World Baseball Classic, Inc. recently announced the United States venues for the 2013 World Baseball Classic, which will be played at sites throughout the world in March. Chase Field and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick will serve as host venues for the first round.

World Baseball Classic, Inc. recently announced the United States venues for the 2013 World Baseball Classic, which will be played at sites throughout the world in March. Chase Field and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick will serve as host venues for the first round.

Depending on how motivated you are during these dog days of summer, the more than 14 hours of daylight on June 20 could either be nice and relaxing or full of different Valley activities.

The Phoenix Public Library celebrates the first day of summer and the longest day of the year on Thursday, June 21 at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.

On Feb. 12, the West Valley Symphony celebrates Valentine’s Day in “An Afternoon Of Classical Romance.” For this concert, dedicated to the nature of love, renowned pianist Walter Cosand will perform Rachmaninoff’s “Concerto No. 2 for Piano.”  “I look forward to the privilege of being able to share this with the audience” Cosand said.

On Feb. 12, the West Valley Symphony celebrates Valentine’s Day in “An Afternoon Of Classical Romance.” For this concert, dedicated to the nature of love, renowned pianist Walter Cosand will perform Rachmaninoff’s “Concerto No. 2 for Piano.”  “I look forward to the privilege of being able to share this with the audience” Cosand said.

The Phoenix Symphony finishes its US Airways Classics Series with a rendition of "The Red Violin" May 19 and 21 at Symphony Hall.

The hills are alive at Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre

ARTS JAM Student and Community Arts Festival

‘Superstar’ Easter egg hunt at ASU Gammage

Patsy’s Bridal Shower adds performances

MyStudio opens at Arizona Mills

Arizona Grand Resort searching for Arizona Grand Jam Dancers

Science Center offers chance to wear a beard of live honeybees

Midsummer Night’s Dream opens tonight at Seton Catholic

KSD Governing Board moves meeting day to Thursday

Nutcracker Angel Night

Phoenix Symphony offerings