M3F: Festivals of Philanthropy
M3F stands as a guiding beacon for what can happen when the cultural influence of music, art, food and immersive experiences are used for the betterment of society at large.
Catching Stars
Scottsdale’s award-winning Christian Youth Theater is an educational nonprofit performing arts organization that welcomes children from all backgrounds and has been training and guiding the talents of young actors and singers for 15 years.
Hats Off to a Worthy Cause
The English Rose Tea Room on Feb. 27 will host the elegant fundraiser — to benefit Desert Foothills Library — during which attendees may enjoy tea, cakes and a chance to take home one or more of 50 vintage hats.
Steve Tyrell: Musical Renaissance Man
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell’s Feb. 4 for a concert at Highlands Church is among 30 performances that are part of Arizona Musicfest’s 31st season, which runs through April.
A Mystery No More
Backed by extensive research, Andrea Markowitz’s “Fair Game: Or The Importance of Being Honest” makes its long-anticipated stage debut Feb. 11–13 at Desert Foothills Theater.
Scottsdale Philharmonic: Celebrating 10 Symphonic Seasons
Celebrating its 10th anniversary season, Scottsdale Philharmonic has now officially partnered with Scottsdale Arts, ensuring its sustainability and success for years to come.
Orchestrating Opportunities: A Decade of North Valley Symphony Orchestra
North Valley Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a full season of spectacular concerts.
Lightening Loads and Brightening Lives
Jean Renn is the local conference president of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Anthem, which operates out of a standalone building on the grounds of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Parish.
Handbags and Heartstrings
This year’s Purses for a Purpose event, scheduled for Feb. 1 in Anthem Country Club’s Ironwood Ballroom, will carry a western theme and feature 150 silent-auction purses, five live-auction purses and a raffle purse valued at $1,000.
Immersed in the Iconic Sounds of the Season
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Arizona Musicfest Scientists have proven by countless studies over the years that music of all types has a positive impact on one’s mood, memory, stress levels and even pain management. Therefore, it is only natural that holiday music has an even more favorable effect on each of those areas….
