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Gabriella's Heart

Gabriella was diagnosed in April with a severe and irrepairable case of Myocardial Bridging which is causing Secondary Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. This blog has transitioned from a diary of our simple life to a log of Gabriella's status as she awaits a heart transplant. Please, keep her and her family in your prayers! Please also consider supporting them with a financial donation - http://www.gabriellasheart.com

 

Nu Generation Foundation
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Nu Generation is an organization for the children. Providing activities for the youth & donating funds for youth activities or to other charitable organizations involving the youth are some of the programs we provide.

The inactivity of our nation's young people is a growing concern of health professionals, parents and educators. Youth conditioning programs, sports, and events encourages kids to be more active.  Programs are designed to encourage a healthier lifestyle. Kids are motivated to understand goal setting and being their complete best, as an athlete and as a responsible and active young person.  Additionally, by providing activities for the youth, it deters at risks youths from criminal activities.

Nu Generation Foundation is in the process of organizing a Free Spring event, but we need your help.

  1. Submit a participant reservation by completing the contact form on www.nugenerationfoundation.org
  2. We are in need of tax deductible donations in order to ensure a successful event.

Nu Generation Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.

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www.NuGenerationFoundation.org

P.O. Box 2767
Gilbert, AZ  85299

 

Jane Austen's EMMA presented by MoezArt Productions Community Theatre.

Emma Woodhouse is a young, beautiful, privileged woman in Regency England As the play opens, Emma has just attended the wedding of Miss Taylor, her best friend and former governess. Having introduced Miss Taylor to her future husband, Mr. Weston, Emma takes credit for their marriage, and decides that she rather likes matchmaking. And so the fun begins!

Dates:  Chandler--March 11, 12 (7pm) & 13 (2 & 7pm), 2010; Chandler Bible Church, 1200 N. Price Road, Chandler, AZ
            Phoenix--March 18, 19 (7pm) & 20 (2 & 7pm), 2010; Joy of Life Church, 16420 N. 22nd Street, Phoenix
            Phoenix--March 25, 26, (7pm) & 27 (2 & 7pm), 2010; Joy of Life Church, 16420 N. 22nd Street, Phoenix

Tickets: Advanced tickets--$12 ($8 senior/students) and Door price--$15 ($10 seniors/students); available online.
Call: 480-272-0705 or www.MoezArtProductions.com 

 

Featured Arizona Events

The following events are happening this week:

03.01.10–03.31.10 | 27th Annual Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month
STATEWIDE

Special events in towns across Arizona focusing on current efforts to preserve our past by protecting our fragile and non-renewable cultural resources, hikes, site tours, lectures, demos, 602-542-4174 or www.azstateparks.com

03.01.10–03.01.10 | Arizona Biltmore’s Winemaker Dinner
Phoenix

Menu of four to six courses, with a complementary wine poured with each course, a representative from the featured winery, creative displays of designer jewelry, this week features Rubicon Estate-Francis Coppola, Napa Valley, $125, 7 pm, 800-950-0086 or www.arizonabiltmore.com.

03.01.10–03.01.10 | 4th Annual Fiesta de Saguaro
Tucson

Celebration of Southern Arizona’s Hispanic heritage and culture, with folklorico dancers, a mariachi band, children’s activity area with traditional Mexican crafts and piñata breaking, exhibits and craft demonstrations, and food vendors, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 520-733-5153 or www.nps.gov/sagu

03.03.10–03.07.10 | Cactus Reining Horse Classic
Scottsdale

03.03.10–03.07.10 | Cactus Reining Horse Classic
Scottsdale

WestWorld, 623-465-1571 or 480-312-6802 or www.cactus-reining-classic.com

03.03.10–03.04.10 | The Jazz Divas’
Scottsdale

Nancy Gee, Margo Reed, Sherry Roberson & Delphine Cortez – Kerr Cultural Center, each of these divas is a star in her own right, this year’s show adds the sax of Jerry Donato, co-presented with Jazz in AZ, $24-29, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

03.03.10–03.13.10 | Three Sistahs
Phoenix

Playhouse in the Park, (1850 N. Central), Three sisters are all that's left of the Bradshaw family of Washington, D.C., an elegant, intimate musical that embraces their lives as they reunite, reveal and reconcile their past and present, and share the promise of the future set to the backdrop of gospel, rhythm & blues, funk and folk, by Black Theatre Troupe, $12-29.50, 602-258-8128 or www.blacktheatretroupe.org

03.03.10–03.12.10 | Macbeth
Flagstaff

By William Shakespeare, $2-12, 8 & 2 pm, 928-523-3781 or http://www.cal.nau.edu/theatre

03.03.10–03.03.10 | First Saturdays Public Art Docent-led Tour
Fountain Hills

Docent-led tours of the Fountain Hills public art collection, more than 70 eclectic artworks from nationally and internationally recognized artists, one-hour walking tour, reservations required, $5, 9 am & 10 am, 480-816-5100 or www.visitfhfm.com

03.04.10–03.04.10 | Village Jazz Series ’10
Yuma

This week features High School Jazz Band Night, jazz ensembles of Cibola and KOFA High Schools, bring your own seating, food is available, 6-8 pm, 928-345-1534

03.04.10–03.08.10 | Fiesta Cluster Dog Show
Scottsdale

Fiesta Cluster Dog Show – WestWorld, all breed show and agility trial, www.fiestacluster.com

03.04.10–03.07.10 | 6th Annual Arts & Flowers 2010
Phoenix

Designers, inspired by the Museum’s collection of fine arts, will sculpture floral designs interpreting works of art in colorful petal forms, arrangements on pedestals will accompany the permanent collection of paintings, tours, demonstrations & workshops, presente

03.05.10–03.14.10 | Cows Don’t Fly and Other Known Facts
Mesa

Based on the popular children’s book series where extraordinary things happen on a regular basis, $14-15, 480-644-6500 or http://www.mesartscenter.com

03.05.10–03.06.10 | 30th Annual Flagstaff High School Native American Club Contest Pow Wow
Flagstaff

Dances and drum competitions, arts & crafts vendors, 928-606-7993

03.05.10–03.07.10 | Jazz, Wine, Blues & Barrel Tasting
Chandler

Sample the new wines right out of the barrel, live music, “barrel” games – barrel roping, barrel shooting, barrel Frisbee. . . , free admission, $10 wine tasting package with 6 tickets, Fri. & Sat. 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sun 11:30 am – 5 pm, 480-792-6927 or www.kokopelliwinery.com

03.05.10–03.05.10 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

The Artists Gallery, free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net or www.culturalpartners.org  

03.05.10–03.05.10 | Brigham Young Dancers
Cottonwood

Brigham Young Dancers – Young Ambassadors – presented by the Verde Valley Concert Association, 928-639-0636 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

03.05.10–03.05.10 | First Stop, First Friday with Canyon Movement Company
Flagstaff

First Friday with Canyon Movement Company – make this your first stop on the First Friday Art Walks, various dance and performance related events, free, 5:30 pm, www.canyonmovementcompany.org

03.05.10–03.05.10 | Tucson Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks Concert Series
Oro valley

Beethoven 3 - CDO H.S. Fine Arts Auditorium, pre-concert chat with conductor George Hanson, 8 pm concert, $25-45, 520-797-3959 or www.SAACA.org or www.SouthernAZFestivals.org

03.05.10–03.05.10 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

Self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm, 602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com 

03.05.10–03.06.10 | Marty Robbins Tribute
Willcox

Marty Robbins Tribute - www.willcoxchamber.com

03.05.10–03.07.10 | 18th Annual Midnight at the Oasis Festival
Yuma

Featuring cars & music of the 50's/60's, show & shine, rock n' roll concert, arts & crafts fair, dance, 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org or http://midnightattheoasis.net 

03.05.10–03.06.10 | 52nd Annual Cactus Antique Airplane Fly-In
Casa Grande

Hosted by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association, with emphasis placed on aircraft of yesteryear, $5 or $10/car, 8 am - 5 pm, 480-987-5516 or http://www.cactusflyin.org 

03.05.10–03.07.10 | Bluegrass at the Beach (formerly Parker Bluegrass on the River)
Lake Havasu City

World class bluegrass bands from throughout the U.S., also arts & crafts, food, band workshops, jamming, camping, www.golakehavasu.com or www.landspromotions.com

03.05.10–03.07.10 | The BIG West Valley Home & Garden Show
Glendale

One-stop home improvement shopping, thousands of products and services for your home improvement needs, walk through landscape displays, sustainable living exhibitors, garden seminars, wine tasting, landscape architecture & design trends, container gardens, “how-to” seminars, floral design competition, $2-5, http://www.MaricopaCounty HomeShows.com

03.05.10–03.07.10 | Sun Country Iris Society Present Early Iris Exhibit
Phoenix

Potted irises for sale, iris experts will answer questions, winners chosen by public popularity poll, 9 am – 4 pm, www.suncountryiris.org

03.05.10–03.07.10 | The Southwest Flower & Garden Show – Southwest Blooms
Glendale

Hundreds of displays, landscapes, gardens, plants, trees, flowers and yard and garden products, an Outdoor Living Showcase, Plant Market, Garden Marketplace, Green Showcase, Interactive gardening and floral exhibits, demonstrations and seminars, $7-13 includes this show and Arts & Flowers, Fri-Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm, www.SWFlowerShow.com

03.05.10–03.05.10 | Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series
Phoenix

Premier musicians, this week features Nina Curri and the King Snakes, blues-jazz-roots, featuring members of the Jump Back Brothers, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

03.05.10–03.06.10 | 38th Annual Glencroft's Benefit Quilt Auction
Glendale

Display, food & novelty booths, boutique, breakfast, free, Fri noon – 8 pm, Sat 8 am – 1 pm, auction begins at 10 am, 623-847-3004 or www.glencroft.com

03.05.10–03.07.10 | Cotton Days
Coolidge

Parade, arts & crafts, food, car show, carnival, fun run, volleyball & horseshoe tournaments, cotton displays, cotton bale rolling contest, entertainment, free, 520-723-3009 or www.coolidgechamber.org

03.05.10–03.07.10 | 15th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Carefree

Juried art, wine tasting featuring first class wines from all over the world, live musical entertainment, fine arts, unique shops, restaurants, $3, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 6th Annual Desert Sprints Regatta
Tempe

www.tempe.gov/boating/

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 32nd Annual Arizona State Open Chili Championship
Casa Grande

Traditional cook-off style, 10 am – 6 pm, 520-560-2256 or www.casagrandechamber.org  or http://www.azchiliopen.com/

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 19th Annual Marty Robbins Tribute
Willcox

Honoring and celebrating the music and memory of Marty Robbins, singer, songwriter, author, actor, NASCAR driver and father of Western gunfighter ballads, www.friendsofmartyrobbins.org

03.06.10–03.06.10 | PIMC 16th Annual Social Pow Wow “Honoring Our Elders”
Phoenix

Gourd dancing 10 am – noon, grand entry at 1 pm, special guests include Gila River Basket Dancers, Robert Tree Cody & Brian Hammill, World Champion Hoop Dancer, dancers, drums and spectators welcome - bring your chairs, social dancing, craft vendors, cake walk, food,  raffle, 602-263-1576

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Capitol Steps
Wickenburg

Quick-witted company of comics, $5-35, 7:30 & 3 pm, 928-684-6624 or http://www.delewebbcenter.org

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 4th Annual Ride to the Ruins
Coolidge

Approximate 9.5 mile run with police escort, includes a rally, live entertainment, 50/50 drawing, bike show, carnival, bike games, prizes, $250 high/low, presented by the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Cotton Days, benefit, $30-35, kick stands up at 9:45 am at Coolidge Chamber of Commerce,  520-723-3009 or http://www.coolidgechamber.org

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Southwest Regional Championships
San Carlos

Hosted by the Arizona Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association and Cowboy Corral, 520-661-6464 or www.acmsa.com

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 2nd Annual “Let the Good Times Roll” Antiques and Classics Car Show
Scottsdale

Classic cars, cool rides, muscle cars, antiques and rockin’ music, for car lovers and antique lovers, benefits Phoenix Children’s Hospital, hosted by Vettes and Rods Car Club, free, 602-808-9352 or www.vettesandrods.com

03.06.10–03.28.10 | Season of Tradition
Ajo

Members of the Tohono O’odham Nation and others share their culture with a series of cultural demonstrations, such as pottery making, basket making, native plant use, storytelling, dry land farming and others, free, weekends, 10 am – 4 pm, www.ajochamber.com or http//www.nps.gov/orpi

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

Bell Rock Plaza, between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 or http://www.bellrockartshows.com/

03.06.10–03.06.10 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

Visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Grumpy Dave’s Auction Service
Cottonwood

Verde Valley Fair Grounds, 520-537-1586 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

03.06.10–03.06.10 | Kiwanis Litchfield Park 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run & Celebration of Life Walk
Litchfield Park

Kiwanis Litchfield Park 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run & Celebration of Life Walk – Kiwanis Litchfield Park, (214 W. Wigwam Blvd. 85340), food and drinks to participants during the award ceremony following the race, prize drawings, every participant receives a goody bag and T-shirt, $10-20, check-in 6:30 am, 623-935-9040 or www.litchfield-park.org

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 5th Annual Kids Chance
Tempe

5K Run/Walk, fundraiser for college, vocational and high school grants to children of Arizona workers who have been fatally or seriously injured, 7 am, http://www.arizonaroadracers.com/

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Southwest Regional Championships
San Carlos

Hosted by the Arizona Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association and Cowboy Corral, 520-661-6464 or www.acmsa.com

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Festival & Shamrocks in the Red Rocks Road Race
Sedona

8th annual one-mile run/walk & 5K run on the parade route at 8:30 am, parade at 10:30 am, the festival follows with live entertainment, free children’s and family activities, food and a Beer Garden, 928-204-2390 or www.sedonamainstreet.com

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Tres Rios Nature Festival
Goodyear

Celebrate the natural history and heritage of the valley, discover watchable wildlife opportunities, canoe trips looking for wildlife & birds, tours of historic areas, children’s area with hands-on crafts, live animals, storytelling, free, 9 am – 4 pm, 623-204-2130 or www.tresriosnaturefestival.com.

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Heard Museum Guild 52nd Annual Indian Fair & Market
Phoenix

Features more than 600 of the nation's top Native American artists, lively music and dance performances & a variety of Native foods including posole, Hopi piki bread and frybread, $18, 9:30 am - 5 pm, 602-252-8840 or www.heard.org

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Art Detour 22
Phoenix

70 downtown artist studios, galleries and art spaces open for self-guided tours, also a Kids Detour, free shuttles, free, Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun noon – 6 pm, 602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com

03.06.10–03.06.10 | Strictly Diesel and ITP Diesel Present Desert Diesel Nationals
Wittman

Features diesel powered drag racing, a burnout contest, show ‘n shine, and a dyno competition, family friendly, action packed day that attracts diesel enthusiasts from across the U.S. and Canada, more than 60 competitors, gates open at 9 am, qualifying rounds begin at 11 am, $5-10, kids under 12 are free, 360-658-4353 or http://www.nhrda.com

03.06.10–03.28.10 | Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month – Backcountry Tours
Coolidge

Special one hour tours into areas normally closed to the visiting public, highlights include the Prehistoric Ballcourt, Compound B and an ancient roasting pit or “horno,” 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, advance reservations needed, 9 am on Saturdays and Sundays, 520-723-3172 or http://www.nps.gov/cagr

03.06.10–03.06.10 | Ostrich Festival 5K Fun Run and Parade
Chandler

Registration for the run begins at 6:30 a.m. and includes awards presentation at the conclusion, $18-25, the parade begins at 10 am, at Ray Rd. & Arizona Ave., bring your chairs and blankets, floats, horses, marching bands, antique cars, more than 100 entries, 480-963-4571

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 17th Annual Beach Ball
Phoenix

Zowie Bowie performance, cocktails and silent auction to benefit Phoenix Children's Hospital. $550, www.PCHBeachBall.com

03.06.10–03.06.10 | Exclusively Little 2010
Scottsdale

For children 6 & under; games, arts & crafts, clown face-painting, entertainment, free, 11 am - 2 pm, 480-312-2312 or www.therailroadpark.com

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 7th Annual 2010 Hopi Education Endowment Fund 5th Annual Silent Auction
Phoenix

Features exceptional Hopi art including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, paintings, Kachina dolls, prints, textiles and baskets, live auction at 8:30 pm., free, 6-9 pm, 928-734-2275 or www.hopieducationfund.org

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 2010 M7 Street Fair
Phoenix

Live music, street food, local artist market, children's activities and a judged collector car show, free, 11 am – 5 pm, 602-703-2620 or www.m7streetfair.com

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Great Arizona Beer Festival
Tempe

Features 250+ brews, food & non-alcoholic drinks, entertainment, benefits Sun Sounds, $35-40, 2-6 pm, 480-968-7559 or  602-271-4000 or www.sunsounds.org or www.azbeer.com

03.06.10–03.07.10 | Glendale Via Colori® Street Painting Festival and Art Show
Glendale

Features a juried art show, food and music, along with the fascinating process of street-painting, more than 100 large-scale pastel masterpieces, a family event, with plenty of entertainment for visitors of every age, hosted by Scottsdale Airpark Rotary Club, free, 10 am – 5 pm, http://www.viacolori.com

03.06.10–03.06.10 | 18th Annual Spring Art Auction
Bisbee

Features some of Bisbee's finest artists, 6-9 pm, 520-432-3765 or www.discoverbisbee.com

03.06.10–03.06.10 | Old Pueblo 50 Mile Endurance Run
Sonoita

A 50 mile loop course on forest service roads and trails through the southeastern part of the Santa Rita Mountains (part of the Arizona Trail), elevation ranges between 4031 and 5847, starting and finishing at Kentucky Camp, 6 am, 520-401-2112 or http://www.oldpueblo50.com

03.07.10–03.28.10 | Wild West Musical Stage Show
Chandler

Presenting Pioneer Pepper and The Sunset Pioneers, world famous show, old songs, vocal harmonies, comedy and yodeling, horse shoe tap dancing, trick roping, opera house Pointe ballet, $22-40, 6 pm dinner, 7 pm show, 480-502-5600 or http://rawhide.com

03.07.10–03.14.10 | 17th Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival
Tucson

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music presents its critically acclaimed festival featuring a series of five chamber music concerts, a gala dinner-with-music at Arizona Inn, and free-to-the-public master classes and dress rehearsals, 520-577-3769 or www.ArizonaChamberMusic.org

03.07.10–03.07.10 | Sunday A’Fair
Scottsdale

Center for the Arts, features the Valley’s top entertainers, with The Almost Faymus Band, acoustic rock with a southwestern flavor, and Big Nick and the Gila Monsters, good-time, partying blues with a touch of attitude, a diverse selection of arts & crafts, hands-on craft activities for children, docent-guided tours of the outdoor sculptures, free, noon – 4:30 pm, 480-994-ARTS or www.Scottsdaleperformingarts.org

03.07.10–03.07.10 | Chamber Music Sedona presents the Ariel String Quartet
Sedona

Founded in Jerusalem, the group includes all four of its original members, allowing them to perform with the intensity and passion of a young quartet and the conviction and cohesiveness of veterans, A$25-40, 2:30 pm, 928-204-2415 or http://www.chambermusicsedona.org

03.07.10–03.07.10 | 2009-10 Virginia G. Piper Concert Series: Jon Nakamatsu
Scottsdale

Featuring the gold medalist of the 10th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, $24, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.11.10–03.11.10 | Village Jazz Series ’10
Yuma

This week features Parker’s Jazzworks, multi instrumentalist Richard Parker and vocalist Martha Parker, bring your own seating, food is available, 6-8 pm, 928-345-1534

03.11.10–03.11.10 | Jake Peavy’s Woodjock: A Major League JamFest
Scottsdale

Musical talent from the baseball world will take the stage, headlined by White Sox ace Jake Peavy, ten athletes and their celebrity friends will pick up their instruments and showcase their major-league flair on a new field…a music jamfest, many players from the Cactus League teams will be in attendance to support their fellow big-leaguers 7 pm, http://www.woodjock.com

03.11.10–03.13.10 | Arizona Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Mesa

With 300+ quilts, Small Quilt Auction on Saturday, antique quilt display, educational area, quilt appraisals, and merchant mall with quilt related products, $7, Thu 5-9 pm, Fri 9 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 4 pm, 602-220-9889 or www.azquiltersguild.org

03.11.10–03.27.10 | Gypsy
Prescott

Prescott Fine Arts Association, (208 N. Marina St., 86301), famous musical fable, based on the memoirs of burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee, features the popular music of Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim, directed by Bruce Lanning, 7:30 & 2 pm, 928-445-3286 or http://www.pfaa.net

03.11.10–03.13.10 | Cool Like That
Scottsdale

Kerr Cultural Center, a poetic production presented by Black Poet Ventures as part of its BioRhythMic Series showcasing the words and sounds behind the original icon of cool – jazz great Miles Davis, $17-20, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

03.11.10–03.14.10 | La Paz County Fair
Parker

La Paz County Fair – 4-H exhibits, carnival, midway, entertainment, Miss La Paz County Scholarship Pageant, $5, 10 am – 10 pm, 928-669-8100 or 928 669-6511 or http://parkerareatourism.com or http://arizonafairs.com

03.12.10–03.14.10 | 31st Annual Juried Spring Art Show
Lake Havasu City

Judged & juried show & sale of fine arts and fine crafts, free, Fri 9 am – 2 pm, Sat. 10 am – 5 pm, Sun. 10 am – 3 pm,  928-855-6340 or www.havasuartguild.com

03.12.10–03.14.10 | Native American Art Show & Sale
Tucson

Experience the art and culture of the Navajo featuring rugs, jewelry, pottery and folk art from artists Matt Yelloman, Alice Kling and others, learn Navajo dyeing and weaving techniques as well as jewelry making, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 520-742-6455 or http://www.tohonochulpark.org

03.12.10–03.12.10 | Steve Tyrell
Wickenburg

Grammy Award-winning vocalist and Renaissance man, $5-35, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or http://www.delewebbcenter.org

03.12.10–03.28.10 | Annual Spring Plant Sale
Superior

Thousands of drought-tolerant plants from shrubs, vines, trees, cacti and succulents, horticulturists on hand to answer questions and lead tours at 1:30 pm, $3-7.50, 8 am – 4 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu  

03.12.10–03.14.10 | Dance & Dessert
Tucson

Ballet Tucson offers an eclectic program and gourmet desserts from many of Tucson’s favorite restaurants post-performance, $25, 7:30, 1 & 5 pm, 520-903-1445 or www.ballettucson.org

03.12.10–03.14.10 | 24th Annual Tucson Bicycle Classic
Tucson

Road race cycling, U.S. Cycling Federation stage-race offers a $6,800 purse and a challenging course, 6:45 am, 520-884-5564 or www.getsetaz.com or www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com

03.12.10–03.12.10 | Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party
Hereford

 Junk Bond Observatory, view through member's telescopes (large & small) or bring your own, excellent outing for families and school age children welcome, 7 pm weather permitting, 520-366-5788 www.hacastronomy.com

03.12.10–03.12.10 | Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series
Phoenix

Desert Botanical Garden, premier musicians, this week features Solomon Douglas Quartet, jazz-blues-Big Band, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

03.12.10–03.14.10 | 19th Annual Lake Havasu Marine Association Boat Show
Lake Havasu City

Windsor 4, commercial boat show, 928-855-2784 or www.lhcma.com

03.12.10–03.28.10 | Johnny Guitar
Peoria

Johnny Guitar – Theater Works Jane Gyder Main Stage, (8355 W. Peoria, 85345), a tuneful, family friendly musical, a hilarious showdown unlike anything the Old West –or the theater- has ever seen, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org

03.12.10–03.14.10 | 22nd Annual Ostrich Festival
Chandler

Ostrich races, carnival rides, live headline entertainment each day and the Music Coop showcasing local community performing groups and bands, exotic petting zoo, camel and pony rides, Kidzone, arts & crafts vendors, $7-9, Fri. 2-midnight, Sat 10 am - midnight, Sun noon - 11 pm, 480-963-4571 or www.ostrichfestival.com

03.12.10–03.14.10 | 40th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival 2010
Scottsdale

Rated among the top in the country, a juried fair that includes 185 artists, performances, artist demonstrations live entertainment and music, specially-themed children's area with arts projects, food, $7, under 12 free, Fri-Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org

03.12.10–03.13.10 | Blues, Baseball & Balderdash
Mesa

A celebration of Blues, Baseball and Spring Break, features ‘The Bluzmen’, a Blues Brothers Tribute band from Las Vegas as well as local blues favorites The DelRayz, Cold Shott & the Hurrican Horns, Big Daddy D & the Dynamites and The Insinceros, free, Fr, 6-9 pm, Sat 10 am – 9 pm, 480-890-2613 or http://www.downtownMesa.com

03.12.10–03.14.10 | 35th Annual Verde Valley Gem & Mineral Show
Cottonwood

Worldwide gems & minerals, jewelry, gem & mineral displays, lapidary & jewelry tools & supplies, children’s activities, raffles & silent auctions, free mineral & gem identification Sat 10am-3pm only, by the Mingus Gem & Mineral Club, $3, Fri 9 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 928-649-0745 or www.mines.az.gov or www.mingusclub.org  

03.13.10–03.14.10 | Civil War in the Southwest
Picacho Peak

Civil War re-enactment with 3 different battles re-enacted, artillery demonstrations, encampments & civilian demonstration, 520-466-3183 or www.azstateparks.com

03.13.10–03.14.10 | 28th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow
Tucson

Annual gathering of Tucson’s Tohono O’odham Indian tribe and other tribes, with dancing, drumming, craftworks and food, $7-9, 520-294-5727

03.13.10–03.13.10 | Joan Wood March Madness for Mammaries Hike
Fountain Hills

Hikers raise money to support the Breast Cancer Fund and the Wellness Community Phoenix to help provide breast cancer prevention, support and awareness, options of the 15.4 mile Pemberton Trail or the 4.4 mile Scenic Trail both originate at the Trailhead Staging Are, . 6:30am – 1 pm, http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell

03.13.10–03.13.10 | Sierra Vista Symphony celebrates “Classic CarTune Melodies”
Sierra Vista

Enjoy the themes from classic cartoons, as well as cartoon video clips on the big screen, from Porky Pig to Bugs Bunny via movie tunes, $22, 7:30 pm, 520-458-5189 or www.VisitSierraVista.com

03.13.10–03.14.10 | 33rd Annual Small World Miniature Doll House Show & Sale
Phoenix

Exhibits from AZ residents, sale of furniture, accessories, dolls from artisans from throughout the U.S. & Canada, door prizes, make and take miniature projects, raffle for local charities, $5, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 am - 4 pm, 480-488-7074 or www.phoenixminiatures.com

03.13.10–03.13.10 | 9th Annual Real Gardens for Real People Tour
Phoenix

Presented by Maricopa County Master Gardeners, 6 gardens in the Central Corridor of Phoenix area, all developed by the owners, not professionally landscaped gardens, on-site speakers to answer questions, $20-24, 9 am – 4 pm, http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/gardentour

03.13.10–03.13.10 | Arizona Quilters Guild 17th Annual Small Quilt Auction
Mesa

Guild members donate small quilts and proceeds fund the Q.U.I.L.T, small quilts from traditional to contemporary, from folk style to quilt art, 1-3 pm, 602-220-9889 or www.azquiltersguild.org

03.13.10–03.14.10 | 3rd Annual Fine Art Explosion
Casa Grande

Sponsored by the Casa Grande Valley Fine Arts Association and the City of Casa Grande Parks and Rec, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 520-836-5742 or 480-595-2443

03.13.10–03.14.10 | A Night of Music and Comedy with Martin Short
Scottsdale

An energetic combination of songs, videos, bits and sketches, this musical evening of comedy showcases everything Short does best, 8 & 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.13.10–03.13.10 | 6th Annual 2010 Walk for Wishes
Phoenix

Pancakes and Pajamas - Steele Indian School Park, teams and individuals, 5K run, 5K walk, 1 mile walk, 7:30 am, www.wishaz.org

03.13.10–03.13.10 | St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Fountain Hills

The world famous fountain turns emerald green at noon and 6 pm, festivities include food, traditional Irish music and the appearance of the Fountain Hills “Leprechaun,” The fountain also turns green on the 17th at noon. 10 am - 10 pm, www.fountainhillschamber.com

03.13.10–03.14.10 | 16th Annual Aloha Festival
Tempe

A celebration of Hawaiian culture featuring music, entertainment, island crafts, games for the entire family plus Hawaiian foods, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 602-697-1824  or www.azalohafest.org

03.13.10–03.13.10 | 7th Annual Tour de Cure
Phoenix

Bicycle rides include a 10-mile family and novice-friendly ride, a 35-mile route and Metric Century route 62.5 miles, benefits Americans with Diabetes, 888-DIABETES x 7093 or www.diabetes.org/tour

03.13.10–03.13.10 | 15th Annual Music in the Canyon
Tucson

Live music all day, lots of children’s activities, noon – 6:30 pm, 520-749-8700 or 520-749-1900 or www.sabinocanyon.org

03.13.10–03.14.10 | 12th Annual Art & Culinary Festival
Litchfield Park

Live musical performances, fine arts and crafts, first class wine tasting and culinary demonstrations by top Valley chefs, outdoor festival, original works of art by more than 200 artisans, free, 9 am – 5 pm, 623-935-9040 or http://www.litchfield-park.org/

03.13.10–03.14.10 | 10th Annual Southwest Regional Alpaca Show
Phoenix

Vendors will be on hand to showcase their wares and guests will have the opportunity to view and pet these unique creatures, free, www.swras.org

03.13.10–03.14.10 | Devoured
Phoenix

A partnership with Devour Phoenix and Local First Arizona, showcasing Arizona producers and purveyors of fine food and drink, features local artisans, farms, restaurateurs, food producers and vintners from more than 40 participants, seminars, talks by national nutrition experts, eclectic music from jazz to opera, 866-977-6849 or http://www.ProTix.com

03.13.10–03.13.10 | 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Family Faire – “Arizona’s Irish…Proud Past, Present & Future”
Phoenix

Parade at 10 am with pipe bands, marching bands, floats, Irish step dancers, Faire follows parade until 6 pm, $10, 2 stages of Irish music and dancers, crafts, genealogy, Irish clubs, kids area, 602-280-9221 or www.phxirish.com

March 2010 | Tucson Festival of Books
Tucson

A celebration of reading and literacy, sponsored by the Arizona Daily Star in association with The University of Arizona, including 15 stage areas and visits by an estimated 350 authors and 200 exhibitors, 520-621-2426 or www.tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

03.13.10–03.13.10 | St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chloride

Parade, vendors, mock gunfight show featuring the all female troupe, The Wild Roses, noon, 928-565-4888 or www.chloridearizona.com/st-patricks.html

03.13.10–03.13.10 | Race for Goodness
Nogales

Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce presents the first Race for Goodness half marathon, 5K & kids dash-walk or run, www.raceforgoodness.org or www.thenogaleschamber.com

03.13.10–03.13.10 | Winter Navajo Rug Auction
Prescott

Bruce Burnham and Hank Blair and families will conduct the auction, an excellent choice of rug types and bargains, public preview 10 am – noon, begins at 1 pm, 928-445-1230 or www.smokimuseum.org

03.13.10–03.14.10 | 25th Anniversary Parker International Marathon IWSRA Ski Races
Parker

928 669-6511 or http://parkerareatourism.com

03.13.10–03.13.10 | 10th Annual Sonoran Shindig – A Celebration of the Desert
Ajo

The Chamber of Commerce & Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge sponsors a nature festival, exhibit, programs, children’s activities, entertainment, vendors & food, free, 10 am – 3 pm, 520-387-7742 or www.ajochamber.com 

03.13.10–03.13.10 | Second Saturday Art Walk
Cottonwood

Old Town Cottonwood, 928-339-0017 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

03.13.10–03.13.10 | St. Patrick’s Day 4 Mile Run/Walk
Scottsdale

Old Town Scottsdale, 5 pm, 623-330-0913 or www.getsetaz.com

03.13.10–03.14.10 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

Bell Rock Plaza, between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 or http://www.bellrockartshows.com/

March 2010 | The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Joyce Woodson
Sierra Vista

 AWA 2008 Female Performer of the Year, $6-15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

03.14.10–03.14.10 | The Original Wildcat Jazz Band
Scottsdale

Kerr Cultural Center, music of the Roaring Twenties, featuring artists such as Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Paul Whiteman, some transcriptions of 1920s recordings and demonstrating the roots of jazz music and improvisation as performed and recorded in the 1920s, part of the Sunday Afternoon Solution, sponsored by Arizona Classic Jazz Society, $10-15, 3 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

03.14.10–03.14.10 | 4th Annual St. Patty’s Day 8K
Tempe

4th Annual St. Patty’s Day 8K – Kiwanis Park, benefits Arizona’s USAT&F Youth program to help send kids to the Nationals, 8K run, 1 fun run/walk, kids Leprechaun Dash, 7 am, www.arizonarunningeventsco.com

03.14.10–03.14.10 | St. Patrick's Day Parade
Tucson

After the parade, games, activities & family fun, free, 10 am, 520-327-7209 or http://tucsonirishcommunity.com

03.14.10–03.14.10 | Concert Series featuring Brid Dower Band
Fountain Hills

Fountain Park, (corner of Saguaro and Palisades), one of the finest performers in Irish music today, singing in both English & Irish, 2:30 pm, www.visitfhfm.com

03.14.10–03.14.10 | The Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Youth, Adult, & Relay Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon
Goodyear

The Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Youth, Adult, & Relay Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon – Goodyear YMCA, 6:45 am, www.trifamilyracing.com

03.17.10–03.17.10 | 3rd Annual Fergie & Friends
Mesa

Celebrity baseball game and autograph show, $10-25, gates open at 4 pm, http://fergieandfriends.com

03.17.10–03.19.10 | 54th Annual Pinal County Fair
Casa Grande

Displays, live entertainment, arts & crafts, auto displays, car races, 4H & FFA livestock, animal exhibits, carnival rides, petting zoo, $2-5, 10 am – 11 pm, 520-723-5242 or www.pinalcountyfair.com

03.17.10–03.17.10 | Lucky Leprechaun Express – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Clarkdale

Traditional Irish fare, live music and a bit of good cheer, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

03.17.10–03.21.10 | Spring Festival Hunter Jumper Horse Show
Scottsdale

WestWorld, www.cepshows.com

03.18.10–03.20.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

Symphony Hall, Mozart’s Requiem, Michael Christie, conductor, and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $22-72, 7:30 & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

03.18.10–03.21.10 | 11th Annual Lake Havasu 4x4 Desert Run
Lake Havasu City

4x4s from around the Southwest, 4-wheel drive off-road desert run event, BBQ, raffle, 928-505-3723 or www.golakehavasu.com

03.18.10–03.18.10 | Village Jazz Series ’10
Yuma

This week features Pete Pancrazi Trio, Phoenix’s highly regarded jazz guitarist and singer, bring your own seating, food is available, 6-8 pm, 928-345-1534

03.18.10–03.18.10 | 6th Annual Festival ArtWalk: A Glass Act
Scottsdale

Features more than a dozen top glass artists, a musical lineup, street performers, culinary tastes, dozens of galleries, free opening receptions, demonstrations, live music, sponsored by Scottsdale Gallery Association, in conjunction with the Scottsdale Cultural Council and Scottsdale Arts Festival, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-8989 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com

03.18.10–03.21.10 | 20th Annual National Festival of the West
Scottsdale

Western music, cowboy poetry, western vendors, costume contests, film celebrities, chuck wagon cook-off, mounted action shooting championships, $6-12, 602-996-4387 or www.festivalofthewest.com

03.18.10–03.18.10 | Coffee at Kerr
Scottsdale

Kerr Cultural Center, this week featuring Young Sounds of Arizona, bring a donation to the food bank, free, but RSVP by 3/4, coffee at 9:30 am, concert at 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

03.19.10–03.19.10 | Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series
Phoenix

Desert Botanical Garden, premier musicians, this week features Big Pete Pearson, blues-boogie-soul, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

03.19.10–03.21.10 | Arizona Flywheelers
Cottonwood

Verde Valley Fair Grounds, 928-282-7626 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

03.19.10–03.21.10 | 48th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha – Honoring Our Ancestors
Sacaton

Presented by the Gila River Indian Community, rodeo, fair, carnival, parade, Pow Wow, vendors, sporting events, 520-562-9853 or 520-562-6087 or http://www.mul-chu-tha.com

03.19.10–03.21.10 | Helzapoppin' Pro Rodeo
Buckeye

PRCA sanctioned rodeo with broncs, barrel race, bull ride, rodeo dance, $5-10, 623-386-2727 or www.buckeyevalleychamber.org

03.19.10–03.21.10 | Arizona Art Alliance Fine Art Exhibit and Sale

More than 13,000 square feet of artwork by local artists juried by the Arizona Art Alliance, original artwork of all media, both 2-D and 3-D, including paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture, glass, metalworking, jewelry, wood and others, Fri & Sat. 10 am – 8 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, 602-870-7610 or www.azartalliance.com

03.19.10–03.21.10 | 6th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire
Fountain Hills

Features more than 125 artists displaying paintings, bronzes, stone, clay, copper, wood and mixed media sculptures, pottery, photography, jewelry and more, live musical entertainment, wine tasting, gourmet food and chocolates, $2 admission, $10 for 6 wine sampling tickets, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com  

03.19.10–03.21.10 | 40th Annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
Tucson

400 arts & crafters, food vendors, street musicians and performers, 3 stages with live entertainment, children's activities, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-624-5004 or www.fourthavenue.org

03.19.10–03.21.10 | World Off-Road Championship Series ATV
Lake Havasu City

National ATV race with all manufacturers present, $10-15, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, 435-635-1597 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.worcsracing.com/

03.19.10–03.20.10 | 3rd Annual Western Winter Nationals
Lake Havasu City

Legends, Thunder Roadsters, Bandoleros & Factory Stocks on Friday, U.S.A.C. Ford Focus Midgets, Legends, Thunder Roadsters & Bandolero Championship on Saturday, gates open at 4 pm, 928-716-6300 or www.havasu95speedway.com

03.19.10–03.20.10 | Essential Graham: Classics of the Martha Graham Dance Company
Scottsdale

The oldest contemporary dance company in America presents Prelude and Revolt, a multi-media theatrical event complete with narration, projections and performances of Martha’s seminal works spanning the years 1906-1936, $58, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.20.10–03.20.10 | March of Dimes
Globe

Walk America – Southwest Gas Office, 5 miles, 928-493-3489 or www.marchofdimes.com/arizona/

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 7th Annual USAT Collegiate National Championships Triathlon & 5th Annual Lake Havasu Triathlon
Lake Havasu City

Swim 1500 meters, bike 40K, run 10K, $75, 6:45 am, www.tucsonracing.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Silent Sundays at the Orpheum
Phoenix

Orpheum Theatre, featuring Ella Cinders, a modern day fairy tale starring Colleen Moore, with the “Mighty Wurlitzer” theatre organ accompaniment by internationally renowned theatre organist Ron Rhode, $10-15, 2:30 pm,  http://silentsundays.info/

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Annual Native Art Appraisal Day
Phoenix

Heard Museum & Heard Museum North, art dealers will examine visitors Native American artwork and cultural materials for one day only, (not for insurance purposes, but for educational information), appraisal fees apply, 10 am – 2 pm, 602-252-8840 or www.heard.org  H 

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Celebrity Fight Night XVI
Phoenix

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, featuring Muhammad Ali, benefiting the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Center, celebrities and professional athletes unite for a night filled with live auction items and musical performances, 5 pm, 602-956-1121 or www.celebrityfightnight.org

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Go! Off Road Duathlon
Prescott

Pioneer Park, 11 am, 928-713-2733 or www.getsetaz.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Catch-A-Wave Car Show
Tempe

Lake Country Village Shopping Center, presented by Kiwanis Nuevo Tempe, benefits the Salvation Army, free to public, 10 am – 2 pm, www.kiwanisnuevo.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | Arizona Junior Championships
Flagstaff

Arizona Snowbowl, ski & snowboard races open to all levels, $15 per race, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, 928-773-9707 or www.flagstaffskiclub.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | Desert Corner Plant Sale
Tucson

Featuring the mint family genus Agastache, also known as giant hyssop, as well as the usual rogues’ gallery of native and drought-adapted plants, the largest selection of Penstemons in the Southwest, and cacti, shrubs, wildflowers, trees, herbs, vines and groundcovers, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 520-742-6455 or www.tohonochulpark.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | ICA 20th Annual St. Patrick’s
Gilbert

The Diamond Ranch, muscle and classic collector car auction, 480-899-2222 or www.icaauctions.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Guided Tour of Buffalo Soldier Historic Sites
Sierra Vista


Learn about the accomplishments and history of Fort Huachuca’s Buffalo Soldiers from a member of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, as they take tour participants around Fort Huachuca.

03.20.10–03.29.10 | Lunch Time Theater Presents “50 Years”

Commemorate and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as the 10th anniversary of Improbable Theatre Company through a multi-media performance.  The show features artists telling their stories with an emphasis on how their lives have changed with the ADA. 

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Annual Welcome Back Buzzards
Superior

Local flock of Turkey Vultures are due back to their roosts in the Eucalyptus grove, join in the celebration, bird watching tour follows buzzard viewing, $3-7.50, 7 am – 2 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu 

03.20.10–03.21.10 | The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Dolan Ellis
Sierra Vista

Folksinger and storyteller, $6-15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

03.20.10–03.21.10 | 2nd Annual Heritage/Folk Festival
Glendale

150 performers from folk and bluegrass music to cowboy poetry and storytelling, historic site tours, blacksmith demonstrations, children’s stage/activity area and workshops by accomplished entertainers, ountry, blues, cowboy, old-time & Celtic music, storytelling, workshops, jam sessions, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 623-930-4200 or www.azfolk.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 18th Annual Mining Country Challenge
Superior

Bicycle rides with Classic Century a 96-mile route with 6,000 vertical feet of climbing, the Metric Century a 66-mile route with 2,215 vertical feet of climbing, both include The End of the World climb, a lung-collapsing, heart-exploding, 1.5 mile, 11% grade, 7 am, http://www.pmbcaz.org/miningcountry.html

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 23rd Anniversary – A Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance and USO Show
Mesa

Features a WWII 1940’s musical show followed by a Big Band Orchestra playing sounds of the era to dancing men and women dressed in the period, in the shadow of the vintage B-17, 4:15 pm, a contest for the best dressed 1940’s costume, and a swing dance contest, $35-40, 4:30 pm, 480-924-1940 or www.BigBandDance.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 10th Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Sun City West

Indoor and outside displays of thousands of one-of-a-kind, top-quality arts and crafts including fine jewelry, clothing, household goods, wooden treasures, metal sculptures, clay, ceramics, art, photography, stained glass, beadwork, quilts, baskets, porcelain, copper enamel and more, free, 8 am – 3 pm, no phone

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 11th Annual High Desert Crafters Spring Show
Sierra Vista

Fine art, crafts, jewelry, photography, quilting, cards, crocheting, specialty items, free, 8:30 am – 2 pm, 520-803-7267

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Copperstate Mustang Club’s 4th Annual Rock & Roll Pony Show
Mesa

A People’s Choice show, free to view the cars, 4-8 pm under the lights, 602-717-2656 or www.copperstatemustangclub.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 2010 Liver Wellness Walk
Phoenix

American Liver Foundation's dog friendly walk, with food, entertainment, prizes, 5K walk or 1K for all ages, benefit, suggested donation of $25 or above, 8 am, 602-953-1800 or www.liverfoundation.org/

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 4th Annual Laura’s Run
Scottsdale

5K run, 1 Fun Run/Walk, kids dash, benefits the Laura Burdick Foundation to help families of transplant recipients in need at St. Josephs Hospital Heart/Lung Institute transplant Center, 9 am,480-220-2019 or www.getsetaz.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 33rd Founder’s Day
Marana

Parade, air show featuring local airmen and stunt pilots, youth rodeo, car show, carnival rides, craft tents, family games, live entertainment, free, 9 am – 5 pm, 520-682-3324 or www.marana.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 12th Annual Mariachi Festival
Patagonia

Five mariachi performances, Ballet Folklorico performance, food vendors, $10 for four, or $3, 10 am  – 5 pm, 520-287-6965 or www.azstateparks.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Buffalo Soldier Historic Sites Tour
Sierra Vista

Learn more about the renowned Buffalo Soldiers, the All-Black unit in the late 1800s through the turn-of-the-Century, reservations required, $12, 11:15 am, 520-417-6960 or 800-288-3861 or http://www.visitsierravista.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 27th Annual Dolls & Bears Show & Sale
Phoenix

By Valley of the Sun Doll Club, hourly door prizes, $2-4, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-947-3981 or http://www.jonespublishing.com/jphome/jphome_calendar.asp

03.20.10–03.21.10 | Fairgrounds Antique Market
Phoenix

AZ State Fairgrounds, featuring verbal appraisal clinic $5 per items proceeds benefit National Alliance of Mental Illness, free workshops & seminars, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun. 10 am – 4 pm, $6 parking fee, 602-717-7337 or www.azantiqueshow.com

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Holualoa Tucson Triathlon
Tucson

First race of the series, 825 yard pool swim, 12 mile bike ride around the UA area and 3 mile run through UA campus, 6:30 am, www.tritucson.com

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Fountain Hills Chamber Players
Fountain Hills

$15, 3 pm, 480-816-1243 or http://www.visitfhfm.com

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Chamber Players
Fountain Hills

The 13th season of the Fountain Hills Chamber Players, presents an exciting repertoire full of surprise, precision, and emotion. Tickets $15 per person. For more information, please contact Alice Brovan, at 480-816-1243. Event location: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 16150 E. El Lago Blvd.

For more information, visit www.visitfhfm.com.

03.21.10–03.21.10 | 5th Annual Bartlett Lake Olympic & Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon Adult & Youth race
Phoenix

www.trifamilyracing.com/events/2009_events.htm

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Gilberto Gil
Scottsdale

One of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians and activities, his songs embrace many cultures and musical traditions, from Brazilian samba and bossa nova to rock, reggae and funk, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $30, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Concert Series
Fountain Hills

Featuring Mariachi & Ballet Folklorico – Fountain Park, (corner of Saguaro and Palisades), 2:30 pm, www.visitfhfm.com

03.23.10–03.23.10 | Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Chopin and the Future
Scottsdale

In this ‘concert with commentary’ format, Siegel discusses the music with the audience before each performance with wit and insights, $38, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.24.10–03.25.10 | 3 Redneck Tenors “Broadway Bound”
Wickenburg

Billy Bob, Billy Joe and Billy Bilee return, $5-40, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or http://www.delewebbcenter.org

03.25.10–03.25.10 | Village Jazz Series ’10
Yuma

This week features Holly Hofmann and Bill Cunliffe, acclaimed as perhaps the best jazz flutist in the world and Hofmann the most in-demand pianist in LA, bring your own seating, food is available, 6-8 pm, 928-345-1534

03.25.10–03.28.10 | Old Tucson Studios Presents Wild West Days
Tucson

Pistol Packin’ Paula and Hot Shot Johnny Tuscadero in pistol spinning contest for braggin’ rights & custom-engraved Cimarron 45’s, cowboy gunfights, a new Miss Kitty’s Can-Can Revue, and the Wild Wild West: Night of the Deadly Tycoon comedy and stunt show, Western family entertainment, 1880’s chuck wagon lunch, 10 am – 6 pm, $10.95-16.95, 520-883-0100 or http://www.OldTucson.com

03.25.10–03.28.10 | 50th Annual Pioneer Days Festival
Kearny

Celebrating 50 years of Golden memories, gunfighters, horse shoe tournament, parade, vendors, carnival, food, live entertainment, free, 520-363-7607 or www.copperbasinaz.com

03.25.10–03.25.10 | 25th Annual Bon Vivant ~ A Celebration of Fine Food and Drink
Chandler

Casual event, come in western gear or dressed to impress, fundraiser, more than 700 beverages, cuisine from the Valley’s restaurants, live entertainment, silent auction, $100-150, 4:30-10 pm, 480-820-3688 or http://rawhide.com

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 9th Annual Sonoran Festival of Fine Art 2010
Carefree

100 national and locally acclaimed artists, variety of food, entertainment, art lectures, hands-on demonstrations, jewelers, photographers, painters, glass, ceramics, wood, metal, stone, designer clothing, also a Youth Art exhibit, farmer’s market, “A Brush with Fine Art” – an interactive activity allowing patrons to try their hand at painting, sponsored by the Sonoran Arts League, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-575-6624 or www.sonoranartsleague.org

03.26.10–03.26.10 | 4th Friday Art Walk
Prescott

15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, www.artthe4th.com

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 23rd Annual Arizona Touch of Class Miniature Horse Show
Scottsdale

An exhibition of registered Miniature horses in halter and performance classes, harness driving, obstacle driving, hunter jumper, free, 8 am, 602-326-7230 or www.azminis.com

03.26.10–03.27.10 | 14th Annual Havasu Classics Show and Shine
Lake Havasu City

“Rally at Rotary Park”, presented by the Havasu Classics Car Club, 250 show cars on display, includes dash plaque for first 200 cars, 50/50 raffle, contests, open to all makes, years and models, free, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 10 am – 3 pm, 928-680-9545 or 928-680-6776 or www.azstateparks.com or www.havasuclassics.com/

03.26.10–03.27.10 | 43rd Annual Melodrama “Bulldog Saves the Day”
Buckeye

This show delivers a villain, hero, sign girl and lots of laughs, intermission will include OLIO acts,  performed by the Buckeye Actors Guild, refreshments will be available, $3-5, 7 pm, 623-349-6602 or email lyanko@buckeyeaz.gov

03.26.10–03.28.10 | Journey to Jerusalem
Sedona

Live animals and 50 costumed characters from the Potter’s Hand production of Journey to Jerusalem, travel back in time, music presentations, free, 2-5 pm, 928-300-3968 or www.pottershandproductions.com

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 5th Annual Phoenix WorldFEST
Phoenix

Learn about and experience the cultures of Phoenix's ten Sister Cities, taste a variety of ethnic foods and sample beers of the world, music and dance performances, international arts and crafts, educational exhibits, hands-on activities for the kids, produced by Phoenix Sister Cities, free, Fri 4-10 pm, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm, 602-534-3751 or www.phoenixsistercities.org

03.26.10–03.28.10 | Spring Artisans Market
Tucson

More than 120 of the Southwest’s finest artists and crafters gather in the courtyards to sell their wares, unique items, jewelry, textiles, photography, pottery, view Trouble in Paradise: Examine Discord Between Nature and Society, visit the Goodman Pavilion of Western Art and the Palice Pavilion of Latin American art, free, 520-624-2333 or www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 57th Annual Arizona Boat & RV Show
Phoenix

The SW's most spectacular display of boats & marine accessories, from rubber rafts to houseboats, canoes to ski boats, wind surfing, water skiing, scuba diving, plus fishing tackle & tips, $6-8, Fri noon – 7 pm, Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, 602-230-7660 or www.greenband.com 

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 33rd Annual Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts
Tempe

2nd largest arts & entertainment festival in the Southwest, 450 national artists & craftspeople, traditional & ethnic foods, continuous entertainment on 5 stages, Arizona Wine Festival & a special area for children, free, 10 am – 6 pm, 480-921-2300 or www.tempefestivalofthearts.com 

03.26.10–03.26.10 | A Rare Pattern
Scottsdale

Starring Margo Kidder, soprano Jennifer Nagy, pianist Sanda Schuldmann, cellist Harry Clark, an original theater/classical work using music, poems and literary thought solely of women from the 1880s through 1940, part of the Guest Artist Series, $25-30, 8 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

03.26.10–03.26.10 | Rosanne Cash
Scottsdale

This Grammy winner and star of the country-western scene also has established herself as a singer-songwriter in the indie-rock world, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $30, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.26.10–03.29.10 | SAQHA “Shamrock” Quarter Horse
Tucson

Presented by the Southern AZ Quarter Horse Association, 520-822-2354 or www.azqha.org or www.saqha.org

03.26.10–03.26.10 | Swing Fever & Copper Spike Train
Globe

Swing Fever performs jazz of the 1930’s and 40’s, they will send off the 3:30 train and then perform a concert at 5 pm when the train returns, $15 concert only, $30 train and concert, 3:30-7:30 pm, 866-979-7245 or http://www.copperspike.com

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Art Walk
Tubac

Explore the working artists’ studios and fine art galleries for which Tubac is renowned, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com

03.27.10–03.28.10 | 7th Annual Arizona Dragon Boat Festival
Tempe

50 dragon boat racing teams from all over the world are expected to participate, 40-foot-long rowing canoes, 20 paddlers, one steersperson & a drummer in a 500-meter race, also features music, food, vendors and performances by martial arts and dance groups, fundraiser, free, 9 am – 4 pm,  www.azdba.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | Annual Rock Art Center Expo & Family Free Day
Phoenix

A free day of fun for all ages, activities include flint knapping, agave tasting, world music, storytelling and book signing, Native American artist demonstrations and art sale, guided tour, interactive stations on archaeology and desert ecology, hands-on crafts for kids and ancient spear throwing demonstrations, 10 am – 4 pm, 623-582-8007 or www.asu.edu/clas/shesc/dvrac/

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Ed Schieffelin’s Territorial Days
Tombstone

In honor of the town of Tombstone’s founder, excursion trips to Ed Schieffelin’s Monument, music, book signings and other activities, 520-457-3311 or http://www.azstateparks.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 13th Annual Hare Raising Fun Egg Hunt and Celebration
Show Low

 Also carnival games and visit the Easter Bunny, www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Arizona State Museum’s Southwest Indian Art Fair Benefit
Tucson

Meet 100 Native artists and shop for top-quality handmade artwork including pottery, Hopi kachina dolls, paintings, jewelry, baskets, rugs, blankets, and more, $6, Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/events/swiaf/

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 5th Annual Measure of Love Charity Hike
Fountain Hills

3.5 mile trail hike or 10K run, 8 am, http://www.maricopa.gov/

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 2010 Yuma Air Show
Yuma

One of the largest air shows in the Southwest, view military & civilian aircraft both on the ground and in the air, demonstrations, military static displays, food, kids play area, free, 8 am - 3 pm, 928-269-5590 or 928-269-3245 or www.yumaairshow.com   

03.27.10–03.28.10 | 24th Annual Bike MS: Round Up Ride (formerly the MS150 Best Dam Bike Tour)
Florence

Includes a figure-eight route that travels through Florence, Coolidge, Casa Grande, Sacaton and Queen Creek, there is a 35- 75- or 100-mile, one-day option; or a 150-mile, two-day option, supports local programs for multiple sclerosis, $75 registration fee and minimum of $250 in pledges, 800-344-4867 or http://bikeaza.nationalMSsociety.org  info@aza.nmss.org

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 9th Annual Feathered Friends Festival
Gilbert

More than 60 activities and exhibits centering on amphibians, reptiles, insects, wildlife, birds, and more, interactive exhibits, educational activities, crafts, games, hands-on learning, nature walks, 9 am – 2 pm, 480-503-6744 or www.riparianinstitute.org

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 7th Annual Camp Verde Highland Games
Camp Verde

Scottish heavy events , living history, clan tents, vendors, dog trials, $7-12, under 3 free, 10 am – 5 pm, 928-771-1218 or www.visitcampverde.com

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Arizona Game & Fish Department Outdoor Expo
Phoenix

Hands-on activities, demonstrations and exhibits on hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, archery, off-highway vehicle (OHV) and watercraft recreation, conservation and wildlife education, camping and other outdoor elements, free, Sat & Sun 9 am – 5 pm, 602-942-3000 or www.azgfd.gov/expo

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 12th Annual Verde River Canoe Challenge
Camp Verde

$17-20, 10 am, http://www.sedonaverdevalley.org/

03.27.10–03.28.10 | 6th Annual Southwest Military Show
Mesa

Military vehicle show, static aircraft display, swap meet, food, collectibles, parts, vendors, vehicle display and judging, plastic model contest,  sponsored by the AZ Historical Military Transport Association, $3-10, Sat 9 am – 4 pm, Sun 9 am – 3 pm, http://www.ahmta.com

03.27.10–03.28.10 | NWSRA Water Ski Races
Parker

 Marathon and circle combo, 928 669-6511

03.27.10–03.28.10 | The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Call of the West
Sierra Vista

The music of Jeanne Cahill and Jerome Campbell, $6-15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 12th Annual Spring Celebration
Buckeye

Bunny photo patch, petting zoo, entertainment, egg decorating, egg hunt, craft vendors, food on “Bunny Brunch Blvd.” and carnival games on “Cottontail Lane”, 9 am – noon, 623-349-6354

03.28.10–03.28.10 | 6th Annual Valley of Gold Half Marathon – Arizona Distance Classic
Oro Valley

Runners and walkers of all ages, shapes and sizes celebrate active lifestyles in this half marathon, 5K and senior stroll, benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 877-474-0449 or www.arizonadistanceclassic.com

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Sedona Chamber Music Presents The Tokyo String Quartet
Sedona

Returning for a performance of music by Haydn, Berg, and Schumann, regarded as one of the supreme chamber ensembles of the world, $25-40, pre-concert talk at 1:15 pm, concert at 2:30 pm, 928-204-2415 or http://www.ChamberMusicSedona.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Buzzard’s Bash
Yarnell

A celebration to welcome back our fine feathered friends, the Turkey Vultures.  Join the fun at Flora Mae Park in Yarnell from noon to 4 pm; there will be food, live music, games and great company.  All are welcome to attend!  $3.00 suggested donation.  928-427-6582

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Spring Craft Event
Gilbert

Handcrafted items for all occasions, special appearance by House of Refuge Youth Singers, bakery, comfort and inspiration shop, infant and children’s shop, seasonal items, hosted by Creative Designers at Trilogy Power Ranch, benefit, free, 10 am – 2 pm, 480-634-4633 or www.creative-designers.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | NAMI Walk 2010
Tempe

Live music, vendor fair, route is 2.96 miles around the lake, fundraiser for National Alliance for Mental Illness, http://namiaz.org

03.29.10–03.29.10 | World Wrestling Entertainment Presents Monday Night Raw
Phoenix

With many of your favorite superstars from RAW, Smackdown & ECW, $15-60, 5:30 pm, 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

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