The Boy Scouts of America’s Grand Canyon Council (GCC), an independent nonprofit organization chartered by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in Ariz., is hosting its annual Camp Geronimo with one exciting new addition - a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) technology-based Drone Flight School this summer. Beginning May 30, GCC will host weekly summer camp … [More]
Celebrate Jazz at MIM This Weekend
Indulge your love of all things jazz this weekend at Celebrate Jazz! The entire family can experience West Coast jazz with local band Union32, have fun crafting a microphone, and enjoy delicious treats from food trucks—on site this weekend only! Feel the energy of New Orleans and Cuba with a Latin and early jazz performance from Josiel Perez’s Afro-Cuban All-Stars band on … [More]
Rio Reimagined Celebrates Earth Day with Salt River Community Clean-Up
Rio Reimagined, in partnership with Arizona State University, the City of Phoenix and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, is hosting a day-long community clean-up at the Salt River on Saturday, April 24 in honor of Earth Day. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and District 7 Councilmember Yassamin Ansari will give welcoming remarks at 9:00 a.m. before the first volunteers … [More]
ADERO Scottsdale Makes the ‘IT’ List
Travel + Leisure announced its 2021 It List, featuring the best new hotels and resorts of the past year, and ADERO Scottsdale, an Autograph Collection hotel, managed by Aqua-Aston Hospitality, earned a coveted spot on the illustrious list following its debut as Scottsdale’s first Dark Sky Zone resort in October 2020. The new resort joins Autograph Collection’s diverse and … [More]
Getaway: How to Improve Your Chances of Escaping an Escape Room
Many people believe that being good at escape rooms is a matter of being a great puzzle and problem solver. While this is a helpful skill to have in an escape room, escape rooms are a team game. The real key to escaping is using strategies that will get your team to work together in the smartest, most efficient manner possible. Escape The Room in Phoenix will show you the … [More]
Get Away and Get Wet: The Rafting Season Forecast for 2021
Spring is in there air, and we all know what that means — Time to roll out the rafts! While the Southwest’s version of spring usually features a combo of more blankets of snow mixed with summer stints, we know there’s plenty of mountain-melt coming our way. Check out this rafting season forecast for 2021 for the estimated high and low flows of SW Colorado and Eastern Utah that … [More]
Hula’s Modern Tiki Oasis Party Coming
Food & Drink reporters, Tiki fans and anyone else interested in kicking off AZ Tiki Oasis at HULA’S Modern Tiki in Scottsdale. HULA’S Modern Tiki is proud to announce it’s hosting the official Arizona Tiki Oasis kickoff party at HULA’S Old Town Scottsdale. Held on Thursday, April 22 from 3:30 to 6 pm, and open to the general public, Tiki fans from around the world are … [More]
10th Anniversary Arizona Balloon Classic: Get Your Tickets
The Arizona Balloon Classic by Arizona Events Group will be hosting its 10th annual festival Friday, April 30, 2021 through Sunday, May 2, 2021. Gates are open Friday and Saturday from 6:00 am – 9:00 pm and on Sunday from 6:00 am – 12:00 pm. Admission is free on Sunday for all ages. This socially distanced and outdoor event will feature shows and activities throughout the … [More]
Season Set: The Virginia G. Piper Concert Series Awaits
The 2021–22 Virginia G. Piper Concert Series brings fresh perspectives on classical music to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Scottsdale Arts ONE Members have a chance to grab their favorite seats before tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, April 9, 2021. This season’s lineup highlights up-and-coming artists to provoke young audiences while engaging master … [More]
Sunday Best: Chef-Attended Easter Buffet
Savor holiday favorites at ZuZu and reserve your table between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Our chef-attended buffet includes fresh pastries, shrimp cocktail, cinnamon vanilla french toast, breakfast bakes, and much more. Choose from enhancements like lobster benedict, stuffed branzino, and an Easter "Show Stopper" Shake. For the little ones, we've got a special menu available and will be … [More]
How to Make the Most of 24 Hours
Studies have shown experiencing a chronic feeling of not having enough time, or chronic time urgency, can increase stress levels and induce feelings of anxiety. As more time is spent working remotely, improving time management during the workday can lead to increased productivity and a better work-life balance. Establishing new time management systems as a business owner can … [More]
Race Car Champ Brings Mobile Winery and Pop-Up Racing Paddock to Scottsdale March 26-28
Adobe Road Winery will roar into the Valley March 26-28 for The Racing Series Desert Tour, a three-day tour through Scottsdale with racing legend and winery owner Kevin Buckler. Highlighting the Petaluma, California winery’s lineup of four award-winning red wines called The Racing Series, each stop features a mobile winery, pop-up racing paddock, award-winning wine tastings, … [More]
Spring Is in Full Swing at MIM
As temperatures start to rise, stay cool at MIM and head into spring full of inspiration. Discover what’s new in our ever-changing galleries, enjoy live music by local artists (details below) at the MIM Music Theater, and embark on a virtual musical journey with your kids in an online Mini Music Makers or Musical Adventures class. MIM is the perfect place to celebrate with … [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]
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]
