Let's Go in the Northeast Valley - May 2011

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by Linda McThrall Let’s Go! Editor This month we celebrate Mother’s Day. If your mother is living, get out there and dance around her and make sure she knows what she means to you. She had better mean something pretty special. You wouldn’t believe what mothers go through being a mother.

Take my mother. (I am going to forego the Henny Youngman joke). She has three kids, all of us marvelous in our own way.

But we probably created some difficulties for our Llama (that’s what we call her) along the way.

For instance, my brother, the youngest of the three. Oh, forget it. My sister and I long ago accepted the fact that the brother is the Llama’s favorite. He can’t do one single thing wrong, even when he does. I love him, but boy, talk about special treatment.

Then my sister. Well, she didn’t do much to irritate the family either. She was band queen, for pete’s sake. How bad could she be? We actually said my sis had perfect cooties. She still does. She is just one of those people.

Which leads us to me. I was a pretty good girl, but my parents always consid-

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ered me to be the one to watch. “Oh, you know how Linda can get.” “It’s just Linda doing her Linda thing.” “Honestly, Linda isn’t trying to irritate you. She just has to be in charge.”

Well, yeah. I’m the older sister. The oldest kid has to be in charge. It’s our job.

So even now, even though our mother is a grown up, and so are all of us, I still want to be in charge. I admit it. I am controlling.

I try hard not to be, but dang it! If you’ll just do it my way, we’ll all be better off.

I think if you ask any oldest child, they will give you a pretty similar illustration of what it’s like to be the first-born. My dad said he always felt a little guilty about my being the oldest. He said I was the guinea pig. They had to learn everything about parenting with me.

I think I was an excellent teacher. Considering how perfect the siblings turned out, I must have been pretty instrumental in my parents not repeating what they tried first with me. Geez louise, no wonder I’m such a mess. I was 3 ½ when my sister was born. That is a LOT of time to learn how to be a parent before the second one comes along.

But no matter in what order you were born, it is incumbent on you to honor your mother. Even if your mom was (is) a big meanie, I guarantee she loved you. So do something nice for your mother. She might do something nice back. *** Happy Mother’s Day, Llama. You are the best mom on the planet. I wish I were as good a mom as you, but at least I had a good basis to be one. I just started too late or something to be as good at it as you. But the Carr kids are lucky to have you, and we all know it. It’s like having a present everyday. Even though I don’t want to be you – or sometimes to even be like you – I still think you are the coolest. Love you lots. Just please, let me be in charge.

A man of many guitars – singer, songwriter and musician Scott Hallock is a versatile performer and music teacher.

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FOCUS Road restrictions for Shea, Beeline imminent

It’s springtime, temperatures are warming up and the pot-holed asphalt under the tires is a reminder that cities and towns will soon begin annual maintenance of streets and roads.

Those commuting between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills or the Beeline for the high country will find restrictions on Shea Boulevard a major project between Fountain Hills Boulevard and Technology Drive.

The Town of Fountain Hills is finally getting to use up stimulus dollars from a federal ARRA grant it received two years ago.

Work on what is known as the Shea Gap project began in late April and is scheduled to be completed by the end

of July. for the asphalt pavement for which the The Arizona Department of Trans- Town Council approved $396,000. portation is managing the project, and The work is to include crack sealing, Intermountain West Civil Contrac- surface sealant, slurry seal and striping. tors of Payson was the low bidder at There are four separate “piggyback” $888,221. agreements where the town is partnering This project calls for Shea Boulevard with larger entities for volume pricing to receive new pavement through mill considerations. All were “not to exceed” and overlay work. agreements.

The improvements will be done in The town had included $515,000 in both the eastbound and westbound the budget for this work in the current lanes. Also, hard shoulders will be added fiscal year. to the eastbound lanes to be used as a The town is joining with the Arizona bicycle lane.

Department of Transportation for crack Other improvements will include sealing. raised landscaped medians This is for a $115,000 profeswhere there is currently just sional services agreement with By gravel between the eastbound Cactus Asphalt. and westbound lanes.

The town will piggyback Bob Burns With federal funding inwith the City of Scottsdale for cluded, the project is being the slurry seal agreement. managed by ADOT. Just over $1 million Southwest Slurry Seal has the conin federal ARRA funds originally award- tract for $155,000. The slurry is scheded for the Shea Boulevard climbing lane uled to go on Sunridge Drive, Desert were not used because of unexpectedly Canyon Drive and Sierra Madre Drive. low bids on that portion of Shea BouAdditional streets will be sealed with a levard. product known as Tire Rubber Modified Motorists can expect traffic restric- Surface Seal (TRMSS). tions on this section of Shea Boulevard The town is joining Pinal County in during construction. its agreement with Cactus Asphalt for Other work in and around Fountain the TRMSS coating at a cost of $110,000.

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The town is taking advantage of a contract Pima County has with Pavement Marking, Inc. to get restriping of the pavement after the new surfaces are put down.

The town has seven maintenance zones for street pavement management.

This year work is scheduled for Zone 5.

This area has approximately 310,000 square yards of asphalt surface and is located in the west, northwest section of town.

The City of Scottsdale just completed a rubberized asphalt overlay project on Shea Boulevard in March, and did similar work on 84th Street in April.

More of the asphalt overlay is planned on Hayden Road from McDowell Road to Oak and Indian Bend to McCormick Parkway in May. The rubberized asphalt is scheduled for McKellips between Miller and Hayden Roads and Miller from McDowell to Thomas in May. In August a new rubberized overlay will be put down on Raintree Drive from 92nd Street to Thompson Peak Parkway.

Slurry seal projects have already been completed on Happy Valley Road and Pima Road.

A microseal treatment is being done on Hayden Road/Ranch Road, Indian School Road and on McDowell Road.

Construction work began last September on a series of improvements to Scottsdale Road between Roosevelt Street and Earll Drive.

These streetscape improvements enhance the aesthetic of the road, differentiate neighborhoods, provide opportunities for public art, and improve mobility for pedestrian, bicycle and transit travel.

The Rio Verde golf community has an extensive street maintenance schedule for this spring.

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Work will begin May 9 on projects ranging from drainage repair, removal and replacement of asphalt, polychip seal and seal coating.

Work will continue through midJune. A detailed schedule for residents is available from the Rio Verde Community Association.

Via Linda Seniors preparing summer gifts for homebound Via Linda and Granite Reef senior centers again are providing a gift bag of summer goods for senior citizens.

The Scottsdale centers offer these goods to isolated, frail and homebound seniors. Donations are needed to include in the bags.

Among items needed are reusable water bottles; nutritional supplement drinks such as Ensure, Boost, Gatorade and PowerAde; bottled water, small snack items, sunscreen, aloe lotion, lip balm, sun hats, umbrellas, $35 grocery gift cards, postage stamps and personal hygiene items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, etc.

For more information, call (480) 3128455, or e-mail Zachary Matz at zmatz@ scottsdaleaz.gov.

Historical Society schedules May Meeting The last dinner meeting of the year for the Fountain Hills and Lower Verde River Valley Historical Society is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18.

The topic for the evening is “SRP and CAP Projects.” The projects have had enormous impact on the entire Phoenix area, but especially this part of the Valley.

The dinner is set for 6 to 9 p.m. at Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. LaMontana Drive. For information and tickets, visit www.riveroftimemuseum.org.

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Willy Wonka, Jr. at Desert Stages Scottsdale Desert Stages’ Children’s Theater Productions opens Willy Wonka, Jr., May 20.

The show, adapted for stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald, is based on the book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Laurie Cullity directs.

Willy Wonka, a zany chocolatier, and five children find adventure searching for the elusive golden ticket, which goes to a very special boy, Charlie Bucket. As usual, not all goes according to plan.

Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3 p.m. The production runs through June 19. Tickets are $12 in advance.

The Miracle Worker continues in the Actor’s Café through May 29. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance.

The next show in Cullity Hall is Hairspray, which opens July 8.

Scottsdale Desert Stages is located at 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. Call (480) 483-1664 for information and tickets, or visit the Website, www.desertstages.org.

THEATER PREVIEW ‘Man Who Would be King’ opens in Fountain Hills Fountain Hills Theater opens The Man Who Would Be King Friday, May 13.

A reception will be held opening night with free appetizers, wine and soft drinks.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for youth. The play runs through Sunday, May 29.

The Man Who Would Be King is based on the story by Rudyard Kipling and adapted by FHT’s Artistic Director Peter J. Hill. The production tells the story of two British ex-soldiers, Daniel Dravote and Peachey Carnihan, who, deciding the British Empire isn’t big enough for men

such as themselves, they set out to create a kingdom of their own.

With original music by Reynald Saenz and lyrics by Peter J. Hill and Rudyard Kipling, The Man Who Would Be King is, on its surface, a swashbuckling adventure and at its heart, a tale of romance, passion and brotherhood.

The production runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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FHCT announces ‘11-12 shows Fountain Hills Community Theater announced its 2011-12 season at the recent Broadway in the Hills fundraiser.

The new season, which gets under way in September, offers a variety of musicals, dramas and family favorites.

The Sizzlin’ Summer show is The Producers, which opens June 17 and runs through July 3.

Mainstage shows are as follows: The Drowsy Chaperone, Sept. 16 through Oct. 2; Sleuth, Oct. 28 through Nov. 13; Christmas Jukebox, Nov. 25 through Dec. 18; A Chorus Line, Jan. 13 through 29, 2012; Crazy for You, Feb. 24 through March 11, 2012; Lend Me a Tenor, April 6 through 22, 2012; and Mame, May 11 through 27.

The Youth Theater presents Beauty and the Beast, Jr., Aug. 26 through Sept. 11; Legends in the Attic! Two One Act Plays including The Enchanted Attic and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Oct. 7 through 23; The Elves and the Shoemaker, Dec. 2 through 18; Seussical, Jr., Feb. 3 through 19, 2012; and Chapters: A Primer on Drug Awareness, March 16 through April 1.

The season’s last show is the Young Actors Benefiting Other Youth (YABOY) annual

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Season tickets are on sale now for $135.

If purchased individually, tickets would be $175. All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd.

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The Golden Ticket Gala and Auction, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theater’s major fundraiser, is set for Saturday, May 14.

The event will be held at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort. Tickets are $60 each and may be purchased by calling the box office, (480) 483-1664, or online at www.desertstages.org. The box office and theater are located at 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. Proceeds from the sixth annual gala will go to the theater, which began 15 years ago as a dream of the late Gerry Cullity.

Organizers expect some 400 guests at the event to help reach a goal of $100,000 in auction bids and donations. Scottsdale Desert Stages is a 501 (c) 3 organization.

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The theater has four separate camps planned this year, with activities planned for students as young as seven and as old as high school seniors.

The first camp is “Annie” Musical Theater Camp for Girls. The event, set for June 6 through June 17, is for girls ages seven to 13. They will learn to act, sing and dance.

At the end of the two weeks, participants will perform for family and friends.

Acting Camp for Boys and Girls also is a two-week camp, which begins June 20 and ends July 1. Children from seven to 13 will learning acting through scene work from popular plays and will develop an auditioning piece. On the final day, participants will offer a casual presentation for friends and family.

Broadway Musical Theater Camp for Boys and Girls ages seven to 13 will be held July 11 through July 22. Participants will learn to sing, act and dance. They will rehearse to participate in a costumed

performance of popular Broadway tunes on the final day of class.

The first three camps are two-weeks in length. Tuition is $200 per student, which includes a $50 per session non-refundable deposit upon enrollment. Classes are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The fourth camp is for teens in grades seven through 12. Teen Camp gets under way June 6 and continues through July 8.

Participants will perform July 8, 9 and 10.

Cost for the camp is $695.

The optional trip to New York City will take place June 13 through 17. The cost for both the camp and the trip is $2,395.

Morning workshops during the camp include acting, auditioning, dancing, singing, make-up and acting for TV. In the afternoon, participants will rehearse for a fully-staged musical comedy to be performed for the public.

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Saying it in song

by Mike Scharnow Special to Let’s Go Scott Hallock defies stereotyping and would rather not be pigeonholed, thank you very much.

He is a musician, first and foremost, but he’s also a teacher, a perfectionist, singer, musical historian, songwriter and studio producer.

What kind of musician, you ask?

Just about any kind…

Hallock is just as comfortable performing at a wedding reception as he is jamming on the street with a couple of bluegrass boys.

He can play electric guitar, acoustic guitar, the 12-string, bass mandolin, har-

monica, zube tube and various percussion instruments – and, really, who knows what else…?

“Writing and recording my own songs is my most favorite aspect of music,” he says.

“Doing your own songs is kind of like having a kid…you’re giving birth to something that didn’t exist before.

“But it’s a tough market out here for that type of thing.”

Hallock remains in tune with the music world on both coasts as well as down Nashville, Tenn. way.

Yet, he is a New Jersey native who transplanted here in 2000, and he doesn’t seem inclined to move anytime soon.

He’s busy every day, whether it’s giving music lessons to youths at his Barrel Cactus Studio or packing up to hit the road for an evening gig somewhere in the Valley.

Hallock knows more than 200 cover songs by heart and has a collection approaching 600 cover songs that he can perform.

He performs solo or with various bands and/or singers, including his girlfriend, Suzie Kiraly, and the always popular Nancy Damone.

Hallock has made h i s n a m e k n ow n throughout the Valley music scene, playing at festivals, county and street fairs, coffee houses, restaurants,

Scott Hallock has his own production studio in Fountain Hills, Barrel Cactus Studio, and he and his girlfriend, Suzie Kiraly, often perform together as a musical duo.

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His love of music stretches back through the family generations. A Hallock CD called “Stories” features a cover photo of his great-great grandfather, Rudolph A. Shaffer, plucking away on a banjo. And that was more than 100 years ago (in 1910, to be exact).

His musical training started at an early age. Hallock was always in a band, beginning in high school and continuing through college.

His musical “career” was informally launched during his sophomore year when he started playing in English pubs.

The response was positive, and he hasn’t stopped.

His studio is chocked full of music memorabilia, from a modern-day iPod to a huge mixing board. Old-fashioned musical equipment is plopped over there.

Thousands of CDs and records (yes, he still has a turntable) are stored over here.

The walls are studded with photographs of musicians he has played with and met through the decades. His Facebook page has tons of similar photos.

He can drop musical names with the best of ‘em.

“By hanging with fellow musicians, it makes your songs so much better,” he relates. “I’ve been influenced by all of them.

“I’m adding songs all the time, trying out new material. It’s been fun. I get inspired by people I’ve listened to and admired over the years.

“But the industry has definitely changed in the last 10 years or so.”

Trade shows, concerts and such are fine, but in 2011 one also has to use websites (free ad warning: www.scotthallock. com) and social media. He’s working on an album, but individual songs are being posted on iTunes for digital download by fans. By next year, he hopes to have enough songs posted to compile a record.

He was recently inspired by the news that a friend he used to jam with in Phoenix – Dom Flemons – joined a band called Carolina Chocolate Drops, an old-time string band based in Durham, N.C. Their 2010 album, “Genuine Negro Jig,” won the Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.

Rather heady stuff.

“It gives me hope,” Hallock says. “We used to play together in Phoenix, and look what he’s done. He started out busking (playing street corners for change) and playing coffee houses.

“It gives me encouragement, hope. It gives me a big smile. The common thread is that everyone sticks with it and they

work hard.”

He relates that work ethic to his music students, allowing them the opportunity to jam once a month at Fountini’s on La Montana Drive in Fountain Hills. He said playing in front of family, friends and other music lovers has inspired his students.

“With the jams, I think the kids stick with learning music longer,” he observes.

“It gives them a purpose. They work hard, and they like playing in front of people.”

While Hallock enjoys many genres of music – he even listens to some rap artists – he’s still drawn to stringed instruments of all kinds.

“There is a place for rap, but people have to be aware of the message,” Hallock says. “They have a lot of drumming, the constant beat.

“For me, it all centers around the guitar.

I’ve always been drawn toward stringed instruments.

“And I like to think my music has a universal message. It’s not negative or doesn’t put anyone down. The common thread for me is good lyrics, good melodies, harmony.

“I like telling stories and expressing emotions.”

For a side business he refurbishes old guitars, and he sees the instruments as being vital to what a musician is attempting to express.

“All instruments sound different, and a particular guitar will give you a particular sound,” he says. “Bands don’t have a bunch of guitars lined up for ego. They are all tuned differently and sound different.

“Sometimes the guitar has the song in it.”

And for Scott Hallock, it’s his life calling to get that song out and present it to fellow music lovers.

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Lt. Camillo Carr Camillo Carr enlisted in the Union Army in 1862 and was promoted to First Lieutenant in June of 1862. He was wounded two times during his nearly three years of heavy service. Following the Civil War he was transferred to the West but as a member of the Quartermaster Corps, generally a non-combative role.

Carr begged for action and in April of 1866 his wish was granted. He was transferred to the new Fort McDowell on the west bank of the Verde River.

The command post for the Army’s Arizona District was located at Ft. Whipple near Prescott. In 1868 the access road between Whipple and McDowell was a grueling haul through Wickenburg and Phoenix, then back out northeast to McDowell. Lt. Carr noticed the relatively convenient wagon road between Whipple and Camp Lincoln on the Verde River at today’s Camp Verde. He reasoned that Camp Lincoln and Fort McDowell also should have a connecting wagon road following what he thought would be a relatively level floodplain along the Verde River.

Carr and 46 mounted men; a guide and packer in charge of an eight-mule pack team were ordered to leave McDowell in January 1868 to search for such a route.

The party marched along the west bank of the river, passing by what later became the Box Bar Ranch and just to the east of today’s Verde communities. At a distance of 10 miles from Fort McDowell, Chilson’s Creek, (now known as Camp Creek) flowed into the Verde from the northwest.

A ridgeline paralleling the creek extends directly into the riverbed, leaving no room for a road. Engineer C. H. Webber, a member of the party, remarked on this by saying, “The banks are very steep and close to the water. The river is about 130 feet wide and very deep, and shows signs of having risen 40 feet.”

The scouting party followed the creek upstream 10 miles hoping to find a practical method of bypassing the roadblock.

As the terrain became more benign, their hopes rose but as they tried to turn back toward the river they encountered severe cliffs and other occasions where mountains on both sides of the river prevented any safe year-round passage along the banks.

On the fourth day of the trip, rain and snow pelted the group and the next day brought mountaintop demonstrations from Apaches. By this time the horses were wearing out from the rocky, steep terrain. The men also were tiring rapidly for much of the time they had to lead their

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horses due to the extremely rough slopes.

On another day more Apaches appeared, even closer, and two spent horses had to be destroyed rather than to abandon them and allow them to become property of the Apaches.

By the end of two weeks all were exhausted. At this point they were concerned only with survival. Three days later, after one disastrous attempt at crossing the Verde on rafts, the command reached Camp Lincoln with all supplies gone and several other animals destroyed. Their boots had disintegrated and they required a full week of rest before departing to search for a route from Lincoln to newlyconstructed Camp Reno near Punkin Center. Only one week later they were bogged down with cold rain, snow and mud. They lost more horses and only three days’ rations remained.

Dean Smith in Arizona Highways magazine tells how, upon their return to Camp Lincoln, they asked for and apparently received permission to abort the mission and return to McDowell. But the original idea wouldn’t die. The concept seemed very logical when looking at the early maps of Arizona Territory. Later that year a Lt. Derby from Camp Lincoln led a 150-man party on a road-building plan south along the east side of the Verde but that also was abandoned. In 1875 the Arizona Miner in Prescott said that a Lt. Thomas was asking for laborers to work on a Camp Verde-Camp McDowell road.

Obviously, that effort never materialized.

Historian Jim Schreier wrote, “A wagon road between McDowell and Lincoln, paralleling the Verde River, although desirable in theory and important for military strategy, has proved impractical.”

Lt. Carr continued his successful career and retired as a Brigidier General in 1903. (cont. on page 12)

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The program is designed for all ages with different themes for each group.

For children ages birth to five years old, the theme is “All Aboard at Your Library.”

“One World, Many Stories” is for six to 11 year olds, and “You are Here” is the theme for 12 to 18 year olds.

Participants in the reading program will earn prizes as they finish books. Visit www.mcldaz.org/summer for more information.

All Maricopa County Library District branches will be closed Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day .

Regular hours will be back in place Tuesday, May 31. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (602) 652-3000 for more information. The Friends of the Library Bookstore, located just outside the library, can be reached at (602) 652-3263.

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Happily Ever after on Thursday May 5, 12, 19, 26 -- 10 a.m.

Story time especially for toddlers to age three. Stories, finger plays, rhymes and crafts for fun and for skill development of this age group. “My Body” is May’s theme.

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Teens Game On Saturday, May 7, 9:30 a.m. - noon.

Bring your own remotes, consoles and games. Games must be rated E or T only.

Snacks provided. For ages 12-18.

Teen Council Tuesday, May 31, 4-5 p.m.

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Adults Mystery Reading Group Monday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.

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FH Activity Center for Seniors & Boomers The Fountain Hills Activity Center for Seniors & Boomers has a number of activities scheduled for the coming month.

The center provides hundreds of opportunities each year for seniors, as well as other interested persons. The annual membership fee is $15, which is effective from January through December each year. The fee entitles members to participate in a number of activities. Membership is not limited to seniors; adults 18 and older are eligible.

generation, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Activity Center membership is required. Pre-registration required. Reference course #5689.

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AARP Defensive Driving Class Tuesday, May 10, from 8:30 a.m-1 p.m. $12 if an AARP member, $14 if nonmember. Payable by CHECK only to the instructor at the first class. No cash or credit cards. Pre-registration is required.

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Women’s Singles, second Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.

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Golden Age of Radio, first Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

Bunko, First Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

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Men’s Discussion Group, Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m.

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Line Dancing (introduction), Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.

Table Talk, a women’s discussion group, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

Parkinson’s Art Group, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

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Show Times and Tickets: For now, they are planning on one show on the third Saturday of the month with a showtime around 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 and you can make reservations by calling the theater. There is a $10 minimum for food and beverage required as part of the show.

Check the website or call the theater as this is a new show and the date may change or start time may vary depending on the movie that is showing before the comedy show.

Beverage and Food Service: They use the same dinner menu used for the movies and it gives you a wide variety of appetizers, sandwiches, dinners and desserts.

Everything is reasonably priced and very tasty. They do serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

The theater usually opens about 30 minutes before the show so they can serve the food and drinks before the show starts.

They do continue to serve during the show as well. If you are looking for a late night dinner, this is one of the only comedy

venues where it is available.

The Venue: The supper club has a history with comedy. Back when it opened, it was the original location for the Comedy Spot folks who grew it to one regular show on each Friday and Saturday night before relocating to downtown Scottsdale about eight years ago. Sound and lighting are fine and the seats are quite comfortable. There is plenty of room which is both a blessing and a curse.

The room has three separate levels separated by short walls. The lowest level is around the stage and the higher levels are further back. The challenge is there is a loss of intimacy as you get further back from the stage making it harder to connect with the comics if you are on the second or third level. Also, when the comics talk to people in the first section, the people in the back sections cannot see the person to whom the comic is talking.

The Comedians: The room is being booked by Bru-ha-ha Productions which is run by local comic, Boomer Nichols.

They have held just two shows so far and hope to become a permanent monthly fixture in the north Scottsdale area. Boomer intends to book a few headliners from out of the Valley and fill in with the best of the local scene. So far he has hosted comics like Mark Cordes, Bob Kubota and Dina Kucera. There is definitely going to be a mix of comedy with some comics working clean and others pushing the limits of blue humor. If you are easily offended by four letter words, you may want to check on the lineup for the evening before attending the show.

Rating: CC - This is clearly a cut above the open-mic type bar shows. It avoids the distractions of multiple television screens and other activities. It loses a point because it is not quite as intimate as a dedicated comedy club, but it is still a great setting for a late evening show and the ability to order off the menu after 9:30 p.m. is a real plus.

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Something Borrowed Friendships and romances are tested when a woman wakes up in bed with her best friend’s fiancé.

Starring: Kate Hudson, John Krasinski, Ginnifer Goodwin.

Genre: Romance MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual dialogue and some drug material.

Jumping the Broom Two families from different sides of the track must get along when they meet in Martha’s Vineyard for a wedding.

Starring: Paula Patton Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Last Night A happily married couple find themselves apart for one evening when both are confronted by a temptation that could ruin their life together.

Starring: Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley, Eva Mendes Genre: Drama MPAA Rating: R for language.

Thor A mighty warrior of Asgard, Thor is banished to Earth when he recklessly rekindles a centuries-old war. His new home is threatened, though, when old foes emerge from the realm of the gods.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Hopkins Genre: Action MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

May 13 Bride’s Maids Despite the best of intentions, a maid of honor’s plans to put together the best prewedding activities goes horribly wrong as each event falls victim to the worst luck imaginable.

Starring: Rose Byrne Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Hesher A father, stricken with grief at the loss of his wife, and his son find an odd, anarchistic squatter named Hesher living in their basement. Unable to ask him to leave, this shattered family finds an odd sort of comfort in Hesher’s loud music, tattoos and destructive behavior.

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman Genre: Drama, comedy MPAA Rating: R for violent content, dialogue and drug content.

Priest In an alternate reality, the world is ravaged by the war between Warrior Priests and vampires. One such Priest must break his vows to never hurt another living, or un-living, creature when his niece is kidnapped by a particularly violent pack of nosferatu.

Starring: Paul Bettany Genre: Adventure MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Everything Must Go When a man loses his job, wife and home all in the same day, he decides to start anew, holding a massive yard sale to get rid of the old and, hopefully, usher in the new.

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The Big Bang Full of pulp and grit, this is the story of a private investigator who is one night hired to find a boxer’s missing girlfriend and the 30-million dollar stash of diamonds she’s carrying.

Starring: Antonio Banderas Genre: Crime drama MPAA Rating: R for strong sexual content, nudity, violence and language.

May 20 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Join Captain Jack Sparrow as he and his cohorts search for the Fountain of Youth and do battle with the infamous pirate Blackbeard.

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Chamber players ready for 15th anniversary season Fountain Hills Chamber Players has set the schedule for its 15th concert season.

An affiliate of the Fountain Hills Community Theater, The Chamber Players will feature a season full of surprise, precision and emotion. All concerts are held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

Featuring music for strings, woodwinds and piano, and a wide range of pieces of music for audiences of all ages and interests, the four concert series will highlight a mixture of composers from different eras and cultures. Music for trios, quartets and quintets blend the rich sounds and musical flavors of many musical cultures.

In addition to the regular season, the Fountain Hills Chamber Players also perform for other community functions.

They recently brought an outreach program to young children at Fort McDowell School.

As regular performers with the Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine series, the Chamber Players will perform at Mayo Hospital Sept. 13, and at May Clinic Sept. 14. Both events begin at noon and are open to the public.

The group will present “Experience

the Arts” for the third year in a row in cooperation with Fountain Hills Community Center. Fourth grade students are introduced to musical performance and instrument demonstration. Additionally, they are given a guided tour of the sculptures around the Community Center and will have an opportunity to create a special project with a Fountain Hills working artist. The special event is set for Nov. 11.

The Chamber Players will perform in concert Nov. 6, Dec. 11, Jan. 15, 2012, and Feb. 26, 2012. Members also are available to play for special events. For more information on the season and for individual performances, call Alice Brovan, (480) 816-1243, or e-mail her at abrovan@gmail. com.

Outlet center proposed in Talking Stick area Talks are under way to add 375,000-squarefeet of shops near Scottsdale.

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., out of Greensboro, N.C., hopes to bring two outlet centers to the Valley, including one near Casino Arizona at Talking Stick.

The northeast Valley site is on 48 acres on the Salt River Reservation. It would join other retail facilities, Walmart, built in 1993, and the Pavilions at Talking Stick, which opened in 1989. Plans are under way to expand and renovate the Pavilions. Walmart was expanded to 177,000-square-feet last fall. The addition

of the outlet center would sizably increase the amount of retail space on the reservation. Sales-tax revenue would go to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

Confirmation and additional details on the project were not available at press time. Tanger spokeswoman Mona Walsh was out of the office. Earlier reports had indicated Tanger was waiting further comment after releasing its first-quarter results April 26.

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Other regularly scheduled events include Pocket Billiard Tournaments (Mondays, 1 to 5 p.m.); Movie Matinees (Saturdays, 1:30 p.m.); and Open Cards and Games, daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Women’s Discussion, Friday, May 6 and 20, 10 a.m. to noon.

Mended Hearts, Monday, May 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Caregivers’ Support, Tuesday, May 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Volunteer opportunities are available.

Those wishing to volunteer may call the center for a list of opportunities and complete information.

Events that occur weekly on the same day are support groups for Divorced or Separated (Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon); Benefits Assistance (Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, call for appointment); Grief and Loss (Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.); Men’s Group (Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.); Master Gardener Q & A, (Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); Can We Talk discussion group (Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon); Market Strategies (Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m.); Attorney General’s Satellite Office (every other Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. – call for ap-

A Mother’s Day Tea is set for Friday, May 6, at Via Linda Senior Center. Reservations may be made for the 11 a.m. event by calling (480) 312-5810.

The center will be closed Monday, May 30, in honor of Memorial Day and reopen for regular hours Tuesday, May 31.

The center is located at 10440 E. Via Linda in Scottsdale. Regular center hours are 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 for other information, (480) 312-5810.

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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.

Art 6th Annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the other Half of the West Invitational Exhibition & Sale Desert Caballeros Western Museum Wickenburg Through May 2 Opening weekend includes artists’ and patrons’ party, bash ‘n bid gala, chuck wagon breakfast and artists’ quick draw and auction. www.cowgirlupart.com $

9th Annual Recycled Art Exhibition Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff Through May 14 Promotes conservation by inspiring environmentally-friendly techniques to creatively reuse, recycle, rethink and remake into art.

Artists from all over Coconino County come together to promote recycling through this creative, fun and inspiring exhibition.

Artist demos and workshops on Saturdays. www.flagstaff.az.gov/ $

Imagining Dance young@art gallery in Scottsdale Center for the Per, Scottsdale Through May 1 Visual art students from the Metropolitan Arts Insitute have created video, photography, painintgs and sculpture that capture the elegance and dynamics of modern dance. www.smoca.org $

Jesse Monomgye: Opal Bears and Lapis Skies Heard Museum, Phoenix Through May 31 More than 200 pieces of Monongye’s work spanning more than 30 years of his career.

Works also by Monongye’s principal mentors, his father Preston, and famed jeweler Charles Loloma. www.heard.org $

The Art of Ceremony – American Indian Painting of the 20th Century

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Heard Museum, Through May 31 PHOENIX: - Heard Museum, artists from many different regions have attempted to convey the power and beauty of ceremonies that are central to their lives, offers insight into the artists’ visions, www.heard.org $

Art in the Park Fountain Hills May 7 Please join us for an exciting array of jewelry, textiles, paintings, photography, sculptures and other mediums on display for sale by local artists. First Saturday every month plaza fountainside, 10-4. free

10th Annual ‘Neath the Rim Open Studios Tour Payson May 13-15 10 a.m. 16 studios by 21 local artists, also demonstrations and a raffle. www.paysonrimcountry.com or www.paysonartleague.org Free

37th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale Courthouse Plaza, Prescott May 28-30 9 a.m. Outdoor western art show, 150 western artists, “Quick Draw” and auction 2 pm. www.phippenartmuseum.org

Bicycling 28th Annual Answer to the Challenge State bike ride, Phoenix April 29-May 1 3-day bike ride to Strawberry via Payson, Camp Verde to Jerome and Mingus Mountain to Prescott. www.pmbcaz.org/theanswer.html $

Whiskey Off Road Mountain Bike Event Historic Whiskey Row, Prescott April 29-May 1 8 a.m. Endurance mountain bike including technical single track, smooth fire roads and quality climbing with great views., 15-, 25- and 50-miles. At the end is a community concert. www.epicrides.com $

21st Annual Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb Mt. Lemmon, Tucson May 6 Road bike ride, round trip to Ski Valley is 56 miles. www.emol.org/tucson/events $10-15

Prescott Punisher Alto Off Highway Vehicle Recreational Area, Prescott May 21 Mountain biking, Point Series XC Race #5, potluck dinner. www.mbaa.net $

Boats

Lucas Oil Mayfest Drag Boats Firebird International Raceway, Chandler Through May 29 Lightning-quick liquid quarter mile plays host the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series. www.firebirdraceway.com $

Cars 19th Annual Beeline Cruise-In and Car Show Old Main Street, Payson April 29 10 a.m. Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the

Beeline Highway, includes a car cruise, raffles, a 50-50 drawing, judging, music, poker walk, vendors, trophies. www.paysonrimcountry.com $

Historic Route 66 Fun Run Route 66, Kingman April 29-May 1 More than 900 classic show cars cruise Route 66 from Seligman to Topock, Kingman includes a huge show-n-shine, musical performances, vendors and food. www.kingmantourism.org/ or www.azrt66.com $

14th Annual Rod and Custom Show Prescott May 7 Presented by Mountain Top Street Rodders, www.mtsraz.com

Culinary 11th Annual Wine, Women & Jazz FUNrasier Arizona Culinary Institute, Scottsdale April 30 4 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, fine wine and great jazz, benefits Arizona Women’s Partnership. www.azwp.org $55-$65

33rd Annual Blessing of the Sonoita Vineyards Festival Sonoita Vineyards, Elgin April 30 10 a.m. Ministers and priests bless the grape vines at noon to foster a bountiful crop at harvest time. Admission includes wine tasting with souvenir glass, food and wine pairings, winery tours with the winemaker and vineyard tours. www.sonoitavineyards.com $15

Cultural A Turning Point: Navajo Weaving in the Late 20th Century Heard Museum, Phoenix Through May 22 Heard Museum, features 30-plus pieces that epitomize the gradual change in Navajo weaving that took place from the 1970s into the 1990s, as a traditional craft transformed to include name artists exploring new aesthetics and showing in urban galleries, the exhibition draws from the renowned Santa Fe Collection and is curated by anthropologist and textile expert Dr. Ann Lane Hedland, www.heard.org www.heard.org $

LET’S GO! May 2011 Jesse Monomgye: Opal Bears and Lapis Skies Heard Museum, Phoenix Through May 27 More than 200 pieces of Monongye’s work spanning more than 30 years of his career. Works also by Monongye’s principal mentors, his father Preston, and famed jeweler Charles Loloma. www.heard.org $

A Taste of Greece Tempe Beach Park, Tempe April 29-May 1 11 a.m. Greek dancing, music, food and fun, performances by costumed Greek dancers, Greek wine tasting, carnival rides. Closes at 7 p.m. Sunday. www.atasteofgreeceaz.webs.com $2

Dance 12th Annual Celebration of Dance Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Cave Creek April 30 Dancers from around the valley perform in a mix of dance styles celebrating our diverse dance culture in the Southwest. Includes Hip Hop, ballet, jazz, modern, tap, Flamenco, contemporary, belly dance, salsa, E. Indian, Celtic and others. www.goldenlionproductions.com $16-$25

Sleeping Beauty Chandler Center for the Arts Chandler May 14-15 A ballet by Ballet Etudes, 7 and 2 pm. www.chandlercenter.org/ $10-15

Expos Phoenix Comicon Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix May 26-29 Comic books, anime, sci-fi and film, comic book creators, anime voice actors, movie and TV actors. www.phoenixcomicon.com $15-25.

Family Fun 9th Annual Page/Lake Powell Cruisin’ Page May 6-7 All classes of cars and motorcycles, food, live music, contests. www.pagechamber.com

Grand Canyon Railway Presents: National Train Day Williams

May 7-8 The Grand Canyon Railway will celebrate with lots of train activities. www.thetrain.com

3rd Annual Arizona Highways Travel Show Phoenix Convention Center, Hall F Phoenix May 14-15 10 a.m. Learn about events, attractions and amenities that the state has to offer. www.arizonahighwaystravelshow. com $5, 10 and under free

19th Annual ‘Life is Peachy’ Peach Festival Schnepf Farms Queen Creek Weekends May 14-15, 21-22 7:30 a.m. Orchards will be open for picking, sampling, peach pie eating contest, peach pit toss. www.schnepffarms. com Free

12th Annual Art Barn Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show Art Barn, Pinetop/Lakeside May 28-30 1 p.m. Arts and Crafts. www.RunningBearProductions.net Free

4th Annual Phoenix FearCon Film Festival MadCap Theatres, Tempe May 21 Noon. The best horror cinema from around the world, cast and crew available for QandA. www.phxfearfilmfestival.com. $

Festivals 16th Annual Payson Wildlife Fair Payson May 7 9 a.m. Wildlife-based activities. www.paysonparks.com or www.paysonrimcountry.com Free

and for one night, they won’t either. Teams are entertained by music, activities, and food while camping out and enjoying the camaraderie of their Relayers. www.relayforlife.org/fountainhillsaz $10 and pledges

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis 20th Annual Flavors of Phoenix 2011 Phoenix The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Phoenix May 26 6 p.m. Featuring 30 of the top chefs from the state, benefits the American Liver Foundation, www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/arizona/ events/730/ $

May 7 Benefits Southwest Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. www.ccfa.org $

23rd Annual Off Street Festival

Rio Verde Country Club May 14 8 a.m. Golf; 5 p.m. T Spring Gala. This event is open to everyone and will include appetizers, dinner, dancing, and a silent and live auction. All proceeds benefit the Fountain Hills Unified School District. For more information, contact Fountain Hills PTO at fountainshillspto@live.com. www.fhusdpto.org $

Chamber of Commerce, Prescott May 28-30 Arts, crafts, food, fun. www.prescott.org Free

31st Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival Pine Community Center, Pine May 28-29 8 a.m. Arts and crafts, Fire Dept. pancake breakfast, raffle for three quilts, children’s activities. www.rimcountrychamber.com or www. pinestrawhs.org Free

Film

32nd Annual Wyatt Earp Days Tombstone May 28-30 10 a.m. The Old West’s most famous lawman, with costumed entertainers, BBQ, stagecoach rides. www.tombstonechamber.com Free

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Gems & Minerals Bisbee Gem and Mineral Show May 28-29 9 a.m. Gems and minerals from many regions showcased at the Queen Min Mine Tour.

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Holiday

Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater May 7 7 p.m. Hosted by Late Nite Catechism’s “Sister” Patti Hannon. Warm-up and costume contest starts the festivites, followed by the film and sing-along. www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org $12 for adults; $6 for children 3-12

Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix May 8 Annual brunch featuring the Great Ladies of Jazz, 11 am – 1 pm, or 4-6 pm. www.dbg.org $85

25th Annual Mountain Artists Guild Fine Art & Wine Festival

Fishing

Home Tour

28th Annual Western Outdoor News Lake Havasu Striper Derby

46th Annual Home & Historic Building Tour

Prescott May 7-8 9 a.m. Juried art show, live music, food and wine garden. www.PrescottArtFestivals.com Free

Nautical Inn Resort, Lake Havasu City May 14-15 2 person teams, $100,000 in prizes, Sat. BBQ and beach party and Sunday awards. www. golakehavasu.com or www.wonews.com $

Jerome May 21-22 3 p.m. 8 historic homes and buildings, self-paced, continuous shuttle service. www.jeromechamber.com $6-12

Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival

Fundraisers

Horses

Fountain Park April 30 4 p.m. Teams of 8-15 take turns walking around the track for 12 hours through the wee hours demonstrating that cancer doesn’t sleep

WestWorld, Scottsdale April 28 through May 1 8 a.m. 700 Arabian horses from across the Southwest compete in English and Western

Historic Railroad Park May 14-15 10 a.m. Includes local farm products, food, music and wine tasting of 8 Arizona farm wineries. www.azwinefestival.com or www.willcoxwines. com/ $10

Relay for Life Fountain Hills

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events. www.aha7.org or www.scottsdaleaz. gov/westworld/events.asp Free

AZ Reining Horse Show Westworld, Scottsdale May 12-15 Affiliate Show #3 and #4, judging is based on degree of difficulty and the ease and finesse. www.azrha.com

Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show Westworld, Scottsdale May 14 Horse show. www.sundustaz.com or www. scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp $

Ponies of the Americas Horse Show WestWorld, Scottsdale May 28-30 8 a.m. Gentle, and intelligent equines used for pleasure and trail riding, driving, jumping. or www.poac.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp Free

Motorcycles

Safford Arizona Bike Fest May 12-15 Motorcyclists gather from around the country, entertainment, bike games, vendors. www. visitgrahamcounty.com

Motorsports 13th Annual Napa Auto Parts Monster Truck Nationals Firebird International Raceway, Chandler April 30 One of Arizona’s largest fields of Monster Trucks competing side-by-side in an all-out freestyle competition, also some of the world’s fastest jet cars reach speeds approaching 300 mph. www.firebirdraceway.com $

Music 29th Annual La Frontera International Mariachi Conference Tucson Convention Center, Tucson April 27-30 Tucson’s largest cultural event with educational workshops in mariachi and folklorico dancing, Participant Showcase, Espectacular Concert, and Garibaldi Fiesta. Some events will be at Reid Park in Tucson www.tucsonmariachi.org $

8th Annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival

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Scottsdale 101 Plaza April 29-May 1 Eclectic music festival with a unique mixture of musical acts including bluegrass, reggae, jazz, rock as well as local band representation, delectable food, A Kid’s Zone, a marketplace, silent auction, benefit. www.mmmf.net $

The Great American Songbook

Annual Music in the Garden Spring Concert Series

Sing-Along Sound of Music

Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Fridays through June 24 7 p.m. Desert beauty and the sounds of the Valley’s premier musicians. Reservations recommended. No event Friday, April 15. www.dbg.org $15-$21

Jesse Cook Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater April 29 7:30 p.m. Juno Award-winning musician, his exotic rumba flamenco is a fusion of sounds from cultures as diverse as Spain, Africa, Cuba, Egypt, France and Brazil. www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org $38

The Elvis Tribute Phoenix Symphony Hall, Phoenix April 28 and 30 8 p.m. With the Phoenix Symphony and conductor Bryan English and vocalist Kraig Parker, in a dazzling tribute to the King, with the looks, voice, moves and style of the great Elvis Presley, part of the APS Pops Series. www.phoenixsymphony. org $18 and up

Ken Waldman: Alaska’s Fiddling Poet MIM Music Theater, Phoenix April 30 10:00 a.m.

Ken Waldman draws on his 23 years in Alaska to produce poems, stories, and fiddle tunes that combine into a family-friendly performance uniquely his own. www.theMIM.org $25

Xavier College Preparatory Performing Arts Center, Phoenix May 6 7:30 p.m. A salute to great American songwriters. www.phoenixboyschoir.org $20-$25 Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater May 7 7 p.m. Hosted by Late Nite Catechism’s “Sister” Patti Hannon. Warm-up and costume contest starts the festivites, followed by the film and sing-along. www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org $12 for adults; $6 for children 3-12

AZ Diamond Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Mesa May 10 6 p.m. Neil Diamond tribute band featuring vocalist Eddie Diamond. www. broadwaypalmwest.com $19-$35

Dan Zanes & Friends Scottsdale Center For the Performing Arts May 14 3 p.m. Zanes musicians create a rollicking ‘Woodstock for Kids,’. www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org $24

Yanni Jobing.com Arena, Glendale May 15 7 p.m. Yanni and his world class musicians perform his greatest instrumental hits. http:www. ticketmaster.com $45-69

Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session Pine Community Center May 18 1 p.m. Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing. www.pinestrawhs.org

4 p.m. Phoenix Boys Choir gives preview that will be sung on tour, cocktail reception help prior. www.phoenixboyschoir.org $12-50

Boogie Woogie Pops Phoenix Symphony Hall, Phoenix May 27-28 8 p.m. Conductor Loras John Schissel, a celebration Americana reminiscent of the U.S.O. shows. www.phoenixsymphony.org $18 and up

Nature Verde Valley Nature & Birding Festival Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood April 28-May 1 5:30 a.m. Field trips, local tours, workshops and seminars, educational activities for kids, exhibits, key-note speaker, entertainment. www.birdyverde.org $10+

Migratory Bird Day Celebration Wickenburg May 7 8 a.m. Celebrate the journey of migratory birds. $5, under 12 free

Rodeos Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo Payson Multi-Event Center, Payson May 20-21 7 p.m. Parade Saturday morning, gates open at 5 pm, www.paysonrimcountry.com $

Runs/Walks 31st Annual Tucson Heart Group Cinco de Mayo 10K Fitness Fiesta

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

The Red Violin

Chandler Center for the Arts, April 30 8 p.m. www.chandlercenter.org/ $28-$36

Phoenix Symphony Hall, Phoenix May 19 and 21 Contemporary classic with projected images from the film. www.phoenixsymphony.org $79-18

Starr Pass, Tucson May 1 7 a.m. Tucson’s largest and most scenic 10K. Burrito breakfast and live mariachi music follows. www.azroadrunners.org/races/detail/cinco $25-$35

Be Bop Revolution & Margo Reed

33rd Annual Whiskey Row Marathon

Chandler Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chandler Center for the Arts May 1 8 p.m. Families can discover exquisite music of exceptional quality. www.chandlersymphony. org Free

Summer Concerts in the Park McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale Sundays through July 3 7:30 p.m. Live performances, variety of local bands, train and carousel.

West Valley Arts Council, Surprise May 19 7 p.m. High-energy, daring, crowd-pleasing jazz quintet performing. www.wvfac.org $5

Tour Concert Preview Steel Indian School Park Memorial Hall , Phoenix May 22

Prescott May 14 6 a.m. Courthouse, 10K run, 10K judged racewalk, 2 mile fun run/walk. www.prescottymca.org $

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Theater Billy Elliot The Musical ASU Gammage, Tempe April 26-May 8 Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. www.asugammage.com $

Circle Mirror Transformation Herberger Theater Center Phoenix April 22-May 8 Actors Theatre brings you the Arizona premiere of this inventive and absorbing comedy about Marty Kriesberg’s community center acting class. Four lost individuals plunge into Marty’s class, each with their own set of expectations. www.atphx.org $

Nine Phoenix Theater April 27-May 8 Based on Fellini’s classic film 8 ½. Spectacular and sexy musical. Visit Website for days and times, ticket prices. www.phoenixtheatre.com/ $

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Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Mesa April 27-May 28 A toe-tapping, rollicking musical with hilarious stories and uplifting gospel tunes set in 1938. www.BroadwayPalmWest.com $

Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe April 30-May 22 Enter the miniature world of the Clock family, who live under the floorboards and survive by “borrowing” what they need from the “human beans” who live above them. ww.childsplayaz. org $12-$25

The Full Monty Arizona Broadway Theater Peoria April 27-May28 Based on the hit film. www.azbroadwaytheatre.com $

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Scottsdale Desert Stages Theater April 28-May 1 Story of a family in the Deep South in the 1950s. Classic by Tennessee Williams www. desertstages.org $22-$25

Scottsdale Desert Stages April 28-May 29 The story of Helen Keller and her dedicated teacher Annie Sullivan. In the Actor’s Cafe. www.desertstages.org $22-$25

Tempe International Triathlon Tempe Town Lake May 15 Olympic Distance: swim 1500 meters, bike 40 km, run 10 km, USAT sanctioned. www.trifind.net $

Tempe Little Theatre May 13-29 A unmarried lawyer is much too busy to get involved in any romance. www.tempe.gov/TCA $

Mamma Mia! ASU Gammage Tempe May 17-22 Musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. www.asugammage.com

Abraham Lincoln’s Big Gay Dance Party Tempe Performing Arts Center May 20-June 11 Comedy of politics and political values, contains adult content, 8 and 2 pm. straycat-

similar films about all that can go wrong before a wedding hit the silver screen this month. The ladies of Bride’s Maids look to tickle some funny bones May 13 with the guys of The Hangover II set to return to their unbelievable antics May 26.

Finally, families in need of a night out have a couple solid options this month as sequels to both the Pirates of the Caribbean and Kung Fu Panda series are released in late May.

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hand puppet to do all his talking for him.

Starring: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin Genre: Drama, comedy MPAA Rating: PG-13.

May 26

The Hangover II The adventure continues as members of The Wolf Pack find themselves in Thailand for another wedding and a bachelor party they won’t soon forget.

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Getting Sara Married

Triathlons

The Miracle Worker

Movie Previews

Kung Fu Panda 2 Po and his fellow martial arts masters, The Ferocious Five, must once again ban together to tackle a new foe bent on conquering China.

Starring (voices): Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, David Cross Genre: Animated MPAA Rating: PG for martial arts action and mild violence.

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My Picks May is set to begin the summer movie season with a bang, covering all the bases including romance, superheroes, animated family fare, off-beat fringe flicks and belly-laugh comedies.

Marvel’s crop of cape-wearers gets a godly addition to kick off the month with Thor smiting the forces of darkness with his trademark hammer and loads of lightning on May 6.

Comedy fans have a rare chance to see things from different perspectives as two

Theaters

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) 9564262.

• Scottsdale Drive-in, 8101 E. McKellips Road; (480) 949-9451.

• Cinemark Mesa 16, 1051 N. Dobson Rd; 1-800-FANDANGO, ext. 2127# • Harkins Tempe Marketplace and Cine Capri, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway; 480-557-0027, Ext. 021 (Marketplace) and 032 (Cine Capri).

• UltraStar Scottsdale Pavilions, 9090 E. Indian Bend Rd.; (480) 278-7324.

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LET’S GO! May 2011

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