Aug. 16th - Dec. 13th

Get school ready! ArtVille Academy launches new classes



MESA, Ariz. - An all-new ArtVille Academy returns to the i.d.e.a. Museum in August. The early learning program - designed to help prepare little ones for a smooth transition into school - now includes extra lessons over 8 weeks. The engaging curriculum combines literacy, art, science and math for children ages 3-5.



Classes take place from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursdays. Two sessions are planned for Aug. 16 - Oct. 4 and Oct. 18 - Dec. 13 (no class on Nov. 22).



"We're thrilled to offer an 8-week session that coincides with the school quarters," said Dena Milliron, curator of education for the museum. "And we're proud to be partners for parents who want their children to enter school prepared to learn, so they are successful and enjoy school."



ArtVille Academy features weekly themes and activities to inspire a curiosity for learning while developing skills needed to be ready for school. Gallery educators will lead lessons that give students the opportunity to interact socially, build language and communication skills, engage in outdoor and imaginative play, and become familiar with school structure and routines.



The program - launched in 2017 - developed from a pilot program, called Skill Builders, which featured activities such as lacing, counting and color sorting. Feedback from participants and educators continue to help shape ArtVille Academy's lessons.



The school readiness series is another effort by the museum to support early childhood development and learning, which includes being a partner in Mesa K-Ready, a community collaborative and one-stop shop for families seeking early-learning resources. The museum also offers several art and STEAM-based workshops to nurture creative thinking in little ones, as well as features an unstructured imaginative play gallery, known as ArtVille.



Learn more about ArtVille, the museum's socks-only space for children ages 0-4: http://www.ideamuseum.org/artville.html

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Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM

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Oct. 17th - Dec. 18th

Center Stages Theatre Classes

Coming up! Starting October 17 - December 18, 2018

Every Center Stage 8-week session showcases a Broadway favorite and introduces young actors, ages 4-10, to all aspects to musical theatre production. This theatrical training mini-camp program includes auditions, acting games and plenty of singing and dancing. Classes are every Wednesday from 4-6pm. Cost is $225 per student. No class 10/31 and 11/21

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Nov. 4th - Jan. 5th

Illumination, the World's LARGEST Animated Holiday Drive-Thru LIGHT SHOW. You're invited to experience Arizona's largest family friendly holiday drive-thru light show; fully synchronized to your favorite holiday music. At over 1 mile long, this driving attraction will feature millions of lights synchronized to holiday music. Make sure you stop to visit The Holiday Boulevard; a park, play and eating area that culminates the experience. Attraction open Nightly from 6:00pm November 14, 2018- January 5, 2019. Purchase your per car ticket on our website at worldofillumination.com/.

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Nov. 16th - Dec. 23rd

Disney's Mary Poppins Jr
Nov 16 - Dec 23, 2018
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm
Ages 3-19

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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Nov. 20th

Kids Eat Free- Tuesday nights 4:00pm - until close at all Valley locations
September thru December 2018
Four Metro Phoenix Locations:
Chandler - 7230 W Ray Rd - 480-705-9266/
Scottsdale - 10605 N Scottsdale - 480-443-3811/
Gilbert - 1065 E Baseline Rd - 480-813-1358/
Phoenix - 10217 N Metro Pkwy W - 602-870-8611/
Two Tucson Locations
Tucson, AZ: East Broadway
6061 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85711
Tucson, AZ: Tucson Mall Deli
4545 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85705

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Nov. 23rd - 25th

BOGO- Buy one entree get one half Price!*

Not available online or for delivery. Purchase 1 Adult entree and you can purchase 1 more adult entree of equal or lesser value at half price. Excludes soup cups. sides, desserts and kids meals. Not valid with other discounts. Only valid at our 4 Phoenix Valley locations.

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Nov. 27th

Kids Eat Free- Tuesday nights 4:00pm - until close at all Valley locations
September thru December 2018
Four Metro Phoenix Locations:
Chandler - 7230 W Ray Rd - 480-705-9266/
Scottsdale - 10605 N Scottsdale - 480-443-3811/
Gilbert - 1065 E Baseline Rd - 480-813-1358/
Phoenix - 10217 N Metro Pkwy W - 602-870-8611/
Two Tucson Locations
Tucson, AZ: East Broadway
6061 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85711
Tucson, AZ: Tucson Mall Deli
4545 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85705

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Nov. 29th

Use code NovMermaid for 50% off trial classes! Use now or give as a gift over the holidays!

Head to www.aquamermaid.com for more info

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Dec. 1st

Join Bookmans East on December 1st and write your very own letter to Saint Nick himself! This event is 100% free and open to all ages. We will be providing all crafting materials! Bookmans is partnering with Alex's Little Free Library here in Tucson! http://bookmans.com/events/letters-to-santa/

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Dec. 1st

Two strangers. One Christmas tree left for sale on Christmas Eve. Each gives reason after reason why they are more deserving of the tree. And each story is more ridiculous than the last. The Christmas Tree is a comedy filled with laughter, loss, and a generous dose of Christmas spirit.
Join Bookmans East on Friday, December 21st from 6:00-7:20 to see The Christmas Tree by Norm Foster performed in our store! We are partnering with Short One Monkey Productions and the show will be performed by none other than Sean Jeralds and Joanne Robertson! Admission is 100% free and open to all ages/lovers of the theater! To reserve a seat, e-mail eastevents@bookmans.com

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Dec. 1st

Mark your calendars for our Annual Holiday Boutique! If you are looking for unique gifts as well as a fun filled day this is an event you won't want to miss. Talented crafters or artisans interested contact Jessica Thompson at jthompson@buckeyeaz.gov.

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