Review: ‘Les Miserables’ a powerful high school production (video)
Maricopa High School Theater Company debuted its spring musical "Les Miserables" on Thursday night with some powerful performances.
If you didn't already know MHS had...
Quilters bring fabric to life
One can turn to various places in Maricopa to find accomplished quilters. The similarities, however, overshadow the differences in this passionate pursuit.
And while individual...
Televised ‘World Long Drive’ comes to Ak-Chin
Golf’s longest drivers will compete in Ak-Chin’s first nationally televised sporting event May 15.IF YOU GO
What: Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun World Long Drive
When:...
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...
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...
Pinal 40 Gala to feature Larry the Cable Guy
The Pinal 40 Foundation presents its annual gala reception and dinner fundraiser scheduled for May 4.IF YOU GO
What: Pinal 40 Foundation Gala Reception &...
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...
Legacy to stage ‘Little Mermaid’ musical
Legacy Traditional School will present its annual theatrical production Feb. 24, a junior rendition of a Disney classic — “The Little Mermaid.”
Under the guidance...
MHS Theatre to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
IF YOU GO
What: “Fiddler on the Roof”
Who: MHS Theatre Company
When: April 25-26, 7 p.m., April 27, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Where: MHS Performing Arts...
New pickleball courts ready to open
After years of effort on the part of scores of pickleball players, newly installed courts are ready for an opening-day celebration Saturday.IF YOU GO
What:...
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:...
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...
MHS dancers to perform 2-night show
Think you can dance? These kids can.IF YOU GO
What: MHS Dance Show
When: May 10-11, 7 p.m.
Where: MHS Performing Arts Center, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.
How...
Maricopa Community Foundation to host nonprofit expo
The Maricopa Community Foundation is excited to be hosting their 1st Annual Non-Profit Expo as a part of the organization’s annual meeting. Local non-profits...
How to grow roses in Maricopa
By Betty Beeman
Roses have been symbols of love, beauty, war and politics. And according to fossil evidence, they are 35 million years old. There...
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...
Spotlight: Laura Walsh talks about Thursday concert, ‘American Idol’ experience (video)
Local recording artist and “American Idol” hopeful Laura Walsh will headline a concert at Central Arizona College’s Maricopa campus this Thursday night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo53naA_JD4&feature=youtu.be
Walsh has recently...
Smartscape training – saving landscapers time, you money and everyone water
No matter where you live, your landscape matters. Whether you’re enjoying desert trees, cactus, or something greener, plants impact our lives. In the city...
Sequoia Pathway goes a little crazy with ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ (VIDEO)
By Michelle Chance
It’s a story about rebellion against asylum-hood oppression.
Although the setting for the award-winning film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest took place...
Master Gardener: Tips for planting, maintaining citrus trees
By Betty Beeman
Oranges have been a key element in the developing history of Arizona.
Father Eusebio Kino, a missionary from Mexico, reportedly introduced oranges to...
Care, nurture of Arizona citrus
By Betty BeemanTIPS FOR APRIL
Plant basil, black-eyed peas, sweet corn, popcorn, cucumbers, eggplant, jicama, melons, okra, peppers, pumpkins, squash, sunflowers and tomato transplants.
Due to...
Master Gardener: Pomegranates can make a home in Maricopa
By Betty Beeman
Pomegranates are easy to grow, have beautiful flowers and are well suited to our desert environment.
They have an ancient history and were...
Coach drills football, life skills: Hosting team combine event to benefit nonprofits
Born with a heart defect that caused him two heart attacks before his 36th birthday, Derrick Warford wants to spread wellness among the youth...
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
•...
Poll: Most hunker down to beat summer heat
The Arizona summer heat can be a drag. The heat hits long before Memorial Day and sticks around until Halloween, and there’s just no...
Spring Break Extravaganza Car Show March 16
The 12th annual Spring Break Extravaganza Car Show and Fly-In will take place March 16 at Millar Airfield west of Maricopa at 53510 W....
Spotlight: Fun, health, history at MAC Farm Field Day
Maricopa Agricultural Center youth extension agent Victor Jimenez stopped by our InMaricopa studio to discuss what the MAC Farm is, why it’s important and...
Former semi-pro to lead kids basketball camp
Six weeks of basketball training for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade is available in Maricopa starting Aug. 26.
Alcurtis Turner of Kids Basketball Association...
Maricopa welcomes NABI players as tournament begins (GALLERY)
The ceremonies for the 15th annual Native American Basketball Invitational kicked off at Copper Sky Park Sunday evening. Sixty-four boys and girls teams from...
Holiday Drinks: Tanqueray Almond for a chilled feel of winter (video)
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes event coordinator Katie Stewart shows us how to mix together a Tanqueray Almond to keep things sweet throughout the winter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ONBM8mta4&feature=youtu.be
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