September  2007  

 

NEW RIVER / DESERT HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO HOST ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPT. INFORMATIONAL SESSION ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT CHANGES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES IN OUR STATE
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) will host an informational session with the Arizona Game and Fish Department on changes within the agency affecting wildlife management and law enforcement issues.  Featured speaker will be Kyle Cooper, District Wildlife Manager for Game Management Units 21 and 26 located just north and east of the New River area.  
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Arizona State Parks Family Friendly Events October through December
Arizona State Parks presents these family friendly events from October through December, 2007. Story Continues
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“Fiddler On The Roof”
Starlight Community Theatre proudly announces its upcoming rendition of the Tony
â Award-winning hit Broadway musical “Fiddler On The Roof”.   A talented cast of youth and adults will perform this timeless classic at the Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 14, Saturday, Sept. 15, Thursday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 23 at 3:00 p.m.  The house will be dark on Friday, September 21, Yom Kippur, out of respect for the traditions honored in this production.  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 42 nd Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition and Sale, will be at the Museum’s Steele Gallery, October 20th, 2007 – November 18th, 2007.
The 42 nd 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 Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Arts Council, and the Sale has become one of the Museum’s most successful fundraising events. Story Continues

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WIN A CAR WITH UNITED BLOOD SERVICES AND SATURN
Give Blood. Drive Away a Hero with a New 2007 AURA!

 United Blood Services, Arizona’s largest non-profit community blood provider, has announced a lifesaving partnership with Saturn to build summer blood supplies. Through August 31st, donors who give blood at a United Blood Services donor center or organization-sponsored blood drive will be automatically entered to win a new 2007 Saturn AURA XR. Donors will also receive a second entry that may be deposited at any Valley Saturn retail facility to double their chances to win. Eight finalists’ names will be drawn throughout the campaign to participate in the September grand prize drawing.  The winner will drive away a hero to Arizona hospital patients and the proud owner of a new Saturn AURA, courtesy of the Phoenix area Saturn retailers.

 Photo above is Phoenix Children’s Hospital leukemia patient Hannah Turowski visits with Ubie (United Blood Services mascot) at a party thrown by Valley Saturn retailers in celebration of their campaign to help build up summer blood supplies. Phoenix Children’s Hospital patients are expected to require more than 1,000 blood transfusions every month this summer. Through August 31st donors are being automatically entered to win a new 2007 AURA, donated by Valley Saturn retailers.  Story Continues
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Theater Works 4 YOUth Auditions
*All TWY productions are ages 8 and up unless stated otherwise. Auditions will be from cold readings of the script unless stated otherwise.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Original book by Roald Dahl Adapted by Richard R. George   Auditions: August 11th at 10am, Show Dates: October 12th, 2007 through October 28th  A Charlie Brown Christmas (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Book by Charles M. Schulz, based on his Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television special. Music by Vince Guaraldi Auditions: October 8th and 9th at 7pm, Show Dates: November 30th through December 16th, 2007   Life As Joby (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Written by Jim Gradillas  Auditions: December 3rd at 6pm (Ages 12 and up), Show Dates: January 11th through January 27th, 2008  Bridge to Terebethia (Theater Works Black Box Stage)  Katherine Paterson and Stephanie S. Tolan Music by Steve Liebman.  Auditions: February 11th and 12th at 7pm  Peter Pan (Theater Works Main Stage) Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne. Auditions: March 15th at 10am and 18th at 1:30pm, Show Dates: MAIN STAGE May 2nd through May 25th, 2008. School performances: May 7th and 14th, 2008   For information call Theater Works, Robin Austin, Publicity Manager 623-687-6677 or Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ  85345. Call 623-815-7930 for the Theater Works Box Office tickets now available online at www.theaterworks.org  Story Continues
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Local Agency to Sell Advertising on Paradise Valley School Buses
 
Phoenix based TTA Advertising Agency has been contracted by the Paradise Valley Unified School District to sell advertising space on the sides of their school buses traveling throughout North Scottsdale and Northeast Phoenix. This effective new advertising method is catching on in school districts throughout the country as a means to generate additional funding.

 The advertisement banner size is about 2 feet high and is located between the front and back wheels. Advertisers may go to the website www.pvbusads.com  where they have the option to purchase a seven foot wide banner for $1800 per year or a 12 foot wide banner for $3600 per year on either side of a bus. A District map is also on the website so advertisers may choose the area of the district they want to cover. Their ad is then placed on a bus serving that area. The banner material is similar to a large bumper sticker that is easily removed at the end of the year.  Story Continues
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Gambling Winnings and Losses
Your summer vacation may mean a trip to the casino or the racetrack.  What will you owe Uncle Sam if Lady Luck happens to be on your side? “Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return” explain Kerry Freeman, EA. .
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NEW RIVER SENIOR CENTER
The New River Senior Center will be holding a giant yard sale on Friday, August 24th from 8:00-3:00 and Saturday, August 25th from 7:00-11:00am. Lunch-- Double Cheeseburger or 1/4 lb All Beef Hotdog with a bag of chips and a bottle of water for $5.00, will be available on Friday from 11:00-1:00 --Grilling by CowPunchers Catering. We will be accepting donations of new or slightly used items (no clothing, no large appliances) until August 22nd. Please call 623-465-0367 for more information. All proceeds to benefit the Senior Center.
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PIONEER PEPPER & THE SUNSET PIONEERS
TO PLAY THE OPERA HOUSE IN CAREFREE ARIZONA

Cowboy songs like “Ghost Riders in the Sky”, “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water” make up a small part of Pioneer Pepper & The Sunset Pioneers repertoire.  
They will charm you right back in time with their classic harmonies as well as treat you to cowboy poetry, rootin’ tootin’ gunfights, trail humor, and good ol’ fashion wild west fun, every Friday and Saturday night at the Carefree Resort Opera House, 7 – 8:30pm starting June 15th all the way through Labor Day, Sept. 1st .  Click here for More Pictures and the Story Continues

ASU GAMMAGE DELIVERS SUMMER FUN
TO TEMPE THIS AUGUST!

 The world-wide phenomenon, MAMMA MIA!, makes it's awaited return to ASU Gammage August 21st-26th, 2007. Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, this sunny, funny tale of family and friendship on a Greek island will have you singing along and leave you with a smile.  For more information contact the ASU Gammage Box Office at 480.965.3434 or visit Ticketmaster.com    

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Important Mexico and Modern Printmaking
Nothing was more fashionable in 1930s New York than to own the latest etching, woodblock print or lithograph to arrive from Mexico City by Diego Rivera.  His one-man exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1933 was a command performance demonstrating what it meant to be on the edge of North America’s artistic avant garde.  He was the greatest among a large group of artists who wholeheartedly threw themselves into the production of murals and prints – such as Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco, Frida Kahlo, and more – mythologizing Mexico’s past, critiquing its present, and pointing to its future. Mexico and Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920-1950, on view in Phoenix Art Museum’s Steele Gallery July 1, 2007 – September 16, 2007, is the first comprehensive exhibition in years to present the work of these artists and their American and European colleagues working in Mexico at the time. Story Continues
Right Image: Zapata, Diego Rivera, 1932.  Lithograph.  Philadelphia Museum of Art, Purchased with the Lola Downin Peck Fund from the Carl and Laura Zigrosser Collection, 1976-97-114. © 2006 Banco de México Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust. Av. Cinco de Mayo No. 2, Col. Centro, Del. Cuauhtémoc 06059, México, D.F. Reproduced by permission of CONACULTA/INBA.

Left Image:Tourists and Aztecs, José Clemente Orozco, 1934.  Lithograph. Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Purchased with the Lola Downin Peck Fund from the Carl and Laura Zigrosser Collection, 1976-97-57.  © Clemente V. Orozco.  Reproduced by permission of CONACULTA/INBA.

Mexico and Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920-1950,  Phoenix Art Museum’s Steele Gallery July 1, 2007 – September 16, 2007
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A Corner of the Tramanto Center
By LeeAnn Sharpe
             Tramanto Shopping Center at I-17 and Carefree Highway has become a vital link between the Valley and points north. It’s a convenient place to stop for gas, coffee or food before heading north or south, in or out of the Valley of the Sun. But explore and you will find it’s more than just a quick stop point. There are a number of great businesses with shopping, medical and recreation opportunities. Located west of Albertsons you will find Desert Hills Family Dentistry along with several other shops. At the far west end of the complex, in a separate building set back from the main shopping structure, you will notice “It’s A Grind”, “Desert Hills Chiropractic”, “Dream Decor”, “I Seventeen” and “Isabella’s Beads”

             “It’s A Grind” is a delightful coffee shop at the far west end of the plaza. It has a large patio area with umbrella tables and morning shade. Or there’s also seating inside as well. Pat and his crew will greet you with warm smiles and quick service. A news rack offers morning papers and community news. They have Iced and Blended Coffee and Tea Specialties with their special cold brewed coffee blended with delicious real Ghirardelli White or Dark Chocolate, flavors and fruit.

            The “TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOCHA” has milk chocolate, real Ghirardelli White Chocolate, and rich dark chocolate blended in perfect harmony for the true chocolate lover. The “ROAD WARRIOR” includes their famous blended mocha with real chocolate covered espresso beans. And the ever popular “ICED, BLENDED CARAMEL MOCHA” is their famous blended mocha with creamy Ghirardelli Caramel drizzled in. For a lift, how about a “MINT CHIP MOCHA” a blended mocha, enhanced with frosty cool mint. For a refreshing change on a hot day how about a “WILD BERRY WITH GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE” or a “MANGO WITH GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE”. Those antioxidants in green tea will give your health a boost!

            All of the traditional coffee shop offerings like CAPPUCCINO, CAFE LATTE, and ESPRESSO can all be had hot, or cold using their special cold brewing method. ICED TEA, ITALIAN SODAS, SOFT DRINKS, and BOTTLED WATER are also on hand. This just touches the surface of their offerings, which also include pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Occasionally they will also feature entertainment on the patio in the evenings.

            “Isabella’s Beads” owned by Benny and Elizabeth Varela is a great place for all of your beading needs. Every kind of bead and fixtures to build your beading project is available. Swarovski® Crystals, glass beads in a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, finishes and types of glass beads, including Czech glass beads, Millefiori, lampwork beads and more are on hand. Natural Beads, rustic to regal, fabulous to funky beads made from natural, organic materials run the entire gamut. Beading supplies include a huge collection of beading components for every need. They also carry rhinestones and the special glue to adorn your bra straps, t-shirts or sandals.

            Classes to learn to build projects are held regularly and very economically. What a great way to enjoy time with friends. Book a class together and let your creative energy and laughter flow! Classes include bracelets, necklaces, key rings and more. They can teach you a basic technique or more advanced projects. Give them a call at 623-582-0690.

            “Desert Hills Family Dentistry” is owned by Dr. Antczak. The Dr. has been in private practice for more than seven years and treats both children and adults. The services offered by Dr. Antczak include general and cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, oral surgery, whitening, gum treatment, dentures, “invisible” braces, and dental implants. Dr. Antczak works with the latest advancements in dental technology and prides himself in comprehensive treatment, often eliminating the need for a specialist. If you would like more information call 623-580-1700.

Easy Street Lighting
 The Town of Carefree has recently installed two new outdoor lights within the Town core to test the practicality of installing new street lights around Easy Street. The Town very much wants to address concerns of unsafe and dark sidewalks and street ways after dark.  

We are looking for feedback from you as to whether or not you like the light post design, quality of light, adequacy of light, and the overall impact on our night skies. The goal is to provide a safe and navigable shopping and strolling area during the evening hours without negatively impacting our night skies with light pollution.

 We would love to hear from you. The lights are installed between the Amphitheater and the Blue Sky Restaurant on Easy Street. Take a look and let us know what you think. We will enthusiastically forward your comments to the Town. As always, THANKS for your continued support!  Ian Ellison Executive Director Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce (480) 488-3381

NEW RIVER / DESERT HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO HOST ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPT. INFORMATIONAL SESSION ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT CHANGES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES IN OUR STATE
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) will host an informational session with the Arizona Game and Fish Department on changes within the agency affecting wildlife management and law enforcement issues.  Featured speaker will be Kyle Cooper, District Wildlife Manager for Game Management Units 21 and 26 located just north and east of the New River area.  

 Game & Fish is the government agency responsible for managing wildlife in our state.  Cooper - a 19 year veteran with the department - will start with a general overview of the agency, how it has evolved over recent years, and what it takes to be a wildlife manager in a rapidly changing environment faced with the pressures of growth and increasing urbanization. Emphasis will be on his dual role as both a biologist and as a certified police officer charged with enforcing the laws covering off-highway vehicles, watercraft, and wildlife resources.  

 Cooper will also discuss the many new changes coming to G & F.  The entire hunting infrastructure in our state is being remade - including the process of hunting draws, changes in bag limits, and other regulations that are being implemented now and over the next 10 years.  A major focus will be on in-state hunter recruitment and retention.  A large part of this effort will be geared toward involving more women and youth in fishing and hunting.  By securing the next generation of Arizona sportsmen and sportswomen, the agency hopes to connect more people to our great outdoors to explore, enjoy and play an important role in ensuring the future of our wildlife resources.  

 There will be a slideshow accompanying this informative presentation and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.  Come and learn about all the changes taking place with G & F at the next public meeting of the NR/DHCA on Tuesday, September 11 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Crossroads Christian Fellowship located at 42425 N. New River Road, New River.  Everyone is welcome to attend this important and timely community meeting.    

In addition, the NR/DHCA will be having its quarterly litter pick-up along 7th Street on Saturday, September 15.   Volunteers are always needed and much appreciated!  There will be 2 shifts – one starting at 6:00 AM and the other at 7:00 AM – it’s your choice.  We’ll be meeting up with Litter Pick-up Chairperson, Ed Grant, on the NE corner of 7th St. and Carefree Highway.  Bring water and sunscreen – we’ll supply the rest.

 For more information, please contact Shareen Goodroad at 623-742-0150, Terry Marron at 623-587-7039, or visit our website at www.nrdhca.org

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WIN A CAR WITH UNITED BLOOD SERVICES AND SATURN
Give Blood. Drive Away a Hero with a New 2007 AURA!

 United Blood Services, Arizona’s largest non-profit community blood provider, has announced a lifesaving partnership with Saturn to build summer blood supplies. Through August 31st, donors who give blood at a United Blood Services donor center or organization-sponsored blood drive will be automatically entered to win a new 2007 Saturn AURA XR. Donors will also receive a second entry that may be deposited at any Valley Saturn retail facility to double their chances to win. Eight finalists’ names will be drawn throughout the campaign to participate in the September grand prize drawing.  The winner will drive away a hero to Arizona hospital patients and the proud owner of a new Saturn AURA, courtesy of the Phoenix area Saturn retailers.

 Photo above is Phoenix Children’s Hospital leukemia patient Hannah Turowski visits with Ubie (United Blood Services mascot) at a party thrown by Valley Saturn retailers in celebration of their campaign to help build up summer blood supplies. Phoenix Children’s Hospital patients are expected to require more than 1,000 blood transfusions every month this summer. Through August 31st donors are being automatically entered to win a new 2007 AURA, donated by Valley Saturn retailers.

Audrey Gietzen, Executive Director for United Blood Services/Arizona said the major goal of the campaign with Saturn is to motivate donors to give blood more often this summer. “While most donors are eligible to give every eight weeks, 65 percent of Arizona donors give just once each year,” said Gietzen.  The three-month campaign will allow June donors to give again in August, increasing their odds of winning the car.

 Through the campaign with United Blood Services, Saturn’s goal is to encourage more than 60,000 people to give blood this summer. “Saturn believes in putting people first, even after they drive away," said Dan Jonuska, spokesperson for the Phoenix area Saturn retailers. “Our core mission is built on becoming part of the communities in which we work.  We are committed to doing whatever we can to help ensure that Arizona patients and their families can count on an ample blood supply this summer,” Jonuska added. In addition to the donation of a new Saturn AURA valued at approximately $25,000, the four Phoenix area Saturn retailers have scheduled blood drives at their showrooms to make it convenient for employees and customers to donate blood.

 Give blood during August to earn a chance to win a new 2007 Saturn AURA XR. To make a donation appointment at any United Blood Services location, call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) toll free or visit www.UnitedBloodServices.org/Arizona  (enter your zip code).

 United Blood Services Donor Centers Days & hours vary. Appointments Recommended. 

  • Chandler 1987 W. Elliot Rd., #33, (Elliot & Dobson)

  • Glendale 18583 N. 59th Ave., (59th Ave. & Union Hills)

  • Mesa 1337 S. Gilbert Rd., #101, (Gilbert & Hampton)

  • Phoenix 5757 N. Black Canyon Hwy., (I-17 & Bethany Home Rd.)

  • Phoenix 3227 E. Bell Rd., #D-270, (Bell & 32nd St.)

  • Phoenix  2929 N. 75th Ave., #5, (75th Ave. & Thomas)

  • Scottsdale 1405 N. Hayden Rd., (Hayden & McDowell)

  • Scottsdale 15170 N. Hayden Rd., #6 (Hayden & 83rd Pl.)

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Theater Works 4 YOUth Auditions
*All TWY productions are ages 8 and up unless stated otherwise. Auditions will be from cold readings of the script unless stated otherwise.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Original book by Roald Dahl Adapted by Richard R. George  
Auditions: August 11th at 10am, Show Dates: October 12th, 2007 through October 28th  Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1:30pm and 7pm and Sundays at 1:30pm Synopsis: Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Golden Ticket from Mr. Willy Wonka. Present this ticket at the factory gates and do not be late. In your wildest dreams you could not imagine the marvelous SURPRISES that await you!

 A Charlie Brown Christmas (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Book by Charles M. Schulz, based on his Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television special. Music by Vince Guaraldi Auditions: October 8th and 9th at 7pm, Show Dates: November 30th through December 16th, 2007  Fridays at 7pm Saturdays at 1:30pm and 7pm and Sundays at 1:30pm. Synopsis: Can Charlie Brown find the true meaning of Christmas? His dog, Snoopy, has an over-decorated doghouse. His sister, Sally, can only think about receiving presents. And Charlie's Christmas tree is falling apart. Celebrate the season with Charlie and friends in this well-loved holiday classic.

 Life As Joby (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Written by Jim Gradillas  Auditions: December 3rd at 6pm (Ages 12 and up), Show Dates: January 11th through January 27th, 2008  Fridays at 7pm Saturdays at 1:30pm and 7pm and Sundays at 1:30pm Synopsis: "Life As Joby" is an original play that takes a journey through the many facets of the mind of a young alcoholic. Finally, there is a play that deals with the issues of alcohol abuse in our society today in a realistic, truthful, edgy approach. The original youth play "Life as Joby" is a new gripping drama about a young mans struggles to drink or not to drink. 

Bridge to Terebethia (Theater Works Black Box Stage)  Katherine Paterson and Stephanie S. Tolan Music by Steve Liebman.  Auditions: February 11th and 12th at 7pm (Ages 8 and up), Show dates: March 21st through April 6th, 2008 Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays and Sunday at 1:30pm Synopsis: This powerful adaptation, supported by a lyrical score, focuses the humor, warmth and emotional intensity of Katherine Paterson's Newberry Award winning novel. Jesse, alienated from the pragmatism of his family and rural Virginia culture, draws and dreams of becoming something special. Leslie, the new girl from the city and the ultimate outsider, opens a world of imagination, art and literature for him. Together they create Terabithia, a fantasy kingdom where they are safe from those who don't understand them.

 Peter Pan (Theater Works Main Stage) Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne. Auditions: March 15th at 10am and 18th at 1:30pm, Show Dates: MAIN STAGE May 2nd through May 25th, 2008. School performances: May 7th and 14th, 2008 Synopsis: First produced on Broadway with Mary Martin and Cyril Richard and more recently a major hit starring Cathy Rigby, this is one of the world's most celebrated musicals. Here is all the charm of Barrie's Peter and Tinker Bell and the children, pirates and Indians of Never Never Land, embellished with show-stopping songs.

Performance Troupes They will rehearse and train every week and perform monthly at the theatre, libraries, events and serve to outreach in the community!  

Auditions are August 18th, 2007 from 10am to 1pm Please bring a photo and a resume (not required). Be dressed for movement and be prepared to do cold readings from the script and improvisation. If you are auditioning for Broadway Kidz, please prepare a song and bring c.d. or tape accompaniment.  

Theater Zone (2 troupes, Ages 8 to 11 and 12 and up) they will specialize on original works, improvisation and specialized touring shows. Theatre Works Broadway Kidz (Ages 12 and up) A troupe specializing in music and dance performance!  

For information call Theater Works, Robin Austin, Publicity Manager 623-687-6677 or Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ  85345. Call 623-815-7930 for the Theater Works Box Office tickets now available online at www.theaterworks.org  
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Local Agency to Sell Advertising on Paradise Valley School Buses
 
Phoenix based TTA Advertising Agency has been contracted by the Paradise Valley Unified School District to sell advertising space on the sides of their school buses traveling throughout North Scottsdale and Northeast Phoenix. This effective new advertising method is catching on in school districts throughout the country as a means to generate additional funding.

 The advertisement banner size is about 2 feet high and is located between the front and back wheels. Advertisers may go to the website www.pvbusads.com  where they have the option to purchase a seven foot wide banner for $1800 per year or a 12 foot wide banner for $3600 per year on either side of a bus. A District map is also on the website so advertisers may choose the area of the district they want to cover. Their ad is then placed on a bus serving that area. The banner material is similar to a large bumper sticker that is easily removed at the end of the year.

 The school buses are in service 7 hours a day and travel throughout the city streets. TTA President, Rusty Pile says “Most businesses would love to donate thousands of dollars a year to the local schools. But let’s face it, not many can afford to do that. Now here’s a way for businesses to both financially justify supporting the school district and to substantially profit from it at the same time. It’s hard to miss a 12 foot banner on the side of a big yellow bus. And this type of advertising shows good will. People are always more likely to patronize a business supporting their children’s schools.” Lewis Spencer of Start to Finish Computers agrees, “We signed up as soon as we heard about it. We are very excited about how the district is creatively using its existing resources to generate more revenue and provide exposure to local businesses, like our computer and laptop repair company.”

 The Paradise Valley School District serves North Scottsdale and Northeast Phoenix and is one of the largest Districts in Arizona with 45 schools and covering almost 100 square miles. TTA Advertising Agency is a 16 year old, Phoenix-based full-service advertising, marketing, internet and sales agency with clients including the hotel chains of Days Inns, Howard Johnson, Super 8, and Wyndham and many local clients from cosmetic dentists and retail stores to state agencies and internet-based companies.
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Starlight Community Theater Honored with ZONI Nomination
Anthem’s Sherry Henderson Receives Prestigious Nomination

Starlight Community Theatre’s Director of Choreography, Sherry Henderson, has been nominated for an ariZoni Theatre Award of Excellence (ZONI) for her choreography of Starlight’s production of “High School Musical” last February.  Nominees were just announced, and the final winners will be named in September.

 “I am very excited to be nominated,” said Henderson.  “It makes me proud when choreographers are recognized for their hard work, especially when we are having a blast doing it.”

 Henderson, an Anthem resident and original Starlight Board Member, is currently choreographing her seventh Starlight production, “Fiddler On The Roof”, which opens in September. A veteran of the stage, Henderson started her career at the age of seven in the Broadway production of “Annie”. This was followed with musicals such as “42nd Street”, the “King and I”, and the “Wizard of Oz”. She has performed at Radio City Music Hall with Liza Minnelli and toured the U.S. and Europe with her show “Steppin’ Out”. She has been teaching dance and choreographing for over 17 years, and is currently teaching at Anthem’s Dynamic Motion Dance Academy. 

“Sherry has lent her immense talent to many Starlight productions and delivers time and time again,” said Starlight co-founder and Executive Director Mark Oesterle.  “She takes a script and turns it into a story on stage through dance.”

 About ariZoni Theatre Awards The ariZoni Theatre Awards is a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting the visibility and growth of theatre in the Valley of the Sun & Maricopa County. Each year at its annual awards ceremony, the Board bestows an outstanding contribution award and a distinguished service award to deserving individuals or organizations for their contributions to theatre. Most importantly, after completion of an exhaustive judging process, involving close to 100 judges, awards of excellence are presented to those individuals who have excelled in performance and production during the just-completed season. These awards represent true celebrations of excellence in theatre.
 About Starlight Community Theater Starlight Community Theater provides a variety of theatrical experiences for both youth and adults.  Starlight continues to encourage talent from all areas of Anthem, New River, Black Canyon City, Desert Hills, Tramonto and North Phoenix. This non-profit community theater is dedicated to providing live theater to entertain and enrich our community and to encourage youth and adult participation by providing growth and educational opportunities, both on and off stage. 
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Arizona Retail Food Prices Up 8 Percent in Second Quarter ‘07
Retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the second quarter of 2007, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items in the second quarter of 2007 was $42.95, up about 4 percent or $1.61 from the first quarter of 2007. The Arizona survey was $48.62, up about 8 percent or $3.82 from the first quarter of 2007, when the first quarterly Arizona Marketbasket survey was conducted. For the last 21 years Arizona Farm Bureau has conducted an annual Thanksgiving Holiday Marketbasket.

 Of the 16 items surveyed, 14 increased and one decreased and one stayed the same in a national average price compared to the 2007 first-quarter survey. Arizona’s survey shows 12 increased and three decreased and one stayed the same.  Interestingly, compared to one year ago, the national overall cost for the marketbasket items showed an increase of about 8 percent (note quarter to quarter, Arizona’s increased 8 percent).

 “Farm and ranch families in Arizona and across the nation take great pride in providing the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply in the world,” said Ann Palmer, Arizona Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee chair. “While families watch their food dollars at the grocery store, Arizona farmers and ranchers carefully watch their costs to produce healthy and safe food.”

 Nationally regular whole milk showed the largest quarter-to-quarter price increase, up 34 cents to $3.46 per gallon. Sirloin tip roast increased 27 cents to $3.99 per pound; pork chops increased 22 cents to $3.63 per pound; and ground chuck increased 20 cents per pound to $2.85. In Arizona center cut pork chops showed the largest price increase, up $1.26 to $5.25 per pound.  Whole milk increased by $1.10 cents to $4.09; Red delicious apples increased by 50 cents to $1.49; and Bacon, up 41 cents to $3.40 per pound. 

Other national items that increased in price: whole fryers, up 17 cents to $1.28 per pound; apples, up 15 cents to $1.45 per pound; vegetable oil and bread, both up 9 cents to $2.66 for a 32-oz bottle and $1.58 for a 20-ounce loaf, respectively; mayonnaise, up 8 cents to $3.43 for a 32-oz jar; and regular eggs, up 5 cents to $1.56 per dozen. Volunteer shoppers recorded nominal price increases for: cheddar cheese, up 3 cents to $3.72 per pound; flour, up 2 cents to $1.92 for a 5-pound bag; toasted oat cereal and corn oil, up 1 cent each to $2.86 for a 10-oz box and $2.78 for a 32-oz bottle, respectively. Russet potatoes dropped 12 cents to $2.34 for a 5-pound bag.  Bacon stayed the same at $3.44 per pound.

 “Consumers have no doubt noticed their food dollar stretched a little tighter lately,” said American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Jim Sartwelle. “As energy costs have increased, it has become more expensive to process, package, and transport food items for retail sale. In addition, soaring demand overseas for U.S. dairy and meat products has reduced quantities available at home, resulting in retail price increases at the grocery store.

 Other Arizona items that increased in price Russet potatoes, up 23 cents to $2.52 for a 5-pound bag; Sirloin tip roast, up 26 cents to $5.25 per pound; mayonnaise up 40 cents to $3.69 for a 32-oz. jar; corn oil, up 30 cents to $2.99 for a 32-oz. jar; regular eggs, up 20 cents to $1.79 per dozen; white bread and toasted oat cereal up 10 cents each to $1.59 for a 20-oz loaf and $3.49 for a 10-oz box, respectively. Whole fryers increased 6 cents to $1.55 per pound. 

In Arizona, vegetable oil decreased in price down 66 cents to $2.79 for a 32 oz jar; cheddar cheese down 40 cents to $2.59 per pound; and ground chuck down 4 cents to $3.65 per pound. All-purpose flour remained the same at $ 2.49 per 5-pound bag.

 The Farm Bureau Marketbasket Survey is unscientific, but serves as a gauge of actual price trends across the state. Bargain shoppers statewide should find individual items at prices comparable to the Farm Bureau survey averages. Shoppers involved in this survey were asked to identify the best in-store price, excluding promotional coupons and special deals.
 About Arizona Farm Bureau
The Arizona Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving and improving the Agriculture industry through member involvement in education, political activities, programs and services. Go to www.azfb.org  to learn more. As a member services organization, individuals can become a member by contacting the Farm Bureau. For information on member benefits call 480.635.3606.
 

PIONEER PEPPER & THE SUNSET PIONEERS TO PLAY THE OPERA HOUSE IN CAREFREE ARIZONA
Cowboy songs like “Ghost Riders in the Sky”, “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water” make up a small part of Pioneer Pepper & The Sunset Pioneers repertoire.  They will charm you right back in time with their classic harmonies as well as treat you to cowboy poetry, rootin’ tootin’ gunfights, trail humor, and good ol’ fashion wild west fun, every Friday and Saturday night at the Carefree Resort Opera House, 7 – 8:30pm starting June 15th all the way through Labor Day, Sept. 1st .  

Pioneer Pepper, Doc Bellows, Dusty Cartwright, "Perfessor" Rolland, Cassandra, and Calena make up the The Sunset Pioneers. Recording since 1996, the group brings extraordinary talents of these six individuals together for an exciting and entertaining musical variety show. 

As the official Balladeers of America's fastest growing town, Gilbert, Arizona, Pioneer Pepper and The Sunset Pioneers, live the "cowboy way of life" where ever they travel, including trips to Austria and England on their first international tour last summer.  

The Sunset Pioneers are one of the finest, most professional and talented singing cowboy groups in America today. The group’s leader Pioneer Pepper is an ex-police officer from Illinois. In 1995, he went from cop to cowboy and moved to Arizona to be closer to the old west. He has played guitar and been singing most of his life. Pioneer Pepper has held the title of Illinois State champion guitarist and has performed in several stage productions such as “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Man of La Mancha”. He has taken 1st place in the United States in show band competition with the International School of Music. But his love and passion has always been cowboy music and now proudly rides the trail with his pardners, The Sunset Pioneers.

Pioneer Pepper says, “My real calling was to help preserve the purity and simplicity of the "cowboy way of life" and the "code of the west" by living it with my family everyday. Our performances breathe new life into the best love songs in America once made famous by such talents as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and The Sons of the Pioneers, and others.”

Doc Bellows is Pioneer Pepper’s right hand man and plays a whole wagon full of instruments such as the accordion, piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, mandolin, and sings the upper harmonies in The Sunset Pioneers. Doc taught voice in Ohio before moving to Arizona. Doc's dry wit makes him the perfect straight-man in the knee-slapping stage antics.

 Perfesser Rolland taught math at various colleges and universities for 25 years, but remembers returning to music in graduate school, as a diversion from the rigors of his studies. Pioneer Pepper recalls saying “That guy can fiddle”! He’s a 3-time Certified Division National Fiddle Champion, 9 time Arizona State champion, and holds many other titles too numerous to list. Pioneer Pepper is proud to have Perfesser riding along with The Sunset Pioneers and knows you’ll be thrilled to hear his fantastic fiddling when you come out to see us!

Bass player Dusty Cartride gets his name from being an avid cyclist and is also involved in the cycling industry. He has played with music greats like Dizzy Gillespie, but with his other love you could say he is a true “Metal Cowboy”  “Yep!” Dusty explains, “You could say I traded my horse for a bike.  Sure, I would rather have a horse for companionship, but I don’t have to clean up much after my bike!” Dusty is a classically trained bass player from, New York City and his talents will amaze you.

Pepper’s daughters Cassandra and Calena, (Tussie) age 14 and 12 are also members of the group. Cassandra plays fiddle and Calena plays guitar. They also sing and dance in routines reminiscent from the days of the dance halls, theatres, and opera houses of the old west.. They are both going to be adding new routines to the show in the up coming months and Pioneer Pepper feels he is the most blessed “Pa” in the world to be able to share this incredible ride with his daughters. Gramps is Pioneer Pepper father, and at 80-years-old, still plays the harmonica on stage, making it a three generation show.Pepper and the band have also been named "Fender Artists," a great honor for any musician.

The Opera House is absolutely stunning with it's western charm and beautiful chandeliers. The adjacent Red Horse Saloon invites you to “belly up to the bar” for some of your favorite wild west beverages including the Pioneer Pepper Margarita. After each performance they entertain audiences with humorous gunfights at the Stage Coach Pass. There might even be a campfire or two waitin' for you. The entire evening is a truly unforgettable old west experience. A show for all ages!
The Carefree Resort proudly serves a scrumptious dinner for the series and they are also offering a special “Wild West Weekend Package” that will include a weekend stay at the resort, a Dinner & Show, and a Gunfight! You don't want to miss this great priced summer package deal. Get your reservations in early as they sell out often!You can expect western memories and cowboy poetry with a bit of good clean family side splittin’ humor. This cowboy singing group takes you back into the days of the old west with the lonely cowboy spinning tales about his horse, the cattle and the prairie. The Sunset Pioneers are international entertainers, recently having toured Austria! They have entertained with some of the greats like Mel Tillis, Johnny Western, Marty Robbins son Ronnie, Melissa Gilbert, John Mitchum, and Buck Taylor. They performed for the “Little House On The Prairie” TV show reunion at the Western Film Festival and filmed with the BBC-TV for the TV series “Only In America”. The Arizona Republic newspaper named them Top Personalities of the year. They have also filmed with the Midwest Country TV show and are now regular featured performers of the show aired on the RFD-TV network.

Joining the show for the summer series, is Charlie LeSueur, author of “Riding the Hollywood Trail” and “The Legends Live Host of KFHX 1620am “Riding the Indie Trail” Radio Show, Charlie will shares interesting stories behind the old cowboy songs.  Also, Wichita, from Wichita’s Magic Chuckwagon, will be performing some of his magical antics during dinner and before the show.
The Sunset Pioneers don’t play any of the top 40 country and western music that you hear on the radio. They play the music of the cowboy era. Truly entertaining, their music will warm your soul and lift your spirits. Visit their website at www.sunsetpioneers.com for a list of their CD’s including, Ballads Of The Trails, Music Memories Of The Cowboys, and Fiddle-ology. Dinner is served at 5:30pm and the Show is at 7:00pm with the Gunfight at 8:30pm. You can come for a Dinner & Show or you are welcome to come just for the Show & Gunfight!
Dinner & Show. Is $40 and will include a 3 course meal with choices of soup or salad, entree, dessert, coffee, tax, and tip. That is an unbelievable deal. Dinner & Show for children 12 & Under is $30 with a special children's menu available.
Show Only is $15 and $10 for children 12 & under.
Groups and Parties Welcome!
Call 480-595-3829 for reservations or log on to www.carefree-resort.com The Carefree Resort is located at 37220 Mule Train Rd - Carefree, AZ 85377. Take Cave Creek Road to Mule Train Road, turn north and follow the signs to the Opera House, just north of the Carefree Resort & Villas. See ya there pardners

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A DRUG-FREE AMERICA UNVEILS TIME TO TALK
Family-Centric Campaign Rallies Parents to Have Ongoing Dialogues With Teens
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America will launch a new, year-round campaign called Time to Talk!  August 7th. The campaign is focused on encouraging and supporting parents and caregivers to have frequent and positive conversations with their teens to keep them healthy and drug free.  Time to Talk
! will provide parents with practical tips, tools and information to not only start the conversation, but to keep it going.  

Preparing for the launch of Time To Talk!, The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Arizona Chapter has been working with local media, parent volunteers, teens and local faith based organizations to help get the message out to the public. "The community's commitment to this campaign is what makes it successful," said Shelly Mowrey, program and marketing director for The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Arizona Chapter. "Through the joint efforts of our partners in the community, we are able to reach and help millions of people."

Furthering the community outreach are Valley teens who volunteered to create educational podcasts with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Arizona Chapter as a tool to enable productive conversations. The teens who participated told real-life stories of conquering drug abuse. For parents, the podcasts are a communal way to connect with children by going to the website, www.teentalkaz.com , together.

For Kids, The Partnership is offering Talk Cards that can be left for parents to read. For example, a message on the talk card might read, "There is something important I need to share with you. Please let me know when you¹re ready to listen," or ³"There is something I have done that is hurting me and the family. That thing is drugs. I want your help and I am ready to talk. Please come to me."

The Time to Talk
! campaign was inspired by the Partnership's ongoing research that shows kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs from parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs.  Yet, only 31 percent of teens report learning about the risks of drugs from their parents. This on-demand resource is now available to help motivate families to live healthy, drug-free lives. For more information, please visit www.timetotalk.org .

About The Partnership for a Drug-Free America The Partnership for a Drug-Free America was formed in 1986 by the communications industry to educate children, parents and communities about the consequences of illicit drug use and the benefits of living drug-free. The Partnership is highly regarded for its proven effective media campaigns and public awareness programs. Independent studies from academia, business and science document the profound impact of The Partnership¹s programs on attitudes and behavior.

The Arizona Chapter was established in 2003 to carry out The Partnership¹s mission to reduce illicit drug use in America and throughout the state while meeting the unique needs of Arizona communities. The Partnership is a privately funded, 501-c- 3 organization.

Through its programs, the Arizona Chapter inspires and persuades Arizonans to join in a united effort to prevent illicit drug use among teens through community-based education. The research-based public education campaigns reach parents and children through public service announcements, parent outreach programs, pediatricians, public relations (news stories, editorials), school-based programs, and educational brochures. For more information, visit the Chapter website at www.drugfree.org/az  .

Important Mexico and Modern Printmaking
Nothing was more fashionable in 1930s New York than to own the latest etching, woodblock print or lithograph to arrive from Mexico City by Diego Rivera.  His one-man exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1933 was a command performance demonstrating what it meant to be on the edge of North America’s artistic avant garde.  He was the greatest among a large group of artists who wholeheartedly threw themselves into the production of murals and prints – such as Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco, Frida Kahlo, and more – mythologizing Mexico’s past, critiquing its present, and pointing to its future. Mexico and Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920-1950, on view in Phoenix Art Museum’s Steele Gallery July 1, 2007 – September 16, 2007, is the first comprehensive exhibition in years to present the work of these artists and their American and European colleagues working in Mexico at the time. 

 Mexico and Modern Printmaking is an exciting display of nearly 150 important lithographs, etchings and woodcuts by 40 artists who came to define a new brand of Modernism, native to Mexico – such as Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, Tamayo, Kahlo, Dr. Atl and their European and American colleagues in Mexico at the time, including Jean Charlot, Howard Cook, Caroline Durieux, and Elizabeth Catlett.  Included are views of rural Mexico and its people, city life and workers, landscapes, portraits and studies, broadsides, important moments and figures in history, and surrealistic imagery.  Foremost to be seen in the works of art is a struggle by the artists to show the meaning of being Mexican, the economic and political conflicts of the day, and a vision of the future for this fledgling society.  

The 1920s – just a decade after the Mexican Revolution – gave rise to a drive toward modernism in Mexico and sparked the prolific wave of printmaking for the next 30 years.  While art schools and cultural institutions flourished, debates about the country’s political and artistic future were heated.  Large scale public murals created by the likes of “Los Tres Grandes,” or three greats – Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco – educated and inspired the people about their history, Mexican ideals, politics and society.  The artists often created lithographs as part of the mural process, or as an adjunct to their particular post-Revolution “storytelling.” 

 Soon, printmaking was central to a broad spectrum of political, cultural and artistic endeavors that captivated many outside of Mexico, as well as their fellow countrymen.

 In addition to discussion of each of the artists and their work in the show, the fully-illustrated exhibition catalog contains three seminal essays on the history of printmaking in Mexico, the connection between Mexico and the New York art market up through World War II, and the interface of printmaking and contemporary politics in post-Revolution Mexico. 

 Phoenix Art Museum also will present a full line-up of events, programs and family activities in conjunction with the exhibition, including a drop-in studio where adults can experiment with printmaking on Tuesdays, July 17 and August 21, 7- 8:30pm, and Saturday, September 8, 12 Noon – 2pm.

 The Museum also will celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with an array of activities and entertainment for the entire family, Saturday and Sunday, September 15 & 16, 12 Noon – 2pm.

 This exhibition is organized by Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum in San Antonio.  It is presented by Bank of America with major support provided by APS, Friends of Mexican Art and Phoenix Art Museum's Latin American Art Alliance.  Educational program support is funded by The Arizona Republic.  Promotional support is provided by La Campesina KNAI 88.3 FM. For more information, visit online at www.PhxArt.org or call the 24-hour information line at (602) 257-1222.
 

IMAGE CREDIT: Above Right: Zapata, Diego Rivera, 1932.  Lithograph.  Philadelphia Museum of Art, Purchased with the Lola Downin Peck Fund from the Carl and Laura Zigrosser Collection, 1976-97-114. © 2006 Banco de México Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust. Av. Cinco de Mayo No. 2, Col. Centro, Del. Cuauhtémoc 06059, México, D.F. Reproduced by permission of CONACULTA/INBA. 

Above Left: Tourists and Aztecs, José Clemente Orozco, 1934.  Lithograph. Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Purchased with the Lola Downin Peck Fund from the Carl and Laura Zigrosser Collection, 1976-97-57.  © Clemente V. Orozco.  Reproduced by permission of CONACULTA/INBA.
 

Mexico and Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920-1950, 
Phoenix Art Museum’s Steele Gallery
July 1, 2007 – September 16, 2007

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A Mosquito Free Zone West Nile Virus on the Rise in Arizona
 Building growth in the Phoenix metropolitan area has dramatically changed the valley’s climatic conditions, producing a mosquito season where previously there had been none. With both commercial and residential building at an all time high, the dry arid climate is being forever changed. The added foliage, grass areas, lakes and lake communities requiring constant watering create a haven for the Culex mosquito, a vector for the West Nile Virus (WNV). Many areas of the Valley have been plagued in recent years with mosquito infestations, and early morning and evening hours find the mosquitoes at their most voracious. 

 Many people can be at risk for the West Nile Virus says Dan Sleezer, General Manager for S.O.S. Exterminating, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ. The mosquito season can last from March to October and while the West Nile Virus made national news in 1999, the first cases in Arizona were documented in 2004. These included two deaths, according to the Center for Disease Control, and in 2006 there were 150 documented cases resulting in 11 deaths. Now, adds Mr. Sleezer, we have a solution for mosquito problems with a misting system that will manage the infestations in your yard. We think that just because they’re out, you don’t have to stay in. You can make your yard a mosquito free zone.
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DEEP PURPLE with Special Guest THIN LIZZY
All the shades of rock and roll come together in one night of Deep Purple on Friday, August 17th at 7:30 PM at the Maricopa County Events Center.  Tickets will be $30, $40 and  $55.  Four decades of ground-breaking musicianship have produced the rock anthems ‘Smoke on the Water”, “Hush”, “Highway Star” and “My Woman from Tokyo” but when called “classic”, the band will laugh and patiently explain that nostalgia is not a creative word.

 The music of members Ian Gillian, Steve Morse, Roger Glover, Don Airey and Ian Paige is marked by virtuosity but is never a slave to it.  Their latest album, “Rapture of the Deep,” shows the group in full overdrive and features intense, fearless music driven by fire, wit and passion.   

Thin Lizzy opens the show and provides a classic rock complement with their hits “Boys are Back in Town”, “Jailbreak” and “Cowboy Song”. 

On sale at all Ticketmaster outlets including Select Macy’s locations, Fry’s Marketplace, Ritmo Latino and FYE.  To charge by phone, call (480) 784-4444 or (520) 321-1000.  Tickets can also be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com   or at the Events Center Box Office (Tues–Sat 10a–4p).

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ASU GAMMAGE DELIVERS SUMMER FUN TO TEMPE THIS AUGUST!Don't miss these exciting special engagements at ASU Gammage during the month of August!  Tickets on sale now!

GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! THE GREAT JAGUAR RESCUE, Nickelodeon's latest live-action hit, plays ASU Gammage        August 1st-5th, 2007. This new adventure from the award-winning Dora The Explorer franchise follows Diego, his sister Alicia and cousin Dora on an action-packed mission to get Baby Jaguar's growl back from the Bobos.

 The world-wide phenomenon, MAMMA MIA!, makes it's awaited return to ASU Gammage August 21st-26th, 2007. Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, this sunny, funny tale of family and friendship on a Greek island will have you singing along and leave you with a smile.  

For more information contact the ASU Gammage Box Office at 480.965.3434 or visit Ticketmaster.com    www.ticketmaster.com/venue/246192?brand=asugammage UP AND COMING at ASU KERR/ASU GAMMAGE  -  
SWEET CHARITY Starring PAIGE DAVIS
August 7th-12th at ASU Gammage! For more information call the ASU Gammage Box Office at 480.965.3434 or visit Ticketmaster.com
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PHOENIX COYOTES TO HOLD INAUGURAL YOUTH HOCKEY MINI-CAMP
The Phoenix Coyotes are excited to announce their inaugural Youth Hockey Mini-Camp which will take place Friday, August 17th through Sunday, August 19th. The camp will be held at Oceanside Arena in Tempe. The Arena is located at 1520 N. McClintock Drive.  

The camp will feature professional instruction from current Coyotes players and coaches along with former NHL players. Instruction over the three day mini-camp will include power skating, passing, shooting, positioning, small games, in-depth goaltending instruction and off-ice conditioning.

 The camp is for skaters at the Squirt (ages 9-10), Peewee (ages 11-12) and Bantam/Midget levels (ages 13-15).  Coyotes coaches scheduled to appear are Assistant Coach Ulf Samuelsson, Goaltending Coach Grant Fuhr and Video Coach Steve Peters. The camp will also feature former NHL player Alex Hicks and former Coyotes player Jim Johnson. The Strength and Conditioning portion of the camp will be instructed by USA Hockey Assistant Coach Scott Abbey. Current Coyotes players are expected to appear.

 The camp is a great way for players to get a behind-the-scenes look at Coyotes hockey and get instruction from current NHL coaches and players and former NHL players.  To ensure each participant receives quality instruction and attention, registration is limited to the first 36 registrants in each age group (32 skaters and four goalies). The cost of the mini-camp is $260.

 Each participant also receives:

  • One (1) Youth Hockey Mini-Camp jersey

  • One (1) T-shirt

  • One (1) Pair of workout shorts

  • One (1) Phoenix Coyotes water bottle

 Players can visit www.phoenixcoyotes.com  to register. Those who have questions can contact Scott Storkan, Coyotes Youth Hockey Coordinator, at 623.772.3464.
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SHANE AND ANDREA DOAN WIN 2007 PAT TILLMAN AWARD
 The Phoenix Coyotes are proud to announce that Coyotes captain Shane Doan and his wife Andrea will be honored with a 2007 Pat Tillman Community Leadership Award. Seven winners are recognized in different categories and the Doan’s are honored in the Professional Athletes category.

 “Andrea and I would both like to thank The Leadership Consortium, the Pat Tillman foundation and KTAR for this award,” said Coyotes captain Shane Doan. “It is a great honor to receive this award from a foundation which does such an incredible job of encouraging community involvement in sports. My family is grateful to live in the Valley and be part of such a great community. To give back in any way is always gratifying, it is the least we can do to be involved in the community and the Valley. Many thanks to the foundation and to the Phoenix Coyotes.”

 The awards are named in honor of Pat Tillman, the ASU alumnus and Arizona Cardinals football player who was tragically killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. They recognize individuals who have demonstrated courage of their convictions and served as excellent role models for youth, and organizations, which have worked to enhance the relationship among athletes and sports organizations.

  “The Phoenix Coyotes would like to congratulate Shane and Andrea for being honored with such a meaningful award,” said Douglas Moss, Coyotes President and COO. “The Doan’s are a great example of the positive impact professional athletes and their families can make in a community. They constantly give 100% towards helping others and unselfishly give of their time, money and support to various groups and charities. This award is an honor to receive and we are proud that Shane and Andrea have represented the team and organization so well.”

 Shane and Andrea are committed to being active in the community as a couple and separately. In one example of his many charitable endeavors, Shane hosted and skated with over 200 underprivileged children from the Thomas J. Pappas School at the ALLTEL Ice Den in Scottsdale on April 2nd. He provided the ice time, pizza and funded transportation to and from the rink for the students. Shane later bought and provided almost 600 tickets for the students and their family members to attend a Coyotes game on April 5th.  

Shane is a dedicated leader for the team on the ice and he takes his responsibility as a role model in the community very seriously. This past season, Shane could be seen on television in a public service announcement advising people to avoid tobacco use. 

 In addition to buying Holiday gifts for hospital patients, Andrea led a toy collection for the West Valley Child Crisis Center outside Jobing.com Arena prior to a Coyotes game. She was also part of the ‘Operation Santa’ food drive in December where fans were asked to bring food items to a Coyotes game to donate to the Westside Food Bank.

 What the family didn’t give in time, energy and money, they gave of themselves, literally. Andrea and their eight-year-old daughter Gracie each had more than eight inches of their long hair cut off for the Pantene “Beautiful Lengths” project which accepts hair donations to create wigs for cancer patients free of charge. They incorporated it into a Coyotes game as they had their hair cut on the bench during an intermission.

 The winners will be recognized at the KTAR Presents Llinking Sports and Communities Banquet Hosted by Outback Steakhouse on September 24th at Chase Field. For more information visit www.phoenixcoyotes.com, www.ktar.com   or www.linkingsports.com .

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Easy Street Lighting
 The Town of Carefree has recently installed two new outdoor lights within the Town core to test the practicality of installing new street lights around Easy Street. The Town very much wants to address concerns of unsafe and dark sidewalks and street ways after dark.  

We are looking for feedback from you as to whether or not you like the light post design, quality of light, adequacy of light, and the overall impact on our night skies. The goal is to provide a safe and navigable shopping and strolling area during the evening hours without negatively impacting our night skies with light pollution.

 We would love to hear from you. The lights are installed between the Amphitheater and the Blue Sky Restaurant on Easy Street. Take a look and let us know what you think. We will enthusiastically forward your comments to the Town. As always, THANKS for your continued support!  Ian Ellison Executive Director Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce (480) 488-3381
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Get Caught Up In Charlotte’s Web!
E.B White’s Classic to open Childsplay’s first season in the stunning new Tempe Center for the Arts  

Childsplay, the nationally renowned theater company for young audiences and families will open its 30th Anniversary Season in the new Tempe Center for the Arts with one of its most requested and all-time favorite productions, “Charlotte’s Web.” “Charlotte’s Web” is the brilliant stage version of E.B. White’s American classic story, one that has delighted young readers and their parents for generations. This will be the first production of Childsplay’s new 2007-08 Season, and its first production in the new multi-million dollar theater complex, located on the bank of Tempe Town Lake. 

 Performances of “Charlotte’s Web” are September 15 through October 14 at the Tempe Center for the Arts with Saturday and Sunday shows at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Target Storybook Preview Performance will be held on Saturday, September 15th at 1 p.m. tickets for the preview performance are discounted at $12. Tickets for all other performances are $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and children. Tickets will go on sale August 8th through the Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office by calling 480-350-2822 or online at www.childsplayaz.org/tca.

 About Charlotte’s Web- Meet Wilbur, an endearing piglet in grave danger of ending up as pork chops, and Charlotte, the wise and winsome spider who becomes his true friend.  Templeton the rat, the Goose and the Sheep make up his other neighbors who together explore friendship, loyalty, ingenuity and the cycle of life in the barnyard and beyond.  “Charlotte’s Web” will be directed by Childsplay Artistic Director and Founder David Saar and features Debra K. Stevens as the ingenious spider and D. Scott Withers as Wilbur the pig.  This stunning production has been conceived by an inspired design team including Seattle costume designer Kathy Hunt along with acclaimed scenic designer, Robert Klingelhoefer, who is the Resident Designer for the Fulton Opera House in Pennsylvania.  This production is best suited for families with children ages four and older.

 Play Synopsis - Wilbur is the runt of the litter who finds a best friend and champion in Fern, the farmer’s daughter. And when Wilbur is sent to live at another farm, he is heartbroken. However, he soon meets new barnyard friends, including the wise and caring Charlotte the spider. Life becomes full of hopeful possibilities until Wilbur finds out that he is in danger of becoming dinner on the farm. The resourceful Charlotte makes it her mission to save Wilbur from this fate by stablishing him as something special or, in other words, “some pig.” Together, Charlotte and Wilbur, discover the value of true friendship and the uniqueness of those that touch our lives the most.

 Charlotte’s Web: Based on the book by E.B. White, Playwright: Joseph Robinette, Director: David Saar, Scenic Designer: Robert Klingelhoefer, Costume Designer: Kathy Hunt, Lighting Designer: Rick Paulson, Sound Designer: Scott Kasbaum, Props Designer: Jim Luther.

Cast: Charlotte: Debra K. Stevens, Fern: Yolanda London, Avery: Ricardo Araiza, Edith / Sheep: Kristin Hailstone, Homer / Uncle: Dwayne Hartford, Mother / Goose: Katie McFadzen, Father / Templeton: Jon Gentry, Wilbur: D. Scott Withers

 • 09/15-10/14 Charlotte’s Web Tempe Center for the Arts 700 West Rio Salado Parkway

Tempe, Box office: 480-350-2822  or online at www.childsplayaz.org/tca  Performance Dates & Times: Saturday, September 15:  1 p.m. (Target Storybook Preview Performance) Saturday, September 15: 4 p.m. Sunday, September 16:  1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, September 22:  1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, September 23:  1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, September 29:  1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, September 30:  1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, October 6:  1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, October 7:  1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13:  1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, October 14: 1 and 4 p.m. Ticket INFORMATION: Tickets for Charlotte’s Web go on sale August 8 through Tempe Center for the Arts Box office at 480-350-2822 or online at www.childsplayaz.org/tca  Target Storybook Preview Performance (Sept 15th at 1PM):  $12. All other performances: $25 Adults $20 Children, Students & Seniors Play pass packages for 6 or more tickets are on sale now and can be used for any performance during the 2007/08 Season.  Call Childsplay at 480-350-8101 or  www.childsplayaz.org

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The Largest Health Expo in Arizona!

 Innovative, informative, inexpensive and enormous!  NewsTalk 960 KKNT is pleased to announce the 2007 Virtual Health Expo, an online Health Expo stemming from the KKNT website that will feature the Valley's leading businesses in the health market.

 From July 23rd, 2007 - July 29th, 2007, people will be able to log onto the Virtual Health Expo website from the comfort of their own home or office.  Participants can select by category or by business name to see a short video presentation from the exhibitor and can choose to visit the exhibitor's website. The video presentation will give direct insight into business of the exhibitor without the distractions and time constraints.

 From medical equipment to vitamin supplements, physicians to message therapists, gyms to spas, and insurance to associations, the 2007 Health Expo will allow visitors to take a look at the different exhibitors at any time, from any place, without any hassle!

 For information on sponsorship or booth space, contact Lisa Utley, Account Manager of NewTalk 960 KKNT, at (602) 955-9600 ext.212 or email lutley@kknt960.com . ____________________________________________________________________________________________

 GREASE 
Go back to high school with this nostalgic salute to the 1950s rock 'n' roll era till July 29th. Join the Greasers and the Pink Ladies as they dance and sing their way through the prom, the drive-in movie, and the burger palace with "Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee," "Beauty School Dropout," "Summer Nights," and "Born to Hand Jive, Baby."

 Please visit www.azbroadwaytheatre.com  or call 623-776-8400 for ticket information, times and dates for this show, ABT's special events packages, our unique summer children's Academy, facility and catering rentals, group discounts, gift packs, etc. Prices at Arizona Broadway Theatre range from $43 to $53 per ticket. (Price includes show and meal).
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NEW RIVER SENIOR CENTER
The Senior Center is accepting donations of new and gently used items for a yard sale to benefit the center.  Dona
tions (no clothing, or large appliances please) can be dropped off at 48606 N 17th Ave, New River.  
The sale will be held on August 24th from 8:00 till 3:00 and on August 25th from 7:00am till 11:00am.  

All proceeds to benefit the center.  Please call 623-465-0367 for more information
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2008 SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL - CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is seeking artists working in all media to exhibit at the 38th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival on March 7, 8 and 9, 2008. All artists must apply online at www.ZAPPlication.org  between July 15 and October 17, 2007. The application fee is $30.

Consistently ranked among the top ten arts festivals in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine, the Scottsdale Arts Festival has been a favorite among visitors and artists alike since 1971. During this three-day event, which attracts tens of thousands of Scottsdale-area residents and visitors, nearly 200 jury-selected artists from throughout North America display their work on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Works of art are available for purchase directly from the artists and from the Scottsdale Art Festival's online art auction. Visitors also enjoy continuous live music, entertainment, family activities and other surprises.

Each year, the Scottsdale Arts Festival receives more than 900 applications from artists interested in exhibiting their work. A jury of arts professionals selects approximately 200 artists to participate in the event and awards prizes in numerous categories. The participating artists work in a wide range of media, including ceramic, furniture, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and woodworking.

The Scottsdale Arts Festival is produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Proceeds benefit the organization's youth education and outreach programs.  For additional information about the Scottsdale Arts Festival visit www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org   or call (480) 874-4686.

The Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private non-profit 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.

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DVUSD Associate Superintendent Earns Pat Tillman Community Leadership Award Connie Harris To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Connie Harris, DVUSD Associated Superintendent of Education Services is one of seven recipients of the Pat Tillman Community Leadership Awards as announced by KTAR 620 Sports and The Leadership Consortium.  Seven winners are announced in different categories with Ms. Harris receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.

 

Connie has spent her life in service to children.  From her first teaching assignment to her current role as Assistant Superintendent of Education Services for Deer Valley Unified School District, she has influenced the lives of many student scholars, athletes, teachers, and colleagues.  She has spent years advocating at the district level to promote higher level of preparation and support for high school coaches.  She has initiated a Coaches Certification program…among the first in Arizona.  Since 2000, Connie has served on the Arizona Interscholastic Association Board of Directors and was the first female president in 2002-03.

 

Following a serious fight with breast cancer, Connie credits her recovery with her commitment to fitness.  Today she walks and runs in support of Cancer and Breast Cancer and mentors and assists breast cancer survivors.  Armed with stacks of books she graciously shares her “cancer battle plan” including inspiration, motivation, healthy living, and physical fitness with anyone who has received dreaded and devastating notification that they too will join the club of combatants.  She carefully notes their treatment progress and guides them through next step expectations.  Always, she celebrates their successes.

 

The awards are named in honor of Pat Tillman, the ASU alumnus and Arizona Cardinals football player who was tragically killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. They recognize individuals, who have demonstrated courage of their convictions and served as excellent role models for youth, and organizations, which have worked to enhance the relationship among athletes, sports organizations.

 

In addition to Connie Harris, other 2007 award winners included: Shane Doan, Phoenix Coyotes, and Taitusi "Duce" Lutui, Arizona Cardinals (Individuals: Professional Athletes); Ryan McBride and Amber Rose Horvath (Individuals: Amateur or student); ASU Women’s Basketball Team and Turnbow Foundation (Organizations). The seven winners will be recognized at the KTAR Presents Linking Sports and Communities Banquet Hosted by Outback Steakhouse on September 24 at Chase Field.

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Barry Goldwater High School Student Receives National Award

Danya Pompeya Anouti, a junior in the International Baccalaureate program at Barry Goldwater High School in Phoenix has received The Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award for superior citizenship and achievement in national competition.  Hamilton Awards are given annually by the Alexander Hamilton Friends Association (AHFA) of Seattle, Washington. It includes a cash award, copy of the biography, Alexander Hamilton, autographed by its author Ron Chernow, a celebratory proclamation signed by Doug Hamilton, the fifth great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton and the opportunity to quality for an all expense paid week of leadership education in Seattle in June, 2008.

 

Miss Anouti was one of 50 from all over the United States who received cash awards.  The award is sponsored by The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association (AHFA) of Seattle, Washington. Candidates are judged on their personal and community service achievements.  Achievement criteria include: a general category as well as scholastic and entrepreneurial categories. Service includes service to the community at large and service to the student's school. "The award was very competitive this year. We wish we could have made many more awards. We received applications from over 43 states and the District of Columbia," said George T. Cox, president of the AHFA. "Our goal is to identify young people who have set high standards for citizenship and achievement in their lives.  We are very excited about, Danya's potential for future greatness. The community is lucky to have her as a resident", concluded Cox. When Danya's achievements are reviewed it is easy to see why the Seattle-based organization was so impressed.

 

Danya is a first generation American with a multicultural heritage and strong aspirations.  She states "My father is Lebanese and my mother is Mexican-German. I am stuck between my parents' ideals and those shown to me by this amazing country, but the product of this mix is quite beautiful, because I get the best of all worlds. I am a feminist. Women are still oppressed in many ways all over the world, and I want to fight for the equality that is justly theirs."

 

As an outstanding student and community servant, Danya has a perfect 5.0, takes a full slate of Advanced Placement courses and has plans to take Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams in a variety of subjects. Danya has won three state swimming championships and as captain of her swim team enjoys giving fellow team members a "motivational note and snack" before each swim meet. She was the recipient of the Barry Goldwater HS (BGHS) Scholar Athlete Award on two occasions as well as the Scholar Athlete Award and All American Team Award. Her coach awarded her Coach’s Award and for two years in a row, the Pride, Hustle, and Desire Award in honor of her outstanding drive.

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Danya is vice president of the BGHS National Honor Society and participates in several other organizations including fashion club, International Club and the Knitting club.  "I joined the Knitting Club in hopes of learning a new skill but most of the organizations I participate in focus on community service,” says Danya.  Outside of school, Danya is a volunteer with the Arizona Humane Society in the cat adoption center.  She also works as a trapper capturing stray cats for AZ Cats to get them spayed and neutered.  Danya also volunteers at a local hospital running errands for the staff and assisting in the patient discharge process.  Danya had has part time and full time jobs, where her adapted skills have been quickly recognized.  The national chain bookstore where she currently works quickly recognized her customer service talent and skill and took the unusual step of sending her to advanced training so she could help train new staff members at the store.  Such training is normally reserved for full time seasoned employees.

 

Danya credits her elementary SAGE (DVUSD Gifted and Talented program) teacher and her parents for her successes and sees herself as a citizen of the world. “Because of my diverse background, I am not just an American but a world citizen, and I feel it is my duty to try my best to help those who can not help themselves.”

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BECOME A TEACHER IN 10 MONTHS

Envision yourself as a teacher in Deer Valley Unified School District – one of Arizona’s most successful and exciting school districts.  But how do you turn that vision into reality?  Take the next step --- apply for the ASU/DVUSD Professional Development School, a 10 month fast track teacher preparation program which earns you a teaching certification and a master’s degree.

 

Designed for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree, teaching candidates start immediately with on the job training at Mirage Elementary in an assistant capacity with an experienced teacher.  No need to attend classes at the University.  Instruction in teaching methods and professional responsibilities are taught on the Mirage Elementary campus by ASU West – College of Teacher Education and Leadership faculty.

 

Fast Track starts August 1st and continues through June 15th.  Apply now.  Contact Kristi Bushnell, Human Resources Coordinator at 623-445-5064 for an application packet.

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HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS HONORED,

SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES ANNUAL STUDENT ARTWORK PURCHASE

Dr. Virginia McElyea, DVUSD Superintendent announced the 3rd Annual Superintendent’s Student Art Purchase Awards. Designed to promote up-and-coming high school artists, Dr. McElyea personally selects a piece of art from each of the five high schools. Each student selected for the award receives a $200 check and a certificate of recognition.

 

Selected for the 2007 Superintendent’s Student Art Purchase Awards are:

  • Edward Coogle, Sandra Day O’Connor High School “Gladiator in Iraq” - Ceramic Mask
  • Jana Johnson, Deer Valley High School “Life’s Harvest” - Pastel
  • Mircea Maierean, Barry Goldwater High School Untitled” - Acrylic Painting
  • Ashley Scott, Mountain Ridge High School “Dual Portrait” - Pencil Drawing
  • Hillary Weiler, Boulder Creek High School “Untitled” - Pen and Ink Drawing

 

Superintendent McElyea stated "The arts give students a distinctive means of expression, allowing them to discover new ideas and ways of work, as an essential part of learning.  Again this year, I’m moved by the power, beauty and depth of the art our students have created."

 

The artwork will be on display at the DVUSD District Office. Each of the five winning selections will be purchased by Dr. McElyea and included in the district’s permanent art collection. With the addition of this year’s winners, the Superintendent’s collection houses 15 pieces reflecting the excellence in visual arts education in Deer Valley.

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Tune In, Plug In To DVUSD New Podcasts

DVUSD is in our second year of podcasting as a delivery system for educational information. What a better way to use it than to showcase the latest happenings in DVUSD programs and schools. Podcasts can be found on the DVUSD website www.dvusd.org , featuring twenty online conversations on a variety of topics.

 

Recent podcast conversations include Classrooms of the Future with Dr. Quinn Kellis, Director of Technology and Accountability talking about a new staff development program to integrate technology into the classroom; Science Rocks! featuring Barbara Ervin, Community Education Manager chatting about our newest summer day camp program and Sun’Sational Summer Camps and Dr. Vicki Edwards, Director of Assessment and Student Achievement discussing the responses to Homework Survey – Too Much or Too Little.

 

In the area of employment, Become A Teacher In 10 Months features Kristi Bushnell, Human Resources Coordinator talking about the DVUSD/ASU Professional Development School and Patrick Lahaie, Human Resource Director for Certified Positions gives an insider look at Tips for Teachers on Getting Hired. Front Office Efficiency talks to accomplishments of a front office employees committee led by Joyce Gigerich, Human Resources Manager.

 

Making sure the DVUSD schools are safe is a subject of interest to all. Dr. Debra Webb, Director of Instruction speaks to Crisis Response Improvements and the goals of the Safe Schools committee. And last but certainly not least, Michael Gregoire, Governing Board President discusses his vision, hopes and dreams for Deer Valley Unified.
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Boulder Creek High School Students To Launch Mars Mission.

From left to right: Kris Hansford and Alexa Ogburn, Boulder Creek High School, along with Earth Science teacher Kathy Hill, have been selected to participate in NASA’s Phoenix Student Intern Program, joining the Phoenix Science Team for the 2007-2008 Phoenix Mars Lander Mission.

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American Lung Association Announces 2008 Asthma Walk Chairman
 The American Lung Association of Arizona is proud to announce that Dr. Andrei Damian of Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd. will serve as the 2008 Honorary Chairman of the annual Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk. “It is an honor to accept this position and to be a part of such a great event,” said Andrei Damian, M.D., president of Cardiovascular Consultants Ltd. “With asthma affecting so many people, it is important that funding be found to complete the necessary research that leads to better treatments or possibly a cure.” 

The 2008 Phoenix Asthma Walk will take place at Scottsdale Civic Center on April 5, 2008. Proceeds benefit: Camp Not-A-Wheeze, the American Lung Association’s summer camp for children with moderate to severe asthma; Asthma Clinical Research Centers, where large clinical trials are conducted that will provide useful information about asthma and benefit patients directly; and, local community education programs impacting Arizonans everyday. For more information call 602-258-7505 or visit www.lungarizona.org .

 About the American Lung Association Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Lung disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of death have declined. The American Lung Association funds vital research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of the public, the American Lung Association is “Improving life, one breath at a time.”
 About Andrei Damian, M.D.Fellow, American College of Cardiology, In Cardiology Practice since 1984
Special Recognition: • 1997 & 2000, Elected one of 10 Busiest/Best Cardiologist in Phoenix by PhoenixMagazine
 About Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd. Cardiovascular Consultants Ltd. is a group of medical professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive cardiovascular care to Phoenix and the surrounding community. Founded in 1986, Cardiovascular Consultants has 22 physicians and 10 mid-level providers in 12 locations, making it the largest cardiovascular group in Arizona. Visit Cardiology Consultants on the web at www.cvcheart.com .

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West Valley Arts are Shining Bright!
 After years of people thinking they had to go elsewhere for great entertainment, theaters in the West Valley are shining bright after receiving the results of the ZONI nominations last Tuesday. 

 The ZONI awards are Arizona's version of the Tony's (or for those non-theatre people the Academy Awards for theatre) and are divided into two categories, contracted (or paid/equity) and non-contracted (or non-paid/community).  There are several sub-categories such as, Musical/Straight Plays, Actors /Crew and Youth/Adult. 

 Theater Works (non-contracted) was nominated for six Zoni's, including best actress in both the adult and youth categories.  They also had several staff members nominated for Zoni's that occurred while they were still working for other theatres (I'm sure we'll be hearing more from them in the upcoming years!).  Also, take note that Supporting Actress nominee, Amber Gildersleeve, will be playing the part of Maria in Theater Works' upcoming production of West Side Story!  

Arizona Broadway Theater (contracted) was nominated for a whopping twenty-four Zoni's!  They swept the nominations in almost all of their categories, proving that they have raised the bar for professional theatre all over the valley.

 So, if you're thinking about what you might want to do this weekend, don't assume that you'll have to drive an hour to get there or worry about traffic and parking.  Arts and Culture are abundant here in the West Valley.  Hey, we might even start getting those "East Enders" to cross the "Great Divide" and head West!  

For more information on Theater Works, Arizona Broadway Theatre or a complete listing of nominees of the Arizoni Awards please check out their websites:  www.theaterworks.org      www.azbroadwaytheatre.com  www.arizoniawards.com 

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Relay for Life
Relay for Life is an overnight fundraising event for the American Cancer Society.  Funds raised go to support people and families effected by cancer, education to the public as well as research to better treatment and work toward a cure.

Be a part of the event: Form a Team,  Donate (time, money, prizes..),  Be a sponsor ($500-$25,000),  Volunteer to help the night of event.  Teams will form and raise money prior to the event.  The Relay will begin at
6pm on October 12th.  This is a family event so there will be plenty for everyone to do.  We have entertainment, games, contests, silent auction, raffles and on-site fundraisers by each team.

We will celebrate the end of the Relay with a breakfast for everyone who lasted the night. Bring your tents, chairs, games and snacks and join us for an event you will never forget!

Survivors! This night is all about you!   Everyone is walking through the night because they are or know someone who has been touched by cancer. If you are a cancer survivor please join us for a special celebration to begin the Relay.  The first lap of the night is lead by all survivors attending the event.  This lap is followed by a special reception dinner for you and a caretaker.  After dinner you can stay and enjoy all of the entertainment and games.  At 9pm there will be a luminaria ceremony, a very special part of the evening where we stop to take a moment to remember all of those lost and everyone who has beat cancer and gives hope to others.

Team Interest contact:  Rick Klein @ 623-879-3002 or Jasson Pilcher @ 623-694-3799.

Survivors please contact:  Michael Chartrand @ 602-694-1918

All other interests please contact: Diana Ozimek @ 623-879-3021.

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Ballet Under the Stars Celebrates its 22nd Season
   In April 1998, ads in the local papers read, “Bring your Blankets, Beverages, and Babies to the Ballet!” Nearly a decade later, the invitation still holds. 2007 marks the tenth year of Ballet Under the Stars, and Ballet Arizona wants all Valley residents to join them for this curtain-raising celebration of its 22nd season. The troupe is partnering with six Valley communities and local and regional businesses to provide free ballet performances throughout the area.

  Ballet Under the Stars 2007 will feature excerpts from Play, Artistic Director Ib Andersen’s newest full-length work whose world premiere was the finale of the Ballet’s 2006–7 season. Andersen described Play as “the equivalent of a seven-course meal. Each dance is separate, but together they create a whole.” The score varies as widely as the individual dances, from Mozart to Stravinsky, and Schubert to Britten. Play has something for everyone, regardless of his or her level of familiarity with dance. Ballet Under the Stars 2007 receives support from National Endowment for the Arts, The City of Glendale and Glendale Arts Commission, The Town of Fountain Hills, and APS.

 CALENDAR: Ten seasons of Ballet Under the Stars: Six free community performances raise the curtain on Ballet Arizona’s 22nd season
What:   Ballet Arizona — Ballet Under the Stars 2007
When:   Sep. 20–22, 27–29
Where:  

  • Thu, Sep 20: Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale

  • Fri, Sep 21: Tempe Center for the Arts Amphitheater

  • Sat, Sep 22: Estrella Mtn Ranch Lakeside Amphitheatre, Goodyear

  • Thu, Sep 27: Fountain Park, Fountain Hills

  • Fri, Sep 28: location TBA

  • Sat, Sep 29: Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix

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Arizona Retail Food Prices Up 8 Percent in Second Quarter ‘07
Retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the second quarter of 2007, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items in the second quarter of 2007 was $42.95, up about 4 percent or $1.61 from the first quarter of 2007. The Arizona survey was $48.62, up about 8 percent or $3.82 from the first quarter of 2007, when the first quarterly Arizona Marketbasket survey was conducted.
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Did You Know This About Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center?
 1. Five years ago the majority of our clients were day workers. Today, the majority is non-hispanic and living in areas like Anthem, Tramonto, New River, and Cave Creek, and even Carefree.
2. About 1/3 of our clients are from the Anthem/Tramonto/New River area.

These are stories about who the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center has helped!

     a. Woman in Carefree, divorced, two children, had surgery and was unable to work for several months, medical bills piled up, she had to come to us.
     b. A stay at home mom in Anthem, her husband walks out leaving her with 3 young children and a heavy rent. She had to find work, she found us through St. Vincent De Paul of Anthem.
     c. Senior Woman  who was cheated out of the ownership of her home. On disability, widowed, with a very small income. We help with food, financial assistance and tried to locate resources that could help her.
 The stories can go on and on. Some are a real need and some are those that do not want to help themselves and continually look to others for help. Those we try to cut off in a nice way, but give them other resources to follow up on. Because we give financial assistance, and because the need seems to be growing we are very short of funds. The funds that we have been receiving are used to purchase food.
    Donations can be sent directly to the food bank. Please send them to: Foothills Food Bank, PO Box 715, Carefree, AZ 85377. Food can be dropped off at our facility located at: Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center, 7005 Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. This is located just West of Tom Darlington Road, between Bella Vista and Cave Creek Roads, and just East of Harold's Restaurant.
Theatergoers can also bring food donations to Pioneer Pepper and the Sunset Pioneers Wild West dinner show at the Opera House North of the Carefree Resort through Sept 1st.
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Starlight Community Theater Honored with ZONI Nomination
Anthem’s Sherry Henderson Receives Prestigious Nomination

Starlight Community Theatre’s Director of Choreography, Sherry Henderson, has been nominated for an ariZoni Theatre Award of Excellence (ZONI) for her choreography of Starlight’s production of “High School Musical” last February.  Nominees were just announced, and the final winners will be named in September.

 “I am very excited to be nominated,” said Henderson.  “It makes me proud when choreographers are recognized for their hard work, especially when we are having a blast doing it.”

 Henderson, an Anthem resident and original Starlight Board Member, is currently choreographing her seventh Starlight production, “Fiddler On The Roof”, which opens in September. A veteran of the stage, Henderson started her career at the age of seven in the Broadway production of “Annie”. This was followed with musicals such as “42nd Street”, the “King and I”, and the “Wizard of Oz”. She has performed at Radio City Music Hall with Liza Minnelli and toured the U.S. and Europe with her show “Steppin’ Out”. She has been teaching dance and choreographing for over 17 years, and is currently teaching at Anthem’s Dynamic Motion Dance Academy.   Story Continues
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CHICAGO and MOVIN’ OUT TICKETS TO GO ON SALE
 Two of Broadway’s biggest hits, CHICAGO THE MUSICAL as well as Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp’s MOVIN’ OUT will be presented in Northwest Phoenix at the Maricopa County Events Center, 19403 RH Johnson Blvd.  Tickets for these shows will go on sale August 12 at 10 am. Tickets for CHICAGO THE MUSICAL are $60, $50 and $40 and tickets for MOVIN’ OUT are $50, $40 & $30.  Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster, the Maricopa County Events Center Box Office, or by calling 480-784-4444 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com .   Performances of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL are Friday September 21st, at 8:00 pm and Saturday September 22nd, at 2:00pm and 8:00 pm.  Performances of MOVIN’ OUT are Friday October 19th, at 8:00 pm and Saturday October 20th, at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

 CHICAGO, winner of 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and a Grammy Award for its cast recording, has the distinction of being Broadway’s longest running revival, and celebrated its’ 10 year anniversary at the Ambassador Theatre in New York on November 14th, 2006. Its story of two real life murderesses and a lawyer who turns them into media celebrities is a page right out of today’s newspapers. The immense worldwide success of CHICAGO spawned the Academy Award winning film version. But, seeing it live is an experience you will never forget. The jazz, the style, the music, and the dancing all add up to an experience that will exhilarate. CHICAGO is a production not to be missed. And all the reviewers agree. Time Magazine calls it “A Triumph,” Newsweek raves “Smashing” and Entertainment Weekly sums it up by calling CHICAGO “Broadway’s Most Electrifying Show.”

 MOVIN’ OUT, the Tony Award-winning new musical conceived, choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp and based on 24 classic songs by Billy Joel, opens in Sun City West at the Maricopa County Events Center on October 19th. This engagement of MOVIN’ OUT will mark the Northwest Phoenix premiere of the show that critics say revolutionized musical theatre as we know it. “So exhilarating and soul-stirring, it practically bursts out of the theatre,” said Time Magazine. “Movin’ Out is electrifying! The union of Tharp and Joel is one made in heaven,” raved the Chicago Tribune. Told through the choreography of Twyla Tharp and more than two dozen of Billy Joel’s songs, MOVIN' OUT is the story of lifelong friends through two turbulent decades that change them and the world around them forever. Songs like “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” and “Pressure” all come together to weave a musical backdrop which beautifully complements Tharp’s innovative choreography. The songs and dance take audiences through a poignant narrative comprised of three main elements: post-World War II idealism, the Vietnam War and its subsequent unrest, and finally, survival.
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“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” Released July 21st
 by LeeAnn Sharpe 
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”, the seventh and final chapter in JK Rowling's epic saga, was released July 21st at the stroke of midnight all over the world amid elaborate parties and excitement never before seen. Seldom has a book series captured the hearts of so many, both young and old. And it’s the end of an era. Never again will readers experience the joy, anxiety, and anticipation of waiting for the next “Harry Potter” book.   
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GIRL SCOUTS INVITED TO JOIN ARIZONA ALUMNI GROUP
Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GS-ACPC) invites former troop members, Girl Scout leaders, trainers, board and staff members to reconnect with Girl Scouts and become a part of their alumni organization.  GS-ACPC is creating opportunities for alumni to reconnect with like-minded women who hold the beliefs and values of Girl Scouts. For more information, contact Kathleen Snyder, alumni coordinator at 602.253.6359 or 800.352.6133 ext 1207 or e-mail kathleensnyder@girlscoutsaz.org .

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Maricopa Community Colleges Gear Up for Fall Semester
The ten Maricopa Community Colleges and two Skill Centers are preparing for the final registration push before the fall semester begins Saturday, August 18th. Rio Salado College classes begin every two weeks except August and December, and Rio’s August classes begin Monday, August 20.   New and renovated facilities, most of it the result of the successful passage of a 2004 bond issue, as well as new faculty at each college, and a new tuition payment program that began last October will greet the hundreds of thousands of students beginning new coursework in August.  Registration Week will be emphasized at the colleges beginning Monday, August 6, culminating in Saturday registration available at all the colleges on August 11th.  Some of the colleges, like Chandler-Gilbert Community College in the southeast valley, will begin New Student Orientation on Saturday, August 4th. Others, like Glendale Community College in the west valley, will a host a series of orientations for new students and scholarship recipients during Registration Week, including two sessions for parents of new students. Those interested in knowing more about Rio’s online classes are encouraged to attend Maricopa Fest, which Rio is hosting on August 11th.
 The Maricopa Community Colleges’ District Office is also pitching in. Recent statistics showed that most of those visiting the district’s web site were external visitors looking for classes and programs, and that prompted the marketing and student services departments to redesign the site to serve prospective students. It went live Friday, July 27th at the same address, www.maricopa.edu    and has been streamlined to help prospective students reach the program, class and college of their choice.  The tuition rate for Maricopa County residents is $65 per credit. An automated payment plan, called e-Cashier, made its debut last October and is available to all students. For a $20 fee per semester, it allows students to pay for their tuition and fees in smaller increments over a longer period of time while attending any of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. More than 240,000 students are expected to attend Maricopa classes this coming academic year. Registration details and more information on course offerings at each of the Maricopa Community Colleges are available by visiting their web sites, or by going to the district’s web site at www.maricopa.edu 
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SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE LOCAL DISASTERS
The Minnesota bridge collapse is another reminder of why Southwest Ambulance trains for, and is prepared should, a local or regional mass casualty incident occur.   As the largest ambulance transportation provider in Arizona with more than 300 ambulances, Southwest Ambulance has the infrastructure and training necessary to quickly respond in a disaster in partnership with area Fire Department personnel.   In Maricopa and Pinal County, Southwest has about 225 ambulances and more than 700 field personnel including Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and Registered Nurses.  Another 75 ambulances and hundreds more personnel are in Tucson.  Southwest Ambulance’s new regional headquarters campus in Mesa was also built with mass-disaster considerations in mind.  It’s 35,000 square foot medical warehouse holds more than 90 days worth of medical supplies available during an emergency.  The campus also includes an Emergency Operations Command Center (EOC) with more than 100 phone and computer hook-ups on an emergency generator available for area public safety agencies in an emergency.   “If a natural or man-made disaster were to occur in Arizona, Southwest would be transporting a large number of those patients as the State’s largest ambulance transportation provider,” said Jeff Sargent, President of Southwest Ambulance.  “We regularly participate in local drills under the direction of State, Federal or Fire Department lead agencies to give our management and crews realistic simulations and practice opportunities that can save lives during a real emergency.”  Southwest Ambulance was the only private ambulance provider to participate in training exercises by the National Disaster Management System (NDMS) and the Sky Harbor Airport drill required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2006.  In both scenarios, Southwest field personnel worked with the Phoenix Fire Department and other agencies in treating and transporting “patients” to area hospitals to allow those facilities to participate in the drill.   Southwest Ambulance has also assisted in disasters beyond Arizona.  Just a few years ago, Southwest sent ten ambulances and more than 25 dedicated employees to help in Texas before, during and after Hurricane Rita. 
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Moving Expert Teaches Women How to “Move On”
 A veteran of 14 moves, Susan Miller knows first-hand the emotional turmoil that relocation can wreak on a woman and her family. The author of two Focus on the Family books on the subject, as well as founder of an international ministry that helps women adjust to moving, Miller will share some of her insights at a women’s breakfast scheduled for Aug. 18th, at Vineyard Church in Anthem. The two-hour breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. and childcare is available.  It was a particularly difficult move from Atlanta to Scottsdale that prompted Miller to form Just Moved Ministries in 1995 and write her first book, “After the Boxes are Unpacked: Moving On After Moving In.” She followed it up with a Leaders Manual and newcomer’s Workbook to enable others to lead Moving On After Moving In classes in churches, neighborhoods and at military bases. Today, there are hundreds of classes available in two-thirds of the United States as well as several countries.  Miller said the need for such classes is particularly great in Arizona the nation’s fastest growing state and in Maricopa County where U.S. Census figures show nearly 700,000 newcomers took up residence between 2000 and 2006. “Women are basically nesters and a move can leave them feeling uprooted, disconnected and grieving for what they left behind,” Miller said. “They need to know the steps they can take to let go of the past and thrive in their new location.” A 13-week Moving On After Moving In class will be offered from 9-11 a.m. Mondays starting Sept. 10th, at Vineyard Church in Anthem.  Miller wrote a second Focus on the Family book, 'But Mom, I Don't Want to Move!' as a resource for mothers to help their children through the transition and adjustment of a move. Miller and her husband of 41 years, Bill, are currently working on a book that addresses the effects of moving on marriage. In addition to teaching materials, Miller wrote the 'New Neighbor's Pocket Guide' for families in transition. Her books will be available for purchase at the breakfast. Cost for the breakfast is $10 per person, however, first time guests are free. Vineyard Church in Anthem is located two blocks South of the Hampton Inn, at 42105 N. 41st Drive. For reservations, or for more information on the class, call 623.551.1133, e-mail tonya@vineyardanthem.com  or visit www.vineyardanthem.com . Contact Miller at www.justmoved.org
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22 New Tenants Announced for 350,000-square-foot North Phoenix Lifestyle Center
 Restaurants, Retailers Join Line-Up for The Shops at Norterra

P.F. Changs, New York & Company and locally owned Zolton’s Salon and Spa top the list of restaurants, retailers and services joining the diverse mix of tenants slated for The Shops at Norterra, a 350,000-square-foot shopping and entertainment lifestyle center at the northeast corner of I-17 and Happy Valley Road in North Phoenix, adjacent to the USAA corporate campus. The Shops at Norterra is a joint venture between RED Development, LLC, and USAA Real Estate Company. Four new eateries have committed to the shopping center, which will bring widely expanded dining options to the North Valley. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, one of the nation’s most popular and well-respected restaurants, offers a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts in a stylish bistro setting. Other eateries include Ah-So Sushi, Sauce and Dippin Dots.  Several leading retailers and service providers will bring favorite shopping destinations to the conveniently-located shopping center, including New York & Company, which offers apparel assortment of casual, active and career apparel that reflects today’s current fashion trends. Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Christopher & Banks, C.J. Banks, Kay Jewelers, Sunglass Hut, Men’s Wearhouse, Lids, Sweet & Sassy, Finish Line, Claire’s, Fans and Fashionistas, Sunglass Station, and Alltel Wireless will also open at The Shops at Norterra. Additionally, Zolton’s Salon and Spa, Massage Envy and Norterra Nails will provide North Valley residents with easy access to relaxing salon and spa services.  More restaurants, retailers and services will be announced in the coming months.

 The new tenants join previously-announced Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Harkins Theatres, Coldwater Creek, American Eagle, Buckle, Francesca’s Collections, Journeys, Chipotle, Johnny Rockets, Paradise Bakery & Café and Jamba Juice.
The Shops at Norterra is a lifestyle center based on a Main Street concept that encourages visitors to stroll from shop to shop while enjoying the project amenities. Reminiscent of an old downtown shopping experience, the project will be highly landscaped and feature shade structures, benches and gathering areas, creating a true sense of place for visitors to enjoy.   ”Rapid growth in the North Valley has created a need for more shopping, dining and entertainment options for area office workers and residents,” said Mike Ebert, Managing Partner at RED Development. “The Shops at Norterra will help meet those needs while providing an attractive and welcoming environment that community members will be proud of.” Several stores and restaurants will open in November including Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Coldwater Creek, American Eagle and Johnny Rockets. Merchants will continue to open through spring 2008 when the new Harkins Theatres premieres. For more information, visit www.norterrashopping.com .

 Tenant Information

  •  Alltel Wireless is owner and operator of the nation’s largest wireless network and has more than 10 million wireless customers.

  •  Bath & Body Works is a modern apothecary of beauty and well-being, offering specialty products for skin, hair and body. 

  •  Christopher & Banks sells private-label women’s apparel that offers a unique blend of quality, styling, easy care and versatility. 

  •  C.J. Banks serves the clothing needs of today’s busy, fashion conscious woman offering quality, everyday fashion options in sizes 14 and up.

  •  Claire’s offers value-priced jewelry and accessories for girls and young women.

  •  Dippin Dots offers a re-invented version of one of the world’s best-known treats – ice cream. The “dippin dots” are flash-frozen beads of ice cream made from fresh dairy ingredients offered in fun and exotic flavors including “Java Delight” and “Tropical Tie Dye.”

  •  Fans and Fashionistas offers high-end purses and handbags from brands like Betsey Johnson, BCBG and more.

  •  Finish Line is a leading athletic retailer specializing in brand name footwear, apparel and accessories.

  •  Kay Jewelers is the number one specialty jewelry brand in the country, boasting a highly-trained sales team, excellent merchandise assortment and more than 90 years of experience.

  •  Lids offers a vast assortment of college and professional sports hats, as well as specialty fashion hats in the latest styles and colors.

  •  Massage Envy offers many types of therapeutic massage and customized treatments on a membership basis.

  •  Men’s Wearhouse sells high-quality men’s clothing and accessories at value prices and offers tailoring services.

  •  New York & Company is a leading specialty retailer of high quality, moderately priced women’s fashion apparel and accessories.

  •  Norterra Nails provides nail services from manicures to spa pedicures.

  •  P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., and operates restaurants in 40 states. P.F. Chang’s is committed to providing guests with an exceptional dining experience.

  •  Sauce, a Fox Restaurant Concept, offers a unique and fresh approach to dining, with a menu that features a variety of gourmet pizzas, salads, paninis and wine in a casual, contemporary atmosphere.

  •  Sunglass Hut is a leading retailer of brand-name sunglasses, with more than 1500 locations around the world.

  •  Sunglass Station sells a wide selection of today’s hottest sunglass styles as well as sunglass accessories.

  •  Sweet & Sassy is a cutting-edge children’s salon, trend setting retail store and celebration place.

  •  Victoria’s Secret is the leading specialty retailer of intimate apparel and beauty products, offering modern, fashion-inspired collections and prestige fragrances and cosmetics.

  •  Zolton’s Salon and Spa offers a full menu of hair and nail care services in a contemporary, urban atmosphere.

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National Youth Theatre Awards to Honor Valley Youth Theatre Actors
The Second Annual National Youth Theatre Awards honoring outstanding work in youth theatre will be held Sunday, August 12th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Herberger Theater Center in Downtown Phoenix. Honorees represent 89 youth productions from 56 different theatres in 44 cities spanning 11 states.  

Phoenix-based Valley Youth Theatre is well represented and will host the event in conjunction with this season's performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  VYT performers and productions to be honored for excellence for work completed in the 2006-2007 season are:  

  • Jeffrey Reynolds - Lead Actor in a Musical - Bye Bye Birdie

  • Hannah Bentley - Lead Actress in a Musical - Bye Bye Birdie

  •  Kaitlyn Hickey - Lead Actress in a Musical - Little Women

  • Michael Margetis - Supporting Actor in a Musical - Bye Bye Birdie

  • Michelle Vezilj - Outstanding Supporting Actress of the Year - Bye Bye Birdie, Cats, Narnia

  • Justin Rapp - Outstanding Supporting Actor of the Year - Bye Bye Birdie, Cats, Little Women

  • Carrie Braver - Supporting Actress in a Musical - Little Women

  • Bye Bye Birdie - Outstanding Production and Outstanding Ensemble

  • Little Women - Outstanding Ensemble

  • Cats - Outstanding Costume Design

  • Eddie Maldonado receives honorable mention for his role as Aslan in VYT's production of NARNIA: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

 The award winners were selected from nominations by a panel of eight judges and reviewers. In addition to the youth who performed in the youth theatre companies, any minor (under age 18) who performed at a show reviewed by a National Youth Theatre judge was also considered for the awards. The adults who participated in the youth theatre productions backstage (directors, set designers, costume designers, etc.) were also considered.

 The California nominees were honored at a ceremony at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center located in La Jolla on June 11. The awards for the remaining states will be held the night of Sunday, August 12th, at the Herberger Theater Center, located at 222 East Monroe Street, in Downtown Phoenix.

 Admission to the awards ceremonies is free to all. To RSVP, contact National Youth Theatre at http://www.nationalyouththeatre.com/news/news_nyt_awards2007_rsvp.html  or email rob@nationalyouththeatre.com 

 About Valley Youth Theatre- Valley Youth Theatre is a non-profit organization that targets young people age 7 - 19 for participation in and attendance at quality live theatre productions. VYT's mission is to inspire young people to be the best that they can be by providing them with lifelong lessons through a wide range of performing arts opportunities. VYT is an award-winning theatre company whose Alum include American Idol, Jordin Sparks and Broadway Star, Max Crumm. Valley Youth Theatre is supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts with funding from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts. Partial funding also is provided by the Phoenix Arts Commission through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council.  

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Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities and Director of Excavations at Giza, Saqqara, and Bahariya Oasis in Egypt
Saturday, August 25, 2007
join Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities and Director of Excavations at Giza, Saqqara, and Bahariya Oasis in Egypt at Tlaquepaque for a lecture focusing on his book "Secrets from the Sand" and his new discovery at the Giza Plateau in Egypt. Dr. Hawass describes his adventures in archaeology, including his search for the mummies of Hatshepsut and Nefertiti, and reveals the riddle of the pyramids.

Other speakers that will host a one hour lecture will be Emil Shaker, Egyptologist and Mohamed Nazmy, CEO of Quest Travel in Egypt. There will be a private cocktail reception where you can meet and greet with Dr. Zahi Hawass following the program. Reserved tickets are required. Join us at the Andrea Smith Gallery from 3:00pm - 5:00pm where Dr. Zahi Hawass will be available to sign his book "Secrets from the Sand" which will be available for purchase at the gallery.

Fee Information and Schedule: 11:00am Mohammed Nazmy  12:00pm Dr. Zahi Hawass  2:00pm Emile Shaker Cost for 11:00am lecture and 2:00pm lecture: $10 each or both lectures: $15.00 Cost for 12:00pm lecture with Dr. Hawass $20 Lecture at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Dr. Zahi Hawass followed by 6:30pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Reception with Dr. Zahi Hawass $50.00 including priority seating at lecture Please call (928) 282-4838 to order tickets. Seating is limited and tickets are non-refundable. No children under 12 years old allowed at this event. Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, 336 Highway 179,  Sedona, Arizona.
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Get Caught Up In Charlotte’s Web!
E.B White’s Classic to open Childsplay’s first season in the stunning new Tempe Center for the Arts  

Childsplay, the nationally renowned theater company for young audiences and families will open its 30th Anniversary Season in the new Tempe Center for the Arts with one of its most requested and all-time favorite productions, “Charlotte’s Web.” “Charlotte’s Web” is the brilliant stage version of E.B. White’s American classic story, one that has delighted young readers and their parents for generations. This will be the first production of Childsplay’s new 2007-08 Season, and its first production in the new multi-million dollar theater complex, located on the bank of Tempe Town Lake. 

 Performances of “Charlotte’s Web” are September 15 through October 14 at the Tempe Center for the Arts with Saturday and Sunday shows at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Target Storybook Preview Performance will be held on Saturday, September 15th at 1 p.m. tickets for the preview performance are discounted at $12. Tickets for all other performances are $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and children. Tickets will go on sale August 8th through the Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office by calling 480-350-2822 or online at www.childsplayaz.org/tca. Story Continues

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NEW RIVER SENIOR CENTER
The Senior Center is accepting donations of new and gently used items for a yard sale to benefit the center.  Dona
tions (no clothing, or large appliances please) can be dropped off at 48606 N 17th Ave, New River.  
The sale will be held on August 24th from 8:00 till 3:00 and on August 25th from 7:00am till 11:00am.  

All proceeds to benefit the center.  Please call 623-465-0367 for more information
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2008 SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL - CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is seeking artists working in all media to exhibit at the 38th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival on March 7, 8 and 9, 2008. All artists must apply online at www.ZAPPlication.org  between July 15 and October 17, 2007. The application fee is $30.

Consistently ranked among the top ten arts festivals in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine, the Scottsdale Arts Festival has been a favorite among visitors and artists alike since 1971. During this three-day event, which attracts tens of thousands of Scottsdale-area residents and visitors, nearly 200 jury-selected artists from throughout North America display their work on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Works of art are available for purchase directly from the artists and from the Scottsdale Art Festival's online art auction. Visitors also enjoy continuous live music, entertainment, family activities and other surprises.

Each year, the Scottsdale Arts Festival receives more than 900 applications from artists interested in exhibiting their work. A jury of arts professionals selects approximately 200 artists to participate in the event and awards prizes in numerous categories. The participating artists work in a wide range of media, including ceramic, furniture, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and woodworking.

The Scottsdale Arts Festival is produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Proceeds benefit the organization's youth education and outreach programs.  For additional information about the Scottsdale Arts Festival visit www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org   or call (480) 874-4686.

The Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private non-profit 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.


 Events Calendar Details

08/3-09/09 Pump Boys And Dinettes @ Arizona Broadway Theatre. Celebrate life's simple pleasures on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry style. Set between a country diner and a gas station, this rock 'n roll, country-and-blues musical revue features six relentlessly cheerful people out to have a good time with flavorful tunes such as 'Highway 57,' 'The Night Dolly Parton was Almost Mine,' 'Be Good or Be Gone' and 'Serve Yourself.' Tickets: $43-$53Info Phone: (623)776-8400. Times: Tuesday-Friday 6:15pm, Saturday 12:15pm and 6:15pm, Sunday 11:15am and 5:15pm. Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 West Paradise Lane Peoria.

08/31-09/22 West Side Story @ Theater Works Bernstein and Sondheim's modern musical take on The Bard's greatest love story is coming to Theater Works! More information coming soon! Tickets: To Be Announced Info Phone: (623)815-7930 Times: To Be Announced. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 8355 West Peoria Avenue Peoria.

09/21-22 Chicago @ Maricopa County Events Center CHICAGO continues to “razzle- dazzle” audiences. Produced by Tony Award winners, Barry and Fran Weissler and under the Tony Award winning direction of Walter Bobbie and spotlighting the Tony Award winning choreography by Ann Reinking in the style of the legendary Bob Fosse and re-created by Gary Chryst, CHICAGO features the “razzle-dazzle” music and lyrics of master Broadway multi-award winning composers John Kander and Fred Ebb, with book by Mr. Ebb and Bob Fosse.  Tickets: To Be Announced Times: Friday 8:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm and 8:00pm. Maricopa County Events Center  (Sundome) 19403 R.H. Johnson Boulevard Sun City West.

 08/25 Red Rocks Music Festival: Quintessence with Composer Bill Douglas@ Red Rocks Music Festival. The Red Rocks Music Festival presents a very special performance of classical group Quintessence with composer Bill Douglas. Tickets: $20/Adult, $10/Child Under 12; Season Tickets $90/Adult, $65/Child Under 12. Times: Saturday 7:00pm. Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona AZ.

 08/26 Red Rocks Music Festival: Young Artists Showcase @ Red Rocks Music Festival. Red Rocks Music Festival presents the Young Artists Showcase. Tickets: $15/Adults, $5/Children under 12. Times: Saturday 7:00pm. Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona, AZ.

 • 09/01 Red Rocks Music Festival: Future of the Opera Stars @ Red Rocks Music Festival. Red Rocks Musical Festival presents 'Future of the Opera Stars.' Tickets: $25/Adult, $10/Children (12 and Under). Times: Saturday 7:00pm. Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona, AZ.

 • 09/02 Red Rocks Music Festival: Flamenco at Sunset @ Red Rocks Music Festival. Don't miss a performance of 'Flamenco at Sunset' at the Red Rocks Festival. Tickets: $25/Adult, $10/Children (12 and Under). Times: Sunday 7:00pm. Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona, AZ.

 • 08/30 Red Rocks Music Festival: Festival Sampler @ Red Rocks Music Festival. This wonderful event contains a sampling of the concerts presented during the Red Rocks Music Festival. This performance features opera singers Krysty Swann and Adam Margulies with a chamber group. Selections will include works by Boccherini, Schubert, and Barber. Don't miss your opportunity to catch a glimpse of these amazing performances all rolled into one concert! Tickets: $15/Adult, $5/Child (12 and Under) Info Phone: (877) 733-7257. Times: Thursday 7:00pm. Church of the Beatitudes 555 West Glendale Avenue Phoenix.

NOW-08/19 UnInked: Paintings, Sculpture and Graphic Work by Five Cartoonists @ Phoenix Art Museum. UnInked features rarely-seen drawings, paintings, lithographs and sculptures that develop and reframe extensive narrative worlds. Straightforward and not didactic, the prolific artists presented in this exhibition – Kim Deitch, Jerry Moriarty, Gary Panter, Ron Regé, Jr. and Seth – have all devoted themselves to their imaginative work with a multifarious intensity. Tickets: $10/Adults, $8/Seniors and Students, $4/Children (6-17), Free/Members and Children under 6. Times: Tuesday 9:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm Phoenix Art Museum 1625 North Central Avenue Phoenix.

NOW-09/16 Dave Kowalski, Sculpture @ West Valley Art Museum. Three dimensional works. Tickets: $7/Adults, $2/Students with ID, Free/Age 5 and under. Times: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts (114th Avenue) Surprise.

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Leadership Matters
by Connie Harris, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services Deer Valley Unified School District

 "Sixty percent of principals will leave their positions in the next five years. Newsweek (May 28th, 2007) The Arizona Republic (May 25, 2007) and the National Associations for Elementary and Secondary Principals also confirm this data.  The Deer Valley Unified School District is addressing the potential loss of experienced principals in a proactive manner. We know that leadership does matter.  It matters in the business world, and now research from McRel (2003) provides documentation that more than supports the notion that leadership matters in the world of education.

 We have been bombarded with media on the teacher shortage for our schools, and it is true, when one is striving to hire highly qualified teachers.  Lurking right under the surface though is an even larger concern. There now is a dearth of teachers choosing to step into the role of principal or assistant principal. So what do we do?

 DVUSD is now expanding from partnering with Northern Arizona State University and Arizona State University's Tempe campuses.  We are establishing two focused cohorts of teachers working on their masters' degrees in Educational Leadership.  One group is composed of virtually all DVUSD teachers who have been encouraged to pursue their education through a Master's degree in educational leadership. This customized educational plan blends the specifics of the district with the overarching competencies and standards of leadership.  Dr. Suzanne Painter is the contact person at ASU's West Campus who coordinates efforts with us.

 The most recent forthcoming effort in developing future leaders is coming out of the ASU West campus.  It will begin in January 2008 and is based on a successful program from San Jose State University.  This particular cohort is focused on high school leadership development, where the shortage of a highly qualified applicant pool appears to be of most concern nationally and locally.  Dr. Marsha Speck of ASU West Campus is the point person for this endeavor.

 Since we know that leadership matters, we know that we must be proactive in developing our future principals and assistant principals.  We are excited about the various opportunities that are available to those who are interested in making a difference through leadership.

Information Technology

by Jacque Boyer,Career and Technical Education Coordinator Deer Valley Unified School District

 Information Technology involves all aspects of using a computer.  For many years, public schools have implemented computer technology by offering classes that taught students how to use the computers to process information.  For example, students were taught the Microsoft Office Suite with the idea they would need those skills as an office support employee and they would be helpful in college.  This was needed and very useful… ten years ago.  Yet, most students start using this type of application software as preschoolers.  We find that by the time kids are in high school, there is little need for formalized instruction in this area but the need for high technology skills have replaced the fundamental information processing skills.

 The basic skills in information technology have changed from simple spread sheets to analysis of data, utilizing web design software, and being able to design, install and maintain simple networks.  Student's post-secondary foundation skills require the ability to use off-campus learning environments by submitting projects with live chats and streaming videos, high resolution graphics and communication skills connecting learning institutions across oceans. 

Meeting the needs of college bound students- Deer Valley has restructured their Computer Application classes to meet the more rigorous needs of Information Technology programs of study.  Each high school will offer a basic Introduction to Computers that will be dual enrolled with CIS 105 - Survey of Computer Information Systems at Maricopa Community Colleges.  Part of the course delivery will ready students for the complete college experience by using BlackBoard, the number one software in universities for distance learning.

 As students progress from the foundational course, options will be available to refine their interests and develop specific skill in other areas of Info Tech. At Boulder Creek High School, students may want to learn current programming languages used in the gaming world.  Others may wish to learn how to develop and maintain web pages.  Yes, students will still work with Microsoft Office, but will have opportunities expand the fundamentals on other industry current software such as the Adobe Creative Suite. 

Bringing the teachers along with the students- With the help of West-MEC, a joint technology education district, six teachers have been participating in specific staff development that updates their abilities to deliver the new Information Technologies content. West-MEC approved a New Program Implementation Grant that pays teachers to take classes, collaborate and share best practices with other programs and to upgrade their computer labs for the increased rigor demanded in this program.  This is just the beginning as staff development continues the 2nd year as authentic project design and work-based experiences become woven into the advanced levels. 

Looking back, Career and Technical Education became the first programs to actually teach computer skills - back when keyboarding was considered a skill.  We taught the techniques of office correspondence, data files, and presentations using PowerPoint.  According to former Secretary of Education, Richard Riley, the ten jobs that will be most in demand in 2010 didn't exist last year.  Career and Technical Education is preparing students for high skilled, high demand careers - even those remaining undefined, using all the latest and best industry relevant tools available.

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Needing a Few Good Young Men & Women:
 AZDance Group, the professional contemporary ballet, jazz and modern dance company under the direction of Kenda Newbury, is looking for trained high school dance students to fill six spots in their 2007 Community Educational Outreach Program (CEOP). Last season three students were chosen from Boulder Creek High School dance department under the direction of Stacy Shane.

 Requirements: Must be enrolled in high school, take dance classes at the high school, have and maintain good grades, have transportation, be committed to dance, commit and attend all rehearsals and performances. This is a by-selection/invitation process only, so please send a letter of interest with three references (one MUST be your high-school dance instructor) to AZDance Group c/o 3722 W. Denali Drive, Anthem, AZ 85086. A member of the selection committee will then view the student during class or performance.

 High School students receive incredible experience working with a professional dance company, an opportunity that otherwise would not be available to these students. AZDance Group is committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities and giving back to the communities. For further information on the company visit www.azdance.org  and www.myspace.com/azdancegroup . For questions call the director at 480-215-1916.

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Tomato-Throwing Festival Celebrated
The name Tomatina comes from a festival to celebrate the tomato harvest in Buñol, Spain. On the last Wednesday of August, at the peak of tomato season, the village of Buñol, Spain stages a tomato war. For two hours, the otherwise sober citizenry happily pelt each other with ripe, red fruit and the streets turn into rivers of tomato juice. After much laughter, spirited mischief and camaraderie, friends and neighbors gather in the town square for the food and wine festivities. They call it 'La Tomatina'.

 Instead of throwing tomatoes at each other, participants will be throwing tomatoes into a blender & creating the best Gazpacho the Valley has ever tasted. They will be judged by celebrity judges and win the title of Tomate Grande!

 Following the judging, there will be Flamenco dancing, music, light tapas (and more gazpacho!). Experience Flamenco at its most enjoyable with artists from Un Corazón Flamenco and students and aficionados of Flamenco! For entry instructions or reservations, contact: Linda Machado 480-205-1658 or machado@iberiaole.com
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Fresh Comes First at Arizona's First Fresca's Mexican Grill
From fiesta platters to ensaladas to burritos, freshness comes first at Fresca's Mexican Grill, the newest addition to the Outlets at Anthem Food Court. The Orange County based eatery opened their first Arizona location last week offering customers gourmet Mexican food in a fast-paced environment. "We are extremely excited about the addition of Fresca's Mexican Grill. It was the perfect choice to compliment the seven other restaurants currently open," Jo Ann Truax, Outlets at Anthem's General Manager said. Featuring an inexpensively-priced menu with entrees ranging from $3.50-$8.50, Fresca's Mexican Grill offers diners fast, efficient service and deliciously healthy menu options. Generous portions include traditional Mexican food fare such as tacos and enchiladas but for the un-traditional, menu items such as a Cancun Roll and shrimp tacos are also available. Cooking only in cholesterol-free Canola oil and using lean meats that are prepared fresh daily, healthy eating is a priority at Fresca's Mexican Grill. And, turnaround time is fast. Once an order is taken, the customer is given a pager that vibrates within minutes to indicate the freshly prepared meal is ready and a beverage in a self-serve refillable cup. Need an event catered? The eatery will deliver platters that feed 25-100 people offering various combinations of Mexican fare. Fresca's Mexican Grill joins seven other Outlets at Anthem Food Court eateries including Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Charley's Grilled Subs, Cinnamonster, Subway, Taco Bell, Villa Pizza, and soon to open Famous Wok. To learn more about Fresca's Mexican Grill, visit www.frescas.com . Outlets at Anthem is located just 10 minutes north of Loop 101 at Anthem Way Exit #229. For more information, call 623-465-9500 or visit www.outletsanthem.com .
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BACKPACKS PACKED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATED FOR STUDENTS 

Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) once again eased the financial burden on families by supporting this year’s Deer Valley Unified School District Back to School Backpack program.  Employees from ACSS assembled 500 backpacks filled with school supplies for DVUSD kids in need on July 31st.  Backpacks were delivered on Friday, August 3rd to eleven schools in DVUSD.  Aiding in the effort this year was the Deer Valley Education Foundation who provided funding for an additional 100 backpacks.

 

DVUSD schools receiving backpacks for the 2007-08 school year are Desert Sky, Bellair, Mountain Shadows, Mirage, Sunrise, Park Meadows, Paseo Hills, Esperanza and Desert Winds Elementary Schools plus Deer Valley Middle and Barry Goldwater High Schools.

 

Tables stacked high with crayons, pencil boxes and notebooks.  Backpacks waiting to be stuff.  An annual Back to School community service project created by Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) employees in North Phoenix to help students in Deer Valley Unified in need of school supplies.
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Outside Lighting – Keeping our Nights Dark
HOSTED BY NEW RIVER/DESERT HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Learn about the growing problem of light pollution, how it affects your view of the night sky, and what you can do to prevent it. This informative multimedia slide show is open to the public at no charge, and presented by Dan Heim, president of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. Dan is also the creator of Sky Lights, a weekly astronomy column seen locally in The Desert Advocate and syndicated throughout Arizona. You'll see examples of good and bad outside lighting, learn what the law has to say about light pollution, and be apprised of local resources that can help you in your quest for dark skies. The event will be hosted by the NRDHCA on Tuesday, August 14th, 7:30 pm, at the Crossroads Christian Fellowship Hall, 42425 N. New River Road. This is a free event and everyone is invited to attend. For further information call 623-465-0726 or 623-587-7039.

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Conserve Water and Time at Eco Shine Auto Spa
Visiting the large blue tent on the northwest side (adjacent to 43rd Avenue) of Outlet at Anthem’s parking lot just may help in crossing the next “to do” off your list. Eco Shine Auto Spa opened this week giving customers the luxury of dropping their car off for a hand car wash and/or detail before heading over to shop Outlet at Anthem’s 75 stores and eateries. Using less than 1/8 of a gallon of water per wash, Eco Shine is able to wash and detail your vehicle leaving it sparkling. Services which include a basic wash to a full car detailing range from $19.99-$109.99. Eco Shine Auto Spa offers individual treatments that include a spray wax to a complete interior shampoo to interior treatments. Outlets at Anthem is located just ten minutes north of Loop 101 at Anthem Way Exit #229. For more information, call 623-465-9500 or visit www.outletsanthem.com .

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CALL FOR ARTISTS
 The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is seeking artists working in all media to exhibit at the 38th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival on March 7th, 8th and 9th, 2008. All artists must apply online at www.ZAPPlication.org  between July 15th and October 17th, 2007. The application fee is $30.  

Consistently ranked among the top ten arts festivals in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine, the Scottsdale Arts Festival has been a favorite among visitors and artists alike since 1971. During this three-day event, which attracts tens of thousands of Scottsdale-area residents and visitors, nearly 200 jury-selected artists from throughout North America display their work on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Works of art are available for purchase directly from the artists and from the Scottsdale Art Festival's online art auction. Visitors also enjoy continuous live music, entertainment, family activities and other surprises.

 Each year, the Scottsdale Arts Festival receives more than 900 applications from artists interested in exhibiting their work. A jury of arts professionals selects approximately 200 artists to participate in the event and awards prizes in numerous categories. The participating artists work in a wide range of media, including ceramic, furniture, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and woodworking.

 The Scottsdale Arts Festival is produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Proceeds benefit the organization's youth education and outreach programs.

 For additional information about the Scottsdale Arts Festival visit www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org  or call (480) 874-4686. 

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HITTING CANCER WITH A CLUB:
Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Myeloma Patients and Families

 The third annual Arizona Myeloma Network Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 21st, at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale. Radio personality Bruce Jacobs will serve as the celebrity host of the event, which benefits multiple myeloma patients and their families through outreach events, and education and awareness programs. The shotgun start is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

The Arizona Myeloma Network (AzMN) was founded by Glendale resident Barbara Kavanagh after a close family member was diagnosed with myeloma, a form of incurable bone marrow cancer that destroys bone. 15,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States every year, and the cause of disease remains unknown. The AzMN is an organization of patients, families, volunteers, and health care professionals who are dedicated to improving the rate of early diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for myeloma sufferers.

 The Orange Tree Golf Resort is considered by many golfing enthusiasts to be one of the Valley's best courses. Barbara remarks, "It's called one of Arizona's must-play courses, so our tournament will provide both an opportunity to support a great cause, and get in a great round of golf."

Fees are $150 per person or $575 for a foursome, and include a golf scramble, box lunch, and dinner. A variety of awards, prizes, raffle and auction items, and entertainment are also planned. Additional information is available at www.azmyelomanetwork.org , or by calling Barbara Kavanagh at 623-388-6837, or Sherry Wong at 602-402-4725. The Arizona Myeloma Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity.
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BRIO FINE ARTS CENTER LAUNCHES 2007-2008 EXHIBIT SEASON
Founded in 2003 as a student/artist exhibition center offering instruction for both adults and children, BRIO Fine Arts Center kicks off their fifth season of exciting art shows Saturday, September 8th, 6-9pm. “We’re delighted to be featuring the work of Matt Mays, one of the Southwest’s most exciting young artists, as our first exhibit of the new season, ” says Diane Sanborn, director of the center located at 8340 E. Raintree in the Scottsdale Air Park. 

 Abstracts that celebrate subtle nuances and bold colors Combining watercolor washes and thick plastic impasto, the abstract paintings of An Infinite Series of Accidental Events both surprise and challenge the viewer’s perspective. “When someone gazes at abstract imagery, they tend to search for objective realities in the work,” says Mays. “My advice is to let your subconscious take over; it answers questions that the conscious doesn’t know to ask.”

 An artistic journey that encompassed New York City, born in Sydney, Australia, Mays grew up on a tobacco farm in Appomattox, Virginia. After receiving a BFA in Illinois, he went on to the Art Students League in NYC and served as a studio assistant to a pupil of Hans Hofmann (1880-1966). (This famous German-American painter introduced cosmopolitan modernism to the USA and counted many New York painters among his disciples.) 

Establishing an enviable track record “overnight” since moving to the Valley only two years ago, Mays opened a studio on 5th Avenue in the Scottsdale Arts District. The work he created for the Guitar Mania event, which benefited the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, was featured in the Arizona Republic last November. 

 Mays’ artworks are owned by a number of avid collectors; including country/western legend Willie Nelson as well as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and the Internet’s Google. As a matter of fact, some earlier works are on display in Google’s Arizona Headquarters.

 Study with a rising star “We’re happy to announce that Matt will be teaching two evening classes, acrylic painting and drawing, beginning September 10th,” says Sanborn. “Since these classes will undoubtedly fill up fast, I suggest you contact BRIO at 480-941-8310 or online at www.briofinearts.com

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NEW RIVER / DESERT HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO HOST ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPT. INFORMATIONAL SESSION ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT CHANGES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES IN OUR STATE
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) will host an informational session with the Arizona Game and Fish Department on changes within the agency affecting wildlife management and law enforcement issues.  Featured speaker will be Kyle Cooper, District Wildlife Manager for Game Management Units 21 and 26 located just north and east of the New River area.  
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Arizona State Parks Family Friendly Events October through December
Arizona State Parks presents these family friendly events from October through December, 2007. Story Continues
 

“Fiddler On The Roof”
Starlight Community Theatre proudly announces its upcoming rendition of the Tony
â Award-winning hit Broadway musical “Fiddler On The Roof”.   A talented cast of youth and adults will perform this timeless classic at the Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 14, Saturday, Sept. 15, Thursday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 23 at 3:00 p.m.  The house will be dark on Friday, September 21, Yom Kippur, out of respect for the traditions honored in this production.  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 42 nd Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition and Sale, will be at the Museum’s Steele Gallery, October 20th, 2007 – November 18th, 2007.
The 42 nd 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 Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Arts Council, and the Sale has become one of the Museum’s most successful fundraising events. Story Continues

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WIN A CAR WITH UNITED BLOOD SERVICES AND SATURN
Give Blood. Drive Away a Hero with a New 2007 AURA!

 United Blood Services, Arizona’s largest non-profit community blood provider, has announced a lifesaving partnership with Saturn to build summer blood supplies. Through August 31st, donors who give blood at a United Blood Services donor center or organization-sponsored blood drive will be automatically entered to win a new 2007 Saturn AURA XR. Donors will also receive a second entry that may be deposited at any Valley Saturn retail facility to double their chances to win. Eight finalists’ names will be drawn throughout the campaign to participate in the September grand prize drawing.  The winner will drive away a hero to Arizona hospital patients and the proud owner of a new Saturn AURA, courtesy of the Phoenix area Saturn retailers.

 Photo above is Phoenix Children’s Hospital leukemia patient Hannah Turowski visits with Ubie (United Blood Services mascot) at a party thrown by Valley Saturn retailers in celebration of their campaign to help build up summer blood supplies. Phoenix Children’s Hospital patients are expected to require more than 1,000 blood transfusions every month this summer. Through August 31st donors are being automatically entered to win a new 2007 AURA, donated by Valley Saturn retailers.  Story Continues
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West Valley Arts are Shining Bright!

 After years of people thinking they had to go elsewhere for great entertainment, theaters in the West Valley are shining bright after receiving the results of the ZONI nominations last Tuesday. 
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Theater Works 4 YOUth Auditions
*All TWY productions are ages 8 and up unless stated otherwise. Auditions will be from cold readings of the script unless stated otherwise.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Original book by Roald Dahl Adapted by Richard R. George   Auditions: August 11th at 10am, Show Dates: October 12th, 2007 through October 28th  A Charlie Brown Christmas (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Book by Charles M. Schulz, based on his Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television special. Music by Vince Guaraldi Auditions: October 8th and 9th at 7pm, Show Dates: November 30th through December 16th, 2007   Life As Joby (Theater Works Black Box Stage) Written by Jim Gradillas  Auditions: December 3rd at 6pm (Ages 12 and up), Show Dates: January 11th through January 27th, 2008  Bridge to Terebethia (Theater Works Black Box Stage)  Katherine Paterson and Stephanie S. Tolan Music by Steve Liebman.  Auditions: February 11th and 12th at 7pm  Peter Pan (Theater Works Main Stage) Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne. Auditions: March 15th at 10am and 18th at 1:30pm, Show Dates: MAIN STAGE May 2nd through May 25th, 2008. School performances: May 7th and 14th, 2008   For information call Theater Works, Robin Austin, Publicity Manager 623-687-6677 or Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ  85345. Call 623-815-7930 for the Theater Works Box Office tickets now available online at www.theaterworks.org  Story Continues
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Local Agency to Sell Advertising on Paradise Valley School Buses
 
Phoenix based TTA Advertising Agency has been contracted by the Paradise Valley Unified School District to sell advertising space on the sides of their school buses traveling throughout North Scottsdale and Northeast Phoenix. This effective new advertising method is catching on in school districts throughout the country as a means to generate additional funding.

 The advertisement banner size is about 2 feet high and is located between the front and back wheels. Advertisers may go to the website www.pvbusads.com  where they have the option to purchase a seven foot wide banner for $1800 per year or a 12 foot wide banner for $3600 per year on either side of a bus. A District map is also on the website so advertisers may choose the area of the district they want to cover. Their ad is then placed on a bus serving that area. The banner material is similar to a large bumper sticker that is easily removed at the end of the year.  Story Continues
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Starlight Community Theater Honored with ZONI Nomination
Anthem’s Sherry Henderson Receives Prestigious Nomination

Starlight Community Theatre’s Director of Choreography, Sherry Henderson, has been nominated for an ariZoni Theatre Award of Excellence (ZONI) for her choreography of Starlight’s production of “High School Musical” last February.  Nominees were just announced, and the final winners will be named in September.

 “I am very excited to be nominated,” said Henderson.  “It makes me proud when choreographers are recognized for their hard work, especially when we are having a blast doing it.”

 Henderson, an Anthem resident and original Starlight Board Member, is currently choreographing her seventh Starlight production, “Fiddler On The Roof”, which opens in September. A veteran of the stage, Henderson started her career at the age of seven in the Broadway production of “Annie”. This was followed with musicals such as “42nd Street”, the “King and I”, and the “Wizard of Oz”. She has performed at Radio City Music Hall with Liza Minnelli and toured the U.S. and Europe with her show “Steppin’ Out”. She has been teaching dance and choreographing for over 17 years, and is currently teaching at Anthem’s Dynamic Motion Dance Academy.   Story Continues
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 ‘Breathtakingly Beautiful’
Last December BALLET ARIZONA premiered its all-new The Nutcracker to more than 40,000 enchanted children and adults. The holiday classic, as re-imagined by Artistic Director Ib Andersen, featured lavish sets, special effects, and magnificent costumes. Critics hailed the $1.8 million production as “breathtakingly beautiful,” “dazzlingly danced,” “magical,” “brilliantly crafted,” “stunning,” “total delight,” “five stars out of five,” “spectacular,” “leaves the audience gasping.”

Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker is back for the 2007 holidays, and for a limited time ticket-buyers can experience the magic at a bargain price, securing the best seats in the house at a discount of up to 15 percent off regular prices. Call the BALLET ARIZONA Box Office, or visit www.ticketmaster.com  , and use the password “snow” to claim the discount.  ‘Breathtakingly beautiful’: Ib Andersen’s Nutcracker returns, with a discount (Pssst! The password is ‘snow’!)

  • what:   Ballet Arizona Ib Andersen’s "The Nutcracker" with live music performed by The Phoenix Symphony

  • when:   December 7 – 27, 2007, evenings and matinees

  • where:   Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St, Phoenix

  • tickets:   $15 – $115. Pre-sale discount of up to 15 percent for a limited time (only with the password “snow”).

  • Box Office – 602.381.1096   www.ticketmaster.com    info:  www.balletaz.org
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Ballet Under the Stars Celebrates its 22nd Season
   In April 1998, ads in the local papers read, “Bring your Blankets, Beverages, and Babies to the Ballet!” Nearly a decade later, the invitation still holds. 2007 marks the tenth year of Ballet Under the Stars, and Ballet Arizona wants all Valley residents to join them for this curtain-raising celebration of its 22nd season. The troupe is partnering with six Valley communities and local and regional businesses to provide free ballet performances throughout the area.

  Ballet Under the Stars 2007 will feature excerpts from Play, Artistic Director Ib Andersen’s newest full-length work whose world premiere was the finale of the Ballet’s 2006–7 season. Andersen described Play as “the equivalent of a seven-course meal. Each dance is separate, but together they create a whole.” The score varies as widely as the individual dances, from Mozart to Stravinsky, and Schubert to Britten. Play has something for everyone, regardless of his or her level of familiarity with dance. Ballet Under the Stars 2007 receives support from National Endowment for the Arts, The City of Glendale and Glendale Arts Commission, The Town of Fountain Hills, and APS.

 CALENDAR: Ten seasons of Ballet Under the Stars: Six free community performances raise the curtain on Ballet Arizona’s 22nd season
What:   Ballet Arizona — Ballet Under the Stars 2007
When:   Sep. 20–22, 27–29
Where:  

  • Thu, Sep 20: Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale

  • Fri, Sep 21: Tempe Center for the Arts Amphitheater

  • Sat, Sep 22: Estrella Mtn Ranch Lakeside Amphitheatre, Goodyear

  • Thu, Sep 27: Fountain Park, Fountain Hills

  • Fri, Sep 28: location TBA

  • Sat, Sep 29: Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix

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Arizona Retail Food Prices Up 8 Percent in Second Quarter ‘07
Retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the second quarter of 2007, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items in the second quarter of 2007 was $42.95, up about 4 percent or $1.61 from the first quarter of 2007. The Arizona survey was $48.62, up about 8 percent or $3.82 from the first quarter of 2007, when the first quarterly Arizona Marketbasket survey was conducted.
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Did You Know This About Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center?
 1. Five years ago the majority of our clients were day workers. Today, the majority is non-hispanic and living in areas like Anthem, Tramonto, New River, and Cave Creek, and even Carefree.
2. About 1/3 of our clients are from the Anthem/Tramonto/New River area.

These are stories about who the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center has helped!

     a. Woman in Carefree, divorced, two children, had surgery and was unable to work for several months, medical bills piled up, she had to come to us.
     b. A stay at home mom in Anthem, her husband walks out leaving her with 3 young children and a heavy rent. She had to find work, she found us through St. Vincent De Paul of Anthem.
     c. Senior Woman  who was cheated out of the ownership of her home. On disability, widowed, with a very small income. We help with food, financial assistance and tried to locate resources that could help her.
 The stories can go on and on. Some are a real need and some are those that do not want to help themselves and continually look to others for help. Those we try to cut off in a nice way, but give them other resources to follow up on. Because we give financial assistance, and because the need seems to be growing we are very short of funds. The funds that we have been receiving are used to purchase food.
    Donations can be sent directly to the food bank. Please send them to: Foothills Food Bank, PO Box 715, Carefree, AZ 85377. Food can be dropped off at our facility located at: Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center, 7005 Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. This is located just West of Tom Darlington Road, between Bella Vista and Cave Creek Roads, and just East of Harold's Restaurant.
Theatergoers can also bring food donations to Pioneer Pepper and the Sunset Pioneers Wild West dinner show at the Opera House North of the Carefree Resort through Sept 1st.
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American Lung Association Announces 2008 Asthma Walk Chairman
 The American Lung Association of Arizona is proud to announce that Dr. Andrei Damian of Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd. will serve as the 2008 Honorary Chairman of the annual Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk. “It is an honor to accept this position and to be a part of such a great event,” said Andrei Damian, M.D., president of Cardiovascular Consultants Ltd. “With asthma affecting so many people, it is important that funding be found to complete the necessary research that leads to better treatments or possibly a cure.” 

The 2008 Phoenix Asthma Walk will take place at Scottsdale Civic Center on April 5, 2008. Proceeds benefit: Camp Not-A-Wheeze, the American Lung Association’s summer camp for children with moderate to severe asthma; Asthma Clinical Research Centers, where large clinical trials are conducted that will provide useful information about asthma and benefit patients directly; and, local community education programs impacting Arizonans everyday. For more information call 602-258-7505 or visit www.lungarizona.org  Story Continues  .___________________________________________________________________________________________________

 “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” Released July 21st
 by LeeAnn Sharpe 
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”, the seventh and final chapter in JK Rowling's epic saga, was released July 21st at the stroke of midnight all over the world amid elaborate parties and excitement never before seen. Seldom has a book series captured the hearts of so many, both young and old. And it’s the end of an era. Never again will readers experience the joy, anxiety, and anticipation of waiting for the next “Harry Potter” book.   
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2008 SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL - CALL FOR ARTISTS
 The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is seeking artists working in all media to exhibit at the 38th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival on March 7th, 8th and 9th, 2008. All artists must apply online at www.ZAPPlication.org  between July 15th and October 17th, 2007. The application fee is $30.
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Gambling Winnings and Losses
Your summer vacation may mean a trip to the casino or the racetrack.  What will you owe Uncle Sam if Lady Luck happens to be on your side? “Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return” explain Kerry Freeman, EA. .
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NEW RIVER SENIOR CENTER
The New River Senior Center will be holding a giant yard sale on Friday, August 24th from 8:00-3:00 and Saturday, August 25th from 7:00-11:00am. Lunch-- Double Cheeseburger or 1/4 lb All Beef Hotdog with a bag of chips and a bottle of water for $5.00, will be available on Friday from 11:00-1:00 --Grilling by CowPunchers Catering. We will be accepting donations of new or slightly used items (no clothing, no large appliances) until August 22nd. Please call 623-465-0367 for more information. All proceeds to benefit the Senior Center.
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PIONEER PEPPER & THE SUNSET PIONEERS
TO PLAY THE OPERA HOUSE IN CAREFREE ARIZONA

Cowboy songs like “Ghost Riders in the Sky”, “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water” make up a small part of Pioneer Pepper & The Sunset Pioneers repertoire.  
They will charm you right back in time with their classic harmonies as well as treat you to cowboy poetry, rootin’ tootin’ gunfights, trail humor, and good ol’ fashion wild west fun, every Friday and Saturday night at the Carefree Resort Opera House, 7 – 8:30pm starting June 15th all the way through Labor Day, Sept. 1st .  Click here for More Pictures and the Story Continues

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A Corner of the Tramanto Center
By LeeAnn Sharpe
             Tramanto Shopping Center at I-17 and Carefree Highway has become a vital link between the Valley and points north. It’s a convenient place to stop for gas, coffee or food before heading north or south, in or out of the Valley of the Sun. But explore and you will find it’s more than just a quick stop point. There are a number of great businesses with shopping, medical and recreation opportunities. Located west of Albertsons you will find Desert Hills Family Dentistry along with several other shops. At the far west end of the complex, in a separate building set back from the main shopping structure, you will notice “It’s A Grind”, “Desert Hills Chiropractic”, “Dream Decor”, “I Seventeen” and “Isabella’s Beads”

             “It’s A Grind” is a delightful coffee shop at the far west end of the plaza. It has a large patio area with umbrella tables and morning shade. Or there’s also seating inside as well. Pat and his crew will greet you with warm smiles and quick service. A news rack offers morning papers and community news. They have Iced and Blended Coffee and Tea Specialties with their special cold brewed coffee blended with delicious real Ghirardelli White or Dark Chocolate, flavors and fruit.

            The “TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOCHA” has milk chocolate, real Ghirardelli White Chocolate, and rich dark chocolate blended in perfect harmony for the true chocolate lover. The “ROAD WARRIOR” includes their famous blended mocha with real chocolate covered espresso beans. And the ever popular “ICED, BLENDED CARAMEL MOCHA” is their famous blended mocha with creamy Ghirardelli Caramel drizzled in. For a lift, how about a “MINT CHIP MOCHA” a blended mocha, enhanced with frosty cool mint. For a refreshing change on a hot day how about a “WILD BERRY WITH GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE” or a “MANGO WITH GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE”. Those antioxidants in green tea will give your health a boost!

            All of the traditional coffee shop offerings like CAPPUCCINO, CAFE LATTE, and ESPRESSO can all be had hot, or cold using their special cold brewing method. ICED TEA, ITALIAN SODAS, SOFT DRINKS, and BOTTLED WATER are also on hand. This just touches the surface of their offerings, which also include pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Occasionally they will also feature entertainment on the patio in the evenings.

            “Isabella’s Beads” owned by Benny and Elizabeth Varela is a great place for all of your beading needs. Every kind of bead and fixtures to build your beading project is available. Swarovski® Crystals, glass beads in a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, finishes and types of glass beads, including Czech glass beads, Millefiori, lampwork beads and more are on hand. Natural Beads, rustic to regal, fabulous to funky beads made from natural, organic materials run the entire gamut. Beading supplies include a huge collection of beading components for every need. They also carry rhinestones and the special glue to adorn your bra straps, t-shirts or sandals.

            Classes to learn to build projects are held regularly and very economically. What a great way to enjoy time with friends. Book a class together and let your creative energy and laughter flow! Classes include bracelets, necklaces, key rings and more. They can teach you a basic technique or more advanced projects. Give them a call at 623-582-0690.

            “Desert Hills Family Dentistry” is owned by Dr. Antczak. The Dr. has been in private practice for more than seven years and treats both children and adults. The services offered by Dr. Antczak include general and cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, oral surgery, whitening, gum treatment, dentures, “invisible” braces, and dental implants. Dr. Antczak works with the latest advancements in dental technology and prides himself in comprehensive treatment, often eliminating the need for a specialist. If you would like more information call 623-580-1700.


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Relay for Life
Relay for Life is an overnight fundraising event for the American Cancer Society.  Funds raised go to support people and families effected by cancer, education to the public as well as research to better treatment and work toward a cure.

Be a part of the event: Form a Team,  Donate (time, money, prizes..),  Be a sponsor ($500-$25,000),  Volunteer to help the night of event.  Teams will form and raise money prior to the event.  The Relay will begin at
6pm on October 12th.  This is a family event so there will be plenty for everyone to do.  We have entertainment, games, contests, silent auction, raffles and on-site fundraisers by each team.

We will celebrate the end of the Relay with a breakfast for everyone who lasted the night. Bring your tents, chairs, games and snacks and join us for an event you will never forget!

Survivors! This night is all about you!   Everyone is walking through the night because they are or know someone who has been touched by cancer. If you are a cancer survivor please join us for a special celebration to begin the Relay.  The first lap of the night is lead by all survivors attending the event.  This lap is followed by a special reception dinner for you and a caretaker.  After dinner you can stay and enjoy all of the entertainment and games.  At 9pm there will be a luminaria ceremony, a very special part of the evening where we stop to take a moment to remember all of those lost and everyone who has beat cancer and gives hope to others.

Team Interest contact:  Rick Klein @ 623-879-3002 or Jasson Pilcher @ 623-694-3799.

Survivors please contact:  Michael Chartrand @ 602-694-1918

All other interests please contact: Diana Ozimek @ 623-879-3021.

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Easy Street Lighting
 The Town of Carefree has recently installed two new outdoor lights within the Town core to test the practicality of installing new street lights around Easy Street. The Town very much wants to address concerns of unsafe and dark sidewalks and street ways after dark.  

We are looking for feedback from you as to whether or not you like the light post design, quality of light, adequacy of light, and the overall impact on our night skies. The goal is to provide a safe and navigable shopping and strolling area during the evening hours without negatively impacting our night skies with light pollution.

 We would love to hear from you. The lights are installed between the Amphitheater and the Blue Sky Restaurant on Easy Street. Take a look and let us know what you think. We will enthusiastically forward your comments to the Town. As always, THANKS for your continued support!  Ian Ellison Executive Director Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce (480) 488-3381
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Get Caught Up In Charlotte’s Web!
E.B White’s Classic to open Childsplay’s first season in the stunning new Tempe Center for the Arts  

Childsplay, the nationally renowned theater company for young audiences and families will open its 30th Anniversary Season in the new Tempe Center for the Arts with one of its most requested and all-time favorite productions, “Charlotte’s Web.” “Charlotte’s Web” is the brilliant stage version of E.B. White’s American classic story, one that has delighted young readers and their parents for generations. This will be the first production of Childsplay’s new 2007-08 Season, and its first production in the new multi-million dollar theater complex, located on the bank of Tempe Town Lake. 

 Performances of “Charlotte’s Web” are September 15 through October 14 at the Tempe Center for the Arts with Saturday and Sunday shows at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Target Storybook Preview Performance will be held on Saturday, September 15th at 1 p.m. tickets for the preview performance are discounted at $12. Tickets for all other performances are $25 for adults and $20 for students, seniors, and children. Tickets will go on sale August 8th through the Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office by calling 480-350-2822 or online at www.childsplayaz.org/tca . Story Continues
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ASU GAMMAGE DELIVERS SUMMER FUN
TO TEMPE THIS AUGUST!

 The world-wide phenomenon, MAMMA MIA!, makes it's awaited return to ASU Gammage August 21st-26th, 2007. Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, this sunny, funny tale of family and friendship on a Greek island will have you singing along and leave you with a smile.  For more information contact the ASU Gammage Box Office at 480.965.3434 or visit Ticketmaster.com    

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Important Mexico and Modern Printmaking
Nothing was more fashionable in 1930s New York than to own the latest etching, woodblock print or lithograph to arrive from Mexico City by Diego Rivera.  His one-man exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1933 was a command performance demonstrating what it meant to be on the edge of North America’s artistic avant garde.  He was the greatest among a large group of artists who wholeheartedly threw themselves into the production of murals and prints – such as Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco, Frida Kahlo, and more – mythologizing Mexico’s past, critiquing its present, and pointing to its future. Mexico and Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920-1950, on view in Phoenix Art Museum’s Steele Gallery July 1, 2007 – September 16, 2007, is the first comprehensive exhibition in years to present the work of these artists and their American and European colleagues working in Mexico at the time. Story Continues
Right Image: Zapata, Diego Rivera, 1932.  Lithograph.  Philadelphia Museum of Art, Purchased with the Lola Downin Peck Fund from the Carl and Laura Zigrosser Collection, 1976-97-114. © 2006 Banco de México Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust. Av. Cinco de Mayo No. 2, Col. Centro, Del. Cuauhtémoc 06059, México, D.F. Reproduced by permission of CONACULTA/INBA.

Left Image:Tourists and Aztecs, José Clemente Orozco, 1934.  Lithograph. Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Purchased with the Lola Downin Peck Fund from the Carl and Laura Zigrosser Collection, 1976-97-57.  © Clemente V. Orozco.  Reproduced by permission of CONACULTA/INBA.

Mexico and Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920-1950,  Phoenix Art Museum’s Steele Gallery July 1, 2007 – September 16, 2007
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Eat the following fruits and vegetables for good health: Broccoli, spinach, yellow onion, red pepper, carrot, cabbage, potato, lettuce, celery, and cucumber. Story Continues
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 Events Calendar Details
08/3-09/09 Pump Boys And Dinettes @ Arizona Broadway Theatre. Celebrate life's simple pleasures on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry style. Set between a country diner and a gas station, this rock 'n roll, country-and-blues musical revue features six relentlessly cheerful people out to have a good time with flavorful tunes such as 'Highway 57,' 'The Night Dolly Parton was Almost Mine,' 'Be Good or Be Gone' and 'Serve Yourself.' Tickets: $43-$53Info Phone: (623)776-8400. Times: Tuesday-Friday 6:15pm, Saturday 12:15pm and 6:15pm, Sunday 11:15am and 5:15pm. Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 West Paradise Lane Peoria.

08/31-09/22 West Side Story @ Theater Works Bernstein and Sondheim's modern musical take on The Bard's greatest love story is coming to Theater Works! More information coming soon! Tickets: To Be Announced Info Phone: (623)815-7930 Times: To Be Announced. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 8355 West Peoria Avenue Peoria.

09/21-22 Chicago @ Maricopa County Events Center CHICAGO continues to “razzle- dazzle” audiences. Produced by Tony Award winners, Barry and Fran Weissler and under the Tony Award winning direction of Walter Bobbie and spotlighting the Tony Award winning choreography by Ann Reinking in the style of the legendary Bob Fosse and re-created by Gary Chryst, CHICAGO features the “razzle-dazzle” music and lyrics of master Broadway multi-award winning composers John Kander and Fred Ebb, with book by Mr. Ebb and Bob Fosse.  Tickets: To Be Announced Times: Friday 8:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm and 8:00pm. Maricopa County Events Center  (Sundome) 19403 R.H. Johnson Boulevard Sun City West.

08/25 Red Rocks Music Festival: Quintessence with Composer Bill Douglas@ Red Rocks Music Festival. The Red Rocks Music Festival presents a very special performance of classical group Quintessence with composer Bill Douglas. Tickets: $20/Adult, $10/Child Under 12; Season Tickets $90/Adult, $65/Child Under 12. Times: Saturday 7:00pm. Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona AZ.

  08/26 Red Rocks Music Festival: Young Artists Showcase @ Red Rocks Music Festival. Red Rocks Music Festival presents the Young Artists Showcase. Tickets: $15/Adults, $5/Children under 12. Times: Saturday 7:00pm. Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona, AZ.

 • 09/01 Red Rocks Music Festival: Future of the Opera Stars @ Red Rocks Music Festival. Red Rocks Musical Festival presents 'Future of the Opera Stars.' Tickets: $25/Adult, $10/Children (12 and Under). Times: Saturday 7:00pm. Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona, AZ.

 • 09/02 Red Rocks Music Festival: Flamenco at Sunset @ Red Rocks Music Festival. Don't miss a performance of 'Flamenco at Sunset' at the Red Rocks Festival. Tickets: $25/Adult, $10/Children (12 and Under). Times: Sunday 7:00pm. Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona, AZ.

 • 08/30 Red Rocks Music Festival: Festival Sampler @ Red Rocks Music Festival. This wonderful event contains a sampling of the concerts presented during the Red Rocks Music Festival. This performance features opera singers Krysty Swann and Adam Margulies with a chamber group. Selections will include works by Boccherini, Schubert, and Barber. Don't miss your opportunity to catch a glimpse of these amazing performances all rolled into one concert! Tickets: $15/Adult, $5/Child (12 and Under) Info Phone: (877) 733-7257. Times: Thursday 7:00pm. Church of the Beatitudes 555 West Glendale Avenue Phoenix.

NOW-08/19 UnInked: Paintings, Sculpture and Graphic Work by Five Cartoonists @ Phoenix Art Museum. UnInked features rarely-seen drawings, paintings, lithographs and sculptures that develop and reframe extensive narrative worlds. Straightforward and not didactic, the prolific artists presented in this exhibition – Kim Deitch, Jerry Moriarty, Gary Panter, Ron Regé, Jr. and Seth – have all devoted themselves to their imaginative work with a multifarious intensity. Tickets: $10/Adults, $8/Seniors and Students, $4/Children (6-17), Free/Members and Children under 6. Times: Tuesday 9:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm Phoenix Art Museum 1625 North Central Avenue Phoenix.

NOW-09/16 Dave Kowalski, Sculpture @ West Valley Art Museum. Three dimensional works. Tickets: $7/Adults, $2/Students with ID, Free/Age 5 and under. Times: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. West Valley Art Museum 17420 North Avenue of the Arts (114th Avenue) Surprise.

 • 09/15-10/14 Charlotte’s Web Tempe Center for the Arts 700 West Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, Box office: 480-350-2822  or online at www.childsplayaz.org/tca  Performance Dates & Times: Saturday, September 15:  1 p.m. (Target Storybook Preview Performance) Saturday, September 15: 4 p.m. Sunday, September 16:  1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, September 22:  1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, September 23:  1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, September 29:  1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, September 30:  1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, October 6:  1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, October 7:  1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13:  1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, October 14: 1 and 4 p.m. Ticket INFORMATION: Tickets for Charlotte’s Web go on sale August 8 through Tempe Center for the Arts Box office at 480-350-2822 or online at www.childsplayaz.org/tca  Target Storybook Preview Performance (Sept 15th at 1PM):  $12. All other performances: $25 Adults $20 Children, Students & Seniors Play pass packages for 6 or more tickets are on sale now and can be used for any performance during the 2007/08 Season.  Call Childsplay at 480-350-8101 or  www.childsplayaz.org

 
Quote of the Day "The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you."
Dates Event (click for details) Where
May 11- Sept  30

Berlin Gallery of the Heard Museum Shop Presents Small Works Little Stories

Heard Museum
June 2 -Sept 2

Contemporary Scandinavian Art

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art -  7374 E. Second St. (480) 994-ARTS
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 15 - Sept 1

Pioneer Pepper & the Sunset Pioneers

Carefree Resort Opera House
June 15- Sept 2

Space Is the Place

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art -  7374 E. Second St. (480) 994-ARTS
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 1- Sept 17 Mexico and Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920–50 Phoenix Art Museum
July 6 - on Murder and More Dinner Theatre Every Fri & Sat Park Plaza Hotel 2641 W Union Hills
July 27- Sept 1

Pioneer Pepper & the Sunset Pioneers

Carefree Resort Opera House
August 2-Sept 22 Beehive Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Aug 3-Sept 29 Pump Boys And Dinettes Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ  623-776-8400 
August 3- Sept 1

Pioneer Pepper & the Sunset Pioneers

Carefree Resort Opera House
August 10- Sept 1

Pioneer Pepper & the Sunset Pioneers

Carefree Resort Opera House
August 17- Sept 1

Pioneer Pepper & the Sunset Pioneers

Carefree Resort Opera House
August 23-Sept 3 Wicked ASU Gammage
August 3 - Sept 9 Pump Boys and Dinettes Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
August 24- Sept 1

Pioneer Pepper & the Sunset Pioneers

Carefree Resort Opera House
August  30-Sept 3 Millard Fillmore Corvette Classic Scottsdale Plaza Resort
August  30- Sept 22 West Side Story Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
August 31- Sept 1 Pioneer Pepper & the Sunset Pioneers Carefree Resort Opera House
August  31- Sep 22 West Side Story Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
  SEPTEMBER 2007  
September 1-2 MSA Payson, AZ - Payson Rodeo Grounds
Call 602-319-0079
Payson, AZ - Payson Rodeo Grounds
September 1-2 Action Sports World Tour Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave 
September 1 The Rave Variety of hits from the 60's to today Arrowhead Towne Center
September 1 Red Rocks Music Festival: Future of the Opera Stars @ Red Rocks Music Festival Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona AZ.
September 1-3 Rendezvous of the Gunfighters Tombstone AZ
September 1 Red Rocks Music Festival: Flamenco at Sunset @ Red Rocks Music Festival Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Highway 179 and Meadowlark Sedona AZ.
September 5 Coffee at the Kerr (RSVP by Sept 5 for Sept 19 ) Intro to Luci Di Lammermoor ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
September 6 Rise Against

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

September  7 Toby Keith with Miranda Lambert, Flynnville Train Cricket Pavilion
September  7-8 Deaf Asia Consumer Show Phoenix Convention Center
September 8 Super Hyphy 2007 Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
September 8

 8th Annual Get Out Performing Arts Expo (10:00am-3:00pm, DDT performs at 12:45pm-1:00pm) 480-970-2381

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ
September 8 Fiesta del Tlaquepaque Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, 336 Highway 179,  Sedona, Arizona
September 8 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY 60th Anniversary Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
September 8 Learn your Lizards Boyce Thompson Arboretum
September 8 Monster Truck Thunder Drags  7:30 pm - 10:00 pm See BIGFOOT 1 – The Original Monster Truck plus meet the inventor (Bob Chandler), the new BIGFOOT, JURASSIC ATTACK, RAMINATOR, RAMUNITION, PREDATOR, PROWLER, MANIAC, and OBSESSION University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
September 9 Mana Amares Combatir World Tour US Airways Center
September 12-17 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ASU Gammage
September 11 Healing Field Blood Drive Tempe Beach Park (Mill Ave. & Rio Salado Pkwy.)
September 13-15 Creating Scrapbooks Keepsake Show Phoenix Convention Center
June 15- Sept 2

Space Is the Place

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art -  7374 E. Second St. (480) 994-ARTS
August 23-Sept 3 Wicked ASU Gammage
September 13 A Conversation with Cheech Marin Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
September 13 Rascal Flatts with special guest Jason Aldean Cricket Pavilion
September 13 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
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
September 14-30 The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Actors Theatre
Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
September 14-16 Navajo County Fair Holbrook AZ
September 14 Bob Saget Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
September 14 Alejandro Fernandez. Presented by Corona. Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
September 14-15

Arizona Dance Festival 2007(7:30pm) Desert Dance Theatre hosts this annual event which will showcase different dance artists

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ Desert Dance Theatre: 480-962-4584
September 15 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
September 15 Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tour Boyce Thompson Arboretum
September 15 The Australian Bee Gees Show
Stayin' Alive
Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
September 15 Charlotte's Web Childsplay Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office  480-350-2822
September 15 Rhonda Townes

Chandler Center for the Arts  250 N. Arizona Ave

September 15 AZ State Ponies of the Americas WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 15 Learn your Lizards Boyce Thompson Arboretum
September 15 AZ Reining Horse Competition WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 15 George Benson and Al Jarreau Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
September 12-17 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ASU Gammage
September 16

  Arizona Cardinals Game
Seattle Seahawks

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
September 16 AZ Dressage Association Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 13-30 The Lieutenant of Inishmore Actors Theatre
September 18 Smashing Pumpkins Dodge Theatre 400 W. Washington St 
September 18 Velvet Revolver with  Alice in Chains & Sparta. Cricket Pavilion
September 19 Coffee at the Kerr (RSVP by Sept 5 for Sept 19 ) Intro to Luci Di Lammermoor ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
September 19-Oct 14 Crazy For You Phoenix Theatre
September 20-22 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
September 20 Def Leppard with  Styx and Foreigner Cricket Pavilion
September 20-29 Ballet Under the Stars -Ballet AZ Ballet AZ  Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale
September 20-23 International Gem & Mineral Show Phoenix Convention Center
September 20-23

Nova: A New Trajectory (ASU Dance Faculty & Alumni Concert) Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm

Galvin Playhouse/Nelson Fine Arts Center, Arizona State University, 51 E. 10th Street, Tempe, AZ Herberger College Box Office: 480.965.6447
September 21-23 Shrine Circus WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 21-22 Chicago Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
September 21 Time Out for Women Phoenix Convention Center
Sept 21 Global Drum Project Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
September 21-Nov4 Little Shop of Horrors Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
September 22 AZ Saddlebred Association Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
     
September 22-23 Arizona Babies & Children Expo WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 22 Rotary Club of Anthem  Fifth Annual Round-Up Fundraiser Pioneer Village
September 22 The 2007 E.A. Sports Madden Challenge WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 22 Scottsdale Music Fest - Day #1 Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
September 22 21st Annual Great Tucson Beer Festival Hi Corbett Field 3400 E Camino Campestre, Tucson
September 22 Main Event Ladies Night Out Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
September 23 Equistar Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 23 Scottsdale Music Fest - Day #2 Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
September 23 Kelly Clarkson CANCELED CONCERT US Airways Center
Sep 25-26 Beehive the 60's Musical Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
September 25 Dave Matthews Band with Stephen Marley Cricket Pavilion
September 26 Michael McDonald Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
Sept 27-Oct 13 Taming of the Shrew Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery
September 27-Oct 14 Jersey Boys ASU Gammage
September 28-30 Wild Western Festival Pioneer Living History Museum
September 28 Trisha Yearwood Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
September 29-30 VISTANCIA FALL FESTIVAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW takes place in the state's largest model home gallery and will feature giveaways, homeimprovement seminars, cooking demonstrations, decorating tips and ideas, gardening classes and various exhibits. Free. Open to the public. Vistancia in Peoria -99th Avenue north to Happy Valley Parkway. Turn left on Happy Valley Parkway and head west four miles. Once in the community, follow the signs to the Discovery Center.
September 29 AZ Reining Horse Association Competition WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 29 Long Range Golf Competition WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 29 Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, East Ampitheater. Information: (480) 312-7772
September 29-30 AZ Appaloosa Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 29-30 Cactus Classic Hunter Jumper Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
September 29- 30 Beehive ­ The 60's Musical Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
September 30

  Arizona Cardinals Game
Pittsburg Steelers

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
September 30 Rick Springfield & The Working Class Tour 2007! Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
  OCTOBER 2007  
October3-7 Payson's 125th Anniversary & Western Heritage Festival Payson AZ
October 4-10 Scottsdale Classic Quarter Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
October 4-Nov 17 Swing! Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
October 4 Murder at Savings & Loan BallPark Grimaldi Pizza 4000 N Scottsdale Rd
October 5-6 The 10th Annual Green Building Expo Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St
October 5-7

Convergence Zone Tempe Center for the Arts  Studio,Friday & Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm Desert Dance Theatre (DDT) will perform its opening repertory event at the new Tempe Center for the Arts

700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ
October 5-27 Dracula Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
October 5-6 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
October 5 Axis of Evil Comedy Tour Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
October 5-6 Lake Havasu State Park Lions Club Striper Tourney and BBQ Fund raiser and BBQ open to all fisherman. Contact John Ballard at 928.453.8638. Lake Havasu State Park
Oct 5-21 Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Fall Plant Sale Daily, from 8am-5pm.  questions. 520.689.2811 Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Oct 5-21 La Ofrenda (The Offering) Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
October 5-7 Pacific Street Car Association
The Pacific Street Car Association Hughes Performance "Arizona Nationals" presented by Deeds Performance.

Firebird Raceway

 

October 6-7 Slide Rock State Park Apple Fest - ASP 50th Anniversary Event Fall Apple Harvest. The historic Pendley apple sheds, apple orchards and Oak Creek offer a day of family fun and events. 928.282.3034 Oak Creek Slide Rock State Park
October 6 Sky's the Limit Career Expo WestWorld  Scottsdale
Oct 6 NBC's Last Comic Standing Live Tour Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
October 6 Sonoran Desert Chorale Music for Kings and Queens First United Methodist Church 15 E. First Ave., in Mesa
October 7 Red Rock State Park Living with Urban Wildlife Dan Caputo and Sarah Lantz, of the AZ Game and Fish Department, how to co-exist with our native wildlife & tactics used to keep unwanted wildlife away from our neighborhoods. Reservations recommended, seating limited. 2pm in the theatre. 928.282.6907 Red Rock State Park
October 7 Alan Jackson Cricket Pavilion
October 7 Dine Out with the Chefs Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St
October 7 Sonoran Desert Chorale Music for Kings and Queens Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
October 8-15 Fall Home & Garden Show Phoenix Convention Center
October 9 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Lecture is in Celebration of National Archives Month, topic TBA. 12:15pm. 928.779.4395 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
October 10 Coffee at the Kerr (RSVP by Oct 10 for Oct 24 ) Intro to Intro to Die Fledermaus ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
Oct 10 Relentless Enemies: Lions & Buffalo Natl Geographic Speaker Series Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
October 10-28 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
October 11-14 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Around the Valley Various Locations Phoenix Symphony
October 12-13 Lake Havasu State Park Western Outdoor News Bass Championship 125 boats weigh-in starts at 3pm. Visit www.wonbass.com or call 928.855.2784. Lake Havasu State Park
October 11-14 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Tchaikovsky Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
October 11 David Crowder Band Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
October 11-14 Arizona Opera Lucia di Lammermoor Arizona Opera Phoenix Symphony Hall, 2nd St & Adams, Phoenix
October 12 Hootie & the Blowfish, Cowboy Mouth Jobing.com Arena, 101- Glendale Ave
October 12 Ricky Skaggs, Bruce Hornsby, Kentucky Thunder Mesa Arts Center
October 12- Nov 4 Arizona State Fair Arizona State Fairgrounds
October 13 Oracle State Park 8th Annual Fiesta de las Calabazas Community Harvest Festival - ASP 50th Anniversary Event Event includes live music performances, local artisan vendors, food vendors, community art exhibit; also a pumpkin corral, educational programs and interactive nature art activities for kids. 10am-4pm, with live music continuing until 7pm. Visit www.calabazas.org or call 520.896.2425. Oracle State Park
October 13-14 Fort Verde State Historic Park Fort Verde Days Celebration of the military that were stationed at Fort Verde during the Indian Wars Era (1865-1891), including living history presentations. 8am-5pm. 928.567.3275 Fort Verde State Historic Park
October 11-28 “’S Wonderful! ‘S Marvelous!” Arizona Theatre Company
Oct 12 Ricky Scaggs & Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
October 13 Hot Import Nights Nightshift

Firebird Raceway

 

October 13 Medeski Martin & Wood, Roberta Gambarini Quaretet Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
October 13 An Evening with legendary rock band Chicago! Maricopa County Events Center  formerly the Sundome 
October 12-28 The Prince and the Pauper Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
October 12-14

Heard Museum Film Festival

Heard Museum
October 13-14 51st  Annual Fort Verde Days Camp Verde AZ
October 14

  Arizona Cardinals Game
Carolina Panthers

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
October 16 Arizona's Only Live Tropical Butterfly Exhibit
 
Tucson Botanical Gardens.
2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
October 17-18 Thoroughbred Breeders Sale WestWorld  Scottsdale
October 17-21 Scottsdale Fall Preview Hunter Jumper Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
October 18 Western ArtWalk FREE artistic showdown 7-9pm  the streets of downtown Scottsdale
October 18

Homolovi Ruins State Park Hopi Cultural Research Projects: A Review by Leigh Kuwanwisiwma Director Leigh Kuwanwisiwma will provide a summary of the research projects in which the Hopi Tribe is engaged. 7pm. 928.289.4106

Homolovi Ruins State Park
October 18-20 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
October 19 Cowboy Artists of America Show Preview Phoenix Art Museum
October 19 Doobie Brothers Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
October 19-20

MOVIN’ OUT

Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
Oct 19 Opening Concert Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
Oct 19-20 Mesa Storytelling Festival Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
October 19-21 4-H Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
October 19-21 Helldorado Days Tombstone AZ
October 20 Lake Havasu State Park National Bass West Tourney 60 boats, weigh-in starts at 3pm. Visit 928.855.2784. www.nationalbasswest.com Lake Havasu State Park
October 20 Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
October 20-21 Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Helldorado Antique Power Show Antique tractor engines on display and running and driving various farm or manufacturing implements. 520.457.3311 Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
October 20-Nov 18 Cowboy Artists of America Show Phoenix Art Museum
October 20-21

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Juan Bautista de Anza Days Anza Days is an annual cultural event focusing on the impact of Spain on the region via the exchange of ideas and goods. The highlight of the event is the arrival on Sunday of Juan Bautista de Anza and his soldados as they begin their trek to establish the presidio at San Francisco. 520.398.2252

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Oct 21 Solid Blues Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
Oct 21 Phoenix Bridal Show University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
October 21, 2007 AXIS Dance Company will feature works developed by dancers with and without disabilities as well as leading choreographers Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
October 22-28 Scottsdale Fall Classic Hunter Jumper Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
October 23 Peter Frampton Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
October 24 Coffee at the Kerr (RSVP by Oct 10 for Oct 24 ) Intro to Intro to Die Fledermaus ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
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 25-28 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
October 25 Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn will give a recital Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
October 25 Saddlebred Futurity WestWorld  Scottsdale
October 26 Steven Curtis Chapman Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
October 26-28 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
October 26-Nov 11 The Pursuit of Happiness
Actors Theatre
Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
October 26-28 Scottsdale 5th Avenue Fine Art & Wine Festival Scottsdale 5th Avenue
October 26, 2007 Presented by Infiniti, the 2007-08 Journeys in Jazz series will feature the Scottsdale debut of Brazilian singer Luciana Souza Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 27 Art on the Move 8th Annual Gala  featuring Rachael Price Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
Oct 27 Festive Enigmatic & Symphonic! Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
October 27 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY  Bernadette Peters Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
October 27 Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
October 27 Blue October Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
October 27 Yuma Territorial Prison Haunted Tours Night time tours of Yuma's infamous Territorial Prison. 928.783.4771 Yuma Territorial Prison
October 27 Lake Havasu State Park 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
October 27 Picacho Peak State Park "I Hiked the Peak" Day - ASP 50th Anniversary Event Promoting hiking health benefits and safety, while recognizing the achievement of hiking to the top of Picacho Peak. 7am-1pm 520.466.3183 Picacho Peak State Park
October 27 Nikolais Dance TheatrePerformed by Ririe-Woodbury Dance CompanyArtistic Directors: Murray Louis and Alberto del Saz 7:30pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
October 27

Fourth Annual Rita Cohen Memorial Dog Walk

Carefree at the Amphitheatre
Oct 28 Denyce Graces Nezzo-Soprano Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
October 28 Kenny Loggins Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
Oct 30-31 Movin' Out Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
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 1, 2007 Virtuoso guitarist Leo Kottke Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
November 1, 2007 Country Megaticket 2007 Cricket Pavilion
November 1, 2007 Fashion ArtWalk Scottsdale Downtown
November 29-Dec 2 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
November 3 Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 3 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Vanished In The West:  The 1956 Grand Canyon Air Disaster On June 30, 1956, two giant airliners filled with holiday travelers collided over and crashed into the Grand Canyon, killing 128 persons in what was then the world's worst commercial aviation disaster. Dan Driskill will examine how and why this tragedy occurred, and take a look at its victims, its long-term impact on aviation, and some of the enduring mysteries surrounding the crash. 7pm. Free. Reservations recommended. 928.779.4395 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
November 3 Lake Havasu State Park Western Outdoor News Bass Tourney 60 boats weigh-in starts at 3pm. Visit www.wonbass.com or call 928.855.2784.  Lake Havasu State Park
November 3 Lake Havasu State Park London Bridge Days Brew-fest Adults Only-over 21 yrs old allowed into this chillin' and grillin' event. For more info contact Jessica at 928.453.3444 or visit www.golakehavasu.com. Lake Havasu State Park
November 3 Alamo Lake State Park Night Under the Stars - ASP 50th Anniversary Event Experience the nighttime beauty of the park with an evening astronomy program. 928.669.2088 Alamo Lake State Park
November 3-4, 2007 AZ Dressage Association Competition WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 4, 2007. Stacey Keach will star in the historical docudrama Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers by America’s foremost radio theater company, L.A. Theatre Works Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
November 4, 2007 Red Rock State Park Anchors Aweigh: The U. S. Navy's World War II Port of Call at Flagstaff John Westerlund, a retired Army field artillery officer and teacher.This program is sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council and the Benefactors of Red Rock State Park. Reservations recommended, seating limited. 2pm in the theatre.928.282.6907 Red Rock State Park
November 7-Dec 2 Alter Boyz Phoenix Theatre
November 2-4 6th Annual Tombstone Western Music Festival Tombstone AZ
November 2-4 Giselle Ballet AZ 4 performances only

Ballet Arizona

Nov 7 Deep South Journey to Antarctica Natl Geographic Speaker Series Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 7-11 AZ Arabian Horse Association Fall Festival & Futurity Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 8 Jewel Solo & Acoustic 8pm Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
November 9-11 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
Nov 9 - Dec 30 Gershwin's Crazy for You Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria AZ
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 D.L. Hughley Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
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 Jeff Daniels Chandler Center for the Arts  250 N. Arizona Ave
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 
Nov 10 Schimmel Winners Shine Again! Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
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
Nov 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 15-17 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY The Fairy Queen Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
November 15Bernadette Peter "Girl's Night Out" Shopping Extravaganza $ WestWorld  Scottsdale
November  16 Chris Smithers ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
November 15-18 Arizona Opera  Die Fledermaus Arizona Opera Phoenix Symphony Hall, 2nd St & Adams, Phoenix
November  15-17 14th Annual Clanton Days Rendezvous Tombstone AZ
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 17-18 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 18, 2007 Capitol Steps Sunday,  7:00pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
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
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
Nov 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 Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
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 – 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 25

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

University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 
     
November 25 Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 28-Dec2 AZ Season Finale Hunter Jumper Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
November 29-Dec 2 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
November 29-Dec 2 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Christmas Pops Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
November 30 - Dec 23 A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
Nov 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  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
  DECEMBER 2007  
December 1 Holiday Harmony annual holiday tree lighting Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Bouldevard
December 1 Jeff Dunham Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd St
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 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 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 6-9 Saguaro Classic Arabian Horse Show WestWorld  Scottsdale
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 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 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
December 9 Sonoran Desert Chorale Home for the Holidays Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
December 9 Adam Neiman Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
December 9-20 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Handel's Messiah Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
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
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 14-15

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 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 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 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 20-21 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 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 29 10th Annual Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk  the streets of downtown Scottsdale
December 26-30 ANNIE ASU Gammage
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 - Feb 9 Anything Goes! Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
December 31 - Jan 20 Mask Arizona Theatre Company
December 31 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Pops & Family Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
  JANUARY 2008  
January  1 Schubert Shadows ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
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 8, 2008 Festive French Fare Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Jan 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
Jan 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 Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
Jan 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 Gabriel Ayala ASU Kerr Cultural Center,6110 N. Scottsdale Rd
(Off Rose Lane, Directly S of the Borgata)
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 – 13 The Peking Acrobats Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Jan 15 Itzhak Perlman Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
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 17-18 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
January 15 - 20 CAMELOT ASU Gammage
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 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Mozart, Debussy & Beethoven Phoenix Symphony Various Locations
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 22-23 Hairspray Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
January 24-26 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Dvorak's "New World" Symphony Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
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
January 26 Comedy Central’s The Daily Show,  former U.S. Marine, actor and comedian Rob Riggle Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Jan 26 Made in the USA Mesa Symphony Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
  FEBRUARY 2008  
February 1-17 The Princess and the Pea Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street 
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
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

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 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
February 8-23, 2008 The Underpants Theater Works 8355 W. Peoria
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 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
Feb 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
Feb 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
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 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 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 20-Mar 16, 2008 The Full Monty Phoenix Theatre
February 21 – 23, 2008 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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 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
Feb 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 Sonoran Desert Chorale Songs of Love First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., in Mesa
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 Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
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 9 Holes by Louis Sachar Stageworks Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
  MARCH 2008  
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
March 6-9 The Magic Flute by Amadeus Mozart Arizona Opera Phoenix Symphony Hall, 2nd St & Adams, Phoenix
March 6  Rex Allen, Jr. and the Third Generation Thursday,   7:30pm Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
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)
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 
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 11-23, 2008 THE COLOR PURPLE ASU Gammage
March 13-15 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
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, 2008 Ramsey Lewis Trio Del Webb Center for Performing Arts, Wickenburg 
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 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
March 20-22, 2008 THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N 2nd St.
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 Classical Music & Jazz 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
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 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
Mar 29 The Anushka Shankar Project Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
March 30, 2008 Pamela Fields 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. Grammy Award-winning pianist Eddie Palmieri will lead the Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Apr 3-19 Pygmalion Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500 Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery
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 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 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
Apr 18-27 Ferdinand the Bull Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
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 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 23-24, 2008 THE PHOENIX 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 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 Mother's Day with Leroy Anderson Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
May 10-11

RENT

Maricopa County Events Center  (formerly the Sundome)
May 14- June 8, 2008 Lucky Star A World Premier Musical Phoenix Theatre
May 16-18 Peter Pan Ballet Mesa Arts Center 1 East Main St. Mesa AZ 480-644-6500
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
  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  
  OCTOBER 2008  
  NOVEMBER 2008  
  DECEMBER 2008  

Recurring Events

 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.

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

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 .

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

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

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  

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

Every Friday 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.

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  

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

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

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

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

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)

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 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

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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