JULY 2023 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? cliffs, skies, and the vaquero. Entrance to the museum is $25. scottsdalemuseumwest.org City Brew Tours has now arrived in Phoenix. Led by local tour guides from spots like Greenwood Brewing, Walter Station, Four Peaks, SanTan Brewing Company, PHX Beer Co., The Shop Beer Co., and Helton Brewing Co., guests will receive behind-the- scenes access while experts share their knowledge of the industry. Tours run Thursday-Sunday and include transportation, tastings, and meals or snacks. Tours are $85-$110. citybrewtours.com/phoenix JOJO Coffeehouse (3712 N. Scottsdale Road) has added some new drinks to the menu, available through August 31. Three new cocktails – The JOJO Paloma, a grapefruit cocktail; a Prickly Pear Margarita with a JOJO’s twist; and the Blue Sky Punch, a vibrant spiked lemonade – are now available. For coffee lovers: The Honey Bee Latte with vanilla, honey and cinnamon and a Salted Caramel Cold Brew featuring house-made cold brew, salted caramel drizzle, oat milk, and cinnamon. Both are served over ice. jojocoffeehouse.com Herberger Theater Center has partnered with First Things First for its ninth annual Children’s Art Exhibit . This year’s theme is Aliens & Outer Space and features artwork created by children ages 2 to 5 who participated in Quality First preschools and childcare centers. Curated by Connie and AO Tucker, the exhibit will be displayed through July 31 in the Herberger Theater Art Gallery, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. herbergertheater.org Phoenix Theatre Company started its Summer of Dance classes in June, but folks can still attend drop-in classes until July 27. Sessions teach various styles: tap, hip-hop, musical theatre, contemporary and more. Classes take place on weekday evenings at 1825 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. Students will learn basic techniques and skills or theatre combinations to help build confidence, flexibility and proficiency. Drop-ins are $12. phoenixtheatre.com Camp Lylo (400 W. Camelback Road) is happening July 1 and 2, where folks can enjoy “camping” favorites with a grown-up twist, like specialty s’more shots, watermelon cocktails, camp games, music, activities and specials from Huss Brewing and Cartel Coffee. Those interested in attending must book a daybed or lounge chair, starting at $180. riseuptownhotel.com Getting a head start on holiday giving, Arcadia resident Elisabeth Lewandowski is looking for donations for her Christmas in July campaign. Folks can donate stockings and small gifts (socks, gift cards, coffee mugs, etc.) that will go to wounded soldiers at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego. Additional items will go to Military Women Across the Nation in Phoenix and the Vietnam Veterans of Phoenix. Reach out to Elisabeth at elewandowski@ymail.com for more. Each year, the Shemer Art Center (5005 E. Camelback Road) selects an Arizona artist who has succeeded in their career and made an impact in the state to be honored at the annual Shemer Honors event. This year, that honor goes to Phoenician Ed Mell, with Honorary Chair Bob Boze Bell presenting. The event takes place November 17 at Shemer and starts with a reception at 5:30, followed by a dinner and program. Tickets start at $250. shemerartcenter.org program offers weekly homework help sessions. Enrollment for both is open. mymathexperts.com Kari Kling (who was featured in September 2020’s Arcadia News and on the cover of Brainz Magazine ) is an educator, parent coach and author who debuted a global TV show, Parenting GPS: Navigating Your Parenting Journey , to help provide support and guidance to parents worldwide. The show features expert guests within areas like physical, emotional and mental health, relationships, behavior and learning. Parenting GPS is available on Roku and will soon be available on Amazon Fire and Apple TV. karikling.com Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (3830 N. Marshall Way) unveiled a photo exhibition called Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo/ Cowboys from the Cross of the Devil, by Werner Segarra, that will run through February 2024. Taken over 30 years, the exhibit captures the vaqueros “on their own terms,” and features mountains, Entera Dental (4203 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) will soon become Herring Family Dental . Operated by husband and wife duo Brent and Kirsta Herring, the new business will offer all dental procedures under one roof. enteradental.com Leo & Luca , a community boutique play space, will open in late July at 16 th St. and Bethany Home Road. The space will offer an infant room next to the main area, a mother’s room, a cafe with kid-friendly snacks, drinks, and coffee for adults, and a multi-purpose art/event space available for hosting birthday parties or special events. Reservations will be required, and day passes and memberships will be available. leoandlucaaz.com My Math Experts is an online, one- on-one math tutoring program offering summer courses until August 11. Each student has a customized learning plan within My Math Experts’ curriculum. Tutors instruct and check problems with the student, and at the end of summer, a post-assessment to gauge progress is administered. Plans come in packages of 10-30 one-hour sessions, available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. After August 11, the Camp Lylo (400 W. Camelback Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Each year, the Shemer Art Center in Phoenix. 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7 JULY 2023 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SATURDAY 7/1 Heritage Family Days 10 a.m. at Heritage Square’s Museum Store, 602 E. Adams St., Phoenix. Grab the kids and head down to Heritage Square for some free family fun. Activities include story time and themed crafts, croquet games and scavenger hunts. heritagesquarephx.org SUNDAY 7/2 Peppa Pig’s Aquarium Adventure 11 a.m. at Sea Life Aquarium, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe. If your child loves Peppa Pig, you won’t want to miss this event! Guests will be able to meet Peppa, visit challenge points on the Activity Trail around the aquarium and earn rewards, create Peppa-themed ocean friendship bracelets, play interactive Peppa and aquarium games – and see the creatures that call Sea Life home. Tickets start at $15. visitsealife.com MONDAY 7/3 Summertime Sounds & Yoga 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. Finish the workday with a sunset yoga flow led by experts Carlee and Jay Graves. Carlee will direct the yoga flow – designed for all experience levels – while Jay plays live, calming music. Attendance is $10, and remember to bring a mat and water! mountainshadows.com TUESDAY 7/4 Arcadia Fourth of July Parade 7:30 a.m., starting at 3861 N. Jokake Dr. The best neighborhood parade in the world (in our biased opinion) is back! Neighbors and families can decorate their bikes, strollers, golf carts, scooters – if it’s got wheels, it can join in. There will be water, coffee and snacks available, and the Phoenix Fire Department will be there to cool everyone down with a fire hose. Parade starts at 8 a.m. arcadiaparade.com Scottsdale 4th of July 5-9:30 p.m. at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Get ready to be Red, White & Cool at WestWorld’s 10 th annual Fourth of July celebration. Guests will find a rodeo, mutton busting, dancing, circus performances, a jousting battle; knight training, Disney Princesses, Star Wars characters, musical chairs, photo booths, backyard BBQ and the fourth annual Parade of Heroes. New this year is the slider eating competition – there’s so much to do! Tickets start at $20. scottsdale4th.com Independence Day Concert 5:30 p.m. at El Pedregal at The Boulders, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road. In celebration of music and community, guests are invited to The Boulders for an exclusive concert by acclaimed guitarist Esteban, who sings classical Spanish/rock fusion songs with his son and daughter, violinist Teresa Joy and bassist Ben Paul, including Grammy award-winning drummer Joe Morris. Food and drinks will be available, plus face painting for kids. Tickets are $35-$79. estebanmusic.com FRIDAY 7/7 Abstract Painting Class 1 p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road. This four-week course will teach beginners and experts the important principles of painting: design, value, color and lines. Taught by artist Bela Fidel, students will also learn how to create a concertina sketchbook and make their own mark-making brushes. Class happens tonight and each Friday in July. Registration is $150 plus $20 for materials. shemerartcenter.org SATURDAY 7/8 The Legend of Georgia McBride 7:30 p.m. at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. This music-filled comedy is Arizona Theatre Company’s last show of the 55th season. Casey, an Elvis impersonator, goes through a big life change and decides it’s time for “Elvis to leave the building” when a drag show moves in. Tickets start at $25. atc.org Improv Comedy Jam 10 p.m. at The Bridge Improv, 937 E. Broadway Road, Tempe. Those looking to sharpen their comedy skills may find some practice time here. This free, family- friendly improv show is open to all experience levels, from beginners to experts. Guests can drop their names in the bucket before the show, and throughout the hour, emcees will randomly draw groups of four names to perform scenes. bridgeimprovtheater.com EVENTS Independence Day Concert at El Pedregal at The Boulders. Scottsdale 4th of July at WestWorld. EXPERIENCE ELECTRIC EXCELLENCE! 2023 EQE SEDAN 2023 EQE SUV Discover the new EQE Sedan and EQE SUV – two impressive models in the Mercedes-Benz electric lineup. From luxury and style to performance and driving range, there’s a lot to appreciate. Explore all the features and experience the electric excellence these vehicles offer. Call me or stop by today for a test drive. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ Tino Ferrulli