Sat. October 31, 2009 Arizona Irish Festival in Phoenix

The Ninth Annual Arizona Irish Festival celebrates Ireland in all its many faces and expressions: old and new, across the pond and in our own backyard. Did you know that some half a million Arizonans are of Irish descent? … and we sometimes think all the rest want to be...at least at the Festival!

The festival takes place at the Arizona Cultural Center, certainly the most beautiful facility dedicated to the preservation and sharing of Irish culture in all the Southwest. It is located at Margaret Hance Park, 1106 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ, 85004 (602) 308-4601 www.azirish.org/

Nov. 5 -8 Ballet Arizona Presents Swan Lake With the Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall

· One of the most beloved ballets of all time
· Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score played by The Phoenix Symphony

Ballet Arizona opens its 2009-2010 season with Swan Lake. This stunning production of the world-renowned classic, with choreography by artistic director Ib Andersen and Olga Evreinoff, after Petipa/Ivanov, will captivate and enchant audiences of all ages.

Swan Lake is a timeless masterpiece of classical ballet, featuring a moonlit lake, swan maidens, and true love. Accompanied by one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous and memorable scores, Swan Lake tells the story of Prince Siegfried’s love for Odette, a beautiful princess turned into a swan by a sorcerer’s curse. With gorgeous sets, elegant costumes, and the world-class dancers of Ballet Arizona, Swan Lake is sure to enchant audiences of all ages with its story, beauty, and splendor.

When: Thursday, November 5th at 8 pm; Friday, November 6th at 8 pm.
Saturday, November 7th at 2pm and 8 pm.; Sunday, November 8th at 2pm.

Where: Symphony Hall, 75 North 2nd St., Phoenix

TICKETS: $15 - $119
Special reduced pricing for Saturday matinees; All shows: children 12 and under 50% off; Discounts also available for seniors, students, K-12 teachers, active duty military, and groups of 10 or more

By Phone: Ballet Arizona Box Office: 602-381-1096; Ticketmaster: 800-982-2787
In Person: Ballet Arizona Box Office,3645 East Indian School Road,Phoenix, AZ
(Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) or visit any Ticketmaster Outlet
Online: www.balletaz.org or www.ticketmaster.com/baz

Fountain Hills Youth Theater Show “Whowhatwhenwhyhow?!”

What happens when popular “youth–sleuths” of literature are invited to an infamous mansion to attend a murder party hosted by Sherlock Holmes? Throw in a mysterious dwarf, a blind but sinister butler and a busload of red herrings and you have a rollicking good time!

The Fountain Hills Youth Theater show “Whowhatwhenwhyhow?!” runs through Sunday, October 25. Performance times are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Box Office: 480-837-9661 x3 or buy on line at http://www.fhct.org/

Western ArtWalk Strides into Scottsdale, Oct. 15

Welcome to "ArtWalk The Line" at Downtown Scottsdale Event

The 20th annual Western ArtWalk strides back into town on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 7-9pm, turning back the cultural clock to when Scottsdale was "the West’s most Western town." Each year, the Scottsdale Arts District recalls the good old days with a roundup of great cowboy art and sweeping Southwestern landscapes along Main Street, Marshall Way, Stetson and Sixth Avenue.
Headlining the music lineup are western singers, OK Chorale. Also on hand will be Scottsdale’s “singing cowboy” Gary Sprague and his trusty steed, Dusty, pop-country by Mary Hoffman, plus a stellar “Soliloquies” lineup with solo singer-songwriters Jeordie and Graham Brimhall.Scottsdale ArtWalk can be found just west of Scottsdale Road along Main Street to Goldwater Blvd. and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Road to 5th Avenue, Stetson and 6th Avenue. The Western ArtWalk is a free event with plenty of nearby free parking, and easy access to local hotels or famed Scottsdale eateries. Take a free trolley or carriage ride to and from all the art hotspots!For more details or gallery show schedules, visit "www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com".