NOVEMBER 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Your official guide to what’s happening in and around Scottsdale

Canal Convergence: “Sound Sculpture” NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

ARIZONA MUSICFEST CANAL CONVERGENCE WATER + ART + LIGHT November 1-30, 2018 | azmusicfest.org November 9-18, 2018 | canalconvergence.com Various locations around the city come to life with live music during this month- This 10-day event features large-scale art installations by local, national and long celebration. Highlights from the 2018 season include Wynonna & the Big international artists. Other entertainment includes hands-on activities, artist Noise, The Bronx Wanderers, and the Billy Joel 2 Elton John Tribute Concert. talks, workshops and other presentations highlighting the themes of creativity and sustainability.

SCOTTSDALE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FALL LEAGUE November 2-4, 2018 | scottsdalediadelosmuertos.com Through November 17, 2018 | mlbfallball.com Community, theatre and art combine as Old Town Scottsdale celebrates Dia de The Boys of Summer keep Major League excitement going well into the Los Muertos, an ancient Aztec ritual honoring the dead. Enjoy traditional food, fall! Watch the take on the competition, including the Salt family activities, vibrant music and dance, and an interactive community altar. River Rafters and , at . See website for schedule.

SCOTTSDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ELECTRIC DESERT November 2-11, 2018 | scottsdalefilmfestival.com Through May 12, 2019 | dbg.com Discover award-winning films from around the world! During its 17-year run, Cactus and desert become a living canvas in this nighttime experience, taking the festival has showcased more than 500 films, ranging from Academy Award visitors on an immersive journey through the garden using light and original winners and indie gems to buzz-worthy thrillers, romances, comedies and music. You’ll experience the desert, light and sound united in a mesmerizing documentaries. display like never before.

1 For the most up-to-date events, visit EventsInScottsdale.com 2 Cooks and Corks NOVEMBER 2-11 NOVEMBER EVENTS Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Scottsdale International Film 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Festival 480-945-7193, cooksandcorks.org Harkins Shea 14 Theater NOVEMBER 1 See website for details ONGOING EVENTS : 602-410-1074, scottsdalefilmfestival.com Scorpions vs. Javelinas Scottsdale Stadium, 6:35 p.m. 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com NOVEMBER 3 Bodies Revealed AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews OdySea in the Desert Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 480-291-8000, odyseainthedesert.com Kathy Mattea 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Thru 5/11/19 Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. 480-362-9467, azbottlesandbrews.com 480-478-6000, mim.org Electric Desert: Light & Sound Lea Michele & Darren Criss Experience by Klip Collective NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 29 ASU Gammage, 7:30 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden *Scottsdale ArtWalk 480-965-3434, asugammage.com 480-481-8188, dbg.org Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. Thru 5/12/19 Davis Circus of Illusion 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Wonders of the World Theater Footprints on the Desert: Frank Scottsdale International Film at Cattle Track, 7:30 p.m. Lloyd Wright in Arizona NOVEMBER 1-18 Festival: Opening Night 480-330-1592 Gallery @ the Library Fall Butterfly Exhibit Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts tickets.daviscircusofillusion.com Scottsdale Civic Center Desert Botanical Garden 6:15 p.m. 480-874-4645, scottsdalepublicart.org 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 602-410-1074, scottsdalefilmfestival.com 480-941-1225, dbg.org NOVEMBER 3-4 Thru 12/31/18 A gala celebration to kick off the annual azcentral.com Wine & Food five-day festival that connects audiences Experience Fragments: Broken Bowls Tell with award-winning cinema from around Monterra at WestWorld of Scottsdale More Tales the globe. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pueblo Grande Museum & wineandfood.azcentral.com Archaeological Park NOVEMBER 2-3 602-495-0901, pueblogrande.com Aaron Lewis Dia de Los Muertos Celebration Thru 7/31/19 The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort Desert Botanical Garden 8 p.m. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Local Light 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com 480-941-1225, dbg.org 5th* Ave. & Marshall Way scottsdalepublicart.org Story Pirates Extreme BMX Stunt Show Thru 12/31/18 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Odysea in the Desert, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. & 8:30 p.m.** / Sat. 11 a.m. odyseainthedesert.com New Beginnings 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of NOVEMBER 1-21 ** Fri. evening performance is for adults the West Scottsdale Contemporary Month only; morning performances are family- 480-686-9539 Events vary, see website for details friendly. scottsdalemuseumwest.org scottsdalecontemporarymonth.com This curated collection of special events Thru 9/22/19 NOVEMBER 2-4 celebrates creativity in all forms, from “The Bad Seed” NKAME: A Retrospective of Cuban contemporary art and film to the culinary Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Printmaker Belkis Ayón arts. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sun. 2 p.m. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 480-483-1664, desertstages.org 480-874-4666, smoca.org NOVEMBER 2 Thru 1/20/19 vs. Carolina Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Hurricanes Downtown Carefree, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Untamed: Wild Compositions by Gila River Arena, 7 p.m. 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com Frank Gonzales 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com Desert Botanical Garden Dia de Los Muertos NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24 Arizona Fall League: * 480-941-1225, dbg.org Old Adobe Mission Flamenco Intimo Thru 1/6/19 Scorpions vs. Solar Sox See website for details Scottsdale Center for the Performing Scottsdale Stadium, 12:35 p.m. scottsdalediadelosmuertos.com Arts, 8 p.m. 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org “The Mel Brooks Musical: Young Beautiful costumes, fiery footwork, intricate Arizona Musicfest: Billy Joel 2 Frankenstein” guitar and stirring vocals combine in an Elton John Tribute Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre unforgettable celebration of Flamenco Highlands Church, 7:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sun. 2 p.m. dance! 480-488-0806, azmusicfest.org 480-483-1664, desertstages.org McDonald’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Car Compania Flamenca Eduardo * NOVEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Show Guerrero Native American Dancing The Pavilions, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m. Hyatt* Regency Scottsdale, 5 p.m. 480-443-0080 480-478-6000, mim.org 480-444-1234, scottsdale.hyatt.com thepavilionsattalkingstick.com

* denotes free event 3 For the most up-to-date events, visit EventsInScottsdale.com 4 Old Town Farmers’ Market NOVEMBER 8 NOVEMBER 10-11 Brown* Ave. & First St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Arizona Musicfest: The Bronx Bentley Scottsdale Polo 623-848-1234, Wanderers Championships arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com Highlands Church, 7:30 p.m. WestWorld of Scottsdale 480-488-0806, azmusicfest.org see website for details 480-423-1414, thepoloparty.com NOVEMBER 4 Donna the Buffalo Sergio & Sergei Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing NOVEMBER 11 480-478-6000, mim.org Arts, 7 p.m. David Finckel & Wu Han 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 3 p.m. NOVEMBER 5 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Arizona Coyotes vs. Philadelphia NOVEMBER 9 Flyers Pablo Cruise Gila River Arena, 7 p.m. The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, Family Fun Harvest Festival 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com 8 p.m. Chiles & Chocolate Festival Odysea in the Desert, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com Desert Botanical Garden odyseainthedesert.com 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Arizona Fall League: 480-941-1225, dbg.org Rafters vs. Saguaros Twenty One Pilots Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7 p.m. Sample and shop your way through 12:35 p.m. 602-379-7800 Arizona’s top chile and chocolate vendors! 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com talkingstickresortarena.com Live music and dance performances add to the fun. NOVEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 9-10 Arizona Fall League: Arizona Pinners Conference NOVEMBER 9-18 WestWorld of Scottsdale Rafters vs. Scorpions *Canal Convergence: Water + Art Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Fri. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. + Light 6:35 p.m. az.pinnersconference.com Scottsdale Waterfront, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com 480-874-4610, canalconvergence.com The Electric Guitar: Inventing an Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. American Icon Opening Concert NOVEMBER 10 Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m. Arizona Fall League: 480-478-6000, mim.org 480-478-6000, mim.org Scorpions vs. Desert Dogs Sunday Concerts in the Garden: Scottsdale Stadium, 12:35 p.m. Lee Perreira Band 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com Desert Botanical Garden NOVEMBER 6-11 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. “On Your Feet!” ASU Gammage, see website for details Arizona Fall League: 480-941-1225, dbg.org 480-965-3434, asugammage.com Rafters vs. Solar Sox Singer-songwriter-guitarist Lee Perreira and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick his band combine classic blues riffs with a 6:08 p.m. soulfully textured vocal style. 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com NOVEMBER 12 *Artisan Fest Arizona Fall League: OdySea in the Desert, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Scorpions vs. Saguaros odyseainthedesert.com Scottsdale Stadium, 12:35 p.m. 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com *Discover India 2018: Fusion Scottsdale Civic Center Park NOVEMBER 13 NOVEMBER 9-11 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Arizona Fall League: *American Cup Championship discoverindia.us Scorpions vs. Rafters Arabian Horse Show Scottsdale Stadium, 12:35 p.m. WestWorld of Scottsdale, see website *Downtown Scottsdale Art & 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com for details Cultural Trolley Tour 480-515-1500, scottsdaleshow.com Departs from Old Adobe Mission, 10:30 NOVEMBER 7 Arizona Musicfest: Anderson & Roe Enjoy the beauty and elegance of a.m. An Intimate Evening with Bettye Piano Duo championship Arabian horses as they 602-826-3155, ultimatearttours.com Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. LaVette Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. compete in this exciting three-day (Reservations required) 480-488-0806, azmusicfest.org 480-478-6000, mim.org qualifying show. Legendary singer Bettye LaVette is joined The EVE Project Late Night with Leonard Bernstein: by keyboardist Evan Mercer for a night “The Bad Seed” Scottsdale Center for the Performing A Multimedia Cabaret with Jamie of music that highlights LaVette’s moving Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Arts, 8 p.m. Bernstein vocals. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sun. 2 p.m. 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org 480-478-6000, mim.org Arizona Fall League: Movies in the Desert: Coco Odysea* in the Desert, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Rafters vs. Javelinas *Celebrate Veterans Day Talk Cinema Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Old Adobe Mission, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. odyseainthedesert.com Scottsdale Center for the Performing 6:35 p.m. 602-283-4047, scottsdaleartistsleague. Arts, 7 p.m. 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com com 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

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5 For the most up-to-date events, visit EventsInScottsdale.com 6 NOVEMBER 14 Arizona Fall League: Scottsdale Philharmonic Arizona Fall League: Championship Game La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church Rafters vs. Desert Dogs Scottsdale Stadium, 1:08 p.m. 4 p.m. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 12:35 p.m. 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com 480-951-6077 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com scottsdalephilharmonic.com Arizona Musicfest: Wynonna & The Arizona Fall League: Big Noise Sunday Concerts in the Garden: Scorpions vs. Javelinas Highlands Church, 7:30 p.m. Big Nick + the Gila Monsters Scottsdale Stadium, 6:35 p.m. 480-488-0806, azmusicfest.org Desert Botanical Garden 480-990-1005, mlbfallball.com 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dogs’ Day in the Garden 480-941-1225, dbg.org NOVEMBER 15 Desert Botanical Garden, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Arizona Coyotes vs. Nashville 480-941-1225, dbg.org Young Musicians Fall Concert Predators Musical Instrument Museum, 2 p.m. Gila River Arena, 7 p.m. Jessie Mueller 480-478-6000, mim.org NOVEMBER 23-24 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com Scottsdale Center for the Performing The Capitol Steps Arts, 8 p.m. NOVEMBER 18-19 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Contemporary Focus ArtWalk 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Fri. 8 p.m. / Sat. 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. Scottsdale* Arts District (Main St. & 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Marshall Way), 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. StringShot This irreverent D.C.-based troupe brings scottsdalegalleries.com Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m. down The House – and Senate – with their 480-478-6000, mim.org blend of sharp political satire set to music. NOVEMBER 16-18 “The Bad Seed” Winter Wines Davis Circus of Illusion Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Scottsdale Center for the Performing Wonders of the World Theater at Cattle Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sun. 2 p.m. Arts, 7 p.m. Track, 7:30 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org 480-330-1592, tickets daviscircusofillusion.com NOVEMBER 17-18 *ArtFest of Scottsdale NOVEMBER 23-25 Scottsdale Civic Center Park *Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Karla Bonoff Tour & Sale 480-968-5353, 888artfest.com Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. Various locations, 480-478-6000, mim.org see website for details Day of the Dog Scottsdale One of music’s finest singer-songwriters hiddeninthehills.org Old* Town Scottsdale, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. performs selections from her new album petapaloozawest.com entitled Carry Me Home. “Mary Poppins Jr.” Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Leonard Bernstein’s “MASS” NOVEMBER 19 Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. ASU Gammage AFFCF Slider Throwdown 480-483-1664, desertstages.org Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sun. 2 p.m. Kierland Commons, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. 480-965-3434, asugammage.com affcf.org/sliderthrowdown NOVEMBER 24 Goodguys Southwest Nationals *Artisan Fest WestWorld of Scottsdale ASU: Big Band Night OdySea in the Desert, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. See website for details Scottsdale Center for the Performing odyseainthedesert.com 925-838-9876, good-guys.com Arts, 7:30 p.m. This exciting show features thousands of 480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Scottsdazzle: Tree Lighting & Sing- hotrods, muscle cars and trucks, as well as Along the Cars 4 Sale Corral and Kids Zone. NOVEMBER 21 Soleri Bridge/Scottsdale Waterfront Arizona Coyotes vs. Vegas Golden 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. *Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Knights scottsdazzle.com Tour & Sale Gila River Arena, 7 p.m. Various locations 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com NOVEMBER 24-30 See website for details Scottsdazzle hiddeninthehills.org Heart Society Various events, see website for details Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. scottsdazzle.com “Mary Poppins Jr.” Mac and Cheese Fest AZ 480-478-6000, mim.org (Full event runs through Dec. 22, 2018) Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. NOVEMBER 21-JANUARY 13 NOVEMBER 25 480-483-1664, desertstages.org macandcheesefestaz.com ZooLights Arizona Coyotes vs. Calgary More than 35 restaurants will dish up $2 Phoenix Zoo, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Flames NOVEMBER 17 Mac & Cheese tastes with their own unique 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org Gila River Arena, 1 p.m. Arizona Coyotes vs. Boston Bruins twist on this traditional comfort food. 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com Gila River Arena, 6 p.m. NOVEMBER 23 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com NOVEMBER 18 Arizona Coyotes vs. Colorado Jane Monheit vs. Oakland Avalanche Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. Raiders Gila River Arena, 6 p.m. 480-478-6000, mim.org State Farm Stadium, 2:05 p.m. 480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com 602-379-0102, azcardinals.com * denotes free event 7 For the most up-to-date events, visit EventsInScottsdale.com6 8 Sunday Concerts in the Park: Joe Garcia & Friends HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Desert Botanical Garden 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 480-941-1225, dbg.org

NOVEMBER 27-30 “Dear Evan Hansen” ASU Gammage, see website for details 480-965-3434, asugammage.com

NOVEMBER 28 Fleetwood Mac Talking Stick Resort Arena, 8 p.m. 602-379-7800 talkingstickresortarena.com ZOOLIGHTS NOVEMBER 29 November 21, 2018 – January 13, 2019 | phoenixzoo.org Justin Timberlake: The Man of the Hundreds of glimmering displays light the way through the Phoenix Zoo this Woods Tour Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m. holiday season! Millions of twinkling lights, a three-story holiday tree, lakeside 602-379-7800, talkingstickresortarena. music-in-motion shows and nightly snowfall in the desert are just a few of the com highlights.

NOVEMBER 30 SCOTTSDAZZLE “A Christmas Story: The Play” November 24 – December 22, 2018 | scottsdazzle.com Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre This month-long celebration of the holidays includes numerous signature events 7:30 p.m. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org including: Tree Lighting and Sing Along (Nov. 24), Feliz Navidad Fiesta (Dec. 1), Follow 9-year-old Ralphie Parker on his Sugar Plum Avenue (Dec. 8), Santa Wine Around (Dec. 15) and the Java Jingle quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun Crawl (Dec. 22). under the tree for Christmas.

International Off-Road & UTV Expo WestWorld of Scottsdale See website for details internationaloffroadexpo.com

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK November 30, 2018 – January 6, 2019 | therailroadpark.com Ride the Paradise & Pacific Railroad through a winter wonderland of lights and displays! Opening night festivities on Nov. 30 include live music, a tree lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa Claus. Santa returns to the park nightly Dec. 1-2 and 7-23! *Holiday Lights will not take place Dec. 3, 24, 25 and 31. * denotes free event

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