Happy Tuesday, Glendale. In today’s edition: Animal adoption support expands, Cirque du Soleil Twas The Night Before, Sprinkles and Stories: Cupcakes & Book Signing, and more.

Let’s get to it — Cait Baker

📰 In the news

Record-setting industrial deal: Walmart has purchased the 1.27 million-square-foot Building C at Glendale’s LEED Gold Luke Field for $152.16 million, marking Arizona’s largest industrial sale of 2025 and the project’s first tenant commitment — get all the details.

Workplace wellness push expands: Glendale approved Recharge Booths for City Hall, offering employee relaxation spaces without cold plunges, partnering with Positive Impact Alliance. Completion is planned alongside City Hall renovations in April of 2026 — get all the details.

Adoptions surge, support grows: Maricopa County advanced plans for Friends of Animal Care and Control by raising MCACC’s donation fund authority to $350,000, aiming to expand pet services while reducing pressure on public resources — get all the details.

Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since January. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week

• Meet Santa at Arrowhead Towne Center
• Fulfill holiday wishes at Angel Tree
• Boozy ice cream bar opens with promotions with promotions
• Shop collectibles and support Phoenix Children’s
• Enjoy breakfast and photos with Santa
• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%
• A home warranty that actually pays is 30% off

🫶 We got your back

Tail-wagging happy ending: A late-November call to Glendale police led to a heart-melter: a scared puppy wedged between two walls. Officers improvised a contraption to safely free the pup and later shared the “paw-sitive” outcome on Facebook, adding, “Our officers save tails as well, not just lives.” Read the full story.

Beloved film reimagined onstage: Arizona Broadway Theatre’s A Christmas Story, the Musical runs through Sunday, Dec. 28 in Peoria with a live orchestra and lots of local kids onstage. Glendale’s 8-year-old Grayson Troub plays Randy, and 13-year-old Zara Sego plays Nancy. Tickets start at $75 and vary by date. Get dates and ticket info.

Movie night under the stars: Swap sticky floors for moonlight and FM radio at West Wind Glendale Drive-In, where a regular flick gets a dose of neighborhood nostalgia. One screen runs Laser Extreme projection, making your blankets-and-snacks setup look extra crisp, and you won’t even leave Glendale.

Hear me out: My mom’s been asking people to repeat themselves 5,281 times too many for years. She always avoided hearing aids like the plague — they’re clunky, obvious, expensive, not really worth it. I always thought “she’s not wrong” until I saw these new invisible hearing aids going viral. In the same boat? Now’s a great time to check them out before unused health benefits expire on the 31st.

Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now + you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.

📆 Around town this week

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

This week

🎶 World Choir Workshop: Latin American Carols @ Musical Instrument Museum | Thursday (12/18) at 1:30pm – Warm up those shower-singer pipes and learn Vayan unas especies, a baroque Cuban villancico by Esteban Salas, at MIM’s World Choir Workshop, then stroll the Latin America Gallery with a guide. Included with admission, free for members, and surprisingly fun with strangers.

🌌 Dorrance Dome After Hours Shows | Worlds Beyond Earth @ Arizona Science Center | Thursday (12/18) at 4:00pm – Arizona Science Center is keeping the Dorrance DOME open after hours, screening Worlds Beyond Earth without a general admission ticket. Trade the backyard telescope for a comfy seat, Lupita Nyong’o’s voice, and a data-driven trip through the cosmic neighborhood. Date night, science, both.

🎻 Soundcheck: The Phoenix Symphony @ Phoenix Art Museum | Thursday (12/18) at 6:00pm – Phoenix Art Museum’s monthly series turns the galleries into a soundstage, with Phoenix Symphony Strings channeling Baroque drama from The Haukohl Collection. Hear it bloom in Whiteman Hall, let the art answer back, and pre-buy a $10 drink ticket to save a few bucks.

❄️ KSW Black Ice @ Bull Shooters | Friday (12/19) at 7 pm – KingSlayer Wrestling is stepping into the ring with its first-ever solo event, and they’re keeping it ice cold. Expect hard hits, high drama, and a wicked winter theme that might just freeze out the competition. If you’re craving spine-tingling showdowns and big-time energy, this is your ringside moment.

✨ Cirque Du Soleil Twas The Night Before @ Arizona Financial Theatre | Friday (12/19) at 7 pm – Cirque Du Soleil is flipping the classic holiday tale on its head with acrobatics, whimsy, and enough sparkle to light up all of downtown Phoenix. It’s a festive fever dream packed with gravity-defying stunts and heartwarming moments. Whether you’re a Cirque superfan or just chasing some holiday magic, this show will have you believing in wonder again.

This weekend

❤️ Day Of Giving 2025 @ Peoria Sports Complex | Saturday (12/20) at 7:00am – Load up the kids and your patience, then head to Peoria Sports Complex for a free, all-ages holiday circus with bouncy houses, gift wrapping, expanded gift-giving, and Santa himself. Bigger inflatables, longer hours, more joy, and a chance to give back.

🍦 Tipsy Scoop Phoenix Grand Opening @ Tipsy Scoop | Saturday (12/20) at 12:00pm – If you’ve waited for a sign to combine happy hour and dessert, downtown is welcoming the Southwest’s first boozy ice cream bar. First 25 score $1 scoops, Phoenix-only flavors like The Haboob and Prickly Pear Margarita Sorbet, plus raffles, pint deals, and kid-friendly nonalcoholic scoops.

🧁 Sprinkles and Stories: Cupcakes & Book Signing @ Children’s Museum of Phoenix | Saturday (12/20) at 12 pm – Sweet treats meet heartfelt storytelling as author LaDonna Telford brings her inspiring book What Happened to Your Hair? to life. Kids can enjoy cupcakes while soaking up a message of courage, confidence, and compassion. It’s a wholesome, feel-good afternoon perfect for families looking to mix fun with meaningful moments.

😴 PJs & The Polar Express: Twilight in the Dorrance Dome @ Arizona Science Center | Saturday (12/20) at 5:00pm – Trade couch creases for the Dorrance Dome, where The Polar Express wraps around you like a starry quilt under legit northern lights. Come in PJs, sink into beanbags, sip cocoa, and let the holiday magic happen, with popcorn and Arizona Science Center access included.

🎷 A F.A.T. – “Fred, Alan, & Terry” – Christmas! (Holiday Jazz/R&B) @ Westside Blues & Jazz | Sunday (12/21) at 3:00pm – Trade the mall soundtrack for a F.A.T. Christmas, where Fred, Alan, and Terry lay down holiday jazz and R&B that actually swings. Two-drink minimum and an automatic 20% gratuity, so relax, sip something decent, and let the grownups have nice things.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 12/16 GCC Big Band Concert @ The Nash – 7 pm
• 12/18 Light in the Window @ Herberger Theater Center – 12:10 pm
• 12/18 Soundcheck: The Phoenix Symphony @ Phoenix Art Museum – 6 pm
• 12/18 The Jury Experience: Death by AI: Who Pays the Price? @ Stage West – 6 pm
• 12/18 Jakobs Castle and more @ Luckys Indoor Outdoor – 6:30 pm
• 12/18 Ghost in the Willow @ The Rebel Lounge – 7:30 pm
• 12/19 Dead Things @ Starlite Lounge – 7 pm
• 12/19 Claus & Effect: “A Tropical Holiday” @ Herberger Theater Center – 7 pm

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