The stellar, 30-member Russian troupe has landed nearly every award imaginable, from the Grand Prix and Gold Medals to the People's Artist of Russia and the Mikhail Baryshnikov Prize. Bloodshed was no rarity in the American Southwest, where invading settlers regularly locked horns with indigenous peoples. But for this region, the brutal turmoil hit a murderous peak with the Camp Grant Massacre, considered among the most tragic events in Arizona's history. The horrific carnage ultimately helped shape the future of U.S. Apache policy, and led to the establishment of the San Carlos Apache Reservation. For details, call 628-5774.
Muertos celebrations are a centuries-old Mexican tradition that remains very much alive.
Deceased family and friends are honored as their graves are cleaned, weeded, refurbished and painted by family and friends. Lecture is 7 p.m., and tour registration is required. For reservations and other information, call 887-2340. City Week includes events selected by Calendar Editor Tim Vanderpool . Event information is accurate as of press time.