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Your Guide to Phoenix's Final Four Weekend
The 2017 NCAA Final Four is set for April 1 and April 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Even if you don’t plan to take part in the actual game, there is still plenty of fun to be had as the NCAA and Turner Live Events, alongside official NCAA Corporate Champions and Partners, will host a slew of can’t-miss Final Four events in Downtown Phoenix and Glendale.
I Flew, Now You Fly, at Scottsdale iFly
When it comes to skydiving, you typically are gearing up with a parachute and jumping out of a plane. This might seem terrifying for those who are faint-hearted. Luckily for us both, we can get that experience indoors in an enclosed environment. Indoor skydiving is a great start if you are looking to challenge your limits and get your blood racing. The newly opened iFly in Scottsdale invited AZ Foothills to take part in this state-of-the-art wind tunnel.
One approach I like to take in gaining new experiences is to face it head on. I like to deviate from what keeps me in my comfort zone. Things associated with heights are always a joy...
Best Night Out? AZ Commemorative Air Force Museum's Swingin’ 1940’s Dance!
A “Night in the 40’s” is a swinging, one-of-a-kind bash that will transport you back to a World War II USO-style canteen at the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum. This event, hosted by Ron Hoon, of FOX 10 Phoenix, is the non-profit’s largest fundraiser of the year so you can feel good about giving back to a great cause while giving the dance floor your best jitterbug.
Over 1,000 guests, young and old alike, are expected to enjoy the world-famous Sonoran Swing Orchestra and the Uptown Angels. A free swing dance lesson will...
Must See Events at the 29th Annual Ostrich Festival
The 29th Annual Ostrich Festival is rolling into Tumbleweed Park in Chandler March 10 – 12 with flightless bird fun and more for the whole family. From petting zoos and pony rides to pre fest kick off events and cool concerts from popular recording artists, here’s a peek at the best of the fest.
Ostrich Festival Kickoff Weekend
Prepare for the main event at the Kickoff Weekend on March 4 featuring a full day of activities including the Mayor’s 5K Fun Run, Public Safety Fair, Chandler Classic Car Show and the Ostrich Festival Parade which will host World Champion Chicago Cubs mascot, Clark, as...
Women Who Move the Valley 2017
Whether they are providing much-needed support for families of a loved one with pediatric cancer, working endlessly to diminish the rate of animal euthanasia in Phoenix or sparking a dialogue about healthy body image with young female athletes in the Valley, these nine outstanding women have devoted their lives to leaving a long-lasting mar kon our community. We present the 2017 Women Who Move the Valley.
BY MELISSA LARSEN | PHOTOGRAPHED BY KAYLA FISHER
SHOT AT OMNI SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT MONTELUCIA
