Oct 11 Ancient Arizona Ways of Life If you’ve ever wondered who walked and survived these desert lands before air conditioning, roads, and grocery stores, the Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society may have some answers. Aaron Wright, PhD, will be presenting “The Western Range of the Red-on-Buff Culture, Redux” to discuss prehistoric...

Oct 12 Learn About Enrique Garfias, First City Marshal of Phoenix Drawing from his new biography, “Dogged Pursuit: Tracking the Life of Enrique Garfias,” author Jeffrey Richardson will provide highlights from Garfias' career as a law man, explaining his historic importance, along with previously unknown facts about his personal life. Books $20, cash only. A...

Oct 13, 14 Spiritual Abstract Painting for Oil of Acrylic Renee Palmer Jones, well-known award-winning artist, designer and writer from the North Valley will be presenting a two-day workshop called Spiritual Abstract Painting for Oil of Acrylic at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church. Class size is limited. Register by email or phone. $220. Oct. 13,...

Oct 14 The Woman in Gold: the Unforgettable Masterpiece Join Mary F. Cook from International Foundation for Art Research at Desert Foothills Library for a fascinating update on an extraordinary story about the Klimt paintings stolen by the Nazis from the Bloch-Bauer family’s grand palais in Vienna in l940, and returned to Marie Altmann, the...

Shawn Colvin: A Few Small Repairs 20th Anniversary Tour In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Join her for her 20th anniversary tour and listen to some favorite oldies and a few dynamic new tunes. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.,...

Oct 13, 14 Shawn Colvin: A Few Small Repairs 20th Anniversary Tour In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Join her for her 20th anniversary tour and listen to some favorite oldies and a few dynamic new tunes. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725...

Oct 15 80 Years of Crazy Ed Ed Chilleen first opened The Horney Toad in Cave Creek, then The Satisfied Frog in Frontier Town. He ran the latter for 26 years before retiring to Mexico and opening Satisfied Frog Rocky Point in 2014. Ed is celebrating his 80th birthday and 50 years of restaurateuring at...

Oct 18, 19 Taste of Cave Creek The Taste of Cave Creek is the signature event of the Town of Cave Creek! Food and beverages from more than 25 restaurants from Cave Creek and surrounding areas will truly be on display and ready for savoring at this year’s event. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek...

Oct 19 The Hills Salon and Spa Anniversary Party The Hills Salon and Spa will celebrate its first anniversary with a benefit red carpet event to raise money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Join salon staff for a fun evening of local restaurant offerings as well as wine, beer, champagne, swag bags, raffles and more. The...

Oct 19 Nursing/EMT Star Party Explore the night sky through high-powered telescopes and learn more about the contributions of nursing and emergency medicine with hands-on activities at this month’s PVCC/Phoenix Astronomical Society Star Party. Free. 6 to 10 p.m. PVCC at Black Mountain, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 602-561-5398. RSVP to events@pasaz.org