February 2019 Events in Arizona

Events Around Arizona:

MIM Music Theater 300-seat concert venue

MIM MUSIC THEATER

With outstanding acoustics and an up-close-and-personal experience, the MIM Music Theater is the Valley’s premier concert venue. For tickets call 480.478.6000. For a complete schedule of concerts and events, visit MIM.org.

CONCERTS:

The Sweet Remains Saturday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. Driven by strong lyrical and melodic writing, their songs easily appeal to fans of modern folk-rockers like Jason Mraz, Ray Lamontagne, and John Mayer.

The Sweet Remains

Noam Pikelny and Stuart Duncan Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Modern masters of the banjo and fiddle, Noam Pikelny and Stuart Duncan bring a charming duet of strings to the MIM Music Theater.

Noam Pikelny and Stuart Duncan

ALL MONTH The Electric Guitar: Inventing an American Icon (PHOENIX) Musical Instrument Museum displays more than 80 of the world’s rarest guitars and amplifiers. 480.478.6000.

ALL MONTH BODIES REVEALED Traveling Exhibition (SCOTTSDALE) Fascinating and Real. BODIES REVEALED is a must-see during its limited time at OdySea in the Desert. Over 200 actual human bodies are meticulously and respectfully displayed, offering an unprecedented look into your amazing body and how it works. 480-291-8000.

TUESDAY - SUNDAY Canvas of Clay: Hopi Pottery Masterworks from The Allan and Judith Cooke Collection (SCOTTSDALE) More than 65 ceramics from one of the finest private collections of Hopi pottery. Spanning 6 centuries, this exhibition explores the history and stylistic traditions of the Hopi, who have excelled in the creation of ceramics for generations. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 480-686-9539.

All Month Bugs Big Bugs! at the Phoenix Zoo (PHOENIX) 21 Giant Animatronic Bugs Pricing: $4 Member, $5 General (admission to the Zoo required) Hours: Opens at 9am (8:30 am for Members) Last Entry at 4:30pm. Beautifully detailed, the bugs are made from a combination of steel, fiberglass and skin material made from a special urethane compound that protects them against sun, rain and snow, making them perfect to display in their natural environment. Like the dinosaurs, realistic movements of the bugs are powered by a pneumatic system that enables smoother and finer movements. 602.286.3800.

WINNER OF 8 TONY AWARDS ® INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL! February 1 - 24 Phoenix Theatre presents: Jersey Boys (PHOENIX) Multiple performance times. Audiences will hear their favorite tunes from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in this Jukebox Musical that reveals the rough beginnings of the well-loved band from Jersey. See story on pg. 53. JANUARY 23 - MARCH 10 AT THE PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY Visit PhoenixTheatre.com or call 602.254.2151 today!

WEDNESDAYS Wine Tasting Cruises (FOUNTAIN HILLS) Enjoy a wine tasting and live music cruising on the Desert Belle! Call 480-984-2425 and mention “KEY” for special savings! (See Ad Page 47)

THURSDAYS The Arizona Blues Project (CAVE CREEK) Enjoy Blues, R&B, Classic Rock, Funk & Soul every Thursday at Harold’s Corral, 8pm-11pm, 480-488-1906.

John Coleman. Image © Erik and Willie Petersen

John Coleman: Bronze and Beyond -- December 14 - March 10, 2019. At Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Free admission for kids 17 and under! 21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg , AZ 928-684-2272 | westernmuseum.org

AZ Renaissance Festival Joust

ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL FEB 9 THRU MAR 31 Rain or Shine Sat & Sun & President’s Day 10am-6pm (GOLD CANYON) Have the BEST Day Out in History at the Arizona Renaissance Festival! Featuring a 13-stage theatre, a 30-acre circus, an arts & crafts faire, a Jousting Tournament and feasting, all rolled into one non-stop, day-long, family adventure! Weekends & President’s Day, 10am - 6pm, Rain or Shine, 520-463-2600. arizona.RenFestInfo.com. (Story on pg. 32)

February 1 - 3 Gilbert Art of Chocolate A’Fair (GILBERT) Held at Gilbert Civic Center. It’s all about romance: Artisan chocolates and confections, gift market, live entertainment and food truck alley. 10am – 5pm. www.carefreeazfestivals.com/gilbert-events.html

February 1 - 3 Lights of the World Festival (PHOENIX) Named one of the Top 5 ‘Over-the-Top’ Light Shows transforms AZ State Fairgrounds into a holiday light festival with free carnival rides, acrobat shows and more. 602.252.6771.

February 2 Motoring Through Time & Heritage Festival (PHOENIX) Held at Heritage & Science Park. It is a FREE family event featuring classic cars, food trucks and vendors. 10am – 4pm. 602-262-5070 or http:// heritagesquarePHX.org

February 2 & 16 Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts (MESA) Held 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am-4pm. This FREE festival for the public features unique artist creations, music, food, and fun for the whole family. www.dtmesafest.com.

February 9 Carefree Desert Garden Seminar Series (CAREFREE) Saturday, Feb. 9, at 9:30am. Guest Speaker, Dr. Marty Wojciechowski, Associate Professor at Arizona State University specializing in legume evolution, presents - Legumes: More Than Just Beans. With more than 19,500 species worldwide, legumes are more diverse than other flowering plant families. Dr. Wojciechowski will discuss the unique aspects of legume biology, their diversity in the Southwest, and their importance in agriculture, horticulture and ecology. $5 requested donation.

February 16 - 17 Street Eats Food Truck Festival (SCOTTSDALE) Held at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Tickets: $12 online, $15 at the gate; VIP $65; kids 12 and under are FREE; parking is included in ticket prices. Over 60 food trucks will sell all types of food, with EVERY menu including a $2 sample. Once inside the festival, you can use cash or credit cards at all bars and food trucks (most accept credit cards). The event will include live bands, lawn games, eating contests, local vendor marketplace, kid’s zone, cooking classes, and more. 11am.

ALL MONTH Out of Africa Wildlife Park (CAMP VERDE) Experience a completely different view of wildlife where exotic animals from around the world roam in spacious habitats. And with exciting shows like Tiger Splash and Predator Feed, Out of Africa is like nothing you’ve ever seen. Open daily, 928-567-2840 (See Page 63 for coupon)

ALL MONTH Live Music at REDs (SEDONA) Acclaimed for its lively and comfortable atmosphere, REDS restaurant at the Sedona Rouge features live evening entertainment daily, 6-9pm, 928-282-5321.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

$3 OFF General Admission: Mention KEY Magazine. (602) 827-3000 btarboretum.org 37615 E. Arboretum Way | Superior, Arizona 85173

Matt Iseman

LOOK WHO’S COMING TO HOUSE OF COMEDY FEBRUARY 7-10: MATT ISEMAN BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT houseofcomedy.net 480.420.3553 • 5350 E. HIGH STREET

FEATURE FILM: Back To Burgundy

25th Annual SEDONA INTERNATIONAL Film Festival Feb. 23-March 3, 2018 Films will run all day beginning Sat., Feb. 23 at the Mary D. Fisher Theater, 2030 W. Highway 89A, the Sedona Performing Arts Center at Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road and Sedona Harkins 6, 2081 W. Highway 89A.

ALL MONTH Pink Jeep Tours (SEDONA) For the most popular offroad tour into Sedona’s magnificent outback, be sure to book the Broken Arrow Tour. History buffs can explore the mystery and capture history on the Ancient Ruin Tour. For See-Forever Vistas, climb aboard the Scenic Rim Tour! Experience thrilling drops on the Diamond Gulch Tour. Call 833-314-7465 to book an amazing dventure!

TUESDAY - SATURDAY Live Entertainment at Timbers Lounge (PINETOP) Hon-Dah Resort Casino and Conference Center features 800 of the newest slots & poker room and 128 oversized hotel rooms. Enjoy FREE live entertainment Tuesday - Saturday at Timbers Lounge, call 1-800-WAY-UP-HI (800-929-8744).

MONDAYS Monday at the Museum (SEDONA) 11am every Monday in January, the Sedona Museum provides old-time craft and skills demos from quilting, wood-carving, chair caning, bread baking, egg painting, jelly-making, broom-making and lots more. Usually FREE unless supplies are involved. Call for details of the next demo, 928-282-7038 or follow us on Facebook.com/ SedonaMuseum.

February 9 - 10 34th Annual Winterfest (LAKE HAVASU CITY) Visitors and residents alike will be out by the thousands for the 34th Annual Winterfest. Over 200 vendors in 400 booths from across the United States invite everyone to shop, browse, relax, and enjoy Lake Havasu City’s unique culture. Winterfest offers more than booths – there are entertainment and activities for youngsters. Plan now to join the crowd for two spectacular days of arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home décor, tasty street-food, beer garden, and eclectic entertainment! FREE. 9am- 5pm. 928-855-4115.

February 13 - 17 -- 30th Annual Western Winter Blast Pyrotechnics Show (LAKE HAVASU CITY) The shimmer and sparkle of this winter holiday fireworks show taking place above scenic SARA Park glows brighter than ever this year! Watch as the clear desert sky morphs into a spectacular kaleidoscope of colors in honor of the 30th anniversary of Winter Blast. 7:30- 10pm, $5 per person (kids under 12 FREE) $5/ car. 928-453-3444.

FEB 8-10 2019 Now in its 71st year, Gold Rush Days celebrates Wickenburg’s origins as a historic ranching and gold mining center. Today, this heritage event draws tens of thousands of visitors each year. Join us! PARADE SENIOR PRO RODEO CLASSIC CAR SHOW GOLD PANNING ARTS AND CRAFTS FOOD VENDORS WESTERN ACTS (928) 684-0977 WICKENBURGCHAMBER.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WICKENBURGAZ

ALL MONTH Queen Mine Tour (BISBEE) Explore one of the most productive copper mines of the 20th century, and experience the life of a miner. queenminetour.com. Reservations: 520-432-2071 Address: 478 Dart Rd., just off Highway 80. Reservations suggested.

ALL MONTH Biosphere 2 Tours (ORACLE) Experience Biosphere 2 for yourself! Time Life Books named it “One of the 50 must-see wonders of the world!” Beneath 6,500 panes of glass lives a rainforest, coastal fog desert, million-gallon ocean and much more, 520-838-6200 or visit Biosphere2.org.

ALL MONTH Old Bisbee Ghost Tour (BISBEE) Only one of its kind: a Ghost Host leads you on a walking tour through Old Bisbee’s streets, stairways and alleys after dark. Family friendly tour at 5:30pm! Adults $15. www. oldbisbeeghosttour.com.

February 9 -- 28th Annual Chocolate Tasting (BISBEE) 6pm-9pm. $15 ticketholders select six pieces of premium chocolate goodness per ticket and wine and beer are available for a small donation. There is a terrific silent auction featuring items from local Bisbee shops, galleries, restaurants and hotels — you won’t want to miss it! Visit www. bisbeechocolatetasting.com.

February 16 - 24 -- 94th Annual La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros - The Tucson Rodeo & Parade (TUCSON) Top contestants in the sport of rodeo, are vying for a share of more than $350,000 in prize money at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. This PRCA rodeo is America’s largest, outdoor, midwinter rodeo; standard events as well as special acts, clowns, little buckaroos in Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo & more. $14-$28. 1pm. 520-741-2233 or www. tucsonrodeo.com

Through Feb. 4 Waste Management Phoenix Open (SCOTTSDALE) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 7:30 a.m. — WMPO 2nd round 3:30 p.m. — Birds Nest SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 9:00 a.m. — WMPO 3rd round 3:30 p.m. — Birds Nest GREEN OUT (Wear Green All Day) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 9:00 a.m. — WMPO 4th round MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 9:00 a.m. — Ewing Post Open – TPC Stadium Course

Parada del Sol festivities

FEB 9 Hashknife PONY EXPRESS Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 12pm FREE! HashknifePonyExpress.com Round up your family! Get your hat and boots on and mosey on down to the 66th Annual Scottsdale Parada Scottsdale del Sol Parade Parada & Trail’s del SolEnd PARADE Festival (10am-12pm) on Feb. 9, 2019. For more information go to ScottsdaleParade.com or call (602) 432-7941. Theme: “Arizona Heroes” WESTERN WEEK EVENTS: Downtown Scottsdale Feb. 8, 8-11, 11am-2pm: Hashknife Pony Express -- Scottsdale's Museum of the West, Feb. 9th, 10am-4pm. Parade & Trail's End Festival -- Scottsdale Road, Old Town Scottsdale. February 9th & 10th Arizona Indian Festival, Scottsdale Civic Center, 9am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.

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