October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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CASA GRANDE Main Street Event – Historic Florence Street, live entertainment, classic car show and arts and crafts
exhibition, this month features an Oktoberfest with the Bouncing Czechs, Biergarten and authentic German food, 5:30-9 pm,
www.cgmainstreet.org
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PHOENIX: The Lumineers - Comerica Theatre, spend an evening with The Lumineers, Dr. Dog and Nathaniel Rateliff, 7:30
pm, http://www.livenation.com
1-5
SCOTTSDALE: 9th Annual Phoenix Fashion Week – Talking Stick Resort, thousands of fashion fans, designers, buyers and
industry professionals, designer runway shows, fashionable industry seminars, model of the year competition, student design
scholarship competition, designer sample sales, glitzy after-parties and the event’s signature Style Villa shopping experience,
http://www.phoenixfashionweek.com
1-11/10 GLENDALE: Pumpkin Days & Fall Maze – Tolmachoff Farms, pumpkin patch, 6 acre family corn maze with a new theme
every year (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), mini corn maze (perfect for little ones), haunted corn maze
(dare to enter), also petting zoo, train ride($2), hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow and more,
new this year: climb on 20 X 20 Spider Web, $9 admission, 623-386-1301 or http://www.tolmachoff-farms.com
1-4/30 TUCSON: Butterfly Magic – Tucson Botanical Garden, be transported on a global quest for the most beautiful, exotic and
rare butterflies of the world, hundreds of live, tropical butterflies in this intimate exhibit, $7.50-13, 9:30 am – 3 pm,
http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/
2-6
PARKER: 41st Annual Mo – Chem - Ho – Na – CRIT Native American Days Fair & Expo - Manataba Park, parade,
frybread contest, Native Visions Film Festival, arts & crafts vendors, Pow Wow, CRTI Royalty Pageant, Gourd Dancing,
Bird Singing & Dancing Competition, Cultural Dance Showcase, https://www.facebook.com/pages/CRIT-Native-AmericanDays-Fair-Expo/294199783996383
2-20
PHOENIX: 39 Steps – Phoenix Theatre, mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python
humor, a fast-paced whodunit, 2-time Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning treat with nonstop laughs, more than 150
zany characters (all played by a cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned
romance, a comedy rich with sophisticated humor, mixed with the best of fast-paced slap stick, www.phoenixtheatre.com
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SCOTTSDALE: 39th Anniversary ArtWalk - Scottsdale Arts District, celebrates the kickoff to America’s Original ArtWalk
art openings, live music, food sampling and more, sponsored by Scottsdale Gallery Association in conjunction with City of
Scottsdale, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com H
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TEMPE: Ironcare Splash & Dash + Swim Only – Race 2 – Tempe Town Lake, presented by Triple Sports, splash 750m or
1500m/dash 5km; swim only 750m or 1500m, enjoy an evening of fun and racing with your friends, a unique event with a
relaxed atmosphere that is suitable for all levels of athlete, whether fine tuning for that big race or getting your feet wet at
your first multisport event, 6 pm, http://www.4peaksracing.com/
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WILLCOX: Cowboy Hall of Fame - Community Center, induction ceremony, Favorite Son/Daughter Award, $, 520-3842272 or http://www.willcoxchamber.com H
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TUCSON: 3rd Annual Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta 2013 - Kino Stadium, teams from Mexico’s Pacific Coast
League, from the cities of Hermosillo, Ciudad Obregon, and Culiacan, joined by a Los Angeles Dodgers' Instructional
League team, will play a series of exhibition double-headers with the Tucson Padres, $8-12, 520-434-1367 or
http://tucsonpadres.com
3-27
QUEEN CREEK: 19th Annual Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party - Hillbilly Bob's pig races, spooky train rides, live
entertainment, carousel, petting barn, 4-acre and Celebrity 10-acre maize, bon fires, pumpkin patch, hayride, pig races,
fireworks, $16, Th & Su 10 am – 9 pm, Fr-Sa 10 am – 10 pm, 480-987-3100 or http://www.pumpkinandchiliparty.com H y
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CLARKDALE: Ales on Rails/Oktoberfest - Verde Canyon Railroad, with specialty beers, brats and other Oktoberfest-style
food fare, Fridays- Sundays, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or http://www.verdecanyonrr.com/
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GILBERT: 6th Annual Taste of SanTan benefitting Save the Family Foundation of Arizona - SanTan Village, unlimited
food tastings from SanTan Village restaurants, door prizes every 15 minutes, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages including
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October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
one of a kind “SanTini” cocktail, live entertainment including music, photo kiosk, fashion fun, and much more, raffle
packages, must be 21 years of age or older, 6 pm, $45-90, 480-466-7714 or http://www.SavetheFamily.org
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PHOENIX: Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series - Desert Botanical Garden, different bands, this week features, dinner is
available for an additional charge, guests must be aged 21+, includes Garden admission, $16-22, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or
http://www.dbg.org
4-5
KEARNY: Oktoberfest - Uptown, with a car, truck, motorcycle and gem show, street fair, vendors market, games for kids,
salsa contest, free, 520-363-7607 or http://www.copperbasinaz.com
4-5
KINGMAN: 6th Annual Brew and Brats Oktoberfest – Locomotive Park, a beer garden, grilled bratwurst and chicken, live
music and dancing under the big tent, vendors, 928-727-1909
4-5
PHOENIX: Arizona Opera Center Grand Opening - visitors to explore the Center, experience a variety of free performances
and learn about the Arizona Opera's season which opens the following weekend, http://www.azopera.org
4-5
PHOENIX: Classics 2 – Symphony Hall, featuring the Phoenix Symphony in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, conducted
by Philip Mann, Andrew Van Oeyen, piano, 11 am & 8 pm, http://www.phoenixsymphony.org
Experience Beethoven’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 4 performed by renowned pianist Andrew Van Oeyen, hailed by the
LA Times as having an “extravagantly thorough and effortless technique.” Lead by Guest Conductor Philip Mann, whom the
BBC described as “a talent to watch out for,” The Phoenix Symphony also performs Richard Strauss’ soaring Don Juan and
Claude Debussy’s much admired La mer.
4-5
SCOTTSDALE: Heartbeat City-The Cars Tribute Band – Casino Arizona, faithfully recreates the look and sound of The
Cars, they dress in the period-correct 80's style of the Cars while their sound is amazingly close to the real thing, hear favorite
songs and take a trip back to the upbeat tunes of the early 1980s, $12, 7:30 pm, 480-850-7734 or
http://www.casinoarizona.com/heartbeat-city-the-cars-tribute-band.aspx
4-5
WINSLOW: The High Desert Piecemakers Quilt Show – Snowdrift, features high quality quilts my more than 40 Winslow
artisans, refreshments, raffle of an opportunity quilt, 928-289-2800 or http://www.winslowarizona.org
4-5
WINSLOW: 15th Annual "Standin' on the Corner" Just Cruisin' Car Show - La Posada Hotel, sock hop, poker run and
burnout contest on the 2nd, free, 8 am - 4 pm, 928-289-2434 or 928-289-5414 or http://www.winslowarizona.org H
4-6
CHANDLER: A Taste of Greece – St. Katherine Church, Greek dancing, music, food & fun, performances by costumed
Greek dancers, Greek wine tasting, carnival rides, $3, Fri. 5-10 pm, Sat. 11 am - 11 pm, Sun. 11 am - 7 pm, 480-899-3330 or
http://atasteofgreeceaz.com/
4-6
COOLIDGE: Annual Coolidge Days Celebration - San Carlos Park, historical celebration filled with fun, food, and festivities
for our community, carnival, fun run, bike race Rotary pancake breakfast, parade, food, free, http://www.coolidgeaz.com
4-6
PAGE: 7th Annual Page Antique Tractor Pull and Machine Show – Big Lake Trading Post, 928-645-3962 or
http://pagetractorpull.blogspot.com or http://pagetractorclub.com/
4-6
PRESCOTT: 6th Annual Prescott Artists’ Studio Tour – juried and self-guided, visit the more than 30 artist’s studios to see
them at work, additional demonstrations will be at Mountain Artists Gallery, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-445-2510 or
http://www.mountainartistsguild.org/StudioTour.htm or http://www.prescottstudiotour.com
4-6
WILLCOX: 62nd Annual Rex Allen Days - Keiller Park, PRCA rodeo, country fair, country music concert, General Willcox
International Turtle Race, carnival, golf, horseshoe & softball tournaments, cowboy dances, 520-384-2272 or 800-200-2772
or http://www.rexallendays.org or http://www.willcoxchamber.com H y
4-7
PHOENIX: 3rd Annual A3F 24-hour Challenge – open to anyone with the desire to make a 1-5 minute film in just 24-hours,
teams must incorporate this year's official guidelines (theme, prop and line of dialogue) to be revealed on the web site at noon
on 10/6, films are due 24 hours later at Zoes Kitchen, top 20 films will have a Public Screening on October 18 at AMC
Arizona Center 24 Theatres in downtown Phoenix, http://www.thea3f.net
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October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
4-8
SCOTTSDALE: 13th Annual Scottsdale International Film Festival - Harkins Shea 14, combination of outstanding
international and domestic cinema with celebrity-attended parties, $10-160, noon - midnight, 602-410-1074 or
http://www.ScottsdaleFilmFestival.com H
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PHOENIX: Night of the Chicken, Episode II: Revenge of the Angry Booger – Space 55, 3rd installment of radio play series
performed onstage with live sound effects, feisty teenager Andi struggles with the pressures of school, the cross-country team
and a tendency to mutate into a ferocious "werechicken" during the most inconvenient times, Andi's already complicated life
reaches whole new levels of disaster and humiliation when she goes head-to-head with bullies, unflattering outfits, and the
mysterious feline that's been terrorizing her friends, quirky show fun for all ages, $8-10, 7:30 pm, http://space55.org
4-27
DEWEY: Mortimer Family Farms Pumpkin Festival & Corn Maze - explore a 25 acre pumpkin patch, 15 acre corn maze,
fireworks, fall décor, apple cider, farm hay rides, haunted house, ferris wheel, zip line, bubble run, corn bath, laser tag,
climbing wall, barrel train, antique tractor show & pull, food & craft vendors and live entertainment, 928-830-1116 or
http://www.MortimerFamilyFarms.com
4-31
GLENDALE: Haunted Corn Maze: AZ Field Of Screams – Tolmachoff Farms, (dare to enter), Friday – Saturday and
Halloween night, Haunted Maze only: $10 for all ages, $16 any age, Haunt and Family maze $19, 7-11 pm (last ticket sold 10
pm), 623-386-1301 or http://www.azfieldofscreams.com
4-11/2 MESA: The Crypt Haunted Attraction – Fiesta Mall, featuring mind-blowing, heart-pounding scares, 3-attractions, -- The
Crypt, The Asylum, and all new Chaos Maze, $15-23, http://www.HauntedAZ.com
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CHANDLER: 14th Annual Chandler C3HR Mariachi Festival – Chandler Center for the Arts, performers include: Mariachi
Pajarillo, a Los Angeles-based mariachi ensemble comprised of world known mariachi musicians, Mariachi Flores
Mexicanas, an all-female mariachi group; special performance by the dancers of Chandler’s Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli - AZ,
and other special guest dance groups, $20-40, 7 pm, http://chandlercenter.org
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CHANDLER: 2013 Oktoberfest and 5th Anniversary Celebration – AJ Chandler Park, highlights include live entertainment,
a beer pong tournament, bag toss, stein races, keg rolling, keg stacking, tricycle races, bratwurst eating contests and an area
for the kids with bounce houses, $10, 4 pm - midnight, http://www.hdeagency.com or http://www.santanoktoberfest.com
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CORNVILLE: 8th Annual Harvest Festival - Page Springs Cellars, includes musical acts, hay bale mazes, face painting,
caricaturists, water dunk tank, food, and of course, plenty of wine, $40 includes a reusable GoVino Harvest Festival glass,
928-639-3004 x222 or http://pagespringscellars.com/harvest-fest/
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CROWN KING: 29th Annual Fall Chili Cook Off – The Prospector Mall, 928-632-0506 or http://www.gregors.com
5
DRAGOON: Amerind AutumnFest – Amerind Museum, celebrates that culture of the Tohono O'odham Native people with
food, family games, singing and dancing, and artists, all activities will be led by O'odham presenters, a waila band will
perform some toe-tapping dance tunes, O'odham men and women will demonstrate and teach traditional games, 10 am – 5
pm, 520-586-3666 or http://www.amerind.org
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FLAGSTAFF: 5th Annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest – Wheeler Park, a beer tent with beer and wine provided by Nackard
Bottling Company, rockin’ music line-up on the stage, benefits Northern Arizona Food Bank, $2 or 2 cans of food, 11 am – 8
pm, 928-606-7600 or http://flagstaffoktoberfest.com/ H
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FLAGSTAFF: Roland Dyens – Shepherd of the Hills Church, his stage presence, improvised openings and unique
relationship with the listeners position him at the forefront of guitar performance today, his compositions and arrangements
are widely performed and highly acclaimed throughout the world, a true Titan of Guitar in his Flagstaff concert debut!,
presented by Grand Canyon Guitar Society, 7 pm, 928-213-0752 or http://www.canyonguitar.org/
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LAKE HAVASU CITY: 4th Annual Marine Corps League Auxiliary Octoberfest – Campbell Ranch, celebrate fall with
music, traditional German food and family fun, $10, noon, 928-453-7524 or http://www.golakehavasu.com
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MESA: World Voices – First United Methodist Church, this "travelcade" of vocal sounds will take audiences to far-off places
from the comfort of their seats, hear the Chorale as it performs a mix of multi-cultural pieces of many styles from around the
globe, among them Vieniki, Desh, Jai Ho!, Soweto, as well as others from Africa, Asia and our neighbors to the north and
south, by Sonoran Desert Chorale, $15-18, 7:30 pm, 480-305-4538 or http://www.SonoranDesertChorale.org
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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MESA: Guys and Dolls – Mesa Arts Center, when Los Tres Tenores and their counterparts, the Sirens of Song meet on stage
for the first time, the sparks will fly, join them for an evening of music theater and classic favorites,
http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/music-concerts/guysanddolls2 or http://www.phoenixopera.org/
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PHOENIX: 4th Annual Herberger Festival of the Arts - Herberger Theater Center, diverse and family-friendly event
celebrates the arts with a day featuring performances, dance, food vendors, art, pet adoptions, live music, children’s activities,
wine tasting, film showcase, Lunch Time Theater excerpts and more, $5, 12 and under are free, noon - 5 pm,
http://www.herbergertheater.org
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PHOENIX: 8th Annual Old World Oktoberfest – Margaret T. Hance Park, featuring live musical entertainment, dancing, a
variety of competitions for all ages, vendors, a free “Kinder Village” children’s area, German cooking and other
demonstrations, traditional German food, beer, wine, schnapps, and other Germanic traditions, polka dance contest, Alphorn
blowing, $5, free for children under 12, Fri 4-9 pm, Sat. noon – 9 pm, 480-947-7490 or http://www.phoenixoktoberfest.com
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PHOENIX: First Saturday Concert Series - Paradise Valley Community College Outdoor Amphitheater, this week features
the Chuck Hall Band, a spicy musical feast, blues, audience members are invited to bring a folding chair or blanket as the
space accommodates lawn seating only, donations and concessions are cash only, free, 6 pm 602-787-7738 or http://
www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa
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PHOENIX: Opératif - Arizona Opera Center, enjoy a glass of wine and discuss details of HMS Pinafore with General
Director Ryan Taylor, guests are invited to a behind-the-scenes view for a portion of the opera's final rehearsal at Arizona
Opera Center, $25, RSVP, 6:30 pm, http:// www.azopera.org
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PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 8th Annual Wildlife Festival – The White Mountain Wildlife & Nature Center, fly fishing, star
gazing, live wildlife, birding, hiking, nature tours, wildlife art & photography, free, 9 am – 4 pm, 928-358-3069 or
http://www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com or http://www.wmnature.org
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PRESCOTT: 30th Annual Man Against Horse Race – Mingus Mountain, runners run concurrently with horses, 25 & 50 mile
courses are moderately difficult; 12 mile is a rolling course, mostly on mountainous trails and back roads through tall pines of
Mingus Mtn, elevation begins at 5000 feet with 50 mile course climbing to an elevation of 7600 ft., 6:30 am 50 mile; 7:30 am
25 mile; 7:45 am 12 mile, $25-95, 928-636-2028 or http://www.arizonaroadracers.com or http://managainsthorse.net/
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SCOTTSDALE: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, ProMusica
Arizona presents this semi-staged concert version, Steven Sondheim’s chilling masterpiece of murderous “barber-ism” and
culinary crime as Sweeney and proprietress of a pie shop have customers clamoring for their mysterious new meat pie recipe,
a sophisticated, macabre musical thriller with hysterically funny moments of dark humor, 7:30 pm, http://www.pmaz.org
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SCOTTSDALE: Story Pirate – Kerr Cultural Center, celebrates creative writing by students from coast to coast in a loud,
sketch comedy musical performed by professional improvisers and musicians, based entirely on stories written by elementary
school students and kids in the audience make up part of the show on the spot, delights and surprises with puppets, songs and
outrageous sketches, motivating kids to write down their own fantastic adventures, 2 pm, 480-596-2660 or http://asukerr.com
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SHOW LOW: 18th Annual Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains – bike ride, single track includes 10, 15, 35 and
60-mile rides, benefits Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, $40-75, 7 am, 520-745-2033 or
http://www.epicrides.com
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TEMPE: Susan Marshall & Company – Play/Pause – ASU Gammage, embraces the collisions of high art and pop culture:
postmodern dance-theater meets rock-and-roll on real and virtual stages, popular dance and indie rock form the undercurrent
for an exploration of our consumption of pop culture, video takes audiences in unexpected directions and deepens their
experience, original score by composer David Lang, 7 pm, 480-965-3434 or http://asugammage.com
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TUCSON: Terrain Mud Run – Old Tucson, mud, obstacles, and an after race picnic, be prepared to jump, climb, roll and
crawl your way through, full terrain: 5+ miles (20-26 obstacles); 1/2 terrain: 3 miles (14-20 obstacles), run through mud,
trails, mother nature, and obstacles that will test your physical and mental grit, http://terrainracing.com/terrain-mudruns/tucson/
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TUCSON: The Big Picture – Central Tucson Gallery Association, Central Tucson art galleries open their doors for free selfguided tour and evening artist receptions, http://www.ctgatucson.org/events.html
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October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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TUCSON: Taste of Tucson – Plaza Palomino, Tucson’s premier wine and food event featuring gourmet samplings from
Tucson’s finest independently owned, original restaurants, wines and spirits from around the world, $75, 6-9 pm,
http://www.tucsonoriginals.com/culinary-festival/
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YUMA: 18th Annual P.L.A.Y Day – Yuma Jaycees, People Learning About Yuma, 928-373-5040
5-6
CONGRESS: Old Congress Days – parade, gymkhana, beer garden, vendors, Chili Cook Off, kids games, BBQ, gold
panning, dance, raffles and more, https://www.facebook.com/oldcongressdays
5-6
KINGMAN: Race to Remember 8K – Lingenfelter Center, racers will run alongside Kingman's Cerbat Cliffs public golf
course, turn around where the golf course meets the Cerbat Mountains and return to the Lingenfelter Center, once crossing
the finish line racers will be treated to a recovery party, raffle drawings and an awards ceremony, 7 am,
http://www.gokingman.com/
5-6
PINE: 6th Annual Fall Apple Festival – Pine Strawberry Community Center, family event, food, shopping, music, fall colors
and changing foliage, vendors, apples and apple treats, crafts for kids, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-476-3655 or
http://pinestrawberrybusinesscommunityaz.com/
5-6
PRESCOTT: 35th Annual Folk Music Festival - Sharlot Hall Museum, Arizona’s oldest such gathering, featuring an amazing
array of top folk-music talent performing on multiple stages, complemented by impromptu jam sessions throughout the
shade-covered museum grounds, showcases best of Arizona acoustic music with more than 150 performers, fiddlers, banjo
players, guitarists, singers and songwriters, $5, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-417-6960 or 520-803-1511 or http://www.sharlot.org H
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SIERRA VISTA: 42nd Annual Art in the Park - Veterans Memorial Park, 220+ juried artists' outdoor fair, food, sponsored
by the Huachuca Art Assoc., free, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm, 520-378-1763 or http://www.visitsierravista.com or
http://www.huachuca-art.com/ H y
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TUCSON: Oktoberfest on Mt. Lemmon - enjoy German beer, food, music, and dancing in the Mount Lemmon Ski Valley
forest, no dogs permitted, please, free admission-minimal parking and highway fees, noon - 5 pm, 520-576-1321
5-6
TUMACÁCORI: 2nd Annual Earth Harmony Festival – A Sustaining Experience - Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage,
features a highly-popular EcoVillage tour, which gives festival goers the opportunity to explore all things sustainable at one
of the country’s largest EcoVillages, also live music, speakers, a fun and educational children’s village, and a vendor village,
520-398-2542 or http://earthharmonyfestival.org
5-6
WILLCOX: Fall Pumpkin Celebration - Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins, pumpkin picking, family activities, corn maze
with 3 levels of difficulty, $3 includes hayride to the pumpkin patch and children’s play area, free, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, 520384-2084 or http://www.appleannies.com
5-13
LAKE HAVASU CITY: 32nd Annual Jet Ski World Finals - Crazy Horse Resort Aqua Stadium, competitors from more than
40 U.S. states and countries churn the waters to win a share of more than $25,000 in prizes at the world's largest and most
prestigious personal watercraft race, finals and free-style 10/12-13, 8 am – 5 pm, 928-764-2210 ext 615 or
http://www.ijsba.com or http://www.golakehavasu.com
5-13
TEMPE: Annual Arizona Dance Festival - Center for the Arts, showcase of dance by AZ's premier dance companies,
includes emerging artists as well as professionals from all genres and styles of dance and groups from around Arizona and
out of state, $13-18, 7:30 pm, 480-962-4584 or http://www.DesertDanceTheatre.org
5-27
AMADO: Fall Festival – Agua Linda Farm, head out to the farm for a fun day of pumpkin picking, great food, activities for
kids including pony rides, hayrides, petting zoo, family friendly maze, movie nights and more, $/person admission, Fridays
5-9 pm, Sat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, 520-891-5532 or http://www.agualindafarm.net
5-27
CHINO VALLEY: 7th Annual Pumpkin Festival – Freeman Farms, a real Pumpkin Patch, hay rides, a corn maze, merry-goround, petting zoo, train ride, horse, interactive live animal shows, concessions, vendors, face painting, Saturdays and
Sundays & Columbus Day, 9 am – 5 pm, 928-636-5714 or http://www.azpumpkins.com or http://www.chinovalley.org/
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
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TUCSON: 25th Annual Buckelew Farm Pumpkin Festival & Corn Maze - horse-drawn wagon rides, haunted cornfield, $4
for the festival, $20 for the corn maze, 10 am, weekends, 520-822-2277 or http://www.buckelewfarm.com
5-27
WILLIAMS: Pumpkin Patch Train – Grand Canyon Railway, ride the Grand Canyon Railway from the Williams Depot to
the Pumpkin Patch, where you'll de-board and children 2-15 can select that special pumpkin, besides enjoying the train, there
is a free hay bale maze, coloring and crafts available at the Williams Depot, pumpkin pie, caramel apples, hot apple cider and
hot chocolate will be available, $15-20, Sat-Sun 11 am, 1 & 3 pm, 800-843-8724 or http://www.thetrain.com
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CHANDLER: Chandler Symphony Orchestra – Chandler Center for the Arts, quality symphonic and orchestral music
performed by a wide range of volunteer musicians from across the Valley of the Sun, led by the esteemed conductor, Jack
Herriman, free on a first come-first serve basis, 3 pm, http://chandlercenter.org/performances.html
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FLAGSTAFF: War Dog Run – Schultz Tank/Weatherford Trail, run roughly a half marathon up 3,000 ft. to Doyle Saddle
and back, in celebration of fall, free, 8:45 am, http://www.natra.org
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GOODYEAR: XTERRA Trail Run - Estrella Mountain 20K & 8K – Estrella Mt. Regional Park, almost entirely single track,
the 8k and 20k courses will challenge beginner and experienced trail runners alike, courses begin at the park's competitive
loops, all participants will receive breakfast, a cool race tee and finisher medal, as well as, entry into a swag raffle, 6 am,
http://aztrailrace.com/code/estrella.html or http://www.4peaksracing.com/
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PARADISE VALLEY: World Voices – Valley Presbyterian Church, this "travelcade" of vocal sounds will take audiences to
far-off places from the comfort of their seats, hear the Chorale as it performs a mix of multi-cultural pieces of many styles
from around the globe, among them Vieniki, Desh, Jai Ho!, Soweto, as well as others from Africa, Asia and our neighbors to
the north and south, by Sonoran Desert Chorale, $15-18, 3 pm, 480-305-4538 or http://www.SonoranDesertChorale.org
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PRESCOTT: Dogtoberfest – Prescott Courthouse Plaza, include a pet adopt-a-thon, demonstrations, training classes, micro
chipping and vaccinations, pet photos, pet tags, doggie pit stop, contests, caricature drawings, adoptions, vendors, blessing of
the dogs at 10:15 am, 10 am – 4 pm, http://www.visit-prescott.com
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SUNFLOWER: Arizona Road Racers Mazatzals Trail Run – 18 mile trail run, approximately 14 miles of the course is on
jeep road, the rest is trail, course is well-marked with one aid station at 9 miles (water only), is a scenic and challenging loop
course, elevation at the start is 3910' and 6080' at the top, 8 am, 602-954-8341 or http://www.arizonaroadracers.com
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TEMPE: A Race for Maggie’s Place – Arts Park at Tempe Town Lake, a series of events in a family friendly atmosphere,
with a 10K race, a 9K run, a 3 mile walk/stroller push and a FREE Kids Dash, if you do not run but still want to get the shirt
and support Maggies Place, there is an option for that in the online registration, 8 am, http://race4maggiesplace.com/
6
TEMPE: 9th Annual Race Judicata – Kiwanis Park, walk, run, or stroll your way through our 5K race or 1 mile walk and let
the kids have fun in the Kids' Dash to benefit the MCBA Young Lawyers Division and survivors of domestic violence, 6 am,
http://www.maricopabar.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=204
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TEMPE: 15th Annual Tempe Tardeada – Tempe Community Complex, celebration of Tempe’s Hispanic roots and culture
through entertainment, music, dance, art and exhibits, free, noon – 8 pm, 480-350-8979 or
http://www.tempe.gov/index.aspx?page=1380
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TUCSON: Jim Click’s Run ‘N’ Roll – includes BeachFleischman PC Open 8K Run/Walk, Pima Medical Institute Elite 8K
Wheelchair Race and 3K Valvoline “Grease Your Wheels” Fun Run, also a race expo with free food, entertainment, health
checks and music, http://www.runnroll.org/ or http://www.azroadrunners.org/
6-11
FLAGSTAFF: Route 66 Awe, Shock & Wonder Tour – 5-day guided tour begins in Las Vegas, travels along Route 66,
includes Grand Canyon National Park, limited to Corvettes 1953 to 2013, 928-527-8388 or
http://www.BloomingtonGoldTours.com
7
PRESCOTT: Taste of the Wild - Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, local restaurants, wineries and breweries will be
invited to offer tastings at the Zoo for this after-hours fundraiser, also silent and live auctions, entertainment and special
animal encounters, http://www.heritageparkzoo.org
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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SCOTTSDALE: Monday Morning Musicale – Kerr Cultural Center, in the spirit of Louise Lincoln Kerr, intimate chamber
music performances on select Mondays throughout the season, these performances are free and do not require tickets, 10 am,
480-596-2660 or http://www.asukerr.com
7-12
PHOENIX: Ballet Arizona New Home Unveiling and Community Day – Ballet Arizona, week of festivities and events
leading up to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and Opening Night Gala on Friday, October 11 and Free Community Day on
October 12, 602-381-1096 or http://balletaz.org
8-11/16 PHOENIX: Arizona Fall League – Maricopa County Spring Training sites, professional baseball league by major league
baseball, six teams comprised of six top rookies from each ML club, 6:35 pm, 602-681-9362 or http://www.mlbfallball.com
9
PHOENIX: Josh Groban “In the Round” North American Tour – US Airways Center, a 360 stage allows Josh to interact with
fans from all sides and hear classic songs that span his 12 year career, joined by world class musicians, featuring Andre
Manga bass, Ruslan Sirota keys, Pete Korpela percussion, music director Tariqh Akoni guitar, Dave DiCenso drums,
Christian Habel violin and Daniel Rosenboom trumpet, also a local orchestra and choir, http://www.usairwayscenter.com
9-12
SCOTTSDALE: The Arabian Breeder Finals – WestWorld, produced by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, this
show will pay out more than $50,000 in Yearling classes, Jackpot Scottsdale Signature Stallion Yearling and 2 Year Old
Classes, cost to participants, free to the public, 8 am – 6 pm, 480-312-6802 or http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld
9-13
FLAGSTAFF: 10th Annual Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival – The Orpheum Theatre, a series of screenings, offers
independent documentary films, topics range from indigenous studies, extreme sports, international topics and environmental
issues, 928-556-1580 or http://www.flagstaffmountainfilms.org/
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FLAGSTAFF: Elephant Revival in Concert – Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff Cultural Partners and Greenhouse
Productions present this folk music quintet, $15, doors open at 6:30 pm, 928-779-2300 or http://culturalpartners.org
10
TEMPE: AnDa Union – ASU Gammage, AnDa Union returns to ASU Gammage after a world tour showcasing the power
and magic of Mongolian traditions and culture, AnDa Union’s inspiration lies within old and forgotten songs, drawing on a
repertoire of music that had all but disappeared, AnDa Union’s fusion of traditions and styles from Inner and Outer
Mongolia creates innovative and magical music previously unfathomable, 7 pm, 480-965-3434 or http://asugammage.com
10-13
SAFFORD: 87th Annual Graham County Fair - old time fair with horseshoe tournament, climbing greased pole, 3-legged
races, carnival, food, exhibits, entertainment, $3, 12 & under free, 10 am - midnight, 982-428-2511 or 928-428-6240 or 888837-1841 or http://www.visitgrahamcounty.com
10-13
TUCSON: 12th Annual Tucson Oktoberfest – Rillito Down Race Track, German festival, with live music and dancing, kids'
games, craft booths, and German foods, sponsored by the Optimist Clubs of Tucson, 520-574-9320 or
http://www.autumnmoonpromotions.com
10-13
TUCSON: 9th Annual Tucson Film & Music Festival – various venues around Tucson, the festival celebrates independent
film and music; including documentaries, narratives, shorts, and music videos from the Southwest and beyond,
http://www.tucsonfilmandmusicfestival.com
10-15
PORTAL: Portal Irish Music Festival – time with world-class instructors and a relaxing retreat, classes emphasize immersion
in the music with mentoring on technique, style and musical expression, small class sizes, scheduled and impromptu sessions,
http://portalmusicweek.com/
10-25
PEORIA: The Exorcist Has No Legs! - Theater Works, world premiere of The All Puppet Players, edgy and deliciously
diabolical cast of possessed puppets (geared toward the more mature theatre-goer) in conjunction with the 40 Year
anniversary of iconic movie The Exorcist, advance purchase is recommended due to limited seating, $15, 8 & 10 pm, 623815-7930 or http://www.theaterworks.org or http://allpuppetplayers.com
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CHANDLER: ImprovMANIA – Chandler Center for the Arts, based on audience suggestions, approximately 90 minutes, as
shows are based on audience suggestions, each show is unique and will different every time, 7 pm shows are all ages
appropriate, 9 pm show will be PG-13, $10, http://chandlercenter.org/performances.html
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
11
COOLIDGE: Gabriel Ayala and Trio Concert – Coolidge Performing Arts Center, award-winning Flamenco guitarist and his
trio perform original works and compositions, Ayala specialized in music he calls “Jazzmonco”, $12, 7 pm, 520-370-8132 or
http://www.CoolidgePerformingArtsCenter.org
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FLAGSTAFF: Second Friday Science Night: The Physics of Electricity and Magnetism – Lowell Observatory, night filled
with fascinating experiments to amaze adults and kids alike, questions about black holes? ask one of our astronomers, who
will be on hand to answer those very questions, experiments are at 6 pm and 8 pm and Science Talk featuring a Lowell
Observatory Astronomer is at 7 pm, $12, 928-233-3212 or http://www.lowell.edu H
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FLAGSTAFF: Hard Times on the Mother Road: Songs and Drama Celebrating John Steinbeck - Coconino Center for the
Arts, featuring Tony Norris, Sid Hausman and the Dirty Thirties, relive America’s troubled odyssey along Route 66 with the
songs of Woody Guthrie, themes of struggle and irrepressible hope, experience the power of John Steinbeck’s words through
snapshots of The Grapes of Wrath, excerpts from his journal brought to life, $12-15, 7:30 pm, 928-779-2300 or
http://www.culturalpartners.org
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PHOENIX: Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series - Desert Botanical Garden, different bands, this week features, dinner is
available for an additional charge, guests must be aged 21+, includes Garden admission, $16-22, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or
http://www.dbg.org
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SCOTTSDALE: Blue October-The Sway Tour – Talking Stick Resort, playing hits off their newest album release, “Any Man
in America,” plus Top 40 favorites, 8 pm, http://www.talkingstickresort.com/phoenix-concerts-blue-october.aspx
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SUN CITY WEST: Guys and Dolls – join Los Tres Tenores and their counterparts, the Sirens of Song, for an evening of
music theater and classic favorites, http://scwaz.com/event/opera-presents-guys-and-dolls/ or http://www.phoenixopera.org/
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TUBAC: Twilight in Tubac - Mercado de Baca, live Music, hors d’oeuvres, shops, summer discounts, dine under the stars on
the patio, 5-8 pm, 520-400-3893 or 520 247-1325 or http://www.tubacaz.com/
11-12
JEROME: 11th Annual Jerome Ghostwalk – join Jerome Historical Society in a ghostly historical journey, join the cast of
characters as they re-created some of the many stories and personalities that made Jerome one of the “Wickedest Towns in
the West!”, $15-20, show times every half hour from 5-9 pm, 928-634-1066 or
http://www.jeromehistoricalsociety.com/events.html or http://www.jeromechamber.com/
11-12
PHOENIX: Disney Junior Live on Tour – Pirate and Princess Adventure – US Airways, featuring characters from the smash
hits Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Mickey and Minnie lead the audience on an exciting adventure that
will have families rooting for their favorite pirate, Jake, and Disney's first little girl princess, Sofia,
http://disneyjuniorlive.com
11-12
SCOTTSDALE: Indigo Girls with The Phoenix Symphony- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, the folk-rock duo of
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, known for their heartfelt lyrics and passionate guitar and vocal harmonies, Ray and Saliers
perform new orchestral arrangements of their hit songs with The Phoenix Symphony, $59-89, 8 pm, 480-499-TKTS (8587)
or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
11-13
CAMP VERDE: 57th Annual Fort Verde Days – Fort Verde State Historic Park, celebration of Camp Verde's historic
military heritage, living history presentations, special presentations, carnival, 928-567-3275 or http://www.azstateparks.com
or http://www.visitcampverde.com or http://www.campverdepromotions.org/ H y
11-13
CHANDLER: 5th Annual Chandler Indian Art Market – A.J. Chandler Park, the best Native American entertainment,
demonstrators and food & jewelry vendors, http://www.missindianarizona.com/ or http://www.chandleraz.gov
11-13
LAKE HAVASU CITY: Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races - Thunder on the River – Rotary Park & Thompson Bay, professional
drag boat racing, some of the fastest runs ever in the Top Fuel Hydro category where speeds have already surpassed the 260
mile per hour mark in as little as 3.3-seconds on a 1,000-foot race course, the best of the top race teams in the country battle it
out, supercharged big-block engines, 928-230-1769 or http://www.golakehavasu.com or http://www.lucasoildragboats.com
11-13
PATAGONIA: 25th Annual Fall Festival - A Celebration of Music & Art - Town Park, outdoor festival of music, art and
food, 125 exhibitors, musical entertainment, a silent auction, children’s rides and activities, free, Fri. 11 am, Sat/Sun 10 am 5 pm, 520-394-0060 or 888-794-0060 or http://www.patagoniafallfestival.com H y
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
11-13
PARKER: BlueWater Desert Challenge - BlueWater Resort & Casino, “The American Challenge Continues,” challenge the
top off-road racers in the truck and car community, UTV points only, no pre-fun run, 702-457-5775 or http://www.bitd.com
or http://www.bluewaterfun.com
11-13
PHOENIX: HMS Pinafore – Phoenix Symphony Hall, Gilbert and Sullivan’s celebrated maritime blockbuster, beloved for its
jaunty tunes, gleefully entertaining story, and sassy satire, rising international tenor David Portillo portrays Ralph Rackstraw,
and leading character baritone Robert Orth portrays Sir Joseph Porter, $35 and up, 7:30, 1 & 2 pm, 602-266-7464 or
http://azopera.org
11-13
PAYSON: 9th Annual Rim Country Quilt Roundup – Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Exhibition Hall, a regional quilt show with
an AQS quilt appraiser, nationally recognized teachers such as Jean Biddick, Debbie Caffrey and Sharon Schamber, classes,
lectures, vendor mall, special exhibit and a Saturday evening awards banquet, $5, under 12 free, (also non-perishable food for
food bank), Fri 10 am – 6:30 pm, Sat. 10 am – 5:30 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm, 928-978-3464 or http://www.quiltroundup.com
11-13
PHOENIX: 53rd Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival - James A. Speros Community Center, ethnic cuisine, cooking
demos, cathedral tours, folk dancers, authentic regional costumes, artifacts, entertainment, $3, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10
pm, Sun 11 am - 8 pm, 602-264-2791 or http://www.holytrinityphx.org or http://www.phoenixgreekfestival.org H y
11-13
SCOTTSDALE: 6th Annual Phoenix FearCon Film Festival – showcasing the best horror cinema from around the world,
presented by Trash City Entertainment, featuring the world premiere of several feature length and short films, cast and crew
of many of the films will be available for Q&A and panel discussions, $10-50, noon – midnight, 602-399-9500 or
http://www.phoenixfearcon.com
11-13
TEMPE: 41st Annual Oktoberfest@Tempe Town Lake - blends polka, bratwurst and beer with salsa and Southwest foods, 4
stages of entertainment; six beer gardens plus wines & spirits; German brats and strudel, non-stop polka, local bands, games
& entertainment for children, free, Fri. 5 pm - midnight, Sat. 10 am - midnight, Sun. 10 am - 6 pm, 480-491-FEST (3378) or
http://www.tempeoktoberfest.com H y
11-13
TUCSON: Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival 2013 – six festival areas, celebrate the richness and diversity of the arts of
Southern Arizona's folk and ethnic communities: ethnic food, performances, folk arts demonstrations, music, " exhibits and
foodways programming, traditions of health and wellness, traditional dancers of the Pascua Yaqui tribe and the Tohono
O’odham nation, free, 520-792-4806 or http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org
11-26
MESA: The Two Gentlemen of Verona– Mesa Arts Center, Shakespeare's early comedy seems to proclaim “all's fair in love
and war,” as it unfolds a tale of a disguised and resourceful heroine, an irreverent servant, shady characters, outlaws, and one
of the most famous and funny canines in all of classical literature, this wild and wooly adventure of foolish, passionate young
love, with many surprising plot twists on the road to a final reconciliation, 480-644-6500 or http://swshakespeare.org/
11-11/3 PHOENIX: 129th Annual Arizona State Fair - family entertainment, animals, food, rides, top-notch concerts, exhibits,
motorized events, rodeo & more, Tues-Sun, new attractions, new rides, $5-10, http://www.azstatefair.com H z
11-11/10 PEORIA: Hairspray – Arizona Broadway Theatre, it’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the “pleasantly plump” teen Tracy Turnblad
has only one desire: to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show, she’s a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart who
sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, and win the boy she loves, winner of the 2002 TONY Award for Best Musical,
this family-friendly show, http://azbroadway.org
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BISBEE: Vintage Bisbee Wine Festival - sample more than 50 Old/New World wines, food by local restaurants live music,
sponsored by the Bisbee Rotary Club, $45, 4-7 pm, 520-266-2194 or http://www.discoverbisbee.com or
http://www.bisbeerotaryclub.org
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CHANDLER: 52nd Annual Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program – Chandler Center for the Arts, all tribes, allows both
Indian and non-Indian attendees an opportunity for increased understanding of the traditional principals and values of the
Arizona native community, $10, 6:30 pm, 480-306-4533 or http://www.missindianarizona.com/
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COOLIDGE: “Apple” Tribute to the Beatles – Coolidge Performing Arts Center, international renowned Beatles Tribute
Band recreates music from the beginning of the Beatles career through the last album, $10, 7 pm, 520-370-8132 or
http://www.CoolidgePerformingArtsCenter.org
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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CORDES JUNCTION: Human Nature Dance Theater presents - Night Dressed as Day – Arcosanti, a retrospective look at
the future. Night dressed as Day explores the way that one world speaks to another: unknown to known, extra-ordinary to
ordinary, vision to memory, $20-40, 5 pm, 928-632-6217 or http://www.arcosanti.org
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COTTONWOOD: 8th Annual Rhythm and Ribs – Cottonwood Kids Park, live entertainment, micro-brew area, $15-20, 11
am – 8 pm, 928-639-3200 or http://www.ci.cottonwood.az.us/ribs2.php
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COTTONWOOD: Harvest Festival – Alcantara Vineyard, celebrating our 2013 Harvest, there will be food, wine, cigars,
entertainment, and more, $45, 11 am – 5 pm, 928-649-8463 or http://www.alcantaravineyard.com
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DOUGLAS: 26th Annual Cochise County Cycling Classic - 165-, 97- & 49-mile rides around the perimeter of Cochise
County, kid's fun rides, medallions to finishers, $75, 520-745-2033 or http://www.perimeterbicycling.com H
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FLAGSTAFF: Go Big for Parkinson's 5k/10k Run and 2k walk Run – NAU Campus, 8:30 am, 813-240-3434 or
https://sites.google.com/site/gobignau/
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FLAGSTAFF: 14th Annual Soulstice Mountain Trail Run - Sunset Trailhead, 10K ultra/trail, 11.5 mile Ultra/Trail, highaltitude cross-country footrace along forest service road and forest trail with course elevation between 7900 and 8800 ft., two
loops in a figure-8, 8 am, 928-600-3685 or http://www.natra.org or http://www.arizonaroadracers.com
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LAKE HAVASU CITY: Havasu Mud Madness – SARA Park, 5K muddy trail run, 14 obstacles with at least 10 water
hazards, vendor booths and beer garden at the finish line, waves of 50 every 15 minutes, $50 registration, 928-412-7983 or
http://www.havasumudmadness.com
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PAGE: 7th Annual Powell3 Triathlon – Lake Powell Wahweap Marina, swim 1500 meters, bike 24 miles, run 6.2 miles or
swim 750 meters, bike 12 miles, run 3.1 miles, USAT sanctioned, course covers a beautiful sand stone course with a great
view of Lake Powell, $90 early registration, 8 am, 801-355-4940 or http://www.powell3.com
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PHOENIX: Rendez-Zoo, An Evening of Conservation and Cuisine – Phoenix Zoo, annual fundraiser, an exotic adventure of
dinner, drink and dazzling experiences, 6-11 pm, 602-286-3855 or http://phoenixzoo.org/rendezzoo/
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PHOENIX: Sunnyslope Art Walk – Central Avenue from Dunlap to the canal, more than 100 artists and crafts people, music
from a variety of bands and groups, 5-9 pm, https://www.facebook.com/sunnyslopeartwalk
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PHOENIX: Native American Connections Parade – 3rd Street from Monterey Park to Indian School Park, floats, music and
marchers, 2013 Parade Grand Marshal; Tony Duncan, 5-Time World Champion Hoop Dancer and 2013 Native American
Music Awards "Artist of the Year" exemplifies this year's parade theme: "Native American Pride: Celebration of Culture
through Art, Music, and Dance" free, 9 am, http://www.nativeconnections.org
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PHOENIX: 10th Annual Cactus Cha Cha Trail Runs - White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 7 mile and 3 mile trail run, 7:15
am, 623-535-0860 or http://www.arizonaroadracers.com or http://www.getsetaz.com
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PHOENIX: Desierto Remix: Performance in the Desert – ASU Deer Valley Rock Art Center, an evening of outdoor
performances in the Sonoran Desert by the internationally-renowned groups Nemcatacoa Teatro from Bogotá, Colombia, and
Verbo•bala Spoken Video from Tucson, Arizona, also includes special engagements about Sonoran Desert archaeology, art,
architecture and indigenous knowledge, $10, 5-8 pm, 623-582-8007 or http://dvrac.asu.edu
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PHOENIX: 2nd Annual Dining Among the Dead - Pioneer & Military Memorial Park, unique fundraiser, dine by candlelight
on the patio at Pioneer Cemetery; enjoy a one-man play by the famous actor “Wyatt Earp”, dinner, music and entertainment,
followed by a cemetery walk featuring vignettes by re-enactors, 5-8 pm, $45 per person, 602-534-1262 or
pioneercem@yahoo.com
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – Trace Adkins – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission with fair admission
or purchase reserved seating for $20, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http:// azstatefair.com/concerts
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PRESCOTT: Prescott Sixer – Pioneer Park, a six hour endurance mountain bike event, open to individuals and teams of
either two or four, $95-125, http://www.dcbadventures.com/event/prescott-sixer
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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PRESCOTT: 3rd Annual Prescott Basin 10K, 5K, & 2M – 10K race will have a lead vehicle from the Fire Dept., 5K will
follow the 10K course and turn around on the Sunset Park circle, 2M will follow 10K course and return after reaching the 1M
marker, several uphill and downhills on the course, aid stations, $30-35, 8 am, http://www.prescottbasin10k.com/
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PRESCOTT: Breakfast with the Wolf - Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, includes a continental breakfast for participants
in front of the wolf, a special feeding and talk by keepers, and a craft relating to the wolf by the Education Department, 9 am,
http://www.heritageparkzoo.org
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SCOTTSDALE: Oktoberfest – Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, more than 20 beers and a full day of entertainment, Bags
Tournament, WarFit Challenge Obstacle Race, Cooking Demonstration Stage, kids zone, vendors market, $10, kids 12 and
under free, 10 am – 10 pm, http://wwww.saltriverfields.com H
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SIERRA VISTA: 26th Annual Cars in the Park - Veterans Memorial Park, features 22 classes of 9 including classic cars,
street rods, low-rider specialties, antiques, more than 350 vehicles, judging, awards, free, 8 am - 3 pm, 520-803-9457 or
http:// www.visitsierravista.com or http://www.sierravistacarclub.org H
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SNOWFLAKE: 13th Annual Snowflake Harvest Fest - Heritage Park, arts & crafts, wagon rides to Willis Family Farm
pumpkin patch, entertainment, pie eating contest, food, music, arts & crafts, kid's activities, 9 am – 3 pm, 928-536-4331 or
http://www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
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SONOITA: Great Arizona Grape Stomp – a series of 5K Fun Runs that will take place across the state, benefitting the
Arizona Wine Growers Association, a fun way to make a tour across Arizona enjoying the fresh air, beautiful, unique
landscape and tasting some fabulous wines, $35, 8 am, or http://www.arizonawine.org/
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TEMPE: Das 21st Annual ‘Frank Kush /Oktoberfest Foot Race – Tempe Town Lake, promotes physical activity and healthy
lifestyles, includes a 5K run and 5K walk, 1 mile fun run and walk and dog walk, medals & ribbons, serious runners, walkers,
families, kids, and kids in strollers are encouraged to participate, join the Oktoberfest spirit and dare to run in your lederhosen
and dirndls, $5-10 or $20/family of four, 480-921-3941 or http://www.frankkush.org/ or http://www.4peaksracing.com/
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TEMPE: 12th Annual Hot Head Regatta – Tempe Town Lake Marina, watch rowing teams from all over the Southwest
compete, food and fierce competition, free, http://www.temperowersassociation.org/
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TUCSON: 36th Tucson Pride on Parade and Pride in the Desert – Armory Park, live entertainers, more than 100 exhibitors,
the IBT’s Drag Depot, a Latin dance tent, vendors, food court, Southern Arizona’s largest gathering of the gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender community, annual parade begins on Congress Street and ends with a collaborative event, free, 11
am – 8 pm, 520-622-3200 or http://www.tucsonpride.org
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WICKENBURG: 19th Annual Fly-In & Classic Car Show - Municipal Airport, Activities include: Aircraft of all types flying
in throughout the morning; pancake breakfast, displays, information, 75 classic cars, static airplane display and more, free,
7:30 am - 12:30 pm, 928-684-5479 or 800-942-5242 or http://www.outwickenburgway.com H
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YUMA: Barbecue & Western Dance - Cocopah Casino, featuring Easton Corbin to benefit Bridget’s Gift, $40-50, 5 pm,
http://www.bridgetsgift.com
12-13
BENSON: 13th Annual Butterfield Rodeo - Arena, cowboys competing in Rough Stock and timed events, also “mutton
bustin’,” calf scramble, dummy roping and a good-old-fashioned boot race, $5-8, 520-586-4293 or 520-586-2842 or
http://www.bensonvisitorcenter.com or http://bensonbutterfieldrodeo.com/ H
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BENSON: 28th Annual Butterfield Overland Stage Days - Lion's park, celebration of Overland mail route from St. Louis to
San Francisco, an official U.S. Post Office Pony Express mail run from Benson to Dragoon on horseback with a special
cancellation, vendors and entertainment, free, 9 am, 520-586-2842 or http://www.bensonvisitorcenter.com H x
12-13
COTTONWOOD: AZ Jr. Rodeo –Fairgrounds, http://www.arizonajuniorrodeo.com
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MOENKOPI: 2013 Tuuvi Gathering – more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, 28 food vendors, and dance groups from Zuni,
Apache, and Hopi, traditional social dances, arts and craft booths, food booths, 928-283-4500 or
http://www.experiencehopi.com/
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
12-13
PHOENIX: Fall Plant Sale - Desert Botanical Garden, one-stop shopping experience featuring the largest variety of aridadapted plants available in one place, plants available include: desert wildflowers, large and small cacti and succulents, trees
and shrubs, agaves and yuccas, and herbs, vines and bulbs, purchase pottery and garden accessories from specialty retailers,
farmer’s market, expert advice, free, Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or http://www.dbg.org
12-13
PORTAL: Cave Creek Tour – scenic & fairly easy bike ride from Roadforks, NM to Portal and up Cave Creek Canyon, 45mile per day on east side of the Chiricahuas, overnight at the SW Research Center, http://www.bikegaba.org
12-13
PRESCOTT: Great Outdoors - Outdoor Recreation Festival & Expo – Watson Lake Park, a fun-filled day of live music,
exhibitors, food, clinics, and more as we feature the amazing outdoor recreational opportunities of the Prescott area, and the
latest and greatest in equipment, vendors include various Game & Fish programs, 7 am, http://www.cityofprescott.com
12-13
PRESCOTT: 22nd Annual Fall Fest in the Park - Courthouse Plaza, more than 100 arts & crafts vendors from throughout
Arizona, includes fine art, jewelry, food and more, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun. 9 am - 4 pm, 928-445-2000 or
http://www.prescott.org
12-13
SCOTTSDALE: Railfair '13 - McCormick Stillman Railroad Park, for railroad enthusiasts, railroading displays,
demonstrations, live entertainment, concessions, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-312-2312 or http://www.therailroadpark.com H x
12-13
SEDONA: 23rd Annual Sedona Arts Festival & Artist Invitational - Red Rock H.S., 150 new and returning fine artists from
across the country, live entertainment, Kidzone, food and this year features the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition, $8-10, Sat.
10 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am – 4 pm, 928-204-9456 or http://www.SedonaArtsFestival.org H
12-13
SIERRA VISTA: 39th Annual Huachuca Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Show - Elks Lodge, gem & mineral show & sale, live
demonstrations, educational displays, rocks, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies and more, free, Sat
9 am – 6 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 520-378-6291 or http://www.visitsierravista.com
12-13
TUCSON: Tucson Ballet Season Opener - Fall Concert - Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, featuring Dracula, Ballet Tucson’s
popular rendition of Bram Stoker’s gothic novel; Under My Skin (premiere), celebration in dance of the time honored Cole
Porter song book, Gemini (premiere), dynamic dance interpretation of the legend of Castor & Pollux, $32, 800-838-3006 or
http://www.brownpapertickets.com
12-13
TUCSON: Oktoberfest on Mt. Lemmon - enjoy German beer, food, music, and dancing in the Mount Lemmon Ski Valley
forest, no dogs permitted, please, free admission-minimal parking and highway fees, noon - 5 pm, 520-576-1321
12-13
TUCSON: Fall Plant Sale - Tohono Chul Park, extensive offering of usual and unusual, native and arid-adapted plants from
barrel cactus to gopher plants to penstemons and passion flowers, this year featuring Evolvulus arizonicus, Arizona Blueeyes, http://www.tohonochulpark.org
12-27
SUPERIOR: Annual Fall Landscaping Festival & Plant Sale - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, thousands of drought-tolerant
plants from shrubs, vines, trees, cacti and succulents, horticulturists on hand to answer questions and lead tours at 1:30 pm,
$4.50-9, 8 am - 5 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu H
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FLAGSTAFF: 6th Annual Scandinavian Fair - San Francisco de Asis School, Swedish Meatball lunches $7 each,
Scandinavian booths – Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, lefse, demonstrations, food and crafts for sale, live
music, free, 9 am – 3 pm, 928-779-5959 or http://www.sofnaz.com
12-13
WILLCOX: Fall Pumpkin Celebration - Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins, pumpkin picking, family activities, corn maze
with 3 levels of difficulty, $3 includes hayride to the pumpkin patch and children’s play area, free, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, 520384-2084 or http://www.appleannies.com
13
PHOENIX: 21st Annual Susan G. Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure – Wesley Bolin Plaza, 1 mile run/walk, Breast Cancer
Survivor’s 5K run, 5K run, 5K walk, Sleep in for the Cure, all events are non-competitive, benefits breast cancer research,
$15-25, 6 am, 602-544-2873 or http://www.komenphoenix.org
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – ZZ Top – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission with fair admission or
purchase reserved seating for $20, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http:// azstatefair.com/concerts
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
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SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Cycling Festival - offers both a 30 & 70 mile citizens’ ride to benefit the McDowell Sonoran
Conservancy, http://www.facebook.com/ScottsdaleCyclingFestival
13
TEMPE: Ironcare Splash & Dash + Swim Only – Race 3 – Tempe Town Lake, presented by Triple Sports, splash 1000m or
2000m/dash 5km; swim only 1000m or 2000m, enjoy an evening of fun and racing with your friends, a unique event with a
relaxed atmosphere that is suitable for all levels of athlete, whether fine tuning for that big race or getting your feet wet at
your first multisport event, 7:30 am, http://www.4peaksracing.com/
13
TUBAC: Special Archaeological Tours of Barrio de Tubac and Tumacácori Mission
- Tubac Presidio State Historic Park,
for International Archaeology Month, special tours of unique archaeological sites, Philip Halpenny and Gwen Griffin tour
the Spanish colonial site south of the Presidio that preserves remains of the original 1752 Tubac town site, Jeremy Moss leads
tour of Tumacácori mission, established by Father Kino in 1691, $15 reservations recommended, 520-398-2252 or
info@TubacPresidio.org.
13
TUCSON: The Great Pumpkin Race – Buckelew Farms, course is a flat, traditional cross-country course along dirt roads
with a finish through the haunted corn maze, for runners of all abilities, from those competing in their first 5k, to those
looking for a PR, prizes, pumpkin carving and kid’s face painting during the day, $10-15, 7:30 am,
http://www.azroadrunners.org/
13
YUMA: “Get Your Mojo Workin’!-A Salute to Chess Records-Starring the Bad News Blues Band” – Historic Yuma Theatre,
presented by Lonely Street Productions, 928-373-5202
13-18
TOMBSTONE: Wyatt Earp’s Vendetta Ride – five-day ride into the Chiricahua, Dragoon and Whetstone Mountains, visiting
spots where Wyatt and his posse killed Florentio Cruz, had a shoot-out with the cowboys, killed “Curly Bill” Brocius, plus
Johnny Ringo’s gravesite and more, horses, tack, food, provided, reservations required, http://www.great-americanadventures.com/Wyatt%20Earp's%20Vendetta%20Ride.htm
14-26
APACHE JUNCTION: The Kingston Trio – Historic Mining Camp, An American folk and pop music group that helped
launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to late 1960s, 480-982-3181 or http://www.miningcamprestaurant.com
15
SCOTTSDALE: Talk Cinema- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, showcases sneak previews of award-winning
independent and foreign films, audiences are among the first to see a new movie and discuss it with special guests, films are
selected from leading festivals by critic Harlan Jacobson, may be an indie comedy, a provocative documentary or the next
breakout hit, $19, 7 pm, 480-499-TKTS (8587) or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
16
SCOTTSDALE: An Evening with Garrison Keillor - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, the affable host of A Prairie
Home Companion, humorist and celebrity speaker shares anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people
of Lake Wobegon and ‘late-life fatherhood,’ with a wonderful, dry sense of humor, he captivates audiences and delivers with
class, charisma and wisdom, $59-89, 7:30 pm, 480-499-TKTS (8587) or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
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PHOENIX: Jason Aldean: 2013 Night Train Tour – Desert Sky Pavilion, with Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, 7 pm,
http://www.livenation.com
17-18
PHOENIX: Studio Spotlights – Cinderella – Dorrance Theatre, step inside the studio at Ballet Arizona’s intimate new
Theatre and experience a behind-the-scenes look at each upcoming production, this is the closest you will ever be to the work
without being on the stage! each one-hour gathering includes time for a Q & A discussion, $55, 602-381-1096 or
http://balletaz.org
17-20
GILBERT: Fall Carnival – Crossroads Park, a fun carnival for the whole family, rides, challenging carnival games and food,
480-503-6200 or http://www.gilbertaz.gov/events/#.Ujh7RH9HG9s H
17-20
LAKE HAVASU CITY: 36th Annual Relics & Rods Run to the Sun - The Nautical Beachfront Resort, one of the largest car
shows in the southwest featuring pre-1972 street rods & custom cars, free admission Thursday for Cruise Night at the Shops
at Lake Havasu (mall) from 5-9 pm, Show & Shine Fri-Sat 8 am – 4 pm, $7/day or $10 for 2 days, 928-855-0933 or
http://www.golakehavasu.com or http://www.relicsandrods.com
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
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Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
17-20
PHOENIX: 12th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival - Desert Botanical Garden, one of the Valley’s favorite places to find that
special pumpkin, take an authentic hayride out to the Garden’s pumpkin patch, where each day children 12 and under can
choose their own free pumpkin, $6-15, Th-Fri 8:30 am – noon, Sat-Sun 8:30 am - 3 pm, 480-941-1225 or http://www.dbg.org
17-20
TUBA CITY: 45th Annual To’Nanees’Dizi Dine’ Fair - Western Navajo Fair - Fairgrounds, includes 5K run/walk, Pow
Wow, baby contest, concerts and a carnival, all Indian open rodeo, parade, Yeii bi cheii ceremony, 7 am - 11 pm,
http://www.explorenavajo.com/go2/events.cfm
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PHOENIX: Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series - Desert Botanical Garden, different bands, this week features, dinner is
available for an additional charge, guests must be aged 21+, includes Garden admission, $16-22, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or
http://www.dbg.org
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission
with fair admission or purchase reserved seating for $15, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http://
azstatefair.com/concerts
18
SCOTTSDALE: Plateros – Casino Arizona, welcome the blues-rock power trio originating from the Navajo nation in
Tohajilee, New Mexico, a three-piece family band whose music combines the sounds of Texas blues, 70s rock and roll, funk
and gospel into one, nominated twice by the Native American Music Awards, and their video was nominated for best music
video by the American Indian Film Festival, $12, 7:30 pm, http://www.casinoarizona.com/plateros.aspx
18
SCOTTSDALE: Ignite Phoenix No. 15 - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, in one evening, 18 passionate speakers
from diverse backgrounds and experiences each deliver a lightning-fast, five-minute presentation about a current project or
favorite idea, the high-octane nature and eclectic range of topics make each event unique, memorable and often inspiring,
$15, 6:30 pm, 480-499-TKTS (8587) or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
18
SEDONA: Moonlight Hike – Red Rock State Park, a naturalist-led interpretive program, enjoy the sunset and moonrise from
an overlook and return by the light of the moon, 5 pm, last hike of the season, wear suitable clothing and shoes, reservations
required, 928-282-6907 or http://www.azstateparks.com
18-19
BENSON: 19th Annual Biker Rodeo – Big Boy’s Arena Bar & Rodeo Grounds, with the Southern Arizona Harley Riders,
http://www.bikerspost.com/event/345
18-19
CHANDLER: “Center Stage” An Underground Dining Experience – Chandler Cultural Foundation and Culinary Mischief
will host forty passionate food and wine lovers and arts enthusiasts for an exclusive underground dining experience to
support the arts in Chandler, Chef Bertaccini will announce the dining location 3-4 days prior to the event, also live and silent
auctions and surprises, http://chandlercenter.org/performances.html
18-19
PHOENIX: Classics 3 – Symphony Hall, featuring the Phoenix Symphony in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, conducted by
Gregory Vajda, with Philippe Quint, violin, 11 am & 8 pm, http://www.phoenixsymphony.org
18-20
PAYSON: Annual Payson Art League ARToberFEST- Mazatzal Casino Exhibit Hall, 22 booths of local artists including
sculpture, pottery, textiles, oil painters, photography, each artist has a raffle, benefits children’s art supplies, preview Friday
night 5-9 pm, $5, Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 5 pm, no charge, 928-472-8147 or http://www.paysonrimcountry.com or
http://www.paysonartleague.org/
18-20
SCOTTSDALE: 4-H Horse Show – WestWorld of Scottsdale, see kids 5-19 compete in many different equestrian classes
including Western showmanship, and junior/senior reining, pleasure, equitation, bareback, trail, and roping, cost to
participants, free to the public, 8 am – 6 pm, 480-312-6802 or http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld
18-20
TOMBSTONE: 84th Annual Helldorado Days – reenactments, shootouts, parade, 1880 ladies fashion show, Indian dancers,
carnival, live music, contests, 10 am – 5 pm, 520-457-3451 or http://www.tombstonechamber.com or
http://www.helldoradodays.com H
18-20
TUCSON: 41st Annual SAHBA Fall Home & Garden Show - TCC, Southern Arizona Home Builders Assn, bi-annual show
featuring landscaping, building materials & beautiful arts & crafts, 520-795-3025 or http://www.sahba.org
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
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Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
18-27
VAIL: Halloween Howl at Colossal Cave - Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Halloween carnival includes haunted hay-wagon
rides, candlelight cave tours, food, fun, and more, 520-647-7121 or http://www.colossalcave.com/new.html
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BISBEE: 23rd Annual Bisbee 1000 –The Great Stair Climb - Historic Bisbee, walk, run, explore Historic ‘Old Bisbee’,
figure 8 course, up 9 sets of more than 1000 stairs, at an altitude of 5000+ feet; the 5K that feels like a 10K, the world’s
longest and highest stair-master, also an alternative modalities fair, art & craft fair, antique show, Made in Bisbee
Marketplace, photo exhibit, beer & wine garden, join the fight to end childhood obesity, $15-30, 9 am, 520-266-0401 or
http://www.bisbee1000.org
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BISBEE: 2nd Bisbee 1000 Invitational Best in the West Craft Beer Festival – outdoor venue, craft brewers, VIP entry from
noon to 1 pm ($75) and general admission from 1-5 pm ($25 or $20 for those who have done the Bisbee 1000—your bib is
your verification), http://www.bisbee1000.org
19
CAVE CREEK: Cave Creek Thriller – Cave Creek Regional Park, 50K, 30K and 10K, first race in the Desert Runner Trail
Series, runners and spectators encouraged to wear costumes, features a loop on the rugged and scenic Go John and Overton
trails, 50 K and 30 K runners also complete an out and back on the Jasper, Slate and Flume Trails, portions of trail are steep,
rocky, and entirely exposed to the sun with great views to the north, 7 am, http://www.aravaiparunning.com/cave-creekthriller/
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CAVE CREEK: 3rd Annual Tatum Ranch Golf Club Car Show – Tatum Ranch Golf Club, show is open to all makes and
models and years, hot rods and muscle cars and exotic/sports and classics (pre & post 1950), Best in Show and People’s
Choice Awards, family fun, music, vendors, donations accepted for the Foothills Food Bank, free, 10 am – 2 pm, 480-5852399 or http://www.tatumranchcarshow.com H
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CHANDLER: 5th Annual TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary Festival – Historic Chandler Promenade, a gourmet food and wine
tasting event that features 40 of Chandler restaurants as well as others from around the Valley, and live entertainment, $35, 610 pm, 602-276-2499 or http://www.tastechandler.com
19
CLIFTON: Annual Blues Festival in the Park on the River – Clifton RV Park, noon,
19
COTTONWOOD: Great Arizona Grape Stomp – a series of 5K Fun Runs that will take place across the state, benefitting the
Arizona Wine Growers Association, a fun way to make a tour across Arizona enjoying the fresh air, beautiful, unique
landscape and tasting some fabulous wines, $35, 8 am, or http://www.arizonawine.org/
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CROWN KING: 9th Annual Apple Festival in the Pines – Main Street, kids craft Corral, bouncy house, western shoot out,
pumpkin patch, hay rides, silent raffle, cooking contest, vendors and lots of apple fun, $5 for kids and adults are free, 11 am –
5 pm, 928-632-4477 or 928-632-5564
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FLAGSTAFF: 7th Annual Fall Navajo Rug Auction – Coconino Center for the Arts, features 300 vintage and contemporary
Navajo weavings in a variety of styles, many local weavers attend to present their works, specialists and experts will talk with
consignors about their items, auctioneers from R.B. Burnham & Co. Trading Post, by Flagstaff Cultural Partners, free,
preview 9 am – 1 pm, auction at 2 pm, 928-779-2300 or http://culturalpartners.org/auction.htm
19
GLENDALE: 19th Annual Catlin Court Front Porch Festival & Old Towne Marketplace – Historic Downtown, more than 80
shops and eateries with special activities, including demonstrations, make and takes, special treats, shops showcase their
specialties on their lawns and porches, start at the Glendale Visitor Center to pick up a downtown walking map, 10 am – 4
pm, 623-903-4500 or http://www.visitglendale.com
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GLOBE/MIAMI: 30th Annual Apache Jii Day - all Indian celebration, Native American cuisine such as fry bread and
Apache Acorn Stew, Native American singing, dancing and storytelling representing the Apache Tribe including Apache
Crown Dancers, art including jewelry, clothing, dolls, pottery and more, additional entertainment by various tribes, free, 9 am
- 5 pm, 928-425-4495 or 800-804-5623 or http://www.globemiamichamber.com H
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GOODYEAR: Gladiator Rock’n Run – Estrella Mountain Park, 7K course where 14 insane obstacles, 3 nightmare mystery
obstacles plus an additional battle of the box wave with 5 new obstacles test your courage, stamina and grit,
http://www.gladiatorrocknrun.com
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
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KINGMAN: Chillin’ on Beale Street –Historic Downtown, featuring a classic car show, food, music, entertainment and
more, 5:30 pm, 928-830-3755
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KITT PEAK: Tohono O'odham Craft Fair - Kitt Peak Visitor Center, featuring more than 43 artisans’ works, artists sell
directly to the public, basketry, pottery, jewelry, paintings and other crafts unique to the Tohono O’odham people, food
vendors serve traditional specialties, free, 10 am – 3 pm, 520-318-8726 or www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc/craft-fair.php
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PAGE: 4th Annual Wings & Wheels Air Affaire – Page Airport, hot air balloons, vintage & modern aircraft, CJ6 military
trainers, model aircraft, ultra lights, parachutists, airplane rides, classic cars, music, food, fun & prizes, free, 9 am – 3 pm,
928-660-0200 or http://www.facebook.com/WingsWheelsAirAffaire
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – The Wanted – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission with fair admission
or purchase reserved seating for $20, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http:// azstatefair.com/concerts
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PHOENIX: Annual Otsukimi Moonviewing 2013 - Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, bring friends and family down to
the for an evening of relaxation and entertainment as we enjoy this traditional festival,
http://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org/
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PRESCOTT: 2nd Annual Arizona Firefighter's Chili Cookoff - YMCA Sky-Y Camp, open to the general public, proceeds
benefit the AZ chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, public tasting and fun events begin at 12:00 pm, chili cooking
begins at 8 am, cooks can win cash prizes and trophies, for firefighters, the awarding of bragging rights apply, compete solo,
or put together a team, not a chili cook? bring a pie for the pie auction, http://www.chiliaz.com
19
SCOTTSDALE: Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia cool meets Kentucky
thunder in a quintessential collaboration between multi-instrumentalist virtuoso and genre-bending pianist, these pioneering
voices of American music showcase the power of their musical connection and their effortless penchant for breaking apart
musical categorizations, $49-79, 8 pm, 480-499-TKTS (8587) or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
19
SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Showdown – WestWorld of Scottsdale, presented by KMLE Country at 107.9, hosted by the
Scottsdale Charros, nationally broadcasted Chevy Silverado Chute Out features 20 bull riders vying against 20 of the meanest
bulls, 90-minute, all-star invitational tournament includes the Chevy Silverado Tailgate Down Party and The Bud Light
Bullpen Concert, featuring Montgomery Gentry, Jerrod Niemann and Maggie Rose, http://scottsdaleshowdown.com/
19
SCOTTSDALE: X-Factor Winner Tate Stevens - Talking Stick Resort, witness the energetic personality and hear the
towering voice that won country music fans the world over, Tate performs favorites from his self-titled album, his stunning
vocal range and heart-tugging songwriting skills will be on display, after just a few songs, you’ll realize what a true-to-life
country singer Tate is, 7 pm, http://www.talkingstickresort.com/x-factor-winner-tate-stevens.aspx
19
SEDONA: Paint Out on Main Street – view nationally and locally recognized Plein Air Artists creating paintings of their
surroundings in the open air all along “Main Street” 20 artists in action along the sidewalks and in courtyards and plazas, part
of Sedona Art Center’s week long Plein Air Festival, free, 1:30-4 pm, http://www.sedonamainstreet.com
19
TUBAC: Juan Bautista de Anza Day - Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, a living history celebration of the Indian, Mexican
and Spanish Colonial periods, living history demonstrations, period costumes, street theater, folklorico dancers, mariachi
music, musket demonstration and children’s activities, food, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 520-398-2252 or http://www.tubacaz.com or
http://www.azstateparks.com
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TUCSON: Kiss Me Dirty Mud Run Series – Pima County Fairgrounds, female only 5K mud obstacle course run, 9:30 am,
801-450-8477 or http://www.getsetaz.com or http://www.kissmedirty.com/
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TUCSON: 9th Annual Rip’s BAD Ride Arizona Motorcycle Ride and Festival – a family friendly motorcycle event, to raise
awareness and raise money for the American Diabetes Association, includes bands, bike show, bike games, $20-35, all bikes
welcome, there are multiple start site around the metropolitan area, 800-676-4065 ext 7097or http://www.ripsbadride.com
19
TUCSON: Dustbowl Revival – Sea of Glass Center for the Arts, this eclectic musical collective merges old school bluegrass,
gospel, jug-band, swamp blues and the hot swing of the 1930’s to form a spicy roots cocktail, known for their inspired live
sets, The Dustbowl Revival boldly brings together many styles of traditional American music, $16-21, 7:30 pm, 520-3982542 or http://theseaofglass.org
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
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YUMA: Rio de Cerveza Yuma Brew Fest – Desert Sun Stadium, featuring craft brewers from throughout the region,
opportunity to sample the best of the brewmasters' art, food vendors will be on hand, VIP and designated driver tickets will
also be available, 928-783-0071 or 800-293-0071 or http://www.visityuma.com
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YUMA: Soroptimist of Yuma Halloween Party – Yuma Civic Center, 928-373-5040
19-20
MESA: Copperstate Mustang Club’s Monsoon Madness All Car Cruise – begins in Mesa, ride through Payson,
Pine/Strawberry, Verde Valley, Jerome and Prescott, overnight in Prescott and a car display on Sunday, then drive through
Yarnell and Wickenburg, http://www.copperstatemustangclub.com
19-20
PHOENIX: The Arab American Festival – Steele Indian School Park, a multi-cultural festival with food, rides and
entertainment, $5, noon – 9 pm, 623-239-1025 or http://www.arabamericanfestival.com H
19-20
PHOENIX: 51st Anniversary Orchid Society of Arizona Annual Show & Sale – Arizona State Veterans Home, blooming
orchids, culture information, orchids & orchid-related products for sale, educational displays, raffles, refreshments, free, Sat.
9 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 3 pm, 602-803-6889 or http://www.orchidsocietyaz.org
19-20
PHOENIX: Rainbows Festival – Heritage & Science Park, drawing a crowd in excess of 15,000 friends, families and allies
each year, this free annual event is open to the public and celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ community, featuring an
international food court, artists, merchandise vendors, and entertainment, 10 am – 6 pm, 602-277-7433 or
http://phoenixpride.org
19-20
SCOTTSDALE: 4th Annual Arizona Taco Festival – Salt River Fields, 50+ professional and amateur taco teams compete for
$10,000 in prizes in chicken, beef, pork and fish, a sidecart throwdown in salsa, guacamole, Lucha Libre wrestling, a tequila
tasting tent, “Ay Chihuahua! [dog] Beauty Pageant,” live surf/rock music and more, $12-100, 11 am – 7 pm,
http://aztacofestival.com
19-20
SEDONA: Sedona Gem & Mineral Club Annual Show – Red Rock High School, raffles, displays, activities, refreshments,
and vendors with a variety of rocks, minerals, jewelry, beads, books, lapidary supplies, and much more, games and prizes for
kids at the Kid's Corner, and Kid's Corner participants will receive a free "Rock Collection," $3, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am
– 4 pm, 928-300-8333 or http://www.sedonagemandmineral.org
19-20
TUCSON: HMS Pinafore – Tucson Music Hall, Gilbert and Sullivan’s celebrated maritime blockbuster, beloved for its
jaunty tunes, gleefully entertaining story, and sassy satire, rising international tenor David Portillo portrays Ralph Rackstraw,
and leading character baritone Robert Orth portrays Sir Joseph Porter, $35 and up, 7:30 & 2 pm, 520-293-4336 or
http://azopera.org
19-20
TUCSON: Arts in the Plaza Fine Art and Jazz Festival - St. Philip's Plaza, fine art and live jazz from some of the most
talented artisans and musicians in the region, providing entertainment for all ages, offers musical performances, kids'
activities, tasty food and more than 100 artists offering the finest works in the region in all genres, free, 10 am – 4 pm,
http://www.fineartfest.org
19-20
WILLCOX: Willcox Wine Country Fall Festival – Railroad Park, Arizona Wine Growers Association presents local farm
products, food booths, music and a wine tasting area featuring Arizona farm wineries,
http://www.willcoxwines.com/events.html
19-20
WILLCOX: Fall Pumpkin Celebration - Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins, pumpkin picking, family activities, corn maze
with 3 levels of difficulty, $3 includes hayride to the pumpkin patch and children’s play area, free, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, 520384-2084 or http://www.appleannies.com
19-26
SEDONA: 9th Annual Plein Air Festival – Main Street in Uptown Sedona, see nationally and locally recognized Plein Air
artists creating paintings of their surroundings in the open air, visit with more than 20 artists in action along the sidewalks and
in courtyards and plazas, free, 928-204-2390 or 928-282-3809 or http://www.sedonaartscenter.com
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FLAGSTAFF: Autumn Star Fest – Lowell Observatory, features indoor multimedia programs and telescopes set up for
viewing celestial objects from 5-9:30 pm, $12, 928-233-3212 or http://www.lowell.edu H
H-handicap access
Audience size: w-under 1,000; x-1,000-10,000; y-10,000-50,000; z-over 50,000
October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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GILBERT: Mrs. Lincoln - An Americana Roots Band - Higley Center for the Performing Arts, takes contemporary folk to a
new level, blending influences from rock, country, bluegrass, and rhythm & blues to create a sound that has attracted a
following that spans all age groups, includes four songwriters, performs a mix of original tunes and less common covers, the
Lincolners (Gram Benike, Annrenee Jones, Marconias, David Wells, and Chad Standlea), 3 pm, http://www.higleyarts.org
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LITCHFIELD PARK: Arts in the Park Concert Series – Front lawn of The Wigwam, bring the family and lawn chairs and
enjoy the sounds of Cold Shott & the Hurricane Hornsfree, 3-5 pm, 623-935-9040 or http://www.litchfield-park.org
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PHOENIX: AIDS Walk Phoenix & 5K Run – downtown, 9 am, http://www.aidswalkphoenix.org/
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PHOENIX: Arizona State Fair 5K Run/Walk – Arizona State Fairgrounds, a flat and fast course on city streets using the
midway for the start and finish, age division winners get medals with 5 year divisions for runners and 10 year for walkers, Tshirt, 4 admission passes the State Fair anytime, door prizes, $20-25, 8 am, 480-220-2019 or http://www.runningmasters.net
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PHOENIX: 45th Annual Lincoln Family Downtown Y ½ Marathon and 5K – South Mountain Park, includes booths and
entertainment, Wyatt Earp stars the race with his double barrel shot gun, $25-65, 7 am, 602-277-4333 or
http://www.arizonaroadracers.com or http://yracephoenix.com/
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PHOENIX: Black Mountain BMX State Championship Finals Weekend – American Bicycle Association brings amateur
bicycle motocross riders to perform jumps, flips and tricks http://www.ababmx.com
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – Prince Royce – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission with fair admission
or purchase reserved seating for $20, 5 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http:// azstatefair.com/concerts
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PRESCOTT: Women of Note – Hassayampa Inn, rare jazz artist appearance performing for Prescott audience, 5-9 pm,
http://www.hassayampainn.com or http://www.pjazz.org
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QUEEN CREEK: Art in the Olive Grove – Olive Mill, artists of the Superstitions present A Day of Art, wine tasting and
music with more than 30 artists, free to the public 10 am -3 pm, 480-982-5730 or http:// www.artistsofthesupersitions.com
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SAHUARITA: Gene Chapman Memorial Tumacacori Century - options for 42.8, 82 and 101 mile bike rides, ride past Green
Valley, Arivaca & Tubac, 520-512-0442 or http://www.bikegaba.org
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TEMPE: 11th Annual SOMA Half Iron Man Arizona - Tempe Town Lake, swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, run 13.1 miles,
awards, medals, aid stations, relays, 6:30 am, 480-226-4729 or http://redrockco.com/
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TUCSON Southern Arizona Blues and Heritage Festival 2013 – Rillito Raceway Park, promotes an awareness and
enjoyment of blues music & culture, headliners- Kara Grainger and also Grammy Nominated Roy Rogers and the Delta
Rhythm Kings, featured bands include The Cholla High School Blues Band, Anna Warr & Giant Blue, The Coolers, and
others, $10 admission, children free, 11 am – 7 pm, http://www.azblues.org/
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TUCSON: TMC Get Moving Tucson Event: A-Mountain Half-Marathon, Tucson Lifestyle 5k & Cox Charities 1-Mile –
Southern AZ Roadrunners presents the third event in the Gabe Zimmermann Triple Crown: a half-marathon featuring AMountain, with companion 5K walk/run, children under 10 are free (no shirt), $15-75, 6:30 am, 520-991-0733 or
http://www.azroadrunners.org/
20-11/10 TEMPE: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - Tempe Center for the Arts, with his handmade silk suits, array of hats
and tiny gold pocket watch, Edward Tulane was the most exceptional toy in Abilene’s room, adored and happy, but then, one
day, he was lost; based on Newbery-winner Kate DiCamillo’s beloved book, this world premiere breathtaking story of
finding friendship, finding yourself, and eventually finding your way home, best for ages 7 and up, $12-25, Sat 1 & 4 pm,
Sun 1 pm, http://www.childsplayaz.org
20-11/10 TUCSON: The Fantasticks – Arizona Repertory Theatre by University of Arizona, music by Harvey Schmidt, book & lyrics
by Tom Jones, 520-621-1162 or http://tickets.arizona.edu
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FLAGSTAFF: Orionid Meteor Shower – Lowell Observatory, a fun and educational meteor shower night, learn about the
origins of meteor showers, learn how to differentiate between meteorites, and participate in many science-based, exciting
hands-on activities, observe breathtaking objects through telescopes and enjoy multimedia programs, 7 pm,
http://www.lowell.edu H
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October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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SCOTTSDALE: ASU Concerts at the Center – A Night of Choral Music with the Choirs of Arizona State University Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, a diverse group of people come together to serve each other in the creation of
something beautiful and meaningful, $10, pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm, concert 7:30 pm, 480-499-TKTS (8587) or
http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
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SNOWFLAKE: Black Mesa Ranch Open House - opportunity to meet the animals, see our milking parlor, cheese kitchen,
and taste & purchase some of our award winning cheeses, happy to discuss our “off-grid” living, gardens, greenhouse, or
sustainable agriculture in general, free, 10 am – 3 pm, http://blackmesaranch.com/
22-11/17 TEMPE: Disney’s The Lion King – ASU Gammage, part of Broadway Across America, breathtaking animals brought to
life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score
including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar®-winning songs, the Tony Award®-winning Broadway sensation,
http://asugammage.com
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JEROME: Sedona Plein Air Festival – watch the nation’s top painters paint the town, 9 am – 3 pm, 928-649-2277 or
http://www.jeromechamber.com/
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – Snoop Dogg AKA Snoop Lion – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission
with fair admission or purchase reserved seating for $20, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http://
azstatefair.com/concerts
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PHOENIX: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band – US Airways Center, as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “Songs From St.
Somewhere” Tour 2013, 8 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com
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PHOENIX: 2013 Cushman & Wakefield Future Leaders “Concert for a Cause” benefitting Ryan House – The Western,
features performances by Javier Garcia and Desert Dixie, raffle, free, but contributions accepted, 6 pm,
bonnie.machen@cushwake.com or matt.coxhead@cushwake.com
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – Alabama Shakes – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission with fair
admission or purchase reserved seating for $15, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http://
azstatefair.com/concerts
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SCOTTSDALE: Buddy Guy – Talking Stick Resort, the sounds of Chicago descend on Scottsdale when American blues
great, Buddy Guy, plays, prized member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, George “Buddy” Guy combines guitar mastery
with supreme showmanship in a performance to remember, a true blues legend; his performances include traditional and
modern forms and cross many musical generations, 8 pm, http://www.talkingstickresort.com/buddy-guy.aspx
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CASA GRANDE: Annual Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-in and Aviation Trade Show – Casa Grande Municipal Airport,
draws more than 600 visiting planes, 520-426-3616 or http://www.copperstate.org/csj/
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YUMA: 13th Annual AZ H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) Rally – County Fairgrounds, Harley riders from all around the state
gather, family-oriented event, motorcycle-themed happenings, motorcycle show, demonstrations, live bands, street dances,
poker runs, organized rides, street dance, vendors, http://www.azstatehogrally.com H x
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CHANDLER: Halloween Spooktacular - Downtown Chandler Library Plaza, offers games, activities, costume contest,
haunted house and more, free, 5:30-8:30 pm, 480-782-2735 or http://www.chandleraz.gov/special-events
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – Zendaya – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission with fair admission or
purchase reserved seating for $15, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http:// azstatefair.com/concerts
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PRESCOTT: 4th Friday Art Walk - 15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and
painting demonstrations, http://www.artthe4th.com
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SCOTTSDALE: Coffee at Kerr – Kerr Cultural Center, part of an informal series of free performances and discussions
featuring Arizona Opera performers and guest artists, this week features HMS Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan, bring can of
food or sealed personal item to be donated to local food bank, RSVP required, 9:30 am, 480-596-2660 or
http://www.asukerr.com or http://music.asu.edu
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October Events 2013
Arizona Calendar of Events
Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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SCOTTSDALE: Jonny Lang - Talking Stick Resort, welcome Grammy-winning blues artist, innovative performer skillfully
weaves contemporary R&B, soul, gospel, hard rock and funk with classic blues for a sound that is both classic and new, he
performs songs from his new album “Fight for My Soul,” 8 pm, http://www.talkingstickresort.com/jonny-lang.aspx
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TEMPE: Astronomy Open House - roof of the Bateman Physical Sciences Bldg. H Wing, free, 8-10 pm, 480-727-7010 or
http://astopenhouse.com/
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TEMPE: Moonlight Kayak for Halloween - Tempe Town Lake Marina, enjoy an evening out on the water paddling, as well
as spine-chilling stories told by a professional story teller, no experience is necessary (youth ages 10-17 must be
accompanied by an adult), pre-register, $30, 6:30 pm, 480-350-8069 or http://www.tempe.gov/boating
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TUCSON: 7th annual World Margarita Championship – Tucson Museum of Art, evening of spirited cocktail competitions,
tastings of world class Margaritas and tequilas, cuisine of the southwest, and more, $50, 6-9 pm,
http://instagift.com/deal/tucson-originals-world-margarita-championship/
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PRESCOTT: Prescott Ghost Talk – Prescott Center for the Arts Theatre, an evening of historic ghostly folklore told by the
apparitions themselves at two showings each night, experience Arizona's past when our famous and infamous "spirits" enact
their spooky tales, $12, 6 & 7:30 pm, 928-445-3286 or http://www.pca-az.net H
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SCOTTSDALE: 4th Annual Halloween Balloon Spooktacular – Salt River Fields, presented by Bashas’, Miller Lite, New
Times and Cricket, fun for the whole family, featuring more than 20 colorful hot air balloons to light up the sky, 1700 pounds
of candy for Trick-or-Treaters, tethered hot-air balloon rides, live music, food, drinks, kids zone, a haunted house fit for all,
fireworks and more, $10-60, 5-10 pm, 480-270-5000 or http://saltriverfields.com/
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CAVE: CREEK: 5th Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival – outdoor entertainment, original works of art,
free, 10 am – 5 pm, 623-734-6526 or http://www.VermillionPromotions.com
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GLENDALE: 7th Annual Wild Western Festival - Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park, Best in the West entertainment, live music,
classic Hollywood western TV and movie stars, cowboy singers, musicians, vendor encampment and Sutler's Row, displays
and demos, working blacksmiths, Mounted Calvary C-Troop Buffalo Soldiers, Cowboy Fast-Draw Assn competition, Dutchoven and chuck wagon camp, kids korral, gunfights and stunt shows, $5-10, http://www.wildwesternfestival.com
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LITCHFIELD PARK: Arizona Jazz Festival – Wigwam Resort, more than 20 artists, http://arizonajazzfestival.com/
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PEORIA: 26th Annual Taste of Greece Food & Dance Festival - St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, cuisine prepared
by Greek chefs, Greek music & folk dancers, imports, games and activities for kids, raffle, pastries, $3, 12 & under free,
students & active military free, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun noon - 8 pm, 623-486-8665 or
http://www.peoriagreekfest.com H x
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SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Futurity Horse Show - WestWorld of Scottsdale,
http://www.americansaddlebredassociationofarizona.com/
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SCOTTSDALE: 2nd Annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival - Scottsdale Waterfront, more than 125 juried fine artists
will line the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront, along with wineries and live musical entertainment, $5 ($1 donated to
American Healing Arts Foundation), 10 am – 6 pm, 480-837-5637 or http://thunderbirdartists.com
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TUCSON: Tucson’s 14th Annual Desert Bluegrass Festival – AVA Amphitheater, features top national, local and regional
bluegrass bands, jam sessions, music and craft vendors, workshops, food, free camping, free on Friday, Sat-Sun $15-20,
weekend $30, 520-296-1231 or http://www.desertbluegrass.org
25-11/3 SUN CITY WEST: The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow – A Live Radio Broadcast – Ghostlight Theatre, the Headless
Horseman of Sleepy Hollow is a faithful, yet imaginative, reworking of Washington Irving's classic tale of Americana, step
back into the days of classic radio broadcasts as you enter our recording studio for this scary and funny family show, $12, Fri
7 pm, Sat 2 & 7 pm, Sun 2 pm, http://www.ghostlightaz.com/
25-11/10 SCOTTSDALE: Mrs. Klein - Theatre Artists Studio, compelling, suspenseful and deeply rich in psychological insights, tells
the story of a brilliant and unorthodox woman whose single minded behavior threatens to destroy those closest to her,
http://www.thestudiophx.org
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Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
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25-11/17 PEORIA: Ragtime - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, by Theater Works, jazz, automobiles, new ideas and new
industries - the Ragtime era was when America came of age, Ragtime tells the story of Americans from every walk of life, in
a musical that has drama, comedy, sensitivity and sweep, winner of multiple Tony Awards, including Best Original Score,
623-815-7930 or http://www.theaterworks.org
25-8/31 PHOENIX: Ghost Towns of Arizona: Photography of Kurt Wenner – Pueblo Grande Museum, features more than 40
photographs of Arizona ghost towns, taken by Kurt Wenner between 1996 and 2006, http://www.pueblogrande.com
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ARIVACA: Arivaca Fall Harvest Festival - Arivaca Community Center, features local harvests: prickly pear juice and syrup,
Stockwell honey, Gadsden Coffee, mesquite flour and flour products, produce from certified organic Arivaca Community
Garden, artisanal goat cheese, Arivaca flower essences, cooking demos, plants and herbs, health and beauty items using
desert and locally grown plants to create salves and lotions, local artisans, 9 am – 3 pm, 520-306-4673 or http://arivaca.net
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BISBEE: Halloween in Bisbee - zany street scenes, costume contests, an unstructured, one-of-a-kind celebration with
parades, costume contests and many surprises, 520-432-2071 or 8662BISBEE or http://www.discoverbisbee.com
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CAMP VERDE: Kingdom of the Spiders Reunion – Town Hall Park, filmed in 1977 and starring William Shatner and
Woody Strode, the film about an Arizona Town, (Camp Verde) was infested with arachnids out to kill cattle and people,
come see the movie again, lawn opens at 3 pm, film at 6:30 pm, live music, also a collection of live spiders and film
memorabilia on exhibit at the Kingdom of the Spider Movie Museum, http://kingdomofthespidersreunion.com
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CAVE CREEK: Cave Creek Wicked – community-wide trick or treating, a haunted maze, horse costume contest, pet
costume contests/parade, Thriller dancers, Witches’ Brew (beer making/tasting competition), salsa tasting, music, petting
zoos, fashion show, arts & crafts, kids’ costume contest, food, 11 am – 4 pm, then late night from 6 pm – 2 am, saloon tour,
costume contests and specialty themed cocktails and prizes, 602-400-3330 or http://www.cavecreekwicked.com/
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CHANDLER: 26th Annual Fall Rhythm Fest - Tumbleweed Park, some of the Valley’s hottest bands entertain and vendors
offer a variety of food and beverages, interactive amusements for children, music contests for all ages, bring your lawn chairs
and blankets and spend a family-friendly (no alcohol) evening listening to the music and watching the grand finale fireworks,
free, 5:30-9:30 pm, 480-236-9123 or http://www.chandleraz.gov/ H y
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CHANDLER: Dirty 6 Mud Run Fall Edition - Wild West Town at Wild Horse Pass, 9 am, http://terrainracing.com/terrainmud-runs/phoenix/
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COOLIDGE: South West Radio Theatre and Rocky Horror Picture Show – Coolidge Performing Arts Center, with MUV
Chat Halloween double feature event, $5-14, 7 pm, 520-370-8132 or http://www.CoolidgePerformingArtsCenter.org
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COTTONWOOD: Walk for Life & Verde Valley Life Run – easy-to-moderate 5K and 10K race courses along with the 3.5
mi. urban walking route, mountains, rivers and streams, rugged canyons, serene deserts, and the incomparable red rock
country surround your senses, 7 am, http://www.verdeliferun.org/
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COTTONWOOD: 2nd Annual Kudos Folk Festival – Old Town Center for the Arts, the showcase will feature musicians
from Northern Arizona as well as AZ Music & Entertainment Hall of Famer Joe Bethancourt, and musicians and songwriter
PK Gregory and musician Ron McLain, hosted by Dan Engler, $15-20, 7 pm, http://www.oldtowncenter.org/
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FLAGSTAFF: Pumpkin Walk – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, bring your flashlight for a walk through the gardens following a
path illuminated by creatively carved pumpkins, enjoy hot cider, a fire pit, and nocturnal animal displays, join the fun and
come in costume, 6-8 pm, 928-774-1442 or http://www.thearb.org
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FLAGSTAFF: Spooky Science – Lowell Observatory, a spooktacular Halloween celebration, during the day, experience
haunted tours, in the evening, see our Freaky Astronomy program that features the "darker" side of space, including topics
such as spooky nebulae, dark matter, dark energy, black holes, rogue planets and eerie sounds from cosmos, $12, 928-2333212 or http://www.lowell.edu H
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GOODYEAR: 17th Annual PebbleCreek Fall Arts Festival – award-winning local artisans and out-of-state vendors with
original artwork and hand-crafted items, ongoing art demonstrations, raffle, food, live entertainment, classic cars display and
model railroad exhibit, 8 am – 3 pm, 623-935-6744
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October Events 2013
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Marjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@azot.gov
www.arizonaguide.com
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JEROME: Jerome Fire Department Auxiliary Halloween Ball – Spook Hall, the best costume party in the United States, 8 pm
– 1 am, 928 649 3847 or http://www.jeromechamber.com/
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KINGMAN: 7th Annual Fall Festival – Centennial Park, traditional Halloween activities, youth costume contest, carnival
game booths, pie eating contest, cupcake walk, candy in the hay, 1-5 pm, 928-753-6106 or http://www.kingmantourism.org
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LAKE HAVASU CITY: 42nd Annual London Bridge Days Parade - McCulloch Blvd. beginning at Acoma Blvd. traditional
parade with marching bands, local organizations and the ever-popular Shriners, 2013 theme is Havasu Turns Golden –
Celebrating 50 Years, 10 am, http://www.golakehavasu.com
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MARANA: 5th Annual Gladden Farms 10K and Half Marathon - Gladden Farms Community Park, a day of fun, family
fitness, very flat course, run on the bike paths, sidewalks and roads throughout Gladden Farms Community, the 10K will
consist of 1 loop of the course, the half Marathon will be 2 loops, 2 aid stations on course, 8 am,
http://www.gladdenfarmsevents.blogspot.com/
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MESA: The Paisley Pumpkin Holiday Festival – Dana Park, open air festival with 100 exhibitors spots for crafters, artists
and vendors, live bands, petting zoo, face painting, free, 10 am – 6 pm, 480-678-9599 or http://www.thepaisleypumpkin.com
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ORACLE: 31st Annual Oracle Run – Arcadia Ranch, through scenic areas of Oracle, with a Halloween theme, benefits
Oracle Historical Society, covers hilly terrain over rural roads on the north slope of the Santa Catalina Mountains at 5000 ft.
elevation, 10K and 1 mile fun run/walk, T-shirts, prizes, awards, $22-35, 9 am, http://www.azroadrunners.org
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PARKER: 9th Annual Blue Water Resort & Casino 300 Enduro – BlueWater Resort, speed boat race, fifty six-mile laps will
test the mettle and will power of the racers and their equipment, modeled after the original 1964 Parker Enduro, 10 am, 928669-6511 or 310-318-4012 or http://www.bluewaterfun.com or http://www.enduro300.com
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PEORIA: City of Peoria Halloween Marathon – Rio Vista Community Park, kick off a new tradition with the first running of
the City of Peoria Halloween Marathon, get your holiday season kicked off with a challenge, taking place on the New River
Trail, the course will allow runner to complete the entire run without crossing traffic, jumping onto sidewalks, or worrying
about cars, 8 am, 623-773-7186 or http://www.peoriaaz.gov/running
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PEORIA: Halloween Monster Bash & Balloon Illumination - Sports Complex, entertainment, children's activities, costume
contest, arts & crafts, carnival games, free, 5-9 pm, 623-773-7198 or 623-773-7564 or http://www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents
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PHOENIX: 7 Minutes in Hell – Space 55, series of freewheeling variety shows treat audiences to a random, raucous
assortment of music, mayhem and merriment, each performer has 7 minutes on stage to perform their piece, past performers
include such acts as Cheese-Curd-Face-masked-man, Night Wolf, Naked Magician and many more, $10, 9 pm,
http://space55.org
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PHOENIX: Halloween "Globar" 10K & 5K After Dark Trail Run – Reach 11 Sports Complex, features GloBar Racing GloShirt, glow swag (includes a Glo-Necklace,Glo-Bracelets), optional Glo-Glasses, Glo-Hats, and Glo-Shoe laces for sale too,
on course DJ, photography chip timing, Finish Line Fest, USATF sanctioned, slightly rolling and fast, mostly on hard
packed dirt, strollers, joggers, walkers and runners allowed, 7 pm, http://www.sheasports.com/
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PHOENIX: 2013 Night Flight Golf – Palo Verde, 9-hole course is lined with glow lights and players receive a glow necklace
and glow ball, each foursome will receive a flash light to wave up the next foursome, golfers walk or pull a cart, a tournament
format as a four-person scramble and includes prizes and a goodie bag for each player, $100/foursome, pre-register, 5:30 pm,
602-249-9930 or http://phoenix.gov/recreation/rec/facilities/golf/index.html
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PHOENIX: Hallowe’en & Zombie Walk 5 Festival – Heritage Square and Science Park, zombie walk meanders through
Downtown, costume contests, live music, makeup artists Little Zombie Zone for tiny ghouls, a canned food drive, by
Downtown Phoenix Partnership, free, 2-10 pm, http://downtownphoenix.com
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PHOENIX: Maricopa County Master Gardeners’ Fall Plant Sale – Metro Tech, presentations provide guidance for getting
things growing in your garden after our scorching summer heat, plants have been grown here in the Valley by certified
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Master Gardeners and other local producers, experts on hand to offer free gardening advice and seminars, children’s activities
and pumpkin patch, free, 9 am – 2 pm, 602-470-8086 or http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/general/hort.htm
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – Billy Currington – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission with fair
admission or purchase reserved seating for $20, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http://
azstatefair.com/concerts
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PRESCOTT: TR³ Mountain Bike Duathlon - Pioneer Park / Brownlow Trails, a trail running and mountain biking duathlon.
2.5 mile trail run, then an 11 mile mountain bike leg, then a 1.5 mile trail run, $42-88 to participate, free for spectators, 11am
– 2 pm, 928-713-2733or http://www.go-ar.com/tr3.html H
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PRESCOTT: Prescott’s Pumpkin Patch & Carnival – Prescott Courthouse Plaza, best costume contest, 20 carnival games
with cool prizes and gifts, decorate your own pumpkin and trick-or-treat backpack, stories, doggie costume contest,
inflatables, scariest scream contest, coffin cake walk, goodies, $5, 11 am – 3 pm, 928-777-1349 or http://www.visitprescott.com
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SCOTTSDALE: 44th Annual Fall Festival – Eldorado Park, kids and families can enjoy a live magician, haunted house, 25
carnival games of different skill levels, inflatables and costume contests, a play area for the real little monsters in the TOT’s
area, grab tasty treats form a variety of food vendors during the event and especially before Scottsdale’s best up-close
firework show, free, 5-10 pm, 480-312-0217 or http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/fallfest H
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SCOTTSDALE: An Evening with Jason Alexander and His Hair - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Alexander
portrayed the much-loved George Costanza on Seinfeld, his career has included live performance on Broadway to stand-up,
film, television and directing, Alexander returns to the stage in this one-man variety show that features comedy, music,
improvisation and audience participation, $49-79, 2 & 8 pm, 480-499-8587 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
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SCOTTSDALE: Walk to D’feet ALS – Scottsdale Stadium, 2 miles, check in a 9 am, walk at 10 am,
http://walktodefeatals.org/
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SHOW LOW: 4th Annual Main Street Spooktacular Festival – Cooley Street, trunk or treating, hay maze, haunted house,
pumpkin bowling, Halloween themed contests, costume contests, car bash, food vendors, entertainment, scaryoke, and live
radio remotes, noon – 8 pm, 928-532-4124 or http://www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com/
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SIERRA VISTA: 14th Annual High Desert Crafters Fall Fair – Windemere Hotel & Conference Center, holiday gifts,
unusual crafts and art, free drawings, free, 8:30 am – 2 pm, 520-803-7267 or http://www.visitsierravista.com
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SIERRA VISTA: Brown Canyon Ranch Open House – nature/birding/butterflies guided walks, B Troop Memorial Calvary
Unit performances, history presentations, demonstrations of adobe brick-making, quilting, painting, woodcarving, pottery and
more, games, Steve Conroy singing cowboy songs, 10 am – 2 pm, http://www.browncanyonranch.org
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TEMPE: 36th Annual Family Halloween Carnival - Kiwanis Community Park, ghoulish goodies for the goblins,
entertainment, costume contest, carnival games, food, free, .25 carnival tickets, 5:30-9 pm, 480-350-5185 or
http://www.tempe.gov /
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TUCSON: Feast with the Dearly Departed – Tucson Botanical Garden, luminarias, kids’ activities, Day of the Dead
procession, mummer painting, mariachi music, Sonoran food and drink, classes and workshops, decorate a sugar skull, $4-8,
5-8 pm, http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/
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TUCSON: 4th Annual Pink Ribbon 7K Run/Walk - Vail Academy and High School, honoring all the women in our
community that have fought, are fighting or have lost their battle with breast cancer, 8 am, http://taggrun.com/
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ANTHEM: 6th Annual Autumnfest – Anthem Community Park, celebrate all things fall with arts & crafts vendors, live
entertainment, a kids zone with inflatables, a pumpkin patch, food court with beer & wine garden, Frazier Shows carnival,
free, 10 am – 5 pm, 623-742-6050 or http://onLineAtAnthem.com H x
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FLAGSTAFF: 10th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente - Museum of Northern Arizona, for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the
Dead, transforming grief into celebration, this ritual pays homage to the lives of lost loved ones by inviting them back to
enjoy their favorite music, and foods and to honor their contributions in life, families bring ofrendas (alters) from their homes
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to share in a courtyard exhibit, illuminated by candles and luminarias, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or
http://www.musnaz.org
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FOUNTAIN HILLS: 11th Annual Javelina Jundred 100 Mile Trail Run and Jalloween Party – McDowell Mountain Regional
Park, six washing machine loops (reverse directions each loop) plus a half-loop on the 15.4 mile Pemberton Trail, gently
rolling single track and jeep trail through the desert, USATF sanctioned, aid-stations every 5 miles, 6 am start,
http://www.javelinajundred.com
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MESA:7th Annual El Dia de los Muertos Celebration – Mesa Arts Center, features an artist Mercado showcasing an
assortment of traditional and contemporary merchandise, jewelry, and arts and crafts from several local artisans, live artist
demonstrations, artist workshops, alter contests, hands-on educational activities, live traditional music and dance a variety of
food, free, Sat. 10 am – 5 pm, Sun noon – 5 pm, 480-644-6627 or http://www.MesaArtsCenter.com
26-27
SAFFORD: Gila Valley Cowboy Poets & Music Gathering –performances and local talent, cowboy poetry & music, student
poets, professional art show, cultural demonstration, Graham Country 4-H demonstrations & presentations, local history &
BBQ, evening performance at EAC Lee Little Theatre, music, storytelling, poetry & song,
http://www.visitgrahamcounty.com or http://www.gilavalleycowboypoetsinc.org/
26-27
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 http://www.bellrockartshows.com/
26-27
WILLCOX: Fall Pumpkin Celebration - Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins, pick your own pumpkins, fall vegetables and
apples, hayride to the pumpkin patch and children’s play area, also a corn maze with 3 levels of difficulty, $3 include hayride
and children’s play area, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or http://www.appleannies.com
26-11/4 PHOENIX: Ofrenda Exhibition - Desert Botanical Garden, view Ofrenda installations by local and renowned artists, 8 am - 8
pm, 480-481-8188 or http://www.dbg.org
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CHANDLER: Sheela Bringi An Evening of Sacred Music & Ecstatic Chant – Chandler Center for the Arts, Bringi's sacred
music experience weaves together her angelic voice, rapturous bansuri, and melodic harp into ancient ragas, devotional love
songs and timeless mantras, joined by violin virtuoso and Indian vocalist Deepak Ramapriyan and tabla maestro Neelamjit
Dhillon, $20-25, 6 pm, http://chandlercenter.org/performances.html
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PARKER: 6th Annual Chili Cookoff & Classic Car Show – La Paz County Park, chili cookoff, salsa contest, classic car
show, live music, vendors, horseshoe tournament, $5/chili tasting, 10 am – 5 pm, 928-669-2174 or
http://parkerareatourism.com H
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – Jerry Lewis – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission with fair admission
or purchase reserved seating for $15, 5 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http:// azstatefair.com/concerts
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PHOENIX: 2nd Annual Dia de los Muertos Phoenix – Margaret T. Hance Park, masked performers bring our traditions to life
in a family-friendly festival filled with music, pageantry, food and art, at sunset, we will all participate in a Procesión and
share a moment of silence to remember and honor our loved ones who have passed but who have not been forgotten, free, 1-6
pm, http://culturalcoalition.com
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PHOENIX: 6th Annual Arizona Hemophilia Walk at the Zoo – Phoenix Zoo, walk as an individual or a team in a 5k familyfriendly walk, raise funds for statewide programs and services, advocacy, education and awareness about hemophilia and
bleeding disorders, event includes face painters, Halloween costume contest and more, participants receive a walk t-shirt and
a wrist band to enjoy ALL day admittance at the Phoenix Zoo, 8-10 am, $25, 602-955-3947 or www.arizonahemophilia.org
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PRESCOTT: Day of the Dead – Smoki Museum, honor your departed loved ones with handmade altars then join us for the
celebration featuring mariachis, traditional Mexican dancers and authentic foods & fun as we welcome back our dearly
beloved, free, 1-4 pm, 928-445-1230 or http://www.smokimuseum.org H
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SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Philharmonic Concert – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, developing awareness,
appreciation and preservation of classical music in the community, approx. 80 musicians donate time to perform concerts, led
by Scottsdale Philharmonic Conductor and Music Director Dr. Martin Province, dedicated musicians spend approx. 900
hours in group rehearsals and practice time to prepare for each performance, free, http://www.scottsdalephilharmonic.com
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SCOTTSDALE: Faster Gran Fondo Cycling Event - features a 35, 65, & 100 mile course, a kids race, industry expo, it’s a
party on wheels with challenging courses, timed climbs for prizes, new Belgium Brewing Beer Garden, $,
http://www.fastergranfondo.com
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TEMPE: Arizona Walk Now for Autism 2013 – Tempe Beach Park, 5K, benefits SARRC, donations encouraged, 8 am,
http://www.walknowforautism.org
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TEMPE: Breathe Deep Phoenix - Kiwanis Park (Ruben Romero Ramada), an untimed 5K walk to raise funds for lung cancer
research, course is friendly to strollers, wheelchairs, pets (as long as they are cleaned up after!), and bicycles, a DJ will
provide the morning's soundtrack, a Halloween booth where kids can decorate pumpkins and enjoy other arts and crafts,
http://events.lungevity.org/site/TR?fr_id=3290&pg=entry
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TEMPE: Things That Go Bump In The Night – Tempe Center for the Arts, the Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble is one of
America’s premier wind ensembles, come and hear your spooky favorites and join in the fun by wearing your Halloween
costume, just please don’t scare the young children (or the conductor), $3-10, adults; free, children 12 and younger, $3, 480350-2822 or http://www.tswe.org/
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SCOTTSDALE: ASU Concerts at the Center – ASU Brass Faculty and Student Ensembles - Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts, internationally recognized brass faculty (John Ericson, horn; Douglas Yeo, trombone; and Deanna
Swoboda, tuba) and members of the ASU horn, trombone and tuba-Euphonium studios perform, $10, pre-concert talk at 6:30
pm, concert 7:30 pm, 480-499-TKTS (8587) or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
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SCOTTSDALE: Tuesday Morning Music and Tea – Kerr Cultural Center, ASU School of Music joins ASU Kerr Cultural
Center in presenting free, informative and entertaining concerts that feature performances and commentary by ASU faculty
and graduate students, this week features Violin Studio E435, students of Danwen Jiang, bring can of food or sealed personal
item to be donated to local food bank, RSVP required, 480-596-2660 or http://www.asukerr.com or http://music.asu.edu
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PHOENIX: Sarah Brightman - Comerica Theatre, $150, 7:30 pm, http://livenation.com
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PHOENIX: 2013 Fair Concert Series – Megadeth – Arizona State Fairgrounds, free concert admission with fair admission or
purchase reserved seating for $20, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com or http:// azstatefair.com/concerts
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PHOENIX: Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trailblazers - US Airways Center, NBA basketball, 7 pm, http://suns.com
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SCOTTSDALE: Coffee at Kerr – Kerr Cultural Center, part of an informal series of free performances and discussions
featuring Arizona Opera performers and guest artists, this week features The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner, bring can
of food or sealed personal item to be donated to local food bank, RSVP required, 9:30 am, 480-596-2660 or
http://www.asukerr.com or http://music.asu.edu
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CLARKDALE: Haunted Halloween Express - Verde Canyon Railroad, with candy, costume judging and prizes, 928-6390010 or 800-293-7245 or http://www.verdecanyonrr.com/
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COTTONWOOD: Zenprov Comedy - A Bloody Funny Halloween - Old Town Center for the Arts, Zenprov Comedy
performs fast-paced, improvised comedic scenes created in the moment-always based on audience suggestions. Unlike sketch
or standup comedy, nothing is scripted or rehearsed beforehand, $12-15, 7 pm, http://www.oldtowncenter.org
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FLORENCE: Halloween Carnival – Florence Little League Field, game booths, crafts, food vendors, costume and pumpkin
carving contests, 6-8:30 pm, 520-868-7589 or http://www.florenceaz.gov
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FOUNTAIN HILLS: Halloween in the Hills – Avenue of the Fountains, costume contest for dressed pets and pet owners
starting at 4:30pm, immediately following the costume contest businesses will be open for "Trick or Treating, merchants will
be handing out candy, popcorn, treats, there will be games, bouncers, haunted houses, Pets N' Their People costume contest
and more fun things, 5-8 pm, 480-837-8168 or http://www.halloweeninthehills.com
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KINGMAN: 11th Annual Route 66 Cruizers Halloween Bash – have a “ghostly” good time with a DJ and loads of candy for
the kids, free, donate a non-perishable food item, 5-8 pm, 928-279-7272 or http://www.kingmantourism.org
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PHOENIX: Cuisine and Culture of Dia de los Muertos - Desert Botanical Garden, a deliciously interactive evening as we
unveil the secrets and cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos, 6:30 pm, http://www.dbg.org/cuisine
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PRESCOTT: Boo at the Zoo – Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, dress in your costume and come out for safe and fun
trick-or-treating, bring a flashlight for a chance to see the nocturnal animals in their natural setting, $3-5, 6-9 pm,
http://www.heritageparkzoo.org
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SEDONA: 27th Annual Safe & Fun Trick or Treating in Uptown – Uptown merchants welcome all good ghouls and ghosts,
decorated storefronts and costumed characters hand out treats, free, 5-8 pm, http://www.sedonamainstreet.com
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TEMPE: Cool Classic Series - Tempe Center for the Arts, by Arizona Pro Arte, this month features conductor Timothy
Verville, the 1922 silent film Nosferatu is brought to life with classical music by Dvorak, Brahms and Wagner, $17-20, 7:30
pm, http://arizonaproarte.com or http://tca.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=331
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YUMA: Scary & Safe Trick or Treat – Yuma Territorial Prison, $1 admission let kids collect candy through the old cell
block from costumed volunteers, proceeds benefit Arizona Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, Yuma Special
Olympics, 5:30-8 pm, 928-783-4771 or http://www.yumaprison.org
31-11/3 PAGE: 11th Annual Page Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta - watch balloons lift off and float over the Lake Powell area,
a Balloon Glow and Street Fair, 928-645-2741 or http://www.pagechamber.com H x
31-11/3 PHOENIX: Cinderella – Symphony Hall, with the Phoenix Symphony, as if stepping between the pages of a beloved
storybook, Ib Andersen’s Cinderella vividly delights audiences with the beauty and majesty of classical ballet, wrapped in the
promise of “happily ever after,” and generously sprinkled with a wonderful dose of humor, complete with a fairy Godmother,
a handsome prince and an unforgettable ball, $25-158, 602-381-1096 or http://balletaz.org
31-11/4 SEDONA: Verde Valley Spinner’s and Weavers Guild 40th Anniversary Exhibit/Sale - Sedona Arts Center, fiber work in
hand-woven clothing, scarves, basketweaving, tapestry, felting and more made by members of the guild, all accomplished
weavers participating in national, regional and local juried shows, daily weaving and spinning demonstrations throughout,
Thurs-Monday 10 am - 5 pm with Opening Reception Friday 5-8 pm, 928-284-1375 or http://www.redrockbaskets.com
31-11/10 PHOENIX: 28th Annual Million Dollar Hole-in-One – Arizona Biltmore Country Club, one of the nation’s top amateur
hole-in-one tournament, top finishers each day receive prizes such as Ping irons, golf bags and certificates for complimentary
foursomes at the Valley's best golf courses, top three daily finishers advance to the finals on 11/11 for a shot at the $1 million
hole, $1/shot, or $10 for 11, benefit, 9 am – 7 pm, http://www.fiestabowl.org
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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