Yesterday, we posted the pre-sale code and on sale dates for the Arizona Diamondbacks inaugural spring training season at the brand new Salt River Field in North Scottsdale. Today we offer you the full list of ticket links and on sale dates for the rest of the Major League Baseball Cactus League (Spring Training) teams across the greater Phoenix Area.

Official Cactus League web page

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/tickets/spring_training.jsp?content=cactus

Arizona Diamondbacks – On Sale Monday – Pre-sale this weekend

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2011/01/12/d-backs-news-spring-training-pre-sale-code-and-fan-fest/

Tickets on Sale soon

San Francisco Giants – Thursday January 13th

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=sf

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim – On Sale Saturday January 15th

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=ana

Colorado Rockies – On Sale Monday January 17th

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=col

Tickets on sale now

Oakland A’s – On Sale Now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=oak

Cleveland Indians – On Sale now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=cle

Texas Rangers – On Sale now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=tex

Kansas City Royals – On Sale now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=kc

Chicago Cubs – On Sale Now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=chc

Cincinnati Reds – On Sale now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=cin

Milwaukee Brewers  – On Sale now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=mil

Los Angeles Dodgers – On Sale now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=la

Chicago White Sox – On Sale now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=cws

San Diego Padres – On Sale now

http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=sd&partnerId=ed-4352587-178088020

Seattle Mariners – On Sale now

http://mlb.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=sea

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The Westgate City Center is bringing back their Mardi Gras festivities for another  festive year!  The “Mardi Gras Party Gras” takes place on Saturday February 13 from 7 to 10 PM and Fat Tuesday, February 16th, from 6 to 9 PM.

There will be two separate float parades, food, entertainment, drinks and even a King and Queen of Mardi Gras will be crowned.

For more details, please refer to the event website (also scroll down for some great offers):

http://www.westgatecitycenter.com/nye.php

This event gets better and better every year!  Don’t miss out on what the Westgate City Center has in store this year!

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It’s almost time! Major League Baseball’s Arizona Spring Training is but a few months away and fans will be pouring into town from all over the map to see their favorite teams rosters take shape. For you local fans, here’s a complete list of on sale dates for every team that participates in Spring Training in the State of Arizona.

I personally can’t wait!

Spring Training tickets on sale today

Kansas City Royals – On Sale Today

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=kc&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_kc010910

Spring Training tickets that will be on sale in the coming days

Los Angeles Angels – January 16th

http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=ana&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_ana011610

San Francisco Giants – January 12th

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=sf&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_sf011210

Arizona Diamondbacks – January 23rd – All home games are in Tuscon, Arizona

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=ari

Spring Training tickets that are on sale now

Oakland A’s – On Sale now

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=oak&partnerId=160x600_2010springtix_oak120809

Milwaukee Brewers – On Sale now

http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=mil&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_mil120709

Chicago Cubs – On Sale now

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=chc&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_chc010610

Los Angeles Dodgers – On Sale now

http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=la&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_la010910

Cleveland Indians – On Sale now

http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=cle&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_cle121209

Seattle Mariners – On Sale now

http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=sea&affiliateId=panel_sea_2010springtix010410

San Diego Padres – On Sale now

http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=sd&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_sd010910

Texas Rangers -  On Sale now

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=tex&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_tex010910

Cincinnati Reds – On Sale now

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/spring_training/tickets.jsp?c_id=cin&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_cin121209

Colorado Rockies - On Sale now – All home games are in Tuscon, Arizona

http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/spring_training/index.jsp?c_id=col&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_col010910

Chicago White Sox – On Sale Now

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/spring_training/index.jsp?c_id=cws&partnerId=120x240_2010springtix_cws010910

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‘The NEST’ Haunted House is unveiling its new 22-acre location at CJS Film Studios in Avondale Sept. 25 and 26 – the official opening weekend of Halloween haunted house season across America. The NEST is providing complimentary tickets to the unemployed and their families and active military, police and firefighter families. (Must have proof of status).

‘The NEST’ features over half a million dollars in special effects, 60 actors, 10 professional stuntmen, a haunted house that is over a mile in walking distance.

General Admission to the NEST normally costs $25.00….and MAN is it worth it!!!

Hours of ‘The NEST’ this Friday and Saturday is from 7:30 PM to Midnight

We’re going to have a review of the Haunted House this weekend. Until then, get the word out people!!!!

For more information, please refer to The NEST’s website:

http://www.frightened.com

Here’s the Location of the NEST at the CJS Film Studios in Avondale.

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Here’s what we’ve got so far with a list of places to celebrate the 4th of July around the Valley.  We will be adding to this post as we find other celebrations around the valley.

One thing to keep in mind is that the City of Glendale has canceled their 4th of July celebrations for budgetary reasons so you’ll have to find other places to go to see some fireworks.

TEMPE – Tempe 4th – In and around Tempe Town Lake

http://www.tempe4th.com/

PEORIA – 4th of July All American Festival – Peoria Sports Complex

http://www.peoriaaz.gov/content2.asp?id=1179

CHANDLER – Chandler 4th of July 7UP Fireworks Spectacular – Tumbleweed Park

http://www.chandleraz.gov/anevent.aspx?C_UID=2087

SCOTTSDALE – A Grand Olde Fashioned Picnic -Scottsdale Stadium

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Default.asp

PHOENIX - Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix 4th – Steele Indian School Park

http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/jlymain.html

GILBERT – Gilbert’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration – Mesquite High School

http://www.gilbertpromotionalcorp.org/events/4thofjuly.htm

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1) A Taste of Greece – May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Tempe Beach Park – Come on out to a great cultural event this weekend!

http://www.atasteofgreeceaz.com/

2) The Dave Matthews Band – May 6th – Cricket Wireless Pavilion – Tickets still available at all Live Nation Outlets. Guaranteed to be a great show and an excellent pick for this week.

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/402630/

3) Movies under the Stars #3 – WaterDance Film Festival – Westgate City Center – 8:00 PM – Free – The Steven Spielberg classic, Jaws will be playing

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/04/23/westgate-city-center-hosts-the-first-annual-waterdance-film-festival/

4) Movies in the Park with ‘From Russia With Love’ – Fridays Through April – Biltmore Fashion Park – Speaking of Movies how about heading to the Biltmore Fashion Park and watching the classic 007 Movie ‘From Russia With Love’? The fun starts at 7:30 at the Center Lawn of the Biltmore Fashion Park. Oh yeah. It’s Free.

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/04/23/movies-in-the-park-biltmore-fashion-park-free/ http://www.shopbiltmore.com/events.asp?id=9160

5) Star Trek Exhibition at the Arizona Science Center – How cool is it when you get to not only sit in Captain Kirk’s chair but check out the bridge from the Enterprise D? Open Daily. Please refer to the link below for hours and ticket information.  Closes soon!!

http://www.azscience.org/star_trek.php

6) Shake! – Every Saturday Night – Rogue Bar – Scottsdale – $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

7) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM

8) Arizona Diamondbacks – Chase Field – That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league and battle their way to the playoffs! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=ari

9) First Friday! – Downtown Phoenix – How can you miss this?!?!?

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As you may or may not know, we here at AZ Vibe are huge supporters of Ear Candy and the wonderful work they are doing in the community.  We will take every opportunity we can to help support and get the word out about every event that Ear Candy is putting their name behind!

With this weekend’s Tempe Music Festival the folks at Ear Candy have cooked up a great deal for everyone who donates a new or ‘gently-used’ instrument at the festival.

When the gates of the festival open this Friday at 4:30 PM, bring your new or gently-used instrument and all who make a donation will get to meet Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers from 5:30 to 6:30 Pm.

Everyone who brings an instrument to donate on Saturday will be entered in a drawing for  Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers as well as Tempe Music Festival Prize packages.

All instruments collected at the festival will be re-distributed to children in the community who do not have the opportunity to play or be a part of musical programs.

If you have never heard of Ear Candy and the wonderful work they do in the community you really need to check out their website:

http://www.earcandycharity.org/About.aspx

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1) First Friday! – Downtown Phoenix – How can you miss this?!?!?

http://www.artlinkphoenix.com/

2) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Night – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM

3) Spring Training Baseball

4) The 8th Annual Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair – Saturday March 7th – 11AM to 5 PM – 7th Avenue between Indian School and Campbell -  A cultural festival that is not to be missed!!

http://www.pocketnotes.typepad.com/m7streetfair/

5) Chandler Police Department Open House – Saturday March 7th – 10 AM – 2 PM – Fun for everyone!

Chandler Police Department
250 E Chicago St
Chandler, AZ 85225

6 ) Charlie Hunter – March 7th – 6 PM – Rhythm Room -  One of the greatest Jazz musicians of our time comes to the Valley of the Sun for what is to definitely be a great show

Tickets can be purchased through the Ticketmaster widget in the right hand column.

7) Kenny Loggins – Sunday March 8th – 8:00 PM – Celebrity Theater – The Man who brought you great hits such as ‘Footloose’ comes to the Celebrity Theater for an intimate show that fans are sure to love!

For more information and to purchase Tickets, please refer to the following site:

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=716

8) Rascal Flats with Jessica Simpson – Thursday March 12th at 8:00 PM – Cricket Wireless Pavillion

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/402882/

P.S.  No, I didn’t forget the Jimmy Eat World show.  It’s sold out.  That’s why it’s not listed.

Popularity: 10% [?]

This Friday at the Hackett House is one of the most unique and festive Mardi Gras events in the Valley. The Hackett House in Tempe is hosting their Mardi Gras function once again on the 20th of February from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 for two and can be purchased by calling (480) 350-8181.

You can more than expect New Orleans Style Jazz to be playing amongst all the festivities. The Food you can expect include (from their sample menu):

Crabcakes, Seafood Gumbo, Chicken AND Sausage Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, King Cupcakes, Chocolate chip Bourbon Pecan Bars, Bananas Foster, Pralines, and a Cash Bar.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a taste of Mardi Gras in your own backyard.

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This Saturday and Sunday at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix will mark the 45th meeting of the Scottish Gathering and Highland Games.  All are welcome to this celebration of Scottish culture.

The athletic portion of the games include :

• Weight Toss for Height
• Weight Throw for Distance
• Hammer Throw
• Braemar (Standing) Stone Put
• Caber Toss –including the Challenge Caber.

Plus! The Women’s World Highland
Athletic Championship event on Sunday!

Entertainment includes Alex Beaton, The Wicked Tinkers, Craig Davis, The Characters of Christopher Yates, The Muses, Clandestine,

There will be tons of food, beverages and gifts/merchandise as well with over 45 booths including Beer from the Four Peaks Brewery, Scotch Tasting, food and more!.

For more information on the Arizona Scottish Gathering (including parking, shuttle, and train information) please refer to the Arizona Scottish Highland Games and Gathering:

Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Opening Ceremonies
begin at Noon on Saturday.

Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Closing Ceremonies
begin at 3pm on Sunday.

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One of the main reasons AZ Vibe was started was to publish cultural events that get buried to the back page by the latest happenings at the clubs, bars and things like that in other publications.

This Saturday at 10 AM in Old Town Scottsdale is the opportunity to see one of the biggest parades so far in the new year, the Parada del Sol. Parada del Sol kicks off a month of western themed events in Scottsdale such as PRCA Rodeos, two Rodeo dances and a plethora of other activities.

The Parada del Sol Parade takes over Scottsdale Road in Old Town from Oak to Indian School (See map below for the Parade route). With over 150 parade entrants, the Parada del Sol Parade is destined to be a classic.

More information on the Parada del Sol can be found here:

http://www.paradadelsol.org/parade.htm

http://www.paradadelsol.org/trailsend.htm

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This is just a quick note.  Every Thursday from 3 PM to 7 PM at Chandler Park (Map Below) is the Chandler Farmers Market.  Come see what great items can be purchases from this amazing market.

For More information please refer to this website:

http://www.downtownchandler.org/

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Starting this week and on every 2nd Saturday through May, the Westgate City Center will be hosting the ‘Westgate Farmers Market’ located at Fountain Park.

Fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, herbs, and other great local fresh goods will be on display and available for purchase!

If you have kids, don’t worry they have a train ride for them!

For more information please refer to the Westgate City Center’s website:

http://www.westgateaz.com/market.php

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That’s right!  The Phoenix Coyotes have partnered with the Westgate City Center to present you with a deal to see your Phoenix Coyotes do battle with the Colorado Avalanche and then spend New Year’s Eve in Style at the Westgate Rocks New Years.

For one single price (per person) you can go see the Phoenix Coyotes play against the Colorado Avalanche at 6 PM (at the Jobing.com Arena) and then walk not even 20 feet out of the arena and go right on into the Westgate Rocks New Years celebration right as the game ends.

You can’t beat the great price and uniqueness of this event at all!

Lower Level Ticket Packages are $55/per person and include a ticket to the Coyotes/Avalanche game and a ticket to Westgate Rocks New Years.  Tickets are only available for fans 21 and over.

Lower Level Ticket Packages are $30/per person and include a ticket to the Coyotes/Avalanche game and a ticket to Westgate Rocks New Years.  Tickets are only available for fans 21 and over.

Ticket packages for this event can only be purchased through the Phoenix Coyotes website (http://www.phoenixcoyotes.com) or by calling the Phoenix Coyotes at 480-563-PUCK (7825).

For more information on the Westgate Rocks New Years Eve, please refer to our article about this amazing event!

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One of the best cultural holiday traditions in and around the Phoenix area is the 8th Annual Food City Tamale Festival.  This festival is held as many Hispanic families around the globe celebrate the holidays by making Tamales (including dessert Tamales….grub!) with their local faith based groups and sell them at the Tamale Festival to raise funds for their given organizations.

The festival is located in Downtown Phoenix on Washington St and in addition to the Tamales, there will be music and family style entertainment. There will also be a selection of Southwestern Latino arts and crafts on display and for sale.

The Festival will take place on the following days and times:

Saturday December 13, 2008 from 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday December 14, 2008 from 10 AM to 6 PM

In addition there will be a Best Tamale contest starting at 2 PM. Tamale makers will be competing for a wide array of prizes.

Plan ahead as organizers are expecting tens of thousands of people attending this two day festival.

…and the best part of this festival?

Admission is FREE!!