Arts & Culture

Center Dance Ensemble presents the Valley institution. Performances are at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 5 p.m. Sundays. Saturdays, Sundays. Starts: Dec. 6. Continues through Dec. 21, 2008…

The ‘yotes host one of the oldest NHL franchises in the history of Earth, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Thu., Dec. 4, 7 p.m., 2008…

During an early season East Coast road trip, the Phoenix Suns learned something: Play Shaquille O’Neal and win. Don’t and get your ass handed to you. Case in point: four convincing victories against the Nets, Pacers, Grizzlies, and Milwaukee Bucks when Shaq wasn’t wearing $3,000 street clothes on the bench,…

The Suns host a healthy Carlos Boozer (pictured) and the ever-dangerous Jazz at US Airways, prior to another meeting between the Western Conference rivals in Salt Lake City on March 28. Sat., Dec. 6, 7 p.m.; Wed., March 25, 7:30 p.m., 2008…

In a triumphal return to his MVP stomping grounds on November 2, Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner torched his former team, the St. Louis Rams, for 343 yards and two touches on 22-of-33 passing. Ho-hum, just another day at the office for The Man Who Would Be MVP Again. For…

See local filmmakers Robert Kilman and Safwat Safeem’s movie of the same name, an indie about a brokenhearted, astronaut-wanna-be bear, as well as enlarged images from an accompanying storybook presented as an art exhibit. After the opening, the show can be viewed by appointment only. Fri., Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m.,…

Check out the new-look course after its renovation by course-architect William “Billy” Fulmer. Sat., Dec. 6, 2008…

If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for weirdo person, go here. It’s hard to walk away empty-handed from this toy gallery/”cultureshop” any time of the year. Fri., Dec. 5, 6-10 p.m., 2008…

Changing Hands co-owner Gayle Shanks provides tips for finding the perfect literary present. Wed., Dec. 10, 7 p.m., 2008…

Some artists who’ve been touched by the Universe have the ability to make a lovely place look lovelier than it is. Obvious choices would include Ansel Adams, Eliot Porter, and, closer to home, painters Ellen Wagener and Ed Mell. Another Arizonan with that special knack is photographer David Muench, who…

The fundraiser for Scottsdale’s Emaho Foundation features a peace blessing, Tibetan bazaar, “Wish-Fulfilling Jewel Concert,” and a performance by Grammy-nominated Native American duo Burning Sky (pictured). Sat., Dec. 6, 3:30-9:30 p.m., 2008…

The free panel discussion features photographer David Muench (pictured), architect Paolo Soleri, ASU professor John Meunier, and ADOT’s Rakesh Tripathi. An open discussion follows. Sat., Dec. 6, 2-4:30 p.m., 2008…

The demo features FMX superstars Ronnie Renner (pictured), Dustin Nowak, and Jimmie McGuire. Sat., Dec. 6, 12:30-4 p.m., 2008…

Watch world-class winter athletes such as Jonny Moseley, Daron Rahlves, and Wendy Fisher crank to a soundtrack featuring Radiohead, Beck, and others in the latest in-your-face outdoor actioner from sports-film guru Miller. Admission includes a free lift ticket at Arizona Snowbowl. Wed., Dec. 10, 8 p.m., 2008…

Watch world-class winter athletes such as Jonny Moseley, Daron Rahlves, and Wendy Fisher crank to a soundtrack featuring Radiohead, Beck, and others in the latest in-your-face outdoor actioner from sports-film guru Miller. Admission includes a free lift ticket at Arizona Snowbowl. Tue., Dec. 9, 6 & 9 p.m., 2008…

Watch world-class winter athletes such as Jonny Moseley, Daron Rahlves, and Wendy Fisher crank to a soundtrack featuring Radiohead, Beck, and others in the latest in-your-face outdoor actioner from sports-film guru Miller. Admission includes a free lift ticket at Arizona Snowbowl. Fri., Dec. 5, 8 p.m., 2008…

The luminous procession travels north on Central to Camelback, east on Camelback to Seventh Street, and Seventh Street south to Indian School Road. Sat., Dec. 6, 7 p.m., 2008…

The 23rd annual fest features 20,000 poinsettias of all colors, shapes, and sizes for sale. Fri., Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-5…

The host of KMLE Country’s Dave Pratt in the Morning signs his new memoir, Dave Pratt, Behind the Mic: 30 Years in Radio. Proceeds from book sales benefit the American Cancer Society. Tue., Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m., 2008…

The host of KMLE Country’s Dave Pratt in the Morning signs his new memoir, Dave Pratt, Behind the Mic: 30 Years in Radio. Proceeds from book sales benefit the American Cancer Society. Sat., Dec. 6, 2 p.m., 2008…

New York designer Adam Kimmel speaks about his work and “fascination with the jumpsuit” in conjunction with the exhibit “One for All, and All for One: The Jumpsuit.” Tue., Dec. 9, 7 p.m., 2008…

The public-art installation features five illuminated mixed-media robots in various forms of flight by Pittsburgh-based artist Toby Atticus Fraley. They’re displayed at the Bell Tower. Dec. 10-April 24, 2008…