Phoenix Fashion Week (Thur-Sat Oct 5-7). Prices and times vary. Fashion designers, buyers designer runway shows, fashionable industry seminars, model of the year competition, student design scholarship competition, designer sample sales, after-parties and the Style Villa shopping experience. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale. phoenixfashionweek.com.
A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is loaded with non-stop laughs and familiar melodies.
2 pm matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays.
A Co-Production with A/C Theatre Company
Viciously funny and devastatingly heartbreaking, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a modern masterpiece! With an electrifying glam-rock score and high-voltage performances, this show is thrillingly progressive and thoroughly entertaining!
Join us every Friday morning for a fun and interactive, parent-child class at Temple Kol Ami’s Early Childhood Center. Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat is a wonderful opportunity for parents and tots to have fun and spend quality time together in a warm Jewish environment.
Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat is open to all moms and their children ages infant to 2 years.
More than just a play group or social event, this teacher-led class offers a wealth of opportunities for moms to connect and share experiences with each other while their children learn and grow.
Typical Mommy & Me activities include:
- Jewish themes & songs
- Music & movement
- Arts & crafts
- Interactive, developmentally-appropriate Tot Shabbat
Come meet other moms while kids learn about group dynamics and prepare for pre-school.
Mommy & Me classes are just $5 per class (or $35 for a 10 class pass) for Temple Kol Ami members.
Non-members pay $10 per class (or $75 for a 10 class pass).
For registration or more information, please contact Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center at 480-951-5825. You may also feel free to email tkaecc@templekolami.org.
About the Teacher: Highly-experienced educator Rachel Schneider (our Rabbi’s wife!) leads Mommy & Me each week. Rachel has been teaching for nearly 20 years. She has taught preschool through 12th grade, most recently at Pardes in Scottsdale. She holds two master’s degrees: one from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and one from the University of Southern California. Rachel and her husband, Rabbi Jeremy Schneider, have four children ages 8, 6, 2, and 4 months old.
Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours
September 29-October 18
Artists’ Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 6 – 8 pm
Kicking off the studio tours, a preview show September 29 to October 18 will highlight the work of the artists in the two fall studio tours. This is a great opportunity to see examples of many artists’ work in one location.
JCC Fine Art Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
All are welcome.
Fall Butterfly Exhibit (Sept 30-Nov 19). 9:30am-5pm. Included with admission: $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, ages 3 & under free. Butterflies and other beneficial insects join together for this fun new exhibit. From pollinators to predators, insects have amazing powers and play a variety of roles in the desert. Become a plant protector to support and help protect these beneficial insects. Join us every Saturday from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, for family activities from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities change weekly and include Meet the Caterpillars, Garden Walks with a butterfly expert or learning about milkweed and the Great Milkweed Grow Out. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.
Pumpkin and Chili Party (Thur-Sun Oct 5-29). 10am-9pm Thur & Sun, 10am-10pm Fri-Sat. $20, under 2 free (discounted tickets available at Fry’s food stores). Hay rides, miniature golf, 10-acre maze, petting barn, inflatables, rides, climbing wall, live entertainment, extreme canine dog show and more. Schnepf Farms, 24610 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek. 480-987-3100 or schnepffarms.com.
Phoenix Fashion Week (Thur-Sat Oct 5-7). Prices and times vary. Fashion designers, buyers designer runway shows, fashionable industry seminars, model of the year competition, student design scholarship competition, designer sample sales, after-parties and the Style Villa shopping experience. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale. phoenixfashionweek.com.
Japanese Moonviewing Festival (Fri-Sat Oct. 6-7). 6-9pm. $25 ($20 members), $5 ages 3-12, under 3 free. Live entertainment, beer garden, telescope viewing and more. Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, 1125 N. Third Ave., Phoenix. japanesefriendshipgarden.org.
Two different shows featuring different dance artists. Includes emerging artists as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance from Arizona and other states. A post-performance Q & A will be facilitated by the Arizona Dance Coalition directly after the show.