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SPECIAL EVENTS

ARTS & CULTURE

“Nosotras Las Mujeres, We the Women”
Through Oct. 4

In this exhibition, emerging and established female artists will explore identity, resilience, spirituality, social justice and other powerful and contemporary themes, representing all cultures and media. Tues.-Sat.,11 a.m.-7 p.m.; First and Third Fridays: 2 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Xico Galleria, 829 N. First Ave., Phoenix, xicoinc.org

Botanical Blacksmith Exhibit
Through Sept. 20

Gardens need something to help them stand out, and the more than 70 botanical-themed metal sculptures on display outdoors and inside The Arboretum at Flagstaff are sure to get everyone’s eyes on your estate’s greenery. Most of the work you will see is for sale, with 30% of the proceeds benefitting the venue. Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $12, adults; $6, kids ages 5-17, The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, (928) 774-1442, thearb.org

“William Matthews: Decades”
Through Oct. 20

The iconic image of the American cowboy continues to undergo numerous revisions, much like the Southwestern landscape. Over the last five decades, Colorado-based artist William Matthews has captured those transitions with his paintbrush and watercolors with a body of work that is stunning and, at times, witty. One thing it is not is commonplace. Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, (480) 686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.org

“Summer”
Through Sept. 28

While the sunshine brings overpowering heat to the Southwest, it can also make the outside world seem enchanting. The exquisite beauty of the season comes through in a painting of Brazil’s Elza Burquo House beautifully rendered by Andy Burgess; sculptures by Shaunté Glover; and other works by Sonya Clark, Claudio Dicochea, and Ben Durham. Lisa Sette Gallery, 210 E. Catalina Drive, Phoenix, (480) 990-7342, lisasettegallery.com

Fully Committed
Through August 11

One performer plays more than 40 characters in this hilarious play about an out-of-work actor fending off ridiculous foodies at an NYC restaurant. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com

Carolina Aranibar-Fernández: Oleaje
Through August 4

The hidden consequences of exploiting natural resources are depicted in the San Francisco-based artist’s exhibition using intensive processes, including etching, sewing, cutting and printing. The result is colorfully executed artwork featuring beautifully translated cartography and topography. Call for times and ticket prices. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, (480) 874-4666, smoca.org

“Harry Fonseca: Transformations”
Through April 20

In the late 1970s, the late Nisenan Native American artist Harry Fonseca began his “Coyote” series. The main character in these works, seen as a “trickster” in Native American storytelling, is a metaphor for how one changes and defies society’s preconceived notions. The Heard has gathered the work of this underrated artist, who also explored queer subcultures and the dark side of American history. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, (602) 252-8848, heard.org

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