The Phoenix Symphony opens it 2023-24 Season with three performances on September 29, September 30 and October 1 of Carmina Burana. The performances represent the kick-off of Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz’s triumphant tenth and final season presenting an extraordinary range of classical and popular programming. The Phoenix Symphony’s 77th season brings … [More]

Join us for September's Extended Hours! Explore all four levels of the Center, The Science of Guinness World Records and a showing of Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope—for only $12! The best part? We're featuring different laser shows each week for only $5. Whether it's a family night out, date night or you simply want to stop in after work, it's the perfect way to end your … [More]

As a Latina passionate about Mexican History, I hear the question arise, “Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start on September 15th?” On September 15, 1810, in the early morning in Dolores, Guanajuato Mex., a priest named Father Miguel Hidalgo rang the bells of his church and called for the people of Mexico to rise against the authoritative colonizers of New … [More]

Let us deliver you to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque. Be prepared for some seriously sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the Droids you are … [More]

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is reimagining its former Smart Space as a new community area called _____ space, or “blank space.” The museum, which is operated by the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts, opened the Smart Space behind the museum store, Shop@SMoCA, in 2014 as an educational area, offering hands-on activities and additional information about … [More]

Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the nominee finalists for the 2023 Historic Hotels of America® Awards of Excellence. The Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence recognize and celebrate the world’s finest historic hotels and hoteliers, through categories of excellence such as Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Resort, Historic Hotels of America … [More]

                        Scottsdale Arts has built a reputation for bringing the best American roots performers to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, and those efforts are now expanding with the addition of the new East Bowl amphitheater at Scottsdale Civic Center. “Kicking off … [More]