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Desert Foothills Theater presents
Jan. 17-26 • Fri/Sat 7:30 p.m.• Sun. 2 p.m. F Desert Foothills TheaterRIDAY/SATURDAY 7:30 PM – SUNDAY 2 PMSeason Sponsors Phillis and Peter Strupp 34250 N. 60th St., Orion Bldg.Season Sponsors Phillis and Peter Strupp Scottsdale, AZ 85266 www.DFTheater.org 480-488-1981 ZOOLIGHTS WHEN: Daily through January 19, 2020, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation, 455 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix WHAT: See millions of twinkling and dancing lights, a three-story-high holiday tree, live reindeer, a 200-foot long polar slide, photos with Santa, hundreds of glimmering light displays and lakeside music-in-motion shows. New this year to the holiday display is the Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring more than 60 creatures – all aglow. Tickets start at $14.95.
CHRISTMAS AT THE PRINCESS WHEN: Daily through December 31 WHERE: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive in Scottsdale WHAT: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the splendor of the season at the AAA Five Diamond award-winning Fairmont Scottsdale Princess with entertainment including a desert ice-skating rink made with real ice, recognized as one of the “Top Ten Holiday Ice Rinks in the World” by the Vancouver Sun; A Build-A-Bear Workshop where fans can find the brand’s one-of-a-kind holiday experience; Enchanted plaza shows; an opportunity to join Santa inside his secret headquarters, where the young and young-at-heart can have family photos taken with Kris Kringle himself while meeting a few of his favorite friends along the way; S’Mores Land, Lagoon Lights and the Princess Express Trains, holiday character appearances and much more! $55 general admission per car. Ride/attraction wristbands additional
SANTA AT THE PROMENADE WHEN: December 7 and 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: The Promenade, 16243 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale WHAT: Shoppers, neighbors, friends, and family (even four-legged ones!) are invited to celebrate the holidays with a fun event including Selfies with Santa, complementary hot cocoa bar, and a “Make Your Own Ugly Christmas Sweater” station (bring your own sweater, supplies to decorate are provided). Each event is free and takes place near Nordstrom Rack. Guests may register on Eventbrite.com by searching “Selfies with Santa”
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS SEMINAR WHEN: December 8, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N Tom Darlington Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Bittersweet memories. Loss of traditions. An empty seat at the table. The holiday season can trigger sadness and despair for people grieving a loss. This two-hour seminar includes watching video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who offer practical suggestions and reassurance. Cost is $5 per person for workbook. Childcare available upon request when you register by emailing sue.palmer101@gmail.com or calling 480-488-3384.
WINEMAKER’S DINNER AT KEELER’S NEIGHBORHOOD STEAKHOUSE WHEN: December 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse, 7212 East Ho Hum Road in Carefree WHAT: Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse hosts an intimate winemaker’s dinner featuring an exclusive menu with thoughtfully executed pairings featuring wines from the Trinchero Family Estates. Courses prepared by Keeler’s chef Anthony Apolinar, and complementary wine selections by Trinchero winemaker Mario Monticelli, who will be on-hand to explain each pairing. Cost is $95 per person excluding tax and gratuity and space is limited. Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite.com by searching “Trinchero Family Estates Winemaker’s Dinner”
HOLIDAYS TO REMEMBER WHEN: December 14, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Hayden Peak Crossing, 20511 N Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: This event features the Giving Tree where $2,500 in gift cards will be given away to shoppers, including a $250 shopping spree. Attendees can purchase beautifully designed note cards (100% of the proceeds going to Phoenix Cancer Support Network) and enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating with a top local chef, complimentary caricatures, caroling, pet photos with Santa and more.
HOLIDAY BOOK SIGNING PARTY AT GIRLY GIRLZ WHEN: December 15, Noon-1 p.m. WHERE: Girly Girlz, 15425 N. Scottsdale Rd. #240 in Scottsdale WHAT: Rich Berra, nationally syndicated morning radio co-host of the Johnjay and Rich Show, hosts a meet the author and book signing event for the first 30 customers to order one of his holiday books. Proceeds from the sale of both books directly benefit the #LoveUp Foundation (loveupfoundation.org) helping foster children and families in need. Every book purchased at Girly Girlz will be matched with a second book to be donated to enrich the lives of children everywhere.
SNOW MUCH FUN DAY AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX WHEN: December 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th St. in Phoenix WHAT: Guests are encouraged to build snowmen, enjoy a snowball fight or make angels in the 40 tons of snow. Other activities include gingerbread house workshops for the whole family and the chance to meet and take photos with the official Santa Claus of Arizona. As part of the Children’s Museum’s Winter Festival the first-of-its-kind Sock Skating exhibit includes a full-size rink with slick plastic floor, similar to ice, where kids can take off their shoes and skate along the slippery surface in their socks.
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE BOULDERS WHEN: December 25, 5 p.m.– 9 p.m. WHERE: Boulders Resort and Spa, 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr. in Carefree WHAT: During the season, the Boulders Resort and Spa greets guests with stunning holiday décor including Gingerbread Houses and complimentary hot apple cider (southwestern style) to warm the body and the spirit. Luminaries are strung throughout, native cacti are adorned with miniature lights and desert sage is strung like garland for its southwestern symbolic meaning of affection and its exotic scent. A Southwestern-style Christmas tree is dressed with ornaments in colorful turquoise and copper. Exclusively on Christmas night, a special three-course Christmas Dinner featuring Grilled Colorado Lamb and Snake River Farms Prime Rib served with Roasted Cauliflower and Rogue River Bleu Cheese Savory Bread Pudding will be offered at the signature Palo Verde Restaurant for $70/person.
ROGER CLYNE AND THE PEACEMAKERS WHEN: December 27 and 28, 8 p.m. WHERE: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way in Scottsdale WHAT: With two shows at Talking Stick Resort popular local performers Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers take the stage Friday and Saturday night beginning at 8:00 p.m. Both performances are 21 and over, and all seating in general admission. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com
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