This Month’s Events
Wednesday 1st Feb to Saturday 31st Mar: Globe: Pieces of Friendship 22 — Quilt Show
Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, 101 N. Broad St. – Quilts from Southern Gila County and surrounding communities. Includes special display of Az Centennial quilts. Daily 10-5, Sun Noon-4, free admission. 928-425-0884 or www.cvarts.org
Saturday 11th Feb to Sunday 1st Apr: Apache Junction: AZ Renaissance Festival
US Hwy 60 – Every weekend starting February 11th/12th through to March 31st / April 1st. Also open Presidents’ Day Mon. 10a-6p: A medieval amusement park, 12-stage theater, 30-acre circus, arts & crafts fair, jousting tournament & feast – all rolled into one non-stop family adventure! Gate: Adults $22, 5-12 $12, under 5 free. Be a fan on Facebook! 520-463-2700; for tickets & directions: www.renfestinfo.com
Thursday 16th Feb to Sunday 26th Feb: Scottsdale: 57th Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping Expo
Westworld – Most prestigious Arabian horse show in the world. 2400 horses, 300+ vendors & eateries, starts daily 8a, see website for specific show times, $10 gen, $7 Srs, under 12 free. 480-515-1500, www.scottsdaleshow.com
Saturday 18th Feb to Sunday 26th Feb: Sedona: 18th Annual Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop
Nine days of “Reel” Magic – Documentaries, shorts, features, and animations from around the world; fabulous parties. Ticket info: 888-399-FILM, www.sedonafilmfestival.com
Saturday 18th Feb to Sunday 26th Feb: Tucson: 87th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros® (The Tucson Rodeo)
Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave. – PRCA Rodeo, largest outdoor winter rodeo in US. Six performances: Feb. 18 & 19 and 23-26; starts 12:30p. Tickets $12-$26. 800-964-5662, www.tucsonrodeo.com
Thursday 23rd Feb: Indio, CA: Canadian Snowbird Assoc. Winter Information Meeting
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway – Thursday – Entertainment featuring Tom Leadbeater and Jimmy Flynn, valuable information geared toward the unique snowbird lifestyle, 1-4pm, FREE admission. 800-265-3200
Thursday 23rd Feb: Tucson: Tucson Rodeo Parade - 87th Year!
Irvington Rd & S. Sixth Ave – Arizona’s largest one-day spectator event: 150 western-themed floats and buggies, Mexican folk dancers and musicians, horses & riders, starts 9a. Pre-parade entertainment 8a. Grandstand seating available: 520-294-1280, www.TucsonRodeoParade.org
Friday 24th Feb to Sunday 26th Feb: Apache Junction: 48th Annual Lost Dutchman Days
“An Official Centennial Event”. Community celebrates Lost Dutchman legend – Professional Rodeo & Rodeo Dance, carnival, two free entertainment stages, 100+ vendors of arts, crafts & food. Wild Horse & Burro Adoption. Themed parade on 25th. 800-252-3141 or 1-888-75RODEO
Friday 24th Feb to Sunday 26th Feb: Apache Junction: Wild Horse & Burro Adoption
Lost Dutchman Days @ AJ Rodeo Grounds – Bureau of Land Management will offer wild horses & burros for adoption, 9a-5p. Fri. preview day. Sat. silent bid adoption at 1p. After silent bidding through Sunday at 3p, all unadopted animals are available on a first come first served basis. Dates & locations subject to change. 1-866-4MUSTANGS (468-7826)
Saturday 25th Feb to Sunday 26th Feb: Tempe: 11th Annual Ceramics Studio Tour
Organized by the ASU Art Museum. Take a FREE self-guided tour of eleven studios throughout the Valley hosting a total of 44 artists with live demonstrations and work for sale. 9a-5p each day. 480-965-2787; Map available at: asuartmuseum.asu.edu/ceramicsresearchcenter/