Easter Weekend Fun!

There are lots of fun things to do this Easter weekend, that is... besides eat lots of Easter candy.

Mmmmmmm Chocolate Easter Eggs.

What?! Oh, ok here we go!

First up, if you would like to take a little trip up North, Sedona has a few things that might pique your interest. They are having an Art and Craft show featuring more than 35 artisans and their crafts. There will be paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too! Click here Bell Rock Art Shows. Another reason to head to the beautiful red rocks would be to see Strauss's Capriccio at the Metropolitan Opera.  The concert  is on April 23rd and begins at 10 AM. Tickets are $18.

Of course if you don't do either of these, Sedona is a great place for hiking, rafting, fishing, shopping and eating. Pretty much my top 5 favorite things to do. 

Ahhhh Sedona. 

If you aren't feeling like taking a trip to the North how about heading to Tempe for the 15th Annual Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival? It begins at 8 PM on April 23rd and it is FREE! The event celebrates the artistic & creative endeavors of individuals with different visions & levels of experience, bring a lawn chair or blanket and maybe a little bug spray, it's getting a bit buggy out at night. For more information click Here

Nelson Fine Arts Plaza-Photo Credit Ken Storch

 One other event in Tempe is at ASU Gammage. David Sedaris will be there on April 22nd at 8 PM. Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent satirists, with sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Sedaris gathers odd, shiny facts and foibles, from working as a Macy’s Santaland elf to moving to Japan to quit smoking tickets are $29-$59 click Here for more info.

Also, it is a wonderful time to go to the Desert Botanical Garden.  The Spring concert series is going strong. This Friday features Jazz/R & B artist Dennis Rowland. Tickets are $15-$21 and they do recommend reservations. 

Just one variety of the many blooms at the DBG

And for the sports fans, now that the Coyotes are out of the playoffs,  it is time to turn our attention to baseball!! The D-backs are playing some serious ball. This weekend they are playing at the Mets but Monday they are back in AZ for the week playing the Phillies and the Cubbies. Click Here for the complete schedule.

It's getting hot out there so get out and enjoy the pre-100's before it is too late!