This December, Scottsdale Arts presents a dynamic lineup of events and holiday performances. Kicking off with “Assisted Living The Musical®: The HOME for the Holidays” and “Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas” on Dec. 14, the festivities continue with a Holiday Edition Trivia Night at SMoCA and a “Merry-Achi Christmas,” offering an array of joyous experiences for … [More]
Winter Wanderland Brings Wonderment and Holiday Cheer to Downtown Phoenix
Hosted by Downtown Phoenix Inc., Winter Wanderland transforms Downtown Phoenix into a holiday storybook setting with free holiday performances, colorful holiday lights and décor, delicious food, drinks and merriment. Multiple locations throughout Downtown Phoenix will participate in this free event on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Each activation is within … [More]
Festival of the Arts 2023 Is Here, Saturday, Nov. 18
Celebrate the arts in our community! Featuring performances, dance, live music, hands-on activities for kids, vendor market, food, artist demos, beer & wine garden, and more! FREE ADMISSION! Festival of the Arts 2023 Schedule of Events We will be live-streaming the event all day! Saturday, November 18, 11:00am to 6:00pm Herberger Theater Center View … [More]
12th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Returns Nov. 4 to WestWorld of Scottsdale
"Polo for the Masses," the 12th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Talking Stick Resort returns Saturday, November 4th to the polo fields at WestWorld of Scottsdale with a star-studded line-up of polo players, never before seen elements, and a chance to witness some of the most exciting polo matches ever played in Scottsdale. **Members of the media are … [More]
A Change of the Seasons: Downtown Phoenix Theaters Announce New Shows for 2023-2024
The seasons are changing in Downtown Phoenix. In the air and on the stage. After a tumultuous pandemic that left many Downtown Phoenix theaters with uncertain futures, today, the Downtown Phoenix arts and culture scene is thriving. Just recently, the Americans for the Arts released a study that showed Arizona’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated … [More]
Return of Fine Art and Wine Festival at Kierland Commons Oct. 28 & 29
A one-of-a-kind outdoor gallery will create a delightful visual backdrop for an exquisite sensory experience featuring a curated selection of fine art, wine and music. The second annual Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival, produced by Vermillion Promotions, will take place Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, transforming the popular shopping and dining center into a … [More]
Scottsdale Arts Presents Major Festivals, Holiday Performances and More in November
(from left to right) Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band will perform at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 9, Canal Convergence will take place from Nov. 3 to 12 on the Scottsdale Waterfront and Rhythm of the Yuletide kicks off the holiday season at Scottsdale Arts on Nov. 24. Canal Convergence photo by David Blakeman. The fall season … [More]
Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos at MIM
Instruments played by the heroes of folk, blues, and bluegrass
Opening November 10, MIM’s new exhibition Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos presents a once-in-a-lifetime collection of 90 historic stringed instruments—mandolins, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, and more—that have shaped generations of American music since before the Civil War.The exhibition, which is exclusive to MIM, gives guests the opportunity to see … [More]
The Addams Family at Valley Youth Theatre
Celebrate October with the family that’s mysterious, spooky, and altogether ooky with Valley Youth Theatre! The Addams Family is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. Find out what happens to our favorite frightening family when secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid … [More]
Frankenstein from Arizona Opera at The Herberger, Oct. 13-15
Arizona Opera’s eagerly-awaited third world premiere, based on Mary Shelley’s iconic novel by the same name, comes to the stage to open the 2023/24 Season in the McDougall RED Series. With a riveting, cinematic score and libretto by Gregg Kallor, the living, feeling Creature is brought to life only to be forsaken by its creator, Victor Frankenstein. Embracing Shelley’s original … [More]
Free Sidney Poitier Film Festival: Five Films, Two Locations, Oct. 14-Nov. 4
Join us for a free community film festival celebrating the work and legacy of actor Sidney Poitier, with five films and important community conversations offered Oct. 14 - Nov. 4. Often called the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. of movies, Poitier was the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He was the first Black actor to star in major films in … [More]
Experience Germany at MIM This Weekend
Live music, family-friendly activities, and more Experience the music and culture of Germany on October 7 and 8! Exciting live performances bring you German brass oompah music, classical sounds of the baroque period, and more. Experience other family-friendly activities, including talks with Europe curator Matthew Zeller and a German song and dance workshop. Activities are … [More]
Out of This World Exhibition ‘Lands’ at Phoenix Sky Harbor
A NASA space mission to a small, metallic 'world' captured the imagination of university students around the country. The mission's destination, Psyche, is an asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter that may offer a unique window into Earth's core. Psyche appears to consist of exposed nickel-iron … [More]
Scottsdale Arts Announces 2023–24 Classical and Chamber Concerts
Scottsdale Arts has announced the classical and chamber concerts that will be part of the 2023–24 season, its 46th season of Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel, and new collaborations with local ensembles. The Virginia G. Piper Concert Series is among the premier classical concert series in the Southwest, and this year’s lineup is one of its strongest yet … [More]
Scottsdale Arts’ Fall Season Gathers Speed
From the inaugural East Bowl concert, featuring Wilco, and a 50-year celebration of public art — both at the outdoor Scottsdale Civic Center — to a Dorothy Fratt 100th Birthday Celebration and an eight-part, virtual writing workshop for caregivers, Scottsdale Arts has something for just about everyone this October. The following is a list of performances, events and … [More]
The Phoenix Symphony Opens 2023-24 Season with the Mighty Carmina Burana
The Phoenix Symphony opens it 2023-24 Season with three performances on September 29, September 30 and October 1 of Carmina Burana. The performances represent the kick-off of Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muñoz’s triumphant tenth and final season presenting an extraordinary range of classical and popular programming. The Phoenix Symphony’s 77th season brings … [More]
Explore Arizona Science Center After Hours in September
Join us for September's Extended Hours! Explore all four levels of the Center, The Science of Guinness World Records and a showing of Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope—for only $12! The best part? We're featuring different laser shows each week for only $5. Whether it's a family night out, date night or you simply want to stop in after work, it's the perfect way to end your … [More]
Latin Proud: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
As a Latina passionate about Mexican History, I hear the question arise, “Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start on September 15th?” On September 15, 1810, in the early morning in Dolores, Guanajuato Mex., a priest named Father Miguel Hidalgo rang the bells of his church and called for the people of Mexico to rise against the authoritative colonizers of New … [More]
