Entertainment Calendar (1/9)

Friday, Jan. 9

Rage in the Cage: 6 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. fight time, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St. Tickets available at the box office or by calling (602) 267-1600.

Acclaimed percussionist Colin Currie joins the Phoenix Symphony: 8 p.m., 75 N. Second St. A Friday morning Coffee concert will begin at 11 a.m., consisting of one hour of music selected from the evening's program, which includes Jennifer Higdon's "Respighi: The Pines of Rome." (602) 495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org.

The Smothers Brothers: 8 p.m., Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St. www.livenation.com or 1-877-598-6671. Upcoming: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15, John Legend with special guest Estelle. Jan. 17, The Music of Led Zeppelin performed by The Phoenix Symphony.

Landscape Redefined: G. Peter Jemison + Joe Feddersen: today through Jan. 30, Berlin Gallery at the Heard Museum Shop, 2301 N. Central Ave. Showcases paintings, glassworks, prints and other works on paper. (602) 346-8250 or www.BerlinGallery.org.

The Sound of Music: through Feb. 1, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For all ages. (480) 483-1664 www.desertstages.com.

Saturday, Jan. 10

Bridal Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow, Phoenix Convention Center (South Building), 100 N. Third St. Fashion shows featuring the latest trends in bridal gowns, tuxes and bridesmaid fashions will be at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door; discount tickets available at www.ArizonaBridalShow.com.

Gunfighters at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, 1 Prison Hill Road, Yuma. Old West reenactment groups will perform at the Annual Gathering of the Gunfighters. $5 for adults aged 14 and up, free for ages 13 and younger. (928) 783-4771.

Monster Energy Supercross series: 12:30 p.m., doors open/practice and qualifying, 7 p.m. main event, Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St. www.supercrossonline.com.

Odyssey: The Photographs of Linda Connor: through March 8, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. This comprehensive exhibition represents 30 years of photographs and Connor's extensive work in India, Indonesia, Turkey, Cambodia, Egypt, Tibet and the American Southwest. www.PhxArt.org or (602) 257-1222.

Star Trek: The Exhibition: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 9, Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St. Features re-creations, sets, costumes and props from all five series and 10 films over the last 40 years. info@azscience.org or www.azscience.org.

Sunday, Jan. 11

Walkabout: noon to 4 p.m., Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. Features the sights and sounds of several continents and showcases the Museum's extensive collection of art from around the globe. All Walkabout performances and activities are included with Museum general admission. www.PhxArt.org or (602) 257-1222.

Rhythm and Jews concert: 2 p.m., Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Presented by the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. Features Shalom Feivel & Rocky Mountain Jewgrass, a popular new group emanating from Colorado, Todd Herzog and the Rural Street Klezmer Band. $18 to $54. Sponsorships available. (602) 241-7870.

The Synagogue Project: closes today, Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe St. Features photographer Robin Roy's series of 30 large-format photographs of synagogues from around the world, on display during the musical comedy run of A Jew Grows in Brooklyn. (602) 252-8497, www.AJewGrowsInBrooklyn.com or www.robinroyphotographer.com.

La Casa Murillo: A Life-Size Shadow Box exhibition: closes today, Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. (602) 252-8848 or www.heard.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 14

Inside the Creative Process: Telling the Kurt and Gerda Weissmann Klein Story on Stage: 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, 8 p.m. Friday, Theater 4301, Galleria Corporate Centre, 4301 Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $25. www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or (480) 994-ARTS (2787).

Thursday, Jan. 15

"Beyond the Secret:" 6 p.m., AMC Ahwatukee 24, 4915 E. Ray Road. A group of renowned life coaches and motivational experts will come together for a panel discussion moderated by Larry King, host of CNN's Larry King Live. The discussion will take audiences beyond the fundamental teachings of the self-help phenomenon known as The Secret. www.FathomEvents.com.

Chihuly: The Nature of Glass: through May 31, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Dale Chihuly is known for his innovative glass sculptures and his work is immediately recognizable for its grand scale and use of vibrant colors. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with three timed admission periods: 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 4 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.

Friday, Jan. 16

Maricopa County Home and Garden Show: today through Sunday, Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road. www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com or (602) 485-1691.

Celebration of Fine Art: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through March 29, south of Loop 101 at Exit 34 in Scottsdale under the big white tents. www.celebrateart.com.

 16th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday, 101 Easy Street, downtown Carefree. Features more than 165 juried fine artisans from throughout the U.S. and abroad displaying paintings in all mediums and subjects, as well as live entertainment from "Lord of the Strings" Arvel Bird and wine tasting. (480) 837-5637 or www.ThunderbirdArtists.com.

The American Soul & Rock & Roll Choir: 8 p.m., Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. The new group is made up of background singers for artists including Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Sting, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, The Rolling Stones, Alicia Keys and more. $28 to $38. www.chandlercenter.org or www.soulandrockandroll.com.

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas: through Feb. 14, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa. (480) 325-6700 or visit www.BroadwayPalmWest.com.

How the Other Half Loves: today through Feb. 1, Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Road. $20 to $48. (602) 254-2151 or www.PhoenixTheatre.com.

Saturday, Jan. 17

The McCoy Tyner Quartet: 8 p.m., Celebrity Theater, 440 N. 32nd St. Presented by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. $42. (480) 994-ARTS (2787) or online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.

Disney's The Lion King: through Feb. 8, Arizona State University Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (480) 784-4444 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Sunday, Jan. 18

Childsplay presents Busytown - Target Storybook Performance: 4 p.m., Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Show runs Jan. 24 to Feb. 21. For ages 3 and older. (480) 350-2822 or www.childsplayaz.org/boxoffice.

Pedro Meyer's photographic exhibit, Heresies: closes today, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. (480) 874-4666.

Nadia Hironaka: The Late Show multi-channel, surround sound video installation: through Jan. 25, Arizona State University Art Museum, 10th Street and Mill Avenue, Tempe. http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 22

Off-Broadway show Mother Load: today through Sunday, Theater 4301, 4301 Scottsdale Road, in the Galleria Corporate Centre. Presented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. $38. www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or (480) 994-ARTS (2787).

Friday, Jan. 23

The Fab Faux (A Tribute To The Beatles): 8 p.m., Celebrity Theater, 440 N. 32nd St. Tickets, $49 to $120, available by calling (602) 267-1600. 

Saturday, Jan. 24

Art Walk: Costco Home, 1345 W. Elliot Road, Tempe. Sponsored by Costco Home and Arts Alive. Artists will be available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (480) 753-2400.

Roger Williams performs solo piano concert: 8 p.m., Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Williams has an astounding 18 Gold and Platinum albums to his credit. Tickets: $32 to $46. (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org.

Sunday, Jan. 25

George Winston performs solo piano concert: 3 p.m., Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Features selections from Winston's melodic piano recordings, as well as R&B piano, stride piano, Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts pieces and more. He will also play some Hawaiian Slack Key guitar. Tickets: $26 to $38. (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Lil Wayne with special guests T-Pain, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St. Tickets, $39.75 to $79.75, available at www.livenation.com, US Airways Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call (480) 784-4444.

Friday, Jan. 30

Native American Classical Guitarist Gabriel Ayala: 8 p.m., Arizona State University Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Reserved tickets are $20 and $21, general tickets are $17. (480) 596-2660 or www.asukerr.com.

Phoenix Opera presents Verdi's Aïda: today and Feb. 1, Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. Tickets: (602) 262-7272 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, Jan. 31

At the Crossroads of American Photography: Callahan, Siskind, Sommer exhibition: today through May 13, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. The exhibition is the centerpiece of the museum's 10th anniversary celebration and includes approximately 150 images. www.smoca.org.

Exhibit features historic Arizona resorts and hotels: through June 2009, McCullough-Price House, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive, Chandler. The photo exhibit features the architecture and interiors of many of Arizona's unique historic resorts and hotels, as well as the activities that visitors enjoyed while staying there. (480) 782-2876 www.chandleraz.gov/pricehouse.

Monday, Feb. 2

RSVP by today for Mega Event ‘09 - All's Fair: Love, War & Politics - Featuring Washington's Best-Loved Couple, James Carville and Mary Matalin: set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave. Presented by the Jewish Federation. $60 for adults, $36 for students. Attendees will have an opportunity to make a commitment to the 2009 Campaign for Jewish Needs. Pledges are payable through Dec. 31, 2009. There is no minimum gift required to attend. (480) 634-4900, ext. 1129.

Saturday, Feb. 7

19th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Top Native hoop dancers from the United States and Canada compete for cash prizes and the World Champion title. Enjoy dance performances as well as delicious fry bread and other American Indian foods. Held on the museum grounds, admission to the museum is included. www.heard.org.

Motoring Thru Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Heritage & Science Park, 115 N. Fifth St. Antique and classic vehicles of all shapes and sizes, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage travel trailers and more, will be on exhibit throughout the park courtesy of Valley enthusiasts. Free. (602) 262-5071 or www.phoenix.gov/parks/heritage.html.

13th Annual Phoenix Jewish Film Festival: today through Feb. 12, various locations. www.phxjewishfilm.org or (602) 953-3772.

Thursday, Feb. 12

Ballet Arizona presents Romeo & Juliet: today through Sunday, Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St. Choreographed by artistic director Ib Andersen with live music performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Tickets, $15 to $117 (with discounts for children, students, seniors, K-12 teachers, military and groups of 10 or more) may be purchased by calling (602) 381-1096, in person at the box office (9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) or through all Ticketmaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.com/baz.

Saturday, Feb. 14

SMoCA's 10th Anniversary Celebration: today and tomorrow, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. Saturday Benefit Dinner ($300), 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday After-party ($75), 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday Birthday Party (free), noon to 6 p.m. (480) 874-4612 or SMoCA_Anniversary@sccarts.org.

Cavalia: today through Feb. 22 under the White Big Top at North Scottsdale Road and Loop 101 in Scottsdale. Grand-scale equestrian show. www.cavalia.net.

Seriously Funny exhibit: today through May 24, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. The exhibition explores the ways artists use humor today as a basic means of human connection, a mode for catharsis, a deft tool for social commentary and to manifest unspoken truths in our everyday lives, politics, and religion. www.smoca.org or (480) 994-2787.

Tuesday, Feb. 17

Bellydance Superstars present Art of Bellydance: 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. Tickets, $38 to $45, available at Ticketmaster by phone at (480) 784-4444 or www.ticketmaster.com or the Phoenix Convention Center at (602) 262-7272.

Friday, Feb. 20

David Copperfield presents "Grand Illusion:" tonight and tomorrow, Arizona State University Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. Tickets, $19.25 to $52.50, available at the ASU Gammage Box Office and through Ticketmaster.

Saturday, Feb. 21

Matsure: A Festival of Japan - The 25th Anniversary Celebration: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, Heritage and Science Park, 115 N. Sixth St. Features exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts, children's activities, bonsai displays, Japanese food and ithree stages of live entertainment. Free. (602) 262-5071. 

Joan Baez: 8 p.m., Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. www.livenation.com.

Sunday, Feb. 22

Israel's top comedian, Yisrael Campbell, to perform: 3 p.m., Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Campbell's show, "It's Not In Heaven," will be followed by his documentary, "Circumcise Me!" Campbell was born a Catholic who was circumcised three times on his way to converting to Orthodox Judaism. The hilarous all-ages show is in English. Tickets, $30, available by calling Adrian Bendick at (480) 802-9391.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Third Annual Mardi Gras Gala: 7 p.m., The Icehouse, 429 W. Jackson St. The gala mirrors the activities and traditions of Carnival in New Orleans, including fortune tellers, street performers, casino gaming, tasting stations and a concert from Jazz & R&B duo, Impromp2. The food sampling event features a fundraising raffle to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona. Tickets: www.azepilepsymardigras.org or (602) 406-3581.

Thurday, March 5

Fifth Annual Arts & Flowers Show: today through Sunday, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. Dozens of Valley floral designers will sculpt floral creations interpreting works of art in colorful petal forms. Floral arrangements on pedestals will accompany the Museum's permanent collection of paintings. (602) 307-2050 or www.phxartmuseumleague.org.

Friday, March 6

Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market - Best of Show Reception: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. More than 300 of the artists from the Heard's renowned Indian Fair & Market participate in this prestigious juried competition. $75 for Heard Museum members, $100 for non-members. Reservations are required and the event sells out early. www.heard.org.

Steve McQueen: The Last Mile photo exhibit: 7 to 9 p.m. opening reception, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. The exhibition, which runs through April 11, features photographs taken by Barbara McQueen. The hundreds of photos have also been collected in a book, also titled Steve McQueen: The Last Mile, which was co-authored with Valley resident and former Ocotillo Tribune reporter, Marshall Terrill. Free admission. (480) 917-6859.

Southwest Flower & Garden Show: today through Sunday, University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale. (602) 485-1691 or www.SWFlowerShow.com.

Saturday, March 7

51st Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. $15 for adults, free for children 16 and under, $5 for students with I.D. www.heard.org.

21st Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival: 2 to 6 pm today and tomorrow, Tempe Beach Park, Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Features tastes of more than 100 specialty and microbrewed beers, live music, games and fun for people age 21 and over. Entertainment will be provided by the Crown Kings and Mystic Blue. All proceeds benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona, a reading service for people who are blind or whose disability prevents them from reading printed material. www.azbeer.com or (480) 774-8300.

Sunday, March 8

Bob the Builder LIVE! Spud's Big Mess: 3 and 6 p.m., Arizona State University Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. Tickets, $11.50 to $40.50 plus fees, are available at Ticketmaster.com. Information: www.asugammage.com.

Saturday, March 21

Heard Museum Council Native Art & Artifacts Appraisal Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Appraisal fees apply. www.heard.org.

Thursday, March 26

Billy Joel and Elton John Face 2 Face Tour: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St. www.livenation.com.

Saturday, March 28

Heard Museum Guild American Indian Student Art Show & Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through April 1, Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Free with regular museum admission. www.heard.org.

Art Walk: Costco Home, 1345 W. Elliot Road, Tempe. Sponsored by Costco Home and Arts Alive. Artists will be available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (480) 753-2400.

Saturday, April 4

A Gathering of Carvers: Katsina Doll Marketplace: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. More than 100 artists gather to show and sell their unique creations. Enjoy musical performances, booksignings, carving demonstrations and drawings. Admission is free. www.heard.org.

Saturday, May 23

Art Walk: Costco Home, 1345 W. Elliot Road, Tempe. Sponsored by Costco Home and Arts Alive. Artists will be available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (480) 753-2400.

Saturday, July 25

Art Walk: Costco Home, 1345 W. Elliot Road, Tempe. Sponsored by Costco Home and Arts Alive. Artists will be available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (480) 753-2400.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Art Walk: Costco Home, 1345 W. Elliot Road, Tempe. Sponsored by Costco Home and Arts Alive. Artists will be available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (480) 753-2400.