Fall/Winter 2008

Believe it or not, autumn begins this month. It may not feel like it during the day, but the nights are getting cooler, and harvest-time is just around the corner. It's a great time to get outdoors and enjoy some family fun!


Saturday, October 18, 2008. 4:30-6:00 p.m. (Superstitions Springs Third Annual Festival)
Who knows what character Persephone will be this year? Don't forget to wear your costume and get ready to have a "monstrous" good time. Persephone will be singing Halloween hits throughout and conducting the costume marches. Costume contest registration starts at 4.30 p.m. (ages 0-12 years are eligible.)
Location: Superstition Springs Center - Outdoor Amphitheater (Power Road and U.S. 60) (480) 396-2570.

Saturday, October 25, 2008. 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Doggy Palooza)
Persephone can't wait to have some "doggone" good fun with her furry friends. Dogs love costumes, too! All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Costume contest registration starts at 3:30 p.m., with the doggy costume contest and other fun games for dogs at 4:00. There is an entry fee for dogs in the costume contest, plus there will be raffles for prizes. All proceeds will benefit Friends for Life animal shelter.
Location: Superstition Springs Center - Outdoor Amphitheater (Power Road and U.S. 60) (480) 396-2570.

Sunday, October 26, 2008. 12:45-1:30 p.m. (Anthem Autumnfest)
Persephone will be performing a fall celebration concert at the Anthem Community Park amphitheater as part of a 3-day event. There will be pumpkin carving for the kids and a lot more. Come early and stay for the concert, or come for the concert and enjoy the events throughout the afternoon. Anthem Autumnfest is being held Friday through Sunday, October 24-26, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. This event is free and open to the public. Bring the entire family for a beautiful day in the park! Activities include an arts and crafts village, food, a kids' zone, and exceptional entertainment, including a variety of bands, musicians, and dancers. All performances are in the amphitheater area.
Location: Anthem Community Park - 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ (north on I-17, take Exit 229, turn right on Anthem Way, then right on Gavilan Peak)

Friday, October 31, 2008. 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Malloween at Paradise Valley Mall)
This event is a safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Bring your little ones in costume to collect Halloween candy in the mall. An extra treat will be Halloween songs and fun with Persephone. She will be performing in the kid's playground area (the Westcor Kid's Club location) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Paradise Valley Mall- 45698 East Cactus Rd, Phoenix AZ. (602) 953-2959

You can join Persephone at the Kids Clubs in many Westcor malls. Here is her show time schedule.

Mall
Show Frequency
Day and Time

Arrowhead Towne Center
7000 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale
(623) 979-9764

 

Monthly

 

 

1st Wednesday
10:00-11:00 a.m.
(The last show for 2008 is December 3.)


Desert Sky Mall
7611 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix
(623) 245-1400


Weekly

 

 

Thurs.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
(The last show for 2008 is November 6.)

 

Fiesta Mall
1445 W. Southern Ave., Mesa
(480) 610-0842

 

Semi-monthly

 

 

1st & 3rd Tuesdays
10:00-11:00 a.m.

(The last show for 2008 is December 2.)

 

Metrocenter
I-17 & Dunlap, Phoenix (Mall entrance #5)
(602) 997-8991

 

Monthly

 

 

3rd Wednesday
10:00-11:00 a.m.
(The last show for 2008 is November 19.)

 

Paradise Valley Mall
4568 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix (in front of JC Penney)
(602) 494-4540

 

Monthly

 

 

1st Monday
11:00 a.m.-noon.
(
The last show for 2008 is December 1.)

 

Prescott Gateway Mall
3250 Gateway Blvd., Prescott
(928) 443-0067

 

Monthly

 

 

2nd Tuesday
10:00-11:00 a.m.
(The last show for 2008 is October 14.)

 

Superstition Springs Center
6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
(480) 832-0212

 

Weekly

 

 

Thurs.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
(The last show for 2008 is December 4.)

 

SanTan Village
2361 S. SanTan Village Parkway, Gilbert (Williams Field Rd. and Loop 202) (480) 282-9500

Semi-monthly

 

 

2nd & 4th Wednesdays
10:00-11:00 a.m.
(The last show for 2008 is November 12.)

 


Persephone’s Mailing List?
Persephone would love to have all her friends from around Arizona on her mailing list. It’s the best way to check dates and performance times. If you know a family who would like to receive these calendars by mail or e-mail, suggest they call (480) 315-8863 or send an e-mail to info <at> demetermusic <dot> com.