JANUARY 2018

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Your official guide to what’s happening in and around Scottsdale

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction

PAOLO SOLERI: THE CITY IS NATURE Thru Jan. 28, 2018 | Museum hours | smoca.org

This retrospective at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art explores the breadth of Paolo Soleri’s ideas and practice, bringing together elements from his built and unbuilt residences, bridges, dams, cities and transportation systems. This is the largest collection of original works by Soleri presented in North America since 1971.

MOMIX’S OPUS CACTUSJan. 12-13, 2018 | Fri. 7:30 pm. | Sat. 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | dbg.org

MOMIX dancers bring the landscape of the American Southwest to life at the Desert Botanical Garden through the illusionistic style of Opus Cactus, which takes audiences on a dynamic journey of towering cacti, slithering lizards and snakes, scurrying insects, and other creatures that call the desert home.

SCOTTSDALE AUTO AUCTIONS WEEKJan. 13-21, 2018 | See websites for details

barrett-jackson.com | russoandsteele.com | goodingco.com

If you love cars, don’t miss this week when three of the nation’s top auto auctions roll into town with thousands of classic and collector automobiles: Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction (Jan. 13-21), Russo & Steele Collector Automobile Auction (Jan. 17-21) and Gooding & Company Collector Car Auction (Jan. 19-20).

SCOTTSDALE GOLF WEEKJan. 8-14, 2018 | scottsdalegolfweek.com

Golf. Food. Fun. It’s all in play during Scottsdale Golf Week. This weeklong celebration showcases the best of Scottsdale by teeing-up outstanding golf, dining and entertainment deals just for you. If you’re an avid golfer, you won’t want to miss it! See website for details.

CELEBRATION OF FINE ARTJan. 13 – March 25, 2018 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | celebrateart.com

Connect with the art you love! This juried, invitational show and art sale features more than 40,000 square feet of working studios and works of art by 100 renowned and emerging artists from across the country. Don’t miss the Art Discovery Series panel discussions every Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPENJan. 29 – Feb. 4, 2018 | wmphoenixopen.com

Year after year, “The Greatest Show on Grass” draws the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR to the TPC Scottsdale. Past champions include Hideki Matsuyama (2017, 2016), Brooks Koepka (2015) and Kevin Stadler (2014). After dark, head over the Bird’s Nest Music Festival where nationally renowned performers keep the energy flowing. See website for details.

For the most up-to-date events, visit EventsInScottsdale.com

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

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JAN. 1-7*Holiday Lights McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com JAN. 2Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7 p.m. 602-379-7800 nba.com/suns JAN. 4Arizona Coyotes vs. Nashville Predators Gila River Arena, 7 p.m. 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com JAN. 4-6Polar Express Grand Canyon Railway 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 800-843-8724, thetrain.com

JAN. 4, 11, 18, 25*Scottsdale ArtWalk Scottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way) 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com

Every Thursday, downtown galleries stay open from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., welcoming buyers and browsers alike.

JAN. 5, 12, 19, 26Late Nite Catechism Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

*Native American Dancing Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, 5 p.m. 480-444-1234, scottsdale.hyatt.com

JAN. 5-7, 11-14, 17-21, 24-28Man of La Mancha Herberger Theater Center See website for details 602-252-8497, herbergertheater.org

JAN. 6Arizona Coyotes vs. New York Rangers Gila River Arena, 6 p.m. 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

Leslie Jones Salt River Grand Ballroom at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m. 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

The Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

JAN. 6, 13, 20, 27*Cavalliere Blacksmithing Demonstrations Cavalliere Blacksmith Shop 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 480-945-6262

Experience a piece of Scottsdale history with live blacksmithing demonstrations on the hour and half-hour by George Cavalliere III.

* denotes free event

ONGOING EVENTS

JANUARY EVENTS

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Ancient Musical Treasures from Central China Musical Instrument Museum 480-478-6000, mim.org Thru 5/6/18

Arizona Fine Art EXPO SW corner Scottsdale Rd. & Jomax 480-837-7163, arizonafineartexpo.com 1/12/18 – 3/25/18

Art of Ice Cream Experience 4224 Craftsman Court See website for details 480-666-5545 artoficecreamexperience.com Thru 2/28/18

An Instagrammer’s and ice cream lover’s dream, these pop-up exhibits include plenty of sweet treats.

Canvas of Clay: Hopi Pottery Masterworks Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.org Thru 12/29/19

Celebration of Fine Art 101 & Hayden in the White Tents 480-443-7695, celebrateart.com 1/13/18 thru 3/25/18

Dinosaurs in the Desert Phoenix Zoo 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org Thru 4/30/18

Fragments: Broken Bowls Tell More Tales Pueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park 602-495-0901, pueblogrande.com Thru 8/31/18

Illumination AZ I-17 & Jomax Rd. exit 602-567-3618, illuminationaz.com Thru 1/14/18

Infinite Light: A Photographic Meditation on Tibet Phoenix Art Museum 602-257-1880, phxart.org Thru 2/18/18

Jun Kaneko Desert Botanical Garden 480-941-1225, dbg.org Thru 5/13/18

Marking the Infinite Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 480-874-4666, smoca.org Thru 1/21/18

Paolo Soleri: The City is Nature Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 480-874-4666, smoca.org Thru 1/28/18

*PRISMATICA Scottsdale Waterfront scottsdazzle.com Thru 1/14/18

*Reflection Rising Arizona Canal at Scottsdale Waterfront scottsdazzle.com Thru 3/4/18

The Rennard Strickland Collection of Western Film History Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 480-686-9539 scottsdalemuseumwest.org Thru 9/30/18

Zoolights Phoenix Zoo 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org Thru 1/14/18

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JAN. 6, 13, 20, 27 Late Nite Catechism III: ‘Til Death Do Us Part Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

*McDonald’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Car Show The Pavilions, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. 480-443-0080thepavilionsattalkingstick.com

*Old Town Farmers’ Market Brown Ave. & First St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 623-848-1234 arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

Arrive early for the best selections in organic produce, artisan cheeses, homemade salsas and more.

JAN. 7Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Talking Stick Resort Arena, 6 p.m. 602-379-7800, nba.com/suns

JAN. 8-14Scottsdale Golf Week Various Locations 480-421-1004, scottsdalegolfweek.com

JAN. 9Markiplier’s You’re Welcome Tour Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m. 602-379-2800, comericatheatre.com

JAN. 12Arizona Coyotes vs. Edmonton Oilers Gila River Arena, 7 p.m. 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets Talking Stick Resort Arena, 8:30 p.m. 602-379-7800, nba.com/suns

JAN. 12-13MOMIX’s Opus Cactus Desert Botanical Garden Fri. 7:30 p.m. / Sat. 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 602-381-0188, balletaz.org or dbg.org

JAN. 12-14Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe See website for details 800-311-1255, rnraz.com

Outstanding weather and live music every mile make this a great event for runners and spectators alike. JAN. 12-14, 18-21 & 25-28Monty Python’s Spamalot Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Thur., Fri. & Sat. 7:30 / Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org

JAN. 13-21Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction WestWorld of Scottsdale See website for details 480-421-6694, barrett-jackson.com

JAN. 14Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers Talking Stick Resort Arena, 6 p.m. 602-379-7800, nba.com/suns

Tracy Morgan The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort 8 p.m. 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

JAN. 14, 21, 28*Sunday A’Fair Scottsdale Civic Center Park 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

Enjoy free concerts by the Valley’s top musicians, an arts-and-crafts market and family activities. JAN. 16Arizona Coyotes vs. San Jose Sharks Gila River Arena, 7 p.m. 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great? Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m. 480-478-6000, mim.org

JAN. 16 & 30Talk Cinema Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org JAN. 17-21Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction Salt River Fields at Talking Stick See website for details 602-252-2697, russoandsteele.com

JAN. 19Katy Perry: Witness the Tour Gila River Arena, 7:30 p.m. 623-249-2102, gilariverarena.com

Ran: Kurosawa’s Lasting Masterpiece Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org JAN. 19-20Gooding & Company Collector Car Auction Scottsdale Fashion Square See website for details 310-899-1960, goodingco.com JAN. 19-21Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Downtown Carefree, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com

JAN. 19-21 & 26-28Agatha Christie’s Verdict Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Fri. & Sat. 7:30 / Sun. 2 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org

Family drama, romantic tension and murder take center stage in this original Agatha Christie play.

JAN. 20Kristina Wong ASU Gammage, 7 p.m. 480-965-3434, asugammage.com

Tommy Emmanuel with J.D. Simo Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

JAN. 21Alan Doyle with Donovan Woods Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. 480-478-6000, mim.org

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HOOP DANCE CONTESTFeb. 10-11, 2018 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | heard.org

Experience the fast-paced precision and grace of hoop dancing as more than 70 of the top Native dancers from the United States and Canada compete for cash prizes and the World Champion title. Each day starts with a grand entry of all the dancers, with competition heating up with every round. Pictured: Seven-time World Hoop Dance Champion Derrick Suwaima Davis, Hopi/Choctaw

PARADA DEL SOL PARADE & TRAILS END CELEBRATIONFeb. 10, 2018 | Parade 10 a.m. | Trail’s End 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

scottsdaleparade.comPut on your Western attire and gather your friends and family for the 65th Annual Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival! Hundreds of horses, riders and floats make their way along Scottsdale Road in downtown. After the parade, join the Trail’s End Celebration in Old Town, featuring live music, food, pony rides and games.

SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOWFeb. 15-25, 2018 | scottsdaleshow.com

Since 1955, the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. Today, the show attracts more than 2,400, premier horses, owners, trainers and breeders from around the world to compete for a chance to win. The show also offers an international food court and an upscale shopping expo.

FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTSJAN. 22Arizona Coyotes vs. New York Islanders Gila River Arena, 7 p.m. 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

JAN. 24San Francisco Opera: Otello Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

Screened in glorious HD, the San Francisco Opera performs Verdi’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy. JAN. 25Adam Sandler Live Comerica Theatre, 7:30 p.m.602-379-2800comericatheatre.com

Arizona Coyotes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Gila River Arena, 7 p.m. 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

*Art in Motion: A Video ArtWalk Scottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way) 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 480-994-4717 scottsdalegalleries.com

JAN. 26From the New World: Ko, Hidgon & Dvorak ASU Gammage, 7:30 p.m. 480-965-3434, asugammage.com

Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7 p.m. 602-379-7800, nba.com/suns

The Temptations & The Four Tops Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m. 602-379-2800comericatheatre.com

JAN. 26 & 27Carnival of Illusion: An Evening of Old-World Magic Tempe Center for the Arts Fri. 7:30 p.m. / Sat. 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. 480-359-7469, carnivalofillusion.com

JAN. 27Kelli O’Hara Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

JAN. 28Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Winter Concert Musical Instrument Museum, 2 p.m. 480-478-6000, mim.org JAN. 29 – FEB. 4Waste Management Phoenix Open TPC Scottsdale, see website for details 602-870-0163, wmphoenixopen.com

JAN. 30 & 31Hamilton ASU Gammage, see website for details 480-965-3434, asugammage.com Show runs on select days thru 2/25/18 JAN. 31Manhattan Transfer Celebrity Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks Talking Stick Resort Arena, 8:30 p.m. 602-379-7800, nba.com/suns

JAN. 31 – FEB. 3Coors Light Birds Nest82nd St. & Bell Rd. 602-870-0163, wmphoenixopen.com

After the Phoenix Open, head to the Birds Nest for nightly live entertainment by headliners like Florida Georgia Line.

SUNDAY A’FAIRFeb. 18 & 25, 2018 | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy these free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park. Local musicians, an arts-and-crafts market, children’s activities and docent-led sculpture tours are all part of the fun. Bring your own picnic basket or enjoy delicious foods from the grill, snacks, and drinks that are available for purchase.

CANAL CONVERGENCE – SPRING EQUINOXFeb. 23-24 & March 2-3, 2018 | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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These two exciting weekends feature large-scale, interactive art installations by local and international artists, hands-on activities and live music and entertainment! Installations in this year’s event include “Reflection Rising” by Poetic Kinetics, “Desert Sun” by Jotta Studio, and “Barter Boat” by RADAR Art.

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CRUSHBREW CRAFT BEVERAGE FESTIVALFeb. 17-18, 2018 | Sat. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Sun. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

crushbrewfestival.com

Festival goers can enjoy sampling a hand-picked selection of 70+ artisan wines, craft beers and craft distilled spirits from local and regional producers. In addition to the abundance of craft beverage tastings, there will be live music, expert-led tastings and small bites from local restaurants and food purveyors.

FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS

EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER

SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARELocated in the food court

7014 E. Camelback Rd.

Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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