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It’s fall festival timein North Central

Whether celebrating the season’sbountiful harvest, previewing theChristmas shopping frenzy or addingsome fun to a “haunting” holiday, thismonth brings craft festivals, hauntedhouses and cultural activities galore toNorth Central residents.

7th Annual Old WorldOktoberfest10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 5-6Margaret T. Hance Park1134 N. Central Ave.480-609-3978

Enjoy a beer garten, beer maidensserving Bavarian brews, Bavarian bands,sing-a-longs, sausages and strudel, danc-ing, polka competition, Alphorn blow-ing, costume contest, sauerkraut cookingcontest, and more. Admission is $5, freefor children under 12. Visitwww.phoenixoktoberfest.com.

St. George Feastof the Middle EastOct. 5-7St. George AntiochianOrthodox Church4530 E. Gold Dust Ave.

Featuring Middle Eastern favoritesincluding hummus, tabouli, shwarma,kebabs, gyros and falafel and a 50-footlong dessert table, plus entertainment, achildren’s area, hookah lounge and Arabiccoffee and sweets. Admission is free.Located southwest of Shea and Tatum.Hours are 5-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.Visit www.StGeorgeFoodFestival.org.

52nd Annual GreaterPhoenix Greek FestivalOct. 12-14James A. Speros Community Center,Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church1973 E. Maryland Ave.602-264-2791

Ethnic cuisine, cooking demos,cathedral tours, folk dancers, authenticregional costumes, entertainmentthroughout the day, a grocery market,art and jewelry vendors and more.Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday. Admission is $3, children age12 and younger admitted for free. Visitwww.phoenixgreekfestival.org.

The Arab AmericanFestival12-9 p.m. Oct. 20-21Steele Indian School Park300 E. Indian School Road623-239-1025

The festival will take place just westof Parking Lot E off 7th Street. Amulti-cultural festival with food, rides,a Kids Zone and entertainment includ-ing dance and music. Admission is $5after 4 p.m. for all; children ages 12and younger admitted for free. Visitwww.arabamericanfestival.com.

Harvest Festival Art& Craft ShowOct. 26-28Phoenix Convention Center,South Hall100 N. 3rd St.415-447-3205

Features hundreds of top artists andcrafters from across the nation special-izing in a variety of “Made in America”handmade items including woodwork,blown glass, ceramics, paintings, jewel-ry and photography. Also included areperformances, demonstrations, con-tests, a Kidzone and more. Tickets are$9 for adults, $7 for seniors age 62 andolder, and $4 for youths ages 13-17,and are good for all three days. Visitwww.harvestfestival.com.

Halloween at the Y12-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27Chris-Town YMCA5517 N. 17th Ave.602-242-7717

The $10 admission per personincludes a dunk tank, bounce house,pony rides, face painting, food anddrinks, music, costume contest, gamesand much more for the whole family.Your admission ticket also enters youinto a drawing for a cash prize. Purchaseyour ticket at the door or from the staffat the Y.

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Festival of the Arts returns to downtownPhoenix 12-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.This diverse and family-friendly event

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The Festival of the Arts will featurea free children’s activities area on theoutdoor plaza of the Herberger TheaterCenter, 222 E. Monroe. Children of allages are encouraged to experience avariety of activities such as the MusicalInstrument Museum’s hands-on instru-ments, face painting, stilt walkers fromTaylor Circus, Discovery Toy’s interac-tive toys and craft projects from FreeArts of Arizona.

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More than 100 artists will show andsell their original work ranging frompainting and photography to jewelry andfiber wearable. Along the way, live localmusic will include bands The AmazingCoconauts and Refugees from the ‘60s.

“This is the 10th Art Walk and thecommunity has been so supportive,”said Christina Plante, neighborhoodrelations manager for John C. LincolnHealth Network. “Visitors get to seewhat we love so much about thisunique Phoenix community and sever-al local artists have really stretched theirwings and grown as a result of thisshow. It’s a real point of pride for us.”

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‘Fauna/Fauna’Oct. 5-Nov. 24Willo North Gallery2811 N. 7th Ave.602-320-8445

An exhibition of work by local artistsCarolyn Lavender and Christy Puetz willfeature both new and rarely seen work bythe artists, whose art has been widelyshown in local and national galleries andmuseums. An opening reception takesplace 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. The galleryis otherwise open by appointment only.Visit www.willonorth.com.

The Choirs atPhoenix College Concert3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7Faith Lutheran Church801 E. Camelback Road

The theme of the concert is“Intersections,” featuring music cele-brating world unity and the 30thOlympiad. Admission is free but a $5suggested donation is welcome.

Orchestra Concert7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9Bulpitt Auditorium,Phoenix College1202 W. Thomas Road

The Phoenix College CommunityOrchestra performs Dvorak’s “NewWorld” Symphony under the directionof Dana Graybeal. Admission is free.

‘The Sound of Music’Oct. 10-11 & Oct. 13Xavier College Preparatory4710 N. 5th St.602-240-3161

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ground, and the story is based on theactual Von Trapp family and their escapefrom the Nazi regime.. Show times are 7p.m., with a matinee on Saturday at 2p.m. Tickets are $7 each general seating.Reserve tickets by contacting the JacksonBox Office via phone or at pacbox@xcp,or purchase at the door.

‘Next to Normal’Arizona Theatre CompanyOct. 11-28Herberger Theater Center222 E. Monroe602-256-6995

Featuring an electrifying pop-rockscore of more than 30 songs, “Next toNormal” is an intense, tender and ulti-mately hopeful musical about a subur-ban family coming to terms with its pastand bravely facing its future. Winner ofthe Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nominatedfor 11 Tony Awards. Tickets start at $32.Discounts are available for seniors andactive military; $10 student ticket pric-ing is now available for all performances.Visit www.arizonatheatre.org.

‘A Vampire Tale’Scorpius Dance Theatre7:30 p.m. Oct. 11-Nov. 3Phoenix Theatre’s Little Theatre100 E. McDowell Road602-254-2151

In its ninth year of staging, thisever-evolving, original dance produc-tion will once again captivate audi-ences. Experience the dark and sexydrama, quirky, comedic episodes, visu-ally stunning dance and aerial feats.Voted “Best Dance Production” by thePhoenix New Times. Shows areThursday-Saturday, with a special per-formance on Halloween night. Also,some late-night double performanceswill be added at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are$25 plus fees. For details, visithttp://tickets.phoenixtheatre.com.

‘Lucia di Lammermoor’Arizona OperaOct. 12-14Phoenix Symphony Hall75 N. 2nd St.602-266-7464

Set in the foggy moors and statelycastles of 17th-century Scotland, thistragic romance tells the story of afamily feud crushing the love andspirit of a fragile young woman.Contains one of opera’s great madscenes. Single tickets begin at $25.Visit www.azopera.org.

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‘Two Trains Running’Black Theatre TroupeOct. 12-21Playhouse on the Park1850 N. Central Ave.602-254-2151, ext. 4

The regulars of Memphis Lee’srestaurant in Pittsburgh struggle to copewith the turbulence of a world that ischanging around them in 1969. Therestaurant—and the rest of the block—isscheduled to be torn down as part of thecity’s urban renewal plans. These projectsare sweeping away communities andbuildings that symbolize struggle andheritage. Tickets are $38. Visithttp://www.blacktheatretroupe.org/.

‘A Haunting We Will Go’Center Dance EnsembleOct. 25-28Herberger Theater Center222 E. Monroe602-252-8497

The stage will be filled with Dracula,zombies, a masquerade, and themed per-formances by several local guest compa-nies. Tickets are $23.50 for adults,$18.50 for seniors and $9.50 for stu-dents, all plus box office fees. Lunchtimeperformances at 12:10 p.m. for $6 willtake place Oct. 25-26. Visitwww.herbergertheater.org.

Dia de los Muertos Celebration2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27Phoenix Sympony Hall75 N. 2nd St.602-495-1999

Featuring Mexican Folklore DanceCompany, Ballet Folklorico OllinYoliztli, and giant puppets onstage fromPuppets Amongus. Sure to be a hit withthe entire family, enjoy the color,pageantry and friendly chills as ThePhoenix Symphony brings you bothtricks and treats. Come one hour earlywith children for pre-concert festivitiesincluding the instrument petting zooand crafts celebrating the Halloween sea-son. Tickets are $11-$19 plus fees. Visithttp://www.phoenixsymphony.org.

Native Code Talkers ExhibitsOct. 27-March 3, 2013Heard Museum2301 N. Central Ave.602-252-8840

Two exhibits are designed to tell thestory of the Code Talkers, the NativeAmerican men who helped turn the

tide of battle for the United States dur-ing World War I and World War II.“Native Words, Native Warriors” is aSmithsonian Institution travelingexhibit that focuses on the importantrole Native languages played in U.S.military efforts during the 20th centu-ry. This panel display about NativeAmerican Code Talkers will be comple-mented by “Navajo Code Talkers:Photographs by Kenji Kawano” as wellas art and artifacts. Exhibits availablewith regular paid admission. Visitwww.heard.org.

‘Giselle’Ballet ArizonaNov.1-4Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N. 2nd St.602-381-1096

“Giselle” tells the story of a peasantgirl who falls in love with a prince, butheartbreak and despair follow. Ticketsare $26-$156, with discounts for seniorsand students. Visit www.balletaz.org.

Avenue of the ArtsShow & Sale5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2Beatitudes Campus1610 W. Glendale Ave.602-544-5000

Guests will enjoy a Designer ArtMart, silent auction, wine and horsd’oeuvres. Funds raised will promotean Art Program to enrich the lives ofBeatitudes Campus residents, as well asolder adults in the wider community.Individual tickets are $65 per personand include a raffle ticket for a specialitem signed by artist Ed Mell. Valetparking will be provided. Visitwww.BeatitudesAvenueOfTheArts.org

‘Opus’Actors TheatreNov. 2-18Herberger Theater Center222 E. Monroe602-252-8497

The story of a world-class stringquartet whose musical genius goes offhis medication and becomes com-pletely erratic. When he’s fired, thegroup takes a chance on a gifted butrelatively inexperienced young womanwho must guide the quartet in prepar-ing for a performance of a gruelingBeethoven masterpiece to be televisedin a White House ceremony. Ticketsare $20.50-$43.50 plus fees. Visitwww.actorstheatrephx.org.

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