Calendar

Oct
11
Wed
Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre
Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm

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.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre
Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm

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!

 

Oct
12
Thu
Preview Show – Art Trails & Heart of Tucson Art Fall Studio Tours September 29-October 18 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am

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 @ Desert Botanical Garden
Oct 12 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

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 @ Schnepf Farms
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am

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.

Mamma Mia! @ Phoenix Theatre
Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm

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.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Phoenix Theatre
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm

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!

 

Oct
13
Fri
Sunrise Yoga Flow at the JCC @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Oct 13 @ 5:30 am – 6:30 am

Join us for a beautiful yoga practice as we enjoy the Arizona sunrise.  Class is held outside.  Dress appropriately and bring water.

Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat at Temple Kol Ami @ Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center
Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

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 @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Oct 13 @ 9:00 am

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.

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