Hotlist for 5-14 to 5-20
GOING ON THIS WEEK
DESERT BAND FESTIVAL
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday
WHERE: Post Auditorium, 400 W. 5th St.
GOING ON: Intermediate and beginning band students of Yuma County will play: three on Thursday and four on Friday
INFO: Event sponsored by Yuma County Music Educators Association. Sheryl Clifton of Fourth Avenue Junior High is chairwoman
COST: No charge
YUMA HIGH DRAMA
"NIGHT OF JANUARY 16"
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday
WHERE: Snider Auditorium, 400 S. 6th Ave.
GOING ON: Drama. Based on play by Ayn Rand. Two women love one man; both accused of his death. Who did it?
COST: $5 per adult, $4 per student (w/ ID), free for ages 7 and younger
'BRAVE NEW THEATERS'
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: St. Paul's Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave.
GOING ON: Film series, "Peace, Propaganda, and the Promised Land"
INFO: Film by Media Education Foundation
COST: Call 783-3530 for info
HWY 61
WHEN: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Sharky's Lounge, Paradise Casinos
INFO: Must be 21
COST: None
CHIPPENDALES
WHEN: Call for time
WHERE: Cocopah Casino, 1-800-23SLOTS
INFO: Must be 21 or older
COST: $25 general; $35 VIP
KARAOKE
WHEN: Tuesdays through Saturdays
WHERE: Cocopah Casino Sports Bar
GOING ON: Hosted each night
COST: Free to public
WINE TASTING
WHEN: 4 p.m. to close Thursdays and Fridays
WHERE: The Old Town Wine Cellar, 265 S. Main St., Suite E
INFO: Call Mike at 373-0405. Variety of wines tasted each week
COST: $5 to try all; $5 for a full glass; $10 for "premium" pour
FRIDAY, 5/16
CARPE DIEM TALENT SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St.
GOING ON: Students will present an array of talents from original songs to hip-hop routines
INFO: Call 317-3113 or 502-1948 for more information
COST: $3 from students of the school; $5 at the door
CELEBRITY WAITERS DINNER
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Golf and Country Club, 3150 S. Fortuna Ave.
GOING ON: "Celebrities" of Yuma will be serving a formal (it's a spoof) dinner. Live auction and entertainment by Hui O'Hawaii. Volunteer Laurie Houston honored
INFO: Proceeds will help Yuma County patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkins. Sponsors APS/Pacesetter Homes
COST: Tables of eight, $480; individual tickets, $60 each in advance or $75 at the door. Make checks payable to: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, mail in care of A. Fisher, 14672 S. Avenue 4-1/4E, Yuma, AZ 85365
SATURDAY, 5-17
CELEBRATION OF STRINGS
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St.
GOING ON: Orchestra students from all over Yuma County will perform as one orchestra. Guest directors are Walter Temme and Kevin Bishop
INFO: Kathy Younkers of Arizona Western College is organizer for Yuma Civic Orchestra event
COST: No charge. Donations accepted
10TH ANNUAL JOHN BOEMER GOLF TOURNEY
WHEN: All day
WHERE: Yuma Country Club
GOING ON: Proceeds benefit Arizona's Children Association
INFO: Contact Dubia Zaragoza, 726-4335 for entry fees and exact times
FARMERS INSURANCE GOLF TOURNEY
WHEN: 8 a.m. shotgun start
WHERE: Cocopah RV and Golf Resort
GOING ON: Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes
INFO: 4 man best ball;
COST: $300 per team; $75 per player; includes lunch
SUNDAY 5/18
BATTLE OF THE AUTOS
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Joe Henry Memorial Park, 23rd Avenue and Colorado Street
GOING ON: Presented by Extreme Auto Concepts
INFO: Call Ashley Cantwell at 344-5438
COST: Entry fee $20; Food plate $3
COMING
• NorthEnd Artists Co-Op Fundraiser, May 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Disabled Veterans of America
• Harkins Theatres Summer Movie Fun, beginning June 3 offers 10 movies for $5 for parents and children 12 and younger
• Bret Michaels will perform June 17, beginning at 8 p.m., at Paradise Casino in Winterhaven