Things to do 2/15/18

"I FIND THAT THE HARDER I WORK, THE MORE LUCK I SEEM TO HAVE." -THOMAS JEFFERSON DOWNTOWN CHANDLER ART WALK February 16th, 2018 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Historic Downtown Chandler The Downtown Chandler Art Walk is held on the third Friday of the month, year-round, from 6 to 10 p.m. Dozens of talented artists in a variety of media showcase their art along the sidewalks of Boston and San Marcos Streets. Live music in the park, free kids activities and free parking. A map can be printed from the website. SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW February 15th-25th Times Vary Westworld of Scottsdale The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show hosts exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars, an international cuisine court, and features more than 300 vendor booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art.. GILBERT FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL February 16th-18th 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Gilbert Civic Center In addition to featured acrylic paintings by Lance Headlee, the event will host juried artists from throughout the state of Arizona, United States and abroad. The festival consists of sensational oil paintings on canvas, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, charcoals and mixed media. Other mediums include spectacular small, medium and life-size bronzes, luminous glass sculptures, small, medium and monumental sized metal creations and fabulous batiks. There is also hand thrown clay, Raku pottery and sculptures, traditional and color scratch board, hand woven baskets, inlaid wood turned bowls, unique and one of a kind jewelry, black & white or color photography, elegant stone, copper, clay and mixed media sculptures. Subject matters range from southwest and traditional to contemporary and abstract, figurative, floral, wildlife, European, African, Native American and much more! Patrons may also enjoy an extensive collection of domestic and imported wines. For $10, patrons receive an engraved souvenir wine glass and six wine tasting tickets with additional tickets available for $1.00. Sampling a good collection of wines, all in one day, permits patrons the opportunity to select the perfect wine for future purchase.  SPARK! AFTER DARK February 17th 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Mesa Arts Center Enjoy a night out on Mesa Arts Center’s north patio, every third Saturday of the Month through June. Experience live music, live art, great foods, tasty adult drinks and more than a few surprises. Check the website for each month’s theme.      PHOENIX CHINESE WEEK CULTURE & CUISINE FESTIVAL February 16th-18th Times Vary Margaret T. Hance Park East Foodies, locavores, vegetarians, vegans, flexitarians, and those who simply want to find out more about living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle, this is the festival for you! Vegetarian food companies, restaurants, and health and wellness vendors will congregate to celebrate the delight of vegetarian food at the AZ Vegetarian Food Festival. This festival will feature food sampling and meals from vegetarian restaurants and food companies, health and wellness vendors, vegetarian/animal welfare information tables, and live entertainment and activities throughout the day. It has never been a better time to see for yourself what the vegetarian buzz is about. PEACH BLOSSOM CELEBRATION February 15th-25th 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Schnepf Farms The Peach Blossom Celebration was created so that you could enjoy the beauty of the farm while hundreds of trees are dotted with pink and white blossoms. Once a year over 80 acres of fruit trees start blooming at all different times and once a year, Schnepf Farms opens up to celebrate that beauty. When visiting you can take a train ride, hay ride, walking train to see the orchards. Some orchards are smaller than others some may be in full bloom, while others are just starting. Enjoy trolley rides, a walking trail, train rides and hayrides through the orchards. Source: Visit Phoenix 11 Living Room Color Schemes Find the color harmony that makes your living room feel cozy!  Finding harmonious colors may seem complicated, but it’s actually easier than it sounds. These eleven gorgeous living rooms and accompanying harmonious color palettes will show you how to make your living room cozy and comfortable by incorporating different tones and shades of the same color hue. Photo: HomeBNC Source: HomeBNC TRY THESE TIPS

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Events 7th Annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival  Fri. 02/09 - Sun. 02/11, times vary Downtown Scottsdale Thunderbird Artists, producer of award-winning fine art and wine festivals, lines the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront with the greatest selection of juried fine arts, fine wines, delectable chocolates and musicians. more info   map  Arizona Game Fair  Fri. 02/09 - Sun. 02/11, times vary Mesa Convention Center The Fair features a 600+ library of new and classic board games to checkout and play. It will also feature industry guests, vendors, panels, tournaments, concessions and special events. $5-$50 more info   map    Classic Rock Gymnastics Invitational  Fri. 02/09 - Sun. 02/11, 8am-5pm Phoenix Convention Center Here's your chance to attend the largest gymnastics competition held in the Southwest this year - and one of the largest gymnastics meets held in the entire U.S. more info   map  Valentine's Day Weekend Improv Comedy Shows  Fri. 02/09 & Sat. 02/10, 7:30pm & 9:45pm National Comedy Theatre Phoenix, Mesa What better way to spend a night out than by laughing along with some spontaneous comedy fun! There will be lots of lovey dovey themed Valentine’s comedy. $12-$14 more info   map  Valentine’s Vintage Car Show  Fri. 02/09, 6pm-8pm The Shops at Norterra, Phoenix Grab your sweetheart and head on out to The Shops at Norterra's annual Valentine's Vintage Car Show. Main Street will be packed full of vintage cars, roadsters and hot rods.  more info   map  Phoenix Symphony: Beethoven and Mozart  Fri. 02/09 - Sun. 02/11, times vary Phoenix Symphony Hall Tito Muñoz leads a program featuring the radiant “Haffner” Symphony, Beethoven’s magisterial final piano concerto – the “Emperor”, and Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht. $35-$125 more info   map  2nd Fridays in Superior  Fri. 02/09, 5-8pm Downtown Superior Join us in Downtown Superior for an evening of fun, food, music in the park and more. more info   map  Bluegrass Jam  Sat. 02/10, 1pm HD SOUTH, Gilbert A free, fun activity for children and adults. Pickers and grinners welcome. more info   map  Street Eats Food Truck Festival  Sat. 02/10, 11am Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale Over 60 of the Valley's best food trucks will be appearing at the 2018 Street Eats Food Truck Festival. This family friendly festival will feature live music, contests, a kid's zone, shopping and free cooking demos. $12-$65 more info   map  Arizona Renaissance Festival  Sat. 02/10 & Sun. 02/11, 10am-6pm 12601 East Highway 60 Gold Canyon The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast. more info   map  Arizona Winds Presents "John Williams: Symphonic Fantasies”  Sun. 02/11, 3pm-5pm Cactus High School, Glendale The Arizona Winds concert will feature blockbuster motion picture film scores by award-winning composer John Williams. more info   map    6th Street Market  Sun. 02/11, 11am-4pm 6th Street Park, Tempe Located in the popular 6th Street Park, this new market has just about everything. Local shopping, works of art, live music, fantastic brunch offers nearby, and interactive art projects. more info   map                  Scottsdale's 2nd Annual Western Week Movies In Theaters      Rated The 15:17 To Paris      PG-13 Peter Rabbit               PG Fifty Shades Freed          R New DVD Release    Rated   Critics Say Only the Brave  PG-13   Suburbicon      R   The Stray     PG   Pro Sports 2018 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES      PyeongChang 2018 Feb. 09-25  Schedule PHOENIX SUNS     vs Denver Nuggets  02/10 @ 7:00pm Schedule ARIZONA COYOTES    vs Philadelphia Flyers  02/10 @ 6:00pm Schedule GOLF TOUR      AT&T Pebble Beach  Pro-Am  02/08-02/11, times vary Pebble Beach, CA Golf Network Schedule SENIOR GOLF             Schedule College Sports ARIZONA WILDCATS       Men's Basketball  vs USC  02/10 @ 8:15pm Women's Basketball @ UCLA 02/09 @ 9:00pm @ USC 02/11 @ 2:00pm ARIZONA SUN DEVILS   Men's Basketball  vs UCLA  02/10 @ 5:00pm Women's Basketball @ USC 02/09 @ 8:00pm @ UCLA 02/11 @ 2:00pm Wrestling vs Lehigh 02/09 @ 7:00pm @ Cal Poly 02/11 @ 2:00pm Hockey Next Week                  Weather     (Extended Forecast)                     Friday          Sunny        81º/51º       Saturday   Sunny/Breezy         81º/51º       Sunday        Sunny/Breezy        80º/51º                                                                                  2018 Best Romantic Restaurants                    in Phoenix/Scottsdale Area

Family things to do 2/10/18

Thursday, February 8, 2018

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Wednesday Art Education Series - Final Week! This Wednesday, Feb. 7th - The Art of Peter Max Paint On Canvas - Make A Valentine Gift! DROP IN and work on project from 3-4:30 p.m. Sunrise Mountain Library. Exploring Pop Art & The Art of Peter Max.  Painting on Canvas pop art project. Our Friends at the West Valley Art Museum will have four Peter Max pieces at our event! NO RSVPs REQUIRED.Ages 6-12. Sponsored by Councilmember Vicki Hunt and the Kohl's Associates in Action Team.  Our Friends at the West Valley Art Museum will have four Peter Max pieces at our event! For information, please call the Library 623-773-8650. Ruby Valentine Hearts Full Of Love Family Story Time - This Friday! This Friday, February 9th at 10 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library. Our special guest Ruby will read a story, we will do a craft, take our Valentine pictures and play games. Come early for best parking and seating! Welcome To Our New Friends Sponsor! Legacy Traditional School, Peoria. Open House Event This Thurs. Feb. 8th 5-7 p.m.! Everyone Welcome. Legacy Traditional School Peoria in now enrolling kindergarten through 8th grade for the 2018/2019 school year.  We provide a back to basics education with an accelerated curriculum. Legacy uses Spalding for language arts, Saxon math, and we include P.E., computers, Spanish, art, and a Mozart music program.  Legacy instills character, citizenship, and patriotism on all of our campuses. Come to our open house on Thursday, February 8th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at 7877 W. Hillcrest Boulevard, Peoria, AZ 85383. Legacy Traditional School is Arizona’s highest rated K-8 school network and believes there is no limit to what a student can achieve with a great education and strong character. We serve 14,600 students across 13 campuses in Arizona and Nevada. Learn more at www.legacytraditional.org. For additional information, please call 623-299-9825.  West Valley Art Museum - Special Event! Creative Works By Black Artists. ** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FAMILY ACTIVITY" SPEND YOUR MONDAY AFTERNOON WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT. Exhibit On Display Until Feb. 22nd. Located in City Hall. Mon-Wed 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Thurs. Noon - 6 p.m.  8401 West Monroe Street, Peoria. FREE to the Public. Works by Valley artists. (623)972-0635 www.wvam.org

Please Support Our Generous Sponsors Hello to Laura and the team at McDonald’s at  91st and Olive! Thank you for jumping in to support our Summer Reading program at the Peoria Main Library. There is always something fun going on at this store! This store is located at 9071 W. Olive Avenue. Kohl’s Lake Pleasant Store – Manager Jenn Hansen and the Kohl’s Associates in Action Team. The store is located at Lake Pleasant Towne Center, 10072 West Happy Valley Road, Peoria, AZ 85383-1229 Candee Wooten, Agent, Janene Ferraris Agency, Inc. American Family Insurance. Call for a free quote for your insurance needs – home, auto, business, commercial and life.  Contact Candee at (623)418-2050 or email cwooten@amfam.com. Your dream is out there. Go get it. We’ll protect it. www.amfam.com. Dairy Queen – Lake Pleasant Wal-Mart Center. Please congratulate Mr. Kalra on his new, fourth store in Goodyear! Order your cakes online at www.dqcakes.com! Coupons available in the SML Recycled Reading area. NextCare Urgent Care  www.nextcare.com   Try their WAHOO (Wait at home or office) feature before your next visit.  NCUC is located at 20470 North Lake Pleasant Road #102, Peoria, AZ., across from Bashas. The Peoria Sunset Lions www.peoria-sunset-lions.org   Collection boxes for used cellphone and eyeglasses are in available in both libraries. The Lions meet the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Brother’s Restaurant in downtown Peoria. HomeSmart Realty - Yvonne Owens,  Realtor.  When you use Yvonne mention FRIENDS and sellers will receive professional pictures of their home and buyers will receive a complimentary initial termite inspection. Yvonne has received the Platinum Award from Real Living and the Bronze Category by WeMAR for Achievement in Sales. Contact Yvonne at (602)332-4413 or at YvonneOwens@cox.net for your real estate needs. Who is watching your pet when you go on vacation? Check out Janene and the team at The Furshire! The Furshire is a social club for dogs and cats located at 8556 N. 78thAve. Peoria, AZ. They provide grooming, dog and cat boarding, playgroup/daycare and more! Daily tours are available via appointment 623-872-1566. Visit www.thefurshire.com for info! Lowe's Lake Pleasant - A.J. Jimenez, Manager! For the donation of our builder supplies for STEM Building Bridges &  Towers/Earthquakes.They are amazing sponsors in our community - friendly staff! Please stop and say thank your when you are shopping at Lowe's! Lularoe with Alyssa Smith! She's an RN, Mom, and LuLaRoe retailer born and raised in sunny Peoria, AZ! Lularoe is a family-founded clothing company with a wide variety of styles and unique patterns that appeal to women and girls. Receive a $5 off new member coupon when you join!  To learn more, check the links below!Host a party and earn free clothes or raise money for a fundraiser! Live online sales on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. & Album Sale Fridays!