The holidays are here – and so is Ollie The Trolley’s one-of-a-kind annual Holiday Light Tour! We know the most spectacular Christmas light displays in the Valley, and we’ll do all the driving in our family friendly trolleys. Bring up to 30 of your loved ones along – and some hot cocoa or cider – and get the whole crew into the Holiday Spirit. Our Jolly trolley operators will … [More]
Spice Up Your Holidays and Stay True to the Southwest
Spice up your holidays at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa this Christmas with Southwestern cuisine from Rita’s Cantina & Bar. Enjoy dimly-lit al fresco dining at Rita’s Cantina & Bar on Dec. 25 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a three-course, specially-curated pre-fixe menu, which includes a roasted cauliflower and parsnip bisque, baby kale and … [More]
New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day: Restaurants Offering Specials to Ring in 2021
This year, many restaurants are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day offering special menus, champagne toasts and even live music. Check out the best New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day restaurant deals below from RetailMeNot. Many of these offers vary by location, so call ahead or make reservations to confirm your spot. Please let me know if you have any questions. If … [More]
Experience Ballet Arizona’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ at Home with Treats
The magic, the music and the joy of The Nutcracker come directly to YOU this season! Cozy up with some hot chocolate and grab the best seat in your house to celebrate the delight and wonder of the holidays with a digital version of Ib Andersen’s beloved classic, The Nutcracker! Filmed in our in-house Dorrance Theatre, Nutcracker Suite is a reimagined, abridged version of Ib … [More]
Dog Menu Debuts at Scottsdale Restaurant
PHX Beer Co.’s Scottsdale location has gone to the dogs! The locally owned restaurant and brewery recently added a dog menu for man’s best friend. The puppy-friendly patio sits lakeside making it the perfect spot to safely distance with your doggy! Menu items for Fido include: Grass-Fed Burger (8oz)--$8 Grilled Chicken Breast--$5 Bowl of water--on the house The … [More]
From ‘Zoom Rooms’ to Chef Kitchens: Top 10 Home Trends for 2021
We've all been there this year -- toddlers interrupting Zoom meetings, daydreaming (or Zillow Surfing!) for more space, and shamelessly feeding sourdough starter kits. 2020 has changed the way we live in and outside our homes. As people rethink their homes' functionality after spending more time in them, features we never knew we needed -- such as a home gym or no-touch … [More]
BBB Business Tip: How to Host a Virtual Holiday Party
Social distancing requirements are tightening up once again, but that doesn’t mean your business can’t host a fun holiday party. Virtual office parties are an excellent way to bring staff and their families together in a safe and meaningful way, at a time when social connections are more important than ever before. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest shares the … [More]
Chandler Center for the Arts Holiday Offerings
Chandler Center for the Arts and Vision Gallery have scheduled a variety of offerings for Chandler and surrounding communities to celebrate the holidays in a safe, fun way. From holiday concerts and a drive-by holiday light display to shopping online for holiday gifts through Vision Gallery's Gift Shop, Chandler Center for the Arts brings artists and performers to spread … [More]
Doing Good with Toys for Tacos!
The holidays may look a little different this year, but the season of giving is needed now more than ever. Which is why Mr Mesquite Taqueria is using all seven of its locations, including their newest in Gilbert when it opens on December 12th as safe donation drop off sites for the Academic Opportunity of Arizona starting December 1st. The Academic Opportunity of Arizona … [More]
Keeping the Holidays Merry & Bright for Arizonans-In-Need
For nearly 15 years, Ballet Arizona has invited Arizonans-in-need to come and celebrate the holidays by attending a full-length production of The Nutcracker –free of charge. Named in honor of our dedicated donors, Angel Night helps over 2,000 children and families each year experience an evening of magic and hope. This year, however, things will be different. With theatres … [More]
Fox Restaurants Newest Hot Spot is Fly Bye
Sam Fox is at it again bringing craveable new eats to the Central Phoenix neighborhood with his newest creation, Fly Bye, serving up his personal favorite Detroit-style square pan pizza and crispy chicken. Because whoever said being square is a bad thing? Fly Bye brings the fun with creative flavors, decadent sauces, and twists on our favorite, downright tasty comfort foods. … [More]
Cruise or Walk the ZooLights
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]
