Herberger Theater Center June 18, 2008

2008 Arizona Comedy Experiment
Brad Perry of KTVK NewsChannel 3 hosts the second annual 2008 Arizona Comedy Experiment at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. All proceeds will benefit Valley Youth Theatre, a local non-profit organization.

This event will showcase top comedians and comedy troupes from Arizona. The goal of the Experiment is to introduce the Phoenix Metro Area to different types of comedy and to educate the community on what phenomenal talent Arizona has to offer.


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Art Show & Festival

Fort McDowell Yavapai Native American Arts Show Admission:  Free Only the best painters, potters, weavers, jewelers and other Native American artisans are invited to attend. Fans of fine Native art can come out to visit with Native artisans, watch demonstrations an... more information...

ART TOUR An exclusive tour of the downtown Phoenix Arts Scene. This tour targets the arts enthusiast and buyer, providing a guided tour of The Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue Arts Districts. ARTOUR's provid... more information...

Third Fridays Admission:  FREE Every Third Friday features dozens of gallery openings and artist receptions all within easy walking distance along Roosevelt Row. Please join us this Third Friday to see the emerging arts district t... more information...

Churches in a Different Reality March 7, 2008 - March 9, 2009 Admission:  Free "Churches in a Different Reality," a new show by local Valley Artist Randy Zucker, will launch for Art Detour at Red Dog Gallery, 812 North Third Street in Phoenix. Zucker finds churches and ... more information...

Mayme Kratz - The Breathing Room April 14, 2008 - May 31, 2008 Admission:  $10 This living art installation, composed of desert plants and flowers, will grow and blossom through early spring, inviting visitors to connect with nature, and experience the wonder and beauty of the D... more information...

Mayme Kratz - Walking on Dry Land April 18, 2008 - May 30, 2008 Admission:  $10 Created from organic materials, Mayme’s work celebrates nature and cycles of change. Mayme’s creations of organic material suspended in resin create dynamic sculptural and two-dimensional works of ar... more information...

Sonoran Safari May 3, 2008 - September 7, 2008 Admission:  $5 ages 1+ The Sonoran Desert region is home to many native plant and animal species, and artists from around the world have been inspired by this unspoiled desert area and its creatures. Sonoran Safari features... more information...

Car Show / Auction

Custom & Vintage Cars May 9, 2008 - May 30, 2008 Friday evening event thru May 30. more information...

Culinary Events

Downtown Phoenix Public Market Admission:  Free Event Date: Every Saturday of Each Month. Experience the best in Arizona agriculture, cooking and creativity as vendors from across the state will offer fresh flowers, fruits & vegetables... more information...

Wine Down Mondays Admission:  N/A Where does everyone go after a hard day at work on Mondays? To Firebirds for Wine Down Monday where ALL bottles of wine are 1/2 off ALL day! Drop in between 3:30pm-6:30pm and you can also check out Ha... more information...

Cultural Events

Up form the Ashes: Phoenix Goes to Mars Exhibit Opening Admission:  free This exhibit highlights The University of Arizona’s Phoenix Mars Mission, from project development, launch, touchdown and the resulting research. The display will be updated as data is analyzed and n... more information...

"Jazz America Exhibit" May 2, 2008 - May 31, 2008 Admission:  Admission & parking will be free during for the entire month of May. Enjoy the "Jazz America Exhibit", a compilation of Jazz Art, vintage jazz artifacts & informational pointers that highlight the impact on history of some of the great jazz giants. more information...

Festivals & Fairs

Downtown Phoenix Public Market Admission:  Free Event Date: Every Saturday of Each Month. Experience the best in Arizona agriculture, cooking and creativity as vendors from across the state will offer fresh flowers, fruits & vegetables... more information...

Beach Blast Anniversary Festival May 16, 2008 - May 18, 2008 Admission:  n/c Get out your wildest Hawaiian shirt and beach clothes, because it’s time for Kokopelli’s Beach Blast Party at the Bistro, celebrating our 7th anniversary in Chandler and the 14th anniversary of the Wi... more information...

Performances

The National Comedy Theater Improv Comedy Show Admission:  $12 For two decades, the National Comedy Theatre has been entertaining audiences of all sizes and types across the nation with our unique brand of interactive, improv comedy. The Phoenix National... more information...

Jazz in the Garden April 18, 2008 - June 26, 2009 Admission:  $20 The Desert Botanical Garden presents its annual Jazz in the Garden 2008 Concert Series. Enjoy listening to a variety of jazz styles under starry skies on the Garden’s beautiful Ullman Terrace. Fabul... more information...

Disney's Mulan, Jr. April 25, 2008 - June 6, 2008 Travel to ancient China and follow Mulan on her courageous quest! more information...

Barefoot in the Park May 2, 2008 - July 6, 2008 more information...

Brahms Third Symphony May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008 The Phoenix Symphony Michael Christie, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin more information...

Al Jarreau & Sinbad May 16, 2008 more information...

Peter Pan May 16, 2008 - May 18, 2008 Return to Neverland Presented by Ballet Etudes more information...

Don McLean May 17, 2008 Admission:  $36 McLean began his career during the tumultuous 1960s and became a household name with his 1971 smash hit American Pie, a nostalgic tribute to the late Buddy Holly. Rooted in American folk, his classic... more information...

Jesse Cook May 17, 2008 more information...

Recreation & Adventure

Giant Snake Show Admission:  Free w Adm Wrap-up with the world's largest species of snakes: Anacondas, Pythons and Boas! With the help of a Park Caretaker, you'll be allowed to touch, pet and even hold some of these wild, slithering reptile... more information...

Club Red Swing Dance Night February 20, 2008 - February 25, 2009 Admission:  $5 Swing dancing is fun to watch or do. We have plenty of both. Beginner lesson is from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. No partner necessary. Dance from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm. more information...

Wildflowers at the Garden March 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008 Admission:  $10 Visit the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail to experience a kaleidoscope of color as desert wildflowers bloom throughout the spring. more information...

Capitol museum Celebrates International Museum Day May 17, 2008 Admission:  Free Free admission, free parking and free fun! Join us at the Arizona Capitol Museum on May 17, 2008 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm as we celebrate International Museum Day. Travel back to 1860 and witness how ... more information...

Sporting Events

Friday Night Bull Riding November 30, 2007 - May 30, 2008 Friday Night Bull Riding – Returning in November 2007 We welcome the much anticipated return of Friday Night Bull Riding in November. Dates for this offering are as follows November 30 Dec... more information...

Theaters

Tom, Dick & Harry March 21, 2008 - May 18, 2008 more information...

Buddy : The Buddy Holly Story April 10, 2008 - June 7, 2008 more information...

The Three Billy Goats Gruff April 23, 2008 - May 25, 2008 Admission:  $6 for children age 2 & up. $8 for adults. Before the Goats Gruff can cross the bridge, they must outwit a hungry troll. Fun, excitement and lots of audience participation. Recommended Preschool and up. more information...

Ain't Misbehavin' April 25, 2008 - June 8, 2008 more information...

MULAN JR. April 25, 2008 - May 18, 2008 APRIL 25 - MAY 18, 2008 Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan. The Huns have invaded, and it is up... more information...

The Clean House May 1, 2008 - May 18, 2008 Arizona Theatre Company more information...

Miss Saigon May 2, 2008 - May 25, 2008 more information...

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day May 3, 2008 - May 25, 2008 Childsplay more information...

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress May 9, 2008 - May 18, 2008 Tempe Little Theatre more information...

Lucky Star May 14, 2008 - June 8, 2008 A rip roarin's boot-kickin', new musical is about to stake its claim on the Phoenix Theatre stage! more information...

Cinderella May 16, 2008 - June 15, 2008 Admission:  $12 - $15 A Ragtime Musical more information...

Pandora Festival May 16, 2008 - June 1, 2008 Admission:  $10.00 Staged readings of new works by women playwrights. more information...

The Last Night of Ballyhoo May 17, 2008 - June 1, 2008 Arizona Jewish Theatre Company more information...

MISC.

"ART"ini Thursdays at Hotel Indigo Scottsdale October 25, 2007 - October 23, 2008 Admission:  comp Join us every Thursday night from 5-9 p.m. for "ART"ini Thursdays and enjoy: ~Create your own piece of art by custom painting a martini glass to remember your evening ~$7 signature martinis more information...

3rd Annual Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation Community Breakfast April 1, 2008 - October 30, 2008 Admission:  Free The 3rd Annual Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation Community Breakfast is aimed toward raising community awareness about the mission of Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation and offers guests an opportunity t... more information...

Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origins of Flight May 7, 2008 - September 28, 2008 Admission:   Adults, $8; seniors (65+), $7; children 3-12, $4; students 13+ w/ID, $6 This exhibit presents exciting evidence from remarkable fossils discovered in China that are bringing new answers to the on-going debate about the relationship between dinosaurs and birds, as well as ... more information...

Thanks for Tuning In: The Wallace and Ladmo Show" May 7, 2008 - August 31, 2008 Admission:   Adults, $5; seniors, $4; children (12 & under), $3; second Saturday of the month Free admission for all If you grew up in Arizona, you may remember this popular, long-running television program. This exhibit explores the history and fun facts of the local T.V. show that captivated... more information...

Concert Series May 8, 2008 - July 13, 2008 Admission:  Free Free Concert Series Sunday evenings thru July 13. Bring a blanket or chair, and hear a variety of favorite local bands. more information...

Arizona Skin Art Expo May 16, 2008 - May 18, 2008 Admission:  Adult (16 & up) = $20. Child (6 to 15) = $17. Military (w/ID) = $17. Seniors (55 & up) = $17. Show Highlights Include: Live music Friday and Saturday night AZ Bruisers Roller Derby Skateboard Demos Tattoo Contests Give-a-ways and more!!! more information...

Carnegie Lunchtime Speaker Series: Phoenix's Mexicano Roots May 16, 2008 Admission:  FREE They’re no strangers to this Salt River Valley, these Mexicanos who built Phoenix. Phoenix was founded in 1868, and by 1877, 500 people lived here, half of whom were Mexicanos. By 1876, Mexican Americ... more information...

Arizona Antique Show May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008 Admission:  Free event FEATURING: QUALITY primitives, ephemera, eclectic, glassware, pottery, collectibles, toys, advertising, military and coin, early American linens... and don't forget we have plenty of vintage cost... more information...

Armed Forces Day May 17, 2008 Bugles Across America will have 20 buglers play at 11 am. more information...

International Museum Day May 17, 2008 Admission:  Free admission all day Celebrate the day at the Pueblo Grande. more information...

MOON LIGHT MOVIE May 17, 2008 JURASSIC PARK. Bring your blanket, cooler, and lawn chairs and prepare to enjoy a fun movie while relaxing under the moon light at the Steele Indian School Park Amphitheater. Time is dark to 9 p.m. S... more information...

Ter Mark Gun Show May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008 more information...

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