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EXPLORE | | | | | | | | | | | | Description: This monthly showcase of Phoenix's gallery and art communities grants folks the chance to browse spaces where artists create and sell their works. The event also involves local restaurants and shops, and visitors are regaled by street performers and musicians as well. A free shuttle eases getting from place to place, and a diverse crowd gives the event added character. If you can't make it Friday night, many venues are also open from 1pm till 5pm the next day (Saturday).
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| | | | | | Description: Once a year, numerous artist studios and galleries open their doors to the public, inviting interested visitors to browse the facilities, observe the creative process, and purchase art that moves and speaks to them. The self-guided art walk spans three days and attracts multi-thousands of people, showcasing fledgling artists and more established talents as well. Dozens of venues present a wide variety of media, and free shuttles are available. A kids' interactive component also accompanies the adult event.
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| West of Western Culinary Festival1625 N Central Ave
Phoenix,
AZ
85004
| | | | | Description: If food's your passion both consuming and creating West of Western gives you plenty to appreciate. Top-rated chefs from the area show off their most impressive dishes, titillating palates, and cooking demonstrations impart tricks of the trade. Wine events, exotic ingredients, book-signings, food trends, and more are part of the two-day event, and live music adds a gracious note. Although the concept of Western cuisine may not be completely defined, trying to pin it down is a delicious endeavor.
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| Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival7010 N 59th Ave
Glendale,
AZ
85301
| | | | | Description: Just west of Phoenix, this appealing town gives a shout-out to top-notch jazz and blues music every spring. Over the course of a weekend, thousands of folks make their way to Historic Downtown Glendale, chair or blanket in tow, to catch the soulful sounds of local performers. Along with music, you'll find food and drink vendors, an arts and crafts exhibition, and a wine-tasting event.
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| Phoenix Theatre New Works Festival100 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix,
AZ
85004
602-258-1974 | | | | | Description: Theater's power comes through the spoken word, and like any great art, playmaking is a process. This company revels in that knowledge, allowing playwrights to workshop new plays and find out how they perform on stage before going back in and revising, reconsidering, and completing them. For a month each summer, four works by four playwrights get due attention, including actors and directors but no costumes or sets. The subject matter varies, so audiences get a new perspective with each work. A great chance to see theater in its unpolished form and to catch plays before they are widely produced.
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| 1826 W McDowell Rd
Phoenix,
AZ
85007
| | | | | Description: Wholesome, all-American entertainment is the name of the game at this annual fall event. Attended by more than a million visitors, the fair offers midway rides and games, rodeo competitions, agriculture and livestock exhibits, and cooking and eating contests. Naturally, concerts are a part of the festivities, featuring folks like Gretchen Wilson, Alan Jackson, Pet Shop Boys, the Steve Miller Band, and Big & Rich. A petting zoo, kids' activities, and an abundance of carnival food fare also fit the bill admirably.
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| Las Noches de las Luminarias1201 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix,
AZ
85008
480-941-1225 | | | | | Description: The elegant grounds of the Desert Botanical Gardens glow with candlelight during this famous winter event. Late in the year (usually in December), volunteers line garden pathways with more than 7,000 luminaries, creating an otherworldly spectacle that draws sell-out crowds. Musicians perform throughout the evening, and light refreshments are served. Non-member tickets go on sale in early October and sell out quickly, so plan ahead!
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| 1 Cardinals Dr
Glendale,
AZ
85305
| | | | | Description: This match-up first took place in December of 1971 and was played for 35 years at Sun Devil Stadium. The venerable college bowl game, now in Glendale, has earned a solid reputation in the decades it's been held, and fans come from far and wide to catch the gridiron action. Leading up to the big game itself are a number of crowd-rousing events and festivities.
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| Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market2301 N Central Ave
Phoenix,
AZ
85004
602-252-8848 | | | | | Description: Celebrating Native American heritage and talents, this well-attended festival is a source of great delight and education. More than 600 artists fill the museum grounds, demonstrating facility in basketweaving, jewelry making, woodcarving, pottery, and more. Authentic foods and domestic skills are highlighted, and visitors can sample frybread, stews, and roasted corn dishes. Acoustic music also finds a place, and dancing is prominent as well. Extraordinary handmade goods are for sale.
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