DSPA Gems Inc. has $5,000 in tuition grants
DSPA Gems Inc. now has a minimum of $5,000 in performing arts tuition grant money available. The nonprofit provides performing arts opportunities to children regardless...
MHS Theatre Co. leaps into ‘Newsies’ (VIDEO)
IF YOU GO What: Newsies Who: MHS Theatre Company When: Feb. 27-29, 7 p.m.; Feb. 29, 2 p.m. How much: $12 adults; $10 studentsIn 1899, newsboys across New...
Postponed: MAC to host free Farm Science Day
IF YOU GO What: Farm Science Day When: March 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 N. Cardon Lane How much: Free Info: tinyurl.com/USDA-MaricopaWhether you...
Seeds of Change Gala to be Roaring ‘20s benefit for abuse victims
IF YOU GO What: Great Gatsby Seeds of Change Gala When: Feb. 29, 6 p.m. Where: Province Town Hall 20942 N. Province Parkway How much: $50 Benefiting: Against Abuse Info: SeedsOfChangeGala.orgAgainst...
Art therapist: Meet 15-year-old Lexie of Art for the Heart
For the second year, students at Maricopa High School are hosting Art for the Heart, Maricopa’s community art festival selling creations to benefit the...
Library’s history display spotlights First Lady fashions
The Maricopa Historical Society installed a new display at the Maricopa Public Library, exhibiting the cotton-based fashions of the U.S. First Ladies. Cotton was king...
Free seminar to share business tips on branded signage
Outside the Box Marketing is partnering with Showdown Displays to present a free seminar for business owners seeking to better promote themselves and stand...
Maricopa plans Black History Month (VIDEO)
Maricopa City Councilmember Henry Wade explains what's ahead in February for Black History Month, starting Tuesday during a meeting of the city council. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MNAg1YYcpQ
Renaissance Fest opens gates this month
IF YOU GO What: Arizona Renaissance Festival When: Weekends Feb. 8-March 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: 12601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon How much: Adults $26/advance, $28/gate;...
ArtsFest Maricopa returns with ‘Song & Story’
IF YOU GO What: Artsfest Maricopa (Part II) When: Feb. 1, doors open 6 p.m.; performances 7 p.m. Where: Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center, 45012 W....
MCT stages Wilde’s ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ (GALLERY)
Maricopa Community Theatre is again staging "The Importance of Being Earnest," with performances continuing Friday and Saturday at Leading Edge Academy. The Oscar Wilde...
Poets selected for All-Arizona Slam in Maricopa
IF YOU GO • All-Arizona Poetry Slam • Jan. 25, at (5:30 Art on the Spot) 6:30-9:30 p.m. • Honeycutt Coffee, 44400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 109 •...
Buff City Soap, makery to host grand opening
A Tennessee-based soap-making company is making its Arizona debut in Maricopa on Saturday. The grand opening of Buff City Soap runs from 10 a.m. to...
Renaissance Woman: Meet Maricopa’s violist, author, agriculturalist
IF YOU GO What: Maricopa Music Circle Holiday Musicale When: Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: University of Arizona – Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37530 W. Smith-Enke Road How much:...
Masik Tas celebrates Ak-Chin history
IF YOU GO What: Masik Tas Where: Ak-Chin Circle Field & Arena, 16000 N. Maricopa Road When: Dec. 5-15 Dec. 5-8: Basketball tournaments Dec. 7, 7 p.m.: Light Parade...
Planet Fitness, Boys & Girls Club host holiday toy drive
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and in an effort to bring a little holiday magic to Maricopa kids and teens, Planet...
‘Snowy’ forecast for Merry Copa holiday party Friday
IF YOU GO What: Merry Copa When: Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. Where: Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. How much: Free entry, activity...
Nativity Celebration to keep spirit of the season (VIDEO)
IF YOU GO What: Nativity Celebration When: Dec. 14, 5-8 p.m. Where: Community of Hope Church, 45295 W. Honeycutt Ave.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
MAC invites families to a day on the farm
IF YOU GO What: MAC Family Farm Day When: Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: University of Arizona MAC, 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road How much: Free (please donate...
Research your ancestry at free community event
Do you know where you really come from? IF YOU GO What: What Is Your Story Copa When: Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-noon When: The Church of Jesus Christ...
Shamrock Farms spreads holiday cheer at ‘Joy to the Herd’
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Shamrock Farms will be transforming its working dairy farm and tour into a winter wonderland as they host their annual “Joy to the Herd” holiday...
Veterans Day: Women at war, at home during WWII
Maricopa Veterans Day planned for Saturday
At War: Fresh-faced WAVES recruit did her part After the United States declared war on Japan in 1941, Mary Francis Holmes Abrahams was just 16....
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to benefit food banks
IF YOU GO What: 12th annual Maricopa Turkey Trot When: Nov. 28, 8 a.m. Where: Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. How much:...
All-Maricopa Poetry Slam adds cash prizes
IF YOU GO What: All-Maricopa Poetry Slam When: Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.); poets register by 5:30 p.m. Where: Honeycutt Coffee, 44400 W....
Maricopa marches to salute veterans in Saturday parade
The third annual Maricopa Veterans Day Parade is the morning of Nov. 9.IF YOU GO What: Maricopa Veterans Day Parade When: Nov. 9, 9 a.m. Where: Bowlin...
Josh Turner announces rescheduled concert date
Josh Turner has rescheduled his concert at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino. The country singer had to cancel his performance in September after his bus was involved...
Historical Society inaugurates ‘Tales & Treasures’ supper
IF YOU GO What: Tales & Treasures Who: Maricopa Historical Society When: Oct. 26, 3-6 p.m. Where: Leading Edge Academy, 18700 N. Porter Road How much: Advance tickets $40/member...
MHS Theatre presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ this week
IF YOU GO What: Peter and the Starcatcher Who: MHS Theatre Company When: Oct. 24-26, 7 p.m., matinee Oct. 26, 2 p.m. Where: MHS Performing Arts Center, 45012...
Zonta Club to lead women’s march at MMF3
The free Maricopa Music Festival planned for Oct. 26 is scheduled to include a Women’s March hosted by the Zonta Club of Maricopa. The club...
MPD gears up again for G.A.I.N. events (VIDEO)
Maricopa Police Department is ready for its eighth annual statewide event, G.A.I.N. – Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods. This event gives people throughout Maricopa a...
