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]
Tripadvisor Reveals the Most Highly Recommended Experiences in the World for 2022, Hello Old Town Scottsdale
As the summer travel season heats up to be the busiest since pre-pandemic years, and appetites for jet-set adventures soar, Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, today announces the next in its coveted Travelers' Choice® Award series: The Best of the Best Things to Do. Revealing all the must-do activities in travel hotspots around the world, this accolade … [More]
Do You Know How the Phoenix Zoo Beats the Heat?
The Phoenix Zoo is always mindful of the high temperatures in the summer, and we adjust operating hours to keep everyone comfortable! We also watch our animals carefully for any signs of lethargy, behavior changes, panting, etc., and produce fun and exciting ways to help them beat the heat! Below are just a few examples: Blood-sicles for the cheetahs Otter pops for … [More]
Always . . . Patsy Cline at The Phoenix Theatre Company
Treat yourself to a musical that will leave you humming some of the most memorable country songs in music history. Always… Patsy Cline is a celebration of legendary country songstress Patsy Cline, complete with downhome humor and genuine emotion. The production at The Phoenix Theatre Company has a limited engagement from June 8 through Aug. 7, 2022. Always…Patsy Cline is … [More]
