Children's Theatre
"Annie, Kids'" Musical Theater Summer Camp for Ages 8-16
Fountain Hills Youth Theater offers "Annie, Kids" Summer Performing Arts Camp for ages 8-16. This performance-based camp will focus on the essential skills needed for a working theater production, alongside professional teaching artists who provide real-world training. Through rehearsals and lessons, campers will build self-confidence, gain skills they can use in all aspects of life and grow new friendships with their fellow cast mates. All campers will have a part in the production, perform two ticketed evening performances, have their picture and bio in the show program and a camp t-shirt! Performance Academy 1 & 2 will start each day in their own age group, learning & practicing the skills they need to be a “triple threat”. In the second half of each day, campers will work together as an ensemble to bring their musical performance to life. Tech & Production Academy is for those who would like to learn & work “behind the scenes”. They will spend their day with all of the campers in Performance Academy 2, (ages 12-16) but during the rehearsal parts of the day, their focus will be on stage managing, props, helping with costumes & scene changes and running tech. Camp Dates: July 10-28, 2023 Monday-Friday 10AM to 4PM Tuition: $600 Features 30 minute performance of "Annie Kids" Final performances for the public: Thursday, July 27th at 6:00pm Friday, July 28th at 6:00pm Annie Kids is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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Play
"BEN BUTLER" by Richard Strand- Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
BEN BUTLER is part comedy, part history and completely captivating. When an escaped slave shows up at Fort Monroe demanding sanctuary, General Benjamin Butler is faced with an impossible moral dilemma — follow the letter of the law or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of U.S. history? The sharply comic play takes place in the middle of the Civil War, 1861 at Virginia’s Union-held Fort Monroe. It's a battle of wit and word play as the characters spar over respect and equality — a shrewd comic duel between two smart, compulsively stubborn men with a very fine sherry. The play, a smart and funny discourse on law, protocol and our sense of humanity is by turns sarcastic, droll and witty, and garnered high critical acclaim during its Off Broadway run in 2016. No performances June 3-10. Evening Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pm. Matinee Performances are Saturdays at 2pm.
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Play
"ON GOLDEN POND" by Ernest Thompson- Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
Retired New England professor Norman Thayer and his spirited wife Ethel return to their summer home on the shores of idyllic Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. Even with his memory failing, cantakerous Norman is still as tart-tongued, observant, and eager for life as ever. Ethel, ten years younger, the perfect foil for Norman, delights in all the small things that have enriched their long life together. En route to a European vacation, the couple's estranged daughter Chelsea arrives to leave behind her fiancé’s teenage son, Billy. Generations collide but soon forge common ground as Norman and "the grandson they never had" learn a thing or two from each other. And Chelsea hopes to repair the long-strained relationship with her aging father before it's too late. A tender, touching and humorous tale with themes of mortality, enduring love and forgiveness that all play out on Golden Pond. Staged with in-the-round seating. Evening Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pm. Matinee Performances are Saturdays at 2pm.
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For the Family, Children
$10 Car Wash Special at The Thumb on Father's Day
To celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18, The Thumb gas station/car wash/BBQ bistro in Scottsdale will treat all dads to a $10 Car Wash Special. All dads can enjoy a $10 car wash (regular price $25.99) with the purchase of two meals on Father’s Day. The $10 car wash includes: wash and spot free rinse, towel dry, interior vacuum, interior windows cleaned, tires dressed, wheels cleaned and air freshener, basic interior wipe down, and tri-foam protectant. The Thumb is definitely an eclectic, one-of-a-kind place to visit. Here you’ll find a gas station, car wash, BBQ bistro, bakery, and artisan gift market all in one unique location. Featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” The Thumb opened in 2012 and has become an unlikely but enormously popular destination for barbecue in the Valley. Its melt-in-your-mouth brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and Kansas City barbecue sauce are big hits among customers, including Guy Fieri. In addition to offering delicious, award-winning BBQ, The Thumb also has a fantastic in-house bakery offering scrumptious, freshly baked pastries, muffins, and cinnamon rolls. Classic banana split ice cream sundaes are served too. There’s also an upscale gift shop boutique featuring many different items for both children and adults. Parents and grandparents love to take children to The Thumb for a super-fun outing of getting the car washed and then enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner while the car is getting washed. This is a terrific place to bring the entire family and the family car! Summer hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 9393 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale. For more information, call (480) 513-8186 or visit thethumb.com
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Musical
'Beetlejuice' at ASU Gammage
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Tempe. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
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Musical
'Hairspray' at ASU Gammage
You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” HAIRSPRAY is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times). This all-new touring production will reunite Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell to bring HAIRSPRAY to a new generation of theater audiences.
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Children, Animals, Education, Community Event
10th Anniversary of Butterfly Wonderland
Special activities during the 10th Anniversary weekend: June 10 · Special butterfly release at 10 a.m. · First 250 guests receive a small gift · Leslie the Butterfly Fairy from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. · Beautiful flute music in by Aaron White from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m in Butterfly Conservatory · Children’s craft activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Take the Bug Taste Test Challenge by eaten a protein-rich bug and get a free pin that says “I Ate a Bug” June 11 · Special butterfly release at 10 a.m. · First 250 guests receive a small gift · Violinist Jonathan Livingston performs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Butterfly Conservatory · Beekeeper Cricket Aldridge will be sharing her knowledge about amazing bees · Children’s craft activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Take the Bug Taste Test Challenge by eaten a protein-rich bug and get a free pin that says “I Ate a Bug”
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Talks/Lectures,Class/Workshop,Seniors,Seminar
123EasyMedicare.com: Medicare Informational Workshop
This 45-minute presentation covers everything you need to know about Medicare. Learn how Medicare works and what you can expect with each of the plan options before you choose. Topics covered include: Medicare Parts A and B; Medicare Advantage plans (Part C); prescription drug plans (Part D); Medicare Supplements (Medigap); how to verify if your doctor accepts a given plan; calculating prescription costs for the year; how company agents and independent brokers are compensated; and how to obtain easy-to follow selection and comparison guides.
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Pageant
2023 Miss Arizona Pageant
The DoubleTree Paradise Valley in Scottsdale, AZ will host the 2023 National American Miss Arizona Pageant on July 20-24 ,2023 and will feature over 500 of the region’s most accomplished young women, ages 4- 24. Each year, the National American Miss Pageants awards 1.5 Million dollars in cash, scholarships, and prizes to recognize and assist the development of young women nationwide. The Miss Arizona Pageant is the official state preliminary to the National Pageant held in sunny Orlando, FL and the Universal Orlando Resort ® National American Miss is dedicated to developing the success of young women across our nation with a program that is designed to be age-appropriate and family-oriented. The pageant program is based on inner beauty, including a “no makeup rule “for contestants under the age of 12. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant seeks to recognize the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for the future! The event will feature the 2022 Miss Arizona’s, who will crown their successors at the culmination of the event. The 2022 Miss Arizona’s are: Sydney Smith of Peoria – Miss Arizona Princess, Brynlee Rogers of Gilbert – Miss Arizona Jr. Pre-Teen, Josephine Hoskins of Maricopa– Miss Arizona Pre-Teen, Felicia Vasquez of Waddell – Miss Arizona Jr. Teen, Mariah Hall of Glendale – Miss Arizona Teen, and Elizabeth Ortiz of Goodyear – Miss Arizona. Applications for this year’s pageant are open. Interested applicants should visit www.missarizonapageant.com for details and to apply.
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Community Event, Children, Fireworks
3rd of July Fireworks at Lake Pleasant - Best Fireworks in Town!
Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant and the City of Peoria will host the annual Celebrate America fireworks show on Monday, July 3, 2023. Pleasant Harbor is home to this annual firework show, as well as food trucks, free kids’ activities, including water slide, bounce house and live concert featuring, Rock Lobster. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with fireworks at 9:00 p.m. and activities running through 10:30 p.m. Presale parking admission through June 30th is $27.50 (per vehicle) and $35 (per vehicle) when purchased in July. Presale parking admission for vehicles with watercraft is $35 purchased through June 30th and $40 when purchased in July. Parking admission can be purchased online at www.pleasantharbor.com or at the lake on the day of the event. Coolers and lawn chairs are welcome. Canopies are allowed until sunset, then must be taken down. There are a limited number of dry camping sites available for the 3rd of July celebration. Camp sites are $45.00 per day with a 4-night minimum purchase. Sites must be booked by phone at 623-235-6140. Pleasant Harbor is the closest destination and entrance to Lake Pleasant, open to the public 365 days a year, and conveniently located off Carefree Highway and 87th Avenue (8708 W. Harbor Boulevard, Peoria, AZ 85383). Visitors exiting I-17, travel west on Carefree Highway, or take 99th Avenue North from Bell Road to Carefree Highway and then west to 87th Avenue to Harbor Boulevard. “This is a great family event and there’s no better place to view the fireworks than on the shores of Lake Pleasant,” said Glen Vortherms, General Manager of Maricopa Water District (MWD), owner and operator of Pleasant Harbor Marina. “With the colorful reflections of fireworks over the lake, it’s a magical sight.” For more information about the Lake Pleasant fireworks show or Pleasant Harbor, please call Pleasant Harbor events at 623-203-5173 or visit www.pleasantharbor.com.
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