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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Indian Fair & Market returns to Heard Make plans now to attend the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market, set for March 5-6 and featuring the rich cultures of the peoples of the Sonoran Desert. Of course, the fair also features more than 700 top American Indian artists, music and dance performances and Native foods as well as full access to the Heard Museum’s 10 exhibition galleries. Visitors get first-hand access to artists and can view and purchase handmade, authentic work by the best jewelers, sculptors, painters, potters, weavers, bead workers, katsina doll carvers and basket makers. Fair weekend also includes music by acclaimed Native artist R. Carlos Nakai on Saturday. Held throughout the museum grounds at 2301 N. Central Ave., admission includes the festival and museum entrance. Cost: $15 adults;
Children 16 and under are free; students with I.D. $5. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more information, visit www.heard.org/Fair.
A & E Briefs ‘Museum’ Xavier/Brophy Theater Depts. March 3-5 Xavier College Preparatory 4710 N. 5th St. 602-240-3161 What happens on the last day of an art exhibit at a museum? This comedy explores a cross-cut of people who visit the museum on that last day: art lovers, students, other artists, and the people who work at the museum. Show time is at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at the door for $7 for all patrons. General seating.
‘What’s In a Name?’ The Choirs at Phoenix College 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6 Encanto Community Church 710 N. 7th Ave. Like the theme suggests, song choices will include those titles that feature a proper name. There is a $5 suggested free-will donation.
Art Show & Sale 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 18 PCDS Campus 3901 E. Stanford Drive The needs-based financial aid program at Phoenix Country Day School is one of the beneficiaries of an art show and sale, Oil Paintings of the Southwest. All work on display will be available for purchase. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served; 21 and over only please. RSVP to Auction2011@pcds.org.
Spring Celebration Arizona Women in Tune 7:30 p.m. March 18-19 Faith Lutheran Church 801 E. Camelback Road 602-487-1940 This concert is in honor of Women’s History Month. Tickets are $18 general admission, plus fees. Proceeds from this concert will be donated back to the community. Visit www.azwit.com.
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STOP! Rock & Roll Music Festival
Arizona Young Artists’ Competition
10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Steele Indian School Park 3rd Street and Indian School Rd. The event includes music, food, beverages and all types of vendors. Enter to win a $65,000 Custom Bourget Motorcycle. The Gin Blossoms headline the event, along with Tramps and Thieves, Random Karma, Andy Hersey, Chris Parker Project, Los Guys and The Preserve. Tickets are $25; save $5 per ticket by ordering in advance at www.stoprockandroll.com. All proceeds to benefit United Phoenix Firefighters Public Charities.
Saturday, March 26 Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe www.herbergertheater.org Aspiring young performers between the ages of 15-18 from throughout Arizona will compete in the areas of acting, modern dance and voice for a $1,000 cash prize in each category. The audience will have a chance to vote on a “People’s Choice” winner in each category. Tickets are $10/adults and $5/students.
‘My Name is Asher Lev’ Arizona Jewish Theatre Co. March 24-April 3 John Paul Theater, Phoenix College 1202 W. Thomas Road 602-264-0402 This is the story of a young Hassidic artist torn between his observant Jewish community and his need to create. Ticket prices are $16-40, with discounts available for children and seniors. Student rush price (1/2 hour prior to curtain) is $8 with a valid school ID. Visit www.azjewishtheatre.org.
‘The Frogs’ April 1-3 & 8-10 The Ethington Theatre, Grand Canyon University 3300 W. Camelback Road 602-639-8880 Musical comedy adapted from work by Greek playwright Aristophanes, with songs by Stephen Sondheim. Originally performed in Yale University swimming pool in 1974. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and groups, and $5 for children and GCU students.
‘Lost in Yonkers’ Arizona Theatre Co. March 24-April 10 Herberger Theater 222 E. Monroe 602-256-6995 Meet the Kurnitz family. Grandma is the matriarch with a will of iron and a hardwood cane who spared no rod in raising her four children. When her two teenage grandsons are forced to live with her for a year, the clash of generations and battle of wills leads the family to learn lessons about duty, devotion, trust and love. Tickets are $30-$64. Visit www.arizonatheatre.org.
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‘Modern Masters’ Ballet Arizona March 25-27 The Orpheum Theatre 203 W. Adams St. 602-381-1096 This diverse program includes a world premiere by Ib Andersen and the return of the seductive Polyphonia by Christopher Wheeldon, one of the most in-demand choreographers. Tickets are $17-$121. Visit www.balletaz.org.
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