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PERFORMING ARTS
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
Handel’s Messiah
Ikeda Theater, Mesa 7:30 PM Take in the sounds of some of the most sacred music ever written, performed by The Phoenix Symphony with world-class soloists.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Comerica Theatre, Phoenix 7:00 PM Watch Christmas come to life through this festive production featuring talented Russian artists and hailed a “knock out” by The New York Times.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
A Cirque Nutcracker
Ikeda Theater, Mesa Times vary. Experience a unique take on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker as the Phoenix Symphony and a world-renowned Troupe Vertigo perform it in a new way.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Ikeda Theater, Mesa 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM Experience the long-lasting tradition and magic of this neoclassical music group as they perform Christmas favorites in an intimate setting.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
Carol Burnett
Comerica Theatre, Phoenix 7:00 PM Relive The Carol Burnett Show with the beloved performer herself as she takes questions from the audience while sharing clips from her shows.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 12–SATURDAY, JANUARY 13
Momix’s Opus Cactus
Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM Watch the American Southwest landscape come to life on stage with cacti, reptiles and other animals through this spectacle presented by Desert Botanical Garden and Ballet Arizona.
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THEATER
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9–THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28
A Christmas Carol – The Musical
Herberger Theater, Phoenix Times vary. Journey through the past, present and future with Ebenezer Scrooge as you revisit this Charles Dickens’s holiday classic.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 5–SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
Man of La Mancha
Herberger Theater, Phoenix Times vary. Watch this Tony Award–winning favorite that celebrates Spain’s colorful culture, featuring flamenco performances intertwined with stories of Don Quixote.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 30–SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Hamilton
ASU Gammage, Tempe Times vary. See the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton unfold, set to a score that combines blues, jazz, Broadway and more.
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CULINARY EXPERIENCES
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
Brunch Bash
Cityscape, Downtown Phoenix 12:00–6:00 PM Ease into the day with breakfast and lunch fare, cocktails, acoustic performances and a designated VIP area.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 20–SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival
Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater, Scottsdale 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Attend chef demos, listen to speakers, enjoy wellness activities and more at the fourth annual Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival in gorgeous Scottsdale.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
Grand Wine Gala
CREATE at Arizona Science Center, Downtown 6:00–9:30 PM Celebrate some of Arizona’s best wines and enjoy the Gala Dinner during the Grand Wine Festival Awards presented by The Arizona Republic.
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ENRICHMENT
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8–SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix 5:30–9:30 PM Stroll through garden paths illuminated with more than 8,000 hand lit luminaria bags and decorated with sculptures by Japanese American artist Jun Kaneko.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, Phoenix 8:00–9:00 AM Pack your binoculars and enjoy cooler weather and a guided walk through the Rio Salado habitat with knowledgeable birders.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 19–SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
25th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Corner of Easy & Ho Hum St., Downtown Carefree 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Peruse an impressive collection of fine arts and crafts while sipping on domestic and imported wines. Paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more will be featured.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15–SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
63rd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
WestWorld, Scottsdale Open daily, 8:00 AM Spend the day watching magnificent Arabian horses and trainers compete, with gorgeous views as a backdrop. Talk to owners, see the horses up close and shop.
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ART
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Ancient Musical Treasures from Central China
Musical Instrument Museum, Scottsdale Daily, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM See more than 60 rare instruments and works from the Henan Museum that span 9,000 years of Chinese music and history.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
Grand Canyon Grandeur Exhibition
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, Scottsdale Times vary. Appreciate 100 images of one of the seven natural wonders of the world: The Grand Canyon. Some works on display date back to the 1850s.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
Past/Future/Present: Contemporary Brazilian Art
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Times vary. Examine cutting-edge Brazilian art from the Museum of Modern Art São Paulo, produced from the 1990s to the 2010s.
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ONGOING THIRD FRIDAYS
Chandler Art Walk
Downtown Chandler, Chandler 6:00–9:30 PM Mark your calendar on the third Friday of every month to explore a variety of works from local artists in beautiful Downtown Chandler, including paintings, pottery, jewelry and sculptures.
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