This week on DesignFind, we highlight the design events and happenings in Arizona.
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Looking for things to do in Arizona?
Each Friday, we showcase the latest design events and happenings. This week our venue is Arizona. Take a look at what is in store for the month ahead in the world of antiques, fine arts, architecture and design.
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LOOKING FOR DESIGN-RELATED THINGS TO DO IN ARIZONA?
Take a look at these events:
ANTIQUES
Phoenix Antique Market
March 21-22, 2009
Arizona State Fairgrounds
19th Avenue and McDowell
The 21-year-old Phoenix Antique Market runs in January, February, March, May, November, and December indoors at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. The diverse 100-plus dealers come from around the United States, Canada and England.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 602/717-7337 or visit the Web site at www.azantiqueshow.com.
DESIGNER SHOW HOUSE
Tucson Museum of Art League 2009 Designer Showhouse
Feb 21-Mar 29, 2009
Rancho Merlita, 8520 E. Wrightstown Road, Tucson, AZ 85715
www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/showhouse/index.html
Hundreds of new, innovative decorating and remodeling ideas and resources showcasing the latest in color, furniture and accessory ideas for indoor and outdoor living in a romantic 1950’s era southwest ranch; plus interior design seminars and cooking demonstrations; $20, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm.
HOME SHOW & DESIGN CENTER EVENTS
Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA)
Spring Home Show
April 3, 4 & 5, 2009
Tucson Convention Center
260 South Church Avenue
Hours: Fri-Sun 10am-8pm. Admission tickets are $8 and half price for 50 and over on Friday. Additional details and more admission discounts can be found on the SAHBA website: www.sahbahomeshow.com.
The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) welcomes you to visit Arizona’s largest home show. With over 350,000 square feet of exhibit space and 450 merchants under ONE roof at the SAHBA home show Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, you’ll discover thousands of exciting ideas for your home! And because this is your local, home town home show, you have the confidence of knowing that the business will be here to deliver the services and products.
The Arizona Design Center (ADC) Furniture Sale—open to the public
Saturday March 21st
Arizona Design Center Atrium and Showrooms
7350 North Dobson Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(Indian Bend Exit, East of the 101)
www.arizonadesigncenter.com/news.php
The Arizona Design Center, Scottsdale’s interior design Mecca, is a 15-showroom interior design showcase dedicated exclusively to quality home furnishings. Ordinarily, access to its hundreds of manufacturers and lines is strictly trade-only. However, for one day a year, ADC opens its doors to the public for an unbelievable sample sale run by Interplan Design Group. Proceeds benefit local charity, Lake Design Foundation. For more information please contact Sandy Smyth with Interplan Design Group at ssmyth@interplandesigngroup.com.
NOTEABLE ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Recipient of the American Institute of Architecture & Americal Library Association 2009 AIA/ALA Library Building Award:
Arabian Library
10215 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 312-7323
Architect: richärd+bauer architecture
EVENT SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) ARIZONA CHAPTER
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Arizona Chapter offers the following event in the month ahead for members and non-members. More details at: http://aia-arizona.org/calendar/.
Solar Energy: Strategies, Opportunities, Applications
March 26, 2009 from 11:45am-1:00pm
1001 N. Alvernon Way, Suite 101
Tucson, Arizona 85711
The AIA Conference Room (new location)
Presenter: Katharine Kent, President of The Solar Store
Cost: There is NO CHARGE for this event and lunch is HOSTED by the presenter.
RSVP: Please RSVP by Noon Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Please e-mail (preferred) your reservation to donna@aia-arizona.org or by fax to 520-323-3399 by Wednesday at Noon. Limit of three attendees from one firm. Please do not park in covered, reserved parking spots. Additional parking on 2nd Street behind the building.
ART, GARDENS AND MORE
19th Annual Celebration of Fine Art
Through March 29th, 2009
Open Daily 10am-6pm
Located on north Scottsdale Rd at the Loop 101 in the big white tents
Scottsdale, AZ
www.celebrateart.com
Visit 100 artists’ studios in less than a day. Juried artists create & sell their original works, watch the creative process, sculpture court, entertainment & food. Admission: $8.
National Festival of the West
March 19-22, 2009
Westworld of Scottsdale
16601 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Ph: 602-996-4387
http://festivalofthewest.com/
You’ll find anything and everything western—from horse hair hitching to western clothing, from chandeliers to western rugs, from furniture to jewelry and fine art, if it’s western, it can be found at the National Festival of the West.
Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens
Papago Park
1201 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
www.dbg.org/index.php
Explore 50 acres of outdoor exhibits (of a total 145 acres) and 139 rare and endangered plant species from around the world. Open year round, due to their mild weather location in southern Arizona. This is one of 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums.
Here is a listing of current events at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens:
Chihuly: The Nature of Glass
Through May 31, 2009
Spring Butterfly Exhibit
March 7 to May 31, 2009
Experience the magic and wonder of our beautiful Marshall Butterfly Pavilion.
Spring Jazz in the Garden
March 6 to June 26, 2009
Jazz up your Friday nights at the Desert Botanical Garden’s spring concert series. Click here for a schedule of current performances: www.dbg.org/index.php/plan/calendar/jazzinthegarden.
For a full calendar of Arizona Arts Events check out: www.arizonaguide.com/whatshappening/EventListings.aspx.
If you have a chance to attend any of the events listed above, please share your feedback. Post your comments here. Also, if you know of new or upcoming design-related events please let us know.
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