Attendees of the Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom can add their own touch to the proceedings by adding a touch of color to the stars on a commemorative mural.

The local dance troupe CONDER/dance stages a complimentary showcase 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 at Tempe Center for the Arts. The performance includes original pieces, a dance film, and a special performance from Treeline Dance Works.

Within the next five years, District 25 state Sen. Bob Worsley, R-Mesa, and his wife Christi hope to have Arizona’s first “world-class concert hall” adjacent to another city institution available for public use.

The pop-country star, known as the “Celine Dion of country music,” performs live in Phoenix. Doors open at 6 p.m.

What started as a simple service project five years ago, now serves hundreds of teens each summer — giving them a unique experience and opportunities to “blossom” in a number of ways as citizens and young women.

Regardless of your interest in the culinary arts, it’s hard not to find Alton Brown, the Iron Chef commentator and host of “Good Eats,” entertaining. With a wacky blend of science, gastronomy and humor that’s entirely unique, it comes as no surprise that his national tour, “Alton Brown Live,” is selling out quickly.

Mesa artists will display their talents and wares to the public in a Frankie Avalon appropriate atmosphere during the 2nd Friday Beach Party on June 14.

Some internet sensations burn fast and bright, then fizzle back into obscurity. Others get record deals and go on tour.

The Vermont rock band, led by the charismatic Potter, takes the stage in Phoenix.

AMC Theatres has released plans to renovate the former 37,645 square-foot Harkins Theatres movie theater at Centerpoint on Mill Avenue in Downtown Tempe.

Brighton Collectibles at San Tan Village in Gilbert has Chosen EVIT’s BAMM program as its charity this year. The store will host a kick-off party 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 2, and will give 20 percent of everything sold that evening to the Broadcasting/Audio Production & Media Marketing (BAMM) program.

The search is on for eligible women who are ready to find true love on the new season of "The Bachelor."

Experienced aerialists twirl above the stage as the Phoenix Symphony plays a variety of classical and pop music, including “Flight of the Bumblebee,” “The Planets” and tunes from The Beatles.

Opening in Mesa this weekend is a new film that depicts the true story of a little-known hero of the early West.

Known as “The Pit Bull of Comedy,” the long-time comedian and star of the Showtime special “Born to Be Bobby” performs.

The six-time Grammy winner and pop country star brings her summer tour to the Valley.

Academy, Tony and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Kevin Kline performs his new one-man Shakespeare show -- ‘He That Plays: An Evening of Shakespeare’ -- followed by an audience Q&A. A reception with food and music for priority ticket buyers and a chance to meet Kline in person will begin at 6 p.m. next door at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. The performance benefits Southwest Shakespeare Company’s education and guest artist programs.

Chestnut blends contemporary jazz, traditional jazz and gospel, plus the occasional seasonings of Latin and samba, giving himself plenty of freedom to explore different emotions, while keeping his music in recognizable form. Vibraphonist and multiple Grammy nominee, Stefon Harris, also performs.

One of rock’s most enduring bands stops in Phoenix during its 34-city U.S. tour. The tour marks the 35th anniversary of the release of the 1977 “Rumours” album.

Indie-folk artist Jay Nash will be performing in the Valley’s very own The Rhythm Room Wednesday, May 22 with fellow performer David Ramirez.

A Scottsdale restaurant planned to reopen Tuesday night after it temporarily shut its doors following an embarrassing reality TV experience.

iTheatre Collaborative stages this humorous tale about former prison mates who are trying to improve their lives while learning that “crime doesn’t pay, at least not very well.”

Using their talents for hilarious, family-friendly improvisational comedy, Jef and Shurlin Rawls of Mesa hope to lift spirits while lightening the load for a family in their neighborhood with an event they are calling a “FUN-draiser.”

A free all-day workshop for women in Phoenix this Saturday, May 18, aims to offer a way to “unlock one’s true potential as a catalyst for lasting love, stronger relationships and a greater sense of fulfillment,” says event promoter, Jan Hemming.