Integrity needs no rules."
—
Albert Camus, French author
and philosopher (1913-1960).
Mesa Old West Days November 7-8th Story
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Sip, Sample and Celebrate at the First Press Grand Tasting Night of fine wine, gourmet fare kicks off the 8th Annual First Press Weekend of Wine at Hotel Valley Ho On Friday, November 13 Valley winos and foodies will reconvene at the 8th Annual First Press Weekend of Wine, beginning with the First Press Grand Tasting. Taking place at the Hotel Valley Ho from 7 – 10 p.m. (beginning at 6 p.m. for VIPs), this one-of-a-kind event presented by National Bank of Arizona will feature award-winning wines, a “Food Fight” competition and VIP penthouse suites, each featuring a unique Valley restaurant. Story Continues
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SINGER-SONGWRITER
RUFUS
WAINWRIGHT TO PERFORM SOLO CONCERT
Rufus Wainwright
Nov. 7, 2009, Saturday @ 8 p.m.
Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts The
NEW
Virginia G. Piper Theater will
present a solo concert by
singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright on
Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Musician Joan as Police
Woman will open the performance. Single
tickets are available for $58 through
the Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts’ patron services box office at
(480) 994-ARTS (2787) ext. 2 or online
at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
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Crafty Chica Challenge:
Day of the Dead Shrine
Inspiration
Our new Crafty Chica Challenge has just begun! This time your mission is to create a Day of the Dead shrine.
You
can read more about the history of the
Day of the Dead at The Arizona Republic. I've gathered here a bevy of images and tutorials from Crafty Chica
herself
to get you started. Story
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About the
Walk for
Lupus Now 
Will take place on
Sunday, November 8, 2009
at Kiwanis Park in Tempe.The purpose of the Walk is
to raise the funds necessary
to provide services to
people with lupus and their
families, to provide
education to the public,
patients and
health care professionals, to
advance the Lupus Foundation
of America’s research
priorities, and to advocate
for people with lupus at the
local, state and federal
levels¨Walk
for Lupus Now will take
place in more than 50
communities nationwide in
2009
Travel Arizona Gilbert Days
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Gilbert Days is a week-long
celebration of Gilbert’s rich western heritage
coming November 14-22, 2009.
The celebration kicks off with the re-enactment of the
historical Pony Express ride. The whole family is
invited to participate in the ride and other
family-friendly activities. The Gilbert Days Parade
takes place Saturday morning and is a dazzling spectacle
for the whole family. Immediately after the parade is
the After Parade Party outside Gilbert Town Hall
complete with food, entertainment, and a Chili Cook Off.
Next, are the showcase events for the cowboys and
cowgirls that come from all over the country to
participate in the Gilbert Days Jackpot Roping,
Competition Barrel Racing and the Gilbert Days Budweiser
IPRA Rodeo. Once again the Gilbert Days Budweiser IPRA
Rodeo is co-sanctioned by the Grand Canyon State Rodeo
Association. But before the adults have their fun, the
little ones get to compete in the Lil’ Dudes Rodeo held
before each adult rodeo competition. Right next to the
Gilbert Rodeo Park arena is the Gilbert Days Carnival,
complete with rides, games, prizes, and mouth-watering
concessions. For a complete schedule visit
www.GilbertdaysAZ.com.
Gold Sets New All-Time High as Dollar
Crumbles
Gold hit and then passed a
record high at $1,036.40 an ounce as the
dollar dropped.
Alice
Asks
Your
Help
13th Annual Alice Cooper Pro-AM
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ACCLAIMED DANCE COMPANY TO
PERFORM CLASSIC AFRICAN-AMERICAN WORKS
Cleo Parker Robinson
Dance Ensemble
Photo credit: Michelle Knudsen
Oct. 30, 2009, Friday @ 8 p.m.Scottsdale
Center for the Performing ArtsThe
NEW Virginia G.
Piper Theater
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a performance by the internationally acclaimed Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. Single tickets are available for $38 through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ patron services box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
Celebrating its 40th year and guided by the pioneering vision of Cleo Parker Robinson, the Denver-based Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble has thrilled audiences worldwide with its explosive body of works inspired by the African-American experience and rooted in Black dance traditions. The 12-member company has performed throughout the nation and in more than 20 countries. The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble will perform Rivers of Hope, a program of classic works that includes the deeply evocative Blood Memories by legendary choreographer Donald McKayle. Accompanied by a Harold Roberts suite ranging from African drums to American rock, this inspiring dance focuses on the Nile and Mississippi rivers as centers of community life.
The performance is part of the Art in Motion Series sponsored by the Daron and Ron Barness Family Foundation. It received support from the Arizona Commission on the Arts; WESTAF, the Western States Arts Federation; and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Fulton Homes and radio station 98.7 The Peak Sell Pink Boxer Shorts to Benefit Susan G Komen Foundation
Fulton Homes and radio station 98.7 The Peak have teamed up with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in the fight against breast cancer. Throughout the month of October, Arpaio's limited edition pink boxer shorts will be on sale for $20, with proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. "This detrimental disease is unfortunately on the rise," said Douglas Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. "Fulton Homes is committed to standing behind the battle against breast cancer and supporting the search for a cure." Proceeds from pink boxers usually assist the Maricopa County Youth Assistance Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports programs that prevent youth violence and promotes social development, good role models and positive interaction with law enforcement.
To purchase Sheriff Joe's limited edition pink boxer shorts, visit phxsgk.mediawebconnect.com.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is pleased
to announce the following upcoming special
events some of which are also part of the
Flagstaff Festival of Science. Please see the
Festival website for more fun events September
25-October 4th as we Launch into Science! for
the 20th Anniversary of the Flagstaff Festival
of Science!
www.scifest.org
We would appreciate inclusion of these events in
your public service announcements.
If you are looking for information on the budget crisis, try the Arizona State Parks Foundation website. This non-profit was created to advocate for Arizona State Parks. www.arizonastateparksfoundation.org . The best thing to do still is to contact your Arizona State Legislators, the Foundation website has a link to help you do this.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park will closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays through March 2010 due to the ongoing State Budget crisis.
On-Going Series of Brown Bag Lunch Lectures 12:15pm, Free! Monday, Oct 12 Studying our Feathered Friends Rod Villemaire, Avian Specialist - If you have always wanted to work with birds, come learn the tricks of the trade from Avian Specialist Rod Villemaire! Rod will bring some of his birds and share tips on their care as well. Bring the family and hear the humor and adventure of Rod's latest research project and some of the duties of an avian specialist or ornithologist. Live bird demonstrations! **Note this is a Monday**
Evening Slide Presentation Series, 7pm RSVP Free! (Program is Free. Reservations are recommended due to limited availability.) Saturday, Oct 3 Stories Among the Aspen: An Archeologist's Perspective on the Ranching History of the North Rim and North Kaibab - Amy Horn - Today's visitors to the North Rim don't often consider that the area's history includes thousands of cattle grazing on summer pasture. But before tourists discovered the magnificent views from Grand Canyon's North Rim, cowboys found the Kaibab Plateau's lush pastures. Over the past decade, Grand Canyon National Park archaeologists have discovered numerous archaeological sites from the ranching history of the North Rim. Amy Horn, a Grand Canyon National Park Archaeologist, shares the archaeological record of ranching on the North Rim, which substantiates, enhances, and occasionally contradicts, but always brings to life, the written record of ranching on the North Rim. A Flagstaff Festival of Science Event, see www.scifest.org for more events!
Sunday, Oct 4 John Wesley Powell: The Man, The Myth, The Mystery. Richard Quartaroli, Special Collections and Archives, NAU On the 140th anniversary of John Wesley Powell's 1869 pioneering river trip down the Green and Colorado Rivers, researchers are still discovering new information about the Major and his life. Powell has most often been described as: a soldier, who lost his right arm in the Civil War battle at Shiloh; explorer and adventurer, for his 1869 and 1871-72 river trips through terra incognita of the American southwest; and scientist, for his work in geology and anthropology. But he was also: a consummate government bureaucrat, wheeling and dealing in Washington D.C. as the 2nd director of the U.S. Geological Survey and the 1st director of the Bureau of Ethnology; and a visionary for his recognition of the west as the "Arid Lands." Join Northern Arizona University Special Collections Librarian Richard Quartaroli for updates into the wild and mild worlds of John Wesley Powell. A Flagstaff Festival of Science Event, see www.scifest.org for more events!
October 3 Plein Air Paint Out Come by and watch the painters paint! Free!
October 23, 24 & 29, 30 Halloween Program - Riordan Mansion State Park offers a special nighttime program during the week of Halloween every year. This very popular guided tour is a storytelling session involving tales of the fantastic and the factual. The historic Riordan Mansion makes a great backdrop for spinning yarns appropriate to the Halloween season. Tours are being offered for 4 nights, Oct. 23, 24 and 29, 30, at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. Admission for the tours is $8.00 per person, and the tours are recommended for ages twelve and older. Space is limited, so reservations are required. Reservations and information can be obtained by calling Riordan Mansion State Historic Park at (928) 779-4395 after October 1st.
Sweet Adelines
International Prepares to Set a Guinness World
Record for Largest Singing Lesson
Tulsa, Okla.,
Oct. 5, 2009 –
Sweet Adelines International will soon give
Nashville something to sing about as thousands
of a cappella vocalists prepare to set the
Guinness World Record for Largest Singing Lesson
on Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m. in the Sommet
Center. Sweet Adelines members are women who
excel in singing the unique musical art form of
barbershop harmony. In accordance with Guinness
World Records guidelines, music professional and
past International Quartet Champion Peggy Gram
will lead the Largest Singing Lesson by
demonstrating inspiring techniques for
integrating the voice into the art form. The
venue will be filled with immense sound as more
than 7,000 singers are expected to practice the
techniques and sing simultaneously for the
duration of the lesson. An on site Guinness
World Records official adjudicator, Danny Girton,
will be present to witness the attempt and to
validate the achievement, which will culminate
in a certificate presentation if the endeavor is
successful.
The Largest Singing Lesson is part of the 63rd annual International Convention and Competition produced by Sweet Adelines International. Competition sessions are open to the public. Tickets may be purchased at the Sweet Adelines International ticket office at the Nashville Convention Center, Room 103, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 9:00 a.m. Individual tickets range in price from $40-$45 per competition session. For more information on the Sweet Adelines International Convention call 800.992.7464, 918.622.1444 or visit http://www.sweetadelineintl.org.
About Sweet Adelines International - Sweet Adelines International is a musical force in the United States and throughout the world. This nonprofit music education association is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., where it was founded in 1945. It is one of the world's largest singing organizations for women, committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. The membership encompasses nearly 25,000 singers, 1,200 registered quartets and 600 choruses in most of the fifty United States, Australia, Canada, England, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, The Netherlands and Wales.
About Guinness World Records - Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority on record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955, the annual Guinness World Records book is published in more than 100 countries and 25 languages and is one of the highest-selling books under copyright of all time with more than 3 million copies sold annually across the globe. Guinness World Records celebrated its 50th anniversary edition in 2004, a year after the sale of its 100 millionth copy. Guinness World Records also annually publishes the Gamer’s Edition; a records book devoted solely to the world of computer gaming and high score record achievements. The Guinness World Records website (www.guinnessworldrecords.com) receives more than 11 million visitors a year. Guinness World Records is part of the Jim Pattison Group, one of Canada’s largest privately owned companies which is a conglomerate of interests, including advertising, broadcasting, grocery stores and automotive retailing.
"CubeGuard" Cubicle Message Barrier Stops Workplace Interruptions & Increases ProductivityCreative banners & custom messages provide new ways to reclaim your personal office space www.cubeguard.com
(Santa Clara, California) - Based on U.S. Census Bureau data, there are an estimated 50 million+ cubicle workers in U.S. businesses today. These workers all share a common problem - interruptions from other co-workers or visitors to their cubicles, wasting time and reducing productivity. Until now, there has been no effective way to prevent interruptions while working on important tasks. But now a unique new product called the CubeGuard Cubicle Message Barrier helps solve this challenge by providing a retractable message banner that is easily mounted across a cubicle or office entryway. This fun yet functional new communication tool lets workers prevent productivity interruptions before they start by sharing a colorfully direct message like "DO NOT DISTURB" or "GO AWAY" to ward off unwanted interruptions from co-workers.
"Workers lose a significant amount of time to unnecessary interruptions, and the time it then takes to refocus on work after each interruption," said Jonathan B. Spira, Chief Analyst at Basex, a knowledge economy research firm, and author of Managing the Knowledge Workforce. "Such interruptions cost the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars. Low-tech solutions such as barriers can play a role in reducing the extent of this problem."How Does CubeGuard work? CubeGuard is designed to fit into any professional office environment and comes in a variety of photo-quality print designs and messages. It attaches in seconds by either velcro or magnets to each side of the cubicle entryway and fits openings of up to 50 inches wide. Users simply pull the message banner across their cubicle entryway when they need to prevent interruptions or to share their availability status. Changing the message status is as easy as swapping out message cartridges.
"Workers who have used the CubeGuard thus far are amazed at how effective this simple tool is in helping them reclaim some personal space," says John Stanton, CEO of CubeGuard, a 20 year veteran of the cubicle world. "It allows an employee to focus on his/her priorities and not those of the interrupters." Adam Wilson, one of CubeGuard's early beta testers agrees. "It works. It turns away all those time-hogs that lurk at your cube and suck your time away. I'm saved from them at least five or ten times every day."To put this in perspective and to show how a product like this can help save a company hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, CubeGuard even has a Return On Investment (ROI) Calculator that allows a company to input data about their employees' office habits to determine how much time is wasted each year: http://www.cubeguard.com/roi-calculator.html
Workers can pick from an assortment of background designs and create personalized messages to be custom printed. Companies can also personalize CubeGuard with customized designs and messages for their staff, for product launches or as a branded marketing giveaway. CubeGuard Complete comes with one message cartridge for a suggested retail price of $19.99. Custom messages are available for $29.99. Additional message cartridges (without mounting kit) are priced at $14.99 each for standard and $24.99 each for custom. Corporate orders are priced based on volume and extent of customization. CubeGuard is available now at www.CubeGuard.com and at select Fry's Electronics locations nationally.
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Maria Knight
from the KOOL Morning Crew... KOOL-FM
is asking for your help. You can also donate food or bottled water at any Fresh and Easy neighborhood Market. Just look for the donation box at the front of the stores. Click on the link to find a Fresh and Easy location near you… Phoenix Rescue Mission
is open 365 days a year, creating a safe
shelter, serving three meals a day to
men, women and children, while providing
other life-changing services to those in
need. To learn more, visit
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Enter the only Writer's
Digest competition
exclusively for poets, the Writer's Digest Poetry Awards! Regardless of style—rhyming, free verse, haiku and more—if your poems are 32 lines or fewer, we want them all. Submit your entries by the December 15, 2009 deadline ... and your words could be worth cold hard cash! First Place: $500 Second Place: $250 Third Place: $100 Fourth Through Tenth Place: $25 Eleventh Through Twenty-Fifth Place: $50 gift certificate to Writer's Digest Books Plus, the names and poem titles of all First- through Tenth-Place winners will be printed in the August 2010 issue of Writer's Digest, and all winners will receive a copy of the 2010 Poet's Market. |
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New Instant Handbag
Hanger Is As Attractive As It Is Functional -
 "Clipa" Provides A Handsome Hook To Keep Purses & Handbags Off The Floor www.clipa.us  (Irvine, California) - It has been described as jewelry for your handbag, but it is much more practical than that. The Clipa is a sleek, circular handbag hanger that clips effortlessly to any handbag strap. Clipa protects and extends the life of the handbag by preventing germs, water, dirt, and more from coming into contact with the bottom of the bag. The 3-inch diameter, bracelet-like Clipa has non-slip clip pads on each end, making it perfect for hanging almost any bag. In fact, the
patent-pending Clipa safely hangs handbags, backpacks,
cases, purses, totes, book bags, diaper bags, umbrellas
and more. The Clipa's durable, heavy-duty construction
makes it ideal for most bags including today's larger
handbags. It can be used with single and double-strap
bags and is so elegant it can even be worn as a bracelet
or bangle. Unlike other hangers on the market, the Clipa
always stays on the handbag for instant access-there's
no need to hunt inside the handbag for it. That's why it
has been called "the instant handbag hanger."To use,
simply open one end and slide Clipa onto the strap:
Clipa's spring mechanism will automatically close. To
hang a handbag, place one end of the Clipa on the table
or other surface and hang the bag from the other end.
When ready to leave, simply pull the handbag strap and
let Clipa fall back onto the bag, ready for next time.
For bathroom stalls, just guide Clipa up and back onto
the bag. This handy item is perfect for restaurants,
bars, outdoor cafes, sporting events, concerts, movie
theaters (hang bag from the seat back in front of you or
on the drink holder), poolside, and especially bathrooms
where a hook isn't always available. It works on most
tabletops, counters, chairs arms and backs, bathroom
stall walls, rails, cubicle walls, fences, even many
sinks. Also works great in airplane lavatories where
there The Clipa's timeless, modern design blends in with most handbag hardware. Clipa, which means "instantly" in Romanian, is made from high strength zinc alloy and is made in the U.S. from North American parts. The Clipa sells for $24.95 and comes in polished silver or gold, brushed gold or hematite (gunmetal) and is available at: www.clipa.us.For more information please visit: www.clipa.us or call Topcor at: (888) 804-0661. ABC NEWS STORY YOUR PURSE COULD BE MAKING YOU SICK |
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New Website Allows
Users To Design Their Own Custom Fabrics & Patterns
KarmaKraft.com proving popular for novice crafters,
professional designers & more
www.karmakraft.com (Raleigh, North Carolina) - It's a unique online service that has been used to create custom fabric for innovative clothing, wall art, handbags & purses, bedding, table linens and even surfboards. KarmaKraft.com is a design-oriented digital fabric printing company that allows anyone to upload their own fabric design online to create digitally printed 58-inch custom cloths.
"You design it, we print it," says
KarmaKraft.com founder Susan Lu - in three simple steps: What makes KarmaKraft.com different & unique? KarmaKraft.com eliminates the costly set-up fees and minimums that are imposed by traditional printing methods. KarmaKraft.com also eliminates the need to understand Photoshop or other advanced computer-aided design (CAD) systems to get a design printed. Upcoming designers, homemakers, small business owners, and graphic artists now have the ability to print their own design with no color limitations, on a wide variety of fabric qualities such as cotton, linen, silk and more. KarmaKraft.com can help anyone from novice crafters to professional designers create their own signature designs. They even offer custom cut and sew services to make items like pillows, pet beds, scarves, tablecloths or personal apparel and more -- all with custom-designed fabric. KarmaKraft.com even offers a "Designer Gallery" under the "Fab Favs" section of the site where designers can post their fabrics designs: http://karmakraft.com/fabfavs.aspx KarmaKraft.com uses reactive dyes for their cotton, linen and silk qualities and disperse dyes for the polyester. Most digital printing companies just use textile pigment dyes for their product. Printing with reactive and disperse dyes makes the fabric more vivid in color, washable and softer in hand than other digital printing companies offering pigment dyed fabrics. The KarmaKraft.com custom fabrics range from $20 - $32 per yard and there is no minimum order requirement. KarmaKraft.com's professional cutting and sewing services range from $10 - $18. For more information go to: www.KarmaKraft.com |
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Diamondbacks,
Rockies Leaving Tucson, Will Move to Valley in 2011 The Arizona Diamondbacks recently announced next year's Cactus League season will be their last in Tucson. The D-backs want to move their spring training base north and could land at a new facility in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Casa Grande or another Phoenix-area location. They could end up sharing a new spring training ballpark with the Colorado Rockies, who also train in Tucson and want to move to the Phoenix area. Eddie V’s Restaurants Return with All Night Happy Hour Seven Days a Week Who says a recession will bring the avid diner down? Not in this town, as the much anticipated “All-Night, All Summer Happy Hour” Monday-Sunday from 4:00 pm-close at all Eddie V’s Restaurants including Eddie V’s Edgewater Grille, Roaring Fork and Wildfish Seafood Grille returns to Scottsdale the months of June through September. Savor specially priced favorites such as Roaring Fork’s Kettle of Green Chile Pork Stew served with warm butter flour tortillas, Eddie V’s Maryland-style all lump crab cakes, Eddie V’s Georgia Bank Scallops and Tempura, Wildfish’s Wedge of warm melting St. Andre cheese w/ Toasted Baguette Slices, Sauce Vierge and much more! Guests will also enjoy reduced prices on all beverages including $5.00 Mojitos, the popular Huckleberry Margarita (at Roaring Fork), signature Martinis including the Ciroc Champagne Cosmo and select wines by the glass. Well drinks and all other drinks will be offered for one dollar off.
Popular Wine and
Jazz Festival Returns for Fall Season
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New Water Conservation
Technology Saves Water In Homes & Businesses
But now a unique toilet technology called the H2Orb
Water Management System is being launched to flush that
problem away for consumers. The patented H2Orb by
AquaOne Technologies, LLC is an answer to the problem of
toilet leaks, stuck open flappers, leaky fill valves and
more. If the toilet begins to run excessively, the
H2Orb's integrated smart valve, designed around Texas
Instruments technology, intercepts the flow of water to
the toilet Obviously, the H2Orb is environmentally friendly because of its water-saving capabilities. And from a cost-savings standpoint, the H2Orb can pay for itself in water savings within the first year just by stopping a leaky toilet. Another added bonus is that installing an H2ORB system is simple and can be completed in less than 10 minutes. The H2Orb is the brainchild of AquaOne Technologies, LLC, the company that launched the infamous Fish n Flush toilet tank aquarium a few years back: www.fishnflush.com
Strangely enough, water conservation was not even the
original purpose of the H2Orb. It was initially designed
to eliminate simple toilet overflows that dump just a
gallon or two of water on the floor. That design was in
AquaOne Technologies, LLC Founder Richard Quintana was the facilities director at that nursing home at that time. He was unable to find a quality and effective overflow prevention device on the market, so Quintana set forth to invent the first of a generation of quality products from AquaOne Technologies, LLC leading to the launch of the H2Orb Water Management System. The H2Orb retails for $127 and is available at: www.theH2Orb.com For more information call: 866.598.3474 |
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Actor’s Youth Theatre Presents
The Secret Garden
October 20-23
(MESA, Ariz.) – On Tuesday, October 20 – Friday, October 23 the performing arts organization Actor’s Youth Theatre will proudly be presenting the hit Broadway musical The Secret Garden at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, AZ. Portraying the story of Mary Lennox, a young English girl born and raised in the British Raj of India, The Secret Garden portrays young Mary’s journey as she is orphaned by a cholera outbreak at the age of eleven and is sent to live with relatives she has never met in Yorkshire, England. Her personality blossoms as she and a young gardener bring new life to a neglected garden, as well as to her ailing cousin and uncle. "The Secret Garden is such a beautiful story and seeing it portrayed through the skills and talents of our young students is incredible," said Producing Artistic Director and Theatre Manager Julie Clement. "They have all grown tremendously and it is inspiring to see the caliber of singing, acting and dancing that this musical entails come from our own students." PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES:
To purchase tickets, call 480.644.6500 or order online at www.mesaartscenter.com For more information regarding upcoming auditions, performances, or to contact AYT, please visit www.actorsyouththeatre.org or call 480.807.4055. ABOUT ACTOR’S YOUTH THEATRE Actor's Youth Theatre is an independent 501(c)(3) performing arts organization with the mission of educating, entertaining and enriching the lives of young people and their families through the art of theatre. AYT provides opportunities for youth to develop their acting abilities and musical talents through comprehensive performing arts workshops, community outreach, performance opportunities and the presentation of theatre productions for school and family audiences. AYT is associated with La Musique Academy of Music, Arizona's finest multi-media music education center and AZ Desert Dance Power. |
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On Tuesday,
"BizMix" Gives Back... to the Make-A-Wish Foundation,
of Arizona!
*$20 registration fee includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona. *Online registration closes tomorrow! Tickets will be available at the door for $25. ***Special Feature for the September BizMix***Stay after BizMix and dine at Sushi Roku and the restaurant will donate 10% of your bill back to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona. Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Most people are unaware that Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona is a hometown sensation! The Foundation started in Arizona in 1980 with a young boy's dream of becoming a police officer and is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona grants 250 wishes annually. Thank you to this month's event partners: Sushi Roku at W Scottsdale Sushi Roku has transformed the traditional sushi bar into a hip and cutting edge dining affair utilizing first rate design, unique and creative dishes, and a relaxing dining atmosphere. The restaurant features the freshest ingredients flown in from around the world on a daily basis to create a menu that includes premium sushi and contemporary dishes. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant is located right off the main entrance to W Scottsdale. Sushi Roku's design utilizes a variety of natural materials, including large boulders, teak wood for the floors and ceiling, along with water and fire elements. Sonoran Studios Sonoran Studios offers a full line of AudioVisual equipment and support so you can show your creation to your next audience. Sonoran makes your event look great with video projectors, lights and sound, dynamic slide presentations, themed staging and creative theme décor. From concept, production to presentation, Sonoran Studios will make you look good. |
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BEAUTY NEWS Celebrated for her fun, flirty and girly approach to beauty, Mally has created 4 new easy-to-use, high performance products, all of which are on-trend with the season’s hottest celebrity looks.
TREND
ALERT- Summer Glow
Bronzer: Begin with Bronze Genius ($45; qvc.com), which gives a believable sun-kissed look with no shimmer! Start applying just under the ear and go around the face to warm the perimeter. Then do a light dusting around the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Subtle Flush:Pro Natural Lip & Cheek Rouge ($20; qvc.com) can be applied to the apple of the cheeks, as well as the lips and highest part of your eyebrow to lift the face and add a faint flush of color. Lips:One swoop of the Facets Gemlights Lipgloss ($20; qvc.com) lends a subtle shimmer for a sophisticated, elegant and full lip. Use over the Pro Natural Lip & Cheek Rouge for a more dramatic look.
Start by applying a shadow base, followed by a translucent powder all over the lids. This combination will keep your shadow from creasing or fading. Use the Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner ($25; qvc.com) in Caribbean Sea shade (the perfect summer hue) around the lid, extending the line slightly past the end of the eye. Finish with a soft pink blush and nude lip to balance the eyes. |
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New Mockumentary Lampoons
Ponzi Scheme Rip-Offs Like Madoff's Change Your Life! To Be Released The Same Day Scammer Bernie Madoff Faces Sentencing www.GetRichQuickFlick.com (Los Angeles, California) - We've all heard the phrase, "get rich or die trying" right? Now a soon-to-be-released mockumentary movie is altering that mantra to say "get rich or die laughing" about it. Change Your Life! is an independent comedy about get-rich-quick schemes directed & co-written by comedian Adam Christing. Christing, who once got burnt himself by a network marketing Ponzi scheme, says many Americans are now broke or in debt because of get-rich-quick syndrome and he created the faux-film to show just how ridiculous these scams and scammers can be.
The funny-money movie spoof has been two
years in the making and will be released on DVD on June
29th -- the same day that Bernie Madoff faces up to The Ponzi scheme perpetrator in Change Your Life! is "Simon Martinez" played by veteran actor Tony Plana. Plana has played the villain in shows like 24, but is currently cast as the loving Dad in Ugly Betty on NBC. Christing says that Plana's money-grabbing character is a funny cross between Bernie Madoff and motivational speaker Tony Robbins. In one scene, a character playing a potential investor says, "I think this is a pyramid scheme." The greedy salesman character replies, "Oh, definitely not. Here have a business card" -- a business card that looks exactly like a pyramid. And because he says the government isn't bailing out most Americans, Christing wants to help - or at least joke about it. Christing is giving away funny-money Trillion Dollar Bills with the first 10,000 copies of Change Your Life! which will be available via Amazon.com and on the film's website: www.GetRichQuickFlick.com Copies of the movie can be purchased on the site for $14.95: www.GetRichQuickFlick.com |
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Sunshine Acres Children’s
Home
Receives Back to School
Shopping Spree The Ortiz Family Foundation, founded by Houston Astro’s Pitcher and former Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher, Russ Ortiz, and his family, will host the 3rd Annual O.F.F. to School Field Day to encourage excitement for the new 2009-2010 school year. All of the children currently living at Sunshine Acres will receive $150 each from the Foundation to help make certain they get the necessary back to school supplies and clothing. Additionally, Wal-Mart Super Center will donate $2,000, increasing each child’s spending amount to $175, and provide breakfast for all event participants. "Sunshine Acres is all about service. They provide a loving home for children separated from their parents,” says Russ Ortiz. “The Ortiz Family Foundation is proud to support Sunshine Acres. Our hope is that others will join in to acknowledge their service to children who need to know love," Ortiz continues. Pictures from last year’s event are available upon request courtesy of Fresh Look Images Photography. The Ortiz Family Foundation encourages the community to help support next year’s O.F.F to School Field Day through monetary donations. For every sponsorship contribution of $150, a student in need will be provided the opportunity to participate in the day of back to school shopping. For more information about how to contribute to the 2010-2011 O.F.F. to School Field Day, please visit www.ortizfamilyfoundation.com. About Sunshine Acres Children’s Home: Sunshine Acres Children’s Home is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to provide a loving, wholesome, Christian home for children who are separated from their parents, and to help them in establishing long-term relationships with stable parental figures. They serve boys and girls of all ages with minimum placements of one year continuing as long as needed and appropriate - even through college. About The Ortiz Family Foundation: The Ortiz Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting places and people that do amazing work on a daily basis to help the community. The foundation is based on the Christian principles of faith and family first. It is the goal of the foundation to spotlight non-profits in the community by raising awareness among the public about the philanthropic needs in the places they live, work and play. It is their hope that by bringing notice to worthy non-profits more people will volunteer their time, donate needed items and get involved in any way possible. |
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GLENDALE POLICE DEPT SEEKING ENROLLMENT FOR THE UPCOMING CITIZEN ACADEMY IN AUGUST GLENDALE, Ariz. The Glendale Police Department is accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen Police Academy that starts on August 12, 2009. The Citizens Academy is a free program designed to give participants a chance to learn, hands on, about many police operations, such as the use of canines, crime scene investigations, and tactical operations. The curriculum also includes an overview of the police department’s administration, and police communications, and community oriented policing. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and undergo a background check and fingerprinting process. All fingerprinting and applications must be completed and submitted no later than July 22nd. The academy is 11 weeks long and is held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Glendale Regional Public Safety and Training Center. (There are two Saturday classes, and one Monday and Tuesday evening class that is a part of this program as well.) Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and are available online at www.glendaleaz.com/police/involvement.cfm |
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HOLY ANNIVERSARY!
“LATE NITE CATECHISM” CELEBRATES NINE YEARS IN
SCOTTSDALE! AriZoni Award-winning actress Patti Hannon celebrates nine years performing as Sister in the “Late Nite Catechism” comedies at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. "Late Nite Catechism” Performed weekly, Fridays @ 8 p.m. (starting June 12, 2009) “Late Nite Catechism III: ’Til Death Do Us Part” Performed weekly, Saturdays @ 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 2(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – The “Late Nite Catechism” comedies have been a habit in Scottsdale for a record-breaking nine seasons! To celebrate this milestone, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is bringing back the original “Late Nite Catechism” by popular demand for a limited summer engagement on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. starting June 12. With a newly updated script, “Late Nite Catechism III: ’Til Death Do Us Part” will also run throughout the summer on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. All performances will take place in Scottsdale Center for the Performing Art’s intimate Stage 2 theater. Single tickets are available for $36 from the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or the box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787). Spontaneous, witty and fun, “Late Nite Catechism” is an interactive show starring AriZoni Award-winning actress Patti Hannon as tart-tongued Sister. Ruling her classroom with an iron fist, she teaches her students – who happen to be the audience – everything she knows about sins and saints while dolling out rewards and reprimands with lightning speed. In the series’ latest class, “Late Nite Catechism III: ’Til Death Do Us Part,” Sister offers up even more, including the latest dogma fresh off the Web, some hilarious lessons on love and marriage and her own outrageous version of “The Newlywed Game.” Each “Late Nite” performance is unique and will appeal to people of all ages and faiths. “Late Nite Catechism” debuted at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in June 2000 and became an overnight sensation. Since then, more than 150,000 people have seen “Late Nite Catechism” and its other popular sequels, which include “Late Nite Catechism II: Sometimes We Feel Guilty Because We Are Guilty” and “Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold.” Hannon has performed the role of Sister in all of the Scottsdale productions. LOCATION AND PARKING Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. 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 on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street. ACCESSIBILITY Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers performance accommodations to enhance audience members’ experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation or live audio description with two weeks advance notice. Assisted listening devices and wheelchair seating are always available. Visit the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the box office at (480) 994-ARTS [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about services when ordering tickets. GROUP DISCOUNTS A $3 discount per ticket is available for groups of 15 or more (subject to restriction and limitation). Call (480) 874-4690 for more information. STUDENT DISCOUNTS 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. SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Opened in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of dance, jazz, classical and world music, theater and satire. Approximately 1,000 performances, educational programs, festivals and other events are showcased annually serving more than 300,000 people and contributing substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality of life and vibrant arts scene. Performances take place in the Center’s 838-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater (closed for renovation during the 2008–09 season) and 136-seat Stage 2 as well as the 2,000-seat amphitheater on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and the 326-seat Theater 4301 in the Galleria Corporate Centre. The Center’s youth education and outreach programs reach more than 40,000 school children each year, and its free programs are available to the entire public. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts also produces the popular Scottsdale Arts Festival every March; Sunday A’Fair, a series of free outdoor music festivals held on Sunday afternoons from January to April; and Native Trails, a collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau that features free demonstrations of Native American arts and culture from January to April. Open daily and during performances, The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for the home, toys for imaginative young minds, recordings, books, greeting cards and more. The Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and cultural projects and to manage the City-owned Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council are made possible, in part, by the support of members and donors and grants received from the Arizona Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. HOW TO REACH US Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 East Second Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Box Office: (480) 994- ARTS (2787) TDD: (480) 874-4694 Web: www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org |
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Hello all of you
misshapen mutant
minions!
We've got yet ANOTHER awesome contest on the "Nights" site right now! This contest is so cool that it felt wrong not to clue you in. Thanks to our buddies over at Harmonix, we've got a bunch of "Rock Band" Alice Cooper track packs for the console of your choice (PS3 or 360)! Now you can pretend to be Alice when you AREN'T in the shower! Amazing! (Just don't try the guillotine trick. Trust me. Not as fun as it sounds) To enter, send your name and address to alicecooper@mtv.com and write "give me my Alice Cooper 6 pack!" in the subject line.
Or head on over to the "Nights" site
at nightswithalicecooper.com for more details
on how to enter, as well as rules and regulations.
But you have to hurry! You only have until June 9th,
so get a move on! Plus, check out our
"Contests"
page for all of the latest info on our miscellaneous
giveaways!
And good luck from all of us here at "Nights"!
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New
Technology Helps Protect Sleeping Infants - And Gives Parents
Peace Of Mind. www.snuza.com  (West Hollywood, California) -- In recent years
the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has been
reducing, but it is still the leading cause of death for babies in
their first year of life. Despite the overall reduction in
SIDS, parents are still being cautious by turning to How Does Snuza Halo Work? http://www.snuza.com/pages/en/how-snuza-works/using-snuza.php The Snuza Halo monitors the baby's movement by clipping, not to the crib mattress, but gently to the baby's diaper near the stomach. This ultra sensitive motion detector monitors and recognizes the baby's movement constantly. If the Snuza Halo does not sense movement within a 15 second time period, it does what you would do - try to stimulate your baby to breathe again. Snuza Halo does this by activating a pulsed vibration, which imitates a technique used by Hospital Neonatal Care Units worldwide called "Cutaneous Stimulation". If movement is not sensed within a further 5 seconds of the vibration, an audible alarm is triggered to alert the parents to the problem. "Many of the infant monitors currently on the market are large, complicated to set-up and have electrical cables or straps which babies may get tangled in," explains Charlotte Wenham, a Registered Nurse and Business Manager for Pneo, makers of the Snuza Halo. "The Snuza is tiny yet extremely effective and poses no danger to the infant whatsoever." The Snuza Halo sells for $199 and will soon be available in retailers all over North America. For more information on the Snuza Halo or to find a retailer near you, visit www.snuza.com |
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Family Fun in Sedona When it comes time to plan a family vacation, Sedona provides the makings of an unforgettable adventure for families to connect with each other and with nature. Biking, hiking, camping, climbing, swimming, water sliding, ballooning, jeep riding (guided or unguided), golf, horseback riding, birding, star gazing and picnics on the banks of gurgling Oak Creek or in Sedona's city and state parks, are some of the ways to delight both young and old.  Start
your trip by doing "the best first thing to do in Sedona," a Sedona
Trolley ride. Get a layout of the town, find out where the great
spots to eat are, what famous people have lived or live in the area,
and spot famous red rock formations.For little tikes, there are Sunset and Posse Grounds parks, equipped with playground equipment, swings and barbecue grills. For older children, there's the Sedona Skate Park, municipal tennis courts, bowling, four-wheeling, a trout farm and fish hatchery. In addition to citywide services, individual hotels and resorts have their own amenities. The Sedona Racquet Club provides family access to an indoor salt-water pool, tennis courts and workout rooms. For a perfect spot to feed the ducks, enjoy a grassy area, and view Oak Creek, stop in at the public park at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa. Don't forget to save some time for a round of miniature golf at the ILX Premiere Golf Course and then stop over at Tlaquepaque for an afternoon ice cream treat or stroll among the shops. For a special outing there's the Out of Africa Wildlife Park, a  safari-like
experience through 104 wilderness acres, and the Verde Canyon
Railroad, a four-hour, round-trip excursion through Sycamore Canyon.
(Look for the eagles!) Small area museums provide insight into the
area's history. Festivals abound throughout the year, and there are
seasonal attractions-from soccer and baseball games with
jaw-dropping views to summer arts and athletic camps and winter
light shows. A family may hesitate to plan a trip to Sedona- thinking it may be too expensive. But, not to worry, www.visitsedona.com abounds with packages, deals and offers in the Sedona area to make your family excursion affordable and fun. Don't put off the experience of red rock country for fear it is too expensive. Start planning what is sure to be a trip to remember. When you do visit Sedona, make sure you capture every moment and then when you get home, post your photos on www.experiencesedona.com and share your memories with the world. Leave comments, suggestions, and ideas for others to have their Sedona get away. |
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Wounded Warrior Project Golf Event
at the
spectacular Stone Canyon Club in Oro Valley. The event was an 18 hole
Modified Scramble with a shotgun start at
1 PM on Monday,
May 4th. There were plenty of contests, prizes, gift bags, wayward
shots, and excellent times to go around, so check out pics of that
very special day at
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Chef Dillon's Corner Grilled Stuffed Peaches for four
Wash the four peaches, cut them in half and remove the pits. Place peaches on a double thick square of aluminum foil. Spoon two tablespoons of berries into each peach half. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over each peach half and squeeze one teaspoon of limejuice on each. Fold
aluminum foil over the peach halves and seal. Place on a hot grill
and cook for fifteen to twenty minutes, turning once. Remove from
heat. Slit open foil packets and serve. Great for dessert or as a
side dish, grilled fruits are interesting and refreshing. The Special Slaw
Dressing:
Mix together all of the dressing ingredients and refrigerate before serving. The trick to great cole slaw is to mix the cold cabbage and carrot mixture with the cold dressing just before serving. Pour dressing over cabbage/carrot mixture and toss. This will serve six to seven people. Have fun with your cooking and I hope to see you at Dillon's. |
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KRISTIN
CHENOWETH TO GIVE INAUGURAL
PERFORMANCE IN SCOTTSDALE’S NEW
THEATER ON OCT. 24 One of today’s brightest stars, Kristin Chenoweth was just honored with the Emmy Award for “Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy” for her role in Pushing Daisies. She previously earned the Tony Award for her show-stealing performance in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and a Tony nomination for her performance as Glinda the Good Witch in the Broadway smash hit Wicked. Chenoweth has appeared in numerous films and hit television series, including The West Wing, Ugly Betty and Glee, and will serve as a guest judge on the upcoming season of American Idol. A classically trained soprano, she is renowned for her beautiful voice and exceptional range, performing throughout the country as a soloist and with leading orchestras. Single tickets for the concert and post-show dessert reception are available for $95 through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ box office at (480) 994-ARTS or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org. A limited number of silver and gold ticket packages, which include a private cocktail reception and silent auction, a gourmet dinner, premium concert seating and a post-show dessert reception, are also available for $275 or $350. Proceeds from ARTrageous benefit the dynamic and diverse performances, exhibitions and arts education and outreach programs presented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. ARTrageous is presented with support from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, SRP Earthwise Energy, Scottsdale Insurance Company and Desert Living. LOCATION AND PARKING Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available in the public parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street. ACCESSIBILITY Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers performance accommodations to enhance audience members’ experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation or live audio description with two weeks advance notice. Assisted listening devices and wheelchair seating are always available. Visit the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web site at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the patron services box office at (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2 [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about services when ordering tickets. SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Opened in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of dance, jazz, classical and world music, theater and satire. Approximately 2,000 performances, educational programs, festivals and other events are showcased annually serving more than 300,000 people and contributing substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality of life and vibrant arts scene. Performances take place in the Center’s newly renovated 853-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater and 137-seat Stage 2 as well as the 2,000-seat amphitheater on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. The Center’s youth education and outreach programs reach more than 50,000 school children each year, and its free events are available to the entire public. The Center also produces the award-winning Scottsdale Arts Festival every March; Sunday A’Fair, a series of free outdoor music festivals held on Sunday afternoons from January to April; and Native Trails, a collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau that features free demonstrations of Native American arts and culture from January to April. Opening in fall 2009, the Center Bistro by Arcadia Farms features pre- and post-show menus. Open daily and during performances, The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for the home, imaginative toys, recordings, books, greeting cards and more. The Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of Scottsdale, Ariz., to administer certain City arts and cultural projects and to manage the City-owned Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council are made possible, in part, by the support of members and donors and grants received from the Arizona Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. HOW TO REACH US Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Box Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787) ext. 2 TDD: (480) 874-4694 Web: www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org E-mail: info@sccarts.org |
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Sharlot
Hall Museum Recruiting
New Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities include interacting with visitors as tour guides or docents, helping out at Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures Gift Store, assisting at special events and festivals, maintaining the Museum’s showplace gardens, participating in Blue Rose Theater productions, or getting involved with the Museum’s extensive Collections. Both new and continuing volunteers are invited to attend a series of 16 training sessions, which are the equivalent of a college course in area history. The Museum is offering a choice of weekly evening or morning sessions for volunteers. Evening sessions begin Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and morning sessions begin Thursday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Both evening and morning sessions are held in the Blue Rose Theater in the Lawler Exhibit Center Gallery on the Museum grounds, 415 W. Gurley St., in Prescott. Training classes will cover a wide range of topics, including the Museum’s collection, the roots of Prescott’s historic preservation, the Chinese in Prescott, social life at Fort Whipple and the development of the railroad in Yavapai County. Volunteer training will also include Chautauquas (performance-based education) that allow volunteers to “meet” such memorable figures as Sharlot M. Hall, Paulino Weaver, John C. Frémont and others. Classes are taught by Museum staff members and master docents. “This training gives volunteers a clear understanding of the history of Prescott, the background of the buildings on the campus, and knowledge of the interesting array of historical personages that have shaped our community,” explains Karen Churchill, the Museum’s assistant curator of education. While targeted at new volunteers, the classes are also valuable for current volunteers who would like a refresher course. Tuition for the 15-session training course is $75 for new volunteers, which includes the price of an individual Museum membership. After 50 hours of service to the Museum, $25 will be refunded to the volunteer. To register for volunteer training or for more information, contact Debbie Turner at debbie@sharlot.org or call 445-3122 ext. 18.
Heard
Museum to close in Surprise
Wells Fargo Salutes Arizona Teacher of
the Year Baird is a National Board Certified teacher and math coach, educating K-5 students in the Kyrene School District. She splits her time between Kyrene de las Lomas and Kyrene del Milenio elementary schools in the Ahwatukee area. A teacher for 10 years, Baird also educates teachers in ways to make their lessons understood by students. She is a member of the Arizona Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teachers Education Committee.
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The
Surprising Truth about Diamonds: They’re
Recession-Proof. But Why? And Why Buy Now? New York, NY (July 28, 2009) - Diamonds have kept their value, even through the economic difficulties of the past year. Shoppers aren’t finding huge discounts on diamonds like they are on cars or other luxury items. Diamond prices, especially in the most popular carat sizes, for engagement rings, have remained relatively stable at a time when prices are falling for nearly everything else. Although people pay half as much at the gas pump as they did last summer, and precious metals like platinum have plunged in value, diamond prices in the average range, have not fallen dramatically. Live market data from www.pricescope.com , the Internet’s leading consumer advocacy and diamond information website, shows that colorless diamonds without visible flaws within the popular 1-2 carat size range have generally maintained the same average price from December 2007 to June 2009. (See graph below.)"At a time when consumers are seeing prices slashed at high-end retailers like Neiman Marcus, and low-cost stores like Wal-Mart, the continued demand for diamonds has created stability in the marketplace and consumers are finding that prices have not changed appreciably," stated Garry Holloway Director of Pricescope.com. These steady prices and continued demand have sparked diamond miner Anglo American PLC to step-up production for what they expect will be a busy holiday season. In addition, demand for diamonds is increasing in countries like China and India, and prices are projected to rise as global markets recover. Another important consideration is that diamond Internet portal www.pricescope.com has seen a surprising number of visitors even during the recent depths of economic worries. Budgets may be tighter in times of uncertainty, but shoppers are still very interested in diamonds. Consumers seeking the best quality for the best price are gravitating to the Internet for diamond information before making their purchases.Between the November 2008 to May 2009 lows in the stock market, www.pricescope.com had 3,265,314 visits to the site versus 2,970,378, a 10% increase compared to same period of the previous year. With 1,825,066 unique users during November 2008 to May 2009 versus 1,756,786 from the previous year’s same period, and more than 2,000,000 posts on the site’s forums which are seeing further increases in traffic. Another consideration is that shoppers with tighter budgets are probably using the Internet to compare diamond prices more now, before making their purchase, than they previously did. www.pricescope.com charts constant changes in diamond prices via the largest online database, so shoppers can utilize the changing information whether they shop online or at local retail stores. www.pricescope.com also has extensive diamond tutorials and a forum where shoppers can ask questions. Experts and knowledgeable consumers assist shoppers with their questions within a strict "no sales" environment.# # # Pricescope.com does not sell diamonds. It is the premier diamond education and consumer advocacy website on the Internet. Pricescope.com is the leading independent and unbiased resource for diamond price information via listings of diamonds for sale from many competing vendors. Pricescope.com strives to help consumers get the best quality diamonds for the best price.
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Arizona Fall Frenzy
- On September
18-20, 2009 at Tempe Beach
Park, experience some of today’s hottest
recording artists. Accompanying the wide
variety of musical acts will be water
slides, a Ferris wheel, arts and crafts
booths, a gaming center, food vendors,
beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
and much more. This will be a weekend
for both local Arizonians and
out-of-state visitors alike to come
enjoy. Tickets are available at the
following locations:
www.arizonafallfrenzy.com, Marquee
Theatre box office, All Bookman’s
locations, or call 480-829-1300. Tickets
are $55.00 per day plus applicable
ticket service fees; $60 at the door. 2
day tickets are available for $90.00 and
3 day tickets are available for $135.00.
Bring your Beary Best Friend
to Downtown Glendale for Teddy Bear Day
- Have fun with friends, family and your
favorite furry bears on
Saturday,
September 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and enjoy a fun-filled day of
make-and-take arts and crafts, beary
special treats and exclusive deals in
Historic Downtown Glendale. You and your
beary best friends will start the fun at
the Glendale Visitor Center and pick up
your map, coupons and gift bag (for the
first 500 visitors) and take a spin on
our themed prize wheel. Hop on board
the cool and comfortable Glendale
Express Shuttle, which will provide
rides throughout Old Towne and Catlin
Court. Visit boutique stores, specialty
shops, and downtown eateries for special
offers and discounts. Another important
part of the event is the Teddy Bear
Drive to benefit the Glendale Fire
Department and the Glendale Crisis
Response Team. The Visitor Center will
be accepting new teddy bears to be used
for the Trauma Teddy program. The bears
are given to young children who have
been involved in or witnessed a
traumatic event to help comfort them as
only a snuggly teddy bear can. For more
information, visit
www.VisitGlendale.com or call
623-930-4500.
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Glendale Volunteer Fair - Wednesday, February 18
Community Career Fair - Thursday, February 19
9th Annual Touch-A-Truck - Saturday, February 28
Glendale Folk &
Heritage Festival -
March 21 & 22, 2009
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Black
Canyon Heritage Park |
and
“Songwriter’s
Circle” lead by
accomplished
entertainers.
This unique
festival will
include family
entertainment,
historic site
tours,
blacksmith
demonstrations,
children’s stage
and activity
area and much
more!
Food/snacks will
be available for
purchase.
Admission and
most activities
are free.
Whether you come
for the music,
to see a live
blacksmithing
demonstration or
to learn more
about the
history of
Sahuaro Ranch
Park Historic
Area, this
festival has
something for
the entire
family to enjoy.
For more
information,
please contact
Sahuaro Ranch
Park Historic
Area at
623-930-4200.
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| Sept 19-Jan 10 | Face to Face: 150 Years of Photographic Portraiture Phoenix Art Museum Norton Gallery | Phoenix Art Museum | |
| Oct 18-Nov 16 | 44th Annual Cowboy Artists of America Phoenix Art Museum Steele Gallery | Phoenix Art Museum | |
| Oct. 22-Dec 12 |
Five local high schools are hosting a
singing competition, with the winners from
each competing against each other in a
December finale.The schools are raising
money for local breast cancer patients.
Desert Ridge High School in Mesa will host
their competition at 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Combs
High School in San Tan Valley at 7 p.m. Oct.
23, and Higley High School in Gilbert at 7
p.m. Oct. 30. Queen Creek High and Williams
Field High have already held their singing
contests.The finale will be at 7 p.m. Dec.
12 at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center
on the Queen Creek High campus.
Information: (480) 284-4014, ext. 4, or
www.breastcancersociety.org.
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Desert Ridge High School
in Mesa Higley High School in Gilbert Queen Creek Performing Arts Center on the Queen Creek High |
|
| Oct 23-Nov 8 2009 | Boom PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center.(602) 252-8497 or actorstheatrephx.org. |
PROFESSIONAL
ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger
Theater Center
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|
| Oct 28-Nov 22 | Oct. 28-Nov. 22: “The Phantom of the Opera” |
ASU Gammage
Tempe, AZ |
|
| Oct 29-Nov 1 2009 |
Maria Bamford Special
Event 8:00p 10:00p |
Tempe Improv 930 E University |
|
| NOVEMBER 2009 | |||
| Nov 1 | Sylvia Browne | Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St | |
| Nov 3, | Ian Anderson Plays The Acoustic Jethro Tull |
Dodge Theatre 400 W.
Washington St  |
|
| Nov -Dec | November - December, 2009 Gary Fillmore, Cormany Collection, Marjorie Reed Woolaroc Museum, Bartlesville, OK | Bartlesville, OK | |
| Nov 3-8 | November 3-8, 2009 15th Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Buckaroo Fair Heber City, UT | Heber City, UT | |
| Nov 4-22 |
MESA
ARTS CENTER
(480)
644-6500 or
mesaartscenter.com.
Nov. 4-22: “Church Basement Ladies,” Piper
Repertory Theater
|
MESA ARTS CENTER | |
| Nov 5 | Ballet Arizona - Swan Lake |
Symphony Hall Phoenix, AZ |
|
| Nov 6, 2009 |
Phoenix Opera
Presents: Carmen
 |
Orpheum Theatre | |
| Nov 6, 2009 | Cave Creek Wild West Days | Cave Creek | |
| Nov 6-9, 2009 |
Ralphie May Special
Event 8:00p 10:00p 11:59p |
Tempe Improv 930 E University |
|
| Nov 7, 2009 | 13th Annual Alice Cooper Pro-Am Golf Tournament Saturday November 7th—Los Caballeros Golf Club | Wickenburg, Arizona | |
| Nov 7, 2009 | Rufus Wainwright Nov. 7, 2009, Saturday @ 8 p.m. a solo concert by singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Musician Joan as Police Woman will open the performance. Single tickets are available for $58 through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ patron services box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787) ext. 2 or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org. | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts The NEW Virginia G. Piper Theater | |
| Nov 8, 2009 | About the Walk for Lupus Now Will take place on Sunday | Kiwanis Park in Tempe | |
| Nov 9 2009 | The Wedding Singer QUEEN CREEK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (480) 987-5964 or qcpac.com. | QUEEN CREEK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | |
| Nov 11 -Dec 6 | The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee |
Phoenix Theatre |
|
| Nov 10-11, 2009 | The Wedding Singer | MESA ARTS CENTER | |
| Nov 10, 2009 | Phoenix Business Journal, HandsOn Greater Phoenix, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, along with University of Phoenix and Avnet, as we shine a spotlight on those making a difference in our community. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:30pm - 8:30pm , $75 per person | Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | |
| Nov 12-15, 2009 | The Wedding Singer |
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, AZ |
|
| Nov 12-Dec 6 | George is Dead ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center. Info: (602) 256-6995 or arizonatheatre.org |
ARIZONA
THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger
Theater Center
|
|
| Nov 12-15, 2009 |
Dave Attell Special
Event 8:00p 10:00p |
Tempe Improv 930 E University |
|
| Nov. 13 |
The Breast Cancer 3-Day walk benefiting
Susan G. Komen for the Cure begins at 7 a.m.
Nov. 13 at Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper
Road, Gilbert. The closing ceremony will be
at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Scottsdale Stadium,
7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale.
Information:
www.the3day.org.
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Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Road, Gilbert Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale |
|
| Nov 7-22, 2010 | FOOLS - ARIZONA JEWISH THEATRE COMPANY performed at the Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts. (602) 264-0402 or azjewishtheatre.org. | ARIZONA JEWISH THEATRE COMPANY performed at the Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts | |
| Nov 7-14, 2009 | San Bernardino Ca Days | San Bernardino Ca | |
| Nov 14-22, 2009 | Gilbert Days – Gilbert Days is a week-long celebration of Gilbert’s rich western heritage coming November 14-22, 2009. The celebration kicks off with the re-enactment of the historical Pony Express ride. The whole family is invited to participate in the ride and other family-friendly activities. The Gilbert Days Parade takes place Saturday morning and is a dazzling spectacle followed by the After Parade Party outside Gilbert Town Hall complete with food, entertainment, and a Chili Cook Off. Next are the showcase events for the cowboys and cowgirls that come from all over the country to participate in the Gilbert Days Jackpot Roping, Competition Barrel Racing and the Gilbert Days Budweiser IPRA Rodeo. Once again the Gilbert Days Budweiser IPRA Rodeo is co-sanctioned by the Grand Canyon State Rodeo Association. But before the adults have their fun, the little ones get to compete in the Lil’ Dudes Rodeo held before each adult rodeo competition. Right next to the Gilbert Rodeo Park arena is the Gilbert Days Carnival featuring rides, games, prizes, and mouth-watering concessions. For a complete schedule visit www.GilbertdaysAZ.com . | Gilbert AZ | |
| Nov 14, 2009 | The Swing Sisters - Darknight Productions | Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Peoria AZ | |
| Nov 14, 2009 |
November 14, 2009 - Arizona Gunfighters present the Eleventh Annual Rendezvous of Gunfighters to benefit the Pioneer. Tickets: General Admission price listed on flyer. Please note the judges for the Costume Contest era Civil War to 1890's. Contact Pioneer Office to purchase tickets: 623.465.1052 |
Pioneer Village | |
| Nov 19-22, 2009 | “Prelude to a Kiss” (602) 787-7738 or pvc.maricopa.edu/~finearts |
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
|
|
| Nov 19-22 |
Bill Burr Special
Event 8:00p 10:00p |
Tempe Improv 930 E University |
|
| Nov 20-22, 2009 | Salomé | Symphony Hall Phx | |
| Nov 21 | BB King with Steve Ansel & The Jackson Street Band | Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St | |
| Nov 21 | Ron White |
Dodge Theatre 400 W.
Washington St |
|
| Nov 21 |
Cinderella HIGLEY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS at Higley High School (480)
279-7190 or
husd.org.
|
HIGLEY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS at Higley High School | |
| Nov 27-Dec 19 |
“Father Christmas & the Snow Queen” THEATRE
ARTISTS STUDIO (602) 765-0120 or
www.theatreartistsstudio.org
|
Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Road, Suite 406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | |
| Nov 27-29 |
Pablo Francisco
Special Event 8:00p 10:00p |
Tempe Improv 930 E University |
|
| Nov 28-Dec 19 |
“The Compleat
Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)”
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Performances at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper
Repertory Theater. (480) 644-6500 or
swshakespeare.org.
|
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Performances at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theater | |
| Nov 29-Dec 5 | Late Night version of this hilarious musical where the Spelling Bee champion is going to have to spell something naughty to take the top prize! |
Phoenix Theatre |
|
| DECEMBER 2009 | |||
| Dec 1, 2009 | Dec. 1-27: “Sister’s Christmas Catechism” |
SCOTTSDALE
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
(480)
994-2787 or
scottsdalearts.org.
|
|
| Dec 2, 2009 | Runt of the Litter QUEEN CREEK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (480) 987-5964 or qcpac.com. | QUEEN CREEK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | |
| Dec 2, 2009 |
A Judy Roberts Christmas
|
ASU Louise Lincoln Kerr
Cultural Center Scottsdale, AZ |
|
| Dec 3-13 |
“Three Sistahs” BLACK THEATRE TROUPE
Performances at Playhouse on the Park.
(602) 254-2121 or
blacktheatretroupe.org.
|
BLACK THEATRE TROUPE Performances at Playhouse on the Park | |
| Dec 3-12, 2009 | December 3-12, 2009 2009 Cowboy Christmas Gift Show Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas, NV | |
| Dec 3-6, 2009 |
D.L. Hughley Special Event 8:00p 10:00p |
Tempe Improv 930 E University |
|
| Dec 8-13 |
MESA
ARTS CENTER
(480)
644-6500 or
mesaartscenter.com.
Dec. 8-13:
“Dixies’ Tupperware Party,” Nesbitt/Elliott
Playhouse
|
MESA ARTS CENTER | |
| Dec 8, 2009 | Little House On the Prairie |
ASU Gammage Tempe, AZ |
|
| Dec 10, 2009 | Desert Diamond Casino | ||
| Dec 10-13, 2009 |
Alex Reymundo 8:00p 10:00p |
Tempe Improv 930 E University |
|
| Dec 11, 2009 | Ballet Arizona - Nutcracker |
Symphony Hall Phoenix, AZ |
|
| Dec 11-13, 2009 | December 11, 12 & 13, 2009 11th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival and Christmas Art & Gear Show Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA | Monterey, CA | |
| Dec 12-24, 2009 | A CHRISTMAS CAROL PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center.(602) 252-8497 or actorstheatrephx.org. |
PROFESSIONAL
ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger
Theater Center
|
|
| Dec 12, | “Paradise on Broadway: A Musical (602) 787-7738 or pvc.maricopa.edu/~finearts |
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
|
|
| Jan 14-24 |
FATHERS AND OTHER STRANGERS - BLACK THEATRE
TROUPE Performances at Playhouse on the
Park. (602) 254-2121 or
blacktheatretroupe.org.
|
BLACK THEATRE TROUPE Performances at Playhouse on the Park | |
| Dec 15, 2009 | Brian Setzer Orchestra |
Dodge Theatre 400 W.
Washington St |
|
| Dec19-27, 2009 | Coyotes Dreams: A VERY Arizona Christmas - Darknight Productions | Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Peoria AZ | |
| Dec19, 2009 |
9th
Annual Christmas Pudding Saturday December 19th—Dodge
Theatre
|
Dodge Theatre 400 W.
Washington St |
|
| Dec19-22, 2009 |
Bill Burr Special
Event 8:00p |
Tempe Improv 930 E University |
|
| Dec 22, 2009 | Great Russian Nutcracker |
Dodge Theatre 400 W.
Washington St |
|
| Dec 22, 2009 |
New Years with Louis
CK! 7:00p 10:00p |
Tempe Improv 930 E University |
|
| Dec 29, 2009 | Annie | ASU Gammage | |
| Dec30 -Jan 17 | Ain't Misbehavin' ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center. Info: (602) 256-6995 or arizonatheatre.org |
ARIZONA
THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger
Theater Center
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|
| JANUARY 2010 | |||
| Jan 2, 2010 | Zoppe Family Italian Circus | Chandler Center for the Arts | |
| Jan 5, 2010 | August: Osage County |
ASU Gammage Tempe, AZ |
|
| Jan 6, 2010 | Dennis Rowland |
ASU Louise
Lincoln Kerr Cultural Center Scottsdale, AZ |
|
| Jan 6-24, 2010 | Glorious |
Phoenix Theatre |
|
| Jan 7-23 |
“JULIUS
CAESAR”
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Performances at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper
Repertory Theater. (480) 644-6500 or
swshakespeare.org.
|
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Performances at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theater | |
| Jan 8-23 |
You're
A Good Man Charlie Brown HIGLEY CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS at Higley High
School (480) 279-7190 or
husd.org.
|
HIGLEY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS at Higley High School | |
| Jan 31-Jun 6 | Ansel Adams: His Collection Steele Gallery | Phoenix Art Museum | |
| Jan 10-25, 2010 | The Kosher Cheerleader ARIZONA JEWISH THEATRE COMPANY performed at the Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts. (602) 264-0402 or azjewishtheatre.org. | ARIZONA JEWISH THEATRE COMPANY performed at the Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts | |
| Jan 22 - Feb 7 |
“Madea's Ghost ” THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO
(602) 765-0120 or
www.theatreartistsstudio.org
|
Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Road, Suite 406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | |
| Jan 22-Feb 7, 2010 | SHIPWRECKED! PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center.(602) 252-8497 or actorstheatrephx.org. |
PROFESSIONAL
ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger
Theater Center
|
|
| Jan 26-31, 2010 | Riverdance |
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, AZ |
|
| Jan 29, 2010 | Rock Ball - Friday January 29th, Ritz Carlton Phoenix | Ritz Carlton Phoenix | |
| Jan 30-31, 2010 |
HIGH NOON OLD WEST COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Dealer Set-up & Early Admission: Friday, January 29 Antique Show: Saturday & Sunday, January 30 & 31 Auction Preview: Thursday, January 28 - Saturday, January 30 Auction: Saturday, January 30 Phoenix Marriott Mesa (Our host hotel) Ask for the High Noon Rate: $109/$119 includes buffet breakfast 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 (888) 236-2427 or (480) 898-8300 http://www.marriott.com/phxmm Enter group code: hnwhnwa |
Mesa Convention Center 263 N Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201 |
|
| Jan 31 | Teen Improvisational Theatre (602) 787-7738 or pvc.maricopa.edu/~finearts |
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
|
|
| Jan 29-31, 2010 |
La Boheme
 |
Symphony Hall Phx | |
| Hotel Congress has held an annual "Dillinger Days." During the third weekend of January, thousands converge on the hotel's outdoor carnival with games and contests and a show of cars from that era. | |||
| Jan 30 |
Jan. 30:
“Kristina Wong: Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Nest”
|
ASU Gammage
Tempe, AZ |
|
| Jan 30-31, 2010 |
January 30-31, 2010
20th Annual High Noon Show & Auction
Mesa, AZ |
Mesa, AZ | |
| Jan 30, 2010 |
|
Higley Center for the Performing Arts | |
| FEBRUARY 2010 | |||
| Feb 2-3 | Riverdance theaterleague.com. | MESA ARTS CENTER | |
| Feb 6 |
MESA
ARTS CENTER
(480)
644-6500 or
mesaartscenter.com.
Hal
Holbrook in “Mark Twain Tonight!” Ikeda
Theater
|
MESA ARTS CENTER | |
| Feb 6, 2010 | Red Grammer | Chandler Center for the Arts - Chandler, AZ | |
| Feb 6, 2010 | Together Forever (480) 596-2660 or asukerr.com. | KERR CULTURAL CENTER | |
| Feb 7, 2010 | Marion Meadows |
ASU Louise Lincoln Kerr
Cultural Center Scottsdale, AZ |
|
| Feb 9, 2010 | Chris Botti |
Dodge Theatre 400 W.
Washington St |
|
| Feb 1, 2010 | Ballet Arizona - Sleeping Beauty |
Symphony Hall Phoenix, AZ |
|
| Feb 12, 2010 |
Phoenix Opera Presents: Madama Butterfly
|
Orpheum Theatre | |
| Feb 13, 2010 | Higley Center for the Performing Arts | ||
| Feb 13, 2010 | Food Fight” The Musical QUEEN CREEK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (480) 987-5964 or qcpac.com. | QUEEN CREEK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | |
| Feb 13, 2010 | The Woes of Killimanjaro Country Club - Darknight Productions | Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Peoria AZ | |
| Feb 14, 2010 | 2010 Heart to Heart Pet-a-Rama will be Sunday, February 14 from 9 am - 2 pm. | Steele Indian School Park | |
| Feb 11-28, 2010 | Mary Poppins | ASU Gammage | |
| Feb 17-Mar 14, 2010 | A Light in the Piazza |
Phoenix Theatre |
|
| Feb 18-28 |
“A
Lesson Before Dying ” BLACK THEATRE TROUPE
Performances at Playhouse on the Park.
(602) 254-2121 or
blacktheatretroupe.org.
|
BLACK THEATRE TROUPE Performances at Playhouse on the Park | |
| Feb 18-Mar 7 | Show TBA ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center. Info: (602) 256-6995 or arizonatheatre.org |
ARIZONA
THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger
Theater Center
|
|
| Feb 21, 2010 | Young Sounds of Arizona |
ASU Louise Lincoln Kerr
Cultural Center Scottsdale, AZ |
|
| Feb 23-28, 2010 | The Drowsy Chaperone |
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, AZ |
|
| Feb 25-28, 2010 | February 25-28th, 2010 10th Annual Saddle Up! (Western Musicians & Cowboy Poetry) Pigeon Forge, TN | Pigeon Forge, TN | |
| Feb 27, 2010 | In the Mood |
Chandler Center On Tour Higley Center for the Performing
Arts Gilbert, AZ |
|
| MARCH 2010 | |||
| Mar 2-3, 2010 | The Drowsy Chaperone |
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, AZ |
|
| Mar 2-21, 2010 | Secret Order PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center.(602) 252-8497 or actorstheatrephx.org. |
PROFESSIONAL
ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger
Theater Center
|
|
| Mar 3, 2010 | BYU Young Ambassadors QUEEN CREEK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (480) 987-5964 or qcpac.com. | QUEEN CREEK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | |
| Mar 4-20 |
“BLITHE
SPIRIT”
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Performances at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper
Repertory Theater. (480) 644-6500 or
swshakespeare.org.
|
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Performances at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theater | |
| Mar 5-21 |
“Honour” THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO (602)
765-0120 or
www.theatreartistsstudio.org
|
Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Road, Suite 406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | |
| Mar 6, 2010 | Ronnie Milsap | Higley Center for the Performing Arts | |
| Mar 6-21, 2010 | The Immigrant ARIZONA JEWISH THEATRE COMPANY performed at the Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts. (602) 264-0402 or azjewishtheatre.org. | ARIZONA JEWISH THEATRE COMPANY performed at the Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts | |
| Mar 9-14, 2010 | Avenue Q |
ASU Gammage Tempe, AZ |
|
| Mar 10-14, 2010 | Now That She’s Gone (480) 782-2680 or chandlercenter.org |
Chandler Center On Tour Higley Center for the Performing
Arts Gilbert, AZ |
|
| Mar 11-13 2010 | Cool Like That (480) 596-2660 or asukerr.com. | KERR CULTURAL CENTER | |
| Mar 12-14, 2010 |
A Concert of Signature Arias |
Symphony Hall Phx | |
| Mar 20, 2010 | Murder at Savings & Loan Ballpark (S.Lo.B.) - Darknight Productions | Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Peoria AZ | |
| Mar 23-28, 2010 | Tony ’n’ Tina’s Wedding (480) 782-2680 or chandlercenter.org |
Chandler Center On Tour Higley Center for the Performing
Arts Gilbert, AZ |
|
| Mar 25-Apr 11 | The Glass Menagarie ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center. Info: (602) 256-6995 or arizonatheatre.org |
ARIZONA
THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger
Theater Center
|
|
| Mar 26, 2010 | Ballet Arizona - Classic Innovations | Symphony Hall Phx | |
| Mar 27 |
March 27:
“Keo Woolford: I Land”
|
ASU Gammage
Tempe, AZ |
|
| APRIL 2010 |
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, AZ |
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| Apr 6, 2010 | Jesus Christ Superstar |
ASU Gammage Tempe, AZ |
|
| Apr 7-May 2, 2010 | All the More to Love |
Phoenix Theatre |
|
| Apr 10, 2010 | Unforgettable - Darknight Productions | Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Peoria AZ | |
| Apr 16-25 | “Romeo and Juliet” (602) 787-7738 or pvc.maricopa.edu/~finearts |
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
|
|
| Apr 17 |
Hotel
Saguaro HIGLEY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS at Higley High School (480)
279-7190 or
husd.org.
|
HIGLEY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS at Higley High School | |
| Apr 20-21, 2010 | Rain | MESA ARTS CENTER | |
| Apr 20, 2010 | The 39 Steps |
ASU Gammage Tempe, AZ |
|
| Apr 22-May 2 |
“One Mo' Time” BLACK THEATRE TROUPE
Performances at Playhouse on the Park.
(602) 254-2121 or
blacktheatretroupe.org.
|
BLACK THEATRE TROUPE Performances at Playhouse on the Park | |
| Apr 22-May8 |
“RICHARD III
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Performances at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper
Repertory Theater. (480) 644-6500 or
swshakespeare.org.
|
SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Performances at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theater | |
| Apr 22-May 2 |
“Words for Music - The Ladies of Tin Pan
Alley ” THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO (602)
765-0120 or
www.theatreartistsstudio.org
|
Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Road, Suite 406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | |
| Apr 22-25, 2010 | Rain |
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, AZ |
|
| Apr 23-May 9, 2010 | NO CHILD - PROFESSIONAL ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger Theater Center.(602) 252-8497 or actorstheatrephx.org. |
PROFESSIONAL
ACTORS THEATRE Performances at the Herberger
Theater Center
|
|
| Apr 24- 2010 | The Last, The Very Last Butterfly (480) 782-2680 or chandlercenter.org |
Chandler Center On Tour Higley Center for the Performing
Arts Gilbert, AZ |
|
| Apr 29-May 16 | CLOSE BUT NO SAHUARO - ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger Theater Center. Info: (602) 256-6995 or arizonatheatre.org |
ARIZONA
THEATRE COMPANY Performances at Herberger
Theater Center
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| MAY 2010 | |||
| May 8 | Paradise on Broadway: A Musical (602) 787-7738 or pvc.maricopa.edu/~finearts |
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
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| May 8-9, 2010 | The Swing Sisters - Darknight Productions | Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Peoria AZ | |
| May 13-23 |
“New Summer Shorts 2010” THEATRE ARTISTS
STUDIO (602) 765-0120 or
www.theatreartistsstudio.org
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Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Road, Suite 406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | |
| May 19 - Jun 13, 2010 | Always... Patsy Cline | ||
| JUNE 2010 | |||
| Jun 18-04 | The Music Man (602) 787-7738 or pvc.maricopa.edu/~finearts |
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
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| Jun 10 | Ballet Arizona - Balanchine Classics |
Symphony Hall Phoenix, AZ |
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| Jun 15-20, 2010 |
In the Heights
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ASU Gammage Tempe, AZ |
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| JULY 2010 | |||
| Jul 3-Sept 26, 2010 | Cézanne and American Modernism Steele Gallery July 3, 2010 – September 26, 2010 | Phoenix Art Museum | |
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| OCTOBER 2010 | |||
| NOVEMBER 2010 | |||
| DECEMBER 2010 |
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. Blac