Heritage, Arts, Culture, Education - Amenities and Attractions Listings
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-776-8400 www.azbroadway.org
Arizona Broadway Theatre is Dinner Theatre Redefined! Each of our shows is complemented by a specially designed menu filled with savory appetizer, entrée and dessert options prepared fresh for each production – all enjoyed in an elegant sit-down dining atmosphere with crisp table linens and a professional wait staff ready to assist you. Our productions are recognized as the best in Arizona with talented performers handpicked from auditions held in New York City and right here in Phoenix. All aspects of our shows are designed and produced in-house, making ABT one of the largest producers of live theatre in the state.
Cerreta Candy Company
Glendale’s hometown Chocolate Company where the owners delight in giving 30-minute tours Monday through Thursday, during which visitors receive samples. Self-guided tours are available every day but Sunday. Just before Valentine's Day, Cerreta sponsors the annual three-day Chocolate Affaire, where the delectable, sweet stuff is on display in many forms, including Arizona's largest chocolate heart, ranging upward of 300 pounds.
Hours: Shop hours Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Watch candy being made Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 5345 W. Glendale Ave., 623-930-9000, www.cerreta.com Email: webmaster@cerreta.com
Challenger Space Center
21170 N. 83rd Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-322-2006 www.azchallenger.net
The Challenger Space Center is Arizona's only museum dedicated to space and space exploration. Come view hundreds of artifacts and exhibits from America's past NASA launches and space missions, or take part in one of the center's simulated space missions, where you will assume the roles of mission control specialists and astronauts aboard the Center's $1 million simulated International Space Station, much like the one orbiting Earth today! Monthly themed activities include stargazing, indoor planetarium, family fun days, special guest speakers, summer and holiday day camps and more. Available for private and corporate parties, weddings, anniversary receptions, too!
GFWC Glendale Woman’s Club
7032 N. 56th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
Mailing Address:
PO Box 684
Glendale, AZ 85311
623-937-9915 www.GlendaleWomansClub.org
The Glendale Woman’s Club played an important part in the social and cultural development of Glendale. Started in 1901 as the “Self Culture Club,” the Woman’s Club raised money for the first city library and city parks. The Glendale Woman’s Club building is also one of the best examples of the Craftsman Bungalow style in Glendale. The club hired Thornton Fitzhugh, a prominent Arizona architect and brother of the Glendale Methodist Church’s architect, to design the building. Contractors imported California redwood for the building, which the club dedicated in 1913. In addition to Woman’s Club activities, the building was the largest meeting hall in the community. The club still owns and uses the building. The Glendale Woman’s Club is available for events ranging from get-togethers and reunions to meetings and wedding receptions.
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
480-941-1225/888-314-9480 www.dbg.org
The Desert Botanical Garden is a living museum featuring more than 50,000 plants including rare, threatened and endangered species. Enjoy the many activities we offer such as specialized workshops, seasonal exhibits, special events, concerts and the opportunity to shop for unique items in our gift and plant shop.
Theater Works
8355 W. Peoria Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85345
623-815-7930 www.theaterworks.org
Theater Works is an award-winning theater company located in the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. As a preeminent community theater, we provide opportunities for children, patrons and artists to experience theater that inspires, enriches and enlightens their lives through the celebration of the performing arts. We are also the longest running community theater in the West Valley.
Deer Valley Rock Art Center
The Deer Valley Rock Art Center is a museum, nature preserve and archaeological site with the largest concentration of Native American Rock Art in the valley. The handicap-accessible interpretive trail takes visitors to a place where ancient people marked boulders with thousands of symbols.
Hours: October-April: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m.; May-September: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 3711 W. Deer Valley Road, 623-582-8007, http://dvrac.asu.edu Admission: Adults $7, Seniors/Students $4, Children 6 – 12 $3, Children 5 & under free
Glendale Arizona Historical Society
Discover Glendale's Best Kept Historic Secrets and enjoy outstanding tours of two National Register sites - the 1897 Manistee Ranch and the 1898 Guest House at Sahuaro Ranch.
Hours: October to mid-May: Manistee Ranch Noon-4 p.m. first and third Saturdays of each month; Guest House 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Info: Manistee Ranch, 5127 W. Northern Ave., 623-435-0072
Sahuaro Ranch Guest House, 9802 N. 59th Ave., 623-435-0072 Website: www.glendalearizonahistoricalsociety.org
Glendale Police Museum
Dedicated to Glendale's finest, the exhibit spans police history from the early days of the territorial sheriff to the present day. View early police equipment and items.
Hours: The exhibit is located in the lobby of the Glendale Police Dept. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Info: 6835 N. 57th Drive
Glendale’s Women Club
The Glendale Woman’s Club played an important part in the social and cultural development of Glendale. Started in 1901 as the “Self Culture Club,” the Woman’s Club raised money for the first city library and city parks. The Glendale Woman’s Club building is also one of the best examples of the Craftsman Bungalow style in Glendale. The club hired Thornton Fitzhugh, a prominent Arizona architect and brother of the Glendale Methodist Church’s architect, to design the building. Contractors imported California redwood for the building, which the club dedicated in 1913. In addition to Woman’s Club activities, the building was the largest meeting hall in the community. The club still owns and uses the building.
Info: 7032 N. 56th Ave., 623-937-9915
The Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
A little bit of Ireland in the Valley of the Sun. The Irish Cultural Center is the heart of the Celtic community. Our Academy of Irish and Celtic studies offers classes in music, dance and language. Join us for our bi-monthly Ceili dances, concerts and programs. The Center is available for private events, such as weddings and meetings. Visit our Irish Gift Shop. Located in Margaret Hance Park (a one-block walk to the Roosevelt Street Light Rail Station).
Manistee Ranch
Discover one of Glendale’s best-kept historic secrets, operated by the Glendale Historical Society. Enjoy an outstanding tour of Manistee Ranch, a National Register of Historic Places site. Built by Herbert W. Hamilton in 1897 as a home for his family, the house is better known as the residence of Louis M. Sands, who purchased it in 1907 and named it Manistee Ranch after his hometown in Michigan.
Hours: October to mid-May: Manistee Ranch Noon-4 p.m. first and third Saturdays of each month; Guest House 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Thursday and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Info: Manistee Ranch, 5127 W. Northern Ave., 623-435-0072
Sahuaro Ranch Guest House, 9802 N. 59th Ave., 623-435-0072
Murphy Park
Originally known as the town or city park, Murphy Park has always been the center of downtown Glendale and has a special connection to Glendale’s founder, W. J. Murphy. Murphy encouraged settlers to the area and he donated the park to Glendale in 1909. Glendale residents closely protected the park, allowing only a public library to be built here (the first in 1917 and the current one in 1971). Motivated by patriotism in 1912, residents installed a 110-foot wooden flagpole in the park. The tallest flagpole in the state stood until 1964, that same year the Glendale City Council renamed the park for Murphy.
Info: 58th and Glendale Avenues., 623-930-2820
Sahuaro Ranch Park Historical Area
Enjoy the 1886 homestead that is one of the oldest and best-preserved examples of early ranches in the Salt River Valley. All the original restored buildings are open to the public October-May. The lush grounds and gardens are open each day for walking tours dawn to dusk. Sahuaro Ranch invites the visitor to explore adventures in history.
Award-winning garden contains over 1,000 trees, shrubs, cactus and more. Listening wands can be checked out inside the library for a self-guided garden tour. Plants are identified by common and botanical names. Many are low-water use and excellent for Arizona gardens. Free landscaping brochures are available inside the library. Check out the water conservation Web site for an online tour of the garden.
For valley wide arts information, visit www.ShowUp.com - Discover what's happening on stages, galleries and arts festivals around the Valley - plus last-minute tickets at discount prices.
Education
Glendale Community College
6000 W. Olive
Glendale, AZ 85302
623-845-3333 www.gotogcc.com
Last year, more than 32,000 students enrolled in a wide variety of degree and certificate programs on their way to achieving personal goals that are as diverse as the people themselves. From learning more on a particular subject to earning a degree or certificate to preparing for a new career or transfer to a university, GCC students are hard at work, making life happen. GCC has three locations: main campus and GCC North and Communiversity in Surprise. It’s our goal to provide each student with the knowledge, skills and support they need to succeed in the classroom and the world beyond.
Midwestern University
19555 N. 59th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308
888-247-9277 www.midwestern.edu
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