Most people know what it’s like to pull up a chair at a family reunion or holiday meal, but not many have tucked their toes under the table at a community harvest feast. Several local art and community organizations are hoping to change that with Saturday’s “Feast on the Street” in downtown Phoenix.

The Ahwatukee Brass Quintet will play the National Anthem at its first spring training game this week in Scottsdale.

Danny Zelisko presents Brian Setzer’s Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza, with special guest Totsy, at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Celebrity Theatre. 

Here are The Associated Press’ reviews of selected holiday albums:

The United States Air Force Concert Band will make a stop in Tempe at Arizona State University on the last leg of its two-week tour though California and Arizona.

After recently celebrating its first anniversary, the South Mountain Community Library in Phoenix is being recognized with a North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) award for its outstanding use of architectural copper and copper alloys.

The final notes of “The Star-Spangled Banner” hang in the air, fading away slowly. But by then members of the group have begun to trade playful quips about who missed a note or who was in the wrong key. Within Ahwatukee Brass, the camaraderie is palpable.

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In home decor, there’s something about the start of spring. When life’s renewing itself outdoors, we feel the urge to revive our interiors too.

In home decor, there’s something about the start of spring. When life’s renewing itself outdoors, we feel the urge to revive our interiors too.

Sara Carroll, office manager for The Church at Arrowhead in Glendale, said the church staff’s feelings Monday morning could be summed up in one word. “Disappointed,” she said. “We’re sad, you know, because we’re a church, and we do a lot for the community. It’s disappointing that this would happen to us.”

When an East Valley Tribune reporter talked to Saguaro High football coach John Sanders a couple weeks before his decision to "rest" his starters for the nationally televised October game with Chaparral - yes, that was the plan all along - the gruff, in-your-face coach reacted in typical Sanders fashion to the response.

When an East Valley Tribune reporter talked to Saguaro High football coach John Sanders a couple weeks before his decision to "rest" his starters for the nationally televised October game with Chaparral - yes, that was the plan all along - the gruff, in-your-face coach reacted in typical Sanders fashion to the response.

What exactly is Arizona State doing? Any ideas at this point?

What exactly is Arizona State doing? Any ideas at this point?