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Central Phoenix

January 1
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship, Phoenix. Features more than 3,000 dedicated high school students from many of the nation’s most accomplished high school marching bands, all of whom vie for the prestigious Grand Master's Trophy. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson. 602-514-8500.

January 7
50th Anniversary of Inaugural Opening Day & Arizona Sports Day, Phoenix. Begins with the Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile (formerly the Paradise Mile). Mascots and cheerleaders from the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes and more race against each other in a 50-yard dash on the track. Turf Paradise, 1501 W. Bell Rd. 602-942-1101.

January 14
12th Annual Dolls, Bears and Miniature Show and Sale, Phoenix. Dolls and Friends Doll Club presents a doll, bears and miniatures show and sale. Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St. 623-875-8527.

January 21-March 12
Collecting the Impressionists: Masterpieces from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Phoenix. 12 exceptional paintings by the Impressionist masters and some of the most familiar names in art — Pierra-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Berthe Morisot and Edouard Manet. From the solitude of a Monet duck pond and intrigue of Degas dancers to the elegance of a Renoir portrait, the exhibition showcases the best in French Impressionism from one of the most impressive collections in the world. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. 602-257-1222. www.phxart.org

January 28-29
10th Annual Heard Museum Guild Library Book and Art Sale, Phoenix. A wide selection of books, from crafts, cooking and travel to fiction, history, art and Native America. The sale will also feature more than 200 pieces of artwork including jewelry, paintings, pottery, prints, posters, textiles, katsina dolls and baskets. A variety of music tapes, CDs, books on tape, audio and videotapes and records also will be for sale. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. 602-252-8848. www.heard.org

February 4-5
16th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest, Phoenix. The very best Native hoop dancers form the United States and Canada are set to compete for the prestigious title of world champion. These accomplished dancers will showcase their skills in amazing performances of the intertribal hoop dance. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. 602-252-8848. www.heard.org

February 18-19
Arizona State Button Society Annual Button Show, Phoenix. Button collectors from a number of states including Arizona will enjoy the button competition, educational displays and variety of buttons for sale. Embassy Suites, 1515 N. 44th Street. 623-972-9028.

February 25
“All Dolly’d Up” 28th Annual Dolls Bears and Miniatures Show and Sale, Phoenix. The Sunbonnet Doll Club presents dolls, bears and miniatures show and sale. North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave. 623-486-0507.

East Valley

January 8
Sunday A'Fair, Scottsdale. Features the Valley’s top entertainers, a diverse selection of arts and crafts, hands-on craft activities for children and docent-guided tours of the outdoor sculptures. Scottsdale Center for the Arts. 7380 E. Second St. 480-994-ARTS.

January 10
Celebrating Mozart, Scottsdale. Featuring Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations, Siegel discusses each work with the audience before performing it in its entirety. Scottsdale Center the Arts, 7380 East Second St. 480-994-2787.

January 15
PF Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon ArtWalk, Scottsdale. Dozens of art galleries open and host multiple receptions, live music, free food samples. Scottsdale Arts District, Main Street & Marshall Way. 480-990-3939.

January 14
11th Annual Friends of the Library Multicultural Festival, Chandler. Musical performances, visual art demonstrations, dance troupes and storytellers representing cultures from near and far, food and gifts. Chandler Public Library, 22 S. Delaware St. 480-782-2816.

January 14
An Evening with the Chinese Pipa Player Wu Man, Scottsdale. A new 20-minute piece titled “Ancient Dances” will be performed in front of a film about calligraphy, projected on a large screen. Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 E. Second St. 480-994-ARTS.

January 28-19
10th Annual Indian Artists of America Show, Gila River Indian Community. 100 select artists will appear by invitation only (based on their history as major award winners and trend setters over the past year). The amazing range of artistic styles embraces both the traditional and the avant garde, spanning media from modern painting to sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fashion and more. Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 5700 W. North Loop Rd. 800-398-2226. www.indianartistsofamerica.com

January 29
4th Annual Basant Mela (Kite Flying Festival), Tempe. Basant is a seasonal festival celebrated at the end of winter to welcome spring. “Kite Flying” is the major and most colorful event of this festival. Vendors will
display Pakistani art, crafts, apparel,
jewelry, plus traditional Pakistani food and music. Tempe Town Lake, 80
W. Rio Salado Parkway. 480-515-2030. www.pakistaninformation.org

February 18
Hapa, Scottsdale. A contemporary Hawaiian ensemble connects firmly to its Polynesian past, featuring poetic ballads about the sea, the lushness of the land and favorite chiefs, through melodies rich in harmony and backed by virtuoso guitar. Add American acoustic folk/rock, Celtic world influences, five dancers and a storyteller. Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 E. Second St. 480-994-2787.

February 25
Wings and Wheels Vintage Aircraft and Auto Show, Cave Creek. A variety of action-packed exhibits, including dozens of vintage airplanes, several hundred vintage automobiles, new model transportation and special presentations. Vintage aircraft and auto show will celebrate the visiting Smithsonian Institution exhibit, “At the Controls”. The fascinating exhibit provides rare views into the cockpits of historic aircraft, including the Wright 1903 Flyer, Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, Gumman F4F-4 Wildcar, Supermarine Spitfire Mark VII and Space Shuttle Columbia. SkyRanch Airport, 8302 E. Cave Creek Rd. 480-488-2764. www.cavecreekmuseum.org


West Valley

January 7-8
14th Annual West Valley Invitational Native American Arts Festival, Litchfield Park. More than 200 award-winning artists and performers, dances, musical performances, demonstrations, ethnic food and children’s area. Litchfield Elementary School grounds, 553 Plaza Circle. 623-935-6384.

January 14
11th Annual Glendale Glitter and Glow, Glendale. 30 hot air balloons, 500,000 twinkling holiday lights and musical artists. Murphy Park, 5800 W. Glendale Ave. 623-930-2299.

January 27-29
11th Annual Festival of Arts & Crafts Peoria. 100 exhibits of home and garden decor and specialty items, interactive kid’s Fun Zone and international food court. Peoria Stadium, 16101 W. 83rd Ave. 480-488-2014.

February 3-5
12th Annual Chocolate Affaire Glendale. A festival of chocolate and romance, gourmet cuisine & beverage, horsedrawn carriage rides, national entertainment and tours of Cerreta’s Candy Company. Murphy Park, 5800 W. Glendale Ave. 623-930-2299.

February 11-12
14th Annual Antique Tractor Show, Glendale. Tractor pulls and parades, demos of butter churning, blacksmithing and mini cotton gin, quilting exhibit and food. Historic Saguaro Ranch, 9802 N. 59th Ave. 623-939-5782.

February 18-19
Dollhouse Miniatures Show and Sale, Phoenix. Small World Miniature club presents dollhouse and miniatures show and sale. Free children’s “Make It and Take It” workshops, sales, raffles, door prizes and displays. Arizona State University West, 4701 W. Thunderbird Rd. 480-756-8650

Northern Arizona

February 23-26
12th Annual Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop, Sedona. Lovers of independent films will celebrate the best in cinematic art amid unparelled scenic beauty. The festival features more than 100 of the best independent films. Harkins Theater, 2081 W. Hwy 89A. 928-282-1177. www.sedonafilmfestival.com

February 10-12
Camp Verde Pecan and Wine Festival, Camp Verde. Pecan judging, wine tasting, pecan bake-off, demonstrations on yarn spinning and blacksmithing, and hayrides to a local pecan farm, The Summer Place. Find out about the fine wines that Arizona wineries have to offer. Wineries from Sonoita, Bowie, Tempe and the Camp Verde area will participate. 928-567-0535. www.cvaz.org

Southern Arizona

January 12 - 15
13th Annual Wings over Willcox, Willcox. Offers birding and nature enthusiasts the opportunity to visit some of the best birding attractions in southeastern Arizona and participate in exciting natural history tours and seminars. 800-200-2272. www.wingsoverwillcox.com

January 13-15
28th Annual Quilt Fiesta, Tucson. The three-day event will feature demonstrations, vendors and the 2006 Raffle Quilt. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church St. 520-574-5463. www.iwhome.com/quilter

January 14-15
Willcox Historic Home Tour, Willcox. A special tour of private homes and the Historic Train Depot. Come walk the Historic Railroad Avenue District, tour five homes and enjoy refreshments on the veranda of the former Sierra Bonita/Hooker Town House. Willcox Chamber of Commerce, 1500 N. Circle I Rd. 520 253-0247. www.willcoxchamber.com

January 21-22
6th Annual Historic Downtown Street Fair and Car Show, Casa Grande. More than 125 upscale artists and crafters, live music and food. 520-836-8744.

January 23-February 24
Empire 100 Western Art Show and Sale, Tucson. A juried exhibition of 100 exceptional original works in oil, watercolor and bronze by nationally known painters and sculptors. Northern Trust Bank, 3450 E. Sunrise Dr. 520-529-8934. www.empireranchfoundation.org

February 4
21st Annual Doll Show, Yuma. The Yuma Doll Club presents dolls, bears and miniatures show and sale. Yuma Civic and Convention Center, 1440 Desert Hills Dr. 928-726-9646.

February 3-5
14th Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering, Sierra Vista. The gathering brings together dozens of musicians and poets for three days of special performances including a day of free, themed “mini-sessions”. Buena Performing Arts Center, 5225 Buena School Blvd. 520-459-3884. www.cowboypoets.com

February 8-12
47th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts, Tubac. Showcases the work for hundreds of visiting fine artists, craft persons and musicians form around the country and as far away as Canada. Painters and potters share the village streets with whimsical sculptures and music. Horse-drawn trolleys, roving street performers and the food court enhance the festival atmosphere. Downtown Tubac. 520-398-2705. www.tubacaz.com

February 11
21st Annual Tour of Historic Florence, Florence. This award–winning tour highlights a wide range of architectural styles from the town’s earliest Sonoran adobes to American bungalow structures, all built between 1868 and 1930. Visitors can also check out the farmers market, antique and collectible sale. Florence Chamber of Commerce, 291 N. Bailey St. 800-437-9433. www.florencemainstreet.com

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