FEBRUARY 2024 10 Ghost, the Musical at the Fountain Hills Theater. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale. Main Street will have the vino flowing at this inaugural event. Guests will find over 100 world-class artists showcasing their wares in an outdoor gallery, plus 15 of the region’s best wineries pouring more than 150 wines, and live entertainment. This event is free. vermillionpromotions.com 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. At the 10th annual event, guests will find a variety of vehicles on display, including classic race cars, foreign and domestic high-performance cars, muscle and sports cars, off-road and military vehicles, plus a vendor village and food and beverage options. Attendance is free, and donations are welcome. Proceeds support Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org 1 p.m. at Park West, 9744 W. Northern Ave., Peoria. Things are about to get wackadoo at Park West. During this event, the treasured blue heeler from the popular animated television series “Bluey” comes to life to visit and take pictures. Kids can participate in arts and crafts (make slime and a bead bracelet!) and will also have a chance to win a dance with Bluey. Music, games, prizes and crafts are on the agenda. This event is free. shopparkwest.com 3 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. An acrobatics show that’s taken the stage for nearly 40 years, The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers, precision tumbling, displays of flexibility, foot juggling and more. Combined with traditional Chinese instruments and high- tech special effects, this event may have you on the edge of your seat. Tickets start at $28. chandlercenter.org Times vary; at Venue8600, 8600 E. Anderson Dr., Scottsdale. This inaugural event is about health, wellness, personal growth, and elevating your life through health-conscious brands, speakers, movement and body classes, and more. Attendees will find discussions on functional medicine, hormone balancing, gut health, Blue Zone secrets and leave the event ready to take on the new year. Tickets are $88; $485 for VIP. mytimetoelevate.com 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 1 Tubac Road. The 65th annual Tubac Festival of the Arts is southern Arizona’s longest-running art festival. There will be 200 artists and artisan vendors, spots for eatin’ and drinkin’, live entertainment and horse-drawn trolley rides. Exhibits are joined throughout The Village, along roadways and plazas, among the more than 125 art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops, and restaurants. This event is free. tubacaz.com 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Adapted from the hit film that featured a young Swayze and Moore, Ghost, the Musical follows Sam and Molly, a couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Desperate to communicate with Molly when he learns she’s in danger, Sam turns to a storefront psychic who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. Tickets are $35 for adults and $18 for youth. fhtaz.org 7:30 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. From Las Vegas comes singer Jim Halston in a tribute to one of the famed members of the Rat Pack: Frank Sinatra. Halston will perform classic tunes like My Way, Fly Me to the Moon, That’s Life, and more. Tickets start at $78. chandlercenter.org 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Jordan’s Corner, 15681 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. Jordan’s Corner is an indoor play space that encourages open-ended, inclusive play for children ages six and younger – and today, they’re celebrating Valentine’s Day. Paw Patrol lovers can decorate cookies and “adopt a puppy” while participating in crafts with their favorite pups, Skye and Chase. Playtime is limited to one-hour reservations. Admission is $38 per person. jordanscorneraz.com 7:30 p.m. at SARA Park, 7260 Dub Campbell Pkwy., Lake Havasu. This event takes place from February 15 to 18 in honor of the 35th annual Lake Havasu Winter Blast. A gigantic display of fireworks is lit off for thousands of visitors each evening. No food or drink is allowed inside SARA Park, so make sure to eat beforehand! Admission is $10 per vehicle, and an additional $10 per person to sit in the grandstand. golakehavasu.com 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Buckeye Municipal Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road. Come out and enjoy a day lookin’ up in the air. This event includes an air show, vintage and military aircraft display, demonstrations, Aviation Academy exhibits, activities, a vendor area and meet and greets with the airshow performers. General admission is free; VIP packages are available for $80. buckeyeaz.gov 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. Featuring over 200 traditional handwoven Navajo rugs, jewelry and crafts, weaving demonstrations, stories, cultural teachings and raffles, this event offers the public an opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind items while gaining deeper insight into Native culture. The VIP preview ($50) is on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Saturday’s event is free. hollandcenter.org 1-5 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. The 23rd annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival will have over 500 beers on tap from over 100 different breweries. Various food vendors, live music and entertainment, beer education panels, and “strong man” games will also be there. General admission is $70 and includes 24 tasting tickets. There are also VIP packages. chooseazbrews.com Times vary, held at Rodeo Park, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd., Apache Junction. The Superstition Mountains hold many secrets, but the entertainment at Lost Dutchman Days is not one of them. Guests can enjoy live music, rodeos, a dance, carnival rides, vendors, shopping, a parade, and plenty of snacks for the family. Admission is $2 for activities and $10 for the dance. lostdutchmandays.org WE HAVE MOVED 4600 E Shea Blvd | Suite 100 | Phoenix, AZ 85028 NW corner Tatum and Shea | West of Trader Joes 602.955.8700 • FPSAZ.com IN PRACTICE CELEBRATING EXPERT DOCTORS AND PRACTITIONERS. CONVENIENT SERVICES. EXTENDED HOURS. Our Family Caring for Yours
11 FEBRUARY 2024 S ome of you may be familiar with my background. I was able to live out my dream as a Phoenix Police Officer for 36 years, rising to the rank of Assistant Police Chief, with stops that have included graduating from the FBI’s National Academy and their National Executive Institute. For over 20 years, I’ve also been lecturing at ASU in the criminal justice and criminology program. I mention these experiences because I believe they leave me uniquely qualified to assess our current situation with the Department of Justice. I think it is extremely important that the DOJ present its findings to the City Council before any agreements are signed. I don’t think it has been unreasonable for the DOJ to investigate our department, and I do not oppose further action if it is warranted, but we must be allowed to make an informed decision based on the report the DOJ has put together. Our department is far from perfect, but I can point to many times that we accepted valid criticism and worked to make changes that reflected what the community desired. One particular instance of this was when Phoenix PD became one of the first departments to fully implement tasers to prevent lethal interactions. Phoenix was ahead of the curve on this because we understood change was needed. The DOJ’s findings may indicate that outside monitoring is necessary, but we can’t know that until we see their report. As councilmembers, part of our responsibility is to ensure not only the safety of our citizens but to manage the money we spend as a city. Signing a consent decree could mean hundreds of millions of dollars diverted from services our residents need, as well as added strain on our police department. This may all be necessary, but all I ask of the DOJ is that we have the opportunity to educate ourselves on the findings, rather than signing an agreement without the full context. Thank you, Kevin DISTRICT 6 Councilman District 6 602-262-7491 District6@phoenix.gov KEVIN ROBINSON SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE 6828 E. CAMELBACK RD. SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251 602-834-2700 Woodbridge Interiors, formerly Thomasville & More is Arizona’s destination for quality fine home furnishings, featuring a wide variety of trusted national brand names including Tommy Bahama Home, Stickley, Lexington, Century, Hooker Furniture, Bernhardt, Natuzzi, American Leather & many more. ask about our complimentary in-home design | Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun 11-5 | woodbridgeinteriors.com hurry in during our February sale!