You wake up listening to them and go to bed watching them. Here are your votes for the best in Arts & Entertainment in the Valley.
Best Art Gallery
Bonner David Galleries
Featuring art as diverse as the eyes that observe it, Bonner David Galleries is a favorite among Valley art aficionados. The gallery showcases artists in a variety of mediums, from figurative to realistic to contemporary, and also helps kids discover their inner artists through a special children’s section. www.bonnerdavid.com.
Best Museum
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Not just for kids, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix offers plenty of intriguing exhibits to please every kid at heart. 602.253.0501, www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.
Best Annual Charity Event
Taste of the Nation Arizona, Arizona Food Banks
Each year, Taste of the Nation Arizona brings together the state’s top chefs and local restaurants for an evening of fancy fare and philanthropy. Benefiting Arizona Food Banks, Taste of the Nation Arizona helps to ensure that no child goes hungry in our state. www.tastearizona.org.
Best Annual Gala
Jewel Ball, American Cancer Society
Celebrating its 49th annual gala, the Jewel Ball will host an elegant evening while benefiting the American Cancer Society on March 13 at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa. 602.224.0524, www.cancer.org.
Best Annual Valley Event
Arizona State Fair
Held each fall, the Arizona State Fair attracts thousands of locals looking for thrill rides, diverse culinary treats and headlining musical talent. www.azstatefair.com.
Best Casino
Gila River Casino-Vee Quiva
Packed into nearly 100,000 square feet of space, Gila River’s Vee Quiva Casino provides high-rollers access to blackjack, poker and a Premiere Player’s Club. For a break between hands, Vee Quiva’s 834 interactive slot machines are sure to entertain and, with a little luck, make bank. 800.946.4452, www.wingilariver.com.
Best Concert Venue
Cricket Wireless Pavilion
With several amphitheater-style seating options, concertgoers can lie back on the lawn, get up-close in the first row or live it up in the VIP Boxes at Cricket Wireless Pavilion. www.cricketwirelesspavilion.com.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North pictured above
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Nestled at the foothills of Pinnacle Peak, this resort’s fairy-tale setting offers the ideal spot for any celebration or gathering. Providing nothing less than impeccable service and stellar accommodations, festivities here supersede even the host’s imagination. 480.515.5700, www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale.
Best Wedding Venue
Sassi
Architecturally reminiscent of Southern Italy, couples can enjoy an enchanted evening outdoors overlooking the city below or indoors in one of four intimately decorated dining rooms. 480.502.9095, www.sassi.biz.
Best Hike
Camelback Mountain
Explore one of the Valley’s most prominent landmarks by foot. Camelback Mountain is a favorite of Valley hikers for its challenging trails and breathtaking scenery. www.phoenix.gov/parks.
Best Local Band
The Mike & T Band
Whether its country, pop, rock or R&B, Phoenix-based The Mike & T Band boasts an experienced musical background complemented by a diverse repertoire to suit anyone’s favorite sound. 602.703.1551, www.mikeandt.com.
Best Local Band (Runner-Up)
Pheed
In addition to a slew of original material, this Valley band covers tunes by everyone from Elvis to Ricky Martin. www.pheed.org.
Johnjay and Rich pictured above
Best Local Radio Talk/DJ
Johnjay and Rich on 104.7 Kiss FM
Walking away with more than 50 percent of the votes, morning radio duo Johnjay and Rich, on 104.7 Kiss FM, prove that people love a laugh in the a.m. www.1047kissfm.com.
Best Radio Station
93.3 KDKB
With Rolling Stones, Van Halen and Nirvana gracing the playlist, 93.3 KDKB puts a little rock in your day. www.kdkb.com.
Favorite Sportscaster
Craig Fouhy, ABC 15
This former player and coach turned sports director for ABC 15 recaps the day’s biggest games at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. www.abc15.com.
Favorite Morning Show
Good Morning AriZona, 3TV
Favorite Meteorologist
Royal Norman, 3TV
Favorite TV Personality
Morning or Daytime Female
Kaley O’Kelley, 3TV
Favorite TV Personality
Morning or Daytime Male
Scott Pasmore, 3TV
Titleholder for Favorite Morning Show, 3TV’s “Good Morning Arizona” airs from 4:30 to 9 a.m. and features Favorite TV Personality Morning or Daytime Female, Kaley O’Kelley, who joined the newscast in 2009. The program also features Favorite TV Personality Morning or Daytime Male Scott Pasmore, veteran anchor. Favorite Meteorologist Royal Norman, who helped launch “Good Morning Arizona” in 1994, is now the chief meteorologist for “Good Evening Arizona.” www.azfamily.com.
Best News Station
KPNX, 12 News
Favorite Nightly Newscast
12 News at 10
Favorite TV Personality Afternoon or Evening News Female
Lin Sue Cooney, 12 News
Favorite TV Personality Afternoon or Evening News Male
Mark Curtis, 12 News
Leader of Best News Station and Favorite Nightly Newscast, Channel 12 News airs at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. In 2004, reporters Lin Sue Cooney, Favorite TV Personality Afternoon or Evening News Female, and Mark Curtis, Favorite TV Personality Afternoon or Evening News Male, paired up to anchor the evening news. www.azcentral.com.
