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TITLE="http://www.scottsdaleshow.com"><U><U>www.scottsdaleshow.com</U></U></A> </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>March 2010</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival</B></div> <div> March 5-7 $3</div> <div> Downtown Carefree</div> <div> 480-837-5637</div> <div> thunderbirdartists.com</div> <bR> <div> <B>Arizona Barbeque Festival</B></div> <div> March 9-10</div> <div> Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale & Camelback Roads</div> <div> 480-312-3111, www.azbbqfestival.com</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="599" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 56 ><NOBR><div> <B>40th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival </B></div> <div> <B>March 12-14, 2010</B></div> <div> <B>http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="56" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="13" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="108"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="56" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="108" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Consistently ranked among the top arts festivals in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine, the Scottsdale Arts Festival has been an Arizona tradition since 1971. The three-day event features <B>200 jury-selected artists</B> from throughout North America who display their work for sale on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Works of art are available for purchase directly from the artists and from the Scottsdale Arts Festival’s <B>online art auction</B>. Visitors also enjoy continuous <B>live music and entertainment</B> from Arizona’s top bands and performers, temporary art projects, fun activities for children and families at <B>Imagine Nation</B>, delicious <B>foods and beverages</B> including a wine and beer tasting garden, free admission to the <B>Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art</B> (SMoCA) and <B>free parking</B> and <B>shuttle service</B>.</div> <bR> <div> Artwork credit: Oluf Nielsen</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="614" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 50 WIDTH="163"><div> <B>DATES/TIMES</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="444"><div> March 12, 2010, Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.</div> <div> March 13, 2010, Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.</div> <div> March 14, 2010, Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 68 WIDTH="163"><div> <B>ADMISSION</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="444"><div> Admission: $7 for adults; $5 for students; free for children 12 and under and members of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and SMoCA; two-day pass available for $10 </div> <div> Pets are not allowed, except for assistance dogs.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 102 WIDTH="163"><div> <B>LOCATION</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="444"><div> The Scottsdale Arts Festival is held on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, adjacent to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>Festival of the West</B></div> <div> March 18-21</div> <div> WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road</div> <div> 602-996-4387</div> <div> festivalofthewest.com</div> <bR> <div> <B>Tempe Festival of the Arts</B></div> <div> March 26-28, Mill Avenue District, University and MillAvenue</div> <div> Free - 602-997-2581</div> <div> tempefestivalofthearts.com</div> <bR> <div> <B>Arizona Dragon Boat Festival </B></div> <div> March 27-28    480-350-8625, www.azdba.com</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>East Valley Bridal Show</B></div> <div> 10am - 4pm on Sunday, March 28th, 2010 </div> <div> Mesa Convention Center</div> <div> 263 N. Center</div> <div> Mesa, AZ 85201</div> <div> <U>www.mesaconventioncenter.com</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>On-Going Events</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.arizonaguide.com/whatshappening/EventListings.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.arizonaguide.com/whatshappeni"><U><B>http://www.arizonaguide.com/whatshappening/EventListings.aspx</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Jan 21-April 10th, 2010</B></div> <div> <B>Native Trails -Scottsdale's Celebration of Native American Culture</B></div> <div> Free performances Thursdays and Saturdays - 12n-1:30pm.</div> <div> Scottsdale Civic Center Mall</div> <div> www.scottsdalenativetrails.com</div> <div> 480-421-1004</div> <bR> <div> <B>Scottsdale Culinary Festival -</B></div> <div> Festival promises six food and wine-filled days plus live music, nationally renown chefs and Food Network's Robin Miller.</div> <div> (480) 945-7193. www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.azcaf.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.azcaf.org/"><U><B>The Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit honors the Tuskegee Airmen and Black Aviators</B></U></A></div> <div> February 9, 2008 (No End Date) http://www.azcaf.org/</div> <div> <B>Times:</B> 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.</div> <div> <B>Location:</B> Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Arizona Wing Aviation Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, AZ</div> <div> <B>Phone:</B> 480-924-1940</div> <div> <B>Admission:</B> $7.00 for ages 14-adult, $3.00 for ages 6 through 13</div> <div> Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will open a new exhibit titled “Triumph Over Adversity.” It is dedicated to the Black pioneers of aviation and to the offers and enlisted personnel of the Tuskegee Airmen who served during WWII. </div> <div> <B>Additional Info: </B>The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Arizona Wing Aviation Museum's exhibit titled “Triumph Over Adversity” is dedicated to the Black pioneers of aviation and to the officers and enlisted personnel of the Tuskegee Airmen who served during WWII. This is in recognition of the positive experience, the outstanding record of accomplishment and the superb behavior of all black airmen, especially those of the 91st Fighter Squadron, the 322nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group (collectively known as the Tuskegee Airmen) who were important factors in the initiation of social change to achieve racial equality in America. </div> <div> Among the warbirds on display for the exhibit will be a reduced scale P-51”Mustang” and the museum’s B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey”, B-25 “Mitchell” Bomber, North American SNJ/T-6 “Texan”, Stearmans, and many more. Warbird rides and gift certificates are available for purchase. The museums gift shop offers unique aviation gifts f<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >or the entire family. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Stadium Tours</B></div> <div> Tour of the University of Phoenix Stadium as an expert guide details the history, construction, operation and events that take place in the facility. Participants visit the VIP club and loft levels, press box and locker room for visiting teams. Th-Sa 10:30am., 12:30pm and 2:30 pm. $7 adults; $5 children (4-12) seniors and military. University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drl., Glendale AZ</div> <div> www.universityofphoenixstadium.com, (623) 433-7165.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="year_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div>                                  <A NAME="arizona_state_park_events"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Arizona State Park Events</div> <div> Buckskin Mountain State Park<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" > - 928.667.3231 </FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Dead Horse Ranch State Park</FONT> - 928.828.2202 </div> <div> • Saturdays & Sundays campfire programs on various topics at 2 & 4 pm each day. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Fort Verde State Historic Park</FONT> – 928.567.3275 </div> <div> •Living history presentations, upon request as staffing allows. </div> <div> •Daily. “The History of the Apache Scouts“ video presentation. Please call park for times. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Homolovi Ruins State Historic Park</FONT> – 928.289.4106 </div> <div> •! Guided Walking Tour of Sunset Cemetery. An easy stroll, but not accessible by wheelchair. Alternate access is available. </div> <div> Sign language interpretation is available with advance notification. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Kartchner Caverns State Park</FONT> - 520.586.4114 </div> <div> •Programs on bats, hummingbirds, desert plants, reptiles, composting, and soldiers in the southwest held on a weekly basis </div> <div> throughout the month. Times and dates may vary. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Lost Dutchman State Park</FONT> - 480.982.4485 </div> <div> • Ranger-guided nature hikes, 2 hours, 2-3 miles. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Lyman Lake State Park</FONT> - 928.337.4441 </div> <div> •Saturdays & Sundays starting in May. Ranger-guided petroglyph & ruin tours. Petroglyphs at 10 am & ruins at 2 pm. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Oracle State Park</FONT> - 520.896.2425 </div> <div> •Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays at 10 am and 2 pm. Tour the Historic Kannally Ranch House, a Mediterranean Revival Style home built in 1929. </div> <div> •Saturdays at 8:30 am. Guided nature walks on various topics. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Picacho Peak State Park</FONT> - 520.466.3183 </div> <div> • Saturdays, 4:30 pm. Campfire Programs with ranger-led activities. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Red Rock State Park</FONT> - 928.282.6907 </div> <div> •Daily in the Red Rock Theatre, slide & video programs on Sedona area, native American pre-history, desert, rivers, and various types of wildlife. </div> <div> Presented upon request. </div> <div> •10 am daily. Naturalist-led walk, lasting one and a half to two hours. Learn about the riparian ecosystem. </div> <div> •2 pm daily. Naturalist-led activity of approximately one hour. Focus varies from “theme” nature walks to programs on wildlife, floods, history, archaeology,</div> <div> geology or other subjects. May be either an outdoor or indoor program. </div> <div> •Saturdays. Naturalist-led hike of approximately three miles round-trip to the highest point of the park. Bring water, a snack, suitable shoes or boots. </div> <div> Please call the park for times. </div> <div> Wednesdays & Saturdays. Naturalist-led hike for beginner as well as the advanced bird enthusiast. It is suggested to bring binoculars. Please call park for times. </div> <div> •10 am Wednesdays & Sundays. Learn about the history of the land that is now Red Rock State Park and enjoy a naturalist-led hike to the House of Apache Fire.</div> <div>  Please call the park for details. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Slide Rock State Park</FONT> - 928.282.3034 </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Buckskin Mountain State Park</FONT> - 928.667.3231 </div> <div> •Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am. Ranger led hike. A moderately challenging 2 1/2 mile trek on the Buckskin Trail. Some steep trail conditions; wear </div> <div> sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Hikes last about two hours and depart from the Buckskin Ranger Station. </div> <div> •Fridays at 6pm in January and February, 7pm in March. Campfire. We provide the fire; you provide the fun, music, and story-telling. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Fort Verde State Historic Park</FONT> – 928.567.3275 </div> <div> •Living history presentations on site, upon request as staffing allows. </div> <div> •Daily. “The History of the Apache Scouts“ video presentation. Please call park for times. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Homolovi Ruins State Historic Park</FONT> – 928.289.4106 </div> <div> •Saturdays in March, 10am. Celebrate Arizona Archaeology Month! Guided walking tour of the Homolovi II Pueblo Ruin. This tour is accessible by wheelchair </div> <div> and is an easy stroll. Sign language interpretation is available with advance notification. </div> <div> •Saturdays in April, 10am. Celebrate Arizona Historic Preservation Month! Guided Walking Tour of Sunset Cemetery. An easy stroll, but not accessible by </div> <div> wheelchair. Alternate access is available. Sign language interpretation is available with advance notification. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Lost Dutchman State Park</FONT> - 480.982.4485 </div> <div> •Saturdays, 9am. Ranger guided nature hikes, 2 hours, 2-3 miles. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Picacho Peak State Park</FONT> – 520.466.3183 </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Red Rock State Park</FONT> - 928.282.6907 </div> <div> •Daily in the Red Rock Theatre, slide & video programs on Sedona area, native American pre-history, desert, rivers, and various types of wildlife. Presented upon </div> <div> request throughout day. </div> <div> •10am Daily. Naturalist-led walk, lasting one and a half to two hours. Learn about the riparian ecosystem. </div> <div> •2pm Daily. Naturalist-led activity of approximately one hour focuses on a particular aspect of the park. It varies from “theme” nature walks to programs on wildlife, </div> <div> floods, history, archaeology, geology or other subjects. May be either an outdoor or indoor program. </div> <div> •Saturdays. Naturalist-led hike of approximately three miles round-trip to the highest point of the park. Bring water, a snack, suitable shoes or boots. Please call the </div> <div> park for times. </div> <div> •Wednesdays & Saturdays. Naturalist-led hike for beginner as well as the advanced bird enthusiast. It is suggested to bring binoculars. Please call park for times. </div> <div> •10am Wednesdays & Sundays. Learn about the history of the land that is now Red Rock State Park and enjoy a naturalist led hike to the House of Apache Fire. </div> <div> Please call the park for details. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >Tubac Presidio State Historic Park</FONT> – 520.398.2252 </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>