Esports trend hits A+ Charter School
Esports is growing in popularity around the country and the world. In 2019, the video-game competitions boasted an estimated 454 million worldwide viewers and...
Maricopa Santa adopts COVID restrictions while inviting community
The 12 Days of Christmas are in full swing at Santa’s South Pole residence in Desert Cedars. Santa and Mrs. Claus have put in...
Scary student film set to re-premiere Friday
When COVID-19 caused schools and businesses to close and events to be canceled last spring, one of the first sacrifices was a spooky student...
Deadline nears for virtual poetry slam at City Hall
Entries are now open to all Pinal County slam poets for the November Maricopa Grand Slam.
The event, a project of Maricopa Arts Council, has...
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...
Free abstract art contest to debut
A new contest is open to all Maricopa visual artists.
Titled “Go with the Flow,” the abstract art contest is sponsored by Maricopa Arts Council...
Home baker’s taste of success leads to grand opening of Sweet Cravings
Three years ago, Karla Wear did her sister-in-law a favor, baking some apple-shaped cookies for Teacher Appreciation Week.
When photos were shared on Facebook, the...
City program offers support to parents, students for online learning
A new City of Maricopa program will support parents and students as they begin learning online.
Afterschool Connect, launched by the Community Services Department, seeks...
Josh Turner lands new concert date at Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino has announced a new date for the twice-delayed Josh Turner concert while having to cancel another popular act.
Turner's show was first...
Fourth fireworks show will go on, but other activities up in the air
The fireworks are on – but the rest of the Independence Day festivities at Copper Sky are up in the air right now.
The Great...
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...
Student filmmakers to debut horror film at MHS (trailer)
IF YOU GO
What: Little Tavern in the Woods premiere
When: April 3, 6 p.m.
Where: Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center
How much: $5/door; MHS students and...
Update: Book sale postponed, library groundbreaking still on
The Friends of the Maricopa Public Library postponed the Spring Book Sale on Saturday, but the library groundbreaking is still scheduled for 8 a.m.
In...
‘Newsies’ opens with high-energy performance
Showing off the theatrical, dance and musical talents of nearly 100 students, Maricopa High School Theatre Company won in its opening-night performance of "Newsies."
The...
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
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...