Hey bartenders –– so you think you shake? But can you dance, dress up, and raise relief funds for the hospitality industry? On May 23rd, the entire nation will watch online and find out. See Phoenix's own Christian D. Jenkins sling his cocktails. It’s the premiere (online) cocktail party and competition you can watch in your pajamas and with your laptop. So fans, get … [More]
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Dance Series Tickets On Sale Today
The 2021–22 contemporary dance series at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents groundbreaking movement to contemporary companies rooted in the classical form. Scottsdale Arts ONE Members can get the best seats before tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, May 21, 2021. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts aims to be the premier contemporary dance … [More]
To-Go Cocktails Is a New Thing
Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation allowing bars, liquor stores and restaurants to sell cocktails to-go, expanding opportunities for businesses across the state. “Businesses owners have shown that offering to-go beverages can be done responsibly and safely,” said Governor Ducey. “House Bill 2773 will make sure restaurants and bars have the opportunity to expand … [More]
D-Backs in Full Swing for the Balance of the Season: See Schedule, Get Tickets
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced the promotional schedule for the remainder of the regular season, which includes a World Championship T-shirt on Sept. 4 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the D-backs’ title. Tickets for all games beginning May 25 go on sale this Monday at dbacks.com/tickets. The annual Pride Night, presented by Vizzy, will take place on June 11 and fans … [More]
Scottsdale Arts Student Visual Art Program and Exhibition Continues through Pandemic
“Visions ’21,” a new exhibition featuring the artwork of local high school students who participate in Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation’s Visions program, opened May 7. The artwork will remain on display through Sept. 13 in the Center Space gallery at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale. Visions is a multi-visit, invitational … [More]
As the Days Get Hotter, the Nights Get Cooler for the Phoenix Theatre
Phoenix Theatre is thrilled to welcome audiences back indoors with their bonus indoor Summer Season beginning in June, featuring Becoming Dr. Ruth, Daddy Long Legs, and Pump Boys & Dinettes. Buy the Summer Season as single tickets or save big with our Summer Flex Pass! Either way, get your tickets today and join us as we move into the cool indoors! BECOMING DR. … [More]
Live Music Returns to Phoenix
LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO PHOENIX! We could not be more excited to welcome an array of amazing local talent back to the Last Exit Live stage this month! Our doors are back open with limited-capacity shows in a safe environment. Banana Gun will be kicking things off this Friday + Saturday with two special performances celebrating the release of their new EP 'Rules'. Joining … [More]
Arizona Restaurant Week is Coming Up, May 21 to 30
This statewide affair offers foodies a wealth of dining opportunities and the chance to get outside their own neighborhood and try something new. From sizzling Southwestern and soothing comfort foods to five-star dining and international fare – it’s all on the table during Arizona Restaurant Week. So prepare your taste buds and dig in. May 21 to 30 with prix fixe menus from … [More]
Sharing the Love: Mountain Shadows Staff Talk Patio Dining Around Town
The Scottsdale area has its fair share of restaurants, and plenty of enticing patios to boot. Mountain Shadows Resort is making planning your next trip easy by sharing a few of our top recommendations for patio dining in the Valley. Your taste buds will thank these Mountain Shadows staff who tell us their experiences. Chelsea's Kitchen "Less than 10 minutes from … [More]
Summer Days: $3M Remodel of W Scottsdale Completed
Just in time for the summer resort season, the W Scottsdale, a premier Valley hotel, has undergone a $3 million remodel that included a complete gutting of the second-floor entertainment areas surrounding the pool. Sigma Contracting, Inc., performed the work, which involved the creation and expansion of entertainment areas surrounding the rooftop pool, including new bars and … [More]
Golden Week is April 29 – May 5! Celebrate with us #kaizenstyle
Golden Week is almost here! In Japan, Golden Week will be celebrated from April 29-May 5, 2021. It is a week that is set aside each year to celebrate a group of holidays that fall right after one another- Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day + Children's Day. Japanese citizens celebrate this week with time off work, traveling throughout the country to see the amazing … [More]
Drone Flight School among Other Popular Camp Offerings this Summer
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]
