The Valley’s most cherished holiday tradition, ZooLights, presented by SRP, is back with millions of twinkling lights, dazzling animal sculptures and our Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring 66 creatures — polar bears, mammoths, peacocks and more, all aglow. And this year, there’s a NEW way to feel the magic. Cruise ZooLights, the drive-thru experience that is not to be … [More]
Final Chance to Cruise the Zoo (In Your Car That Is)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIMYm6yqVDc If you haven't "cruised" through the Phoenix Zoo yet - this is your last chance! CRUISE ONLY - NO FOOT-TRAFFIC! Catch your last chance to see exotic animals from the comfort of your own vehicle this weekend! Cruise the Zoo takes you past tortoises, giraffe, baboons, mandrills, rhinos, flamingos, elephants, lions, tigers, … [More]
HalloweenCostumes.com Release Results of Their 2020 ‘Halloween in America’ Survey
HalloweenCostumes.com, the largest online-only retailer of Halloween costumes, has officially released the results of their 2020 "Halloween in America" survey. With the economic effects of COVID-19, many are left wondering how the virus will affect the way people celebrate Halloween this year. HalloweenCostumes.com surveyed 1,505 respondents to reveal how the United States will … [More]
Arizona Restaurant Week Dine In or Take Out, Sep 18 to 27
Arizona Restaurant Week has proven to be one of the most beloved and well-attended culinary events around the State. While it has been modified to meet new regulations due to COVID-19, Arizona Restaurant Week: Dine In or Take Out returns this fall for 10-days of culinary exploration from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 27. “We feel not only gratitude but also … [More]
World’s First Purpose-Built Art, Entertainment Complex, Now Open in Las Vegas
AREA15, the world’s first purpose-built experiential art and entertainment complex, opened to the public on Thursday, Sept. 17, and reservations for opening weekend were fully booked within 24 hours of being released. While AREA15 is free to enter, pre-registration and masks are required at this time to manage capacities and ensure a safe environment for all guests. The … [More]
Registration is Now Live for EngageSpace Virtual Event
AFWERX, the U.S. Air Force’s innovation catalyst, announces registration is now live for EngageSpace virtual event. Join AFWERX, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Space Force and the Space Frontier Foundation for this two-day virtual event September 29-30, 2020. The online event is free and open to the public and all those interested in the industry, individual innovators, business, … [More]
Picture Show Entertainment to Re-Open Paradise Valley Mall Theatre This Weekend!
Picture Show Entertainment announces the official re-opening of its Paradise Valley Mall theatre on Friday, September 11. Operating under state and local reopening guidance, Picture Show will open its doors to the public at 50% capacity. This decision comes after months of training and implementing new procedures to keep both Picture Show employees and guests safe and … [More]
Largest Exhibition of Current Art in Museum’s 90-Year History Opens Sept. 4
Encompassing nearly 13,000 square feet and spanning four gallery spaces, including the Virginia G. Piper Grand Gallery, Larger Than Memory: Contemporary Art from Indigenous North America is an inspirational and timely exhibition by the Heard Museum. Organized by Fine Arts Curator Erin Joyce and Chief Curator Diana Pardue, this exhibition highlights the significant … [More]
Work and Play at Valley Hotels – Change Up Your Workday Scenery
Work & Play at Hotel Valley Ho for the Day Need a quiet space for the day? The Hotel Valley Ho(me) Office package is perfect for getting some work done, with plenty of options for fun on property if you finish up your tasks early. This package includes guestroom and pool access from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., parking, unlimited high-speed WiFi, and a $25 dining credit to … [More]
Downtown Tempe Launches New Socially Distant Fall Event
Downtown Tempe is launching a new lineup of fun, socially distant, events this fall with our brand new, Fall Foodie Strolls sponsored by Valley Metro’s Shop On. On September 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown Tempe will host, in sponsorship with Shop On, our “Eggestenial Brunch Stroll” which will house 14 downtown Tempe merchants with a special menu for the Stroll attendees at … [More]
Rafting Adventures to Get Away to Cataract Canyon
3 REASON YOU’LL WANT TO RAFT CATARACT CANYON THIS FALL Don’t let the rivers get lonely just because summer’s coming to an end. Get yourself some of those glorious rapids while there’s still time! Utah’s Cataract Canyon serves up some of the best fall rafting trips around. Discover why Cataract Canyon is the ultimate fall getaway. Learn Why Cataract Canyon Is The Perfect … [More]
Long Weekend Meal Kits Tropical Style
Bring the island life home for dinner! Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar in Scottsdale is now offering online ordering available for delivery or pick-up – making it easier than ever for guests to enjoy their favorite Tommy Bahama signature dishes from the comfort of their home. A select offering from the Tommy Bahama signature menu are now available for online ordering for … [More]
Celebrating a Woman’s Right to Vote and ‘Phoenix Herstories’ Honorees
The Phoenix Arts & Culture and Women’s Commissions, along with other community champions, will host a 2020 centennial celebration of a woman’s right to vote. The event includes an online photography exhibit, video testimonials, storytelling, and curricular guides for our schools. “While our original idea of having a large audience and traveling exhibit had to be adjusted … [More]
Talking Stick Resort Extends its Summer Playcation Package through Sept. 30
Summer may be ending, but the desire to escape continues. Fortunately, Talking Stick Resort has a solution as the property announces an extension to its popular summer Playcation package through Sept. 30. In addition to the new date, the package will also feature a new entertainment partner from the Talking Stick Entertainment District. Long a summer staple for Talking Stick … [More]
Scottsdale Gets Region’s First Dark Sky Zone Resort to Open in October
Following an extensive $100-million investment by Palisades Resorts LLC, Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Hotels will celebrate the grand opening of ADERO Scottsdale on October 1, 2020. With its elevated views of Arizona’s famed Four Peaks and McDowell Mountain Range, ADERO will be Scottsdale’s only Dark Sky Zone resort with a modern guest experience inspired by … [More]
The Valley’s Newest Rooftop Bar Officially Opens in Tempe
The newly opened Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown hotel announced today its full-service rooftop bar, Alibi, is now open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays offering an impressive craft cocktail program and global street food menu ideal for taking in the 180-degree panoramic views of Downtown Tempe. Perched atop the 14th floor of the hotel, Alibi provides a … [More]
‘Creatures and Monsters’ Exhibition Opens Online and at Scottsdale Civic Center Library
“Creatures and Monsters,” an exhibition by Scottsdale Public Art featuring artists who explore the beasts of imagination, in now on display online and at the Civic Center Public Gallery inside the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. This is the first new exhibition at the gallery since the library’s initial March closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition can … [More]
MIM Reopened! Welcoming the Community Back Safely to Enjoy the World’s Music
Newest Display: New Roberta Flack Display in the Artist Gallery See the legendary singer and musician’s piano and stage outfit MIM’s newest display in the Artist Gallery pays tribute to Grammy Award–winning singer and musical icon Roberta Flack. Her body of work is acclaimed for its fusion of genres and soulful interpretation, with many of her songs topping the Billboard … [More]
