Phoenix April 2008 Events. Cool Phoenix Happenings In April
March 27th, 2008 Posted in Cool Facts, Did You Know?, Phx Area EventsPhoenix April 2008 Events. Cool Phoenix Happenings In April
Martinis & Masterpieces
April 3, 2008
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: First Studio - 631 N. 1st Avenue in Phoenix
Phone: (602) 364-7453
Admission: $50
The Arts & Business Council of Greater Phoenix and The Junior League of Phoenix have partnered to present the second annual Martinis & Masterpieces. This whimsical event will showcase the talent of celebrity, business leaders and professional sports personalities through their everyday “doodles”. These doodles will be auctioned off at the event on April 3.
The one-of-a-kind celebrity doodles will include a variety of pieces from Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Governor Napolitano, television and sports stars, AZ corporations, chefs, and more! Some of last year’s celebrity doodlers included Joan Collins, Linda Evans, the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, and The Blue Man Group.
Guests will be treated to “signature” martinis from several of the valley’s premiere restaurants, along with micro-brews and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Current sponsors of the 2008 event include: Bryan Cave, LLP, the herb box, Swoozie’s, Alliance Beverage, Hensley, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Wells Fargo.
Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival
Glendale founder W.J. Murphy who donated land for a town square in 1909 probably never envisioned thousands of music lovers would eventually fill those shaded lawns for April’s annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival. Jumpin’ jazz, soulful blues combine with ethnic foods, crafts, wine tasting and more. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for this event in the northwest part of Greater Phoenix. Free admission and parking. Call (623) 930-4500 for more information.
Scottsdale Culinary Festival
Gourmet food takes center stage at April’s annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, going strong for more than a quarter century. Wineries, chefs, celebrities, locals and tourists alike gather for a culinary extravaganza showcasing a long weekend of fiery sunsets and incredible cuisine. Call (480) 945-7193 for more information.
Forks & Corks 2008
April 3, 2008 - 5:30 - 8 pm
Address: 2425 E. Camelback Road
Location: Camelback Esplanade
Phone: 602-604-0729
Admission: $65 in advance; $75 at the door; $60 in advance for group of 10 or more
The stars of Arizona’s culinary scene join forces for a high-energy celebration of food and wine at the fifth annual Forks & Corks. More than 25 top chefs set up shop and prepare a specialty or two from their menu to be enjoyed with tastings from boutique wineries. Sponsored by Arizona Office of Tourism and Mosaic by KML Development. Includes a silent auction and entertainment by Alice Tatum.
Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show
In late April, over 1100 exhibitors from the best companies in the greater Phoenix area display home improvement and renovation products at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix. Call (602) 485-1691 for more information.
Desert Caballeros Horse Ride
As a tradition in Wickenberg for more than 50 years, this week-long ride attracts riders from the world over. The town’s Desert Caballeros Western Museum is an hour’s drive from downtown Phoenix on one of the area’s most scenic routes. Call (928) 684-5479 for more information.
Wine Down Mondays
11:00am - 10:00pm
Location: Firebirds
Phone: 480.814.8003
Admission: N/A
Where does everyone go after a hard day at work on Mondays? To Firebirds for Wine Down Monday where ALL bottles of wine are 1/2 off ALL day! Drop in between 3:30pm-6:30pm and you can also check out Happy Hour in the bar
Downtown Phoenix Public Market
8 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Address: SE. Corner of Central and McKinley streets
Location: On the southeast corner of Central Ave and McKinley St. (2 blocks south of Roosevelt)
Phone: 602-493-5231 Admission: Free
Event Date: Every Saturday of Each Month.
Experience the best in Arizona agriculture, cooking and creativity as vendors from across the state will offer fresh flowers, fruits & vegetables, meat & dairy products, roasted coffee, mouth watering honey, jams & chocolates, baked goods & prepared foods. For grocery and gift shopping, a meal with friends and neighbors and more - the Downtown Phoenix Public Market welcomes YOU. VISA, MasterCard, Food Stamps & AZ Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks accepted. FREE parking is available on-site.
ART TOUR
time varies, based on date
Location: downtown arts district
Phone: (602) 488-9494
An exclusive tour of the downtown Phoenix Arts Scene. This tour targets the arts enthusiast and buyer, providing a guided tour of The Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue Arts Districts.
ARTOUR’s provided for groups large and small, in town and out of town. Each ARTOUR caters to the tastes and flavors of the attendees, and offer intimate connections to our downtown arts culture. Tours can be any length of time and personalized for your group to include suggestions for culinary, musical and theatrical endeavors to compliment your experience in our emerging Downtown Arts Scene. Tours are $100 per person, per hour for the tour. Transportation can be provided for an additional fee, cost varies based on references. Group Rates are available.
Major League Baseball
Nothing signals advent of spring more than baseball with a capital B, tightly meshed into American culture with historic firsts, icon performances, record-setting events, and traditions from hot dogs slathered in mustard to unexpected curveballs, and seventh-inning stretches. Books and movies about baseball are fine and dandy, but nothing beats Major League Baseball action, playing out each season from April through the World Series.
NASCAR: Subway Fresh 500
The Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale is the site for this NASCAR competition held in April.
Phoenix Jazz & Blues Festival
In April or May, the Phoenix Jazz & Blue Festival each year presents bands from coast to coast, with area restaurants catering the event at Steele Indian School Park. Performers over the years have included Big Nick and the Gila Monsters, Taj Mahal, Freddy Cole, and Magic Slim. Call (602) 230-1311 for more information.
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