Cannabis use in Arizona has come a long way. From the early days when the state legalized medical marijuana use and possession in 2010, to recreational use in 2020, and now looking ahead at upcoming milestones, there has been a drastic change in the way cannabis is perceived. About a decade ago, having a dispensary in the neighborhood was a harrowing thought for some … [More]
Annual Snowland Celebration Filled with Winter Festivities Kicks Off Up North
'Tis the season for Great Wolf Lodge Arizona's annual Snowland celebration filled with winter festivities kicking off Nov. 18 through Jan. 6. Families will be immersed in a winter wonderland, with daily snow showers, seasonally themed crafts, holiday stories and songs, and a variety of other festive activities. Holiday traditions and family memories are created during the … [More]
Blue Blitzen Holiday Cocktail Pop-up Bar Is Back for 2022
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix and Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails are bringing back its fifth-annual Blue Blitzen Holiday Cocktail Pop-up Bar! Are you working on any Phoenix holiday or culinary stories that Blue Blitzen would be a fit for? To ring in the season, Blue Blitzen is serving up festive cocktails, over-the-top decor and holiday-inspired bites starting Monday, … [More]
Altan to Bring Ireland to Scottsdale, Nov. 20
With a Celtic spirit culled from the rich musical traditions of their native County Donegal, Altan will perform on Nov. 20 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with supporting act Clare Friel. Formed in County Donegal in 1987 by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her husband, the late Frankie Kennedy, Altan has had an unwavering commitment to bring the beauty of … [More]
13th Annual Festival of the Arts This Saturday
Celebrate the arts in our community! Featuring performances, dance, live music, hands-on activities for kids, vendor market, food, artist demos, beer & wine garden, and more! FREE Admission Saturday, November 19, 11:00AM to 6:00PM For more information, please contact Cescily Wiener at cwiener@herbergertheater.org or 602-254-7399 x106. View this year's … [More]
Opening Friday, Nov. 11! Rediscover Treasures at the MIM
MIM’s newest special exhibition, Rediscover Treasures: Legendary Musical Instruments, opens November 11 and celebrates some of the rarest instruments of their kind, including remarkable examples from history and items owned and played by musical icons. These incredible new masterpieces, which include a 14th-century hitoyogiri owned by a Japanese emperor and Prince’s purple … [More]
New Art Program for South Central Corridor
Downtown and South Phoenix residents will soon enjoy artistic and cultural enrichment to reflect the community and complement construction of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project. Through 2024, Valley Metro will fund a total of $90,000 in grants to local community organizations who will facilitate arts and culture projects. “We look forward to seeing … [More]
ASU Leads $25M Project to Develop Climate and Environmental Laboratory
Across Arizona, communities are increasingly forced to deal with the consequences of extreme heat exacerbated by climate change and urban growth. Cities in the region routinely experience more than 30 days above 110 degrees Fahrenheit each summer and growing populations continue to be strained by the complex interactions of extreme heat, atmospheric … [More]
SMoCA Debuts Light-Based ASU Project Addressing Air Quality Issues, Nov. 4
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) will be the first venue to present a new arts and engineering initiative from Arizona State University on Nov. 4. Funded by ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, “The Air Around Us” aspires to increase the visibility of poor air quality conditions across the Phoenix metropolitan area. In addition to real-time … [More]
First Friday LIVE: Dia De Los Muertos at Herberger Theater
Enjoy an evening created to immerse yourself into Mexican culture to honor and celebrate our loved ones who have passed on. Special performances by local artists Dora Serrano, Alfredo Avila, Miguel Serrano and a dazzling array of folklorico dancers from Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ. Dayel Guzman will create an impressive show of Catrinas on stage and calaca face painting. A … [More]
2023 BMW M4 CSL
Introducing the 2023 BMW M4 CSL — the fastest BMW M4 ever made. Already breaking records on the Nürburgring, this feat of engineering fuses incredible agility, power and precision — for driving dynamics that few will experience and none will forget. Born for the racetrack, the Limited Edition BMW M4 CSL has achieved the fastest Nürburgring lap time of any road-ready BMW. A … [More]
Pulse Away Stress
The new Pulse app from visionary global leadership development and training company Fierce is poised to refine — and redefine — workplace culture while also notably boosting bottom lines. Early data from the app has demonstrated multiple staggering results, including a 14% decrease in anxiety, 10% decrease in stress, 8% decrease in burnout and 11% increase in … [More]
More than a Coffee Shop, Bottle & Bean Offers Unexpected Surprises
Bottle & Bean Coffee House & Wine Shop is the newest dining destination to join the south Chandler hot spot, Downtown Ocotillo. Located in the heart of the bustling mixed-use development, the coffee shop and wine bar is an all-day destination, ideal for the busy professional. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., the restaurant serves a complete line-up of morning to … [More]
Bashas’ Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations in Stores Sat., Oct. 29
Arizona families across the state are invited to creep and crawl into their neighborhood Bashas’ supermarket for some fun-filled holiday treats and activities the Saturday before Halloween. Bashas’ annual Halloween celebration will take place Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its more than 40 supermarket locations throughout the state, as well as at the … [More]
Phoenix Symphony Announces Family Concerts in November and January
The Phoenix Symphony (TPS) is announcing two family concerts, America the Beautiful at 11 a.m. November 19, and M is for Mozart at 11 a.m. January 28. The America the Beautiful performance at Symphony Hall will offer a magical ride through the world of orchestral music. The concert will explore the music inspired by the different people, cultures and places from all of the … [More]
