6 MARCH 2023 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? dessert. Guests must register for the flower arranging class and yoga in the courtyard. uptownplazaphx.com Originally opened and run in the 1950s, the Egyptian Motor Hotel was officially resurrected and opened at its original spot, 765 Grand Ave., Phoenix, in February. The renovated hotel features 49 retro modern rooms, a pop-up food truck turned brick- and-mortar called Chilte, a cocktail bar and outdoor entertainment venue. egyptianmotorhotel.com The Saguaros (formerly the 20/30 Club) have kicked off team fundraising for The Olympiad, one of their yearly fundraising events. They will open up their grant application process for nonprofits interested in applying in 2023. The Saguaros – a group of 50 professionals under the age of 40 – have been raising money for children’s charities since 1987. In 2022, the organization donated nearly $1.3 million to 48 children’s charities in Arizona. saguaros.com A new cocktail room debuted in February – hidden behind the curtains of Wren & Wolf in downtown Phoenix. There’s one catch: no phones or photos are allowed! Trophy Room encourages guests to be fully present while enjoying interactive decor and cocktails for 90-minute seatings. bestcocktailbarphoenix.com WEDNESDAY 3/1 The Glass Menagerie 7:30 p.m. at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. Considered by many to be Tennessee Williams’ greatest play, The Glass Menagerie is a poetic portrayal of a family on the brink of change that kicks off Arizona Theatre Company’s 2023 lineup. Narrator Tom will explore the “complex web of love, longing, loyalty, and constraints that bind families together.” Tickets are $25-$90. atc.org FRIDAY 3/3  SATURDAY 3/4 McDowell Mountain Music Festival Gates open at 3 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is a two-day event featuring more than 20 musical acts, including Maggie Rogers, Jamie xx, Polo & Pan and Toro y Moi. There will be food trucks, activities, an art installation, and a vendor marketplace. Proceeds from the concert benefit three local charities. Tickets range from $75 to $200 with VIP packages available. mmmf.net SATURDAY 3/4 M7 Street Fair 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Melrose District, 7th Ave. from Indian School Road to Campbell. The 20th annual event features over 200 local and independent artisans, food trucks, live music, a farmers market, activities for kids and a craft beer garden. Patrons can also enjoy Chester’s Classic Car Show, with over 100 classic antique and vintage cars, trucks and hotrods. This event is free for all ages. melrosemerchantsassociation.com Camp Patrick Gala 5:30 p.m. at Papago Golf Club, 5595 E. Karsten Way, Phoenix. The Camp Patrick family invites guests for the 5th annual Under the Stars Gala. This year’s theme is Wild Wild West – come dressed in your best western attire and enjoy dinner, drinks, a silent auction, a live auction and a short presentation about Camp Patrick. Tickets start at $225. camppatrick.com SATURDAY 3/11 Cocktail Carnival 9 p.m. at Walter Where?House, 702 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix. Arizona Cocktail Weekend is here, which means the 11th annual Cocktail Carnival is back in action. Guests can enjoy an immersive experience, held inside a “giant indoor adult playground,” to sample various drinks and live music. Ticket price includes premium drink samples; $60 for general admission, $90 for VIP. This is a 21+ event. arizonacocktailweekend.com St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Faire 10 a.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix. This St. Patrick’s Day, head downtown and catch all the festivities – starting with a parade on 3rd St. and Oak. There will be marching bands, dance performances, bagpipes and decked-out floats. Afterward, head to the Irish Faire to find live music, entertainment, food and drinks, a vendor market, and activities for the kids. Admission is $12. stpatricksdayphoenix.org Local Board Real Estate, Arcadia Tennis Shop and Look Lab Med Spa have opened their businesses under one roof on the southwest corner of Indian School and 36th St.. Local Board offers advisory services to buyers and sellers in Arcadia and beyond. Arcadia Tennis Shop offers tennis apparel, and Look Lab is a medical aesthetics business that offers Botox, fillers, micro-needling and more. localboard.net, looklab.com, arcadiatennisshop.com Banner Health Center plus opened in Arcadia at 44th St. and Camelback in February. Specialty care includes orthopedics, general surgery, vascular surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, obstetrics/GYN and bariatrics. The 70,000-square-foot, two-story building has 60 exam rooms, six infusion bays and a separate entrance for urgent care. bannerhealth.com A new, fast-casual breakfast joint has opened in Arcadia. Freshly Laid , located in the Gaslight Square complex on 36th St. and Indian School Road, serves specialty breakfast sandwiches, coffee and juice. getfreshlylaid.com Uptown Plaza is hosting outdoor events every Saturday in March. Spring into Uptown Plaza features a flower arranging class led by AJ’s Fine Foods on March 4, acoustic live music by Serena Nicolle Music on March 11, arts and crafts for kids and yoga led by Sweatshop on Central on March 18. Flower Child will provide lemonade and Save the date for the annual Arcadia Neighborhood Meeting , happening Saturday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the gym at Prince of Peace Church, 3641 N. 56th St. At this year’s meeting, the ACMNA membership will vote eight Board nominations. The following board members are up for re-election: Kim Pangolos, Michael Phillips, and Scott Zielinski. Coffee and bagels/pastries will be served. acmna.org The seventh annual Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon is back and scheduled for March 3 (late afternoon) and March 4 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix. The community is welcome to volunteer to help pack meals for underprivileged families. Sign-up is open. popphoenix.org Mark your calendars! The 11th annual Rescue Rinse is happening on Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at ReThinc Agency, 4714 N. 44th St. Bring your pups for a bath benefitting Almost There, A Mom + Pup Rescue. ReThinc will provide water, organic shampoo and treats for any dog family that stops by. Pet parents can enjoy coffee and pastries. There will also be a silent auction to help support the cause. Washes are $20 minimum donation. rescuerinse.com Also in April: The Team Taylor Arcadia Family Fun Run happens April 2, 2023, at 8 a.m., starting at 48th St. along the canal. At the 11th annual event, participants will run, walk or wheel their way through Arcadia in remembrance of Taylor Cosmas and other children who lost their lives to SIDS. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Children’s Safe Sleep & Home Safety Program. There will be an after-party and awards at O.H.S.O. Registration is $45. teamtayloraz.com BRIEFS The Egyptian Motor Hotel in the 1950s (left). The resurrected hotel includes new signage.

7 MARCH 2023 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SATURDAY 3/11 Art d’Core Gala 5 p.m. (VIP) or 6 p.m. at Park Central, 3141 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix. The 10th annual Art d’Core Gala: Rays of Light is a celebration that showcases artists who contribute to Arizona’s creativity and community. Honorary Chair Oscar de Las Salas invites guests to enjoy visual, performing, fashion, culinary and musical works at Park Central. Ten artists will be on-site sharing their talents. Tickets are $125 for general admission, $350 for VIP. artlinkphx.org Phoenix Wounded Vets Run 9 a.m. starting at Harley Davidson of Scottsdale, 15656 N. Hayden Road. Community members are invited to ride (or drive!) to show support for local wounded veterans at the 9th annual Phoenix Wounded Vets Run. There will be a breakfast before the event kicks off. Attendees will ride to the Roadrunner in New River. Registration is $25 per rider or $40 for a couple, and proceeds benefit the Phoenix Wounded Vet nonprofit. theyfoughtweridenational.com All Things Equal – The Life & Trials of RBG 7 p.m. at the Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix. In this one- night show, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg welcomes a friend to her chambers to convey, over 90 minutes, her life and its many trials: being one of nine women studying law at Harvard while also raising a daughter and helping her husband battle cancer, fighting for women’s rights, taking a stand for human rights. You might laugh, you might cry! Tickets start at $35. themadison.org SATURDAY 3/11  SUNDAY 3/12 Arizona Aloha Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Celebrate the Hawaiian culture at the 29th annual Aloha Festival. This event will feature all things Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and other South Pacific cultures. Guests will enjoy dancing, musical performances, food, drinks, arts and crafts, activities, and raffles/prizes. This event is free. azalohafest.org SATURDAY 3/18 Phoenix Flea 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Heritage Square, 115 N. 6th St., Phoenix. Phoenix Flea is “not your typical flea market,” according to the founders. This event is a modern market showcasing Arizona’s makers, curators and beyond. Guests can check out small businesses showcasing handcrafted goods, fine art, curated vintage, modern fashion and design, and food and beverages. Tickets are $12 per person. phoenix-flea.myshopify.com Sippin’ Series 7 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. Hosted by the Republic National Distributing Company, the Sippin’ Series events focus on educating guests about wine, beer and cocktails. And this month is all about St. Patrick’s Day, as guests will be able to try various themed cocktails, light snacks and good conversation – and chances are one of the drinks will be green! Tickets are $50. scottsdaleperformingarts.org SUNDAY 3/19 Phoenix Police Foundation Honor Run/Walk Time and location vary. Show support for the Phoenix Police Department’s officers lost in the line of duty by participating in the Honor Run/Walk. Attendees can pick the spot – based on where 41 Memorial Markers are placed – and run or walk one or five miles. While at the memorial, participants are encouraged to take photos and share them online. Registration is $35. phoenixhonorrun.org McDowell Mountain Music Festival in Phoenix. St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Faire in Phoenix. MASSIVE LOANER SALE 2022 GLC300 2022 GLB250 Now is the time to see us. Our loaner sale offers a great opportunity to own your dream car! Unlimited mile warranties are standard on all of these lightly driven SUVs. These vehicles go through the certification process and come with 24-hour Roadside Assistance. So no matter what the odometer reads, your confidence will know no bounds. With special financing available, let’s see what I can do for you. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ Savannah Walters and Tino Ferrulli