Imagine yourself in an open-cockpit Stearman biplane soaking up the Sonoran Desert vistas and mountains. The scene will be reality for the lucky raffle winner of the Commemorative Air Force’s generous donation for a flight on its Stearman N2S-3, out of Mesa’s Falcon Field. The plane, known simply as a Stearman, is the basic military trainer for the United States Army Air … [More]
Hit Comedy Comes to Pop-Up Venue at Arizona Center
Arizona Center, a shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of downtown Phoenix, prepares to welcome the “smashed” hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, for a limited run, Aug. 25, 2022 through Jan. 14, 2023 at The Rose Theatre. Created by Scott Griffin and David Hudson and directed by Hudson and Lisa Klages, Drunk Shakespeare is a New York Times’ Critic’s Pick … [More]
The Rise of Downtown Breweries
The artists and the breweries shall inherit downtown. Almost as an act of magic, a few key breweries started gaining traction almost overnight several years back throughout the Roosevelt and Downtown areas. Specifically, 2019 was the year both Grand Avenue Brewing and Wilderness DTPHX opened. Greenwood came in 2020. There was a time when the concept of brewing … [More]
The Symphony’s 76th Concert Season to Feature Premiere, Solo Performances and World-Class Talent in Phoenix
The Phoenix Symphony (TPS) is announcing its 2022-23 concert season, which features performances at Symphony Hall and also embarks on a series of concerts at venues across the Valley, including Mesa Arts Center, Orpheum Theatre, Camelback Bible Church and the Symphony’s newest venue partner, the Madison Center for the Arts. The season will launch with A Romantic Evening at … [More]
SRP Resurrecting Forgotten Fine Art Collection
While not generally known as a collector of fine art, Salt River Project (SRP) actually boasts an impressive collection with dozens of important pieces. Over the past several decades, SRP, the nation’s third-largest not-for-profit utility, has purchased artwork that helps tell the story of power and water. Until recently however, much of the collected works sat in storage or … [More]
Events Happening Around Town This Weekend at ‘The Districts’
With summer quickly coming to a close and the return of school, events are still happening around town. From North Phoenix to Tempe, don’t miss these upcoming events at Tempe Marketplace and Desert Ridge Marketplace. Photo Experience with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live – This Friday, Aug. 5, a Hot Wheels Monster Truck is coming to Desert Ridge Marketplace for the ultimate … [More]
Eight of the Valley’s Most Popular Podcasts in Front of a Live Audience, Aug 2
PodPopuli, the full-service retail podcast experience located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, is thrilled to be presenting its second Pod-A-Palooza, a unique live event featuring 8 popular locally-based podcasts. The show - which kicks off at 6pm on Tuesday, August 2 - will be held at Social Tap located at 4312 N Brown Ave in Scottsdale. "Podcasting is such a powerful … [More]
Arizona Opera’s Film Project ‘The Copper Queen’ Debuts
Arizona Opera is proud to announce that The Copper Queen, the company’s first feature film, is among the official selections for the inaugural Opera on Film series, part of Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O22. The film is one of only 20 selections out of a field of 800 submissions to be selected for the series. LOCAL CALL-TO-ACTION: Arizonans can escape the summer heat and … [More]
Sunday Supper Club at Mountain Shadows
Join Chef Charles Wiley at Mountain Shadows Hearth '61 restaurant for their Sunday Supper Club, where the only requisite for membership is to show up and enjoy. One Sunday a month, he feature an incredible winery, distillery or local purveyor. Savor four courses thoughtfully paired with beverages and enjoy conversation from Chef Charles Wiley and the special guest. Experience a … [More]
On Your Feet! The story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan’ Opens
Three Generations, One Inspiring True Story! Rekindle your love for Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine and experience the true story of a superstar led by three generations of incredible women! On Your Feet! is guaranteed to get you in the groove this summer and pull at your heartstrings, featuring standout performances from Kassandra Haddock (Gloria Estefan), Karmine … [More]
New Public Artwork at Scottsdale Waterfront
A new public artwork has joined the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection to liven up a local attraction. Scottsdale Public Art worked with artist Annette Coleman to design and install mosaic artwork enhancements at the splash pad near Marshall Way Bridge at the Scottsdale Waterfront. The splash pad is a user-activated, low-water-use, plaza-style splash pad … [More]
New Exhibit Uses Virtual Reality to Highlight Climate and Environmental Justice
Arizona Heritage Center’s first exhibit with virtual reality, Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice, opens July 12 in Tempe and will run through early December. Valley residents are on the front-lines of discussion related to the historically low water levels on the Colorado River Watershed. This interactive exhibit investigates how this critical water … [More]
IN FLUX Makes Grand Return to Scottsdale with New Public Artworks
Scottsdale has joined five other cities across the Phoenix metropolitan area in displaying new temporary artworks as part of IN FLUX Cycle 10. Six pieces by four artists will be on display at various locations throughout south Scottsdale for the next year. “We are thrilled that Scottsdale Public Art has a total of four IN FLUX commissions for Cycle 10, including one … [More]
Avondale to Host Fireworks Event at Phoenix Raceway July 2
Avondale Parks & Recreation, Avondale Toyota, and Phoenix Raceway will hold Avondale Light Up the Sky, a fireworks event, at the racetrack on July 2. Attendees can enjoy the free fireworks show, the largest tailgate fireworks experience in the Southwest Valley, or choose an upgrade to watch the fireworks from the VIP area at Phoenix Raceway. Festivities include a kid zone; … [More]
D-Backs to Host Fourth of July
The Arizona Diamondbacks will celebrate Fourth of July on Monday, July 4 with a 3:10 p.m. game against the San Francisco Giants to open their next homestand. ***The Fourth of July game will not feature the traditional postgame fireworks show as a result of ongoing roof issues at Chase Field.*** The D-backs holiday celebration will include: A Patriotic 4th of July Tee … [More]
Get your Independence Day on early at Tempe Town Lake!
Celebrate our country’s freedom on Sunday, July 3, at a free family festival with an in-lake fire show, live music and more. There won't be fireworks, but there will be fun. Join the City of Tempe and the Tempe Kiwanis Club for Red, White and Floom at Tempe Beach Park. Floom is the name of the fire show created by local artists, Walter Productions. Twelve floating … [More]
View Arizona’s Smallest Beauty in New Scottsdale Arts Exhibition
Scottsdale Public Art will host the “Designed to Move: Seeds That Float, Fly or Hitchhike through the Desert Southwest” exhibition July 7 – Sept. 30, 2022, at Scottsdale Civic Center Library. “Designed to Move” features work by photographer Taylor James, introducing viewers to a surprising, up-close look at the beauty and functional diversity of desert seed designs. James’ … [More]
Juneteenth Festival in Downtown Phoenix, June 18
On June 17, of last year, President Biden signed a new law making Juneteenth a federal holiday. On February 2, 2022, Phoenix unanimously approved Juneteenth as an official city holiday. Most city and federal employees will have it as a paid day off. Juneteenth 2022 will be celebrated in Phoenix at Eastlake Park on Saturday, June 18. The holiday will be observed Monday, June … [More]
