THINGS TO DO MIXT SCOTTSDALE GRAND OPENING WHEN: March 7, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. WHERE: MIXT (Scottsdale Quarter), 15125 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: MIXT is excited to bring our farm-fresh salads, grain bowls, and market plates to Scottsdale. To celebrate, we’re hosting a Grand Opening party with sips, giveaways, and more. All proceeds from MIXT’s grand opening event will benefit The Joy Bus, a non-profit dedicated to relieving the daily struggles of homebound cancer patients with a fresh, chef-crafted meal and a friendly face. AN EVENING TO PAWS: MUTT GALA WHEN: March 7, 6-10 p.m. WHERE: Omni Montelucia Resort and Spa, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. in Scottsdale WHAT: The Arizona Animal Welfare League’s annual An Evening to Paws gala will have all the pup-arazzi in Scottsdale busy! Inspired by the glitz and glam of the Met Ball, animal lovers at An Evening to Paws’ Mutt Gala will enjoy a visually stunning evening filled with live entertainment, a seated dinner, silent and live auctions, adoptable puppies and signature cocktails within the luxurious Omni Montelucia. All proceeds from An Evening to Paws benefit the state’s largest and oldest no-kill animal shelter, which rehomes, rehabilitates and rescues more than 4,000 animals across Arizona. $250 per ticket, tables also available, eveningtopaws.org DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: CELEBRATE MEMORIES! WHEN: March 12 – 14, 7 p.m. WHERE: Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St. in Phoenix WHAT: Your favorite Disney stories come to life at Disney On Ice presents Celebrate Memories! Sail along with Moana on her high-seas adventure and dance with Woody, Buzz and all the Toy Story friends. Feel inspired when love wins in Frozen and dreams come true for the Disney Princesses. Share the excitement and make new memories the whole family will treasure forever! SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL WHEN: March 12, 14 and 15, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 7380 E. 2nd St. in Scottsdale WHAT: Scottsdale Arts Festival is celebrating 50 years in our community! Long recognized as one of the top art fairs in America, the Scottsdale Arts Festival is a three-day-long celebration of art, music, food and family fun. The event features 170+ jury-selected artists from throughout the United States and Canada, continuous live music and entertainment on two stages, gourmet food trucks and vendors, creative activities for kids at the Community Art Studio family area, free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and more. Open Rain or Shine! Event admission benefits the programs of Scottsdale Arts. Buy your tickets at ScottsdaleArtsFestival.org AAHA! ART – FOOD – WINE WHEN: March 14, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. WHERE: JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr. in Scottsdale WHAT: Hospice of the Valley’s signature fundraising event-- an art, food and wine experience– is back and more fabulous than ever! Join us for a seated dinner and silent and live auctions of collectible art, fabulous wines, exceptional trips and one-of-a-kind experiences. Last year, the value of community services and charity care provided by not-for-profit Hospice of the Valley exceeded $10 million. For registration, sponsorship opportunities and more information, visit hov.org/events or call (602)530-6992. NICKELODEON’S JOJO SIWA D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR WHEN: March 15, 7 p.m. WHERE: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave in Glendale WHAT: Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa is a YouTube personality, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer, New York Times bestselling author and star on Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle Shorties. 26 • March 2020 • THE SCOTTSDALE STANDARD
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