Copa Night Market’s Time Machine Big Hit

Photos courtesy of City of Maricopa

This year’s Copa Night Market series of events was themed Time Machine and took visitors on a tour of five decades of history all in one night.

The event at Copper Sky Regional Park offered music, a car show and more than 70 food and shopping vendors.

“After three years of hosting the Balloon Glow at this time of year, we decided to try something different, and the community responded well,” said event planner and City of Maricopa Recreation Supervisor Brenda Campbell of the Jan. 18 event.

“It was great seeing residents checking out all of the cars, shopping from local vendors, and also out dancing to the awesome music of the various decades.”

Sixty car owners showcased their vehicles throughout the park grounds. Winners:

• Kids Choice: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, Lorrie Schick, $100

• Crowd Favorite: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino, Tony Murell, $200

• 2nd Place Tie for Crowd Favorite: 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88, Paris Holman, 1957 Chevrolet 210, Scott Sullivan; each receiving a $25 gas gift card

• Mayor & Council Pick: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, Dennis Margevich, $100

• Best in Show: 1941 Ford ½ Ton, Sam Clements, $250

The vinyl banners promoting the event, including stage backdrops representing each of the decades were printed by local entrepreneur Eliana Alley of RJA Enterprise, a high school junior at Maricopa High School.

April 22nd

Casa Grande Roller Derby

Roller Derby Hanger - Casa Grande

4:00 PM

The Big House Bombers have a home game vs. Wasatch Roller Derby from Utah. Doors open 3:00 PM. Tickets are presale only at https://checkout. square.site/buy/OGQIWW4KNMD64EUFGKY5IIOL. Location is 798 N. Picacho St. in Casa Grande.

520.450.1790 www.facebook.com/CGRollerDerby

Live Music at the Windmill Winery: Sierra Sound

Florence

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Live music night in the Wine Tasting Room! Music and food service begin at 5:00. There’s music every Thu/Sat/ Sun in April. Visit the Windmill Winery website for the schedule. Located at 1140 W. Butte Ave. in Florence.

520.858.6050 www.thewindmillwinery.com

Maricopa Copa Cultural Night Market

Copper Sky Recreation ComplexMaricopa

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Copa Cultural Night Market is Maricopa’s premier multicultural event. Returning for the second year, this event is a celebration with a focus on diversity and the arts. An event with artisans, cultural entertainment and performances, a beer garden, food trucks, vendors/shopping, art demonstrations and more.

520.568.9098 www.facebook.com/CityOfMaricopaAZ

April 23rd

Freeform Movement and Dance Party

Studio of Dance - Casa Grande

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Enjoy freeform creative movement sessions where no experience or skills are needed to enjoy the benefits of dance. Shake, groove, let out stress and have fun. Family event for ages 10+. $5 or $10 suggested donation per person but not mandatory. Held at The Studio of Dance, 395 N. Sacaton St. in Casa Grande. Refreshments provided. See website to confirm start time. www.yogahealingartsproject.org

April 27th

Live Theatre - Newsies Jr. Combs Performing Arts Center

San Tan Valley

7:00 PM

Disney’s Newsies Jr. is the 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in the turn of the century in New York City. Performances April 27-28-29. The theatre is located at the Combs High School Campus in San Tan Valley. Visit the website for the events calendar.

480.987.5300 www.facebook.com/CombsPerformingArtsCenter

April 28th

Concert: Jordan Davis

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and CasinoMaricopa

8:00 PM

Country/pop singer and songwriter. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Located at 15406 N. Maricopa Rd. General admission tickets are $49.50. www.caesars.com/harrahs-akchin/shows/calendar

Dia de Colores

Town of Superior

A celebration of art! Includes an art exhibit, vendors, mural walk, live entertainment, and more.

520.689.0200 www.superiorarizonachamber.org/ events

April 29th

United Way Golf Tournament

Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf ResortCasa Grande

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

April 29th

CAC Spring Handbells & Choir

Concert 2023

Central Arizona College - Coolidge

3:00 PM

The CAC choir and handbells present their annual Spring Concert. Enjoy traditional choral music and handbell music and a few surprises! Takes place at the Signal Peak Campus of Central Arizona College in Coolidge. Free admission.

520.477.7469 www.eventsatcac.com

Central Arizona Raceway Motorsports Event

Casa Grande

6:00 PM

Modifieds, sports mods, stock cars, pure stocks, bombers, and minidwarfs. See Facebook page for racing lineup and visitor info. Located at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner in Casa Grande. 602.292.7607 www.facebook.com/CentralArizonaRaceway

Dia de los Niños

Paul Mason Sports Complex

Casa Grande

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Help us celebrate International Children’s Day. Activities, games, inflatables, a foam/bubble party, cultural activities, food trucks and more!

520.421.8600 www.casagrandeaz.gov/calendar

Join us for a fun day of golf for a great cause - including awards, contests, prizes, raffles, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more! The tournament will raise money for our Reading by 3rd Grade Initiative, in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

520.413.1057 www.facebook.com/ events/607884731168773

April 29th

Fly-In Breakfast

Casa Grande Municipal Airport

7:00 AM

The community is invited to enjoy breakfast with pilots and a great view of aircraft at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport. Breakfast hosted by Pinal Lodge #30 begins at 7:00 AM. $10 per plate for a full breakfast. Enjoy the exhibits on display at the airport from the Casa Grande Art Association and The Museum of Casa Grande. Held on the last Saturday of each month

520.426.3616 www.casagrandeaz.gov/calendar

April 29th

Movies Under The Stars

Central (Main Street) Park - Eloy

7:30 PM www.eloyaz.gov

Movies Under The Stars are held in Central Park.

May 1st

May Art Classes & Workshops

Casita Workshop

Located in Casa Grande. Check the website for May class details and availability. Book your spot early as there are limited spaces available. They also have a Fiber & Fabric Club that meets monthly, Sept-May. Classes include ceramics, weaving, glass, fiber arts, watercolor, and more. www.casitaworkshop.com

May 3rd

CAC Rocktacular Final - Spring 2023

Central Arizona College - Coolidge

7:00 PM

The spring final performance for the EIT program will take place in the Black Box Theatre turned into nightclub!

Location is the Central Arizona College campus in Coolidge. Free admission.

520.477.7469 www.eventsatcac.com

May 3rd

Coolidge Rotary Club Meeting

Coolidge Chamber of Commerce

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

The Coolidge Rotary Club was established in 1937 and is a part of Rotary International. Meets on 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at 7:00 AM. Attend in person at the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce (351 N. Arizona Blvd.) or join via Zoom. For a Zoom meeting link, send an email to suebacon1210@gmail.com.

520-518-5060 www.rotaryd5500.org/clubInfo/ coolidge

May 4th

CAC Student Recital - Spring 2023

Central Arizona College - Coolidge

3:00 PM

CAC music students present the music they’ve learned this semester in an intimate recital in our black box theatre space. Free admission.

520.477.7469 www.eventsatcac.com

May 5th

Weekend Live Music at San Tan Flat

Queen Creek

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

San Tan Flat has bands on Fridays and Saturdays. The May lineup has South of Somewhere (May 5/6), Arizona Blacktop (May 12/13), and the Curt N Rod band on May 19/20. Located at 6185 W. Hunt Highway in Queen Creek. Visit the events calendar page on their website for the full May music lineup. 480.882.2995 www.santanflat.com

May 6th

Central Arizona Raceway

Motorsports Event

Casa Grande

7:00 PM

ASCS non-wing sprint cars, pure stock, bombers, and mod lites. See Facebook page for racing lineup and visitor info. Located at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner in Casa Grande.

602.292.7607 www.facebook.com/CentralArizonaRaceway

May 6th

First Saturday at the Museum

Pinal County Historical Museum

Florence

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Family Day at the Pinal County Historical Museum! Free admission and kids’ activities. Takes place on the first Saturday of each month.

520.868.4382 www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum. org

Live Music at the Windmill Winery: Todd & the Two Tars

Florence

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Live music night in the Wine Tasting Room! The Viet Q food truck will be on site serving Vietnamese street food. Music and food service begin at 5:00. Live music every Thu/Sat/Sun in May. Visit the Windmill Winery website for the May schedule. Located at 1140 W. Butte Ave. in Florence.

520.858.6050 www.thewindmillwinery.com

May 11th

Comedy Night & Karaoke

The Roost Sports Bar & Cafe

Maricopa

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Roost has Comedy Night every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Free admission to this stand-up comedy show. They also have karaoke on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 10:00 PM and Saturdays starting at 10:00 PM. Located at 20800 N. John Wayne Pkwy in Maricopa. Check Facebook page for updates.

520.568.5338 www.facebook.com/TheRoostAZ

May 13th

Central Arizona Raceway

Motorsports Event

Casa Grande

7:00 PM

Modifieds, sport mods, stock cars, sport compacts, hobby stocks and mini-dwarfs. See Facebook page for racing lineup and visitor info. Located at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner in Casa Grande.

602.292.7607 www.facebook.com/CentralArizonaRaceway