EMOL Arizona Events Guide
March 1998
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H= handicap access *= family oriented
Audience attendance:
w= under l,000;
x= l,000-10,000
y= 10,000-50,000;
z= 50,000+
tba APACHE JUNCTION: Superstition Mountain Historical Society Dutchman Stew Cook-Off - the Dutchman shows up once a year for an annual fund-raiser for the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum, storytellin', best stew in the SW competition, gunfights, celebrity arrests, 602-983-4888 *
tba PHOENIX: 4th Annual At Home in Arizona - AZ Biltmore Resort Pavilion, room settings, accessories, displays, hosted by Phoenix Home & Garden magazine, 10 am - 5 pm, $9, 602-234-0840 or 800-228-6540 H
tba PHOENIX: 25th Annual Phoenix Home Improvement & Garden Show - Civic Plaza, largest, most established exposition of home-related products in the state, 100s of displays of the latest on sprucing up both inside & outside, lots of clinics & demonstrations, $4, 602-277-4748 H * z
tba PHOENIX: 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Family Faire - Central Ave., 2nd largest parade in Phx, 100 entries, 10 am, Faire follows at Hance Park noon, traditional Irish dancers, crafts, sing-a-long, 602-263-0443 H * z
tba PHOENIX: Art Detour 9 - free, self-guided tour of downtown Phx art spaces, representing 300+ Arizona artists, 10 am, free, 602-256-7539 * y
tba SCOTTSDALE: 33rd Annual Western World of Gems - WestWorld, gem, mineral, fossil, jewelry show, demos, prizes, displays, sponsored by Scottsdale Gem & Mineral Club, free parking, $3, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-941-0088 H * x
2/7-29 APACHE JUNCTION: 10th Annual Arizona's Annual Renaissance Festival - 16th Century European Village celebrating romance & revelry of Renaissance Europe, music theater, comedy, hearty food & drynk, crafts, games & knights jousting, $3.95-10.95, weekends, 10 am - dusk, 520-463-2700 H * z
1 SCOTTSDALE: Sandra Reaves - Glory Hallelujah Gospel - Ctr for the Arts, traditional, rafter-raising gospel, 7 pm, $21-25, 602-994-2787
1 SCOTTSDALE: Bel Canto Piano Trio - Kerr Cultural Ctr, chamber music, $10-12, 3 pm, 602-965-5377 H *
1-19 SCOTTSDALE: Ballet Hispanico of New York - Ctr for the Arts, foremost interpreter of Hispanic dance, blends ballet & ethnic dance, 8 pm, $24-28, 602-994-2787
1-31 STATEWIDE: AZ Archaeology Awareness Month - hands-on activities, tours to sites, talks on AZ archaeology & history, most events are free, for calendar - 602-542-4174
2-8 SCOTTSDALE: Franklin Templeton Tennis Classic presented by U.S. West - Scottsdale Princess, Arizona's premier professional tennis event, top stars from around the world such as Andre Agassi compete for prize money, 602-922-0222 H * z
2-20 SCOTTSDALE: Desert Pastel: Art Exhibit - Kerr Cultural Ctr, features new works by the area's finest pastel artists, 602-965-5377 H
3-8 PHOENIX: St. Petersburg Ice Ballet - Orpheum Theatre, "Swan Lake" on ice, presented by Southwest Dance, $24-32, 2 & 7:30 pm, 602-503-5555 or 602-262-7272 H
5-7 PHOENIX: Classics Concert - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony with a musical "Trip to Europe" featuring the works of Weber, Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, child prodigy Hilary Hahn for a program featuring Schumann & Beethoven, 7:30 & 8 pm, $14-38, 602-495-1999 H
5-8 SCOTTSDALE: U.S. Team Roping - WestWorld, 602-483-8800
6-7 GLENDALE: 26th Annual Glencroft's Benefit Quilt Auction - display, food & novelty booths, boutique, breakfast, free, 602-847-3004 H x
6-7 SCOTTSDALE: Paragon Ragtime Orchestra- Ctr for the Arts, with Scott Joplin & the Original Kings of Ragtime, 8 pm, $20-24, 602-994-2787
6-8 PHOENIX: 49th Annual Gem & Mineral Show - Mtn Preserve Reception & Conference Ctr, demonstrations of lapidary skills, 25 dealers, pan for gold, grab bags for the kids, 10 am, $4, under 12 free, 602-267-1926 H *
6-8 PHOENIX: 8th Annual APS Electrics - Firebird International Raceway, the world's premier racing showcase of electric car racing, focuses on technology, development & interaction between students of University & H.S. teams from across the US, $5, 1-5 pm, 602-256-2599 H
6-8 PHOENIX: Santa Fe Furniture Expo - Civic Plaza, largest U.S. collection of handcrafted original furniture, includes Spanish colonial, rustic, lodgepole, Mission, contemporary, African, antique, cowboy, ranch & Japanese styles, $7, 800-823-0163 H
6-15 PHOENIX: Earth Dances - Herberger Theater, by Ballet Arizona, contemporary program portrays the struggles & hopes of the Chilean people under military rule, 8 & 2 pm, 602-381-1096 H
7 LITCHFIELD PARK: Compas Series #4 - Sheer Pandemonium - folk music of the British Isles accompanied by the water harmonica, 602-935-6384 H
7 MESA: Annual Miniature Parade - Center Street, miniature floats 4 ft x 8 ft., bands, dance troupes, scout packs, antique cars, free, 10 am, 602-644-2984 or 602-644-2351 H
7 MESA: Mesa Day - Pioneer Park, carnival games, children's crafts, facepainting, entertainment, carnival rides, informational exhibits, free, 11 am - 4 pm, 602-644-2351 H *
7 SCOTTSDALE: Exclusively Little 1998 - McCormick Railroad Park, for children 6 & under; games, arts & crafts, clown face-painting, entertainment, $3, noon - 3 pm, 602-994-2312 H * w
7-8 PHOENIX: Heard Museum Guild 40th Annual Indian Fair & Market - features more than 300 of the nation's top Native American artists, entertainment & a variety of Native foods, $3-6, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, 602-252-8840 H * y
7-8 SCOTTSDALE: 21st Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party - SunBurst Hotel, 17 hours of music featuring 25 international jazz stars, $150/weekend badge, 602-948-7993 H *7-22 PHOENIX: Below the Belt - Herberger Theater, the Arizona premiere of Richard Dresser's new comedy, by Actors Theatre of Phoenix, $16-26, 602-253-6701
8 APACHE JUNCTION: Annual Dons of Arizona Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Superstition Mountain Trek - features "search" for Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, BBQ, legendrama, fireworks show & firefall down the mountainside, pan for gold, craft demos, Indian & Mexican dances, food, 8:30 am - 10 pm, $17.50-35, 602-258-6016 H *
8 PHOENIX: Family Concert - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony with a musical trip to the circus, pre-concert activities begin at 1:30 pm & are suitable for grade K-6, $8-10, 602-495-1999 H *
8 SCOTTSDALE: Evenings with Steinway - Ctr for the Arts, with French pianist Jean-Philippe Collard, 7 pm, $10, 602-994-2787
9 PHOENIX: American Ballet Theatre - Symphony Hall, recognized as one of the greatest companies of the world, presented by Southwest Dance, $23-75, 8 pm, 602-503-5555 or 602-262-7272 H
9 SUN CITY: Sun Cities Chamber Music Society - Sundial Aud, features the Boston Chamber Music Society, $5-14, 7:30 pm, 602-972-0478 H
11 SCOTTSDALE: David Shaul: Celtic Harpist - Kerr Cultural Ctr, just in time for St. Patrick's Day, lilting music, stories & a special guest or two celebrating the Emerald Isle, 8 pm, 602-965-5377 H
11-15 SCOTTSDALE: AZ Reining Horse Show - WestWorld, 602-483-8800
12-15 CHANDLER: Annual Ostrich Festival - Ostrich races, carnival, arts & collectibles, international food, big name entertainment, 2 stages of continuous entertainment, parade, free, 602-963-4571 H * z
12-15 PHOENIX: 68th Annual Jaycees Rodeo of Rodeos - Coliseum, traditional rodeo, dance & concert, 602-263-8671 H
13-14 PHOENIX: Pops Concert - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony with a sentimental journey thru the golden age of radio, 8 pm, $15-39, 602-495-1999 H
13-15 GLENDALE: WorldPort '98 - Thunderbird School, your passport to explore 20+ countries including their culture, native food, costumes & customs, free, 602-930-2299 H
13-15 SCOTTSDALE: Arts Festival - Ctr for the Arts, rated among the top in the country, a juried fair that includes 175 artists, performances, artist demos & presentations on 8 stages throughout the festival, specially-themed children's area, 40 food & beverage booths, $3, under 12 free, 602-994-ARTS (2787) H *
14 SCOTTSDALE: Crossbow - Kerr Cultural Ctr, 6-time Arizona State Fiddle Champion Peter Rolland & his wife Gail (on bass & piano) will be joined by Rick Felix as they play the traditional music of Ireland & Scotland, $10-11, 8 pm, 602-965-5377 H
14-15 APACHE JUNCTION: AZ Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Show - Rodeo Park, antique tractor pulls, exhibits, crafts, food, 8 am - 4 pm, 602-967-6949 H
14-15 PHOENIX: CLAY Show & Sale - Heritage Square, examples of hand-crafted pottery, demonstrations of some methods of making & firing clay art, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-262-5071 or 602-246-0118 H w
14-4/5 GLENDALE: Glendale Arts Council Juried Fine Art Show - Historic Sahuaro Ranch, annual event that draws artists from around the state, free, 602-939-5782 H
15 APACHE JUNCTION: The Don's Apache Trail Travelcade - tour the old Apache Trail, Tortilla Flat, Fish Creek Canyon, Canyon Lake, Roosevelt Dam, Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, Tonto National Monument & Boyce Thompson Arboretum, $53, 602-258-6016 or 602-821-8682 not H
15 SCOTTSDALE: Joseph Wytko Saxophone Quartet - Kerr Cultural Ctr, nationally renowned quartet in a program that would delight St. Patrick himself, 3 pm, 602-965-5377 H
16-22 PHOENIX: Standard Register Ping LPGA Tour Event - Moon Valley Country Club, top women golfers in the world competing for a total purse of $700,000, benefits Samaritan hospitals, $10-15, 7 am - 4 pm, 602-495-4653 H z
19-20 PHOENIX: Classics Concert - Symphony Hall, Phoenix Symphony with Richard Bock on cello featuring Villa-Lobos Cello Concerto No. 2, 7:30 & 8 pm, $14-38, 602-495-1999 H
19-22 SCOTTSDALE: National Festival of the West - Rawhide, western music, cowboy poetry, western vendors, costume contests, film celebrities, chuck wagon cook-off, mounted action shooting championships, stick horse races, $2-7, 10 am, 602-996-4387 * y
19-26 SCOTTSDALE: New World Theatre - Kerr Cultural Ctr, under the direction of Billy Williams, evening of contemporary theatre, call for titles, $15, 8 pm, 602-965-5377 H
20-21 SCOTTSDALE: AKC Dog Show & Obedience & Agility Trials - Rawhide, 2000 top-winning show dogs, 135 different breeds compete, pet products suppliers, free, agility trials is on the 23rd only, 8 am, 602-948-9002 H x
20-22 MESA: Acorn's Spring Antique Show & Sale - Centennial Hall, glass repair, country, coins, sports collectibles, furniture, $4, under 12 free, 602-258-5700 H
20-22 PHOENIX: Arizona Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show - YWCA, 300+ quilts, garments, dolls, vendor mall, national & local teachers offer classes, 602-220-9889 H x
20-22 PHOENIX: Phoenix Zoo - Indy Racing League - Phx International Raceway, 53rd running of the Indy cars on the world's fastest 1-mile oval, featuring the cars & stars of the Indianapolis 500, $15-50, 8 am, 602-252-2227 H z
20-22 SCOTTSDALE: Specialized Cactus Cup Mountain Bike Race - WestWorld, mountain bike race featuring 2,500+ of the top mountain bicyclists as they kick off competition for national recognition, free, 8 am - 10 pm, 602-483-8800 or 800-245-3462 H
20-22 SCOTTSDALE: Desert Festival - Scottsdale Pavilions, fine arts, fine crafts, entertainment, food, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-837-5637 H
21 SCOTTSDALE: Joe Lovano Sextet with Chamber Orchestra - Ctr for the Arts, 8 pm, $24-28, 602-994-2787
21 SCOTTSDALE: March of Dimes WalkAmerica - Civic Ctr Mall, 15K walk & post-walk celebration, 6:30 am, 602-266-9933 H x
21-22 MESA: Mesa Symphony Orchestra Concert - Westwood High Aud., includes Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo by Copland, selections from works by Handel & pre-concert lecture, 8 & 3 pm, $8-20, 602-897-2121 H
21-22 PHOENIX: Annual Spring '98 Landscape Plant Sale - Desert Botanical Gardens, more than 15,000 arid-land plants, trees, and herbs, 9 am - 5 pm, 602-941-1225
21-22 PHOENIX: Folk Traditions Music Festival - Encanto Park, musical performances & workshops, old time, country western, contemporary folk, blues, Celtic & original songs, storytelling & folk dancing, 200 traditional musicians, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 602-495-5458 H *
21-22 PHOENIX: Aloha Festival - Heritage Square, celebration of Hawaiian culture, music & entertainment, Island crafts, family games & Hawaiian foods, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-262-5071 H * x
21-22 SCOTTSDALE: Bob Alper: Rabbi/Stand Up Comic - Kerr Cultural Ctr, 8 & 3 pm, 602-965-5377 H
21-4/5 PHOENIX: Needlework Exhibit - Shemer Art Ctr, 602-262-4727 H
25-29 SCOTTSDALE: 27th Annual Carousel Horse Show - WestWorld, features Arabians, Morgans, Saddlebreds, Driving horses & ponies, Tennessee Walking horses & Peruvian Pasos, roadsters & mules, free, 602-483-8800 or 602-945-3230 H *
26 SCOTTSDALE: Chamber Concert - Ctr for the Arts, Phoenix Symphony with conductor Hermann Michael in works by Haydn, Sibelius, Dvorak & Weber, 7:30 pm, $16-20, 602-495-1999 H
26-29 PHOENIX: Tosca - Symphony Hall, by Arizona Opera, Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece, sung in Italian with English surtitles, $14-56, 2 & 7:30 pm, 602-266-SING (7464)
27 CHANDLER: Chamber Concert - Ctr for the Arts, Phoenix Symphony with conductor Hermann Michael in works by Haydn, Sibelius, Dvorak & Weber, 7:30 pm, $13-20, 602-495-1999 H
27 SCOTTSDALE: Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival on Tour - Ctr for the Arts, presented by the Phoenix Chamber Music Society, $18, 8 pm, 602-252-0095 H
27-29 FOUNTAIN HILLS: Family Fest - juried art show featuring 100 artists, music, dancers, storytellers, carnival, 602-837-1654 H *
27-29 TEMPE: 20th Annual Old Town Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts - Mill Avenue, 2nd largest arts & entertainment festival in the Southwest, 600 national artists & craftspeople, traditional & ethnic foods, continuous entertainment on 5 stages, Ecotopia & a special area for children, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 602-967-4877 H * z
28 SCOTTSDALE: Keith Curtis: Original Acoustic Music - Kerr Cultural Ctr, local award-winning songwriter, guitarist & vocalist joined by musical friends, $14-15, 8 pm, 602-965-5377 H
28-29 PHOENIX: Annual Artists Guild Spring Show & Sale - Washington Adult Ctr, original fine art in all media, free, 1-5 pm, 602-993-8612 H w
28-29 SCOTTSDALE: Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company - Ctr for the Arts, 7 pm, $30-34, 602-994-2787
29 SCOTTSDALE: Quintessence Chamber Ensemble - Kerr Cultural Ctr, Meet Mr. Mozart with Sterling Beeaff, 3 pm, 602-965-5377 H
30-4/5 SCOTTSDALE: The Tradition at Desert Mountain presented by Countrywide - first of 4 major championships on the Senior PGA Tour, the tournament is preceded by other festivities including the Grand Tradition an 18-hole event for older players, champions dinner, champions clinic & several corporate golf outings, $100/weekly badge, 8 am - 4 pm, 602-595-4070 H z
31 SCOTTSDALE: Jeffrey Siegel, Piano - Ctr for the Arts, The Golden Age of the American Piano, 8 pm, $22, 602-994-2787
31-4/3 PHOENIX: Open Air Rehearsals on the Plaza - Civic Plaza Tent, witness the rehearsal process that usually goes on inside the studios, by Ballet Arizona, rehearsing Alice in Wonderland, free, noon - 4 pm, 602-381-0184 H *
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