DECEMBER 2019

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Your official guide to what’s happening in and around Scottsdale

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HOLIDAYS IN SCOTTSDALEholidaysinscottsdale.com

Visit HolidaysInScottsdale.com, your official guide to all the season’s most exciting events, hotel packages and holiday offers. You’ll also find suggestions for outstanding holiday dining, seasonal spa treatments, and tips on the best holiday light displays and special events.

ZOOLIGHTSThru Jan. 19, 2020 | phoenixzoo.org

Glimmering displays light the way through the Phoenix Zoo this holiday season! On display are millions of lights, a three-story-high holiday tree and the lakeside music-in-motion shows. New this year is the Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring more than 60 creatures – all aglow!

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*HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK

Thru Jan. 5, 2020 | therailroadpark.com

This event’s centerpiece is a train ride through a winter wonderland of lights and displays! Take a ride on the historic Charros Carousel and visit the park’s one-of-a-kind Model Railroad Building. (nominal charge for rides)

For the most up-to-date events, visit EventsInScottsdale.com

DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

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LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIASThru Dec. 31, 2019 | dbg.org

Every holiday season, the trails of the Desert Botanical Garden glow with the light of more than 8,000 hand-lit luminarias and thousands of twinkling white lights. Live entertainment and the enchanting glow of “Wild Rising” creatures add to the fun.

*SCOTTSDAZZLE Thru Jan. 1, 2020 | scottsdazzle.com

This month-long celebration of the holidays includes numerous signature events including: Canal Concerts (Dec. 7, 14 & 21), Sugar Plum Avenue (Dec. 7), Santa Wine Around (Dec. 14) and the Sweet Treat Trail (Dec. 15).

CHRISTMAS AT THE PRINCESSThru Dec. 31, 2019 | scottsdaleprincess.com

Celebrate the splendor of the season at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess! Each year, the resort transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland complete with a four-story musical Christmas tree, desert ice skating rink, Santa’s Secret Headquarters and S’mores Land.

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DECEMBER 1Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour & SaleVarious locations, see website for detailshiddeninthehills.org

“Annie: The Musical” Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre 2 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org

DECEMBER 3*Omni Tree Lighting & Unleashed Holiday BazarrOmni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.480-627-3200, omnihotels.com/montelucia

The Jacob Jolliff BandMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

Talk CinemaScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

DECEMBER 4Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin: Together on StageScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

DECEMBER 5

*Documentary Video: Art FestivalScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7 p.m.480-874-4666, smoca.orgDon’t miss this showcase of experimental short films by students at Arizona State University that highlight social, cultural and personal topics.

*Scottsdale ArtWalkScottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way), 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com

DECEMBER 6*Christmas Movies at the Quarter: ElfScottsdale Quarter, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.480-270-8123, scottsdalequarter.com

Rob Ickes & Trey HensleyMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

Christmas with The NelsonsThe Showroom at Talking Stick Resort 8 p.m.480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

DECEMBER 6-8International Off-Road & UTV ExpoWestWorld of Scottsdale See website for detailsoffroadutvexpo.com

*Rawhide Snowy ChristmasRawhide Western Town & Event Center 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.480-502-5600, rawhide.com

“A Christmas Story: The Play” Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.orgJoin 9-year-old Ralphie in his hilarious quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas! All the elements from the motion picture are here, including the boys’ encounter with a cold lamppost.

DECEMBER 7*Old Town Scottsdale Farmers MarketBrown Ave. & First St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.623-848-1234 arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

*Jingle Hike to SantaPinnacle Peak Park, 9 a.m., 10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 480-312-0990, scottsdaleaz.gov/parks Must pre-register by phone to attend

*Ultimate Play DateCivic Center Library & Park, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.480-312-7323 scottsdalelibrary.org/ultimateplaydate

*Holiday Bubble PartyKierland Commons, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.kierlandcommons.com

Artist Talk: Radical Hope + Futurity/Indigenous Land + LivesScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 2 p.m.480-874-4666, smoca.org

*Scottsdazzle: Sugar Plum AvenueFifth Avenue, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.480-312-7177, scottsdazzle.com

DECEMBER EV ENTS

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ONGOING EVENTS

Santa HQScottsdale Fashion Square480-568-5568, fashionsquare.com Thru 12/24/19

Magical Christmas JourneyVerde Canyon Railroad (Clarkdale, AZ)800-582-7245, verdecanyonrr.comSelect dates 12/6/19 thru 12/28/19

CandytopiaScottsdale Quartercandytopia.comThru 12/29/19This interactive art installation celebrates your favorite sugary delights across more than a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami.

Las Noches de Las LuminariasDesert Botanical Garden480-941-1225, dbg.orgSelect dates thru 12/31/19

Christmas at the PrincessFairmont Scottsdale Princess480-585-4848, scottsdaleprincess.comThru 12/31/19

*ScottsdazzleVarious Old Town locations See website for detailsscottsdazzle.comSelect dates through 1/1/20

Holiday LightsMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park480-312-2312, therailroadpark.comThru 1/5/20

ZooLightsPhoenix Zoo602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.orgThru 1/19/20

*Squidsoup: MurmurationScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art480-874-4666, smoca.orgThru 5/1/20

“Wild Rising” by Cracking ArtDesert Botanical Garden480-941-1225, dbg.orgThru 5/10/20

Titanic: The Artifact ExhibitionOdySea in the Desert480-951-2100, odyseainthedesert.comThru Spring 2020

Paul Calle’s Life of Exploration: From the Mountains to the MoonWestern Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 480-686-9539 scottsdalemuseumwest.orgThru 10/11/20

*Scottsdale ArtWalkOld Town Scottsdale, Every Thursday, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.comScottsdale’s legendary ArtWalk began in 1975 and is celebrated throughout the Old Town Scottsdale Arts District every Thursday evening year-round. Stroll at your own pace through dozens of galleries as you enjoy live music, artist demonstrations and inspiring exhibitions.

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DECEMBER 7, CONT.*Scottsdazzle Canal Concert: The Scottsdale ChorusScottsdale Waterfront/Soleri Plaza 7 p.m.480-312-7177, scottsdazzle.com

Canadian Brass: Christmas Time is HereMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 7-9“Annie: The Musical” Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sun. 2 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org

DECEMBER 8Gypsy SoulMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

Bill Frisell & Julian Lage DuoScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

Live & Local: 2nd Hand Sam & His Country GentlemenScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

DECEMBER 9The Steel WheelsMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 10David Benoit: A Charlie Brown ChristmasMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 11

The Phoenix Symphony: Handel’s MessiahScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.orgThis holiday classic includes the acclaimed “Hallelujah” chorus, which highlights some of the most glorious sacred music ever written.

DECEMBER 12*Scottsdazzle ArtWalkScottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way), 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com

Holiday Swing: Maria Muldaur & John JorgensonMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 13*Christmas Movies at the Quarter: How the Grinch Stole ChristmasScottsdale Quarter, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.480-270-8123, scottsdalequarter.com

Warren Miller Entertainment presents “Timeless”Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 6:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

Trivia Night @SMoCAScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7 p.m.480-874-4666, smoca.org

Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber FusionMusical Instrument Museum 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

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*Rawhide Snowy ChristmasRawhide Western Town & Event Center 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.480-502-5600, rawhide.comFestivities at Rawhide Western Town include nightly snowfalls on Main Street, tree-lighting ceremonies with Santa and thousands of holiday lights.

“A Christmas Story: The Play” Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. /Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org

“Annie: The Musical” Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. /Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org

DECEMBER 14*Old Town Scottsdale Farmers MarketBrown Ave. & First St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.623-848-1234 arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

*Family Fun Holiday Fair & MarketplaceOdySea in the Desert, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.odyseainthedesert.com

*Old Town Scottsdale Art & Cultural Trolley Tour Departs from Old Adobe Mission 10:30 a.m.602-826-3155, ultimatearttours.com(Reservations required)

*Holiday Bubble PartyKierland Commons, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.kierlandcommons.comExperience a winter wonderland of bubbles like something out of a fairy- tale! Chances are you’ve never seen this many bubbles in one place before!

*Miracle of Roses PageantOld Adobe Mission, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.480-947-4331, oldadobemission.org

*Movies in the Desert: Secret Life of Pets 2OdySea in the Desert, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.odyseainthedesert.com

Scottsdazzle: Santa Wine AroundOld Town Wine Tasting Rooms 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.See website for participating tasting rooms480-312-7177, scottsdazzle.comGet in the holiday spirit with Arizona wine samples at five participating Old Town tasting rooms. Each one will offer a special Scottsdazzle tasting price and complimentary goodies.

*Scottsdazzle Canal Concert: Phoenix Girls ChorusScottsdale Waterfront/Soleri Plaza, 7 p.m.480-312-7177, scottsdazzle.com

Iris DeMentMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

A Merry-Achi ChristmasScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

CHRISTMAS DINNER SCOTTSDALE-STYLE

Scottsdale’s chefs are cooking up magical Christmas feasts that pair classic favorite dishes with indigenous Sonoran Desert ingredients and on-trend culinary techniques. Seasonally inspired craft cocktails and decadent desserts round out a festive holiday meal that’s worth every calorie!

Discover more at ScottsdaleChristmasFeasts.com.

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DECEMBER 14-15*Pueblo Grande Indian MarketPueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.602-534-2430, pueblogrande.org

DECEMBER 15

Scottsdazzle: Sweet Treat TrailOld Town (see website for locations and to register), 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.480-312-7177, scottsdazzle.com Enjoy a dessert-tasting experience at several sweet shops around Old Town! A Scottsdazzle-themed treat will be offered at each location for either $2 or $5.

Scottsdale Philharmonic Holiday ShowScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 4 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

DECEMBER 15-16Irish Christmas in AmericaMusical Instrument MuseumSun. 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. / Mon. 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 16A Celebration of MusicScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

DECEMBER 17-22“A Christmas Story: The Play” Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Tue.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org

Assisted Living – The Musical: “THE HOME . . . for the Holidays”Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsDaily at 2 p.m. / Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

DECEMBER 18The Milk Carton KidsMusical Instrument Museum7 p.m. & 9 p.m. 480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 19*Scottsdale ArtWalkScottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way), 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com

A Peter White ChristmasMusical Instrument Museum 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 20

Sunrise in SkyspaceScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7 a.m.480-874-4666, smoca.orgCelebrate the winter solstice by watching the magical, changing light of sunrise in James Turrell’s “Knight Rise” Skyspace.

*Christmas Movies at the Quarter: A Christmas StoryScottsdale Quarter, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.480-270-8123, scottsdalequarter.com

EstebanMusical Instrument Museum 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 20-21Davis Circus of IllusionWonders of the World Theater at Cattletrack, 7:30 p.m.480-330-1592 daviscircusofillusion.com

DECEMBER 20-22 “Annie: The Musical” Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. /Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org

*Rawhide Snowy ChristmasRawhide Western Town & Event Center 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.480-502-5600, rawhide.com

DECEMBER 21*Old Town Scottsdale Farmers MarketBrown Ave. & First St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.623-848-1234 arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

*Holiday Bubble PartyKierland Commons, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.kierlandcommons.com

*SnowBall @ Odysea Family FestivalOdySea in the Desert, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.odyseainthedesert.com

*Scottsdazzle Canal Concert: Campanillas del Sol Handbell EnsembleScottsdale Waterfront/Soleri Plaza 7 p.m.480-312-7177, scottsdazzle.com

Voctave: The Spirit of the SeasonScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

The Klezmatics: A Happy Joyous HanukkahMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 22Mariachi Los CamperosMusical Instrument Museum 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 26*Scottsdale ArtWalkScottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way), 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com

Dom FlemonsMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

DECEMBER 27TravelerMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

CHEEZ-IT BowlChase Field, 8:15 p.m.480-350-0900, fiestabowl.org

DECEMBER 27-28Roger Clyne & The PeacemakersThe Showroom at Talking Stick Resort 8 p.m.480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

DECEMBER 28*Old Town Scottsdale Farmers MarketBrown Ave. & First St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.623-848-1234 arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

PlayStation Fiesta BowlState Farm Stadium See website for details480-350-0900, fiestabowl.orgCheer for your favorite team as two of the four top-ranked teams selected by the College Football Playoff committee compete at State Farm Stadium.

DECEMBER 29-31Jim BrickmanMusical Instrument MuseumSun. 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. / Mon.-Tue. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. 480-478-6000, mim.org

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NEW YEAR’S EVE SCOTTSDALE-STYLE

Ring in the New Year Scottsdale-style! This year’s highlights include elegant prix-fixe dinners at our finest resorts and restaurants, epic parties with deejays and live entertainment, musical concerts and, of course, plenty of Champagne toasts.

Discover more at HolidaysInScottsdale.com.

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*PARADA DEL SOL PARADE & TRAIL’S END FESTIVALFeb. 8, 2020 | scottsdaleparade.com

Gather your friends and family for the annual Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival! Hundreds of horses, riders and floats mosey along Scottsdale Road in Old Town. After the parade, join the Trail’s End Celebration, featuring live music, food, pony rides and games.

*ARIZONA INDIAN FESTIVALFeb. 8-9, 2020 | arizonaindiantourism.org

The Arizona Indian Festival is an inter-tribal event celebrating Native American culture. Highlights include traditional dancing, singing and storytelling; authentic dwellings in the Indian Villages; and an artisan market featuring jewelers, weavers and other talented artists.

WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPENJan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2020 | wmphoenix.com

Year after year, “The Greatest Show on Grass” draws the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR to the TPC Scottsdale. Past champions include Rickie Fowler (2019), Gary Woodland (2018) and Hideki Matsuyama (2017, 2016). After dark, head over to the Bird’s Nest Music Festival to keep the energy flowing.

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

*SUNDAY A’FAIRJan. 12 – April 5, 2020 (select Sundays) | scottsdalearts.org

Sunday A’Fair showcases Arizona-based musical acts ranging from blues, country and jazz to R&B, rock, pop and more. Along with free musical entertainment, each Sunday A’Fair includes a pop-up arts market and artist-led activities for children and families.

CELEBRATION OF FINE ARTJan. 18 – March 29, 2020 | celebrateart.com

Connect with the art you love! This juried, invitational show and art sale features more than 40,000 square feet of working studios and works of art by 100 renowned and emerging artists from across the country. Don’t miss the hour-long Art Discovery Series panel discussions every Friday at 4 p.m.

AUTO AUCTIONSJan. 11-19, 2020 | scottsdaleautoweek.com

If you love cars, don’t miss this week when several of the nation’s top auto auctions roll into town with thousands of classic and collector automobiles. Shows include Barrett-Jackson (Jan. 11-19), Gooding & Company (Jan. 15-18), Russo & Steele (Jan. 15-19) and RM Sotheby’s (Jan. 16-17).

EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER:

SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARELocated in the food court7014 E. Camelback Road

Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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