Arcadia News — award winning neighborhood news since 1993
May 2018
May 2018, page 17

16 MAY 2018 Send events to editor@arcadianews.com THURS. 5/24 – SUN. 5/27 Phoenix Comicon Times vary, at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. Comicon fans get ready, for your event is here! Phoenix Comicon will feature some of your favorite artists, characters, authors, cosplayers, anime and comics. Join in on a panel discussion, meet and greets, an art auction, zombie beauty pageant, masquerade ball, and so much more! Dress as your favorite character and head to downtown Phoenix. Tickets are $15-$25 for general admission. For more: phoenixcomicfest.com. SATURDAY 5/26 Cave Creek Balloon Festival 5:30 – 10 p.m. at the Rancho Mañana, 5734 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd., Cave Creek. Light up the night this Memorial Weekend! The event starts with a color guard presentation and National Anthem. Then, watch as hundreds of balloons head up into the sky. There will also be food and drinks, a kids zone and to finish the evening, a massive firework display! Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids. For more: CaveCreekFestivals.com. Cars and Coffee 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Gateway Classic Cars, 22275 N. 23rd Ave., Phoenix. What could be better than a good cup of coffee on a Saturday TUESDAY 5/29 Talk Cinema 7 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Feel like you’re part of Hollywood’s It crowd at Talk Cinema. This event offers sneak previews of new independent and foreign films chosen by film critic Harlan Jacobson. After the movie(s), there will be a discussion led by film scholars and special guests. Be the first to see a new movie before it even hits previews! Tickets are $14. For more: scottsdaleperformingarts.org. WEDNESDAY 5/30 The Humans 7:30 p.m. at ASU Gammage Theater, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. A classic tale of a family’s love for each other, The Humans was written by Stephan Karam and has made its way to ASU Gammage. The Blake family heads to Manhattan for Thanksgiving dinner, and things start to go hilariously wrong as the day goes on. This show won a Tony Award in 2016 for Best Play. Tickets are $30-$130. For more: asugammage.com. morning? A classic car show, that’s what! Grundy Insurance presents Cars and Coffee, where car enthusiasts can show off their cars and check out other rides on the inside. There will be doughnuts and coffee, a DJ as well as vendors. This event is free. For more: gatewayclassiccars.com. Cave Creek Balloon Festival at the Rancho Mañana in Cave Creek. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? GATED COMMUNITY 2,524 Square Feet | 3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths 6267 E. WILSHIRE DRIVE | PAPAGO BUTTES BILLIE J. YOUNG ABR Cell: 480-201-7200 sellarizona@mindspring.com Impeccable move-in ready Cameron Home. High quality finishes, 12-foot ceilings, open floor plan, newer high-end SS appliances and gas fireplace in LR. Quality 2X6 construction. Cozy exterior front courtyard features a wood burning fireplace. Resort-like backyard w/custom pool, fountains, waterfall and large patio. 3-car garage w/high ceilings and built-in cabinets. Stunning views of Papago Buttes. Only minutes to Old Town Scottsdale, Fashion Square, ASU and 10 minutes to Sky Harbor and the 101 & 202. Listed for $765,000.

17 MAY 2018 FRIDAY 5/4 Gastronomy Tour 12:30 – 6 p.m. starting at the Tucson Premium Outlets, 6401 W. Marana Center Blvd., Tucson. Hop on the bus and discover Marana in all its delicious glory! This tour will take guests to two ancient archeological sites as well as Catalina Brewing and the Ritz Carlton to learn about ancient foods. Guests will be able to sample multiple small plates along the way. Learning and food together in one! Tickets are $109. For more: graylinearizona.com. SATURDAY 5/5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Tlaquepaque, 336 State Route 179, Sedona. Head up to the red mountains and enjoy Cinco celebrations! Tlaquepaque will feature mariachi bands and ballet folklorico dances, as well as traditional Mexican dishes. They are also hosting a chili cook off, where you can stop in and try unlimited samples! The Cinco celebration is free, the chili cook-off is $15 per person. For more: tlaq.com. Down on the Corner Tribute Concert 7 p.m. at the Prescott Elks Theatre, 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott. CCR fans, this one is for you! Lonely Street Productions and the Prescott Elks Theatre presents Down on the Corner, a tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Relive the good old days with classics like “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son” and “Bad Moon Rising.” Tickets are $25. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! For more: prescottelkstheater.com. For more: the Western Trade Days Facebook page. SUNDAY 5/13 Festival of the Arts 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3333 Harrison St., Kingman. Do something a little different for Mother’s Day and head to Kingman for the Festival of the Arts! There will be more than 70 vendors on site selling handmade works of art. There will also be arts and crafts, live music and entertainment, demonstrations, a kids zone, and food and drinks. This event is free. For more: gokingman.com. FRI. 5/18 – SAT. 5/19 Vintage and Vino 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road, Queen Creek. Do you love wine? Do you love shopping? Then this event is for you! Vintage and Vino boasts over 100 vendors, live music, arts and crafts, a kids zone, and of course, wine tasting and a mimosa bar. Tickets start at $5 for general admission and $25 for the Wine Tasting packages. For more: vintageandvinoaz.com. FRI. 5/11 – SAT. 5/12 Western Trade Days 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Historic Mayer, 12641 E. Central Ave., Mayer. Pack up the family and head to historic Mayer for Western Trade Days; two days packed full of family activities! There will be cowboys and cowboy poetry, live music, 60+ artists, crafters and vendors selling their wares, gold panning, pony rides, food and an auction. This event is free for all ages. Festival of the Arts at Centennial Park in Kingman. OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE 480-969-7500 REEIS.com LIC. NO. 256086, 262728 Whether it’s a seasonal tune up, an emergency repair, or a new system replacement, you can trust your locally owned and operated REEis, to take care of your family. REEis is more than just A/C though, we understand how your whole home works as a system to keep you comfortable year round. If it is high bills in the summer or that stubborn hot room, REEis guarantees results, affordability, and 100% customer satisfaction! Air Conditioning / HeAting • insulAtion • duCt systems • duCt seAling • duCt modifiCAtions your ArCAdiA AIR CONdItIONINg ANd energy effiCienCy experts Free Home evaluation & 10% OFF Any Services