JANUARY 2019

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

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SUNDAY A’FAIRSelect Sundays January 13 – April 7, 2019 | scottsdalearts.org

Celebrating its 32nd season, Sunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by top Arizona musicians, along with an arts-and-crafts market, fun activities for children and families and free docent-led tours of the sculptures in the park.

WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPENJanuary 28 – February 3, 2019 | wmphoenixopen.com

Year after year, “The Greatest Show on Grass” draws the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR to the TPC Scottsdale. After dark, head over the Bird’s Nest Music Festival where nationally renowned performers keep the energy flowing.

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CELEBRATION OF FINE ARTJanuary 12 – March 24, 2019 | celebrateart.com

Connect with the art you love! This juried, invitational art show and 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 Art Discovery Series panel discussions every Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

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SCOTTSDALE GOLF WEEKJanuary 7-13, 2019 | scottsdalegolfweek.com

Golf. Food. Fun. It’s all in play during Scottsdale Golf Week. This weeklong celebration showcases the best of Scottsdale by teeing-up outstanding golf, dining and entertainment deals just for you. If you’re an avid golfer, you won’t want to miss it!

SCOTTSDALE AUTO AUCTIONS January 12-20, 2019 | 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 Collector Car Auction, Russo & Steele Collector Automobile Auction and Gooding & Company Collector Car Auction.

ELECTRIC DESERTJanuary 1 – May 12, 2019 | dbg.org

Cactus and desert become a living canvas in this nighttime experience, taking visitors on an immersive journey through the garden using light and original music. You’ll experience the desert, light and sound united in a mesmerizing display like never before.

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JANUARY 1

PlayStation Fiesta BowlState Farm Stadium, 11 a.m.480-350-0911, fiestabowl.org Louisiana State University takes on the University of Central Florida in one of the season’s most exciting bowl games.

The Hot SardinesMusical Instrument Museum 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 1-5IlluminationNorth Phoenix, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.602-567-3618, illuminationaz.com

JANUARY 1-6Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad ParkMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com

JANUARY 1-13ZooLightsPhoenix Zoo, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org

JANUARY 2Arizona Coyotes vs. Edmonton OilersGila River Arena, 7:30 p.m.480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

JANUARY 2-5*Snow Days!OdySea in the Desert, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.odyseainthedesert.com

JANUARY 3-4Leo KottkeMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 3-5Polar ExpressGrand Canyon Railway 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.800-843-8724, thetrain.com

JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31*Scottsdale ArtWalkScottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way), 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com

JANUARY 4Arizona Coyotes vs. New Jersey DevilsGila River Arena, 7 p.m.480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25*Native American DancingHyatt Regency Scottsdale, 5 p.m.480-444-1234, scottsdale.hyatt.com

JANUARY 5-6*Native Art MarketThe Pavillions at Talking Stick 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.707-733-6443, nativeartmarket.org

JANUARY 5, 12, 19, 26

*Old Town Farmers’ MarketBrown Ave. & First St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.623-848-1234 arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com Arrive early for the best selections in organic produce, artisan cheeses, home-made salsas and more.

*McDonald’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Car ShowThe Pavilions, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.480-443-0080 thepavilionsattalkingstick.com

JANUARY 6Arizona Coyotes vs. New York RangersGila River Arena, 2 p.m.480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

MusicaNova OrchestraMusical Instrument Museum, 2 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

Night of the Three Kings / Noche de Reyes MagosPhoenix Zoo, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org

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NKAME: A Retrospective of Cuban Printmaker Belkis AyónScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art480-874-4666, smoca.orgThrough 1/20/19

Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of FirePhoenix Art Museum602-666-7104, phxart.orgThru 1/27/19

Double Agents: Carla Fernández and Pedro ReyesScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art480-874-4666, smoca.orgThru 2/3/19

Yua: Henri Matisse and the Inner Arctic SpiritHeard Museum602-252-8840, heard.orgThru 2/3/19

Sonwai: The Jewelry of Verma NequatewaHeard Museum602-252-8840, heard.orgThru 3/10/19

*ARIZONA! by Choi+Shine ArchitectsArizona Canal at Scottsdale Waterfrontscottsdalepublicart.orgThru 4/1/19 This public art installation at the Scottsdale Waterfront is an amazing 600-foot-long, hand-crocheted lace ribbon.

Charles M. Russell: The Women in His Life and ArtWestern Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.orgThru 4/14/19

Bugs. BIG BUGS!Phoenix Zoo602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.orgThru 4/28/19 This can’t-miss animatronic exhibit at the Phoenix Zoo features 21 gigantic bugs that you need to see to believe!

MonsterfishOdysea Aquarium480-291-8000, odyseaaquarium.comThru 5/5/19

Bodies Revealed OdySea in the Desertbodiesaz.comThru 5/11/19

Electric Desert: Light & Sound Experience by Klip CollectiveDesert Botanical Garden480-481-8188, dbg.orgThru 5/12/19

Fragments: Broken Bowls Tell More TalesPueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park602-495-0901, pueblogrande.comThru 7/31/19

New BeginningsWestern Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.orgThru 9/22/19

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JANUARY 16-19Gooding & Company Collector Car AuctionScottsdale Fashion Square Gates open daily at 9 a.m. 310-899-1960, goodingco.com

JANUARY 16-20Russo and Stelle Collector Automobile AuctionSalt River Fields at Talking Stick Gates open daily at 9 a.m.602-252-2697, russoandsteele.com

JANUARY 17The Bonhams Scottsdale AuctionThe Westin Kierland Resort & Spa See website for details415-391-4000, bonhams.com

*Demonstrate! . . . And Doughnuts ArtWalkScottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way) 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com Enjoy world-class art, live entertainment and doughnuts at this special Gold Palette ArtWalk.

Lit & SipDesert Botanical Garden 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.480-941-1225, dbg.org

Alison BrownMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 17-18RM Sotheby’s Arizona AuctionArizona Biltmore Resort and Spa See website for details519-352-4575, rmsothebys.com

JANUARY 18Mountainfilm on TourScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 6 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

Arizona Coyotes vs. Pittsburgh PenguinsGila River Arena, 7 p.m.480-563-7825 / coyotes.nhl.com

Portland Cello ProjectMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 18-19“Disaster!”Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre 7:30 p.m.480-483-1664, desertstages.org

JANUARY 18-20Carefree Fine Art & Wine FestivalDowntown Carefree, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com

“Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks”Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m. / Sun., 2 p.m.480-483-1664, desertstages.org

JANUARY 19Dogs’ Day in the GardenDesert Botanical Garden, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.480-941-1225, dbg.org

Scottsdale Rosé FestWasted Grain, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.scottsdalerosefest.weebly.com

Mystery in the Museum: The Counterspy CodeScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 6 p.m.480-874-4666, smoca.org Don your best black spy wear and follow clues and crack codes to become one of the top “agents” in the museum!

Silent Voices: LOVESTATEASU Gammage, 7 p.m.480-965-3434, asugammage.com

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JANUARY 7-8John SebastianMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 7-13Scottsdale Golf WeekVarious locations, see website for detailsscottsdalegolfweek.com

JANUARY 8Cocktails Under the Cosmos: CapricornMountain Shadows, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.855-485-1417, mountainshadows.com

JANUARY 8-13

“Hello Dolly!”ASU Gammage, see website for details480-965-3434, asugammage.com Tony Award®-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in this wildly popular musical comedy.

JANUARY 10Joey AlexanderMusical Instrument Museum 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 10-13“Assisted Living: The Musical”Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsThu. & Fri., 7 p.m. / Sat., 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. / Sun., 2 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

JANUARY 11-13“Disaster!”Scottsdale Desert Stages TheatreFri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sun. 2 p.m.480-483-1664, desertstages.org

JANUARY 11 – MARCH 24Arizona Fine Art EXPOSW Corner Scottsdale Rd. & Jomax 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.480-837-7163, arizonafineartexpo.com

JANUARY 12*Artisan FestOdysea in the Desert, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.odyseainthedesert.com

*Downtown Scottsdale Art & Cultural Trolley Tour Departs from Old Adobe Mission 10:30 a.m.602-826-3155, ultimatearttours.com(Reservations required) This one-hour guided trolley tour includes the Arts District, Hotel Valley Ho and much more.

Paul ThornMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 12-13*Native Art MarketThe Pavillions at Talking Stick 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.707-733-6443, nativeartmarket.org

JANUARY 12-20Barrett-Jackson Collector Car AuctionWestWorld of Scottsdale Gates open daily at 8 a.m.480-421-6694, barrett-jackson.com

JANUARY 12 – MARCH 24Celebration of Fine Art101 & Hayden in the White Tents 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.480-443-7695, celebrateart.com

JANUARY 13*Sunday A’FairScottsdale Civic Center Park 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

JANUARY 16The Brother BrothersMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

Arizona Coyotes vs. San Jose SharksGila River Arena, 8 p.m.480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”Scottsdale Desert Stages TheatreSat., 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. / Sun., 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.480-483-1664, desertstages.org

JANUARY 27*Sunday A’FairScottsdale Civic Center Park 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

Johnny A. “Just Me...and My Guitars”Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 28Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun TrioMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 3Waste Management Phoenix OpenTPC Scottsdale, see website for details602-870-0163, wmphoenixopen.com

JANUARY 29Talk CinemaScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

George WinstonMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 2

Coors Light Birds Nest82nd St. & Bell Rd. See website for detailswmphoenixopen.comConcert headliners include Old Dominion, Midland, the Chainsmokers, Snoop Dogg and DJ Vice.

JANUARY 31“Disaster!”Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre 7:30 p.m.480-483-1664, desertstages.org

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Lizz WrightMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 17

Disney’s “Aladdin”ASU Gammage, see website for details480-965-3434, asugammage.com This hit Broadway musical is filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking special effects.

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JJ Grey & MofroScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

JANUARY 23Tommy Castro & the PainkillersMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

Branford Marsalis QuartetScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org The Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and Tony Award nominee delights with an evening of jazz music.

JANUARY 24Martin Taylor & Laurence JuberMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 24-26“Disaster!”Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre 7:30 p.m.480-483-1664, desertstages.org

JANUARY 25-27“Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks”Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m. / Sun., 2 p.m.480-483-1664, desertstages.org

JANUARY 26*Artisan FestOdysea in the Desert, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.odyseainthedesert.com

Ana PopovicThe Showroom at Talking Stick Resort 8 p.m.480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

JANUARY 26-27*Native Art MarketThe Pavillions at Talking Stick 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.707-733-6443, nativeartmarket.org

JANUARY 19, CONT.Davis Circus of IllusionWonders of the World Theater at Cattle Track, 7:30 p.m.480-330-1592, daviscircusofillusion.com

Audra McDonaldScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

JANUARY 19-20

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ MarathonPhoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe See website for details800-311-1255, runrocknroll.com Outstanding weather and live music every mile makes this a great event for runners and spectators alike.

*Native Art MarketThe Pavillions at Talking Stick 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.707-733-6443, nativeartmarket.org

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”Scottsdale Desert Stages TheatreSat., 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. / Sun., 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.480-483-1664, desertstages.org

Booker T. JonesMusical Instrument Museum Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sun. 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 20*Sunday A’FairScottsdale Civic Center Park 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

JANUARY 21Dakh DaughtersMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

JANUARY 22Gabirel Kahane’s “8980: Book of Travelers”Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

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SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOWFebruary 14-24, 2019 | scottsdaleshow.com

Since 1955, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. Today, the show attracts more than 2,400 premier horses, owners, trainers and breeders from around the world to compete for a chance to win.

MLB SPRING TRAININGFebruary 21 – March 26, 2019

experiencescottsdale.com/spring-trainingEvery year, Scottsdale hosts the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks for MLB Spring Training. The Giants play in the heart of Old Town at Scottsdale Stadium, while the Rockies and Diamondbacks play at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Soak up the sun and cheer on your favorite team!

PARADA DEL SOL PARADE & TRAILS END CELEBRATIONFebruary 9, 2019 | Parade 10 a.m. | Trail’s End 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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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.

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EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS:

SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARELocated in the food court7014 E. Camelback Rd.

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

FIFTH AVENUELocated inside The Purple Saguaro

7121 E. Fifth Ave. #3Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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