Page 18 February 2015 THURS., JAN. 28 DIY Interior Design Workshop with Mackenzie Collier 1-4 p.m., Wednesdays during Jan. 28-Feb. 18 at Shemer Art Center and Museum, 5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Students who sign up for this four-session workshop will learn how to apply do-it- yourself touches to interior design projects. Projects include working        materials, and also learning about project management and creating a budget. Students will need to bring their own materials, including a pencil, measuring tape, graph paper, ruler and eraser. Attendance for this workshop costs $120. For more information, visit: shemerartcenter.org. SUN., FEB. 1     8-10 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. Kick off Super Bowl Sunday with a tailgate party, End Zone Expo and 5K race through Kiwanis Park.Event will include games and 100-yard kids’ blitz, food and apparel. There’s something fun for the whole family! Admission ranges from $20-$35. For more information, visit:    THURS., FEB. 5  6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Join fashion icon Robert Black and actress Susan Claassen for a gourmet dinner, drinks and a fashion show! Black and Claassen will portray styles and designs by Edith Head and showcase vintage red carpet fashions. Admission is $99, complete with a red carpet entry and photo opportunities! For more information, visit: hermosainn.com. SAT., FEB. 7 Cooking Class 12-2 p.m. at The Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Learn how to cook a fantastic feast for that special someone at The Hermosa Inn’s Cooking Class. Dishes will include lobster and grilled bruschetta and oysters, and sweets will be provided throughout the class. Admission costs $35. For more information, visit: hermosainn.com. SUN., FEB. 8      3-6 p.m. at Postino Wine Cafe, 3939 E. Campbell Ave., Arcadia. Come grub out and relax to the smooth and eclectic sounds of Walt Richardson, known as the “Godfather of the Phoenix Reggae Scene.” For more information, visit: livemusicearth.com. FRI., FEB. 13 Phoenix Chinese Culture Festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 13-15, at Margaret T. Hance Park-East, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix. February is the time to celebrate the Chinese New Year. To help celebrate, the Phoenix Chinese Week Committee has put together a three-day festival including live entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, music, children’s activities, art displays and delicious food. Admission is free. For more information, visit: phoenixchineseweek.org.  ! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13-15, 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. Browse             enjoy live music while strolling around the fourth annual Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival. Paintings, sculptures, photography and jewelry are just a few things that will be on display during this three-day festival. For more information, visit thunderbirdartists.com. Corks and Cactus at the Desert Botanical Gardens on Feb. 22. Boys Choir performs at the Desert Botanical Gardens on Feb. 20. What’s Happening, Arcadia? Continued on page 19

Page 19 February 2015 Calendar Continued from page 18 Astronomy Evenings 6:30-8 p.m. at Pinnacle Peak Park, 26802 N. 102nd Way, Scottsdale. Learn about the solar system and the galaxy while enjoying an evening under the stars! Participants will have the chance to observe the moon and stars along with multiple planets and star systems through a telescope. Bring binoculars and learn about the galaxies around planet Earth! This event is available for ages 8 and older. For more information, visit: scottsdaleaz.gov. SAT., FEB. 14 Franciscan Renewal Center’s ArtWalk 2015 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 14-15, at The Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Ave., Paradise Valley. This outdoor event provides an opportunity to meet local, regional and national artists and view or purchase their creative work. The event is expected to feature mixed media, including paintings, textiles, fused glass, photography, mosaics and more. Local food trucks will provide food and beverages for purchase throughout the event. Parking and admission is free. For more information, visit theCasa.org or call 480-948-7460. Arizona Strong Beer Festival 1-5 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Arizona        come out and try over 150 local brews! Presale VIP admission is $75 and general admission is $45. For more information, visit: arizonabeerweek.com. FRI., FEB. 20 Music in the Garden 7-9 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. The Phoenix Boys Choir will be performing on the Ullman Terrace for their Spring Concert Series. The show is for all ages and the choir will perform music from coronation ceremonies, including Te Deum by Haydn. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Admission is $25. For more information, visit: dbg.org. SUN., FEB. 22 Corks and Cactus 1-5 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. This 21 and over event includes sampling of over 40 different wines and the option to purchase a variety of foods and beverages while enjoying the beauty of the gardens. There will be music and cooking demonstrations during the event and the opportunity to meet with representatives from different wineries, with wines available for purchase. Admission is $35. For more information, visit: dbg.org. 9 EXPLORE ARCHITECT GLENN MURCUTT FEB. 7 WHAT IS A PAINTING? MARCH 7 EXPERIMENT WITH MEDIA AND SCULPTURE APRIL 4 Explore Australian architect Glenn Murcutt’s approach to integrating buildings with nature in the exhibition Architecture for Place: Glenn Murcutt (on view Dec. 12, 2014 – Apr. 4, 2015). Design a location from your imagination, in two and three dimensions, guided by graduate students from The Design School at ASU. What is a painting? Can you use materials other than paint? Artists today think so! Join us for an artist-led workshop delving into new ways to make a painting, and see what you think about the different approaches to painting in the exhibition Unfixed: New Painting (on view Feb. 7 — May 30, 2015). Everything in an artist’s environment can become a material or subject in their work. Join local artists to make sculptures from surprising materials, inspired by artists Ibrahim Miranda and James Surls, whose work is shown in the exhibition Museum/Archive (on view through April 11, 2015) No registration is required. Families and children ages 4–12 are invited. programs for families on the first Saturday of every month 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. at the ASU Art Museum FREE For more information, please call 480.965.2787, or visit us online at ASUArtMuseum.asu.edu/familyfun Support for First Saturdays for Families at the ASU Art Museum has been generously provided by The Steele Foundation. The ASU Art Museum is part of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University. Image by Tim Trumble