BillingTree RockBlock today, Nov 5th

The annual event is scheduled for today, Nov 5th at CityScape. BillingTree RockBlock   CityScape 1 E. Washington St.Phoenix, AZ, 85003 PHONE: 866-977-6849   November 5, 2011 Saturday, 5:30 PM ON THE WEB: mybillingtree.com/rockblock/cityscapephoenix.com PRICE: $20 – $100 : $100 for VIP dinner, drinks and concert, $25 for general admission on day of event, $20 in advance     The annual charity rock festival includes classic rock band REO Speedwagon, former Boston singer Fran Cosmo, the band Rossmore and Bill Fay whose credits include “The Hangover” movies and “Independence Day”. Doors open at 5:30 and music begins at 6 p.m. Free roundtrip Metro light rail is available the day of the event when you present proof of online ticket pre-purchase to the conductor. Presented by Phoenix-based BillingTree, The Arizona Republic, 12 News and Azcentral.com. All proceeds benefit several Valley charities via Season For...

Free Event on Light Rail: Fri Nov 4th @ Arizona Science Center

[Editor’s Note: This is a FREE event on light rail. LightRailConnect.com supports Things To Do along light rail] Leave the kids at home with a baby-sitter and spend the evening at the Arizona Science Center, where you can experience the exhibits at your own pace and save $14 per person in admission. Astronomer Michael Hart of the University of Arizona will talk about how lasers and telescopes give sharp views of the sky. Details: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. IMAX and planetarium are $8 each. 602-716-2000, azscience.org. Courtesy of The Arizona...

RockBlock Returns to Phoenix Nov. 5 on light rail

Oct. 28, 2011 Courtesy of The Arizona Republic  [Editor’s Note: Rockblock is one of many Things To Do on Phoenix light rail. LightRailConnect makes it easy to live, work and play near light rail] Phoenix, Ariz. (Sept. 15, 2011) – BillingTree Rock Block returns to Phoenix Sat., Nov. 5, 6pm, bringing a high energy lineup of REO Speedwagon, Boston’s Fran Cosmo and Rossmore. Downtown Phoenix’s Cityscape, between Jefferson and Washington Streets from 1st Avenue, east to 1st Street, takes over as the new venue for this annual charity rock festival, presented by Phoenix-based BillingTree. Plus, fans will get satisfaction knowing that 100% of ALL ticket monies (i.e., the entire $20 and $100 ticket amounts) goes directly to Season For Sharing, with BillingTree RockBlock serving as the kick-off event for this annual fund raising program. “This is the third BillingTree RockBlock and our first time as the kick-off event for Arizona Republic and 12 News annual holiday fundraising drive Season For Sharing, and at the fantastic new Cityscape venue,” said Dan Willis of Phoenix-based BillingTree’s Board of Directors. “The concert and festival atmosphere has grown each year and we couldn’t be happier to have legendary acts whose music resonates across generations. BillingTree is Phoenix based and we are fortunate we can offer an enjoyable evening and, at the same time, donate all ticket monies to create a windfall for Season For Sharing charities”. About Season For sharing. Season for Sharing is The Arizona Republic and 12 News annual holiday fundraising drive. Through eight-week news, editorial, direct mail and ad campaign, readers and viewers are encouraged to donate to Season for Sharing...

Light Rail Calendar of Events in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa

Light Rail Calendar of Events now updated for November and December! [Editor’s Note: LightRailConnect.com has updated their robust Calendar of Events on or near light rail in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. We make it easy to live, work and play near the light rail] We are now moving into the festive time of year with great speed. What are the major events at major venues available near the tracks? Well, this is the place to find them!   We have worked hard to compile an active list that everyone can enjoy. Please browse and pass the link along to your best friends, and bookmark the link. LightRailConnect makes it easy to live, work and play near the light rail.    ...