November 2nd - Po’ Girl in Concert - a folksy-jazz blues quintet. 7:30pm. Tickets are available online, and by phone at (928) 779-2300 - at $15/advance and $20/day of show. Tickets are also available at these outlets in Flagstaff: Arizona Music Pro and Cedar Music.

The Splendor of Chaos - This new exhibition asked local artists to give us their view of chaos and its relationship to harmony. Come witness their creations in response to this chaotic theme in a wholly different display. For a schedule, go to the CCA website.

KNAU/NPR Public Forum - November 13, 7pm-9pm, FREE. KNAU seeks input from the community on their forthcoming local news series.

It’s Elemental - November 17, 6pm-8pm, FREE. Opening Reception for popular annual fine crafts exhibition.

Tom Sheeley in Concert - November 17, 8pm. Local classical guitarist takes the stage. This concert begins immediately following the Opening Reception for the exhibition, It’s Elemental, so come early! Tickets for this concert are $10/advance, and $12/door.

The CCA website contains information on future and currents events - take a look!

Community wide event that provides a safe Halloween environment for all ages. Come out and enjoy live entertainment, trick or treat trail and much more!

It’s not too late - take this very popular guided tour and storytelling session involving tales of the fantastic and the factual. A great nighttime program for the Halloween season! Recommended for ages 12 and older . Call 779-7395 for more information. $7 per person, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm on Sunday, Oct. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 30. Riordan Mansion State Park, 409 W. Riordan Rd.

First Friday’s, something that all Flagstaffians or Flagites (the correct term is still, I believe, under discussion…) look forward to, no matter what the weather! What a fun community event. Come downtown to partake in wine, hors d’oeuvres and random refreshments - view magnificent artwork, rub shoulders with local artists and just hang out. Be sure and visit the host gallery - The Artists Gallery on N. San Francisco.

The Artists Gallery is a fine arts and crafts cooperative. Operating as an artists cooperative for fifteen years, The Artists Gallery provides a rare opportunity for the public to view the works of some of the Southwest’s finest artisans. This unique gallery boasts professional artists specializing in photography, jewelry, painting, stoneware, ceramic art, textile designs, stained glass, metalwork, sculpture and woodworking.

Be there, or be square!!!

MNA comes to life for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, an ancient Meso-American holiday that transforms grief into celebration.

This highly aniticipated event is finally here! Flagstaff Mall and The Marketplace are celebrating their grand re-opening with everything from live bands, drawings for prizes, and the sale of “Empty Bowls” made by local notables and citizens to benefit charity. Friday - Sunday, October 19-21. 4650 N. Highway 89, Friday from 5pm to 9pm. Sat. & Sun. 11am to 6pm, free. If you have questions, call 928-526-3949 or go to www.westcor.com. Proceeds from the Re-Grand Opening celebration of the food court benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank.

Friday, Oct. 19th. At NAU Ardrey Auditorium, Knoles Dr., 7:30pm, cost TBD, 928-523-5661. Go to the Symphony website for more information. Gerwhwin/Bennett: Selections from Porgy and Bess, Ravel: Piano concerto in G Major, Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition. Guest Conductor: Peter Jaffe.

Saturday, October 20-Orionid Meteor Shower, Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Road, 5:30 p.m. (No admission after 9:30pm), $6 Adults, $3 Ages (5-17), $5 Students/Senior/AAA. 928- 233-3211, www.lowell.edu, Indoor programs focusing on meteor showers including the upcoming Orionids. Telescope viewing of various celestial objects will be included.

The Arboretum, Flagstaff, has current fall colors updates available on their website. Don’t miss your trip to the mountains to see this once a year feast of color.

Thursday through Saturday, October 11-13 - 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., 9am to 5pm, viewing free with admission, 9280774-1442. Bring in your homemade, family friendly, freestanding scarecrows for judging, and prizes through October. No fee for contest entries. For more information go to our website.