AZ Tourist Quarterly July 2011

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Live it up in the Historic East End

Making Memories in Tucson

Explore wonders at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Make merry at the Tucson Celtic Festival

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Arizona centennial countdown .....................................6-7central Arizona ........................................................ 14-17events, Featured ...................................................... 12-13 October events ..........................................................4-5 November events ................................................... 5, 7-8 December events ..........................................................8 January events .............................................................8Grand canyon .................................................................1 9lodging ............................................................................ 2Mesa .............................................................................. 17Native American culture ............................................20-21

Northern AZ............................................................... 18-19Page-lake Powell .........................................................19Pet Friendly Arizona ..........................................................2Phoenix Metro ......................................................... 16-17rim country ...................................................................14rV resorts & campgrounds......................................... 22-23southern Arizona ......................................................... 9-11statewide Map .......................................................... 12-13Tucson ....................................................................... 10-11White Mountains ............................................................ 18Wickenburg .................................................................... 15

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The lure of the Southwest is strong and draws in people from around the world. They come for many reasons – the weather, the Wild West, the beautiful So-noran Desert, the rich history and culture - and you can find each of those reasons brought to life in one of Arizona’s most memorable cities: Tucson. With 350 days of sunshine visitors have ample opportunity to explore Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, Catalina State Park and other areas of natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Old Tucson Studios, Tucson’s Fiesta de los Va-queros and Rodeo Parade, and local dude ranches offer a chance to indulge your inner cowboy. Attractions in the area are diverse and unique: The era of Spanish conquest can be seen through the San Xavier del Bac Mission, founded by Father Kino in 1692. The University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 is listed as one of the “50 Must-See Wonders of the World!” by Life Books. Kitt Peak National Observatory, the Tucson Mu-seum of Art and the Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, one of Tucson’s newest attractions, are all well worth a visit. In addition, Tucson is known for its variety of exciting events – everything from the world famous Tucson Gem & Mineral Show in February to Thunder in the Desert, the “First Peoples World Fair” that was featured by ABC’s Peter Jennings in the year 2000 - and which takes place for the 4th and final time Dec. 30 – Jan. 8.

Live it up in Tucson’s Historic East End Combining historic ambiance, fine dining, and an exciting music scene, Downtown Tucson’s east end should be on your “to do” list. Its premier destination is the iconic Hotel Congress. A community gathering place, this family owned hotel with its award-winning Cup Café, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located across the street from Tucson’s historic train depot, the hotel’s 40 beauti-ful rooms have been welcoming visitors since 1919. Well-appointed banquet facili-ties support both large and small parties. Once a three-story structure, the hotel lost its third floor in the 1934 fire that led

to the capture of John Dillinger – public enemy #1 of his day. If you visit in January, you may catch the annual celebration and reenactment during “Dillinger Days.”

Hotel Congress today is more known for its contributions to Tucson’s music culture. Club Congress opened in 1985 as the city’s first alternative rock club. Over the years their stages have welcomed greats such as Nirvana, Calexico, Neko Case and Chris-tina Perri, as well as supporting great local artists. Rolling Stone Magazine has praised Club Congress as one of the 10 best night-clubs in the United States. The growing popularity of Hotel Con-gress inspired owners Richard and Shana Oseran to reach across to the renovated train depot for a new venture. In 2008 they opened Maynards Kitchen, an upscale, French-inspired bistro serving home-style haute cuisine. Adjacent to the restaurant is Maynards Market, a gourmet food, wine and beer shop. Tying together the spirit of the two businesses is the weekly Farmers’ Market, held every Saturday from 9am-1pm. Visitors can shop, eat and drink as the trains roll by. Also located at the Depot is the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, a huge Southern Pacific Steam Locomotive, and statues of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, commemorating a shoot-out on the tracks in 1882. The internationally famous West-ern artist Maynard Dixon painted murals for the depot in 1907; his contribution to the artistic world and to the depot itself is honored in the name of the restaurant.

Hotel Congress520-622-8848, hotelcongress.com

Maynards Market and Kitchen520-545-0577, maynardsmarket.com

Revelry at the Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games The Tucson Celtic Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year! You won’t want to miss all the fun, so mark your calendar for November 5 & 6. Held at Rillito Park Raceway, First Ave. & River Road, the festival kicks off on Friday the 4th with the Feast of Tara Dinner, Torchlight Clan Ceremony and a Ceilidh – that means party! (Dinner reservations required by Oct. 28.) The main festivities take place on Sat-urday and Sunday. Bagpipe bands, Irish & Scottish dancing, great food and Celtic gifts, great music all day, Highland Games of “tossing the caber” and other athletic competitions, clans & heritage, and lots of fun for the kiddies at Urchins Alley will keep the whole family busy and happy. Stay late on Saturday night for Celtic Fire with Seven Nations in concert. The Village Pub will be open plus the shoppes and food. Sign up for a Whisky Tour of Scotland’s famed Single Malt Whiskies. Hours are Sat. 9am - 10pm, Sun. 9am - 5pm. Admission is $12 adults ($10 with Food Bank donation), $5 youth, with under 6 FREE. Slainte!

Tucson Celtic Festival520-807-9509, tucsoncelticfestival.org

Wonders at the Desert Museum The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one of the nation’s leading outdoor liv-ing museums, with 300+ species of native wildlife and some 1,300 varieties of desert plants. From mountain lion to the tiniest of hummingbirds, from towering agaves to the butterfly garden, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Daily programs and highly knowledge-able docents help to make your visit more rewarding. Live animal presentations include the popular Raptor Free Flight Demonstration, which starts up on Octo-ber 14th and runs until mid-April. Watch birds of prey soar through the skies!

Coming up on Oct. 14-16 is the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s Festival of Flight to celebrate “The Year of the Bat” as well as all desert animals with wings. Come enjoy live bat encounters, tequila tasting, hummingbirds, live bugs, hands-on science exploration, arts & crafts programs, live music and more. The museum is located at 2021 N. Kin-ney Rd. Several delightful dining venues and a beautiful gift shop – even free sun-screen if you need it! – all help to make for a memorable day out.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org

Making Memories in Tucson

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural

history museum and botanical garden all in one place. Within the Museum grounds you will see more

than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants, in addition to our

world-class mineral collection and other amazing wonders!

2021 N. Kinney Rd. • Tucson, AZ(520) 883-2702 • www.desertmuseum.org

Tucson Celtic Festival &Scottish Highland Games

25th Annual

Rillito Raceway Park (1st Ave & River Rd)Sat. Nov 5, 9am-10pmSun. Nov 6, 9am-5pm

• Kids 5 and under Free • Seniors(65+) & Military(w/ID) $9

• Adults $12 • Youth 6-15, $5Friday Eve: Feast of Tara

Saturday Eve: A Celtic CelebrationSEVEN NATIONS CONCERT! FIRE DANCERS

• Food & Celtic Merchants• Traditional Bagpipe Bands• Music, Singers & Dancers

• Scottish Highland Athletics• Urchins Korner & Games

www.TucsonCelticFestival.org520-807-9509

Dinner reservations required

Visit Downtown Tucson’s Historic East End

A vibrant destination for award-winning dining, live music, vintage hotel rooms and timeless charm!(520) 622-8848 www.hotelcongress.com www.maynardsmarket.com (520) 545-0577

hotel congress

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OCT 9 QUEEN CREEKArt in the Olive GroveOlive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Rd - Artists of the Superstitions present A Day of Art, Wine Tasting and Music with over 20 artists, free to the public, Sunday 10a-4p. 480-982-5370, artistsofthesupersitions.com

OCT 14-16 GLENDALE6th Wild Western Festival & Old Time Country FairSahuaro Ranch Historic Park - The biggest & only True West event In AZ! Wild West Acts, Stunt Shows, live music, Hollywood stars, Kids Korral, 100’s of artisans, Chuck Wagons & more! 10a-5p, $10 adult, $5 kid, under 4 Free. See website for Specials. www.wildwesternfestival.com

OCT 14-16 TUCSONFestival of FlightArizona Sonora Desert Museum - Celebrate all desert animals with wings - from birds to butterflies. Family fun includes raptor programs, live bat encounters, tequila tasting, hummingbirds, live bugs, hands-on science exploration, arts & crafts programs, live music & more. www.desertmuseum.org, 520-883-2702

OCT 14-NOV 6 PHOENIXArizona State FairFairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd - Closed Mon-days & Tuesdays. Concerts, grandstand events, unique attractions, special events, exhibits, livestock competi-tions, rides, games, fair food, shopping. Buy tickets online. Daily Discounts: azstatefair.com/discounts

OCT 15 GLOBE

Apache “Jii” (Day) CelebrationDowntown Globe - Celebrate with Native Ameri-

can food, crafts such as paintings, baskets, quilts, dolls & clothing, entertainment by various tribes, 9a-4:30p, free adm. 800-804-5623

OCT 15 SUPERIOR10th Annual Dia de Colores Art FestivalDowntown Main Street - Free art exhibit, also art bazaar, 10a-5p. Car show. Artist studio/gallery tour around town, $5. Dinner & entertainment, 6p, $20. 520-689-0200

OCT 15 APACHE JUNCTIONArtists on the PatioSuperstition Mountain Museum - Local artists will be showing a variety of handcrafted items, paintings and photography. 9a-4p, free adm. 480-983-4888, www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org

OCT 15 QUARTZSITEQuartzsite Country BashRodeo, horseshoe tournaments, vendors, food, beer garden, kid’s bounce house, karaoke contest, beard/mustache growing contest begins. Opens 2pm. Concert with Harry Luge, 8pm. Pre-party event on Fri. Oct. 14 for ticketholders. Weekend: $20/adv, $25/door. www.quartzsitecountrybash.com

OCT 15 CROWN KING6th Annual Crown King Apple FestivalOld-fashioned country fair/kids festival, fun for the whole family. Crafts for kids, games, pumpkin patch, hay ride, vendors, local businesses offer weekend spe-cials. 9a-5p, $5 per child, adults welcome, donations accepted. [email protected]

OCT 15 BUCKEYEOctoberfestHistoric Downtown, new 6th St plaza - BEER, BRATS and BBQ, German music, kids zone, car show, carnival. 602-881-9111

OCT 15-16 KINGMANKingman Fall Festival & Family Fun DayLocomotive Park, Beale & 1st - Kingman’s Wild West Society and the Downtown Merchants Assoc. present 2 days of Wild West Shoot-outs, music, food, vendors, art displays and more. Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4, shoot-outs at 11a, 12:30p, 2p and 3p. 951-203-1479

OCT 20-22 CASA GRANDECOPPERSTATE Aviation Expo & Fly-InCasa Grande Airport - 400+ aircraft: WWII, classic, custom, experimental; educational forums, helicop-ter, biplane & warbird rides, flight demonstrations, vendors, food court, 8a-5p, adm. $15, free 12 & under, free parking. www.copperstate.org

OCT 1-NOV 20 GLENDALEPumpkin Days and Fall MazeTolmachoff Farms, 5726 N 75th Ave - The great pumpkin patch, 6 acre family corn maze (new theme), haunted corn maze (Fri - Sat only), train ride, petting zoo, play areas, food vendor, open daily, adm. ($). wwww.tolmachoff-farms.com, 623-386-1301

OCT 7-9 BENSONButterfield Overland Stage DaysParade. Lions Park - Pony Express Run, Get Your Hand-Cancelled Event Cover. Fireworks, entertain-ment, vendors, classic car show, kid’s korner, quilt show. Rodeo - Benson Arena. 520-586-2842, [email protected], ButterfieldStageDays.com

OCT 7-9 CAMP VERDE55th Annual Fort Verde Days Downtown - Arts & crafts, carnival, great food & entertainment, beer garden. On Sat: pancake b’fast 7a, Parade 10a. Ft. Verde State Park features re-enactors and vintage baseball game. [email protected]

OCT 7-9 CHANDLERIndian Art Market Dr. A. J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave - Tra-

ditional and contemporary works of art, distinctive jewelry, ceramics, hand-woven blankets, clothing, sculptures, Katsina carvings, photography, paintings, native food, entertainment, tribal arts & crafts, free adm & parking. 480-782-2214

OCT 8 KYKOTSMOVI

11th Hopi Tuhisma Arts and Crafts MarketHopi Veterans Memorial Center, Hwy 264 - Best

Hopi artists, authentic art, cultural entertainment, food & more, 9a-5p MST. 928-734-2050

OCT 8 APACHE JUNCTIONMuleskinners ReturnSuperstition Mountain Museum - Lots of fun with the Mojave Muleskinners! Enjoy reenactments in period costumes, historical cooking demos with Dutch Oven over an open fire, plenty of shoot outs, 10a-3p, free shows throughout the day. 480-983-4888,superstitionmountainmuseum.org

OCT 8-9 SCOTTSDALERailfair 2011McCormick Stillman Railroad Park - Model train displays & exhibits, new 10,000 sq ft Model Railroad Bldg displaying O, N & HO scale trains, free tours of former presidential Pullman car, entertainment, 10a-5p. Free adm, train/ carousel rides $2, (under 3 ride free w/ paying adult). 480-312-2312

OCT 8-9 DEWEY-HUMBOLDTAgua Fria Festival Mortimer Family Farms, corner of Hwy 69 & Hwy 169 - Mountain Man Rendezvous, gun show, arts & crafts vendors, food court, children’s midway, pump-kin festival, parade, costume contest, live entertain-ment on 2 stages, offroad poker run on Sun. Free adm. 928-632-0802

OCT 21-22 DOLAN SPRINGSDolan DazeFri. the 21st at School - 4p ChiliCookOff, see free CARS Movie and softball: firefighters-vs-educators. Sat. the 22nd - Parade 11a with prizes, climb’n rock, gunfight, vendors, square dancers, games. Info: Lee 702-371-2229

OCT 21-23 PAYSONPayson Art League ARToberFESTMazatzal Casino Event Center, Hwy 87 next to Casino - Mixed media juried show, fine art and fine crafts, Fri premiere 5-8p. Sat & Sun 10a-4p, free adm. 928-474-6071 OCT 21-23 CAVE CREEKFine Art & Craft FestivalFrontier Town (Cave Creek Smokehouse), 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd. - Paintings, photography, metal art & tables, Indian artifacts, clothing, jewelry & more. Fri & Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4. Free admission & parking. 602-789-7222

OCT 21-23 MARICOPAStagecoach DaysFriday: Carnival & street dance. Saturday: book sale, carnival, mini-miss pageant, vendors village, stagecoach rides, petting zoo, beer garden, gunfights, entertainment. Sunday: 5K fun run, golf tournament, carnival. www.maricopa-az.gov, 520-316-6963

OCT 21-23 SCOTTSDALEArtFest™ of 5th Avenue5th Ave - Scottsdale Rd to Goldwater Blvd - Over 100 select artists, 10a-5p each day. Located in the Old Town District, featuring galleries, fountains, shops and local entertainment. Parking & admission FREE. 888-278-3378

OCT 21-23 KINGMAN4th Annual Brew and Brats OktoberfestLocomotive Park - Beer, grilled brats and chicken, live music and dancing under the big tent, other vendors. Fri 2-10, Sat 10-10, Sun 10-4. Info: [email protected]

OCT 22 TUBACAnza Day Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Tubac Plaza - Commemorating De Anza’s expedition to settle San Francisco; living history demos, music, folklorico dancers, kids’ activities, food & more! 9:30a-4p, FREE adm this day only. 520-398-2252

OCT 22 SAFFORD12th Annual Harvest FestivalSafford City Hall Lawn - Live entertainment, arts & crafts, food, Kids Court, fashion show, pumpkin carv-ing contest & more. Booth spaces avail. 10a-5p, free adm. 928-432-4143

OCT 22 PARKER4th Annual Parker Chamber Chili Cook-off& Classic Car ShowLa Paz County Park - Chili cookoff, salsa contest, clas-sic cars, horseshoe tournament, live music, vendors, kids activities, wakeboard demo and more. Gates open 11a. Free adm, sampling fee. 928-669-2174 OCT 22 PEORIAArizona on the Move Centennial CelebrationPeoria Sports Complex - Displays and activities portray events in Arizona history, dedicated to the celebration of AZ transportation past and present. Charity Motorcycle Run, Family Bike Ride, 5k race, live performances, kids’ activities, 9a-2p. www.peoriaaz.gov/azcentennial

OCT 22 WICKENBURGVulture Mine Living History DayThe event celebrates Henry Wickenburg’s 1863 discovery of the fabled Vulture Gold Mine. Historic re-enactors, gold panning, drilling demos, arts & crafts vendors, food, 1800s’ games, live entertainment. Free adm, 9a-4p. 928-232-9125

OCT 22 CLIFTON1st Annual Music Festival Clifton Town Park - Nine great bands play everything from Classic Rock to Blues, Country/Rock to Spanish. Food vendors, local artisans & crafters, children’s play area, 11a-8p. Bring your chairs. 928-965-8124

OCT 28 TUCSON16th Annual Tucson Fire Fighters Chili Cook-OffEl Presidio Park, SW corner Church & Alameda - 30+ booths serving chili, samples $2 per cup, live enter-tainment, kids’ play area, 10a-10p. Proceeds benefit Adopt-a-Family Program. 520-444-8961

OCT 28-29 GOLD CANYON5th Annual National Day of the Cowboy Gold Canyon Golf Resort - Fri: “Cowboy Up Casino Night” 6-10 pm. Sat: Golf Tournament 8am, 4pm on enjoy the Mojave Muleskinners western fun, vendors/crafters, BBQ for purchase, live country music, FIRE-WORKS spectacular, free adm. 480-671-5589, www.dayofthecowboy.co (not .com)

OCT 28-30 TUCSON12th Annual Desert Bluegrass Festival Sol Casino AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Rd - Fri: band contest, 7p, free adm. Sat & Sun: Blue Highway and many other great bands, workshops, music, food & craft vendors, camping & jamming. Sat. $20; Sun. $15; Weekend $30; Under 16 free w/ paying adult. www.desertbluegrass.org, 520-760-0745,

OCT 28-31 GLOBEHistoric Globe Fall FestivalGames, food, vendor booths, hay rides, Haunted 1910 Historic Jail -$5. Fri: Pumpkin Carving Contest. Sat: Ghosts of Globe Walking Tours -$5. Sun: All Hallows Eve Feast & Chili & Dutch Oven Cookoff. Mon: Downtown Trick-or-Treat w/ music, dancing, costume contest. Call for times. 928-425-0884

OCT 29 PINETOPHon-Dah’s Haunted HalloweenHon-Dah Resort Casino - Featuring Club lighting, DJ from San Diego, $3,000 in prize money for the costume contest, and video projection - see yourself on the big screen! Doors open at 8p. $15 per ticket, on sale in Gift Shop Oct 3rd. 928-369-7577

OCT 29 PARKER7th Annual “300” Enduro Boat RaceBluewater Resort & Casino - Speedboat competition, 60 laps will test the mettle of racers and their boats (16’-22’ max) all searching for share of the prize money. 562-633-6200

OCT 29 QUARTZSITEPioneer Spirit WalkHi Jolly Cemetery - Fun historical walk into Quartz-site’s past with members (“Spirits”) of the community hamming it up at selected gravesites! Let the “Spirits” lead you back to a time when water was scarce and the heat deadly! 3-6 pm. 928-927-6593

OCT 29-30 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - 35 to 50 artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furni-ture, clothing, pottery, much more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

OCT 29-30 TUCSON Treasure House Estate Sale Plaza Palomino, Swan & Ft. Lowell, Ste. 120-124 - An-nual sale of upscale antiques, furniture, silver, china, collectibles & other decorative household treasures hosted by the Tucson Museum of Art League. Sat 10-3, Sun 12-4. Free adm. 520-990-6908

OCT 29-30 MESA5th Annual Dia de los Muertos CelebrationMesa Arts Center - A celebration honoring the memory of departed loved ones w/ community altar, live music & performances, food, Mercado w/ jewelry, arts & crafts, children’s activities & more. Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5, FREE adm & parking. 480-644-6627

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Destination October Events2011 COPPERSTATE Aviation Expo and Fly-In OCT 20-22, CASA GRANDE Casa Grande Municipal

Airport: I-10 to Exit 185; south 3 miles on SR 387.The COPPERSTATE Aviation Expo and Fly-In attracts more than

400 custom built aircraft, restored military aircraft and antique aircraft. 100 exhibitors display the newest sport and business air-craft, the latest technologies, aviation career info and sportswear. Visitors enjoy flight demonstrations, edu-cational forums, youth activities, hands-on workshops and a food court. Expect to see WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam aircraft up close and in the air along with prize win-ning custom-built aircraft. A great family outing with lots of surprises! Cameras and camcorders encouraged - share your footage on the web. Helicopter and aircraft rides available every day. Free parking. Camping available. Admis-sion: $15 with children 12 & under free. Gates are open 8-5 daily. Bring this an-nouncement and receive 2 admissions for the price of one.

www.copperstate.orgcampverdecornfest.com

DISCLAIMER: AZ Tourist News makes every effort to verify that the information on events we print is accurate. However, details can change up to the last

minute. We advise that you call and confirm that ALL information is correct.

Bell Rock Plaza & Factory Outlet Arts & Crafts ShowsIn the Village of Oak Creek on Hwy 179, Gateway to Sedona

On your way to Sedona stop by and view the works of 45-60 artists.Works for sale include paintings, jewelry, leather, sculpture, pottery, and much more.

For more information call Donna • 928-284-9627 • www.bellrockartshows.com

Oct 29-30 Nov 19-20Nov 29-30 Dec 17-18

Dec 31-Jan 1 2012

Bell Rock Plaza10am - 5pm

Factory Outlet9am - 6pm

Oct 7-9 Oct 14-16Nov 4-6

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OCT 31 PAYSONHalloween Party and Costume ContestMazatzal Casino - RockLobster and Metalhead will perform. $2,500 in prizes will be given out for the an-nual costume contest. 800-777-7529 ext 5404

OCT 31 PAYSON3rd Annual Halloween Festival & Haunted House Historic Oxbow Saloon - They say the Ox Bow is ac-tually haunted by a bar maid. Come and enjoy a night of spooks and maybe even a real ghost adventure. Theme is Zombie Land. Adm: $3 or $2 with a can of food for food bank. 6-9p. 928-474-5242

NOV 4-5 PHOENIX

6th Pueblo Grande Museum Rug Auction4619 E. Washington - Fri: Indian Art Auction,

preview 5p, auction 7p. Sat: Navajo Rug Auction, Pre-view 10a, auction at noon. www.pueblogrande.org

NOV 4-6 CAREFREE18th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine FestivalDowntown, 101 Easy Street - 175+ juried fine artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine glass), live musical entertainment, 10a-5p, adm $3, parking is free. 480-837-5637

NOV 4-6 TOMBSTONE10th Annual Tombstone Western Music FestivalFree music on downtown stages all day Sat & Sun. Evening concert 7p at Schieffelin Hall ($20pp) Fri & Sat featuring headliner Don Edwards, also Rusty Richards, Call of the West, Jon Messenger, Way Out West & many more. 520-457-2295

NOV 4-6 SEDONASedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft ShowFactory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 35 to 50 artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jew-elry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery, much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627

NOV 5 YUMAChildren’s Festival of the Arts Downtown Yuma, Main Street - FREE festival featur-ing inter-active arts activities, live entertainment and family fun; food & beverages available for purchase, 10a-3p, FREE adm. 928-373-5202

NOV 5 SONOITA11th Roundup & Open House at Historic Empire Ranch An authentic Western experience for the whole fam-ily. Arena demonstrations, mounted shooters, hands-on exhibits, wagon rides, live Western music, Kid’s Corral, auctions & raffles, BBQ. 10a-4p, Admission free - $10 donation requested per vehicle. 888-364-2829, www.empireranchfoundation.org

NOV 5 YARNELL-PEEPLES VALLEY5th Annual Scenic Highway 89 Yard SaleCommunity wide yard sale in Yarnell & Peeples Valley along Hwy 89 halfway between Wickenburg & Prescott. Visit the Shrine of St. Joseph, antique stores, local restaurants. 7a-3p. 928-427-6262

NOV 5 MESAInternational Plastic Modelers SocietyFalcon Field Airport CAF Museum - Plastic models of aircraft, ships, missiles, spacecraft, figures, auto-mobiles, etc. as well as a model contest, vendors with kits, supplies. Warbirds on display, rides avail, 10a-4p, adm $10, $9, $3. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org

NOV 5 QUARTZSITE3rd Annual Rockin’ in QuartzsiteProud Neighbors of Quartzsite reveals the Rock Art local artists have been painting before the works “hit the streets” around town. Artist Reception 6p w/ cheese, crackers and a “bit of the bubbly”. Linda Ward: 803-984-4230

NOV 5 APACHE JUNCTIONBlue Star Memorial DedicationSuperstition Mountain Museum - Special Dedication Ceremony honoring all military, active or retired. Music and food, free adm. 480-983-4888, www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org

NOV 5 TUBACSouthwest Fiber Arts FestivalTubac Presidio State Historic Park - Featuring premier fiber artists and purveyors, “Make & Take” mini-class-es, fiber demonstrations; meet sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas; 10a-3:30p. Park adm. $4 adult, $2 youth (7-13). 520-625-8788

NOV 5-6 TUCSONTucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games 25th Anniversary! Rillito Raceway - Fri: dinner, torchlight ceremony, cei-lidh 6p, call for tickets; Sat/Sun: Celtic music, dance, athletics, trad. culture, dress, food & vendors; Sat 9a-10p, Sun 9a-5p, $12, $5 ages 6-15. 520-807-9509, tucsoncelticfestival.org

NOV 5-6 LITCHFIELD PARK41st Annual Festival of the Arts Downtown historic district, next to the legendary Wigwam Resort - 300+ fine artists & craftsmen, live musical performances, wine tasting, int’l food court, 9a -5p, FREE adm & parking. 623-734-6526

NOV 5-6 GILA BEND9th Annual Gila Bend Desert Shrimp FestivalLots of family fun for young & old! Various food, merchandise and craft vendors. Free Shrimp Eating Contest. Kids contests/activities and carnival. Live music on Saturday. $3 - 12 & over. Sat 10-10, Sun 10-6. Email questions: [email protected]

NOV 5-6 APACHE JUNCTIONArtists of the Superstitions Studio TourVisit over 25 artist studios hosting 50+ artists in Apache Junction and Gold Canyon. Experience the art process and purchase directly from the artists. Paintings, wood, ceramic, fabric, jewelry, photography & more. Free, 9a-4p. 480-678-7084, www.artistsofthesupersitions.com

NOV 5-6 WICKENBURGHassayampa Heritage DaysHassayampa River Preserve, US Hwy 60, milepost 114 - Celebrating the preserve’s 147 years of history from its beginning as the Frederic Brill Ranch, showcasing the history of people and commerce along the Has-sayampa River. 928-684-2772

NOV 6 TUCSONAll Souls Procession/ParadeFourth Ave - Inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead, two-mile long human-powered procession in celebra-tion and mourning for loved ones who have passed; floats, costumes, huge puppets & more. FREE, 6p. 520-624-5004, www.allsoulsprocession.org

NOV 10-12 BENSONValley Crafters Show & SaleFellowship Hall, 590 S. Huachuca St - Quality crafts and delicious baked goods, Thurs 5-8p, Fri 9a-7p, Sat 9a-4p. I-10 exit 303 to Huachuca St. Turn right to church. 520-586-1908

NOV 11-12 MESAMesa Old West DaysNorth of Main on Macdonald - Old West gunfight re-enactments, 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers, quick draw contest, food & old west vendors, kiddie rides, western music featuring the Crosstown Cowboys. Sat Noon-10, Sun 10-4, free adm. 480-898-3878

NOV 11-13 WICKENBURG32nd Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds - Noted bands, contests, reserved RV camping, arts/crafts, kids zone, no dogs, suggest bring own chair. 800-942-5242, www.wickenburgchamber.com

NOV 11-13 PAYSON7th Annual Rim Country Quilt RoundupMazatzal Casino Exhibition Hall - Regional quilt show, classes Nov. 10-12, vendor mall, special AZ Centennial exhibit. Fri 10-7:30, Sat 10-5:30, Sun 10-3. Adm: $3 or $2 & can of food, 12 & under free. 928-472-4410 /978-3464, quiltroundup.com

NOV 11-JAN 7 WILLIAMSMountain Village Holiday Polar Express starts Nov 11, Parade of Lights & of-ficial town tree lighting ceremony 11/26, 7p. Cruise the Loop Route 66®, Main Street Tour of Lights on Rte. 66, skiing, snow play areas. 800-863-0546, www.experiencewilliams.com

NOV 12 TUCSON

22nd Waila Festival Old Tucson Studios - Family evening of music,

dance, bands & traditional Tohono O’odham feast food, 5-10p. Admission fee $7.50 per person. [email protected]

NOV 12 AJOA Fair in the PlazaHistoric Downtown - Fun for the entire family, street fair with arts & crafts, live music, food & info booths, 10a-3p, free adm. 520-387-7742

NOV 12 ELGINSt. Martin’s New Release Festival Sonoita Vineyards, 3 miles S of Elgin on Elgin Canelo Rd - $15 admission includes wine tasting with new releases, souvenir glass, food & wine pairings, barrel tasting with winemaker and horse drawn wagon rides. Lunch for add’l cost. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893, www.sonoitavineyards.com

NOV 12 FLAGSTAFF

Museum of N. Arizona/ Flag Cultural Partners

Navajo Rug AuctionCoconino Center for the Arts - Contemporary and antique Navajo Rugs of all sizes and prices. Preview 9a-3:30p, auction at 4p, free adm. www.culturalpartners.org

NOV 12 MESA‘Gathering of Legends’ Veterans Day CelebrationFalcon Field Airport CAF Museum - Military avia-tion veterans relate experiences from WWII on. War-birds incl B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 & more, flyovers, rides, food, gift shop, 10a-3p, adm 13-Adult $10, 5-12 $3, Veterans free. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org

NOV 12 TUCSONGreater Arizona Bicycle Swap MeetFourth Ave - Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, bicycles of every description, parts, great prices & selection, free adm, 8a-2p. 520-624-5004www.fourthavenue.org

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Destination October / November Events Goodguys 14th Southwest Nationals NOV 18-20 SCOTTSDALE

Head to WestWorld of Scottsdale, No-vember 18-20, 2011 for the Goodguys 14th Southwest Na-

tionals: three big days of 2,000 hot rods, cus-toms, classic, street rods, muscle machines and tricked out trucks through 1972, plus commercial and vendor exhibits, used auto parts swap meet, cars for sale corral, model car show and fun for the whole family. Special vehicle parking areas on Satur-day will be held from 8 am to 2 pm, such as Homebuilt Heaven, Trick Truck Corral, Mighty Muscle, Ya Gotta Drive’ Em, and the Goodguys Builder’s Choice. Participant registration will be held at WestWorld. General admission is $18, kids (7-12) $6, 6 & under free. $5 parking fee is charged by WestWorld. Show hours are Fri & Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3.

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NOV 12 SAHUARITASahuarita Pecan FestivalGreen Valley Pecan Co., 1625 E. Sahuarita Rd - Show-casing local foods, products & crafts from the Santa Cruz River Valley, history of agriculture, antique trac-tor show, Pecan Classic Run, local bands, kids activi-ties. 10a-8p, free adm., free shuttle. 520-820-3299

NOV 12 COTTONWOODWalkin’ on Main Street Old Town - A combination of the history, art, wine, music and culture of the Verde Valley. Also celebrat-ing Arizona’s 100th Year of Statehood and the histori-cal significance of State Route 89A. 11a-5p. 928-639-3200, [email protected]

NOV 12 TUCSONVail Country Fair 2011Pima County Fairgrounds, Houghton Rd. one mile South of 1-10, Exit 275 - 150+ local vendors, food, music, raffle prizes, contests, cow-pie bingo, oreo stacking, dunk tank, lots of fun! Free adm, 9a-5p. Tony: 520 907-5186

NOV 12-13 ST. DAVIDFestival of the ArtsHoly Trinity Monastery - Over 150 artists & crafts-men, variety of entertainers, numerous food venues, monastery bakery, $3 donation for parking, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Masses: Sat 5p, Sun 10:30a & Noon. 520-720-4642

NOV 12-13 LAKE HAVASU CITY42nd Annual Gem & Mineral Show Community Center, 100 Park Ave - Exhibits, dealers, jewelry, fossils, tools & more; raffle & door prizes, prizes & games for kids, free admission & parking, Sat 9-6, Sun 9-4. 928-855-9225

NOV 12-13 PHOENIX10th Annual Spanish MarketHeard Museum - 75+ fine Hispanic artists sell santos, pottery, embroidery, furniture, painting, silver & tinwork. Mariachis, folklorico dancers, festive & traditional foods, 10a-5p, free w/ museum adm: $20, $10, age 16 & under free. 602-252-8848

NOV 12-13 KINGMANKingman Cancer Care Arts & Crafts FestivalMohave County Fairgrounds - Approx. 125 vendors - get a start on your holiday shopping! Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3. Free adm. 928-757-3760

NOV 12-13 TUCSONTucson Pima Arts Council Free Open Studio Tour220 city & county artists welcome you, Saturday Nov. 12 and Sunday Nov. 13 from 11 am to 5 pm. Artist directory and location maps for studios at:www.TucsonPimaArtsCouncil.org

NOV 13 MESAAnnual RAF Cadet MemorialMesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St - Memorial to remember the 23 RAF cadets killed in training during World War II at No. 4 British Flying Training Field (today’s Falcon Field). British dignitaries will attend. Fly-overs include missing man formation. 10:30a. www.azcaf.org

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20121912

“Countdown” to the

On February 14, 1912, President William Howard Taft signed the proclamation admitting Arizona into the Union as its 48th state. Fast forward to 2011 and get ready to party! From now through 2012, Arizona cities and towns are celebrating the history of their com-munities and our great state with events large and small, officially designated “Centennial” or unofficial but heartfelt just the same.

Keep an eye on this page for quarterly updates and make this the year that you will explore Arizona, seek out its far flung corners, meet your neighbors, and learn more about how we became the great 48th American state.

CASA GRANDEPlease join the Casa Grande Community as we celebrate the Arizona Centennial with the following events. Unless otherwise noted, find more information at www.casagrandeaz.gov.

Oct. 4 ART in the ALLEY - Music, food and fun in downtown Casa Grande - first Tuesday of each month. www.cgmainstreet.org

Oct. 10 Monthly Centennial Speaker Series begins provided by Casa Grande His-torical Society, 2nd Monday of each month at the Dorothy Powell Senior Center. [email protected]

Oct. 21 Party in the Park - FREE CONCERT Nov. 4 U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz

Ensemble Performance - FREE Concert

Nov. 15 Union Pacific steam engine event [email protected]

Dec. 3 Electric Light Parade - Kick off the Centennial with fun, food and music, view over 65 floats for the parade of lights.

Jan. 21-22 Casa Grande 12th Annual Historic Downtown Street Fair/ Car & Bike Show, Main Street District - Arts & crafts, Classic Car Show (Sat. only), Show and Shine cars (Sun. only), en-tertainment & food booths. Sat. 10-5pm & Sun. 10-4pm. www.cgmainstreet.org

Jan. 13 City of Casa Grande Parks and Recreation Unity March - partnered with Casa Grande Elementary School District

Jan 21 Senior Ice Cream Social - Free ice cream sundae and music

The Crown King Historical Building Registry and Walking Tour 2011-2012

A Living Ghost Townwith a Heart of Gold

CROWN KINGwww.crownkingfun.com

The Crown King Historical Society is pleased to announce that the “Crown King Historical Building

Registry” has been designated an official Arizona Centennial Legacy Project. The Historical Society will continue researching and compiling information throughout 2011 and 2012. Please feel free to contact us with any information regarding Crown King History at [email protected].

OCT 21-23 MARICOPAStagecoach Days

Friday: Carnival & street dance. Saturday: book sale, carnival, mini-miss pageant, vendors village, stagecoach rides, petting

zoo, beer garden, gunfights, entertainment. Sunday: 5K fun run, golf tournament, carnival. 520-316-6963 or www.maricopa-az.gov

OCT 22 PEORIAArizona on the Move Centennial Celebration

Peoria Sports Complex - Dis-plays and activities portray events in Arizona history, dedicated to the celebration of AZ transportation past and present. Charity Motorcycle Run, Family Bike Ride, 5k

race, live performances, kids’ activities, 9a-2p. www.peoriaaz.gov/azcentennial

FEB 3-4 PEORIAArizona Centennial Celebration in PeoriaPeoria Sports Complex - Fri. eve Celebrity soft-ball game, kids activities, fireworks display. Sat AM dedication of Centennial Plaza and Decade walk, art gallery exhibits. www.peoriaaz.gov/azcentennial

OCT 22-23 PHOENIXCelebrate the Arizona Experience Weekend

Arizona State Fairgrounds - Arizona’s Fairtime Birthday Bash with VIP appearances, historical and educational exhibits, activities and exciting entertainment, all part of

the Fair Centennial Celebration, Passport to Culture and Wine Competition & Tasting events in the Arizona Lottery Backyard. www.azstatefair.com

NOV 5 SONOITA 11th Roundup & Open House at Historic Empire Ranch

An authentic Western experience for the whole

family. Arena demonstrations, mounted shooters, hands-on exhibits, wagon rides, live Western music, Kid’s Corral, auctions & raffles, BBQ. 10a-4p, Adm. free - $10 donation requested per vehicle. 888-364-2829, empireranchfoundation.org

NOV 12 COTTONWOODWalkin’ on Main Street

Old Town - A combination of the history, art, wine, music and culture of the Verde Valley. Also celebrating Arizona’s 100th Year of Statehood and the

historical significance of State Route 89A. 11a-5p. 928-639-3200, [email protected]

As Arizona celebrates its Centennial, Cave Creek Museum is restoring a rare Stamp Mill dating back to 1880. Large, heavy stamp mills were used

from the late 1800s-1920s to crush hard rock ore so gold could be extracted. The Museum’s Golden Reef Mine Stamp Mill was declared to be an AZ State Historic Property by AZ State Parks in 1986. The public can view the mill during the restoration process.

NOV 15 CAVE CREEK“A Miner’s Dinner”Cave Creek Museum, 6140 Skyline Dr - Guests will dine on traditional miner’s fare outside by the Museum’s historic Stamp Mill with a chance to see its primary crusher in action and see first-hand the restoration progress. Bid on silent and live auction items, listen to cowboy balladeer Mike Ewing. Seatings: 5 pm & 6:30 pm. Call for tickets. 480-488-2764

NOV 19 SEDONALecture series: Presidential Election of 1912 & Arizona Statehood

Sedona Public Library - 2pm, sponsored by the Sedona Historic Preserva-tion Commission. 928-203-5035

DEC 30-FEB 14 SEDONASedona Centennial Quilt Sedona Public Library - Sedona Centennial Quilt on display, depicting important periods of local history over the last 100 years. The 50” x 70” wall hanging will feature hand-stitching, hand-applique and be hand quilted. Sponsored by the Sedona Historic Preservation Commis-sion. 928-203-5035

FEB 14 SEDONAAZ Centennial Moment of Statehood Commu-nity Bell Ringing Dignitaries, professional bell-ringers music, refreshments, 2:14pm simultaneous community-wide ringing of bells including “Sedona’s bell” which hangs in the steeple at Wayside Chapel. A public birthday party follows at Jordan Histori-cal Park. 928-282-7038

Call 928-203-5922 to make your reservation at Poco Diablo Resort.

DEC 3-4 TUMACACORILa Fiesta de Tumacácori

Tumacácori Nat’l Historical Park - Celebrate Santa Cruz Valley history & culture, 50 food /craft & info booths, stage entertainment, kids’activities, 10a-5p, free adm. Mariachi Procession & Mass 10a on Sunday. No pets allowed.

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DEC 10 YUMACentennial Electric Light Parade

The parade, themed “Yuma...100 Years in the Making”, winds through the city streets ending in the Historic Downtown District. 928-783-0071

DEC 16-23 YUMAChristmas Village at the Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park A magical village with thousands of lights deco-rating the park and walk-in sized playhouses sponsored by local businesses: stores, ginger-bread cottage, Santa’s Workshop. Polar Pass $5 for unlimited admission all week. 928-783-0071

QUARTZSITEThe small town of Quartzsite has a big dose of Centennial spirit! The town is bringing folks together all year long to take pride in their com-

munity and their state. In addition, the Quartz-site Art Guild is producing some amazing pieces of art on wood, sized about 3’x4’. They will be displayed throughout town along B-10 and Hwy. 95. Beginning in the fall, the Guild will host a contest with questions about the local areas depicted in the art. It should be fun!

Oct. 15 Quartzsite Country Bash - Rodeo, horseshoe tournaments, vendors, food, beer garden, kid’s bounce house, kara-oke contest, beard/mustache growing contest begins. Opens 2pm. Concert with Harry Luge, 8pm. Pre-party event on Fri. Oct. 14 for ticketholders. Weekend: $20/adv, $25/door. www.QuartzsiteCountryBash.com

Oct. 29 Pioneer Spirit Walk at Hi Jolly Cemetery - Fun historical walk into Quartzsite’s past with members (“Spirits”) of the community hamming it up at selected gravesites! 3-6 pm. 928-927-6593

Nov. 5 3rd Annual Rockin’ in Quartzsite Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite reveals the Rock Art local artists have been painting before the works “hit the streets” around town. Artist Reception 6p. 803-984-4230

Nov. 12-13 Quartzsite GFWC Women’s Club & Town-wide Yard Sale

Nov. 14 Pie Auction & Apron Show, Senior Ctr Nov. 19 Morning Turkey Hunt Poker Run by

Rotary, Cowboy Poetry in the Evening Dec. 3 Quartzsite GFWC Women’s Club

Fashion Show, also Christmas Light Parade, 6pm. 928-927-9321

Dec. 10 Silent Auction Operation Hero Com-fort Fundraiser 1-3pm, Town Hall

GLOBE-MIAMI October-March: Special Display, Governors of Globe, George W. P. Hunt and Rose Mof-ford, at Gila County

Historical Museum, 1330 N. Broad Street, Globe. 928-425-7385 October-June: Historical presentations at Miami Memorial Library, 1052 Adonis Ave. include “Paranormal Studies in the Area”, “Arizona East-ern Railway History” and “Chinese Families in Early Globe-Miami. Free. 928-425-7385 Oct. 15 28th Annual Apache Day, Downtown

Globe - Native American Festival.Oct. 28-31 Historic Globe Fall Festival: Games,

food, vendor booths. Haunted 1910 Historic Jail. Fri.: Pumpkin Carv-ing Contest. Sat.: Ghosts of Globe Walking Tours. Sun: All Hallows Eve Fest. Mon: Downtown Trick-or-Treat. 928-425-0884

Nov. 5 “Mining Rocks” looks back at a century of mining in the Globe-Miami area.

Dec. 2 Christmas Open House for Gila County Historical Museum and Bul-lion Plaza Museum. 928-425-7385

Dec. 3 Christmas and Dessert Concert”, Cobre Valley Community Players. 928-425-0884

Dec. 10 Miami “Small Town Christmas”, 10 am. Dec. 10 Community Centennial Band first

concert, 5-6 pm, Historic Globe Depot building, 230 S. Broad St.

Dec. 10 Light Parade, “Centennial Tribute to Arizona”, 6 pm on Broad Street, Globe.

Dec. 16, 17 “First Christmas in Globe, Arizona 1876” reenactment of actual event held in Globe’s first year. Free. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Cedar and Hill Street, 7 pm.

Dec. 18 “Festival of Lights” at Besh-ba-Gowah Archaeological Park, Jess Hayes Road, Globe. Luminarias, music, program. Free. 6 pm.

Unless otherwise indicated, call the Chamber of Commerce for more information: 800-804-5623

• Oct - Dec 2011 www.aztourist.com www.facebook.com/aztouristnewsFEB 11 YUMAYuma Celebrates the Arizona Centennial Arizona Western College & KAWC present Hal Holbrook as Mark Twain; Jaycees Centennial Rodeo Parade 8:30-10:30am, Celebrating the Centennial with the Historical Society: Redondo Days & Crossing Days on Madison Avenue 10:30am-3pm, Jose Maria Redondo Centennial Dinner 6-10pm. 928-373-5194

FEB 12 YUMAOpening of the Siphon ExhibitQuarter Master Depot, 10-11:30am. 928-783-0071

FEB 14 YUMAFandango on Main Street Food, beverages, dancing and fireworks, 5-11pm. 928-373-5194

DEC 29-31 PHOENIXArizona National Livestock Show

AZ State Fairgrounds - Livestock, ranch rodeo, ranch horse competition, Li’l Buckaroo rodeo, tractor pull, Farm Experience-an interactive

area for kids, Western Art & Gear Show, $10/car = adm & parking. 602-258-8568, www.anls.org

JAN 2012 MESA Arizona Military Aviation Walk of Honor

Falcon Field Airport, AZ Wing CAF Museum - The museum is dedicating pedestals to past and present Arizona influencers in the field of military aviation. They will be hosting a walk

of honor - exact date to be determined. www.azcaf.org

JAN 11-15 WILLCOX Wings Over Willcox Birding & Nature Festival

Thousands of Sandhill Cranes! Raptors, sparrows & more. Geology, SW history & archeology, farming & ranching, photography, vineyard, flora, ghost towns, etc; tours, seminars, Nature

Expo, banquet. Reserve early! 800-200-2272, www.wingsoverwillcox.com

JAN 12-29 SCOTTSDALEIn The Devil’s Frying Pan

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St, N. Scottsdale - Desert Foothills Theater’s officially

sanctioned Centennial event and legacy project takes place Thurs., Jan. 12 - Sun., Jan. 29, 2012. The original play is a new form of community theater featuring 100 cast members who tell the stories of life in the Territory prior to 1912. 480-488-1981, desertfoothillstheater.com

FEB 4 AVONDALE Tale of Two Cities - Avondale & Goodyear Celebrate the Centennial!

Avondale & Goodyear’s Centennial parade will take place on Thomas Road, from Dysart to Litchfield Roads, beginning 9am and ending with an exciting, family-focused festival, titled: “Planes, Trains and Automobiles - 100 years of Transportation in the Southwest Valley” at Estrella Mountain Community College (300 N Dysart Rd. - Avondale). 623-333-2400

NOV 15 MESAAviation FascinationFalcon Field Airport CAF Museum - Presented with Mesa C of C: Flight is an integral part of Mesa’s heri-tage and economic base today; aviation companies at and around Falcon Field Airport, WWII Aircraft, artifacts on display, 4-7p, free adm. 480-924-1940

NOV 18-20 TUCSONHoliday Artisans’ Market Tucson Museum of Art - NEW expanded market with more of the finest SW artisans, food vendors, a kids’ play area, live music stage and more, 10a-6p, free admission to market & museum. On view- Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present. 520-624-2333

NOV 18-20 SCOTTSDALEGoodguys 14th Southwest NationalsWestworld - 2,000+ 1972 and older, rods, customs, muscle cars and trucks, vendor exhibits, swap meet & more. Fri 8-5, Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3. Adm: $18, kids (7-12) $6. 480-312-6802 or www.good-guys.com

NOV 18-20 CAVE CREEK/ CAREFREE/SCOTTSDALE15th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour Sonoran Arts League - 150 artists at 45 locations open their private studios to the public, free, self-guided, 10a-5p. 480-575-6624

NOV 18-20 TUCSONCasino del Sol Arts & Crafts Festival5655 W. Valencia Rd - Finest artists & craftspeople from the southwest. Jewelry, clothes, wood, metal, pot-tery, furniture, etc. Live entertainment, food, Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. www.arizonafestivalsandevents.com

NOV 19 WINSLOW65th Annual Christmas ParadeDowntown - Food, arts & crafts and various vendors all day. The largest hometown Christmas parade in Northern AZ, this year’s theme is “A Season of Sharing”. Join us as we kick off the holidays with this amazing event! 928-289-2434

NOV 19 SURPRISEFine Art & Craft ShowSun City Grand (Palm Court in Village Center), 19753 N. Remington Dr. - Hours: 9am-4pm. Free admission & parking. 602-789-7222

NOV 19-20 SCOTTSDALE18th Annual ArtFest of Scottsdale Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, Old Town, 7380 E Sec-ond St - 200 juried artists, fine restaurants, continuous live music, sparkling fountains and blooming gardens, 10a-5p, free adm. 888-278-3378

NOV 19-20 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - 35 to 50 artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furni-ture, clothing, pottery, much more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

NOV 19-JAN 1 PRESCOTT19th Annual World’s Largest Gingerbread VillagePrescott Resort - 100+ houses, gingerbread men residents, train runs through the village, carolers on opening day w/cookies, hot chocolate; in the lobby 24/7, free. 928-776-1666

NOV 24-DEC 30 PRESCOTT VALLEYValley of LightsFain Park - Animated lights on 1 mi. loop featuring large-scale holiday, patriotic and storybook displays, free, donations accepted. Every night 6 to 10 pm. 928-772-8857

NOV 25-26 LAKE HAVASU CITYHavasu Art Guild Holiday ShoppeAquatic Community Center, 100 Park Ave - Members of the Havasu Art Guild create and sell arts & crafts of all types, raffle tickets, open to public, Fri 9-4 and Sat 8-4. No outside vendors. 928-453-3879

NOV 25-26 PEARCEOld Pearce Heritage Days Arts & crafts, antiques, music, food, E.A. Smith paint-ings, displays of quilts/minerals/antique engines, Old Store museum open, all local shops open. Free adm. 520-826-1961

NOV 25-26 PARKER65th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta Boat Races BlueWater Resort & Casino - Powerboat/speedboat racing on the Parker Strip & Colorado River, 10a-4p. 310-318-4012, 928-669-7035

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Destination November EventsFEB 9-12 TUCSON Tucson Gem & Mineral Show™ The Main Show

Tucson Convention Ctr - Exhibiting “Minerals of Arizona” from museums & private collections. Also 250+ dealers of jewelry, minerals, etc. Thurs-Sat 10-6; Sun 10-5. Kids’ activities from Fri pm.

$10 cash at door, cc online, 14 & under free w/adult. www.tgms.org

FEB 11-JAN 20 PHOENIX Beyond Geronimo: The Apache Experience

Heard Museum - Beyond Geronimo examines the celebrity attached to Geronimo, the legend-ary Apache leader, and the resulting misrepre-sentations of Apache culture and heritage that followed, as well as insight into leaders who were overshadowed by Geronimo’s persona. Works by contemporary Apache artists show how they interpret their shared history and the changing faces of Geronimo. 602-252-8848

FEB 14 WILLIAMSArizona Centennial Train and Sweetheart Dinner

Historic steam locomotive departs 9:30 am to the Grand Canyon, round-trip coach tickets at 1912 fare of $7.50. Enjoy anecdotes from the Winslow Harvey Girls and the Bill Williams Mountain Men.

Commemorative Centennial Fireworks display and Sweetheart Dinner at the historic Sultana Theatre, built in 1912. Enjoy a delicious meal, a musical show about the last 100 years of Williams’ history & more. Dinner reservations accepted at the Williams C. of C. 800-863-0546, www.williamschamber.org

FEB 23 TUCSON Tucson Rodeo Parade 87th Year! Irvington Rd & S. Sixth Ave - Arizona’s largest one-day spectator event: 150 western-themed floats and buggies, Mexican folk dancers and

musicians, horses & riders, starts 9a. Pre-parade entertainment 8a. Grandstand seating available: 520-294-1280, www.TucsonRodeoParade.org

MAR 31-APR 1 PHOENIX AZ Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo

Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Carefree Hwy, 1 mile west of I-17. Live wildlife, fishing, camping, archery, hunting, shooting sports, OHV & boating displays, workshops, exhibitors,

food booths, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4, free admission & parking. www.azgfd.gov/expo

MAY 4-6 SELIGMAN-KINGMAN-TOPOCK 25th Annual Historic Route 66 Fun Run

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Approx. 900 vintage vehicles and thousands of spectators celebrate the history of Route 66. 125-mile pleasure cruise includes activities in every community along the way: Show-N-Shine, BBQ, gunfights,

live entertainment, vendors & more. 928-753-5001

NOV 25-26 PATAGONIA12th Annual Holiday Art WalkMainstreet - Open Studio Tour: Painters, potters, weavers, toy makers, gourd crafters, water colorists, quilters & other local artists, holiday refreshments served at participating locations, 11a-4p. 520-394-2356

NOV 25-27 TUCSON

Native American Month Social

& Indian Craft MarketSheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant (courtyard) - Exhibi-tion dancers from Mexico - Aztecs, 30 authentic Indian craft booths, children’s activities, traditional foods, adm: donation $5, 10a-5p. 520-622-4900

NOV 25-27 TUCSON

Thanksgiving Indian Arts & Crafts MarketSan Xavier Mission Plaza - 40 authentic Indian

craft booths, traditional foods, entertainment on Sat & Sun, 9a-5p, free admission. 520-573-4007

NOV 25-27 CAVE CREEKThanksgiving Weekend Fine Art & Craft FestivalFrontier Town (Cave Creek Smokehouse), 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd. - Paintings, photography, metal art & tables, Indian artifacts, clothing, jewelry & more. Fri & Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4. Free admission & parking. 602-789-7222

NOV 25-27 CAVE CREEK/ CAREFREE/SCOTTSDALE15th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour Sonoran Arts League - 150 artists at 45 locations open their private studios to the public, free, self-guided, 10a-5p. 480-575-6624

NOV 25-27 SCOTTSDALE1st Annual Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine FestivalSalt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd - 125+ juried fine artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine glass), live musical entertainment, 10a-5p, adm $5, parking is free. 480-837-5637

NOV 26 PARKERParker Area Chamber of Commerce Lighted Boat Parade Parade begins at the Bluewater Resort & Casino’s Marina, 6p. Santa Claus will be on hand for pictures. Cash prizes, more fun! 928-669-2174

NOV 26-27 FLORENCE79th Florence Junior ParadaRodeo Grounds - World’s oldest junior rodeo, com-petitors ages 5-18, calf roping, bull doggin’ & more. Parade (Main St) Sat 10a free, rodeo 1p both days, adm: $5 per carload. 866-977-4496

NOV 26-27 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - 35 to 50 artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furni-ture, clothing, pottery, much more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

NOV 26-27 WICKENBURG11th Annual Gem & Mineral FairWickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St - 40 + vendors of rocks, minerals, jewelry, gems and beads. Food, raffle drawing & hourly door prizes. Activities for kids. Free adm. & parking, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4. 928-684-0380

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PATAGONIA’SHOLIDAY art

walkTHE FRI & SAT AFTER

THANKSGIVING

NOV. 25 & 2611AM TO 4PM

MEET LOCAL ARTISTS PERUSE OPEN STUDIOS

ART GALLERIES AND SHOPS“Student Art Scholarship Raffle”

Complimentary Holiday Refreshments

SANTA • GOOD CHEER520-394-2356www.patagoniaaz.com


DEC 3 SAFFORDHoliday Light ParadeMain Street - Over 50 entries: Dressed up cars, trucks, 18-wheelers, boats, floats, bikes, 7p. Pre-parade enter-tainment and vendors 5p. 928-428-2511

DEC 3 PAYSON11th Annual Town of Payson Electric Light ParadeHistoric West Main Street - Join us for our “Magic on the Mountain” celebration w/ an evening of floats, fun & music, parade starts 6p. Party follows, take your photo with Santa! 928-474-5242 x7, 928-978-2538

DEC 3 BUCKEYE16th Annual Hometown Holiday Boutique & Winter WonderlandNew 6th Street Plaza, 6th Street & Monroe Ave - Arts & crafts & food vendors, Santa Photos, holiday music, snow play area, Holiday Chihuahua Races, come get a jump on your holiday shopping, 9a-4p, free adm. Ven-dor applications still being accepted. 623-349-6604

DEC 3 QUARTZSITE9th Annual Christmas Light ParadeCorner of Hwy 95 & Main St, east on Main to Plym-outh Rd, then north to Town Hall - 35+ floats, parade starts at 7p followed by refreshments & tree lighting ceremony at Town Hall. 928-927-9321

DEC 3-4 TUMACACORILa Fiesta de Tumacácori Tumacácori Nat’l Historical Park - Celebrate Santa Cruz Valley history & culture, 50 food /craft & info booths, stage entertainment, kids’activities, 10a-5p, free adm. Mariachi Procession & Mass 10a on Sunday. No pets allowed. 520-398-2341x 0

DEC 9 WICKENBURG16th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights Historic Downtown Wickenburg - Enjoy the beautiful lights on wagons, horses, automobiles & more, 6:30p. Stores stay open late for Christmas shopping. 800-942-5242

DEC 9-11 TUCSONFourth Avenue Winter Street Fair Fourth Ave - One of the top 100 festivals in the US. 400+ arts & crafts artisans, 40 food vendors, 2 big music stages, street performers, kids “Van Grow” hands-on art pavilion, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org

DEC 9-11 PHOENIX26th Annual Poinsettia Festival Gardener’s World, 3401 E Baseline Rd - Magnificent displays of thousands of poinsettias, greenhouse tour, photo ops, wagon rides, craft & food vendors, kids’ area, 10a-5p, free adm. & parking. Sign up for free email garden tips: gardenpro.net; 602-437-0700

DEC 9-30 SCOTTSDALEHoliday LightsMcCormick-Stillman RR Park - 100,000+ lights, a variety of holiday displays, Santa at park through the 23rd. Opening night tree lighting ceremony & enter-tainment. 6:30-9p nightly except Dec 24 & 25. Adm free, rides- $2 train, $2 carousel. 480-312-2312

DEC 10 YUMACentennial Electric Light Parade The parade, themed “Yuma...100 Years in the Making”, winds through the city streets ending in the Historic Downtown District. 928-783-0071

DEC 10 FLAGSTAFFChristmas Party and CraftsRiordan Mansion State Historic Park - Visitor Center: Santa gives out candy, Mrs. Claus reads Christmas stories, crafts for children, Christmas music, hot cider & cake. Free, 9-11am. Stay for a holiday tour of the Mansion, which is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style. ($) 928-779-4395

NOV 27 GOLD CANYONArtists of the Superstitions Fall Members ShowThe Big White Tent at Gold Canyon Golf Resort, 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd - 30 artists show/sell fine art: paintings, wood, ceramic, fabric, jewelry, photog-raphy. Free to the public, 9a-3p. 480-982-5730, artistsofthesupersitions.com

DEC 2 FLORENCEChristmas on Main StreetLight parade 6p followed by Main Street Festival at 7p with music, entertainment, food, crafts, fun and games for all ages. 520-868-7589, visitflorenceaz.com

DEC 2-3 TUBACLuminaria Nights - Fiesta de Navidad Streets are lined with thousands of luminarias and shops stay open until 9p. Join us at sunset for great homemade food, music and Santa Claus! Sunset-9p, free. 520-398-2704

DEC 2-3 WILLCOXChristmas Apple Festival Craft & Bake SaleWillcox Community Center - Country crafts fair, apple theme, arts & crafts vendors, door prizes, raffles, Fri 10a-7p, Sat 10a-4p, free adm. 800-200-2272

DEC 2-4 WICKENBURG23rd Annual Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering SW cowboy poets, singers, musicians. Reception Fri 6p Desert Caballeros Western Museum $10. Community Center - Free day sessions Sat 9a-3:30p; featured poets Sat 7p, adm $15/adv, $20/door. Sun: Cowboy Church. www.wickenburgchamber.com,800-942-5242

DEC 2-4 TUCSONLuminaria NightsTucson Botanical Gardens - 2,000 luminarias, garden railway, food vendors, entertainment, 5:30-8p, adm $9, children 4-12 are $5. 520-326-9686 x10

DEC 2-4 PHOENIX26th Annual Poinsettia Festival Gardener’s World, 3401 E Baseline Rd - Magnificent displays of thousands of poinsettias, greenhouse tour, photo ops, wagon rides, craft & food vendors, kids’ area, 10a-5p, free adm. & parking. Sign up for free email garden tips: gardenpro.net; 602-437-0700

DEC 3 CHANDLERTumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights Dr. A.J. Chandler Park - Other activities include two stages with live entertainment, food / arts & crafts booths, kids games, pony rides, free pictures w/Santa, 4:30-9p, Parade 7p, free adm. 480-782-2665

DEC 10 GLOBEMain Street Christmas Light Parade Historic Downtown - Parade with theme of “Centen-nial Tribute to Arizona”, 6p. Shops remain open till 9p for Christmas shopping after the parade - lots of holiday specials. 800-804-5623

DEC 10 BUCKEYEHoliday Glow on MonroeHistoric Downtown - Parade features illuminated floats, antique autos, colorful marching groups, bands & more, 6pm. Meet Santa and elves. Have a free picture with Santa after the parade. 602-881-9111

DEC 10 BENSONChristmas on Main StreetOld-fashioned street celebration with Santa, craft & food vendors, choir groups & other entertainment. 520-586-2842

DEC 10 APACHE JUNCTIONChristmas BoutiqueSuperstition Mountain Museum - High quality handcrafted gifts and holiday items, food, music and entertainment. Santa avail for pics with kids. We are tax free. 9a-4p, free adm. 480-983-4888,0 www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org

DEC 10 MESASanta’s Visit to CAF MuseumFalcon Field Airport - Santa arrives 11a to help E. Valley Firefighters collect toys for needy children. Special adm prices: free 12 & under, $10 13 & over or free w/ new unwrapped toy. 10a-4p. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org

DEC 10-11 PHOENIXCat Fanciers’ Assoc. Allbreed Cat Show & Feline Agility TrialsPhx Convention Center, West Hall 2 - 300+ cats/kittens, vendors, Agility & Best in Show competition, raffle, cats/kittens for sale, Sat 10-5, Sun 9-4, $7, $5 Srs, $3 under 12, $18 Family Four Pac. 480-893-7695, www.phxfeline.com

DEC 10-11 MESA6th Annual Mesa Arts Festival Mesa Arts Center - Original artworks for sale by some 100 local, regional & national artists, live entertain-ment on 3 stages, artist demos, kids’ activities, food, 10a-5p, free adm & parking. 480-644-6500

DEC 16-23 YUMAChristmas Village at the Quartermaster Depot State Historic ParkA magical village with thousands of lights decorating the park and walk-in sized playhouses sponsored by local businesses: stores, gingerbread cottage, Santa’s Workshop. Polar Pass $5 for unlimited admission all week. 928-783-0071

DEC 17-18 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - 35 to 50 artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furni-ture, clothing, pottery, much more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

DEC 18 GLOBEFestival of Lights Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park - Celebrate the holidays with hundreds of glowing luminarias along walls & walkways, holiday music, free hot cider & cookies, free adm, 5:30-8:30p. 928-425-0320

DEC 26-JAN 2 PHOENIXHolidays at the Heard Heard Museum - All days except for Jan. 1st. Excit-

ing performances and artist demos of traditional and contemporary American Indian music, dance and art, 9:30a-5p, on Sun. 11a-5p, free w/ mus adm: $20, $10, age 16 & under free. 602-252-8848

Phoenix Feline Fanciers19th All Breed Cat Show

Phoenix Convention CenterWest Hall 2 Dec. 10-11

Sat. 10-5, Sun. 9-4$7.00 / $5.00 / $3.00Family Pac Available

Parking Discount onlinewww.phxfeline.com$1.00 oFF

adult or senior admission with this coupon(limit one per person)

Wings Over Willcox19th Annual Birding & Nature Festival

January11-15, 20121-800-200-2272

[email protected]

• Valley of Lights Nov. 24 - Dec. 30 A one mile drive through animated and lit displays.

• Entertainment District Lighting Displays • Holiday Festival of Lights Parade Friday, Dec. 2 - 5 pm • Manheim Steamroller Christmas Show Friday, Dec. 2 – 7 pm• Gingerbread Village Nov. 19 - Jan. 1

Prescott Valley, Your Holiday Destination

928-772-8857 • www.pvchamber.org

64th Annual Arizona National Livestock ShowDEC 29-31 PHOENIX

Celebrate the 64th Annual Arizona National Livestock Show held December 29-31 at the Arizona State Fair-grounds, 19th Avenue &

McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ. Enjoy Livestock Shows, Farm Experience-an interactive area for children to learn about agriculture, Ranch Rodeo, Working Ranch Horse Competition, Li’l Buckaroo Rodeo, Tractor Pull, Chuck Wagon Cook Off, Dutch Oven Cook Off, Junior Market Livestock Auction and much more. There is something fun for everyone! The 23rd Annual Cowboy Classics Western Art & Gear Show is also a featured event of the livestock show: a celebration of Western culture and lifestyle through poetry, music, paintings, sculpture, leatherwork, jewelry, furniture and gifts galore. For more information, visit our website or call the Arizona National office.

602-258-8568 • www.anls.org

Destination Nov. / Dec. / Jan. EventsDEC 29-31 PHOENIX

Arizona National Livestock Show AZ State Fairgrounds - Livestock, ranch rodeo, ranch horse competition, Li’l Buckaroo rodeo, tractor pull, Farm Experience-an interactive area for kids, Western Art & Gear Show, $10/car = adm & parking. 602-258-8568, www.anls.org

DEC 29-31 QUARTZSITEAntique Engine & Tractor ShowPlus Swap Meet and Yard Sale. To register or for more info., contact Quartzsite Charlie: 928-927-8334

DEC 30-JAN 8 TUCSON

Thunder in the Desert 201210,000 years of culture, 187 tribal nations. Featur-

ing pow-wows, concerts, birds of prey, special exhibi-tion days for elders, veterans, children and the world’s indigenous peoples, Midnight Friendship Round Dance Dec. 31st to greet the New Year- free, come at 11:45p, lots more. Mon-Thurs Noon-dusk, Fri & Sat Noon-10p, Sun Noon-6p. Adm. $12. Bring your own chair. 520-622-4900

DEC 31 PINETOPNew Year’s Eve at Hon-DahHon-Dah Resort Casino - In the Timbers Show, Jadi Norris appears with pile driving country rockabilly, 9pm to 1am. Free champagne at midnight, balloon drop, party favors. $15 pp, $25 per couple. In the Conference Center, the Sensations Show Band ranges from disco to rock, swing to pop, Motown & more. 9pm to 1am. Free champagne at midnight, club light package. $20 pp. Tickets on sale in gift shop Nov. 16. 928-369-7577

DEC 31-JAN 1 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - 35 to 50 artists showing fine art paint-ings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery, much more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

JAN 6-8 TUCSON“Indian America” Competition Pow-wow & Craft Market

Rillito Raceway Park, River Rd & 1st Ave - Danc-ers from 50+ tribes, authentic crafts, kids activities, traditional foods, singing & drum contest, adm $12, 8 & under free. Fri 4-10p, Sat 10a-10p, Sun Noon-6p. 520-622-4900

JAN 11-15 WILLCOXWings Over Willcox Birding & Nature Festival Thousands of Sandhill Cranes! Raptors, sparrows & more. Geology, SW history & archeology, farming & ranching, photography, vineyard, flora, ghost towns, etc; tours, seminars, Nature Expo, banquet. Reserve early! 800-200-2272, www.wingsoverwillcox.com

26thGardener’s World Poinsettia Festival

d Crafts d Food Vendors

d Santa, Kids Zone

Poinsettia TentXmas Trees

Open till Xmas

Located 2 miles west of

AZ Mills Mall3401 E Baseline Rd

Phoenix AZ602-437-0700

www.gardenpro.net

Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11 10am - 5pmd Free Parking

d Free Admission

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minute. We advise that you call and confirm that ALL information is correct.

Indicates Native American Related Events

Statewide AZ


Founded in 1937 by William Shirley Fulton, the Amerind

Museum is a research institution devoted to the study, preservation

and interpretation of prehistoric and historic Native American cultures. You can find this world-class museum in spectacular Texas Canyon, in the Little Dragoon Mountains one mile off I-10 between Benson and Willcox, Arizona. The Amerind Museum houses one of the finest privately maintained ar-chaeological and ethnological collections in the United States numbering in the tens of thousands. The exhibits display items and artifacts of America’s first peoples, from Alaska to South America and from the last Ice Age to the present. The Amerind Fulton-Hayden Memorial Art Gallery features works with Western themes, but also houses a collection of objects, furniture and paintings collected by the Fulton family. This collection includes artists such as Carl Oscar Borg, Frederic Remington, and William Leigh. New displays and exhibits of contempo-rary Native American Art is offered. The Amerind museum store has

wonderful selections of Southwestern art, crafts, jewelry and adult as well as children’s books on prehistory and Na-

tive American cultures as well as of-fering music by Native Americans. While visiting the Amerind, you can experience the native plants, birds and solitude in the higher, cooler desert. We offer

secluded quiet picnic areas amidst the spectacular massive granite boulders found on the property. Our grounds have ample parking for all sizes of tour buses and RV’s. We have limited handi-capped accessibility. The Amerind has many opportunities for holding events for groups and orga-nizations. We offer picturesque wedding facilities and rooms for business meet-ings, retreats, and planning sessions. Family reunions will love our picnic areas in the quiet and secluded settings. Please call us for your special experience. For more information visit our website. We also can be found on Twitter and Facebook.

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Experience the AmerindWorld-Class Museum Set in Spectacular Texas Canyon

520-586-3666www.amerind.org

Don’t Miss This!NOV 12 ELGINSt. Martin’s New Release Festival Sonoita Vineyards, 3 miles S of Elgin on Elgin Canelo Rd - $15 admission includes wine tast-ing with new releases, souvenir glass, food & wine pairings, barrel tasting with winemaker and horse drawn wagon rides. Lunch for ad-ditional cost. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893www.sonoitavineyards.com

Weddings

Seminars

Training

Baby Showers

Off-Site Catering

Birthday Celebrations

(520) 459-5900 (800) 825-4656

2047 S. HWY 92

Delicious Meals

Banquets

Meetings

Exhibits

Conferences

Holiday Parties

Anniversary Parties

Weddings

Seminars

Training

Baby Showers

Off-Site Catering

Birthday Celebrations

The Windemere Hotel & Conference Center

Morethan justa place to stay …

More than justa place to stay …

Annual Festivals feature wine tasting, food and wine pairings,

winery & vineyard tours, and more!

Bring this ad to the winery for a free tasting with one or

more paid tastings!*

Tasting room and gift shop open daily 10am to 4pm.

Wine tasting daily!

St. Martin’s New Release Festival November 12, 2011 • 10am to 4pm

290 Elgin - Canelo Rd., Elgin AZ 85611520-455-5893 • www.sonoitavineyards.com

*not valid at festival

Located off I-10 in the spectacular rockformations of Texas Canyon.

Take Dragoon Road exit (#318) between Benson and Willcox.

Follow the signs!

www.amerind.org 520.586.3666

AMERIND MUSEUM

A world-class museum of Native American Art, History, Culture, & Archaeology

CLIP AD FORONE FREE ADMISSION WITH ONE PAID ADMISSION EXPIRES 10/31/2012

OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.

IN DRAGOON AZ SINCE 1937

Southern AZ

A new exhibit of histori-cally significant paintings was

recently opened at the Tubac Pre-sidio State Historic Park in Tubac,

Arizona. The Alan B. Davis Gallery on the Park grounds features a collection of 16 paintings by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt, covering three centuries of Arizona’s wildly glorious history. The paintings and their historical narratives were originally featured as a special 16-part “Cavalcade of History” series in Arizona Highways magazine from 1987 through 1990. The Tubac Pre-sidio’s exhibit is the first to display all of the paintings and narratives together as a collection. Ahrendt’s paintings interpret the full range of southwestern sagas from Span-ish exploration to American occupation, and include riverboat, stagecoach, saloon and ranching scenes, gunfights, missions, epic marches, humble settlements and portraits of historical figures.

Arizona Highways describes this series as “among the magazine’s most remem-

bered illustrations.” The col-lection of giclées on canvas is on permanent display at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, which is now managed and operated by the Tubac Historical Society. Location: 1 Burruel Street in Tubac, Arizona

(south of Tucson at Exit 34 on I-19). Hours: open daily from 9am - 5pm. Admission to the art exhibit is included in Park admission: $4 adult, $2 youth (7-13), children free.

New

exhibit

“Cavalcade of History” Art Exhibit at the Tubac Presidio

520-398-2252www.ths-tubac.org


Kitt Peak Seeks Applicants For Docent TrainingCourse Starting in January 2012

Annual Casino del SolArts & Crafts Festival

Southwestern & Native American Fine Arts and Crafts

Nov 18-20, 2011Fri-Sat. 10am-5pmSun. 10am-4pm

5655 W Valencia Rd, TucsonOver 85 Exceptional Arts & Crafts Booths

Jewelry • Pottery • Wood CraftsStained Glass • Metal Works • Paintings • BasketsFurniture • Clothes • Speciality Foods and more

Holy Trinity MonasteryHwy 80 - St. David, Arizona

Over 150 artists and craftsmenVariety of entertainers

Food for all tastesRaffle - $2000 in cash prizes

Masses: Saturday - 5:00 pmSunday - 10:30 am & Noon

Festival of the Arts

Sat. Nov. 12 - 10-5Sun. Nov. 13 - 10-4

520-720-4642

Directions - I-10 to BensonHwy 80 to Milepost 302.5

Southern AZ

Kitt Peak National Observa-tory, located atop the Quin-

lan Mountains, fifty-six miles southwest of Tucson on the Tohono

O’odham reservation, boasts the great-est number of telescopes on one moun-tain anywhere in the world. In addition to the twenty-five optical and two radio telescopes, Kitt Peak also offers a fine Visitor Center complete with exhibits, gift shop, and nightly public observing programs by reservation. Guests are greeted by one of the Visitor Center’s forty volunteers, who conduct three tours daily (small fee) to the research telescopes and treat visitors to simple hands-on dem-onstrations of concepts in astronomy. Telescope tours depart from the Visitor Center at 10am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm seven days a week. The Visitor Center contains displays and exhibits highlighting astronomy research. Interactive exhibits introduce users to the nature of light and demon-strate how astronomers study it to unravel

the mysteries of the universe. To experience astronomy first hand, visitors may reserve spots in two nighttime observing programs. The Nightly Observ-

ing Program introduces participants to the night sky through the use of star charts and binoculars. Afterward participants enter one of two public observato-ries to tour the universe with the Visitor Center telescopes. For a more in-depth

experience, guests may choose the Ad-vanced Observing Program. During the night they may conduct visual astronomy, astrophotography, or digital imaging on any of the Visitor Center’s three telescopes, complete with an operator to assist them. The Kitt Peak Visitor Center is open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm. To make reservations for a public program, call 520-318-8726. Please go online for tour fees.

Come

Visit

The Kitt Peak Visitor CenterExplore Your Universe by Day or Night

520-318-8726www.noao.edu

Kitt Peak is seeking docents to lead public tours of telescopes, conduct programs, and interpret the science of astronomy for its visitors. Docents assist guests in the Visitor

Center and provide hands-on demonstrations to illustrate concepts in astronomy. The 16-week training course begins in January 2012. For additional information and ap-

plications call 520-318-8440 or e-mail [email protected].

CALENDAROCT 28 TUCSON16th Tucson Fire Fighters Chili Cook-OffEl Presidio Park, SW corner Church & Alam-eda - 30+ booths serving chili, samples $2 per cup, live entertainment, kids’ play area, 10a-10p. Benefits Adopt-a-Family Program. 520-444-8961

OCT 28-30 TUCSON12th Annual Desert Bluegrass Festival Sol Casino AVA Amphitheater - Fri: band con-test, 7p, free adm. Sat & Sun: Blue Highway and many other great bands, workshops, vendors, camping & jamming. 520-760-0745

NOV 12 TUCSONVail Country Fair 2011Pima County Fairgrounds, Houghton Rd. 1-10 Exit 275 - 150+ local vendors, food, music, raffle prizes, contests, cow-pie bingo, lots of fun! Free adm, 9a-5p. 520 907-5186

NOV 12-13 TUCSONTucson Pima Arts Council FreeOpen Studio Tour220 city & county artists welcome you from 11 am- 5 pm. Artist directory & location maps for studios at: TucsonPimaArtsCouncil.org

NOV 18-20 TUCSONCasino del Sol Arts & Crafts Festival5655 W. Valencia Rd - Finest artists & craft-speople from the southwest, live enter-tainment, food, Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. arizonafestivalsandevents.com

DEC 9-11 TUCSONFourth Avenue Winter Street Fair Fourth Ave - 400+ arts & crafts artisans, 40 food vendors, 2 big music stages, street performers, kids “Van Grow” hands-on art pavilion, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004

DEC 30-JAN 8 TUCSONThunder in the Desert 2012For details see Native American page 20.

Natural Wonders in Southern ArizonaCatalina State Park Sitting at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains, the park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros. The 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams invites camping, picnicking, bird watching and miles of equestrian, hiking, and biking trails. 520-628-5798Chiricahua National MonumentThe monument contains large expanses of volcanic rocks eroded into dramatic pinnacles and spires. $5/person, 15 & under free, Visitor Center hours 8-4:30. 520-824-3560Kartchner CavernsThis is a unique “living” cave, part of the Arizona State Parks, located near Benson. To guarantee a tour, please call ahead for reservations or book online. Discovery Center, picnic armadas, ad-ditional fee to enter park. 520-586-CAVE (2283)Picacho Peak State ParkLocated between Casa Grande and Tucson near I-10, the park is celebrated for spring wildflowers (following good winter rain) and for an annual March re-enactment of the Battle of Picacho Peak - the westernmost battle of the American Civil War. Visitor Center, hiking trails, campground. 520-466-3183

• Oct - Dec 2011 www.aztourist.com www.facebook.com/aztouristnews Southern AZ

Tucson celebrates rock-and-roll music and culture during

Tucson Rocks, Sept. 8, 2011 through Jan. 14, 2012. Headlining

the project is a traveling exhibition of photographs and video titled “Who Shot Rock & Roll, A Photographic History, 1955 to Present,” which opens at the Tucson Museum of Art on Oct. 22. Other events include a tribute to Tucson-based band Calexico; a production of “Graceland,” a play about two Elvis fans; a show of elec-tric and acoustic guitars; concert films; and more. TucsonRocks.org Far from rock-and-roll culture is the half-acre fantasy fairyland park known as Valley of the Moon. Built by hand in Tucson between 1923 and 1932, it was added to the National Register of His-toric Places this year. With its Enchanted Garden, Wishing Well, and Wizard Tower the park’s architecture evokes the “Story-book Style” popularized by Hollywood in 1910-1920. Explore the park during “The Haunted Ruins” Halloween show or at other magical events year-round. 320-270-1041 Another unique Tucson attraction is the Mini-Time Machine Museum of Minia-tures. Don’t miss the special offer on the

first Thursday of each month: adults for the kid’s admission price of $5. All ages will be delighted at this museum of amaz-ing antique and contemporary miniatures, the only one of its kind in the Southwest with three entertaining and interactive areas: Enchanted Realm, History Gallery, and Exploring the World. 520-881-0606, theminitimemachine.org If you are heading downtown, take advantage of the NEW four-story, 378-car parking structure featuring public art by artist Daniel Martin Diaz of Tucson. The new Centro garage, 345 E. Congress St., is located on the eastern edge of downtown Tucson, near the Fourth Avenue Under-pass and across from Hotel Congress and the Rialto Theatre. ParkWise: 520-791-5071 Looking for something unusual to do for the holidays? Consider Christmas In The Barrio, a unique program on Dec. 6th co-sponsored by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Visit barrios, markets, historic sites and more for a glimpse of Tucson’s rich Mexican history and holiday traditions.. Visit www.bajasfrontiertours.com for more information.

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Thanksgiving Indian Arts & Crafts MarketNov.25-27 San Xavier Mission Plaza520-573-4007

Authentic Native American Traditional Cuisine1959 W. San Xavier Rd.520-807-8639

One of Tucson’s most spell-binding events is the All Souls

Procession on November 6th. Inspired by Mexico’s Dia de los

Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday, this celebration and remembrance of the lives of deceased loved ones involves thou-sands of walkers, dancers, drummers, and stiltwalkers, who move through down-town as part of a human-powered parade. The two-mile long procession begins at 6 pm along Fourth Ave. and includes

floats, huge puppets and many ordinary Tucson citizens: some carry photographs, and many wear giant masks, skeleton make-up and costumes or clothing be-longing to loved ones. The grand finale is an aerial circus and pyrotechnics performance by Tucson’s Flam Chen. Along with art exhibits and altars around town, these events reflect Tucson’s colorful arts and heritage scene.

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Arizona Theatre Company is pleased to offer tours of the

historic Temple of Music and Art. This season, tours will be conducted

at 11:30 am on the following dates: October 8, October 29, November 12, December 3, December 17, January 21, February 4, February 18, March 3, March 17, April 14. Tours begin in the courtyard of the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue, and are guided by ATC docents.

Tours are typically one-hour in length. Docents will discuss the history of the building, its restoration and renovation, and take visitors on a backstage tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the theatre. All tours are free of charge, though space is limited. Following the tour, patrons will receive a voucher good for discounted tickets to the current Arizona Theatre Company production.

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This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona” and is a premier Arizona attraction for locals and tourists alike.

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“A Season of Sharing”

65th AnnualChristmas

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Information at (928) 289-2434 www.winslowarizona.org

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Sponsored by Winslow Chamber of Commerce

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Great shopping!Lots of vendors

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To register or for more information contact Quartzsite Charlie:

Dec. 3, 2011


Where will you go to see your luminarias this holiday

season? The Southwest Christmas treat of softly glowing candles made

golden by the paper bags in which they are set can be found adorning missions, botanical gardens and private homes, among others. For a special experience why not come to Besh-Ba-Gowah’s 24th An-nual Festival of Lights on Dec 18th?

Located in Globe, AZ, Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park celebrates with some 1600 beautiful luminarias perched along the walls and walkways of this 13th cen-tury Salado Indian village. What a pictur-esque setting for an evening of enchanting lights, music, storytelling and refresh-ments.

Starting at dusk, approximately 5 pm, the luminarias will be lit and at about 5:30 the entertainment will begin. The Globe High JROTC Color Guard will perform opening ceremonies. There will be holiday music by local performers and entertain-ment by Native American performers, including flute player Robert Wilson. The Diamonds will sing traditional Spanish Christmas music accompanied by guitar and keyboards in the auditorium.

Weather permitting, all performances

will be in the central plaza lit by a large bonfire. Free hot cider, coffee, tea and cook-ies will keep you warmed as you wander the paths and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. Santa will make an appearance, and chil-dren may have their picture taken with him for a $2 donation.

If you have never visited this well pre-served and restored site and museum, why not come for a day or two? You’ll enjoy not only the Park but also the Apache Gold Casino and the Apache Stronghold Golf Course just 5 minutes east of Globe, as well as shopping for unique holiday gifts in Globe and nearby Miami.

Regular admission will be suspended for the entire day of the Festival at Besh-Ba-Gowah.

Directions: To find the park from Phoenix follow U.S. Hwy 60 to Globe, turn left onto Broad Street. Make a right turn onto Jess Hayes Road and the Park is on the right. From Tucson turn left off Hwy 60 onto Hill St, then right onto Broad St. and immediate left off Broad to Jess Hayes Rd.

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The Apache Jii Native American festival is just a taste of Globe-Miami.

Enjoy territorial-era architecture, eclectic

shopping choices, parks,museums and more.

History lives here.

(800) 804-5623www.globemiamichamber.com

BESH•BA•GOWAHARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN

14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & ReconstructedRooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles

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Payson Art League ARToberFESTIn Payson • Fine Art & Fine Crafts

In the geographic center of Arizona lies the “Rim Country”,

so named by the overwhelming presence of the Mogollon Rim. The

Rim is an escarpment 7,000 feet plus that is covered in forest and grassland, a home to Native Americans, cowboys, ranchers, and outdoorsmen for centuries. It is a land of extreme beauty, natural endowments, and historical significance.

Other towns may have woods, lakes, and mountains, but nobody else has the Mogol-lon Rim! Because the Rim has been largely preserved as national forest, it contains a large and diverse group of animals as well as over 239 species of birds, including eagles, hawks, and ravens. Elk, deer, turkey, javelina, antelope, bear, and mountain lion hunting is permitted.

The beautiful pine country around Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Star Valley, and Christopher Creek offers many recreational opportunities and facilities. Forest Service’s campgrounds on and around the Rim are plentiful. Fishermen enjoy the abundant trout streams. Rim Country is also lined with great hiking and mountain biking trails. The Payson Area Trails System is an internal linking set of trails surrounding Payson, and there are also more challenging

hikes surrounding Rim Country.Local attractions include the Tonto

Natural Bridge State Park (the largest trav-ertine bridge in the world), Shoofly Indian Archaeological Site, Tonto Fish Hatchery, Fossil Creek Llama Ranch, the Rim Country Museum, Pine-Strawberry Museum, Fossil Creek Trail Head, the Strawberry School-house (oldest schoolhouse in Arizona), and the 45-acre Green Valley Park.

Scenic drives throughout Arizona Rim Country abound, including the Mogol-lon Rim Road (part of the historic General Crook Military Road), which follows the edge of the breathtaking Mogollon Rim. For fall colors, you will be directed to areas showcasing crimson oaks, yellow aspens, dusty white sycamores, and riotous grape vines.

From hikers to families with picnics, bird watchers to campers, trout-fishing experts to kids with bobbers, and hearty backpack-ers to nature photographers… Arizona Rim Country has what you are looking for. Come and be a guest in our backyard - and partake of what we enjoy each day! Welcome to Rim Country!

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The 32nd Annual Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival

on November 11-13, 2011 is spon-sored by the Wickenburg Chamber

of Commerce - and it’s one of the oldest bluegrass festivals in the Southwest.

Featured bands en-tertaining all three days include: Sonoran Dogs, Thomas Porter & Copper Creek, and The Brombies. Additionally, contestants will compete in thirteen categories for prizes and cash awards throughout the weekend. Some of the categories bring Champion-ship designation, such as Open Fiddle, Mandolin, Flat Pick Guitar, and Banjo.

The festival is held outdoors at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds, 935 Constellation Road, just 1/2 mile east of Highway 60/93 in Wickenburg. Limited reserved self-contained RV camping is ar-ranged through the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce.

The festival opens on Friday to the public at 11 am, with entertainment from

1 pm- 5:30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 7 am for a pancake breakfast, and entertainment follows from 9 am - 5:30

pm. Tickets for the Blue-grass Festival are: $18 adults, $15 senior citizens, $10 children; 3 Day Passes are $45, $40 and $25.

The festival includes food & drink concessions, arts/crafts, and a designat-

ed Kids Zone. Organizers prohibit bring-ing in alcoholic beverages, dogs, food and coolers. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. General bleacher seating is available on grounds.

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Wickenburg has plenty of old west ambiance, but don’t

expect a theme-park version of the Wild West. Our town has character

and authentic charm. The historic dis-trict offers you a glimpse of Wickenburg as it was at the beginning of the 1900s while presenting many unique shopping and dining experiences.

Many of the local businesses have spe-cialty gifts and services, including western wear apparel and tack, art galleries, antique stores, Mexican furniture and gifts, jewelry designs and Southwestern items, Native American jewelry and handcrafts, women’s apparel and designers who can create your own sense of style right in their store.

Walk around the historic district, feel the experience of true western hospitality as you stop for refreshments or a bite to eat at one of our local eating establishments. Leaving the historic district will take you out west along Wickenburg Way, for more shopping and dining pleasures.

Take an adventure back in time, while exploring the area’s attractions. Visit the Desert Caballeros Western Museum,

featuring 19th & 20th century Western American paintings and sculptures, includ-ing many Remington and Russell. Period rooms give you a glimpse into the early 1900s in Wickenburg, and new exhibits are programmed throughout the year.

Outdoor adventures include jeep tours, hiking, horseback riding, ATV tours, and scheduling tee times to hit golf balls at Los Caballeros Golf Club and Wickenburg Country Club.

To get your bearings in Wickenburg, it’s helpful to make a stop at the Wicken-burg Chamber of Commerce, housed in the restored 116-year old Santa Fe Depot, located on Frontier Street. You’ll find pleas-ant and helpful employees who will answer your questions, assist with dining reserva-tions, and provide local information on the area attractions and business services. The Chamber also keeps an updated Calendar of Events list, along with other seasonal activity information and contacts.

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More Fun in Wickenburg!NOV 26-27 WICKENBURG11th Annual Gem & Mineral FairWickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St - 40 + vendors of rocks, minerals, jewelry, gems and beads. Food, raffle drawing & hourly door prizes. Activities for kids. Free adm. & parking, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4. 928-684-0380


VISIT Taliesin West — one of the world’s most important ar-

chitectural treasures. Wright built this desert masterpiece as his winter home, studio, and architectural campus. Guided public tours range from 1 to 3 hours long. Experience firsthand Wright’s brilliant abil-ity to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Almost All Books 1/2 Price Sunday

Saturday 8-6 • Sunday 8-456th Annual

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Food & Drinks • Two Playgrounds • And More

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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Pumpkin Days & Fall MazeOct.1st - Nov. 20th

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On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Taliesin West,

Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, studio and architectural cam-

pus in Scottsdale, Ariz., Phoenix Art Museum presents a major exhibition that offers a fresh perspective on the celebrated architect’s seven-decade career. Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century is the first exhi-bition to explore Wright and his relevance today through a survey of more than 40 proj-ects, including his vision for the decentralized city, pre-sented through rarely seen drawings, scale models, furniture, films and photographs. The exhibition will be on view December 18, 2011 through April 29, 2012. Regarded by many as the greatest American architect of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright was a champion of organic architecture. His visionary designs emphasized use of natural materials, harmonious integration of building and landscape and high functionality. Many concepts developed in Wright’s revolution-ary work are central to today’s sustainable, green architecture movement. The design of Arizona’s own Taliesin West exemplifies Wright’s architectural

philosophy. The dramatic rugged land-scape of the Sonoran Desert provided the inspiration for buildings that evolve and blend with the environment. Over the years Wright designed dozens

of Arizona residential and commercial structures, some of which were never built, eight of which are still in use today. To celebrate the state’s upcoming Centennial, a special focus of the exhibition will be a large model and drawings

of a new Arizona State Capitol building proposed by Wright in 1957. The Museum is privileged to have the opportunity to partner with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the Milwau-kee Art Museum to bring this exhibition to the people of Arizona. Admission: $12 adults; $10 senior citizens (65+) and full-time students with ID; $5 children ages 6 to 17; free for those under 6. Hours: Wed 10-9, Thurs - Sat, 10-5, Sunday Noon-5. The Museum is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and major holidays.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit OpensPhoenix Art Museum Honors Taliesin West

Recorded information line:602-257-1222

Cool Things to DoCommemorative Air Force Aviation MuseumHome of “Sentimental Journey,” the most authentically restored WWII B-17 flying today. Other authentic warplanes of the era are also on display along with exhibit memorabilia. 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Falcon Field Airport, Mesa. 480-924-1940, azcaf.org

Heard MuseumOne of the finest museums for learning about American Indian arts and cultures. 10 exhibition galleries - including a renowned collection Kachina Dolls, free guided tours, outdoor sculpture gardens, café, art gallery and trading-post style shopping, and more. 2301 N. Central Ave. 602-252-8840, heard.org

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park This family-oriented railroad themed park is located at the corner of Scottsdale Rd. & Indian Bend Rd. and features a 5/12ths scale train ride, 1950s carousel ride, historical railroad museum, food concessions and sou-venir shop. Free admission. 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com

Taliesin WestRanked one of the world’s greatest architectural treasures, Taliesin West in Scottsdale was designed by visionary architect Frank Lloyd Wright and served as his personal winter home, studio and architectural campus for more than 20 years. Guided public tours range from 1-3 hours long. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. & Cactus Rd. 480-627-5340, franklloydwright.org

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Poinsettia Festival The Gardener’s World 26th Annual Poinsettia Festival celebrates the beau-ty and tradition of the poinsettia on the weekends of Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11. The Pettersons open their farm to the public for greenhouse tours, wagon rides, craft/ gift and food vendors, and lots of family fun. The size of the greenhouse, nearly two football fields, with its tens of thousands of poinsettias is amazing. Walk down the rows and let the color of Christmas envelope you. Then enter the big top holiday tent through a forest of Christmas trees thickly fragrant with evergreen and pine. You’ll find Santa on weekends. Every corner is decorated for Christmas and full of family photo opportunities with your own camera or an on-site professional photographer. Gardener’s World is located 2 miles west of AZ Mills Mall at 3401 E. Baseline Rd., Phoenix. Hours are 10-5. Admission and parking are free.

602-437-0700www.gardenpro.net

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Mesa Celebrates Ari-zona’s CentennialOn Feb. 14, 2012 Arizona will

be celebrating 100 years of state-hood. Mesa will be joining in the

year-long birthday celebration hosting a series of events leading up to Valentine’s Day 2012 as part of “Mesa Takes Flight”. From the breathtaking beauty of flying animals to the ingenuity and progress of aircraft, flight has played an integral part of Mesa’s heritage and its economy today. To view the entire list of events tied to the centennial efforts, visit: www.mesaaz.gov/mesatakesflight

Mesa Museum Hosts New Hubble Telescope Exhibit

The Arizona Museum of Natural His-tory just opened the new exhibition Hub-ble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe. The exhibit takes guests to space and back through incredible images and photography. A model Hubble Space Tele-scope will be on view along with hands-on activities about how the telescope works to capture the images of the universe that

transcend time. www.azmnh.orgNEW ATTRACTION! Mesa Grande

Cultural Park Mesa’s newest attraction for visitors is

actually the city’s oldest - 700 years old as a matter of fact! Opening to the public regularly for the first time is Mesa Grande Ruins Cultural Park. The Hohokam built a civilization that lasted 1,500 years in the Salt River Valley. Mesa Grande is one of only two remaining Hohokam mounds in the metro Phoenix area and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The grand opening is slated for Feb. 11, 2012. Visitors will now be able to walk the interpretive trail on Fridays & Saturdays (Feb. 11 - May 15, 2012 and beginning again in October) from 10-3. The archaeo-logical staff of the Arizona Museum of Natural History has helped preserve and develop the site, which is estimated to date to A.D 1100-1450.

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What’s New in Mesa Always Something Going On!

www.downtownmesa.com480-644-2230

Take a flight back in time at the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum aboard the B-17 Sentimental Journey, B-25 Maid in the Shade, SNJ trainer, C-45 or L-16. Combat aircraft, exhibits and artifacts from WWI - Vietnam are on display. Guided tours

available for groups. Become a mem-ber of the Commemorative Air Force. Museum is available for your events. Motorcoach parking available.

Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum2017 N. Greenfield Rd, Mesa, Arizona

480-924-1940 www.azcaf.org

Join us for our upcoming eventsGathering of Legends - Military Aviators, Saturday, November 12, 2011

Santa Flying in on Saturday, December 10, 2011Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance, Saturday, March 17, 2012

Where history f lies againB-17 Sentimental Journey

B-25 Maid in the Shade

Museum Warbird Rides Gift Shop WWII Memorabilia Event Facility Guided Tours

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The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) Arizona Wing

Aviation Museum’s “Fourth An-nual Gathering of Legends” will be

held on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Military aviation veterans including Tuskegee Airmen, Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS), Fighter and Bomber Crews, Aces and many others will gather in our museum to relate to the public their experiences from WWII through today. The public will be provided with the opportunity to meet and learn first-hand of the sacrifices these individuals made to ensure our freedom and way of life throughout the past nearly 70 years. Join us as we remember and say “Thank You”

to our Veterans. The event is planned to be the largest Veterans Day gathering of military aviators in the state of Arizona. Take a flight in one of our warbirds or purchase a gift certificate for the holi-days. The Arizona Wing offers a rare and exciting opportunity to Take a Flight Back in Time. You can fly in their B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sentimental Journey’, B-25 ‘Maid in the Shade’, SNJ, L-16 or C-45. Flights can be reserved by calling 602-448-2350. The Arizona Wing is located at: 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa.

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480-924-1940www.azcaf.org

OCT 21-22 MESAMesa Ghost Tour & Historical WalkTour features accounts of paranormal hap-penings in some of Mesa’s oldest buildings and shares the incredible history of the past. 6-8p, tickets $12. Call Thurs, Fri or Sat 10-4: 480-835-7358

OCT 29-30 MESA5th Annual Dia de los Muertos CelebrationMesa Arts Center - Honoring the memory of departed loved ones w/ community altar, live music & performances, food, Mercado w/ jewelry, arts & crafts, kids’ activities. Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5, FREE adm & parking. 480-644-6627

NOV 11-12 MESAMesa Old West DaysNorth of Main on Macdonald - Old West gunfight re-enactments, 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers, quick draw contest, food & old west vendors, kiddie rides, western music featuring the Crosstown Cowboys. Sat Noon-10, Sun 10-4, free adm. 480-898-3878

NOV 24-JAN 1 MESAChristmas LightsLDS Temple, 525 E Main St - Hundreds of thousands of lights in Temple gardens, nativity scenes in VC, special music performances, 5:30-10p, music at 7p, free adm. 480-964-7164For more Mesa events see our regular event pages.

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The Wallow Fire devas-tated over 600,000 acres of

wilderness this summer, but left popular recreation areas, cultural

sites, and your friendly, affordable, and cool small towns of Springerville, Eagar, Nutrioso, Alpine, and Greer for your enjoyment.

Get away from the heat, the hustle-bus-tle of daily life, and congested traffic and escape to the mountains for green adven-tures in Ponderosa Pines: ski, mountain bike, hike, camp, admire Mother Nature’s wildlife, hunt, fish, sled, and breathe clean, forest-scented air.

Forty lakes, hundreds of miles of mountain streams, ancestral puebloan ruins, museums, antique stores, music, fantastic restaurants, and comfortable, affordable hotel and lodge rooms with

staff excited to meet your needs describes Arizona’s White Mountains. Fall colors still paint the forests; summer rains turn the mountains and sweeping volcanic hills emerald green; wildflowers, butterflies, hummingbirds, and eagles love us; elk, deer, bobcat, bear, wolf, and small forest creatures wander our hills.

You’ll find events - cultural, musical, historical, and action-packed adventures - almost every weekend. Contact the Springerville-Eagar Regional Chamber of Commerce at 1-866-733-2123 or visit our website to discover what goes on dur-ing the time you visit. Our residents and businesses await you with open arms (you know you want to be here).

Open for Business!White Mountain Towns Survive Devastating Fire

1-866-733-2123www.springerville-eagarchamber.com

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Visit the most popular rest area/viewpoint in the Coconino National Forest,

the Oak Creek Vista Overlook.Enjoy scenic views of the Mogollon

Rim, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona.Interact with Native American Vendors

and take a piece of their culture andtradition home with you!

Oak Creek Vista OVerlOOkon Hwy 89A (14 miles south of Flagstaff)

CLEAN RESTROOMS • OPEN YEAR ROUNDFor more information call

928-526-2968

CampVerde385 S. Main St. Chamber & Visitor Center

"Stay and play... you can do it all from here!"928-567-9294 • www.visitcampverde.com

Riordan MansionA wonderful example of Arts and

Crafts style architecture • Guided tours409 West Riordan Rd • Flagstaff, AZ 86001

928-779-4395Unique gift stores • www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org • See website for festivals

Pioneer MuseumNorthern Arizona history

Kids exhibit2340 N Fort Valley Rd • Flagstaff, AZ 86001

928-774-6272

Awaken Your Inner Pioneer!Arizona State Park’s Arizona Historical Society

928-333-5375

Explore Mogollon Indian Culture

Ruins & Museum

418 E. Main, Springerville AZ

Northern AZ

928 • 632 • 7135www.arcosanti.org

Tours, meals and overnight stays available at this sustainable community. Bronze and Ceramic

windbells made and sold on site.

The White Mountain Apache Tribe owns and oper-

ates one of Arizona’s most beauti-ful resort/entertainment complexes:

the award winning Hon-Dah Resort Casino and Conference Center located 3 miles south of Pinetop, Arizona.

Guests will enjoy the luxury hotel with 128 oversized rooms and the largest con-ference/convention facility in NE Arizona. The hotel embraces the feel of the great north woods with wildlife mounts and waterfall. Enjoy the Gift Shop, Spirits Pub and Cigar Lounge, and relaxing conversa-tion area with oversized fireplace.

The Casino offers over 800 of the new-est slot machines, Blackjack tables, Poker room, and multiple promotions through the “Players Club” to enhance gamers’ chances of winning big money. The Indian Pine Restaurant offers daily buffets and fine dining, and the Timbers Showroom brings in Vegas-style entertainment six days a week with a Monday night comedy show.

Come on up any week or weekend for

a great getaway. And don’t forget to plan ahead for Halloween and New Year’s Eve.

On October 29th, Hon-Dah’s Haunted Halloween features Club lighting and DJ from San Diego, $3,000 in prize money for the costume contest and video projection - see yourself on the big screen! Doors open at 8pm. $15.00 per ticket.

For New Years Eve there are two shows at Hon-Dah! In the Timbers Show, Jadi Norris appears with pile driving country rockabilly, 9pm to 1am. Free champagne at midnight, balloon drop, party favors. $15 pp, $25 per couple.

In the Conference Center, the San Di-ego/LA based Sensations Show Band offers an action packed performance ranging from disco to rock, swing to pop, Motown and more. 9pm to 1am. Free champagne at midnight, club light package. $20 pp.

Call for the Fall Colors Manager’s Spe-cial at the hotel from Oct.1st - Nov. 18th.

For Holidays and Any DaysPlan a Visit to Hon-Dah Resort Casino

800 WAY-UP-HI (929-8744)www.hon-dah.com

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While you are in Northern Arizona, you surely

will want to buy some authentic Native American Arts & Crafts. For

one of the best - and most reasonable - places to shop, head to the Oak Creek Vista Overlook. It’s located 14 miles south of Flagstaff on Hwy. 89A, the scenic route from Flagstaff to Sedona - and vice versa.

This is one of the most beautiful drives in America, so even if the Overlook were not there, this would still be a trip to recommend. When you see the sign “Scenic Viewpoint,” just pull off there, because that’s the Overlook. There is plenty of free parking.

Though the overlook is on Forest Ser-vice land, Native Americans for Commu-nity Action (NACA) has made an arrange-ment to lease a portion of the land, which it in turn allocates to Native American vendors. At the present time, there are spaces occupied by sellers of handmade jewelry, pottery, baskets, rugs, etc.

Native Americans for Community Ac-tion is a non-profit organization devoted to funding needed programs for Native Americans. Mrs. Dorothy Gishie, Pro-gram Coordinator, said that all of the

wares sold at the Overlook have to be handmade/handcrafted by Native Ameri-

cans. Best of all, the prices are more reasonable than you will see elsewhere - because the middleman has been eliminated. You are either buying from the artist or someone very close to him or her.

Most of the Native Amer-icans selling there are Navajos, but there is also a scattering of other tribes showing their art. Mrs. Gishie said NACA would like to have all of the tribes of Northern Arizona represented.

The Oak Creek Vista Overlook is open year-round (hours for October are 8 am - 4:30 pm; hours for November & Decem-ber are 9 am - 4:30 pm). Be sure to stop by - with these reasonable prices you won’t need to go farther to find great gifts and remembrances of your travels.

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The community of Page sits on Manson Mesa overlook-

ing beautiful Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreation

Area. The city, established in 1957 as a construction camp for the builders of Glen Canyon Dam, is a vibrant community. Its central location in the Grand Circle region of the four-corner states makes Page the ideal spot to stay and venture from.

What to do and see? Lake Powell is a great start. With 96 major canyons and limitless scenic views, there are numerous opportunities for water activities, fishing, hiking, biking, and ATV and jeep tours. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is home to many ancient dwellings, winding slot canyons, historical sites, and a plethora of wild and bird life.

Those who prefer less strenuous activi-ties may enjoy a visit to Powell Museum, Glen Canyon Dam, Blair’s Trading Post Museum, Page Library’s stained glass art collection, or a scenic flight over Lake Powell and Monument Valley.

Below the Glen Canyon Dam is Marble Canyon, which offers wonderful trout fish-

ing, birding, and a unique look at history at the Lonely Dell Ranch and Lee’s Ferry. The Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center is a wonderful place to explore that history and possibly glimpse the newest attraction in the area: the huge California Condors. These endangered birds are being reintro-duced into the wild near Marble Canyon in the Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness.

North and west of Page is the incred-ibly diverse area of the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument. This area contains rich cultural history and incredi-ble scenery. The monument’s significance is just beginning to be realized as discoveries of dinosaurs and reptiles broaden scientists’ knowledge about the Colorado Plateau. All of this is waiting for you to enjoy as you visit Page, Arizona...the Center of the Grand Circle!

For more information, call or stop by Page-Lake Powell Tourism Bureau, 647-A Elm Street in Page.

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928-660-3405, www.pagelakepowelltourism.com

To take advantage of all there is to see and do, stay in

one of seven distinctly different lodges operated by Xanterra South

Rim, L.L.C., the only accommodations inside the park at the South Rim. With 907 rooms, accommoda-tions are available with some advance planning, or if you plan your visit at the last minute. It is all waiting for you at the South Rim and available year-round.

Maswik Lodge, just a short walk from the rim, is the perfect choice for a family getaway. Or choose the elegance of the historic El Tovar, where you will find our gracious staff most accommodating. The cozy lob-by is available for all guests to enjoy, and a meal in the famous El Tovar Dining Room is sure to be a highlight of any Grand Canyon visit. The Bright Angel Restaurant and two cafeterias offer additional dining options with menu choices to suit every taste and budget.

Located in the Market Plaza, Yavapai West and East Lodge rooms received a major renovation in 2010 and 2011. These

renovations make these popular lodges an even better value. Renovations include the

addition of flat screen TVs, new carpet, paint and fur-niture. Ample parking and nearby shuttle stops make these lodges an attractive alternative to rim lodges.

This winter, take advan-tage of low off season rates and packages and increased

availability at all of our lodges. Effective November 11, 2011 through February 16, 2012 a one-night stay is only $85 to $110 at Maswik or Yavapai Lodge (blackout dates apply). Stay two nights at Maswik North or Yavapai East for only $190! Or indulge in a romantic getaway at the historic El Tovar Hotel with the Romance Package available November 27, 2011 through February 14, 2012 for only $380 (blackout dates apply).

Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.

Time to Visit the Grand Canyon! Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

Reservations: toll-free 888-297-2757 303-297-2757

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Rates do not include tax. Prices, taxes and surcharges are subject to change. All room rates are subject to applicable taxes and/or surcharges.

Where winter is done in grand fashion.

Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.

Winter is always peaceful and picturesque at the Grand Canyon. Not only are there spectacular seasonal landscapes to enjoy, but the accommodations at popular places like El Tovar and other rim lodges are easier to come by as well. Book your winter retreat online or call toll-free 1-888-297-2757.

Winter RatesAfter the canyon takes your breath away,

catch it again in a cozy room at the Maswik or Yavapai Lodges.

Maswik South & Yavapai West $85Maswik North & Yavapai East $110

Effective dates valid 11/11 – 2/16/12. Excluding dates 11/20 – 11/26/11 and 12/24 – 12/31/11.

Ask about Stay2 North/East 2-Night Package for $190(Stay2 Package is extendable at $95/night)

Romance Package (El Tovar only)Includes complimentary in-room sparkling Grand Canyon label wine and fruit basket, and dinner for two with a bottle of Grand

Canyon label wine in the dining room.

Standard $380 • Deluxe $455Luxury Suites $535

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Northern AZ

This exhibit, which opened Sept. 17, provides a unique op-

portunity for visitors to see and purchase the works of some of the

best artists in the nation as they cap-ture the beauty of this timeless landscape on canvas. The 3rd Annual Grand Can-yon Celebration of Art features 30 artists from around the country in a competition, exhibit and sale.

Proceeds will be dedicated toward the goal of funding an art venue on the South Rim that will preserve and showcase the spectacular collection of historic and contemporary paintings owned by Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Can-yon Association.

That inspiring and beautiful collection of art, with many extraordinary pieces each depicting different interpretations and views of the canyon, is currently being stored inadequately throughout the park, and out of public view. Creating a perma-nent art venue at the South Rim will help ensure that future generations of park visitors will be able to experience Grand Canyon art at its finest.

Location: Kolb Studio located at the head of the Bright Angel Trail, Grand Can-yon National Park, Arizona.

Hours: Open daily from 8 am - 5 pm.

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Helen Ranney: 928-863-3877 [email protected]


RB Burnham & Co trad-ing post, located in Sanders

AZ, is an oddity in terms of the typical I-40 misnomer. In operation

for over 35 years, this trading post is rich in history and culture. For the Burn-ham family, Indian Trading is in the blood and is five generations strong.

However quaint, this old post is not where one would find souvenirs like pol-ished rocks or beaded key chains. Upon entering, you will instead take a step back in time to a slower paced life where the locals gather to do their business, shop, and visit with friends.

Resident trader, Bruce Burnham, fulfills his role in the community by being the banker, the grocer, the buyer, and the one to turn to for help. Relationships are maintained and Navajo culture preserved

despite the world speeding by. At the core, however, is the integral

process of creating and maintaining a market to support the commerce of Navajo weaving. RB Burnham & Co has a wide reputation for dealing in Native American art and jewelry of the utmost quality and selection.

The rug gallery is just one of the many reasons to stop by the post. Or, if a trip to the reservation is not on the itinerary, look for a nearby RB Burnham & Co. Native Auction venue. These monthly auctions directly benefit the artist while raising funds for non-profits supporting Native art and culture. For more information see our website.

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Places to Visit in Navajoland

Canyon De Chelly National Monument, ChinleHome to several periods of Indian culture from 350 AD to 1300 AD, cliffs range from 30 to 1000-plus feet, making a spectacular backdrop for hundreds of Anasazi ruins and modern Navajo homes and farms. World-famous sites include Spider Rock and White House Ruins. 928-674-5500/5510

Hubbell Trading Post, GanadoOldest continuously operated trading post in the US, established in 1876. Still sells groceries and dry goods but is also a National Historic Site, features bookstore, exhibits, rug weaving demonstrations; Ranger-guided tour of the original Hubbell home is $2, 16 & under free. 928-755-3475

Navajo Nation Zoo, Window RockThe zoo houses over 100 animals of 50 spe-cies native to the Navajo Nation and culturally important to the Navajo People. This is the only Native American owned-and-operated Zoo in the county. Located adjacent to the Navajo Nation Museum, free admission, donations welcome. Open 10 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Saturday, including most holidays. navajozoo.org

928.688.2777

NOV 4-5 PHOENIX, AZ6th Pueblo Grande Museum Rug Auction4619 E. Washington Ave Fri: Indian Art, Preview 5 pm, Auction at 7 pm.Sat: Navajo Rugs, Preview 10 am, Auction at noon.Accepting consignments at Drumbeat Indian ArtsNov. 3, 10-5 ; Nov. 4, 10-noon.www.pueblogrande.org

Native Auctions2011 FAll SchEDulENOV 12 FLAGSTAFF, AZMuseum of N. AZ / Flag cultural Partners Navajo Rug Auctioncoconino center for the Arts Preview 9 am-3:30 pm, Auction at 4 pm.Accepting consignments on location Nov. 9 & 10, 10-4.www.culturalpartners.org

www.rbburnhamtrading.com

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NOV 19 BERNALILLO, NM 5th Maxwell Museum Navajo Rug Auction Prairie Star RestaurantPreview 11 am, Auction at 1 pm. www.unm.edu/~maxwell/

Native American Month Social & Indian Market

Nov. 25-27, 2011

“Indian America”Competition Pow-Wow

Jan. 6-8, 2012

American Indian ExpoJan. 29-Feb. 14, 2012

“Thunder in the Desert”Dec. 30, 2011 – Jan. 8, 2012

American Indian World’s Fair10,000 Years of Culture

187 Tribal Nations, 10 Days

American Indian Events

www.usaindianinfo.org

Tucson, AZEveryone Welcome!

Volunteers Needed

520-622-4900

Statewide/Regional

CALENDAROCT 8 KYKOTSMOVI11th Hopi Tuhisma Arts and Crafts MarketHopi Veterans Memorial Center, Hwy 264 - Best Hopi artists, authentic art, cultural entertainment, food & more, 9a-5p MST. 928-734-2050

OCT 15 GLOBEApache “Jii” (Day) CelebrationCelebrate with Native American food, crafts such as paintings, baskets, quilts, dolls & clothing, entertainment by various tribes, 9a-4:30p, free adm. 800-804-5623

NOV 11-12 PERIDOT45th Annual San Carlos Apache Veteran’s Fair & RodeoPeridot Rodeo Grounds - Veterans’ banquet, carnival, parade, rodeo, junior rodeo, bull bash, nightly dances, live music from various bands. 928-475-2361

NOV 12 TUCSON22nd Waila Festival Old Tucson Studios - Family evening of music, dance, bands & traditional Tohono O’odham feast food, 5-10p. Admission $7.50 per person. [email protected]

NOV 18-20 FT. MCDOWELLOrme Dam Victory Days CelebrationCome enjoy a Pow Wow, rodeo, parade, cul-tural performances, battle of bands, sports tournaments. Free adm, $20 parking per vehicle. 480-789-7162

NOV 19 PHOENIXAmerican Indian Heritage Festival Deer Valley Rock Art Center - Music, art, culture & indigenous cuisine of Arizona’s American Indians. Meet artists, browse art sale, enjoy Tohono O’odham Waila music, hike the petroglyph trail, lots more, 10a-3p, free adm. 623-582-8007

NOV 25-27 TUCSONThanksgiving Indian Arts & Crafts MarketSan Xavier Mission Plaza - 40 authentic Indian craft booths, traditional foods, enter-tainment on Sat & Sun, 9a-5p, free admis-sion. 520-573-4007

NOV 25-27 TUCSONNative American Month Social & Indian Craft MarketSheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant (courtyard) - Exhibition dancers from Mexico - Aztecs, 30 authentic Indian craft booths, children’s activities, traditional foods, adm: donation $5, 10a-5p. 520-622-4900

DEC 30-JAN 8 TUCSONThunder in the Desert 2012Rillito Raceway Park, River Rd & 1st Ave - 10,000 years of culture, 187 tribal nations. Pow-wows, concerts, birds of prey, special exhibition days for elders, veterans, chil-dren and the world’s indigenous peoples, Midnight Friendship Round Dance Dec. 31st to greet the New Year, lots more. Mon-Thurs Noon-dusk, Fri & Sat Noon-10p, Sun Noon-6p. Adm. $12. Bring your own chair. 520-622-4900

JAN 6-8 TUCSON“Indian America” Competition Pow-wow & Craft MarketRillito Raceway Park, River Rd & 1st Ave - Dancers from 50+ tribes, authentic crafts, kids activities, traditional foods, singing & drum contest, adm $12, 8 & under free. Fri 4-10p, Sat 10a-10p, Sun Noon-6p. 520-622-4900

Where will you be when the sun rises in 2012?This question was first asked

in the year 2000 as the “First Peoples World Fair and Exposition” welcomed

the new millennium. The huge event was featured by ABC’s Peter Jennings as part of his live coverage of the rising of the sun in each time zone.

To fulfill the sacredness of the number four, the event repeated in 2004, 2008 and will again take place in 2012. We welcome you to this final “Thunder in the Desert!”

Taking place from Dec. 30 – Jan. 8, native peoples from around the world will gather to share their unique cultural backgrounds with each other and the pub-lic through song, dance, music, food, crafts, storytelling, kids’ activities and more.

Groups are coming from such far-flung places as Ecuador, Australia and Alaska, and from as near as Arizona’s Navajo, Hopi and Apache reservations. Each day

will bring new and exciting performances on three stages.

Don’t miss the Cellicion Buffalo & Eagle Dancers from Zuni, NM; the White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers; the Tlingit Eagle/Raven Dancers from Alaska; the Salinas Aztec Dancers from Mexico; hoop dancers, Yaqui deer dancers and more. Musicians include the classically trained guitarist Gabriel Ayala, the Navajo flute player Marvin Todacheenie and Hopi flute player Ernie Northrup.

In addition, there will be special exhi-bition days dedicated to different groups: Jan. 2 - the World’s Indigenous Peoples; Jan. 3 – Traditional Indian Medicine; Jan. 4 - Seventh Generation Youth and Golden Age Day; and Jan. 5 - Native American Veterans Day.

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Pow Wows and the second weekend, Jan. 6-8, is a Competition Pow Wow. Pow Wows are not shows, as you may think, but rather they are “prayer made visible,” states organizer Fred Synder. Another special feature is the Midnight Friendship Round Dance on Dec. 31st to greet the New Year. Come at 11:45 pm – admission is free. In addition, there are exhibition dances daily.

Volunteers are always welcome. There are opportunities both before and during the gathering; what better way to ap-preciate this extraordinary event than by getting involved!

Location: Rillito Raceway Park, River Rd. & 1st Ave., Tucson. Hours: Begins noon each day. Admission: $12, 8 & under free. Bring your own chair, shade as de-sired, and camera.

10,000 years of culture, 187 tribal nations. Don’t miss it!

• Oct - Dec 2011 www.aztourist.com www.facebook.com/aztouristnews Statewide

The Gila River Indian Com-munity (GRIC) is a confed-

eration of two tribes, the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and the Pee Posh

(Maricopa). The reservation is the largest in the Phoenix metropolitan area, covering 582 square miles in Pinal and Maricopa Counties. These resilient peoples, once keepers of the “bread basket of the desert,” have survived loss of water rights, drought, famine and the resulting economic and social ills and are today moving towards a prosperous future. The Akimel O’odham (the River People) trace their descent from the Hohokam, or Huhugam, who farmed the Gila River Valley from around 300 B.C. to 1450 A.D. Like their predecessors, the Akimel O’odham irrigated thousands of acres of land. In the 1840’s the Akimel O’odham offered refuge to a tribe that called itself Pee Posh, The People. These were Yu-man speaking Indians from the southern Colorado River area who were being continually attacked. Like their hosts, they became farmers in the Gila Basin. In the 1860’s whites settled in the Florence-Casa Grande Valley and began using water from the Gila River. By the late 1800s and early 1900s upstream set-tlers, in defiance of the Pima’s prior water rights, diverted enough water to their

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lands to dry up the Gila River. Drought and famine followed for the tribal mem-bers. In the 1940’s the Gila River Indians became hosts to Japanese evacuees from the Pacific coast. No one asked the tribe for their consent to placing an intern-ment camp on their reservation, housing some 15,000 persons. The Gila River Indian Community is the fourth most populous tribe in the United States with over 20,000 enrolled members. They are moving towards a prosperous future having created three industrial parks and Gila River Farms, a completely modern operation growing cotton, grains, alfalfa hay, olives, citrus, pistachios and vegetables. Gaming is also a hugely important economic activity for the Community. Gila River Casinos consists of three facil-ities: Wild Horse Pass, located just south of Chandler, Lone Butte Casino located next to the 101 freeway, and Vee Quiva on the west side of Phoenix. Income gener-ated from gaming is utilized to support the community programs, as well as an educational scholarship for members of the community.

Firebird Water Sports Park, located just off I-10 south of Phoenix - The lake has a high concentration of salt making it perfect for boat racing. The complex is also home to Firebird International Raceway, a premier drag racing facility and a world-class high perfor-mance driving school. 602-268-0200

Huhugam Heritage Center, 4759 N. Maricopa Road, Chandler - Programs, classes, exhibitions and collections tell the story of the Gila River Indian Community while honoring ancient Huhugam though language, culture and history. Open 10 am-4 pm, Wednesday through Friday. Admission: adults $5, seniors or students $3, 12 & under free. 520-796-3500

The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa - This AAA Four Diamond resort includes Aji Spa, a 17,500 square foot spa with 17 treatment rooms; the award-winning Kai restaurant; Whirlwind Golf Club with two 18-hole, Troon-managed golf courses; the world-famous Rawhide, a replica of an 1880s Frontier town; Koli Equestrian Center for riding lessons and trail rides; four pools with cascading waterfalls and a 111-foot waterslide modeling the ancient Casa Grande Ruins; ten-nis courts and jogging trails; and two 17,376 square foot ballrooms. 1-866-837-4156, www.wildhorsepass.com

Toka Sticks Golf Course - Located on the former Williams Air Force Base in the East Val-ley, this is also a Community-owned 18-hole golf course. The course plays 6700 yards. www.tokasticksgolf.com

Gila River Indian Community Attractions

Rawhide’s annual Doom-town event returns, adding

extra goblins and goo to compli-ment the already haunting experi-

ence. The new season brings the spine chilling Train of the Lost Souls, The Dig-ger Payne Saga: “The Return of the Prodi-gal”, Legend of the Zombie Hunter, Buried Alive, Zombie Paintball, The Kreepy Kidz Zone and more. Kids are invited to dress up and Trick-or Treat Oct. 29th - 31st.

Dates remaining: October 1, 2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23 & 26-31

Hours: Wed. 5-10 pm; Thurs. - Sun. 5-11 pm; Halloween Night 5-11 pm.

Prices: $5 Single Attraction / $15 Doomtown Pass

Location: Rawhide’s Doomtown is located in Chandler, Arizona just off I-10 at the Wild Horse Pass exit.

Rawhide Offers Thrills And ChillsAnnual “Doomtown” Halloween Attraction

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* Services, supplies and amenities may vary at each resort. Please contact the resort for specific details.

Colorado River RegionRiver City RV Park2225 Merrill Ave928-754-2121 | www.rivercityrvpark.com

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Shady Lane RV ParkP.O.Box 88 928-927-6844

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Westwind RV and Golf Resort9797 E 32nd St | 866-440-2992800-545-6481 | westwindrvgolfresort.com

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Zuni Village RV Park2840 Airway Ave. | 928-692-6202866-887-9864 | www.zunivillagervpark.net

Kingman 130 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Northern ArizonaCasa Malpais RV Park272 W Main928-333-4632 | [email protected]

Springerville 58 • • • • • • • •

Fairgrounds RV10443 Hwy 89A928-227-3310 | fairgroundrvpark.com

Prescott Valley 15

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Meteor Crater RV ParkI-40 Exit 233928-289-5898 | www.meteorcrater.com

Winslow 71 • • • • • • • • • • •

Mountain Vu RV Park11295 Cornville Rd928-639-2984 | [email protected]

Cornville 33 • • • • • • •

OK RV Park LLC.1576 Roadrunner Rd.928-524-3226 | www.okrvpark-llc.com

Holbrook 120 • • • • • • • • • •

Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort11250 E Hwy 69800-352-6305 | www.orchardrvresort.com

Dewey 402 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Overgaard RV Resort 2750 Yates Rd. 85933928-535-4430 | [email protected]

Overgaard 50 • • • • • • • •

Page-Lake Powell Campgrounds849 S. Coppermine Rd.928-645-3374 | www.pagecampground.com

Page 120 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Rancho Sedona RV Park135 Bear Wallow Lane888-641-4261 | www.ranchosedona.com

Sedona 84 • • • • • • • •

Waltner’s RV Resort4800 S 28th St928-537-4611 | www.waltnersresort.com

Show Low 146 • • • • • • • • • •

Winslow Pride RV Park2 Transcon Lane928-289-9177

Winslow 48 • • • • • • • •

Central ArizonaEagle View RV Resort9605 N Ft McDowell Rd480-789-5310 | eagleviewrvresort.com

Ft. McDowell 15

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Saddle Mountain RV Park3607 N 411th Ave623-386-3892 | saddlemountainrvpark.com

Tonopah 342 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Seyenna Vistas625 W. McKellips 877-362-6736 480-898-8441 | seyennavistas.com

Mesa 132 • • • • • • • • • • •

Statewide AZ

WESTWIND RV& GOLF RESORT

9797 E. Frontage Rd., Yuma Az 85365928-342-2992 • Toll Free: 1-866-440-2992

Visit us at: www.westwindrvgolfresort.comPar 3, 9-Hole Golf Course, Bar & Cafe

RIO BEND RV& GOLF RESORT

1589 Drew Rd., El Centro, CA 92243760-352-7061 • Toll Free: 1-800-545-6481

Visit us at: www.riobendrvgolfresort.comExecutive 9-Hole Golf Course, Bar & Cafe

30% OFF4 NIGHTS

at Either and/or Both ResortsAwarded Best Parks in America

Woodall’s Double 5W Rating • Entertainment • Dances • Wi-Fi

TL RATED6.5/8.5/7.5

All Level Pull-Thru SitesImmaculately Clean RestroomsLarge A/C LaundromatMeeting Room • FREE WiFiLarge Petrified Wood Display200’ to Discount Store, Auto Parts & Restaurants

OK RV PARKOK RV PARKHOLBROOK

Very Quiet •Very Clean

1576 ROADRUNNER RD.HOLBROOK, AZ 86025

[email protected](928)524-3226

WWW.OKRVPK-LLC.COM

$29includes water,

sewer, elec.,cable TV & Wi-Fi

$4Good Sam Discount

KOA Discount

I-40, Exit 286

Plus Tax

2840 Airway Ave • Kingman, AZ 8640184 Full Hookups • 866-887-9864

ZUNI VILLAGER V P A R K

• 150 state-of-the-art sites to accommodate the largest of RV’s; storage sites also available

• 20/30/50 amps, water and waste disposal• Free high speed wired and wireless internet access• Free continental breakfast daily• Free shuttle service to Ft. McDowell Casino

& We-Ko-Pa Golf Club• Heated Pool and Spa, Pickle-ball, Volleyball,

Badminton and Basketball• Fitness Center & Dog Park• Major Services within minutes

Eagle View Rv Resort9605 N. Fort McDowell Rd.Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

[email protected]

480-789-5310800-843-3678


Get Your Resort Listed • 520-622-7008 • www.usarvcamping.com

* Services, supplies and amenities may vary at each resort. Please contact the resort for specific details.

Southern ArizonaButterfield RV Resort251 S Ocotillo | 520-586-4400800-863-8160| www.rv-resort.com

Benson 173 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

City of Douglas Golf/RV Park1372 E. Fairway Dr.520-364-1588

Douglas

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Lexington Pines Resort LLC.1535 Thatcher Blvd.1-800-232-7570

Safford

54

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North Clifton RV Park210 N. Coronado Blvd.928-865-9064 | www.townofclifton.com

Clifton

55

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Picacho Peak RV 55+ Resort17065 E Peak Lane520-466-7841 | www.picachopeakrv.com

Picacho 325 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Campgrounds Outside of ArizonaCedar Grove RV Resort100 Cedar Grove Drive254-547-4293 | westwindenterprises.com

Copperas Cove,TX 67

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Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort1500 Spa Rd888-8000-SPA | www.foyspa.com

Niland,CA 85

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Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort1589 Drew Rd800-545-6481 | riobendrvgolfresort.com

El Centro,CA 50

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River City RV Park Right across the river in Bullhead City

2225 Merrill Ave928-754-2121 | www.rivercityrvpark.com

Laughlin,NV 13

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Statewide/Regional

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Welcome to the Eagle View RV Resort and the home

of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. We are located on the east-

ern edge of Scottsdale, where the Four Peaks rise from the desert floor and the Verde River supplies life to the thirsting ground. The Eagle View RV Resort thrives with the history and traditions of this ancient land and its culture.

Immediately you will know that this is a special place, one like no other, as you gaze upon the majestic mountains that encircle the land and witness the beauty of the eagles flying above. Here, in the middle of the desert, a light is forever shining, a light illuminated by the beauty and mystique of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.

The Eagle View RV Resort is truly the ultimate destination and your stay will be memorable and enjoyable. The resort offers 150 state-of-the-art sites, which come with water, electricity, sewer, wireless internet and telephone & cable TV jacks. In addi-tion, RV and boat storage is available.

The clubhouse has a computer room, Plasma TV, pool table, games, exchange library and complimentary continental breakfast. Also available is a full laundry room, accessible and non-accessible show-ers, restrooms, and a heated pool and spa.

The Eagle View RV Resort is located off Beeline Highway (SR87) across from Ari-zona’s first gaming facility, Fort McDow-ell Casino, which offers live Blackjack, Poker, Bingo, Keno, 776 slot machines, five restaurants and free shuttle service to and from Eagle View. A special offer for ca-sino play is available to RV guests. Ask at the front desk for your Crown Credit, and they will issue a coupon to be redeemed at the Casino Fortune Club. New members receive $15 in Crown Credits and current members receive $5 in Crown Credits.

In addition, with your stay you will be able to enjoy discounts at the award win-ning We Ko Pa Golf Club and the Fort

Profil

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Eagle View RV ResortState-of the-Art Meets Ancient Land

480-789-5310; 800-843-3678 www.eagleviewrvresort.com

www.fortmcdowelladventures.com

McDowell Adventures, a Wild West out-door adventure venue - don’t miss their special “Sign Up for Adventures” every Friday afternoon (reservations required) followed by Friday Night Franks from 5-10pm until Memorial Day weekend.

At Eagle View you are also in close proximity to Fountain Hills, Phoenix and Scottsdale where there are arts & crafts fairs, antique car shows, MLB spring training games, professional and colle-giate sporting events, Fiesta Bowl/Parade and Phoenix International Raceway.

At this time, when everyone is espe-cially concerned with getting good value for their dollars, Eagle View RV Resort has a great special offer: 3 nights for the price of 2 (no other discounts apply). Good until Dec. 31st, 2011.

Find the Az Tourist News online : www.aztourist.com

NOV 18-20 FT. MCDOWELLOrme Dam Victory Days CelebrationThe Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation welcomes you. Come enjoy a Pow Wow, rodeo, parade, cultural performances, battle of bands, sports tournaments. Free adm, $20 parking per vehicle. 480-789-7162

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