events

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Kelly Cae Hogan sings the title role of Salome, whose disturbing obsession with John the Baptist drives her to make a shocking request: the head of the Prophet as a reward for performing the Dance of the Seven Veils. The dysfunctional and dangerous court of King Herod is brought to searing life th ...More

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Kelly Cae Hogan sings the title role of Salome, whose disturbing obsession with John the Baptist drives her to make a shocking request: the head of the Prophet as a reward for performing the Dance of the Seven Veils. The dysfunctional and dangerous court of King Herod is brought to searing life through Richard Strauss' powerfully seductive music. Greer Grimsley, world renowned bass-baritone, debuts with Arizona Opera as Jokanaan. Important Information: Tickets go on sale August 27, 2009.

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Sat, Nov 7 9:00am-10:00pm & Sun Nov 8 9:00am-5:00pm Celebrate the history and culture of Scotland, Ireland and Wales just as it s been done for centuries' with lots of great music, dancing, , athletic events and way too much fun! Enjoy great Entertainers all day long, massed Bagpipe Bands, great F ...More

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Sat, Nov 7 9:00am-10:00pm & Sun Nov 8 9:00am-5:00pm Celebrate the history and culture of Scotland, Ireland and Wales just as it s been done for centuries' with lots of great music, dancing, , athletic events and way too much fun! Enjoy great Entertainers all day long, massed Bagpipe Bands, great Food, unique Celtic Merchants, Scottish Clans, Heritage & Cultural Booths, Historic Re-enactments, Highland Athletics & more. Stop by the Dance Stage for Irish & Scottish performances. You can even join in for a workshop! Cheer on your favorites in the Celtic Music, Highland Dance and Solo Bagpipe Competitions! There are games, crafts, jumping castles, storytelling, a petting zoo and even a Junior Highland Games Athletics for the kids! New to the Festival this year is the life-sized Board Game, Quest of the Castle Keep, in the Urchins Corner. Did we mention Sheepherding demonstrations?

Special events:

Feast of Tara:
Clan Torchlight Ceremony & Ceilidh!
Friday, November 6, 2009
5:30pm-10:00pm
Separate Tickets required

Celtic Fire:
A Celtic New Year Celebration
Fire Dance Mystique of Elemental Artistry Shoppes, Eateries, Pub & More!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
6:00pm-10:00pm
Included in Saturday Admission

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It’s a day to celebrate our animal friends. A lot will be happening! Non-Demominational Blessing of the Animals - Please bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier for the Blessing of Animals by Rev. Michelle Medrano and Rev. Kathryn McDowell. Pet Adoptions - Rescue Groups with healthy,and specia ...More

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It’s a day to celebrate our animal friends. A lot will be happening! Non-Demominational Blessing of the Animals - Please bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier for the Blessing of Animals by Rev. Michelle Medrano and Rev. Kathryn McDowell. Pet Adoptions - Rescue Groups with healthy,and special needs adoptable dogs, cats, rats and rabbits will be available. This is the time to adopt a new, loving companion. So many have lost their homes and need your love and assistance right now. Short and Long term Pet Fostering - If you can’t adopt right now, we have a great need for foster families for abandoned pets. A special senior subsidized foster program is also available. Also: Pet Communicator Debbie Johnstone and Animal Chaplain Donna Rae Yuritic Raffle items and animal specific vendors will also be on hand. Special Drawing - Donate a bag of dog or cat food and receive a free raffle ticket for the drawing for pet supplies, services and other great items. If you have ever been interested in developing or wanting to be apart of an animal ministries group non-demoninational or not stop by the Animal Kinship Ministries group to learn more or check out: http://www.meetup.com/Animal-Ministries-Development-Outreach-Support/