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The Phoenix Symphony, pictured here with conductor Paolo Bortolameolli, announced Tuesday that it is suspending the remainder of its 2026-27 season following its Nov. 1 performance.
ARTS
Phoenix Symphony to suspend season, lay off musicians
ARTS
Ancient Chinese musical treasures coming to Phoenix museum
“Way of the Wild, 1832” depicts a lone hunter standing tall and confident with his gaze directed into the distance.
ENTERTAINMENT
New monument to go on display in front of Western Spirit
Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach performs during BottleRock Napa Valley on May 22, 2026, at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, California.
ENTERTAINMENT
Papa Roach bringing 'Rise of the Roach Tour' to Phoenix in 2027
Proceeds from the Run the Runway event at the Scottsdale Airport benefit nonprofits Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and Opportunity 4 Kids.
ENTERTAINMENT
Run the Runway returns to Scottsdale Airport Oct. 25

Ballet Arizona will open its 40th anniversary season with “Romeo & Juliet” Oct. 22-25 at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix.

Arizona Theatre Company has named Tucson-based stage manager Mollie Heil its Resident Artist for the 2026-27 season, continuing a program designed to provide Arizona theater professionals with sustained paid employment.
Through layered color, atmosphere and intuitive mark-making, Casey Wakefield’s abstract paintings invite viewers to slow down, look again, and consider their own perspective.

Royse Contemporary, 7077 E. Main Street, Suite 6, is showing “Paintings in Perspective,” a solo exhibition by Casey Wakefield Oct. 29 through Nov. 29. This new collection explores the …

Through layered color, atmosphere and intuitive mark-making, Casey Wakefield’s abstract paintings invite viewers to slow down, look again, and consider their own perspective.
The U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble will perform two free concerts Wednesday, Nov. 11, at The Nash in downtown Phoenix. Performances are scheduled for 7 and 9 p.m. as part of the ensemble’s November tour.
Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden performs during the Louder Than Life Music Festival at the Kentucky Expo Center, in Louisville on Sept. 17, 2026.

Iron Maiden will bring its 50th anniversary “Run for Your Lives Tour” to Phoenix next spring as part of a newly announced return to North America.

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden performs during the Louder Than Life Music Festival at the Kentucky Expo Center, in Louisville on Sept. 17, 2026.
The Hondo Rodeo Fest will return to downtown Phoenix Nov. 13-15 with an expanded free Street Fest outside Chase Field. The outdoor event opens at noon each day and is free and open to the public.
“Mermaid Madonna,” by Victoria Lindley, will be on display at the upcoming “Cryptic Nature” exhibit in Phoenix.
ENTERTAINMENT

Phoenix artist explores nature, spirituality in ‘Cryptic Nature’

Phoenix artist Victoria Lindley will present “Cryptic Nature,” an exhibition of paintings and clay works opening Friday, Dec. 4, at Five15Arts @ Chartreuse on Grand Avenue in Phoenix.
The Scottsdale Police Department is hosting a free trunk-or-treat at the Granite Reef Senior Center.
ENTERTAINMENT

Scottsdale PD to host to trunk-or-treat

The Scottsdale Police Department will host its fourth annual trunk-or-treat 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. The free event is open to …
What goes together better than dogs and country music? Over 70 police dogs and their trainers will join forces with country music stars Kristen Merlin and Kylie Morgan to entertain goers to the 23rd Annual Desert Dog Police Canine Trials and Public Safety Expo at WestWorld of Scottsdale Oct. 24-25.
ENTERTAINMENT

Over 70 police dogs to show their competition chops at WestWorld of Scottsdale

Over 70 service dogs from 30 police departments in six states will descend on WestWorld of Scottsdale Oct. 24-25. No, it’s not a new fire hydrant expo, but rather the 23rd annual Desert Dog …
In this Sept. 19, 2026, photo, the National Park Service Bison All-Hazard Response Crew works near the Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park as part of the recovery from the Aug. 29 flash flood.
Tourism

Grand Canyon tourism slumps after 2025 fire as businesses wait for Congress to speed rebuilding

WASHINGTON – A House bill to speed repairs at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim after the huge Dragon Bravo Fire in July 2025 is inching forward. But businesses dependent on tourism are getting …

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