Entertainment Calendar (10/24)

Friday, Oct. 24

International Nuevo Flamenco Guitarist Drew Diego Bennett & Vino Rico in concert: 7 to 9 p.m., Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Tickets, $20 or $14 for Garden members, are available at www.DBG.org under "music in the garden" or by calling (480) 481-8188. Visit www.salsaguitar.com or www.myspace.com/drewbennett1 to learn more about the performers.

Gordon Lightfoot: Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St. www.livenation.com.

Countryfest 2008: 8 p.m., Club Red, 2155 E. University Drive, Tempe. Brandon Reid headlines. Performances by South of Somewhere, A Boy Named Sioux, The Blue Rose Band, 74th Street Band, High Rollers, Jefrey Taylor and Stateline. $10. Free prizes from jambonie.com.

La Casa Murillo: A Life-Size Shadow Box exhibition: through Jan. 11, Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Opens at 8 p.m. tonight featuring Patrick Murillo's Latino reggae band the RastaFarmers. Tonight's opening is free. (602) 252-8848 or www.heard.org.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Teen Movie Afternoon: 2 to 4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Get ready for Halloween by watching a classic vampire film with real BITE. Free refreshments. No registration required. (602) 262-4636.

Getting Near to Baby: today through Nov. 9, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Presented by Childsplay, this poignant drama is about a family pulling together in a crisis, seen through the eyes of a 12-year-old. Show times: 4 p.m. today, then 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. (480) 350-2822 or www.childsplayaz.org/tca.

Sunday, Oct. 26

The Great Dream: Viennese masterworks for Chamber Winds: 2 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt St. Performed by the Saint Stephen's Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of William A. Smith. The ensemble consists of 13 musicians from around the valley, including Ahwatukee Foothills resident Dawn Chin. $10. (602) 840-0432.

Treasure Island, A Musical Adventure: closes today, Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. First St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, noon and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, 12:30 and 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, $18, available by calling (602) 253-8188, ext. 2. www.VYT.com.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure presents Art for the Cure: closes today, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. More than 20 paintings and small masterpieces from the private art collection of Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and former Ambassador to Hungary, will be on display in an effort to unite people with a passion for art with those who want to make a global difference in the fight against breast cancer. www.PhxArt.org or (602) 257-1222.

Friday, Oct. 31

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show: 2 to 9 p.m. today, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale. $12 for adults, $6 for youths, free for children 5 and under. www.motorcycleshows.com.

Supernatural comedy Blithe Spirit: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 4, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Suitable for all ages. Tickets: $22 ($20 for seniors and students) in advance, $25 day of show. $15 Student Rush. Reservations recommended. (480) 483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

A Midsummer Night's Dream: 8 p.m. tonight, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St. Presented by Ballet Arizona, with live music by The Phoenix Symphony. $15 to $117. (602) 381-1096, www.ticketmaster.com or www.balletaz.org.

Saturday, Nov. 1

A Gathering of Weavers: Navajo Weavers Marketplace: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1, Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Meet some of the Southwest's finest Navajo weavers during this first-ever marketplace exclusively showcasing textiles. Watch weavers at work and get some early holiday shopping done. Free admission (museum admission additional). www.heard.org.

American Indian Film Celebration: Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. 10 a.m., special screening - Phoenix Premiere of Woven Ways; 11 a.m., Highlights of ReelNative - a special project of the We Shall Remain documentary series; 2 p.m., Arizona Premiere of Geronimo - an episode of the We Shall Remain documentary series. All screenings are free; museum admission additional. www.heard.org.

Sunday, Nov. 2

Mariposa Monarca monarch butterfly exhibit: closes today, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Guests can view hundreds of live monarch butterflies in the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (480) 941-1225 or www.dbg.org.

Travis Tritt, with Marty Stuart: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St. www.celebritytheatre.com or (602) 267-1600, ext.1. Upcoming show: Nov. 8, Comedian Daniel Tosh.

Monday, Nov. 3

‘Freyja, Goddess of Love and Light:' 6:30 p.m., South Mountain Community College Studio Theatre, 7050 S. 24th St. Presented by storyteller Penny Morningstar as part of the fall series, "Myths From Around the World." Performances are followed by a discussion of the stories, their themes and characteristics. Latecomers will not be seated once the featured story has begun. (602) 243-8022 or www.smcstorytelling.com.

Friday, Nov. 7

Canadian country singer Kenny Hess: 7 p.m., Ahwatukee Recreation Center, 5001 E. Cheyenne Drive. Hess has won or been nominated for several awards including an award at the CCMAs for Best Performance by a Group or Duo. Tickets are $7 each and will be available to the general public from 8:30 to 10 a.m. daily (except Sundays) starting Nov. 1 until they are sold out. Children under 5 will not be admitted. (480) 893-2549.

Pedro Meyer's photographic exhibit, Heresies: through Jan. 18, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. (480) 874-4666.

Saturday, Nov. 8

Heard Museum Spanish Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Strolling mariachis and artwork by Hispanic artists from Arizona and New Mexico highlight this festive, casual and friendly annual marketplace. Chat with artists as they sell a range of distinctive and unique artwork. Free admission (museum admission additional). www.heard.org.

Comic Magician Mike Fisher: 12:30 p.m. (doors open at noon), Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club, 14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 14. Fisher and Farrelli's have partnered to "make hunger disappear" with this all ages comedy magic show and silent auction to benefit Feed The Children. $15 for adults, $10 for children. Reservations: www.magiccharity.org or (480) 905-7200.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day Gourd Dance and Community Potluck: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St. Honor the memory of all Veterans who served our nation. Gourd dancing starts at 11:30 a.m. Free and open to everyone. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. No advanced registration required. (602) 495-0191.

Friday, Nov. 14

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.

The Magic of Motown: 7 p.m. cocktail reception, 8 p.m. show, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St. The cabaret-style evening of Motown features Dennis Rowland and special guests at the Herberger Theater's Seventh Annual Cabaret. Includes cocktail reception, entertainment by the Arizona State University Jazz Allstars, raffle and sweet treats by Tammie Coe Cakes. Tickets: $40 to $600. For sponsorship, contact Laurene at (602) 254-7399, ext. 105. For tickets, visit www.herbergertheater.org and click on "Special Events."

Saturday, Nov. 15

All Shook Up: closes today, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa. (480) 325-6700 or visit www.BroadwayPalmWest.com.

Friday, Nov. 21

Jones to perform ‘Songs From the Heart and Soul:' 7:30 p.m., South Mountain Community College Performance Hall, 7050 S. 24th St., just north of Baseline Road. Isola Jones, renowned mezzo-soprano and former Metropolitan Opera leading artist, will perform. Proceeds will go to scholarships for SMCC students in need. General seating tickets are $15 and are available at Showup.com. (602) 243-8353.

Saturday, Nov. 22

Chihuly: The Nature of Glass: today 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.

Sunday, Nov. 23

Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday concerts: 4 and 8 p.m., Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. A special ticket offer is available for a four-pack of reserved tickets for $99, plus applicable fees. Reserved tickets are $49.50 and $39.50. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Florence Crittenden Center from the 4 p.m. performance and the Sojourner Center from 8 p.m. performance. Tickets: www.livenation.com, box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. www.trans-siberian.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Coldplay, "Viva La Vida" North American Tour: Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. www.livenation.com.

Friday, Nov. 28

Las Noches de las Luminarias: 5:30-9:30 p.m. today through Sunday, Dec. 4-7, 11-14, 16-23, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Thousands of hand-lit luminarias will light the Garden's paths, and there will be a wide variety of entertainment, delicious cuisine prepared by Fabulous Food Catering, exquisite wines to sample, and warm cocoa or cider. Shop for distinctive holiday gifts in the Garden's gift and plant shops. www.dbg.org or (480) 481-8188.

The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights: today and tomorrow, Arizona State University Gammage Auditorium, Tempe. Part of the M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Arizona series presented by ASU Gammage and Broadway Across America. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (480) 784-4444 or online at www.asugammage.com.  

Friday, Dec. 5

PHOOSON concert featuring Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, Pussycat Dolls, Katy Perry, Jesse McCartney, Secondhand Serenade, Academy Is and Varsity Fanclub: Cricket Wireless Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave. www.livenation.com.

Saturday, Dec. 6

21st Annual Messiah Choir presents Handel's Messiah: 6:30 p.m., South Mountain Community College Performance Hall, 7050 S. 24th St. General seating tickets, $10, are available at Showup.com. (602) 243-8353.

Festival of the Wise: today and tomorrow, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. www.festivalofthewise.com.

Bryan Adams Solo Acoustic Performance: 7:30 p.m., Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets, $25 and $35, available at www.livenation.com or www.mesaartscenter.com. To charge by phone, call (480) 644-6500.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

AC/DC Black Ice World Tour: 7:30 p.m., US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St. Tickets: www.livenation.com, US Airways Center box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call (480) 784-4444.

Saturday, Dec. 13

32nd Annual Pueblo Grande Indian Market: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Pueblo Grande Museum and the Auxiliary at South Mountain Park. Features over 300 top Native American artists with items such as paintings, sculptures, jewelry, baskets and more; dance performances; artist demonstrations; a children's craft area; and traditional Native American Foods. $8 for adults, free for children 12 and under. www.pgmarket.org or (602) 495-0901.

Friday, Dec. 26

Holidays at The Heard: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Dec. 31, Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Included in general museum admission. www.heard.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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