| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Pioneer and Military Memorial Park Open HousePresented by Pioneer and Military Memorial Park at Pioneer and Military Memorial Park February 11-February 12, 2012 Tour Pioneer and Military Memorial Park cemetery while you attend Arizona Best Fest.
See the graves of such pioneer Valley notables as Jacob Waltz, of the famed "Lost Dutchman" mine; Darrell "Lord" Duppa, credited with naming the villages of Phoenix and Tempe; the legendary Enrique "Henry" Garfias, Phoenix' first and 22-years Town Marshal; Tom Graham, the last man killed in Arizona's infamous Pleasant Valley War; the first and several of the earliest Maricopa County... | Pioneer and Military Memorial Park | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Phoenix |
Centennial Trail GroundbreakingPresented by Estrella Mountain Regional Park at Estrella Mountain Regional Park February 14, 2012 Join Estrella Park for the groundbreaking of the Centennial Trail project, an educational and historic nature & science trail located at the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Nature Center.
Kickoff this historical project in celebration of our State's Centennial, in partnership with Three Rivers Historical Society, Maricopa County Regional Parks and the West Valley Arts Council.
? Groundbreaking by dignitaries
? Learn more about the project as you walk... | Estrella Mountain Regional Park | 02/14/12 | Goodyear |
Centennial Steak SpecialPresented by Monti's La Casa Vieja at Monti's La Casa Vieja February 14, 2012 To commemorate the state's 100th birthday, Monti's La Casa Vieja, the oldest restaurant in Tempe will be offering steak at prices like it's 1912. Starting at 9:12am the first 100 people in line will be able to buy a sirloin steak dinner with choice of two sides and Monti's Roman Bread for just 75 cents plus tax.. The Centennial Steak Special will run until the first 100 people have been served. The rest of the menu and drinks will still be available at the regular price.
| Monti's La Casa Vieja | 02/14/12 | Tempe |
Impro Theatre - The Western UnscriptedPresented by ASU Kerr Cultural Center at ASU Kerr Cultural Center February 17-February 18, 2012 Using only their wits, Impro Theatre saddles up and rides headlong into the dangerous high chaparral of places like Tombstone to create a new full-length play in the style of the great film westerns of John Ford and Howard Hawks.
| ASU Kerr Cultural Center | 02/17/12-
02/18/12 | Scottsdale |
Junior Archaelogist Field DayPresented by Deer Valley Rock Art Center at Deer Valley Rock Art Center February 18, 2012 Discover how archaeologists investigate life in the past through fun, hands-on activities at a real archaeological site! Work as a Junior Archaeologist in the field, participate in a simulated dig, and learn about ancient skills and technologies.
The Junior Archaeologist Field Day fulfills 8 of 11 Boy Scout archaeology badge requirements, and all Girl Scout archaeology patch requirements. Please note that the Center does not issue merit badges or patches.
| Deer Valley Rock Art Center | 02/18/12 | Phoenix |
2012 GilbertFestPresented by GilbertFest Music and Arts Festival at Higley Center for the Performing Arts February 17-February 18, 2012 Gilbert Fest is bringing Branson to Gilbert! This two day music and arts festival will headline two exciting family acts from "The Live Music Capital of the World", Branson, Missouri! The Dutton family, an America's Got Talent Finalist will open the festival Friday night and the Brett Family fresh off their European tour will close the festival on Saturday night. On Saturday morning at 10:00am Gilbert Fest will also feature exciting local talent, some of whom are people you may know and likely... | GilbertFest Music and Arts Festival | 02/17/12-
02/18/12 | Gilbert |
Rocks and MineralsPresented by Hassayampa River Preserve at Hassayampa River Preserve February 24, 2012 Get the hard facts on rocks and minerals and where to find them in the Wickenburg area. Gem and Mineral hobbyist Dale Keiser will present the basics of identifying minerals common to the Vulture, Bradshaw and Weaver Mountain Ranges and lead an easy hike on preserve property to find examples. Bring rock samples for help with identification. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
| Hassayampa River Preserve | 02/24/12 | Wickenburg |
| Western Vistas- A Celebration of Arizona Statehood and the West | San Tan Community Performing Arts | 02/25/12 | Tempe |
Interpretive TourPresented by Hassayampa River Preserve at Hassayampa River Preserve February 25, 2012 Enjoy an easy-paced interpretive walk along the trails with a docent to catch sight of resident and migrating birds, javelina, fox, and other wildlife surprises. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
| Hassayampa River Preserve | 02/25/12 | Wickenburg |
Birding 101Presented by Hassayampa River Preserve at Hassayampa River Preserve February 25, 2012 Get started in the fascinating hobby of birding with professional birder Kathe Anderson. Learn about bird types, binoculars and field guides. Find and recognize different species of birds on a short, guided hike along the preserve trails.
| Hassayampa River Preserve | 02/25/12 | Wickenburg |
| Western Vistas- A Celebration of Arizona Statehood and the West | San Tan Community Performing Arts | 02/26/12 | Mesa |
Nights at NorthPresented by Heard Museum North Scottsdale at Heard Museum North Scottsdale February 1-February 29, 2012 Spend the evening at Heard Museum North Scottsdale during this popular series. First, dine at the Cafe at Heard Museum North Scottsdale on menu favorites like posole, tacos and dreamcatcher salad. Sip wine, beer, margaritas and other beverages in the Gallery Cafe. Then, hear fascinating lectures by artists, experts and authors about Arizona's tribal neighbors.
| Heard Museum North Scottsdale | 02/01/12-
02/29/12 | Scottsdale |
| Signature of American Ranching | Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 03/03/12 | Wickenburg |
Iconic Arizona: Celebrating the Arizona CentennialPresented by Phoenix Art Museum at Phoenix Art Museum November 12, 2011-March 4, 2012 Take a visual tour of the state's famous places and iconic symbols, from the Grand Canyon to the Hoover Dam, and from the majestic saguaro to San Xavier del Bac. Phoenix Art Museum commemorates the 100th year of Arizona statehood by drawing examples from one of the state's treasures - the photographic collection at the Center for Creative Photography.
| Phoenix Art Museum | 11/12/11-
03/04/12 | Phoenix |
Mesa Grande Archeology Home School DayPresented by Arizona Museum of Natural History at Arizona Museum of Natural History March 8, 2012 Come learn about the Hohokam, a prehistoric culture that lived here in the Valley. You will be able to visit Mesa Grande, a prehistoric temple mound in downtown Mesa, meet archaeologists and learn how they work at a real archaeological site. This program is appropriate for multiple learning levels with a range of activities including "meet the scientist", fact sheets, games and crafts.
| Arizona Museum of Natural History | 03/08/12 | Mesa |
The Art of Ceremony: American Indian Painting of the 20th Century Presented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum April 2, 2011-March 16, 2012 Drawn from the paintings and prints of the Heard Museum and of the Albion P. and Lynne G. Fenderson collection, The Art of Ceremony: American Indian Painting of the 20th Century offers insight into Native artists' visions of ceremonial life within their respective communities. Whether depicting richly detailed single figures or a complex gathering, artists from many different regions have attempted to convey the power and beauty of ceremonies that are central to their lives.
| Heard Museum | 04/02/11-
03/16/12 | Phoenix |
12th Annual Sonoran Festival of Fine ArtPresented by Vermillion Promotions at Stagecoach Village March 16-March 18, 2012 Immerse yourself in fine art, live music and specialty foods at one of the largest and most prestigious open-air fine art shows in the Southwest. The 11th Annual Sonoran Festival of Fine Art presents over 100 artists from around the country. The high standards for acceptance into this juried show ensure that you will see collectors-quality, outstanding artwork in a variety of mediums and styles.
The event is sponsored by the Sonoran Arts League which has more than 450... | Vermillion Promotions | 03/16/12-
03/18/12 | Cave Creek |
Landscape Legacies: The Art and Archaeology of Perry MesaPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum March 19, 2012 Join Dr. Katherine Spielmann, Professor of Archaeology, Arizona State University, to discuss, "Landscape Legacies: The Art and Archaeology of Perry Mesa."
| Heard Museum | 03/19/12 | Phoenix |
| Desert Flowers Tour | Deer Valley Rock Art Center | 03/21/12 | Phoenix |
| Desert Flowers Tour II | Deer Valley Rock Art Center | 03/28/12 | Phoenix |
Heard Museum Guild American Indian Student Art ShowPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum March 31-April 2, 2012 Over the years, the Heard Museum Guild American Indian Student Art Show and Sale has awarded more than $280,000 in cash prizes and 4,500 awards of excellence to young American Indian artists. View and purchase work by more than 1,000 students from the U.S. and Canada at this unique event, which celebrates the achievements of young Native artists. Proceeds benefit the students. Proceeds from the sale of student art note cards go toward scholarships and school art supplies.
| Heard Museum | 03/31/12-
04/02/12 | Phoenix |
Desert Birds TourPresented by Deer Valley Rock Art Center at Deer Valley Rock Art Center April 3, 2012 Is the song of the Mourning Dove really mournful? Join Jo Brookshier for a walk along the Center's trail and learn about the Sonoran desert birds that make this nature preserve their home.
| Deer Valley Rock Art Center | 04/03/12 | Phoenix |
| Desert Flowers Tour III | Deer Valley Rock Art Center | 04/04/12 | Phoenix |
Wild Wild West Steampunk Saloon and CabaretPresented by Alwun House Gallery and Garden Stage at Alwun House Gallery and Garden Stage April 6, 2012 Time-warping Intertemporalist fantasies, dancing saloon girls, exotic Middle Eastern tribal dancers, interlaced with steampunk dance music. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, Wild West Cash Bar with "Rattlesnake Whiskey" drink specials. Also, a Venders Bazaar with crafts and costume accoutrement.
| Alwun House Gallery and Garden Stage | 04/06/12 | Phoenix |
Desert Birds Tour IIPresented by Deer Valley Rock Art Center at Deer Valley Rock Art Center April 10, 2012 Is the song of the Mourning Dove really mournful? Join Jo Brookshier for a walk along the Center's trail and learn about the Sonoran desert birds that make this nature preserve their home.
| Deer Valley Rock Art Center | 04/10/12 | Phoenix |
| Desert Flowers Tour IV | Deer Valley Rock Art Center | 04/11/12 | Phoenix |
Freedom's HomePresented by Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix at American Lutheran Church of Sun City April 15, 2012 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood and rememberinge year of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, ithe Chorus celebrates American Heritage.
Our Homeland and Our Country will be the theme of the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix spring concert series. The concerts will feature great American composers like Aaron Copland and Randall Thompson along with texts of American poets like Robert Frost and Walt Whitman.
Music will range from... | Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix | 04/15/12 | Sun City |
| Cowgirls & Camaraderie | Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 04/16/12 | Wickenburg |
Desert Birds Tour IIIPresented by Deer Valley Rock Art Center at Deer Valley Rock Art Center April 17, 2012 Is the song of the Mourning Dove really mournful? Join Jo Brookshier for a walk along the Center's trail and learn about the Sonoran desert birds that make this nature preserve their home.
| Deer Valley Rock Art Center | 04/17/12 | Phoenix |
| Desert Flowers Tour V | Deer Valley Rock Art Center | 04/18/12 | Phoenix |
Indigenous Visions at the Heard Museum ShopPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum October 15, 2011-April 21, 2012 Learn more about your favorite Native artists and their work during this new series at Heard Museum Phoenix Shop! The third Saturday of each month from October 2011 through April 2012, different artists will be on hand to meet and discuss their work. Rub elbows with legends such as Jesse Monongye, Oreland Joe, Johnson Yazzie and Victor Beck. Canyon Records artists will provide a musical background for the salons.
| Heard Museum | 10/15/11-
04/21/12 | Phoenix |
The Art and Village Traditions of HopiPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum April 23, 2012 Join Maya David, Hopi Artist from Keams Canyon, AZ, to discuss "The Art and Village Traditions of Hopi."
| Heard Museum | 04/23/12 | Phoenix |
| Cowgirl Up! Art Exhibition and Sale | Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 03/22/12-
05/06/12 | Wickenburg |
Garden ToursPresented by Desert Botanical Garden at Desert Botanical Garden October 1, 2011-May 13, 2012 Can you drink water from a cactus? Do century plants really live 100 years? Get your burning questions answered on this docent-led tour and see why our desert plant collection is world-renowned. You will discover how plants survive, and even thrive, under the extreme conditions of the Sonoran Desert. Bring your camera and water, and wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes.
| Desert Botanical Garden | 10/01/11-
05/13/12 | Phoenix |
| Cowgirls with a Camera | Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 03/09/12-
05/27/12 | Wickenburg |
| "100 Years, 100 Ranchers" Centennial Exhibition | Desert Caballeros Western Museum | 03/17/12-
10/07/12 | Wickenburg |
The Pictures Tell the Story: Continuity and Change in TempePresented by Tempe History Museum at Tempe History Museum January 7-December 31, 2012 Visit the Tempe History Museum's Arizona Statehood Centennial photo exhibit hanging in the Museum's community room. Guest curated by local photographer Dick George, this photo-story tells of the ordinary people, events, and trends that have shaped Tempe over the last 100 years.
Public Opening: Saturday, January 7, open at 10:00am, Dick George will give a short presentation at 11:00am.
| Tempe History Museum | 01/07/12-
12/31/12 | Tempe |
Phoenix ZooPresented by The Phoenix Zoo and The Phoenix Zoo May 21, 2010 - Ongoing It has been quite the case of baby spring fever here at the Phoenix Zoo! The Zoo has welcomed over three dozen babies into the family over the past couple of months!
Grevy’s zebra are the most endangered of the three zebra species. There are less than 2,500 Grevy’s zebra left worldwide, with the population continuing to decrease. They are now only found in small population pockets in Kenya and Ethiopia. Phoenix Zoo is dedicated to saving Grevy’s zebra through... | The Phoenix Zoo | 05/21/10-
Ongoing | |
Rawhide Western TownPresented by Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass at Rawhide Steakhouse at Wild Horse Pass June 3, 2010 - Ongoing It's not uncommon to think of cowboys, outlaws and frontier towns when you think of Arizona, and Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass has made this mystique come alive by rebuilding a rough-and-tumble town from the 1880s. Gunfights take place in the streets, swinging doors lead into saloons and stores, and throughout it all, costume-clad actors staff the family-friendly town.
| Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass | 06/03/10-
Ongoing | Chandler |
Berlin Agave Yucca ForestPresented by Desert Botanical Garden at Desert Botanical Garden November 21, 2009 - Ongoing This new exhibit, made possible by a generous Tending the Garden Campaign gift from Howard and Joy Berlin, will showcase the diversity of the agave and nolina families.
Local landscape architect Bob Thompson of e group led the exhibit team through hardscape and planting concepts and design. The 11,000 square foot exhibit, located south of the Sybil B. Harrington Succulent Gallery, will bring dramatic new elements to the Garden. A large Yucca filifera, which was... | Desert Botanical Garden | 11/21/09-
Ongoing | Phoenix |
Panorama TourPresented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at Taliesin West November 1, 2007 - Ongoing Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office - all linked by dramatic terraces, gardens, and walkways overlooking the rugged Sonoran Desert, and valley below. Knowledgeable guides explain how the site relates to the desert and provide a general overview of Wright's basic theories of design, history of the site and activities of Taliesin Fellowship community life.
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | 11/01/07-
Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Desert Walk TourPresented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at Taliesin West November 1, 2007 - Ongoing A guided desert nature walk at Taliesin West allows you to explore rugged desert trails on the site, and experience the beauty Wright discovered 70 years ago. You will explore the beautiful foothills of the McDowell Mountains, with knowledgeable guides providing an in-depth, and entertaining explanation about the native materials found on the site. See firsthand the desert vegetation, and landforms that were translated into design elements by Wright. Evidence of desert wildlife (javelina,... | Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | 11/01/07-
Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Night Lights on the Desert TourPresented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at Taliesin West May 1, 2007 - Ongoing On this twilight tour, the buildings, lit from within, appear as sculptures, the fire-breathing dragon is lit, and the lights from the valley below create a dramatic, romantic setting. The tour includes everything on the Insights Tour plus light refreshments. Reservations are requested but not required. Call (480) 860-2700.
Important Information: Taliesin West is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday during July and August.
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | 05/01/07-
Ongoing | Scottsdale |
80th Anniversary Historical ToursPresented by Arizona Biltmore Country Club Resort at Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa March 12, 2009 - Ongoing Throughout the entire year, the Arizona Biltmore will be offering events and activities designed to celebrate it's 80th Anniversary.
Arizona Biltmore Historical Tours - Historical tours are offered to the public every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 10am. The tours last approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes and are led by a Biltmore Certified Historian. Tour charge is $10 per person. | Arizona Biltmore Country Club Resort | 03/12/09-
Ongoing | Phoenix |
Arctic Spirit: Inuit Art From The Albrecht CollectionPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum January 21, 2010 - Ongoing The Heard Museum welcomes home Arctic Spirit: Inuit Art from the Albrecht Collection, a traveling exhibit of the Canadian Inuit's rich artistic history. Chosen from a Heard Museum collection donated by Daniel Albrecht, the sculptures, textiles and graphics offers a rare opportunity to view Inuit artwork. The Inuits, or Eskimos, are a society of natives who live mainly in Siberia, Alaska, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Although many consider these various groups to be homogenous,... | Heard Museum | 01/21/10-
Ongoing | Phoenix |
Remembering Our Indian School Days: The Boarding School ExperiencePresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum November 15, 2000 - Ongoing This groundbreaking exhibition, which features historic photographs, memorabilia, artwork and first-person oral histories, explores the controversial education policy that was begun in 1879 and designed to assimilate and Americanize Native American children.
| Heard Museum | 11/15/00-
Ongoing | Phoenix |
Pioneer Living History VillagePresented by Pioneer Living History Village at Pioneer Living History Village December 20, 2005 - Ongoing Located 30 minutes north of downtown Phoenix, the Pioneer Living History Village has over 90 acres of an old 1800s village, with no cars or smog - just original buildings and historically accurate reproductions.
See the Opera House where Lilly Langtry sang; look through a rifle port in the actual cabin that survived Arizona's bloodiest range war; or browse through an 1890s dress shop and much more! All of this, plus a working blacksmith shop, critter corral, sheriff's office and jail,... | Pioneer Living History Village | 12/20/05-
Ongoing | Phoenix |
Saturday Morning Bird HikesPresented by Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department at The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area May 2, 2009 - Ongoing First Saturday of every month from discover the birds of Rio Salado on this guided walk along the riverbank with Tom Gaskill. Participants will learn basic skills of binocular use, then practice bird watching and identification using field guides. This 1 to 2 mile walk on even surfaces will be taken at a leisurely pace with numerous stops. What to bring: binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Items provided: handouts, binoculars, field guides, and snack.
| Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department | 05/02/09-
Ongoing | Phoenix |
Around The World: The Heard Museum CollectionPresented by Heard Museum at Heard Museum November 18, 2006 - Ongoing Tour the global span of the Heard Museum's permanent collection. This exhibit will focus on more than 75 years of collecting and preserving Native art and cultures in the Southwest and beyond. Starting with examples of work collected by museum founders, Dwight and Maie Heard, and including donations by artists and collectors such as Byron Harvey and Richard Faletti, the exhibit features objects and artwork from indigenous peoples of North and South America as well as Oceania.
| Heard Museum | 11/18/06-
Ongoing | Phoenix |
Downtown Chandler Farmers MarketPresented by Downtown Chandler Community Partnership at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park January 8, 2009 - Ongoing The Downtown Chandler Farmers Market is held every Thursday from on the west side of Dr. A.J. Chandler Park. There are typically more than 25 vendors selling a wide variety of foods including fresh produce, sauces, tamales, hummus and frozen fish. Hand-crafted and unique gift items are also available. Live entertainment is scheduled for the third Thursday of every month. For more information, contact the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership at (480) 855-3539 or visit their web site at... | Downtown Chandler Community Partnership | 01/08/09-
Ongoing | Chandler |
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