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Arizona Desert Sunset Tour and Cowboy Dinner
January 1, 2007 - May 15, 2008 |
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Location: Arizona Desert Events
Phone: 602-569-4889
Admission: Family & Group Discounts Available (not suitable for children under 5 years of age)
When the pavement ends the adventure begins! Experience the Wild West with family and friends the way it looked 100 years ago. Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and head out into the lushest desert in the world, abundant with plant & wildlife.
Addl. Info: Explore the rugged trails that are home to the second most diverse eco system in the world. Enjoy the splendor of the majestic saguaro indigenous only to this region of the Sonoran Desert. Of course you’ll hear a tall tale or two from your Cowboy & Native American guides. But, you’ll also learn the true secrets of its past inhabitants. If you’re a photography buff or just a casual snapper you’ll find spectacular photo opportunities with every sunset. After your fun in the desert enjoy some cowboy grub at an authentic western steakhouse with country music and dancing.
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Arizona Desert Tours and Cowboy Cookouts
January 1, 2007 - May 15, 2008 |
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Location: Arizona Desert Events
Phone: 602-569-4889
Admission: Available for Groups with 10 or more guests
Experience the awesome beauty of the Sonoran Desert with Cowboy & Native American guides. Nature, historical tours and team building photo rallies are combined with breakfast, lunch and dinner cookouts at a private desert site.
Addl. Info: Visit up close & personal with the native wildlife. Enjoy authentic western cuisine, beautiful mountain vistas and star filled desert skies. Singing around the campfire is mandatory. Even the coyotes like to join in!
Covered Ramada, Western Facades and Modern Restrooms are all available at our desert site. Western Balladeer, Cowboy Games and Astronomer & Telescope can all be added to your desert cookout to make this an event your guests will never forget.
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Doorways to the Past: Hohokam Houses
January 1, 2007 - December 1, 2008 |
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Times: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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Location: Pueblo Grande Museum
Phone: 602-495-0900
Admission: Adults (18-54) $2; Seniors (55 & over) $1.50; Children (6-17) $1; Children (under 6) and museum members free; Free admission on Sundays
This exciting outdoor exhibit along the Ruin Trail features full-scale reproductions of Hohokam houses. Visitors can journey back in time while they explore a Hohokam house compound and a cluster of three pit houses complete with artifacts.
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Scottsdale Pavilions Classic Car Show
September 29, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Location: 9140 East Indian Bend in Scottsdale, outside of McDonald's
Phone: 480-367-9500
Admission: Free
Every Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., hundreds of owners with new-model and classic cars gather with enthusiasts to talk shop at the longest-held car show in the U.S. – the Scottsdale Pavilions Classic Car Show.
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Mayme Kratz – The Breathing Room
November 24, 2007 - May 31, 2008 |
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Times: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Desert Botanical Garden
Phone: 480-941-1225
Admission: $10
Experience the living art installation of Arizona artist Mayme Kratz on the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail.
Addl. Info: The beautiful desert plants and flowers will grow and blossom through early spring, inviting visitors to immerse themselves among the plants and experience the wonder and beauty of connecting to nature. Mayme’s blossoms will turn to seed and become part of her unique art form of placing found organic materials in synthetic resin to create dynamic sculptural and two dimensional works of art.
Mayme Kratz is represented locally at the Lisa Sette Gallery. For more information please visit www.dbg.org.
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The Loft Artist Studios and Gallery at artspace
January 18, 2008 (No End Date) |
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Times: Monday-Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Noon to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Textures Gallery and Studio at artspace
Phone: 480-423-0888
Admission: Free
Visit artspace on Sixth, see working artists in studio and browse their wonderful completed works in the Loft Gallery at artspace
Addl. Info: At artspace also visit Robert Roman Gallery featuring fine contemporary painting and sculpture and the Textures Gallery fine craft collection of glass, ceramic, fiber art, wearable art, wood and more.
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Arizona's Cactus Blooms & Wildflower Adventure
February 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008 |
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Times: 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily
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Phone: 602-569-4889
Admission: Family & Group Rates Available (not suitable for children under 5 years of age)
Don't miss this opportunity to view one of the most incredible displays of Arizona desert cactus blooms. This time of year the desert is bursting with brilliant splashes of color.
Addl. Info: The foothills are filled with bountiful blooms from lupine to Indian paintbrush, from fiddleneck to fairy duster, just to name a few. Join our guides in the hunt for wildflowers that in past years been elusive - make sure you bring your camera! Tours are limited due to the short blooming season.
Book now to take advantage of this seasonal natural beauty! A complementary wildflower packet is available for each guest to take home with them!
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Beneath the Runways: Uncovering the Past at Sky Harbor Airport Exhibit
February 22, 2008 - January 11, 2009 |
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Times: See website for museum hours
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Location: Pueblo Grande Museum
Phone: 602-495-0901
Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (55+), $3 for children 6-17, 5 and under are free
“Beneath the Runways: Archaeology of Sky Harbor International Airport” is Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park’s newest exhibition. This exhibit focuses on the archaeology completed at two prehistoric sites at Sky Harbor Airport.
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Wildflowers at the Garden
March 1, 2008 - May 15, 2008 |
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Times: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Desert Botanical Garden
Phone: 480-941-1225
Admission: $10
Visit the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail to experience a kaleidoscope of color as desert wildflowers bloom throughout spring.
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Mystery Tea
March 12, 2008 (No End Date) |
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Times: 10-5:30pm
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Location: Souvia Tea Scottsdale
Admission: Free
Guess our Mystery Tea of the Day and win a free cup to go!
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Grand Opening of the Cactus and Succulent Galleries
April 5, 2008 - December 31, 2008 |
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Times: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Desert Botanical Garden
Phone: 480-941-1225
Admission: $10
Join Desert Botanical Garden on April 5, 2008 as we unveil the new Sybil B. Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries.
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
April 10, 2008 - June 7, 2008 |
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday, dinner 6:00 p.m., show 8:00 p.m.; select Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays, lunch 11:45 a.m., show 1:15 p.m., Sunday, dinner 5:30 p.m., show 7:00 p.m.
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Location: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Phone: 480-325-6700
Admission: $43-$52 with a gourmet buffet meal, show ticket and tax. Tickets with no meal $25.
Back by popular demand, one of Broadway Palm's most popular shows returns! The story of the legendary singer/songwriter's rise to stardom, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story will have you dancing in the aisles and cheering for more!
Addl. Info: The 1950's rock score includes such chart-topping hits as Peggy Sue, Everyday, Maybe Baby, That'll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, Rave On, Chantilly Lace, La Bamba, and many more!
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Jazz in the Garden
April 18, 2008 - June 27, 2008 |
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Times: 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm
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Location: Ullman Terrace at Desert Botanical Garden
Phone: 480-481-1225
Admission: $20
The Desert Botanical Garden presents its annual Jazz in the Garden 2008 Concert Series. Enjoy listening to a variety of jazz styles under starry skies on the Garden’s beautiful Ullman Terrace.
Addl. Info: Friday Evenings: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
April 18 – Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience (Traditional Jazz)
May 2 – Lu Lu Lafever (Sizzlin’ Jazz, Blues and Swing)
May 9 - Armand Boatman’s BE-BOP Revolution
May 16- Big Nick and the Gila Monsters featuring the Groove Merchant Horns (Jazzy Blues)
May 23 - Late Harvest (Jazz)
May 30 – Khani Cole (Smooth Jazz)
Friday Evenings: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
June 6 - Pete Pancrazi (Traditional Jazz)
June 13 - Cinco de Moio (Latin Jazz)
June 20 - Groove Defenders (Blues)
June 27 – Sherry Petta (Smooth and Contemporary Jazz)
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Mayme Kratz - Walking on Dry Land
April 18, 2008 - May 30, 2008 |
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Times: 10 am - 5 pm
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Location: Desert Botantical Garden - Ottosen Gallery
Admission: Included with Garden Admission
Created from organic materials, Mayme’s work celebrates nature and cycles of change. Mayme’s creations of organic material suspended in resin create dynamic sculptural and two-dimensional works of art.
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Sundown Cookouts
April 19, 2008 - June 28, 2008 |
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Times: 6:15pm-9:00pm
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Location: Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass
Phone: 480-502-5600
Admission: Adults: $45.00 + tax & Children (4-11) $19.00 + tax
A unique Cowboy cookout experience awaits you at Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass! Enjoy our chuck-wagon cookout under the stars. Sundown Cookouts are held each Saturday evening in April, May, June, October & November. Call 480-502-5600 for reservations.
Addl. Info: Enjoy 3 hours of fun with live country music, line dancing, interactive Western games, Cowboy storytelling, a marshmallow roast, and more! Menu includes mesquite-grilled steaks, BBQ ribs or BBQ chicken with all the fixins'.
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Audio Art Tour at The Phoenician
April 23, 2008 - December 31, 2008 |
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Location: The Phoenician
Phone: 480-941-8200
Admission: Free for resort guests
The Phoenician has unveiled a self-guided audio tour of its $25 million art collection, providing an educational and entertaining look at the resort’s museum-quality program. More than 20 works of fine art and antiques are currently featured.
Addl. Info: Consisting of a portable earpiece and programmer, the audio device allows guests to leisurely discover the deep history and diversity of this artistic treasure-trove through a series of interpretive vignettes available at the push of a button. Part of The Phoenician’s new Explorers program -- offering enriching experiences for all age groups -- the audio tour will initially feature 23 works of art, all located around the resort’s main building.
Free for resort guests
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Ain’t Misbehavin’
April 25, 2008 - June 8, 2008 |
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Times: Tuesday - Friday, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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Location: Arizona Broadway Theatre
Phone: 623-776-8400
Admission: $46-$56
is a rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that highlights the outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930s Harlem.
Addl. Info: Although not quite a biography, Ain’t Misbehavin’ evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of American original Thomas “Fats” Waller. Assembled under the expert eye of director/lyricist Richard Maltby, Jr., Ain’t Misbehavin’ is one of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time – sometimes sassy, sometimes sultry, with moments of devastating beauty.
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2-Hour Night Lights on the Desert Tour
May 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008 |
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Times: 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Phone: 480-627-538
Admission: $43; $36 Seniors, students and military
On this twilight tour you'll have the unusual opportunity to view Wright's desert masterpiece in a nighttime setting. In the evening the site assumes a luminous, jewel-like quality.
Addl. Info: The desert masonry structures, lighted from within, appear as sculptures, The fire-breathing dragon is lit and the lights from the valley below create a dramatic, romantic setting. The tour includes everything on the Insights Tour plus light refreshments.
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May Magnet Month
May 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008 |
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Location: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Phone: 480-874-4641
Admission: FREE
SMoCA is the magnetic museum—literally! Each May, we invite the public to bring magnets to SMoCA and place them on the Museum’s metal exterior. Add your creative touch to this magnetic community mural with magnets of all shapes, colors and sizes.
Addl. Info: Or, just stop by and watch the accumulation grow and morph over the course of the month. Special guests from the Denver-based Magnet Mafia will join us this year for a magnet-making workshop on May 1 at 5:00 p.m. In the spirit of graffiti art, the Magnet Mafia works on all sorts of steel surfaces found in urban nooks and crannies. It hopes to spread its art-magnet interventions across the globe, with the collective help of other artists and street enthusiasts. Join the magnetic fun at your convenience anytime during the month.
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McDowell Sonoran Series
May 1, 2008 - July 31, 2008 |
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Times: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Scottsdale Community College
Phone: 480-998-7971
Admission: FREE
What better way to endure the summer than to be inside and exercising your brain? McDowell Sonoran Conservancy (MSC), the Center for Native and Urban Wildlife (CNUW) and City of Scottsdale have come together to present the McDowell Sonoran Series.
Addl. Info: This potpourri of programs are delivered by top experts in a wide range of fields. They are all so passionate about their subjects that they are sure to infect you with their enthusiasm!
May 1: Dr. Paul Hirt - The Unique Biology Feature of Sky Islands: Threats and Conservation
May 8: Dr. Sharon Hill - Atmospheric Pollution. Effects on the Sonoran Desert Ecosystems
May 15: Dr. Guy Cardineau - Pharmaceutical Potentials of Desert Plants
May 22: Dr. Kevin McGraw - The Colors of the Desert: The Study of House Finches & Humming Birds
May 29: Len Marcisz - Women of the McDowells
June 5: Dr. Chad Johnson - The Behavior, Ecology & Evolution of Cannibalistic Spiders, "Why Can't They Just Get Along?"
June 12: Dr Susanne Neuer - Algae Blooms in the Salt River
June 19: Dr. Steven Semken - Geosciences and People's 'Sense of Place'
June 26: Phyllis Strupp - Our Brainy Elders
July 10: Conrad Sorad - A Pack Rat Story & Life in the Desert, A Desert Tortoise Tale
July 17: Meg White - Brown's Ranch Long Term Research Project
July 24: Ann Kinzig - The Study of Birds in the Phoenix Area
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Thursday Night Flashlight Tours
May 1, 2008 - August 28, 2008 |
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Times: 7:00 p.m.
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Location: Desert Botanical Garden
Phone: 480-941-1225
Admission: $10
Nights in the desert are anything but dull. Experience a magical twilight in the Garden. Nighthawks, night-blooming flowers, toads, owls, snakes, scorpions and spiders await your travels.
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Saturday Night Flashlight Tours
May 3, 2008 - August 30, 2008 |
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Times: 7:00 p.m.
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Location: Desert Botanical Garden
Phone: 480-941-1225
Admission: $10
Nights in the desert are anything but dull. Experience a magical twilight adventure in the Garden. Nighthawks, night-blooming flowers, toads, owls, snakes, spiders and scorpions await you!
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Dig It! Explore Archaeology Exhibit
May 5, 2008 - December 31, 2013 |
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Times: See website for Museum hours
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Location: Pueblo Grande Museum
Phone: 602-495-0901
Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (55+), $3 children ages 6-17, 5 and under are free
This exhibit is hands-on that will delight visitors of all ages. Featured is a life-size replica of an excavated trench wall where hands-on elements demonstrate the science of archaeology, a photo-mural, pottery designs, video and so much more!
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Exotic India Featuring Douglas R. Diehl and Jennifer Diehl
May 8, 2008 - May 24, 2008 |
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Times: Artist reception Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Location: Scottsdale Fine Art
Phone: 480-990-3100
Admission: Free
Douglas and Jennifer are traveling to India in December. We will showcase the color and exotic beauty of India as represented by these two talented artists. We look forward to seeing their interpretations of this far away land.
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Pushing Paint Around
May 10, 2008 - September 7, 2008 |
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Times: Mon-Tues: Closed, Wed: Noon-5p, Thurs: 10a-8p, Fri: 10a-5p, Sat-Sun: Noon-5p
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Location: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Phone: 480-874-4641
Admission: $7 adults, $5 students (free for SMoCA members and children under 15)
Paint has long had a special allure for artists—its rich viscosity, its nearly primal dynamic nature. On view in this installation are works that exemplify the ways painters “push paint around” with finesse, struggle and juicy experimentation.
Addl. Info: As a material, paint brings with it a history of both romance and rebellion: artists often simultaneously reject the medium’s conventions and pay homage to its lofty legacy. Painters talk about the “skin” of a painting or the “body” of the paint—intimate terms that also suggest that the material is a living being with a will of its own and a certain sensuousness. Included are works by Sue Chenoweth, Terence La Noue, Jeffrey Long, Jim Lutes and Ricardo Mazal, among others.
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Second Sunday Jazz Afternoon
May 11, 2008 - September 14, 2008 |
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Times: 12-2pm Lunch, 3-6pm Concert
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Location: Arcosanti, AZ on I-17 exit 262 at Cordes Junction
Phone: 928-632-7135
Admission: $20 -$35
Through September 2008, Arcosanti hosts "Jazz Without Borders," a series of Jazz concerts on the second Sunday of each month presented by Milt Cannon & Prescott Jazz Society (www.pjazz.org). 928-237-7908.
Addl. Info: Arcosanti, Arizona - Through September 2008, Arcosanti will host "Jazz Without Borders," a series of Jazz concerts on the second Sunday of each month. Milt Cannon and the Prescott Jazz Society (www.pjazz.org) present the Juneteenth and Second Sunday Jazz events, which offer a variety of entertainment.
Second Sunday jazz events are May 11, July 13, August 10, and September 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 including dinner. A Weekend Retreat package is also offered at $95 or $120 for a couple, including dinner, show, overnight room, Arcosanti tour, and continental breakfast.
On June 13 - 15, the series will be expanded to an entire weekend in celebration of Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This year will be the 10th annual Juneteenth Festival held at Arcosanti and will feature live blues, gospel, jazz, reggae, Latin soul, pop, and smooth rap as well as food vendors, youth activities, retail booths, and health screenings. Juneteenth will kickoff on Friday, June 13th from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, June 14th and 15th, Juneteenth will open at 11:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per day for adults, $5 per day for teens or students, and free for children. A "VIP Package" includes access to a backstage lounge and can be reserved only by calling the Prescott Jazz Society at 928-772-5019.
For reservations or more information, call 928-632-6217. Arcosanti is located 65 miles north of Phoenix. Take exit 262 off I-17 and follow the signs for Arcosanti. Maps and other information are available at: www.arcosanti.org
Arcosanti, an urban laboratory under construction in the high desert of central Arizona, seeks to reduce humankind’s ecological impact on the earth. Visitor tours are available every day (except major holidays) on the hour from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Visitor’s Center is open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Famous Soleri ceramic and bronze bells are produced and sold on site.
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Eight’s Be More Awards™ Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
May 14, 2008 |
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Location: Camelback Inn
Phone: 480-965-9614
Admission: $75 per person; $1,250 Be More Involved Table of 10; $1,750 Be More Engaged Table of 10; $2,500 Be More Generous Table of 10
Join us for the inaugural Be More Awards™ luncheon and awards ceremony honoring the outstanding achievements of non-profit organizations.
Addl. Info: There are five categories in which organizations will be recognized for their achievements, ranging from outstanding marketing initiatives (Be More Informed), exceptional educational outreach (Be More Knowledgeable) , innovative organization endeavors (Be More Brilliant), extraordinary fundraising and event efforts (Be More Entertaining) and commitment to arts and cultural awareness (Be More Creative). In addition, the general public can vote on-line for their favorite non-profit in the People’s Choice Poll (Be More Humble) beginning March 1st .
The winners of all of the awards as well as the prestigious Judges Award (Be More Encouraged) and the coveted Be More Awards™ Non-Profit Organization of the Year honor (Be More Unstoppable) will be announced at the awards luncheon in May 2008.
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2 x Malamud: The Jewbird & The Magic Barrel
May 15, 2008 |
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Times: 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts - Virginia G. Piper Theater
Phone: 480-994-ARTS
Admission: Single ticket: $38
n 2 x Malmud, the company brings to vivid theatrical life two of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Bernard Malamud's most celebrated stories using the "Word for Word" style, pioneered by the theater company of the same name.
Addl. Info: Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. by his Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, Bernard Malamud (1914-1986) is considered one of the most prominent figures in Jewish-American literature, a movement that originated in the 1930s and is known for its tragicomic elements.
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Catch the Tourism Trolley
May 15, 2008 |
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Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Location: Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, 4343 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 170
Phone: 480-421-1004
Admission: Free
Join the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and your Scottsdale City Council members for a tour of downtown Scottsdale where you'll learn about the role tourism plays in our community.
Addl. Info: You'll also discover experiences, both downtown and citywide, that bring millions of visitors to Scottsdale each year.
Tours run every 30 minutes. No reservations are needed, but please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your tour's departure time. Seating is limited.
For more information, including a list of tour times with each Scottsdale City Council tourism ambassador, visit www.ScottsdaleTourismWorks.com or call 480-421-1004.
The 25th Annual National Tourism Week, May 10-18, promotes a wider understanding of travel as a major industry that is vital to the economic stability, security and perception of Scottsdale and that contributes substantially to its cultural and social well being.
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Imaginary Friends
May 15, 2008 |
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Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
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Location: Bonner David Galleries
Phone: 480-941-8500
Admission: Free
Come step inside the animated world of lighthearted drama featuring the always-popular paintings of noted colorist Henry Stinson. He uses bright and vivacious colors that lure the eye.
Addl. Info: Stinson captures the humanistic spirit in a humorous manner which will surely bring smiles to everyone. Each painting brings a sense of warmth and compassion to every space it enters. Bonner David Galleries is delighted to present Stinson’s latest work in his annual show.
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Traveling Jewish Theatre: Malamud x 2: The Jewbird & The Magic Barrel
May 15, 2008 |
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Times: 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Phone: 480-994-ARTS
Admission: Single ticket: $38 Series ticket: $34
Traveling Jewish Theatre is a 29-year-old ensemble theater company dedicated to creating new works of Jewish art that reflect a generous vision of the human spirit.
Addl. Info: The company brings to the stage two of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Bernard Malamud’s most celebrated stories. The Magic Barrel centers around a hapless rabbinical student’s encounter with a mysterious, herring-eating matchmaker. The Jewbird is Malamud’s darkly hilarious fable of assimilation and identity.
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young@art gallery
May 15, 2008 - September 21, 2008 |
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Times: Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00pm.
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Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Phone: 480-874-4641
Admission: FREE
SMoCA’s yearlong Visions program for teens offers aspiring young artists the chance to participate in monthly workshops and seminars with local, national and international artists. Students learn to express themselves through their art.
Addl. Info: Students also learn to explore new media and to reflect on their roles in the world today. The culmination of their year of study, this exhibition features final projects produced by 42 teens from Central, Coronado, Horizon, McClintock and Desert Mountain high schools.
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Cinderella
May 16, 2008 - June 15, 2008 |
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Times: Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
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Location: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Phone: 480-483-1664
Admission: $12 in advance, day of show children $12, adults $15
Looking for a magical production? The slipper fits with this original musical version of the well-loved fairy tale, performed by young actors.
Addl. Info: Creator Gerry Cullity put a ragtime spin on the timeless story of a long-suffering step-sister, a choosy prince and a glass slipper. Set in turn-of-last-century New York City during the height of immigration, Cullity's delightful characters are those coming from the New World , with the Cinderella-type challenges of starting a new life in a foreign land. Themes of love and achieving our heart's desire against all odds are woven through this charming rags-to-riches tale that features memorable Cullity songs like Smile Check and This Place Is Magic.
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AZ State Ponies of the Americas Horse Show
May 17, 2008 |
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Times: See web site for times
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Location: WestWorld
Admission: Free
Horse show for you with registered P.O.A's. Offering Itactu, Horsemanship, Western and English pleasure. Jumping, reining, Western riding and Gymkhora. Enjoy the show!
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Pae White: "Lisa, Bright & Dark"
May 17, 2008 - September 7, 2008 |
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Location: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Phone: 480-874-4641
Admission: $7 adults, $5 students (free for SMoCA members and children under 15)
Pae White plays exuberantly with the boundaries between art and design. She amplifies the "artfulness" of everyday life, with wit and a sense of visual pleasure born of California culture.
Addl. Info: The installation is organized, accordingly, into a "bright" and a "dark" gallery, which suggest opposite psychological moods. The artist thus refers to the complexity and the duality of the human psyche-to our propensity to swing between the "bright" and "dark" sides of our natures.
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Reis Horse Clinic
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008 |
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Times: Call for times
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Location: WestWorld
Phone: 800-732-8220
Mr. Reis will teach you how to communicate with your horse using natures methods. Enjoy this clinic.
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Thursday Evening Art Walk Dinner
January 13, 2005 (No End Date) |
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Times: Thursday evenings year round
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Location: Café Forté Bistro & Wine Bar
Phone: 480-994-1331
Admission: N/A
The perfect spot for a Thursday evening Art Walk Dinner is at Cafe Forte Bistro and Wine Bar, nestled in the heart of the gallery district of downtown Scottsdale. Call 480-994-1331 for reservations.
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Scottsdale ArtWalk
May 5, 2005 (No End Date) |
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Times: Every Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Location: Downtown Scottsdale
Phone: 480-945-8475
Admission: Free
Scottsdale ArtWalk is perfect for a casual evening with friends and family or for those searching for that special piece. Many special exhibitions, demonstrations and entertainment are offered each Thursday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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HOME: Native People in the Southwest
May 22, 2005 - May 22, 2010 |
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Times: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
The world famous Heard Museum on Sunday, May 22, 2005, will unveil its new long-term signature exhibition, HOME: Native Peoples in the Southwest, with a FREE Public Grand Opening Celebration.
Addl. Info: The opening of the $7.6 million, 21,000-square-foot exhibition marks the culmination of the Heard Museum’s 75th Anniversary celebration and the beginning of a new signature experience for visitors to the Heard.
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Artful Soul Gallery Tours
July 11, 2005 (No End Date) |
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Times: Morning and afternoon
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Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
Phone: 480-661-1080
Admission: Call for prices
Customized private tours of Scottsdale's art scene including galleries, artist studios, and local jewelers. Ideal resource for all tastes, whether Southwest, contemporary or traditional. Tours include transportation in limo or private vehicle.
Addl. Info: Call or visit our website for more information and prices.
Other private tours offered include Home Chic Home and Unique Boutique for seeking out Scottsdale's best resources.
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e4 - Culture, Dining & Live Entertainment
October 9, 2005 (No End Date) |
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Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Location: e4
Phone: 480-970-3325
Admission: Please call for more information
Since it's hi-profile opening to th public in July, e4 has wowed patrons with it's fresh, exciting concept and unique decor. Now e4 is posed to launch another exciting component of it's concept: Social dining combined with live entertainment. e4 is featuring unique performers to accompany it's world class menu, prepared by Executive Chef Tim Hoobler (formerly of the W Hotel, Seattle).
Addl. Info: The menu at e4 features delectable small plates, perfect for sharing and enhancing the social dining experience, along with tantalizing desserts such as ginger creme Brule and hazelnut chocolate truffles. e4's weekly performer lineup includes the following from 6-9 pm nightly: Tuesdays: Scott Jeffers - Gypsy Violin, Acoustic Guitar, Oud (and Vocals), Wednesdays: Curt Cichon - Flamenco & Contemporary Acoustic Guitar; Originals & Covers (Spanish and English Vocals), Thursdays: Tim Sealy - Contemporary Acoustic Guitar; Originals and Covers (and Vocals), with an "Eric Clapton" sound, Sundays: Jeordie - acoustic guitar and voacls, with a "Jewel" sound - recent winner of the Hard Rock music search.
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Sangria Sunday Brunch
February 26, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Location: Bada Boom! Pasta Room
Phone: 480-214-BOOM
Admission: Free
 Come enjoy an amazing Sunday Brunch on our patio with $2 mimosas and $10 pitchers of Sangria.
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Native American Arts, Crafts & Jewelry Show
September 15, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: Fridays, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Radisson Fort McDowell Resort
Phone: 800-715-0328
Admission: Free
Fans of fine Native art can come out to visit with Native artisans, watch demonstrations and cultural performances or just talk art in a relaxed atmosphere.
Addl. Info: 3rd weekend of each month (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
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Every Picture Tells a Story
September 25, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
This interactive, kid-friendly exhibition explores the meanings behind the designs and symbols depicted in American Indian artwork.
Addl. Info: Whirlwind, saguaro, lizard, maze and coyote track designs are displayed alongside image-laden artwork from the Northwest Coast and the Arctic tundra.
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History and Collections of the Heard Museum
September 25, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
In 1929, Dwight and Maie Bartlett Heard founded the Heard Museum, establishing what has become an internationally recognized center for Native cultures and art.
Addl. Info: This gallery, named for past president of the Heard Museum Board of Trustees and retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, traces the museum’s history of more than seven decades, offering a glimpse into the Heard’s unparalleled collections of American Indian art and cultural materials with an emphasis on the Southwest.
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Remembering Our Indian School Days: The Boarding School Experience
September 25, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
This groundbreaking exhibition explores the controversial 1879 U.S. federal government mandate designed to “civilize,” assimilate and Americanize American Indian children by sending them to Indian boarding schools.
Addl. Info: Learn how Native children were separated from their families and often stripped of cultural identity and language. With sounds from the past, poignant black-and-white photomurals and in the voices and words of boarding school attendees, this moving exhibit traces the history and evolution of the American Indian boarding school experience.
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We Are! Arizona's First People
September 25, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
Perfect for families and school groups, this interactive gallery invites visitors to learn more about the past, present and future of Arizona’s 21 federally recognized tribal communities.
Addl. Info: From the importance of land and family to the preservation of languages and traditions, We Are! gives a glimpse into the contemporary worlds of Native America.
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Free Docent-led Tours of SMoCA
October 22, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 1:30 p.m. and by appointment.
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Location: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Phone: 480-874-4641
Admission: Free
Tours of the Museum are led by SMoCA docents every Thursday at 1:30 pm. Meet in the Museum lobby. Tours also available by appointment: Call 480-874-4641.
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Around the World: The Heard Museum Collection
November 18, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
Tour the global span of the Heard Museum’s permanent collection. This exhibit will focus on more than 75 years of collecting and preserving Native art and cultures in the Southwest and beyond.
Addl. Info: Starting with examples of work collected by museum founders, Dwight and Maie Heard, and including donations by artists and collectors such as Byron Harvey and Richard Faletti, the exhibit features objects and artwork from indigenous peoples of North and South America as well as Oceania. Housed in the newly renovated COMPAS gallery, this exhibit is curated by Tricia Loscher and Ann Marshall, Ph.D.
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Sedona Artist to exhibit in Scottsdale Gallery
December 12, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: Daily gallery hours
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Location: Arte-Misia Gallery, 671 Hwy 179 Sedona and HeddenArt Gallery, 7134 East Main Street, Sedona
Phone: 928-282-3686
Admission: Free
Robert Michael Siracusa of Arte-Misia Gallery in Hillside Sedona who is well known for his neo-classical bronze figure sculpture will be exhibiting his sculpture at the new HeddenArt Gallery on Main Street in the Old Town Art District of Scottsdale.
Addl. Info: The HeddenArt Gallery is a new gallery to Old Town Scottsdale that will be opening this weekend 12/15/06 with a grand opening in January TBA.
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Ollie the Trolley Shop Hop Tour
January 1, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily
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Location: Ollie the Trolley
Phone: 480-970-8130
Admission: $55 includes beverage and snack
A savvy shopper's dream, this exursion allows you to experience the many trendy, unique, and one-of-a-kind boutique shops that the Valley has to offer.
Addl. Info: Shopping destinations include Scottsdale Fashion Square and Kierland Commons. Lunch on your own at any of the shopping destinations.
Advanced reservations required. Minimum 12 guests required.
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Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour
January 1, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
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Location: Ollie the Trolley
Phone: 480-970-8130
Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission
Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.
Addl. Info: 12 guest minimum- Advanced reservations required
Lunch is served at the Desert Botanical Garden Patio Cafe. Guides will be on-site at both locations to take the groups throught the tours.
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Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour
January 1, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
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Location: Ollie the Trolley
Phone: 480-970-8130
Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage
Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!
Addl. Info: You will experience a personalized itinerary including destinations that will pair gourmet fare with renowned wines. From appetizer through to dessert, you will be indulging in style and luxury -- your only taske, to relax and enjoy the tastes and ambience of your destinations. The wine and dine trolley is a unique and fun way for you to experience the culinary delights of Scottsdale!
Advanced reservations required. Minimum 12 guests required.
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Predator Feed at Out of Africa Wildlife Park
March 14, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: Park hours 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Predator Show 3:00 p.m.
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Location: Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Camp Verde AZ
Phone: 928-567-2840
Admission: Show free with admission to park; Park Admission: Adults $28.00; Seniors 65yrs. & better $26.00; Children 3-12yrs $20.00; Children under three are free
Follow our animal caretakers on a predator feed as they throw 800 lbs of raw food to eagerly waiting carnivores. This is an opportunity to see how large animals, such as lions and tigers, eat. This takes place Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00pm.
Addl. Info: Out of Africa Wildlife Park hours of operation are Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket sales close at 4 p.m. The Park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except on major holidays. To accommodate spring break visitors, the park will be open 7 days a week beginning March 12th, 2007 through mid-April. Please check the online calendar for specific days at www.outofafricapark.com. Camp Verde is located 90 minutes north of Phoenix and 25 minutes south of Sedona.
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Giant Snake Show at Out of Africa Wildlife Park
March 15, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: Park hours, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Snake Show 3:00 p.m.
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Location: Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Camp Verde AZ
Phone: 928-567-2840
Admission: Show free with admission to park; Park Admission: Adults $28.00; Seniors 65yrs. & better $26.00; Children 3-12yrs $20.00; Children under three are free
Wrap-up with the world's largest species of snakes: Anacondas, Pythons and Boas! With the help of a Park Caretaker, you'll be allowed to touch, pet and even hold some of these wild, slithering reptiles.
Addl. Info: Out of Africa Wildlife Park hours of operation are Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket sales close at 4 p.m. The Park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except on major holidays. To accommodate spring break visitors, the park will be open 7 days a week beginning March 12th, 2007 through mid-April. Please check the online calendar for specific days at www.outofafricapark.com. Camp Verde is located 90 minutes north of Phoenix and 25 minutes south of Sedona.
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Nelson Garcia-Miranda
March 15, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: Call for times
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Location: Deseo
Phone: 480-624-1030
Admission: N/A
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant, deseo, has transformed into an art gallery, showcasing the work of Cuban artist and resort associate, Nelson Garcia-Miranda.
Addl. Info: Garcia, who works as a steward for the property, came to Phoenix in 1999 after seeking political exile from Cuba. Displacement has made him more aware of his cultural heritage which he depicts in his work in a style called, “cubanidad.”
Rich in color and complex in theme, Garcia-Miranda’s paintings embody the tales of the Cuban countryside, brining to visual representation fables and stories of cagüeiros (sorcerers who become animals), and güijes (Cuban goblins). His work is saturated with the exuberance of the tropics as his vibrant use of color may be read as visual representations of poly-rhythmic Cuban music, also conveying the forceful light of the Caribbean meridian.
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Taneko Japanese Tavern Half-Price Wine and Sake Mondays
April 16, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Location: Taneko Japanese Tavern
Phone: 480-308-9950
Every Monday, guests are invited to enjoy half-price wine and sake at Taneko Japanese Tavern. This comfortably exotic tavern features an endless wine list and over 16 sake selections. A new tasting experience awaits with every visit.
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Flight School @ Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar - Wines of Spain & Italy
June 28, 2007 (No End Date) |
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