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Details: Noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Knights of Columbus, 8066 N. 49th Ave., Glendale. $10; free for ages 15 or younger. 623-255-8491, wvislandculturalfest.com.
Tukee Fest Rockin' in the Park
Enjoy an evening in the park while listening to the music of Chuck E. Baby and the Allstars. A Valley mainstay for more than 20 years, the band is known for its original tune, "Never in a Million Years," and covers of Aerosmith, Santana, Jimmy Buffet and other artists. There will be water slides and rides, and bring your appetite for the inaugural pie-eating contest, sponsored by Schwan Food Co.
Details: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Ahwatukee Park, 4700 E. Warner Road, Phoenix. $5. 480-893-3431, ahwatukeehoa.com.
Chile Pepper Festival
The chile pepper is the star of this festival in the Roosevelt Row arts district in downtown Phoenix. Crooked Sky Farms will be roasting them on-site and 24 of the best local chefs will feature them in dishes from savory to sweet. Sample a few, eat a dozen or buy a ticket bundle and try all 24. Cooking demonstrations, salsa dancing, live music, a beer garden, kids activities and a talent show are featured.
Details: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. 721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free admission (online registration encouraged to guarantee admission); $2 each, or $20 for 12, for food and water tickets; $5 each, or $20 for five, for beer and margarita tokens; $40-$45 for food-and-drink bundles. 602-561-3835, chilepepperfest.com.
Wild West Days
Celebrate the Old West in Cave Creek. There will be five days of fun for all ages, from a golf tournament and bachelor/bachelorette auction to a mutton-bustin' contest for young cowpokes. There will be a parade and cattle drive through town. (We're picturing something between Pamplona and "Blazing Saddles.")
Details: Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 29-Nov. 2. Schedule and locations vary. wildwestdayscavecreek.com.
Phoenix Fashion Week
The Southwest's leading fashion-industry event packs the first four days of October with style. Breast-cancer survivors, TV personalities and professional athletes will wear creations inspired by pink during the Fashionably Pink Celebrity Fashion Show to kick things off Wedneday, Oct. 1, at Schumacher European Ltd. in Scottsdale. Remaining events at Talking Stick Resort will include 25 designer fashion shows, nine seminars, 30 pop-up shops, after parties and student-design competitions.
Details: Oct. 1-4. 7 p.m. Wednesday, 8530 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 7 p.m. (6 p.m. check-in recommended) Thursday-Saturday, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation. Fashionably Pink: $75 general admission, $150 for limited VIP runway tickets; $40-$175 depending on seats for Oct. 2-4 events. 888-591-2270, phoenixfashionweek.com.
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party
Fall for autumn while enjoying the fresh farm air during the annual Pumpkin and Chili Party. Every Thursday through Sunday, families can enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo, corn mazes, dog shows and more. The party also includes amusement rides, a rock-climbing wall and marshmallow roasting. Train and pony rides, food and pumpkins are available for an extra cost.
Details:Oct. 1-Nov. 2.10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek. $17; $15 at Fry's Food Stores. 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com.
A Taste of Greece AZ Greek Festival of Chandler
Fun, music and authentic Greek food make up the festival that will have guests saying, "Opa!" Eat homemade dishes such as dolmathes, spanakopita, pastichio and lamb while listening to live music and watching performances by Greek Folk Dancers. There will be indoor dining, raffles and a sports bar on Sunday. There will be free shuttle parking at Dobson High School.
Details: Oct. 3-5. 5-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 2716 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. $3; free for ages 12 or younger; two free admissions online. 480-899-3330, atasteofgreeceaz.com.
SanTan Brewing Oktoberfest
Pull up your lederhosen and make your way to downtown Chandler where beer, brats and bands come together for SanTan Brewing's seventh annual Oktoberfest. Guests can partake in games such as bag toss, a beer pong tournament and keg stacking. Live entertainment by Reel Big Fish, Iration, 80 Proof and Bad Cactus Brass Band.
Details: 3-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. St. AJ Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave. $10 presale at Bashas'; $12 presale online; $15 day of event. 602-276-2499, santanoktoberfest.com.
Tour de Fat
New Belgium Brewery celebrates fat tires (both bikes and beer) in this festive bicycle parade through downtown Tempe. Riders will gather at Tempe Beach Park and proceed down Rio Salado Parkway to Hardy Drive before looping past University Drive and back up Mill Avenue. In other words, avoid driving in Tempe. After the parade, there will be live music and a bike fashion show, so be sure and show off your awesome riding costume. Proceeds benefit Tempe Bicycle Action Group, Bike Saviours, Central Arizona Mountain Bike Patrol and the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona.
Details: 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Tempe Beach Park, Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Free; donations accepted with pre-registration. 480-350-4311, newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat/tempe.aspx.
MAC Fest
From jewelry to candles, Mesa's Arts & Crafts Festival offers a variety of artist creations. Lining the streets of downtown Mesa, the family-friendly festival will also feature live music.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 1 and 15; Dec. 6 and 20. Downtown Mesa, N. MacDonald Street between West Main Street and West Pepper Place. Free. 480-981-2122, macfestmesa.com.
Armenia Fest
Celebrate Armenia at the first Armenian church built in Arizona. Try a chicken kebab, sarma (stuffed grape leaves) or some lahmejun (Armenian pizza). Traditional folk dances and music will be performed. Art and gifts will be sold, and there will be kids games and prize raffles.
Details: Oct. 4-5. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church, 8849 E. Cholla St., Scottsdale. $2; free for age 12 or younger; free parking. 480-451-8171, saintapkar.com.
Phoenix Bridal Show
Couples planning their nuptials can do it all in one day at this event. There will be vendors for flowers, invitations, photography, videographers, venues, musicians, decorations, caterers, cakes and honeymoons. A fashion show will showcase wedding dresses and men's formal wear.
Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 N. Third St. $13; $11 with online coupon; $10 in advance with promo code 50AR; free for age 11 or younger; $32 for bridal party. 480-874-4718, phoenixbridalshow.com.
St. George Feast of the Middle East
Fuel your appetite while tasting authentic Middle Eastern food during the weekend-long feast. The annual event features favorites such as hummus, kebabs, gyros, falafel and more. Make sure to visit the signature 50-foot long dessert table featuring baklava, maamoul and other treats. Live music and entertainment along with face painting and inflatable bouncers will also be part of the day's events.
Details: Oct. 3-5.5-9 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. St. George Antiochian Orthodox, 4530 E. Gold Dust, Phoenix. Free. 602-953-1921, stgeorgefoodfestival.org.
Scottsdale International Film Festival
View more than 50 films at the 14th annual festival hosted by the Scottsdale International Film Festival. The five-day event kicks off on Thursday for day events and an opening night reception at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The festival includes films such as "Rudderless" and "Wild" in an effort to create dialog about the perspectives of other cultures and countries along with allowing viewers to gain a stronger connection to local and global communities.
Details: Various times.Thursday-Monday, Oct. 9-13. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St. on Oct. 9. Harkins Shea 14, 7354 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale Oct. 10-12. $12 for single tickets; $35 for opening night tickets (includes prescreening reception); $55-$265 for ticket packages. 602-410-1074, scottsdalefilmfestival.com.
Greater Phoenix Greek Festival
This fest has been transporting festivalgoers to Greece for more than 50 years through music, dancing and food such as gyros, pastitsio, roasted lamb and pastries baked by yiayias (grandmothers). Jewelry, art, wines, beer, feta cheese, phyllo dough and other Greek items will be sold, and there will be kids activities, dance lessons and church tours. Park at the church or at Charles Schwab at 24th Street and Lincoln Drive; a free shuttle runs every 15 minutes.
Details: Oct. 10-12. 5-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Center, 1973 E. Maryland Ave., Phoenix. $3, free for 11 or younger and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday for age 60 or older. 602-264-2791, phoenixgreekfestival.org, holytrinityphx.org/festival.
Chandler Indian Art Market
The weekend-long event features authentic Native American art along with food and entertainment. From jewelry to photography to tribal arts, the market showcases work from artists all over the Southwest.
Details: Oct. 10-12. 3-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. AJ Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave. Free. 480-782-2000, chandleraz.gov.
Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake
Bratwurst, beer and lederhosen make up the 42nd annual Oktoberfest. Music from bands such as Whiskey's Quicker, Arizona Blues Company, Dry River Yacht Club and the Stephanie Eason Band will take the stage throughout the event. Carnival rides along with a wiener-dog race and the Das Frank Kush Foot Race will take place. Rockin' Friday includes a date-night special including four beers and two bratwurst for $25.
Details: Oct. 10-12. 5-midnight p.m.Friday; 6:30 a.m. Saturday registration begins for Kush Race and 8 a.m. race begins Saturday; 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Tempe Town Lake, corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Free. 480-350-8181, tempeoktoberfest.com.
From Beers of the World Bars to a dodgeball tournament, there's something for everyone at this fall festival. A beanbag-toss tournament, Crossfit, live music, vendor market and a Kids Zone featuring inflatables and child-friendly rides will be part of the event. Guests can play videogames and volleyball.
Details: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation. $10 per car. 480-270-5166, saltriverfields.com.
Taste of Cave Creek
Taste the flavors of fall while sampling the cuisine of more than 25 local restaurants, including Cartwrights, Horny Toad Restaurant and Tonto Bar & Grill. Guests can quench their thirst with samples of tequila, wine and beer. Live entertainment will take place in the gazebo and beer garden by the Ryan Sims Band and the Jake Dean Band.
Details: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 15-16. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. $10; free for ages 12 or younger. 480-488-6600, tasteofcavecreek.com.
Front Porch Festival and Old Towne Marketplace
For the 20th year, the shops in Catlin Court and historic downtown Glendale will sell holiday items perfect for the gift-giving season. Make-and-take craft demonstrations, activities, food and music will be featured and you can vote for your favorite decorated scarecrow. Plan your day by picking up a walking map at the Glendale Visitor Center, 5800 W. Glenn Drive.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Between Glendale and Myrtle avenues, from 54th to 59th avenues. Free. 623-930-2299, visitglendale.com.
Rainbows Festival and Street Fair
Put on by Phoenix Pride, the festival celebrating the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community features more than 150 exhibitors and live entertainment.
Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 18-19. Heritage Square Park, 115 N. Sixth St., Phoenix. Free. 602-277-7433, phoenixpride.org.
Arab American Festival
Explore culture and history while enjoying music, arts and entertainment. Guests of all backgrounds are invited to the festival, which was established to build community pride nationwide and showcase the diversity of the arts, cultures and music. Vendors, children's activities and food will also be part of the day's event.
Details: 4-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 18-19. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. $5 for adults; free for age 12 and younger. 602-412-1525, arabamericanfestival.com.
Arizona's Ultimate Women's Expo
The keynote speaker, CNN's Nancy Grace, will present "Living Your Best Life" 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. During the expo, you'll see fashion shows, demonstrations on cooking, cocktail-making and holiday-decorating. There will be complimentary haircuts, makeovers, manicures, facials, massages, beauty-product samples, a martini and nail bar, and shopping at more than 550 booths. Seminars by experts will cover such topics as healthcare, personal growth, finance, style and career development.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St. $10; $8 with online coupon. 866-618-3434, azwomensexpo.com.
Arizona Taco Festival
Get ready for a tacolicious time and $2 tacos from more than 40 teams at the outdoor festival. Guests can enjoy cooking classes by top chefs, tequila, live music, arm wrestling, photo booths and more. Saturday's events include a tequila expo along with a taco-eating contest. Wear a sombrero and stop by Sunday for a free taco, a bizarre taco-eating contest, Chihuahua beauty contest and bartender challenges.
Details: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 18-19. Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation. $12 single day; $20 for weekend; $85 for VIP online; $100 for VIP day-of; $20 for Tequila Expo (Saturday only); free for ages 12 or younger. 480-270-5000, aztacofestival.com.
Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular
Satisfy your sweet tooth a week early — 20 hot-air balloons will hover over Salt River Fields and hand out more than 2 tons of candy to trick-or-treaters. Get a fright at the haunted house or take a ride in a tethered balloon. And in what seems to be a new Halloween tradition, there will be a fireworks display to close the evening. Written waiver required for balloon rides.
Details: 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 24-25. Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation. $10 adults; $5 children; $8 haunted-house admission; $25 adults, $10 children for balloon rides. 480-270-5000, srfballoonfestivals.com.
Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival
This sixth-annual Cave Creek festival is an outdoor event at quite possibly the best time of year. Festivalgoers will be rewarded with mountain views. Furniture, jewelry and art — including sculpture, acrylics, watercolor, oil and mixed media work — will be for sale. Fine wine will be provided by southern Arizona's Stronghold Vineyards.
Details: Oct. 24-26. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. Free admission and parking. 623-734-6526, vermillionpromotions.com.
Wild Western Festival and Dr. Buck's Ol' Time Country Fair
Dust off your chaps and enjoy a smokin' good time in the Wild West. Live music, gunfights and stunt shows come together during the weekend event. Little buckaroos will enjoy the Kids Korral where they can saddle up for a pony ride, jump in the bounce house and take a spin on "Dozer" the Buck'n Bull. A costume contest, craft area and chili cook-off will also be part of the event.
Details: Oct. 24-26. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. $10 for adults; $9 for ages 60 or older; $6 for military; $5 for ages 5-12; free for ages 4 or younger; ticket deals online. 623-521-3856, wildwesternfestival.com.
Scottsdale Fall Festival
Don't worry about poison apples or other urban legends because Scottsdale has done away with the tricks for an all-treat early Halloween celebration. Visit the haunted forest, win candy at game booths and compete for prizes at the costume contest. A fireworks display will finish off the evening.
Details: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. South Eldorado ball field, 1909 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. 480-312-0217, scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/fallfest.
Maricopa Music Festival
Enjoy sounds from gospel to rock at the inaugural Maricopa Music Festival. Performers will include the School of Rock Sugar Skulls, Doug and the Dinosaurs, and Native Keys, along with musical director Eric Seats, who has worked with Patti LaBelle and Beyonce. There will also be raffles and a Halloween costume contest.
Details: Noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Copper Sky Recreation Complex, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Maricopa. Free with non-perishable food donation; $50 VIP seating. 520-316-4600, maricopamusicfest.com.
Taste. Chandler's Culinary Festival
A variety of flavors await guests as Chandler puts on its annual culinary festival featuring more than 30 East Valley restaurants such as D'Vine Wine Bar, NYPD Pizza and the Keg Steakhouse. Guests can enjoy unlimited food samplings and receive tickets for a wide selection of wines, beers and spirits. Live entertainment and a silent auction will take place during the 21-and-over event.
Details: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Downtown Ocotillo, 2855 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler. $130 couples presale; $65 single presale; $80 day of event. 602-276-2499, tastechandler.com.
Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? Or just a severe drought? Learn how to prepare for the worst and survive off the grid at this informative expo. Learn about animal husbandry, sustainable living and how to protect your constitutional rights. There will be demonstrations on HAM radio and a petting zoo for the kids, as well.
Details: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. $16 weekend, $10 daily. 844-937-8967, Prepperfestaz.com.
Dia de los Muertos Festival
Mesa Arts Center will again celebrate the Latin-American holiday that honors those who have died. There will be music performances, food and a market where you can shop for arts and crafts. Stiltwalkers will be roaming above the crowd and altar-contest entries will be displayed to honor and remember loved ones. There also will be a community altar and a closing procession.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Free admission and parking. 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com.
It's all about fall at Anthem Community Council's annual festival, which promises to be "bigger than ever" for its 15th year. There will be carnival rides, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating and live entertainment. Vendors will sell food, arts and crafts. Sample apple-pie contest entries while they last and help judges decide the winners.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. ACC Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Free admission and parking; $5 for all-day ride wristband; $5 to decorate a pumpkin. 623-742-6050, onlineatanthem.com/autumnfest.
Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts
Celebrate the arts with dance performances, live music and more at the retro '80s-themed event. Guests are encouraged to wear their leg warmers or jellies. They can partake in pet adoptions, film viewings and tequila tasting. Proceeds benefit the Theater's Youth Outreach Programs.
Details: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix. $5 for adults; free for ages 12 or younger, veterans and active military. 602-254-7399, herbergertheater.org.
Desert Gathering Jewish Music Fest
Valley Beit Midrash presents this celebration of contemporary Jewish music. Eat traditional Jewish food while listening to Moshav and Half Baked, Saul Kaye and Elana Jagoda. It doesn't matter if you are reformed or Hasidic, this festival aims to celebrate all denominations of Judaism.
Details: 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Free. 602-910-7472, desertgatheringaz.com.
CALA Alliance International Festival
Cutting-edge Latino cultural programs and perspectives will be highlighted at this festival. There will be Cumbia-based music performances and exhibitions of art, including photography, paper and video. Talks and demonstrations from musicians, visual artists, performers and chefs also will be featured.
Details: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7; 2 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-385-3448, calaalliance.org/events.html.
Chiles and Chocolate Festival
Please your palate with heat and sweets at the Desert Botanical Garden. Sample gourmet chocolate, chile peppers, salsas and Southwest treats while you listen to DJ music, watch Latin dance performances and meander along paths at the garden and admire the desert flora. Vendors will sell items to take home.
Details: Nov. 7-9. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. $22; $20 for age 60 or older; $12 for ages 13-18; $10 for ages 3-12; free for age 2 or younger and members. 480-481-8188, dbg.org.
Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-Off
Celebrate Arizona's cowboy heritage and enjoy some genuine trail grub at this Wild West celebration. Sample this cast-iron cookery and take in gunfight reenactments and the Western sounds of Pioneer Pepper. Wagon teams will compete to determine who will be the winner (hint, it's gonna be the judges and lucky guests who get to enjoy the campfire fare). Additionally, the competitors will be serving lunch Saturday and breakfast Sunday.
Details: Nov. 7-9. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Tumbleweed Ranch, 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler. Free; $12 Saturday lunch tickets; $10 Sunday breakfast tickets. 480-782-2751, chandleraz.gov/chuckwagon.
Gilbert Days
The Old West is coming back to Gilbert for the annual rodeo. The fun kicks off with a Pony Express ride on Friday, Nov. 7, before the rodeo the next weekend. Then wrap up all the rootin', tootin' rodeo fun with the annual parade and family festival Saturday, Nov. 22, including a half-marathon and other wellness events. (
Details: Nov. 7-22. Various times and locations. gilbertdays.org, gilbertaz.gov.
Rock the Block in Chandler
Discover everything downtown Chandler has to offer at this rockin' street fair. Businesses will be open, plus there will be street vendors and a farmers market. And when you've shopped enough, you can dance to hot local music on two stages.
Details: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Downtown Chandler, Arizona Avenue between Chandler Boulevard and Frye Road. Free. 480-855-3539, chandlerblockparty.com.
Certified Local Fall Fest
Non-profit Local First Arizona's goal is to make Arizona a better place by supporting locally owned businesses and building vibrant communities. For the 10th year, more than 100 businesses, restaurants and food trucks will gather to sell unique items, food and Arizona-produced wine and beer. Arizona bands and musicians will entertain and there will be kids activities. Take the light rail to the Central Avenue and Roosevelt station and eliminate the need to park.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Portland Street between Central and Third avenues in downtown Phoenix. Free. 602-956-0909, localfirstaz.com/fall-festival.
Grand Avenue Festival
This fesival celebrates culture and art while highlighting the history and character of Lower Grand Avenue. The event provides tours of historical commercial buildings along with art exhibits, fashion shows, live music and more. Make costumes and masks for the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts, a new addition to this year's festival.
Details: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Oasis on Grand, 1501 Grand Ave., Phoenix. Free. 602-391-4016, grandavephoenix.com.
Arizona Asian Festival
Now in its 20th year, this pan-Asian festival showcases the food and culture from Japan to India and all points in between. Stroll along the Avenue of Cultures and sample a variety of cuisines, browse the Asian market or enjoy a quiet drink in the tea garden. And, of course, enjoy the variety of music from local performers.
Details: Nov. 8-9. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Free. 480-644-6500, aaaa-az.org.
Festival of the Superstitions
The Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce presents this festival designed to let people shop for holiday gifts created by area businesses. Fine art, jewelry and other goods will be among the items available. There will be a car show, chili cook off, veterans ceremony, live entertainment, food vendors and a kids zone with bounce houses, a petting zoo, train and carnival-style games.
Details: Nov. 8-9. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. 567 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction. Free. 480-982-3141, festivalofthesuperstitions.com.
Spanish Market: Mercado de las Artes
Add some Hispanic tradition to your holiday shopping at the Heard Museum. Isabelle Collins of Puebla, Mexico, is this year's featured artist. Her Colonial-Mexican pottery will be for sale, along with embroidery, furniture, painting, prints and works of silver and tin in all price ranges from more than 65 artists. Authors will sign books and traditional food items will be sold in the Central Courtyard.
Details: Nov. 8-9. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free admission; suggested $10 donation includes museum admission. 602-252-8840, heard.org/event/spanish-market.
Litchfield Park Festival of Arts
Browse the streets of Litchfield Park and purchase the work of more than 250 artists that includes pottery, jewelry, painting, sculpture and photography. Along walkways will be food-vendor booths, wine tasting. World-renowned guitarist Esteban will perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily on the mainstage. Other entertainment will include hoop dancer Tony Duncan, Native-American performers Estun-Bah, Inka Gold and Arvel Bird, and Big Pete Pearson and the Gamblers.
Details: Nov. 8-9. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Downtown Litchfield Park at Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard. Free admission and parking. 623-734-6526, vermillionpromotions.com.
Arizona Wine Growers Festival at the Farm
Meet Arizona growers behind the grapes in your glass at the Farm at South Mountain. A limited-availability reception with winemakers and tastes of top-scoring wines and farm-to-table fare is featured Friday night at on-site restaurant, Quiessence. On Saturday, try 30 Arizona wines; enjoy a picnic lunch, music and educational seminars; bid on live auction items; and help judges decide this year's winning wines.
Details: Nov. 14-15. 6-8 p.m. Friday reception; noon-5 p.m. Saturday. 6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix. $75 for reception; $60-$75 for Saturday events. 623-236-2338, azwinefestivalatthefarm.com.
Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts
Start your holiday shopping early in downtown Fountain Hills. There will be music, and gifts can be purchased at the booths of nearly 500 juried artisans, many who will be selling ornaments. Get breakfast or lunch from a variety of vendors and grab a brew at the beer garden.
Details: Nov. 14-16. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Free admission and parking. Along Avenue of the Fountains, from La Montana Drive to Saguaro Boulevard. 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com/festival-of-arts.asp.
Goodguys 17th Southwest Nationals
To paraphrase the Boss, "autumn's here and the time is right for racing in Scottsdale." Get ready for some serious muscle as the hottest street rods, custom cars and trucks take to the track at WestWorld for the AutoCross Shootout. Or just wander through over 3000 pre-1972 hot-rods on display at the "Show and Shine". And if you need parts to get that old clunker back to museum quality, there will be a swap meet as well.
Details: Nov. 14-16. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. $20 adults, $6 children 7-12. 925-838-9876, good-guys.com.
Celebrate peace, love and puppies as Chandler hosts this dog-friendly festival. Local rescue and pet vendors will be on hand with tips and treats for your four-legged furbaby. Just be sure and keep them leashed at all times and don't let them eat the brown acid.
Details: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov.15. Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road. Free. 480-782-2669, chandleraz.gov.
The Big Heap Vintage and Handmade Festival
Let the treasure hunting begin at the juried festival which features all things vintage and handmade. Browse a wide variety of more than a hundred vendors offering one-of-a-kind industrial, salvaged, recycled and handmade goods. Torrey McDannald Quintet will be performing live music at the event.
Details: Nov. 21-23.9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. $7. 480-329-6118, thebigheap.com.
American Heritage Festival
Take a step back in time and view what American life was like back in the day during the largest living history event in the Southwest. The 12th annual festival features reenactments ranging from Colonial times to the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Vietnam era and more. The family-friendly event includes crafts, music and interactive activities.
Details: Nov. 22-23. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek. $15; $8 for advance discount passes until Oct. 31; free for ages 3 and younger. 480-777-1776, americanheritagefestival.com.
Harvest Festival
Take a hayride or pony ride around the park while enjoying the cooler temps. Guests can visit the animals at the petting zoo, climb a rock wall or take a ride on the ATV train. Face painting, bounce houses, amusement rides and more will be part of the event.
Details: Nov. 22-23.11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Enchanted Island Amusement Park at Encanto Park, 1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix. $6 for harvest festival only. $10 for guests over 54"; $15 for guests under 54" for festival and unlimited rides. 602-254-1200, enchantedisland.com.
Artfest of Scottsdale
This popular outdoor festival, a holiday tradition in its 21st year, includes live music as you shop for art and craft items from 180 artists for your gift-giving needs. Authors will attend and food will be available to enjoy in the relaxing sculpture garden. Kids activities will be available and the Scottsdale Art Museum, unique shops and restaurants are nearby. Dogs are welcome.
Details: Nov. 22-23. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 7380 E. Second St. Free admission and parking. 480-968-5353, 888artfest.com.
Ornament Marketplace
Find holiday ornaments crafted by more than 20 American Indian artists at the Heard Museum's annual Ornament Marketplace. There will be hundreds to choose from in a variety of forms, including carved wood, baskets, pottery and beads. Books and decorated wreaths also will be sold and there will be live music and the cafe will be open.
Details: Nov. 28-30. 9:30-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-252-8840, heard.org/event/ornament-market.
Las Noches de las Luminarias
December in the Valley doesn't feel too wintery, but this annual tradition at Desert Botanical Garden lets everyone know that the holiday season is nearing. Following the Hispanic Christmas tradition, brown bags containing lighted candles line the garden's paths, creating a peaceful and romantic glow amid the saguaros and other desert flora. Mariachi Pasión, Pick and Holler, the Sahnas Brothers and handbell ringers are among the music you'll hear performed throughout the garden each night. Bars are stationed around the garden for those 21 or older. Dine at Gertrude's restaurant; a buffet and cafe also are available.
Details: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 12-13, 19-23, 26-30. Dec. 5-6 is for garden members only. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. $10-$30. Tickets on sale to the general public Sunday, Sept. 28. 480-481-8188, dbg.org/luminaria.
Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival
Sip wine and savor fine art while surrounded by the European-inspired backdrop of the Scottsdale Waterfront. Guests can browse a wide selection of fine arts such as paintings, bronzes, clay sculptures and more while enjoying live music, wine and chocolate.
Details: Dec. 5-7. 10 a.m. Friday-Sunday. Downtown Scottsdale, 7135 E. Camelback Rd; next to Olive & Ivy. $3; free for ages 17 and younger. 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com.
Tempe Festival of the Arts
Browse more than 400 artist booths full of handmade artwork along Mill Avenue during the weekend-long event. Named as one of the top 200 art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the festival offers items from photography to jewelry and includes live entertainment along with food vendors.
Details: Dec. 5-7.10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Mill Avenue, between 3rd St. and University Dr., Tempe. Free. tempefestivalofthearts.com.
Holiday Pet Festival
Hosted by Tranquility Trail Animal Sanctuary, the festival provides the latest in pet foods, products and pet-related services. Interactive activities, auctions, contests, exhibits and free samples will be part of the event. Hundreds of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits and birds will be looking for their forever homes. Pets are welcome on a fixed lead or stroller and can get their photo taken with Santa.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd. Free. 480-406-7301, holidaypetfestival.com.
Phoenix Festival of the Arts
Phoenix Center for the Arts invites you to celebrate culture and the arts for the third year at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix. Shop for holiday gifts at 80 booths, be entertained by poets, dancers, choirs, musicians and storytellers, and learn something new from historians and scholars. Food trucks, a beer and wine garden, a hands-on community mural and a family zone for kids are included. Limited street parking is available on Moreland, First and Second streets, or avoid the hassle — take the light rail to stops at McDowell and Central Avenue or Roosevelt and Central Avenue.
Details: Dec. 12-14. Noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix. Free. 602-254-3100, phoenixfestivalofthearts.org.
Carefree Christmas Festival
Get your holiday on in downtown Carefree two weeks before Christmas at Carefree Desert Gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. There will be snow to play in every day, carolers, shopping, horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa and live entertainment. Highlights Saturday include an electric-light parade at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 8. Sunday at 10 a.m. is the pet parade, a fan favorite.
Details: Dec. 12-14. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 100 Easy St. 480-488-3381, carefreechristmasfestival.com.
Festival of Cheer
Families can celebrate the season at Peoria's Centennial Plaza Park by playing in 20 tons of snow, taking free pictures with Santa and learning about other cultures and countries at stations set up throughout the park. Hosted by adult social-care non-profit Benevilla, the event also will feature music and dance performances, food vendors and a Kids' Play Land for children 12 or younger.
Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13. Free. Cinnabar and 85th avenues, Peoria. 623-584-4999, festivalofcheer.com.
Pueblo Grande Indian Market
Meet American Indian artists and purchase their work at more than 100 booths. Local musicians and dancers will perform, there will be fry bread and other Native-American food to try and you can watch demonstrations of traditional cooking methods. At the Ki:him (village) are interactive activities, including hoop dancing, drumming, archery, pottery, petroglyph creation and using an atlatl to throw a spear.
Details: Dec. 13-14. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Pueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. $8 per day, $10 for two-day ticket; $5 per day, $8 for two-day ticket for members, American Indians and active or retired military with ID; free for age 12 or younger. 602-495-0901, pueblogrande.org/indian-market.


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Check out appoLearning.com, because your kids deserve the very best educational apps!
Google has brought a number of very interesting products to Android phones. Probably one of their more interesting products offered is Google Shopper, an application that tries to make your shopping experience easier.
The app is essentially a combination of two different Google products. It takes the photo recognition of Google Goggles and the amazing price library of Google Product search and puts them into an app that takes a photo and does an immediate search for prices. The app is actually quite limited at the moment due to the difficulties that come with photo recognition. It can only recognize barcodes, books, DVDs, CDs, and video games currently and struggles with anything else. But the objects that it does scan offer immediate results without any work from the user. Just point the device at the object and it will immediately pull pricing results onto the screen.
The app takes voice recognition as well but it is definitely the goal of the developers to integrate visual search as much as possible. The app is available for free in the Android Marketplace and was actually pretty fun to use. Without some more advanced features it's hard to find times when you will actually need it but in the future, this app may be a necessity. Check it out.


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"Places like Rockford are really going to take a hit because there will not be any unemployment compensation. People don't have jobs in Rockford, where are they going to go and at the same time they are expected to pay taxes," said Topinka.
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The Thing Set Visit Interview: Mary Elizabeth Winstead
By Eric Eisenberg 2010-10-04 09:50:10 comments
Thanks to Ridley Scott and James Cameron, the bar has been set for heroines in the sci-fi genre with Ellen Ripley: She sucked the xenomorph out of the airlock in Alien and killed the queen with the power loader in Aliens - certifiable badass. Since then, there has been a long line of female heroes, from Linda Hamiltons Sarah Connor in The Terminator to Carrie-Ann Moss Trinity in The Matrix. Perhaps next in that long line will be Mary Elizabeth Winsteads Kate Lloyd.
While visiting the set of Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.s The Thing this past summer in Toronto, Winstead, sporting a black tank-top and a fake cut on her forehead, sat down with us journalists to discuss her personal feelings about the original John Carpenter film, the lack of a romance, and wielding a flamethrower to try and get rid of the alien menace.
Are you almost done?
Almost, yeah. We have just over a week left. Its a bit daunting because it feels like we have a lot to do, but well do it!
Are your heaviest scenes behind you or is there some stuff left that you have to do
Yeah, I mean, weve pretty much weve done all of the sort of heavy acting scenes weve done. I mean, theres really hardly any dialogue left. Its all sort of capturing bits and pieces of short action pieces and stuff like that that we need to fill in.
So hows the experience been so far?
Its been really great. Its a really good group of people and everybodys really genuinely excited and really wants to make this as great a film as it can be and as great of a companion piece as it can to the John Carpenter film while being sort of our own unique and different, you know, film. And Matthijs is fantastic. Hes a real great actors director which has been really great for me to be doing a picture thats considered to be, you know, a genre picture, but to have it so focused on performance has been really, really great.
Whats your personal relationship with John Carpenters original film?
I am a huge fan. I saw it ... five years ago for the first time? I just fell in love with it. I thought it was great. Performances were amazing. Just, the sort of tension. I thought it was a really, really great film. So when I got the script I was a little I was excited, but a little worried, you know, because it was kind of like, How can you remake The Thing? So I was excited to see that its a true prequel; its really not a remake. Were not trying to recreate the same characters completely different people, theyre completely separate. Their own characters, but just put in similar situations and a similar world to the world the John Carpenter film takes place in.
So did they come after you or did you go after the project?
It was kind of a bit of both. They sort of contacted me and said, you know, A lot of people involved in the project want you for the part, but theres a couple people who arent so sure. So I had to sort of go in an audition and convince some of the people who werent convinced on me, you know, that I should get the part. So, it turned out OK.
Well shes definitely a strong, independent, intelligent character who ends up really taking care of herself in this situation, so I think she sort of fits in with that theme of strong heroines in the genre. But whats nice about her is shes sort of shes a real person. You know, shes a scientist. Shes not a bad ass chick who comes in to, like, save the day. She sort of just has to become strong throughout this situation and become stronger than she ever thought she could be. And so she kind of has to take on this new life and become this new person by the end of the film than she is in the beginning. So, its a really its nice. Im not sort of, you know, just trying to be a bad ass action hero, Im trying to play this, you know, part as true as I can.
Even though there are new characters and its a different film, since your characters at the center of things, would you say that theres some of MacReadys spirit thats in her?
Sure, I mean, I think between my character and Joel [Edgerton]s character I think theres definitely that spirit, you know, its definitely there. I think its probably more for Joel because hes playing the helicopter pilot so theres sort of that personality is kind of represented in the film. Even though hes totally doing his own performance and hes completely great in his own way, I think that the MacReady spirit is probably a bit more represented in him. But, you know, I think, hopefully, I sort of have a little bit of it too, you know, unintentionally.
One thing that sounds nice is that there isnt really a romantic relationship between the two characters. Theyre both professionals.
Exactly, I mean ... trying to force that into the film would be a little ridiculous because things start falling apart as soon as she enters the base, so [laughs] I dont think theres any time for any sort of sexual tension to build or romantic, you know, feelings to start coming forth. Its really their connection is that they feel like they can trust each other for whatever reason. And they dont really know why, they just feel like, Heres somebody I can trust, heres somebody that, you know, Im gonna sort of cling on to help get me through this. And thats really, you know, where the connection lies.
It is really interesting because in John Carpenters film its all men in snow and completely isolated. Does the film address having women in this isolated fort?
Yeah, well, I mean, we address it in a subtle way, I think, of just sort of everyone having a different opinion about her being there, you know, when she shows up and shes sort of a young woman. And especially the character Sander, whos the one who sort of brought her along, Basically the reason he brings her along is because he thinks shell be easy to control, and hell be able to take all the credit, hell do everything his way and he wont have anybody getting in his way whos gonna try and, you know, speak their mind, so to speak. [Laughs] He sort of thinks that Ill be, you know, easy. So, he sort of comes to find that shes a little bit stronger and more intelligent than he had anticipated. So yeah, everyone has an opinion about her and who she is and why shes there and how they feel about it.
Are you a fan of the genre? Did you grow up a horror fan? Any favorites, aside from the original The Thing?
Well, Im a fan of films in general, I mean, I dont think Ive ever considered myself specifically a horror fan even though I do enjoy horror films, find them really entertaining. Ive always been a huge fan of The Shining, and Rosemarys Baby is one of my favorite films of all time. And The Thing is one of my favorites. So I think part of the reason why Im sort of drawn to it or its drawn to me or something, is just because theres always a lot of kind of strong female characters represented as heroines in horror films. Well, not always, but often. And so thats fun for me to play, so its been really great.
Its actually very similar to the tone and the pace of the first. It sort of starts out one of the actors was describing it the other day and I thought it was a really good way to say it: It starts out as a drama, sort of slowly turns into a thriller, and slowly turns into a horror film, and then turns into an action film. So thats sort of how you know it starts out as just these characters getting to know each other sort of, you know, feeling each other out then something starts going wrong and you start playing the whole whodunit sort of game of like, whos the thing and whos not. Then, you know, people start dying, and things get really sort of bloody and scary and then, you know, youve got to sort of take care of business and get tough and sort of get into action. So thats sort of, you know, how it feels to me.
As an actress, is it very difficult balancing all those different things or is it fun to have all this different stuff to play with in one movie?
Its been really fun. I mean its definitely like I was saying before, its been a lot more performance-focused than I expected. The first couple of months of shooting were just [laughs] acting every day, which was really great, to just come in and to just talk about scenes all day long, and discuss with each other our characters and how we feel about, you know, the scene and whats happening in each moment. I think that thats really going to be something that sets this film apart from other genre films.
Is there an equivalent blood scene, like in John Carpenters version theres they draw their blood and touch the fire to it. Is there a scene
Yeah, I mean, theres a scene thats sort of less definitive than that. Theres a test that we do that sort of just separates who is suspicious and who is most likely trustworthy. So, we sort of we have a test that doesnt say whos a thing and whos not definitively, but we at least sort of separate it into two camps. Which sort of adds to the paranoia. It makes other people pit against each other and how dare you turn against me. Its a great moment in the film that amps up that level of paranoia and attention.
In John Carpenters The Thing, it doesnt seem like we see your character. We do see the remains of some characters and warped fusions of characters. But am I wrong, do we see your character in the original film on the destroyed Norwegian base?
Not my character. But we definitely go through and we include all of those bits. The mystery of the Norwegian base and all of those moments are definitely explained in this film.
Whats it like working with a creature? Are you getting blood and guts thrown at you all day?
It depends. Every sort of scene has been different. Every time the Thing is shown, its shown in a completely different way. Or it looks different or its manifested in a different way. Sometimes were dealing with a huge animatronic puppeteer creatures. And sometimes its only half there and the rest will be CGed. Its interesting to see all the different ways theyve been working this out. Its been really great to have something there to act to, its not just a green screen, its actually moving, and something actually set on fire. So its been fun.
Definitely. We have some really wonderful and unique actors who have just been creating moments that are just wow. You watch them back and you think thats really wonderful, special and different. Especially having so many Norwegian actors it feels like such a special unique thing to this film. They bring such a cool energy. Its so different from anything else you see on film. Theres one scene that is my favorite scene that weve shot. Where were all celebrating after weve found this creature, and were all drinking. And they all break out into this completely improvised Norwegian folksong. Theyre dancing and they are singing different parts and harmonizing, and jumping, and sloshing their beers, and its all pouring out. It was so much fun to shoot. But then when you watch it back its actually really sad because you know that these people are going to die. Its kind of haunting and really wonderful. So theres moment like that where you think that this is going to have a lot of really cool stuff.
Whats your relationship been like with the flamethrower?
Its been mostly great. Its a little heavy sometimes, and a little rough to run around with. But its fun, it actually instantly makes you carry yourself differently. Empowering, youve got this power in your hands to set something on fire. Watching it back Ive been really surprised to watch myself look that crazy. You instantly get this different look in your face when youre burning something, like youve lost your mind. Its kinda cool.
Whats been the most horrifying moment to shoot?
Its hard to say. Every time weve been dealing with The Thing, its been really freaky. Theres one particular scene I did where was an actual person was on fire and running through a hallway, you know, on fire, it was [phew]. And they have this thing now thats fire retardant gel, so youre just setting their skin on fire. We have to actually set people on fire. For me, thats a little bit terrifying. But its exciting to see because it looks awesome.
Speaking of the physical challenges has there been a scene or a moment that you found the most demanding in that regard.
Theres a scene where my character kind of starts to lose it a little bit. And thats actually during the scene where they are testing people and trying to keep people separated. And thats actually my test, and Im sort of in charge of it. Nobody really wants to go along with what Im doing, and they all start to try and overthrow my control and I start to lose it a little bit. Thats kind of the point in the film when everything starts to spiral out of control. Nobody knows who to trust anymore and theres nobody to look to for an answer. It was one of the most fun scenes, but it was also really challenging because my character, for the most part, keeps it really together and is really focused. I had to figure out how to let her lose it, to a certain point, but also come back to reality enough so you believe that she can survive a little bit longer.
How much of the film is going to be in subtitles?
A lot. We did a lot of versions where we would do at the end, OK now do an English version just in case. Im not sure exactly what theyre going to decide to do. But theres definitely a lot of scenes with Norwegian. Which has been great, especially for my to not know what people are talking about. I dont know if theyre talking about me, so you freak out a little.
So it adds to the paranoia?
Absolutely. People cant understand each other. It adds another layer for sure.
Theyll just figure it all out in editing?
Its the same as no do a scene without the f-word, just in case. Its that sort of thing which is tacked in on the end just in case someone has a problem with that scene being in Norwegian. But for the most part I think its really cool. I think Matthijs [the director] really likes that theres a lot of Norwegian in it. It has that feel about it I think that adds to the film feeling very European. Having a European director and a large European cast. It sort of has that feel about it. Which is very cool.
I will say Im definitely ready to smile in a movie. You get used to being a character after a while. Shes somebody who is really serious and dedicated and focused, so I try to bring to her. It hasnt been too taxing on this one because I think that everyone is so wonderful and everyone is so collaborative. Its been a really laid back wonderful experience overall.
Whats it like working inside a spaceship?
We havent really gotten to that yet. Weve got the set there but were sort of building up to. Thats going to be all next week that weeks.
How much of the movie is spent inside the spaceship?
Not much. I think that it would be spoilerish to say more than that about it. But yes, its sort of a reveal at a certain point.
Have you had much interaction with the creatures yet?
Ive had a little bit. Weve had a few big creature scenes and Ive been involved with most of them. Theyve all been different but theyve all been interesting.
How do you think they look, are you scared when you are in the scene?
Whats funny is they look completely different when you look at playback on the monitors, than they do doing it. Sometimes it feels maybe not quite real when youre doing it. But then when you see it when you go and watch playback you think, Oh my god thats so creepy and real on film. And when youre looking at it in person you know its gel for blood and all this stuff that you know logically isnt real. Its been really cool to see how it translates.
Is there any chance that this movie wont be rated R?
I cant imagine. I cant imagine.
Are you guys going in the direction for a hard R?
I would think so yeah. As an actor I have no control over those things. But as far as the way weve been shooting it, I think they would have a very hard time trying to make it anything less than an R.
Do you have the genre bug now? Do you want to keep making horror films and sci-fi movies?
I love playing characters that are strong, when theres physicality involved. And when you get to do lots of fun challenging. It seems to be that, thats where those sort of roles lie.
As a fan of the film, do you think other fans will be pleased with this movie?
I think they will. I think theyll be really pleasantly surprised. I think a lot of fans immediately go, ugggh when they hear that someone is doing a prequel or a remake, they sort of assume the worst sometimes. So Im really excited for them to see this because I think theyre going to be really surprised as to how sort of respectful it is to the John Carpenter version, and how dedicated we all have been to make it really cool and fun for them to see.
Your character is very much in the spirit of Ripley, is that ever daunting, do you associate with her at all?
Thats another one of my favorite films. But Im not watching that in between takes, or anything like that. I know that one of the things that Matthijs saw in me that he liked, was he thought that I embodied that somewhat. And Alien and Ripley are big inspirations for him. They are two iconic things that are in his head all of the time. So I took that as just being flattering, thats all I can really do. Im hugely flattered that he sees me as being somewhat relatable to that character and I just go forth.
How is your character flawed? I think shes a control freak. Shes flawed in tons of ways, Im sure as I am. So I try to bring my flaws to her. But I think ultimately shes a control freak and she thinks she knows how to do everything, and everything that she thinks is right. But sometimes its not. Id say thats her main flaw.
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Fresh Air Weekend: Neil Young, Tom Philpott
Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors, and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week:
Neil Young: The Fresh Air Interview: Young's latest album with Crazy Horse, Americana, features songs many of us learned as children, like "Oh Susannah" and "Clementine."
Assessing Consumer Concerns About The Meat Industry: Tom Philpott, who covers food and the agricultural industry for Mother Jones, joins Fresh Air's Terry Gross for a wide-ranging discussion about health and other issues affecting the meat industry.
Brit Wit Meets Manor Mystery In 'Uninvited Guests': A dark and stormy night, an isolated manor house and a knock at the door all play a part in Sadie Jones' delicious romp of a novel. Set in Edwardian England, it tracks a noble but cash-strapped family whose lavish dinner plans go awry when they're asked to shelter a crowd of refugees.
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Moore Hits Decisive Blast In Baseball's 7-6 Win Over Michigan State
May 9, 2007
Chicago, Ill.- Junior second baseman Tyler Moore hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the seventh to give the UIC baseball team a 7-6 victory over visiting Michigan State at Les Miller Field on Wednesday night.
On a breathtaking day in Chicago, the Flames (27-17) jumped out to an early 6-0 lead before the Spartans (19-24) made it interesting late in the game.
Jake Carr went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Nick Rainwater, Erik Whinery and Moore each went 2-for-4 at the plate, while Ryan Schweikert drove in three runs on a second-inning bases-loaded double.
Adam Worthington earned the win in relief to move to 4-1 on the season, while David Cales pitched a scoreless ninth for his 10th save of the year. Cales now owns sole possession of second place in the UIC single-season record book for saves.
UIC went ahead right off the bat after scoring six times in the first two frames. In the bottom of the first the Flames loaded the bases and received a sacrifice fly RBI from Larry Gempp Jr. and an RBI single by Cales.
The second inning featured a Flames four-spot. With the bases loaded again, Gempp drove in another run on a single to center, and Schweikert launched a ball to the left centerfield fence that cleared the bases for his second two-bagger of the season.
Michigan State chipped away at the UIC advantage, as the Spartans plated a run in the third off of Brad Riegler and scored three more times in the fourth to cut their deficit to two.
In the seventh Evan Friedland hit a two-out, two-run single off of Worthington to even the game at 6-6.
But that set up Moore, who launched an offering from Spartan reliever John Dwan over the left field wall in the home half of the seventh for the eventual game-winner.
Worthington tossed a scoreless eighth, and Cales made the move from short to the mound in the ninth to close out the contest.
The UIC win snapped Michigan State's four-game winning streak and gave the Flames their fourth win in the last five games.
UIC begins a three-series against Butler at Les Miller Field this Friday at 6:05 p.m.