’tis the season Here Comes Santa Claus: He might be a bit pressed for time, but magic–like being in two places at once–is one of the jolly old elf’s strong suits. Saint Nick takes up residence for the season at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Christown Mall, 19th Avenue and Bethany…

at the opry Tom Chapin’s Kids Koncert: The family-oriented singer-songwriter, brother of the late Harry Chapin, performs his third annual Koncert, sponsored by Camp Fire Boys and Girls, at 11 a.m. Saturday at Red River Opry, Mill and Washington in Tempe. Tickets are $8, available at the scene and Dillard’s;…

thursday november 16 Salome: Arizona Opera presents Richard Strauss’ lusty drama about evil doings in the court of King Herod, climaxing with the deadly dance of the seven veils. Performances, in German with English subtitles, are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Symphony Hall, 225…

hello doll Barbie Blowout: In conjunction with the opening of the Health ‘n’ Home store at Arrowhead Towne Center, 75th Avenue and Bell Road in Peoria, Ruth Handler, inventor of the Barbie doll, makes a personal appearance and autographs her popular creations from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. A limited…

thursday november 9 Bob Dylan: The living legend, who was mumbling brilliantly while R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe was still in knickers, performs on Thursday at Symphony Hall, 225 East Adams; see Coda on page 106. Ian Moore Band shares the bill. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $26.50 and $30.50, available…

at the fair Arizona Super Bowl XXX Kids’ “In” Zone: Interactive tests of skill and games are planned during regular hours Friday and Saturday at Arizona State Fair. Highlights of the event, sponsored by the NFL and the Arizona Cardinals, include the Jerry Rice Super Bowl Touchdown Game, Gamemaster inflatable…

thursday november 2 Arizona State Fair: The annual corn-dog carnival continues daily, through Sunday, at the fairgrounds, bounded by McDowell Road and Encanto Boulevard between 17th and 19th avenues. Along with the usual attractions–midway rides and games, livestock and agricultural exhibits, etc.–this year’s fair features Thunder Lagoon, a manmade “rain…

thursday october 26 Arizona State Fair: The annual corn-dog carnival continues daily, through November 5, at the fairgrounds, bounded by McDowell Road and Encanto Boulevard between 17th and 19th avenues. Along with the usual attractions–midway rides and games, livestock and agricultural exhibits, etc.–this year’s fair features Thunder Lagoon, a manmade…

orange crush “Boo! At the Zoo”: This sixth annual event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway, in Papago Park. Highlights include the “Trick-or-Treat Trail,” costume parades, a hay maze, a “best dressed” contest, live entertainment, crafts and face…

Info:Category:Calendar Edition:Print 10/19/1995 Pic Hits for the week By Clay McNear thursday october 19 Arizona State Fair: The annual corn-dog carnival opens Thursday and continues through November 5 at the fairgrounds, bounded by McDowell Road and Encanto Boulevard between 17th and 19th avenues. Along with the usual attractions–midway rides and…

at the fair Thunder Lagoon Kids ActiviTIKI HUT: KPNX-TV, Channel 12, hosts this exhibit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Arizona State Fair. A variety of activities is planned, including coloring projects and animal shows, all with an eye toward educating kids about saving the rain forest and…

thursday october 12 Chandler Doo Dah Days Festival and Super Duper Doo Dah Parade: It does the heart good to see a municipality unfetter the bun and let its hair down once in a while. City of Chandler’s annual oddball hoe-down is something akin to a fright wig. The second…