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Events
Topia
May 2 - 26
The Desert Botanical Garden, in collaboration with Ballet Arizona, proudly invites you to the premiere of Topia, inspired by the natural beauty of the Sonoran desert landscape.
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Free Sunday Night Concert Series
May 6 - July 8
Come and enjoy free concerts every Sunday evening from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Bring a blanket or chair to hear your favorite local bands.
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Arizona Barbeque Festival
May 19 - 20
BBQ teams will battle for $40,000 cash (the largest prize fund in AZ), while tons of the region's top BBQ vendors dish out the best smoked meat you've ever tasted.
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Spring Restaurant Week
May 19 - 27
Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to channel their inner foodie and make reservations at Arizona's premiere restaurants. It's the perfect opportunity to grab a bite, plan a romantic evening out, schedule a long over-due get together, or finally try that restaurant you've had on your wish list.
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Beyond Geronimo: The Apache Experience
Through January 20, 2013
Beyond Geronimo examines the celebrity attached to Geronimo, and the resulting misrepresentations of Apache culture and heritage that followed the intense media attention focused on one man and his battle with the U. S. government.
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Native American Dancing
Every Friday
Native American Dancers share the culture and dances of their tribes. The performance includes hoop dancing, known as the "dance of life."
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Contact
Allow the offical tourism bureau of Scottsdale, Arizona to help you plan your vacation and answer any question you may have. We offer a myriad of choices to connect and communicate with us:
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau®
Toll Free Phone: (800) 782-1117
Visitor Center
Galleria Corporate Center
4343 N Scottsdale Rd., Ste 170
Located on 1st Floor
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday and major holidays
Visitor Center
Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall
Main Concierge Desk
7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
January 14 - March 25, 2012 Open Daily 10 am to 6 pm Hayden Rd & Loop 101 Big White Tents 480-443-7695 Visit Website
The Celebration experience is unique. The opportunity to meet 100 working artists, visit their studios, find out how and why they do what they do and participate in their creative processes is something that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Visitors can meet the artists and watch them working in the full spectrum of art media: oil, watercolor, pastels, sculpture and assemblages to glass, ceramics, stone, furniture, jewelry and more. Works range from realistic to impressionistic, western realism to contemporary, landscapes to still life. With more than 40,000 square feet filled with works by known and emerging artists, first time buyers to serious collectors agree this juried, invitational show and sale is a must see. The Celebration of Fine Art ™ is located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, known for its superior winter climate and superb art.
Scottsdale also offers other wonderful events around the area. Check out some of these other great events.
P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon January 15, 2012 This rockin' race is back! Enjoy music on and off the course with popular local and national bands performing throughout the race route.
Waste Management Phoenix Open January 30 - February 5, 2012 TPC Scottsdale Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR, the Waste Management Phoenix Open (formerly the FBR Open) has gained legendary status on TOUR for being unlike any other golf tournament.
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction January 16 - 22, 2012 Downtown Scottsdale The auction features more than 1,000 of the world's finest collector and special-interest automobiles and is attended by 250,000 collectors and enthusiasts from around the globe.
Russo and Steele January 18 - 22, 2012 Hayden and Loop 101 Be sure to check out this boutique-style auction featuring American muscle cars, European sports cars, hot rods and customs.
Arizona Fine Art Expo January 20 – April 3, 2012 Scottsdale Rd & Jomax Rd., in the big white tents The EXPO unites an impressive gathering of 100 nationally celebrated and award-winning artists that passionately produce art in studios. They can be seen working in all mediums. Be sure to check out the Koi Pond, Sculpture Garden and other unique features on the grounds.
Native Trails January 19 - April 14, 2012 Most Thursdays & Saturdays, 12:00pm - 1:30pm Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Every January through April the outdoor amphitheater at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, just north of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, comes alive with Native American music, dance, art and traditional foods. We invite you to come along on this sensory journey to the first nations of Arizona and North America.
Plan on attending this event but aren't sure on where to stay or where to eat? Whatever questions you may have contact one of our friendly concierge and we'll be happy to assist you.
In Person: Scottsdale Fashion Square - Mall Concierge Desk 7014 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm Sunday from 11am-4pm
Visitor Center Galleria Corporate Centre 4343 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 170 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST Closed Saturday, Sunday and major holidays