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Wednesday, September 8
Baby Bear Goes to School (Wed-Sun Aug 25-Sept 12). Musical tale that follows Baby Bear through his very first day of school. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org.
Books and Bricks. Ages 8-12. Listen to an exciting book while you build with LEGO bricks. 4pm. Free. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem. 602-652-3000 or mcldaz.org.
Diamondbacks (September 8) vs San Francisco. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture through Popular art (July 16-Oct 10). Dress in a kimono, serve tea in a traditional Japanese house and displays of animation, manga (comics), woodblock prints and traditional scrolls. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. $6.50 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
More Than Child's Play: American Indian Dolls (Aug 14-Jan 2). Features a wide variety of dolls that provide a glimpse into a culture as well and the minds of the makers. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, under 6 free. Heard Museum North Scottsdale, 32633 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-488-9817 or heard.org/north.
North Central Parenting Group (Wed Sept 8 & 15). Interactive parenting classes for parents of children from infants to pre-K.On-site nursery. 9:30-11:30am on Sept 8; 6-8:15pm on Sept 15. First class is free. Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W Glendale Ave. ncpgaz.org.
Parent-Tot Music Time. Ages 6 months-6 years (with an adult). Encourages musical competency through songs, games and the use of instruments. 10:30am today and every Wed through Oct 6. $60 ($50 members). Preregister. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience (through Nov 7). Interactive and educational exhibit following baseballs' time line in Arizona from 1909 to present day. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $6.50, under age 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
Solarville (ongoing). Explore ways in which you can utilize solar and renewable energy in your everyday life through hands-on exhibits. 10am-5pm. Included with admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors/ages 3-17, under 3 free. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org.
Visions: Text Messages (through Sept 20). Students from Central, Coronado, Marcos de Niza and McClintock High Schools met with artists and came up with this exhibition combining art with teens' language of text messaging and emailing. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. SMOCA's young@art Gallery is located within the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.org.
Wacky Wednesday. Recommended for ages 7-11. Crafts, games and more. 6:30pm. Free. Glendale Public Library, 5959 W Brown, Glendale. 623-930-3537 or glendaleaz.com/library.
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13: The Musical (Fri-Sun Sept 10-26). Ages 12 & up. High-energy musical about growing up and the difficulties of middle school. 7pm Fri, 5pm Sat, 2pm Sun. $15 adults, $12.50 students/seniors/military. Spotlight Youth Theatre, 10620 N 43rd Ave, Glendale.
623-521-8093 or spotlightyouththeatre.org.
45 Minutes from Broadway (Fri-Sun Aug 27-Sept 12). Musical by George M Cohan that refers to the 45-minute train ride from New Rochelle to Broadway. 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. $15 adults, $12 ages 17 & under. Fountain Hills Community Theater, 11445 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661 x3 or fhct.org.
50th Anniversary Celebration Concert (Thur Sept 2). Celebrate Phoenix Country Day School's 50th anniversary with Red Rock Music Festival strings ensemble performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons. 7pm. $5/person. Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E Stanford Dr. 602-955-8200 or pcds.org/50/vivaldi.
A Year With Frog & Toad (Sat-Sun Sept 18-Oct 16). Ages 4 & up. Musical that follows two friends (cheerful Frog and grouchy Toad) through the four seasons of a year. 1 & 4pm; preview Sun Sept 12 at 4pm. $25 adults, $20 students/seniors/children; $12 preview. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2822 or childsplayaz.org/boxoffice.
Auditions - A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail (Mon-Tues Sept 20 & 21). Call for ages. 3:30pm. Musical production runs Dec 3-23. Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N 1st St. 602-253-8188 x4 or vyt.com.
Auditions - Phoenix Boys Choir (Sat Sept 11 & 25). Boys ages 7-14. The choir has three levels: Training, Cadet and Town choirs. Call for times. 1131 E Missouri Ave.
602-264-5328 x21 or phoenixboyschoir.org.
Auditions - The Nutcracker (Sat Sept 11). Ages 7-18. Ballet Etudes production runs Nov 26-Dec 12 at Chandler Center for the Arts and Mesa Arts Center. Times vary for boys and girls; 1-6pm. $15; preregister 1/2 hour prior to each audition. BE School of Dance, 2401 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert. 480-635-6505 or balletetudes.net.
Auditions - The Nutcracker (Sun Sept 12). Gives ages 9-16 a chance to perform with professional dancers. Ballet Arizona production runs Dec 10-27 at Symphony Hall. Times vary for boys and girls starting at 9:30am. $15 ($10 for School of Ballet Ari9zona /Arizona School for the Arts students). Ballet Arizona Studios, 3645 E Indian School Rd. 602-381-0184 or balletaz.org.
Baby Bear Goes to School (Wed-Sun Aug 25-Sept 12). Musical tale that follows Baby Bear through his very first day of school. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org.
Ballet Under the Stars (Wed-Sun Sept 22-26). Ballet Arizona performs in unique outdoor settings complete with a stage, lighting and costumes. 7pm. Free. Beardsley Park, Sun City West (Sept 22); Fountain Park, Fountain Hills (Sept 23); Tempe Center for the Arts (Sept 24); Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix (Sept 25) and Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale (Sept 26). 602-381-1096 or balletaz.org.
Cinderella, A Ragtime Musical (Fri-Sun through Sept 19). Ragtime spin on the timeless tale with the prince and the glass slipper. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 1 & 3pm Sat-Sun. $15 adults ($12 advance), $12 children. Reservations recommended. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or desertstages.org.
Concerts at the MIM (Sept 16-29). TruckStop Tour (string quartet) Sept 16; Perla Batalla (Mexican-American singer) Sept 18-19; Inti-Illimani and Francesca Gagnon (Chilean supergroup) Sept 23-24; Spirit of Nature (Chinese flute) Sept 25; Horns in the Nineteenth Century (ASU Wed Morning Interludes free concert) Sept 29. 10:30am Wed, 7pm Thur-Sat, 2:30pm Sun. $25-$50 (depending on concert). Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or themim.org.
Jack and the Beanstalk (Wed-Sun Sept 15-Oct 3). What happens when Jack sells his cow for magic beans? He meets a giant! 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Fri-Sun through Sept 12). Quirky musical about a group of outsiders who find that the spelling bee is the only place they can stand out and fit in. Performed by Mesa Encore Theatre. 7pm Thur-Sat, 2pm Sun. $25 adults, $20 students/teachers/seniors. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaencoretheatre.com.
The Emperor's New Clothes (Thur-Sun Sept 30-Oct 17). The Emperor's self-importance and love of new clothes leads him to be taken by a couple of scoundrels. Performed by East Valley Children's Theater. 7pm Thur-Fri, 4 & 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun. Call for prices. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-756-3828, 480-644-6500 or evct.org.
The Little Mermaid (Sat July 10-Nov 27). Tale of Arabelle and her sisters as they strive to escape the Sea Witch and look for their prince charming. 11am. $11-$13. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert. 480-497-1181 or haletheatrearizona.com.
The Music Man (Sat Sept 11). Narrative version of the classic musical. Performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Pre-show activities at 1:30pm; concert at 2:30pm.
$10, $14 & $18. Symphony Hall, 75 N 2nd St. 602-495-1999 or phoenixsymphony.org.
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Classes, events and support groups for parents
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Az Parents Connect Workshops (Sat Aug 21-Nov 20). Workshops are led by professional counselors and will focus on topics such as substance abuse risk factors, the stages of addiction and relapse prevention. Today's topic: It's Just a Little Pot, Right? Noon-1pm. Free. Preregister. Central Phoenix. 602-264-5700 or azparentsconnect.org.
Exploring Mindful Grief: A Journey for Families and Professionals (Thur-Sat Sept 2-4). Conference helps bereaved parents connect with one another. Knowledge and support also available to health care professionals. A 3-day grieving children's experience "Kids in Sympathy and Support" and a teen program are also available for ages 5-17. $225 adult ($75/day), $100 children ($33/day). Preregister. Fiesta Resort, 2100 S Priest Dr, Tempe. missfoundation.org/conference.
North Central Parenting Group (Wed Sept 8 & 15). Interactive parenting classes for parents of children from infants to pre-K.On-site nursery. 9:30-11:30am on Sept 8; 6-8:15pm on Sept 15. First class is free. Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W Glendale Ave. ncpgaz.org.
School Year Kick-Off (Thur Sept 23). Parenting classes begin for Scottsdale Parenting Group. Parents are split in to classes by child's age group and childcare is available. 9-11:30am. First class free. North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-518-2211 or scottsdaleparentinggroup.com.
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Museum and gallery exhibits for the whole family
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Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear (through Sept 6). Visitors will face common fears in a controlled and safe environment, and discover the scientific explanation behind some of the body's most dramatic responses.
10am-5pm. $12 adults, $10 seniors/ages 3-17 (members free). Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org.
Healing Field (Fri-Sun Sept 10-12). Display of American flags representing victim of the tragedy on 9/11. 5am-11pm. Free. Tempe Beach Park, 80 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. tempe.gov/events/healingfield.
Hopi Katsina Dolls: 100 Years of Carving (through Sept 5). More than 120 dolls are part of this exhibition. Learn how a single carver's style can be distinctive, a handy thing to know when collecting or admiring the artistry of Hopi carvers.
9:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $12 adults, $11 seniors, $5 students, $3 ages 6-12. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave. 602-252-8848 or heard.org.
Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture through Popular art (July 16-Oct 10). Dress in a kimono, serve tea in a traditional Japanese house and displays of animation, manga (comics), woodblock prints and traditional scrolls. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. $6.50 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
Mariposa Monarca (Sept 25-Nov 14). Hundreds of live monarch butterflies, interactive displays about their life cycle, migration patterns, environmental threats and conservation efforts. 9:30am-5pm; 1:30pm tagging demonstration each Thurs (reservation required). $3.50 with paid admission; $15 adults, $13.50 seniors, $7.50 ages 13-18, $5 ages 3-12, 2 & under free. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.
More Than Child's Play: American Indian Dolls (Aug 14-Jan 2). Features a wide variety of dolls that provide a glimpse into a culture as well and the minds of the makers. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, under 6 free. Heard Museum North Scottsdale, 32633 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-488-9817 or heard.org/north.
Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience (through Nov 7). Interactive and educational exhibit following baseballs' time line in Arizona from 1909 to present day. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $6.50, under age 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
Solarville (ongoing). Explore ways in which you can utilize solar and renewable energy in your everyday life through hands-on exhibits. 10am-5pm. Included with admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors/ages 3-17, under 3 free. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org.
Visions: Text Messages (through Sept 20). Students from Central, Coronado, Marcos de Niza and McClintock High Schools met with artists and came up with this exhibition combining art with teens' language of text messaging and emailing. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. SMOCA's young@art Gallery is located within the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.org.
What Moves Us: Art of Transportation from the Permanent Collection (through Sept 4). Exhibition highlights modes of transportation in paintings, sculpture and prints. Hands-on activities will get your imagination moving too! 11am-5pm Tues-Sat. Free. ASU Art Museum, Nelson Fine Arts Center, southeast corner of Mill Ave & 10th St, Tempe. 480-965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.edu.
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Statewide events that offer lessons in Arizona culture and history
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Apple Harvest Celebration (Sept 4-6 & 11-12). Pick your own Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Rome Beauty apples and Asian pears. 7:30am-5:30pm. Free. Apple Annie's Orchard, 2081 W Hardy Rd, Willcox. 520-384-2084 or appleannies.com.
Arizona History Adventure (Sept 11). Step back in time and see how the family laundry got done in the 19th century using a scrub board and press board. 10am-3pm. Included with admission: $5 adults, under 18 free. Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W Gurley St. 928-445-3122 x17 or sharlot.org.
Astronomy Star Party (Fri Sept 10). Star gazing, refreshments and presentation by Prescott Astronomy Club. 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Prescott Valley Teen Library, 7401 E Civic Circle. 928-759-3042 or pvaz.net.
Bye-Bye Buzzards Day (Sat Sept 25). Annual seasonal salute to the migratory flock of turkey vultures before they fly south to spend the winter in Mexico. After vulture watching, join a guided bird walk and see a live vulture and other animals, birds and reptiles that have been rescued by the Arizona Games & Fish Department. 7am-2pm. Included with admission: $7.50 adults, $3 ages 5-12, under 5 free. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 US Highway 60, Superior. 520-689-2811 or arboretum.ag.arizona.edu.
EuroFresh SalsaFest (Fri-Sat Sept 24-25). Live entertainment, food, salsa making contests, Festival Marketplace, Salsa music and dancing, food demonstrations, hot air balloons, Chihuahua races and kids' corner with pinata bust.
9am-4pm. Free; fee for tasting. Safford Town Square. 928-428-2511 or salsatrail.com.
Fiesta del Tlaquepaque (Sat Sept 11). Demonstrations, strolling mariachi bands, flamenco music and dance, face painting, balloon art and food.
10am-5pm. Free. Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, 336 Hwy 179, Sedona. 928-282-4838 or tlaq.com.
Grandparent's Day (Sun Sept 12) Share this magical journey with your favorite grandparents. Train departs at 1pm. $49.95-$79.95 adults, $34.95 ages 2-12, ages 2 & under free (when riding on an adult's lap). Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale. 800-320-0718 or verdecanyonrr.com.
Labor Day Star Fest (Sun Sept 5). Indoor programs and telescopes for viewing throughout the campus. 5-9:30pm. $8 adults, $7 seniors/students, $4 ages 5-17, under 5 free. Lowell Observatory, 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff. 928-233-3210 or lowell.edu.
Learn Your Lizards Guided Walk (Sept 5 & 11). Learn about the half-dozen lizard species commonly seen, including the Side-blotched, Tree & Greater Earless. 8:30am. Included with admission: $7.50 adults, $3 ages 5-12, under 5 free. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 US Highway 60, Superior. 520-689-2811 or arboretum.ag.arizona.edu.
Moonlight Madness Street Festival & Sidewalk Sales (Sat-Mon Sept 4-6). Activities, live entertainment, food and more. Noon-9pm. Free. Along Hwys 89A & 179 in the Main Street District. 928-204-2390 or sedonamainstreet.com.
My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend & Country Craft Fair (Sat-Sun Sept 18-19). Free samples of pies, wagon rides, apple picking, apple pie baking contest and arts & crafts vendors. 7am-5:30pm.
Free. Apple Annie's Orchard, 2081 W Hardy Rd, Willcox.
520-384-2084 or appleannies.com.
Thumb Butte Festival (Fri-Sun Sept 24-26). Celebrates both contemporary arts and local heritage with live entertainment, historical reenactments, workshops, artist studio tours, demonstrations and more. 10am-4pm. Free. Venues around Prescott.
prescottarts.org.
Verde River Days (Sat-Sun Sept 25-26). Civil War reenactors, historic encampments, drills, battles, hands-on activities, environmental information, canoe rides and fishing. Call for times. $7/vehicle; free on Sat.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood.
928-634-5283 or azstateparks.com.
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Arizona Cardinals (Sept. 26) vs Oakland Raiders. Game time 1:15pm. Call for prices. University of Phoenix Staduim, 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale. 602-379-0102 or azcardinals.com. .
Arizona Cardinals(Sept 2) vs Washington Redskins. Pre-season game. Game time 7pm. Call for prices. University of Phoenix Staduim, 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale. 602-379-0102 or azcardinals.com.
Diamondbacks (September 1) vs San Diego. Game time 3:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 21) vs Colorado. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 22) vs Colorado. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 23) vs Colorado. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 24) vs Los Angeles. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 25) vs Los Angeles. Game time 5:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 26) vs Los Angeles. Game time 1:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 3) vs Houston. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 4) vs Houston. Game time 5:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 5) vs Houston. Game time 1:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 6) vs San Francisco. Game time 1:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 7) vs San Francisco. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (September 8) vs San Francisco. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
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