Friday, March 27, 2015

Things to do this weekend 3/27/15



Events 


Mountain Lion Carnival 
Fri. 03/27 - Sun. 03/29, times vary
Red Mountain High School, Mesa
This event features 18 full-size thrill rides, kiddie rides, carnival-style midway games, music, and local food vendors. $25
more info   map 

Chicago 
Fri. 03/27 - Sun. 03/29, times vary
ASU Gammage, Tempe
A true New York City institution, Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great.
more info   map 

Ballet Arizona - Today's Masters 
Fri. 03/27 & Sat. 03/28, times vary
Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix
Laugh along with Alexei Ratmansky's delightful Le Carnival des Animaux as a whimsical Menegerie of animals comes to life.
more info   map 

Gershwin: Rapsody in Blue and More 
Fri. 03/27 - Sun. 03/29, times vary
Phoenix Symphony Hall
Enjoy The Phoenix Symphony in a delightful celebration of the music of George Gershwin with one of the most popular American concert hits of all time.
more info   map 

Phoenix Film Festival 
Fri. 03/27 - Sun. 03/29, times vary
Hankins Scottsdale 101, Scottsdale
The Phoenix Film Festival annually screens over 150 films, holds amazing parties, and provides film-making seminars. $13-$100
more info   map 

Antiques On-The-Go show 
Fri. 03/27, 10am-4pm
EJ's Auction & Consignment, Glendale
Receive a pre-auction verbal assessment of antiques, heirlooms, and other items in an open room format for everyone to see and learn from.
more info   map 

Dragon Boat Festival 
Sat. 03/28 & Sun. 03/29, 8am
Tempe Town Lake Marina North Shore
This event will feature competitive and recreational dragon boat races, vendors, and Asian and Pacific inspired talented entertainment.
more info   map 

Arizona Renaissance Festival 
Sat. 03/28 & Sun. 03/29, 10am
Arizona Renaissance Festival, Gold Canyon
An outdoor event that combines entertainment and shopping reminiscent of what may have been found in a village market. $22
more info   map 

Scottsdale Home & Travel Show 
Sat. 03/28 & Sun. 03/29, 10am
WestWorld of Scottsdale
The First Home & Travel Show will showcase hundreds of companies and services for dream home remodels to exotic getaway ideas.
more info   map 

Assistance League Fashion 
Sat. 03/28, 9am
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix
This 23rd annual fashion show will be followed by a luncheon and vendor expo. Boutique items will include custom jewelry, apparel, handbags, home decore and more. $75
more info   map 

KaPow Superhero Adventure Run 
Sat. 03/28  8am-12pm
Freestone District Park, Glibert
 
Visit our "Gotham City" which will consist of finish line refreshments, music entertainment, inflatable activities, visit with Arizona's "Superhero's" and participate plenty of photo opportunities with your favorite Superhero! 
more info   map 

Arizona Children's Business Fair 
Sat. 03/28, 10am-1pm
Arizona Center
The AZ Children’s Business Fair is a one-day event that provides an incredible opportunity for kids, ages 6-14.
more info   map 

Phoenix Bird Expo 
Sun. 03/29, 9am
Mesa Convention Center
Phoenix's largest Bird Expo will have the largest assortment of birds, supplies, books, and all things bird related. $2-$6
more info   FB   map
 

       


          
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Senera 
      
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Into the WoodsPG         
The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five ArmiesPG-13         
 


Sports 

 
ASU Sun Devils
 
 
 
Men's Baseball
vs Stanford
 
03/27 @ 6:30pm
03/28 @ 6:30pm
03/29 @ 12:30pm

Women's Softball
@ Tucson
 
03/27 @ 5:00pm
03/28 @ 2:00pm
03/29 @ 6:00pm
ESPN
 
Schedule
Arizona Wildcats
 
 
 
Men's Baseball
vs Oregon
 
03/27 @ 7:00pm
03/28 @ 7:00pm
03/29 @ 11:00am

Women's Softball
vs Arizona State
03/27 
@ 5:00pm
03/28 @ 2:00p,
03/29 @ 6:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
Arizona Diamondbacks
 
 
SS vs Indians 
03/27 @ 1:10pm
SS @ Angels 
03/27 
@ 1:10pm
vs Royals
03/28
 @ 1:10pm
SS vs Rockies 
03/29 @ 1:10pm
SS @ Rockies
03/29
 @ 1:10pm  
(SS = Split Squad)
MLBN  
 
Schedule
MLB





 
 

Arizona Spring Training 
Schedule
 
 
Phoenix Suns
   
 
 
vs Portland Trail Blazers
03/27
 @ 7:00pm
 
vs OKC Thunder
03/29
 @ 6:00pm
FSAZ
 
Schedule
Arizona Coyotes

 
 
@ Penguins 
03/28 @ 10:00am 
Schedule
MLS




      

Major League Soccer 
Schedule 
ESPN
 
 
PGA TOUR

  
 
              Valero Texas Open
              San Antonio, TX
              03/26-03/29
 @ times vary
              Golf Network            
              Schedule
 

 
Weather 

 
Friday 
Clear 
94º/65º
Saturday 
Clear  
96º/6º
Sunday 
Partly Cloudy 
  95º/64º   

Friday, March 20, 2015

Freddie's 3% down payments start next week 3/23/15

Freddie's 3% Down Payments Start Next Week
Starting March 23, Freddie Mac will begin offering mortgages with down payments of only 3% - the first time they've been this low on the GSE's loans in nearly five years. "By launching our 3 percent down payment mortgage now, at the start of the spring homebuying season, lenders will be ready to serve qualified working families who are ready to buy and keep the recovery going," Dave Lowman, executive vice president for Freddie Mac's single-family business, writes on its Executive Perspectives blog.
Read article - Realtor Magazine 

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Bored this weekend? 3/19/15

Events 

Free Art Friday 
Fri. 03/20, 9:30am
Edna Vihel Activities Center, Tempe
A morning of family activities that explore art projects, movement activities, and music. This month's theme is "Meet the Masters".
more info   map 

Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony & Coffee Classics 
Fri. 03/20, 11am
Phoenix Symphony Hall
A passionate program of Webern, Chopin, and Medelssohn conducted by Tito Munez. $18-$39
more info   map 

The Complete Beethoven Sonatas 
Fri. 03/20, 5pm
Katzin Concert Hall - ASU, Tempe
Enjoy the first three unforgettable concerts of the complete Beethoven sonatas for piano and violin.
more info   FB   map 

Herberger Theater Objects d'Art Auction 
Fri. 03/20, 6:30pm
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix
An evening of visual art by talented Arizona artists, a live and silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and dessert. $75
more info   map 

Garibaldi 
Fri. 03/20, 7:30pm
Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler
A performance art show where artist David Garibaldi creates 6 foot portraits of rap icons in minutes to music. $28-$38
more info   map 

GVAL 12th Annual Fine Art Juried Show and Sale 
Fri. 03/20-Sat. 03/21, 9am-4pm
Gilbert Historical Museum, Gilbert
A unique opportunity to purchase original works of art in all visual mediums from local valley artists.
more info   map 

Stargazing - Jupiter, King of the Planets 
Sat. 03/21, 7:30pm
Desert Outdoor Center of Lake Pleasant, Peoria
Learn about the constellations, planets, star clusters, and nebulas as you peer through telescopes and enjoy stories about the night sky. $6
more info   map 

School of Rock 
Sat. 03/21, 12pm
The Cresent Ballroom
Through a series of private lessons and group rehearsals, students get to show what they're learning on real rock stages to real rock audiences.
more info   map 

The Italian Festival 
Sat. 03/21-Sun. 3/22,  times vary
SouthBridge Plaza, Scottsdale
Enjoy Italian music, Italian wine tastings, delicious food, and browse handcrafted items and products. $10
more info   map 

2nd Annual Pet Expo 
Sun. 03/22, 10am
San Valley Animal Shelter, Glendale
Bring your pet and visit with over 70 pet related businesses and rescues, ask questions, and do some shopping.
more info   map 

An Afternoon of Flute and Piano 
Sun. 03/22, 2:30pm
Katzin Concert Hall - ASU, Tempe
Austrian flutist, Ulrike Anton, joins Russell Ryan for an afternoon of flute/piano duos. $5-$9
more info   map
 


   
           

             Happy First Day of Spring!
Movies 
 
Annie (2014) showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated
The Divergent Series: InsurgentPG-13
The GunmanR
Do You Believe PG-13
 
New DVD Releases  Rated
      Critics Say
Top FiveR         
AnniePG         
Son of a GunR          
 
Sports 
 
ASU Sun Devils
 
Men's Baseball
@ Eugene, OR
 
03/20 @ 2:00pm
03/22 @ 12:00pm

Women's Softball
vs California
 
03/20 @ 5:00pm
03/21 @ 3:30pm
03/22 @ 11:00am
ESPN
 
Schedule
Arizona Wildcats
 
Men's Baseball
@ Stanford, CA
 
03/20 @ 7:00pm
03/21 @ 3:00pm
03/22 @ 1:00pm

Women's Softball
@ New Mexico State
03/21 
@ 11:00am & 1:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
MLB






 
Arizona Spring Training 
Schedule 
 
Phoenix Suns
   
 
 
@ Houston Rockets
03/21
 @ 5:00pm
 
vs Dallas Mavericks
03/22
 @ 6:00pm
FSAZ
 
Schedule
 
 
Arizona Coyotes

 
 
vs Penguins 
03/21 @ 6:00pm 
vs Canucks 
03/22 @ 5:00pm
Schedule
MLS




      

Major League Soccer 
Schedule 
ESPN
 
 
PGA TOUR

  
 
             Arnold Palmer 
             Invitational 
             OrlandoFL 
             03/19-03/22 @ times vary
             Golf Network            
             Schedule 

             Tucson Conquistadores
             Classic
             Catalina Course at Omni
             Tucson National Resort
 
             03/20-03/22 @ 8:00am
             Schedule
 
Weather
Friday 
Chance of Rain 
82º/61º
Saturday 
Clear  
87º/63º
Sunday 
Clear 
  89º/63º   

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Things to do this weekend 3/12/15




Events 

Scottsdale Arts Festival 
Fri. 03/13 - Sun. 03/15, 10am 
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 
Meet 200 awe-inspiring artists from coast to coast and take home a masterpiece of your own. $8-$12
more info   map 

Ostrich Festival 
Fri. 03/13 - Sun. 03/15, times vary 
Tumbleweed Park, Chandler 
The Ostrich Festival is a community family event featuring live ostrich races and ostrich-themed activities. $0-$67 
more info   map 

Eye of the Beholder 
Fri. 03/13, 5:30pm 
University Club of Phoenix 
The Herberger Theater's "Eyes of the Beholder" photgraphy exhibit will be available to view and purchase through April 29th. 
more info   map 

Cinderella 
Fri. 03/13 - Sun. 03/15, times vary 
Asa Gammage, Tempe 
This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations, and all the moments you love. $20-$135 
more info   map 

Pot of Gold Music Festival 
Fri. 03/13 - Sun. 03/15, times vary 
Tempe Beach Park, Tempe 
This multi day music festival will deliver 29 acts on two stages. $49 
more info   map 

11th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Afire 
Fri. 03/13 - Sun. 03/15, 10am-5pm 
Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills 
This juried festival hosts more than 125 nationally acclaimed artists from throughout the country. $3 
more info   map 

Kiss Me I'm Irish Run 
Sat. 03/14, 7am 
Westgate Entertainment District, Glendale 
Come get your green on and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a 17k, 8k, 4k, or 1k. $10-$40 
more info   map 

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Faire 
Sat. 03/14, 10am 
The Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix 
Enjoy live Irish music, dancers, a kids area, crafters, and food and beverages. $8-$10 
more info   map 

The Australian Bee Gees Show 
Sun. 03/15, 7:30pm 
Ikeda Theatre, Mesa 
The Australian Bee Gees show is a multimedia theatrical concert experience that takes a nostalgic trip through the legacy of the Bee Gees. $30-$45 
more info   map 

Aapche Leap Mining Festival 
Fri. 03/13 - Sun. 03/15, times vary 
Main St. Superior 
Watch miners vie for a $2000 purse in a grueling mining competition. Entertainment includes the award winning Navajo Dance Troup, dance, song, and a parade. 
more info   map 

Cactus Dash 
Sun. 03/15, 12pm 
Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant, Peoria 
This 5k trail run will take place in the beautiful harbor of Lake Pleasant. 
more info   map 

   
         
Movies 
 
Annie (2014) showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated
CinderellaPG
EvaPG-13
Run All NightR
 
New DVD Releases  Rated
      Critics Say
Night at the Museum: Secret of the TombPG         
Low DownR
The LiberatorNR         
 

Sports 
 
ASU Sun Devils
(M) Pac-12 Tournament 
Las Vegas, NV
-Quarterfinals
03/12
 @ 12:00pm
-Smifinals
03/13
 @ 6:00pm
-Championsip
03/14
 @ 8:00pm
ESPN
 
Schedule
Arizona Wildcats
(M) Pac-12 Tournament 
Las Vegas, NV
-Quarterfinals
03/12
 @ 12:00pm
-Smifinals
03/13
 @ 6:00pm
-Championsip
03/14
 @ 8:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
Phoenix Suns
   
 
 
vs Atlanta Hawks
03/13
 @ 7:00pm
 
vs New York Knicks
03/15
 @ 6:00pm
FSAZ
Schedule
MLB






 
Arizona Spring Training 
Schedule 
 
Arizona Coyotes

 
 
vs Devils 
03/14 @ 6:00pm 
Schedule
MLS

Major League Soccer 
Schedule 
ESPN
 
 
PGA TOUR

      
 
             Valspar Championship 
             Palm Harbor, FL 
             03/12-03/15 @ times vary
             Golf Network            
             Schedule
Weather
Friday 
Clear 
88º/63º
Saturday 
Clear  
89º/64º
Sunday 
Clear 
  89º/63º