Let's Go in the Northeast Valley - June 2012 by The Fountain Hills Times

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short stuff by Linda McThrall Let’s Go! Editor

Of teepees, old roads and famed corners The Mother Road is getting shorter all the time, but there are still a few miles left of good old Route 66. The original 66 ran from Chicago to Los Angeles. A lot of towns along U.S. Highway 66 are remnants of what they were in the glory days, and many are barely hanging on. There are good stretches of the original here and there, and pieces of history well worth checking out. Take for instance Wigwam Village in Holbrook, some 160 miles from this editor’s office in Fountain Hills. You don’t start out on 66, but you do get to drive some other old roads and see great parts of Arizona. My very good pal, Roberta Stone, who lives in Los Angeles (coincidentally near part of the old road), and I set out

on a recent Saturday for the sole reason of staying in the teepees in Holbrook. We didn’t make a beeline to Holbrook, although we took the Beeline to Payson. There are a million things to see between here and Holbrook (but I will only touch on a couple; please keep reading). Arizona is blessed with scenery. Our state has the largest contiguous stand of Ponderosa pines in the country. The Mogollon Rim affords breathtaking views of mountains and valleys. The Navajo and Hopi reservations feature grand geologic formations, giving visitors a history of the earth unsurpassed in any other location. The Petrified Forest and Painted Desert are there. Our route took us to the park’s south entrance. We stopped at the funny little store filled with souvenirs, arrowheads, maps and petrified wood. TONS of petrified wood. It’s a wonder there is any left in the park. (Actually, it is illegal to take even a tiny piece from the Petrified Forest, but there are commercial entities with permission to pluck petrified wood from places outside the park and sell it.) As it turns out, only about 10 percent of all the petrified wood in northeastern Arizona is protected by the National Park Service. Years ago, before it was a national park, the

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Area medical practices add to quality of life Fountain Hills and Northeast Scottsdale are fortunate to be served by some of the Valley’s leading doctors and medical facilities. Specialists and family practitioners, along with alternate medicine, chiropractic medicine, massage therapists and major medical campuses all are within the communities. Fountain Hills Family Practice, headed by Dr. Matthew J. Hummel, has a number of specialists on staff. Hummel was the top vote-getter as family practice doctor in Phoenix magazine’s 18th annual issue of the Valley’s “top doctors.” Hummel also celebrated his 10th anniversary practicing in Fountain Hills and was Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce’s “Business Person of the Year” in 2008, after he opened the three-building complex that same year. The opening of the practice raised the level of health care in the community by eliminating the necessity for residents to leave town to see a doctor. The Mayo Clinic also is celebrating an

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Smith Family Chiropractic 11673 N. Saguaro Blvd. (480) 837-2600

Dr. John Porter 17100 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 450 (480) 816-6537

Chiropractors AFC Chiropractic of Fountain Hills 17100 E. Shea Blvd., #320 (480) 816-8300

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Bodyworks Center for Perfect Health 16810 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Ste. 201 (480) 816-3900

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Optometry 20/20 Image Eye Centers 13125 N. La Montana Drive, Suite 1, (480) 816-0102

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Cardiovascular Consultants 13620 N. Saguaro Blvd., Suite 50 (480) 836-8703 Desert Springs Cancer Care Oncology and hematology (480) 585-4673

Fountain Hills Medical Clinic 16605 E. Palisades Blvd., Suite 150 (480) 837-4300

Spine Orthopedic 16838 E. Palisades Blvd., #C-Suite 153 (480) 353-0446

Fountain Hills Pediatrics & Internal Medicine 13620 N. Saguaro Blvd., Suite 100 (480) 837-6800

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Fountain Hills Cardiovascular Center 16838 E. Palisades Blvd., #A-107 (480) 398-3800

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Fountain Hills Family Practice 16838 E. Palisades Blvd., # C-153 (480) 816-3131

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SCOTTSDALE MEDICAL (cont. from page 8) Physicians Bailey Family Medical Care Pc 11390 E Via Linda 480-860-5533 Anne-Marie Cosijns 11268 E Palomino Rd 480-657-9770

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“Maricopa County has one of the largest, most complex trail systems in the United States,” Fleming said. “This program provides hikers with the information they need to make better choices.” The system is based on the universal markings for ski trails, which is something most outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with. The ski trail markings are recognized internationally, and an international mountain biking group also is looking at adopting a similar ratings system, according to Fleming. According to Fleming, the goal is to have signs that are understood by everyone. Different ratings categories have been used by the different entities for their trails, which has sometimes led hikers to misunderstand the difficulty of the trail. The uniform trail ratings system being adopted by the coalition has six levels of difficulty, an increase over the three currently being used. The six-level system gives the hiker a more detailed picture of the trail’s difficulty, and it provides land managers the ability to provide more precise difficulty ratings that take into account the effects of seasonal weather on overall difficulty. For example, land managers might reclassify a difficult (category 4 or 5) trail as an extreme trail (category 6) during hot weather months. The plan is being implemented in stages with initial efforts to use the new

trail ratings on websites with maps and descriptions. Bill Myers, chairman of the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve Commission, said the City of Phoenix initiated the plan. “They had more than 170 rescues during 2011,” Myers said. “They are trying to cut down on those expensive operations. “This ratings system will help people recognize their ability and enjoy the trails best suited to them” Myers noted that Fountain Hills already has one of the strongest marking systems when it comes to emergency response. The MMPC with the help of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and Fountain Hills Fire Department have placed trail markers with assigned GPS coordinates within fairly close proximity to each other on the trails. “They are close enough that you can always see one of the markers,” Myers said. A hiker in trouble can call in the markings on the trail and rescuers will know exactly where they are. That can cut down on time and effort required to reach them. The Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office aviation division also assisted in locating and designating a number of helicopter landing pads within the preserve that can expedite a rescue effort. Along with Fountain Hills, those participating in the uniform ratings system include the cities of Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Apache Junction.

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Hot Summer Nights return to Broadway Palm Theater Broadway Palm Dinner theater has announced its Hot Summer Nights concert series. The first show is set for June 5, with the series continuing through July 28. The lineup includes tribute shows from The Beatles to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Prices for dinner and show are $39, and show only tickets are $20 per person. Doors open for each show at 6 p.m., and concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling (480) 325-6700 or visiting www.broadwaypalmwest.com. The box office in the theater, located at 5247 E. Brown Rd. in Mesa also has tickets. The lineup: “The Return,” Beatles Tribute Band, June 5. “Strait Country,” George Strait Tribute, June 16. “Under a Blood Red Sky,” The U2 Tribute. June 22.

“Escaped,” The Complete Journey Experience, June 23. “’56,” 1950s rock & roll, June 29. “The Legends of Country Music,” June 30. “The Piano Man,” Celebrating the Music of Billy Joel and Elton John, July 6. “AbbaFab,” The Premier Abba Experience, July 7. “Second Helping,” A Tribute to Lynryd Skynyrd, July 13. “That Kool Band,” Three Decades of Gold: A Tribute to the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, July 14. “Buddy and Elvis,” A Tribute to Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley, July 20. “AZ Diamond,” the Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute, July 21. “Fourever Tops,” A Motown Tribute to The Four Tops and The Temptations, July 27. “Take It to the Limit,” The Ultimate Eagles Tribute. July 28.

Senior center news Fountain Hills Summer has created a little slow-down at the Fountain Hills Activity Center for Seniors and Boomers, but there is still plenty to do. The Activity provides hundreds of opportunities each year for seniors to prove that age is only a number. The Center has an annual membership fee of $17 for calendar year Jan. 1, 2012, through Dec. 31, 2012, which entitles members to participate in a variety of activities. Membership is not limited to “seniors.” All adults 18 and over are eligible for membership. The following is the list for summer activities and schedules: Free Health Screenings: Wednesday, August 29 from 9 a.m.noon. Sign up now as slots will fill up quickly. Call or stop by the Activity Center. Regular Activities Activity Center membership is required. Monthly: Swing Time Music, third Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. (No meetings from July through September, will resume in October). Armchair Travelogue, third Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m. Women’s Singles, second Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. Hand & Foot Cards, second and fourth Wednesdays, 9 a.m-noon.

Golden Age of Radio, first Thursday, 1-3 p.m. (No meetings July through September; resumes in October). Bunko, First Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

Via Linda Every summer, the Scottsdale Senior Centers provide summer relief for homebound seniors through relief packages. The Via Linda Senior Center, located at 10440 E. Via Linda, is a collection point for donated items. The centers are collecting health snacks, water bottles, nutritional drinks and grocery gift cards. Call Zach, (480) 312-8455, for more information. Via Linda Senior Center is celebrating Father’s Day with a special breakfast Friday, June 15, from 8 to 10 a.m. The cost is $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents. Call the center for reservations. The senior center is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the service desk, (480) 312-5810, for information and to register for classes and events. Check with the center for days and times for blood pressure checks, table tennis and vision screenings. Volunteer opportunities are available. Those wishing to volunteer may call the center for a list of opportunities and complete information.

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Exposure to jazz opens up music world admitted free. Boatman said. “The goal of the contest is to demonRich Tews, who heads the board, along with Susan Harding, Rose Gibson and strate how the music inspires and motiJazz is America’s only original art form. Boatman have put together a contest so vates the creative and artistic side,” Tews As an art it isn’t exactly on its way out, students can express themsaid. “And we want students but jazz is not something that instantly selves creatively by listening to experience this music brings to mind young people. form.” to jazz. “You know, we are not trying to conWinners will receive cash “We want kids to experivince kids that jazz is the answer to their ence this great group of muprizes, which will be awarded life questions,” said jazz pianist Armand sicians,” Tews said. “We think after the final contest event, Boatman. “But if they are exposed to it, if they attend these shows, set for June 29. Prizes are their lives are richer in innumerable ways.” they not only will hear some $100 for first place, $75 for Boatman is musical director for Jazz in amazing music, but they will second place, $50 for third the Hills, a nearly 20-year-old organiza- discover some of the roots place and $25 for fourth tion in Fountain Hills. He performs often of the music they listen to Artwork courtesy Armand place. Entries will be featured at the weekly shows, but he is instrumental today.” Boatman and the artist, on Jazz in the Hills’ Website. in bringing top quality musicians to the Winners will be announced The Jazz in the Hills Music Tony Amato community each Friday night at the Holi- and Art Contest will give stuJuly 14. day Inn. Musical students who participate may dents of all art forms a chance to express “I am very selective about who we invite themselves through their works. They can be chosen to perform live at a Jazz in the to the shows to perform,” Boatman said. “I attend as many weekly concerts as they Hills concert. Musicians also may win book great talent in Fountain Hills. They wish, then submit drawings, paintings, private lessons with a qualified Jazz in the not only are top quality musicians, but poetry, essays or short stories, videos or Hills musician. they are music educators, as well.” photos created from their impressions of The mission of Jazz in the Hills is to the concert. promote learning, teaching, renewal and The contest is open to students in sixth perpetuation of the truly American art through 12th grades. Jazz in the Hills “The Odd Couple” opens at Desert form. shows are each Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 “We want to expose kids to this art,” p.m. at the Fireside Grill. Students are Stages in Scottsdale Friday, June 8. Most people know the story of Oscar and Felix, roommates with conflicting personalities and idiosyncrasies. This , D.D.S. production follows that story in two ways: Oscar and Felix appear in one production, while a women’s cast is featured in the F A M I LY & C O S M E T I C D E N T I S T R Y second production. The male and female Personalized, Quality, Gentle Dentistry for the Entire Family versions are performed on alternating COSMETIC DENTISTRY FAMILY DENTISTRY weekends. • Rembrandt 1 Hour Laser Whitening • Cleanings & Fillings • Porcelain Fillings & Veneers • Root Canals & Extractions Olive and Florence are the women, and Dr. Dana A. Weinreich, DDS • Crown • Bridges • Bonding • Dentures - Full & Partial as Oscar and Felix, are thrown together in CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY PERIODONTICS Delta Dental an apartment. The patterns of their own Plan Accepted • Sealants • Gum Treatment disastrous marriages begin to reappear. • Orthodontics Available • Implant Restoration Senior Citizen Dr. Charles E. Wait, DDS PC Performances are Fridays and SaturDiscount days at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Prompt, Emergency Care New Patients Welcome Tickets are $22 in advance, which can 11050 N. Saguaro Blvd. #101 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 be purchased by calling (480) 483-1664. 837-1315 By Linda McThrall Editor, Let’s Go

Boatman, who is 74, said he knows kids will enjoy the music played at Jazz in the Hills each week. “These musicians are all ages, and they are incredibly talented artists,” he said. “The kids who take the time to come listen to these shows will be richly rewarded.” Boatman, who taught general music in public schools for 10 years, said education has changed a lot since he was younger, and since he was a teacher. “General music isn’t taught in schools anymore,” he said. “Starting with preschool, children should be learning rhythms and basic instruments and singing little songs. These kinds of things are stair steps to learning every kind of subject. We are trying to reach kids and help them experience this wonderful genre.” Contest details, as well as more information about Jazz in the Hills, are available online at www.jazzinthehills.org.

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‘Dreamcoat’ at kid’s stage Desert Stages Theater’s Children’s Series continues its production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through June 24. Based on the story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis, the favorite son of Jacob is sold into slavery by his own brother. Joseph faces hardships and challenges but with wisdom and faith, he overcomes to become the governor of Egypt. Joseph later is confronted with the toughest decision of his life when he encounters his brothers and has to choose whether to take the path of forgiveness. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” has become a musical classic since its 1968 premier as a short pop cantata by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice. Tickets for the production are available online at www.desertstages.org; by phone, (480) 483-1664, or at the theater box office, 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tickets are $12. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3 p.m.

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Fountain Hills Theater has busy summer Fountain Hills Theater has a full line up for the summer with its annual “Sizzlin’ Summer” activities.

Sizzlin’ Summer Camps The “Sizzlin’ Summer” Performing Arts Camps get under way for students ages seven to 13. The mini-camps are $200 per two-week session. Payment is due upon registration. Classes are 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. The line up: June 4-15: Everybody’s favorite redhaired orphan is back! Dance, sing, act.

Girls only. June 18-29: Perform in a play based on the popular book, “A Fourth Grade Nothing.” Roles for boys and girls. July 9-20: Boys and girls Broadway musical theater camp. Work on singing, acting and dancing. The annual Performing Arts Teen Camp is set for June 4 through July 8. The camp is open to students entering seventh grade through high school seniors. All experience levels are welcome. Classes are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. Audition for and rehearse a musical comedy and perform for the public for three performances. An optional five-day, four-night trip to New York City also is available to this group.

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The next show is Xanadu, which opens June 15 and runs through July 1. Productions are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Next up is Unforgettable, opening July 20 and running until Aug. 5. The Soul of Broadway is set for Aug. 17 through 26. The camps and productions will be held at Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Call (480) 837-9661 for reservations and information.

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Fountain Hills Senior Activity Center Summer has created a little slow-down at the Fountain Hills Activity Center for Seniors and Boomers, but there is still plenty to do. The Activity provides hundreds of opportunities each year for seniors to prove that age is only a number. The Center has an annual membership fee of $17 for calendar year Jan. 1, 2012, through Dec. 31, 2012, which entitles members to participate in a variety of activities. Membership is not limited to “seniors.” All adults 18 and over are eligible for membership. The following is the list for summer activities and schedules: Free Health Screenings: Wednesday, August 29 from 9 a.m.-noon. Sign up now as slots will fill up quickly. Call or stop by the Activity Center. Regular Activities Activity Center membership is required.

Monthly: Classical Music Matinee will resume in October. Swing Time Music, third Tuesday, 10 a.m.noon. (No meetings from July through September, will resume in October). Armchair Travelogue, third Wednesday,

9-10:30 a.m. Desert Beekeepers, A Sherlock Holmes Book Club will resume in October). Women’s Singles, second Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. Hand & Foot Cards, second and fourth Wednesdays, 9 a.m-noon. Quilts N’ More will resume in September). Golden Age of Radio, first Thursday, 1-3 p.m. (No meetings July through September; resumes in October). Bunko, First Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

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Finding the funny by Bob Howard

The Tempe Improv Usually I am writing about where to find the funny. This will be a column about where the funny won’t be anymore. Since starting this column I have focused on the small shows featuring local comics and not tried to review the big venues like the Tempe Improv or Standup Live, which catered to national acts. But with the recent announcement The Improv will close its doors June 1, I thought it appropriate to talk about its passing.

Since 1989, the Tempe Improv was pretty much the Mecca for Arizona and even for national comedy. For many years, it was the only game in town, but it was a quality game as well. Many of the biggest national comedy names passed through Tempe either on their way to stardom or as part of their ongoing reign as one of the top comedians around. The upside of this was that the community got to see some national acts during their prime. The downside was that not too many local comics got stage time. There was an open mic night sometimes after the Sunday show, but not much of an audience. Locals were relegated to opener positions and there were only a few favorites who seemed to get those gigs. When I started doing comedy around 1993, one of my eventual goals was to get on the stage at the Improv. In 2001, I entered an 11-week comedy contest called the Funniest Person in the Valley, which was held in Scottsdale. About 20 to 25 local comics showed up each week to do three minutes. The audience then voted by secret ballot on who they liked. The top 10 vote getters made the finals, which were judged by several local celebrities like Rick D’Amico and Dan Mer, who ran the Improv. I was named the first winner. The prize was $1,000 and a chance to open for someone at the Tempe Improv.

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A few weeks later I opened six shows for Todd Glass and Wanda Sykes, which is the biggest show I have ever done. I did okay on Thursday and Sunday, but I killed the two shows on Friday and the two shows on Saturday. It was a great experience. After the contest was successful, it ran two more times in Scottsdale. I made the finals again once but lost to local favorite Travis Thurman. The contest then moved to the Improv where they ran it five times over the course of about 15 months. Due to the number of participants, you could only perform every other week. But, for about a year, I was on stage at the Improv almost every other week. As great as that was, the best part was meeting other local comics and becoming friends with such a diverse group of people. It was always fun sharing the stage with so many talented people. I made the finals only one other time, but that show was one of the best comedy shows in which I have ever participated. I think Reggie Walker or Jay Penn won that particular contest, and both still perform locally. I will miss the Improv, but not so much because of the professional comics who they brought to town as for the camaraderie of the local talent that developed from participating in the Funniest Person in the Valley contest.

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spent on the room…just over $60 for a room with two beds. You cannot beat that. The rooms have few amenities, but every individual teepee comes with its own old car parked out in front of it. (I’m not talking about my own old Corolla – I mean old cars.) Even though Holbrook is not known for fine cuisine, there are a couple of good places to eat: El Rancho, which is on Navajo Drive, and then across the street is Mr. Maestas’. There is a theme here: I could eat Mexican food morning, noon and night, so we had dinner at El Rancho and breakfast at Mr. Maestas’. Neither place is fancy, but both have great food. Mr. Maestas’, you should know, does not have decaffeinated coffee. I think if a restaurant doesn’t even serve decaf, it is pretty serious about the flavor of its food. I’ve never been to a restaurant that doesn’t have decaf, so I have now made this a criterion for great food. No decaf=great food. After breakfast at Mr. Maestas’ (huevos rancheros and full-lead coffee), we planned to take Route 66 all the way to Winslow. It isn’t possible. The road ends at the west end of Holbrook, so you are forced back to the interstate. The best thing about that is you can fly down the road at 75, getting through this not-exactly picturesque part of the state in a hurry. The bad thing is it’s easy to fly by Winslow exits. And once you pass the second one, you have to drive seven miles up the road to turn around. That’s what I did. Otherwise, our plan to stand on the corner would have been thwarted. It’s a law or something that if you are within a 25-mile radius of Winslow, Ariz., you have to go stand on the corner. We did that. So did a lot of other people while we were there. Everyone had their picture taken standing on the corner of Winslow, Ariz. We also had our picture taken by a flatbed Ford, but I didn’t see the girl. The truck was just parked there. She must have been in the store across the street. It sells everything imaginable to commemorate your visit to Winslow. After standing on the corner and watching the world go by, we ambled over to La Posada, the old railroad hotel that has been renovated to its original splendor. The hotel, designed by Mary Colter, originally opened in 1930, the country’s last great railroad hotels to be built. It closed in 1957 and fell in to disrepair and abandonment before reopening in 1997 after being lovingly restored by preservationists. While Winslow is not Arizona’s garden spot, La Posada is beautiful. And being in the small town for a night or two would provide an excellent escape from the stresses found in

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Mighty Mud Mania fun June 9 The 37th annual Mighty Mud Mania just got more manic. For the first time in history, adults will get to play in the mud. The event is set for Saturday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale. The seven to 17 year olds need to be at the course before noon. Adults get to compete from noon to 2 p.m. with a $10 admission fee. The event is free to children, but they are asked to bring nonperishable food items for donation to the Vista del Camino Food Bank. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Participants must bring a signed permission slip or have a parent or guardian available at the event to sign the document. Additionally, participants must wear lace-up or Velcro shoes. No flip-flops or sandals are allowed. Activities are planned for two age groups: six and younger and seven to 17. The younger group can enjoy the minimud obstacle course, mud pits, water play area, sand castle building and a town of mud called “Mudville.” Older children can try the original mud obstacle course (from 8 a.m. to noon), sandcastle building and

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Piranha 3DD The flesh-eating killer fish are back, this time wreaking havoc on one of the biggest water parks in the country. Starring: Ving Rhames, Paul Sheer, Gary Busey Genre: Horror, Comedy MPAA Rating: R for language, nudity, sexual content and drug use. Snow White and the Huntsman A reimagining of the fairytale classic sees Snow White and the man sent to kill her, the huntsman, forced to rely on one another to survive the evil queen’s deadly attacks. Starring: Kristen Stewart, Charlize Ther-

on, Chris Hemsworth Genre: Action, Fantasy MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence and action. High School The high school valedictorian gets high just before finding out he’s about to be the next subject of a random drug test. His solution? Get the entire school high to prove that the test is flawed. Starring: Adrien Brody Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

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A Fantastic Fear of Everything A children’s author turned crime novelist finds his life spiraling down the drain when copious quantities of research into serial killers leaves him a paranoid, terrified wreck. Starring: Simon Pegg Genre: Comedy, Horror MPAA Rating: Rating Pending. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted The lovable gang of zoo escapees continues their journey home, this time making a quick stop in Europe to hide out as part

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After The Avengers pulverized the vast majority of box office records last month, I found myself coming into the June listings a bit jaded. Now that I take a nice long look at what’s on offer, however, it’s clear that June’s got a decent (albeit small) selection of films to pick from. The month kicks off with a goofy horror flick, fantasy adventure and stoner comedy in the form of Piranha 3DD, Snow White and the Huntsman and High School respectively. That variety holds strong throughout the month with a couple of animated flicks for movie-going families, a couple of horror offerings, an explosive action romp (Go, Joe!) and even a rock and roll musical. In short, June’s 10 movies offer something for just about everyone, so long as “everyone” isn’t in the mood for a romantic comedy. It’s hard to complain about a lack of films when there’s so much variety. If I had to pick just one to recommend, though, the choice is exceedingly simple. Pixar’s new film, Brave, hits the silver screen this month, and the fact that it’s from Pixar should be more than enough

June 22 Brave A young girl, soon to be betrothed according to custom, sets out on a grand adventure in the Highlands of Scotland in search of a way to change her own fate. Starring (voices): Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters Genre: Animated MPAA Rating: PG for fantasy violence. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Based on the hit novel by the same name, this reimagining of the 16th President’s life story uncovers a secret devotion to the eradication of vampires. Starring: Benjamin Walker Genre: Action, Horror MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

June 29 G.I. Joe: Retaliation When most of the Joes are wiped out by Cobra, the few remaining soldiers must unite and strike back at the heart of this most heinous terrorist organization. Starring: Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis, Dwayne Johnson Genre: Action MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

to justify my recommendation. In ty pical Pixar fashion, Brave sports gorgeous animation, a beautiful soundtrack, top-notch voice talent and what looks to be another grand tale meant to entertain adults and children alike. Go check it out.

Theaters nearby Want to catch a flick? Check out these theaters in the Northeast Valley (call for show times): Harkins Shea 14 Luxury Cinemas, 7354 E. Shea Blvd.; (480) 222-4275 ext. #040. Cine Capri at Scottsdale 101, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd.; (480) 222-4275 ext. #007. AMC Desert Ridge, 21001 N. Tatum, Suite 32; (602) 956-4262. Cinemark Mesa 16, 1051 N. Dobson Rd; 1-800-FANDANGO, ext. 2127# Harkins Tempe Marketplace and Cine Capri, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway; 480557-0027, Ext. 021 (Marketplace) and 032 (Cine Capri). UltraStar Scottsdale Pavilions, 9090 E. Indian Bend Rd.; (480) 278-7324. Studio Movie Grill, 15515 N. Hayden Rd..; (480) 991-3106. iPic Theaters at Scottsdale Quarter, 15279 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 230.; (480) 483-3232.

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ON THE Your guide for places to go and things to do in the Northeast Valley and around the state. Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but dates and times are subject to change without notice.

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High Country Warbirds Air Display

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Valle-Grand Canyon Airport Planes of Fame Air Museum - Williams (928) 635-1000 www.planesoffame.org June 23 Antique and war bird fly-bys by a P-51 Mustang, P-40, B-25 and the Ford Tri-motor. Crafts and food vendors. Gates open at 8 a.m. $2-$8.

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Frontier Park - Show Low (602) 388-2097 June 8-10 Presented by the Rim Country Cruisers.

New Catalogue + Judd Greenstein Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 874-4694 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org June 9 This world premiere performance is an immersive and unorthodox experiment in visual art, traditional chamber instrumentation, composition, technology and design. 8 p.m. $19.

32nd Annual Territorial Days Arts and Crafts Prescott Courthouse Plaza (928) 445-2000 www.prescott.org June 9-10 Arts and crafts, food, games for the kids, entertainment. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

32nd Annual Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts and Crafts Show Prescott Courthouse Plaza (928) 443-5220 www.prescottdowntown.com June 29 through July 1 A juried show featuring onsite artisans and craftspersons from across the Southwest. Music and entertainment. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Car Shows 2012 Cruz ‘n the Rim Car Show

Circus KOOZA Cirque du Soleil University of Phoenix Stadium (800) 450-1480 www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza June 8 through July 15 Combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning, the show highlights the physical demands of human performance.

www.azbeer.com June 23 Brewers from around the Southwest provide samples. Admission includes a sampling mug, 24 sampling tickets and live entertainment. Designated driver tickets available for $20. Benefits Sun Sounds Radio. 1-5 p.m. $40-$50.

Cultural Events Native American Dances Historic Courthouse Square - Holbrook (800) 524-2459 www.gotourholbrook.com June 1 through July 31 A variety of authentic dances. Members of the public are invited to participate. Weekdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

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Hon-Dah Resort, Casino and Conference Center (928) 7568 http://www.hon-dah.com June 2-3 Tribes from the U.S. and Canada get together to compete in fancy dance, grass dance, arts and crafts, food. Apache Sunrise dance will be featured.

21st Annual Flavors of Phoenix 2012

39th Annual Folk Arts Fair

Westin Kierland Resort & Spa - Phoenix www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/arizona/ events/794 June 7 Featuring 30 of the top chefs from around the state. Benefits the American Liver Foundation. 6 p.m.

Third Annual Flagstaff Wine & Food Festival (866) 977-6849 www.flagstaffwinefest.com June 9 Celebration of regional wines and local foods. Local food creations by some of northern Arizona’s finest restaurant. Music performances, art and local food vendors, silent auction. Benefits Friends of Coconino County Parks. Noon-6 p.m. $15 in advance.

29th Annual Route 66 Regional Chili Cook-off Thorpe Park - Flagstaff (928) 526-4314 www.flagstaffarizona.org June 9-10 Chili cook-off, public tastings, vendors and crafts. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

20th Annual Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival Ft. Tuthill - Flagstaff (928) 779-1775

Sharlot Hall Museum - Prescott (928) 445-3122 www.sharlot.org June 2-3 Traditional arts, crafts, entertainment. Demonstrations, education, hands-on opportunities, entertainment by fiddle bands, folk singers and dancers. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$5.

14th Annual Tsunami on the Square Prescott Courthouse Plaza (928) 445-5540 www.tsunamionthesquare.org June 11-17 Features the best in performing and cultural arts, Native American hoop-dancing, modern dance, physical theater, circus arts, martial arts, mariachi and pyrotechnics spectacle. Non-stop workshops and entertainment for kids.

25th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival Blue Ridge High School Pinetop-Lakeside (800) 573-4031 www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com June 16-17 More than 60 of the Southwest’s finest Native American juried artists, demonstrations, performances. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, under 12 free.

LET’S GO! June 2012 Sixth Annual Summer Navajo Rug Auction Museum of Northern Arizona - Flagstaff (928) 779-2300 http://culturalpartners.org/auction June 23 Features 300 vintage and contemporary Navajo weavings in a variety of styles. Local weavers attend to present their works. Specialists and experts will talk with consignors about their items. Preview, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Auction, 2 p.m. Free.

79th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture Museum of Northern Arizona Flagstaff (928) 774-5213 www.musnaz.org June 30 through July 1 A wide variety of activities dealing with Hopi culture, including dances, art, traditional foods, native plants and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $4-$7.

Dance The Story Time Center for the Performing Arts Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix (888) 718-4253 www.desertyouthballetfoundation.org June 2 Ballet performance in three acts presented by Desert Youth Ballet Foundation. Dancers from Arizona School of Classical Ballet, under the artistic direction of Nadya Zubkov perform. 2 and 6 p.m.

Dogs AKC Dog Agility Trials Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex Pinetop-Lakeside (928) 368-3599 Http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us June 1-3 A full range of activities.

Expos 21st Annual Arizona Home & Building Expo Phoenix Convention Center (602) 277-6045 www.azbusinessmagazine.com June 2-3 More than 700 exhibits featuring remodeling, home improvement and home building industries. Friday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Family Fun 12th Annual Family Farm Day Tolmachoff Farms Glendale (623) 386-1301 www.tolmachoff-farms.com June 2 Children’s activities including u-pick garden, train rides, corn husking, watermelon eating contest, crafts, food samples, farm themed games. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $5.

37th Annual Mighty Mud Mania Chaparral Park Scottsdale (480) 312-2771 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/mightmudmania June 9 Mud obstacle courses for 1-6 year olds and 7-17 year olds. Mud puddle pool for tiny tots. Sand castle building, giant waterslides, water cannons and a swim. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Festivals Flagstaff Hullabaloo Wheeler Park (928) 853-4292 www.flaghullabaloo.com June 2 A celebration of Flagstaff. The community festival features live music, local foods, vendors, children’s activities, giant puppets, bike parade and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $5-$7.

Ninth Annual Show Low Days 2012 Show Low City Park (800) SHOW LOW www.showlowdays.com June 8-10 Western themed festival features stick horse parade, “show low” card game re-enactment and hanging, rodeo, White Mountains Outdoor Recreation Show, Mountain Festival. Free.

22nd Annual Strawberry Festival Downtown Strawberry (928) 476-3655 www.pinestrawhs.org June 9-10 Music, crafts, food. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ninth Annual Lavender Festival Red Rock Farms Concho (928) 337-2289 www.redrockfarms.com June 21-24, June 28 through July 1 Lavender walking tours, u-cut lavender, cooking and craft demonstrations. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $5.

24th Annual Pony Express Re-enactment Main Street Crown King (928) 632-4477 www.officialponyexpress.org June 28-29 Includes a block party, local musicians, storytelling. Visit with the riders and send commemorative mail. 3 p.m.

Golf Seventh Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Classic Arizona Country Club Scottsdale www.facebook.com/events June 3 Fundraiser for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Animal Assisted Therapy Program. Breakfast, golf, lunch, silent auction and raffles. 8 a.m. shotgun start. $275.

2012 Arizona Open Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club Gold Canyon (480) 443-9002 www.southwest.pg.com June 14-16 Second oldest professional tournament in the state. $100,000 54-hole event features some of the state’s finest golfers.

Motorcycles Route 666 Run Springerville-Eager www.azride.com June 2 A 265-mile ride on one of the most scenic stretches of highway in the state. 10 a.m.

12th Annual AZ Hog Rally Downtown Williams (928) 635-1418 www.azstatehogrally.com June 7-9 Harley riders from around the state gather for poker runs, organized rides, street dances, more.

Music Flamenco Dancing Sofrita - Fountain Hills (480) 816-5613 Every Thursday Music of Brio Flamenco and the Flamenco por la Vida dancers. 6-8 p.m.

Jazz in the Hills Fireside Grill at the Holiday Inn - Fountain Hills www.jazzinthehills.info Every Friday Fridays, join jazz lovers in an intimate set-

ting for great music and company. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. $5; students free.

Wine and Music Grapeables Fountain Hills (480) 816-5959 Different musicians play at the local wine shop. Perfect for listening and dancing. 7:30 – 11 p.m. Call for individual performance information.

Live Music on the Sunset Cruise Desert Belle Saguaro Lake Cruises (480) 984-2425 www.desertbelle.com Live music every Friday and Saturday. 5 p.m. Sunset cruise only. $20.

Sixth Annual Chaparral MusicFest Prescott (928) 777-8663 www.chaparralmusicfest.org Through June 3 Family concerts, master classes, recitals, community drum circle, youth camps, “New Music Arizona” concert Sunday features music by Arizona composers.

Summer Nights Concert Series Broadway Palm Dinner Theater - Mesa (480) 325-6700 www.brodwaypalmwest.com June 5, The Return, The Best of the Beatles, Live! June 16, Strait Country, Tribute to the Music of George Strait June 22, Under a Blood Red Sky, The U2 Tribute J une 23, Escaped, The Complete Journey Experience June 29, ’56, 1950s rock and roll June 30, the Legends of Country Music Doors open at 6 p.m.; shows start at 7:30 p.m. $39 for dinner and show; $20 for show only.

Summer Concerts in the Park McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Scottsdale www.therailroadpark.com Through July 8 Local bands, train and carousel rides. Sundays, 7:30-9 p.m. Concerts are free.

Music on Mill Sidewalks of Mill Avenue District - Tempe http://millavenue.com/events/musiconmill May 31 Last concert of the season. A variety of musical genres.

Music on the Promenade Scottsdale Promenade www.scottsdalepromenade.com June 1 Final concert of the season. Donations accepted on behalf of the Arizona Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 7-9 p.m.

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Annual Music in the Garden Spring Concert Series Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix (480) 481-8188 www.dbg.org June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Desert beauty and the sounds of the Valley’s premier musicians. 7 p.m. $15-$21.

Byway of Arizona Music Series Sharlot Hall Museum - Prescott (928) 445-3122 www.sharlot.org June 2 Featuring the Official Arizona State Historian Marshall Trimble and balladeer Dolan Ellis. 7:30 p.m. $10-$14.

Million Dollar Quartet ASU Gammage - Tempe (480) 965-3434 http://asugammage.com June 5-10 Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley united one time in their careers for an impromptu recording session that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jams of all time. This show brings that legendary night to life with a tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring an amazing mix of music. Part of the Progressive Broadway across America series.

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11th Annual Flagstaff Folk Festival Coconino Center for the Arts Flagstaff www.flagfolkfest.org June 23-24 More than 150 musicians perform on four stages. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $3, or $9/family.

31st Annual Bluegrass Festival Prescott Courthouse Plaza (800) 266-7534 www.prescottbluegrassfestival.com June 23-24 Top bands, jam sessions, workshops. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free

Nature Hummingbird Banding at San Pedro House Sierra Vista (520) 432-1388 www.sabo.org June 2 Get an up-close look at the catching, band, weight measure and release by licensed banders of hummingbirds for research purposes. 4-6 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 874-4694 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org June 6 Featuring the San Francisco Opera film of Puccini’s most beloved opera, recorded in 2008 at San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House. 7 p.m. $12.

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10th Annual Flagstaff Music Festival

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Heritage Square (928) 699-0119 www.flagstaffmusicfestival.com June 9-10 Promotes local Flagstaff and Northern Arizona bands and musicians. Saturday, noon-10 p.m., Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Free.

Van Halen 2012 North American Tour US Airways Center Phoenix http://livenation.com June 16 Legendary rock band offers a great live performance. Kool & The Gang opens. 7:30 p.m. $29.50-$149.50.

17th Annual Juneteenth JAZZ SPLASH Festival & Ethnic Arts Fair Arcosanti - Cordes Junction (928) 772-5019 www.pjazz.org June 16-17 Celebrate freedom through music and art.

Sierra Vista (520) 459-2555 www.sanpedroriver.org June 2 Join docents on a two-mile interpretive walk over easy terrain. 9 a.m. Free, but donations are welcome.

South Rim - Grand Canyon (928) 638-7967 www.tucsonastronomy.org June 16-23 The National Park Service and Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association co-sponsor this event. Amateur astronomers from around the country will volunteer their expertise, telescopes. 8 p.m.

Hummingbird Festival The Arboretum at Flagstaff (928) 774-1442 www.thearb.org June 23 Learn from experts about the habits of native hummingbirds. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$7.

Mountain High Games Payson Event Center www.paysonrimcountry.com June 1-3 The Southwest’s largest celebration of

adventure sports combined with ATV trail ride, massive outdoor expo and more.

20th Annual National Trails Day Celebration Woodland Lake Park Pinetop-Lakeside (928) 368-6700 http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us June 2 Join the local hiking and trail development organization for a day of hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and interpretive activities in the White Mountain Trail System. 8 a.m. Free.

National Trails Day Williams (928) 635-5660 www.experiencewilliams.com June 2 Includes trail maintenance, educational hike, afternoon barbecue.

Quilting Strawberry Patchers 15th Annual Quilt Show Pine Community Center http://strawberrypatchers.com June 8-10 More than 100 quilts on display. Event also includes wearable work, quilts from around the state, guilt raffle, boutique of items. $2.

Rafting White Water Rafting Trips Upper Salt River Globe www.azroa.org Through June 1 1, 2, 3 and 5-day world class whitewater rafting trips in one of America’s most pristine river canyons.

Rodeos Arizona Junior Rodeo Year End Finals Rodeo Payson http://arizonajuniorrodeo.com June 2-3 Saddles to year-end event winners, allaround saddles to each age group.

15th Annual Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo Williams Rodeo Grounds (928) 853-6495 www.experiencewilliams.com June 14-17 Real working cowboys get together and put on a big rodeo for themselves. Performances start daily at 1 p.m.

125th Annual Prescott Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo Prescott Rodeo Grounds (928) 445-3103 www.worldsoldestrodeo.com June 28 through July 4 Eight rodeo performances. Arizona’s largest rodeo parade, kiddie parade, arts and crafts show, food, rodeo dances.

Annual Show Low Deuces Wild Rodeo Show Low Village Arena (928) 537-3883 www.showlowdeuceswildrodeo.com June 29 Cowboys and cowgirls from Arizona and surrounding states compete in various events including bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, team roping and more.

Fourth of July Rodeo Kayenta Community Rodeo Grounds (602) 284-2164 www.kayentarodeo.com June 29 through July 7 All Indian Rodeo, Junior Rodeo, country western dances, roping classic. This is Kayenta’s 100th anniversary.

Runs/Walks 29th Annual NACA Sacred Mountain 10K/5K Prayer Run Thorpe Park - Flagstaff (928) 526-2968 www.nacainc.org June 2 Highlights the Native American significance of running for good mental and physical health. Benefits Native Americans for Community Action. Also, 2K fun run/walk 6 a.m.

Gaspin’ in the Aspen Flagstaff Nordic Center (928) 600-0385 www.flagstaffnordiccenter.com June 16 Off-road races through aspens and pines. Distances include a 15K, 5K and 1K kid’s kilo. 8 a.m. $5$40.

Northland Hospice Run for Life Wheeler Park Flagstaff (928) 779-1227 www.northlandhospice. org June 23 10K, or 5K and one mile kid’s fun run, kid’s race. All ages compete. T-shirt, food, entertainment, awards for top finishers in nine categories. 6 a.m.

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with Music Theatre International and performed by Mesa Encore Theatre.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Chase Field Phoenix (602) 462-4600 http://dbacks.com June 5-7 vs. Colorado Rockies June 8-10 vs. Oakland Athletics June 18-20 vs. Seattle Mariners June 22-24 vs. Chicago Cubs

Phoenix Volleyball Festival Phoenix Convention Center and US Airways Center Phoenix www.volleyball-festival.com June 26-30 More than 7,000 players from more than 700 teams from more than 25 states. Players ages 12-18 play across 140 courts. Free.

Theater

Desert Stages Scottsdale (480) 483-1664 www.desertstages.org Through June 24 A colorful tale of biblical proportion takes the audience on a journey through the power of forgiveness and the importance of overcoming challenges. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 1 and 3 p.m., $12

To Kill a Mockingbird Hale Centre Theatre Gilbert www.haletheatrearizona.com Through July 7 The story of love and friendship, based on the novel by Harper Lee set in the 1930s South dealing with race and intolerance.

Run for Your Wife

Hairspray Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500 www.mesaencoretheatre.com Through June 3 A stage favorite produced in conjunction

Fountain Hills Theater (480) 837-9661, ext. 3 www.fhtaz.org June 1-17 The hilarious British farce about John the taxi driver who has two wives who live in differ-

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ent parts of London. Plenty of chaos, double entendre and innuendo. $20 for adults; $15 for youth 17 and younger.

The Wiz Herberger Theater Center - Phoenix (602) 252-8497 www.vyt.com June 8-24 Hip musical favorite in a funky and fun R&B twist to the L. Frank Baum’s story. $16.50$34.50.

The Odd Couple Desert Stages Scottsdale (480) 483-1664 www.desertstages.org June 8 through July 29 This production has a female cast and a male cast to add to the interest and fun. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m. $22.

The Story of Hansel and Gretel

Xanadu Fountain Hills Theater (480) 837-9661, ext. 3 www.fhtaz.org June 15-July 1 The journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse. $25; $20 for youth 17 and younger.

Trains Cataract Creek Rambler Runs Williams www.thetrain.com June 9 An eight-mile trip powered by steam locomotive 4960, a single class of service in the train’s historic 1923 Harriman cars. Trains depart on the hour. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 for adults, $10 for children 15 and younger.

Triathlon

Mesa Arts Center (480) 756-3828 www.evct.org June 14-24 East Valley Children’s Theatre produces this happy little play that takes Hansel and Gretel into the woods as they meet lots of amazing characters.

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a day or two checking it out. We spent a couple of hours walking through the public areas, enjoying amazing art and historical pieces. Mary Colter herself considered La Posada her masterpiece. I think she was right. We had to get back on the road so Roberta could catch her flight back to LA, and we had a nice drive back to Phoenix. We ate lunch in Flagstaff at the Mountain Oasis International Restaurant. It is a quiet little place on East Aspen Avenue in downtown Flag. Our food was just right for the trip home, flavorful, light, creative. The magic of northern Arizona remained in the rearview mirror as we neared the Valley. We had enjoyed warm weather on our trip, but Phoenix was hot. It seemed a little extreme for April. So we decided our next road adventure would be earlier in the year – probably March, and we’ll check out Arizona’s central wine country then stay in Jerome. After that, I think a trip to Southern Arizona vineyards is in order, then a tour through the Salt River Canyon is a breathtaking way to the White Mountains. There also is Tombstone and Bisbee. It’s hard to imagine ever running out of places to visit in this state alone. But if we do, I think I’ll go to New Mexico. Some of Route 66 is still there, too.

(Cont. from page 16) the bigger cities and towns along the interstate. The town has a few unexpected surprises, too. Like the Vietnamese restaurant right across the street from La Posada. There also are apartments above some of the buildings along Second Street (which is U.S. 66). The apartments look occupied, but they are kind of eerie. Winslow on a Sunday is quiet, so not much is going on except for a lot of people standing on that corner. I’ll go back to stay there. La Posada probably won’t be as great as the teepees, but it would be nice to spend

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Let’s Go Editor Linda McThrall, left, with pal Roberta Stone in Winslow

Rumsey Park (928) 474-5242 www.paysonrimcountry.com June 9 Swim 500 yards, bike 15 miles, run 5K. Pre-registered participants receive shirt. Check in at 6 a.m.

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