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

June 2009 Day by Day Arizona Activities      

4-7            GRAND CANYON/SEDONA: 5th Annual Corvette Tour – Wil Cooksey is the featured guest, receptions, a Corvette show, cash prizes and more, 928-527-VETT (8388) or www.BloomingtonGoldTours.com

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

5            FLAGSTAFF: First Friday Art Walk - Artists Gallery, featuring selected artists from the co-operative, free, 6 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net or www.culturalpartners.org  H

5            PAYSON: First Friday Night on Main Street – West Main Street, presented by the Main Street Merchant Guild, visit the local art galleries, antique shops and more, 5-8 pm, 928-474-4932 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

5            PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, this week features Shri, blues, $14-20, Fridays, 7:30 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

5            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

5            TUCSON: Open Test n Tune - Southwestern International Raceway, free-$10, 4 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com

5-6            CAMP VERDE: 8th Annual Arizona Crawdad Festival - New Orleans/Cajun style event, crawdad eating contests, crawdad races, kid's carnival, root beer and beer gardens, live Cajun music, Fri 5-11 pm, Sat. 4-11 pm, 928-567-9294 or www.visitcampverde.com

5-6            PHOENIX: 007: Bond and Beyond – Symphony Hall, Michael Krajewski conducts, from scores from the 007 movies to music inspired by the world of crime-fighters and superheroes, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

5-6            PRESCOTT: Thumb Buttes Quilter show – Prescott High School, 928-772-5452 or www.tbqguild.com

5-6            SHOW LOW: Relay for Life of the White Mountains – Blue Ridge High School, 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

5-7            PRESCOTT VALLEY: Prescott Valley Street Fair – Entertainment District, live music, crafts show, vendors and an RV Show, 928-772-8844

5-7            SEDONA: Moonlight Hike – Red Rock State Park, includes a naturalist-led interpretive program on the park’s beautiful trails, enjoy sunset and moonrise, wear suitable clothing and bring water and a flashlight, 7 pm, 928-282-6907 or www.azstateparks.com

5-13            SEDONA/CLARKDALE/CAMP VERDE/COTTONWOOD/JEROME: Festival of Native American Culture – various venues in Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Jerome and Clarkdale, includes a Native American Film Festival, Heritage Expeditions, Talks, Symposium, a Native American Fine Arts Market, Native American Cultural Awareness Week and a Celebration of Native American Music and Dance, 928-282-1228 or www.festivalofnativeamericanculture.org  H

5-7/19            PEORIA: Bye Bye Birdie – Arizona Broadway Theatre, Conrad Birdie, the biggest singing sensation of the 1960s, has been drafted!, his manager signs him up for one last publicity stunt; Conrad will kiss one randomly chosen member of his teenage fan club goodbye on a live broadcast of The Ed Sullivan Show, dinner theatre, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

6            BENSON: Aldo Leopold Centennial Event – Kartchner Caverns State Park, Kim Stone will portray Aldo Leopold, other activities include interpretation talks on various topics such as mountain lions, javelinas, cave science and bats, cavern tours and above ground park tours, part of a yearlong celebration of Aldo Leopold – ecologist, forester and environmentalist - arrival in the southwest, (in Springerville, AZ in 1909), 9 am – 3 pm, www.azstateparks.com

6            CHANDLER: Lonestar – Wild Horse Pass Casino, The Future 2009 Tour, 8 pm, $25-60, www.ticketforce.com

6            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, $10-12, 5:30-7 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org

6            FLAGSTAFF: 26th Annual NACA Sacred Mountain 10K/5K Prayer Run & 2K Fun Run/Walk - Thorpe Park, (245 N. Thorpe Rd.), highlights the Native American significance of running for good mental and physical health, benefits Native Americans for Community Action, moderately difficult, on cinder trails within Coconino National Forest 10K, $, 6 am, 928-526-2968 or www.nacainc.org  H  w

6            GLENDALE: 9^th Annual Family Farm Day – Tolmachoff Farms, children’s activities including u-pick garden, train rides, corn husking and watermelon eating contest, crafts, food samples, farm theme games, $4, 8 am – 2 pm, 623-386-1301 or www.tolmachoff-farms.com

6            GLOBE: Globe Rotary Sunrise Challenge – Round Mountain Park, for those seeking a more leisurely pace, sign up fo the walk rather than the race, free, 800-804-5623 or www.globemiamichamber.com

6            HARD ROCK: 30 Mile Endurance Run – 928-725-3730

6            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

6            PARKER: 32nd Annual Great Western Tube Float – Patria Flat, float 5 miles down the Parker Strip as singles, groups, or teams, prizes and awards at Blue Water Resort & Casino Beach, 928-669-6511 or http://parkertourism.com

6            PHOENIX: 3rd Annual Bloomin’ Beerfest – Irish Cultural Center, co-sponsored by the Arizona Craft Brewers Association, $25-35, 7-11 pm, 602-258-0109 or www.azirish.org or www.azbrewguild.com

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

6            PHOENIX: Superheroes! – Symphony Hall, Michael Krajewski conducts, from Spiderman, Batman to Superman, all your favorite heroes’ theme songs will be played at this musical tribute to our crime-fighting caped crusaders, 2:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

6            PRESCOTT: 20^th Annual Custom, Comp and Cruise at the Courthouse Square – presented by the Prescott Auto Enthusiasts, 10 classes, 50/50, prizes, first 150 dash plaques, trophies, 10 am – 3 pm, 928-778-0000 or www.paecarclub.com

6            SHOW LOW: Summer Concert’s in the Park – with local openers and headliners, from country to classic rock to cover bands and world and jazz, 5:30 pm, www.showlowaz.gov

6            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

6            TUCSON: Weird Plant Sale – Tucson Botanical Gardens, features the most bizarre members of the plant world, dedicated to the strange and dramatic, the weird and the wacky, the bizarre and smelly, free for sale, 8 am – noon, 520-356-9686 or www.tucsonbotanical.org

6            TUCSON: Summer Art Cruise – Central Tucson Gallery Association members stay open late so visitors can browse galleries in and around downtown Tucson all day and evening, visit artist receptions and exhibit openings, and tour galleries on free shuttle vans, 520-629-9759 or www.ctgatucson.org

6            WILLIAMS: National Trails Day – includes trail maintenance, park bench painting, educational hike and park cleanup, afternoon BBQ, 928-635-5660 or www.williamsfestivals.com

6-7            BISBEE: Bisbee Lodging Tour: Doors Wide Open – twelve of Bisbee’s finest accommodations on display in historic Bisbee, including B&B’s, hotels, inns, homes and motels, the varied buildings on the tour illustrate both the architectural heritage of Bisbee as well as how new buildings augment the character of the former copper mining town, $10 and $1 for shuttle bus, 11 am – 4 pm, 520-432-5421 or www.bisbeearizona.com or www.discoverbisbee.com

6-7            PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 17th Annual National Trails Day Celebration - Woodland Lake Park & White Mountains Trailsystem, reception, guided hikes, guided mountain biking & horseback riding trips are offered, free, 8 am, 928-368-6700 or http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us/  H

6-7            PRESCOTT: 36th Annual Folk Arts Fair - Sharlot Hall Museum, games, demonstrations of traditional arts such as quilting, woodcarving, spinning, weaving, candle making, hands on crafts, music, fiddle bands, folksingers, donation, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org   H *   x

6-7            PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 12th Annual Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines - Hon-Dah Resort, Casino & Conference Center, tribes from the US & Canada will get together to compete in fancy dance, grass dance, arts & crafts, food, Apache Sunrise dance included, $, 928-369-7568 or www.hon-dah.com or www.azwhitemountains.net  H *

6-7            WILLIAMS: Jack Fuller Roping – Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, roping competitions, 9 am, 928-600-5049 or www.williamschamber.com

6-8            GREER: Greer Days - Village of Greer, arts & crafts, parade, talent show, horseshoe tournament, barn dance, pancake breakfast, free, 7 am - 11 pm, 928-333-2123 or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com H *

6-8            SHOW LOW: 6th Annual Show Low Days Mountain Festival - City Park, 200 antique cars for the Show Low Days Still Cruizin' Car Show, 100 vendors of  arts & crafts, food, free, 928-537-2326 or 800-SHOW LOW or www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com  H  y

6-21             TEMPE: Rock Paper Scissors – Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe), by Childsplay, $15-25, 480-350-2822 or www.childsplayaz.org

6-27            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

6-8/29            TUCSON: Summer Movies and Summer Classic Movie Series at Fox Tucson Theatre – classic movies for the entire family, at downtown Tucson’s historical Southwestern Art Deco movie palace, Classic series includes The Wolf Dog, The Underseas Kingdom, the Green Archer, classics are Saturdays 1 pm, other movies will be shown on various dates at 7:30 pm, 520-624-1515 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org

7            ANTHEM: Tribal Sprint Triathlon Presented by Tribe Multisport – Lake Pleasant, swim 1000m, bike 23k, run 5k, four aid stations, $75-125, 6:15 am, www.dcbadventures.com

7            PRESCOTT: Antiques on the Square - Courthouse Plaza, 50+ dealers of antiques and collectibles, includes glass, pottery, furniture, art, jewelry, primitives and unique surprises, sponsored by the Thumb Butte Questers, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-445-5137 or www.prescott.org

7            SHOW LOW: 2009 National Trails Day – opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and educational sessions, 8 am – 4 pm, www.ci.show-low.az.us

7            TUCSON: Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - Lew Sorensen Community Center, 60-90 antique vendors with furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, art work, coins, native artifacts, Oriental rugs, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-232-1201 or www.pima.gov  H

7            TUCSON: Mt. Hopkins Hill Climb – 12-mile mountain bike climb on a windy dirt road with scenic views, www.bikegaba.org

7            VAIL: Sunday in The Park - Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 520-647-7275 or 520-647-7121 or www.colossalcave.com

7-8            PAYSON: 4th Annual Law Enforcement Rodeo – Sat. 5 pm, Sun 10 am, www.paysonrimcountry.com

7-10/4             FLAGSTAFF: Guided Nature Walk – Hart Prairie Preserve, meet at 10 am at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center and carpool to the preserve, 2-3 hours for round trip, easy walk, dress for the outdoors and bring water, Sundays through mid-October,  928-774-8892 ext 5 www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/

8-13            SCOTTSDALE: 2009 AT&T Arizona Open – Desert Mountain Apache Course, 2nd oldest professional tournament in the state, $100,000 54-hole event features some of the state's finest golfers, includes a pro-am, 480-443-9002 or www.southwest.pga.com  H

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

10            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 Vin Tabla, $125, 520-623-5111 ext. 101 or www.primaveracooks.org

10-19            PRESCOTT: 3^rd Annual Chaparral MusicFest – concerts, master classes, recitals, community drum circle, “New Music Arizona” concert, 928-777-8663 or www.chaparralmusicfest.org

12            PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, $14-20, Fridays, 7:30 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

12            TUCSON: Open Test n Tune - Southwestern International Raceway, free-$10, 4 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com

12-13            PHOENIX: George Lopez – Dodge Theatre, on his Tall, Dark and Chicano Tour, premier comedic talent, www.livenation.com

12-13            PAYSON: Zane Grey Twirlers 29^th Annual Festival – Tonto Apache Recreation Center, square dance workshops, featuring Mike Hogan, caller and Annie Brownrigg, cuer, 928-472-4371 or www.pinestrawhs.org

12-14            CHANDLER: BBQ and Blues Festival – Kokopelli Winery & Bistro, (35 W. Boston Street, 85225), American traditional foods, contestants may enter their own home-made BB@ sauce for the contest, 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

12-14            PHOENIX: The Best of Balanchine – Symphony Hall, by Ballet Arizona, includes a selection of Ib Andersen’s favorite Balanchine ballets seen in Phoenix for the first time including Stravinsky Violin Concerto and La Valse, danced to music by Ravel, with musical accompaniment by the Phoenix Symphony, $15-115, 602-381-1096 or www.balletaz.org

12-14            PINE: Strawberry Patchers 12^th Annual Quilt Show - Pine Community Center, more than 100 quilts, exhibit also includes wearable quilted work, quilts from around the state, quilt raffle, boutique of items made by quilters, demonstration of the old-fashioned treadle sewing machine, $2, 928-476-3511 or www.pinestrawhs.org  H  x

12-14            STRAWBERRY: Nuthin’ but the Blues – Strawberry Valley Blues Festival – music, shows, workshops, $10-15, www.strawberryvalleyblues.com

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

13            CLARKDALE: Tequila Sunset Limited - 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

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

13            FLAGSTAFF: 2^nd Annual Summer Navajo Rug Auction – Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff Cultural Partners and Museum of Northern Arizona, features 300 vintage and contemporary Navajo weavings in a variety of styles, many local weavers attend to present their works, specialists and experts will talk with consignors about their items, auctioneers from R.B. Burnham & Co. Trading Post, free, preview 10 am – 4 pm, auction at 5 pm, 928-779-2300 or www.culturalpartners.org

13            FLAGSTAFF: 13th Annual Pride in the Pines presented by Northern Arizona Pride Association - Wheeler Park, entertainment, food, shopping, $5-12, 11 am – 8 pm, 928-213-1900 or www.flagstaffpride.org

13            FLAGSTAFF: 25th Annual Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff - Thorpe Park, world championship qualifying event with public tasting of red chili and green chili salsa contest, crafters too, $3 tasting cup, 10 am - 4 pm, 928-526-4314 or www.flagstaffarizona.org  H

13            FLAGSTAFF: Juneteenth Celebration – Cogdill Recreation Center, entertainment by Tommy Dukes and the Soul Kings, information booths, activities for kids, catfish, hotdogs and burgers, 1-5 pm, 928-779-0037

13            FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Finale – Dry Lake Hills and Ft. Tuthill Trail Systems, mountain bike racing, www.mbaa.net

13            GREER: 8^th Annual Museum Barbeque – Butterfly Lodge Museum, raffle, music, food, $30, reservations, 928-735-7514 or 928-735-7271 or www.wmonline.com/butterflylodge.htm

13            PAYSON: Garden Tour 2009 – sponsored by Rim Area Gardeners, tour six local Payson gardens, $5, 8 am – 4 pm, 928-472-7952 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

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

13            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

13            PRESCOTT: 29th Annual Territorial Days Arts and Crafts - Courthouse Plaza, annual arts & crafts festival, food, games for the kids, entertainment, free, 9 am, 928-445-2000 or www.prescott.org   H *  y

13            SHOW LOW: Annual Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In – pancake breakfast, food, aircraft, military displays, 7-11 am, 928-537-9006, www.eaa586.org

13            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

13            TEMPE: 30^th Anniversary Reunion Celebration – Tempe Arts Center for the Arts, brings back nostalgic memories as well as introduces new works and collaborations, premiering a new work in collaboration with New York guitarist, Chieli Minucci from Special EFX and Arizona sculpture artist, John Henry Waddell. And a collaboration with visual artist, Gary Hostellero with original music by Step Raptis, $16-20, 7:30 pm, 480-350-2822 or www.tempe.gov/tca

13            TUCSON: Fuel Altered Nationals - Southwestern International Raceway, motorcycle, Box/No Box Gambler, Jr. Dragster exhibition, free-$20, 4 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com

13-14            BISBEE: GLBT Pride Weekend – Downtown, street fair, leather and lace ball, pool party, music, dancing, free, 11 am – 4 pm, 520-236-3699 or www.bisbeepride.com

13-14            MORENCI: DeGrazia Centennial Weekend – to commemorate renowned Arizona artist Ted De Grazia, 520-299-9191 or www.degrazia.org

13-14            STRAWBERRY: 19th Annual Strawberry Festival - Downtown Strawberry, music, crafts, food, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun. 9 am – 3 pm, 928-476-3655 or www.pinestrawhs.org

13-14            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

13-14            WILLIAMS: National Barrel Races – action packed competition of the WPRA Division Tour, 928-600-5049 or www.williamsfestivals.com

13-15            GRAND CANYON CAVERNS: Mohave Livestock Association Annual Meeting, Pinning Contest, and Calcutta Auction – watch real working cowboys compete for the fastest time and prizes, free, www.grandcanyoncaverns.com

13-20            GRAND CANYON: 19th Annual Grand Canyon Star Party – North and South Rims of Grand Canyon National Park, sponsored by National Park Service and the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, amateur astronomers from across the country will be volunteering their expertise, numerous telescopes set up to view, on the South Rim the event includes a slide show at 8 pm, north rim only through the 13th, 928-638-7967 or www.nps.gov/grca or http://tucsonastronomy.org/gcsp.html

14            PAYSON: Payson Sprint Triathlon – Rumsey Park, Taylor Pool, swim 500 yards, bike 15 miles, run 5K, pre-registered participants receive a race shirt, check in at 6 am, 928-474-5242 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

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

14            SEDONA: 14^th Annual Sedona Taste– Los Abrigados Resort & Spa, features cuisine from the areas finest restaurants and resort, wines, gourmet beers and non-alcoholic beverage, music, auction, benefits Boys & Girls Clubs, $75, 4-8 pm, 928-282-0122 or www.apositiveplace.org

14            SCOTTSDALE: 4^th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series – Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Resort at Gainey Ranch, 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

14-15            CORDES JUNCTION: 10th Annual Juneteenth Festival & Ethnic Arts Fair - Arcosanti, celebrating freedom through music and art, ethnic arts fair will feature music, workshops, guest speakers, art shows, dancing, children’s theatre and food vendors, live entertainment includes gospel, jazz, blues, Reggae/funk, $5-10, 11 am – 7 pm, 928-772-5019 or www.pjazz.org

14-28            HOLBROOK: Puerco Pueblo's Solar Calendar - Petrified Forest National Park, thousands of petroglyphs adorn the boulders in Petrified Forest NP, some have solar calendar functions, watch an ancient solar calendar in action at summer solstice, $10/vehicle, 928-524-6228 or www.nps.gov/pefo or www.gotourHolbrook.com

16-18            PHOENIX: 2009 Children’s Athletics Trials – 8-, 9-, and 10-year old children from around the world will compete in all major individual sports, the festival will climax with a first-ever Global Co-ed Basketball Tournament for children ages 8-10, the event hopes to attract the 88 nations that have never won an Olympic medal, 480-517-9700 or www.gcsg.org

16-21            TEMPE: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – ASU Gammage, adventure of the magical car that sails the seas and flies through the air, 7:30, 2 & 7 pm, 480-784-4444 or www.asugammage.com

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

18            GLENDALE: Girl’s Night Out Shopping Extravaganza – more than 70 exhibitors to pamper yourself with the most super-fab finds in beauty & fashion, fashion forward apparel and accessories, unique gifts and more, 2-9 pm, www.girlsnightoutaz.com

18-21            PHOENIX: 17th Annual International Summer Games - Olympic-style competition in 31 different sports in sites around Maricopa County, games are geared toward recreational athletes of all ages & abilities with one category available for elite athletes, $10-25 participation, free to spectators, 480-517-9700 or www.gcsg.org  H *  y

18-21            PRESCOTT VALLEY: Annual Prescott Valley Days – Prescott Valley Entertainment District, (3001 N. Main St. Prescott Valley, AZ  86314), carnival, parade, food, arts and crafts, PV Idol, live music, 928-759-3090 or www.pvaz.net  H *

18-28            MESA: The Little Mermaid - East Valley Children’s Theatre, Mesa Arts Center, patience, love and friendship solve this delightful romantic puzzle ending in a happily ever after fairy tale ending, $11, 7 & 4 pm, www.evct.org

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

19            CHANDLER: Chandler Juneteenth Pagaent – Center for the Arts, 480-899-3022 or 480-963-5213 or www.chandleraz.gov

19            PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, this week features Larry Redhouse Trio, $14-20, Fridays, 7:30 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

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

19-20            FLAGSTAFF: 25th Annual Gran Fiesta Del Barrio Fajita Cook-Off – St. Mary’s School, Tejano music, folklorico dancers, $5 or $15/family, Fri is free, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 11 am – 10 pm, 928-526-8270 or www.flagstaffarizona.org

19-20            PRESCOTT: 3rd Annual Chuck Sheppard Memorial Roping – Prescott Rodeo Grounds, dinner, match roping, an auction, 928-445-7245 or www.prescott.org

19-20            SPRINGERVILLE: Run with the Wolf – American Legion Post, motorcycle rally, 928-333-2123 or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com H *

19-20            WILLIAMS: 3^rd Annual Rumble On ’66 –Harley riders from all around the state gather, live entertainment, bike show, parade, games and vendors, 928-635-4512 or www.williamsfestivals.com/

19-21            CORDES JUNCTION/SCOTTSDALE: Paolo Soleri 90^th Birthday Celebration – Arcosanti and Cosanti, featuring entertainment, activities, and presentations in celebration, www.arcosanti.org

19-21            PHOENIX: Annual Big Boys & Their Toys 2009 – Convention Center, features automobiles & accessories, luxury homes & properties, electronics for home & business, big screen TV & stereo systems, computers, peripherals, boats & marine equipment, health & exercise equipment, aircraft & aviation equipment, travel & adventure, golf equipment & outings, Fri $5-12.50, under 12 are free,  Fri 11 am – 8 pm, Sat 9 am – 9 pm, Sun 9 am – 6 pm, 602-331-4744 or www.bigboystoysaz.com

19-21            PRESCOTT: 11^th Annual Gathering of the Pai’s Festival – Yavapai Indian Community, (Sheldon Street) brings the Five Yuman Speaking Pai tribes together to celebrate their history, language, stories and culture, it will showcase cultural performances, food, entertainment and tribal cultural dwellings, free, www.ftmcdowell.org

19-21            SAN CARLOS: Arizona Junior Rodeo – http://arizonajuniorrodeo.com

19-21            ST. JOHNS: San Juan Fiesta – Regina Barth Fiesta Park, parade, entertainment, food, 928-337-2000 or www.stjohnschamber.com

19-21            TOMBSTONE: Sabbar Shriner's Sweet Onion Festival – Allen Street, casino night, Taste of Tombstone, parade, music, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 520-457-9327 or 520-457-3197 or www.tombstonechamber.com

19-21            TOMBSTONE: 7th Annual Gem & Mineral Show – Holiday Inn Express, gems, jewelry, mineral specimens and fossils, mineral artists, free,  Fri-Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 520-457-9505 or www.tombstonegemshow.info

19-21            WILLIAMS: 2009 Multi-Cultural Arts, Crafts & Antiques Expo – juried show highlights the cultural diversity of area artist and crafters, interactive art booths, crafts, antiques and live entertainment, 928-814-9899 or 928-635-1418 or www.williamschamber.com

19-7/26            PRESCOTT: Under Western Skies – Prescott Fine Arts Association, (208 N. Marina St.), the essence of our panoramic vistas will be captured in 2-D and 3-D with a special “3-D challenge,” free, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net

20            CAMP VERDE: 9^th Annual KVRD Father/Child Golf Tournament – Beaver Creek Golf Resort, for any age father and any age child, fun & friendly competition, 928-567-0535 or 928-567-9294 or www.campverde.org

20            FLAGSTAFF: 17th 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

20            FLAGSTAFF: Gaspin’ in the Aspen Trail Run – Flagstaff Nordic Center, off-road races through the aspens and pines, distances include a 15K, 5K and 1K kid’s kilo, $5-40, 8 am, 928-220-0550 or www.FlagstaffNordicCenter.com

20            GREER: 8th Annual Music from Greer - Concerts with Altitude - chamber music concerts with Ronnie David, piano and vocals, admission by donation, 7 pm, 928-735-7568 or www.greerarizona.com  

20            LAKE HAVASU CITY: Sleekcraft Magic Boats Regatta – Nautical Inn Resort, 928-855-2141 or www.golakehavasu.com

20            PHOENIX: 41st Annual Juneteenth – Eastlake Park, features food, live entertainment, basketball games, a health fair, 10 am – 4 pm, 602-262-6759 or www.phoenix.gov

20            PRESCOTT: 11th Annual Tsunami on the Square – The Ocean Blue - Courthouse Plaza, featuring the best in performing and cultural arts, Native American hoop-dancing, modern dance, physical theatre, circus arts, martial arts, mariachi, & pyrotechnics spectacle, non-stop workshops and entertainment for kids from noon - 7 pm on Sat., Fri. 6-10 pm, 928-445-5540 or www.tsunami-on-the-square.com  H *  x

20            SHOW LOW: Summer Concert’s in the Park – with local openers and headliners, from country to classic rock to cover bands and world and jazz, 5:30 pm, www.showlowaz.gov

20            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

20            TUCSON: Juneteenth Festival – Kennedy Park Fiesta Area, food, song and dance festival, 520-225-2670 or www.visittucson.org

20-21            FLAGSTAFF: 7th Annual Flagstaff Music Festival - Heritage Square, (on Aspen between Leroux and San Francisco) promotes local Flagstaff and Northern Arizona bands and musicians, free, Sat noon – 10 pm, Sun noon – 8 pm, 928-699-0119 or www.flagstaffmusicfestival.com  H *

20-21 Arizona’s Mountain Empire Announces Weekend of Wine, Food & Fun. Community Invites Wine Lovers to Beat the Heat and Unwind Close to Home. Elgin, Patagonia and Sonoita (known as the Mountain Empire) are opening their doors and inviting wine lovers and their families to a relaxing weekend of wine, food and fun in the cool setting of Arizona’s Wine Country. Located in southeastern Santa Cruz County, the communities boast an elevation of 5,000 feet above sea level where temperatures are consistently 10-20 degrees cooler than Phoenix and Tucson. The first annual Wine, Dine & Unwind is happening on June 20 and 21 and the whole community is pitching in to make this the ultimate “stay-cation” for all those who attend.

21            CLARKDALE: Throw Papa on the Train - Verde Canyon Railroad, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

21            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

21            PHOENIX: Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle – US Airways Center, $10, 4 pm, 602-252-WNBA or www.phoenixmercury.com

21            PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 23rd Annual Father's Day Fishing Contest - Woodland Lake Park, 1-4 pm, 928-367-4290 or www.pinetop-lakeside.com or http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us/ 

21            PINETOP-LAKESIDE: White Mountain Chorale Concert – Pico’s Nursery, www.azwhitemountains.net

24            TUCSON: 12th Annual Dia de San Juan Fiesta - Rio Nuevo North, kicks off monsoon season, Native American groups, displays of horsemanship, blessing of the statue, children's activities, food & drink, free, 5-10 pm, 520-791-4040 or www.tucsonfestival.org or www.tucsonstyle.com

25-28            MESA: The Music Man – Mesa Arts Center Piper Auditorium, by Mesa Encore Theatre, one of the most loved and popular Broadway classics, 7 & 2 pm, www.mesaencoretheatre.com

June 25-28, 2009: Mata Ortiz & Paquime Learning Expedition. Meet famed potters and buy ceramics directly from them, enjoy ceramic-making demonstrations, explore cliff dwellings of the Sierra Madres, tour the Museo de las Culturas del Norte, visit early terraced hillside villages, shop local galleries. See http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/public/tours.shtml for complete itinerary.