18 • January 2018 •
THINGS TO DO
THE ART OF ICE CREAM EXPERIENCE WHEN: Daily through February 28, 2018 WHERE: 4224 N. Craftsman Court Scottsdale, AZ WHAT: The Art of Ice Cream Experience is an instagrammable experience celebrating America’s love of ice cream. You will find instagram worthy photo opportunities in each individually themed exhibit room, each paying tribute to a favorite ice cream flavor or frozen treat. In each room you will have an opportunity to engage with the exhibit through colorful and interactive art. Ice cream treats and samples are provided throughout the experience. Phone: (480) 6665545 WEBSITE: artoficecreamexperience.com/ DINOSAURS IN THE DESERT WHEN: Daily through April 30 WHERE: Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation, 455 N. Galvin Parkway Papago Park Phoenix, AZ WHAT: 23 prehistoric creatures have descended onto the Zoo’s Desert Lives Trail. This will be an unforgettable self-guided expedition into the land of the lost you won’t want to miss. Phone: (602) 286-3800. Price: Adults $24.95; Children 3-13 $14.95. WEBSITE: www.phoenixzoo.org/event-items/dinosaurs-in-the-desert/
POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION WHEN: Daily through May 28 WHERE: Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ WHAT: In this blockbuster exhibition, guests become time travelers, transported to the bustling commercial port and strategic military and trading center of Pompeii. Over 200 precious artifacts on loan from the unparalleled collection of the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy, including wall-sized frescoes, mosaics, marble and bronze sculptures, jewelry, statues and ancient Roman coins, bring to life how Pompeii’s people lived, loved, work, worshiped and celebrated. Phone: (602) 716-2000. Price: General admission plus $11.95. WEBSITE: www.azscience.org/attractions/ featured-exhibition/pompeii-the-exhibition/ THE 46TH ANNUAL FLAGG GEM AND MINERAL SHOW WHEN: January 5-7, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm WHERE: Mesa Community College, 833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202 WHAT: The area’s largest gem and mineral show features free activities and samples for children and more than 120 vendors selling gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry and lapidary supplies.Price: Free. Phone: (602) 403-3031 WEBSITE: flaggmineralfoundation.org/home/flagg-gem-and-mineral-show/ BARRETT-JACKSON COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION WHEN: January 13-21 WHERE: Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ WHAT: The automotive event of the year returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale as Barrett-Jackson presents its 47th Annual Scottsdale Auction. Widely regarded as a barometer of the collector car industry, the auctions have evolved over the years into world-class automotive lifestyle events where thousands of the world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience — in person and on live national and international television. Witness auction action at its best, capture the car of your dreams, learn more about collector cars through “Behind the Hobby” symposiums, mingle with celebrities, experience heart-stopping thrill rides in the latest vehicles from America’s top automakers, shop in the vast Exhibitor Marketplace and more. Phone: (480) 421-6694. Time: See website for schedule of events. Price: $25-$180 at the gate with discounts for seniors, military, students WEBSITE: www.barrettjackson.com WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN WHEN: January 29-February 4 WHERE: Scottsdale Tournament Players Club (TPC Scottsdale), 17020 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ WHAT: Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA Tour, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has gained legendary status on Tour for being unlike any other golf tournament. It starts with the unbelievable golf played by the likes of Rickie Fowler, Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Phil Mickelson, and Keegan Bradley on the beautiful TPC Scottsdale and ends with the biggest galleries on Tour. If you are visiting for the first time, hole 16 is a must-see. With stadium seating and crowds exceeding 16,000, it makes the fan experience at this hole more comparable to a Phoenix Suns game than a traditional PGA Tournament. Visit their website for more information including a list of events and concerts throughout the week. Phone: (602) 870-0163. Price: MondayTuesday: Free; Wednesday-Sunday: $40. WEBSITE: wmphoenixopen.com/
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