Arizona: Calendar of Events Listings: 2009: August

Arizona Events August 2009 Calendar

This calendar of events for Arizona communities in August 2009 has been produced to assist you in making travel and activity arrangements.

This calendar has been produced to assist with travel arrangements or local activities. It is an information guide only and does not constitute a recommendation. Dates for these 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.

Catalina State Park, just north of Tucson in Oro Valley, is a popular hiking nd camping spot. The park is located across the street from the new Oro Valley Marketplace on Oracle Road. Watch a video clip of the area, Google map nd park information.

August 2009 Arizona Event Listings

Kartchner Caverns State Park Limits Cave Tours for Summer

Until September 4th, the number of summer cave tours at Kartchner Caverns State Park will be reduced to 11 per day from Thursday through Monday and tours will start at 9am. On Tuesday and Wednesday there will be only six tours per day with those tours starting at 10am. Read more about the reduced hours at Kartchner Caverns.

Arizona Activities throughout August 2009

Through August 16 TUCSON: Our Fathers, Our Grandfathers, Our Heroes...The Navajo Code Talkers of World War II – Arizona State Museum, this exhibit traces the story of, and is a tribute to, the famed United States Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers, this traveling exhibition is produced and circulated by the Circle of Light Navajo Educational Project, Gallup, New Mexico, 520-621-6302 or www.statemuseum.arizona.edu See more from Arizona State Museum.

Through January 24, 2010 SCOTTSDALE: Unexpected Wegman: From the Collection of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art –an exhibition of forty-five William Wegman works, exhibition builds on the artist’s wide recognition for his photographic portraits of Weimaraner dogs, an array of other whimsically portrayed subjects in a diverse range of media and forms—from prints, to flipbooks, to video, www.smoca.org

August 6-9/26 MESA: Midlife! The Crisis Musical – Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, (5247 E. Brown Rd., 85205), wacky Saturday Night Live style musical takes a look at the “age old” conditions and situations faced in middle age, 480-325-6700 or www.broadwaypalmwest.com

August 7-9/20 PEORIA: Forever Plaid – Arizona Broadway Theatre, four young, eager male singers are killed in a car crash on the way to their first big gig at the Airport Hilton Cocktail Bar. But thanks to a cosmic twist of fate, they are miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was!, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

August 7-10/11 SCOTTSDALE: The Fantasticks – Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, (4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. 85251), part of the Actor’s Café Productions, two teenagers on neighboring farms steal glances and hide their romance from their feuding fathers, although their fathers are actually good friends who’ve hatched a plan, $22-25, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

August 8-9/20 PRESCOTT: Treasures of the Phippen Collection – Phippen Museum, (4701 Hwy 89N, 86301), “treasures” from the museum’s vault represent the finest in traditional western art from some of the best known artists today, $4-5, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org H

YouTube Video of Arizona Road Trip

A little mini-vacation to NE Arizona, on the Navajo/Hopi reservation. The trip started at the invitation of Navajo people near Chinle, then blossomed from there. Visits included Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Video courtesy to YouTube and Arizona Office of Tourism. Watch more Arizona Travel videos.

For additional tourism information and brochures, contact:

The Arizona Office of Tourism
2702 N. Third St., Suite 4015
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Arizona Chamber of
Commerce & Convention Bureaus

Governor Brewer Reminds Travelers of Passport Requirement

PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer reminds Arizona citizens of the deadline for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Beginning Monday, June 1, 2009, all U.S. and Canadian citizens will be required to present a passport or another WHTI compliant document to enter and re-enter the United States by land or sea from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

“Knowing what documents are required and having them ready when you return home will help streamline the entry process and ensure your return to the U.S. is as smooth as possible.” For Arizona, this federal initiative will primarily impact residents and visitors traveling to and from Mexico. Beginning June 1, 2009, the Arizona driver’s license and/or Arizona Identification Card will not be recognized as a valid credential for entry or re-entry into the United States.

U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, will be required to present one of the following travel documents: A passport issued by the U.S. Government, a passport card (PassCard), a valid trusted traveler program card (FAST, NEXUS, or SENTRI) or a Military ID with official travel orders. U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or copy of their birth certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship card.

The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Tucson and Safford districts will be placing temporary variable message signs at their port of entries, which include Lukeville, Nogales, Sasabe, Douglas, San Luis and Naco, four days prior to June 1 and one week after to remind travelers of the new initiative. Information about requirements for special groups traveling abroad can be found at U.S. Customs and Border Protection: http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/eng_sa.html

Saturday and Sunday, August 1-2

ELGIN: August Fest - Sonoita Vineyards, wine tasting, tours, souvenir wine glass, country western music, grape stomping, food, $10, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-455-5893 or www.sonoitavineyards.com H

FLAGSTAFF: 60th Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture – Walk in Beauty - Museum of Northern Arizona, more than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans, juried awards for basketry, meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo "Beauty Way" philosophy of living in harmony, hike with a Navajo ethno botanist, Pollen Trail Dancers, activities for kids, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H *

PRESCOTT: 35th Annual Car Exhibit by Prescott Antique Auto Club - Watson Lake Park, pre1981 cars, old engine fire-up and car corral, parts exchange, trophies, raffle, $5 parking/admission donation, 928-778-5386 or www.azautohobbyist.com

Saturday, August 1, 2009

ALPINE: Alpine Area Library Friends Quilt Show – Alpine Community Center, 928-339-4042 or www.alpinearizona.com

GLENDALE: 16th Annual Maricopa County Home & Garden Show – University of Phoenix Stadium, 250,000 square feet of exhibit space, interior designers vignettes, complimentary consultations, landscape display, international furnishings, concurrent seminars on remodeling/decorating & gardening, prize drawings, include the “Living Green Home”, benefits the 100 Club, $5, Fri-Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, 602-485-1619 or 800-995-1295 or www.maricopacountyhomeshows.com

GLOBE: Hamburger Fry – Gila County Historical Museum, $5, 5:30 pm, 928-425-7385 or www.globemiamichamber.com

PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 32nd Annual Christmas Cabin Craft Sale - Civic Center, 9 am – 6 pm, 602-316-9901 or www.pinetop-lakeside.com

WINSLOW: Suvoyuki Day – Homolovi Ruins State Park, Fri 7 pm lecture on the role of corn in Hopi culture and a sweet corn roast, Sat. run at 6 am, (3 and 6 miles), roasted sweet corn, Hopi artist demonstrations, traditional food demonstrations, lecture from Hopi and archaeologists interpreting the site, 928-289-4106 or www.homolovi.com

PRESCOTT: Prescott Gem & Mineral Club, 6th Annual Show & Sale – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, (3700 Willow Creek Rd.) more than 28 dealers with fine jewelry, beading components, mineral specimens, tools, equipment and rock for lapidary work, rough rock, door prize drawings, $2, under 12 free, Fri-Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, www.prescottgemmineral.org

CHINO VALLEY: Saturday Picnic and Music Series – Granite Creek Vineyards, tastes of award-winning wines, live music featuring Pat Berry and Inez Vitoils, guitar, fiddle and vocals, $8, 11 am – 5 pm, 928-636-2003 or www.granitecreekvineyards.com

CLARKDALE: Saturday Night Starlight Train - Verde Canyon Railroad, every Saturday, the canyon comes alive with nocturnal beauty and wildlife, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

CLARKDALE: Tequila Tasting Train - 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

EAGAR: 24th Annual Eagar Daze - Ramsey Park, ice cream social and entertainment Friday night, Sat. chili cook-off, entertainment, mud mania, logging events, dog show, watermelon eating contest, evening community appreciation dinner, 928-333-4128 or www.eagar.com or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com

FLAGSTAFF: Summer Concert – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, (4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. 86001), in the gardens under the shade of the cool pines, bring a picnic dinner, the week featuring NosotroSound with traditional folk music of Latin America, $10-12, 5:30-7 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org

FLAGSTAFF: Peppermint James – Heritage Square, 4-6pm, Part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, a Phoenix based act that has a variety of eclectic influences including The Beatles, The Wailers, and old school funk, 928-853-4292, www.heritagesquaretrust.org

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

PRESCOTT: Don’t Stop with Dali – Prescott Fine Arts Association, (208 N. Marina St.), free association, dream analysis and the hidden unconscious will be explored as our artists interpret the world around them, art free of restrictive customs and structures will be displayed, free, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net

PHOENIX: 12th 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

SIERRA VISTA: Summer Concert in the Park – Cross Faith – Veterans’ Memorial Park, bring a blanket or lawn chair, free, 6:30 pm, 520-417-6980

SURPRISE: Target Free Summer Saturday – Heard Museum West, (16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, 85374), 45-minute guided tour of the gallery at noon and 1:30 pm, frybread and Indian tacos for sale, docents talk about special exhibit Phoenix Indian School, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 623-344-2200 or www.heard.org

SUPERIOR: Dragonfly Walk – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, parents and kids can learn to identify colorful dragonfly species during a one-hour walk, $3-7.50, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

TUCSON: Sports Compact and Street Legal - Southwestern International Raceway, 8 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com

TUCSON: Summer Saturday Evening – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, showcasing what happens in the desert after dark and how plants and animals adapt, program this evening live and “sort of” on the Loose and Raptor free flight, $2.25-6, 4 pm, 520-883-2702 or visit www.desertmuseum.org

Sunday, August 2, 2009

FLAGSTAFF: Dog Days Star Fest - Lowell Observatory, numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus and indoor exhibits, 5:30-10 pm, 928-233-3211 or www.lowell.edu

FLAGSTAFF: Kuma Tunyale – Heritage Square, Part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, a west African influenced dance and drum troupe that will knock your socks off, 2-4 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org

SECOND MESA: Sipaulovi Village Celebrates Suvoyuki Days – tours of the village, speakers, vendors or traditional foods, artists and other special activities, 928-289-4106 or www.homolovi.com

TUCSON: Primavera Cooks! – gourmet dinning event series supporting the community, some of Tucson’s finest chefs and adventurous donors create and prepare an elaborate wine-paired dinner with proceeds benefiting the Primavera Foundation, this week’s venue is Cup Cafe, brunch, $125, 520-623-5111 ext. 101 or www.primaveracooks.org

VAIL: Sunday in the Park – Colossal Cave Mountain Park, No Bad Bugs with Carl Olson, 2:15, 3 & 4 pm bug hunts, free, 520-647-7275 or 520-647-7121 or www.colossalcave.com

Wednesday, August 5

August 5-7 FLAGSTAFF: 17^th Annual Flagstaff Art in the Park – Wheeler Park, arts & crafts festival, featuring juried one-of-a-kind arts and fine crafts designed and shown by the exhibitor, also non-stop music by local and regional musicians, children’s activities, food, free, Sat & Sun 9 am – 6 pm, Mon 9 am – 4 pm, 928-556-9498 or [email protected]

August 5-9 SIERRA VISTA: 18^th Annual Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival – Windemere Hotel, (2047 S. Hwy 92), self-guided and guided tours, field trips, seminars, vendors, silent auction, displays, lectures, bat stalks, owl prowls, displays, arts & crafts, Pete Dunn is featured speaker, $15 for adults, free for children with parents or grandparents, 520-678-8237 or www.swwings.org H

PAYSON: Turn N Burn Barrel Series – Payson Event Center, 928-474-5242 ext 260 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

Friday, August 7

August 7-9/20 PEORIA: Forever Plaid – Arizona Broadway Theatre, four young, eager male singers are killed in a car crash on the way to their first big gig at the Airport Hilton Cocktail Bar. But thanks to a cosmic twist of fate, they are miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was!, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

August 7-10/11 SCOTTSDALE: The Fantasticks – Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, (4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. 85251), part of the Actor’s Café Productions, two teenagers on neighboring farms steal glances and hide their romance from their feuding fathers, although their fathers are actually good friends who’ve hatched a plan, $22-25, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

August 7-9 GLENDALE: West Valley Maricopa County Home & Garden Show – University of Phoenix Stadium, home improvement shopping, special feature attractions, hours of free seminars, Around the World Landscapes, Queen of Clean, Master Gardeners, wine tasting, $2-5, Fri-Sat. 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm, www. MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com

August 7-9 PAYSON: 3^rd Annual Gracie Lee Haught Memorial Barrel Race & Team Roping – Payson Event Center, benefits the Mogollon Health Alliance, 928-472-2588 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

August 7-9 TOMBSTONE: Vigilante Days - 1880s fashion show, 10K, shoot-outs, hangings, concert, chili cook-off, saloon girls, 520-457-3197 or 520-457-3291 or www.tombstonechamber.com

August 7 CLARKDALE: Grape Train Escapes - Verde Canyon Railroad, wine tasting trains, , wine tasting trains, with unique wines and food from around the world, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

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 H

PHOENIX: Artlink First Fridays - 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 H

Saturday, August 8

August 8-9/20 PRESCOTT: Treasures of the Phippen Collection – Phippen Museum, (4701 Hwy 89N, 86301), “treasures” from the museum’s vault represent the finest in traditional western art from some of the best known artists today, $4-5, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org H

August 8-9 PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 19th Annual White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival – Hon-Dah Resort & Casino, bluegrass bands from the Southwest, gospel music on Sunday, jam sessions, family entertainment, food, some arts & crafts, $15, under 12 free, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com H

August 8-9 PRESCOTT: Mountain Artists Guilds 59th Annual Fine Art & Crafts Festival - Courthouse Plaza, (100 Gurley St.) features 120 juried artists from around the country, artwork includes painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts, woodworking, weaving and metal art, music, artist demonstrations, vendors, food booths, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org H x

August 8-9 WILLCOX: 12^th Annual Peach Mania Festival - Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com H * x

August 8 CHANDLER: 16th Annual Clown Day Celebration - Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, in honor of National Clown Week, the largest clown gathering in the SW, more than 100 clowns parade, prance and promenade down Rawhide’s Main Street, free face painting & balloon sculpting for the kids, free, 5:30-10 pm, 480-502-5600 or www.rawhide.com

CHANDLER: Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon – Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA, (1655 W Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 ), this triathlon is based on time unlike an outdoor triathlon based on distance, the more distance you cover the higher your score, 10-minute swim in lap pool, 30-minute bike in cycle fitness studio, 20-minute treadmill run, www.TriFind.com

CHINO VALLEY: Saturday Picnic and Music Series – Granite Creek Vineyards, tastes of award-winning wines, live music featuring Rio: Vocal, Spanish Guitar and flute, $8, 11 am – 5 pm, 928-636-2003 or www.granitecreekvineyards.com

COTTONWOOD: 2^nd Saturday Art & Antique Walk – Old Town District, art galleries, special exhibits, shopping, music, 1– 8 pm, www.oldtown.org

FLAGSTAFF: Wildflower Walk - Arboretum at Flagstaff, join a botanist for a tour of the gardens, focuses on how plants have evolved and adapted to the geography of northern Arizona, $3-6, 9:30 & 10:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org H

FLAGSTAFF: 32nd Annual “Run for the Magic” Big Brothers/Big Sisters Half Marathon, Half Marathon Walk & 5K Fun Run – City Hall, one of the oldest half marathons in Arizona, pre-race pasta dinner the night before, more than 400 runners from around the country, $30-60, 7 am, 928-774-0649 or www.bbbsf.com

FLAGSTAFF: Burnett Family Bluegrass – Heritage Square, Part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, a Flagstaff ‘s favorite family band, The Burnetts play great bluegrass with skilled musicianship and sweet harmonies, 4-6 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquretrust.org

PHOENIX: Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana – US Airways Center, $10, 7 pm, 602-252-WNBA or www.phoenixmercury.com

PHOENIX: Summer Twilight Tours - Deer Valley Rock Art Center, a guided tour of spectacular rock art, educators tell all about petroglyphs, archaeology, desert plants and animals and Native American cultures, reservations, $2.50-6.50, 7 pm, 623-582-8007 or www.asu.edu/clas/shesc/dvrac

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, free, 2-6 pm, 928-476-2219 or 928-476-3655 or www.pinestrawhs.org

PINETOP-LAKESIDE: White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Barbecue – Civic Center, 1-7 pm 928-367-4290 or www.pinetop-lakeside.com

SAFFORD: Plein Air Artist “Paint Outs – Roper Lake State Park, a series of friendly, four-hour competitions open to all artists, amateur and professional to paint and capture scenes inside Arizona State Parks, finished pieces are submitted for judging by fellow artists, top three paintings are entered in an public gallery exhibit in February 2010, 8 am – noon, 602-542-4174 or www.azstateparks.com

SHOW LOW: Dog Days of Summer – Show Low City Campus, local competition for the HyperFlite Skyhoundz Disc Competition; a part of a national canine disc competition series, www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com

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, $3-7.50, 8:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

TUCSON: Summer Saturday Evening – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, showcasing what happens in the desert after dark and how plants and animals adapt, program this evening sustainable seafood evening, and ghost net, $2.25-6, 4 pm, 520-883-2702 or visit www.desertmuseum.org

TUCSON: La Encantada Summer Concert Series – Lower level courtyard, featuring Descarga, a ten-piece Latin upbeat band, $10, 7:30 pm, www.govac.org

Sunday, August 9, 2009

To August 20 PRESCOTT: Treasures of the Phippen Collection – Phippen Museum, (4701 Hwy 89N, 86301), “treasures” from the museum’s vault represent the finest in traditional western art from some of the best known artists today, $4-5, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org

PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 19th Annual White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival – Hon-Dah Resort & Casino, bluegrass bands from the Southwest, gospel music on Sunday, jam sessions, family entertainment, food, some arts & crafts, $15, under 12 free, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com H

PRESCOTT: Mountain Artists Guilds 59th Annual Fine Art & Crafts Festival - Courthouse Plaza, (100 Gurley St.) features 120 juried artists from around the country, artwork includes painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts, woodworking, weaving and metal art, music, artist demonstrations, vendors, food booths, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org H x

WILLCOX: 12^th Annual Peach Mania Festival - Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com H * xAugust 8-9/20 PRESCOTT: Treasures of the Phippen Collection – Phippen Museum, (4701 Hwy 89N, 86301), “treasures” from the museum’s vault represent the finest in traditional western art from some of the best known artists today, $4-5, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org H

FLAGSTAFF: Ballet Folkorico de Colores - Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, an afternoon with traditional Mexican dance, Mariachi and more, 2-4 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org

PAYSON: Live Jazz Performance – Community Presbyterian Church, (800 W. Main St.), 2 pm, www.paysonrimcountry.com

SCOTTSDALE: Summer Spaah Series – this week at Dolce Salon & Spa at Arrowhead, sample treatments, refreshments, activities, a goody bag and chances to win raffle prizes, $25-40, 480-991-9108 or www.SummerSpaAZ.com

SCOTTSDALE: 4^th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series – Dolce Salon & Spa at the Borgata, mini spa treatment, fitness session, spa cuisine, beauty and wellness classes and a swag bag of goodies, raffles, boutique discounts, benefits Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, $25-40, www.SummerSpaAz.com or www.ArizonaSpaGirls.com

Tuesday, August 11

FLAGSTAFF: Perseid Meteor Shower - Lowell Observatory, evening program on meteor showers, telescope viewing included, $, 8 pm, 928-233-3211 or www.lowell.edu

GLENDALE: Jonas Brothers with Jordin Sparks and Honor Society – Jobing.com Arena, the band’s most ambitious production yet which includes a massive 140-foot plus stage, a closer, more interactive live concert, www.livenation.com

Thursday, August 13

13-14 GRAND CANYON: Native American Heritage Days - North Rim, celebrate the connections between Native peoples and the history of the Grand Canyon, daily programs presented by special guest speakers, 928-638-7864 or www.nps.gov/grca

PHOENIX: Phoenix Mercury vs. San Antonio – US Airways Center, $10, 7 pm, 602-252-WNBA or www.phoenixmercury.com

Friday, August 14

13-16 PAYSON: 125th Annual World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo – August Doin’s Rodeo - features bull riding, calf roping & barrel racing among other competitions, PRCA sanctioned, considered the country’s best small rodeo, $7.50-22, 928-474-4515 or www.paysonrimcountry.com H y

14-15 PRESCOTT: 22nd Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering – Yavapai College Performance Hall, more than 40 poets and old-time singers celebrate the oral traditions of the working cowboy, with a blend of traditional and contemporary poetry and music, free multiple daytime sessions, evening shows are $16 for headline performances, 928-776-2000 or 877-928-4253 or http://azcowboypoets.org

14-15 WILLIAMS: 13^th Annual Cool Country Cruise-in & Route 66 Festival 2009 – classic car show with trophies for various classes, battle of the bands, sock hop, contests, 928-635-1418 or www.williamsfestivals.com

Saturday, August 15

ALPINE: Four Corners Regional Chili Cook-Off - chili competition, entertainment, backyard brisket and bean competition, www.springerville-eagarchamber.com or www.aplinearizona.com

CHINO VALLEY: Saturday Picnic and Music Series – Granite Creek Vineyards, tastes of award-winning wines, live music featuring Dublin Soul: traditional and original Celtic music, $8, 11 am – 5 pm, 928-636-2003 or www.granitecreekvineyards.com

FLAGSTAFF: Muskellunge - Heritage Square, Part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, led by Nolan Mcklevey, this quartet is a tight unit that churns out high energy bluegrass, great harmonies and some fast picking, 4-6 pm, 928-853-4292, www.heritagesquaretrust.org

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, 7 pm weather permitting, 520-366-5788 or www.hacastronomy.com

PAYSON: 125th Annual World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo – August Doin’s Rodeo - features bull riding, calf roping & barrel racing among other competitions, PRCA sanctioned, considered the country’s best small rodeo, $7.50-22, 928-474-4515 or www.paysonrimcountry.com H y

PRESCOTT: 22nd Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering – Yavapai College Performance Hall, more than 40 poets and old-time singers celebrate the oral traditions of the working cowboy, with a blend of traditional and contemporary poetry and music, free multiple daytime sessions, evening shows are $16 for headline performances, 928-776-2000 or 877-928-4253 or http://azcowboypoets.org

WILLIAMS: 13^th Annual Cool Country Cruise-in & Route 66 Festival 2009 – classic car show with trophies for various classes, battle of the bands, sock hop, contests, 928-635-1418 or www.williamsfestivals.com

SIERRA VISTA: Much Ado About Nothing – Veterans’ Memorial Park, presented by Arizona Shakespeare Festival, bring lawn chairs or blankets, free, 6:30 pm, 520-417-6960

SPRINGERVILLE: Aldo Leopold Centennial Event – Lyman Lake State Park, Kim Stone will portray Aldo Leopold, other activities include intro to Dutch oven cooking with a Dutch oven cookoff with local judges, also boat tours of the Ultimate Petroglyph site and kids activities, , part of a yearlong celebration of Aldo Leopold – ecologist, forester and environmentalist - arrival in the southwest, (in Springerville, AZ in 1909), 9 am – noon, www.azstateparks.com

SUPERIOR: Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tours – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn about botany, history and scripture on a walk alongside volunteer and Bible scholar David Oberpriller, $3-7.50, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

TUCSON: Summer Saturday Evening – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, showcasing what happens in the desert after dark and how plants and animals adapt, program this evening stories and legends of the night sky by Native American storyteller Girard Tsonakwa, $2.25-6, 4 pm, 520-883-2702 or visit www.desertmuseum.org

TUCSON: Test and Tune - Southwestern International Raceway, 8 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com

15-16 KINGMAN: Summer in the Pines - Hualapai Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival – Hualapai Mountain Resort, arts & crafts booths, 9 am, 928-757-3545 or www.kingmantourism.org

15-16 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

15-16 WILLCOX: 12^th Annual Peach Mania Festival - Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com H * x

15-16 WILLIAMS: Jack Fuller Roping – Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, roping competitions, 9 am, 928-600-5049 or www.williamschamber.com

Sunday, August 16

FLAGSTAFF: Big Willie & the Polka Meisters - Heritage Square, Part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, German Music, 4-6 pm, 928-853-4292, www.heritagesquaretrust.org.

PATAGONIA: Evening Serenades – Summer Series – Spirit Tree Inn’s pre-Civil-War Amish barn, presented by the Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts, this week features Andy Hersey’s cowboy country vocals accompanied by Tim O’Connor on fiddle and mandolin, $12, 7 pm, 888-202-1942

SUPERIOR: Opuntia Punch – How-to-Juice-Prickly-Pear – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn how to harvest opuntia cactus fruits and extract their juice without turning your hands into a “porcupine” with author Jean Groen, included in admission, $3-7.50, 10:30 am 520-689-2811 or http://ag.arizona.edu/bta

PAGE: Parent-Child Golf Tournament - Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org

15-16 KINGMAN: Summer in the Pines - Hualapai Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival – Hualapai Mountain Resort, arts & crafts booths, 9 am, 928-757-3545 or www.kingmantourism.org

15-16 WILLIAMS: Jack Fuller Roping – Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, roping competitions, 9 am, 928-600-5049 or www.williamschamber.com

Wednesday, Augst 19, 2009

TUCSON: Primavera Cooks! – gourmet dinning event series supporting the community, some of Tucson’s finest chefs and adventurous donors create and prepare an elaborate wine-paired dinner with proceeds benefiting the Primavera Foundation, this week’s venue is Acacia, $125, 520-623-5111 ext. 101 or www.primaveracooks.org

FLAGSTAFF: Mountain Air Dressage Show – Fort Tuthill County Park, equestrian dressage show, Olympic sport where horse and rider compete by riding a pattern in an arena, 100 competitors and 3 rings, free, 7 am – 4 pm, 602-942-6062 or www.azdressage.org

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Friday, August 21, 2009

PHOENIX: Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington – US Airways Center, $10, 7 pm, 602-252-WNBA or www.phoenixmercury.com

SIERRA VISTA: 15th Annual Carter Classic Invitational – Pueblo del Sol Country Club, skill games, reception, serious golf, awards and prizes, contestants state-wide participate, benefits Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Hospital, 520-417-4990 or www.visitsierravista.com

FLAGSTAFF: Wild Mushroom Retreat – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, learn about the various wild mushrooms that grow in northern Arizona following the monsoon rains, focus will be on identifying, preserving and preparing edible wild mushrooms, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org not H

PHOENIX: 18th Annual Arizona Home & Building Expo – Phoenix Convention Center, 700+ exhibits, encompasses remodeling, home improvement and home building industries, find what you need in building products and services, Fri noon – 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, 602-277-6045 or www.azbusinessmagazine.com

PRESCOTT: Becoming an Outdoors Woman - Camp Friendly Pines, offers adventure and life skills, for women age 18 and older to learn to camp, fish, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens, photograph wildlife & a range of outdoor recreation skills, "hawk talks" and nature hikes, $270, includes meals, lodging and classes, 480-644-0077 or www.azwildlife.org

21-9/20 SCOTTSDALE: The Ugly Duckling – Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, (4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. 85251), part of the Children’s Theatre Productions, Hans Christian Andersen’s endearing tale about a duckling that doesn’t fit in soars in the uplifting musical, for all ages, $12-15, 7:30, 1 & 3 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

Saturday, August 22

CLARKDALE: Saturday Night Starlight Train - Verde Canyon Railroad, every Saturday, the canyon comes alive with nocturnal beauty and wildlife, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

FLAGSTAFF: 8th Annual Absolute Bikes St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance Old-Fashioned Mountain Bike Race – Coconino National Forest, a race for mountain bikers of all abilities benefiting the food bank, 928-779-5969 or www.absolutebikes.net/flag_frset.html

FLAGSTAFF: The Porchlights - Heritage Square, Part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, this original Americana duo from the mountains of Colorado, combines elements of rock, bluegrass, folk, blues, jam and more, 4-6 pm, 928-853-4292, www.heritagesquaretrust.org.

FLAGSTAFF: The Arizona Rough Riders Living History Presentation – Riordan Mansion State Park, dressed in authentic costumes of the famous Rough Riders, and their ladies, and carrying 100 year old weapons for the public’s examination, the Riders describe the era, war, the effect and the social mores, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-779-4395 or www.azstateparks.com

LAKE HAVASU CITY: 13^th Annual Eagles Iron Man Extreme Golf Tournament – play three of Havasu’s golf courses in one day, 928-208-1493 or www.havasuironman.com

PAGE: Immaculate Heart of Mary 4 – Angel Golf Scramble – Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com

PHOENIX: Green Day – US Airways Center, Grammy Award-winning rock band, $25-49.50, 8 pm, 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com

PRESCOTT: Cowboy Capital Professional Bull Riding – Prescott Rodeo Grounds, “the toughest sport on dirt,” part of the US Smokeless Challenger tour, 7:30 pm, 866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

SHOW LOW: 14th Annual Tri in the Pines Triathlon - 825yd swim at the Family Aquatic Center, 12.3 mile bike on city streets, 3.5 mile run on paved multi-use trail in the City Park, USA Triathlon sanctioned event, www.trifind.net/nf/az.html or http://ci.show-low.az.us/departments/parks/runs&races.htm

SIERRA VISTA: Summer Concert in the Park presents 36^th Army Band’s 42 Romeo – Veterans’ Memorial Park, presented by Arizona Shakespeare Festival, bring lawn chairs or blankets, free, 6:30 pm, 520-417-6960

SUPERIOR: Butterfly Walk – Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, learn to identify common species of butterflies and about the insects’ life cycles on a two-hour walk, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 or www.azstateparks.com

TUCSON: Summer Saturday Evening – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, showcasing what happens in the desert after dark and how plants and animals adapt, program this evening Family Astronomy Night, Dark Skies observing and raptor free flight, $2.25-6, 4 pm, 520-883-2702 or visit www.desertmuseum.org

TUCSON: La Encantada Summer Concert Series – Lower level courtyard, featuring Big Band Era Music – Chip Ritter, with a vaudevillian flair, his drum solos bring audiences to their feet, $10, 7:30 pm, www.govac.org

Sunday, August 23, 2009

FLAGSTAFF: Dressage In the Pines Show – Fort Tuthill County Park, equestrian dressage show, 115 competitors and 3 rings, free, 7 am – 4 pm, 602-942-6062 or www.azdressage.org

WILLCOX: Farmer John's Birthday Party - Apple Annie's Orchard, you-pick fruit & vegetables, u-pick produce is 20% off, benefits March of Dimes, 11 am - 3 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com *

WILLIAMS: 9^th Annual Firing Pin Enterprises, Inc. Arizona Gun Show – Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, about 80 specialty vendors, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-428-3767 or www.firingpin.com

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 www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/forest-resources/archaeology/elden-pueblo/summer.shtml

FLAGSTAFF: Matthew Henry Hall & Chuck Cheeseman - Heritage Square, Part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, a gifted local artist, author, teacher and musician, an authentic taste of Flagstaff, Cheeseman plays children’s music aka “Dancing with No Shoes,” 2-4 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org

SCOTTSDALE: 4^th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series – The Spa at Gainey Village Health Club, mini spa treatment, fitness session, spa cuisine, beauty and wellness classes and a swag bag of goodies, raffles, boutique discounts, benefits Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, $25-40, www.SummerSpaAz.com or www.ArizonaSpaGirls.com

SCOTTSDALE: Summer Spaah Series – this week at Spa Lamar, sample treatments, refreshments, activities, a goody bag and chances to win raffle prizes, $25-40, 480-991-9108 or www.SummerSpaAZ.com

SUPERIOR: Edible & Medicinal Plants – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, one-hour walk up the Curandero Trail to learn about Sonoran Desert plants, a few moderately steep sections, guided by Choctaw nation member and ethno botanist David Morris and “Foods of the Superstitions” cookbook author Jean Groen, $3-7.50, 8:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

TEMPE: Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon – Life Time Fitness, this triathlon is based on time unlike an outdoor triathlon based on distance, the more distance you cover the higher your score, 10-minute swim in lap pool, 30-minute bike in cycle fitness studio, 20-minute treadmill run, www.TriFind.com

Friday, August 28, 2009

August 28-9/13 PEORIA: Camelot – Theater Works Jane Gyder Main Stage, (8355 W. Peoria, 85345), relive the romance, music and magic that was Camelot, based on the T.H. White’s novel “The Once and Future King,” 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org

August 28-30 PRESCOTT: Prescott Jazz Summit – various locations, annual jazz festival with international stars and Phoenix-based and local musicians includes the best of Arizona high school musicians, 928-771-1268 or www.prescottjazz.com

CLARKDALE: Grape Train Escapes - Verde Canyon Railroad, wine tasting trains, , wine tasting trains, with unique wines and food from around the world, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

GLOBE: Hamburger Fry – Gila County Historical Museum, 928-425-7385 or www.globemiamichamber.com

HOLBROOK: 27th Annual Old West Days & Bucket of Blood Races - Old Courthouse Lawn, arts & crafts, car show, kid's games, pancake breakfast, BBQ, 10K foot & 21-mile bike races, 2 mile fun run, Native American song & dance, free, 8:30 am - dusk, 928-524-6558 or 800-524-2459 or http://gotouraz.com/HolbrookF5.html H * x

PRESCOTT: 4th Friday Art Walk Weekend - 15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, www.artthe4th.com

CHINO VALLEY: 23rd Annual First Territorial Days – Memory Park, (1020 W. Palomino Rd. 86323), pancake breakfast, community parade, 10K fun run, corn dinner and more, 7 am – 6 pm, 928-636-9780 or www.chinovalley.org

FLAGSTAFF: 12^th Annual Appetizers for a Visual Feast - Coconino Center for the Arts, (2300 Fort Valley Rd.), a preview exhibit of selected pieces by participating artists of the Flagstaff Open Studios Tour, the exhibit runs through 9/20, free, 6-9 pm, 928-779-2300 or www.flagstaff-arts.org or www.culturalpartners.org H

FLAGSTAFF: Craig Yarbough - Heritage Square, Part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, Yarbough is a pioneer in the Classical Guitar community and fantastic performer, 4-6 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org

PHOENIX: Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut - US Airways Center, $10, 7 pm, 602-252-WNBA or www.phoenixmercury.com

PHOENIX: Def Leppard with Poison and special guest Cheap Trick – Cricket Wireless Pavilion, the show will highlight three decades of music from three of rock 'n' roll's greatest bands for a four-hour interactive concert experience, www.livenation.com

TUCSON: La Fiesta de San Agustin – Armory Park & Center, celebrate the 1775 founding of “El Presidio de San Agustin del Tucson,” festive celebration with live entertainment, speakers series and an art exhibits, food for sale, free, noon – 11 pm, 520-792-4806 or www.culturalexchangecouncil.org or www.visittucson.org

TUCSON: Primavera Cooks! – gourmet dinning event series supporting the community, some of Tucson’s finest chefs and adventurous donors create and prepare an elaborate wine-paired dinner with proceeds benefiting the Primavera Foundation, this week’s venue is JBar, $125, 520-623-5111 ext. 101 or www.primaveracooks.org

VALLE: 5th Annual Thunder Over the Coconino Fly-In – Valle Airport, featuring antique and modern aircraft, auto show, chili cook-off, vendors and variety, antique tractor display, $20/family, 8 am – 4 pm, 928-635-5280 or www.valleairport.com H

WILLCOX: 3rd Annual Grape Stomp – Coronado Vineyards, grapes will be available for stomping by visitors during the festival as well as wine tasting, live music, wine paired food and a vineyard tour, $10 includes a souvenir wine glass, 10 am – 10 pm, www.coronadovineyards.com

PHOENIX: 18th Annual Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair - El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 60 arts & crafts exhibitors, fresh sweet corn, free admission and parking, $5 for lunch, 602-231-0300 or www.el-zaribah.org H x

Saturday, August 30, 2009

PRESCOTT: Prescott Jazz Summit – various locations, annual jazz festival with international stars and Phoenix-based and local musicians includes the best of Arizona high school musicians, 928-771-1268 or www.prescottjazz.com

FLAGSTAFF: Gypsy Chicks & Friends - Heritage Square, Part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, the Gypsy Chicks & Friends perform traditional Middle Eastern dance fused with their own special style, 2-4 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org.

SEDONA: 8^th Annual Red Rocks Music Festival – Sedona & Verde Valley Jewish Community Center, (100 Meadow Lark Dr., 86336), featuring Steinway artists Yuki and Tomoko Mack, duo pianists, $10-25, 3 pm, 877-733-7257 or www.redrocksmusicfestival.com

Sunday, August 31, 2009

SCOTTSDALE: 8^th Annual Red Rocks Music Festival – Steinway of Phoenix, (14418 N. Scottsdale Rd), featuring Steinway artists Yuki and Tomoko Mack, duo pianists, $10-25, 7 pm, 877-733-7257 or www.redrocksmusicfestival.com

This calendar has been produced to assist you in making travel arrangements. It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation. Dates for events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance.