2/3: Katy Perry at the Marquee
Here's Katy Perry on her meteoric rise to fame, I Kissed a Girl and other highlights of her recent past.

2/6-4/19: Northeast Valley spring fairs, festivals
Spring fairs and festivals are just around the corner. Here are some Northeast Valley events to put on your calendar.

1/29-4/24: Phoenix spring fairs, festivals
Spring fairs and festivals are just around the corner. Here are some of the biggest Phoenix events to put on your calendar.

2/6-4/19: West Valley spring fairs, festivals
Spring fairs and festivals are just around the corner. Here's a list of some of the biggest events coming up in the West Valley.

2/4-4/5: Southeast Valley fairs, festivals
Spring's fairs and festivals are just around the corner. Here's a sample of some of the biggest ones coming up in the Southeast Valley.

1/29: Estrella nature center opening
New nature center is opening at Estrella Mountain Regional Park

1/29: Blue Note tour concert in Wickenburg
In 1939, a young German immigrant named Alfred Lion held the very first recording session for his new record label.

1/28-31: Birds Nest gets the party started
Organizers of the Birds Nest party tent at the FBR Open are drawing on the Super Bowl, the Oscars and other influences in their planning for this year's event.

To 3/29: Arizona Fine Art EXPO
Early spring means some of the best weather, and biggest events in the Valley.

2/3: Tickets on sale for McDowell music fest
When people think of the creators of a music festival, radio stations, concert promoters and musicians normally come to mind.

2/5: Matt Dusk in Chandler
Matt Dusk is a handsome young Canadian who has a thing for singing the standards. He also has had the fortune to emerge in the shadow of Michael Bublé, another handsome young Canadian who knows his way around the Sinatra songbook. He appears in Chandler.

2/6: First Fridays highlights, updates
Best bets for this month's art walk.

2/7: Melissa Manchester in concert
Melissa Manchester survived the '80s and has come full circle. The singer-songwriter behind the classic Midnight Blue visits the Valley for an intimate concert.

To 2/14: 'Behold the Brilliance' glass art show in Scottsdale
Susan Silver Brown of Phoenix started her career as a primitive-art historian and then quickly metamorphosed her philosophical studies into art.

Gift-giving on a budget
If you want to a buy an inexpensive gift that will have people thinking you spent a lot of money, here are some options.

Pants-less passengers ride the light rail
About 100 people proved Saturday that showing off cute underwear, even if it's in public, isn't always sexy.
No-pants light-rail ride

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Stephenie Meyer
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Terry Porter
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Annette Economides
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Scott Coles
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Randy Christensen
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Julie Erfle
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Henry Cejudo
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Peter Smith
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Meghan McCain
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

Valley's 10 most fascinating people: Nik Richie
Behind the top stories of 2008 are the most intriguing people. They've enraged, shocked, entertained, and inspired us. From a vampire novelist, to a blogger, to a doctor healing the homeless, to a young man bringing home gold from halfway across the world, meet the 10 most fascinating people of 2008.

1/9-3/1: Tucson Jewish Film Festival
The 18th annual Tucson Jewish Film Festival begins Saturday with screenings and events through March 1.

Converted synagogue to be center that celebrates Valley's diverse past
The building was Phoenix's first synagogue as well as a community center for the area's Jewish residents. Just as it was for the Chinese Christians who followed. And the Spanish-speaking evangelicals who followed them.

Mystery marks hike to Massacre Grounds
Hiking to Massacre Grounds in the Superstition Wilderness.

5 Valley trails for day hikers
Ready to get started? Beat a path to these spots.

Ditch the gym blahs by hiking in Arizona's great outdoors
Tips and ideas for getting started in day hiking.

Ongoing: Bisbee walking tours
BISBEE - A garbage truck rumbles up a narrow street. Two young men jump off and start tossing bags into the back, talking briefly to Michael London over the noise before the truck pulls away and grinds uphill.

Through March: Scottsdale galleries launches Mimosa Sundays
About 24 galleries so far have signed up to be a part of Mimosa Sundays, a sophisticated yet relaxed event to encourage folks to come out on a day where businesses are typically closed.

5 slick options for having fun on the ice
If you're from a place where snow and ice are normal parts of winter, the Valley's climate may have helped you forget what really cold feels like. Reintroduce yourself to icy at these skating arenas:

To 5/2: All aboard for Apache-country tours
A portion of the train route that once took tourists through Arizona's Apache country has been revived. The Copper Spike takes passengers from downtown Globe to the Apache Gold Casino on the San Carlos Reservation. The rides continue until May 2.

1/23: Bost Family Traditions
The Buckeye Community Center will be filled with the joyful ring of mandolins, fiddles and tight harmonies Jan. 23, as Bost Family Traditions takes the stage.

Childsplay launches 2009 schedule
Some lessons you only learn by doing. That's exactly what happened to Leslie Dornfeld's daughter.

To 2/28: Vibrant Insights: New Artworks by Jana Peterson
Jana Peterson is a Paradise Valley resident whose corporate clients have included IBM, GTE and Motorola. Her work is part of the museum collection at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, which also commissioned her to paint a mural. She has a bachelor's degree in dance from Stephens College in Missouri, and performs with Flamenco Passion and Fiesta Flamenca.

Top 5 party spots for Suns fans
With the Suns off on another (hopefully) playoff-worthy season, the buzz is high about the men in orange. But there's more going on than the game at U S Airways Center. The arena's got clubs, restaurants, tons of people and plenty of action. Oh, there's also all that stuff between tip-off and the final buzzer. But if you're going for the party, the arena has more to offer than a plastic cup of beer in your seat.

5 ways to stay chilly
Arizona temperatures may have helped you forget what it's like to feel really cold. Here are a few activities that might actually require a warm coat.

Phoenix races in January
With so many different walks, runs and races popping up this time of year, it should be easy to find one that works for you. Here are two Phoenix races to check out this month.

Yoga studios for a feel-good fix
It's healthier than stopping off for a cupcake or a cocktail after work and it can improve your posture to boot. Yoga is a healthy way to relax for beginners and experts. Check out these four studios to get your feel-good fix.

1/8-3/26: Superstition Mountain Museum
If you regard museums as archaic collections of eBay rejects, you've never visited the Superstition Mountain Museum.

January to bring four auto auctions
Every January, the Valley becomes a hotbed of classic cars, enthusiastic collectors and elaborate auctions. Here's a look at some of big ones.

Wright insight: Taliesin tours offer look into architect's life
Explore the Valley for Dec. 12.

To 3/8: Darkroom spirituality
Where is spirituality in art?

11/16-5/09: 'Star Trek' exhibit
The Arizona Science Center introduces "Star Trek: The Exhibition," featuring re-creations, props and costumes from the television and film series over the past 40 years. Organizers think it will attract a diverse audience of all ages.

11/22-5/31: Learn the secrets of glass art
An exhibit featuring world famous glass artist Dale Chihuly will be on display at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix through May 2009.

Sedona grapevine: Vineyards take root in red-rock country
Wineries are taking root in the rolling hills outside Sedona. Taking advantage of the rich volcanic soil and excellent climate, these wineries are producing white and red varietals.

Ongoing: Yakulla Caverns at Phoenix Zoo
A new play area called the Yakulla Caverns at the Phoenix Zoo provides realistic caverns, waterfalls and streams for children to play in.

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