Thursday, December 10, 2015

12/10/15 I hope you can find time to enjoy!

Events 

25: A Christmas Market 
Fri. 12/11 & Sat. 12/12, 9am-4pm
Peoria Sports Complex
A one-stop shopping showcase featuring seasonal decor, festive eats and treats, and an unmatched assortment of rare, and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. $2-$10
more info   map 

Phoenix Festival of Arts 
Fri. 12/11 - Sun. 12/13, times vary
Margaret Hance Park, Phoenix
More than one hundred art vendors and cultural organizations are scheduled to participate in this year's Festival. It's a perfect time to connect with the community and shop for holiday gifts.
more info   map 

Rawhide Snowy Christmas 
Fri. 12/11 - Sun. 12/13, 5pm
Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, Chandler
Stroll through Rawhide, watch the snow fall, and get your shopping done while marveling at the holiday lights,
more info   map 

Ballet Arizona: The Nutcracker 
Fri. 12/11, 7:30pm
Phoenix Symphony Hall
Ballet Arizona is proud to announce its 30th year of the Nutcracker performances, choreographed by renowned artist director Ib Anderson. $15-$164
more info   map 

The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays 
Fri. 12/11, 8pm
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Home for the Holidays is a magical experience for the whole family that will dazzle, delight, and captivate audiences. $49-$79
more info   map 

12k's of Christmas 
Sat. 12/12, 8am
Freestone District Park, Gilbert
There is a 12k run, 6k run/walk, and 12k family run/walk with Christmas Carolers at every "K." Participants receive a pair of Christmas stockings and a collectible finishers medal. $10-$50
more info   map 

Festival of Cheer 
Sat. 12/12, 10am-3pm
Centennial Plaza Park, Peoria
The Beneville Festival of Cheer is a wonderful family friendly event. Countries and cultures will have different stations set-up throughout the park complex.
more info   map

Fantasy of Light Boat Parade 
Sat. 12/12, 5pm
Tempe Beach Park
The Boat Parade will feature as many as 50 festively lit boats of all shapes and sizes. After dark, more than a thousand lights will illuminate the sidewalks and paths of Tempe Beach Park.
more info   map 

Symphony of the Southwest Holiday Concert 
Sat. 12/12, 7:30pm
Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center
Join Maestro Cal Stewart Kellogg and the Symphony of the Southwest in a festive evening of traditional Christmas carols and music from Tchalkowsky's beloved Nutcrackers. $20
more info   map 

Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon 5k 
Sun. 12/13, 6pm
Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
As one of Arizona's finest and oldest distance events, the Runner's Den/Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon is pleased to return for its 28th edition.
more info   map
 

                     
                  Discover Area Ice Rinks
Movies
 
Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated

In the Heart of the Sea
    
    PG-13

The Big Short
     
        R
Legend        R

New DVD Releases
 
  Rated

   Critics Say
Ant-Man PG-13     
MinionsPG          
Knock KnockR          


Sports 

 
Phoenix Suns
   
   
 
vs Portland Trail Blazers
12/11 
@ 7:30pm
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
12/13
 @ 1:30pm
Arizona Sun Devils

 
 
Men's Basketball 
@ Kentucky
12/12
 @ 1:15pm
Women's Basketball 
@ Syracruse
12/12
 @ 11:00am
Ice Hockey 
@ Rensselaer Poly 
12/11 @ 5:00pm
12/12 @ 5;00pm
Arizona Cardinals
 
vs Minnesota Vikings
12/10 
@ 6:25pm
Arizona Wildcats
  
Men's Basketball 
vs Missouri
 
12/13 @ 6:00pm
Women's Basketball 
vs Louisiana Tech
12/10 
@ 7:00pm
Arizona Coyotes
 
vs Minnesota Wild
12/11 
@ 7:00pm
vs Carolina Hurricanes
12/12
 @ 7:00pm
PGA TOUR

   
 
              Franklin Templeton
              Shootout
 
              Naples, FL
              12/10-12/12 
              @ times vary           
              
Golf Network


Weather 


 
 Friday 
 Partly Cloudy
 69º/43º
Saturday 
Partly Cloudy
63º/39º
Sunday 
Clear 
 
  64º/42º
   

                   
                  
                  

               
             

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Want some fun? Here you go 12-3-15

Events 

Ten Thousand Villages
Fair Trade Holiday Sale
 
Fri. 12/04 & Sat. 12/05, times vary
Koinonia Mennonite Church, Chandler
Arts and crafts from more than 40 countries can be found at this sale featuring fairly-traded goods.
more info   map 

2nd Chance Dog Rescue Holiday Boutique 
Fri. 12/04 & Sat. 12/05, 8am
1552 E, Camacho Rd. Queen Creek
There will be crafts galore, baked goods, a Giving Tree, raffles, and handmade items for sale. Proceeds will benefit the rescued dogs of Queens Creek.
more info   map 

Tempe Festival of the Arts 
Fri. 12/04 - Sun. 12/06, 10am
Mill Avenue District, Tempe
Nearly 400 artists booths line Mill Avenue and surrounding streets presenting unique and handmade artwork that offers a distinctive and affordable holiday shopping experience
more info   map 

ZooLights 
Fri. 12/04 - Sun. 12/06, 5:30pm-10:30pm
The Phoenix Zoo
ZooLights is a magical experience guaranteed to illuminate your holiday season. $8-$18
more info   map 

Holidaze Ice Show Theater 
Fri. 12/04 - Sun. 12/06, times vary
Herberger Theatre, Phoenix
Experienced professional ice skaters perform an intimate ice skating stage show inspired by the artistry of Anime. $29-$39
more info   map 

Holiday Music Festival 
Fri. 12/04, 7:30pm
ASU Gammage, Tempe
The ASU choirs join the ASU Symphony Orchestra for a program of seasonal favorites. $6
more info   map 

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus 
Fri. 12/04 - Sun. 12/06, times vary
Mesa Arts Center
East Valley Children's Theatre presents an original musical version of "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus." $11-$15
more info   map 

Holiday Pet Festival 
Sat. 12/05, 10am
WestWorld of Scottsdale
An exciting day of interactive activities, demonstrations, exhibitions, and animals galore.
more info   map 

"Toyland Christmas"
Holiday Festival & Parade
 
Sat. 12/05, 12pm-9pm
Old Tucson Queen Creek
The full day of activities features floats, snow, Santa, games, rides and treats.
more info   map 

Phoenix Children's Chorus 2015
Holiday Concert
 
Sat. 12/05 & Sun. 12/06, times vary
Higley Center for the Performing arts, Gilbert
Celebrate the Season as the angelic strains of the Phoenix Children's Chorus rings in the holiday season with their concert, "When You Believe." $10-$20
more info   map 

Hot Chocolate 15k-5k 
Sun. 12/06, 7:30am
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale
The Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is headed back to Scottsdale. Start and finish in Salt River Fields with Scottsdale's biggest group of chocolate aficionados. $35-$74
more info   map
 


                 
                Discover Area Ice Rinks
Movies
 
Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated
Krampus       
     PG-13

Trumbo
     
        R

The Good Dinosaur
       
       PG

New DVD Releases
 
  Rated

   Critics Say
Momentum NR     
Some Kind of
Beautiful 
R          
Grace of MonacoNR          

Sports 
 
Phoenix Suns
   
   
 
@ Washington Wizards
12/04 
@ 5:00pm
@ Memphis Grizzlies
12/06
 @ 1:30pm
Arizona Sun Devils

 
 
Men's Basketball 
vs Texas A&M
12/05
 @ 5:30pm
Women's Basketball 
ASU Classic
vs VCU
12/05
 @ 2:00pm
vs Columbia or Toledo 
12/06 @ 12:00pm/2:30pm
Ice Hockey 
vs University of Alberta 
12/04 @ 7:30pm
12/05 @ 7:30pm
Wrestling 
@ Las Vegas Invite
12/04-12/05
 @ All Day
Arizona Cardinals
 
@ St. Louis Rams
12/06 
@ 11:00am
Arizona Wildcats

  




 
Men's Basketball 
@ Gonzaga
 
12/05 @ 1:15pm
Women's Basketball 
vs Uni of the Pacific
12/05 
@ 1:00pm
Women's Volleyball 
@ NCAA First Round
vs Western Kentucky
12/04
 @ 5:00pm
Arizona Coyotes
 
@ Sabres
12/04 
@ 5:00pm
@ Hurricanes
12/06
 @ 3:00pm
PGA TOUR

   
 
              Hero World Challenge 
              New Providence, BAH
              12/03-12/06 @ times                   vary           
              
Golf Network


Weather 

 
 Friday 
 Clear
 73º/45º
Saturday 
Clear
69º/44º
Sunday 
Clear 
 
  72º/45º
   

                   
                   

               
               

Thursday, November 19, 2015

11/19/15 Pretty nice things to do

Events 

Brahms Symphony No. 2 
Fri. 11/20 & Sat. 11/21, times vary
Phoenix Symphony Hall
The lilting Symphony No. 2 is generally regarded as the most genial and relaxed of Brahms' four works in the genre, but its finale is jubilant and electrifying. $18-$79
more info   map 

Goodguys 18th Southwest Nationals 
Fri. 11/20 - Sun. 11/22, 8am
WestWorld of Scottsdale
View over 3,000 rods, customs, classic, muscle cars, and trucks through '72.
more info   map 

Creative Designer's Holiday Classic Boutique 
Fri. 11/20 & Sat. 11/21, times vary
Trilogy at Power Ranch, Gilbert
The event features uniquely designed and handcrafted items perfect for your holiday gift giving.
more info   map 

Author Walk with Third Friday Art Walk 
Fri. 11/20, 6pm-10pm
AJ Chandler Park
View local artisans displaying and selling their wares, and meander to the north area of the park where local authors will be selling their books.
more info   map 

By Golly, Be Jolly Holiday Boutique 
Fri. 11/20, 5pm
Mesa Community College
The evening's events will include live entertainment, a car show, food trucks, auctions, magicians, shopping and more.
more info   map 

The Wizard of OZ 
Fri. 11/20 - Sun. 11/22, times vary
Phoenix Theatre
Enjoy this adaption by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company, based upon the Classical Motion Picture The Wizard of OZ. $35-$50
more info   map 

MCC's 50th Anniversary Finale 
Fri. 11/20, 5pm
MCC Rose Garden, Mesa
Celebrate MCC's multicultural history and heritage with festival style booths, food trucks, arts and crafts, live music, dance, and storytelling.
more info   map 

Legends of Country Music Show 
Sat. 11/21, 3pm
Farnsworth Hall, Mesa
Legends of Country Music is the largest country tribute show touring today, featuring the music of more than 20 legendary entertainers. $30
more info   map 

Woofstock 
Sat. 11/21, 9am-1:30pm
Tumbleweed Park, Chandler
The 8th Annual Woofstock includes Pets on Parade, a mini dog park, free booth activities, pet adoptions and more.
more info   map 

Desert Discovery Day 
Sat. 11/21, 10am-2pm
Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek
The day includes stations along the Harry Dalton Trail with live animals, crafts, goody bags, and free food and drink.
more info   map 

Sunland Village Arts and Crafts Events 
Sat. 11/21, 9am-3pm
Sunland Village, Mesa
Browse over 100 crafters selling unique, one of a kind, all handmade items.
more info   map 

Fall Girls on the Run 5k 
Sun. 11/22, 7am
Wesley Bolin Plaza, Phoenix
Girls on the Run features medals, scenic and flat 1-mile and 5k courses, music, snacks, a free photo booth and more. $60
more info   map 

Bistro's 5th Annual Wine Festival 
Sun. 11/22, 12pm
My Wine Cellar, Phoenix
Five distributors each pour four wines perfect for Thanksgiving and other holiday dinners. $25
more info   map
 

    
      
          Thanksgiving: Dining Out Guide
Movies
 
Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated
The Hunger Games: 
Mockingjay - Part 2
       
     PG-13

Secret in Their Eyes
     
     PG-13

The Intern
       
     PG-13

New DVD Releases
 
   Rated

   Critics Say

The Man From
U.N.C.L.E.
 
PG
      
      
We Are Your Friends R      
Jimmy's HallPG-13      

Sports 
 
Phoenix Suns
   
   
 
@ Denver Nuggets
11/20 
@ 7:00pm
@ New Orleans
11/22
 @ 4:00pm
Arizona Sun Devils

 
Football 
@ Arizona
11/21
 @ 1:30pm
Men's Basketball 
next week
Women's Basketball 
@ SMU
 
11/21 @ 12:00pm
Wrestling 
@ Ohio State
11/20
 @ 5:00pm
vs Boise State
11/22
 @ 7:00pm
Ice Hockey 
next week 
Women's Volleyball 
vs Southern California
11/22
 @ 1:00pm
Arizona Cardinals
 
@ Cincinnati Bengals
11/22 
@ 6:30pm
Arizona Wildcats





 
Football 
vs Arizona State
 
11/21 @ 1:30pm
Men's Basketball 
vs Northwestern State
11/22
 @ 6:00pm
Women's Basketball 
@ University of San Diego
11/21 
@ 5:00pm
Women's Soccer 
next week 
Women's Volleyball 
vs Southern California
11/20
 @ 6:00pm
 
vs UCLA
11/22
 @ 12:00pm
Arizona Coyotes
 
@ Jets
11/21 
@ 5:00pm
NASCAR


 

Ford Ecoboost 400 
Homestead-Miami Speedway
11/22 @ 12:00pm
 
 
PGA TOUR

  
 
              The RSM Classic  
              Sea Island, GA
              11/19-11/22 @ Times vary
              Golf Network


Weather 

 
 Friday 
 Clear
 77º/53º
Saturday 
Clear
80º/52º
Sunday 
Clear 
 
   76º/52º