Nov 18, 2011 5:30 am - 8:00 pm (Friday)
Wild Horse Pass 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226
More than 50 hot-air balloons will participate in the inaugural Arizona Balloon Classic, November 18 – 20 at Wild Horse Pass at the Gila River Indian Community. The weekend celebration will feature dawn patrol and morning liftoffs, afternoon mass ascensions and evening glow events. The festival will also include musical and family-friendly entertainment, skydivers, fireworks, a Family Fun Zone with children’s activities, exhibits, sampling, shopping and more. A portion of event proceeds will benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital and St. Mary’s Food Bank.
Nov 18, 2011 11:00 pm (Friday)
MADCAP Theaters 730 South Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281
The original Midnight Movie! The all time cult classic! The One, The Only, The Original...
Nov 19, 2011 10:00 am - 9:00 pm (Saturday)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 West Vineyard Avenue Goodyear, AZ 85338
Date- Saturday & Sunday– November 19th & 20th 2011
Nov 20, 2011 7:30 pm (Sunday)
Orpheum Theatre 203 W Adams St. Phoenix, AZ
Morrissey In recent years, indie music around the world has experienced a huge boon and reached a much broader audience. While mainstream indie groups are becoming more and more innovative, they are simply building on the musical and cultural legacy build by Morrissey.
Oct 29, 2011 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Saturday)
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Vestar Branch 10515 East Lakeview Drive Phoenix, AZ 85050
Join Scottsdale Family Church, Boys and Girls Club, and the Laguna Elementary PTO for a family night of fun. Come dressed in your costume ready to trunk or treat. Food, Candy, Popcorn, Soda, Water and more!!!Trunk of Treat starts at 5:30pmMovie on the back lawn at 7:00pm
Oct 29, 2011 10:00 am (Saturday)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park 13025 N White Tank Mountain Road Waddell, AZ
White Tank Mountain Regional Park is hosting the FANGtastic Fall Festival on October 29th. There will be story tellers, face painters and a Halloween costume parade with prizes for age groups 0-1 yr, 2 yrs-5 yrs, 6 yrs-9 yrs and 10-12 years old. Ghost, ghouls and goblins are welcome Come to the White Tank Park Nature Center.
Oct 29, 2011 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (Saturday)
Chaparral Park 5401 N Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Join Miracles in Motion team - Team Sunshine to raise funds for Phoenix Children's Hospital! Dress up the dogs and kids and enter the parade for costume awards! Raffles, 50/50, Kids activities, pumpkin & face painting, food & beverage. $5/dog at event.
Oct 29, 2011 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Saturday)
First Semi Annual Blues Mini-Fest at Thunderbird Roadhouse3549 W Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85053
Live Music ByLeon JAmericana Crossroads Blues ReviewJukejointHans OlsonDirt Music ExpressScotty SpennerSal Carlino & The StrayhoundsParis James
Oct 27, 2011 (Thursday) to Oct 30, 2011 (Sunday)
Ave of the Fountains Ave of the Fountains Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Family carnival featuring over 20 spectacular rides, food and games. A portion of proceeds to benefit Fountain Hills Theater. Thursday 5 to 9PM, Friday 5 to 10PM, Saturday 2 to 10PM and Sunday 2 to 7PM.
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FRIDAY, Sept. 30
Honda Civic Tour
Blink-182 arrive in Tempe three days after hitting the streets with "Neighborhoods," their first new album since 2003.
Details: 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Tempe Town Lake, Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. $55-$60. 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.
Carlos Mencia
Mencia brings his mind for culture-clash humor to the Valley.
Details: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Stand Up Live Comedy Theater, 50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix. $30. 480-719-6100, standuplive.com.
FRIDAY-TUESDAY, Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Scottsdale International Film Festival
Of this year's 36-film lineup, the festival's spotlight will shine brightest on Latin American films. From romantic comedies to documentaries, the schedule is filled with some of the best independent and studio films from around the world. Check out the centerpiece film, "Amigo," about a village mayor living during the Philippine-American War.
Details: Sept. 30-Oct. 4. Harkins Shea 14 Theatre, 7354 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Tickets start at $8. 480-948-6555, scottsdalefilmfestival.com.
Through Oct. 2
'West Side Story'
A musical tragedy that transported Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" to the mean streets of Manhattan, it was a shock to the system when it premiered on Broadway in 1957.
Details: Through Oct. 2. ASU Gammage, Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard, Tempe. Starting at $23.50. 480-965-3434, asugammage.com.
Through Oct. 16
'The King and I'
Theater Works presents this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic from 1951, a love story about a proper English governess teaching the royal family of Siam. It features the songs "Getting to Know You," "Shall We Dance?" and "I Whistle a Happy Tune" - etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.
Details: Through Oct. 16. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W. Peoria Ave. $15-$35. 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org.
SATURDAY, Oct. 1
Casablanca Lounge Grand Opening
Amar Patel, owner of Magnum's Cigars, Wine and Spirits in north Phoenix, has taken over Napoleon Cigar Lounge, above the Herb Box in Old Town Scottsdale and dubbed it Casablanca Lounge. Featuring Old World style with a copper-covered bar, it will serve high-quality craft cocktails from 360 spirits on the alcohol list. Guests can host private events in the Speakeasy Room or enjoy the view of Camelback Mountain outside on the sprawling patio. There also will be a small-plates menu with dishes provided by the Herb Box.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Casablanca Lounge, 7134 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. 480-970-7888, thecasablancalounge.com
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, Oct. 1-2
Rainbows Festival
This annual free festival celebrates the diversity of the Valley's LGBT community. It features nearly 200 vendors, and entertainment from Valley musicians, DJs, choruses, belly dancers, drag performers and more. Proceeds benefit several Valley organizations. The festival runs concurrently with AIDS Walk Phoenix, which occurs the morning of Oct. 2.
Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2. Historic Heritage Square, 115 N. Sixth St., Phoenix. Free. rainbowsfestival.com.
All Ford Show
Over 200 vintage cars like this 1950 Mercury are expected to be on view on at the All Ford Show at Sanderson Ford in Glendale. KOOL-FM (94.5) is expected to be on-site for a live broadcast featuring hits of the '50s, '60s and '70s.
Details: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Sanderson Ford, 6400 N. 51st Ave., Glendale. Free for spectators. $30 to enter a vehicle. 623-842-8614, allfordshow.com.
Japanese Friendship Garden reopening
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix reopens for the 2011-12 season. The gate will slide open to the rhythm of taiko drumming. Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon will give remarks, and several new additions to the garden will be unveiled.
Details: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. 1125 N. Third Ave., Phoenix. $4-$5. Children under 6 free. 602 256-3204, Japanese.friendship.garden.org.
SUNDAY, Oct. 2
Pilates for Pink
Scottsdale studio Remedy Pilates and Massage will host a free 55-minute pilates class in the park as part of Pilates for Pink, a nationwide effort spearheaded by Shape magazine to raise awareness of breast cancer. Donations are accepted.
Details: 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. Free. 480-699-8160, remedypm.com.
Thursday - Sunday for entire month
*Thursday & Sunday 10am to 9pm
*Friday & Saturday 10am to 10pm
Admission: $15.00* per person at gate
Discount Tickets for $12.00 can be purchased at ANY FRY'S
(No waiting in admission line)
Children under 2 FREE
It's not just 30-year fixed rate mortgages that are posting all-time lows these days. The 15-year mortgage has been plunging, too.If you've ever considered a 15-year loan term, it's a terrific time to talk to your lender. According to Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage rate survey of roughly 125 U.S. lenders, at 3.30 percent, the 15-year fixed rate mortgage is at its lowest point in history.The 3.30% rate doesn't come for free, however. Based on average loan term nationwide, borrowers choosing to "go 15" should expect to pay 0.6 discount points at closing. 1 discount point is equal to 1 percent of your loan size.With low rates, 15-year fixed rate mortgage can be enticing; a primary benefit is the huge reduction in the long-term interest costs of your loan. The downside, though, is that monthly mortgage payments can be relatively large.At today's mortgage rates, a 15-year fixed rate loan carries a principal + interest payment of $705.10 per $100,000 borrowed -- a 46% increase over a comparable 30-year fixed rate loan. If you can manage the bigger payments, though, you'll reap $47,000 in interest payments savings per $100,000 borrowed in paying off your loan in full.$47,000 per $100,000 borrowed is a huge amount of savings and those saved monies can be used to fund items such as college, home improvement, and retirement, among others.That said, the 15-year fixed rate mortgage is not for everyone.Because it comes with higher monthly payments, the 15-year fixed rate mortgage may add financial stress to your household budget. And, once you have committed to a 15-year loan term and its payments, you're can't "go back". Your lender won't revert your loan to a 30-year schedule without a refinance, and a refinance could be costly.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
University Of Phoenix Stadium One Cardinals Drive Glendale, AZ 85305-3147
Arizona Cardinals vs San Diego Chargers
Friday, August 26, 2011 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
El Pedregal Festival Marketplace 34505 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ
This summer, Zuva Gallery at el Pedregal announces a new featured artist at their gallery named Jill Solomon. A South African native, Solomon is a ceramic artist whose work utilizes hand-built, white earthenware clay. A former Ceramic Program instructor at Harvard University, Solomon’s roots run deep and her vivid memories of African sights, sounds and smells are what she calls her inspiration today. In her early childhood, she was surrounded by African women who wore brightly colored clothing and beaded jewelry, emphasizing long necks and a natural elegance and dignity. Solomon’s “iconic forms” body of work is a tribute to these incredible women.
Friday, August 12, 2011 11:00 am to Sunday August 28, 2011 11:00 am
The Herberger Theatre Center 222 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ
Join Valley Youth Theatre for a rockin' good time with the smash hit musical, Hairspray!
Saturday, August 27, 2011 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pet Club 9897 W. McDowell Rd. Tolleson, AZ 85353
Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of Arizona is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing Lethal White Australian Shepherds and matching them with forever families. Adoption events are held at various venues in the Phoenix-metro area and Tucson. Please attend an event and meet some of the Amazing Aussies or visit the website at http://www.amazingaussies.com. Thank you.
Sunday August 28, 2011 1:10 pm
Chase Field 401 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85001
Arizona Diamondbacks San Diego Padres
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Rents across the country are expected to rise at a rapid pace say experts. This is due to a high demand for rentals, and a low vacancy. Rents are expected to rise higher than the 2-3% annual rate which has been the standard for many years. Vacancies for rentals are at percentage of 9.2% for the second quarter. This is 1.4% lower than last year. This percentage has not been reached since 2003.
With that news, it appears The National Association of Home Builders reported recently its Multifamily Production Index rising to 41.7 in the first quarter. This happens to be the highest level since 2006. These numbers are produced as an indicator for whether or not homeowners and developers believe that the condition of the market is improving or not.
Read More: http://rismedia.com/2011-08-10/rental...
With no vacancy rates coupled with historically low interest rates, now may be the time to buy an investment property. Contact Becky Garcia your Short Sale and REO Specialist located in Glendale, AZ at 602.796.2873 www.BeckyGarcia.com
Aug 12, 2011 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Friday)
Co+HOOTS 825 n. 7th street Phoenix, AZ 85006
Unicorn-Art-Mix: A unicorn-themed charity art showDo you like art?Do you like helping kids?Do you like unicorns?If the answer to any of the above is yes, consider yourself officially invited to the opening of the unicorn-themed art show Unicorn-Art-Mix at Co+Hoots on Friday, 8.12.11, from 7-10pm! This whimsically-quirky, family-friendly event will feature a variety of 2D and 3D work from artists across the nation, including illustrator Daniel Davis, puppet-maker Stacey Gordon, and cartoonist Steve Seck. The show is in honor of the release of Raising Unicorns: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Starting and Running a Successful - and Magical! - Unicorn Farm (Adams Media, 2011), the humorous how-to creation of Phoenix duo, author Jessica S. Marquis and illustrator Kevin Hedgpeth.Proceeds from sales of art, Musicorn CDs, and T-shirts from the show will go to Sailbear Labs, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit dedicated to helping youth explore their imaginations through the visual and entertainment arts (501c3 pending). Art + Kids + Unicorns = An evening of fun!
Free
Aug 12, 2011 7:30 pm (Friday)
Marquee Theatre 730 North Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281
Payment required - PRICE: $25 - $28 : $28, $25 advance
Cut Copy Cut Copy is the latest Australian indie-electronica act to take the States by storm. Having just released their third album, Cut Copy tour dates are scheduled throughout North America this 2011. The Cut Copy concert schedule (2011), is well underway and promises to be one of the summer's liveliest events. Don't miss a date on the Cut Copy tour!
Aug 13, 2011 (Saturday)
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (formerly Cricket Pavilion) 2121 North 83rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85035
Kids can dance and sing with the popular purple dinosaur during three "super-dee-duper" live stage concert shows at 10 a.m., 2 or 5:30 p.m. Familiar friends Baby Bop, BJ and Riff are featured. Songs include "Mr. Knickerbocker, Dino Dance" and contemporary versions of songs like If Youre Happy and You Know It and Itsy Bitsy Spider. Special Dino Seats include front-row seating and pre-show meet-and-greet.
Payment required - PRICE: $20 - $55 : $20-$55
Aug 14, 2011 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Sunday)
South Mountain Community Church 717 East Southern Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85040
You Are Invited to Day Two Of Two - An All Day Event!! The B.I.C.A. Grand Opening Celebration and Festival! -Complimentary Performances! -Complimentary Mini-Workshops! -Silent Auction!! -Food! -Art Vendors! -Ribbon Cutting! -All ages and no cover charge!
http://www.bicanow.com
Aug 14, 2011 4:00 pm (Sunday)
The Compound Grill 7000 East Mayo Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85050
AZ Chicks With Picks JamACOUSTIC/ROCK/FOLK Sun, Aug 14, 4:00 pm FREE! AZ Chicks with Picks brings together the best female artists in AZ! Chicks with Picks started with a vision. Pandy Raye and Rhonda Hitchcock realized that Phoenix has so many talented female musicians, of all genres, that needed to be heard! As two professional musicians, these two chicks set out to provide a platform for up and coming female singer/songwriters (acoustic, electric, duos and full bands) to showcase their talent. Many of these musicians dont know where to turn to get on the right path to following their dream of performing their music.Pandy Raye and Rhonda Hitchcock started Chicks With Picks in late October 2007. With only a handful of talented girls and weekly showcases. Chicks with Picks has now blossomed into an organization that features over 75 artists (and growing) at weekly/monthly showcases and events. They have held festivals featuring national acts and local talent. As of January 2010 they have hit their 300th show in just over 2 years.Chicks With Picks offers workshops on a regular basis that cover topics in every aspect of the music industry including professional songwriting, recording and music business mentoring. Also, to provide a resource to all of the Chicks that will help them grow to their fullest potential. Talent is the only prerequisite.Chicks with Picks has been featured in numerous media spots including Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix Woman Magazine, Fox 10, AZ Music Cafe, Arizona Weekly, USA Today, Mix 96.9, KNIX 102.5, KMLE 108 and many more. Website: http://www.azchickswithpicks.com
Home sales have heated up, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
More homes are going under contract this summer than went during the winter or spring seasons. Many of these homes are scheduled for late-August/early-September closings.
If your home is among them, plan ahead.
Like for the rest of the U.S. workforce, Labor Day is a popular vacation time in the real estate, title and mortgage industries. Closings come together more slowly when the parties involved are on holiday. In addition, when issues arise, they are often slower to resolve because not everyone is "present".
Therefore, if you're under contract to buy or sell your home, or have a refinance in-process with a lender, get proactive with your home and your loan. Finalize your approval as quickly as possible.
Here are some tips to help your loan clear faster:
There are steps you can take to make your closing go more smoothly, too.
First, if your transaction is purchase, don't leave your walk-through for the last-minute. Schedule it for as early as reasonable. This way, if there's an issue, there's ample time to resolve it. Remember, it's harder to solve problems when one or more parties to the transaction is away on vacation.
Second, if you have planned time off between now and your closing, make it known, and be reachable in the event of emergency by phone, email or both.
Lastly, if possible, avoid scheduling your closing for the Friday before Labor Day or the Tuesday after. Real estate, title and lender offices are notoriously short-staffed and overworked on these two days. Routine tasks take longer than usual.
You can't stop people from going on vacation, but you can plan for it. It would be foolish not to.
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