Handel’s Messiah
2018-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix)
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

PODCASTS: THE NEW RADIO SHOWS
2019-01-04 16:00 - 17:00
Podcasts have become a large part of how people get information and entertainment but knowing where to start is confusing. Join Desert Foothills Library librarians for an informative, relaxed session about podcasts, what to do with them, and what other people are listening to on their own time. Free. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 4–5 p.m. 480-488-2286

A MOZART CELEBRATION
2019-01-05 19:30 - 2019-01-06 17:00
Phoenix Symphony principal clarinetist Alex Laing commands the stage in this all-Mozart concert featuring the composer’s luminary “Clarinet Concerto,” bookended with Mozart’s masterful “Overture to Don Giovanni” and the exuberant “Jupiter.” $30–$149. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 1 N. 1st St., Ste. 200, Phoenix. Sat. 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sun. 602-495-1999

MEDICINE IN YOUR BACK YARD
2019-01-07 18:30 - 20:00
Find out which plants can replace what’s in your medicine chest. Donations appreciated. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 6:30–8 p.m.

HELLO DOLLY!
2019-01-08 - 2019-01-13
Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in this Broadway favorite. See website for schedule and ticket pricing. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. 480-965-3434

JOI PRATER INTERIORS OPEN HOUSE
2019-01-08 14:00 - 2019-01-09 18:00
Come see the latest in outdoor fabrics from Italy and learn the newest trends in fabric and tile. Bring your kitchen and bath remodeling questions. Light bites and sparkling beverages. Free. Joi Prater Interiors, 748 Easy St., Ste. 9, Carefree. 2–6 p.m. 602-930-8679

NEW VIEWS ON PAQUIMÉ
2019-01-09 19:00 - 20:00
Dr. Paul Minnis, professor emeritus of anthropology at University of Oklahoma, will present a discussion about Paquimé in northwestern Chihuahua. This site was one of the major and most influential communities in the U.S. Southwest and northwest Mexico. Free. Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. azarchsoc.

SILENT NIGHT: A WWI MEMORIAL IN SONG
2019-01-09 19:00 - 20:00
Arizona Opera is proud to present baritone John Brancy and pianist Peter Dugan in a moving recital commemorating WWI. Pay homage to the centennial of the end of this terrible conflict through performance of works by composers who lived through, fought in and died in the Great War. Adults $10; students $5. Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 7 p.m. 602-266-7464

BUFFALO BASH
2019-01-10 17:30 - 20:00
Buffalo Collection will be serving Buffalo Buzz signature craft cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres. Come browse the furniture, art and collectibles to live music and more. Free. 7044 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale. 5:30–8 p.m. 480-946-3903

BIG IDEAS FORUM: PRIVACY
2019-01-10 19:00 - 20:30
Learn about cyber space threats and what to do about them in an evening of moderated, free-flowing, no-agenda, off-the-top-of-your-head discussion guided by three presenters who cover most aspects of this field. Bring tweens and teens. Free. Anthem Community Center, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. 7–8:30 p.m.

GRAND CANYON SUITE: AN HD EXPERIENCE
2019-01-11 - 2019-01-12
Phoenix Symphony celebrates the National Park’s 100-year anniversary with Westwater Arts high-definition images of the Grand Canyon projected above the orchestra. See website for ticket pricing. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 1 N. 1st St., Ste. 200, Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. 602-495- 1999

ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO
2019-01-11 10:00 - 2019-03-24 18:00
Enjoy a mix of contemporary and Western artists from as far away as Israel and Zimbabwe. Glass blowing classes and demonstrations in the sculpture garden. Season passes $10; seniors and military $8; children under 12 free. Free parking. 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

BARRETT-JACKSON COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
2019-01-12 - 2019-01-20
If the rev of a muscle car engine or the sheen of a newly polished ’55 Ford excites you, Westworld of Scottsdale is the place to be. This annual car show and auction has something for everyone and is sure to please. See website for schedule and pricing. 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 480- 421-6694

GOLDEN REEF STAMP MILL RUN
2019-01-12 13:30 - 16:30
The restored Golden Reef Stamp Mill will once more be heard through the hills and dales of Cave Creek—just as it was 100 years ago. Free with museum admission. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 1:30 p.m. 480-488-2764

WEAVE WEFT WARP
2019-01-12 16:30 - 18:30
A reception for “Weave Weft Warp,” an exciting exhibit showcasing the Valley’s finest fiber and wovenmedia artists, will be held at Holland Community Center. The history of fabric making is ancient and universal. Today, these loomed and woven threads convey new meanings and cultural insights. Exhibition lasts through Jan. 25. Free. 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 4:30–6:30 p.m. 480- 488-1090
