FEBRUARY 2024 6 Mark your calendars: The eighth annual Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon is back and scheduled for March 1 (late afternoon) and March 2 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 The Arcadia Camelback Mountain Neighborhood Association will hold its annual Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, February 10, at 8 a.m. in the choir room at Prince of Peace (3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix). Topics include voting on 2024 board members, a 56th Street Project update, Block Watch, and the State of the Arcadia Neighborhood address. Coffee and pastries will be served. acmna.org The 2024 New Horizons High School Student Art Exhibition , held annually at the Shemer Art Center since 1987, is on display until February 15 and features approximately 88 works of art created by students from over 40 high schools across the Valley. Stop by to check them out! shemerartcenter.org Mya Kai Creative Agency presents A Taste of Melanin , an event series throughout February that will immerse attendees in the multifaceted world of black culture through experiences, interactive exhibits, live performances and educational workshops. Events include a silent disco, movie night, karaoke, games and more. Full schedule available online. atasteofmelanin.org Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West debuted Inner Light: The Art of Tom Gilleon, celebrating “one of the most 6:30-9 p.m., along Main St. from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Blvd., north of Indian School Road from Marshall Way to 5th Ave. Scottsdale Gallery Association’s annual Gold Palette ArtWalks feature extended gallery hours for participating locations, activities and experiences like complimentary wine tasting and small bites, live music and entertainment. Tonight’s Western Week theme coincides with the Parada del Sol. This event is free. scottsdalegalleries.com 7:30 p.m. at ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, life – this new musical, based on Alanis Morissette’s music, will showcase all those themes. This production centers around a “perfectly imperfect American family,” and if you know Alanis’s music, it will be hard not to sing along. Tickets start at $25. asugammage.com 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road. Head down to Old Town for the eighth annual Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival. More than 125 juried fine artists will be on- site showcasing their masterpieces, from sculptures to paintings to photography and everything in between. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy live music while you browse. Admission is $5; $10 for wine tickets and a souvenir glass. thunderbirdartists.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Parade starts at Drinkwater Blvd. through downtown Scottsdale. Come on down and celebrate Arizona’s “Most Western Town” with the 70th annual Parada and Trail’s End Festival. Parade watchers will see over 125 entries, including bands, floats, horses and more. The festival will have live entertainment, a kids’ zone, food trucks, games, activities, and dancing. This event is free. scottsdaleparade.com 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Get ready to get up close and personal with over 50 vehicles and trucks at the annual Touch a Truck event. There will be fire trucks, police vehicles, helicopters, race cars and military vehicles for guests to explore. respected masters in contemporary Western art.” Gilleon worked on NASA’s Apollo and Saturn space programs and with Walt Disney Imagineering. Inner Light features portrayals of Native Americans, iconic Western structures and landscapes. The exhibition also boasts a 70-painting career retrospective. The display is open until August 2024. scottsdalemuseumwest.org On Tuesday, February 20, the Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable (3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.) will host Dr. Dave Schrader, presenting “Love Him or Hate Him? General Benjamin ‘Beast’ Butler” while examining the Civil War service of one of Abraham Lincoln’s most controversial generals. Schrader will discuss Butler’s contributions to Union success and address his shortcomings. Doors open at 5 to meet the speaker, browse the book sale, and view Civil War videos. The lecture begins at 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library. scottsdalecwrt.org The Scottsdale branch of American Association of University Women has been established since 1962 with a mission of advancing gender equity through research, education and advocacy. The AAUW meets monthly and is inviting the public to the February 10 meeting at 10 a.m. at Scottsdale Community College (9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale). Mayor David Ortega will be the special guest. scottsdale-az.aauw.net Junior Achievement of Arizona is accepting nominations for its 18 Under 18 Award until February 15 at midnight. JA is looking for those who are active in the community, innovative, and demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Nominees must be under 18 by July 1, 2023, and attend school in Arizona. Winners will be announced on April 18. 18under18.org Registration for One Day at Camp , hosted by Stepping Stones of Hope, is now open. One Day will take place February 24 at First United Methodist Church (5510 N. Central Ave., Phoenix). The camp helps grieving children (ages 6 to 17) and their families by providing a neutral environment where everyone feel safe to express their feelings about loss. Campers will learn coping skills as various changes are experienced and they begin accepting their new path. Admission is $25. steppingstonesofhope.org Guests can also enjoy food vendors and interactive games. Proceeds go to Camp Patrick for kids with Spina Bifida. Tickets are $5 per person. camppatrick.com 7 p.m. at FOUND:RE Phoenix, 1100 N. Central Ave. The stars have aligned at Match Market & Bar. This month’s dinner is for the Aquarius sign and features tarot cards, palm readers and other metaphysical entertainment. There will be a four-course dinner, sign-specific custom-curated gift bag and one raffle entry. Tickets are $99 per person. foundrehotels.com 6:30 p.m. at Great Wall Cuisine, 3446 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. This event serves as a tribute to the Lunar New Year and endeavors to raise awareness for the rich diversity of Asian American cuisine and culture – with a giant feast. Attendees will be treated to a 12-course meal curated by the chefs at Great Wall Cuisine. Tickets are $88 per person. ocaphoenix.org 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Held in conjunction with the Parada del Sol, the Arizona Indian Festival will showcase American Indian tribes from all around the state. Guests can check out Indian “villages,” arts and crafts, traditional dancing and singing, cooking demos, travel and tourism vendors and a variety of traditional cuisine. This event is free. arizonaindiantourism.org 7:30 p.m. at ASU’s Kerr Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road. Nationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Tommy Gearhart and his quartet will “explore the romantic corners of the Great American Songbook and Tony Bennett” in this Valentine’s Day-inspired performance. Champagne, cocktails, wine and beer will be available for purchase. Tickets are $35-$55. asukerr.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Shops at Town & Country, 2021 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Featuring over 100 local makers, this vendor market might have the perfect Valentine’s gift for your loved one. Shop handmade jewelry, art, apparel, accessories, health and beauty products and homemade sweets and treats. This event is free. localtradeaz.com Junior Achievement of Arizona is The 2024 New Horizons High School Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum EVENTS
7 FEBRUARY 2024 7:30 p.m. at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Small Island Big Song evolved from visits to 16 island nations and collaborations with over 100 artists, elders and communities. Artists from New Zealand, Madagascar, Tahiti and Papua New Guinea blend film, traditional music and song with contemporary roots-reggae, R&B and more. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for kids. tempecenterforthearts.com 5-9 p.m. at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. Today is all about blush at the Phoenix Art Museum. This event celebrates the opening of PAM’s fashion-design exhibitions, “Barbie: A Cultural Icon” and “The Power of Pink.” There will be a pink carpet with photo ops, a DJ and dancing, sweet treats, valentine-making, a scavenger hunt, a library pop-up, specialty drinks, and more. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children. phxart.org 8 a.m. at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Featuring more than 2,100 horses competing for more than $3 million, attendees will witness a variety of showings at the 69th annual Arabian Horse Show – but that’s not all! There will also be an immersive experience, a fine art exhibit, and craft and shopping vendors. Admission is $15; tickets good for all 11 days are $75. scottsdaleshow.com 6-9 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. No, this event doesn’t center on that popular vampire movie – this camp takes place after dark and is just for grownups. There will be guided hikes, animal ambassador meet-ups, dinner and drinks, a campfire, and opportunities to learn about conservation at the Phoenix Zoo. Tickets are $129 per person. phoenixzoo.org 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Roosevelt Community Church, 924 N. 1st St., Phoenix. This monthly pop-up market is family-friendly, with over 45 vendors selling their wares. Attendees will find vintage furniture, decor, clothing, knick-knacks, handmade jewelry, and arts and crafts. There will be activities for kids and food trucks available. This event is free. melrosevintagemarket.com 5:30-11 p.m. at The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road. Childhelp, a nonprofit dedicated to at-risk children’s physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs, is hosting its 20th annual Drive the Dream fundraising gala. There will be cocktails, dancing, dinner and entertainment from emcee Melissa Peterman, Kathie Lee Gifford, John Stamos and The Tenors. This year’s theme is “The Power of Love Throughout the Years.” childhelp.org 11 a.m. at Tracy Dempsey Originals, 1325 W. University Dr., Tempe. We all know soup tastes better when it’s cold out, right? With this class, students can learn how to make the perfect soup or stew for those chilly winter nights. Tracy will also share tips and tricks – and taste tests! Make sure to bring your own apron. Admission is $75 per person or $68 for ODV Wine Club members. Deadline to reserve a spot is February 3. tracydempseyoriginals.com Parada del Sol in Old Town Scottsdale. Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld. OVER $30 MILLION IN SALES FOR 2023! ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKER OVER $30 MILLION IN SALES FOR 2023! 2024 GLE 350 2024 EQE 350X tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli Team Tino crushes it again with a record-breaking year! Our sincere thanks to each and every one of our great customers for your continued support and trust. Team Tino Ferrulli has put together an established group of professionals dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Stop by and let’s see what we can do for you. LOANER CAR SALE GOING ON NOW Open Sun-Mon-Tues 11am-9p Wed-Thurs 11am-9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am-10pm • Dine in • Patio Ser vice • Sat-Sun Brunch menu with drink specials • Happy Hour Specials • Pickup Orders Try our full catering ser vice: 602-300-7133 Safety guidelines are being followed. Thanks for your support! 4144 E. Indian School Road | teepeemexicanfood.com | 602-956-0178 HAPPY VALENTINE , S DAY! ENJOY YOUR TEE PEE FAVORITES