Upcoming Events

18th Annual ZooLights

From now until January 10
Phoenix Zoo

Over 2.5 million lights and more than 500 custom-made animal and nature light sculptures. To celebrate the opening of the Zoo's new Komodo Dragon exhibit, a new life-sized lighted Komodo display will debut this year, 600,000+ lights, music of the season, lighted animal exhibits, live animals are not on exhibit. $9-10 admission

602-273-1341

http://www.phoenixzoo.org/xzoo.org/

10th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival Exhibit

Exhibit end on the 8th of January!
Tempe

Artists, students and community members may participate by creating a piece in the following categories: a traditional alter, a cajita, or small traveling alter or two-dimensional and sculptural artwork that represents death, skulls, skeletons, political subjects, humor and Mexican or Mexican-American identity, an opening on 10/29 includes music, poetry and food.

http://asuma.asu.edu/

12th Annual Gathering of the Gunfighters

January 9th & 10th

Yuma

Each January, Old West reenactment groups ride into Yuma, Arizona for the annual Gathering of the Gun

fighters. Once their dust settles, the Southwest Ghostriders, Arizona Ghostriders, Pistols & Petticoats and the WesTroupe acting groups begin their skits, set in the time period between 1876 to 1909, for coveted prizes. The event draws thousands from around the Southwest to experience the old west lore in this historic prison setting. Serious Wild West enthusiasts and families looking for fun will enjoy the authenticity of the performers' clothing and firearms as well as the colorful and amusing skits.

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park's Annual Gathering of the Gunfighters on Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10, 2010 f.m. to 5

Relive the legend of the west when old west reenactment groups from California, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona ride into Yuma Prison for a two-day skit competition event. When the gunsmoke clears, only one gang will be left standing as the best of the west. The event draws thousands from around the Southwest to in this historic territorial prison setting.t fun will enjoy the authenticity of the performers' clothing and firearms as well as the colorful and amusing skits. The competitors will perform skits judged on costume, plot continuity, dialogue, character portrayal, verbal n, body language, use of weapons, stunts, timing and entertainment value. Judges deduct points for vulgarity, forgotten lines, just plain carelessness and wearing that "dern" modern apparel.

For more information about Gathering of the Gunfighters, call Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park at (928) 783-4771. Admission is $5 for adults aged 14 and up. Admission is $1 for children aged 7 to 13 and must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for children younger than 7.
l Prison State Historic Park is located at 1 Prison Hill Road in Yuma, Arizona. Directions: Take I-8 to Yuma, take Exit 1 to Giss Parkway, turn at Prison Hill Road.

For more information about the 27 State Parks, statewide hiking opportunities, off-highway vehicle trails, and other outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities in Arizona, call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit AZStateParks.com. Follow us on twitter.com/AZStateParks.

Fairbank Days

January 9th

Tombstone

Learn about the history of our area as it developed with the arrival of the railroad. Explore the historic Townsite and the cemetery as well as watching a train robbery re-enactment. Fairbank was, after all, the site of the Great Fairbank Train Robbery in February 1900.
When: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Fairbank Townsite, Hwy 80 East, Whetstone
Admission: free
Info: 520-457-3062

Arizona's Biggest & Best Bridal Show!

Over 600 of the Valley's top wedding professionals to help you plan your wedding. All In One Place, All In One Weekend!

Phoenix Convention Center

33 S. 3rd Street

Saturday & Sunday, January 9 & 10 9 AM - 3PM each day

High-Energy Runway Fashions!

Hottest Bridal Trends!

Bridal Gown Given Away Every Hour!

Free One-Year Subscription to Brides Magazine!
January 9‑10, 2010

For more information go to http://www.arizonabridalshow.com/