EVENTSBest Photos of Weekend EventsSophie Fireman and Bella Lipner walk in the holiday collection at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicAngelina Morales skates at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicGuests skate at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicGuests skate at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicPamela and Javier Moret enjoy the sights at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicGuests skate at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicGuests skate at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicGuests skate at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicMichael Madril teaches his son Alex how to skate at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicJason and Valentine Oxios skate togerther at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicReid Paulson and Emily Amort skate together at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicMisty and Sydney Moore skate together at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicKari and Lizzy Watts skate together at the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4,2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicArtist Pam Clark sells her work during First Friday on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicArtist Bill Dambrova's show "Your Thoughts Are Not Your Own" was featured at Treeo during First Friday on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. Dambrova was inspired by the mind, both spiritually and functionally, for his show.Alexis Macklin/The Republicrmella Gaines and Ciciley Lewis discuss artwork by Loren Aragon at 1Spot Gallery during First Friday on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicArtist Sam Dahl is featured at Five15 Arts during First Friday on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. Dahl was inspired by the light and space surounding a pinball machine for his collection.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicArtist Heather Couch is featured at PhICA during First Friday on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. Couch liked the opportunity to create artwork for PhICA and showcase it in a small space.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicArtist Heidi Brunelle talks to Kiana Swatzell and Andrew Crittenden during First Friday on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicJessie and owner Heather perform a series of tricks dring the trick competition at the Holiday Pet Festival at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The pair won first place.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicYorkie mix Thorulow is up for adoption with Yorkie Luv Rescue at the Holiday Pet Festival at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicMalley and owner Christen Agnello collect blankets at the Holiday Pet Festival at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicPug Marley is up for adoption with APARN at the Holiday Pet Festival at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicBoder Collie mix Dan is up for adoption with AZ Border Collie Rescue at the Holiday Pet Festival at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicArt by "Curliosity Metalworks" on display during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015.David Wallace/The RepublicRick Gnerich of "Fluting from the Heart" plays a flute he made during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015.David Wallace/The RepublicPeople walk along Mill Avenue during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015.David Wallace/The RepublicJanine Garrett of Surprise, looks at a glass sculpture by "Infinity Art Glass" during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015.David Wallace/The RepublicGlass hummingbird feeders by Robbins Ranch Art Glass, on display during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Fountain was looking for a Christmas gift for his wife.David Wallace/The RepublicPeople looking at portraits of famous rock musicians by "Phil Kutno Studios" during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015.David Wallace/The RepublicLori Antoinette creates chalk art on the street during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015.David Wallace/The RepublicThe scene at the intersection Mill Avenue and Fifth Street during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015.David Wallace/The RepublicDebbie Mazur is seen reflected in a mirror as Aidan Rera, 9, of Phoenix, looks on, at the booth of "Sunshine Claydream Ceramics" during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015.David Wallace/The RepublicPeople look and walk by the art work of Tanya Doskova, during the Tempe Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe on Saturday, December 5, 2015.David Wallace/The RepublicCharlotte Strawn poses with her "PugBug" before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicA fleet of Volkswagen buses is pictured before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicMembers of the Willow Canyon High School marching band practice before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicPeople walk alongside a Volkswagen bus fleet before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicRachel Rowland adjusts lights on her Volkswagen bus before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicWillow Canyon sophomore Tomi Hartley practices with her bandmates before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicChildren play in front of a Star Wars themed float before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicRichard Greathouse strings lights on himself before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicPeople take selfies next to Volkswagen buses before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicRachel Rowland adjusts lights on her Volkswagen bus before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicPeople walk alongside a Volkswagen bus fleet before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicPeople look at a double decker Volkswagen bus before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicRachel Rowland adjusts lights on her Volkswagen bus before the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicIsabella Bethurum walks as Josephina in the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicKennedy Holland is dressed in comtemporary wear inspired by Julie at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicAbigail Martin, Gabby Astrowsky and Makena Hutcheson walk as Grace at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicMaddie Lucas is dressed in comtemporary wear inspired by Maryellen at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicGabby Astrowsky walks as Grace at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicAriane Cawley is dressed in comtemporary wear inspired by Samantha at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicMolly Bartlett is dressed in comtemporary wear inspired by Kit at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicAurora Johnson is dressed in comtemporary wear inspired by Addy at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicSophie Nicks is dressed in comtemporary wear inspired by Rebecca at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicSarah Astrowsky walks as Maryellen in the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicElla Barnes is dressed in comtemporary wear inspired by Kaya at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicNatalia Robb walks as Julia in the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicAlyssa Suarez is dressed in comtemporary wear inspired by Josephina at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicJazz Cobb walks as Addy in the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicGabby Astrausky walks as Samantha in the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicFaith Liao walks as Kaya at the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The RepublicShea Lyon walks as Kit in the American Girl Fashion Show at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The fashion show benefited The Emily Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.Alexis Macklin/The Republic