Maracay’s Community Corner
March 2010 | April 2010 | May 2010
March 2010
Cactus League Spring Training Games
Various Locations Statewide
Whether you’re visiting from out of state or a local resident, we hope you can join us at the Ballpark. Games daily at 11 stadiums in nine cities throughout the state. Please check website for specific schedules, dates, times and prices.
March 3 - April 3
Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Maryvale, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe and Tucson.
www.cactusleague.com
Spiked!
Desert Botanical Garden
Allan Houser’s Tradition to Abstraction exhibit inspires an array of unique cocktails every Thursday evening March - May. Nibbles, music and drinks (cash bar), featuring a different musical artist each week. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Garden members: $20.00, non-members: $25.00.
March 4 - May 6
Phoenix
480-481-8188
www.dbg.org
Jazz in the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden
March 5 - June 25
Phoenix
480-941-1225
www.dbg.org
Devoured
Phoenix Art Museum
Devoured is an annual culinary event presented by Phoenix Art Museum and Local First Arizona to promote Arizona’s finest restaurants, chefs, wineries and industry purveyors, and most of all, to further establish metro Phoenix as a fabulous culinary destination. Devoured features the finest chefs and vintners from 50+ area restaurants and wineries plus innovative culinary demonstrations, live music, film and seminars. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $75.00.
March 13 - 14
Phoenix
480-657-7333
www.phxart.org/devoured
Friday Night Franks
Fort McDowell Adventures
Bring the kids, a few friends, a blanket, a picnic and your choice of beverage for an evening around the campfire. Live music, horseshoes, stories of the Yavapai people and wagon rides. 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Free Admission.
Fridays through May 28
Fort McDowell
480-816-6465
www.fortmcdowelladventures.com
Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter
Tempe Center for the Arts
This exhibition of original sketches, paintings and animation cels highlights the life and art of legendary artist, animator and director Chuck Jones, who helped bring to life famous characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Wile E. Coyote. Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Feb 26 - June 18
Tempe
480-350-8388
www.tempe.gov/tca
It’s Always Sunny in Phoenix
Herberger Theatre Center
Class 6 Theatre presents three short plays by David Ives that will knock your socks off. 12:10 p.m. $6.00.
March 16 - 18
Phoenix
602-254-7399
www.herbergertheater.org
The Hobbit
Valley Youth Theatre
Don’t miss your favorite JRR Tolkein Characters as they come to life! Various times. $20.00 - $36.00.
March 19 - April 4
Phoenix
602-253-8188
www.vyt.com
Cats
Arizona Broadway Theatre
One of the world’s best-known and best-loved musicals, Cats has pounced into the hearts of audiences all over the world. Come join us for dinner and a show! Dinner and Matinee seating times. $49.00 - $78.50.
February 26 - April 11
Peoria
623-776-8400
www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction
Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum
Features eighteen large sculptures from the Houser Foundation on the Desert Botanical Garden’s grounds and an extended variety of paintings, drawings, sketches and smaller sculptures by this master artist at the Heard Museum.
Desert Botanical Garden: $15.00, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Heard Museum: $12.00, Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Combined ticket: $23.00.
Desert Botanical Garden through May 31
Phoenix
480-941-1225
www.dbg.org
Heard Museum through August 22
Phoenix
602-252-8848
www.heard.org
Spring Butterfly Exhibit
Desert Botanical Garden
Take a stroll through the beautiful Marshall Butterfly Pavilion and surround yourself with hundreds of fluttering butterflies. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adults: $15.00, seniors: $13.50, students: $7.50, children: $5.00, children under 3: admitted free.
March 6 - May 9
Phoenix
480-941-1225
www.dbg.org
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction
The 22nd year for a full season of medieval merriment at a 30-acre festival village featuring artists and artisans, more than 2,000 performers and twelve stages for music, dance and comedy. Open every Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., rain or shine. Adults: $18.00 - $20.00, children: $8.00 - $10.00, children under 5: admitted free.
12601 East Highway 60
February 6 - March 28
Apache Junction
520-463-2700
www.renfestinfo.com
Spring Jazz and Wine at El Pedregal
Scottsdale Rd. and Carefree Highway
Find music and more every Sunday at the Courtyard Stage. Sample food and wine from El Pedregal’s elegant shops and listen to jazz performed by some of the region’s top musicians. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Food and drink tickets available.
March 7 - May 23
Scottsdale
480-488-1072
www.elpedregal.com
Guys and Dolls
Hale Centre Theatre
Set against the fast-moving high lights and low life of New York City in the 1940’s, this Broadway musical comes to life on stage! Call for times. $22.00 - $24.00.
Feb 18 - April 3
Gilbert
480-497-1181
www.haletheatrearizona.com
The Princess and the Pea!
Hale Centre Theatre
Come join us as we present the classic fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea! Filled with colorful characters, our version of this timeless story will enchant children of all ages! Call for times. $22.00 - $24.00.
March 6 - June 26
Gilbert
480-497-1181
www.haletheatrearizona.com
Chandler Ostrich Festival
Tumbleweed Park
The 22nd annual festival features the popular ostrich races, a kids carnival, plenty of ostrich burgers, and an array of arts and crafts - many with an ostrich flair. Friday: 2:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to midnight and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Adults: $9.00, seniors: $8.00, children: $7.00.
March 12 - 14
Chandler
480-963-4571
www.ostrichfestival.com
Tomato Plant Girl
Tempe Center for the Arts
A Childsplay comedy production that explores friendship, peer pressure and exclusion issues. Various times. $12.00 - $25.00.
April 10 - 18
Tempe
480-921-5700
www.childsplayaz.org
St. Patty’s Celebration
Fountain Park
The Fountain turns green and begorra! It’s St. Patrick’s Day in Fountain Hills. Two stages, plenty of Irish music, food and, of course, drink. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
March 13
Fountain Hills
480-837-1736
www.fountainhillschamber.com
Litchfield Park Spring Art and Culinary Festival
Downtown Center-Florence Brinton Litchfield Park Memorial Library Lawn
Upscale Art and Culinary Festival in the West Valley boasting over 200 art booths, wine garden with wine and beer tastings, culinary delights from noted chefs, great food, live music, and much more! Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free admission and parking. Small fee for wine garden and culinary pavilion.
March 13 - 14
Litchfield Park
623-935-9040
www.litchfield-park.org
Sparkling Starry Soiree
Private home
Gala event benefiting Arizona Starlight Children’s Foundation with cocktails, champagne and light dinner, silent and live auctions and jazz by Alice Tatum. 6:00 p.m. $75.00.
March 13
Private North Scottsdale residence
480-280-5289
www.starlight.org/arizona
Cuts for Kids
Midwestern University
Professional stylists offer free haircuts in exchange for hair donations of ten inches or more to benefit Locks of Love, a non-profit that collects hair for children with long-term hair loss. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free.
March 15
Glendale
602-572-3213
www.midwestern.edu
Indivisible
Herberger Theatre Center
Adam awakes one morning to find himself alone and locked in a strange, sterile room with four beds. One by one, three more people join him - but nobody knows why they are there. 8:00 p.m. $16.00.
March 18 - 27
Phoenix
602-254-7399
www.herbergertheater.org
National Festival of the West
WestWorld
Four days of pure cowboy - shopping, music and all-around fun. Cowboy poetry and food, too. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adults: $14:00, seniors: $13:00, children: $4:00, children under four: free.
March 18 - 21
Scottsdale
602-996-4387
www.festivalofthewest.com
Fountain Hills Fine Art and Wine Affaire
Downtown
Fine arts and crafts, wine tastings, food and music all weekend long at this show presented by Thunderbird Artists. Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you’re not a Fountain Hills resident, admission is $3.00.
March 19 - 21
Fountain Hills
480-837-5637
www.thunderbirdartists.com
4th Avenue Spring Street Fair
Fourth Street
Four hundred arts and crafts booths, two stages, street musicians, jugglers and the Van Grow children’s art pavilion plus plenty of food to sample. Music at the Winsett Outdoor Performance Center, too. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free.
March 19 - 21
Tucson
520-624-5004
www.fourthavenue.org
Spring Plant Sale
Desert Botanical Garden
Enormous array of arid-adapted plants, with plenty of garden volunteers, horticulturists and professional landscapers on hand for advice. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free.
March 20 - 21
Phoenix
480-941-1225
www.dbg.org
Appraisal Day
Heard Museum
Annual Native Art and Artifacts Appraisal Day has art traders offering information about Native American treasures, antiques and collectibles. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free with museum admission.
March 20
Phoenix
602-252-8848
www.heard.org
15th Annual Scottsdale Artists’ League Spring Paintout
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden and Scottsdale Artists League will co-sponsor their annual Spring Paintout. More than 40 of the league’s best landscape artists will set up their easels at the Garden and paint every Saturday in March. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the Garden.
March 20, 27
Show and Sale April 2 - 4
Phoenix
480-941-1225
www.dbg.org
www.scottsdaleartistsleague.org
Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival
Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area
More than 150 performers from folk to bluegrass to cowboy poetry and storytelling. Plenty of family entertainment, historic site tours, and more. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free.
March 20 - 21
Glendale
623-930-4200
www.glendaleaz.com
Agave on the Rocks
Desert Botanical Garden
Margaritas and the cuisine of renowned Valley caterers and restaurants, plus entertainment by the Valley’s hottest bands. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Member: $55.00, General Public: $60.00.
March 26
Phoenix
480-941-1225
www.dbg.org
33rd Annual Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts
Mill Avenue
More than 400 artists, music and entertainment, fun and food at the 32nd annual fair throughout downtown Tempe. 10:00 a.m. until dusk. Free admission.
March 26 - 28
Tempe
480-355-3569
www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
Ballet Arizona - Ib Andersen’s Classic Innovations
Orpheum Theater
A completely original work premieres for Phoenix audiences before its June encore at the Kennedy Center. Set to a score by Benjamin Britten with original costumes by Fabio Toblini. Matinee and evening performances. $18.40 - $128.10
March 26 - 28
Phoenix
602-262-7272
www.friendsoftheorpheumtheatre.org
Glendale Family Bike Ride
Sahuaro Ranch Park
Glendale’s Green Festival is teaming up with the Glendale Family Bike Ride and both events are bigger than ever! This something-for-everyone event is a great opportunity for people of all ages to get a little exercise and learn about water and energy efficiency, alternative transportation, going solar, and many other green-living practices. Registration: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; Ride starts at 8:00 a.m. Free.
March 27
Glendale
623-930-2035
www.glendaleaz.com/green
10th Annual MDA Stride and Ride
Tempe Beach Park
Join the fun and form a team or gear up and go it alone to help raise money to fight neuromuscular diseases.
Registration: 7:00 a.m.; Walk starts at 9:00 a.m.
March 27
Tempe
480-456-4530
www.mdawalk.org
Dinners Down the Orchard
Schnepf Farms
This is our "Fine Dining" on the farm. It’s truly an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Arizona. All the food is picked fresh from the garden, prepared by Executive Chef Todd Siccolo of The Arizona Biltmore and served directly to your table in the middle of the peach trees. Cost: $95.00 per person includes dinner, wine, tax and gratuity. This special occasion is reservation ONLY.
March 27 or May 1
Queen Creek
480-987-3100
www.schnepffarms.com
Tubac ArtWalk
Historic Tubac
Artists on display and at work throughout the town during this art weekend, with plenty of music and food, too. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free.
March 27 - 28
Tubac
520-287-3685
www.tubacaz.com
2010 César Chávez Celebrating Diversity Breakfast
Glendale Civic Center
The Glendale Chamber Foundation and the Glendale Hispanic Network invites you to the 2010 César Chávez Celebrating Diversity Breakfast at the Glendale Civic Center. Tickets are $30.00 per person or $250.00 per table.
March 31
Glendale
623-937-4754
www.glendaleaz.com
April 2010
East Valley Arabian Association Show
Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Center, Riggs Rd.
Annual Beat the Heat Show in Queen Creek’s newest park. USEF rated youth and amateur show. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Free for spectators.
April 2 - 3
Queen Creek
480-963-26210
www.evaha.org
My Fest Youth Involvement Seminar
Tempe Beach Park
Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment present music, art, and entertainment to inspire youth and help them learn about opportunities in employment, community involvement and other activities. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free.
April 3
Tempe
www.magellanofaz.com
Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunt
Peoria Sports Complex
33rd annual Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, with candy hunts for all age groups. Make and take crafts, carnival games, pony rides and more. 8:00 a.m. to noon. Some activities have a nominal fee.
April 3
Peoria
623-773-7142
www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents
Easter Egg-Citement
Schnepf Farms
Join us of our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Includes a photo, train rides, carousel rides, petting zoo and honeybee ride. Easter Hunts will be divided into age groups beginning at 11:00 am. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $20.00 per child, adults: free.
April 3
Queen Creek
480-987-3100
www.schnepffarms.com
Rapunzel
Greater Arizona Puppet Theatre
This classic story magically unfolds from an antique trunk. Performed with rod marionettes. Ages Kindergarten and up. Various times. Adults: $8.00, children: $6.00.
April 7 - 25
Phoenix
602-262-2050
www.azpuppets.org
Greg Fishman Celebrates Stan Getz
Kerr Cultural Center
Stan Getz had a sound and musical approach that is often imitated, but rarely done justice. Saxophonist Greg Fishman’s expertise and insight on Getz will assure a performance that will be both reverent and freshly brilliant - a "must" for fans of this jazz icon. 7:30 p.m. $20.00 - $25.00.
April 7
Scottsdale
480-596-2660
www.asukerr.com
Born Yesterday
Hale Centre Theatre
Born Yesterday is one of America’s original screwball comedies! This play, centered in Washington, D.C. in the Golden Age of comedy proves that times haven’t changed. Call for times. $22.00 - $24.00.
April 8 - May 22
Gilbert
480-497-1181
www.haletheatrearizona.com
Tombstone Old West Founders Days
Downtown
Celebrating our Silver mining history as well as the 124th Blooming of the "World’s Largest Rose Tree". Concerts, "Taste of Tombstone", parade, mining displays and contests, stick pony races and variety show at 1881 Schieffelin Hall. Morning until dusk throughout town. Nominal admission to some events.
April 9 - 11
Tombstone
520-457-9317
www.tombstone.org
Tommy
Desert Stages Theatre
The Who’s TOMMY, Pete Townshend’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph, is the most electrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in a theater. Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 p.m., Sundays: 2:00 p.m. $22.00 - $25.00.
April 9 - May 2
Scottsdale
480-483-2038
www.desertstages.com
Peoria Pioneer Days
Oldtown Peoria - 83rd Ave just south of Grand
Gather the family and join us in Historic Oldtown Peoria the Peoria Pioneer Days Parade and Family Picnic! Grab a seat along 83rd Avenue in front of the Peoria Historical Museum and watch over 40 entries at this year’s Pioneer Days Parade. After the parade join us for a FREE lunch near the Peoria Historical Society Museum grounds. 10:00 a.m. to noon. Free.
April 10
623-773-7564
www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents
Taste 2010 - A World of Flavor
Kierland Commons
A world of flavor awaits you. Italian, Japanese, German, and French...the list is almost endless. Attracting more than 6000 guests every year, Taste is the Valley’s largest wine tasting event. Your ticket purchase benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $150.00.
April 11
Scottsdale
602-954-8182
www.bgcmp.org
Cactus and Succulent Show
Desert Botanical Garden
Central Arizona’s Cactus and Succulent Society presents the 35th annual show and sale. Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Included in Garden admission, Adults: $15.00, seniors: $13.50, students: $7.50, and children: $5.00.
April 16 - 18
Phoenix
602-941-1225
www.centralarizonacactus.org
2nd Annual Falcon Field Open House "Runways, Roads and Rails"
Falcon Field Park
The Open House will feature aircraft static displays, classic cars, history exhibit, model railroads, remote-controlled aircraft displays, music, food plus a special appearance by Freddy the Falcon! A day of fun for the whole family! 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free parking and admission.
April 17
Mesa
480-644-2450
www.mesaaz.gov/falcon_field
Gilbert Global Village Festival
Gilbert Civic Center
A multicultural celebration for all ages, with traditional and contemporary dance, arts, crafts, music and food from around the world. Parade of Nations: 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission.
April 17
Gilbert
480-503-6523
www.ci.gilbert.az.us
27th Annual Gibson Jazz and Blues Festival
Downtown Glendale
The city of Glendale’s 27th Annual Gibson Jazz and Blues Festival will feature a tremendous lineup of local, regional and national entertainment in Historic Downtown Glendale.
April 17 - 18
Glendale
623-930-2299
www.glendaleaz.com/events
RAIN : A Tribute to the Beatles
Ikeda Theater - Mesa Arts Center
All the music and vocals are performed totally live! RAIN covers the Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late ‘60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. Various show times. $25.00 - $49.50.
April 20 - 21
Mesa
480-644-6500
www.mesaartslive.com
28th Annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Tucson Convention Center and various venues
A weekend-long festival showcasing the greats of mariachi and baile folklorico. Concerts, a mariachi Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral and outdoor concerts, too. Times vary. $48.00 - $88.00.
April 20 - 24
Tucson
520-838-3908
www.tucsonmariachi.org
La Vuelta de Bisbee
Bisbee and environs
Three-day staged bicycle race, includes time trials, a circuit race and road race through Bisbee, Hereford and Tombstone. Entry fees of $80.00 and $90.00. Free to watch.
April 23 - 25
Bisbee
520-432-3554
www.lvdb.info
Music Under the Stars
Tempe Center for the Arts Amphitheater
Music Under the Stars is a unique celebration of arts and music. The performance provides an inclusive community atmosphere. 7:00 p.m.
April 23
Tempe
480-350-8388
www.tempe.gov/tca
Rock the Purple: Concert for a Cause
Hard Rock Cafe
Presented by the Purple Ribbon Council, Local musicians Rock the Purple to help children orphaned by domestic violence. Come out for a night of music and fun to bring hope, healing and happiness to local children and families. Doors open: 7:00 p.m., battle of the bands: 8:00 p.m. $15.00.
April 24
Phoenix
484-515-1064
www.rockthepurple.org
Phoenix Symphony Pops
Goodyear Ballpark
Enjoy an evening of classical and popular music under a canopy of stars with The Phoenix Symphony. VIP: $75.00, adult: $15.00, student: $10.00, children under 10: $5.00. Goodyear residents call 623-935-6384 to purchase tickets at the discounted ticket price of $10.00.
April 24
Goodyear
623-935-6384
www.westvalleyarts.org
Arizona Lucky Ducky Derby
Scottsdale Waterfront
See 40,000 of the most adorable racing ducks ever paddling to the finish line in the Scottsdale Waterfront Canal. All proceeds benefit local children’s charities. Quacking begins at 11:00 a.m., duck dump is at 1:30 p.m. $10.00 gets two ducks in the race. Sideline cheering is free.
April 24
Scottsdale
480-222-0923
www.arizonaluckyduckyderby.com
The Big Friendly Giant
Tempe Center for the Arts
Kids big and small will delight in this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s modern fairy tale in which the orphan Sophie and her newfound friend The BFG demonstrate that heroes come in all sizes. Various times. $12.00 - $25.00.
April 25 - May 23
Tempe
480-921-5700
www.childsplayaz.org
Canyon Condor
Greater Arizona Puppet Theatre
Learn about the condor and its importance to the environment in this fun yet educational show. Audiences will learn, through puppetry and music, of the condor’s niche and how to help protect the condors and their environment. Ages Kindergarten and up. Various times. Adults: $8:00, children: $6.00.
April 28 - May 2
Phoenix
602-262-2050
www.azpuppets.org
The Play about the Baby
Herberger Theatre Center
Two chairs stand in a private room inhabited by a gleefully naive couple whose youthful desire for each other is hardly interrupted by the coming of their first child. Various times. $16.00.
April 30 - May 15
Phoenix
602-254-7399
www.herbergertheater.org
May 2010
Flashlight Tours
Desert Botanical Garden
You never know what you’ll spy as you roam the evening trails through the Garden - nighthawks, night-blooming flowers, and more. Bring your own flashlight. 7:00 p.m. Adults: $15.00, seniors: $13.50, students: $7.50, children: $5.00, children under 3: admitted free. No advance registration required.
Every Thursday and Saturday in May
Phoenix
480-941-1225
www.dbg.org
Butterfly of Hope Shopping Night and Fashion Show
Runway Royalty at Westgate
Enjoy an evening of shopping and fashion, plus a raffle, wine and appetizers. Benefits Lupus Foundation of America, an Arizona organization leading the efforts to find the cure for lupus and help people who are affected by the disease. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
May 1
Glendale
602-870-7622
www.lupusarizona.org
25th Annual Tucson Folk Festival
El Presidio Park - Downtown Tucson.
Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association presents the 24th annual festival with continuous music. 120 local, regional and national groups will perform on four stages. Saturday: noon to 10 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free.
May 1 - 2
Tucson
520-792-6481
www.tkma.org
Joe Garcia & Friends - Latin Jazz
Kerr Cultural Center
When percussionist Joe Garcia takes the stage, it’s all about the music and having a good time! This exuberant band features lively Latin jazz and Brazilian compositions. Expect a provocative and satisfying musical journey! 7:30 p.m. $20.00 - $25.00.
May 5
Scottsdale
480-596-2660
www.asukerr.com
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf
Greater Arizona Puppet Theatre
By guest artist Paul Mesner of Missouri, it’s the True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf (used with the permission of Jon Scieszka). Mr. A. Wolf tells all about what really happened to those three little houses made of straw, sticks and bricks and the three pigs who lived in them. Various times. Adults: $8:00, children: $6.00.
May 5 - 9
Phoenix
602-262-2050
www.azpuppets.org
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Valley Youth Theatre
Get your Golden Ticket to this wonderful production! Various times. $20.00 -$36.00.
May 7 - 23
Phoenix
602-253-8188
www.vyt.com
Queen Creek Peach and Art Festival
Schnepf Farms
Fresh peaches, peach foods to sample, chef demonstrations, hayride to the orchards, arts and crafts, music - and a peach pancake breakfast, too. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3.00 per person, or 2 for $5.00.
May 8 - 9, 15 - 16
Queen Creek
480-987-3100
www.schnepffarms.com
Mother’s Day Walk to Empower
Tempe Beach Park
A three-mile walk to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. Registration: 6:30 a.m.; Walk: 7:30 a.m. No fee, but participants are encouraged to set a $100.00 fund-raising goal.
May 9
Tempe
877-963-7223
walk.networkofstrength.org
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Greater Arizona Puppet Theatre
Before the Goats Gruff can cross the bridge, they must outwit a hungry troll. Fun, excitement and lots of audience participation. Recommended Preschool and up. Various times. Adults: $8:00, children: $6.00.
May 12 - June 6
Phoenix
602-262-2050
www.azpuppets.org
Seasonal Transformations
Phoenix Art Museum
Members of The Phoenix Symphony’s string quartet pay homage to Jennifer Steinkamp’s extravaganza Mike Kelly 13 as they perform the fabulous "Spring" and "Fall" concertos of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Located on the upper level of Katz Wing, Steinkamp’s digital tree changes colors as it seasonally twirls and enchants its audience. 7:00 p.m. Free.
May 12
Phoenix
602-257-1222
www.phxart.org
Ib Andersen’s PLAY
Orpheum Theatre
A fresh and inventive work of art, Andersen describes this ballet as a "seven-course meal." It showcases a variety of emotions and feelings from playful to sensual and features the entire corps of over thirty dancers. This performance is aesthetically intriguing with imaginative choreography, costume and lighting design. Matinee and evening performances. $18.40 - 128.10.
May 14 - 16
Phoenix
602-262-7272
www.friendsoftheorpheumtheatre.org
Armed Forces Day Celebration
Fort Whipple Museum
A Living History Presentation on the campus of the Veteran’s Administration Hospital on Highway 89. Visit with living history interpreters as they relive Arizona’s military past. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donation requested.
May 15
Prescott
928-445-3122, ext. 17
www.sharlot.org
Phoenix Bridal Show
University of Phoenix Stadium
Find all you need to plan the wedding of your dreams (bring your own groom) from invitations to honeymoon plans. Door prizes and more, too. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $10.00 - $13.00.
May 16
Glendale
480-874-4718
www.phoenixbridalshow.com
Flavors of Phoenix 2010
Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
18th Annual Flavors of Phoenix features thirty of Arizona’s top chefs. Each chef has his own table for twelve, and provides everything- including a five-course dinner with wine in a stellar gala to benefit the American Liver Foundation. Silent auction begins at 6:00 p.m.; dinner and the program begin at 7:00 p.m. $350.00.
May 19
Phoenix
602-953-1800
www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/arizona
Bisbee Gem and Mineral Show
Queen Mine Tour
A genuinely phenomenal selection of gems and minerals on display and for sale - and there’s a mine to tour, too. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adults: $12.00, children under 15: $5.00.
May 21 - 23
Bisbee
520-432-2071
www.discoverbisbee.com
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