Culture

The Fourth of July traditionally means fireworks and cookouts. This year’s events in the Valley of the Sun offer you all that—and so much more! The hardest part will be deciding how to fit it all in.

If you’re looking to sink your teeth into the newest “Twilight” film, these “Eclipse” release parties will have you howling for more.

No matter what medium of art you enjoy, the Valley’s museums have plenty of variety to ensure you’ll like what you see. And with summer here, tons of new exhibits are open and just begging to be viewed. You can be sure the ACs will be cranked up in there, making them the coolest spots to flock to this summer. We found some crowd -leasing exhibits which are definitely worth the visit.

From sagebrush to Sheriff Joe, from Green Valley to kokopelli - it's time to batten down the barrel cactus because The Second City is on their way to the Grand Canyon State to do a no-holds-barred world premiere comedy revue all about Arizona. THE SECOND CITY DOES ARIZONA is an original revue of comic sketches and songs aimed at skewering everything and everyone that is unique, ridiculous and wonderful about the land of rising temperatures and falling real estate.  The Second City Does Arizona plays in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from April 29 through May 16.