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December 14-31, 2008
Arizona Events Calendar
This calendar of events for Arizona communities has been produced to assist you in making travel arrangements. It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation.
Dates for Dec. 2008 Arizona events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance. Updates, additions and corrections to any Arizona events are made at www.ArizonaGuide.com.
AZ cities and town filled with activities in December
Since there are so many events and activities being held throughout Arizona communities in November, this calendar of event listings is split into two pages. See AZ events for November 15-30, 2008.
The Arizona Office of Tourism will release a 2009 Summer Calendar of Events, which includes information for events held between Memorial Day, May 28 through Labor Day, September 3.
The printed Summer Calendar of Events is now available at the Arizona Office of Tourism, 1110 W. Washington, Ste. 155, Phoenix, and will also be available at local visitor centers throughout Arizona and online. To request an Arizona Summer Events Calendar visit www.ArizonaGuide.com.
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December 15-31, 2008
14-15 CHANDLER: 21st Annual Spirit of Christmas – Chandler Center for the Arts, featuring the Christian Dance Company with a cast of more than 100 dancers, singers and guest performers, 2:30 & 7 pm, 480-820-0795 or www.tempedance.com or http://chandlercenter.org/
15 SUN CITY: Carols From Around The World – American Lutheran Church, with traditional American holiday music and carols from countries around the world, traditional classics and seasonal favorites with the Phoenix Boys Choir, $10-30, 6:30 pm, 602-264-5328 or www.boyschoir.org
16 PHOENIX: Handel’s Messiah – Foothills Baptist Church, Messiah highlights, Michael Christie conducts, with member of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
17 GLENDALE: Handel’s Messiah – First Southern Baptist Church, Messiah highlights, Michael Christie conducts, with member of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
17 MESA: An Annual Holiday Tradition – Dave Koz – Mesa Arts Center, special renditions of Christmas favorites in a relaxing, sentimental and uplifting evening, 8 pm, $52-80, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
18 PHOENIX: 2008 Specialty Dinner Series – The Phoenician, pairs multi-course menus with some of the world’s top vineyards and distilleries, also meet and ask questions of the expert, this month Iron Horse and Joy Sterling, Proprietor, 480-423-2530
18 PHOENIX: Home for the Holidays – Brophy Chapel, featuring the Sonoran Brass Quintet, the Phoenix Chorale performs music to celebrate the holiday season, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org
19 MESA: Carols From Around The World – Mesa Arts Center, with traditional American holiday music and carols from countries around the world, traditional classics and seasonal favorites with the Phoenix Boys Choir, $10-30, 7:30 pm, 602-264-5328 or www.boyschoir.org
19 PHOENIX: Home for the Holidays – Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, featuring the Sonoran Brass Quintet, the Phoenix Chorale performs music to celebrate the holiday season, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 602-840-8360 or www.phoenixchorale.org
19 SUN CITY: Baroque Christmas – American Lutheran Church, Michael Christie conducts, with members of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $25, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
19-20 GLENDALE: Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings - Historic Downtown, holiday entertainment, food, crafts, horse drawn carriage rides, this weekend features, free, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-10 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com
19-21 SEDONA: Pilgrimage to Bethlehem – Tlaquepaque, Christmas concert and living nativity, a musical re-enactment, Mary rides through on a donkey accompanied by Joseph and the “Ancient Bethlehem Market” begins at 2:30 pm, performance includes shepherds, street vendors, Magi and live animals, concert at 5 pm, 928-204-9419 or www.pottershand-productions.com
20 CAMP VERDE: Christmas Parade of Lights - Main Street, lighted parade, community caroling, food, free, 6 pm, 928-567-9294 or www.visitcampverde.com
20 GILBERT: Farmhouse Village Saturday Boutique – Farmhouse Village Pavilion, 25 crafters/vendors with a variety of unique items including tea sets, quilts, fabric art, woven art, glass art, candles, soaps and lotions, jewelry, stone work, fashion accessories, home décor dog biscuits, primitive dolls and more, free, 10 am – 3pm, 480-539-1870 H
20 MESA: Messiah/Christmas Sing-a-Long – Mesa Arts Center, including selections from the Messiah, Christmas songs and carols which are meant to be sung by vocal group on stage and by the audience, with Symphony of the Southwest, 2:30 pm, 480-644-6500 or www.symphonyofthesouthwest.org
20 ORO VALLEY: Musical Magic for Kids Concert – Oro Valley Council Chambers, www.GOVAC.org
20 PARADISE VALLEY: Baroque Christmas – Ascension Lutheran Church, Michael Christie conducts, with members of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $25, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
20 PHOENIX: Carols From Around The World – Orpheum Theater, with traditional American holiday music and carols from countries around the world, traditional classics and seasonal favorites with the Phoenix Boys Choir, $10-30, 7:30 pm, 602-264-5328 or www.boyschoir.org
20 PHOENIX: Home for the Holidays – Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, featuring the Sonoran Brass Quintet, the Phoenix Chorale performs music to celebrate the holiday season, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org
20 PHOENIX: Petroglyph Discovery Hike – Mormon Trail at South Mountain, guided hike to explore rock art created hundreds of years ago, 3-mile trail, difficult/difficult, 8 am, $5, advance registration and payment required, 602-495-0901 or www.pueblogrande.com
20 SIERRA VISTA: Guided Tour of Buffalo Soldier Historical Sites – Fort Huachuca Museum, learn about the accomplishments and history of Fort Huachuca’s Buffalo Soldiers from members of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, noon, free, 520-417-6960
20 SUN CITY: Home for the Holidays – American Lutheran Church, featuring the Sonoran Brass Quintet, the Phoenix Chorale performs music to celebrate the holiday season, $20-25, 2 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org
20 SUPERIOR: Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tours – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn about botany, history and scripture, 1:30 pm, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
20 WINSLOW: Hopi Artist Demonstration - Homol’ovi Ruins State Park, featuring Hopi katsina carver Larson Harris, 9 am – 4 pm, 928-289-4106 or www.azstateparks.com
21 GLOBE/MIAMI: Festival of Lights - Besh-Ba-Gowah Archeological Park, luminarias, 1400 luminaries are lit up around the ruins, there will be holiday music, Native American storytellers and dancers, Santa, free, 5-9 pm, 928-425-0320 or 800-804-5623 or www.globemiamichamber.com
21 PHOENIX: Handel’s Messiah – Bethany Bible Church, Sing-A-Long Messiah, Michael Christie leads community musicians and members of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $15, 7 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
21 PHOENIX: Baroque Christmas – Bethany Bible Church, Michael Christie conducts, with members of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $25, 3 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
21 PHOENIX: Carols From Around The World – Chaparral Christian, with traditional American holiday music and carols from countries around the world, traditional classics and seasonal favorites with the Phoenix Boys Choir, $10-30, 5 pm, 602-264-5328 or www.boyschoir.org
21 SCOTTSDALE: 3rd Annual Frosty’s Run – Reach 11 Park, 10 mile run, 2 mile fun run/walk, benefits Hospice of the Valley, 480-242-4816 or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com
21 SCOTTSDALE: Home for the Holidays – La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, featuring the Sonoran Brass Quintet, the Phoenix Chorale performs music to celebrate the holiday season, $20-25, 3 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org
22 PHOENIX: Soweto Gospel Choir – Celebrity Theatre, Grammy Award-winning choir will perform music from its African Spirit album along with its inspiring interpretations of holiday favorites in celebration of the Christmas season, $32-38, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
22 TUCSON: Fiesta Bowl Western Classic Tip Off – Westin La Paloma, meet the coaches and players from the University of Arizona and Kansas, autograph opportunities, cocktails, dinner, games, old time dance show and charro ropers, 5:30 pm, 520-327-BOWL or www.fiestabowl.org
22-24 FOUNTAIN HILLS: Luminaria Lighting - along the Main Streets, creates the illusion of an old Spanish village, free, 6 pm, 480-837-1654 or www.fountainhillschamber.com
23 PHOENIX: Silent Sundays – South Mountain Park, features free park-ranger guided interpretive programs from 10 am – 2 pm, Central Avenue-access roadways will be closed to motor vehicles from 5 am – 11 pm, 602-534-6324
23 PHOENIX: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker – Dodge Theatre, 7:30 pm, 602-379-2800 or www.livenation.com
23 TUCSON: Tucson Fiesta Bowl Basketball Classic “Party at the Pavilion” Pre-Game Party and Classic – Hall of Champions Pavilion and McKale Center, features entertainment, games, raffle prizes, food, game is between Kansas and the Arizona Wildcats, 520-327-BOWL or www.fiestabowl.org
24 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR: Christmas Eve Community Luminaria Lighting - Main Streets, www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
24-1/4 ELOY: Holiday Boogie 2008 – Skydive Arizona, 520-466-3753 or www.skydiveaz.com
24-1/11 PHOENIX: A Jew Grows in Brooklyn – Herberger Theatre, presented by Presley Theatre Productions, join author/star Jake Ehrenreich as he takes you on a musical journey of his life, a comedy musical about an immigrant family and one “boomer” boy’s quest for the American Dream, $45-65, www.herbergertheater.org
26 PRESCOTT: Art the 4th Dimension Art Walk Weekend - 15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, www.artthe4th.com
26-30 FLAGSTAFF: Holiday Star Fest - Lowell Observatory, features numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus, 928-233-3211 or www.lowell.edu
26-31 PHOENIX: Holidays at the Heard Museum - traditional & contemporary Native American music & dance, contemporary Native artists demonstrate traditional art forms that define the Southwest, frybread, $4-10, 10 am - 3 pm, 602-252-8848 or www.heard.org
27 HEREFORD: Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party - Junk Bond Observatory, view through member's telescopes (large & small) or bring your own, excellent outing for families and school age children welcome, 6:30 pm weather permitting, 520-366-5788 or www.hacastronomy.com
27-28 PHOENIX: 16th Annual "It's Feline a Lot Like Christmas" – Phoenix Convention Center , West Hall 2, all breed championship and household pet cat show, more than 300 top winning cats to participate, also pedigreed cats and kittens for sale, Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, $3-7, 480-893-7695 or www.phxfeline.com
27-28 SEDONA: Art & Craft Show - 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 www.bellrockartshows.150m.com
27-29 SCOTTSDALE: U.S. Team Roping Championships – WestWorld, 254-968-0002 or 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.ustrc.com
27-1/1 TUCSON: USTA National Winter Tennis Championships – Randolph Tennis Center, top-rated 12- and under-14-year-old tennis players compete in major, annual United States Tennis Association (USTA) sanctioned event, hosted by Tucson Parks & Recreation, 520-791-4896 or www.randolphtenniscenter.com
28-31 MESA: Holiday Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show - Rockin’ R Ranch, 480-832-1539 or www.rockinr.net
29-1/1 PHOENIX: 61st Annual Arizona National Livestock Show – Arizona State Fairgrounds, livestock shows and sales, ranch rodeo, Cowboy Classics Western Art & Gear show, working horse competition, chuck wagon cook-off, stock dog demonstrations, tractor pull, Farm Experience interactive area for children, $10 parking & admission, 602-258-8568 or www.anls.org H * z
31 FLAGSTAFF: New Year's Eve Pinecone Drop - downtown, a Flagstaff tradition, big countdown at 10 pm & 12 am, live entertainment on Heritage Square, coffee, hot chocolate vendors, free, 928-607-2347 or 800-842-7293 or www.FlagDBA.com or www.flagstaffarizona.org
31 PEORIA: New Year’s Eve Gala: The West Side’s Extravaganza - Arizona Broadway Theatre, includes a pre-show lobby reception with hors d’oeuvres, three-course dinner, a gala Broadway showcase and special guests, champagne toast, master of ceremony is Cory McCloskey, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
31 PHOENIX: 19th Annual Fiesta of Light Midnight Madness 3-mile Run & Walk - Rose Mofford Sports Complex, alternative to crowded parties, T-shirt, chili and prizes, Kid’s dash, 9 pm, $20 prior to 12/23, $25 day of race, 602-345-5752 or www.runningmasters.net
31 PHOENIX: New Year’s Eve Special Event Concert – Symphony Hall, Lawrence Golan conducts, Franc D’Ambrosio performing some of Broadway’s biggest hits, $26-76, 7 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
31 PHOENIX: Jerry Ropelle – Celebrity Theatre, 7 pm, www.livenation.com
31 PHOENIX: Carats for Caring – Sheraton Crescent Hotel, hosted by For Those Without a Voice, dinner, dancing, live music, comedy performance, two-carat diamond giveaway, benefits West Valley Child Crisis Center and Southwest Wildlife, 602-776-0700 or www.ftwav.org
31 SCOTTSDALE: Downtown Scottsdale - Scottsdale Ultimate Block Party New Year's Eve - Craftsman Court, top musical acts, food, entertainment, 602-522-1929 or www.openairevents.com
31 TEMPE: 20th Annual Insight Bowl – Sun Devil Stadium, hosts teams from the Big 10 and Big 12 Conference, football, $10-50, 3:30 pm, 480-350-0911 or www.insightbowl.com
31 TEMPE: 23rd Annual New Year’s Eve Tempe Insight Bowl Block Party - Tempe Beach Park & Mill Avenue, 30+ musical groups on 5 different stages, street vendors, interactive games & fireworks, $, 4 pm - midnight, www.insightbowl.com
31-1/1 AVONDALE: New Years Revolution Bike Century – Estrella Mountain College, 3 different distances each day, full century, metric century, half century, www.active.com or www.bike2bike.org
31-1/15 PHOENIX: Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical – Herberger Theatre Center, Hair gave a generation of young Americans a way to express themselves through music that gloriously combined rock-and-roll with Broadway craft, contains mature language and nudity, 602-256-6995 or www.arizonatheatre.org
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