Spring concert to feature classical music plus danceable swing tunes
Maricopa Music Circle and Maricopa Chorus are teaming up this spring to bring a lovely mix of classical delights and toe-tapping melodies.
The hour-long musicale...
City leader, schools chief signed up for dancing-competition fundraiser
Do you live in mortal fear of the dance floor, believing you have “two left feet”?
Would it make you feel any better to know...
Red-hot Maricopa High softball and baseball teams firmly in playoff chase
Their rivalry is friendly but fierce, and this week the girls get the edge in spring sports at Maricopa High, according to MaxPreps --...
Vietnam vets to be honored at ceremony
Maricopa’s American Legion Post will host a flag-raising ceremony in honor of Vietnam veterans on March 29 at the Maricopa Community Center.
The ceremony, on...
Friends of the Arts hosting interactive festival on Saturday
From reggae musicians to wood workers, patrons may experience Maricopa’s vibrant arts scene Saturday afternoon at the Maricopa Friends of the Arts’ exhibition at...
Pima Butte and the superbloom: A journey through spring beauty
Maricopa is home to the stunning Pima Butte, standing 1,660 feet tall and surrounded by a vibrant display of desert flowers.
Our photo gallery captures...
Arts Council awards prizes to winning slam poets and abstract artists
Frankie Marchi of Maricopa took top honors in the All-Arizona Poetry Slam Championship and Cortney Gayer was first-place recipient in the 2023 Abstract Art...
It’s time for Little Leaguers across Maricopa to play ball
What is it about the smell of fresh-cut grass, the good feeling of a warm afternoon and the pop of a thrown baseball into...
Fundraising gala helps send Pinal County high school seniors to CAC
At Central Arizona College’s annual A Night of Stars fundraiser, the real stars were the Pinal County high school seniors who will benefit from...
Retired entertainer who worked with stars teaching Province tap dancers
It doesn’t take much to tap DJ “Daniel” Giagni’s memory.
Get him started recalling his show-business adventures and the stories roll off his tongue like...
Easy-to-do container gardening fun, good way to build green-thumb skills
Vegetables and flowers growing in containers. This style of gardening is fun and accommodates lifestyles that do not require large spaces.
And there are few...
Embracing the cold: A tribute to winter wildlife at Pacana Park’s lake
The winter wildlife around Pacana Park's lake is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature.
Despite the cold, the great egret in flight over...
The messy business of creativity
Fine arts are a funny thing. They’re often the first on the chopping block where funding is concerned, yet the movie you just watched...
Banner year for fun and fundraising at Seeds of Change masquerade gala
By Jay Taylor
The 2023 Seeds of Change Gala, Maricopa’s premier charitable and social event, raised about $10,000 more than a year ago, according to...
Maricopa couple starts search for Moose members
A local couple is on a mission to bring Moose to Maricopa – and they’re not talking about the large-antlered, north-woods mammal.
Julie and Stan...
‘Sno joke: Area peaks receive overnight dusting as winter storm rolls through
A winter storm overnight had Maricopa residents awakening this morning to a winter wonderland -- from afar.
Snow could be seen on mountain peaks from...
Celebrating 35 years of cheers at Arizona Renaissance Festival
At the Arizona Renaissance Festival, visitors take a unique trip back in time.
Not even in her wildest dreams would Queen Elizabeth have imagined a...
New butcher shop-grocery store puts south-of-the-border twist on its fare
One of the Valley’s best-known butcher shops is open – finally – in Maricopa.
Carniceria Sonora has seen a steady line of customers since its...
“Buy Dirt” country singer coming to Harrah’s Ak-Chin in April
Ready to two-step to some live music? Country pop singer Jordan Davis just announced an upcoming April performance at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino.
Best known for...
Shooting for Box Canyon’s opening date, BLM missed it by a mile
The opening date of the highly anticipated Box Canyon Recreational Shooting Site, delayed now for nearly a year, still is not set, the U.S....
Tony Smith’s new role to spur tourism, economic development in area
A familiar voice in Pinal County hopes to bring job opportunities, revenue and fun to Maricopa in his new role.
Tony Smith has been...
Seeds of Change Gala supports domestic-violence shelter
Maricopa’s biggest social event is drawing near, and the chance to attend is growing smaller.
The 18th Annual Seeds of Change Gala is 6 p.m....
Would you pay 22 grand to attend the Super Bowl? How about only $4K?
Maricopa, how deep are your pockets?
And how badly do you want to go to the Super Bowl this Sunday, Feb. 12, to watch the...
Business is good but big-game profits not always super for sports bars
Above: Native Grill and Wings expects a Super Bowl crowd but its big spike in business is from take-out orders.
Maricopa-area businesses that profit...
If it’s February, put me on a fairway to heaven with a new set...
Above: Alejandro Guzman putts in a junior golf tournament.
One of my favorite movies is “Caddyshack,” the original, not the sequel. If you put...
Golf booms in Maricopa during February
The weather is idyllic — 72 degrees. The fairways are a lush green.
By late afternoon, the winter sun splashes a rosy finish on your...
Golf advice for beginners: Get clubs that fit and play when business is slower
It’s important to consider your personal goals with golf. Is the game for you? To determine that with the least financial investment, Bryon Gribbons,...
Golf Psychology 101: You can’t play the game well if you overthink it
There’s a mental aspect to the game of golf. It’s just you, the ball and the hole.
Brady Wilson, general manager at Southern Dunes, said...
Poll: Readers want more coverage of family events
Our weekly InMaricopa reader poll gave our audience a chance to weigh in on issues important to our city. We enjoy receiving that input,...
6 more weeks of winter? Don’t doubt the meteorological abilities of a groundhog
Once again, the fate of our weather is in the smallish hands of a rodent – but the news isn’t all bad.
Feb. 2 is...