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Let’s Go! Editor Ah, the end of summer. Soon the regular TV shows will be starting – quality programming like Desperate Housewives, Two and a Half Men (now to star Ashton Kutcher instead of the “winning, duh” Charlie Sheen) and the unforgettable 90210. Of course that doesn’t mean there aren’t stellar programs on in the summer. Summer isn’t like the olden days on TV where your only choice was reruns. With something like 37 million channels, you can get fresh shows all day and all night. We have kind of gotten a little hooked on Dual Survival. We have watched a lot of so called “reality TV.” I hate to admit I am watching these shows. But heck, it’s not like we’re watching Jersey Shores or The Bachelorette. And except for Modern Family and The Office, I don’t want to watch reruns. Dual Survival is the coolest show ever. It features two guys – Cody Lundin and Dave Canterbury – in situations so many of us can relate to – lost on Hippo Island, adrift at sea, stranded in a Kentucky forest. Cody is from Arizona somewhere – he lives in a tree I think near Prescott. Dave is an ex-Navy seal, or Green Beret or Ranger or something. He is very manly. Cody is manly, too, but he’s a hippie so he is not as manly as Dave, but he’s still cool. Plus he NEVER wears shoes. Ever. Because each of the two guys knows every survival tip on the planet, they get

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out of all kinds of wacky scrapes. The show always has a happy ending – they survive another adventure. I think the point of the show is to teach you how to make it out the dangerous, mysterious world alive. Well, no. No, that’s too ambitious even for Dave and Cody. But they make it out of some serious places in one piece. The thing I love about the show is it reminds me of when I was a little kid in Colorado. We lived on a hill, and we played down the hill in tree forts and caves and holes. Of course, we were always doing adventurous stuff – running away from wild animals (chipmunks serving as lions, lizards acting as dinosaurs – stuff like that), or being runaway prisoners in a snow storm. We had a million story lines, but we always managed to find our way back to civilization (which is exactly what Dave and Cody do on every episode). We were heroic and brave. And we had the best time making up these stories. So Dave and Cody are traveling around the world going to exotic places and doing scary stuff. For money. We did it because it was fun. Granted, we weren’t hacking our way through a Brazilian jungle for real – but in our heads we certainly were. And if I remember right, all of us wore shoes, and especially when it was snowing (Cody doesn’t). But if you watch Dual Survival you can tell those guys are having fun. There is a disclaimer at the end of every show that says something like if Dave and Cody get in too compromising or dangerous situations, they will be rescued. They don’t want to die, for Pete’s sake. But I think they offer some pretty good ideas for surviving in the wild. The only thing I’m not buying is the way Cody and Dave can make fire from nothing. Every. Single. Time. I think you would like the show. The only trouble is, it’s on Monday night. You know what that means: the other survival show is on. Monday Night Football.

Fountain Hills Theater opens its new season with the delightful musical The Drowsy Chaperone, featuring Laura Pyper, left, Kim Rickels and Patrick Russo. The show opens Sept. 16.

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Team Rychard Gala prelude NOW SERVING to annual Phoenix AIDS Walk BREAKFAST, BRUNCH & LUNCH There is still time to plan to attend the Team Rychard Gala set for Saturday, Sept. 10, at Fountain Hills Holiday Inn and Suites. The gala is a prelude to the annual Phoenix AIDS Walk and honors Rychard Whalen, son of Barb Eldridge, who has been working to raise money for AIDS since 2004. Since 2004, she has raised more than $37,000 for the cause. “Before Phoenix had its own AIDS Walk, I supported the Cascade AIDS Walk in Portland, Ore., where my niece was residing,” Eldridge said. “Our goal that year was to raise $300. We raised over $1,800. Each year has gotten more involved and I am proud to say that I have made a difference.” Eldridge made a promise to her son just before he died of AIDS at the age of

36 in 2004 that she would try and make a difference. Last year, Team Rychard was the second place team in Phoenix, raising more than $15,000 for that walk. It was the second time Team Rychard had placed second in the Phoenix Walk. This year, Eldridge said her goal is to finish first. The Team Rychard Gala is $25 per ticket, with proceeds going to Team Rychard. Call Eldridge, (602) 882-2462 to purchase tickets. The event is from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. and includes hors d’ouevres and other food, entertainment and happy hour prices on beverages all night. Channel 3’s Scott Pasmore is emcee for the evening. For more information on the Phoenix AIDS Walk, and on Team Rychard, visit www.AidsWalkPhoenix.org/T30058. The Phoenix AIDS Walk is set for Sunday, Oct. 2.

Valley Singles make plans Valley Singles Club is gearing up for September activities, starting with a pool party Labor Day weekend. The 3 p.m. event is set for Sunday, Sept. 4. The party includes a potluck dinner, volleyball and karaoke. Prospective members are welcome. Call Debbie Dehner, (480) 837-9449, to RSVP for all September activities. Other September events:

Saturday, Sept. 3, 6-8 p.m. Singles Fair & Ball at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort. At 8 p.m., lights go down, and the music goes up. Friday, Sept. 9, 6-7 p.m. Happy Hour at Brio Restaurant. Saturday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. Let’s Go Dancing at Tom Ryan’s in Chandler. Friday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m. Dinner at Zipp’s Sports Grill Camelback at Miller and Camelback roads. RSVP, Debbie.

Trio con Brio at Mayo A group of Fountain Hills Chamber Players, “Trio con Brio,” will perform at Mayo Clinic in September. The concerts are set for Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the lobby of Mayo Hospital in Phoenix, and Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. Both events are open to the public at no charge. The trio includes Cathy Worcester on violin, Mark Engelsman on cello and Alice Brovan on piano. Their program

will include works of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, as well as selections from well-known favorites of the past several years. All members of Trio con Brio will perform in this season’s Fountain Hills Chamber Players series, which begins Nov. 6, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Fountain Hills. Information on the chamber series is included in this month’s issue of Let’s Go.

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FOCUS Theaters trying to keep spirits up As the country continues to muddle through the “Great Recession,” area theaters are doing their best to keep people in high spirits. Fountain Hills Theater, which opened its 25th season this year, has a full plate of productions. While the theater remains dependent on funding from the Town of Fountain Hills and other fundraising, theater officials are optimistic about the coming year. In her presentation to the Fountain Hills Town Council, Fountain Hills

Theater Executive Director Val Stasik expressed gratitude that the theater and town continue their partnership. “We have an exciting season planned that cumulatively has been awarded over 25 Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards, as well as a Pulitzer Prize,” Stasik wrote in her presentation letter. “The theater regularly draws patrons from all over the Valley.” Fountain Hills Theater Artistic Direc-

tor Peter J. Hill said individual ticket sales tions, corporations and government were “great” last season, and he said he also declined, resulting in the center, its management organization and expects that to be true this year the Scottsdale Cultural Council as well. Season tickets sales are By expenses. down some, according to ArtisLinda McThrall trimming Scottsdale’s Desert Stages tic Director Peter J. Hill. “But people are reluctant Editor, Let’s Go! Theater, a facility with three stages also has seen declines, but to spend a lot of money all at its children’s series increased by once,” he said. “They choose to buy individual tickets rather than the full four percent between the 2009-10 season season. We still have excellent attendance and last year. The Mainstage has held steady at 75 percent, while the Actor’s Café, at our shows.” Cory Baker, director of Scottsdale a more intimate space, saw a dramatic Center for the Performing Arts, said the improvement between the two seasons. Box office Manager Justin Heffner Scottsdale theater began to see a decline in ticket sales and fundraising beginning in 2008. Support from national founda(cont. on page 5)

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said the café sold 84 percent of its seats over 51 percent the previous year. Major improvements were made in the Actor’s Café, which resulted in the increase in ticket sales. The Fountain Hills theater continues its innovative approach to keeping people interested in its productions. The theater troupe currently is gearing up for its Show Tune Marathon event, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 9. (See story page XXXX.) Fountain Hills players will sing songs from musicals from every era, celebrating 25 years of performances by performing for 25 hours. Scottsdale Center for the Arts stayed busy through the summer, enjoying a longer season than in some past years. Baker said the economic downturn has provided an excellent opportunity for the center to step back and assess what is important. “The result of this introspection has been a clearer focus of who we are and what we do,” she said. “In the Valley’s arts community, the center has found its own niche offering unique programming.” The center is comparatively small with only 850 seats in the Virginia G. Piper

Theater. By virtue of its size, the center takes more risks with adventurous and cutting-edge performances such as the modern circus from Montreal, “7 Fingers.” The intimate size, coupled with recent renovations make the theater an ideal venue for smaller productions, one-person shows and solo performances. Upcoming concerts include Bruce Hornsby, as well as the Broadway Series featuring Patti LuPone and Bebe Neuwirth. “We can also take advantage of the fact that our organization includes two visual-arts organizations, SMoCA (Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art) and Scottsdale Public Art, who we partner with on multi-disciplinary offerings.” The Fountain Hills Theater has selected some shows that save on production costs. “This year we are doing A Chorus Line,” Hill said. “It is a gigantic musical but with minimal set and costume (needs). Internally we have found ways to save and to continue with these great shows. It’s a challenge, but we have great people working together to keep going forward.” Laurie Cullity, cofounder and executive director of Desert Stages Theater said things have been difficult, but she is optimistic. “We feel fortunate we are still in business,” she said. “It is a reality as it never used to be. It really demands marketing

and creativity day in and day out. That’s why we value our volunteers. We never would have made it without them. Plus, our in-kind donations are making all the difference and are more valuable than ever. So while there have been obstacles to overcome for all theater companies in the Valley, all agree that the worst seems to be past. “Although it certainly has been a difficult few years for all arts organizations, we feel like we are emerging from the situation stronger and more focused on responding to the needs of our community,” Baker said. “A fresh programming model, more patron-friendly services and more diverse offerings will hopefully pave the way to a flourishing and exciting future.”

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A special “Tribute to America’s Resilient Spirit” commemorating the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. The service will be held Sunday, Sept. 11, at 12:30 p.m. The public is invited. Shepherd of the Hills Pastor Steve Bergeson will lead the service of remembrance. U.S. Rep. David Schweikert from Fountain Hills is special guest speaker. Church Music Director Deanna Freund will provide patriotic music, and special participants will include retired firemen from the NYFD, local firemen, VFW Post 7507 members and Fountain Hills School Board member, Dr. C.T.Wright. The special service will give visitors a chance to reflect on their feelings about the terrorist attack on U.S. soil. The program is designed to bring people together with the shared experience of the day that changed the country. As the “melting pot” of the world, the United States came together that day, and people around the globe wondered how U.S. citizens were able to come together so strongly. Romanian newspaperman Cornel Nistorescu wrote in his article, An Ode

to America, “What on earth united the Americans in such a way? Only freedom can work such miracles. It’s all about the American spirit and how freedom cannot be crushed.” Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

is located at 16150 E. El Lago Blvd. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. This is the second memorial and day of renewal of the American Spirit sponsored by the church.

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Culinary auction unique way to raise money Fountain Hills Theater has come up with a unique way to raise money. For the second year in a row, the theater is holding its Curtain Call Cuisine culinary silent auction event. Last year’s event featured 15 dinner parties held at private homes in Fountain Hills. This year, there are 25 hosted dinners available for auction. The auction starts in the theater lobby Friday, Sept. 16. Participants can bid on

dinners on performance times through Oct. 2, coinciding with the run of The Drowsy Chaperone. Each dinner auctioned has a theme designed to be festive and fun. Dinners may be at a host’s home or other location. Dinner themes include “Channel Your Hippie Flower Child” (host: Val Stasik); “Backstage Pass to Italy at Casa Ferington (hosts: Linda Ferington, Patty and Ben-

oit Torrilhon); “Howl at the Moon with Pizza and Wine” (hosts: Peggy Fiandaca and Curt Dunham); “Back to the Good Old Happy Days” (hosts: Jay and Denise Schlum); “Fans of Puerto Rican Cuisine” (hosts Carolyn and Anthony Redendo); and “Get Your Gator On – Cajun Style” (hosts Sami Jack and Donna Beers). There are other dinners featured as well. Dinners are scheduled for October through February. Bidding will feature silent auction format in the lobby of the Fountain Hills Theater. A “Grand Finale

Bidding Day Party” is set for Sunday, Oct. 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wine, appetizers and last minute bidding will be featured. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. The theater is a non-profit organization is dedicated to providing quality theatrical and educational experiences while encouraging overall cultural development. FHT’s dedication to quality has earned it many industry awards including recognition as one of the most award-winning noncontracted theaters in Arizona.

AAIT Conference at Fort Sept. 11-14 Sharing food and wine with friends is one of the benefits of having the winning bid during Curtain Call Cuisine culinary silent auction. The event is a fundraiser for Fountain Hills Theater. Some 25 dinners are featured this year.

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Mayors to tap kegs in respective cities While the mayor of Munich, Germany, will tap the first official beer keg of Oktoberfest Sept. 17, Fountain Hills Mayor Jay Schlum will tap the keg in his town Sept. 30. The local Volksfest will end Oct. 1. If you are still in the mood to party, Munich’s last day for Oktoberfest is Oct. 3. The Fountain Hills festival will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. both days of the event. Admission is free, and food tickets will be sold for $1 each, with food items varying in price. The Southwest German Society, AMVETS Post 7 and the Fountain Hills Elks Lodge #2846 are coordinating the event. Oktoberfest also is supported by the Town of Fountain Hills. Lively tunes from the familiar Guggenbach Buam will be featured throughout the fun-filled biergarten, and guests can enjoy mouthwatering brats with traditional fixings and apple strudel. A designated

children’s village and climbing wall also will be a highlight. New this year is a “Dachshund Race.” Spikes Treats is coordinating the event. It will be held Saturday, Oct. 1. All proceeds from Oktoberfest are returned to charity in the community. Proceeds support scholarships, the local food bank, homeless veterans, children’s Christmas shopping sprees, Sister Cities and the high school band. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Those interested may call (480) 8372825. For volunteer positions, call (480) 836-1136. The original “Oktoberfest” occurred in Munich, on Oct. 18, 1810 for the commemoration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (later to be crowned King Ludwig) and Princess Therese. This year marks the 200th anniversary of this wedding and the origination of the Oktoberfest celebrated ever since.

The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino will host the 13th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference Sept. 11-14. The conference is presented by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AINTA). Entitled “Tribal Tourism: An Economic Force in Indian Country,” the event is expected to attract 200 to 250 attendees, coming from around

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‘Drowsy Chaperone’ is FHT season opener The 2011-12 Fountain Hills Theater season gets under way Friday, Sept. 16, when The Drowsy Chaperone opens. The charming story revolves around a die-hard musical fan and his favorite cast album. The cast from the musical suddenly bursts to life in his New York apartment, transporting him and the audience to a nostalgic era filled with producers, gangsters, butlers and flappers. The Drowsy Chaperone is produced by Steve Macarella and directed by Peter J. Hill. Noël Irick choreographs. Flora Mogerman is musical director. The show plays Sept. 16 through Oct.

2. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. A reception will be held opening night, featuring free appetizers, wine and soft drinks. Individual tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 17 and younger. Seniors receive a $5 discount on Thursday performances. All performances take place at Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Tickets can be purchased at the box office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, (480) 837-9661, 3xt. 3, or online at www.fhtaz.org.

Laura Pyper, left, and Kim Rickels are among the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone at Fountain Hills Theater.

Theater camps scheduled Fall workshops for youth are under way at Fountain Hills Theater. While the weekly classes continue through Nov. 18, two special camps are being planned. Registrations are being accepted now for those activities. Fountain Hills Fall Break Camp for boys and girls ages nine to 11 is scheduled for Oct. 17 through 21. Registration ends Oct. 11 for the fall break camp. The cost is $95 for each child. Participants will work on dancing, singing and acting with Peter Pan, the mischievous boy who can fly. They also will design costumes and decorate the set. At the end of the week, students will participate in a final performance for family and friends. The theater also is planning a Winter Break Camp for boys and girls nine to 11. That camp is set for Dec. 19 through Dec. 23. It also is $95 per participant. Students will join others at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the most magical workshop ever. Ac-

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Beeline Highway

The meaning behind the music by Linda McThrall Let’s Go! Editor

Music means many things to individuals. It can bring memories of times gone by; it can elicit reactions – dancing, singing, clapping, tapping; it can just provide something in the background. For Fountain Hills resident Nancy Damone, it is a blessing. The daughter of a musician and an actress, the wife of an entertainer and daughter-in-law of a friend of the “Rat Pack,” Damone loves music. It is a huge part of her life, even though she works full-time in the unmusical world of the U.S. Postal Service. And her music has taken on a new dimension lately. She has fulfilled a life-long dream of playing music with her brother. Damone, her brother Ron Sansone and their friend, Edward “Eddie” Villaverde have formed a band, “BeeLine Highway.” They play regularly at the Alamo Saloon in Fountain Hills.

“It has been so wonderful,” Damone said, in her upbeat way. Damone speaks with a smile in her voice, and she projects that attitude on stage. “I love performing,” she said. “It really makes me happy. And I love making other people happy with my music. Playing with my brother and Eddie just carries it a step further.” The trio has a huge playlist, covering others’ songs but also playing a wide variety of original music. Their range is from ZZ Top to the Beatles. The play country, classics and new music. “We kind of do it all,” Damone said. “It’s music.” The chemistry enjoyed by the three is palpable. Damone calls it “impish and goofy.” “We just love to have fun,” she said. “It’s what we do best.” Sansone is a long-time guitarist, having been involved in musical pursuits since he was 11. Originally from the New YorkNew Jersey areas, he has played in venues

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Beeline Highway features musicians Ron Sansone, Nancy Damone and Eddie Villarde, who perform next at the Alamo Saloon Sept. 9 and 10.

along the Jersey shore, as well as quaint places in New York. He moved to Florida and played in clubs, bars and restaurants along the Gulf coast. He now lives in Arizona. H is versatile and exacting and likes covering music to replicate the original as much as possible. “Ron prides himself in being part of a project that is exactly that,” Damone said. “BeeLine Highway is designed to please and create an enjoyable atmosphere where people can still laugh and talk, and the bartenders can still hear the orders while the band plays on.” Damone describes her early exposure to music as being influenced by political and social messages of the 1960s. “I was an eight-year-old flower child,” she said. Over the years, Damone has been involved in a variety of musical projects, playing percussion and rhythm guitar. She has done studio work and helped enhance projects of other artists. She is involved

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with the praise band at Christ’s Church in Fountain Hills. She has performed music with who she describes as her talented friend, Scott Hallock. Villarde was born and grew up in Arizona. He fell in love with music when he saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. A self-taught musician, he bought his first guitar when he was 12. His first band played at all his high school dances. He collects guitars, as well as plays them. His favorite is his 1960 Fender Stratocaster. Beeline Highway will appear next at the Alamo Saloon Sept. 9 and 10 starting at 9 p.m. The tavern is located at 11807 N. Saguaro Blvd. The band’s schedule is available on its hotline, (602) 809-8172.

Season tickets for Greasepaint shows available Tickets are on sale now for Greasepaint Youtheatre 2011-12 productions. Upcoming shows include Disney’s Aladdin Jr., which opens Oct. 21 and runs through Oct. 30 with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Auditions are Sept. 12 and 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. Call for appointments. Les Miserables school edition runs from Jan. 20 through Jan. 29, and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella opens March 23 and continues through April 1. For ticket information, audition appointments and other details, call (602) 889-7609. The theater is located at 7020 E. Second St. in Scottsdale.

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Finding the funny by Bob Howard

Let’s review I started this column about a year ago and things have been changing pretty rapidly on the comedy scene. So, I thought I would update you on what is happening at some of the venues reviewed in the past year. The news is not all good. The show at Farrelli’s Cinema Supper Club never really got off the ground. They did two monthly shows and shut it down. The weekly Wednesday night shows at Cody’s in Cave Creek went to monthly shows for a while and then have gone on hiatus for the summer. The booker, Mark Cordes, is not sure if they will start up again in the fall. Mark is now appearing on the third Wednesday of the month at Stand Up Live in Phoenix. The monthly show at Skye Restaurant also seems to be on hiatus, but I have not heard from the booker on whether it will be coming back. The weekly shows on Tuesdays at Dos Gringos in Tempe are going strong, but they did not move ahead with the regular monthly weekend shows. Part of the reason there is that Jill Bryant is also booking a free monthly showcase at Stand Up Live on the last Wednesday of the month featuring local talent. Stand-up Scottsdale (not to be confused with Stand Up Live) has moved

from the Clarion Inn to 6820 E. 5th Avenue in Scottsdale. They have a free open mic show on Wednesday nights in addition to the weekend shows. I have not been there yet, but they will be the subject of a future column. The reason for most of these shows closing is that there just has not been an audience to make it sustainable. Price does not seem to have been a major factor as the show at Cody’s was free and the other two shows had admission prices of $10 or less. But, there is no doubt that the opening of Stand Up Live at 50 West Jefferson in the heart of downtown Phoenix has changed the playing field for all the shows and most specifically, the Tempe Improv. It seems obvious that Stand Up Live is getting the bigger names in comedy. And, you know that the Improv is hurting when you can get free tickets by simply dropping the right code name which is readily available to all who have friended the Improv on Facebook. Even more significantly, the Improv is booking some of the local Phoenix talent as headliners for a weekend show. They are great comedians, but the Improv is just not getting the well known acts they have had in the past. Part of that is economics. The Improv seats about 425 while Stand Up Live seats about 600. If you can fill the room with paid admissions, the touring comic is going to make a lot more money by playing the bigger venue. This is good and bad for local comics. On the one hand, both of the big clubs are giving local talent more stage time whether as part of the main shows or part of the free showcases. That is good. The downside is that playing at one venue may mean you won’t get hired at the other one. The friendly competition is not always that friendly. One other note is to mention two rising stars from the Phoenix comedy scene. When I started this column, Anthony Padilla was a local comic who opened and hosted a lot of local shows. Anthony was picked up by Louie Anderson and now opens for him regularly in Las Vegas. Bryan Ricci has done several tours with D.L. Hughley and is making more and

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more appearances around the country. Both of them are products of the Phoenix comedy scene and demonstrate that even someone from the Valley can make it big. Bryan still performs in a lot of local shows, so don’t miss a chance to catch his act before he leaves Arizona for the big time. There are still a lot of local shows avail-

able and I hope to introduce you to more new venues and talent this year. Thanks for reading and feel free to send any questions to findingthefunny@hotmail.com. Bob Howard is a full time family law attorney in Scottsdale and a part time comic. If you would like to contact him, send your email to rhoward@jekel-howard.com.

Spell B-R-O-A-D-W-A-Y P-A-L-M Broadway Palm Dinner Theater opens its newest show, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Thursday, Sept. 1, which runs through Oct. 1. The Tony Award-winning musical is the story of six adolescents vying for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime. Along the way they learn that winning isn’t everything and losing doesn’t make you a loser.

Tickets are available by calling (480) 325-6700 or online at www.broadwaypalmwest.com. The theater and box office are located at 5247 E. Brown Rd. in Mesa. Prices range from $29 for the show only to $49 for evening performances, which include dinner. Matinees, including lunch, are $46 per person. Tickets for children 12 and younger are $22 for all performances.

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Via Linda Senior Center Via Linda Senior Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. The center, located at 10440 E. Via Linda in Scottsdale, will open at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. Regular 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 the service desk, (480) 312-5810, for information and to register for some classes.

The center is planning a “Footloose in the Fall” dance at Horizon Community Center Tuesday, Sept. 20. Call for more information. New schedules may be in effect for blood pressure checks, table tennis, vision screenings and hearing tests. The knitting group is on hiatus. Check with the center for days and times. Volunteer opportunities are available. Those wishing to volunteer may call the

One show closes, one opens at Scottsdale Desert Stages As one show is winding down at Scottsdale Desert Stages, a new one soon opens in the new season. The Wizard of Oz completes its run on the children’s stage Sunday, Sept. 18. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s at 1 and 3 p.m. The new season of Actor’s Café productions begins with Death of a Salesman, which opens Friday, Sept. 18 and runs through Oct. 23. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.

The first show in Cullity Hall is Oliver, opening Oct. 7 and continuing through Nov. 5. Tickets for Actor’s Café and Cullity Hall shows are $22 each and $25 the day of the show. Children’s Theater ticket prices are $12 in advance and $15 for adults the day of the show. Desert Stages Theater is located at 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. To purchase tickets, call (480) 483-1664, or visit www.desertstages. org.

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7 and 21; 11:30 to 1 p.m. Sing-Along, Friday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Call to confirm.) Mended Hearts, Monday, Sept. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Caregivers’ Support, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m. MS Support, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5 to 7 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support, Wednesday, Sept. 14 and 28, 11:30 a.m. Chronic Pain Support, Wednesday, Sept. 14 and 28, 6:30 p.m. Low Vision Group, Thursday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. Library Services. Friday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. Lyme disease, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2:30 p.m. Legal Services, Tuesday, Sept. 20, appointments required from 10 a.m. to noon. IPF Support, Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. (Call to confirm.)

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Free and open to the public, Ballet under the Stars allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in unique outdoors settings. At this year’s Ballet under the Stars, Ballet Arizona will present Alejandro Cerrudo’s ballet Off Screen as part of the inaugural CALA (Celebracion Artistica de las Americas) Festival which begins in September. The festival is a valley-wide celebration of vibrant Latino art, music, food and culture that is so much a part of the state. The company also will feature highlights of the upcoming 2011-12 season including the ballet Rubies, a depiction of the gem in movement form. Also, Ballet under the Stars will feature a presentation of Class Act, one of Ballet Arizona’s Education and Outreach programs. Ballet under the Stars begins at 7 p.m. and lasts about an hour. Other performances will be in Sun City West (Sept. 18), Casa Grande (Sept. 22), Tempe (Sept. 23) and in Phoenix (Sept. 24).

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O’Flynn Senior Center ‘Tis the season at The O’Flynn Senior Activity Center. A number of events restart in September, providing even more activities for members and visitors. The O’Flynn Senior Activity Center provides hundreds of opportunities each year for seniors to prove that age is only a number. The Center has an annual membership of $15 effective Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2011, which entitles members to participate in many activities. Membership is not limited to “seniors.” All adults 18 and over are eligible for membership. The following are upcoming activities:

Special Classes: Dining for Wellness, Monday, Sept. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The theme is “blood pressure.” Pre-registration required. Reference course #5800. No fee. Activity Center membership required. AARP Defensive Safe Driving Class, Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Pre-registration required. Reference course #5798. $12 if AARP member, $14 if non-member, payable to the instructor. Bring AARP card and driver’s license. Write the Stories of Your Life, 6 week course on Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1 and 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. Instructor taught creative writing classes for 27 years. Pre-registration required. Reference course #5797. No fee. Activity Center membership required.

Special Presentations: Medicare 101 Presentation: Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 1-2 p.m. Presented by Area Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program counselors. Pre-registration required. Reference course #5795. Free and open to the public. How to Navigate the Medicare Website: Monday, Sept. 19 from 1-2 p.m. Presented by Area Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program counselors. Pre-registra-

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Monthly: Swing Time Music, third Tuesday, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. No meeting in September. Resumes in October. Armchair Travelogue, third Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 21 meeting will inform you of the interesting places in Arizona to visit during the winter time. Scrabble Club, first and third Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Women’s Singles, second Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. Hand & Foot Cards, second and fourth Wednesdays, 9 a.m-noon. Women’s Empowerment, fourth Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. No meeting in September. Resumes in October. Quilts N’ More, first and third Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. Program is open to anyone who wants to join in the wonderful world of sewing and quilting. Golden Age of Radio, first Thursday, 1-3 p.m. No meeting in September. Resumes in October. Bunko, First Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Sherlock Holmes Book Club, Friday, 3-5 p.m. No meeting in September. Resumes in October.

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Fountain Hills Library The Fountain Hills branch of Maricopa County Library will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day. 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. The library is located at 12901 N. LaMontana Drive. For a complete listing of services, visit www.mcldaz.org. September activities are as follows:

Children Happily Ever after on Thursday Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 -- 10 a.m. Story time especially for infants to age three. Stories, finger plays, rhymes and crafts for fun and for skill development of this age group. “Animals” is the theme for September. Conference Room. Lightbulb Lab Saturday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m. Registration is required for the lab that meets once a month to conduct and record fun science experiments. Ages 5-8. The September lab is “Magical Colors.” Once upon a Monday

Sept. 12, 19, 26 -- 10 a.m. Preschoolers are invited each Monday for stories, activities and crafts. The theme this month is “animals.” Conference Room. Dancing with No Shoes On Saturday, Sept.24, 11 a.m.–noon Chuck Cheesman is a children’s entertainer and educator who got started in children’s music as a “Wiggleworms” instructor at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music. His Dancing with No Shoes On is well-known among children and families. This program is suggested for children ages three to six. Reading Lounge.

Tweens Writing Box Thursdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5 p.m. Registration is required for this eightweek program. Words can be explored in a number of ways, including poetry. Students ages nine to 12 will explore different types of poetry and self-expression during the workshop. Most creative works will be published in a poetry book. Conference Room.

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Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Check out this group if you are interested in creating videos from pre-production (writing), production (filming) to post-production (editing) for live-action and animation. The plan is to create a collaborative work each month. Anime Day Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Beat the heat this summer with a cool Anime film screening. Game On Fridays, Sept. 9 and 23, 3-4 p.m. Bring your remotes, consoles and games, rated E or T. No M or first-person shooters. Play Xbox, Playstation, Wii, Nintendo, Foosball and board games. Snacks provided. Conference Room.

Adults Author Series Presents Susan Pohlman Saturday, Sept. 10, 2-3 p.m. Susan Pohlman talks about her book, Halfway toEach Other. Before her visit, as well as after her talk, the book will be available for sale at The River of Time Museum. Books will be signed in the lobby following the talk. The event is sponsored by the Fountain Hills Library Association.

Mystery Reading Group Monday, Sept. 12, 6:30-8 p.m. Do you enjoy reading “who-done-its” whether they are courtroom thrillers or cozies? Want to discuss these books with other mystery lovers and discover new authors? Come join the Mystery Reading Group. The group will be reading Tourist Season by Carl Hiaassen. Reading Club Tuesday, Sept. 13, 3-4 p.m., The Privileges by Jonathan Dee. Thursday, Sept. 22, 3-4 p.m., Cleaning Nabakov’s House by Jonathan Dee. Discussion questions are available at the Customer Service Desk. Music in the Library with Chuck Cheesman Saturday, Sept. 24, 2-3 p.m. Songwriter Chuck Cheesman presents his original, contemporary folk songs in a solo/acoustic setting. For more information, visit www.chuckcheesman.net. Computer Classes Unless noted, those attending computer classes should have mouse, keyboard and scrolling skills. Registration is required for all computer classes unless indicated otherwise.

Let’s Go to the movies Sept. 2 Shark Night 3D A sleepy town gets painted bright red when the locals discover large, man-eating sharks have be left to thrive in their once peaceful lake. Starring: Sara Paxton Genre: Thriller MPAA Rating: Rating Pending. Seven Days in Utopia A young golfer on the rise crash lands in Texas following a disastrous attempt to go pro. There, an oddball rancher may hold the key to unlocking his success. Starring: Lelissa Leo, Robert Duvall, Brian Geraghty

Genre: Sports drama MPAA Rating: G. Apollo 18 A “found footage” film depicting a secret lunar mission that proves mankind is not alone, and its new neighbors are anything but friendly. Genre: Sci/Fi, Horror MPAA Rating: Rating pending.

Sept. 9 Burke and Hare A comedy thriller based on the true story of two of the U.K.’s earliest serial killers, who would go on to sell their victims to

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Get outside and enjoy the scenery, critters at MMRP McDowell Mountain Regional Park has a number of programs scheduled for September. With temperatures dropping some, people will want to get out and enjoy the outdoors with Ranger Amy Ford. The following are events planned for September at the park. Program changes or cancellations are posted on the Website, maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell. Call (480) 471-0173, ext. 201, or e-mail Ranger Amy Ford at amyford@mail.maricopa.gov for more information. The park is located north of Fountain Hills on McDowell Mountain Road, the extension of Fountain Hills Boulevard. There is a $6 fee per vehicle to enter the park. Little Critters Storytime with Ranger Amy, Thursdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. NEW TIME: 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Geared toward preschoolers and up.) Themed program set around a children’s book read aloud by Ranger Amy. Activities vary and may include live animals, songs, crafts and/or puppet plays. Visitor Center. Friday Fitness Hikes, all starting at 6:30 a.m. Hike lengths vary. Sept. 2 (meet at Trailhead Staging Area for a hike on Pemberton Trail, 3 miles); Sept. 9 (meet at Wagner Trail for hike along Wagner Trail and Granite Bluff, 4-6 miles); Sept.

16 (meet at the Trailhead Staging Area for Scenic Trail hike, 5 miles); Sept. 23 (meet at Trailhead Staging Area for a hike on Pemberton Trail, 6-8 miles); Sept. 30 (meet at Wagner Trail for hike along Rock Knob, 8.5 miles). Reptile and Live Animal Feeding at McDowell, Saturday, Sept. 10, 10-11 a.m.; Saturday, Sept. 24, 10-11 a.m. Watch as some of the animals eat. Ask questions, meet the park’s huge wolf spider and giant hairy scorpion. Visitor Center. Mountain Bike in the Moonlight, Saturday, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Competitive Track). This year’s night ride series is sponsored by Slippery Pig bike shops in Fountain Hills and Phoenix. Helmets and lights with at least a three hour power source are mandatory on the ride. All riders must sign in and out. No rider is allowed to start after 8 p.m. Rides not guided. September Moonlit Nocturnal Hike to Nursery Tank Pond – ADA Accessible, Friday, Sept. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. The desert comes alive with strange new sounds at night. Explore the secret life of the night with Ranger Amy on a walk less than a half-mile long to Nursery Tank by the light of the moon. Program is for all ages. Bring flashlights and meet at the Nursery Tank Trailhead. No pets, please.

‘Megamind’ Movie in the Park Fountain Hills Community Services presents Megamind for the fall Movie in the Park event Saturday, Sept. 17 Megamind features the voice of Will Ferrell, who is the super-villain himself He kills his good-guy nemisis, MetroMan, and instantly becomes bored. He creates a new foe, Titan, who, instead of using his powers for good sets out to destroy the

world. Megamind must then become the good guy and save the day – for the first time in his life. The movie is rated PG and is 96-minutes long. The movie, organized by Natalie Varela of MCO Realty, Inc., and sponsored by a number of area businesses, starts at 7 p.m. at Fountain Park Amphitheater. The event is free and open to the public.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park is home to three brand new baby tortoises.

Birding for Beginners with Ranger Amy, Saturday, Sept. 10, 7-8 a.m. What kinds of birds have been visiting the bird feeder? What equipment do you need to start birdwatching? Come to the Visitor Center’s backyard feeders and learn about the unique birds calling the desert home. Program is part indoor and part outdoor. Brown Bag Lunch with a Tortoise, Saturday, Sept. 10, and Wednesday, Sept. 28, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Bring a lunch and eat with the tortoises. Meet the newest teenytiny baby tortoises and watch the rest of the captive tortoises eat their lunches. Learn about the native reptiles, where you can find them in the park, how to apply to adopt a tortoise and why you should never pick up a wild tortoise. Meet out in back of the Visitor Center under the picnic ramadas. Mountain Bike Divas’ Night, Saturday,

Sept. 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. More women are getting into mountain biking than ever before. Interested women are invited to come to this women’s only event. Experts from the Slippery Pig will help riders through basic obstacles and teach mountain bike riding skills, plus how to change a flat tire and more. Bring a bike, or borrow one of the demo rides in a non-intimidating atmosphere. A Mountain Bike in the Moonlight ride follows at 7:30 p.m. See in the Dark – Nigh Vision Program, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thanks to the park having new night vision goggles, visitors can see things in a completely different light. Bring water and sturdy hiking shoes. The hike is flat and half a mile long. All ages are welcome but all must be able to walk quietly and act respectfully in a group. Meet at Nursery Tank Trailhead.

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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

Bicycling

Culinary

19th Annual Flagstaff Art in the Park

Blue Loop Tour

Seventh Annual Phoenix Cooks!

Wheeler Park (928) 556-9498 www.flagstaffartinthepark.com Sept. 3-5 Juried one-of-a-kind arts and fine crafts designed and shown by the exhibitors. Music, children’s activities, food. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Morenci www.bikegaba.org Sept. 3-5 Travel 55, 60 or 90 miles on bicycle through the central mountains of Arizona and New Mexico. Morenci to Glenwood to Alpine and down the Coronado Trail. $

JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix www.phoenixcooks.com Sept. 3 Indulge in a weekend of culinary adventures, welcome reception and parade of chefs, competitions, cooking classes, winemaker dinner. $

Scottsdale Cycling Festival

Prickly Pear Cactus Class

www.facebook.com/ScottsdaleCyclingFestival Sept. 24 through Oct. 2 Events include the eight annual 70-mile Tour de Scottsdale citizen’s race and Criterium at DC Ranch. McDowell Sonoran Conservation Festival; bike rodeo and expo; kids race; family fun ride, sanctioned by USA Cycling.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior (520) 689-2811 http://ag.arizona.edu/bta Learn how to harvest prickly pear fruit and extract the juice. 10:30 a.m., $3-$7.50.

16th Annual Art Barn Arts & Crafts Festival Art Barn on Buck Springs Road Pinetop-Lakeside www.runningbearproductions.net Sept. 3-5 Juried fine arts, vendors, more. Free

Faire on the Square Prescott Courthouse Plaza (928) 445-2000 www.visit-prescott.com Sept. 3-5 150+ artists, food, entertainment. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Plein Air Weekend Old Bisbee (866) 2BISBEE (224-7233) www.discoverbisbee.com Sept. 10-11 Various visual artists will create their own style of art in and around Old Bisbee. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Free.

Third Annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art www.grandcanyon.org Sept. 10 through Nov. 27 View and purchase highquality Grand Canyon art. Juried competition and show. Plein Air artists and a quick draw events. Free.

High Desert Piecemakers Quilt Show

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Winslow (928) 289-2800 www.winslowarizona.org Sept. 23-24 High quality quilts by more than 40 Winslow-area artisans, refreshments, raffle. $

Fourth Annual Prescott Artists Studio Tour Area studios and Mountain Artists Gallery Prescott (520) 445-2920 www.mountainartistsguild.org/studiotour.htm Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 Juried and self-guided. Visit the artists’ studios, and demonstrations at the Mountain Artists Gallery. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $

Cars Seventh Annual Route 66 Days Downtown Flagstaff (928) 451-1204 www.flagstaffroute66days.com Sept. 10-11 425 classics, customs and hot rods, dash plaques, goodie bags, door prizes, arts and crafts, food. Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $

28th Annual Run to the Pines Car Show Pinetop Lakes Golf and Country Club Pinetop-Lakeside (928) 368-5325 www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com Sept. 24-25 Southwest’s largest open class pre1973 car show. 55 vehicles expected, poker run, games. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. – 3p.m. Free.

Kingman Street Drags Beale Street Historic Downtown Kingman (928) 727-7866 www.kingmanstreetdrags.com Sept. 30-Oct. 2 From street cars to funny cars and burnout contests. $

Circus Shrine Circus WestWorld Scottsdale (480) 946-3696 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp Sept. 16-18 “Sparkling Jewel among Circuses of the World.” $

4th Annual Arizona Restaurant Week More than 100 Arizona restaurants www.arizonarestaurantweek.com Sept. 17-25 Taste some of Arizona’s finest cuisine at a special price. Participating restaurants offer three-course meals at prices from $29-$39, excluding drinks, tax and gratuity.

Cultural Events Native American Arts Auction Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site Ganado (928) 755-3475 www.friendsofhubbell.org Sept. 17 More than 400 items including Hopi and Navajo works. 9 a.m. preview, noon auction. Please note that this is in a Daylight Saving Time area in Arizona. Vendors also offer food and arts and crafts. Free admission.

Miami, Arizona Festival Bullion Plaza Green (800) 804-5623 www.globemiamichamber.com Sept. 17 A day of Hispanic entertainment, booths and food in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. 9 a.m. Free.

Mexican Independence Day Cureton Park, Williams (928) 600-1106 www.experiencewilliams.com Sept. 17 Festival includes vendors, food, dancers and games. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dance at Rodeo Barn from 8 p.m. – midnight. $

Fiesta Patrias St. Francis Catholic Church, Superior (520) 689-2250 www.superiorazchamber.net Sept. 17-18 Parade, Mexican food, entertainment, car show, games, family fun.

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Dance Ballet under the Stars Fountain Park Amphitheater Fountain Hills www.balletaz.org Sept. 25 Ballet Arizona continues its annual season opening tradition. Bring the family and enjoy a combination of classical and contemporary works in a casual setting. 7 p.m. Free.

Fairs 62nd Annual Coconino County Fair Ft. Tuthill County Fairgrounds Flagstaff (928) 679-8000 www.coconino.az.gov Sept. 2-5 Traditional fair exhibits, cultural presentations, local entertainment and national headliners, demolition derby, 4-H livestock auction, carnival rides, more. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-$7, $20/ family pass, $3 parking.

57th Annual Northern Gila County Fair Payson Event Center (928) 474-5242 www.paysonrimcountry.com Sept. 8-12 Old-fashioned country fair, open horse show, livestock, small animals, handicrafts, lapidary, fine arts, photography and more. $

42nd Annual Gila county Fair

Sept. 3-4 85+ arts and crafts booths, food. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Sunday. Free.

Bring the family to enjoy German music, great food, beer, contests and a designated children’s area. 5-10 p.m. $

11th Annual Apple Harvest Celebration

Fundraisers

Apple Annie’s Orchard, Willcox (520) 384-2084 www.appleannies.com Sept. 3-5, 10-11 U-pick apples from the orchard, free wagon rides to orchard, all-you-can eat apples and pancake breakfast, apple-smoked burger lunches, homemade ice cream and pies. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $

24th Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Yavapai College Performance Hall, Prescott (877) 928-4253 www.azcowboypoets.org Sept. 16-17 More than 40 poets and old-time singers celebrate the oral traditions of the working cowboy. Free multiple daytime sessions. Evening shows are $16 for headline performances.

13th Annual Standin’ on the Corner Park Festival Winslow (928) 289-2800 www.winslowarizona.org Sept. 23-24, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Live bands, arts & crafts, food and auction. Saturday will feature the Winslow Fire Truck Tug to benefit Special Olympics. The second weekend features Just Cruisin’ Car Show at La Posada Hotel, sock hop, poker run, burnout contest.

Fourth Annual Fall Apple Festival

Gila County Fairgrounds, Globe (928) 425-9549 www.globemiamichamber.com Sept. 22-25 4-H activities, hobbies, crafts, entertainment, games, livestock auction, ranch rodeo, midway, more. 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. $2

Pine-Strawberry Community Center (928) 476-3655 www.pinestrawberrybusinesscommunityaz.com Sept. 24-25 Family event, food, shopping, apple pies, berry pies, caramel apples, more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

37th Annual Yavapai County Fair

Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Yavapai County Fairgrounds, Prescott Valley (928) 775-8000 www.yavapaicountyfair.org Sept. 29-Oct. 2 Theme this year is “Rides, Roosters and Roses.” Features entertainment, carnival, pig racing, exhibits, food. $4-$6.

Apple Annie’s Orchard Willcox (520) 384-2084 www.appleannies.com Sept. 24-25 Pumpkin Picking, family activities. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. $3 includes hayride to pumpkin patch and children’s play area.

Festivals 30th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival Community Center, Pine (928) 476-4480 www.pinestrawhs.org

Oktoberfest Fountain Park, Fountain Hills www.facebook.com/fountainhillsoktoberfest Sept. 30-Oct. 1 The Southwest German Society, AMVETS Post 7 and Fountain Hills Elks Lodge #2846 bring the German tradition to Fountain Hills.

Team Rychard Gala

Holiday Inn and Suites Fountain Hills www.aidswalkphoenix.org/T358 Sept. 10 A gala to honor Rychard Eldridge, whose mother has organized a team to participate in the annual Phoenix AIDS Walk. The gala includes food, entertainment and happy hour prices on beverages all night. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. $25.

Horses Ponies of the Americas SW Regionals WestWorld, Scottsdale (480) 312-6802 www.scottsdale.gov/westworld/events.asp Sept. 3-5 The child-size ponies are gentle and intelligent and used for pleasure and trail riding, driving, jumping, dressage and gymkhana. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free to view public, charge for participation.

Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show

Half-marathon, 10K, 5K runs, 2-mile fun run/walk. 7 a.m. $

Music

Jazz in the Hills Octagon Cafe, Fountain Hills (480) 837-4882 (480) 837-9661 Every Friday Fridays, join jazz lovers in an intimate setting for great music and company. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. free, donations welcome. Call to confirm event.

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.

Trio con Brio Mayo Hospital, Phoenix Sept. 13 & 14 A trio of Fountain Hills musicians perform at the hospital. Noon. Free.

Sixth Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival

WestWorld, Scottsdale (480) 312-6802 www.scottsdale.gov/westworld/events.asp Sept. 10 Western, hunt-seat and dressage competition. Open to all breeds including Pintos, Paints, Quarter, Arabians, Saddlebreds and Friesians. 6-10 p.m. Free to viewing public.

Pine Mountain Amphitheater, Flagstaff (928) 525-1695 www.pickininthepines.org Sept. 16-18 Band contest with more than $2,000 in prizes. Saturday night barn dance, kids’ activities, jamming and onsite camping. Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $

Scottsdale Classic Futurity & Quarter Horse Show/Southwestern NRHA Affiliate Finals

Picturing Rachmaninoff: Music, Poetry and Painting in Concert

WestWorld, Scottsdale (480) 860-1544 www.thescottsdaleclassic.com Sept. 29-Oct. 5 $2,000 in cash and prizes, as well as parties, activities, silent auction. 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Free.

Marathons Sixth Annual Flagstaff Marathon: The “Coolest Marathon” Flagstaff Nordic Center (928) 600-0385 www.flagstaffnordiccenter.com Sept. 24 10K, half and full-marathon trail runs. One of the most scenic and difficult marathons in the Southwest. 8 a.m. $40-$80.

Ninth Annual Tour de Pee Vee Town Center, Prescott Valley www.tourdepeevee.com Sept. 24

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Sept. 19 Part of a series of performances by ASU’s School of Music students and faculty. $

Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Fall Festival Poco Diablo Resort, Sedona (928) 282-1985 www.sedonajazz.com Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Jazz, blues, R&B. $

Nature Dave Rogers Big Bugs Exhibit Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org Sept. 15-Jan. 1, 2012 10 over-sized insect sculptures using trees, green saplings, dry branches and other forest

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Nature Quest Mormon Lake Lodge (928) 354-2227 www.mormonlakelodge.com Sept. 17 Learn about and enjoy the natural environment, follow maps and clues to discover about the landscape and heritage. Free.

23rd Annual Verde River Day Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood (928) 634-7593 www.azstateparks.com Sept. 24 Develop awareness of the importance of the Verde River. 40+ environmental exhibits, fishing, hiking, activities. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $6 per vehicle with four adults.

Annual Mariposa Monarca Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org Sept. 24-Nov. 3 Stroll through the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion and experience the colorful Monarch butterflies. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $3.50 with paid garden admission.

Rodeos Williams Labor Day Rode Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds (520) 403-3309 www.experiencewilliams.com Sept. 3-4 A Williams tradition returns. Performances on Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday afternoon.

Jim Barrett Memorial Rodeo Payson Event Center www.paysonrimcountry.com Sept. 17-18 More than 400 high school age cowboys and cowgirls converge for competition. 9 a.m.

41st Annual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo Mohave County Fairgrounds Kingman (928) 718-0808 www.kingmanrodeoaz.com Sept. 24-25 Cowboys from all over the US compete in eight events. 1 p.m. $

60th Annual Rex Allen Days Keiller Park, Willcox (800) 200-2772 www.willcoxchamber.com Sept. 30-Oct. 3 PRCA rodeo, country fair, country music, General Willcox International Turtle Race, carnival, golf, more. $

Runs / Walks 42nd Annual Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run Tucson (520) 991-0733 www.azroadrunners.org Sept. 5 8-mile run, 5K run/walk through cactus forest in the foothills of the scenic Rincon Mountains. 6 a.m. $20-$35.

Sports Baseball Chase Field Phoenix http://dbacks.com Sept. 8-11 D-backs vs. San Diego Sept. 19-21 D-backs vs. Pittsburgh Sept. 23-25 D-backs vs. San Francisco Sept. 26-28 D-backs vs. Dodgers

Tequila Don Ramon Southwest Open Squash Tournament Life Time Fitness Tempe (602) 625-9905 www.swopensquash.com Sept. 15-18 Women’s International Squash Players Association (16 player draw); men’s amateur event, women’s 3 a side team tournament. Global pro women and amateurs from around the world. Women’s pro finals Sept. 17, 6 p.m. Free to watch.

Theater Pass It On Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Mesa (480) 325-6700 www.broadwaypalmwest.com Through Sept. 3 This new two-man show depicts the lives of AA co-founders Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith as they stumble into creating the cure for alcoholism through the 12-step program of recovery. Tuesday through Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $20.

National Barrel Horse Association Barrel Races

Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Williams Rodeo Grounds (928) 522-6905 www.experiencewilliams.com Sept. 24-25 Daily performances.

Fountain Hills Theater (480) 837-9661 www.fht.org Through Sept. 11 The beautiful, bright Belle yearns to escape

her provincial life but becomes captive in a Beast’s enchanted castle. $

Triathlons

The Wizard of Oz

Anthem Sprint Triathlon

Scottsdale Desert Stages (480) 483-1664, ext. 1 www.desertstages.org Through Sept. 18 Fridays, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 1 and 3 p.m. $12 in advance.

Anthem Community Center (623) 330-0913 www.4peaksracing.com Sept. 3 Reverse order spring triathlon: 5K run, fast 20k bike course and 400m swim to the finish. 7 a.m. $

Death of a Salesman Scottsdale Desert Stages (480) 483-1664, ext. 1 www.desertstages.org Sept. 9-Oct. 23 The classic production staged in the Actor’s Café. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. $

Show Tune Marathon Fountain Hills Theater (480) 837-9661, ext. 3 www.fhtaz.org Sept. 9-10 To celebrate its 25th anniversary season, Fountain Hills Theater will feature a 25-hour show tune marathon. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Friday and ends at 8 p.m. Saturday. Free, but donations are welcome.

The Drowsy Chaperone Fountain Hills Theater (480) 837-9661, ext. 3 www.fhtaz.org Sept. 16-Oct. 2 Witness zany thrills and surprises, striking costumes and dazzling sets and comic pratfall and memorable music of this charming, laughout-loud musical comedy. $

West Side Story ASU Gammage, Tempe (480) 965-3434 http://asugammage.com Sept. 27-Oct. 2 One of the greatest love stories of all time, complete with a classic Broadway score and orchestra. $

Trains Grandparents Day Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale (800) 293-7245 www,verdecanyonrr.com Sept. 11 $

Steam Run to the Canyon Williams www.experiencewilliams.com Sept. 17 Locomotive #4960 is scheduled to pull the train to the Grand Canyon. n. The run commemorates the first trainn to the Canyon, which occurred in September 1901. $

Sixth Annual Nathan’s Triathlon (Duathlon) Tempe Town Lake http://redrockco.com Sept. 25 Compete in either the Olympic, Spring or Relay (Olympic and Sprint) race. Swim in Town Lake, followed by the best Olympic bike course in Tempe and run along the multi-use path around the lake. $.

Wine The Great Arizona Grape Stomp 5K Willcox www.arizonawine.org Sept. 10 Participate in all or one of the races being held around Arizona. Sponsored by the Arizona Wine Growers Association. $

Plein Aire Painting, Sketching and Wine Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Cochise County (602) 320-1485 www.lawrencedunhamvineyards.com Sept. 17 Work with artist Kimberly Harris in this special event. $150, includes lunch, technical assistance and wine tasting. Limited to 15 participants.

Sedona Wine Fest 2011 Sedona www.sedonafair.com Sept. 24-25 13 wineries from around the state will come together to promote their wines. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday until 5 p.m. $12 includes glass and six tastings.

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