMBER 2008  

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.

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

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

North Scottsdale Polo Club plays weekly during the spring and winter months;  visit their website to confirm dates and times www.northscottsdalepolo.com 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 Theatre Company

Arrowhead Towne Center

Arts Council 4 Youth

Ballet Arizona

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Casino Arizona

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.

Corona Ranch 7611 S 29th Ave

Cricket Pavilion

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

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

Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road

Harrold's Cave Creek Corral 6895 E Cave Creek

Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 

Heard Museum

iTheatre Collaborative

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

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

The Little Theatre at Phoenix Theatre 100 E. McDowell Rd 

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

Peoria Sports Complex

Phoenix Art Museum

Phoenix Convention Center

Phoenix College, Bulpitt Auditorium,  1202 W. Thomas Rd

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.

Rawhide

Rhythm Room 1019 E IndianSchool Rd

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.

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

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 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)

Westgate City Center

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

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

West Valley Art Museum 170 N Avenue of the Arts

WestWorld  Scottsdale

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