For the first time in the history of the Phoenix Zoo, experience millions of twinkling lights and dazzling animal sculptures from the comfort of your own vehicle. Tour the Africa Trail and see the all NEW Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring 66 animals — polar bears, mammoths, koalas, kangaroos and more! Cruise the newly added Outer Tropics Trail and enjoy the … [More]
Heard Museum Extends Holiday Program, ‘Holidays at the Heard’
The Heard Museum has announced the expansion of its popular holiday program, Holidays at the Heard, extending it to every Friday and Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as Dec. 29 to Dec. 31 2020. Shop for holiday gifts, enjoy live musical performances, meet with and buy from featured American Indian artists and more. Highlights: Live music and artist … [More]
Christmas at Schnepf Farms Returns With Outdoor Holiday Entertainment for the Whole Family
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek turns into a magical winter wonderland. The east valley mainstay has partnered for the second year with World of Illumination — known for producing the largest drive-through light shows in the world — to present Christmas at Schnepf Farms, opening to the public on Nov. 24, 2020. More than 25 acres of the farm are … [More]
The Sistine Chapel Visits Phoenix
Get up close and personal with one of the world’s art wonders Get up close and personal with one of the world’s art wonders Michelangelo’s masterpiece — for which the word is not nearly adequate — draws audiences at the Vatican that span age, ethnicity and world view to experience and enjoy the surpassing brilliance of the art. But even those who have … [More]
Amazon Announces 2020’s Best Books of the Year
Amazon.com announced 2020’s Best Books of the Year, selecting Brittany K. Barnett’s “A Knock at Midnight” as the top pick. The inspiring true story is a brilliant memoir of Barnett’s own journey navigating the criminal justice system, which also chronicles the stories of three of her clients. Their lives—including their crimes, their families, and their jail time—are rendered … [More]
Arizona-Based Artist Opens First Art Gallery in Scottsdale
Niki Woehler, an Arizona-based artist, has opened her first gallery and working art studio in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale at 7056 E. Main Street. The gallery serves a place for Woehler to create while also displaying her two different types of works: organic, textural canvases and high gloss resins that often resemble stone scattered with minerals. Woehler straddles the … [More]
Socially Distanced Outdoor Performances Bring the Theater Back
The Herberger Theater Center (HTC) is excited to open its new outdoor stage, The Pavilion, to the public this upcoming Saturday, November 14. Built with the safety of guests, staff, and volunteers in mind, the outdoor space welcomes guests back to the theater with socially distanced seating at the Festival of the Arts. The festival returns to downtown Phoenix for the eleventh … [More]
Fox Restaurant Concepts Continues Expansion in Arizona with Newest Blanco Cocina + Cantina at Block 23
Blanco Cocina + Cantina is officially open for lunch and dinner daily with indoor & outdoor dining, take-out and delivery with DoorDash. The newest location of Blanco is located in Red Development’s Block 23 and includes a private dining room, vibrant and unique custom art installations like the gallery wall pictured here, and the “B” wall, perfect for instagrammable … [More]
Arizonans Can Count on State’s Tallest Christmas Tree Tradition
For the 19th consecutive year, Outlets at Anthem will be home to Arizona’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree. The white fir measures 70-feet tall, 20-feet wide and will weigh close to 4 tons when completely decorated. “2020 has been a tough year, but maintaining some semblance of tradition is very important to our patrons and the community – especially during the holiday … [More]
MIM Unveils Several Newly Designed Exhibits
MIM has recently unveiled several newly designed exhibits, many with impressive additions. Located in the Europe Gallery, the new Signal Horns display (above) features a set of twelve diverse horns selected from MIM’s extensive collection. The exhibit helps illustrate the various types of instruments used for practical communication. Along with other “signaling” instruments on … [More]
Drive-Thru Dinosaur Experience Comes to Arizona
For the first time, Dinosaur Drive-Thru, the ultimate traveling dinosaur experience, will be in Arizona, the month of November, at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Dinosaur Drive-Thru is a fantastic option for a family friendly, COVID-safe activity consisting of over 60 life-sized, museum-quality and animatronic dinosaurs that will entertain, engage, educate and amaze kids … [More]
The Mission Serves Up A Día De Los Muertos-Inspired Cocktail Weekend
Food & drink reporters and anyone else interested in celebrating Día de Los Muertos with a spicy Ghost of Eden cocktail from The Mission. What: Celebrate the traditional Latin American holiday, Día De Los Muertos, this week at The Mission, where they are serving up a special Ghost of Eden cocktail. Offered for dine-in only on Friday, Oct. 30 through Monday, Nov. 2 at … [More]
Moonlight Movie Night Adds Nine Feature Films, ‘Scream’ this Weekend
AZPopUpMovies.com announced today that they’ve added nine feature films to the Moonlight Movie Night November lineup. Tickets are on sale now, movies begin at 8:30 p.m. each night. For tickets and more information visit AZPopUpMovies.com. WHEN: Sunday, November 1 - “Scream” Thursday, November 5 - “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” Friday, November 6 - “Maleficent: … [More]
Children’s Museum Open for General Admission this Weekend! It’s Going to Be SPOOKtacular!
We're celebrating Halloween Friday-Sunday by inviting you to wear your costumes all weekend long! Member AND general admission tickets are available so everyone can explore our brand-new 100% outdoor ADVENTURE PLAY experience! Bring your Boo crew down on Halloween and satisfy your sweet tooth with tasty treats, do the Monster Mash on the dance floor, play a spooky game, and … [More]
Bashas’ Family-Friendly, Socially-Distanced Halloween Celebrations for Ghosts & Goblins of All Ages
Arizona families across the state are invited to creep and crawl into their neighborhood Bashas’ supermarket for some fun-filled holiday treats and activities on Halloween. Bashas’ annual Halloween celebration will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its more than 40 supermarket locations throughout the state, as well as Eddie’s Country Store in … [More]
Here’s How to Score Your Dream Home
Home shoppers wanting to buy right now might be reading headlines about the housing market that are scaring them away -- low inventory, high prices, homes selling at an extremely fast pace across all price ranges. But near-record low mortgage rates are creating a huge opportunity for buyers to get more for their money, and the freedom to telecommute is opening up home shoppers … [More]
Boofest, Other Fall Events Offered as Drive-Thru Activities
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Boofest event, held each October in Paseo Highlands Park, will be presented as a free, socially-distanced, drive-thru experience on Saturday. The department will host three additional free, drive-thru trick-or-treat events this month. Details about each event are listed below and are also available on the Parks and … [More]
Plan to Mask Up for the Tempe Halloween Stroll, Oct. 25
The Halloween Stroll returns to downtown Tempe for its third year on Oct. 25! This year will be a little different, but the thrill of trick-or-treating will continue. “We love to host these smaller activations that bring families to downtown Tempe,” Kate Borders, Executive Director of the Downtown Tempe Authority, said. “It’s important to create safe, family-friendly events … [More]
