Archives for June 2010

Desert Stages Theatre by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

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The Wedding Singer

Do you enjoy plays and are you looking for something to do on a Friday or Saturday evening? Be sure to check out Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre. They have won several awards over the years and are a non-profit performing arts theatre. They are committed to offering first-rate entertainment to suit a variety of ages.

Below is a list of their current and upcoming plays:

Agnes of God
Now through July 18
Show times: 7:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays; 2 PM on Sundays.

A dramatic play that focuses on science, religion and faith and how ideas about these topics collide. Note that this show is appropriate for those who are teenagers and older.

Advance tickets are $22; $20 for seniors and students or $25 for everyone the day of the show.

Art

Now through July 25

Show times: 7:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays; 2 PM on Sundays.

A comedy centering on three friends, Serge, Marc and Yvan. Their friendship is strained because they each have different opinions on what is considered art. Note that this show is appropriate for those who are teenagers and older and features strong language.

Advance tickets are $22; $20 for seniors and students or $25 for everyone the day of the show.

The Wedding Singer
July 9 through August 1

Show times: 7:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays; 2 PM on Sundays.

The play is based on the 1998 film The Wedding Singer and features a score that pays homage to pop songs of the 1980s. Note that this show is appropriate for all ages.

Advance tickets are $22; $20 for seniors and students or $25 for everyone the day of the show.

Desert Stages Theatre is located at 4720 N Scottsdale Rd. For more information, visit www.desertstages.com

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Great Arizona Puppet Theater by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

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Great Arizona Puppet Theatre

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

If you want your kids to experience puppetry, then be sure to check out the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. It was established in 1983 and part of its mission is to educate kids and their families as well as promote puppetry.

Current/upcoming shows include:

Big Bug Circus
Now through June 27

Enjoy a wonderful circus featuring bug performers/puppets.

Goldilocks
June 30-July 3; July 7-11.

Enjoy the classic story of Goldilocks and the three bears.

Little Red Riding Hood
July 14-Aug 1

Another classic come to life! Little Red Riding Hood encounters the Big Bad Wolf on the way to her grandmother’s house.

Shows are Wednesday through Friday only at 10 AM; Saturday at 10 AM and 2 PM; Sunday 2 PM only.

Tickets for all shows are $6 for children 2 and up and $8 for adults. If you a member of the theater, then tickets are $5 for children 2 and up and $7 for adults. Each show provides suggestions for the appropriate age level.

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is located at 302 West Latham Street in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.azpuppets.org

Scottsdale Cultural Events by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

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by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

From music to plays to art exhibits, there are plenty of cultural events in Scottsdale and the surrounding area. Most events are family-oriented and when appropriate, age suggestions are provided. Below you will find just a few events that you and your family can check out.

Sunday Night Concert Series
Now through July 4
7:30-9 PM

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Enjoy different local bands as well as take a ride on the train or carousel.

Concert schedule:

Sunday June 13 Aaron Nelson Project

unday June 20 Rock Lobster

Sunday June 27 Cold Shott and the Hurricanes

Sunday July 4 Furious George

For more information, visit https://therailroadpark.com/events.htm

Agnes of God
Now through July 11
7:30 & 2 pm

Desert Stages Theatre

Tickets are $22-25. A dramatic play that focuses on science, religion and faith and how ideas about these topics collide. Note that this show is appropriate for those who are teenagers and older.

Desert Stages Theatre is located at 4720 N Scottsdale Rd. For more information, visit www.desertstages.com

11^th Annual Summer Family Exhibition- What Moves Us: Art of Transportation
Now through August 7
ASU Art Museum, Tempe

10 AM-2 PM

Highlights various forms of transportation from driving a car, to walking and riding a bike to traveling by train, in paintings, sculpture and prints, hands-on activities throughout the exhibition. There is a Family fun day on 7/10, free. Be sure to check out the other exhibits currently on display.

The ASU Art Museum is located on Mill Avenue and 10^th Street in Tempe. For more information, visit https://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/exhibitions/

Scottsdale Summer Events by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

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by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

5^th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series

June 16^th

Treat yourself! This event includes a VIP gift bag, evening with cocktails and spa samplings, a Summer Spaaah T-shirt, a donation to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, and a certificate for a 50 or 60-minute spa treatment that is valid for 30 days after the event with complete use of spa facilities. Cost for the kick-off events varies and include finger foods, cocktails/wine, raffles, demos, special evening incentives. Entertainment varies by location but will include spa samplings, tours and meet-and-greet with spa therapists.

Kick-off dates and locations are:

July 2, 2010: Dolce Salon & Spa at the Borgata, Scottsdale – $80 per person

July 16, 2010: VH Spa for Vitality + Health at Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale – $95 per person

Aug. 6, 2010: Golden Door Spa at The Boulders, Carefree – $125 per person

Sept. 3, 2010: Joya Spa at InterContinental Montelucia, Paradise Valley – $125 per person

For more information, visit www.SummerSpaAz.com

Arizona Open
June 17-19
Desert Mountain Golf Course

Scottsdale is known for its golf courses and for those of you who love golf, the 2010 AT&T Arizona Open is the event for you! The event is happening at the Desert Mountain Apache course in Scottsdale. This is the second oldest tournament in the state. Particpants compete for $100,000 over the course of the 54 holes.

Desert Mountain Golf Course is located at 10333 E Rockaway Hills Drive in Scottsdale. For more information on the tournament, visit www.southwest.pga.com/index.cfm?menu=2605 and
https://desertmountain.com/golf.aspx

Desert Botanical Garden Summer Events by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

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by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

We have previously featured events from the Desert Botanical Garden for the springtime, so thought we would feature some events for the summer months as well.

Summer is almost here! What better way to spend some time as a family than by visiting the Desert Botanical Garden and seeing what events they have to offer.

Jazz in the Garden Concerts
Fridays; through June 25
Ullman Terrace

Take the time to enjoy great music and desert beauty on Friday evenings at the Jazz in the Garden concerts.

The concert schedule for June is as follows, but note that they are subject to change:

June 11 Junction 10
June 18 The Jump Back Brothers
June 25 Big Nick and the Gila Monsters

Times: Fridays from 7:30-9:30 PM. Doors open at 6 p.m. If weather isn’t permitting, the concert will be held inside Dorrance Hall. Admission is $14 for members and $20 for the general public.

Garden Flashlight Tours
Now through August
Thursdays & Saturdays from 7-9 PM

A great activity for families and kids of all ages. Experience the garden at night and engage your senses as you tour. This event is free for Garden members. For other pricing, visit www.dbg.org/index.php/plan/calendar/eventdisplay?evt=summerflashlighttours

Culture Pass
A new program in the Valley area that brings together 13 cultural organizations and 30 public libraries in the Phoenix and surrounding area. It allows those with a library card to “check out” from two to four passes and experience some of the entertainment and museums offered.

For more information, visit https://phoenix.showup.com/page/culture_pass

Desert Botanical Garden is located at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.dbg.org

Ringling Brothers Circus by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

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by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Ringling Brothers Circus is coming to the US Airways Center! Shows are June 23-27. This would be a great event for families and kids of all ages will enjoy it, too!

Hailed as The Greatest Show On Earth®. This massive, once in a lifetime event celebrates 200 years of P. T. Barnum, featuring 130 entertainers from six continents, nearly 100,000 pounds of performing elephants, cowboys, pirates, and mermaids, it’s a huge show so big you can’t miss it -it’s been 200 years in the making.

US Airways Center is located at 201 East Jefferson Street in Phoenix. For show and ticket information, visit www.usairwayscenter.com/calendar/events/print/ Tickets vary depending on seat section. Prices are: $10.50, $12.50, $16.00, $44.00, $62.00 and $89.00. If you have kids who are 23 months or under, they are free and can sit on an adult’s lap. Show times vary depending on the day as well.

If you enjoy sports, US Airways Center has several games going on now as well as ones coming up. Check the website for more information.

More Fun Things To Do In Phoenix by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

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by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Looking for more fun things for you or your family to do in the Phoenix area? Below are some ideas for you to check out.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 U.S. Highway 60
Superior, AZ

The arboretum is just an hour from Phoenix and features over 3200 desert plants, the majority of which can be seen on the 1 ½ mile trail.

Hours:
September through April open daily from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

May, June, July and August open daily from 6:00 AM until 3:00 PM.

Papago Park
East Van Buren St.

Enjoy great scenery and lots of fun outdoor activities in this Phoenix park. The activities offered include softball diamonds and running trails, an archery range and fishing lagoons. You may visit the park daily from 6 AM-11 PM For more information, visit https://phoenix.gov/PARKS/hikepapa.html

South Mountain Park
10919 S Central Ave.

This park offers picnicking, hiking and 16,000 acres of great scenery Just relax and take in some of the most beautiful landscapes offered.

Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy

The Phoenix Zoo has been voted one of the top 5 zoos for kids in the country. The whole family can spend the day enjoying the over two and a half miles of walking trails. The over 1200 exhibits feature birds, mammals and reptiles as well as a petting zoo for kids.

Hours for the Spring and Summer months are as follows:
Spring (Jan – May) Daily 8am-5pm
Summer (Jun – Aug) Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-4pm

Tickets are $16 for adults, $11 for seniors (60+), children (3-12) $7, and children 2 and under are free.

For more information, visit www.phoenixzoo.org

Scenic Drives by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

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by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

If you enjoy nature and the great scenery offered by the Sonoran Desert, then the following suggestions for scenic drives in the Scottsdale and Phoenix areas are for you. These are just a few drives you might want to explore for yourself or with your family!

Apache Trail National Scenic Byway
East of Phoenix

If you want a scenic 40+ mile drive, covering mountainous terrain, then be sure to make this a destination not to miss. Starts at Apache Junction east of Phoenix and runs to Roosevelt Dam.

Auga Caliente Scenic Drive
Near Arlington, AZ

This maintained dirt drive takes your through Sonoran Desert areas that were formed by the Yellow Medicine Hills and the Gila Bend Mountains. You can enjoy the spectacular desert scenery and natural beauty on this nearly 40 mile drive.

Desert Foothills Scenic Drive

North of Downtown Scottsdale

If you are looking for a scenic yet informative drive, then this one is for you! It’s marked with signs describing the plants and natural beauty of the area. Begins at intersection of Scottsdale R. and Happy Valley Rd., north of downtown Scottsdale

Paradise Valley Scenic Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ

If you want to see where the rich live, then you might want to check out this scenic drive. You may start your tour off on 24th Street and go through Camelback Road, Lincoln Drive and Scottsdale Road. Be sure to take notice of the spectacular houses.

For more scenic drives in the Phoenix area, visit www.go-arizona.com/Phoenix/Scenic-Drives/
The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com