It’s not just a product’s quality that compels consumers to purchase it. More people today care about how the item was manufactured and whether the company is harming the environment. Studies show sustainability is a factor driving customers’ buying decisions. Recent research by IBM revealed that nearly six in 10 consumers surveyed are willing to change their shopping habits … [More]
Herberger Theater to Present Five Outdoor Concerts, Begins March 20
The Herberger Theater Center is excited to announce its new Art of Celebration Concert Series featuring five concerts on The Pavilion, its new outdoor stage. Throughout the months of March and April, the Herberger Theater will present Dennis Rowland & Diana Lee, The Stakes, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, HÄANA, and the Alice Tatum Band. “The concert series is one of the … [More]
New Documentaries Recount the Fascinating Stories of Craig Jackson’s Legendary Shelby Mustang Prototypes
Craig Jackson and his team’s epic search, recovery and restoration of the fabled lost 1967 Ford Shelby EXP 500 prototype dubbed "Little Red" and painstaking restoration of the experimental 1968 Shelby EXP 500 known as the "Green Hornet" will be featured in documentaries sponsored by Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, in partnership with … [More]
New Portraits Exhibition Opens at Scottsdale Civic Center
Scottsdale Public Art is now showing a juried portraits exhibition at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. “I Am You, You Are Me: Portraits” will remain on view through June 21, 2021, at the Civic Center Public Gallery inside the library, located at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. In the “selfie” age, photographic self-portraits are abundant. The ease with which we can … [More]
D-Backs Single-Game Tickets Go on Sale, Enacted Safety and Health Measures
The Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) announced that single-game tickets for the first three homestands at Chase Field will go on sale at 9 a.m. on March 25. The team is expecting to make 25 percent of the seats in the ballpark available each game with social distancing and increased safety, health and comfort measures in place. Each of the first three homestands will feature a … [More]
New Artsline Spotlight Artist Celebrates Women
Valley Metro announces that artist Heather Freitas is the newest Artsline Spotlight Artist for the 2021 spring/summer season. Artsline celebrates creativity, culture and community throughout the rail corridor. Freitas arrived in the Valley to attend ASU’s Herberger Institute of Art where she began her journey to becoming a full-time artist. After selling hundreds of private … [More]
Madison Center for the Arts Announces Executive Director, Performance Schedule
The Madison Center for the Arts, a new performing arts venue in Phoenix, is excited bring live performances back to Phoenix with an impressive lineup of theatrical shows and Broadway productions, including acts never-before-seen in the valley. Securing this incredible talent and leading the charge is the recently hired Executive Director, Ari Levin. Ari Levin brings to The … [More]
Public Input Sought for Development of Subterranean Arts Space in Central Phoenix
Artlink, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting stakeholders of the arts and culture community, invites the public to participate in the transformation of a nearly 20,000 square foot basement space at Phoenix’s Park Central into a multidisciplinary arts space for Arizona artists. In partnership with Park Central, and with support from the Flinn Foundation and the … [More]
The Pool Is Back and Here to Staycation
DJs + Sunny Rays. Weekend music is back at the OH Pool, every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Come on over for a chill playlist from our resident DJs, a brand-new menu, and lounging under the palms. Enjoy plenty of space with reduced capacity throughout the pool and socially distanced lounge chairs, plus plenty of protocols in place. Reserve your cabana or … [More]
Celebrate With Colorful Tiki Mocktails & Hawaiian Cold Brew Coffee
Food & drink reporters, Valley tiki fans and anyone else interested in the fresh, fun new menus at HULA’S Modern Tiki. Take a tropical staycation this spring at HULA’S Modern Tiki, where they are serving up four new Tiki Mocktails featuring all the beachy fun, minus the booze. Full menu below. Or cool off with HULA’S Cold Brew Kona Coffee, imported from Hawaii and … [More]
Children’s Museum Sand Fest is Back
Sand Delivery ✅ 200 tons of sand is ready to be sifted, packed, and sculpted by visitors of all ages! Entertainment ✅ Music by @djcoraa, and special guests like The Polynesian Princess, The Marvelous Captain, The Little Mermaid, and Spidey Guy! Click here for a full schedule of events. Sand Sculpting Competition ✅ Professional sculptors, the Sand Guys, and … [More]
Vote 2021: Where to Vote In-Person or Drop-off Your Early Ballot for March 9 Election
In-person early voting for the City of Phoenix Runoff Election began on February 10, 2021 and will continue through tomorrow, Friday, March 5, 2021. Individuals who wish to vote in person can visit Phoenix City Hall at 2 00 W. Washington St. Voting centers will be used for this election. Voters can vote at any of the 12 voting center locations. The voting centers will be … [More]
Their Take: Hope Delivered Every 10 Seconds
By all accounts, Arizona has had a rough time through the COVID-19 pandemic. A staggering loss of more than 15,000 Arizonans, punctuated by devastating economic and mental health impacts, left our state reeling. Vaccinations mean that hope is here, and Arizona’s recovery has been jumpstarted with one of the highest-volume, 24/7 vaccination sites in the country at State Farm … [More]
Phoenix Celebrates a Milestone (and 140 Years)
Back in the days when Arizona was known for the 5 C’s of citrus, copper, cattle, cotton and climate and downtown Phoenix was a hub of warehouses and industry (and the stockyards’ nearby presence was overwhelmingly manifest), people fled away from the area for their leisure and entertainment pursuits. Culture and entertainment venues started bringing people back — for the … [More]
Celebrate Local Music This Weekend
Join local musicians this weekend at Celebrate Local and experience the music they proudly represent. Enjoy outdoor drumming workshops with master instructors Frank Thompson and Sonja Branch, socially distanced pop-up performances of Persian classical music with Saman Mahmoudi, a maraca craft, and more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, and Sunday, February 28. … [More]
Showcase: The Largest Luxury Resort in Arizona Is In Our Backyard
Set on 316 acres of sweeping Sonoran Desert, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge features 950 rooms including 81 suites – all with private patios or balconies – with dramatic desert and mountain views among lush grounds and gardens. The elements of fire, water, earth, and sky are woven into the resort experience, amenities, and decor. Travelers enjoy four acres of elaborately … [More]
