Pinnacle Nissan News and Blog

During the month of October, Pinnacle Nissan held their Drive for a Cure event in order to raise funds for Susan G. Komen Central & Northern Arizona, and we’re happy to announce it was a huge success! We held up our end of the bargain and donated $100 for every car sold throughout the duration of the event, and in the end, made a $25,000 contribution to the non-profit organization.

Everyone's favorite holiday spectacle, ZooLights, will be running this year from Nov. 23, 2015 - Jan. 10, 2016, at the Phoenix Zoo. Powered by SRP EarthWise Energy, this annual event has become a must-attend outing for Phoenix-area families who want to experience a little holiday magic this winter season.

All month long at Pinnacle Nissan, we're holding our Drive for A Cure event in an effort to raise funds for Susan G. Komen Central & Northern Arizona. With Breast Cancer Awareness month in full swing, we wanted to contribute to the cause and assist in the fight to end this deadly disease by agreeing to donate $100 for every car sold throughout October.

We are currently gearing up for a busy October here at Pinnacle Nissan and we wanted to give you a little insight on one of the promotions we will be running throughout the month. As a part of our ongoing efforts to give back to the community, we have decided to donate $100 for every car sold in October to a very special national organization: Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Freak Out! is a premier carnival-themed fundraising event benefiting Phoenix Children's Hospital and Emerging Leaders. Presented by 7 Chef Series, the 21+ event is slated to take place on Saturday, September 12 at DeSoto Central Market. Exquisite carnival-inspired dished will be served during the course of the affair from some of the Valley's greatest chefs. There will also be live entertainment, raffles and musical performances to keep guests entertained throughout the evening.

From now until Sept. 5, you can seize the opportunity to explore the Desert Botanical Garden at night as a part of their exclusive Flashlight Tours! Running every Thursday and Saturday evening, these unique tours deliver a sensory experience, allowing guests to see and hear the beauty of the Botanical Garden at night. Attendees can check out different discovery stations along the way, where they can view different plants and species.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are bringing their XTREME Circus tour to Phoenix this month for a phenomenal six-day run! From June 24-29, families from all throughout the Valley will have the opportunity to witness "The Greatest Show on Earth" every day at the US Airways Center. From lions and tigers to clowns and acrobats, there will be so many amazing acts to see at this X-TRAORDINARY event. Expect the UN-XPECTED and get ready to have an incredible time when the XTREME Circus rolls into Phoenix.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous musical, "The Phantom of the Opera," is currently touring across the country and is scheduled to complete a run at ASU's Gammage Auditorium in Tempe from May 27-June 7. A newly revised production put together by Cameron Mackintosh, "The Phantom of the Opera" is based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux published in 1909. The all-new touring adaptation takes the story to a new level through the use of beautiful scenery, vibrant costumes and magnificent special effects.

Become acquainted with some of the top improv troupes in the country by participating in this year's 14th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival! Held April 16-18 at Herberger Theater, this three-day event gives improv troupes from throughout the U.S. the chance to show off their comedic chops in front of a grand audience, including their peers. Only the very best troupes are chosen each year to take part in the festival, which is made up of three nights of improv performances.

The annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival is scheduled to be held April 7-12, and as in years past, one of the most popular events slated to take place during this year's celebration will be the Great Arizona Picnic! Open to the public on April 11 & 12 at Scottsdale's Civic Center Mall, the picnic will provide two days of incredible culinary experiences and beverage tastings for locals to enjoy.