Let's Go in the Northeast Valley - January 2013 by The Fountain Hills Times

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The Apache Air Trail, Page 10

JANUARY Street Eats, Page 15

On the Go! Calendar, Pages 19-23

YOU ‘AUTO’ GET OUT TO THE AUCTIONS Pages 3, 4, 6

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Winged Hearts You could describe my sense of style as â&#x20AC;&#x153;clean.â&#x20AC;? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean clean lines or tailored or classic. I mean I know how to wash my clothes or take them to the cleaners. I think that counts. I probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it in Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wear Daily or Vogue or anything, but at least I can go out in public. But the other day I had an epiphany about how I wanted to dress. I saw these adorable cowboy boots that I cannot stop thinking about. I think this may be the answer to my signature look. When I was about four, I had a little green Annie Oakley outfit. It had a fringed skirt and matching vest, and of course I had a couple of side arms (ivory â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or white plastic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; handled), a cute cowboy hat and boots. I wore that little getup everywhere, every day. I think I probably looked very cute. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans are lifelong heroes of mine. Roy was the nicest cowboy ever, and Dale wore great riding clothes. My favorite music is country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or variations of country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; country rock, cowboy tunes, etc. There is a definite theme running through my life. I am just a country girl at heart. I think that look would suit me. I could wear a lot of silver and turquoise

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jewelry (which I love), twirly skirts, sparkly shirts and those boots. I am not kidding. They are just killer cute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Corral Distressed Winged Heart Square Toe Bootsâ&#x20AC;? theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re called. Corral Distressed. As if I had been knocking around the arena with my horses. If you could see those boots, I really doubt you would see them in the corral. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just so pretty, you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to really distress them and get them all dirty. In order to accomplish this look, I kind of think these $250 boots will morph into a $5,000 investment. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually own any twirly skirts, sparkly shirts or shiny pants. Which means I will have to go shopping. Which to me is the worst thing I ever have to do. I do not like to shop. When I was wearing a size 2, it was different. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scream in the dressing room when I took off my clothes. It scares me to see myself in a full-length mirror. I read somewhere that Bette Midler said that if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own a full-length mirror, you will get fat. Guess what? No full-length mirror in my house. The Divine Miss M is very wise, apparently. But I digress. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t face the mirrors or the stores or the crowds or the expenditure to create this wonderful new look for myself. But I also canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop thinking about those boots. I think they will actually look okay with my clean style. It may not be what the boot makers have in mind for an actual fashion statement, but I think I can pull it off. Not everybody has Corral Distressed Heart Square Toe Boots. And if they do, they probably are wearing the whole enchilada. Me: It will be just me and my jeans and t-shirt. It may not be haute couture, but I guarantee it will be clean. And my shoes? Killer cute. Just like when I was four.

Russo and Steele Auction tents will hold about 700 automobiles for inspection Jan. 17-20 before they move to the auction block. The venue --- one of five collector car events that beckon visitors --- is located at Scottsdale Road and the 101, Scottsdale, beckon visitors. (Photo by Barbara Charzuk)

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Gearing up for auction season Every January Scottsdale and Fountain Hills car auctions beckon collectors, auto enthusiasts and gear heads in search of fully restored classics or vehicles in need of a little love and attention. Because of the close proximity of six auctions, visitors can easily attend more than one event during a week this month. No two auctions are alike; each has distinct characteristics and appeals to a different class of buyers, sellers and spectators. Consignments range from rare models to exotic racers, American muscle cars, hot rods and novelty vehicles. Fashion shows, car care seminars, automotive-related vendors, celebrity-watching and nightlife have evolved to entertain spouses and family members not intent on admiring cars hour upon hour. (More stories on Page 4)

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Car Auctions moving in to Valley auction grows every year because it fills a much-needed alternative by providing a venue where buyers and sellers are personally comfortable. Admission: $18 daily for spectators; under 12 is free. Website: www.silverauctions.com

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Every January Scottsdale and Fountain Hills car auctions beckon collectors, auto enthusiasts and gear heads in search of fully restored classics or vehicles in need of a little love and attention. Because of the close proximity of six auctions, visitors can easily attend more than one event during a week this month. No two auctions are alike; each has distinct characteristics and appeals to a different class of buyers, sellers and spectators. Consignments range from rare models to exotic racers, American muscle cars, hot rods and novelty vehicles. Fashion shows, car care seminars, automotive-related vendors, celebrity-watching and nightlife have evolved to entertain spouses and family members not intent on admiring cars hour upon hour. Here is a roundup of the auctions and highlights of the events: Silver Auctions When: Vehicles check-in from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17. On Friday, Jan. 18, a memorabilia auction is scheduled

Silver Auctions owner Mitch Silver attempted to raise the bids on a vehicle. His banter always educates the audience about the vehicle model.

from noon to 1 p.m. The car auction begins at 1 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m. More memorabilia will be sold for one hour from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, followed by the auction. Where: Radisson Fort McDowell Resort Casino Items of interest: More than 300 vehicles are expected to cross the auction block during Silver Auctions’ 16th event. Owner Mitch Silver advertises that his

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event When: Sunday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 20. Auctions begin most days at 10 a.m. Where: WestWorld, Scottsdale. Items of interest: Barrett-Jackson will honor one of the world’s greatest automotive icons, Carroll Shelby, when 14 Shelby automobiles that helped define the career of the late designer, racer and entrepreneurial legend are auctioned at no reserve on Saturday, Jan. 19. A feature of the 42nd annual Scottsdale auction will be the original 1966 Batmobile from the live television series Batman. Car customizer George Barris heavily modified the 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car. Clark Gable’s 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe, one of 1,400 Mercedes built from 1954-57, is another

consignment expected to draw attention. Admission: Individual admission tickets range from $9 to $55, increasing as the week progresses and the quality of cars climbs. Value Day on Sunday, Jan. 13, offers reduced ticket prices and kidfriendly activities. Seniors, students and active military with ID receive a few dollars off on most tickets. “Twilight” tickets for entry after 5 p.m. are reduced in price. An all-week adult pass is $120 before Jan. 20 and then increases to $160. Highlights: Sales last year tallied $92 million, including nine vehicles that sold for $1 million or more. SPEED channel broadcasts coverage. Website: www.barrett-jackson.com. Russo and Steele When: Automobile preview and on-site bidder’s registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 16. Auction begins Thursday, Jan, 17 and continues through Sunday, Jan. 20. Gates open at 10 a.m. with auction of vehicles to follow memorabilia. (Cont. on page 6)

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Crews wipe down and dust off vehicles in the staging area before they are driven to the Barrett-Jackson auction block. Dates for the 2013 mega-car extravaganza at WestWorld, Scottsdale, are Jan. 13-20.

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n an unassuming strip mall situated out in Northeast Scottsdale where Via Linda and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard curve and intersect sits a gem of a restaurant. George Yang opened up George & Son’s after the birth of his first and only son. In honor of the special event he named his restaurant accordingly. The restaurant business was familiar to Yang, he grew up in Burma and was exposed to spices, aromas and flavors of many different cuisines. As a result, George & Son’s is a cross-cultural restaurant. George & Son’s most popular dish is Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnuts. Other signature dishes include Citrus Chicken, Seafood Pockets and Spicy Crackling Calamari. The menu also offers many noodle dishes, a staple in Asian cooking. Lo Mein, Chow Mein and Pad Thai can be found at George & Son’s. Tofu dishes are also available. Spicier dishes include Kung Pao Three Seas, a combination of wonderful shrimp, scallops and fillet of fish and Dragon & Phoenix, a medley of shrimp and chicken all in a spicy sauce.

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Seasonal Fountain Hills resident Jerry Minor always brings several autos to Barrrett-Jackson Collector Car Event. His two-tone green 1953 Chevrolet pickup, on stage above, sold for $44,000 last year. Collecting, restoring and reselling vehicles is a hobby for Minor of Elk River, Minnesota.

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Where: Auction site, intersection of the Loop 101 freeway and North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Items of interest: Specializing in more than 700 European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and custom vehicles sell in a round-theater environment. One of only 14 1960s’ Pontiac “Swiss Cheese” Catalinas, a lightweight drag strip racing car, will be sold. Admission: $20 general admission for single day tickets; week passes also are available. Highlights: Opening Night Gala at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, benefits The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. Tickets are $100. A seminar on market trends is planned for 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 17. A collection management and estate planning workshop will be at 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 18. Website: www.russoandsteele.com RM Vintage Cars When: Preview begins 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, and continues from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 18. Auction starts at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 18, and is expected to last four to five hours. The auction is limited to registered bidders, consignors and media. Where: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave.,, Phoenix. Items of interest: Celebrating its 14th year, the auction house will present some 80 blue-chip collector cars for sale, including a trio of Shelbys, led by a 1967 Shelby 427 “Semi-Competition” Cobra. Several Ferraris, a 1956 Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet, a rare 1969 Lamborghini and 1938 Delahaye Coupe will be offered. Admission: Purchase of the $120 auction catalogue admits two guests to the preview. Website: www.rmauctions.com Gooding & Company When: Cars can be previewed from 9

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‘Red Hot Lovers’ leaving Desert Stages Jan. 13 Desert Stages wraps up its run of Last of the Red Hot Lovers Sunday, Jan. 13. The show, playing in Actor’s Café, is the Neil Simon comedy about Barney Cashman, a middle-aged married man who undergoes a midlife crisis and tries to take part in the sexual revolution before it’s too late. Remaining performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults. Sunset Boulevard opens on Desert

Stages Cullity Hall stage Friday, Jan. 11. The show continues through Feb. 10 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Sunset Boulevard is the story of love and tragedy between a fading silent screen star and a young screenwriter. The show runs through Feb. 10. Desert Stages is located at 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale. Tickets are available at the box office, (480) 483-1664, or online at www.desertstages.org.

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‘Sister’ back at Scottsdale Center Returning by popular demand to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is the Late Nite Catechism series. The original Late Nite Catechism starts Jan. 12 and continues through April 27 on most Saturdays at 2 p.m. The sequel, Late Nite Catechism III: ‘Til Death Do Us Part, will run Saturdays at 8 p.m. Jan. 12 through April 27. Patti Hannon reprises her role as the tart-tongued Sister in each of the two productions. In the original, Sister rules her classroom with an iron fist. Sister’s students – the audience – learn everything she knows about sinners and saints as she doles out rewards and punishments. The ‘Til Death Do Us Part production

‘39 Steps’ opens Jan. 11 The upcoming show at Fountain Hills Theater opens The 39 Steps Friday, Jan. 11. The Patrick Barlow play, adapted from a 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock, features four actors who play more than 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinary adventure. The mild-mannered Richard Hannay begins his evening at the theater and ends the night with a dead body in his lap. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at

2 p.m. A reception hosted by Redendo’s Pizzeria & Pasta will be held opening night for those attending that evening. Free appetizers, wine and soft drinks will be available. All performances are at Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Individual tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 17 and younger. Seniors receive a $5 discount on all Thursday performances. Tickets are available through the box office, (480) 837-9661, ext. 3, or online at www.fhtaz.org.

offers hilarious lessons about love and marriage, as well a s S i s t e r ’s own outrageous version of The N e w l y w e d Patti Hannon as Sister Game. in the popular series T i c k e t s Late Nite Catechism at are $39 and Scottsdale Center for a r e a v a i l - the Performing Arts. able at www. scottsdaleperformingarts.org, or at (480) 499-8587.

Munch, Music series to begin The annual Munch and Music program begins in January. The winter concert series gives visitors a chance to enjoy a variety of music at lunchtime. The first program is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 18, and features Ed Madden, who plays trombone, piano and other instruments he might decide to play. Madden is leader of the Fountain Hills Community Band. The second January event is Friday, Jan. 25,

Stan Jack’s Banjo Band. Each show starts at 12:15 p.m. and last a half-hour. Admission is free. The remainder of the season includes the Fountain Hills High School Jazz Band under the direction of Lynn Truby (Feb. 8); the OK Chorale Cowboy Trio (Feb. 15); and Fountain Hills Brass under the direction of Al Roselieb (March 15). Barbara Wyman is program coordinator.

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To the wild blue yonder... Arizona – especially the Sonoran Desert – is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. The state is renowned for its geology, history, varied climates and unsurpassed beauty. There are so many ways to experience this gift, but one of the rarest sightseeing adventures is on the Desert Splash along the Apache Trail. The Desert Splash Seaplane is in its second season in Arizona, flying seven days a week from October through the end of April, at which time it returns to Alaska as one of a fleet of planes servicing remote lodges in Prince of Wales Island. The Desert Splash is a custom-designed Cessna Caravan 208 Amphibious Seaplane. According to Alaskan bush pilot Carl Zink, who spends winters in Arizona flying the Desert Splash, the plane is the largest single engine Cessna in the world. “This is a versatile, powerful aircraft,” Zink said. “It offers a comfortable ride as we fly along the ‘Apache Air Trail,’” so-called by the company. The Apache Trail, a former stagecoach trail running through the Superstition Mountains east of Fountain Hills and Mesa, is one of the most scenic areas in the West. Desert Splash follows the trail in the air, giving passengers an unusual look at the desert below. The trail features a tour of a chain of the four lakes providing water to the Valley. Desert Splash gives passengers a look at Saguaro, Canyon, Apache and Roosevelt lakes, before landing on Roosevelt for an even closer look at the walls and canyons surrounding that body of water. The amphibious aircraft has retractable gears and lands

on pavement or water, according to Scott Currier, who owns Island Air Express and Desert Splash Seaplane Adventures. Currier said a number of types of tours are available through Desert Splash. Passengers can choose the Apache Air Trail tour, featuring a 60to 75-minute round trip tour leaving from Scottsdale Airport. Currier said the basic tour can be enhanced with a catered Sunday gourmet brunch, an ancient ruins exploration or a cowboy adventure at the H-4 Ranch at Roosevelt Lake. There also are paddleboarding excursions, canyoneering adventures for passengers who want to explore Parker Canyon, Cibeque Canyon and others which are part of the Salt River Canyon. Other packages include weddings and other celebrations as well as a Sedona and Roosevelt Lake tour. “We offer these tours to visitors as well as residents,” Currier said. “You would be surprised how many people from here have never seen this part of Arizona, and it is very close to the Valley.” The pilots who fly the plane are well-versed in the history and lore of the area and provide passengers with a colorful story along the way. Zink, who is a third generation Alaskan bush pilot, had not been to the desert before he started flying the Desert Splash last winter. “I learned on the job, but I have come to really love this part of the country,” he said. “It offers a completely different kind of flying experience for me, but I love being here.” Zink and fellow pilot Scott Bohes both fly in Arizona and Alaska. They are pilots for Island Air Express

Roosevelt Lake is the final destination on several flights with Desert Splash Seaplane.

Apache Lake is one of the views seen from Desert Splash Seaplane. in Alaska, flying passengers from Ketchikan to Prince of Wales Island for fishing or other outdoor activities. Both pilots are commercial pilots with between 5,000 to 10,000 hours of flying time each. “We have an excellent safety record,” Currier said. “We have never

had an accident, and we have pilots who fly safe and fly smart. We want our passengers to have the best experience possible in every way.” Tours start from $150. For more information, call (877) 588-8819 or visit www.desertsplashadventures.com.

Desert Splash Seaplane Adventures pilot Carl Zink spends winters flying in Arizona and leaves in the summer to fly in Alaska. He is a third-generation Alaskan bush pilot.

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The heart of an artist by Linda McThrall Let’s Go! Editor There are artists. They could have the mind and talent of a painter or a sculptor, but not the heart of someone whose perception of the world is somehow different than most. Judith Rothenstein-Putzer is one who has the heart and soul of an artist. The Fountain Hills resident has loved art since she was a little girl. Her mother was crafty and provided her children with kits and materials to keep them busy. When she graduated from high school and began planning her college career, Rothenstein-Putzer said she was primed to become a kindergarten teacher. And then one day she woke up and didn’t want to

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rent but has not worked in OT for a year and a half. Which gives her the time now to pursue her art in a more focused way. “I used art in OT,” she said. “I was able to express myself artistically in my work, but I didn’t really have time to do as much as I wanted to.” She is active in more than one media. She fell in love with photography as a young woman, and she and her husband converted a closet in to a darkroom in their first home. She also works in mixed media/collage and mixed media/alcohol transfers with pen and ink, her primary medium. The alcohol transfers with pen and ink marries her photography with another technique to create a finished piece that looks like a painting. Rothenstein-Putzer likens the technique to a cross between photography and printmaking. Results vary on each piece, depending on such variables as print paper, concentration of alcohol, time, the photo itself. Rothenstein-Putzer “manipulates” the finished transfer when she applies ink to bring out certain components of the work. She may use one image numerous times, but the results are never the same.

“It is such an interesting process to me,” Rothenstein-Putzer said. “I love doing this, and I am so glad I have the time to spend doing it.” While Rothenstein-Putzer has abbreviated her time as an occupational therapist, she is far from retirement. She described herself as a typical baby boomer who decided to reinvent herself later in life. “I just decided to go back to my roots and really work at my art.” She spent time working at her art parttime while she was still working full-time. She took numerous classes, workshops and seminars and began entering works in various shows. Last September, her work was featured in a one-woman show at the Jewish Community Center’s J Gallery in Scottsdale. As a member of the Sonoran Arts League she exhibited in the annual Hidden in the Hills studio tour and sale in November. She also participated in the October Fine Art Exhibit and Sale at Taste of Cave Creek. Rothenstein-Putzer’s Jewish heritage is an ongoing theme in her work. Her onewoman show featured pictures of a Seder meal, as well as other symbols of Judaism, including a dreydel and a menorah. She has a strong love for the Sonoran desert, and it shows in her works. She has photographed numerous types of cactus in which to use her techniques. Cars are another object of her affection

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as a photographer. The lines of Chevrolets and Chryslers, along with the high gloss wax jobs on cars she has photographed at car shows are exquisite exercises in light and color. She sees beauty in animals and insects, birds and fish. She and her husband took a photo safari to Kenya one year and she returned with more subject matter. In addition to her alcohol transfer work, she also has a collage gallery featuring mixed media. She blends papers, paints, inks, glues and everyday objects to create the finished pieces. She also has photographs in her portfolio, which she may or may not use in her alcohol transfers. All her work is whimsically realistic. She creates a feeling in each of her media. She enhances pieces with the titles she gives them, but she doesn’t really like to title her work. “I think it suggests the way a person sees a piece,” she said. “I would rather let the viewer decide what they see.”

But shows generally want her to title each work, so she uses different methods of naming them. “Sometimes a name just comes to you,” she said. “Sometimes it’s part of the process. You are working and the name just appears. Other times, I can’t think of a name. A few times, I have had little contests.” Regardless of how she comes up with the title, the names are as creative as the work. She has a piece called “Eve’s Half ” which describes the image of a cut apple. Her “Life is Just Rosie” is a vivid pink prickly pear bloom. “Penny for your Thoughts” features a pensive-looking equine, gazing in to the far distance. Rothenstein-Putzer has lived in Fountain Hills with her husband Edward since 2000. They have two daughters and two grandchildren. For more about Rothenstein-Putzer and her work, visit www.artworksbyjudith.com.

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Now You See Me A group of illusionists play cat and mouse with the authorities after making a reputation for themselves by pulling off bank heists during their performances. Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Morgan Freeman Genre: Crime, Thriller MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

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Second Annual Street Eats

Get out for lots of food, entertainment, fun Visitors at the second annual Street Eats Food Festival at Salt River Fields are in for a food bonanza Jan. 12 and 13. This year’s festival is over two days, up one from a year ago. Aaron Studebaker, director of sales and marketing at Salt River Fields said last year’s event was recordbreaking. He expects the 2013 festival to be as popular. “Food trucks from here all the way to Iowa have been calling us to grab a spot in Street Eats,” he said. “We are confident there will be 50 food trucks to satisfy our guests. “We also want to remind everyone that food truck food isn’t fast food. Part of the food truck culture is the wait itself to eat good food. It’s all worth it for the die-hard

food truck fans.” The Street Eats event this year features Adam Richman and Geoffrey Zakarian. Richman, host of Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel and Zakarian of Food Network’s Iron Chef will provide demonstrations and information. Zakarian appears Saturday, Jan. 12 as he demonstrates his cooking skills. Richman takes the stage Sunday, Jan. 13, with local Chef Aaron May of Renegade Tap and Kitchen. In addition to the food trucks, Street Eats Food Festival will offer five concept bars and live music. General admission tickets are $10. A variety of packages also are available. For more information, visit www.saltriverfields.com.

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Annual Senior Expo slated for January 23 in FH The annual Senior Expo is set for Wednesday, Jan. 23. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fountain Hills Community Center. Programs, events, classes, presentations and more will be showcased. There also will be door prizes, entertainment, food and beverages. Admission is free and open to the public. Additional days have been added for ping pong players at the John O’Flynn Activity Center. The activity had been held each Monday but now also will be played the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. and Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m. The Activity Center provides hundreds of opportunities each year for seniors to prove that age is only a number. The Center has an annual membership fee of $20 for Fountain Hills residents and $30

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Finding the funny by Bob Howard

Best city for regular comedy shows – Scottsdale There are bigger cities in the Valley, but Scottsdale’s reputation for night life has been duly earned over the years. Thus, it should come as no surprise that the choices for weekend comedy shows are greater and more varied in Scottsdale than any other city. The award for the biggest club stays with Phoenix and Standup Live. But, for sheer numbers, Scottsdale is in undisputed first place with three different

comedy venues, all of which seem to be going as strong as can be. The oldest venue is The Comedy Spot located at 7117 E. Third Ave. next to the Venue of Scottsdale and a stone’s throw from Dos Gringos. The next longest club by operation is Standup Scottsdale at 6820 E. Fifth Ave. in the former Anderson’s Fifth Estate. The third club, the Speakeasy Comedy Lounge, is not actually an independent location but a room which is part of the Papi Chulo’s restaurant adjacent to the Clarion Inn at 5101 N. Scottsdale Road. All three venues have weathered the recession and show no signs of closing any time in the near future. All three clubs offer two shows on Friday and Saturday nights. The Comedy Spot and the Speakeasy Lounge have shows at 8 and 10 p.m. Standup Scottsdale has shows at 7 and 9 p.m. Admission ranges from $10 to $15. For Friday night shows at the Comedy Spot, tickets are $10. Tickets for Saturdays at the Comedy Spot are $12. The Speakeasy charges $12 on both nights and Standup Scottsdale is $15 on both nights. However, there are special prices and coupons available so it is a good idea to check the individual websites to get the best deals. Reservations can be made on line and tickets purchased in advance over the internet if you are so inclined. The last time I was there, the Speak-

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Citrus clinics begin in January Citrus clinics featuring the state’s foremost authorities on citrus growing will be held in January. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Maricopa County Master Gardeners are presenting the clinics. The East Valley Citrus Clinic is set for Saturday, Jan. 19, at Greenfield Citrus Nursery, 2558 E. Lehi Rd., in Mesa. The second clinic will be held in Surprise at 14642 N. Perryville Rd. At both locations, gates open at 8:30 a.m., with the clinics running from 9 a.m. to noon. Eight half-hour presentations will be given concurrently and repeated five times during the morning. Topics include tasting new and traditional citrus varieties, a display and overview of about 100 citrus varieties, how to fertilize and irrigate trees, integrated pest management, disease identification and management, how to plant trees, how to prune citrus and deciduous fruit and how to choose low-chill deciduous fruit varieties. Tickets can be purchased online at www.maricopamastergardener.com/citrusclinic.htm. Advance tickets are $8; they are $10 the day of the event. The clinics are in their 17th year and provide the opportunity for homeowners to learn and ask questions about the care of citrus, apples, peaches, dates and other deciduous fruit crops.

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Performing Artists

Entertainers take stage in January The 2013 National Performing Artists Series gets under way Jan. 8. Formerly known as the Entertainment Series, the events feature a variety of performers offer their talents in six shows. Bob Anderson opens the season Tuesday, Jan. 8, with his singing impressionist act. Voted by People magazine as “the best singing impressionist in show business,” Anderson covers voices of “The Bob Rat Pack, Barry Manilow, Anderson Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond and others. The second January show features “Original Wildcat Jass Band” Tuesday, Jan. 22. The Dixieland and jazz show band covers styles from the 1920s and beyond. The musicians demonstrate the history of how the music has changed over the years and how it varies from city to city, leading the group to call themselves a “jass” band. “Jass” is the spelling of jazz in the 1920s. The Performing Arts Series shows are held at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. Each event starts at 7 p.m. Series tickets are available. Fuchsia

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1st day hikes on tap in state For the second year, America’s State Parks announced a national collaboration of all 50 State Park systems across America that will sponsor guided “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2013. Arizona State Parks will charge entrance fees only for the First Day Hikes at Alamo Lake, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Buckskin Mountain, Catalina, Cattail Cove, Dead Horse Ranch, Lake Havasu, Kartchner Caverns, Lost Dutchman, Patagonia Lake, Picacho Peak, Red Rock and Roper Lake and will waive program fees. Arizona’s “First Day Hikes” offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and

connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy walk at one of 13 State Parks. Details about hike locations, difficulty and length, terrain and tips regarding proper clothing are listed on the America’s State Parks website, www.americasstateparks.org/first-day-hikes. Regular Day Use Entrance Fees apply at each park, however, there is no additional fee for the hike program. For information about all 27 Arizona State Parks, the Trails and Off-Highway Vehicle Programs and State Historic Preservation Office call (602) 542-4174 or visit the website, www. AZStateParks.com.

Carolina Butler library speaker The next speaker in the Fountain Hills Library Association Author Series appears Saturday, Jan. 26. Carolina Butler, an editor of Oral History of the Yavapai, will speak in the Reading Lounge in Fountain Hills Library beginning at 2 p.m. The book offers a wide range of information regarding the Yavapai people, including their creation beliefs, interpretations of historical events and people. Butler will discuss the book, which is written by two Yavapai Tribe elders, Mike Harrison and John Williams. Both Harrison and Williams are dead. Before their death, Sigrid Khera, sat down with the two men in March 1974 to begin recording and transcribing their oral histories. She died in 1984 and her remains are buried at Fort McDowell Yavapai Community. Scottsdale resident Butler has a long history working with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Tribe to help them save their land when the federal government wanted to relocate tribal members for the proposed Orme Dam. The dam proposal was defeated.

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23rd Annual High Noon Western Americana Antique Show Mesa Civic Center (310) 202-9010 www.highnoon.com Jan. 26-27 More than 150 quality Western Indian and fine art dealers, fine western art, bits, boots, advertising, collectibles. $10/day, $15 for the weekend.

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Ninth Annual Arizona Fine Art Expo Southwest Corner of Jomax and Scottsdale (480) 837-7163 www.arizonafineartexpo.com Jan. 10 through March 24 100 nationally acclaimed fine artisans working in studio-environment. Hands-on demonstrations and workshops, entertainment, café. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. $8. Scottsdale Road and Loop 101 Freeway (480) 443-7695 www.celebrateart.com Jan. 12 through March 24 In the big white tents are more than 100 juried artists creating and selling their works. Entertainment, food, art. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $8.

Collectors’ ArtWalk Scottsdale Arts District (480) 990-3939 www.scottsdalegalleries.com Jan. 17 Classic cars, Arabian stallions and the finest of fine art are all part of this time of year in Scottsdale. This new ArtWalk depicts all these activities. 7-9 p.m. Free.

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Fountain Hills Library www.mcldaz.org Jan. 26 Carolina Butler is part of Fountain Hills Library Association’s Author Series. She wrote The Oral History of The Yavapai, which includes a wide variety of information about the Yavapai people. 2 p.m. Free.

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Avenue of the Fountains Fountain Hills Thursdays Stroll the median on the Avenue of the Fountains and enjoy a rich talent of artists, jewelers, photographers and more. Farmers Market offers fresh produce and more. Held most Thursdays through April. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Scottsdale Arts District (480) 990-3939 www.scottsdalegalleries.com Dec. 29 An artistic preface to the annual Fiesta Bowl game. Noon-4 p.m. Free.

Blood Drive Fountain Hills Noon Kiwanis Blood Drive Fountain Hills Community Center (480) 836-8213 (480) 837-2600 www.bloodhero.com, (sponsor code: Kiwanis) Jan. 25-26 Give blood and earn reward points. Redeem points for movie tickets, t-shirts and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Book Sale 17th Annual Heard Museum Guild Library Book Sale & Treasure Market Heard Museum Phoenix (602) 252-8848 www.heard.org Jan. 26-27 More than 30,000 books ranging from rare books to paperbacks, cookbooks, collectibles, vintage jewelry, katsina dolls, pottery, more. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 9:30 a.m.4 p.m.

Cars Cruz’N at Phil’s Car Show Phil’s Filling Station Fountain Hills (480) 816-5620 Every Sunday October through May Enjoy food, beverages and stories. Noon-3 p.m. Free.

42nd Annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction Scottsdale WestWorld (480) 421-6694 www.barrett-jackson.com Jan. 13-20 The largest antique/classic car auction in the world. More than 700 American and European classic, sports and racing cars, plus much, much more. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

13th Annual Russo and Steele “Sports and Muscle” Car Auction Scottsdale (480) 517-4005 www.russoandsteele.com Jan. 16-20 More than 500 of the finest European sports, American muscle, customs and hotrods, memorabilia, more. $20.

Second Annual Bonhams Scottsdale Sale Westin Kierland Resort and Spa www.bonhams.com Jan. 17 Exceptional motor cars are on sale at this exclusive event.

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16th Annual Mitch Silver Car Auction Fort McDowell Casino (480) 837-1654 www.silverauctions.com Jan. 18-19 More than 600 classic and antique cars will be auctioned. Cars and buyers are from all over the U.S. and Canada. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auction Scottsdale Fashion Square (310) 899-1960 www.goodingco.com Jan. 18-19 A collection of some 70 of the finest vintage and classic cars will be for sale. Viewing, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 8:30-10:30 a.m. auction 11 a.m. $30 admission, $75 for auction catalog and two admissions.

22nd Annual Military Vehicle Show Peoria Sports Complex Phoenix (480) 497-9722 www.armytrucks.org Jan. 26-27 Military vehicles from WWI to Desert Storm, parts, tools, supplies and miliatria, toys, art, collectibles. Food available. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5.

Culinary Street Eats Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort Scottsdale www.saltriverfields.com Jan. 12-13 Phoenix New Times sponsors the second annual event with food trucks from the Phoenix metro area, as well as visiting trucks from around the country. Live entertainment, food, demonstration stage, more. Adam Richman, host of Man vs. Food and other shows, appears Sunday from 1-2 p.m. Event is from 11 a.m.-6p.m. each day. $10 admission plus food tickets.

Cultural Events Native Trails Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 17, 19, 24, 26 Native Trails takes audiences on a cultural journey to the First Nations of Arizona and North America through native music, dance and art. Presented by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. Noon-1 p.m. Free.

Fourth Annual Cave Creek Indian Market (623) 734-6526 www.vermillionpromotions.com Jan.11-13 The art, history and cultural heritage of a diverse gathering of Native American, Spanish and Southwestern fine artists and craftsmen are celebrated. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

55th Annual Hashknife Pony Express Holbrook to Scottsdale (480) 990-3179 www.hashknifeponyexpress.com Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 40 riders start in Holbrook and ride to Scottsdale with a stop in Fountain Hills.

Dance Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 25-26 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is one of the most original and forward-thinking forces in contemporary dance. 8 p.m. $49, $59, $79.

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Glitter Ball Las Palmas Grand - Mesa www.dancemm.com Jan. 17 Featuring the music of Myron Sommerfeld. Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dancing seating starts at 6:45 p.m. $25 members; $30 non-members; $12 dance only.

Deer Valley Rock Art Center Phoenix (623) 582-8007 http://dvrac.asu.edu Jan.5, 12, 19, 26 Join educators for a guided tour of the petroglyph trail, nature preserve and museum. Tour is included with general admission. Center hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., tours are 10-11 a.m. $7 adults; $4 seniors; $3 children. Children 5 and younger free.

Expos 20th Annual Maricopa County Home & Garden Show Arizona State Fairgrounds Phoenix (602) 485-1619 www.maricopacountyhomeshows.com Jan. 11-13 Some 1,200 exhibit spaces featuring home improvement companies, interior designers, garden products and much more. Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5.

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Film Talk Cinema Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 8 Sneak previews of award-winning independent and foreign films, followed by discussion. 7 p.m. $19.

Film Screening and Valley Impact Luncheon Phoenix (602) 234-3388 www.jlp.org Nov. 29 and 30 The screening of Miss Representation is Thursday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ($25+) at Arizona Historical Society Museum in Tempe. The luncheon is Friday, Nov. 30, featuring a silent auction and raffle at 10:30 a.m., followed by noon luncheon ($125+) at The Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix.

Gems & Minerals 41st Annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show

Football 25th Annual Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Sun Devil Stadium (480) 350-0911 www.fiestabowl.org/buffalo-wild-wings-bowl. php Dec. 29 Big 10 champion vs. Big 12 champion. 3:30 p.m.

42nd Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Football Classic University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale (480) 350-0911 www.fiestabowl.org Jan. 3 Top teams from the Big 12 conference and another team in one of the country’s top colfootball games. 6:30 p.m.

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Main Event Quartzsite (928) 927-5213 www.ci.quartzsite.az.us Jan. 12-26 Displays from around the country featuring gems, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, swap meet, arts and crafts, engine show, fireworks.

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North Pole Experience Little America Flagstaff www.northpoleexperience.com Through Dec. 28 A family-focused holiday attraction featuring behind-the-scenes at Santa’s workshop.

32nd Annual Arizona Temple Christmas Lighting Mesa (480) 964-7164 www.mesachristmaslights.com Through Dec. 31 Hundreds of thousands of lights in the garden. Special music performances each evening at 7 p.m. Lighting from 5:30 p.m. Free.

20th Annual Arizona’s Largest Gingerbread Village Prescott Resort and Conference Center (928) 776-1666 www.prescottresort.com Through Jan. 1, 2013 More than 100 edible and enchanting castles, houses, estates and more. Free.

20th Annual ZooLights Phoenix Zoo (602) 273-1341 www.phoenixzoo.org Through Jan. 6, 2013 More than 3.5 million lights in 600 sculptures unique to the zoo. Live animals are not on exhibit. 6-10 p.m. $7-$12.

17th Annual Festival of Lights Ahwatukee www.folaz.org Through Jan. 1, 2013 More than 1 million white lights will be displayed. Community events throughout the season.

Desert Botanical Garden (480) 481-8188 www.dbg.org Through Dec. 30 Thousands of hand-lit luminarias line the garden pathways. Musical entertainment each night. Additional buffet dinner is available. 5:30 p.m. $12.50-$25.

Holiday Extravaganza The Pavilions at Talking Stick Scottsdale www.saltriverfields.com Through Jan. 5, 2013 Enjoy a skating rink, bounce house, visits with Santa and much more.

18th Annual Glendale’s Glitter & Glow Block Party Murphy Park - Glendale (623) 930-2299 www.glendaleaz.com/events Jan. 12 Hot air balloons, 500,000 twinkling holiday lights, more than a dozen bands perform, street performers. 4-11 p.m. Free.

Horses Arizona National Horse Show Scottsdale WestWorld (602) 258-8568 www.anls.org Jan. 9-13 Cutting competition, Quarterhorse show, 4-H and FFA shows, AZ National Reining and Western Affiliate qualifying show. 8 a.m. Free admission.

Arizona Sun Country Circuit Quarter Horse Show Scottsdale WestWorld (623) 419-6318 www.suncircuit.com Jan. 26 through Feb. 3 One of the top 10 American Quarter Horse shows in the country. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission.

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Marathons 10th Annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon CityScape - Phoenix (800) 311-1255 www.rnraz.com Jan. 20 Runners take a route through Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale on a fast, flat course. More than 70 live bands, 40 cheer squads, aid station set up at each mile, music at each mile and free headline concert at end.

Music Flamenco Dancing Sofrita Fountain Hills (480) 816-5613 Every Thursday Music of Brio Flamenco and the Flamenco por la Vida dancers. 6-8 p.m.

Jazz in the Hills Alchemy at CopperWynd Fountain Hills www.jazzinthehills.info Every Friday Fridays, join jazz lovers in an intimate setting for great music and company. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Wine and Music Grapeables Fountain Hills (480) 816-5959 Different musicians play at the local wine shop. Perfect for listening and dancing. 7:30-11 p.m. Call for individual performance information.

Live Music on the Sunset Cruise Desert Belle Saguaro Lake Cruises (480) 984-2425 www.desertbelle.com Live music every Friday and Saturday. 5 p.m. Sunset cruise only. $20.

Desert Botanical Garden (480) 481-8188 www.dbg.org Jan. 6, Jan. 27 Each concert features a different artist. Advance purchase recommended. 1-3 p.m. $15-$21.

National Performing Artists Series Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church (480) 837-173 Jan. 8 Singing Impressionist Bob Anderson. 7 p.m. Jan. 22 Original Wildcat Jass Band, 7 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $20.

Arizona Opera Presents MIM Phoenix (602) 266-7464 www.azopera.org Jan. 9 Featured artists from Arizona Opera productions and Marion Roose Pullin resident artists.. 2 p.m. $15-$35.

ASU Concerts at the Center Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 14 “Partners in Time” features faculty artists from the ASU School of music, along with their student partners, performing masterpieces from the chamber music repertoire. Jan. 28 The sounds of the viola are captured in this program by Johannes Brahms, Ernest Bloch and Frank Bridge. Both programs: Pre-talk, 6:30 p.m., Concert, 7:30 p.m. $10. Free for students.

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Concerts with commentary. This month features “Claude Debussy: The Passionate Sensualist.” 7:30 p.m. $29, $39, $49.

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San Francisco Opera Grand Opera Cinema Series Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 16 San Francisco Opera brings films of renowned products to audiences in Scottsdale through the cinema series. 7 p.m. $12.

Clint Black Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 17 One of country music’s brightest stars. He has transcended genres to become one of the most successful artists in all of music. 7:30 p.m. $49, $59, $79.

Munch and Music Fountain Hills Community Center Jan. 18 Ed Madden, multi-instrumentalist opens the season at a 12:15 p.m. concert. Madden, leader of Fountain Hills Community Band, reprises his popular trombone program. Jan. 25, Banjo Band with Director Stan Jack. 12:15. All programs are 30 minutes in length and free to the public. Visitors are invited to bring lunch and enjoy the music.

Chick Corea and Gary Burton: Duets Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 18 Two of jazz’s foremost musical pioneers are featured in this concert. 8 p.m. $39, $49, $69.

Fountain Hills Chamber Players Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church www.fountainhillschamberplayers.org Jan. 20 Mozart, Piazzolla, Clarke and Francaix. 3 p.m. $15.

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church Scottsdale (480) 303-2474 www.pinnacleconcert.org Jan. 20 Pianist Umi Garret performs. 4 p.m. Jan. 27 The Phoenix Symphony, under the direction of Joseph Young, performs with mezzo-soprano Laura Wilde. 3 p.m.

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Ball World Tour USAirways Center Phoenix www.livenation.com Jan. 23 Gaga performs her latest album, as well as earlier music. $54.25-$179.75.

Tosca Phoenix Symphony Hall (602) 266-7464 www.azopera.org Jan. 25-27 One of the most dramatic Italian operas ever written. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $25.

Virginia G. Piper Concert Series: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 31 Grammy Award-winning conductor Bramwell Tovey leads the orchestra. 7:30 p.m. $29, $39, $49.

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42nd Annual Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade

Bateman Physical Sciences Building ASU-Tempe (480) 727-7010 http://astopenhouse.com Jan. 25 Learn about the moon and planets. 8-10 p.m. Free.

Becoming an Outdoors Woman Saguaro Lake Ranch (480) 644-0077 www.azwildlife.org Jan. 25-27 Adventure and life skills for women 18 and older who want to learn to camp, fish, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens, photograph wildlife and other outdoor recreational skills. “Hawk talks” and nature hikes. $420 includes meals, lodging and classes.

New Year’s Eve 29th Annual New Year’s Eve Fiesta Bowl Block Party Mill Avenue District Tempe www.fiestabowl.org Dec. 31 Some 30 musical groups on five stages. Street vendors, games and fireworks. 5 p.m.12:30 a.m. $20.

Fiesta Bowl Invitational Dinner The Phoenician Resort Scottsdale http://invitational.fiestabowl.org Dec. 31 Enjoy an elegant evening of live entertainment and five-star dining. Silent auction and more. 7 p.m.-midnight. Proceeds benefit Childhelp

New Year’s Eve Celebration Phoenix Symphony Hall (602) 495-1999 www.phoenixsymphony.org Dec. 31 Ring in the new year with the Phoenix Symphony under the direction of Michael Christie. 7 p.m.

Second Annual Boot Drop The Palace Restaurant and Saloon Prescott www.prescott-az.gov Dec. 31 Ring in 2013 with the New Year’s Eve Boot Drop, held on Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row. Vendor booths and fun for the whole family. Two Boot Drops: one at 10 p.m. for the early birds and the second at midnight, with a fireworks display.

Central Phoenix (480) 350-0911 www.fiestabowl.org Dec. 29 Floats, bands, specialty and equestrian units. One of the nation’s finest and largest parades. 11 a.m. Free, or $25 for reserved seats.

Runs/Walks Eighth Annual New Year’s Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Walk Papago Park Phoenix (623) 362-8438 http://allarizonarunningevents.com Jan. 1 Event gets under way at 8 a.m.

Fourth Annual Walk ‘n’ Roll Walk Tempe Town Lake Beach Park (480) 835-6273 www.runwalkrollaz.com Jan. 5 A 5K/10K walk. All entrants receive a commemorative technical shirt and goody bag. Benefits Arizona Disabled Sports. 8 a.m. $25.

29th Annual Resolution Run Papago Park Phoenix (480) 345-5752 www.runningmasters.net Jan. 6 A traditional way to start the new year. Shirts, refreshments, prize drawings. 5K run and walk with age division winners. 8 a.m. $25$28.

The Color Run AZ Tempe Beach Park (801) 851-0934 www.getsetaz.com Jan. 26 Fun run.

Sports Phoenix Suns USAirways Center Phoenix www.suns.com Jan. 2 v. Philadelphia 76ers, 7 p.m. Jan. 4 v. Utah Jazz, 7 p.m. Jan. 6 v. Memphis Grizzlies, 6 p.m. Jan. 14 v. Oklahoma City Thunder, 7 p.m. Jan. 17 v. Milwaukee Bucks, 7 p.m. Jan. 24 v. LA Clippers, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30 v. LA Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Night Skiing Sunrise Park Resort White Mountains (800) 772-7669 www.sunriseskipark.com Jan. 5, 19 Starts at 4:30 and continues until 9 p.m. $15-$21, free for Sunrise Lodge guests.

Theater S’Wonderful Phoenix Theater (602) 254-2151 www.phoenixtheatre.com Through Jan. 6 All singing, all dancing musical revue featuring more than 42 songs by the Gershwin Brothers.

Les Miserables – A Revolution of Comedy Silver Star Playhouse Mesa (480) 325-6700 www.silverstarplayhouse.com Jan. 4 through March 2 A parody of the classic tale complete with humor and hilarious French accents. $18.95; dinner is available.

Peter Pan ASU Gammage - Tempe (480) 965-3434 http://asugammage.com Jan. 8-13 Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production.

Late Nite Catechism

ried man undergoes a lustful midlife crisis and attempts to take part in a sexual revolution before it’s too late. 7:30 and 2 p.m. $22-$25.

Sunset Boulevard Scottsdale Desert Stages (480) 483-1664 www.desertstages.org Jan. 11 through Feb. 10 A story of love and tragedy, around a faded silent screen starlet and a young screenwriter. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. $25.

The 39 Steps Fountain Hills Theater (480) 837-9661, ext. 3 www.fhtaz.org Jan. 11-27 Patrick Barlow’s The 39 Steps is a mixture of a Hitchcock masterpiece, a juicy spy novel and a dash of Month Python. Four actors play more than 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinary adventure. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. $25.

Forever Plaid Mesa Encore Theater (480) 644-6500 www.mesaartscenter.com Jan. 11-20 Four young, eager male singers are revived from a fatal car accident to posthumously fulfill their dreams and perform the show they were going to when they were killed. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 2:30 p.m. $25.

Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 12, 19, 26 Patti Hannon, who plays Sister, rules her classroom (the audience) with an iron fist. This long-running show is unique in each performance and appeals to people of all ages and faiths. 2 p.m. $39.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 19 Ira Glass travels the country meeting people from all walks to life and finds amazing true stories. Glass is host and producer of public radio’s This American Life. 8 p.m. $49, $59, $69.

Late Nite Catechism II: ‘Til Death Do Us Part

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Jan. 12, 19, 26 The sequel to Late Nite Catechism offers Sister’s lessons on love and marriage. 8 p.m. $39.

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers Desert Stages Theater - Scottsdale (480) 483-1664 www.desertstages.org Through Jan. 13 An Actor’s Café production featuring Neil Simon’s classic comedy. A middle-aged mar-

Tempe Center for the Arts Theater (480) 921-5700 www.childsplayaz.org Jan. 20 through March 3 Animals get fed up with their working conditions. Recommended for children three and up. 1 and 4 p.m.

Carol Burnett UA Centennial Hall (866) 821-2929 www.broadwayintucson.com Jan. 26 “A Conversation with Carole Where the Audience Asks the Questions” is an opportunity to visit with one of America’s most loved and respected performers.

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