Tuesday, January 8, 2008 -- Native Trails Returns!
Venue: Scottsdale Ctr for the Performing Arts |
Where: Scottsdale Civic Ctr Mall |
Time: Noon
SCOTTSDALE (AZR) -- Now in its sixth season (January 8-April 5),
Native Trails explores the rich and varied cultures of Native America through music, dance, art and traditional foods. This sensory journey to the first nations of Arizona and North America features musical performances using an exhilarating display of tribal dances, traditional hoop and round dances. Powwow dancing and more. Free and open to the public,
more info: 480.421.1004
Monday, January 7, 2008 -- Arizona Snowbowl is Open!
Getting Here: Highway 180 |
Location: Base of Snowbowl Rd |
Time: 9:00am
FLAGSTAFF (AZR) -- Come up and enjoy the wonderful snow! Located on the scenic San Francisco Peaks in the Coconino National Forest, the Arizona Snowbowl is just minutes from Flagstaff and only two hours from Phoenix. This cool mountain oasis offers a range of challenging terrain for both skiers and snowboarders, with over 2,300 feet of vertical drop and 32 scenic trails that cover 777 acres. Holiday Prices: Adult $52/$44, Junior $30/$25, Senior (ages 65-69) $26/$26.
more info: 928.779.1951
Monday, January 7, 2008 -- Monday Night Celebrity Jam
Venue: The Rhythm Room |
Location: 1019 E Indian School Rd |
Time: 8:00pm
PHOENIX (AZR) -- Yea, we know. Noone wants to go back to work on a Monday, but we gotta work and pay the man. However, we can get our groove on with a dose of the blues. Come to the Rhythm Room, one of the Valley's premier blues clubs, and blast out with Bill Tarsha & The Rocket 88s during the
Monday Night Celebrity Jam. This open jam features guest appearances by local and national blues giants. Doors open at 7:00pm. No Cover.
more info: 602.265.4842
Monday, January 7, 2008 -- Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl
Venue: Plush Tucson |
Location: 340 E. 6th St |
Time: 9:30pm
TUCSON (AZR) --
Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl are the house band. Amy Ross sings through a smile and conducts the keys of an old upright piano in a celebratory dance while Derrick Ross plays wistful, classically inspired guitar. Like carefree kids on a curfewless playground, they play to sepia-tinged memories, sunkist daydreams, and simple pleasures, wresting hope from hopelessness and countering heartbreak with a splash of humor and a melodic twist.
more info: 520.798.1298
Sunday, January 6, 2007 -- Thunder in the Desert 2008
Venue: Rillito Raceway Park |
Address: River Rd and First Ave |
Time: NOON
TUCSON (AZR) -- An invitation to the four races of mankind, the red, the yellow, the black and the white to participate, share, experience and taste this unique event of ten thousand years of cultures, one hundred-fifty tribal nations, 12 days all at one location -
"Thunder in the Desert 2008" will feature parades, fashion shows, birds of prey, equestrian events, pow-wows, concerts, midnight friendship dance, elder's, veterans', children's and world indigenous people's exibition.
more info: 520.622.4900
Sunday, January 6, 2007 -- Sunday A'Fair
Venue: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall |
Address: 7380 E. 2nd Street |
Time: NOON
SCOTTSDALE (AZR) -- A popular favorite among residents and visitors, Sunday A'Fair is a free afternoon arts festival that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Now in its 18th season, the event features concerts and performances by the Valley's top entertainers. Line-Up for 1/6/08: Noon to 1:30pm - The Almost Faymus Band; 2pm to 4:30pm - Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns. FREE
more info: 480.994.2787
Sunday, January 6, 2007 -- Chris Brown and Bow Wow
Venue: U.S. Airways Center |
Address: 201 E Jefferson St |
Time: 7:00pm
PHOENIX (AZR) --
Chris Brown is back in the spotlight and taking his act to U.S. Airways Arena in Phoenix January 6, 2008. Brown will co-headline "The Ford Presents UCP Holiday Exclusive Tour" alongside rapper
Bow-Wow. The tour, which is powered by Sync in association with BET Networks, will also feature performances from Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, Shop Boys, and Lil Mama. Chris Brown, whose newest album
Exclusive is in stores now.
more info: 602.379.7800
Thursday, January 3, 2008 -- Phoenix Coyotes vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Venue: Jobing.com Arena |
Location: 9400 W Maryland Ave |
Time: 7:00pm
GLENDALE (AZR) -- The
Phoenix Coyotes are a professional men's ice hockey team based in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). They play at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, and are owned by businessman Jerry Moyes and former NHL great Wayne Gretzky, who also serves as head coach. Home Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks.
more info: 480.563.PUCK
Thursday, January 3, 2008 -- PHOENIX SUNS vs Seattle Supersonics
Venue: U.S. Airways Center |
Location: 201 E Jefferson St. |
Tip-Off: 8:30pm
PHOENIX (AZR) --
HOME The season is underway and the
Phoenix Suns are again going for it all. This year besides Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, forward Grant Hill is thrown into the mix. But don't forget Leandro Barbosa and Raja Bell. Yes, our Suns are powered and ready to shine through a season of tough competition in the Western region. Call for ticket prices. Tip-Off: 7:00pm.
Tonight's Opponent: Seattle Supersonics. Go, Suns!
more info: 602.379.SUNS
Friday, January 4, 2008 -- 36th Annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show
Venue: Mesa Community College |
Address: West Parking Lot on Dobson Rd |
Time: 9:00am
MESA (AZR) -- The 36th Annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show will be held Friday, January 4, 2008 to Sunday, January 6, 2008 from 9 am to 5 pm. The show will be located at Mesa Community College in the West parking lot which is on Dobson Road between Southern Avenue and the Superstition Freeway (US60). A rare public display of the Peralta Stones will be featured along with other special exhibits. There will be free activities for children. Free admission.
more info: 480.814.9086
Friday, January 4, 2008 -- An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Venue: Scottsdale Ctr for the Performing Arts |
Address: 7380 E 2nd St |
Time: 8:00pm
SCOTTSDALE (AZR) -- Known for his impeccable technique and interpretive insight, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist
Branford Marsalis is at the forefront of both jazz and classical music. Whether performing as a soloist or with an ensemble, he brings to the stage a mastery of craft, a comprehensive knowledge of music past and present and a refusal to acknowledge artificial boundaries. This one night event will be held in the Virginia G. Piper Theater. $65
more info: 480.994.ARTS
Friday, January 4, 2008 -- Adult Puppet Slam
Venue: Great Arizona Puppet Theater |
Address: 302 West Latham Street |
Time: 8:00pm
PHOENIX (AZR) -- Great Arizona Puppet Theater presents
Adult Puppet Slam. Quirky edgy puppet shows by Arizona's leading quirky edgy puppeteers! $8 in advance; $10 day of the show. We love kids, so please DON'T bring them to the Adult Series Puppet Shows! Adults-only shows are $8 in advance and $10 day of the show. All tickets are purchased at the theater. Mission of the Great Arizona Puppet Theater is to advance and promote the art of puppetry.
more info: 602.262.2050
Saturday, January 5, 2008 -- 36th Annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show
Venue: Mesa Community College |
Address: West Parking Lot on Dobson Rd |
Time: 9:00am
MESA (AZR) -- The 36th Annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show will be held Friday, January 4, 2008 to Sunday, January 6, 2008 from 9 am to 5 pm. The show will be located at Mesa Community College in the West parking lot which is on Dobson Road between Southern Avenue and the Superstition Freeway (US60). A rare public display of the Peralta Stones will be featured along with other special exhibits. There will be free activities for children. Free admission.
more info: 480.814.9086
Saturday, January 5, 2008 -- Resolution Run 5K run/walk
Venue: Papago Park |
Address: 455 N. Galvin Parkway |
Time: 9:00am
PHOENIX (AZR) -- Running Masters has been administering athletic events for over 20 years. Get ready for a healthy start to the new year with the Resolution Run RUN 5K run/walk at Papago Park. 24th anual running of this traditional event.. Long sleeve t-sirts to all. Continental breakfast. Age group awards in run and walk. Registration: $25.00 day of race. Papago Park, Ramada 9 & 10. North East corner of Zoo parking lot. Times: 9:00 am 5K Run; 9:02 am 5K Walk.
more info: 480.345.5752
Saturday, January 5, 2008 -- Arizona Bridal Show
Venue: Phoenix Covention Center |
Address: 3rd Street & Jefferson |
Time: 10:00am
PHOENIX (AZR) -- Get a head start on your wedding planning with Arizona's Biggest & Best Bridal Show. Over 600 of the Valley's top wedding professionals to help you plan your wedding. All In One Place, All In One Weekend! Show features: High-Energy Runway Fashions! Hottest Bridal Trends! Engaged couples may apply to compete for the next Bridal Idol Casting Call. Included with your paid admission: One year of Modern Bride magazine.
more info: 480.860.6692
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 -- 37th Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Venue: University of Phoenix Stadium |
Address: 1 Cardinals Drive |
Time: 5:30pm
GLENDALE (AZR) -- As a member of the Bowl Championship Series, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl has the opportunity to host the champion of the Big 12 Conference as well as another one of the nation’s top college football teams. The 37th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will be played at University of Phoenix Stadium and telecast on FOX. This year's opponents are: West Virginia and Oklahoma who meet for the fourth time in their history with the Sooners leading the series, 2-1.
Thursday, January 10, 2008 -- Blue Man Group: How to be a Megastar Tour 2.1
Venue: Tim's Toyota Center |
Location: 3201 N. Main Street |
Time: 7:30pm
PRESCOTT VALLEY (AZR) -- With their “How To Be A Megastar Tour 2.1,”
BLUE MAN GROUP embraces the rules, rituals and raw excitement of that most primal of group experiences: the arena rock concert! BLUE MAN GROUP is joined by an eight piece band and subsequently takes us through, step-by-step and song-by-song, every head-bobbing, fist-pumping moment of a real concert with constant hi tech interaction with the audience. Cost: $49.50-$85
more info: 928.772.1819
Thursday, January 10, 2008 -- Vonzeles
Venue: Martini Ranch |
Address: 7295 E. Stetson Drive |
Time: 10:00pm
SCOTTSDALE (AZR) --
Vonzeles (Von – Zel – us) is a team (Carl, Alex, Tom and Tim) of talented artists whose passion for music commands people’s attention and lures them to listen attentively. Vonzeles live performances have caused front row women to cry over the heartbreak of “I Remember” make people hop like “Sex Machines”, or rebel against the “End Of Days”, and that’s just the “Half Of It”. The truth is Vonzeles has what everyone is looking for.
more info: 480.970.0500