JANUARY 2024 6 Congratulations are in order for AHS’s Spirit of Arcadia Marching Band , who was honored with first place and five caption awards for Best Music Performance, Visual Performance, General Effect, Auxiliary, and Percussion at their first competition of the season. They also won first place at the Arizona Marching Band Association competition against 29 schools, and became State Champions at the 2023 Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association competition. Well done, all! A new kid-focused hair salon, Sit Still , opened in the plaza at 32nd St. and Lincoln Drive. Sit Still offers various cut options and special services like sparkle strands, feather extensions, temporary hair color and braid classes. Eco-friendly games and toys are available to use before appointments. sitstillkids.com The Singletons, a nonprofit that has supported single-parent families battling cancer in the Valley for the past 17 years, has launched two new programs: Healing Harvest and Beyond Books . Healing Harvest is a community garden that teaches Singletons kids to grow accessible produce while also learning how to meal plan. Beyond Books is a youth life skills program that includes lessons in wellness and self-care, financial literacy, sewing, cooking, cleaning and civic engagement. thesingletonsaz.org The Celebration of Fine Art exhibit (18400 N. Hayden Road) will open on January 13, 2024. This juried show features 40,000 square feet of studios and works of art by 100 prominent and emerging artists from across the country, including Arcadia resident Bill Pack. Pack’s automotive photography has led to various accolades and a collaboration with Roger Penske. Visitors can also attend Art Discovery sessions on Fridays. Tickets are $10, good for the exhibit’s duration, which ends March 24. celebrateart.com On January 27, Uptown Plaza (100 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) is joining forces with Vitalant and hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The bloodmobile trailer will be stationed along Central Avenue near Applebee’s. Donors can schedule an appointment online before the event, and receive 15 percent off at Huss Brewing Co. with proof of donation sign up. uptownplazaphx.com The City of Phoenix Youth and Education Office is accepting applications for the 2024 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year awards, which recognize and honor students’ achievements, “enhance the perception of youth, and raise community awareness of their positive contributions.” Students currently enrolled in high school in Phoenix or who live within Phoenix city limits can apply. phoenix.gov The Global Ambassador hotel (4360 E. Camelback Road) is now open. Hospitality leader Sam Fox crafted each aspect of the 141-room building to reflect his travels. There are five original restaurants on-site: Le Âme, a Parisian steakhouse; Le Market, with pastries, espresso and an in-house cheesemaker; Pink Dolphin, with Mexican and Peruvian-inspired dishes and drinks; the lobby bar and théa Mediterranean Rooftop. globalambassadorhotel.com The 32nd annual ZooLights event is ongoing until January 14. Families will find four million twinkling lights and a music- in-motion light show. Check out the zoo’s Wildlife Lanterns, the Glow Garden, photo booths, hot cocoa and s’mores. Zoolights is open nightly from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. General admission is $30. phoenixzoo.org Plant-Based Wellness coach and owner of YouCare-SelfCare Miriam Hahn is offering a complimentary month of exclusive membership. Readers will receive five printable, health-conscious recipes each month, an opportunity to virtually attend, or watch the recording of, a live cooking class and access to a recorded health video, offering immediate tips to help readers look and feel their best. Use code ARCADIA for your free month. youcare-selfcare.com Arcadia High School Spirit of Arcadia Marching Band. The new year is upon us, and my office is excited to build on the successes of 2023. With our primary focus being constituent services, my team and I have handled hundreds of resident concerns at a speed that I think most would find reflects the commitment we have promised. District 6, which encompasses Ahwatukee, Arcadia, Biltmore and North Central Phoenix is home to great residents, as well as many features worth highlighting. My team and I have taken the time to visit some exciting places in our District – such as the Desert Botanical Garden and Tovrea Castle – and businesses making a difference, like Hospice of the Valley. One thing I would love going forward is recommendations from our residents as to which businesses or other gems in District 6 that need to be highlighted. We are always looking for new places to visit with my show “On Location with Councilman Robinson,” on Phoenix 11. The more we know about the area we live in, the better off we all are. As we continue in our commitment to help District 6 residents, I hope you’ll join us by bringing attention to what we have in our wonderful community. Finally, as we move in to 2024, I again want to thank all District 6 residents for making us the heart of Phoenix. From friendly neighborhoods to wonderful parks and attractions, and of course our many businesses, I feel so lucky to represent you. I hope this year blesses you all, and please contact my office if we can be of any help to you. Thank you, Kevin Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024! DISTRICT 6 Councilman District 6 602-262-7491 District6@phoenix.gov KEVIN ROBINSON Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road Headquartered in Scottsdale, Barrett- Jackson is the granddaddy of collector car auctions. The event draws visitors from all over the world. In 2023, the auction sold over $190.6 million. They broke more than 200 world records and, to date, Barrett-Jackson has helped raise more than $151 million for charity. When: January 20-28 barrett-jackson.com The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Phoenix Historic British auction house Bonham’s offers a more intimate auction environment with unique autos like a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing or a 1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spyder. When: January 25 bonhams.com We-Ko-Pa Casino & Resort 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell The MAG will feature more than 500 collector cars, including a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda coupe, a 1956 Ford F100 Pickup and the 965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. The auction will focus on classics, muscle cars and hot rods. When: January 25-27 motorsportauctiongroup.com The Arizona Biltmore 2400 E. Missouri Ave. RM Sotheby’s will return to the iconic resort for the 25th annual Arizona sale kicking off its 2024 auction calendar. RM Sotheby’s is set to present a wide variety of makes and eras across many different price points. The preview on Jan. 24 is open to the public, but tickets are required for the auction. When: January 24-25 rmsothebys.com ARIZONA AUTO WEEK
7 JANUARY 2024 7:30 p.m., attendees meet at The Rose Theatre, 455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. The stage is set, the actors are ready, and one of them is…drunk? This comedic take on a Shakespeare play is for guests 21 and up. Sit back and watch as one performer attempts to act out Shakespearean scenes while the others decipher which play it is and try to put it back together. Guests can enjoy beverages and light snacks available for purchase. Tickets start at $49. drunkshakespeare.com 7:30 p.m. at the Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. Hilarity, disastrous dishes and food fights ensue during this live “broadcast” of a public access cable cooking show hosted by two Italian sisters, Delphine and Carmela Calamari. The sisters sing and dance as they try to make it through their final program in one piece. Tickets start at $45. herbergertheater.org 8 p.m. at Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. Orpheum is celebrating 95 years with a “history lesson told through burlesque.” There will be live jazz music, follies dancers, variety acts and more. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Orpheum Theater, Marshall Shore and Pyrrha Sutra Entertainment. Proceeds will go toward providing historic and educational support for the Orpheum Theatre. Ages 18+ only. Admission is $60. orpheumphx.com 4 p.m. at the Skysill Rooftop Lounge, 11 E. Seventh St., Tempe. If you’re not quite finished with that holiday feeling, the Westin Tempe has a suggestion to keep the warm and fuzzies flowing. Skysill’s lounge has been reimagined as a mountainside cottage above Mill Avenue with twinkling lights and festive decorations. Guests can enjoy themed cocktails, shareable small bites, classic board games, holiday movies and music. Tables start at $20. skysillrooftop.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Japanese Friendship Garden, 1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix. Sponsored by the Phoenix Bonsai Society, this annual exhibit will highlight bonsai trees and local pottery artists. There will be lectures, techniques and demonstrations, plus a culinary workshop where guests will learn about Japanese cuisine and umami flavors. General admission is $15; culinary workshop is an additional $55. japanesefriendshipgarden.org 8 p.m. at The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Zeppelin USA was formed in 2013 and has risen to the top of the tribute scene, selling out venues in California, Las Vegas and beyond. This show uses a synchronized, state-of-the-art video, lighting and laser show to complement songs like Black Dog, Kashmir, Whole Lotta Love and more. Tickets start at $48. livenation.com 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. New year, new you, new look for your home. This event is a one-stop shop for all things improvement, including more than 1,000 vendor booths, live demos, seminars, art and craft projects, wine tastings, a food court, and an all-new kids’ corner. Tickets are $5. maricopacountyhomeshows.com 7 a.m. starting at S. Mill Ave. and 3rd St., Tempe. Start the new year with a flat and fast race that takes runners through Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe with the 20th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona race. Saturday is the 5K, and Sunday will have the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and kids’ run. There will be live music and an award ceremony after the race. Registration is $69-$125. runrocknroll.com 12-5 p.m. at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St. Planning a vacation for 2024? This expo is here to help. Various ocean cruises, river cruises, resorts, tours and tourism boards will be on-site to showcase their vacation offers. Guests can also enter to win a cruise by purchasing a ticket online. Proceeds will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona. Admission is $6. scottsdaleperformingarts.org Starting at either the Country Club and Main St. light rail or 19th Ave. and Dunlap light rail. This event is a spinoff of the No Pants Ride that was canceled in 2019. Dress in your best attire (sans pants, of course) and remember – it’s a regular day and going pantless is the norm! Riders will meet at Roosevelt and Central Ave. and walk to Walter Studios for food, drinks and fun. Pricing varies. walterwherehouse.com Rock ‘N’ Roll AZ Marathon . EVENTS tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 24 YEARS STRAIGHT TOP SALES PERSON TOP SALES PERSON INTRODUCING THE NEW 2024 GLB Tino Ferrulli Congratulations to Tino Ferrulli for his exceptional achievement as the number one sales person within a dealership. In 2023, Tino Ferrulli reached an industry first by selling over 300 vehicles and he has no plans to slow down! 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