Wine and Dine
2018-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Kick off the holiday season with the SHOPS Gainey Village during their third annual Holiday Wine and Dine Christmas event. Enjoy acoustic music, horse and carriage rides, cookies, baked goods, coffee and hot chocolate, cookie decorating, raffles and wine tastings. Free. 5–8 p.m. 8777 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. theshopsatgaineyvillage.com

Christmas in Carefree
2018-12-07 16:00 - 19:00
Visit Carefree’s fine art galleries, the beautiful Desert Gardens and the many great shops Carefree has to offer during the First Friday Art Walk. This month’s walk is full of holiday surprises! Free. Downtown Carefree. 4-7 p.m. carefree.org

Jewelry of Alvin Yellowhorse
2018-12-07 17:00 - 2018-12-16 20:00
Enjoy an opening artist reception Dec. 7, 5–8 p.m., for internationally recognized Navajo artist Alvin Yellowhorse and his museum-quality jewelry designs available through Dec. 16. Turquoise Tortoise, 431 SR 179, A3, at Hozho, Sedona. 928-282-2262; turquoisetortoisegallery.com

Lanning Gallery
2018-12-07 17:00 - 2018-12-24 20:00
Master jeweler Michael Grant, known for his unmatched devotion to turquoise, will unveil his latest necklaces, cuffs, earrings and more, of a variety of the finest all-natural, hand-cut turquoise. Opening reception 5–8 p.m. Dec. 7. Lanning, a Bryant Nagel Gallery, 431 SR 179, A1-2, at Hozho, Sedona. 928-282-6865; lanninggallery.com

Obadiah Parker
2018-12-07 18:00 - 21:30
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch’s Center Stage Bar features some of the best live music in the Valley nearly every night. Join acoustic soul performer Obadiah Parker, who has built a strong following with strong vocals, impressive songwriting and unique, soulful style. Free. 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale. 6–9:30 p.m. hyattregency.com

Holiday Chocolate Making
2018-12-08 09:00 - 15:00
Discover the lost art of hand-dipping chocolate at this class for ages 13 and up. Sponsored by CCUSD’s Education & Community Services. $150. Cactus Shadows High School, 5802 E. Dove Valley Rd., Cave Creek. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 480-575-2440; ecsforall.org

Homespun Wigs for Little Cancer Fighters
2018-12-08 10:00 - 14:00
The Magic Yarn Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to bring magic into the lives of children battling cancer. Join them to create a wig inspired by a Disney character that is warm and soft, providing a magical escape for these brave children. No experience is required. $60 includes lunch and supplies. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

Papa Hugs Concert and Holiday Sing Along
2018-12-08 13:00 - 14:00
Kids of all ages will enjoy this event starring local performer David Sharpe of Papa Hugs. Enjoy his original music as well as several holiday sing along songs. Free. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 1–2 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

Golden Reef Stamp Mill Run
2018-12-08 13:30 - 17:00
See Arizona’s only fully operational 1,000-pound, 10-stamp ore crushing mill slam down in synchronized precision just as it did 100 years ago. This stamp mill was carried down from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain. Free with museum admission. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 1:30 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

It’s a Cowboy Christmas
2018-12-09 14:00 - 16:00
Join Gary the Singing Cowboy and Dusty, his trusty horse, for holiday caroling at Cave Creek Museum. Take photos and share cookies with Santa Claus. Free with museum admission. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 2–4 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

Sing We Now of Christmas
2018-12-09 15:00 - 17:00
The Sonoran Desert Chorale has been delighting audiences for 25 years, and this year is no exception. Join them for their Christmas celebration at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church. $15–$20; discounts available for online tickets. 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. 3 p.m. 480-305-4538; sonorandesertchorale.com

Pinnacle Concert Series
2018-12-09 16:00 - 17:00
It’s one of the most anticipated concerts of the season! Join the Pinnacle Chancel Choir, Pinnacle Pealers and special instrumental guests as they combine forces to create a magical experience. Free. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 480-303-2474; pinnacleconcerts.com

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Concert Series
2018-12-09 16:00 - 18:00
This month’s concert features Swedish-born vocalist Vismaya Hagelberg, with Mark Decozio on piano and Allen Ames on bass and violin. $35. El Pedregal Tohono Ballroom at The Boulders, 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 4 p.m. 480-204-7292; coldwellbankeconcerts.eventbrite.com

Scottsdale League for the Arts Announces Grants
2018-12-12 - 2018-12-30
Scottsdale League for the Arts, the non-profit group that presents the Scottsdale Culinary Festival each April to raise funds for Arizona arts programs and development, announces its 2018 grantees: Ballet Arizona, Center Dance Ensemble, Childsplay, Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, Desert Foothills Community Theater, Detour Company Theater, Inc., East Valley Children’s Theater, Fountain Hills Theater, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Free Arts for Abused Children, Grand Canyon Chamber Music Festival, Heard Museum, Phoenix Children’s Chorus, Phoenix Film Foundation, Phoenix Performing Arts Center, Phoenix Theater, ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra, Rosie’s House: Music Academy for Children, Scottsdale Arts, Scottsdale Philharmonic, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Valley Youth Theatre, WHAM Art Center and Young Arts Arizona Ltd. The league has donated more than $4.5 million to the arts since 2000. scottsdalefest.org

Handel’s Messiah
2018-12-12 19:30 - 21:30
Join music director Tito Muñoz as he conducts the Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and world-class soloists in this full-length version of Messiah, considered among the most glorious sacred music ever written. Tickets only available through Phoenix Symphony Box Office. $39–69. Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 7:30 p.m. 602-495-1999; phoenixsymphony.org

Big Ideas Forum: Clean Water Technology
2018-12-13
Water is often underestimated as our most precious and life-depending resource. Look at how far clean water technology has come and what specifically is being done right here in our community at this Big Ideas discussion. bigideasforum@gmail.com; bigideasforum.info

Mark Cortale Presents Broadway
2018-12-14 20:00 - 22:00
Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and multi-talented pianist Seth Rudetsky present a cabaret-style concert not to be missed. $59–89. Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 8 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Art Party at El Pedregal
2018-12-15
Alyson Miller, Marless Fellows, Nancy Romanovsky and April Howland will be the featured demonstrating artists. Free. The Gallery at El Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Second Floor. 480-575-6685; sonoranartsleague.org

Adult Discovery Series
2018-12-15 08:00 - 17:00
Sharon Brening, Cave Creek Museum’s artist in residence will discuss how her canvases allow viewers to share a personal glimpse into the lives of people that shape the American landscape. Free with museum admission. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 2–3:30 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

A Christmas Carol
2018-12-15 16:00 - 17:00
The Carolyn Eynon Singers will present Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Refreshments will be served and children will love the historic Old English Dickens village. $25/adults; $12.50/children under 12 years. Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. 4 p.m. ctlcarefree.org

Winter Wonderland Concert
2018-12-15 19:00 - 21:00
North Valley Symphony Orchestra presents “Winter Wonderland,” including classical holiday favorites, and a visit from Santa. Free. North Canyon High School, 1700 E. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix.7 p.m. northvalleysymphony.org

MTA Holiday Show
2018-12-20 19:00 - 20:00
Enjoy the sounds of the season, including classic carols and popular holiday music presented by Musical Theatre of Anthem. $15. 42201 N. 41st Dr., Suite B100, Anthem. 7 p.m. 623-336-6001; musicaltheatreofanthem.org

A TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
2018-12-26 08:00 - 17:00
Experience a birthday celebration of the Episcopal martyr and chief spokesman for the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., with traditional gospel music repertoire, script and media. Experience an evening filled with strong emotion as you witness the historical presentation of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. Free-will offering. The Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 22405 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 480-307-9216

Remembering Debbie Reynolds
2018-12-29 13:00 - 14:00
Jan Sandwich and Nicole Pesce present a wonderful new show filled with backstage stories, humor, and of course, great songs like “Tammy,” “Singin’ in the Rain” and many more. Free. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 1–2 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

Blockbuster Scores: Music from TV and Film
2018-12-30
Join the Phoenix Symphony for a visual and auditory treat as they play the scores for some of your favorite classic films and television. $25+. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. See website for schedule. 602-495-1999; phoenixsymphony.org

Phoenix Symphony New Year’s Eve Gala
2018-12-31 20:00 - 23:30
Enjoy a cocktail reception, a sumptuous dinner and dance to the full Phoenix Symphony orchestra. A champagne toast and many other surprises will make ringing in the New Year special. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Symphony’s outreach and education programs, helping bring joy to music to over 125,000 children and adults in hospitals, homeless shelters, schools and more. $500; sponsorships available. Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. 8 p.m.–1 a.m. phoenixsymphony.org

SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC WELCOMES INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PIANIST
2019-01-01 - 2019-01-31
Internationally acclaimed Chinese pianist Qingqing Ye has been named artist-in-residence with the Scottsdale Philharmonic. After Ye’s initial performances, the orchestra received over 900 letters from the audience, requesting that he be allowed to become a permanent member of the group. He hopes to obtain U.S. citizenship and marry soon. The Scottsdale Philharmonic will kick off its free 2019 concerts Feb. 10.

PROMUSICA RECEIVES SCOTTSDALE LEAGUE FOR THE ARTS GRANT
2019-01-01
ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra has received a grant for $1,000 from the Scottsdale League for the Arts. This grant will help support PMAZ’s objective to expose young people to live music performances by providing free tickets for those 15 and under accompanied by an adult, and free rush tickets for students 16-22 years old 15 minutes prior to concerts based on seating availability.

MORNING JOE WITH TED
2019-01-02 09:00 - 11:00
Grab a hot cup of joe and talk about cool topics. Mark Sweeney facilitates a discussion about important global issues. What is the best fast-forward: nationalism or globalism? What problems will we face in a world of ten billion? $2. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 9–11 a.m. 480-488-1090

JANUARY LECTURE SERIES
2019-01-03 10:30 - 2019-01-23 11:30
The award-winning January Series of Calvin College is coming to Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, one of more than 50 remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast this national leading lecture and cultural arts series. The 2019 January Series features 15 live-streamed speakers, including Rachael Denhollander, Nicholas Kristof, Mary Robinson and Jenna Bush Hager, to name a few. Free. 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 10:30–11:30 a.m., Mon.–Fri. 480- 585-9448
