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11/15/2009 - 11/21/2009    Next


Special Events
Pioneer Pepper and the Sunset Pioneers - A Wild West Musical Stage Show
July 25, 2009 - November 21, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Dinner, 6 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m.
www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Location:  Marquee Room at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, SE corner Higley and Brown roads
Phone:  480-325-6700
Admission:  $35 for dinner and the show; $19 for show only
On Saturday evenings, the Sunset Pioneers bring back the music, memories and fun from the exciting and nostalgic era of the singing cowboys.  Songs like "Ghost Riders," "Tumbleweeds" and "Cool Water" fill the air with spectacular harmonies.  Their show is loaded both barrels full of Wild West music, comedy dance and poetry.  Don't miss this magnificent show.  Fun for all ages!  Dinner is a Wild West Buffet of barbeque pork and chicken, sides and dessert.  Seating is general admission.
"Smokey Joe's Cafe"
October 8, 2009 - November 21, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Matinee and evening performances
http://www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Location:  Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, SE corner Higley and Brown roads, Mesa
Phone:  480-325-6700
Admission:  Adults, $45 to $54; children (ages 12 and under), $22; show only, $28
The rock 'n' roll hits of songwriters Lieber and Stoller fire up the stage when Smokey Joe's Cafe returns to the Broadway Palm! This red-hot musical revue features the songs Jailhouse Rock, Stand By Me, I'm A Woman and many more! Broadway Palm offers group discounts, spacious parking, and is fully ramped.
"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
October 15, 2009 - November 28, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Thurs-Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sat matinee, 3 p.m.
http://www.haletheatrearizona.com
Location:  Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert
Phone:  480-497-1181
Admission:  $22 - $24; free parking
Millie is a young bride living in the 1850's Oregon wilderness whose plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides. Bursting with the rambunctious energy of the original film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the MGM movie musical.
Pattern Wizardry
October 17, 2009 - April 4, 2010		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Tues - Sat, 10 - 4; Sun, noon - 4; free parking
http://www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Location:  Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N. Robson, downtown Mesa
Phone:  480-644-2467
Admission:  $6.50 for everyone over 1 year of age
Pattern Wizardry is a hands-on object-based exhibit designed to encourage children's inquiry about their world through investigating how patterns organize and enrich their lives.
Reflections through Photographs: Galapagos
October 17, 2009 - January 10, 2010		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Tues - Sat, 10 - 4; Sun, noon - 4; free parking
http://www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Location:  Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N. Robson, downtown Mesa
Phone:  480-644-2467
Admission:  $6.50 for everyone over 1 year of age
Selected to take part in the 2008 Toyota International Teacher Program's expedition to the Galapagos Islands, Sue Cullumber shares her unique view of the Galapagos creatures that greeted her, such as Giant Tortoises, Blue-Footed Boobies, Sea Lions and the famous Iguanas.
Church Basement Ladies
November 4, 2009 - November 22, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Matinee and evening performances
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location:  Piper Theater at the Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets
Phone:  480-644-6500
Admission:  $40
Inspired by the books of Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson, Church Basement Ladies has been selling out shows in Minneapolis for the past 25 months and now they are coming to Mesa Arts Center. This hilarious musical comedy is a celebration of the church basement kitchens everywhere and the unsung women who work there. This new musical comedy, lead by William Christopher of M*A*S*H* fame, weaves the escapades of four women and their relationships as they solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church in 1964. Funny, touching and down to earth, audiences "will laugh till their sidedish hurts” with the ladies' hilarious antics.
The Howdy! Show & Dinner Extravaganza
November 7, 2009 - January 30, 2010		 Added to Itinerary
Times: 5:30 p.m.
http://www.howdyshow.com
Location:  Rockin' R Ranch, 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa
Phone:  480-832-1539
Admission:  $29.95 to $46.00
A generous multi-course meal is served family-style by waiters at various stages of the performance. The entre includes both a stuffed chicken breast and beef cooked in a savory mushroom sauce. There is also garden salad and apple pie. Included beverages are Miss Kitty's Special Brew (non-alcoholic), coffee, sodas, wine and beer. The show is an ol' fashioned 1880s western musical spectacle where audiece involvement is inherent.
"Rent"
November 13, 2009 - November 22, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Thurs-Sun; matinee and evening performances
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location:  Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse at the Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets
Phone:  480-644-6500
Admission:  $18 to $48
"Rent", Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini's opera "La Bohème,” follows ”525,600 minutes” in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. AIDS, with both its physical and emotional complications, haunts the group. The show has been called a "landmark musical” and went on to win the Tony Award in 1996. "Rent” is currently the 8th longest-running musical in Broadway history. Mesa Encore Theatre is proud to be one of the first community theatres in the country to produce “Rent” as production rights were only recently released. Longtime local theatre actor and director now working in NYC, Phllip Fazio, takes the helm. Rent is produced in cooperation with Musical Theatre International.
"Just for Kids" Toddler Cruise
November 20, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 9 a.m.
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery
Location:  Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. Mesa; 7.5 miles north of US 60 on Ellsworth Rd.
Phone:  480-984-0032
Admission:  $6 per vehicle
This one-mile hike is designed for parents and grandparents with small children ages 3 - 6 years old. Along with Miss Lynn, the kids will howl like coyotes, do the "bobcat crawl” and learn how to hydrate by counting gulps of water on their fingers. We will explore the desert from the comfort of the well- manicured Merkle Trail, designed to be barrier-free and offer universal access. The hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. After completing the hike, kids will receive a Junior Ranger badge. Please bring water and hats. Location: Area 6.
Backyard Birding
November 20, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 9 a.m.
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery
Location:  Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. Mesa; 7.5 miles north of US 60 on Ellsworth Rd.
Phone:  480-984-0032
Admission:  $6 per vehicle
Do you drink coffee on your back porch Saturday mornings wondering about the names of the little birds flittering about? Bring your coffee to Usery Park and explore the endless possibilities of backyard birding with Audubon bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker. Learn how to attract different birds to your own backyard and what you must provide to your feathered friends. Ask Sandy what your responsibilities are as a backyard birdwatcher and what you can expect. Please bring binoculars and water. Location: Campsite 21 in the Buckhorn Family Campground.
Birding vs. Bird Watching
November 21, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 9 a.m.
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery
Location:  Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. Mesa; 7.5 miles north of US 60 on Ellsworth Rd.
Phone:  480-984-0032
Admission:  $6 per vehicle
How do you tell one brown bird from the next, and what are the first three items to look for as the little rascal flits off? Are you already a novice but interested in keeping a yearly, state or country bird list? Audubon bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker, will talk about bird habitat, behavior, range, etc. as we go in search of the native birds of Usery Park. Please bring binoculars and water. Location: Trail Staging Area.
Find the Ranger on Wind Cave Trail
November 21, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 9 to 11 a.m.
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery
Location:  Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa; 7.5 miles north of US 60 on Ellsworth Rd.
Phone:  480-984-0032
Admission:  $6 per vehicle
This open-house style program features the ranger hiking along the trail throughout the morning and stopping to talk to park visitors. The ranger will show off the "Backpack of Knowledge", and be available to answer questions about the park, discuss park history, identify desert plants, or even explain which animals call Usery Mountain Regional Park home.
Old Timers' Tales and History Walk
November 21, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 1 p.m.
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery
Location:  Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. Mesa; 7.5 miles north of US 60 on Ellsworth Rd.
Phone:  480-984-0032
Admission:  $6 per vehicle
Join area historian and park host, Bill Lindsay, for a step back in time as he shares fascinating information about the mining history of the area and plenty of old timers’ tales. Listen to stories of Jacob Waltz, the Dutchman, and King Usery, the supposed cattle thief, plus tidbits about our desert flora and fauna. Location: Nature Center.
Stargazing for Everyone at Usery Park
November 21, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 7:30 p.m.
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery
Location:  Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. Mesa; 7.5 miles north of US 60 on Ellsworth Rd.
Phone:  480-984-0032
Admission:  $6 per vehicle
Come watch the sky with us under the expert guidance of Tony La Conte! Come look through telescopes and enjoy a slide presentation under the stars. Learn the names of stars, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. When visible, view the craters of the moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and the rings of Saturn. This is truly a fun night out! Come alone or bring your entire family. No pets please. We encourage you to bring your own binoculars or the family telescope but it is not necessary.
Tubby the Tuba and Friends
November 21, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 2:30 p.m.
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location:  Ikeda Theater at the Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets
Phone:  480-644-6500
Admission:  $17
Children of all ages will love to explore and discover classic music written especially for young ears. The Youth Symphony of the Southwest (ages 15 to 20) will perform Debussy's, The Children Corner Suite, and the Symphony of the Southwest will further delight you with Tubby the Tuba, featuring a special guest narrator and The Carnival of the Animals, featuring acclaimed pianists, Walter Cosand and Robert Hamilton.


On-Going Events
Chase Field Tours
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/ballpark/ari_ballpark_tour.jsp
Location:  401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
Phone:  602-462-6799
Visit one of the most impressive and unique Major League Baseball facilities in the country -- Chase Field. It is home to the 2001 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks, several restaurants, a beer garden -- even a retractable roof and swimming pool -- all within an old-style ballpark atmosphere. Make the experience memorable and take a guided tour of Chase Field. Even if you've been to the ballpark before, you're sure to learn and see something new! Tours are conducted year-round, for both individuals and groups. Tour space is limited; it is strongly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance to guarantee your spot!

Important Tour Information
Tours last approximately 75 minutes.
This is a walking tour, so please dress accordingly.
Elevators are used several times during the course of the tour. Please let your tour guide know in advance if this presents any challenges.
Tours are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs are available for your use during the tour. You may request a wheelchair at the Tour Ticket Window prior to the tour.
The majority of the tour route is NOT air-conditioned.
Please note that backpacks, large bags, and food and drink (except water) are prohibited.
Cameras, video cameras and bottled water are permitted.
Cell phones and pagers are permitted, providing their use does not interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the tour.
The tour does not go on to the playing field.
Parking is available at the Chase Field Garage. Present your parking ticket at the Tour Ticket Window to receive a special parking validation (excluding pre-game tours).
No Tours will be held on the days of day games, major holidays, and special events.
Please call the Tour Hotline, and listen to the "Tour Operating Schedule" message for the latest tour schedule.
Dates, times, and areas seen are subject to change without notice.
Gift certificates available for purchase.


Chase Field Tours Information
Tour Hotline: 602.462.6799 or 800.821.7160
E-mail: ballparktours@dbacks.com
Address: 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tours of Queen Creek Olive Mill
January 2, 2009 - December 31, 2009		 Added to Itinerary
Times: Mon-Fri, 9:30–2:30; Sat, 8:30–2:30; Sun, 8:30-1:30
http://www.queencreekolivemill.com
Location:  25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek
Phone:  480-888-9290
Admission:  $5 per tour
Tours are offered hourly at Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arizona's first working olive farm and mill. Here, they press Arizona's finest extra virgin olive oil from nine different varieties of olives all hand picked olives and blended to make one of the world’s finest extra virgin olive oils. Each tour is 30 minutes and designed to educate you on Olive Oil, the different varieties of olives grown around the world and what specific types we grow here for the express purpose of creating Arizona’s own high quality EVOO. You will also learn why Arizona is a prime location for growing olives, the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil and why it is recommended by doctors and nutritionists. Follow your tour with a visit to the Mill Store and del Piero, the Tuscan-inspired eatery featuring gourmet sandwiches, panini's as well as soups, salads, gelato and espresso.
Mesa Community Farmers Market
January 9, 2009 - December 18, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
http://www.ArizonaFarmersMarkets.com
Location:  In front of the Mesa Convention Center, just south of Center and University Dr.
Phone:  480-603-6306
Admission:  Free
Held every Friday, the Farmer's Market features fresh produce from local growers, plus a variety of handmade arts and crafts such as jewelry, wooden toys and wall hangings.
Discover Mesa Arts Center
July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Noon
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location:  Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets, downtown Mesa
Phone:  480-644-6626
Admission:  Free
Free public campus tours Wednesdays at noon. Includes a tour of all theaters, art studios on the first level, Mesa Contemporary Arts, and the Shadow Walk. Reservations are required. Please make reservations one week in advance, no later than the prior Tuesday at noon. There will be no tours during the month of August. Please allow at least one hour to one hour and fifteen minutes for a complete tour of the campus and wear comfortable walking shoes. No tours will be scheduled on public holidays. Mesa Arts Center will make every effort to visit each of the four theaters and the Art Studios on the first level. Because this is a working facility, they cannot guarantee that all of the theaters or art studios will be available. They will do their best to keep you informed of any last minute conflicts that may arise.
MACFest
October 10, 2009 - April 24, 2010		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
http://mesaartscenter.com/index.php/festivals/free-events/macfest
Phone:  480-644-6500
Admission:  Free
MACFest is a free, regularly held public celebration in downtown Mesa featuring unique artist creations, food, music, and fun for the whole family. MACFest is located on Main Street, starting at the corner of Main and Center streets.
Yoga - Connect in Nature!
November 3, 2009 - November 28, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Tues., Thurs., 9 a.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.
http://www.InnerVisionYoga.com
Location:  Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. Mesa; 7.5 miles north of US 60 on Ellsworth Rd.
Phone:  480-632-7899 or 480-984-0032
In the cool of the Usery Park's new Nature Center connect with nature by exploring your breath before a desert hike. Improve your balance for a bike ride through easy-to-learn fundamental yoga postures. This all-levels class, for both beginners and experienced yogis sets the tone for your day of hiking, riding or…yes, even your workday!  Join Inner Vision Yoga at Usery Mountain Regional Park for these fee-based classes. Reservations required. Location: Nature Center
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