This week in fun!

This weekend is jam packed full of fun stuff to do and there is something for everyone.

Check out Chandler's 12th annual jazz festival. There will be more than 120 musicians and the event is free! Here's a link for more info. Chandler Jazz Festival

Another place to go, if you haven't gone yet this Spring, is the Desert Botanical Gardens. They have their concert series going and this week features Domingo DeGrazia, Flamenco, Spanish guitar. I can't imagine anything more lively than some Flamenco music amongst the butterflies and wild flowers. Tickets are $15-$21 and they recommend reservations. Check out the website for more on the concert series and other upcoming goings on at Desert Botanical Gardens

Also, did you know that we have a Japanese Friendship Garden right here in Phoenix? Well now you know! This weekend they are having their annual Children's Day Kite and Koi festival. The event is on April 2nd from 10 AM- 3PM and it is free! I love free! They will have martial arts, face painting, kite making and much more. This will be much fun for the whole family! Here's a link to the Japanese Friendship Garden   event page. Lots of stuff going on this month.

For those of you who would like to take a drive and enjoy a little break from Phoenix, how about the Crush Wine festival in Tucson?  This two day event kicks off with a fun and informal evening in the courtyards of the Tuscon Museum of Art. There will be 150 wines from around the world, food from some of Tucson’s best restaurants and a silent auction.  Tickets are $75 in advance; $90 at the door. I know it is a little spendy but proceeds benefit the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block.  Click Crush Wine Festival for more on this and other happenings at the Tucson Museum of Art

There's also the Jerome Art Walk. This event showcases more than 30 unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture. This is another free event and you can check the details at Jerome Art Walk

There are so many great experiences to be had in our beautiful State. Get out there and enjoy!

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