Calender of Events

Central Phoenix

March 4-5
48th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market, Phoenix. 600 of the nation’s finest Native American artists show and sell authentic artwork and cultural items. Visitors can peruse booths filled with jewelry, beadwork, pottery, katsina dolls, textiles, clothing, paintings and baskets. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. 602-252-8848. www.heard.org.

March 11
23rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Family Fair, Phoenix. A parade with pipe bands, marching bands, floats and Irish step dancers. Two stages of entertainment, crafts, Irish Wolf Hounds. Thomas Road to Margaret T. Hance Park. 602-280-9921. www.phxirish.org

March 11
5th Annual “Lark in the Park”, Phoenix. One mile fun walk or 5K fun run, followed by live music, a pancake breakfast and kids activities such as face painting, crafts and games. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy 480-945-3302. www.thenewfoundation.org

March 11
Ancient Technology Day, Phoenix. Basket weaving, flintknapping, rock art, arrowmaking, pottery. Sample from traditional agave-heart roast. Arts & crafts for the kids. Learn how to throw an atlatl and boomerang. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 W. Washington. 602-495-0901. www.phoenix.gov/parks/pueblo

March 18
Annual Native Art Appraisal Day, Phoenix. Art dealers will examine visitors’ Native American artwork and cultural materials for one day only. Heard Museum. 2301 N. Central Ave. 602-252-8840. www.heard.org

March 31
Agave on the Rocks, Phoenix. Enjoy sipping a variety of flavored margaritas. Sample Southwest and Mexican cuisine prepared by the Valley's leading restaurants, and the great sounds of mariachi, salsa and marimba. Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. 480-941-1225. www.dbg.org

April 22-23
Asian Festival, Phoenix. This free festival features ethnic cuisine, arts and crafts, and such diverse entertainment as martial arts demonstrations, cultural dances and music from nearly a dozen Asian countries. Highlights also include Japanese Taiko drums, a Chinese orchestral performance and a fashion show with traditional Asian costumes. Heritage Park, 115 N. 6th St.  602-307-0050.  www.aaaa-az.org

East Valley

March 8
Studio Art Tours, Scottsdale. See established and emerging artists at work in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe and Cave Creek. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art,  7380 E. Second St. 480-874-4641. www.scottsdalegalleries.com

March 18
A Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance, Mesa. The Arizona Wing will take a sentimental journey back to 1943 with “A Night in the 40s.” This glamorous event features a WWII USO Show followed by a Big Band Orchestra playing sounds of the era. Falcon Field Airport, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. 480-924-1940. www.arizonawingcat.com

March 18
Concert Performance, Mesa. Cantemus is proud to present a  performance of two rarely performed major works: “Serenade to Music” by Ralph Vaughan Williams and “Mass in Time o f War” by Joseph Haydn. St. Barnabus on the Desert Episcopal Church, 6715 N. Mockingbird Lane. www.cantemusaz.org

March 10-12
18th Annual Ostrich Festival, Chandler. Ostrich races, carnival, arts and crafts, marketplace, international food, national and regional entertainment, interactive kids area and parade. Tumbleweed Regional Park. 2200 S. McQueen St. 480-963-4571. www.ostrichfestival.com

March 17-19
5th Annual Made in Arizona Festival, Scottsdale. Features fine products produced in Arizona: photography, Native American handcrafts, custom home products, personal care products, artwork from potters, painters, jewelers and glassmakers, food and entertainment. 5th Avenue between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard. 888-ART-FEST. www.888artfest.com.

March 17-19
Premier Native American Custom Knife and Collectible Show, Scottsdale. More than 200 vendors including classic Native American artists, jewelers, weavers and pottery makers, western artists, custom knife makers and stamp and coin specialists. Antique arms and a wonderful selection of antique jewelry and watches will also be on display. Old Town Scottsdale, 7303 E. Earll Dr. 480-945-0700.

March 31-April 2
29th Annual Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts, Tempe. 450 national artists and craftspeople. Traditional and ethnic foods, continuous entertainment on five stages. Ecotopia and a special area for children. Along Mill Avenue. www.tempefestivalofthearts.com

April 8
Annual Herb Festival, Superior. Live music, herbal cooking demonstration, tours, Maypole dancing, childrens games and crafts, exhibits by local herbalists and herbs for sale. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 US Hwy 60. 520-689-2811. www.arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

April 18-23
2006 Culinary Festival, Scottsdale. Demonstrations, Great Arizona Picnic, Le Tour Culinaire, Southwest Festival of Beers, Wine Country Brunch, Best of the Fest, tastings and epicurean events. Center for the Arts, 7374 E. 2nd St. 480-945-7193. www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org.

April 22
22nd Annual Tostitos Southwest Salsa Challenge, Scottsdale. More than 50 different salsas, sampling contest, margarita mix-off, live bands, kid zone and music. Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Rd. 602-955-3947. www.salsachallenge.com.

West Valley

March 17-18
Arizona Quilters Guild 2006 Quilt Show, Glendale. The exhibit will include more that 200 quilts made by quilters from throughout Arizona. There will also be quilt appraisals available, a quilt merchants mall and education area. ASU West Campus, 47th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. 602-220-9889. www.azquiltersguild.org

March 25
26th Annual Arizona AG Day, Glendale. To inform and educate the public about the importance of Arizona’s diverse agricultural industry. Activities for the entire family. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave. 602-273-7163. www.sahuaroranch.org

March 25
43rd Annual Glendale Arts Council's Juried Fine Arts Show, Glendale. Features artists from all over the Valley in oil, acrylic, water media, mixed media, pastels, pencil and ink drawings and sculpture. Historic Sahuaro Ranch, 9802 N. 59th Ave. 623-930-4200. www.sahuaoranch.org

April 21-23
23rd Annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival. Glendale. Music, food, arts and crafts, wine tasting. Murphy Park, 701 N. 59th Ave. 623-930-2299.

Southern Arizona

March 3
Green Valley Arts and Crafts, Green Valley. The show and sale features a wide variety of unique and crafted items made by more than 100 talented Green Valley residents. There will be numerous door prize drawings on both days. Exit 63 off I-19. 520-393-1423.

March 3-4
13th Annual High on the Desert Gardening and Landscaping Conference, Sierra Vista. Twenty-two sessions featuring experts covering gardening, food production, landscaping, native plants and environmental stewardship. Downtown Sierra Vista. 800-288-3861. www.visitsierravista.com

March 4
Annual Unsanctioned, Anything Goes Chili Cook-Off and  Western Heritage Day, Vail. Chili judging and tasting, music and activities celebrate our Western heritage. Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 6721 E. Old Spanish Trail. 520-647-7275. www.colossalcave.com

March 5
Annual Bisbee Dog March and Gala, Bisbee. Everything you wanted to know about Fido or Rover will be featured. National and local vendors, hair and costume contest, a “March of the Dogs,” accompanied by humans and unique handmade marching band instruments and prizes. City Park, Downtown Bisbee. 520-432-3554. www.discoverbisbee.com

March 5
Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair, Tucson. More than 120 antique vendors with country furniture, pottery, china, glass, clocks, Oriental rugs, art work, fine and estate jewelry, coins, native artifacts, something in every price range. Lew Sorensen Community Center, 11100 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 520-232-1201. www.pima.gov

March 8
Very Nearly Annual Benefit Book Sale, Tucson. An expanded selection in art, architecture, archaeology, anthropology, ethnic cooking, music, Native American culture, poetry, fiction, non-fiction and more. Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. 520-621-6302.

March 9-11
Valley Crafter Show and Sale, Benson. A juried show with quality crafts and baked sale. 590 S. Huachuca St. 520-586-1908.

March 11
Ironwood Festival, Tucson. A celebration of the ancient ironwood tree and the Sonoran Desert, educational activities for the family. Mason Audubon Center, 8571 N. Thornydale. 520-744-0004. www.phoenix.gov/parks/pueblo

March 11
Tucson Presidio History Fair, Tucson. Demonstrations of adobe brick-making, soap making, spinning, weaving, and wood working. Historic portrayals of Presidio-era Tucsonans, samples of authentic foods of the period including pozole and biscochuelos. Presentations by historians and archaeologists about the original Presidio and plans for Presidio reconstruction. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. 520-325-6974. www.statemuseum.arizona.edu

March 12
Spring Art and Craft Fair with Arizona Free Flyers Kite Club Kite Fiesta, Tucson. Art and craft vendors with country furniture, pottery, toys, clothing, jewelry, art works, handmade soaps, lotions and more. Kite flying and boomerang demonstrations, food and music. Arthur Pack Regional Park, 9101 N. Thornydale, 520-232-1201. www.pima.gov

March 18
Spring Plant Sale, Tucson. Landscape plants including many Tucson Basin natives that attract local birds and wildlife. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2450 N. Alveron Way. 520-356-9686, ext. 31. www.tucsonbotanical.org

March 19
Country Fair, Tucson. Desert Bluegrass Association will play music. Flea market. Local horticultural societies and businesses give demonstrations on planting, propagation and care of native plants and organic gardening. Antiques, plants, art, crafts, fancy poultry show and BBQ. Lew Sorensen Community Center, 11100 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 520-232-1201.

April 7-9
2006 Rose Festival and 8th Annual Rose Parade, Tombstone. Auction of picnic basket lunches, best-tasting cake contest, Pioneer Women of the Old West competition. Downtown Tombstone. 520-457-3929. www.tombstone.org

April 20-23
6th Annual Yuma Birding and Nature Festival, Yuma. Bat watch, dunes ecology, nature photography. Mexico adventures, Yuma West wetlands, desert bighorn sheep search and venomous creatures.  Shilo Inn, 1550 S. Castle Dome Ave. 928-376-0100. www.yumabirding.org.

Northern Arizona

March 25
3rd Annual Camp Verde Highland Games, Camp Verde. Highlights the ancient Scottish games of Camber throw, hammer throw, weight toss and stone put, authentic Scottish food and Celtic music, reenactment. Community Center, 321 W. Apache Trail. 928-567-0535, ext. 135. www.cvaz.org.

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