EXPERIENCE ARIZONA

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In the 1950s, old State Route 89 was the only road between Phoenix and Flagstaff. Every traveler was forced to meander slowly along the switchbacks through the shanty mining town of Jerome and on to Prescott, home of historic Whiskey Row. From there the route followed along a narrow road through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, climbing precariously until reaching the forests surrounding Flagstaff. Join the Friends of Arizona Highways May 6-10 for a high-country adventure exploring this picturesque region. The rich palette of the Grand Canyon completes the journey. This workshop provides a variety of photo opportunities with a min-imum amount of driving.

If you would like to receive a copy of the Friends' 2002 color brochure describing the complete schedule of workshops, call today.

To register or for additional information, call (602) 712-2004 or toll-free (888) 790-7042.

Visit the Web site at: www.friendsofazhighways.com.

OTHER WORKSHOPS

April 16-20 Spanish Missions of the Sonoran Desert With Jeff Kida April 23-27 Best of the West With J. Peter Mortimer June 26-30 Nikon/Digital Photo Workshop With a Nikon photographer July 26-30 Summer Storms Along the North Rim With Peter Ensenberger

INDIAN FAIR

March 2-3; Phoenix Phoenix residents Dwight and Maie Bartlett Heard founded the Heard Museum in June 1929 to house their personal collection of Southwestern art. Today the museum's award-winning exhibits include Native Peoples of the Southwest, a trip through the cultural history of the region.

In 1958, the museum held a fair as a fundraiser. The event now draws more than 20,000 attendees. This year, the Heard Museum Guild's 44th Annual Indian Fair and Market features artwork from nearly 500 of the country's top Native American artists, plus entertainment and foods.

Information: (602) 252-8840.

FILM FESTIVITIES

March 1-3; Sedona Westerns may jump to mind when considering Arizona scenery on film. But the state also has served as the backdrop for intergalactic adventures, comedies and love stories ranging from Howard Hawks' 1948 Western classic, Red River, to last summer's Planet of the Apes, directed by Tim Burton.

To celebrate the art of making motion pictures, check out the 8th Annual Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop.

Information: toll-free (800) 780-ARTS.

MINING CELEBRATION

March 15-17; Superior In the 1870s, a silver lode was discovered by a soldier named Sullivan. Prospectors flocked to the area and discovered another smaller silver outcropping, which became known as the Silver Queen Mine. When miners discovered a rich cache of copper, they renamed the bonanza the Magma Copper Mine. The town that developed took the name Superior around 1900 because its livelihood was dependent on the Arizona and Lake Superior Mining Company. Some of the company's influential stockholders hailed from Superior, Michigan. Today visitors can see the remains of the smelter and the tailings of the Magma Copper Mine, which sprawls nearly 5,000 feet underground. Residents and visitors will celebrate the area's past with performances, mining competitions and entertainment at the 14th Annual Superior Mountain Festival. Information: (520) 689-0200.

JUST FOR KIDS

March 23; Phoenix A few decades before Arizona gained admittance to the Union, Victorian architecture made its way from the East Coast to the desert. Years later, Historic Heritage Square preserved buildings from Phoenix's original townsite. On this downtown city block, visitors find museums, shops and restaurants housed in former residences, a carriage house and a machine shop. The Rosson House, an ornate mansion built in the Victorian Eastlake style in 1895 for $7,525, serves as the cornerstone of Heritage and Science Park. The park also includes the Phoenix Museum of History and the Arizona Science Center in newer buildings.

Youngsters get a taste of Phoenix's past at the Children's Fair held at the park.

Scheduled activities include a puppet show, storytelling, crafts and games. Information: (602) 262-5071.

Other Events

Ostrich Festival; March 8-10; Chandler; (623) 842-8434. Ostrich races, parade, food and entertainment.

Wak: Pow Wow; March 9-10; Tucson; (520) 294-5727. Native American intertribal dance, arts and crafts.

Civil War Battle Re-enactment; March 9-10; Picacho Peak; (520) 466-3183. Costumed staging of the Civil War battle fought on April 15, 1862.

Carousel Horse Show; March 14-17; Scottsdale; (480) 312-6802. Arabians, Morgans and saddlebreds.

La Paz County Fair; March 14-17; Parker; (928) 6698100. Livestock exhibits, 4-H exhibits, carnival games.

Antique Car Show; March 16; Mesa; (480) 644-2760. Model A Fords from 1928 to 1931 at the Sirrine House.

Bluegrass Festival; March 22-24; Scottsdale; (480) 5021880. Entertainment, workshops, arts and crafts.