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Oro Brewing Company changes plan, reopens in downtown Mesa
PHOENIX — The award-winning Oro Brewing Company in downtown Mesa has reopened after announcing closure plans earlier this year. The business initially announced on Instagram that it would pour its last pints on Jan. 25. However, the plan to close and sell the brewery and taproom on Main Street...
arizonafoothillsmagazine.com
The Montauk’s Seasonal Sips and Refreshing New Coffees
The Montauk in Old Town Scottsdale is embracing the warmer months with a lineup of seasonal cocktails and coffees, crafted to brighten any day. The new cocktails feature refreshing flavors that highlight the season’s best ingredients. Guests can sip on the Indigo Spritz, made with Tito’s Vodka, blueberries, basil, lemon, and Chandon Brut, or enjoy One in a Melon, a cucumber-infused Tanqueray Gin blend with watermelon, lime, and Chandon Brut.
SignalsAZ
Country Night in Avondale: Free Family-Friendly Event
The City of Avondale will host Country Night, a free, family-friendly event, on Friday, March 20, from 6–9 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Food and merchandise will be available for purchase. The event is part of the city’s Mercados and Melodies series.
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Tinsley Ellis is ‘fanning the flames’ of success
Tinsley Ellis likes to joke that what he’s doing isn’t exactly “normal behavior for a man his age.” Two guitars, a car, and thousands of miles of American highway — it’s the life he’s chosen, and the life that continues to choose him.
chandlernews.com
‘Shrek’ takes stage at Chandler arts center
Chandler Center for the Arts will soon receive a visit from a green ogre and a red dragon. Rather than create widespread panic, they will foster delight. Shrek The Musical, based on the popular animated film, will take the stage with three performances from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15. It is a production of Mesa-based Showtune Productions.
Ahwatukee Foothills News
Pizza box contest a winner for Zesty Zzeeks, schools
A contest that Zesty Zzeeks Pizza and Wings owners Mark and Judy Pectol sponsored to kids in grades K-6 was so successful it has generated a potential fundraising tool for schools. The Pectols opened the contest to kids in schools within the general service area of their shops in Ahwatukee,...
arizonafoothillsmagazine.com
Cala Scottsdale Launches ‘Cala Grand’ Weekend Brunch
Cala Scottsdale is elevating weekend brunch with the launch of Cala Grand, a luxury ritual designed for discerning brunchers seeking an indulgent escape. Running every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. now through May 3, the experience is priced at $65 per guest. Guests can enjoy a gourmet buffet...
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Arizona WineGrowers Festival is a toast to Arizona’s creative spirit
Southern Arizona’s wine region often surprises tourists and locals. In cities like Willcox, rows of vines are tucked between mountain ranges, with the air transitioning from warm afternoons to cool, fragrant nights. The landscape has quietly produced exceptional wine for decades, even if much of the country still hasn’t...
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One March Holiday Will Shut Down Phoenix, Arizona, And Locals Are Already Preparing For It
Each March, Phoenix transforms into a vibrant celebration, with streets packed with revelers, bars buzzing with excitement, and downtown bustling with energy. Thousands of people flood the city for one of the biggest events of the year, making it nearly impossible to navigate without some careful planning. Whether you’re part...
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The Classic American Diner In Arizona You Need To Visit At Least Once
Some restaurants whisper their presence, but Chase’s Diner in Chandler shouts it from the rooftops with chrome and neon. This is where the American Dream comes with a side of fries and a milkshake you can stand a spoon in. Let’s be honest: most of us have a romanticized...
everafterinthewoods.com
The Biscuits And Gravy At This Unassuming Arizona Restaurant Are So Delicious You Will Definitely Be Back
There are some mornings when only a big, warm plate of biscuits and gravy will do, and we have found a spot that serves up a version you won’t soon forget. This humble little eatery is serving some of the most delicious comfort food in the entire state of Arizona.
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Inside This Massive Arizona Antique Store, There’s a Hidden BBQ Restaurant
Tucked along North Arizona Avenue in Chandler, Merchant Square is one of those places you stumble into thinking you’ll spend twenty minutes and somehow end up staying for hours. With over 200 vendors packed into a sprawling indoor marketplace, this antique lover’s paradise is full of surprises at every turn.
everafterinthewoods.com
This No-Frills Restaurant In Arizona Has A Mouth-Watering Prime Rib That’s Absolutely Unforgettable
Some restaurants feed you. Others give you a full-on experience you talk about for years. And this place manages to do both with a confident tip of its cowboy hat. From a live longhorn at the entrance to a slide that drops you right to your dinner table, this Western-themed steakhouse is the kind of place that turns a regular Tuesday night into a story worth telling.
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2026 at Phoenix parade and huge faire
Put on your best green outfit or dare to be pinched at this year's 43rd annual St. Patrick's Parade in downtown Phoenix. St. Patrick's Day is on Tuesday, March 17, but the Phoenix parade will be the weekend before so everyone can celebrate. The parade is free to the public and features floats, Irish bag pipers and dancers for the ultimate cultural experience. After the parade, the celebration will continue at Margaret T. Hance Park with live performances. There will also be festive food and drink, including corned beef, cabbage, Irish beers and whiskeys. Here's when and where to find the parade and more specifics about the celebrations. When is the St. Patrick's Day parade in Phoenix? The St. Patrick's Day 2026 parade is on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The Parade will start at 10 a.m. St. Patrick's Day parade route The parade will begin on Oak Street and go south down Third Street before heading west on Moreland Street, stopping down the street from Margaret T. Hance Park for the Irish Faire. Street Closures for the St. Patrick's Day Parade Cross streets of the parade route will be closed until around 12 p.m. and will reopen as soon as
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Ocotillo Artists Group slates spring show
What began in 2019 as a small gathering of local artists has blossomed into one of the East Valley’s most vibrant creative collectives. Now celebrating six years of collaboration, the Ocotillo Artists Group (OAG) continues to champion artistic growth, small business support, and community connection. Today, the group includes...
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Pizza box contest a winner for Zesty Zzeeks, schools
A contest that Zesty Zzeeks Pizza and Wings owners Mark and Judy Pectol sponsored to kids in grades K-6 was so successful it has generated a potential fundraising tool for schools. The Pectols opened the contest to kids in schools within the general service area of their shops in Ahwatukee,...
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Celebrity spotted at downtown Phoenix cafe. 'Just perfect'
The Thread Cafecito & Thrift Shop has been open just a couple of months in downtown Phoenix. But it's already been attracting celebrity attention. Canadian rapper bbno$ (pronounced "baby no money") stopped by the Cuban coffee shop when he was in Phoenix ahead of his concert at Arizona Financial Theatre on Feb. 21. The rapper has over 9.7 million followers on TikTok and about 13.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify. He posted a review of his experience there on his food-focused Instagram account @winedine59 . His schtick on the account is to rate businesses either "5 or 9 cuz nothings a 10." View this post on Instagram He ordered an iced Americano, the beans for which he was told were roasted four days ago. He described the drink as "just perfect." "So bold, rich, kind of creamy, weirdly, I don't know how that's possible with no cream," the rapper said in his Instagram video. "That's a definite 9." The cafe reposted his video to their own Instagram page with the caption, "We appreciate you! Thank you for visiting our cafe! We heard the show was legendary." How to visit The Thread Cafecito in Phoenix The Thread Cafecito & Thrift Shop