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Ongoing   City of Scottsdale Events. For a complete list of Scottsdale events, visit http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/events/. You can view a video version of Scottsdale City Update each day at 7:55 a.m., 3:55 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. on Cox Channel 11, the City of Scottsdale municipal cable television channel. To reach Scottsdale Update, mail to: jhorne@ScottsdaleAZ.gov.
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One-hour Pet Visits to Health Care Facilities.  Pets on Wheels of Scottsdale.  Share your pet's love with nursing home residents, hospital patients, (including Hospice and Alzheimer patients and special children).  Call:  (602) 735-6886   E-mail: petsonwheels@aol.com   Web site:  www.petsonwheelsscottsdale.com  
Ongoing Various Stay by swimming at Scottsdale's pools. Cactus, Eldorado and McDowell Mountain Ranch lap pools are heated and open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Eldorado and McDowell Mountain Ranch are also open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., while Cactus is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. In addition, all three facilities are offering adult diving on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Cost for adults to lap swim and use of the fitness center is $2 for residents and $3 for nonresidents per visit. For more information visit http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/sports/aquatics.asp
Ongoing   Heard Museum Exhibits. Home: Native People in the Southwest. Experience the living cultures of Native people in the 21st century with the Heard's signature exhibition. More than 2,000 objects tell the many stories of "home" for Southwestern Native peoples from ancestral times to today. The exhibit includes the finest work from the Heard Museum's permanent collection and reflects the importance of family, community, land and languages - commonalities that play an important role in the lives of all American Indians. Stories are told through first-person recollections, commissioned works of art, photomurals, free films, a media room and a native garden. Every Picture Tells a Story. This interactive, kid-friendly exhibition explores the meanings behind the designs and symbols depicted in American Indian artwork. Whirlwind, saguaro, lizard, maze and coyote track designs are displayed alongside image-laden artwork from the Northwest Coast and the Arctic tundra. Remembering Our School Days: The Boarding School Experience. This groundbreaking exhibition explores the controversial 1879 U.S. federal government mandate designed to "civilize," assimilate and Americanize American Indian children by sending them to Indian boarding schools. Learn how Native children were separated from their families and often stripped of cultural identity and language. With sounds from the past, poignant black-and-white photomurals and in the voices and words of boarding school attendees, this moving exhibit traces the history and evolution of the American Indian boarding school experience. We Are! Arizona's First People. Perfect for families and school groups, this interactive gallery invites visitors to learn more about the past, present and future of Arizona's 21 federally recognized tribal communities. From the importance of land and family to the preservation of languages and traditions, We Are! gives a glimpse into the contemporary worlds of Native America. History and Collections at the Heard Museum. This Gallery traces the museum's history of more than seven decades, offering a glimpse into the Heard's unparalleled collections of American Indian art and cultural materials with an emphasis on the Southwest. For information, call (602) 252-8848 or visit www.heard.org.
Ongoing   Ongoing - Heard Museum North. The facility at The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Road, has enabled the Heard to display more of its permanent collection, expand its retail offerings, and provide an elegant cafe. There are two exhibition galleries featuring one long-term exhibit and one changing exhibit. The long-term exhibit includes paintings, sculpture, jewelry, baskets, katsina dolls, and pottery. The changing gallery will rotate twice a year. The facility includes an interpretive garden that was developed in cooperation with the Desert Botanical Garden. For additional information, visit www.heard.org. See advertisement in this issue of The Peak for a schedule of exhibits and events during the current month.
Ongoing   Bison Western Museum. The Bison Western Museum houses more than 30,000 pieces and features such exhibits as “Dances with Wolves” and Native American artifacts room, the Singing Buffalo Family, the Saddled Bison “photo op” and a vast assortment of bronzes, paintings and prints. The extensive Buffalo Bill exhibit includes historic photos, prints, trinkets, documents, one of his famous Sharps rifles and more.

Also highlighted is the personal collection of the Flagg family, Scottsdale’s own “first family” of Western artists. The collection contains hundreds of items from paintings to sketches, from the original Parada del Sol program cover artwork to life size wood carved figures of Buffalo Bill, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok and others. In addition, the Flaggs created the artwork of the giant cowboy that has welcomed visitors to Scottsdale for over 50 years. A blow up of the original sketch is on display.

The museum is complemented by a gift shop, western library, party lounge, Western pavilion and the Bison Homes Information Center. It is located at 16641 N. 91st Street in Scottsdale, just north of West World. For more information and hours of operation, please call (480) 837-8700, or visit www.bisonwesternmuseum.com.

Ongoing Various Swimming at Aquatic Centers. Scottsdale urges residents to get on over to one of Scottsdale's beautiful aquatic centers and enjoy a refreshing swim. McDowell Mountain Ranch, Cactus and Eldorado aquatic centers will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. for public swim on weekends. Pool locations are: McDowell Mtn. Ranch Aquatic Center, 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., (480) 312-6677, Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center, 7202 E. Cactus Road, (480) 312-7665, and Eldorado Aquatic & Fitness Center, 2311 N. Miller Road., (480) 312-6677. Visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/sports/aquatics for more details.
Ongoing   Free Downtown Trolley Rides. Scottsdale's Downtown Trolley is a free ride to anywhere you want to go Downtown. Ride around in environmentally friendly shuttles complete with air conditioned comfort during warm weather and fresh air during cooler temperatures. Runs daily, every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thursdays until 9 p.m. for ArtWalk. The Downtown trolleys connect with Scottsdale's free Neighborhood Trolley, Tempe's Orbit system and the Valley Metro bus system. More information and trolley routes can be found on the city's Web site at http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley/downtown or by calling John Kelley at (480) 312- 7626. For a complete list of Scottsdale events, visit http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/events/.
Ongoing    Desert Botanical Garden.  In addition to visits to the gardens, the Desert Botanical Garden offers a variety of group tours to local and international destinations and special workshops covering many subjects. For a complete schedule, visit www.dbg.org or call (480) 941-1225.  The Desert Botanical Garden is located at 1201 North Galvin Parkway in Phoenix’s Papago Park.
Ongoing 7 days a week during mornings, afternoons, or evenings Pets on Wheels of Scottsdale Visits. Volunteers make 1-hour weekly visits to Scottsdale's health care centers with their pets - mostly dogs and a few cats. Volunteer-pet teams are each assigned a nursing home for weekly visits and a few are selected for monthly visits to cancer centers and classes of developmentally challenged youngsters. There are four meetings a year including a pot-luck dinner and an extensive awards program. Meetings feature films or talks on pet health and care, pet training, and dealing with the elderly. The not-for profit program is conducted in cooperation with the City of Scottsdale, with an
office at the Granite Reef Senior Center. Sharing your pet's love provides great rewards. Everyone wins including the pets. For more information, visit www.petsonwheelsscottsdale.com or call (602)735-6886.
Ongoing   Taliesen West. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation offers a variety of tours. For recorded tour information, call (480) 880-8810. For reservations, call (480) 860-2700 ext. 494/495. Complete tour information is available at www.franklloydwright.org.
Ongoing   Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Opened in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Scottsdale presents a dynamic, culturally diverse season of dance, jazz, classical and world music, theater, and satire. Approximately 1,000 performances, educational programs, festivals, and other events are showcased annually. For information on the upcoming season, visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
Ongoing    SMoCA Exhibitions. Organized by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. For information, visit www.smoca.org. For tickets and information, call (480) 994-ARTS (2787). SMoCA is located in downtown Scottsdale at 7374 East 2nd Street, near the corner of Drinkwater Blvd. and 2nd Street, adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. 2nd Street is just south of Indian School Rd., and Drinkwater is east of Scottsdale Rd.
Ongoing, Mondays 5:30 p.m. Toastmasters International. Weekly meetings held at the Homestead Community Center, Union Hills at E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., in DC Ranch. For information, contact Ron Tartarella at (480) 225-3421, xsell2win@aol.com or Kimberly Crowther, DC Ranch Communications Manager at (480) 419-5305, kimberly.crowther@dcranch.com. Call for summer schedule.
Ongoing, Mondays 1:30 p.m. &
3 p.m. 		Public Tours of ASU Gammage. Every Monday with the exception of  performance days. Located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world. ASU Gammage is a historic hall designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Call (480) 965-0458. For information about ASU Gammage, visit www.asugammage.com.
Ongoing, Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. Scottsdale Foothills Rotary Club. Weekly meetings held at the Health club in DC Ranch. For information, call Pete Reiniger at (602) 292-4695.  Call for summer schedule.
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Wednesdays 		12 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Carefree. Weekly meetings held at Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road. For information, visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org or call (480) 488-8400. Call for summer schedule.
Ongoing, Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. Soroptomist International of the Saguaro Foothills Meeting. Harris Bank, Community Room, call (480) 575-6880 for more information. Call for summer schedule.
Ongoing. Thursdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Scottsdale ArtWalk. Takes place in the Scottsdale Arts District, Main Street and Marshall Way. For more information, call (480) 945-8475 or visit www.scottsdalegalleries.com.
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Thursdays		 Various City Cable 11: Green Building Programs. "Build it Green," a look at how we can all reduce our carbon imprint. Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., 4:40 p.m., and 7:30 p. m. "Sustainable Scottsdale," the city's environmental department discusses their programs. Thursdays, noon, 4 p.m., 7 p.m. To view a program schedule. visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/citycable11.
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Thursdays		 12 p.m. Rotary Club of Pinnacle Peak Scottsdale. Weekly meetings held at Pinnacle Peak Country Club, 8701 E. Pinnacle Peak Road (just west of Pima Road). If you are interested in learning more about Rotary, visit www.pinnaclepeakrotary.org.
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Fridays		 7:15 a.m. Rotary Club of Anthem. Weekly meetings held at the Hampton Inn, located at the Anthem Commerce Park. For information, visit www.anthemrotary.org.
Ongoing, Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carefree Farmers Market. Some of the items offered at the market are locally grown produce, pesticide free or organically grown produce, freshly baked artisan and whole wheat breads, salsas, jams, pickles, olives, Mediterranean foods, range-fed beef, sustainably caught wild salmon, tuna, and other delicious delicacies. The market is presented by the Arizona Community Farmers Group and held in downtown Carefree. For information, call (480) 292-1100 or visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com. 
Ongoing. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Old Town Farmer’s Market. Continues throughout the summer at a new location, Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road. Enter off Osborn Road, through Gate B. Buy from local growers and other vendors. Many of the Old Town Farmer's Market vendors at the Second Street and Brown Avenue location will make their wares available at this weekly event.
Ongoing, 2nd Wednesday of every month 5:30 p.m. Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer. For more information and location, call (480) 488-3381or visit www.CarefreeCaveCreek.org.
Ongoing, 2nd Wednesday of every month 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. Pinnacle Peak Chamber of Commerce Chamber in the Morning. Breakfast. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For more information, call (480) 629-8189. Call for summer schedule.
 
Ongoing, 2nd Friday of every month Until 9 p.m. Art Night in Cave Creek. Join an eclectic collection of galleries in Cave Creek for an adventure filled and truly stunning evening of high quality fine art. Special events include a drawing for a gift certificate, artist demos, music, auctions, refreshments, and more. For information, contact Karen (480) 595-1123 or Mickey (480) 329-6118.
Ongoing. 2nd Saturday of every month   Free Cultural Trolley Tours of Downtown Scottsdale. The tours begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Town Farmer's Market parking lot on the northwest corner of Brown and Second Street. From there attendees tour the Old Mission and then board a trolley for a two-hour guided tour of the arts district, Civic Center campus, Hotel Valley Ho, Southbridge and the Waterfront area. To reserve a spot on an upcoming tour, please contact (480) 634-6850.
Ongoing - 3rd Wednesday of every month   Pinnacle Peak Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Opportunity to network with other professionals. Free for members, $10 for non-members. For information, call (480) 629-8189 or visit www.pinnaclepeakchamber.com. Call for summer schedule.
Ongoing 3rd Thursday of every month 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Pinnacle Peak Chamber of Commerce Monthly - Networking & Coffee at The Four Seasons Resort in the Crescent Moon Restaurant. For member and non-member free networking (non-members can visit two times.) Bring "only your business cards" for some networking and giveaways. You may win the "Member Spot Light" for the next upcoming networking & coffee or a one week sponsorship plus more. Members that bring the most new guests are in the running for the chamber's "Top Networker of the Quarter and the Year." For information and online registration, visit www.PinnaclePeakChamber.com or call Shawna Rae Culp at (602) 910-3035.
Ongoing, 3rd Thursday of every month 10 a.m. Newcomers Get-Acquainted Coffee. The Newcomers Club invites interested members of the community to explore the benefits of club membership at a "get-acquainted" coffee. The event is held at a member's home, and reservations may be made by calling (480) 990-1976. The Newcomers Club has the goal of providing an immediate opportunity for its members to make new friends and connect to their community. The club has a rich menu of social activities. It is a nonprofit organization, open to men and women, singles and couples, and new residents as well as current residents of long-standing. For more information, please call (480) 990-1976 or email membership@newcomersclubofscottsdale.com.
Ongoing, last Thursday of every month 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce  Business Breakfast. Hosted by Harold's Corral. For information, call (480) 488-3381 or visit www.CarefreeCaveCreek.org. Not held in December.
Ongoing Thursday (7:30 p.m.),
Friday & Saturday (8 p.m.),
Saturday & Sunday (2 p.m.)
 		 Late Nite Catechism III: 'Til Death Do Us Part. The Late Nite Catechism comedies have been a habit at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts for a record-breaking eight seasons! Created by "Mother Superior" Maripat Donovan and starring Patti Hannon as "Sister," the show is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series. After teaching countless students all about the saints, venial sins, guilt, limbo, and more, Sister is now offering up her hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and Last Rites, including her own whacky version of The Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for some quality time with the Valley's feistiest couples counselor. As always, each performance is unique and will appeal to people of all ages and faiths. Single ticket: $36. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 2, located at 7380 East Second Street in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. For information, visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the box office at (480) 994-ARTS.
Ongoing   Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter. An exceptional astronomy and science learning facility located just north of Tucson. The SkyCenter builds upon the uniqueness of the 9157' high summit of Mt. Lemmon and on the extensive knowledge base at the University of Arizona to deliver premium educational adventures including: SkyNights: A night-time observing program that provides the opportunity to peer beyond the blue horizons and explore astronomical wonders. Star charts, binoculars and a superb 24-inch telescope are utilized in this program. Be part of a group for evening hours or reserve the telescope all night and be treated as a visiting astronomer. DiscoveryDays: Learn more about the scientific and natural wonders of Mt. Lemmon and the Catalina Mountains by interacting with UA scientists in this hands-on program. Topics include tree-ring science, hummingbird studies, updates on recent astronomical discoveries, ecology, and more. SkyCamps: An expanded program of weekend camps is offered for young people and adults. Participants engage in interactive programs with scientists from the University of Arizona, and have the opportunity to learn how research is done. In addition to the 24-inch telescope at the SkyCenter, the 61-inch telescope on Mt. Bigelow will be available for use, as well as solar telescopes and other instruments. For information, visit http://skycenter.arizona.edu/index.html
and http://ondemand.azpm.org/videoshorts/watch/2008/09/22/kuat-mt-lemmon-skycenter/ to view video.
Ongoing, Monthly.   The City of Scottsdale Brush and Bulk Pickup. The city provides monthly brush and bulk item collection, offering residents a convenient way to dispose of items too large for refuse containers. Residents are asked to have brush and bulk items out for pick up by 5 a.m. on Monday the week of scheduled service. For more information, contact Solid Waste Management Division (480) 312-5600 or visit http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/recycle.
Ongoing, Summer   Summer Camps, City of Scottsdale. Looking for something different and fun to entertain your kids this summer? Check into the city’s summer camp program offering children and teen activities, sports and some excursions. Registration is under way, call (480) 312-2313 for more information or go to www.scottsdaleaz.gov.
Ongoing, Summer   Scottsdale Summer Reading Program. Get ready, get set… read! The library’s most popular program, Summer Reading, is back. Our ‘Scottsdale Reads’ program includes something for babies, youth, teens and adults. Stop by any Scottsdale library branch to get signed up, and become eligible for terrific prizes. For more information on the reading program or the Scottsdale Public Library, visit: http://www.scottsdalelibrary.org/.
Ongoing. Summer.   Camp Zoo at the Phoenix Zoo. A summer adventure kids will never forget! Camp Zoo offers children kindergarten through eighth grade an opportunity to explore nature and the Zoo in a fun, hands-on and exciting way. Kids will enjoy water play areas, guided hikes, up-close animal encounters, arts, crafts, games, learn about zoo careers and animal care, and have a blast! Visit www.phoenixzoo.org or call (602) 914.4333 for information, including cost, and reservations.
Ongoing. Summer   Spend a Wild Night at the Phoenix Zoo! If you haven’t seen, or heard, the Phoenix Zoo at night, you are missing out! Join us for a Family Night Camp and see what really happens at the Zoo after dark! You will enjoy a genuine tent camping experience by the Zoo's main lake, and you don't even have to put up the tents! We'll have a scrumptious dinner off the grill, make s'mores, go on a night hike, and have some up-close animal encounters. In the morning, enjoy a continental breakfast, a private safari train tou,r and explore the Zoo on your own for the rest of the day! Night Camp fee: non-member: $66, members: $60.Visit www.phoenixzoo.org or call 602.914.4333 for reservations. Space is limited and reservations are required.
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Summer		    Cool off at Yakulla Caverns & Leapin’ Lagoon! Looking for a great way to cool off while visiting the Phoenix Zoo? Bring your bathing suit and get wet and wild in the Yakulla Caverns as you explore the stalactites and stalagmites and splish-splash down the waterslide. Be sure to check out the cavern creatures and enjoy the splash pads. Splash, jump, and play as you explore the pirate ship at Leapin’ Lagoon -- perfect for the little ones. Free with paid admission to the Zoo. Visit www.phoenixzoo.org for information.
Ongoing, Wednesdays through Jul. 28  5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Summer Science Series, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Have you ever felt the inside of a saguaro? Do you know if black widow spiders can jump? Or why Tom's Thumb is round? Join ecologist, educator and McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Executive Director Ruthie Carll and guest scientists at The Gateway, 18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway. The series is appropriate for those 15 and older and costs $100. To register, call (480) 998-7971 ext. 104 or visit www.mcdowellsonoran.org.
Ongoing through Sunday, Aug. 22   Re-imagining the West: Selections from the Permanent collection, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. This exhibit examines traditional and modern visions of the West. Traditional works by such artists as Lon Megargee, Ed Mell, and Victor Higgins are juxtaposed next to contemporary artists who possess dramatic visions that often represent a radical departure from an idyllic West. For information, visit www.smoca.org. For tickets and information, call (480) 994-ARTS (2787). SMoCA is located in downtown Scottsdale at 7374 East 2nd Street, near the corner of Drinkwater Blvd. and 2nd Street, adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. 2nd Street is just south of Indian School Rd., and Drinkwater is east of Scottsdale Rd.
Ongoing through Aug. 31.   Phoenix Zoo Hours, including 4th of July. 6 a.m. (Member early entry), 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Weekdays), 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Weekends).
During July & Beyond All Month Support the businesses that make our community publications possible. Visit Community Marketplace for a list of businesses and organizations that are advertising in the current issue of A Peek at the Peak magazine. on this site, and/or in the e-Peak Newsletter. If they have a Web site, we've included an automatic link for your convenience.
Ongoing through August   Heard Museum North Events. See advertisement in current issue of The Peak, visit www.heard.org/north or call (480) 488-9817.
Saturday, July 3 7 a.m. to 12 p.m “We’re Not Scared of Hell…We Live in Phoenix,” Cave Creek Thieves Market. The market will feature vendors who can help people cool down in the summer months, from cool clothing and swimming pool construction to swim lessons and treats. The featured merchants will provide items for hourly drawings. The entry fee for an all-day pass to the market is only $1. Located at 38410 N. School House Road, on the northwest corner of School House and Cave Creek Roads. For information, visit www.cavecreekthievesmarket.com.
Sunday, July 4 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fourth of July Family Celebration. Join Parks & Recreation for this free event at Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road. Grills will be available so bring along your favorite barbecue food. There also will be old-fashioned fun, games, and crafts. No fireworks at this event; however, it will end early enough for families to enjoy them elsewhere. For more information, call (480) 312-0217.
Tuesday, July 6,  8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cholesterol and Bone Density Screening, Scottsdale Healthcare. The cholesterol check involves a simple blood test that will provide participants with information on their levels of good and bad cholesterol, as well as their triglycerides. Participants opting for the cholesterol check must fast at least 10 hours prior to their appointment but can drink water. The body composition analysis assesses body weight, body mass index, fat mass, and hydration status. The analysis can determine if an individual is carrying too much fat, which can be associated with serious conditions including heart disease and diabetes. Individuals who have a pacemaker or other internal electrical medical device should not participate in body composition analysis. Thompson Peak Hospital, 7400 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, $35, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Wednesday, July 7 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Heart Health Evaluations. Women's Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare. Participants can find out how healthy their hearts are during a 45-minute appointment that will check several health indicators. Evaluations will be conducted one-on-one with a nurse practitioner who will check each participant's fasting lipid profile, glucose, and blood pressure, as well as measure waist circumference and calculate body mass index. The nurse practitioner also will assess the participant's 10-year risk of having a heart attack, discuss the evaluation results, and provide information on reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Participants must fast 10 hours prior to their appointment but may drink water. Individual appointments may be made by calling (480) 882-4636. Women's Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call (480) 882-4636 to register. Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Thursday, July 8 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert: Eat to Stay Young: Anti-aging Foods. Downstairs Auditorium, Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, free, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Friday, Jul 9 and Saturday, Jul 10 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Used Book Sale Event. The popular event, organized by Friends of the Desert Foothills Library, offers readers of all ages a large array of titles, authors and subjects including fiction and non-fiction. All proceeds benefit the library. The library is located at 38443 N. School House Road. For more information, call the Desert Foothills Library at (480) 488-2296 or visit www.DesertFoothillsLibrary.org.
Saturday, Jul. 10 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Working Women's Wellness Package, screenings and manicure, Scottsdale Healthcare. Busy women can check three health screenings and a manicure off of their list of things to do this summer. The package includes a cholesterol check, bone density screening, body composition analysis (individuals with a pacemaker or other internal electrical medical devices should not have this done), and manicure -- all during a convenient 90-minute weekend appointment. Appointments are from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Participants must fast at least 10 hours prior to their appointment, but can drink water. Women's Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $75, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Thursday, July 15  7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert, Hypertension: How to Manage Your Blood Pressure. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 10500 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, free, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Saturday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 18, 2:30 p.m.   Etran Finatawa, MIM Music Theater at the Musical Instrument Museum. Etran Finatawa is the only group in the world to combine the cultures of the Wodaabe and Touareg people from Niger, creating a unique blend of "nomadic blues." Despite different heritages and languages, Etran Finatawa, meaning "the stars of tradition," are the first ever group to use the songs and music of the Wodaabe in a modern context. Formed in 2004, Etran Finatawa quickly became popular in Niger and was invited to perform at festivals in Mali and Morocco. They released their BBC Award-nominated debut, “Introducing Etran Finatawa,” in 2006, and released a second album, “Desert Crossroads – A Nostalgic Look at Life in the Desert,” – in 2008. They have toured all over the world, including stops in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Singapore, South America, and Europe. The theater is located at 4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix. For information and tickets, call (480) 478-6001, visit www.themim.org/ex_theater.asp. Tickets: $32 - $36.
Wednesday, July 21 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bone Density Screening, Scottsdale Healthcare. Your bones can't talk so Scottsdale Healthcare is offering screenings to determine if you have low bone density and are at risk of developing osteoporosis or its precursor, osteopenia. The screenings use a painless heel ultrasound machine. Counseling on bone health, nutrition, and exercise to prevent low bone density also will be provided. Scottsdale Healthcare's screenings will be held at the Women's Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale, Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call (480) 882-4636 to register. Women's Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Thursday, July 22 7:00 a.m. Fitness Focused Hike, Cave Creek Regional Park. Get your Thursday started with a brisk, non-interpretive hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water for this 3-mile hike. Meet at the Nature Center. Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately for the sun, and bring plenty of water. The hike is included in the park entry fee of $6 per vehicle or with your annual pass. Reservations are not required. For information, please contact Interpretive Ranger Jenny Work at (623) 465-0431x202 or jenniferwork@mail.maricopa.gov, or visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek
Thursday, July 22 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert: Reach for the Sky: Benefits of Stretching. Downstairs Auditorium, Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, free, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Thursday, July 22 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m Heart Health Evaluations, Scottsdale Healthcare. See July 7 listing for description. Women's Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Friday, July 23 8:00 a.m. Sonoran Desert 101 Hike, Cave Creek Regional Park. Welcome to the desert! This is a lush, diverse desert with lots of interesting residents. (And we're not just talking about the animals!) This 1-mile interpretive hike will focus on the common plants and animals living here and the adaptations that allow them to thrive. Meet at Nature Center. Meet at the Nature Center. Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately for the sun, and bring plenty of water. The hike is included in the park entry fee of $6 per vehicle or with your annual pass. Reservations are not required. For information, please contact Interpretive Ranger Jenny Work at (623) 465-0431x202 or jenniferwork@mail.maricopa.gov, or visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek.
Saturday, July 24 1:00 p.m. Movies in the Park: “Charlotte's Web,” Cave Creek Regional Park. Escape the heat by watching a family friendly movie in the park's Nature Center. Bring a mat, pillow or blanket to relax on as you watch the film "Charlotte's Web". You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages - no glass containers please. The movie is included in the park entry fee of $6 per vehicle or with your annual pass. Reservations are not required. For information, please contact Interpretive Ranger Jenny Work at (623) 465-0431x202 or jenniferwork@mail.maricopa.gov, or visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek
Saturday, July 24, 3:00 p.m.- What’s a Javelina?, Cave Creek Regional Park. Are you curious about those creatures that are called everything from wild boar to peccary? Come delve through the many myths surrounding these unique creatures and learn the truth underneath that bristly coat! Meet at the Nature Center. The talk is included in the park entry fee of $6 per vehicle or with your annual pass. Reservations are not required. For information, please contact Interpretive Ranger Jenny Work at (623) 465-0431x202 or jenniferwork@mail.maricopa.gov, or visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek
Tuesday, July 27 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cholesterol and Bone Density Screening, Scottsdale Healthcare. See July 6 listing for description. Women's Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $35, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Tuesday, July 27 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert, Back Pain Management: What Are My Options? Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 10500 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, free, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Wednesday, July 28 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bone Density Screening, Scottsdale Healthcare. See July 21 listing for description. Women's Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Wednesday, July 28 7:30 p.m. Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. Presented at the Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. For information and tickets, call (480) 994-2787, (480) 994-2787 (Celebrity Theatre), or visit www. scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
Thursday, July 29 7:00 a.m. Fitness Focused Hike, Cave Creek Regional Park. Get your Thursday started with a brisk, non-interpretive hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water for this 3-mile hike. Meet at the Nature Center. The hike is included in the park entry fee of $6 per vehicle or with your annual pass. Reservations are not required. For information, please contact Interpretive Ranger Jenny Work at (623) 465-0431x202 or jenniferwork@mail.maricopa.gov, or visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek
Saturday, July 31 8:00 a.m. Sonoran Desert 101 Hike, Cave Creek Regional Park. Welcome to the desert! This is a lush, diverse desert with lots of interesting residents. (And we're not just talking about the animals!) This 1-mile interpretive hike will focus on the common plants and animals living here and the adaptations that allow them to thrive. Meet at Nature Center. Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately for the sun, and bring plenty of water. The hike is included in the park entry fee of $6 per vehicle or with your annual pass. Reservations are not required. For information, please contact Interpretive Ranger Jenny Work at (623) 465-0431x202 or jenniferwork@mail.maricopa.gov, or visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek.
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Jul. 31		 Midnight 7th Annual Summer Fun  Photo Contest Deadline. What's worth preserving in our community? Take a photograph and enter. You can win a valuable prize and have your entry published in The Peak. For complete information, click here.
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Jul. 31		 Midnight 7th Annual Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest Deadline. What's worth preserving in our community? Write about it and enter. You can win a valuable prize and have your entry published in The Peak. For complete information, click here.
Sunday, Aug. 1.   Phoenix Symphony Tickets on Sale. Individual tickets for The Phoenix Symphony’s 2010/11 Season can be purchased through the Phoenix Symphony Box Office by phone at 602-495-1999 from 10 am to 2 pm or online at www.phoenixsymphony.org beginning at midnight. This exciting season includes the US Airways Classics, APS Pops and Target Family Series with more than 200 concerts and presentations in downtown Phoenix and throughout the Valley. The season will feature collaborations such as the semi-staged co-production “The Music Man” (September 10 - 12) with Phoenix Theatre and “Elijah” (February 3 - 5) with the Phoenix Art Museum. Other season highlights include “Boléro” (September 23 - 25), “Handel’s Messiah” (December 9 – 19), “Brandenburg Festival” (January 14 – 17), “Cirque de la Symphonie” (February 25 - 27), the two-week “World’s Greatest Piano Concerto Festival” (May 5 - 14) and “The Red Violin” (May 19 and 21) featuring Concertmaster Steven Moeckel. For more information, visit www.phoenixsymphony.org. A free concert guide detailing the 2010/11 Season is available by calling the Box Office at (602) 495-1999.
Monday, Aug. 2 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 2010-2011 Broadway Season Open House, ASU Gammage. This free event, which is open to the public, will include free food from Tempe’s La Bocca Pizzeria & Wine Bar and a special 20-minute behind-the-scenes video about the award-winning shows coming to ASU Gammage in the 2010-2011 season. Plus, guests will enjoy exclusive performances by cast members from Shrek the Musical and Billy Elliot the Musical. Attendees to the event will have a chance to win season subscriptions, an overnight theater package in Las Vegas and other hotel and restaurant giveaways. In its 21st season, PROGRESSIVE® Broadway Across America – Arizona presented at ASU Gammage is the largest theatrical subscription series in the state of Arizona and one of the most successful Broadway series in the country. Single tickets will go on sale to the general public August 9. Season subscriptions ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information or to RSVP to the event, please call (480) 965-5062.
Friday, Aug 6 and Saturday, Aug 7 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Used Book Sale Event. The popular event, organized by Friends of the Desert Foothills Library, offers readers of all ages a large array of titles, authors and subjects including fiction and non-fiction. All proceeds benefit the library. The library is located at 38443 N. School House Road. For more information, call the Desert Foothills Library at (480) 488-2296 or visit www.DesertFoothillsLibrary.org.
Saturday, Aug. 14 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Working Women's Wellness Package, screenings and manicure, Scottsdale Healthcare. Busy women can check three health screenings and a manicure off of their list of things to do this summer. The package includes a cholesterol check, bone density screening, body composition analysis (individuals with a pacemaker or other internal electrical medical devices should not have this done), and manicure -- all during a convenient 90-minute weekend appointment. Appointments are from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Participants must fast at least 10 hours prior to their appointment, but can drink water. Women's Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $75, call (480) 882-4636 to register.
Wednesday, Aug. 18,  9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Free Osteoporosis Support Meeting, Scottsdale Healthcare. People with osteoporosis or its precursor, osteopenia, can gather information and support during this event at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center. The event will provide an informal educational forum and enable attendees to share ideas and discuss the challenges of living with weak bones and heightened susceptibility to fractures. Scottsdale Healthcare experts will offer helpful tips on bone health, with a focus on nutrition. The osteoporosis event will be held at the Brady Conference Center at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. For information about Scottsdale Healthcare, visit www.shc.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Sep. 12   Noises Off, Phoenix Theatre. This play pushes farce as far as it can go, following the onstage and backstage antics of a fifth-rate acting troupe touring in a new, horribly-written sex farce called Nothing On. The curtain opens on the dress rehearsal of the first act the night before it opens and with things not going well. In the second act we hear the first act of Nothing On from backstage as the wheels start to come after a month touring on the road. The third act takes us to the second month of touring. It is, deliciously so, a hilarious disaster with each act packed with more laughs than the one before it. Phoenix Theatre is known for its exceptional sound and intimate seating with no seat more than 60 feet from the stage. Phoenix Theatre is located at 100 East McDowell Road, just east of the Phoenix Art Museum at Central and McDowell. For information and tickets call (602) 254-2151 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.
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Friday, Sep 3 and Saturday, Sep 4 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Used Book Sale Event. The popular event, organized by Friends of the Desert Foothills Library, offers readers of all ages a large array of titles, authors and subjects including fiction and non-fiction. All proceeds benefit the library. The library is located at 38443 N. School House Road. For more information, call the Desert Foothills Library at (480) 488-2296 or visit www.DesertFoothillsLibrary.org.
Saturday, Sep. 25 7:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.  Scenic Drive Roadside Cleanup. Supporting Scottsdale Clean & Scenic. Picking up litter is more enjoyable than you would expect, and there will be at least 13 miles of roadside (6 1/2 miles on each side) that will look terrific. New volunteers are welcome. Join 20-50 other Friends of the Scenic Drive volunteers. Volunteers man two sign-in locations: #1. northern Scenic Drive entry sign (located on west side of Scottsdale Road just south of Carefree Highway, in front of Terravita Marketplace), #2. Scenic Drive monument sign area (located on east side of Scottsdale Road 3/4 mile north of Happy Valley Road, across from MacDonald's Ranch). Safety vests, pickup "sticks," and plastic trash bags will be provided. Complimentary coffee, donuts, and water are available. Gloves and long pants recommended. When you register, you will be assigned a specific roadside area to cover. For additional information, visit www.scenicdrive.org or call (480) 361-6498.
Sunday, Sep. 26 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Fall Wine and Jazz Concert Series. The series celebrates distinctive shopping, delightful wines and live jazz music from notable valley artists. Held in the outdoor amphitheatre, guests are invited to sit under the blue sky and listen to classic music.Admission is free. Food and wine tasting tickets are available for purchase. El Pedregal Shops and Dining at the Boulders, Southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway, 34505 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. For more information, call (480) 488-1072, visit www.elpedregal.com.
Monday, Sep. 27 through Sunday, October 3   Young Frankenstein, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.
Wednesday, Sep. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 17   Redneck Tenors - Broadway Bound, Phoenix Theatre. The boys have finally made it to the Great White Way – trailer and all – smack dab right in the middle of Times Square. Although the Colonel and the boys have finally found the perfect venue, they're now on a quest to find the perfect show! Join our 3 singing cousins as they stampede their way through Broadway's greatest hits! Phoenix Theatre is known for its exceptional sound and intimate seating with no seat more than 60 feet from the stage.Phoenix Theatre is located at 100 East McDowell Road, just east of the Phoenix Art Museum at Central and McDowell. For information and tickets call (602) 254-2151 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.
Friday, Oct 1 and Saturday, Oct 2 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Used Book Sale Event. The popular event, organized by Friends of the Desert Foothills Library, offers readers of all ages a large array of titles, authors and subjects including fiction and non-fiction. All proceeds benefit the library. The library is located at 38443 N. School House Road. For more information, call the Desert Foothills Library at (480) 488-2296 or visit www.DesertFoothillsLibrary.org.
Saturday, Oct. 2 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cookout at the Ranch XV. You won't want to miss. The friendly greeting. The horse-drawn wagon. The "Gidyup>" And the ride to the fun-packed evening in the Sonoran Desert.
     Arrive at a special site nestled amidst the towering saguaro. Relax to the music of the Stragglers Band. Cheer the thrilling release of a rescued owl. Savor Outback Steakhouse's buffet. Mingle with Earll the Trick Pony, Peaches the Mule, wildlife exhibitors, and community leaders. Applaud equestrian demonstration and western acts. Bid on silent auction bargains and pray for Lady Luck during exciting drawings. And, if you're still raring to go, join the willing for line dancing fun.  Advance ticket prices: Adult: $45, Kids: $15, Reserved Table for 8: $350. Only 300 tickets available.
      For tickets and information, visit Cookout Home Page  or call (480) 361-6498.
Sunday, Oct. 3 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fall Wine and Jazz Festival at El Pedregal, Affinity. 10 piece band performing contemporary swing, big band jazz, and great vocal harmonies. Held in the outdoor amphitheatre, guests are invited to sit under the blue sky and listen to classic music. Admission is free; food and wine tasting tickets are available for purchase. For more information, call (480) 488-1072 or visit www.elpedregal.com.
Sunday, Oct. 3 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 5th Annual Dine Out with the Chefs: A Celebration of the Culinary Arts. One of the Valley’s premier culinary events, Dine Out with the Chefs celebrates its 5th anniversary with a new roster of outstanding chefs, live entertainment and other surprises. Guests mingle with more than 20 of the Valley’s top chefs and sample their culinary creations, from delicious soups, salads and appetizers to some of their signature dishes and most decadent desserts. Also on the menu is a book signing with Pamela Swartz, event founder and author of Dine Out Phoenix: Where to Eat from Chic to Unique.Proceeds benefit the arts education and outreach programs of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium Tickets: $55 (in advance), $65 (at the door). Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. For information visit, www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2, e-mail: billt@sccarts.org.
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through Friday, Oct. 15		   Paria River Tamarisk and Russian Olive Removal:The Grand Canyon Trust Volunteer Program. Riparian streams in the Southwest are at risk and we need your help! Tamarisk and Russian olive were introduced into the southwestern U.S. in the late nineteenth century to help control streambank erosion. Since then, these highly invasive species have spread throughout the West and caused major changes to rivers and streams. Tamarisk out-competes native vegetation and alters the chemistry of the soil, making it unsuitable for native species. The Grand Canyon Trust and the Bureau of Land Management have formed a partnership to remove tamarisk and Russian olive trees from 18 miles of the beautiful Paria Canyon Wilderness and restore this amazing river ecosystem. This will be a week of backpacking and sawing down individual trees by hand, so come ready for hard, physical labor and the rewards of doing your part to protect this incredible river! To read more about the Paria River restoration project, visit our Kane and Two Mile Ranches
Sunday, Oct. 10 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fall Wine and Jazz Festival at El Pedregal, Anthony Mazella. “The new generation guitar hero” performs acoustic guitar hits. Held in the outdoor amphitheatre, guests are invited to sit under the blue sky and listen to classic music. Admission is free; food and wine tasting tickets are available for purchase. For more information, call (480) 488-1072 or visit www.elpedregal.com.
Sunday, Oct. 10 7:30 p.m.  Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers. Steve Martin rides into the West’s Most Western Town with his banjo and a posse of five bluegrass musicians from North Carolina. Martin’s second musical album (The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo) spent 30 weeks at number one on the Billboard charts and won a Grammy Award for ‘Best Bluegrass Album.nScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater. Tickets: $54, $64. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. For information visit, www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2, e-mail: billt@sccarts.org.
Thursday, Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. Doc Severinsen & El Ritmo de la Vida. Doc Severinsen’s virtuosity on the trumpet is rivaled only by his unforgettable stage presence. This Grammy Award winner has toured with the Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman bands, recorded more than 30 albums and worked with major orchestras throughout North America, including 22 seasons as the Phoenix Symphony’s principal pops conductor. Of course, he will forever be known as Johnny Carson’s witty and wildly dressed bandleader on The Tonight Show. Now living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Doc performs Latin-fused jazz and standards with his innovative and aptly named trio, El Ritmo de la Vida (‘The Rhythm of Life’), featuring guitarist Gil Gutierrez and violinist Pedro Cartas. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $49, $59. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. For information visit http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.orgwww.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2. e-mail: billt@sccarts.org.
Sunday, Oct. 17 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fall Wine and Jazz Festival at El Pedregal, Lisa Pressman and Tim Ponzek. Perform tiki-lounge cool, languid, mystical, sensual and infused Latin rhythms. Lisa's haunting vocalise (singing without words) soars above the rich harmonies and lush textures as her sensitive touch on the keyboard mingles with Tim's romantic classical guitar to create an exquisite ambiance evoking the rich landscape of our Sonoran Desert. Supporting their unique sound is a group of the Valley's finest musicians performing on bass, drums, percussion, sax and keyboards. Held in the outdoor amphitheatre, guests are invited to sit under the blue sky and listen to classic music. Admission is free; food and wine tasting tickets are available for purchase. For more information, call (480) 488-1072 or visit www.elpedregal.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 19 through Sunday Oct. 24   NETworks presents Disney's Beauty and the beast, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.
Tuesday, Oct. 19 7 p.m. Talk Cinema. Talk Cinema features sneak-preview screenings of independent or foreign films before their theatrical release. Like a film festival, screenings are introduced and followed by moderated conversations hosted by distinguished critics, filmmakers and other industry experts. Audience members also have the opportunity to write their own review of the film. Films shown are meant to be a surprise, but a spoiler alert providing a quick teaser is available shortly before each screening. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $21 ($17 for members, $10 for students). Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. For information visit, www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2. e-mail: billt@sccarts.org.
Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m   John Lithgow in Stories by Heart. Famous for his roles in The World According to Garp, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Shrek and Dexter, John Lithgow is also a Tony Award-winning actor who feels as comfortable in front of a live audience as he does before a Hollywood camera. In his one-man theatrical tour-de -force, Stories by Heart, Lithgow reveals the healing power of storytelling in theatrical tales that span three generations. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $49, $59. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. For information visit, http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.orgwww.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2, e-mail: billt@sccarts.org
Saturday, Oct. 23 8 p.m. Stanley Clarke Band featuring Hiromi. Stanley Clarke Band featuring Hiromi Jazz legend and virtuoso bassist Stanley Clarke is a composer, conductor, arranger, producer and film-score composer whose musical interests span classical, R&B, jazz and pop. He has won every award available to a bass player and even has invented two instruments: the tenor bass and piccolo bass. Clarke and his band are joined by Japanese superstar pianist Hiromi, one of the most captivating jazz musicians in the world today, known for her astounding technique and electrifying style. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $39, $49. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. For information visit, http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.orgwww.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2, e-mail: billt@sccarts.org
Sunday, Oct. 24 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fall Wine and Jazz Festival at El Pedregal, Santan Swing Band. A swinging big band with vocalist Bridgette Maynes, performs the classic songs of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra and many more. The band consists of the Valley's top musicians, all of whom have performed with Grammy award winners and touring acts, including the Harry James Orchestra, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Bobby Caldwell, Frankie Valli, Billy Preston, Lou Rawls and more. The band covers a multitude of styles from the swing era to the blues, from ballads to classic dance numbers. Held in the outdoor amphithe atre, guests are invited to sit under the blue sky and listen to classic music. Admission is free; food and wine tasting tickets are available for purchase. For more information, call (480) 488-1072 or visit www.elpedregal.com.
Friday, Oct. 29 8 p.m. Viver Brasil. The award-winning Viver Brasil dance company is rooted in the traditional and contemportary forms and techniques of Salvador, the capitol of Bahia, Brazil, with its strong cultural ties to West Africa. Its innovative stage presentations explore Brazil’s racial, social and political history and are living extensions of the history of Afro-Brazilian dance on stage. Viver Brasil’s rousing Feet on the Ground takes audiences on an inspiring cultural journey through Brazil, with a dazzling program of African orixás (deities), ceremonial celebrations, the Brazilian martial arts dance of capoeira and carnaval. Presented by Franca Orrefice. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $34, $44. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. For information visit, http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2, e-mail: billt@sccarts.org.
Saturday Oct. 30 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday Oct. 31, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Dia De Los Muertos Event. Adelante Gallery at el Pedregal celebrates the Dia De Los Muertos holiday featuring Day of the Dead Art and Imagery by local artists, and festive live music on the courtyard stage from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Guests are invited to view unique, hand-crafted works of art such as paintings and jewelry showing the holiday’s famous skeletons. Specialty margaritas and cuisine will be available at the Bakery Café. Free. For more information, please call the El Pedregal Management office at (480) 488-1072 or visit www.elpedregal.com. El Pedregal Shops and Dining at the Boulders Resort is located on the SE corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree.
Saturday, Oct. 30 8 p.m. Venice Baroque Orchestra with Robert McDuffie, violin soloist. The Venice Baroque Orchestra is recognized worldwide as one of Europe’s premier ensembles devoted to period-instrument performance. Violinist Robert McDuffie conducts the ensemble while performing the virtuosic solos of Vivaldi’s Baroque masterpiece, The Four Seasons, a favorite of music lovers for centuries. Following intermission, the orchestra also will perform a new concerto, The American Four Seasons, commissioned by McDuffie and composed by Philip Glass. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater Tickets: $44, $54. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. For information visit www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2, e-mail: billt@sccarts.org.
Sunday, Oct. 31 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fall Wine and Jazz Festival at El Pedregal, Urban Quartet. A string group, who explores an eclectic repertoire, performing original and contemporary works by the Beatles, Gwen Stefani, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. Held in the outdoor amphitheatre, guests are invited to sit under the blue sky and listen to classic music. Admission is free; food and wine tasting tickets are available for purchase. For more information, call (480) 488-1072 or visit www.elpedregal.com.
Friday, Nov 5 and Saturday, Nov 6 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Used Book Sale Event. The popular event, organized by Friends of the Desert Foothills Library, offers readers of all ages a large array of titles, authors and subjects including fiction and non-fiction. All proceeds benefit the library. The library is located at 38443 N. School House Road. For more information, call the Desert Foothills Library at (480) 488-2296 or visit www.DesertFoothillsLibrary.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 12   Hairspray, Phoenix Theatre. Big hair! Big heart! Big fun for the entire family! It's 1962, and change is in the air in Baltimore. Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion--to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and is transformed overnight from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can the trendsetting Tracy win the heart of teen-dream Link Larkin and stand up for what she believes in, despite the program's scheming stage manager? All she needs is her best friend Penny, a toe- tappin' beat - and a little Hairspray! Phoenix Theatre is known for its exceptional sound and intimate seating with no seat more than 60 feet from the stage. Phoenix Theatre is located at 100 East McDowell Road, just east of the Phoenix Art Museum at Central and McDowell. For information and tickets call (602) 254-2151 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 21   How the Grinch Stole Christmas, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.
Friday, Dec  3 and Saturday, Dec 4 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Used Book Sale Event. The popular event, organized by Friends of the Desert Foothills Library, offers readers of all ages a large array of titles, authors and subjects including fiction and non-fiction. All proceeds benefit the library. The library is located at 38443 N. School House Road. For more information, call the Desert Foothills Library at (480) 488-2296 or visit www.DesertFoothillsLibrary.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 7 to Tuesday, Dec.12   Hair, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.
Tuesday, Jan. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 9   Shrek the Musical, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.
Wednesday, Jan. 12 – Sunday, Jan. 30   No Way to Treat a Lady, Phoenix Theatre. A theatrically charged musical comedy thriller about a publicity crazed actor turned serial killer and the charming detective who pursues him. Based on the best selling novel by William Goldman that became a renowned 1968 movie, it's a wicked blend of humor, romance and murder. The musical that brings film noir to life on the stage with class, humor and intrigue! Phoenix Theatre is known for its exceptional sound and intimate seating with no seat more than 60 feet from the stage. Phoenix Theatre is located at 100 East McDowell Road, just east of the Phoenix Art Museum at Central and McDowell. For information and tickets call (602) 254-2151 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, Feb. 27   9 to 5: The Musical, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.
Wednesday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, Mar. 20   Avenue Q, Phoenix Theatre. The story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod -- a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Phoenix Theatre is known for its exceptional sound and intimate seating with no seat more than 60 feet from the stage. Phoenix Theatre is located at 100 East McDowell Road, just east of the Phoenix Art Museum at Central and McDowell. For information and tickets call (602) 254-2151 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.
Tuesday, Mar. 29 to Sunday, Apr. 3   Fiddler on the Roof, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.
Wednesday, Apr. 13 through Sunday, May 8   Nine, Phoenix Theatre. Based on Fellini’s classic film 8 ½, this spectacular and sexy musical returns to its rightful place on stage. Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to ome up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued and haunted by hordes of beautiful women from his past who won’t leave his mind. Phoenix Theatre is known for its exceptional sound and intimate seating with no seat more than 60 feet from the stage. Phoenix Theatre is located at 100 East McDowell Road, just east of the Phoenix Art Museum at Central and McDowell. For information and tickets call (602) 254-2151 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.
Wednesday, Apr. 27 to Sunday, May 8   Billy Elliot the Musical, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.
Tuesday, May 17 to Sunday May 22   Mamma Mia!, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.
June 7 through Sunday, June12   Les Miserables, ASU Gammage, Progressive® Broadway Across America – Arizona Series. ASU Gammage is located at 1200 S. Forest in Tempe. For more information, please call (480) 965-5062.

 

2010 GPPA Calendar

  • July, Beginning of Month: July/August issue of The Peak magazine available on stands and online. Peak magazine "home delivery" to newsletter subscribers.

  • July, Middle of Month: July e-Peak Newsletter Sent to Subscribers with link to electronic version of The Peak magazine.

  • Sunday, August 1: A Peek at the Peak, September/October 2010 Editorial Deadline

  • Tuesday, August 10: A Peek at the Peak, September/October 2010 Advertising Deadline.

  • August, Middle of Month: e-Peak Newsletter Sent to Subscribers with link to electronic version of The Peak magazine.

  • September, Beginning of Month: September/October issue of The Peak magazine available on stands and online. Peak "home delivery" to newsletter subscribers.

  • September, Middle of Month: e-Peak Newsletter Sent to Subscribers with link to electronic version of The Peak magazine.

  • Saturday, October 2: Cookout at the Ranch XV.

 
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