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Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade

Saturday, November 26  6:00 pm

Enjoy the beauty of the holidays amid the glittering lights of the Mill Avenue District as we celebrate the season. On Saturday, November 26, Fantasy of Lights kicks off with the Opening Night Parade, the tree lighting ceremony,  and the arrival of Santa Claus who will take his seat and listen to children's special gift requests at MADCAP theaters. Enjoy the magical parade and support your Mill Avenue District businesses this holiday season while shopping in the most festive atmosphere in the Valley!

Get Your Float On! 

There is still time to submit your application to participate in the parades for Fantasy of Lights 2011.  The Opening Night Street Parade is Nov 27 and the Boat Parade at Tempe Beach Park is December 10. Grab your friends, pick a theme, and design the float you've always dreamed of so you can participate in this special community event.

Want to be a Star?

Or, if you don't want to have a float or a boat in the parades, you can still be involved as a pre-parade performer. We need singers, dancers, buskers, jugglers, or bring your own surprise talent and perform for the crowds BEFORE the parades begin. The crowds will be lingering around waiting for the parade to begin and would love to see what you have to offer. This is your chance to shine!

For more information about parade entry applications click here.

Entertainers for pre-parade, please call Mary at 480-355-6060

Southwest Brewfest

Saturday, November 5  Noon-6pm

Enjoy a day of Beer, Food, and fun at Centerpoint on Mill located

at 7th St and Mill. Along with dozens of international and

domestic beers, you will have the opportunity to taste the mouth- watering BBQ from 98KUPD's own Brady Bogen and Midwestern Meats. For those of you whose taste buds lean towards wine, there will also be a "Wine Cellar" area with wines from all over the world!

Admission - $8.00 at the gate

Sampling tickets are available for purchase inside the event!

Plus: Live Entertainment, Games, and More

Remember to bring your ID or NO ENTRANCE. You must be 21 or over to enter no children allowed.

For more information visit

www.millavenue.com

Thursday, November 17  5pm-10pm  

MAD BAGS
The crazy MAD Bag crew will once again be looking for some lucky winners to receive a MAD Bag. Just answer an easy trivia question & WIN - it's as simple as that. What's in the MAD Bags you may ask? It will always be something new, cool new merchant coupons, and funky other surprises. 

SCAVENGER HUNT
Game on! if you're not a fan or follow us on our Facebook & Twitter pages, you might to because we're giving away as much as $250 in Mill Avenue gift certificates when you play our Third Thursdays Social Media Scavenger Hunt!

Check it:

Click here for rules and regulations

 

Third Thursday MAD Bag Giveaways!

Ironman Sets the Pace for a Great Event   

Ford Ironman Arizona, returns to downtown Tempe! This year's triathlon kicks off with a single-loop swim in Tempe Town Lake, followed by a challenging bike course through the Sonoran Desert and finishes with a spectator-friendly run around Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park.

This is a great opportunity to see some of the most motivated athletes around as they push themselves to the limit. You can get up close to the action to watch them compete, while enjoying all that Downtown Tempe has to offer! Watch the swim or see the bikes speed by, then walk down to Mill for a bite to eat to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

Visit www.millavenue.com for details.

MADCAP is Jazzed About SMAZ

Friday, November 18 8am-4pm

Thursday Nov 3 2011

Music on Mill

Musicians and performers, covering a gamut of musical genres, will activate the streets and give visitors a positive, unique experience in the Mill Avenue District.

Friday Nov 4 2011

Opening: POP @ 501 S. Mill Ave.

This exhibition features original art by local artists that has been inspired by some of the bright colors, imagery and famous artists who have helped shape the worlds of art, design and popular media.

Saturday Nov 5 2011

2.4 Mile Open Water Swim @ Tempe Town Lake

The Arizona Open Water Swim Series FINALE is Saturday November 5, two weeks before the 2011 Arizona Ironman at Tempe Town Lake.

Dance the Night Away at Club TCA @ Tempe Center for the Arts

The celebration begins at 7:30 PM with a performance by EPIK Dance Company in the main theater.   

JDRF Walk @ Tempe Beach Park

Buckle up and get set to join the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and 22,000 participants determined to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, Saturday, November 5, 2011 for the Walk to Cure Diabetes Presented by GoDaddy.com® at Tempe Beach Park and Wet n' Wild Phoenix.   

Southwest Brewfest @ Centerpoint on Mill

Beer, Live Entertainment, Corn Hole, Brady Bogen's BBQ and More

Sunday Nov 6 2011

Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble: "A Salute to Our Veterans" @ Tempe Center for the Arts

The ensemble presents a musical salute to veterans of the Armed Forces with an evening of stirring, patriotic music

Women's Half Marathon @ Tempe Beach Park

Grab your girlfriends for an unforgettable weekend in the Valley of the Sun. Enjoy sunny skies, cool desert breezes and fiery sunsets.

Wednesday Nov 9 2011

Walk-In Wednesdays @ Tempe Center for the Arts

Walk-in Wednesdays Open Mic offers musicians a chance to play their songs in a friendly, attentive atmosphere void of noisy nightclub indifference. All musicians are welcome.

Thursday Nov 10 2011

Music on Mill

Musicians and performers, covering a gamut of musical genres, will activate the streets and give visitors a positive, unique experience in the Mill Avenue District.

Friday Nov 11 2011

Stewart 10 Year Wedding Celebration @ MADCAP Theaters

Chrystal and Warren celebrate 10 years of marriage.

Veterans Day Parade @ Tempe Beach Park

The parade runs north on Mill Avenue from ASU Gammage to Tempe Beach Park.

Saturday Nov 12 2011

Light The Night Walk @ Tempe Arts Park

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk funds lifesaving research and support for people battling cancer.

Walk To Save Animals @ Tempe Beach Park

Family- and dog-friendly 2K and 5K pet walks are held. Featured entertainment includes comedian and veterinarian Kevin Fitzgerald.

Sunday Nov 13 2011

Closing: The Sun Serpent @ Childsplay Inc

Old and new worlds collide in this visually-stunning story of the conquest of Mexico.

Lyle the Crocodile (preview) @ Childsplay Inc

A music-filled, tap-dancing treat for the whole family.

Wednesday Nov 16 2011

Songwriters' Showcase VI with Jesse Valenzuela @ Tempe Center for the Arts

Gin Blossoms founder Jesse Valenzuela headlines this taped-for-television broadcast concert featuring some of the state's best singer/songwriters.

Walk-In Wednesdays @ Tempe Center for the Arts

Walk-in Wednesdays Open Mic offers musicians a chance to play their songs in a friendly, attentive atmosphere void of noisy nightclub indifference. All musicians are welcome.

Thursday Nov 17 2011

Music on Mill

Musicians and performers, covering a gamut of musical genres, will activate the streets and give visitors a positive, unique experience in the Mill Avenue District.

Ironman AZ Expo/Swim @ Tempe Beach Park

Ford Ironman Arizona kicks off with a single-loop swim in Tempe Town Lake, followed by a challenging bike course through the Sonoran Desert and finishes with a spectator-friendly run around Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park.

THIRD THURSDAY

Live music is back with a Free concert by Kneedeep, Montage Preview, pub crawl, MAD Bags, scavenger hunt & more!

Friday Nov 18 2011

KATHY KOSINS with TAMIR HENDELMAN @ Tempe Center for the Arts

Detroit jazz singer Kathy Kosins is joined with world-renowned jazz pianist, Tamir Hendelman. Kathy is one of Detroit's best-known jazz vocalists, and Tamir, an Israeli jazz artist, is truly an international star.

Social Media AZ 2011 @ MADCAP Theaters

Want to learn about Social Media and Digital Marketing focused on business? This is the event you should attend!

Saturday Nov 19 2011

Arizona State Football vs. Arizona @ Sun Devil Stadium

(Ring of Honor Game)

Ironman AZ Expo/Swim @ Tempe Beach Park

Opening: Lyle the Crocodile @ Childsplay Inc

A music-filled, tap-dancing treat for the whole family.

Sunday Nov 20 2011

Ironman "Race"

More events underway for this amazing event!

Sonoran Chamber Music: Arianna Quartet @ Tempe Center for the Arts

The Arianna String Quartet is one of America's finest chamber ensembles. It garnered national attention by winning the Grand Prize in the 1994 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and First Prize in both the Coleman and Carmel Chamber Music competitions.

Tuesday Nov 22 2011

Performance with A View: Lynne Aspnes @ Tempe Center for the Arts

Lynne Aspnes, professor of Harp at the Arizona State University School of Music, performs.

Wednesday Nov 23 2011

Walk-In Wednesdays @ Tempe Center for the Arts

Walk-in Wednesdays Open Mic offers musicians a chance to play their songs in a friendly, attentive atmosphere void of noisy nightclub indifference. All musicians are welcome.

Thursday Nov 24 2011

Music on Mill

Musicians and performers, covering a gamut of musical genres, will activate the streets and give visitors a positive, unique experience in the Mill Avenue District.

Friday Nov 25 2011

Arizona State Football vs. California @ Sun Devil Stadium

(Senior Night)

TV Coverage: ESPN

Saturday Nov 26 2011

Fantasy of Lights Street Parade

Enjoy the beauty of the holiday season amid the glittering lights of the Mill Avenue District as we celebrate the season.

Wednesday Nov 30 2011

Walk-In Wednesdays @ Tempe Center for the Arts

Walk-in Wednesdays Open Mic offers musicians a chance to play their songs in a friendly, attentive atmosphere void of noisy nightclub indifference. All musicians are welcome.

Ongoing Events

Through 12/8/2011: THE CLUB: Award Winners of the Past Year

Through 1/1/2012: Mood Swings Salon's Holiday Specials

Through 1/28/2012: Mixing it Up: Building an Identity Exhibition Opening