Who hasn’t enjoyed the freewheeling fun of careening through a tiled kitchen in sock feet? Experience that on a grander scale this winter as Children’s Museum of Phoenix expands its popular Sock Skating event into the museum’s interior spaces. Adults and children can bring a clean pair of socks and glide around on white, slippery tiles. It’s like ice skating, but without the frosty fingers and fear of blades. Sock Skating runs from December 18-February...
Winter has come, and the mountains are calling. Answer them with a ski trip to snowy Telluride, Colorado, where The Hotel Telluride has a host of seasonal packages for guests. “We have a ‘Crack a Coors’ package,” spokesperson Kerry Koepping says. “We summit Mt. Wilson… the icon of Coors Light [beer]… and crack a Coors upon reaching the summit.” Another popular package, “2 Picks and a Prayer,” takes guests ice-climbing. Jeep and snowmobile tours provide...
Photo courtesy The Hardways Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Everything from mariachi and rockabilly to “saloon-style” sounds and a piano tribute to Coldplay is on tap this week. Mariachi Sol de Mexico de José Hernández Friday, December 10 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts The festive sounds of mariachi will fill the air when José Hernández brings his...
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St. Francis was an Uptown Phoenix institution of sorts, serving as both a community gathering place and a solid place to enjoy gourmet global fare. Nestled in a historical building on Camelback Road just east of Central Avenue, its name was derived from a neighborhood land deed dating back to the mid-1930s and was originally owned by the Brophy family. St. Francis’ former chef, Aaron Chamberlain, made his mark on the area through a menu...
Photo courtesy The Merchantile of Scottsdale Escape the hassle of ordering and shipping deadlines this holiday season and support local with The Merchantile of Scottsdale’s outdoor market, happening on select Saturdays from now through April 9, 2022. This artisan marketplace will feature one-of-a-kind vintage and handmade items from local makers, similar to the offerings at its brick-and-mortar boutique. Guests are encouraged to come browse the selections of handcrafted cards, jewelry, apparel, home decor, beauty...
Photo courtesy umphx.com Kids and kids at heart can now enjoy the world’s largest bounce park, aptly dubbed FunBox, at the Chandler Fashion Center Mall. FunBox features 25,000 square feet of continuous jumping zones that connect to 10 different play areas. This new inflatable playground includes a 23-foot slide, dodgeball court, battle beam, sumo challenge, a giant maze and a soundtrack spun by a DJ in a giant blow-up octopus. The attraction is...
All the news that’s fit to nosh. Rock Lobstah: Tony and Roushan Christofellis – the genius couple behind the Valley’s favorite healthy fast-food joint, Salad and Go – have a new drive-thru darling. Angie’s Lobster opens today, November 30, at 835 W. Baseline Rd. in Tempe. Tony Christofellis was inspired by his mother, Angie, who had a career in seafood restaurants culminating in owning her own eatery, Angie’s Seafood, just outside of Boston. Angie’s Lobster will offer lobster finger or lobster roll meals – wild-caught Maine and Canadian crustaceans only – with fries, a...
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Alice Cooper | Photo by Robin Looy Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Ska punk, country, classic and indie rock are on tap this week, including Alice Cooper’s annual Christmas Pudding extravaganza. The Toasters Tuesday, November 30 at Yucca Tap Room Ska band The Toasters has been playing its brand of reggae-infused pop-punk since 1981. 2 Tone Lizard Kings and...
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Kick-start the Holidays at the Princess The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at the Princess, through Jan. 2. The annual festival glows with more than 5 million lights and features ice skating, train rides, photos with Santa, fire-pit tables, s’mores, an ice slide, Ferris wheel, carousel, nativity garden and light shows. Call for times and ticket prices. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, 480-585-4848, scottsdaleprincess.com. Meet the...
Jade Noble | Photo by Nadya Sanchez In 2006, Georganne Bryant opened a small boutique on the corner of Camelback Road and Central Avenue in Phoenix. Its offerings – one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, home décor and locally made gifts – reflected her personality, mirroring her style, flair for careful curation and love for her local community. Even the shop’s name was personal. She affectionately called it Frances after her beloved grandmother. When Bryant decided to...
