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| 8 events, Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's desert laboratory, is offering specials throughout the summer. • Arizona residents receive 50 percent off. • Students ages 13 through college-level will receive $10 off Monday through Thursday. • July 16–Aug. 12, “Beat the Heat” tickets priced at $28, or $14 with the Arizona resident discount, the first tour of... Cheers to social change! Larry Fitzgerald’s First Down Fund is celebrating First and Ten—10 years of the First Down Fund’s success in providing assistance to worthy philanthropic projects supporting kids and their families. Join Larry at Fitz’s Supper Club 2018 for cocktails, post-game favorites prepared by Chef Marc Lupino and silent and live auctions. $850... $850 Reserve tickets now for an evening with Al DiMeola, with special guest Jordan Rudess, at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. The show, presented by Danny Zelisko, features DiMeola, whose career has spanned four decades and earned him critical accolades, three gold albums and more than $6 million in record... $35 The Herberger Theater Center showcases the work of diverse and emerging theater companies at 12:10 p.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Each one-act shows lasts approximately 45 minutes. Bring your lunch or pre-order before 5 p.m. the day before. See website for schedule. $7 tickets; $7 pre-ordered lunch. Kax Stage, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. 602-252-8497 $7 Each Thursday and Saturday, take the Scottsdale Trolley for a guided three-hour food tour. Enjoy a Spanish frittata, delicious craft pizzas, an English delicacy, authentic Mexican street tacos and an award-winning dessert and a tea sample paired with a variety of cocktails. See website for details and waiver. $65. Starts and ends at Hotel Valley... $65 Scottsdale Artists’ School offers a variety of week-long summer camps for emerging artists ages 6 thru 17. Professional art studios, and professional teaching artists. See website for times, dates and fees. Scholarships available. 3720 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. 480-990-1422 Come see Desert Botanical Garden in a whole new way with Saturday evening flashlight tours. Capture the night-blooming plants and animals with your own flashlight. $12.95–$24.95. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 7–9:30 p.m. 480-941-1225 $12.95 – $24.95 This R-rated, laugh-out-loud look at life after college puppet show packs more purposeful punch and candid heart than ever before. Be there when Phoenix Theatre favorites take the stage to bring this fresh, fast-paced and exuberant musical to life once again. See website for schedule and pricing. Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. 602-254-2151 | 13 events, If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by nature’s recurring numbers and patterns, you’re not alone. This month, the Arizona Science Center presents “A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature” so you can find out how it all adds up! General admission + $6.95–$8.95. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 602-716-2000; azscience.org $6.95 – $8.95 You won’t want to miss the fantastic 16th season of ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra! “Broadway, Beatles and Blues” kicks off the season Nov. 3 and 4; Dec. 7–9, take a musical journey through the 12 days of Christmas with “It’s Christmas!”; and the magnificent story of one of America’s most revered naturalist comes to... Artist Laura Thurbon captures the magnificence of these summer storms, and has amassed worldwide collections in the United States, South America, Europe, Israel, and India. She has many published works, and public murals around the Southwest United States. Her work will be featured at Gallery Andrea this month. 7019 E. Main St., Scottsdale. Mon.–Sat., noon... Kim Braatz-Voisard has been named new head coach of the Notre Dame Saints girls’ softball. Braatz-Voisard brings a lot to the plate, having played professional softball in Europe, as well as for the Colorado Silver Bullets USA Women’s Baseball team, where she earned the title of first woman to hit an out-of-the-park home run and... Lenard Rubin, executive chef at The Country Club at DC Ranch, participated in the World Chefs Without Borders Myanmar Tour for Humanity, traveling at his own expense with 59 other chefs to raise funds toward a goal of zero hunger by providing education and resources to those in need and afflicted by natural disasters. The... The Heard Museum presents Dear Listener: Works by Nicholas Galanin, a retrospective of the contemporary Native Alaskan artist. The exhibition encourages dialogue about what it means to be indigenous, and addresses topics like colonialism and cultural appropriation. Open through Sept. 3. $7.50–$18. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-252-8840; heard.org $7.50 – $18 Joi Prater Interiors, one of the newest North Valley design studios, has opened its doors. Use the website to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation or sign up for a free Kitchen Remodeling 101 event to learn about possibilities, as well as cost and what to expect. 748 Easy St. #9, Carefree. 602-930-8679; joipraterinteriors.com Desert Botanical Gardens is the place to be when it comes to enjoying all the natural desert has to offer. Join expert birders along the trails each Monday morning to learn names and sounds of our favorite feathered friends. Everyone is welcome. Bring binoculars if possible. Admission $12.95–$24.95. 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 7 a.m.... $12.95 – $24.95 Goldenstein Gallery in West Sedona presents The Current, an exhibition that celebrates a stunning array of art from artists who have captivated and inspired collectors from around the globe. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 150 SR 179, Sedona. 928-204-1765; goldensteinart.com Kiwanis of Carefree has donated $4,000 to the Lowell Observatory Curriculum for Kids (LOCKs) at Cave Creek Unified School District’s Child’s Play Preschool. The donation will provide supplies for the 2018-19 school year for the preschool at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School. They matched that $4,000 donation to provide the Annunciation Catholic School kindergarten with a... Phoenix Art Museum has rummaged through the storage rooms to assemble this show from the permanent collection, featuring about 50 works by women artists in the 20th and 21st centuries, including Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe. $18; discounts available for students, seniors and children. 1625 N. Central Ave. 602-257-1222, phxart.org $18 - Kids ages 5 to 11 are invited to bring their creativity and build geckobots, snap circuitry, K'Nex, marble mazes and more. Mathnasium of Cave Creek will host stations from 2–4 p.m. RSVP. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 1–4 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org Free | 12 events, | 13 events, - Browse Sedona Gallery Association galleries and meet highlighted artists, take in special exhibits and fun art events. Enjoy light refreshments and begin your weekend with an exploration of Sedona’s exciting art scene! Free. See website for featured locations. 5–8 p.m. sedonagalleryassociation.com Free | 15 events, Flagstaff’s Museum of Northern Arizona presents work from more than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans. Meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo way of living in harmony and hike with a Navajo ethno botanist. There’s plenty to do... $8 – $12 Head up to Rim Country for a weekend of fun as ASU football touches down in Payson. The Payson Food Truck Festival features dozens of food trucks with something for everyone, live music, a kids’ zone and more. Free. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club, Payson. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. 928-472-5110; paysonrimcountry.com Free - Verde Canyon Railroad presents the Grape Train Escape as a tribute to great wines of the Grand Canyon State. Enjoy a sampling of Arizona Stronghold wines and enjoy complimentary specialty dishes and hors d’oeuvres. $99. 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale. 1 p.m. 800-582-7245; verdecanyonrr.com $99 | ||
| 15 events, - Little ones and their favorite bears are invited to join Goldilocks for storytime at this fourth annual tea party. Afternoon tea for adults, nursery tea and gift bag for littles are included. Adults $25; Children $15; Bears free. RSVP. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3–5 p.m. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com $15 – $25 | 14 events, This riveting Herberger Lunchtime Theater presentation is based on the coming-of-age memoir by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who grew up in a Bronx housing project and went on to attend Princeton and Yale. $7. Herberger Theater Kax Stage, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. See website for show times. herbergertheater.org $7 | 14 events, | 15 events, - Cave Creekers Paul Diefenderfer and Kerry Ecker hiked down the tanner trail in the east portion of the Grand Canyon. Six days and 120 miles later they exited the South Bass Trail. Come experience the story through their own words. RSVP by phone. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 2:30–4 p.m.... Free | 15 events, Head on up to Prescott where more than 40 of the country’s best speakers and singers take the stage for this renowned gathering and tribute to the American cowboy. Ticket prices and schedules online. Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. 928-776-2000; azcowboypoets.org | 16 events, If you haven’t seen Newsies, you’re missing one of the most exciting musicals today! Valley Youth Theatre presents this tale of a charismatic turn-of-the-century teenaged newsies fighting the titans of publishing. $20.50–$39.50. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix. See website for performance schedule. 602-254-7399; herbergertheater.org $20.50 – $39.50 | 18 events, - Savor beer samples from some of the Southwest's finest craft breweries, take in live music, and taste from local restaurants and food trucks, all in the pleasant air of a Prescott summer. $40 general admission; see website for ticket options. Downtown Prescott. 4–8 p.m. 928-776-8686; milehighbrewfest.com $40 - Youth ages 12–18 are invited to audition for Musical Theatre of Anthem’s production of Addams Family Young@Part. A prep workshop will be held Aug. 9 and 10 from 6–7:30 p.m. Auditions held Aug. 11 at 12:30 p.m. $325; sibling discounts and scholarships available. 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. 623-336-6001; musicaltheatreofanthem.org $325 |
| 15 events, | 15 events, If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to use oil paints to create a still life work of art, this is your opportunity! Instructor Robert Lemler will discuss design, arrangement and lighting, and provide aspiring painters of all levels with instruction and inspiration. $350. Scottsdale Artists’ School, 3720 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.... $350 | 15 events, | 16 events, - Phoenix Art Museum’s Contemporary Forum Film Festival explores the art world through a satirical lens, celebrating characters who show moral courage in the face of uncertainty. $5. Whiteman Hall, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 6:30 p.m. phxart.org $5 | 18 events, It’s the world’s oldest continuous rodeo, and it’s right here in Arizona! There’s nothing like the Payson Rodeo! See website for performance schedule, and don’t miss the rodeo after-party dance Aug. 17 and 18. Online adult tickets $18; Seniors $16; Children 8–12 $10; Free for children 7 and under and active military. Tickets $20 at... $10 – $18 Don Bluth Front Row Theatre presents this fun comedy theater production of a woman who invents a boyfriend to please her parents. $25–$27. 8670 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Tickets and schedule online. 480-314-0841; donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com $25 – $27 - Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch will host Frank Family Vineyards at this tasty event for foodies and wine connoisseurs alike. $95–$105 per person. RSVP required. 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale. 6:30 p.m. 480-444-1234 ext. 8640; scottsdale.regency.hyatt.com $95 – $105 - Grammy-winning pianist, singer and songwriter Eliane Elias blends her Brazilian roots and sensuous, alluring voice with virtuosic instrumental jazz, classical and compositional skills at MIM. $33.50–$48.50. 4725 E. Mayo, Phoenix. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. 480-478-6000; mim.org $33.50 – $48.50 | 15 events, | 17 events, The Desert Awareness Committee will offer a 32-hour course covering the history, definition and principles of desert interpretation. Ideal for anyone interested in refining their techniques or in becoming a volunteer guide at Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo, MIM, local museums and other area parks and attractions. Registration $230; Certification $150. Holland Community Center,... - Come celebrate Arizona’s own unique incredible, edible dessert, the prickly pear! A foraging hike, margarita shake-off, vendors, a pageant, music, food and more! See website for schedule. Free. 199 N. Lobb, Superior. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. superiorarizonachamber.org Free |
| 17 events, - Arizona Opera is proud to present the second annual Opera and Gelato Film Festival, featuring Puccini’s classic opera, La bohème. Enjoy gelato and refreshments for purchase. RSVP required. Free. Arizona Opera Center, Roma and Raymond Wittcoff Black Box Theater, 1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 2 p.m. azopera.org Free - There’s always something fun going on at English Tea Room, and this month is no exception. Learn to turn straw hats into masterpieces worthy of Ascot or Kentucky with milliner Jeanne Bjorn. Upcycled straw hats, tea and scones will be provided. Bring accessories, trim and threads. Seating limited. RSVP early. $35. 201 Easy St., Carefree.... $35 | 14 events, | 15 events, - It’s time to start warming up! ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) will be holding auditions for its chorale and orchestra at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church Aug. 21. All voices and instrument auditions are welcome. Appointment required. See website for details. 20125 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix. 7 p.m. 623-326-5172 | 14 events, | 16 events, - Internationally renowned supermodel, award-winning actress, television/radio producer, public speaker, author and survivor of “Celebrity Survivor” TV show Clarissa Burt teaches you (live!) how to make sumptuous Italian gluten-free meals from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., then returns at 2 p.m. to teach you how to take toxins out of your beauty regime. RSVP required. Each... $20 - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Live & Local Fridays concert series opens this month, showcasing eight Arizona groups spanning rockabilly-honky tonk, indie-folk, African rhythms, blues, hip-hop, folk-rock, jazz, indie-rock and pop every Friday evening. Advanced tickets $12–$19. 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdalearts.org $12 – $19 | 14 events, | 16 events, Musical Instrument Museum is celebrating 100 years of Leonard Bernstein with musical performances, talks, workshops, film screenings and more. Come explore the life and works of this most accomplished of musicians and composers. Free with museum entrance. 4725 E. Mayo, Phoenix. 480-478-6000; mim.org Free - Swing back into the literary season with a casual community get-together with poet laureate Alberto Álvaro Rios for Changing Hands Phoenix’s Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing Summer Social Fundraiser. Beverages, book giveaways, a silent auction and swag. Free. Changing Hands, 300 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix. 6–8 p.m. piper-center-summer-social.eventbrite.com Free |
| 16 events, Desert Foothills Theater presents an audience favorite in this engaging and powerful performance. From his award-winning role as Hoke in “Driving Miss Daisy” to his energetic cabaret performance, TA Burrows will delight the whole audience. $29.50. 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 7:15 p.m. 480-488-1981; dftheater.com $29.50 | 13 events, | 13 events, | 13 events, | 13 events, | 3 events, | 4 events, The joy of fall is coming in the pines of Prescott at the 33rd Annual Faire on the Square in Courthouse Plaza. Artwork, crafts and food of more than 100 vendors. Free. 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott. Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon. 928-445-2000; visit-prescott.com Free |