Here is a list of the West Valley's events, exhibitions, etc. for Oct. 2010. Because of the large number of holiday/seasonal festivals, I've listed them separately here.
Oct. 1-24/"My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra" ~ This sophisticated revue, featuring a world-class quartet performing 56 of the songs that Sinatra’s voice made history, will keep you spellbound with smash hits Fly Me to The Moon, Love and Marriage, It Was a Very Good Year, My Way, and many, many more. Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria, (623) 776-8400, azbroadwaytheatre.com.
Oct 1-3/Maricopa Home & Landscape Show, Arizona State Fairgrounds ~ 1000's of exclusive "Home Show Only" Specials & Giveaways. Fri. & Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5, Adults $5.00. Children 3-12 $2.00 Children 2 and under free. 1826 W. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com.
Through Oct. 3/Phoenix Design Week ~ Celebrating the talents of local designers, featuring notable speakers, panel discussions, exhibitions, training, and workshops. Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, (480)383-9639, phxdw.com.
Oct. 2/Free lecture: "Historical Graffiti: Arizona's Own 'Independence Rock" by Reba Wells Grandrud by Micah Loma'omvaya, Second Mesa. 1pm, Free ~ Deer Valley Rock Art Center: 3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, 602-582-8007 dvrac.asu.edu
Oct. 7 & 21/Kris Krafters ~ First and third Thursdays monthly for crafters with experience in knitting, sewing, and/or crocheting to make items for people on need. Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Ave, Sun City, 623-974-5637, www.willowbrookumc.org
Oct. 8/Artlink First Fridays ~ Central Phoenix: First Friday of each month: galleries, art spaces, studios, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm, 602-256-7539 www.artlinkphoenix.com
Oct. 9-23/“Hansel and Gretel” ~ While picking berries in the woods, a young brother and sister stumble upon a white bird and a little gnome, who lure the children to a witches home. Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria, (623) 776-8400, azbroadwaytheatre.com.
Oct. 10/Second Sundays in the Park ~ "50's Celebration", 2-5pm, Free, Surprise Recreation Campus - Community Park: 15953 N. Bullard Avenue, 623.222.2000, www.surpriseaz.gov/specialevents
Oct 15/Friday Nite Lights ~ Historic Downtown Glendale: 3rd Fridays of every month from 5-9pm. Late night shopping and dining in quaint storefronts and charming bungalows turned shops. www.visitglendale.com
Oct. 21/Third Thursday Melrose Crawl ~ 7th Ave. between Indian School and Camelback Rds., Phoenix: A variety of shops, food, drink, and occasional entertainment, 602-279-1443
Oct. 22-Mar. 6/Desert Caballeros Western Museum “Collecting the West: Rodeo, Ranching, Roughstock” ~ showcases more than 100 works of art and historical objects. 21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, (928) 684-2272, western museum.org.
Oct. 25/Chanticleer ~ Chamber Music West hosts this Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble, which is known worldwide as “the orchestra of voices” for it’s seamless blend of 12 male voices ranging from countertenor to bass. 7:30 p.m., Faith Presbyterian Church, Sun City, (623)972-0478, chambermusicwest.com.
Through Oct. 29/Watercolor Association National Exhibition ~ Celebrating the 50th anniversary of AWA, the juried show features 75 paintings. Fletcher Library, ASU West, Glendale, (623)535-9004, watercolor.org.
Oct. 29/Bad News Blues ~ West Valley Arts Council hosts this blues band. 8 p.m., Buckeye High School, Buckeye, (623)935-6384, westvalleyarts.org.
Oct. 29-Nov.21/ “42nd Street” ~ This song and dance extravaganza tells the story of a humble chorus girl, who becomes an overnight success when she steps into the limelight on short notice to replace the injured leading lady. Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria, (623)776-8400, azbroadwaytheatre.com.
Oct. 30/American Ballet Theatre’s ABT II ~ The classical dance company presents a world-premiere dance created during it’s Flying E Ranch residency, as well as pieces from its repertoire. 7:30 p.m., Dell E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, Wickenburg, (928) 684-6624, www.delewebbcenter.org.
Ongoing at Maricopa County Parks & Recreation: Too many events to list. Go to their website and click your favorite park or just browse the list of events. www.maricopa.gov/parks/Default.aspx
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