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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Creative Mind series to spotlight music, visual art

Next up for the “Inside the Creative Mind” lecture series are multimedia artist Herman Zelig Neuberger and composer Judith Lang Zaimont.IF YOU GO What: "Inside...

Last chance to see Les Misérables this weekend

After a triumphant opening weekend, the students of Heritage Academy are preparing to deliver their final three performances of Les Misérables April 27-29 at...

Arizona Renaissance Festival to return February 2022

The Arizona Renaissance Festival will return Feb. 5 for its 34th season of merrymaking. The festival, held in Gold Canyon, is a 16th-century European style...

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....

Light parade, carnival, rodeo, concerts highlight annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas

The annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas, or “birthday” celebration of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 18 at venues around...

Master Gardener: So, you think you can’t grow beans in Maricopa?

By Al Brandenburg I’m originally from upstate New York and have been vegetable gardening most of my life. One of the best crops in my...

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...

Arts festival at Maricopa High to benefit American Heart Association

The Maricopa High School Graphic Muse Club will host its fifth annual Art for the Heart Festival to benefit the American Heart Association on...

Veterans Day Parade to kick off weekend of saluting service to U.S.

The annual Veterans Day Parade, when Maricopa honors those who have served the country in the armed forces, is scheduled for this Saturday. The parade...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin rescheduling guest stars

The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is reworking its entertainment schedule as COVID-19 has caused cancellations and postponements of several shows. Here is...

ARTS Council begins season, solicits new leaders

Now entering its 10th year of operations, Maricopa ARTS Council is the city’s prime arts services and production agency. A full slate of special...

PHX Surf expected to use less water than agriculture would on the land

Maricopa’s first true destination attraction is looking to make a big splash when it opens next year. But will that splash impact Maricopa’s water supply?...

MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight

The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded...

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,...

Pinal redistricting meeting in Maricopa Feb. 7th

Your chance to have your say!  Every ten years after a new Census is completed providing updated population data, Pinal County is required to revise...

Naturalist photographer to present at Arts meeting

Maricopa Friends of the Arts announces an exciting photography presentation and display by local photographer Richard Sovis. Slovis will present during MFOTA’s next general...
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Custom Car Show returns as firefighters give back to community

Professional Firefighters of Maricopa are hosting their second annual Custom Car Show this month to benefit local charities. Building off last year’s rookie success, organizers...

Benson Family Singers to bring bluegrass to Calvary Chapel

The Benson Family Singers will perform at Calvary Chapel Maricopa Jan. 18. They are a family music group from Faribault, Minnesota. Peter and Rachelle Benson...

City to increase fees at Copper Sky, other facilities

Maricopa is increasing fees at Copper Sky, the Library and Cultural Center, and Maricopa Senior Center and Community Center effective Jan. 1. A Copper Sky...

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...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

Maricopa's activities this week include the 2nd Saturday Maricopa Market, a Kindergarten Roundup and important meetings. Below, Jason Crow of Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino invites...

Stagecoach Days Carnival pops up at Copper Sky

A surprise carnival seemingly sprouted in Maricopa overnight. The carnival opens Thursday at 6 p.m. at Copper Sky’s south parking lot. Valley-based carnival company Frazier...

Country singer Clay Walker to perform unreleased songs Friday (AUDIO)

Country music singer Clay Walker will hit the stage Friday as headliner of a free concert at Ak-Chin Circle. A conversation with Clay Walker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRcGFt1h8Sk&t=65s The show...

Popular holiday-music presentation returns Dec. 10

Holiday music will fill the air Dec. 10 when Maricopa Music Circle chamber orchestra and the Maricopa Chorus combine for “Tunes & Toasts Holiday...

‘Peter Pan Jr.’ musical will be high-flying time at Legacy

Legacy Traditional School is taking flight for their annual musical spectacular. The charter school will present “Peter Pan” on two weekends, beginning Friday. The junior...

Copa Shorts Film Fest goes COMEDY!

Copa Shorts Film Fest’s 5th Annual & ALL COMEDY-festival will be available via stream Nov. 6-7. There will be 15 new short comedy films, plus...

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...

Maricopa High School Class of 2019 (GALLERY)

Graduation for the class of Maricopa High School Class of 2019 is set for May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Ram Stadium. The valedictorian...

Damage from rains forces shooting range to delay opening again

The shooting range at Box Canyon has been delayed yet again and it will not open in November as planned due to damage from...

5 summer fun things to do in Maricopa

By Misty Newman Looking for something fun to do with your family and banish those boredom blues away? Maricopa is a great community with numerous...