Tempe Events This Week – Las Noches de las Luminarias
Posted by: Nancy
December 17, 2012
One of my favorite events at the Desert Botanical Gardens is Las Noches de las Luminarias. It’s a beautiful Southwestern holiday tradition that’s been taking place for 35 years. The Garden’s lovely paths are aglow with more than 8,000 lit luminaire bags and the trees sparkle with thousands of tiny white lights. Adding to the festivities are the numerous musical groups that perform throughout the garden. From Dickens carolers to bell ringers to Flamenco to steel drums to Mariachi and more, there’s music everywhere. You can also enjoy a fantastic holiday buffet served in Dorrance Hall or Southwestern favorites at the Patio Café. You have through December 30 to experience this beautiful celebration. It’s another reason why I love being here during the Holidays.
- December 17-23, 26, 27-30: Las Noches de las Luminarias, Desert Botanical Gardens
- December 18: Open Jam, Rula Bula Irish Pub
- December 18: The Stu Siefer Combo, Mad Hatter Brew Pub
- December 19: Krystal Clarke; December 20: Colin Barley, Studio Vino
- December 20: Jeff Sullivan; December 21: The Sullivans; December 22, Keltic Cowboys, Rula Bula Irish Pub
- December 21: Sicmonic, Marquee Theater
- December 21: Bob Ravenscroft Christmas Concert, Tempe Center for the Arts
- December 21: The Jake Dean Band; December 22: Raun Alosi Band, Tempe Marketplace District Stage
- December 21: Dani Zubia; December 22: Tera Crisalida, Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
- December 22: Opening of Born of Fire: The Pottery of Margaret Tafoya, ASU Art Museum
- December 22-23: Childsplay Presents Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!, Tempe Center for the Arts
- December 23: Jake Greider, Rula Bula Irish Pub
