Southern Arizona's Largest Culinary Festival is expanding new food, wine and libation experiences!12/11/2017
Experience even more of Southern Arizona's Premier Culinary Scene during the 2018 SAVOR Week Tickets on Sale NOW! Tickets for the region's most anticipated culinary event of the year, SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival, are now on sale with exciting new events added to create a week of Southern Arizona culinary experiences. SAVOR brings together the culinary and libation leaders that are establishing Arizona as a sought-after foodie destination. Again this year, over 75 restaurants, chefs, breweries, wine and specialty food purveyors will contribute their masterpieces at the lush and historic Tucson Botanical Gardens on Saturday, February 3, 2017 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Presented in partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona, and Tucson Botanical Gardens; all three non-profit organizations strive to educate and promote the beauty and culture of Southern Arizona in their own unique way. 100 percent of all proceeds from the annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival benefit the community efforts of Local First Arizona, the Tucson Botanical Garden, and Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. As in years past, the 5th year of SAVOR will continue to be one of the state’s most collaborative and creative food-centered events. Unlike other food festivals, SAVOR intentionally focuses on local talent. NEW this year, SAVOR will introduce three additional ticketed events: THE TOAST, SWEET CHARITY and CARNIVAL to provide opportunities to sample even more of the region's outstanding culinary talents and extraordinary local food and drink. SAVOR: SOUTHERN ARIZONA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL ● Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018 ● Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ● Location: Tucson Botanical Garden, 2150 N Alvernon Way ● Cost: General Admission Early Bird, $70, and $75 on January 1, 2018 ● Online: https://www.saaca.org/savor.html ● Phone: (520) 797-3959 x 105 TALENT The 2018 SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival is bringing together over 75 of the largest names in local culinary and libation talent and achievement. Some of the confirmed names participating in the 2018 Festival include Chef Ryan Clark from Casino del Sol, Chef Ken Harvey at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, and Chef Issa Moussa from the Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Chefs and purveyors are being updated daily! Arizona's boutique wine industry is thriving and becoming a significant economic force for the state. SAVOR is proud to showcase award-winning wines from across the state. A preliminary list of committed notable wineries include our title partnership with Quench and Hensley wines, breweries and distilleries. Arizona will remain the focus, featuring local wine-makers, including Caduceus Cellars, Callaghan Vineyards, Dos Cabezas WineWorks, Four Eight Wineworks and Sand-Reckoner Vineyards. A full list of participating wine brands will be launched in early January. SAVOR WEEK EVENTS THE TOAST Honoring Southern Arizona Culinary Leaders & Visionaries Join us as we kick off the 2018 SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival week events with a celebratory TOAST to honor those who have dedicated their efforts to building a thriving, diverse and rich culinary legacy in our community. THE TOAST will celebrate a distinguished individual whose body of work exemplifies support and dedication to advancing the Southern Arizona Culinary scene. The inaugural celebration, will honor Don Luria, founding President of the Tucson Originals, the Tucson Culinary Festival & Chair, Slow Food Southern Arizona. Sunday, January 28, 2018 ● Date: 10:30am - 1:00pm ● Location: The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, 6200 N Club House Ln, Tucson, AZ 85750 ● Tickets: Tickets $70/each include Brunch sampling from area chefs, complimentary sparkling wine toast and featured wine and cocktail pairings. Tickets: $70.00/each. ● More Information: https://www.saaca.org/savorthetoast.html SWEET CHARITY It may not be considered the ‘most important meal of the day’ but it’s certainly the one no one wants to forget! From its simple beginnings of fruit and honeycomb to the culinary masterpieces involving liquid nitrogen and real gold dessert is the sweet treat that has never stopped giving. The 5th annual Sweet Charity event features some of the most innovative, creative and sweet chefs in our region. Up to 10 pastry chefs, mixologists and culinary artists will participate in the event. Join us as we celebrate the sweet side of charity, with wine, libation and beer pairings alongside live demos, cake decorating and more at the annual Sweet Charity celebration. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 ● Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ● Location: Monark Premium Appliance Company, 3850 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741 ● Tickets: Dessert samplings along with wine and beer pairings will be offered from local chefs. Tickets: $30.00/each. ● More Information: https://www.saaca.org/savorsweetcharity.html CARNIVAL AT THE RIALTO The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, GUT Chefs and the Rialto Theatre partner to bring you the official CARNIVAL at the Rialto. The Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday themed charity event, will feature cajun and creole cuisine complete with authentic King Cake, as well as dancing to live music. The Rialto Theatre will come alive with the sounds and sights of the Bayou, to kick off a Tucson themed CARNIVAL event. Attendees are encouraged to dress in the spirit of the celebration! Thursday, February 1, 2018 ● Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ● Location: Rialto Theatre ● Tickets: Tucson's GUT Chefs will present New Orleans style menu samplings along with beer wine and cocktail pairings and live Fat Tuesday themed music. Tickets: $45.00/each. ● More Information: https://www.saaca.org/savorcarnival.html ALL SAVOR FESTIVAL PASS An an all-inclusive SAVOR Week ticket, good for admission to all SAVOR Week events is available for $185! More details with regard to ticket package benefits and participating restaurants, exhibitors, and entertainment schedule will be announced in the coming months on the website at https://www.saaca.org/savor.html. Official event hashtag: #SAVORTucson. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. Visit https://www.saaca.org/ for more. About Local First Arizona Founded in 2003 by Director Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona (LFA) is a statewide non-profit organization working to strengthen communities and local economies through growing, supporting, and celebrating locally owned businesses throughout the state of Arizona. LFA seeks to promote, support, and celebrate a vibrant and sustainable Arizona economy by educating consumers, stakeholders, business leaders, and policymakers about local business ownership, social equity, cultural diversity, environmental kinship, and collaboration. Visit www.localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of more than 3,000 locally owned businesses. About Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson Botanical Gardens, designated as America's Best Secret Garden by Reader's Digest, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson, featuring a 5 ½ acre collection of 17 specialty gardens. Voted Tucson's "BEST Public Garden" in the Tucson Weekly's BEST of issues for 12 years and awardee of the 2014 Copper Cactus Award for a Non-profit business. Now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, the Tucson Botanical Gardens has a seasonal tropical butterfly exhibit, an on-site café and two garden gift shops. The Gardens is located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way. For more information on classes, rotating exhibits, events or anything else, call (520) 326-9686, Ext. 10, email [email protected] or visit www.tucsonbotanical.org. The Exceptional Turnout is a Big Win for the Arts as well as Oro Valley's Local Economy The popularity of this large scale arts event continues to grow. The Oro Valley Marketplace hosted an estimated 30,000 visitors over two days this past weekend, December 2nd & 3rd, for the Holiday Festival of the Arts and Oro Valley Tree Lighting Celebration, setting a record for attendance at the much anticipated annual event.
The event is the largest arts festival in the region and features over 150 artisans, exhibitors and food vendors. More than 250 local student performers took to the main stage over the course of the weekend to entertain guests. More than 2,000 visitors gathered to see TUBACHRISTMAS perform this year which featured over 60 tubas playing holiday favorites, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Arizona, Matt Tropman. Five original chalk art murals were created by local artists at the event, underwritten by the Town of Oro Valley, in addition to an interactive family chalk art activity. Various children's activities were included in the event, such as crafts, cookie decorating and a visit with Santa. The event culminated with the Oro Valley Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday evening, drawing approximately 7,000 attendees. "This incredible event would not be possible without our partnership with the Town of Oro Valley, the Oro Valley Marketplace, as well as our sponsors, particularly Pima Federal Credit Union who sponsored the Tree Lighting," says SAACA Executive Director, Kate Marquez. "The partnership is evidence of the Town's dedication to the advancement of arts and culture in our region." Community festivals are key to supporting local economic development, a stronger sense of place, and are key to building thriving communities throughout the world. The economic activity generated by arts festivals like the Holiday Festival of the Arts and Oro Valley Tree Lighting Celebration have a significant, positive impact on the local economy. The local tourism and hospitality industries and local businesses see a direct benefit and creates a chain of economic activity that is measurable. Cultural activities are an important component of quality of life. The arts add to our lives in many intangible ways as well as contributing positively to our economy as a whole. NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. For more information about programs and events produced by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance please visit www.saaca.org. Listen to your Holiday Favorites and Support Local Music While Shopping for Great Gifts at the Phoenix Premium Outlets Celebrate the holidays in style at Phoenix Premium Outlets as they host local bands performing holiday classics. Every Saturday night in December, you can enjoy free music as part of the fall concert series. Immediately following each show, the bands will pose for photos at the photo booth!
Presented by Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, the free weekly performances will take place Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Arroyo Court at Phoenix Premium Outlets. Coupled with delicious food from Market Hall and over 70 stores offering extraordinary savings, the evenings provide the perfect outing for the whole family. The concerts are a creative collaboration between Phoenix Premium Outlets and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, bringing opportunities for local musicians to showcase their talents to the community, and new arts and business partnerships in new and innovative ways. Phoenix Premium Outlets Concert Series Lineup – December 2017: December 2 - April Anne is originally from Boston, MA but has called Arizona home since 1990. April has been writing music and poetry since she could put a pen to paper. April released her first full length studio album in February 2017. She will be performing a mix of pop, country covers and folksy holiday classics. December 9 –Sunday at Noon is a raucous four piece rock band hailing from Phoenix, AZ led by Jack VanDerPol, who has a charismatic stage presence that is reminiscent of the quintessential front men of 1970s rock bands. Formed in 2015, Sunday at Noon instantly became a local fan favorite and distinguished itself as a noteworthy member of the vibrant Phoenix music community. They are excited to perform some rockin’ holiday songs on December 9th! December 16 –Chicago-based singer-songwriter Laura Joy has been known to quell dark, angry bars full of ornery old Irishmen. ‘Tis the Season, she’ll work in a smattering of Holiday Cheer into her performance to get you in the spirit! December 23 –Greg Spivey has been entertaining Southern Arizonans for years. His current four-piece ensemble, Greg Spivey Band, is one of the most sought after groups in Tucson, AZ and surrounding areas. With a mix of current, and older Country, some classic Rock & Roll thrown in and twangy Christmas tunes, you are guaranteed to have a great time! December 30 – Come Back Buddy is 3-piece rock-n-roll band inspired by the legendary "Buddy Holly and the Crickets." The trio's repertoire includes the music of many artists from the 50's era including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, and of course, Buddy Holly. Visit saaca.org for more information about the bands. Phoenix Premium Outlets Concert Series When: Weekly, Saturday Evenings 5 p.m. to 8p.m. Where: Phoenix Premium Outlets, 4976 Premium Outlets Way, Chandler, AZ 85226 Cost: Free Online: www.saaca.org Phone: (520) 797-3959 NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available About Simon Premium Outlets The global Simon Premium Outlets portfolio offers exceptional brands at extraordinary savings through a diverse mix of luxury, designer and popular retailers representing the best in fashion, family and home. The 86 Simon Premium Outlets in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico and South Korea are some of the most iconic and productive shopping destinations for residents and travelers including Woodbury Common (New York City), Orlando, Desert Hills (Palm Springs), Las Vegas and Wrentham Village Premium Outlets (Boston). For more information visit premiumoutlets.com or follow Premium Outlets on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. For more information about programs and events produced by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance please visit www.saaca.org. |
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