No Harlem, No Foul
The stars of basketball pranks come to the Valley
Basketball's favorite court jesters shoot into America West Arena this Sunday, February 15, for a double header against the New York Nationals. Marking their 78th season with a world tour, the Harlem Globetrotters juggle roundball action with fund raising and appearances at schools, hospitals and youth organizations (doesn't leave a lot of time to guest star on Scooby-Doo). Sunday's game times are 2 and 7:30 p.m.; 30-minute postgame meet-and-greets allow every kid in attendance to meet a 'trotter. Tickets start at $10 and are available at the AWA box office, 201 East Jefferson, or through www.ticketmaster.com. -- Jill Koch
Skywatchers look to Venus
How do astronomy buffs celebrate Valentine's Day? The same way romantics do. "Think Venus," says Scott Anderson, director of Gilbert's Riparian Institute, sponsor of the Skywatch program that resumes at 8 p.m. Friday, February 13. Stargazers will gather at the Southeast Regional Library, located at Greenfield and Guadalupe roads, to learn about the planet of love. Technical types will dig the fact that, at 4.5 billion years old and 457 degrees Fahrenheit, Venus is still one hot babe. And romantics eyeing the nature preserve will notice how the goddess looks out for her daughters: On clear nights, she tosses diamonds down to Earth, where they glimmer and flash on the water. Admission is $3. For more information, see www.riparianinstitute.com or call 480-503-6744. -- Kim Toms
