WEEKEND: 4 stories to watch in Arizona 2/23/13-2/24/13
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Posted: 02/22/2013
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Saturday, February 23, and Sunday, February 24.
SATURDAY 2/23
DIAMONDBACKS FIRST SPRING TRAINING GAME
The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Colorado Rockies to kick off their Cactus League spring training schedule. 1:10pm, Salt River Fields, Scottsdale.
BATMOBILE AT CAR SHOW
The Batmobile, recently purchased at the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction for $4 million, will be on display at a classic car show Saturday. 8am-4pm, San Marcos Inn, Chandler.
SUNDAY 2/24
ACADEMY AWARDS
All of the movie industry's brightest stars will be out on Sunday night for the 85th Academy Awards. 5:30pm PST, Dolby Theatre, Hollywood.
OSCAR EXPERIENCE
Presented by the Arthritis Foundation in partnership with ABC15, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Harkins Theatres, Hedley Orthopaedic Institute, Rolfs, Wells Fargo, and Young's Market Company, Oscar Experience: Phoenix is a fundraiser with a Hollywood feel, complete with red carpet arrivals and a simulcast of the Oscars broadcast. 4:30pm, JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Paradise Valley.
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