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July 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 July 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.
The Arizona Office of Tourism will release a 2008 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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1-17 PEORIA: The Wizard of Oz – Arizona Broadway Theatre, children’s theatre performed with adults for children, 1 pm, $5, bag lunches can be purchased at the ABT bar, all seats general admission, 623-776-8400 ext. 111 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
2 HOLBROOK: Learning Center Series – Petrified Forest National Park, featuring a local artist, understand and appreciate the rich diversity of human tradition and history in this region, 10 am, 928-524-6228 or www.nps.gov/pefo
3 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra – Pine Mountain Amphitheater, free orchestral concert in the pines, 928-774-0899 or www.pmamp.org
3 MARYVALE: 2008 Light Up the Sky Festival - Maryvale Baseball Park, music, youth rides & craft activities from 7-10 pm, then fireworks, free, 602-262-4539 or www.phoenix.gov/parks
3 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Movies Under the Stars - Prescott Valley Civic Center, (7501 E. Civic Circle), featuring Spider Man 3, (PG-13), concessions and vendors on site, 6 pm, www.pvaz.net
3-4 SIERRA VISTA: 41st Annual 4th of July Celebration - Veterans Memorial Park, on the 3rd street dance, on the 4th pets & people parade at 8 am, activity and display booths, a 50-gun salute, largest fireworks display in Cochise County, 800-288-3861 or 520-266-2304 or www.visitsierravista.com
3-5 PRESCOTT: Rodeo Dance – M&I Bank parking lot, 8 pm – 1 am, 928-445-3103 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
3-6 WINDOW ROCK: 22nd Annual PRCA Rodeo & Youth Celebration - carnival, traditional song & dance, Indian arts & crafts, fireworks display, concerts, 928-871-6647 or www.navajonationfair.com
3-8 FLAGSTAFF: 53rd Annual Coconino County Horse Races - Ft. Tuthill, live & telecast Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse races with full pari-mutuel wagering, $2-3, 1 pm daily post time, $3 parking, 928-679-8000 or www.coconino.az.gov
3-24 GLENDALE: Glendale Summer Band Concerts – Historic Downtown, free, Thursdays, 8 pm, 623-930-2820 or www.glendaleaz.com
4 BENSON: 4th of July - City Park, 9 am parade, entertainment, food, water fights, live music, fireworks, free, 9 am - 10 pm, 520-586-4293 or www.bensonvisitorcenter.com
4 BISBEE: Annual Fourth of July Celebration – 9 a.m. Bisbee Coaster Races down Tombstone Canyon, the oldest and longest gravity-powered race in the U.S., also the Bisbee Iron Man Mile, parade at 11 am, ball games, fireworks, food booths, mining contests mucking & hard-rock drilling, 520-432-6016 or 520-432-5421 or www.discoverbisbee.com
4 CAMP VERDE: Independence Day Celebration - Butler Park, old-fashion family fun, food, games, free watermelon, roasted corn by local Hauser farms, fireworks at 9 pm, free, 6-10 pm, 928-567-0535 ext. 135 or www.cvaz.org
4 CAMP VERDE: Clint Black – Cliff Castle Casino’s Stargazer Pavilion, also appearing is Amy Scruggs, 7:30 pm, general admission seating $35, 928-567-7999 or www.cliffcastlecasino.net
4 CASA GRANDE: Fourth of July Family Day in the Park - Paul Mason Sportsplex, traditional celebration, fireworks at dusk, 520-421-8677 or www.casagrandechamber.org
4 CHANDLER: 4th of July Celebration - Tumbleweed Park, at 4 pm free rides for the children, live music, food, fireworks at 9:30 pm, free, $5 per vehicle for on-site parking, 480-814-8553 or www.visitchandler.com
4 CHANDLER: July 4th Celebration – Red, White and Boom - Rawhide Wild West Town, family fun & fireworks display, cookout with live entertainment, free admission to Rawhide and aerial fireworks, 480-502-5600 or www.rawhide.com
4 CHINO VALLEY: Old Fashioned Fourth of July - Old Home Manor, food, entertainment, fireworks, free, 5-10 pm, 928-636-9780 or www.chinoaz.net
4 CLARKDALE: Firecracker Express - Verde Canyon Railroad, celebrate with a barbeque and patriotic music, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
4 CLARKDALE: An Old Fashioned 4th of July - Clarkdale Park, 7 am pancake breakfast, Kids' parade at 9 am, at 10 am band begins to play patriotic music & games, ice cream social, 928-634-9591
4 COTTONWOOD: Annual 4th of July Celebration - Verde Valley Fairgrounds, food, games, watermelon eating contest, 3 pm, fireworks, 928-639-3200 or www.cottonwood.verdevalley.com
4 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE: 96th Annual July 4th Round Valley Rodeo & Parade - rodeo competition, bull riding & barrel racing competition, parade, fireworks, rodeo, BBQ, fireworks, $5, 9 am - 9 pm, 928-333-2123 or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
4 FLAGSTAFF: 12th Annual 4th of July Parade - Historic Downtown, old-fashioned community parade, 100 entries include vintage vehicles, dancing, music, animals, floats, free, 10 am, 800-842-7293 or www.flagstaffarizona.org
4 FLAGSTAFF: First Friday Art Walk - Artists Gallery, featuring selected artists from the co-operative, free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net
4 FLORENCE: July 4th Celebration - Florence Pool & Heritage Park, mud volleyball, irrigation water games, dunk tank, aerial fireworks at 8:30 pm, 520-868-5837 or www.historicflorence.com
4 GLENDALE: 29th Annual Glendale Hometown 4th of July Celebration - Glendale Community College, multiple stages of entertainment, family oriented picnic competitions, swimming, rides, food, kid's area, fireworks, free, gates open at 6 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com
4 HOLBROOK: 40th Annual Fireman's BBQ & Fireworks Display - noon BBQ at the Fire Station, fireworks at dusk at the County Complex, free, 928-524-6558 or 800-524-2459 or 928-524-3898 or http://gotouraz.com
4 KINGMAN: Independence Day Celebration - Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2 pm games and family fun, 9 pm fireworks 928-753-2636 or www.kingmanchamber.org
4 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Fourth of July Fireworks Display - Spectator Point, dusk, www.golakehavasu.com
4 LITCHFIELD PARK: 4th of July Celebration – Litchfield Park, fireworks show, food, music, free, 7-10 pm, 623-935-9040 or www.litchfield-park.org
4 MARANA: Star Spangled Celebration - Ora Mae Harn Park, food, fireworks, live music, free, 6-11 pm, 520-682-3324 or www.marana.com
4 OATMAN: 17th Annual Sidewalk Egg Frying Challenge - and other eggciting events, parade at 10 am, open to the public, prizes, noon, free, 928-768-7400 or 928-768-6222 or www.bullheadchamber.com
4 PAGE: Fourth of July - City Park, crafts, food, kids games, street parade, dunk tank, music, address by Mayor, fireworks at 8:45 pm over Wahweap Bay, free, 928-645-2741 or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org
4 PARKER: C.R.I.T. Fireworks - 928-669-2174 or www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com
4 PATAGONIA: Fourth of July Celebration - Town Park, parade, food, music, fireworks, dance, BBQ dinner, free, 11 am - 11 pm, 888-794-0060 or www.patagoniaaz.com
4 PAYSON: Independence Day Celebration - Green Valley Park, celebrate the Fourth with fireworks and entertainment, bring a blanket, food vendors, games include gunnysack races, tug-of-war, and other activities for all ages from 3-5 pm, at 7 pm, live family entertainment by John Carpino and the Hot Cappuccinos, 928-474-5242 ext 7 or www.paysonrimcountry.com
4 PEORIA: All American Festival – Peoria Sports Complex, food, entertainment, merchants, games, rides, water activities, 2 kid's zones, fireworks, $5, 12 & under free, 5-10 pm, 623-773-7198 or www.peoriaaz.com
4 PEORIA: 2008 ARR Summer Series Race #3 – Rio Vista Community Park, 5K run, 5K walk, 6:30 am, 602-954-8341 or www.getsetaz.com
4 PHOENIX: 23rd Annual Fabulous Phoenix Fourth - Steele Indian School Park, entertainment, carnival games & rides, hands on activities, free, 6-10 pm, 602-495-0935 or www.phoenix.gov
4 PINETOP-LAKESIDE: Fireworks over Sunrise Lake- Sunrise Park Resort, dusk, 800-772-7669 ext. 2303 or www.sunriseskipark.com
4 PRESCOTT: July 4th Celebration - Pioneer Park, world’s largest water slide, bungee jumping, carnival rides, inflatables, crafts, vendors, live music, food, free, carnival wrist band $5, 11 am – 10 pm, 928-777-1349
4 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Fireworks & Fun - Mountain Valley Park, largest fireworks display in Yavapai County, music before and after the fireworks, food, bring a lawn chair, free, 7-11 pm, 928-772-8857 or www.pvchamber.org
4 SAFFORD: Fireworks, Independence Day Celebration - a morning parade down Main Street, at 10 am, fireworks presentation set to patriotic music from 7-9 pm at the Graham County Fairgrounds, 928-428-8515 or www.visitgrahamcounty.com
4 SHOW LOW: Freedom Fest 2008 - Show Low High School Parking Lot and Football Field, food, arts & crafts, kids games & activities, and fireworks, 928-537-2326 or www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
4 ST. JOHNS: International Water Ski Tournaments, Fireworks & Rubber Duck Race - Lyman Lake State Park, rubber duck race at 5 pm, fireworks at 8:45 pm, 928-337-4441 or www.azstateparks.com
4 ST. JOHNS: Old Fashioned Fourth of July – pancake breakfast, patriotic program & BBQ in the park, 928-337-2000 or www.stjohnschamber.com
4 TEMPE: July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival - Fireworks Spectacular, concert event stage, live music, inflatable kid's Ride village, vendors, water fun and games for the family, $8 or $15 for two, under 12 free, 4-11 pm, www.tempe4th.com
4 TOMBSTONE: Family Style 4th of July – Medigovich Field, softball tournament, games, food, www.tombstone.org
4 TUBAC: Fourth of July Celebration – old-fashioned family fun, free games and crafts for the kids, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com
4 TUCSON: Let Freedom Sing – Tucson Music Hall, Fourth of July concert featuring patriotic choral music by Arts Express Choir and Orchestra, 4 pm, 520-319-0400 or 520-791-4101 or www.visittucson.org or www.arts-express.org
4 TUCSON: 15th Annual Tour for Tucson’s Children – TCC, bike race for fitness or fun, with 27-mile, 10-mile and 6.5 mile rides and 3-mil fun/run walk and ½-mile kids’ ride, 6 am, benefits Tucson Safe Kids Injury Prevention Program, 520-791-4969 or www.VisitTucson.org
4 WICKENBURG: Annual Fourth of July Celebration – Coffinger Park, fireworks, watermelon bust, fun & games, 5:30-9:30 pm, 520-684-5479 or www.outwickenburgway.com
4 WILLIAMS: Small Town 4th of July - parade, ice cream social, BBQ, fireworks display, 928-635-1418 or 800-863-0546 or www.williamsfestivals.com
4 WINSLOW: Fourth of July Family Day & Fireworks - City Park & H. S. Football Field, parade, food, entertainment, fireworks at dusk, free, begins at 10 am, 928-289-2434 or www.winslowarizona.org
4 YUMA: 22nd Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony - Caballero Park, includes a military color guard & firing party, patriotic music & speaker, 928-373-5040 or 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org
4-6 FLAGSTAFF: Rope America Fourth of July Team Roping – Mormon Lake Lodge, teams from across the country compete for prize money, live music, free, 928-354-2227 or www.mormonlakelodge.com
4-6 FLAGSTAFF: 20th Annual Summer Showcase Arizona Antique Show - Coconino County Fairgrounds, $3, Fri-Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 602-717-7337 or www.azantiqueshow.com
4-6 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Art in the Park Fourth of July Show – Wheeler Park, juried fine art and craft show, no imports, mass produced good or commercial resale, live continuous music, food booths, children’s activities, free, Sat 9 am – 6 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-556-9498
4-6 HEBER-OVERGAARD: Independence Day Celebration – parade at 11 am on Saturday, Festival in the Park at Tall Timbers Navajo County Park, with arts & crafts, food, entertainment, games, fireworks at Mogollon High School, 928-535-5777 or www.heberovergaard.org
4-6 PINE: 28th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival – Pine Community Center, 85+ arts & crafts booths, food, free, Fri & Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 4 pm, 928-476-4480 or www.paysonrimcountry.com
4-6 PRESCOTT: 29th Annual Frontier Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show - Courthouse Plaza, a juried show featuring on-site artisans and crafts persons from across the Southwest, music and entertainment, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-443-5220 or www.prescott.org
5 ALPINE: Independence Day Celebration – parade, games, vendors, fireworks and historical military exhibition, vendors, fireworks, 928-339-4330 or www.alpinearizona.com
5 FLAGSTAFF: Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers – Pine Mountain Amphitheater, with The Meat Puppets, Telescope and What Laura Thinks Says and Feels, 6 pm, 928-774-0899 or www.pmamp.org
5 FLAGSTAFF: Wade Lashley – Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, a Flagstaff local, 2 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org
5 GREER: Campfire Sing-A-Long – Butterfly Lodge Museum, free, 7 pm, www.wmonline.com/butterflylodge.htm
5 JEROME: Jerome Art Walk – 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
5 KITT PEAK: New Scope Night - Kitt Peak National Observatory, if you have a new telescope and need some help with operating and observing techniques, learn how to set up and align telescopes, use finder scopes and reflex sights, star charts and planisheres and more, reservations, 6:30 pm, $25, 520-318-8726 or www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc
5 PAGE: Tohdenasshai Scramble – Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com
5 PARKER: Fireworks at the BlueWater Resort & Casino – follows a concert, 928-669-2174 or www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com
5 PHOENIX: Phoenix Mercury vs. New York – US Airways Center, women’s basketball, $10 and up, 7 pm, 602-252-WNBA or www.phoenixmercury.com
5 PRESCOTT: Frontier Days Parade – Courthouse Plaza, celebrate the history and heritage and the pageantry of this annual tradition, 9 am, 800-266-7534 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
5 PRESCOTT: Movies in the Park – Watson Lake Park, featuring Independence Day, (PG-13), concessions and vendors on site, 6 pm, free, www.cityofprescott.net
5 SUPERIOR: Dragonfly Walk – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, parents and kids can learn to identify colorful dragonfly species during a one-hour walk, 9:30 am, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
5 SNOWFLAKE/TAYLOR: 2nd Annual Snowflake/Taylor Chamber Golf Tournament – Snowflake Golf Course, compete for prizes and money, 928-536-4331 or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
5 TAYLOR: Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo – Taylor Rodeo Complex, a flag raising ceremony, firing of the anvil, a BBQ, rodeos, dances, patriotic program and fireworks, a 10K & 2-mile run, softball, free swimming, fireworks, 928-536-7366 or 928-536-4331 or www.july4throdeo.com or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
5 TOMBSTONE: Headshot Film Festival – Dragoon Saloon at The Good Enough Mine, www.tombstone.org
5-6 FLAGSTAFF: 75th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts & Culture - Museum of Northern Arizona, meet Hopi master & emerging artists, Hopi social dances, taste traditional foods, walk the nature trail with a guide of native plants & their uses, learn about the Hopi values of humility, cooperation, respect, land and earth stewardship, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org
5-6 FLAGSTAFF: Independence Day Festival – Pioneer Museum, living history demonstrations by Civil War artillery and mountain men, plus traditional skills including blacksmithing, wood-working, spinning and weaving, 10 am – 4 pm, free, 928-774-6272 or www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org
5-19 FLAGSTAFF: A Funny Thing That Happened on the Way to the Forum – NAU Theatre and Theatrikos team up to produce this Stephen Sondheim comedy, $12-18, 8 & 2 pm, 928-523-5661
5-26 FLAGSTAFF: Audubon Society Birdwalks – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, birdwalks through the garden every Saturday during migratory bird season, bird lists are available, some guidebooks and binoculars are available to borrow, free, 7:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
6 FLAGSTAFF: Independence Star Fest – Lowell Observatory, indoor programs and numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the campus, www.lowell.edu
6 FLAGSTAFF: Traditional Blend – Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, traditional music includes Celtic, music of Cape Breton (Nova Scotia), old time mountain music, Cajun Creole, Texas rags and more, 2 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org
6 PHOENIX: MERCYME – Celebrity Theatre, Christian rock’s Grammy-nominated and Dove award-winning band, $25-45, 7:30 pm, 602-267-1600 ext. 1 or www.CelebrityTheatre.com
6 PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 3rd Annual Art Barn 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival – Buck Springs Road, www.ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us
8 PHOENIX: Phoenix Mercury vs. Houston – US Airways Center, women’s basketball, $10 and up, 12:30 pm, 602-252-WNBA or www.phoenixmercury.com
10 MONUMENT VALLEY: 2008 Drums of Summer - Monument Valley Tribal Park, live music, exhibit health screens, trade show, song & dances from various tribes, special recognition of elders, veterans and local officials, prizes, fireworks, 7 am – midnight, www.navajonationparks.org
10 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Movies Under the Stars - Prescott Valley Civic Center, featuring Surf’s Up, (PG), concessions and vendors on site, 6 pm, www.pvaz.net
10 SCOTTSDALE: 19th Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk - Scottsdale Arts District, chill with music, art and prize-filled ice sculptures, dozens of galleries host artist receptions, demonstrations, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com
10 SCOTTSDALE: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Summer Series – Scottsdale Community College, Conrad Storad, Director of the Office of Research Publications, ASU and nationally renowned author will present a night of storytelling, he will share the stories of the Preserve’s inhabitants in a fun and enjoyable way through The Desert Night Shift: “A Pack Rat Story” & “Life in the Desert: A Desert Tortoise Tale,” pre-register, 6 pm, 480-998-7971 extension 105 or www.mcdowellsonoran.org
11 ORACLE: Bat Night 2008 – Oracle State Park, learn more about bats and important role they play in nature, Arizona Game & Fish will set up nets to catch bats for up close identification, 8 pm, free, 520-896-2425 or www.azstateparks.com
11 PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 21st Annual White Mountain Native American Art Pre-Show – Hon-Dah Resort & Casino, www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
11 PHOENIX: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss with T Bone Burnett – Dodge Theatre, www.livenation.com
11 PHOENIX: Chippendales – Celebrity Theatre, 9 pm, 602-267-1600 or www.celebritytheatre.com
11 PHOENIX: Jonas Brothers with Demi Lovato – Cricket Wireless Pavilion, www.livenation.com
11 PHOENIX: Hippiefest – Dodge Theatre, with Eric Burdon & The Animals, Jack Bruce, The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Janis Ian and Jonathan Edwards, 7 pm, www.livenation.com
11 TUCSON: Lunar Adventure – Kitt Peak Offices, a presentation about the moon and its features, an introduction to educational lunar software, hands-on activity to illustrate the Earth-Moon system, a list of resources and observing aids and the use of an 8-inch telescope for observing and imaging the Moon, 5:30-8:30 pm, $12, reservations required, 520-318-8440 or www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc
11 TUCSON: Test and Tune - Southwestern International Raceway, 4 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com
11-12 GREER: 7th Annual Music from Greer - Concerts with Altitude - chamber music concerts, with Paloma Winds, a Tucson Group, 7 pm, 928-735-7568 or www.greerarizona.com
11-13 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Presents . . . Boom a Ring! - Tim’s Toyota Center, 866-443-8849 or www.timstoyotacenter.com
11-13 WILLIAMS: 14th Annual Great Escape Rally - Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, biker rally presented by the Desert Road Riders, live music, vendors, 50/50, bike games, food, poker walk along the sidewalks of the historic district Saloon Row, scenic rides, www.desertroadriders.com/
11-8/2 PHOENIX: 11th Annual New Works Festival - Phoenix Theatre, new plays and musicals by internationally, nationally and locally recognized playwrights presented in staged reading and workshop production formats by professional actors and directors, audience talkbacks with the talent follow each show, $9/reading; $12/workshop, 7:30 & 3 pm, 602-254-2151 or www.phoenixtheatre.com
11-8/10 SCOTTSDALE: South Pacific – Desert Stages Theatre, Rodgers and Hammerstein musical set during World War II, 7:30 & 2 pm, $22-25, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com
12 CLARKDALE: Tequila Tasting Train/Saturday Night Starlight - Verde Canyon Railroad, experience a variety of Mexico’s indigenous national spirit from the botanical name of the cactus Agave Tequilana, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
12 FLAGSTAFF: 16th Annual Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival - Ft. Tuthill, brewers from around the Southwest provide samples, admission includes a sampling mug and 24 sampling tickets and live music, designated driver tickets available for $15, benefits, Sun Sounds Radio, $35-40, 3-7 pm, 928-779-1775 or www.azbeer.com or www.sunsounds.org
12 FLAGSTAFF: 5th Annual Penstemon Festival – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, celebrate the beauty of penstemons at the festival dedicated to this Colorado Plateau native plant, a large selection of plants will be available for sale, join experts in the gardens, view exhibits, enjoy music and refreshments and live birds of prey program at noon and 2 pm, 9 am – 5 pm, $2-5, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
12 FLAGSTAFF: BB King – Pine Mountain Amphitheater, with Steve Ansel and the Jackson Street Band, blues legend still going strong and playing powerful rock, blues and R&B, 7:30 pm, 928-774-0899 or www.pmamp.org
12 FLAGSTAFF: Jacqui Foreman – Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, prolific songwriter with original rhythm patterns and catchy melodies led by her angelic voice, 2 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org
12 GRAND CANYON: Western Arts Day – North Rim, selection of cowboy poetry, old time fiddling, various arts and crafts, free, 928-638-7864 or www.nps.gov/grca
12 PAYSON: Gypsy Juke Rockers Summer Concert – Green Valley Park Amphitheater, free outdoor rock and blues concert, 7 pm, www.paysonrimcountry.com
12 PHOENIX: Best Damn Comedy Jamn – Celebrity Theatre, 8:30 pm, 602-267-1600 or www.celebritytheatre.com
12 PINE: Second Saturday “Shop Hop” – visit your favorite shops and galleries and discover some new ones, meet the merchants, artists and craftsmen of Pine, local art, antiques, 4-8 pm, free, 928-476-2219 or 928-476-3655
12 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Sounds of Music Concert – Entertainment District, 6 pm, www.pvchamber.org
12 PRESCOTT: Movies in the Park – Watson Lake Park, featuring Ice Age, (PG), concessions and vendors on site, 6 pm, free, www.cityofprescott.net
12 SUPERIOR: Learn Your Lizards – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, educates participants how to identify common species such as Western whiptails, Tree Lizards, Side-blotched and Greater Earless, family-friendly walk, meet at the visitor center, 8:30 am, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
12 QUEEN CREEK: 2008 Monsoon Madness – Founders’ Park, activities include inflatable bouncies, water slides, a dunk tank, a kids’ workshop area, the signature “Queen Creek Mud Pit,” co-recreational softball tournament, food, 9 am – 1 pm, free admission, activities have a nominal fee, 480-358-3715 or www.queencreek.org
12 SCOTTSDALE: Summer Concert Series – Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd. 85254, this week featuring Apple: Tribute to The Beatles, 7 pm, free, 480-348-1577 or www.kierlandcommons.com
12 WILLIAMS: Wildwest Ghost Ride – benefit motorcycle ride hosted by the Wild West Junction, 928-635-4512 or www.williamsfestivals.com
12 WILLIAMS: Relay for Life Quad-Cities of Williams – City of Williams Softball Field, overnight activity to celebrate survivorship, remember those lost to cancer and raise $ for the fight against cancer, $10, 6 pm – 6 am, 928-526-2896 or www.acsevents.org/relay/az/williams
12 WINSLOW: Annual Suvoyuki Days and Morning Runs – Homolovi Ruins State Park, day starts with Hopi-style Fun Run, includes Hopi speaker, talks by archaeologists, Native American arts, tours of archaeological sites, Native American food and special exhibits, $5/vehicle up to 4 adults, $1 each additional adult, 7a m – 4 pm, 928-289-4106 or www.azstateparks.com
12-13 GLENDALE: Men’s Luxury Toy Expo – University of Phoenix Stadium, more than 300 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest trends, products and services for the discriminating male consumer, golf, fitness, aviation, ATVs, boats, custom cars, game rooms, garages, dirt bikes, home entertainment systems, sports equipment, men’s health products, Fri 3-8 pm, Sat. 10 am – 8 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, $5, www.MensLuxuryToyExpo.com
12-13 PAYSON: Cowboy Mounted Shooters – Payson Event Center, 8 am, free, 602-400-3344 or 480-948-2443 or www.acmsa.com or www.paysonrimcountry.com
12-13 PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 21st Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival – Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex, more than 80 of the Southwest's finest Native American juried artists, demonstrations, performances, children's activities in Heritage Village & Native American foods, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm, $4, under 12 free, 928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
12-13 PRESCOTT: 11th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market - Sharlot Hall Museum, Native American painters, potters, weavers and jewelers, arts & crafts, Indian fry bread, musical performances, cultural presentations, $5, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm, 928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
12-13 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
12-13 WILLCOX: Sweet Corn Extravaganza - Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins, corn and other vegetables will be available for you-pick, enjoy hot roasted sweet corn, 8 am – 5:30 pm, free, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com
13 CORDES JUNCTION: “Jazz Without Borders” Second Sunday Jazz Concert Series – Arcosanti, 3-6 pm, $20 or $35 including dinner, 928-632-7135 or www.arcosanti.org
13 FLAGSTAFF: Elden Pueblo Public Field Day – Elden Pueblo Heritage Site, experience the science of archaeology through hands-on participation in site excavations, artifact analysis, primitive technologies and hunting games, tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm, bring water, hat, sunscreen and sense of discovery, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-527-3452 or 928-527-3475 or http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/forest-resources/archaeology/elden-pueblo/summer.shtml
13 FLAGSTAFF: Cadillac Angels – Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, rock ‘n’ roll from the Santa Barbara, California-based Americana band, 2 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org
13 PRESCOTT: Summer Pops Symphony Concert – Russian Rhapsody - Yavapai College Performance Hall, local/regional semi-professional musicians, region's finest soloists, $15, 3 pm, 928-776-2000 or www.yc.edu
13 SECOND MESA: Sipaulovi Village Celebrates Suvoyuki Days – experience direct connections between the ancient and contemporary, features an artist fair from 9 am – 5 pm, two 45-minute walking tours of the upper village, a Living Atlas presentation of Hopi lands, and a lecture on Hopi Lifeways at 2:30 pm, traditional foods available for purchase, 928-737-2570 or www.homolovi.com
13-19 FLAGSTAFF: Quilt Camp in the Pines - NAU, classes and techniques, featuring national teachers, evening events, Grand Canyon tour, 928-282-7311 or 602-788-3408 or www.quiltcamp.com
14 TEMPE: 9th Annual Family Fun Day – ASU Art Museum, thematic art projects, musicians and dancers in several spaces, 10 am – 2 pm, in conjunction with summer exhibition, Visual Melodies: Selections from the Permanent Collection, 480-965-2787 or http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu
Continued Arizona Event Listings for July 15-31, 2007
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