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"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		 Add 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.
Basics of Bird Watching
November 22, 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

Interested about getting into bird watching but don't know where to start? Want to know which bird is which and how to spot them? Join Audubon bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker, for this introduction to bird watching as she guides you on a one-mile walk along the Merkle Trail. The well-manicured Merkle Trail offers universal access and the hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Bring binoculars if you have them, otherwise, Sandy has some to loan. Please bring water. Location: Area 6.
"Just for Kids" - Story Time in the Desert
November 25, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 10 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
Kids (including parents and grandparents) will learn about our desert through fun stories, games, and a short nature walk. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program. Please bring water and hats. Location: Nature Center.
All About Desert Tortoises - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B
November 25, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Noon to 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
How do tortoises survive and thrive in our desert? What should you do if you encounter one? Are they endangered? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about desert tortoises, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your sandwich to the "Brown-Bag It” series as Ranger B shares some amazing facts about these reclusive reptiles. Location: Nature Center.
Wildlife Safari
November 25, 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
We all love to see wild animals, but where are they hiding this time of year? Join Ranger B on this exciting 1.5-mile wildlife safari as we sneak to the secret places where the park's wildlife is often seen. Feel free to bring your camera and binoculars. Please bring water and appropriate footwear. Location: Trail Staging Area.
"Meet Me In St. Louis"
November 26, 2009 - January 2, 2010		 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
It's turn of the century St. Louis, the World's Fair is coming soon,and so is a world of changes for the Smith family. Meet Me In St. Louis is based on the classic MGM movie. The beloved score includes the standards Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Skip To My Lou, The Boy Next Door and The Trolley Song. Broadway Palm offers group discounts, spacious free parking, and is fully ramped.
Find the Ranger on Wind Cave Trail
November 26, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 9 a.m. to noon
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 park staff 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. Carry adequate water.
Mesa mi amigo's Turkey Trot
November 26, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
http://www.raceplaceevents.com
Location:  Red Mountain Park, 7745 E. Brown Rd., Mesa
Phone:  602-234-3460
This is one of Arizona's oldest events! 10K Run, 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. The 1 Mile begins at 8:15 a.m.; the 2 Mile begins at 8:30 a.m.; and the 10K begins at 9:00 a.m.
ZooLights
November 26, 2009 - January 10, 2010		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
http://www.phoenixzoo.org
Location:  455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
Phone:  602-914-4301

When the sun goes down and the animals go to sleep, the Phoenix Zoo magically transforms into one of the largest holiday lighting events in the southwest with 2.5 million lights and more than 500 custom-made animal and nature light sculptures.

All About Rattlesnakes - Evening "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B
November 27, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 5:30 to 6:30 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
How dangerous are rattlesnakes? What should you do if you encounter one? How do they survive and thrive in our desert? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about rattlesnakes, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your sandwich to the "Brown-Bag It” series as Ranger B shares some amazing facts about these fascinating reptiles. Afterwards, feel free to join our “Animal Hide & Seek Flashlight Walk.” Location: Nature Center.
Animal "Hide and Seek" Flashlight Walk
November 27, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 7 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
We are the nocturnal animals of the desert and we like to hide. Help Ranger B find us if you can! If you would like to learn about us and enjoy a night walk in the desert, then join Ranger B as he takes you on this exciting one-mile walk along the Merkle Trail. The well-manicured Merkle Trail offers universal access and the hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Please bring water and a flashlight. No dogs, please. Meet at Area 6.
Basics of Bird Watching
November 27, 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
Interested about getting into bird watching but don't know where to start? Want to know which bird is which and how to spot them? Join Audubon bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker, for this introduction to bird watching as she guides you on our new Desert Hawk Trail. Bring binoculars if you have them, otherwise, Sandy has some to loan. Please bring water. Location: Nature Center.
Find the Ranger on Wind Cave Trail
November 27, 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. Carry ample water.
"The Compleat Works of Wllm Shakspr (Abridged)"
November 28, 2009 - December 19, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: Thurs-Sun, matinee and evening performances
http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Location:  Mesa Arts Center, SE corner Center and Main streets
Phone:  480-644-6500
Admission:  $12.50 - $33.50
Get your tickets fast, as this production sold out the last time we produced it!  As the Los Angeles Herald wrote, "Shakespeare as written by Reader's Digest, acted by Monty Python, and performed at the speed of the minute waltz.” Shakespeare writ small, as some might like it. The London Times called it “Stupendous, anchorless, Joy!” So, forsooth! Get thee to this delightfully fractured complete works (complete with ghosts) of none-other-than The Bard.
Backyard Birding
November 28, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 10 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: Nature Center.
Discovering Desert Edibles Walk
November 28, 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
How have people survived off the land for thousands of years? Which desert plants are edible and when are they edible? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about desert edibles, then this one-hour walk is for you! Join Ranger B on this one-mile stroll along the Merkle Trail as he shares some useful facts about our edible desert plants. The well-manicured Merkle Trail offers universal access and the hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Please bring water. Location: Area 6.
Find the Ranger on Wind Cave Trail
November 28, 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 park staff 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. Carry ample water.
Toy Train Swap Meet
November 28, 2009 - November 29, 2009		 Add to Itinerary
Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
http://www.tcadd.org
Location:  Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St.
Admission:  $5
Over 200 tables of trains for sale, operating layouts and clinics.


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		 Add 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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