Courtesy photo The fairy godmother (Chie Morita) puts her magic touch on Cinderella (Avery Lincoln) during the production of Nick Johnson’s “Cinderella: Fractured Fairytale Meets Film‑Not‑So‑Noir.” This version of the classic fairy tale is a must‑see for audiences of all ages. (Click picture for full size image)

‘Cinderella’ gets a makeover at Cactus Shadows Nick Johnson’s multi‑media “Cinderella: Fractured Fairytale Meets Film Not‑So‑Noir” will be presented by Desert Foothills Community Education at 3 and 7 p.m. June 16 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St. in Cave Creek. Avery Lincoln is Cinderella and her movie star prince is played by Michael Schauble. Chie Morita is a bag lady who knows a little secret about the fairy godmother. Cleve Graver is the stepmother and D. J. Lincoln and Ethan Chapman are the stepsisters. Maddy Turley plays the film starlet with her entourage Bailey Niall and Kirsten Valcic. The prince’s entourage is played by Quinn Lincoln, Kaleb Niall and Jason Cozad. The story is filled with gangsters, navy officers, movie star groupies, flappers, tennis players, socialites and street urchins, all portrayed by local performing arts students. The production promises an afternoon or evening of exceptional theater with mime, dance, song and film. Tickets are available at the door. Adults are $10; students K‑12, $5; and children younger than 5 are admitted free. For tickets or information call (480) 575‑2039.

Herberger presents ‘The Bed’ at lunch

The Theatre of the Spoken Word will perform The Bed during the upcoming Lunch Time Theater presentation at noon June 19‑21 and 26‑28 at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St. in Phoenix.

There will be a preview performance at 7 p.m. June 18.

Author, actress and storyteller Dorothy Anderson presents an original plays that explores the challenges a contemporary parent has in dealing with an adult child. Based on a true story, the drama starts with the purchase of a piece of furniture–a bed.

Anderson’s mission is to take the ancient and traditional forms of storytelling and transform them  into a theatrical experience.

For lunch reservations call (602) 373‑6570.

For more information and/or reservations, call(602) 254‑7399, ext.104.

Courtesy photo A pair of curious youngsters check out the desert floor by flashlight during one of the Desert Botanical Garden’s summer flashlight tours. The fun, summer tours enable visitors to get a close up and personal view of the desert at night, the time when many of the desert’s creatures roam. (Click picture for full size image)

Night tours at Botanical Garden Night time is always a fascinating time in the desert. To prove it, the Desert Botanical Garden is conducting flashlight tours every Thursday and Saturday evening from June through August. Flashlight Tours are a sensory adventure where visitors will see, hear and feel the desert night including, nighthawks, tortoises, insects and night‑blooming flowers. The only thing required are a flashlight and comfortable walking shoes. Flashlight Tours are recommended for families and children of all ages. All tours begin at 7 p.m. Tours are free with garden admission and reservations are required. Garden admission rates are $10 for adults; $9 for seniors; $5 for students 13‑18  and college students with proper identification; and $4 for children 3‑12. Children 2 and younger and garden members are admitted free.  Desert Botanical Garden (in Papago Park) is located at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix. Call (480) 941‑3510 or email flashlight@dbg.org  and leave your name, phone number, tour date and the number of people in your party to make your reservation.

Summer Solstice dinner at The Boulders

The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa offers a meal under the stars with the resort’s Summer Solstice dinner.

The event  takes place beginning at sundown June 21 in the organic garden along with a Shaman ceremonial blessing of the new season followed by a cocktail reception of fresh aperitifs and just‑picked vegetables from the      garden.

As the setting sun casts a warm glow on the 12‑million‑year‑old boulder formation surrounding the garden’s edge, providing the perfect ambience, diners are treated to a seasonal garden menu paired with organic wines accompanied by spiritual readings by noted astrologer Tom McMullan. McMullen specializes in awakening the inner being in all of us.

Cost is $150 per person and reservations are required.

Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa is at 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr. in Carefree.

For further information or to make reservations call (480) 488‑9009 or visit theboulders.com.