 Wednesdays and Saturdays
 Wednesdays, 4-8pm & Saturdays, 8am-Noon - Take the light rail to the Downtown Phoenix Public Market, the spot where community revitalization, economic development and a showcase for local small-scale agriculture and local artists and crafters intersect in the heart of the city. Lots of good organic veggies and fruit are available. Live musicians also featured. Location: NE Corner of Central and Pierce (3 blks S of Roosevelt). More info: FoodConntect.org/PhoenixMarket. First and Third Fridays
6-10pm - The First Friday Art Walk in downtown Phoenix includes over a hundred galleries, studios, and art spaces free and open to the public. More info: rooseveltrow.org
6-10pm - Third Friday Gallery Night in downtown Phoenix - opening receptions at numerous galleries in Roosevelt Row allow for a more intimate meeting with the exhibiting artists. Free. More info: rooseveltrow.org Year 'Round  Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. Discover Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden. Featured are plants from the world's deserts, towering trees, cacti, sheer mountain cliffs, streamside forest, panoramic vistas, hidden canyon, and specialty gardens. The Arboretum is less than an hour east of Tempe. Directions or more info. Friday, February 3
7:15-9:15pm The Sacred Spine: Spirituality in Action with Michele Hebert. To the Yogi, the most important part of the anatomy is the spine because it houses the central nervous system and the cerebral spinal centers (chakras). This dynamic flowing session will emphasize asanas that give the spine greater flexibility and awaken the energies of the sacrum (sacred) and the spinal centers for divine inspiration and healing. Cost: $35. Location: Desert Song Yoga & Massage, 4811 N. 7th St, Phoenix. More info desertsongyoga.com 602-265-8222 Monday, February 27 10-11:30am English Melodies and Folksongs for Viola and Piano featuring ASU Faculty violist Nancy Buck and Phoenix Symphony pianist Lawrence Loeber. Come early for coffee and conversation on the patio. Cost: FREE. Location: Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8050 E Mountain View Rd, Scottsdale (NW corner of Hayden and Mountain View). More info: 480 998-1085.
Saturday, February 18
10am-noon East Valley Young Survivors Support invites women under 40 who are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment or those beginning a new life after breast cancer. Only those who have your experience can really understand. Meet the third Saturday of the Month. Don't walk alone, we are here to walk with you. Cost: Free. Location: Dynamic Life Coaching Center, 1701 S. Mill #103, Tempe. More Info: Sheran at 480-326-7023. Sunday, February 19
Noon to 3pm Tomato Plantapalooza in the Southwest Gardener Courtyard. This special plant sale is just for tomato lovers (you know who you are). Gregory Ware from Dos Arbolitos Nursery grows some of the most interesting varieties of tomatoes we've seen. They are organically grown, acclimated to our desert climate and ready to take root in the garden. Location: 2809 N 15th Ave, Phoenix. More info: southwestgardener.com. Also, here's a link to SWG's complete list of upcoming classes. Friday, March 23
7:30–9pm Public Lecture: Kriya Yoga, The Ancient Science of Meditation, a method of living and meditation which cultivates body, mind, and intellect using powerful meditative and yogic disciplines. Cost: Free. Location: City of Phoenix Fire Department Community Room, 4110 East Chandler Blvd, Phoenix. More info: 489.893.7612, kriya.org, or phxkriyayogaevent@gmail.com |
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