‘‘Tribute to Veterans’ Concert
4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Shepherd of the Valley
Lutheran Church
1500 W. Maryland Ave.
602-249-1936
    Shepherd of the Valley and the Spirit of Phoenix Men’s Chorus present a free concert that includes some favorite patriotic songs to honor our Donations of canned goods or money will be accepted for St. Mary’s Food Bank.

‘The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee’
Phoenix Theatre Company
Nov. 11-Dec. 6
Phoenix Theatre
100 E. McDowell Road
602-254-2151
    A group of six young outcasts find they fit in when doing what they do best, and they do it all in spite of their inept parents. Tickets are $20 to $55 plus handling fees. Visit http://www. PhoenixTheatre.com.

‘George is Dead’
Arizona Theatre Co.
Nov. 12-Dec. 6
Herberger Theater
222 E. Monroe
602-256-6995
http://www.arizonatheatre.org
    Stars Marlo Thomas as Doreen, the socialite wife of a right-wing Republican named George. On her way to a fundraiser she ends up at the home of a former employee and her left-wing husband. How? Why? Do they kill her? Reject her? Adopt her? Is George really dead? Tickets range from $26-$59.

‘The Miracle Worker’
Nov. 12-14
Phoenix Christian Unified Schools
1751 W. Indian School Road
602-265-4707
    See the inspiring story of Annie Sullivan and her deaf and blind student, Helen Keller. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults.

Eighth Annual Heard Museum Spanish Market
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14-15
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave.
602-252-8848
http://www.heard.org
    The event features artwork by more than 75 artists from Arizona and New Mexico, along with writers taking part in book signings, strolling musicians and more. Return to the Heard Nov. 27-29 for the Ornament Marketplace, featuring unique handmade ornaments. Admission to both events is free.

PCDS Jazz Band Concert
7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19
Steele Indian School Park, Memorial Hall
3rd Street and Indian School Road
602-955-8200
    The 40th Street Jazz Club, otherwise known as the Phoenix Country Day School varsity jazz band, will stage the concert along with special guests Team Axe and Novo Mundo. Tickets are $5 for seniors and students, $10 for general admission. E-mail ticket reservations to judy.mcadams@pcds.org.

‘Tobacco Road’
Nov. 19-21 & Dec. 3-5
Theatre One,
Phoenix College
1201 W. Thomas Road
602-285-7300
    The story of the Lester family of Tobacco Road. Show times are 7:30 p.m., with a special matinee at 1 p.m. on Dec. 4. Tickets are $10 general, $7 senior, and $5 student & alumni association members.

Classical Guitar Recital
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
Music Works Academy
302 W. Bethany Home Road
602-264-5188
    Alexander Zawilak, an instructor at Music Works Academy, will perform music by Bach, Chopin, Albeniz, Castelnuovo-Tedesco and Mangore. Admission is free; however, there will a free-will donation to Rosie’s House. Seating is limited; call to reserve a space.

First Friday Art Show
4-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5
Urban Southwest
1016 E. Camelback Road
602-866-9006
http://www.urbansouthwest.com
    Local Phoenix artists will display their work. Meet and talk to the artists and view a large selection of art furniture made from recycled materials gathered locally in Phoenix.

‘Three Sistahs’
Black Theatre Troupe
Dec. 3-13
Playhouse in the Park, The Viad Tower
1850 N. Central Ave.
602-258-8128
http://www.blacktheatretroupe.org
    Three sisters are all that’s left of the Bradshaw family of Washington, D.C., as they gather for the third year in a row for a funeral. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sundays, with a special matinee at 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Ticket are $30, plus fees; the Target Family Series show is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, with tickets just $15.50.

Holiday Music Concert
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5
St. Gregory’s Church
18th Avenue and Osborn Road
602-285-7876
    Featuring the A Cappella Choir, Phoenix Community Choir, & McConnell Singers from Phoenix College. There is a $5 suggested donation.

Phoenix Children’s Chorus
Holiday Concert
2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5
 St. Agnes Church
1954 N. 24th St.
http://www.phoenixchildrenschorus.org
    Enjoy an program of inspiring and memorable melodies to celebrate the holiday season. The Desert Echoes Flute Project appear as guest artists on the program. Tickets are  $10 to $20. Individual performance tickets will go on sale 10 a.m. Nov. 10 by calling 602-534-3788 or through Ticketmaster.