SEPTEMBER 2023 8 SATURDAY 9/23 FashFilmFete 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. This second annual event will honor the works of two distinguished costume designers – Ruth E. Carter and Patricia Field – while celebrating fashion storytelling with feature presentations and films where fashion plays a fundamental role in the film’s narrative. Tickets start at $20. fashfilmfete.com Light Up the Library 6:30 p.m. at the Creighton Health Sciences Campus, 3100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Loving Library is celebrating over 12,000 books donated and a commitment to improving the community’s mental health and well- being, one book at a time. Guests can enjoy dinner, a glow party, DJ, a raffle and more. Remember to wear your neon and all-white attire. Tickets start at $100 per person. thelovinglibrary.org Masquerade Ball 5:30-10 p.m. at Warehouse 215, 215 E. Grant St., Phoenix. The Gentry Foundation, a nonprofit that provides free autism diagnostic evaluations and more to folks across the Valley, is hosting this sixth annual event. Guests can enjoy a gourmet dinner and live entertainment and are encouraged to dress in their masquerade best. Tickets start at $350. thegentryfoundation.org A Tribute to Abba 8 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. New York-based 21st Century Artists, Inc. has been presenting its ABBA tribute show for over a decade – so you might be dancing along in no time. Guests will hear iconic hits like Mamma Mia, S.O.S, Waterloo and Dancing Queen. Tickets start at $39. scottsdaleperformingarts.org SUNDAY 9/24 Behind the Flames Charity Dinner 5 p.m. at STK Steakhouse, 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. The 24th annual Scottsdale Firefighter Charities Dinner happens tonight! In addition to honoring the Fire Fighter of the Year, three Valley residents will also be honored. Billy Mayfair, Debra Ann Byrd and Jaysha McClendon will take the stage to share their inspiring stories while guests enjoy dinner. Tickets are $150. Reservations can be made by email. bshedlock@scottsdalefirefighters.org WEDNESDAY 9/27 Phoenix Small Business Expo 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St. Learn about some of the small businesses in the Valley with this one-day networking event. Guests can attend workshops led by leading experts, shop and learn about new products at the vendor marketplace and check out the industry meet- up and networking mixer. Registration for general admission is free. For add-ons, tickets start at $25-$300. thesmallbusinessexpo.com SATURDAY 9/30 Damn Yankees 7 p.m. at the Don Bluth Theatre, 8989 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale. Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant, middle- aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd makes a deal with the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team – the Washington Senators – to victory against the New York Yankees. Will Joe outsmart the devil, save his soul and gain a win for the Senators in the World Series? Attend the show to find out! Tickets are $35. donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Have an event or brief Send it to editor@arcadianews.com A Tribute to Abba at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Looking for a warm and friendly congregation of active adults? • Social Clubs • Cultural Outings • Educational Activities and more Our Dues are Modest & No Building Fund You are invited to our Wine and Cheese OPEN HOUSE Friday, September 8 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Shabbat Service to Follow. HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES Singles $125 Family $250 (ticket cost can be applied to membership) Sanctuary located in Gloria Christi Church 3535 E. Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley bethamitemple@hotmail.com 602-956-0805 www.bethamitemple.org

SEPTEMBER 2023 8 SATURDAY 9/23 FashFilmFete 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. This second annual event will honor the works of two distinguished costume designers – Ruth E. Carter and Patricia Field – while celebrating fashion storytelling with feature presentations and films where fashion plays a fundamental role in the film’s narrative. Tickets start at $20. fashfilmfete.com Light Up the Library 6:30 p.m. at the Creighton Health Sciences Campus, 3100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Loving Library is celebrating over 12,000 books donated and a commitment to improving the community’s mental health and well- being, one book at a time. Guests can enjoy dinner, a glow party, DJ, a raffle and more. Remember to wear your neon and all-white attire. Tickets start at $100 per person. thelovinglibrary.org Masquerade Ball 5:30-10 p.m. at Warehouse 215, 215 E. Grant St., Phoenix. The Gentry Foundation, a nonprofit that provides free autism diagnostic evaluations and more to folks across the Valley, is hosting this sixth annual event. Guests can enjoy a gourmet dinner and live entertainment and are encouraged to dress in their masquerade best. Tickets start at $350. thegentryfoundation.org A Tribute to Abba 8 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. New York-based 21st Century Artists, Inc. has been presenting its ABBA tribute show for over a decade – so you might be dancing along in no time. Guests will hear iconic hits like Mamma Mia, S.O.S, Waterloo and Dancing Queen. Tickets start at $39. scottsdaleperformingarts.org SUNDAY 9/24 Behind the Flames Charity Dinner 5 p.m. at STK Steakhouse, 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. The 24th annual Scottsdale Firefighter Charities Dinner happens tonight! In addition to honoring the Fire Fighter of the Year, three Valley residents will also be honored. Billy Mayfair, Debra Ann Byrd and Jaysha McClendon will take the stage to share their inspiring stories while guests enjoy dinner. Tickets are $150. Reservations can be made by email. bshedlock@scottsdalefirefighters.org WEDNESDAY 9/27 Phoenix Small Business Expo 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St. Learn about some of the small businesses in the Valley with this one-day networking event. Guests can attend workshops led by leading experts, shop and learn about new products at the vendor marketplace and check out the industry meet- up and networking mixer. Registration for general admission is free. For add-ons, tickets start at $25-$300. thesmallbusinessexpo.com SATURDAY 9/30 Damn Yankees 7 p.m. at the Don Bluth Theatre, 8989 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale. Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant, middle- aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd makes a deal with the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team – the Washington Senators – to victory against the New York Yankees. Will Joe outsmart the devil, save his soul and gain a win for the Senators in the World Series? Attend the showto find out! Tickets are $35. donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Have an event or brief Send it to editor@arcadianews.com A Tribute to Abba at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Looking for a warm and friendly congregation of active adults? • Social Clubs • Cultural Outings • Educational Activities and more Our Dues are Modest & No Building Fund You are invited to our Wine and Cheese OPEN HOUSE Friday, September 8 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Shabbat Service to Follow. HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES Singles $125 Family $250 (ticket cost can be applied to membership) Sanctuary located in Gloria Christi Church 3535 E. Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley bethamitemple@hotmail.com 602-956-0805 www.bethamitemple.org