Arizona: Calendar of Events Listings: 2009: May

Arizona Events May 2009 Calendar

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

Since there are so many events and activities being held throughout Arizona communities this May, the calendar guide is split into two pages.

The Arizona Office of Tourism will release a 2009 Summer Calendar of Events, which includes information for events held between Memorial Day, May 28 through Labor Day, September 3, 2009.

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.

May 2009 Arizona Event Listings

Events throughout May

Through May 24 SCOTTSDALE: Seriously Funny – Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, ten artists celebrate its 10th year anniversary, this exhibition has been cultivated around the belief that some of the sharpest seers have been those whose job it is to make us laugh, explores the ways artists use humor today as a basic means of human connection, artists who utilize humor to get to the truth of the matter, www.Smoca.org.

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

State Parks Campsites are Open for Memorial Day Weekend

The 27 State Parks in Arizona provide many opportunities for Memorial Day 2009 campers. State Parks such as Lyman Lake near Springerville, Roper Lake in Safford and Alamo Lake State Park will probably be campgrounds that will not fill to capacity. Day use and historic parks have plenty of room for daytrippers and Kartchner Caverns State Park always has 100 walk-up tickets each day and good camping opportunities (book cave tours in advance by phone if possible).

There are some fire restrictions around the State so if you are planning to build a campfire in a park, be sure to check for fire restrictions at azfireinfo.com. Remember if you cause a fire under fire restrictions it may result in substantial fines and jail time.  To keep your family and public lands safe while camping please follow these precautionary tips:

Bring a propane stove for cooking/heating rather than using a campfire.
Carry a shovel in your car and use dirt and FIVE gallons of water for putting out campfires if they are permitted. Make SMALL campfires. Only smoke in vehicles or designed campsite and not while hiking.

Memorial Day weekend is one of the most popular weekends to travel in Arizona, but campers are encouraged to use only propane stoves and heaters this summer while they are camping to prevent wildfires from escaped campfires.  Remember in Arizona, especially during drought, fire can burn slow along dry roots and duff and come from underground in the forest far from a campsite.

May 2009 Day by Day Arizona Events

Friday, May 1

FLAGSTAFF: First Friday Art Walk - Artists Gallery, free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net or www.culturalpartners.org H

1 ORO VALLEY: SWING for the ARTS Golf Tournament – Stone Canyon, www.GOVAC.org

1 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, this week features Armand Boatman’s Be-Bop Revolution, jazz, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

1 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

1 TEMPE: Arizona Contemporary Music Ensemble – Katzin Concert Hall, contemporary and avant-garde music written in the last two decades, free, 7:30 pm, www.herbergercollege.asu.edu

1 TUCSON: Fiesta Fantastica – La Encantada, presented by University Medical Center, 520-577-5106 or www.parseghian.org

1 TUCSON: Los Lonely Boys – Rialto Theatre, Grammy Award winning band of Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with vocal in 2005, all-ages concert, $31-36, 8 pm, www.rialtotheatre.com

1 TUCSON: Celebrate the Future – Tucson Music Hall, a full-orchestra annual concert featuring winners of the TSO Young Artists Competition and selected works by students in the TSO Young Composers Project, 7 pm, 520-882-8585 or www.tucsonsymphony.org

1 YUMA: 13th Annual Cinco De Mayo & Celebration - Historic Main Street, performing arts groups & entertainers, folklorico dancers, charros, art exhibits & food, free, 9 am - midnight, 928-783-2423 or www.yumacalendar.org H y

1-2 CHANDLER: Calo Flamenco: Solo - Chandler Center for the Arts, Under the artistic direction of Martin Gaxiola and recording artist Chris Burton Jácome, audiences and critics alike praise the company for its unique and entertaining presentation style, $28-36, 8 & 3 pm, http://chandlercenter.org

1-2 PHOENIX: Spring Dance Collection – Center for the Performing Arts at PVCC, an electric mix of modern dance, ballet, traditional folk dance, jazz and hip hop, features guest artist Axe Capoeira, 7:30 pm, $8-12, 602-787-7738 www.showuptickets.com or www.paradisevalley.edu/~finearts

1-3 GLENDALE: Chasing the Sun 10K & Pow Wow – University of Phoenix Stadium, competition pow wow, Native American entertainment along the 10K, arts and crafts vendors, Native American food vendors, health fair, $100,000 in prize money, Fri is free, Sat/Sun $12, Fri 5-11 pm, Sat. 10 am – 11 pm, Sun. 10 am – 6 pm, www.nabihoops.com

1-3 KINGMAN: Historic Route 66 Fun Run - a show-n-shine, musical performances, vendors and food in Kingman, 928-753-5001 or http://kingmantourism.org/

1-3 PAYSON: 8th Annual ‘Neath the Rim Open Studios Tour - a variety of media displayed in 17 studios by 28 local artists, also demonstrations and a raffle, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 928-472-8147 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

1-3 PHOENIX: Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show - State Fairgrounds, 1100 exhibits, includes the Green Showcase with green products and services, Uniquely Green Landscapes, 7th annual Student Interior Design competition, furniture expo, Flower Market and design, how-to seminars, international wine tasting, gardening seminars, and specialty products marketplace, $2-5, Fri-Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com

1-3 SELIGMAN/TOPOCK: 22nd Annual Route 66 Fun Run – 140 mile road rally of approx. 800 vehicles of all descriptions & ages on the longest remaining stretch of historic Rt. 66, open to all vehicles, Saturday the parade of vehicles leaves Seligman, festivities include the Show-N-Shine, music, dancing, cruise nites, food and fun, overnight in Kingman before continuing to Topock for awards, raffle and farewell ceremony, 928-753-5001 or www.azrt66.com H

1-3 SIERRA VISTA: Festival of the Southwest – Veterans Memorial Park, carnival rides, food, Fri 4-11, Sat/Sun noon – 5 pm, 520-538-0836

1-3 TEMPE: A Taste of Greece – Tempe Beach Park, Greek dancing, music, food & fun, performances by costumed Greek dancers, Greek wine tasting, carnival rides, $2, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 11 pm, Sun. 11 am - 7 pm, 480-899-3330 or www.st-katherine.org

Saturday, May 2

1-2 CHANDLER: Calo Flamenco: Solo - Chandler Center for the Arts, Under the artistic direction of Martin Gaxiola and recording artist Chris Burton Jácome, audiences and critics alike praise the company for its unique and entertaining presentation style, $28-36, 8 & 3 pm, http://chandlercenter.org

1-2 PHOENIX: Spring Dance Collection – Center for the Performing Arts at PVCC, an electric mix of modern dance, ballet, traditional folk dance, jazz and hip hop, features guest artist Axe Capoeira, 7:30 pm, $8-12, 602-787-7738 www.showuptickets.com or www.paradisevalley.edu/~finearts

1-3 GLENDALE: Chasing the Sun 10K & Pow Wow – University of Phoenix Stadium, competition pow wow, Native American entertainment along the 10K, arts and crafts vendors, Native American food vendors, health fair, $100,000 in prize money, Fri is free, Sat/Sun $12, Fri 5-11 pm, Sat. 10 am – 11 pm, Sun. 10 am – 6 pm, www.nabihoops.com

1-3 KINGMAN: Historic Route 66 Fun Run - a show-n-shine, musical performances, vendors and food in Kingman, 928-753-5001 or http://kingmantourism.org/

1-3 PAYSON: 8th Annual ‘Neath the Rim Open Studios Tour - a variety of media displayed in 17 studios by 28 local artists, also demonstrations and a raffle, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 928-472-8147 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

1-3 PHOENIX: Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show - State Fairgrounds, 1100 exhibits, includes the Green Showcase with green products and services, Uniquely Green Landscapes, 7th annual Student Interior Design competition, furniture expo, Flower Market and design, how-to seminars, international wine tasting, gardening seminars, and specialty products marketplace, $2-5, Fri-Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com

1-3 SELIGMAN/TOPOCK: 22nd Annual Route 66 Fun Run – 140 mile road rally of approx. 800 vehicles of all descriptions & ages on the longest remaining stretch of historic Rt. 66, open to all vehicles, Saturday the parade of vehicles leaves Seligman, festivities include the Show-N-Shine, music, dancing, cruise nites, food and fun, overnight in Kingman before continuing to Topock for awards, raffle and farewell ceremony, 928-753-5001 or www.azrt66.com H

1-3 SIERRA VISTA: Festival of the Southwest – Veterans Memorial Park, carnival rides, food, Fri 4-11, Sat/Sun noon – 5 pm, 520-538-0836

1-3 TEMPE: A Taste of Greece – Tempe Beach Park, Greek dancing, music, food & fun, performances by costumed Greek dancers, Greek wine tasting, carnival rides, $2, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 11 pm, Sun. 11 am - 7 pm, 480-899-3330 or www.st-katherine.org

2 ASH FORK: 12th Annual Pioneer Days - parade, chili contest, homemade pies, food, crafts, raffles, antique appraisal fair, free, 928-637-2413

2 COTTONWOOD: 11th Annual Sedona Century Bike Tour – benefits the Old Town Mission in historic Old Town Cottonwood, 40 miles or metric century through beautiful red rocks, river crossings, desert views, and historic Arizona sites, 928-284-1242 or www.sedonacentury.com

2 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

2 FLAGSTAFF: National Astronomy Day – Lowell Observatory, includes telescope viewing, indoor presentations, access to historic displays, prize giveaways, day and evening hours, Saturn is featured object, $6, www.lowell.edu

2 GRAND CANYON: 2nd Annual Celebrate Wildlife Day – Shrine of the Ages, learn about regional wildlife and the work of wildlife biologists, indoor and outdoor programs about wildlife and wildlife studies, exhibits, touch tables, informal activities, 10 am – 9 pm, 928-638-7958 or www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/wildlife-day.htm

2 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

2 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

2 MESA: Peace, Love and Charity – First United Methodist Church, (15 East First Ave,), join the Sonoran Desert Chorale in pursuit of music that speaks to these ideals, $12-15, 7:30 pm, 480-305-4538 or www.sonorandesertchorale.org

2 PARKER: 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament - http://parkerareatourism.com

2 PAYSON: Mogollon Masher - Mogollon rim, mountain bike race, www.mbaa.net

2 PHOENIX: ABC Desert Classic Century – century & metric century cycling rides, www.azbikeclub.com

2 PHOENIX: Astronomy Day – Arizona Science Center, exhibits and activities related to astronomy, in the evening view the stars and planets through telescopes, www.azscience.org

2 PRESCOTT: 31st Annual Whiskey Row Marathon - Courthouse, considered one of the most difficult in the U.S., panoramic views of Northern AZ, from 5,280 to 7,000 ft. in first 7 miles, also half marathon, 10K run, 10K judged racewalk, 2 mile fun run/walk, 6 am, 928-445-7221 or www.prescottymca.org not H * x

2 PRESCOTT: Taste of Salsa – Yavapai County Courthouse, competition for contestants to prepare their salsa on site, prized in various categories, 11:30 am – 2 pm, 928-443-5220 or www.prescott.org

2 SAFFORD: Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta – 10 am parade in downtown, fiesta at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, www.visitgrahamcounty.com

2 SCOTTSDALE: 24th Annual SRP EarthWise Night Run for the Arts - Center for the Arts, run, walk & stroll for art's sake around downtown Scottsdale, 8K run, 5K fitness walk & 1 mile fun run, live performances, & post event with refreshments, $20-30, 7 pm, 480-994-2787 or 480-874-4607 or www.scottsdalenightrun.org or www.arizonaroadracers.com H * x

2 SEDONA: QuiltFest 2009 – Quilter’s Store Sedona, outdoor setting, more than 50 quilts on display, handmade quilts, dolls, purses, clothing and other creative craft items, boutique, raffle quilt, demos, free fat quarter for everyone who stops by, presented by the Red Rock Quilters and Quilter’s Store, 9 am – 3 pm, 928-282-4227 or www.quiltersstoresedona.com

2 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

2 TEMPE: Contemporary Percussion Ensemble – Katzin Concert Hall, examines percussion literature by major composers, as well as by emerging composers of progressive and experimental percussion music, free, 7:30 pm, www.herbergercollege.asu.edu

2 TUCSON: Tucson Street Rod Association’s Hot Rod Show – Fourth Avenue, the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association and the Tucson Street Rod Association present an outdoors show of more than 250 hot rod cars, including gleaming examples of Detroit's finest old cars with new engines, free, 8 am – 3 pm, 520-624-5004 or www.fourthavenue.org

2 TUCSON: Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis – Brandi Fenton Park, benefits Southwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, www.ccfa.org

2 WINDOW ROCK: ZooFest – Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park, (Highway 264, 86515), at the only tribal zoo in the U.S., learn about animals and plants native to the Navajo Nation, tour a Hogan, purchase handmade arts and crafts, for the kids: face-paining, zoo games, inflatable games, door prize, free, 9 am – 6 pm, 928-871-6574 or www.navajofishandwildlife.org/nnzoo.htm H *

2 YARNELL: 39th Annual Yarnell Daze - parade, antique cars, horses, fine arts show & sale, petting zoo, car show, helicopter rides, children’s activities, food, free, www.y-pvchamber.com H *

2-3 GLENDALE: NABI Chasing the Sun 10K & Pow Wow – University of Phoenix Stadium, www.rednoteinc.com

2-3 GLOBE: Salt River Canyon Bike Ride - 65 miles per day, great scenery, major climbs for experienced riders, Globe to Show Low and back, www.bikegaba.org

2-3 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 25th Annual Eliminator Boat Regatta - Rotary Park Beach, 928-680-0265 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.jokerswildpromotions.com

2-3 OATMAN: 22nd Annual Route 66 Fun Run – Historic Route 66, road rally of approx. 800 vehicles of all descriptions and ages on the longest remaining stretch of historic Rt. 66, poker run, Miss Rt. 66 Pageant, street dance, entertainment, 928-753-5001 or www.azrt66.com

2-3 PARKER: APBA PWC Watercross National Tour – Blue Water Resort & Casino, http://parkerareatourism.com

2-3 SAN CARLOS: Southwest Regional Championships – Apache Gold Casino, hosted by the Arizona Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association and Cowboy Corral, 520-661-6464 or www.acmsa.com

2-3 SCOTTSDALE: 32nd Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party – Scottsdale Hilton, featuring 25 national jazz artists, $185/weekend badge including Sunday lunch, Sat. day $50, Sat. evening $50, Sun. $90, Sat noon – 4:30 pm, and 8 pm – midnight, Sun 11 am – 7 pm, 480-948-7993 or www.paradisevalleyjazz.com H

2-3 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

2-3 SEDONA: 7th Annual Sedona Open Studios – free, self-guided tour of visual artists’ studios in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, see the work of Sedona artists, watch demonstrations of their process, opening public preview on Friday at Sedona Arts Center (May 1, 5-8 pm), weekend, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-203-5702 or www.sedonaartistscoalition.org

2-3 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Juni Fisher – award-winning western artist and Western Music Association 2008 Songwriter of the Year, $15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

2-3 SONOITA: 69th Annual Santa Cruz Circuit Horse Races - Santa Cruz Fairgrounds, live Quarterhorse & thoroughbred racing, live simulcasting of the Kentucky Derby, $2, 1 pm, 520-455-5553 or 520-906-1411 or www.saqha.org or www.sonoitafairgrounds.com H

2-3 TUCSON: 24th Annual Tucson Folk Festival - El Presidio Park, nationally known headline acts each evening, as well as local and regional musicians, and workshops, a gospel sing-along, a children’s' show, and food and crafts booths, free, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - pm, 520-792-6481 or www.tkma.org

2-4 CLARKDALE: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - Verde Canyon Railroad, with Mariachis, margaritas and Mexican food, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

2-30 TONTO NATIONAL MONUMENT: Early Bird Ranger-Guided Tours of the Upper Cliff Dwelling - reservations required, Saturdays, 8 am, 928-467-2241 or www.nps.gov/tont

3 CHANDLER: Salt River Brass – Fiesta! - Chandler Center for the Arts, features music of Spain and Latin America, 3 pm, www.saltriverbrass.com or http://chandlercenter.org/

3 PARADISE VALLEY: Peace, Love and Charity – Camelback Bible Church, (3900 E. Stanford Dr.), join the Sonoran Desert Chorale in pursuit of music that speaks to these ideals, $12-15, 3 pm, 480-305-4538 or www.sonorandesertchorale.org

3 SCOTTSDALE: Celebration of Dance – Cactus Shadows Fine Art Center, hip hop, ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, ballroom, belly dance and others, $18-20, 7:30 pm, 623-465-5415 or www.goldenlionproductions.com

3 SEDONA: 3rd Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival 2009 – Creekside at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa, headlining is the Grammy award winning mandolinist and singer/songwriter Tim O’Brein also the Phillips, Grier and Flinner and The Burnett Family Bluegrass as well as Crystal Ridge Bluegrass Band, noon - 6 pm, 928-204-2415 or www.ChamberMusicSedona.org

3 SUN CITY: Amazing Grace – American Lutheran Church, (17200 Del Webb Blvd. 85373), featuring the Phoenix Chorale, a little bit of Americana through shapenotes, folksongs and hymns, $20-25, 3 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org

3 SCOTTSDALE: Faculty Pianist Baruch Meir and Outstanding Young Pianists – Kerr Cultural Center, (6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. 85253), free but RSVP, 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

3 TUCSON: 28th Annual Cinco de Mayo 10K Fitness Fiesta – Southern Arizona Roadrunners presents Tucson’s largest and most scenic 10K, winds its way through Starr Pass in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains, run or walk the course, post-race refreshments, $25-35, 7 am, 520-299-5215 or 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org/events/cinco.html H

3-4 TUCSON: Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Kennedy Park, food, dancing, artists, music, folklorico dancers & food, 520-292-9326 or www.visitTucson.org

3-7/5 SCOTTSDALE: Summer Concerts in the Park - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, live performances, variety of local bands, train & carousel, free, 7:30-9 pm, 480-312-2312 or www.therailroadpark.com H

4 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Tri-State Boating Safety Fair – 928-855-2784 or www.azstateparks.com

4 TEMPE: Faculty Artist Recital Series – Katzin Concert Hall, with faculty artist and soprano, Carole FitzPatrick and friends, $4-8, 2:30 pm, www.herbergercollege.asu.edu

4 TEMPE: ASU Women’s & ASU Men’s Chorus – First United Methodist Church of Tempe, free, 7:30 pm, www.herbergercollege.asu.edu

5 PHOENIX: Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson – Dodge Theatre, two of the most distinctive and enduring voices in the current world of R&B music, www.livenation.com

5-10 TEMPE: Stomp – ASU Gammage, explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, unique and appeals to audiences of all ages, the eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments, 480-784-4444 or www.asugammage.com

6 SCOTTSDALE: Guys & Dolls Piano Fest – Kerr Cultural Center, (6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. 85253), with Charles Lewis, Joannas Goudelis, Judy Roberts and Rachel Eckroth, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

6-22 PHOENIX: Geppetto and Son, A New Musical – Valley Youth Theatre, told through the eyes of the kindly woodcarver who dreams of nothing more than having a son to love,Geppetto and his puppet-turned-boy share many adventures on their way to becoming a real family, 602-253-8188 or www.vyt.com

6-7/29 PAYSON: 7D Barrel and Pole Bending Series – Payson Event Center, a series on Wednesday evening, books open at 5 pm, competition starts at 6 pm, 928-474-5242 ext. or www.paysonrimcountry.com

7-8 TUCSON: River’s Edge - Classic Series – Tucson Music Hall, Tucson Symphony Orchestra features conductor George Hanson, 8 pm, 520-882-8585 or www.tucsonsymphony.org

7-10 SCOTTSDALE: AZ Reining Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.azreining.com or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

7-10 SONOITA: 74th Annual Quarter Horse Show - Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 250 competition classes, 7 am, approved by AQHBA, AQHA and SAQHA, $2, 520-455-5553 or www.sonoitafairgrounds.com H x

7-24 PHOENIX: Hershey Felder in Beethoven, as I Knew Him – Herberger Theatre Center, (222 E. Monroe), based on a true story, the headstrong German genius Ludwig van Beethoven is brought stirringly to life through the eyes of his last surviving friend as well as through performances of some of the most eternally powerful musical masterpieces ever composed, 602-256-6995 or www.arizonatheatre.org

8 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Test & Tune – Havasu 95 Speedway, free, 6-9 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com

8 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, this week features Sherry Petta, smooth contemporary jazz, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

8 SCOTTSDALE: Concerts Under the Stars – Tango First Century – Civic Center Amphitheater, dance extravaganza, $32-38, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

8 TUCSON: 16th Annual Climb to Ski Valley – Mt. Lemmon, bike ride, followed by lunch at Summerhaven, includes four sag stops, www.bikegaba.org

8-9 DOUGLAS: Border to Border Cinco de Mayo Run – Gadsden Hotel, bike show, car show, raffles and drawings, poker crawl, street dancing on Friday featuring Déjà vu and Elvis will appear on Saturday, free rally, small fee for specific events, 520-364-4481 or 520-234-3901

8-9 LAKE HAVASU CITY: U.S. Angler’s Choice Fishing Tournament – 800-360-7112 or www.usanglerschoice.net

8-9 PAGE: 7th Annual Cruisin’ Lake Powell Car Show – Lake Powell Resort, car show, BBQ, dance, contest, and evening cruise along Lake Shore Drive, 928-645-1118

8-9 SEDONA: Moonlight Hike – Red Rock State Park, includes a naturalist-led interpretive program on the park’s trails, hike leaves promptly from the Visitor Center, wear suitable clothing, bring water and flashlight, reservations required, 928-282-6907 or www.azstateparks.com

8-10 PHOENIX: Mother’s Day Celebration – Symphony Hall, by Ballet Arizona, combination of ballets chosen by Artistic Director Ib Andersen to delight the senses, featuring works by various choreographers and a Company premiere, $15-115, 602-381-1096 or www.balletaz.org

8-10 TUCSON: Thoroughly Modern Millie – Leo Rich Theatre, Broadway musical, madcap merriment filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, $17-24, 7:30 & 2 pm, 520-321-1000 or www.redondomusictheatre.com

8-24 PEORIA: Snow White – Theater Works, enchanting tale of the beautiful, gentle Snow White and her jealous stepmother, the Queen, 7 & 1:30 pm, $12-16, www.theaterworks.org

8-24 TEMPE: The Thing About Men – Tempe Center for the Arts, (700 W Rio Salado Parkway), by Tempe Little Theatre, a musical farce about a successful advertising executive who has it all and discovers that his wife is having an affair; in shock, he moves out of their house and incognito moves in with his wife’s arty lover with the hope of seeking revenge, $18-20, 8, 2 & 7 pm, 480-350-2822 or www.tempe.gov/TCA

8-6/14 PRESCOTT: Re-Invent, Recycle, Rejuvenate – Prescott Fine Arts Association, 208 N. Marina St., “closet” dumpster-divers, recyclers and re-inventors will create works of Altered Art from found, recycled, attic or thrift shop treasures, free, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net

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

9 GANADO: Native American Arts Auction - Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, more than 400 items including Hopi pottery, katsina dolls, baskets and sash belts, Navajo baskets, rugs, pottery and paintings, free, vendors also offer food and arts and crafts, 9 am preview, noon auction, daylight savings time, 928-755-3475 or www.friendsofhubbell.org or www.nps.gov/hutr H

9 KINGMAN: 6th Annual Historic Route 66 Race for Hospice - Powerhouse Visitor Center, 10K & 5K, benefits Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation, $15-25, 7:30 am, 928-757-0664 or www.azkrmc.com

9 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Havasu 95 Speedway Special Event – SARA Park, Modified Championship, ASA Street Stocks Championship, Powder Puff & Factory Stock Championship, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com

9 MAYER: 47th Annual Mayer Daze Celebration – Wicks St. parade at 10 am, Pit BBQ at 11 am, craft booths, kiddie rides/games, chili cook off, car show, at 8 pm a dance featuring Miles of Country, 928-632-9193

9 MESA: The Music of Dixieland – Side Street Strutters – Mesa Arts Center, with the Symphony of the Southwest, $20-40, 2:30 pm, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com

9 PARKER: Bluewater Resort & Casino Gran Prix - the superstar of Gran Prix races, points of motorcycles, quads & UTV’s, http://parkerareatourism.com

9 PHOENIX: A Walk in the Wild – Phoenix Zoo, 5K run/walk or one mile family fun walk, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, benefits the zoo, includes 7:30 am, www.thephxzoo.com

9 PRESCOTT: Rough Stock Explosion – Prescott Rodeo Grounds, get a taste of the Old West Rodeo with this display of bucking stock, 928-445-3103 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

9 PRESCOTT: 12th Annual Rod and Custom Show – Prescott Mile High Middle School, 1959 and older rods, customs, classics, antiques and specialty vehicles, goodie bag, raffle ticket, T-shirt, presented by Mountain Top Street Rodders, 928-776-9955 or www.cruisinarizona.com

9 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Annual Tea & Quilt Show – Mountain Valley Church of God, (8123 E. Manley Dr), sponsored by Lonesome Valley Quilt Guild, includes a silent auction, quilts and wearable art for sale, bazaar of all handcrafted items, vendors, quilt displays, opportunity quilt, free refreshments, donation $3, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-771-1309

9 SCOTTSDALE: Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, part of the intimate cabaret jazz series in the newly renovated atrium, $25, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

9 SIERRA VISTA: International Migratory Bird Day/Spring Festival - San Pedro House, (9800 Hwy 90), walks, talks, exhibitions, children’s events and much more, free, 8 am - 6 pm, 520-459-2555 or www.sanpedroriver.org

9 SUPERIOR: Migratory Bird Day - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn to identify birds on a guided birdwalk, wildlife rehabbers from the Arizona Game & Fish Dept. with a display of migratory birds as well as other injured or orphaned mammals and reptiles that have been rescued, Maricopa Audubon Society will have field guides and gear, $3-7.50, 6-11 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

9 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

9 TUCSON: Tucson Boys Chorus Pops Concert – Tucson Music Hall, a light pops repertoire, $18, 7:30 pm, 520-296-6277 or www.boyschorus.org

9 WICKENBURG: International Migratory Bird Day – Hassayampa River Preserve, hourly bird banding demonstrations, interpretive nature walk, $5, 8 am – noon, 928-684-2772 or http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/preserves/art1970.html

9-10 ANTHEM: 5th Annual Dance Celebration Concert - Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center, (4040 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway), with the Arizona Liturgical Dance Group, professional contemporary ballet, jazz and modern dance, $10, 7 & 3 pm, 480-215-1916 or www.kendanewbury.com

9-10 KINGMAN: 31st Annual Festival of the Arts - Metcalfe Park, hands-on demonstrations, juried art exhibits, entertainment, food, 866-339-7294 or www.mohave.edu/pages/378.asp H

9-10 KINGMAN: Hualapai Downs Horse Races – Mohave County Fairgrounds, $3, post time 1 pm, 928-753-2636 or www.mcfafairgrounds.org/horseracing.html

9-10 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Conquest Boat Regatta – Nautical Inn, 928-680-0265 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.jokerswildpromotions.com

9-10 PAYSON: 14h Annual Payson Wildlife Fair – Green Valley Park, wildlife-based activities, parents and kids can fish, play games and get a close-up look at wildlife, coop between the Arizona Game and Fish Dept., Mogollon Sporting Assn, US Forest Service & Parks & Rec., free, 10 am, 928-947-5242 ext 7 or www.paysonparks.com or www.paysonrimcountry.com

9-10 PRESCOTT: 23rd Annual Mountain Artists Guild Fine Arts & Crafts Spring Festival - Courthouse Plaza, (100 Gurley St), 170 artists & crafters from around the country, art work includes painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, woodworking, weaving and metal art, artists demonstrations, music, free, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org H

9-10 ST. DAVID: Fiesta de la Primavera - Holy Trinity Monastery, 150+ arts & crafts booths, BBQ & ethnic food, entertainment, raffles, museum, gift shop, $2/car, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 520-720-4642 or www.holytrinitymonastery.org H

9-10 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Sue Harris – Arizona folksinger presenting light and colorful ballads (some historical and some hysterical), $15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

9-10/30 SURPRISE: More Than Child’s Play: American Indian Dolls – Heard Museum West, features a range of dolls from the Heard Museum collection, primarily dolls made for the tourist trade and art market, the elaborately decorated dolls come from tribes from across North American, www.heard.org

10 CHANDLER: Chandler Symphony – Chandler Center for the Arts, free or donations, 3 pm, 480-899-3447 or http://chandlercenter.org/ or www.ChandlerSymphony.org

10 MESA: Spring Pops Concert – When You Wish Upon a Star - Mesa Arts Center, (1 E. Main St.) take a trip through the magical world of Disney and hear songs from your favorite childhood movies with the Phoenix Boys Choir, $10-30, 2 pm, 602-264-5328 or www.boyschoir.org

10 PHOENIX: Annual Mother’s Day Lunch and Concert with Esteban – Desert Botanical Gardens, $45 concert only, $65 concert & lunch, 11 am – 1 pm, or 4-6 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

10 SIERRA VISTA: 3rd Annual Key West Night – Windemere Hotel, food, dancing, a raffle, performance by mark Mulligan, 6 pm, $25, benefits the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Foundation, 520-417-4990 or www.visitSierraVista.com

10 SIERRA VISTA: 9th Annual Telescopes in the Park – Veterans’ Memorial Park, learn from highly versed astronomers about the world of space, stars and planets, free, 5-11 pm, 520-366-0049 or www.visitsierravista.com

10 TUCSON: 10th Annual Ironwood Festival - Mason Audubon Center, a celebration of the ancient ironwood tree and the Sonoran Desert, educational activities for the family with an education fair, 520-744-0004 or www.tucsonaudubon.org/masoncenter

10-16 BISBEE: 9th Annual Fiesta de las Aves - annual birding festival held in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, includes birding tours in Southeastern Arizona and Northern Sonora, Mexico, birding seminars and birding vendors, owl prowls, lake walks, 520-432-1388 or www.sabo.org

11 PRESCOTT: An Evening with Garrison Keillor – Yavapai College Performance Hall, (1100 E. Sheldon St. 86301), National Radio host, author, storyteller, poet and humorist, $59-63, 7:30 pm, 928-776-2000 or 877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/communityevents

11-17 CHANDLER: Beach Blast Anniversary Party – Kokopelli Winery & Bistro, (35 W. Boston Street, 85225), beach music, island foods and frozen beach drinks, plus beach games such as hermit crab races, sand castle building, hula hoop contest, Caribbean ring toss, and wildest Hawaiian shirt 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

12-13 MESA: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Mesa Arts Center, by Theater League, a musical comedy that follows two con artists as they take on the lifestyles of the rich and shameless and end up with a lot more than they bargained for, $27-51.50, 7:30 pm, www.mesaartscenter.com

12-17 TUCSON: Tuna Does Vegas – Tucson Music Hall, Broadway in Tucson present the fourth installment in the series that gives a sidesplitting spoof of lie in Tuna, Texas – the state’s third-smallest town, 520-903-2929 or www.broadwayintucson.com

12-6/16 PHOENIX: Art Quilts at the Shemer – Shemer Art Center and Museum, (5005 E. Camelback Rd. 85018), an exhibition of fiber and mixed media art quilts exploring various art mediums which may include painting, printmaking, photography, needle arts, assemblage and sculpture while retaining a clear relationship to the folk art quilt from which it descends, 602-262-4727

13-31 TUCSON: Don’t’ Talk to the Actors – Invisible Theatre, depicts the story of a young playwright who is thrust into the high stakes, big money, ego driven world of Broadway after being discovered by a New York producer, 520-882-9721 or www.invisibletheatre.com

14 PHOENIX: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band – Cricket Wireless Pavilion, (2121 N. 83rd Ave. 85035), all ages, doors open at 6 pm, www.livenation.com

14 WINDOW ROCK: Two Grey Hills Weavings Exhibit Opening – Navajo Nation Museum, 928-871-7941 or www.navajonationmuseum.org

14-16 KINGMAN: KABAM! Kingman Area Books are Magic Festival – Metcalf Park, (315 West Beale Street)- authors and others will be presenting and signing their books, also local authors from the region, clowns, music, entertainment, vendors, 10 am – 4 pm, http://kingmantourism.org/ or www.kingmankabam.org/

14-23 PRESCOTT: 37 Postcards – Prescott Fine Arts Association, (208 N. Marina St.), fall in love with this wonderfully strange bunch who deal with their pain and loss in unique and often hilarious ways, $12-16, 7:30 & 2 pm, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net

15 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, this week features Cinco De Moio, Latin jazz, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

15 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Art at the Center Artist Reception - Prescott Valley Civic Center grounds, (7501 E. Civic Circle Prescott Valley, AZ 86314), annual outdoor art exhibit grand opening with artist reception, 4:30-6 pm, 928-759-3090 or www.pvaz.net

15 TUCSON: Test and Tune - Southwestern International Raceway, 4 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com

15-16 PAYSON: Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo – Payson Multi-Event Center, parade Saturday morning, gates open at 5 pm, rodeo begins at 7 pm, 928-474-9440 or 928-474-4515 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

15-17 CORDES: Hummingbird Festival – Cordes Station, exit 259 off I-17, 3 miles west, food, fun, antiques, memorabilia, museum, and nature’s smallest birds, free, 10 am – 6 pm, 928-848-3170 or www.cordesstation.com

15-17 PHOENIX: A Salute to Rodgers & Hammerstein – Symphony Hall, Lawrence Golan conducts, with Jenn Raithel Newman, soprano, Sean Carter Campbell, baritone, Phoenix Children’s Chorus and m embers of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, 8 & 2 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

15-17 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Yavapai County Contractor’s 2009 Home & Garden Show - Tim’s Toyota Center, free, Fri 10 am – 7 pm, Sat 9 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm, 866-443-8849 or www.timstoyotacenter.com

15-17 QUEEN CREEK: 17th Annual Peach Festival – Schnepf Farms, orchards will be open for picking, Peach foods sampling tent, peach pie eating contest, a peachy parade, arts & crafts, carousel rides, petting barn, honeybee rides, chef demonstrations, live entertainment, Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 am – 5 pm, 480-987-3100 or www.schnepffarms.com

16 CHINO VALLEY: Chino Valley Family Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon - Community Center Park, an athletic event for all ages and abilities, 928-636-9780 or www.trifamilyracing.org

16 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Frenzy - Campbell Mesa Trail System, mountain bike race, www.mbaa.net

16 MORRISTOWN: 6th Annual 2009 Arizona Safe Boating Celebration – Lake Pleasant Regional Park, free vessel inspections, sailboat demonstration, wakeboarding demonstration scheduled swimmer rescue demonstration, kayak and canoe demonstrations, navigational buoy display, drawings for prizes, 8 am – noon, www.azsafeboating.org

16 PAYSON: Aero Fair – Payson Municipal Airport, (806 W. Airport Rd.), pancake breakfast, enjoy airplane riedes, a display of vintage aircraft, vintage and classic cars, food and craft vendors, free, 7:30 am – 2 pm, 928-472-4748 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

16 PHOENIX: Cruisin’ Under the Stars 2009 – presented by the Coyote Cruisers at Victory Lane Sports Complex, $25 entry includes T-shirt, dash plaque, benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation, 6-10 pm, 602-300-5606 or www.desertcruisers.com

16 PRESCOTT: 5th Annual Prescott Highland Games – Watson Lake, by Prescott Area Celtic Society, a wide array of musicians, Scottish and Highland dancing, pipe bands, British food and drink, handmade crafts, sheepdog demonstrations, Scottish athletic competitions, genealogy tent, massed bands and march of clans, 9 am – 5 pm, http://prescottareacelticsociety.com *

16 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Battle of the Bands - Mountain Valley Park Amphitheatre, (8600 E. Nace Ln. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314), bands battle it out for your votes, gates open at 1 pm, bring your lawn chair/blanket, $, 2-8 pm, 928-759-3090 or www.pvaz.net

16 SCOTTSDALE: Ponies of the Americas Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.poac.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

16 WHITERIVER: 11th Annual Great Fort Apache Heritage Reunion - Fort Apache Historic Park, features Apache song and dance competition, horseshoe tournament, trail hike, demonstrators, vendors, exhibits and Fort Apache walking tours, and a fashion show, 928-338-4625 or http://www.wmat.nsn.us/fortapachepark.htm

16-17 JEROME: 44th Annual Home & Historic Building Tour - 4-8 homes & 2-4 historic public buildings, homes range from Victorians on Company Hill to renovated miner's shacks, also an art exhibition featuring the works of Jerome artists & photographic display from the Jerome Historical Society Archives, self-paced, continuous shuttle service, $6-12, 9 am - 3 pm, 928-634-2900 or 928-634-5477 or www.jeromechamber.com x

16-17 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 26th Annual Western Outdoor News Lake Havasu Striper Derby - Nautical Inn Resort, 2/person teams, $100,000 in prizes, the largest of its kind anywhere in the west, perfect for novice and family teams, entry includes event shirt & hat, team goodie bag, Sat. BBQ & beach part and Sunday awards ceremony, 714-546-4370 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.wonbass.com H

16-17 PHOENIX: Fairgrounds Antique Market - AZ State Fairgrounds, featuring primitives, ephemera, eclectic, glassware, pottery, collectibles, advertising, military and coin, American lines, vintage costume jewelry, free, Sat. 9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm, 602-717-7337 or www.azantiqueshow.com

16-17 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Dolan Ellis, “Border Crossings” – Arizona’s Official Balladeer, $15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

16-8/30 TEMPE: 10th Annual Summer Family Exhibition – “Food” - ASU Art Museum, this year’s theme will be a feast for the eyes, food for thought and tastefully exhibited, 480-965-2787 or http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu

16-10/1 CHINO VALLEY: Summer Saturday Music and Picnic Series – Granite Creek Vineyards, (2515 N. Road 1 East, 86323), live music, picnic lunches available, free, 1-5 pm, 928-636-2003 or www.prescott.org

17 NOGALES: 7th Annual Untouchable Low’s Car/Bike Show and Concert – Memorial Park, featuring live stage entertainment, raffle, door prizes, trophies, $8, benefits local charities, 520-313-2805 or www.cruisinarizona.com

17 SCOTTSDALE: 4th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series – Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Agave, The Arizona Spa, 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

17 TEMPE: Tempe International Triathlon; Rio Salado Sprint Triathlon – Tempe Town Lake, Olympic Distance: swim 1500 meters, bike 40 km, run 10 km; Sprint Distance: swim 400 meters, bike 20K, run 5K, 6:30 am, best pros in the world compete from more than $10,000 in prize money and valuable Olympic points, post race party with live music, www.trifind.net/nf/az.html or www.tucsonracing.com

17 TUCSON: 5000 Run/Walk – Reid Park, pancake flat, fast 5K run, the USAT&F State 5K Championship, benefits Pima Community College Cross Country Team, $25, 7 am, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org

20 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 Janos, $125, 520-623-5111 ext. 101 or www.primaveracooks.org

21 GLENDALE: That Thursday Thing – live music and entertainment, free horse drawn carriage rides, this month’s theme is Girl’s Night Out with a Pajama Party and Tiara Party, 5-8 pm, 623-930-4500 or www.visitGlendale.com

21 PHOENIX: 18th Annual Flavors of Phoenix 2009 – The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, featuring 30 of the top chefs from across the state of Arizona, $350, 6 pm, benefits the American Liver Foundation, 602-953-1800 or www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/arizona/

22 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, this week features Blue Mystics featuring members of Incendio, jazz, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

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

22-23 WILLIAMS: 30th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Community Event (formerly Rendezvous Days) – Route 66 – Fun Zone & 4-H BBQ, carnival, rough stock rodeo, parade, 928-635-1418 or www.williamsfestivals.com H * x

22-24 BISBEE: Bisbee Gem and Mineral Show – Historic Bisbee, gems and mineral s from many regions, free, 9 am – 5 pm, 520-432-2217 or www.discoverbisbee.com or www.queenminetour.com

22-24 FLAGSTAFF: Memorial Day Weekend - Mormon Lake Lodge, team roping in the arena with Jack Fuller, live music, free, 928-354-2227 or www.MormonLakeLodge.com

22-24 SAFFORD: 16th Annual 2009 Gila Valley Family Festival - street fair, classic car display & car show, continuous entertainment, quilt show, antique show, talent show, Mt. Graham tours of the telescopes, free, 888-837-1841 or 928-428-2511 or www.visitgrahamcounty.com

22-24 SEDONA: 9th Annual Zaki Gordon Institute Shorts Film Festival - Yavapai College Sedona Center for Arts & Technology, 928-649-6265 or www.zaki.yc.edu

22-24 SEDONA: UFO Sky Watch Conference – Creative Life Center, chance to see UFOs darting about in the nighttime sky, use 3rd generation night vision goggles, see motherships launch smaller craft, UFO & Paranormal awards, special vortex-meditation with Michael Ellegion & Aurora Light, 480-862-4840 or www.ufoskywatch.com

23 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Havasu 95 Speedway Special Event – Night of Destruction - SARA Park, Lake Havasu’s first waterless boat race, demolition derby and other exciting “destruction” events plus fireworks show, 7 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com

23 PAGE: Lake Powell Yacht Club Regatta Scramble – Lake Powell National Golf Course, 8 am, shotgun, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com

23 PHOENIX: Joshua Bell in Concert – Special Event Concert – Symphony Hall, Lawrence Golan conducts, Joshua Bell, violin, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

23 PRESCOTT: Phippen Museum Denim to Diamonds Gala – Prescott Resort, (1500 State Route, 86301), Western art event with live entertainment, gourmet dinner and live art auction, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org

23 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Kite Day – Prescott Valley Civic Center grounds, games and prize drawing, make your own kite and enter the contests, 10 am – noon, 928-759-3090 or www.pvaz.net

23 SPRIGNERVILLE/EAGAR: Round Valley Roundup – pancake breakfast, junior rodeo, forest tours, museum, historical park and archaeological tours, guided ATV tours, fishing derby, BBQ and dance, 928-333-2123 or 866-733-2123 or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com

23 SUPERIOR: Butterfly Walk - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn to identify them on this guided walk by Education Coordinator Chris Kline and Arizona State Parks volunteer naturalists, a few butterflies are netted for a short while to give kids a close up look, $3-7.50, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

23 SUPERIOR: 2nd Annual Bio-Blitz – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, brings researchers for a day of citizen science, joint the search for a wide range of native and migrant species which live at the Arboretum and learn about Arizona ecology, $3-7.50, 8:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

23 TAYLOR: Taylor Trapper Days - Town Hall, biscuits & gravy cook-off, breakfast, patriotic program, black powder shoot, American pit Bull/Terrier weight pulling championships, BBQ, craft show, horseshoe tournament, mutt show, Great American mule race, live band performances, 928-536-7366 or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org

23 WINSLOW: Plein Air Artist “Paint Outs – Homolovi Ruins 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, noon – 4 pm, 602-542-4174 or www.azstateparks.com

23-24 FLAGSTAFF: 19th Annual Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture – Museum of Northern Arizona, after a four year hiatus, the A:shiwi people will share Zuni language, lifeways and traditional dances and flute played, see weavers, inlay jewelers, fetish carvers and painters, exotic stone, shell and antler will be carved into Zuni animal fetishes of the six directions, learn about the shaping, forming and painting of traditional Zuni pottery, www.musnaz.org

23-24 PAYSON: Arizona Loggers Sawdust Festival – Multi-Event Center, celebrate Payson’s logging heritage, contestants participate in a variety of events that test their accuracy, skill and endurance, www.paysonrimcountry.com

23-24 PINE: 29th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival – Pine Community Center, 85+ arts & crafts booths, food, free, 928-476-4480 or www.rimcountrychamber.com or www.pinestrawhs.org

23-24 PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 14th Annual White Mountain Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show - dealers, displays, jewelry, fossils, raffle, food, $2, Sat 9 am - 6 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-537-2524 or www.admmr.state.az.us

23-24 SCOTTSDALE: Reis Horse Clinic - WestWorld, 800-732-8220 or 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

23-24 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Patty Clayton – award-winning western artist, $15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

23-25 CHINO VALLEY: Acoustic Music Jam – Memory Park, free, 928-636-2272 or www.arizonaoldtimefiddlers.org

23-25 FLAGSTAFF: Fine Arts & Crafts Festival - Wheeler Park, elaborate & decorative handcrafted art by artists throughout the Southwest, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 602-789-7222 or www.dixiegreenpromotions.com

23-25 PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 10th Annual Art Barn Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show – Art Barn at Buck Springs Road, 928-634-6692 or www.RunningBearProductions.net

23-25 PRESCOTT: 35th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale - Courthouse Plaza, premier outdoor western art show featuring more than 150 western artists from around the country, a popular "Quick Draw" & auction 2 pm Sat & Sun, daily 9 am, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org H y

23-25 PRESCOTT: 21st Annual Off Street Festival - Chamber of Commerce, arts, crafts, food, fun, 9 am – 5 pm, 928-445-2000 or www.prescott.org

23-25 SPRINGERVILLE: Luna Lake Tour - moderately difficult bike ride in Central Arizona and New Mexico, starts & ends in Springerville, ride through pine forests, rolling grassy countryside, 65 miles each day, www.bikegaba.org

23-25 TOMBSTONE: 30th Annual Wyatt Earp Days – celebrate the life and times of the Old West’s most famous lawman in “the town too tough to die,” with costumed entertainers, BBQ, stagecoach rides, free, www.tombstonechamber.com or www.wyattearpdays.com

23-8/30 GRAND CANYON: Grand Canyon/Tusayan Native American Art Show & Dances – authentic Native American arts and jewelry, music and dancing, Navajo tacos, weekends from sunup to sundown, www.grandcanyonchamber.com

23-9/6 FLAGSTAFF: Guided Hikes – Walnut Canyon National Monument, join the park ranger, strenuous 2-mile guided hike into the backcountry, through ancient Sinagua ruins, reservations required, $5, Ledge Hike Sat & Ranger Cabin Walk Sun 10 am – 1 pm, 928-526-3367 or www.nps.gov/waca

23-9/7 FLAGSTAFF: Arizona Snowbowl's Scenic Skyride - the easiest way to see northern Arizona is by taking the skyride, $8-12, 10 am - 4 pm, 928-779-1951 or www.arizonasnowbowl.com

24 FLAGSTAFF: Memorial Day Star Fest and Lowell Observatory Birthday - Lowell Observatory, celebrating the founding of Lowell in 1894, then the evening features numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus, $6, 7:30 pm, 928-233-3211 or www.lowell.edu

24 GLENDALE: Fleetwood Mac – Unleashed Tour - Jobing.com Arena, the legendary Fleetwood Mac will play an unforgettable "Greatest Hits" show featuring pop/rock classics, 8 pm, www.livenation.com

24 SCOTTSDALE: Equistar Horse Show – WestWorld, 602-993-0706 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp or www.equistarshows.com

24 SEDONA: Magical Music in the Red Rocks – Chamber Music Afternoons – Saint John Vianney, featuring Valentina Lisitsa, Ukranian piano duo with Alexei Kuznetsoff, piano four hands, $25-35, 2 pm, 928-204-2415 or www.ChamberMusicSedona.org H

24 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

24-26 PAYSON: 10th Annual Mountain High Days – Courthouse Grounds, 75 of the best southwest arts and crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm, Mon 10 am – 3 pm, 928-595-4397 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

28 International treasure in Glendale, AZ. It’s The Bead Museum featuring anthropological and archeological beads dating back 10,000 years.  The Bead Museum is a non-profit and the only one of its kind in the country. The Bead Museum is in financial jeopardy and is in danger of going under. They are in the midst of a sustainability campaign and need to raise $20,000 on May 28 at a “no-frills” cocktail party hosted by Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs

28 GLENDALE: Dane Cook – Jobing.com Arena, comedy tour, www.livenation.com

28-30 PHOENIX: Legends and Heroes – Symphony Hall, Michael Christie conducts, hear the musical tales of legends and heroes in an adventurous evening of music, includes Lemminkäinen, a character from a Finnish folktale and the struggles and triumphs of an epic hero, 7 & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

29 PHOENIX: Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series – Desert Botanical Gardens, premier musicians, this week features Margo and Michael Reed, jazz, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

29 PHOENIX: Flux Dance Projects Presents “Displaced Origins” – Memorial Hall in Steele Indian School Park, the choreographic work offers insight into the experiences of being a displaced person without a country, a home and an identity, $12, 7:30 pm, 480-252-4527 or www.fluxphx.com

30 CHINO VALLEY: Chino Valley Springfest – Community Center Park, celebration of community with live music, games, vendors, expo, car show, public swim, food, 10 am - 7 pm, 928-636-9780 or www.cvspringfest.com

30 LAKE HAVASU CITY: U.S. Angler’s Choice Fishing Tournament – 800-360-7112 or www.usanglerschoice.net

30 ORO VALLEY: Bluegrass Night with the Desert Bluegrass Band – part of the Riverfront Park Concert Series, food available, free, 6:30 pm, www.govac.org

30 PRESCOTT: Mezzo Mania – Prescott Fine Arts Association, features six outstanding mezzo sopranos: Uma Errickson, Kate Howell, Amy Van Winkle, Linda Sheehan, Judy Clothier and JoAn Ramsay, they perform solo and ensemble selections from Broadway shows, operas and sacred texts, folk, pop, and classical literature, $12, 2 & 7:30 pm, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net

30 SCOTTSDALE: Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.sundustaz.com or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

30 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR: Route 666 Run – a 265-mile ride on one of the most scenic stretches of highway, one named Route 666 and nicknamed “The Devil’s Highway”, it is now Route 191, 10 am, www.azride.com

30 TUCSON: Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run & Walk – La Placita Village, winding through downtown neighborhoods, entrants receive ticket to the Fox Theater post-race movie and two-for-one, post-race beverages live music at the Hotel Congress, $15-35, 6:30 pm, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org

30 TUCSON: Night Run and Walk – 5K run, 5K walk, 6:30 am, 520-991-0733 or www.getsetaz.com

30-31 PRESCOTT: 5th Annual Southwest Indian Arts Festival - Smoki Museum, arts, performance and music, children’s craft area and frybread booths, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-445-1230 or www.smokimuseum.org

30-31 SHOW LOW: Deuces Wild Triathlon Festival – Fool Hollow Lake, Olympic Course is swim 1500 meters, bike 24.9 miles and run 6.2 miles, Deuce Man Long course is swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, run 13.1 miles, USAT sanctioned, www.trifind.com

30-31 SHOW LOW: Xterra Deuces Wild Off-Road Triathlon – Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area, a Nissan Xterra Points Series Race, swim 800 meters, mountain bike 14.9 miles, Trail run 5 miles, USAT sanctioned, www.trifind.net

30-31 SIERRA VISTA: The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents The Southwestern Folk Music of the Santa Cruz River Band – award-winning western artist, $15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

30-31 WILLCOX: 3rd Annual Willcox Rod & Classic Car Show – Willcox Historic District, pre 1973 vehicles, 9 am – 4 pm, sponsored by the Willcox Chamber of Commerce, 520-384-2272 or 520-384-4583 or www.willcoxchamber.com

31 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

31 ORACLE: Music in the Park – Oracle State Park, $10, 2-4 pm, 520-896-2425 or www.azstateparks.com

31 PARADISE VALLEY: 4th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series – Joya Spa at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort, 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

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.

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