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🌱 Cinco De Mayo Festivities + Ballet Arizona's Outdoor Performances

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Welcome back, Phoenix! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 93 Low: 66.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Phoenix today:

  1. Are you excited for Cinco de Mayo? If so, AZ Big Media has got you covered with a list of fun festivities everyone can participate in. If you are in the mood for a "playful twist on authentic Mexican favorites," Diego Pops is the place for you — the brussel sprout nachos are to die for. For the full list of recommendations, please check out the article. (AZ Big Media)
  2. Ballet Arizona is returning to Phoenix's Desert Botanical Garden this month for its annual outdoor performance series. The ballet selected for this year will revisit "Round" and "Mosaik." The company is planning for 15 performances at the gardens from May 17 to June 2. If you are one for the theatre or are just interested in seeing the performances, please make sure to get your tickets here. (Phoenix Patch)
  3. May the 4th Be With You! Here are some of the best ways you can celebrate Star Wars Day today. If you're looking to show off your knowledge and win some serious prizes, consider heading over to Thunderbird Lounge for Star Wars trivia. If trivia is not your thing, no worries. Instead, you can make your way to Cobra Arcade Bar to participate in a costume contest. For more activities, please check out the article. (Phoenix New Times)

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Today in Phoenix:

  • Art Class For Kids With Diana At Tolleson Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Phoenix Public Library is encouraging everyone to come and grab a free library card! With the card, you can enjoy books, audiobooks, online classes, magazines, music, and movies. (Instagram)
  • The Phoenix Zoo has a beautiful picture of its mountain lion on Facebook. The shot was captured by David Wagner Photography. (Facebook)
  • The Phoenix Art Museum is having Story Time in the Garden today at 10:30 a.m. It is the perfect opportunity to share the joy of early literacy, hands-on learning, and art-inspired play with family and friends. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!

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