Jerome, AZ: On October 3rd, watch the full moon rise in Jerome during the first Saturday Art Walk. Once again, the magical mountain town will be hosting a night filled with art, music and refreshments galore. New members like Joojart in the Jerome Centre on Clarke Street, Patrick Lincoln in The New State Motor Company and Janie Layers and Clive Pates in the Old Jerome High School all bring a fresh energy to the vibrant art scene in Jerome. With 26 participating galleries and studios and many sponsoring businesses and restaurants offering specials, this is a festive night in Jerome. Visit Jerome Art Walk on the first Saturday of every month from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. A free shuttle transports visitors from one end of town to the other throughout the evening. For more information visit www.jeromeartwalk.com or call Donna at (928) 649-2277.

Ceramic artists and long time Jerome residents David Hall and Jane Moore continue with their distinctive pottery creations at Made in Jerome Pottery. Their functional and durable art graces the tables and homes of collectors throughout the United States. Hand thrown and fired in the gas kiln at their studio in Jerome, the simple and elegant designs are enduring classics. Always on hand to discuss their work, Jane and David welcome visitors to their working studio during the full moon Art Walk.

Stop by Spirit Art Gallery to say goodbye to Rosemarie Shemaitis who will close the doors of this lovely gallery to pursue a new phase of her life. The gallery has featured fine local artists and has been a wonderful beacon of art in Jerome. Gallery owner Rosemarie is one of the founding and inspirational members of Art Walk and is responsible for much of the image development of this successful event.

The Fool on the Hill- a gallery of wonderful things- welcomes in fall with a new collection of jewelry from Christy Fisher. Created from recycled glass medicine bottles, the colors of this Slag glass collection are beautifully muted autumn tones that are perfect for this time of year! Come meet Christy and the rest of the gang at the Fool! Join us for refreshments and fun from 5-8. Peace. Love. Fashion. Art. 507B Main Street Jerome, Arizona. 928-649-0334 www.thefoolonthehill.com

Magpie-wearable arts gallery- features the fine feathered work of local accessory designer Tracy Blackwell. Tracy creates beautiful and unusual hair accessories from vintage buttons, jewelry, and feathers! These pieces can be worn in the hair- on a hat- or on your new fall sweaters as an accent. Come, meet Tracy, and let us show you our new fall clothing and jewelry collections from some of the planet’s most unique designers. Refreshments will be served from 5-8. Magpie is located at 509 Main Street in Jerome, Arizona. 928-649-0295 www.magpiejerome.com

Touchdown! It’s gridiron fever at the Janie Layers studio/gallery, with bears, eagles, wildcats, owls, wolves, ravens, and beavers wanting to watch the big game at your house. So, come pick out a ceramic mascot for that pigskin fanatic in your life. And be sure to catch the ultimate tie-breaker, as the Sangiovanni Brothers return for an encore magic show in the main hall of the Old Jerome High School.

New to Raku Gallery this month is artist Bob Howard. His landscape oil paintings capture the warmth and openness of the southwest. Another new artist is Burgard who makes amazing pate de verre glass pendants. Dick Phillips has splashed our walls with four new and vibrant colorful abstracts. The fun of the gallery is the constant change and emerging artists. Now is the time to start thinking about the holidays. Raku Gallery has a wide variety of affordable functional art, gifts and baubles, in addition to outstanding fine art.

Purple Sky Photography and Calling Rain Music are celebrating their One Year Plus One Anniversary at the Old Jerome High School. To kick off their second year at the High School, the gallery will be featuring Kim Hoshal’s new show, “Monument in Silhouette”. This fascinating exhibit centers around images from Kim’s recent journey to Monument Valley Tribal Park. One of the most iconic areas in the American Southwest, Kim’s stunning sunrise and sunset silhouettes lend an additional air of mystery and beauty to some of the most famous monuments in this spectacular location.

Altai Leather has creatively come up with some beautiful new guitar straps designs. Also, check out a new line of shoes made in Poland called “Sanitas” that are extremely comfortable and orthopedic friendly. Leather artist Kelly makes her debut as the Art Walk model in the new ads to be seen throughout the Verde Valley this month.

Pura Vida Gallery proudly debuts the work of Prescott glass artist Mark Hines. Mark will be on hand the evening of the Art Walk to discuss and present his newest work, which includes glass wall clocks, oil lamps, and large table vases. Mark produces a large and varied line of modern slumped glass pieces making use of the knowledge he gained while working with stained glass and ceramics. Sand molds give the glass an organic look and iron stands make the pieces very functional. The brilliant reds created by fusing copper between the glass, and subtle blacks and coppers in his work reflect the beauty of the desert Southwest. Join Pura Vida Gallery and artist Mark Hines from 5-8pm on the evening of October 3rd to see Mark’s latest creations and enjoy the cello and chocolates.

Mary Jardine, a popular artist at the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery for nearly a decade, presents a brand new body of fiber art in her featured artist show, “Arizona Landscapes in Fiber.” The show runs through October 21st. Jardine is a fiber artist, known for her “Fabrications”, creating wall hangings and artful scenes, using fabric as her medium. Sewing, quilting, cutting and gluing, she brings together the different colors and textures of the canvas in unusual and delightful ways.

Gallery 527 features plein air painter Ninfa who will show new work painted on the streets of Jerome. This talented artist has been selected to paint in the prestigious Sedona Plein Air Festival at the end of October. Musical guest Janice Paul on keyboard plus the arrival of a new art chair by Craig Nimtz and Lorraine Fexas will round out another great night at Gallery 527 in Jerome on October 3rd for First Saturday Art Walk. For more information, contact Donna at (928) 649-2277 or visit jeromeartwalk.com.

Caption: This southwest geometric designed large vase is a perfect example of the functional, and distinctive pottery of David Hall and Jane Moore of Made in Jerome Pottery.

Sedona, AZ: All aboard for the Magical Murder Mystery Tour when Sedona hosts the annual conference of the Society of American Prestidigitators – SAP – at the Marketplace Café on September 23, 2009 at 6 PM.

You’ll see feats of prestidigitation that will amaze you and make you laugh until a body hits the floor and the call goes out for a detective. Soon Richard Dick appears out of thin air. It’s his job to find out who the murderer is before someone else heads to the Big Magic Shop in the Sky. Everyone is a suspect - including you - as accusations fly and the interrogations begin. Bring your powers of deduction and help Detective Dick solve the crime as murder and laughter take over the Marketplace Cafe!

Was that Lucy in disguise with diamonds? Why was Abbey Road seen arguing with the victim earlier that afternoon? And who really is the Walrus? Come to the Marketplace Café and find out. Who knows, you might even have a chance to engage in magic! The evening begins at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. There is limited seating, so buy your tickets now by calling the Marketplace Café at 928-284-5478. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre tickets are $39.99 per person including a four- course meal. You’ll have the crime of your life, so don’t miss it!

Flagstaff, AZ: Free Admission Day at Lowell. Sponsored by the Robert Ayers Science Fund, all visitors are admitted free for daytime programs - 9am-5pm. For more information, call 928-233-3267 or visit their website.

Flagstaff, AZ: It’s back! Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19th & 20th. 12th Annual Flagstaff Open Studios, Locations Vary. More than 80 artists open up their studios and workspaces around Flagstaff to art-lovers for a self guided tour of the finest artwork in northern Arizona. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; free. 928-522-6969

Flagstaff, AZ: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 18-20. 4th Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival, Pine Mountain Amphitheater. Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music present Gibson Brothers, Claire Lynch, and many others. Friday: noon-6:00 p.m. Sat.: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., & Sun.: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 928-525-1695

Flagstaff, AZ: Flag Live is having a meet and greet with columnist Jim Hightower on Wed, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. at Uptown Billiards (Corner of Birch & Leroux, Old Town Shops).

He’s passing through town on a road trip and will be available to talk, shake hands and just generally hang out with anyone interested in coming down. It’s not a speech exactly, although he might say a few words, but a chance for him to connect with readers, non-readers and really anyone in Flagstaff. He’s been in our pages for more than a decade and I know there are some hardcore devotees to his work in Flag.

Find more information on Jim Hightower, or visit the Flag Live

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to come and craft with me on Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. Cost is just $12 and includes pizza (yum!). The kids will be making their own version of a “Things That Bring Me Joy Book”. So if they have six 4×6 photos that they love from the summer…have them bring them along! Your kids will learn how to make a “scrapbook” completely from cardstock. They’ll use punches & stamps…lots of great techniques! Call the store at 526-9292 to reserve your kids spot…space is limited, so hurry!

Where? About Memories & More, 1500 E Cedar Ave (Cedar Safeway Shopping Center).

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Flagstaff, AZ: Flagstaff’s tourism industry is rolling out the red carpet for Arizona Cardinals fans with special deals and discounts during Training Camp 2009.

Each year, thousands of Arizona Cardinals fans flock to Flagstaff to see the team take the field to train at Northern Arizona University. The NFC-Champion Arizona Cardinals will report to Training Camp 2009 on Wednesday, July 29 and begin practice on Friday, July 31. Camp will conclude on Thursday, August 20, after conducting a total of 23 practices during their three-week stay in Flagstaff.

Practice times are subject to change and fans are encouraged to check the team’s official web site at www.azcardinals.com for the most up-to-date practice information.

Training Camp is a free community event and an incredible opportunity for fans to see their favorite players and coaches up close. In addition, Cardinals players and coaches will be available following each practice to sign autographs as they come off the field. All practices at NAU are open to the public, and admission and parking are both free.

Indoor programs and numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell Campus. 5:30-10:00 p.m. 928-233-3210 For more information, visit their website.