PUMPKIN PATCH TRAIN
October 04, 2014 — October 26, 2014
Every weekend in October, the Grand Canyon Railway will depart the Williams depot (2.5 hours north of Scottsdale) to our Secret Pumpkin Patch. Kids and parents are invited to wear their favorite Halloween costumes and come join us for a ride through the countryside. Children will pick a pumpkin and, after returning to the Williams Depot, a decorating area awaits along with a haunted train car and hay bale maze for them to enjoy.
Make reservations for these dates by calling or visit http://www.thetrain.com/special-events.
LOCATION
Grand Canyon Railway
233 N. Grand Canyon Boulevard
Williams, AZ 86046
1-800-843-8723
lpurcell@xanterra.com
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MIMFEST: GLOBAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
October 18, 2014 — October 19, 2014
MIMFest is two-day music festival set against the backdrop of the stunning Arizona desert and inspired by MIM’s commitment to celebrate musical traditions and cultures from around the world. The festival will bring together extraordinary musical acts, energetic dancers, dynamic street performers and culinary delights on MIM’s 20-acre grounds.
While MIM hosts nearly 200 concerts per year in the acoustically superb MIM Music Theater, this will mark the first time the museum is bringing multiple exciting global acts together outdoors for a full weekend of exceptional music. From Latin rock and Ethiopian grooves to Celtic melodies and traditional bluegrass, MIMFest artists will offer attendees a one-of-a-kind musical journey around the globe.
Confirmed performers include:
- Davina and The Vagabonds (genre-busting jazz, blues and roots music with fiery vocals)
- La Santa Cecilia (modern-day hybrid of Latin culture, rock and world music)
- Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni ba (masters of the ngoni, an ancient traditional lute found throughout West Africa)
- Socks in the Frying Pan (traditional Celtic melodies blended with innovative rhythms)
- Krar Collective (mind-blowing Ethiopian grooves)
- Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta (classic mambo and cumbia sounds)
- Heritage Blues Orchestra (a musical mingling that brings together African American music, modern jazz and Western European harmony)
- Billy Strings & Don Julin (string band featuring haunting Appalachian songs, righteous gospel standards and blazing bluegrass instrumentals)
- Muskellunge (contemporary, original American music that incorporates the traditions of the past with the topics of today)
- The Okee Dokee Brothers (Americana folk music for the whole family)
While enjoying global music, guests can savor cuisine, available for purchase, from 13 local food trucks. Participating trucks include:
- 180Q (BBQ sandwiches, mac ’n’ cheese and more)
- Aioli Burger (gourmet burgers and salads)
- Comfort Cravings (American comfort food)
- Emerson Fry Bread (Native American and Mexican fusion)
- Focoso Pizza (wood-fired personal pizzas)
- Four Peaks Brewery (beer)
- Green Chili Grill (Mexican cuisine)
- Hey Joe! (Filipino street food)
- Mamma Toledo’s Pies (made-from-scratch sweet and savory pies)
- Paletas Betty (handmade Mexican fresh fruit and cream pops)
- The Roasted Shallot (grilled cheese sandwiches and seasonal favorites)
- Rollover Donuts (brioche doughnuts and fritters)
- Spice It Up (global curries and dishes from around the world)
- Short Leash Dogs (gourmet hot dogs)
Tickets to MIMFest go on sale to the public on Thursday, August 21, at 10 a.m. One-day and two-day passes are available, as well as a VIP option that includes on-site parking; access to a fully shaded private lounge and exclusive viewing area overlooking the main stage; complimentary food and beverages; and all-day museum admission. Tickets can be purchased online at www.mim.org, by calling 480-478-6000 or visiting MIM’s Guest Service desk.
