Experience Scottsdale - (Page 25) CALENDAR OF EVENTS FBR Open Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, 2008 TPC Scottsdale – The FBR Open has gained near legendary status on the PGA TOUR for being unlike any other golf tournament. The 2008 edition will mark the 73rd playing of the Open, and the fifth as the FBR Open, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR. Call for ticket prices. 602-870-0163 Bird’s Nest Music Festival Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, 2008 TPC Scottsdale – Enjoy performances of national bands after rounding out a day at the FBR Open! Experience the fun at the end of tournament play daily. Call for ticket prices. 602-870-0163 SCOTTSDALE AUTO WEEK FEBRUARY Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk & Special Events Jan. 31 – Feb. 28, 2008 Downtown Scottsdale – Come experience these funfilled Thursday-evening ArtWalks from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association in conjunction with the Marshall Way Contemporary Arts Association and Art-Talk magazine. Ticket Prices: Free. 480-990-3939 Sunday A’Fair Jan. – April 2008 Scottsdale Civic Center Mall – Sunday A’Fair, a favorite among residents and visitors, is a free afternoon arts festival that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Now in its 19th season, this festival features concerts, a diverse selection of arts and crafts and hands-on activities for children. Ticket Prices: Free. 480-994-2787 Native Trails Jan. 8 – April 5, 2008 Scottsdale Civic Center Mall – Here, in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, Native American performers present traditional stories, dances and music from noon to 1:30 p.m. on most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (some blackout dates apply). Native foods, arts, crafts and jewelry also are featured. Call for specific performance dates or additional information. Ticket Prices: Free. 480-421-1004 Arizona Fine Art Expo Jan. 10 – March 23, 2008 Jomax and Scottsdale roads – This 10-week event will showcase juried artists applying their skills in a working studio environment, giving attendees unprecedented access to some of the world’s most gifted designers, painters, sketch artists and sculptors. Not only will you have the opportunity to interact with the artists, but participation will be encouraged during hands-on art demonstrations and workshops. Ticket Prices: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 12 free. 480-837-7163 If collector cars are your passion, you won’t want to miss Auto Week in Scottsdale. Beginning with the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, which opens on January 12, 2008, Auto Week boasts eight days of bumper-to-bumper collector car excitement. Must-see events include: Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 12-20, 2008 Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 16-20, 2008 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 18, 2008 Phoenix Concours d’Elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 18-20, 2008 Scottsdale Pavilions Auto Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays, year-round For more information on Scottsdale Auto Week events, visit www.experiencescottsdale.com/autoweek 18th Annual Celebration of Fine Art Jan. 12 – March 23, 2008 Scottsdale Road and Mayo Boulevard – Imagine visiting 100 artists’ studios in one day! At the Celebration of Fine Art, you can watch art develop. This is the 18th annual gathering of more than 100 artists, who show and sell their gallery-quality work. Ticket Prices: Adults $8, seniors and military $7, children under 12 free. 480-443-7695 Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival Jan. 18-20, 2008 Come experience a festival with more than 160 worldclass jury-selected artists from throughout the United States and abroad. Fine art will be on display including bronzes, paintings, pottery, photography, scratchboard, wood, clay, metal and glass sculptures, batiks and more! Ticket Prices: Free on Friday, $2 on Saturday and Sunday. 480-837-5637 Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show Jan. 25 – Feb. 2, 2008 WestWorld – Speed, elegance, athleticism – and all on four legs! Watch 1,500 of the country’s best quarter-horses compete for $200,000 in prizes. Horses and riders from 45 states and 10 foreign countries ride in five rings over eight days. Ticket Prices: Free. 877-730-0212 Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction Jan. 16-20, 2008 Scottsdale Road, south of Loop 101 – Be sure to check out this boutique-style auction featuring American muscle cars, European sports cars, hot rods and customs. Call for ticket prices. 602-252-2697 Winter Music in the Garden Series Jan. 27 – March 9, 2008 Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) – Enjoy a variety of music at the Desert Botanical Garden this winter on Sundays from noon to 2:00 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 480-941-1225 View the most up-to-date calendar of events at EventsInScottsdale.com 25 http://www.barrettjackson.com http://www.experiencescottsdale.com/autoweek http://www.EventsInScottsdale.com
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