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ENJOY LIFE LOCALLY IN SCOTTSDALE! - Time spent in Scottsdale is "A WELL SPENT INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY." The Downtown Office invites residents and visitors to enjoy the wide array of local offerings. Consider visiting the Saturday Old Town Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings beginning October 31st at the northwest of Brown and 2nd Street. 
As a part of "You Want It, We Got It" we encourage everyone to SHOP SCOTTSDALE through a new program - the "T" card shopping progam where local merchants offer discounts to "T" card holders. The cards will be available on the trolleys and in our Downtown Office at 4248 N. Craftsman Court, or call 480-312-7750 and we will mail a card to you. Enjoy the wonderfully diverse downtown and save money too. Read the Press Release and if you are a downtown business you can print your window placard. THE STAGE IS SET: SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
ANNOUNCES THE 2009–10 SEASON. After more than a year of renovation and renewal, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is embarking upon a new era with the opening of its state-of-the-art Virginia G. Piper Theater and a star-studded 2009-10 season of dance, jazz, classical and world music, theater and satire. The new 852-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater will offer the latest lighting and acoustic technology as well as dramatic improvements in sightlines, climate control, seating and audience accessibility. Other improved amenities include a new box office, mezzanine and café managed by Arcadia Farms . Commissioned by the Scottsdale Public Art Program for the atrium, a radiant work by artist Kana Tanaka will feature more than 100 blown-glass pieces illuminated with fiber-optic lighting. For more information go to: http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/
The Downtown Bulletin is a weekly electronic newsletter that provides vital information on events, updates, projects, activities, business related news and much more.
THE PINK LIGHT DISTRICT IS HERE! -- DOWNTOWN SUPPORTS A WORTHY CAUSE... The Arizona Institute for Breast Health is proud to announce a unique opportunity for the Valley to honor all those touched by breast cancer, coming this fall. From August 1st through October 31st, individuals will have the opportunity to sponsor pink light bulbs for $25 each in recognition of those affected by breast cancer. The pink lights will be placed on the Canal Bridge, which links the Scottsdale Waterfront to the Southbridge District in downtown Scottsdale these Pink Honor Lights will glow throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds generated from this initiative will benefit the Arizona Institute for Breast Health, a local non-profit organization that provides a second opinion for treatment options to women that have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, completely free of charge. These second opinions are offered through a multi-disciplinary panel of Breast Cancer Specialists and each patient that is seen through the program is supported and lovingly guided by a patient advocate, a breast cancer survivor herself. To sponsor your lights, please visit their web site, www.aibh.org
MARK YOU CALENDARS - FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Scottsdale's Downtown plays host to many special events throughout the year that provide the public an opportunity to visit the Downtown area, dine, shop, enjoy music performances, fashion shows, parades, markets, street painting, and a variety of other activities. Be sure to check back often to see the updated events or visit the Downtown Scottsdale website.
MORE HOT THINGS - COOL PLACE EVENTS
- ArtWalk is a FREE EVENT every Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. ArtWalkers can “chill out” along Main Street, Marshall Way, Stetson and Sixth Avenue and throughout the downtown Scottsdale Arts District which will be busy with artist demonstrations, gallery show openings, live music, prize drawings, delicious samples from great restaurants and more. There is plenty of nearby free parking, and easy access to local hotels or famed Scottsdale eateries. View information, Visit the Scottsdale Galleries website. View the newsletterblog .
- 2009/10 Special ArtWalk dates are:
- Western ArtWalk - October 15, 2009
- A Taste of Art ArtWalk - October 22, 2009
- Wearable ArtWalk, November 5, 2009
- Green ArtWalk, November 12, 2009
- Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk, Saturday January 2, 2010 12-4 pm
- Rockin' Artwalk, January 14, 20010
- Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk, February 27, 2010
- Festival ArtWalk, March 18, 2010
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Oct. 24 - Ghost Ball Halloween event on Craftsman Court
- Oct. 22-24 - Crave Culinary Festival
- Oct. 31st Old Town Farmer's Market begins
- Oct. 31/Nov. 1 - Dogathon - Marshall Way bridge and canal bank area
- Nov. 5-7 - Fashion Week on Marshall Way and Marshall Way Bridge
- Nov. 6&7 - Greek Festival on Civic Center
- Nov. 12 - Green Street ArtWalk
- Nov. 13&14 - Big Pour (beer) event on Marshall Way Bridge (sponsored by Draft Magazine)
- December 5 - Holiday Harmony Snow and Glo
- Arizona Fall League Baseball - The Arizona Fall League returns to Scottsdale Stadium this October and November. Come cheer on your home team, the Scottsdale Scorpions as they take on other top minor league players from both the American League and National League. Former Arizona Fall League players include Brandon Webb, Dustin Pedroia and Derek Jeter. Tickets are just $5 for kids and $6 for adults. For more information please visit www.mlbfallball.com
- Crave Arizona - October 22-24, 2009 - This culinary event treats the world’s food and wine community to an expanded statewide celebration of food, wine & spirits. The event highlights local chefs, artisans, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences found only in Arizona. The schedule includes exquisite dinners, cooking demonstrations, competitions, educational seminars, epicurean adventures and celebrity chef sightings! Visit the website at cravearizona.com
- Old Town Farmer's Market kicks off again this year on Saturday mornings starting October 31st from 8 to 1 pm in the parking lot at the corners of 2nd Street and Brown Avenue. Visit the website at www.sotfm.com for lots more information about the vendors, kids activities, demonstrations and much much more.
- OCTOBER 31ST - SHOW OFF YOUR COSTUME AT HALLOWEEN PARTIES AT ONE OF THESE DOWNTOWN LOCATIONS:
- Martini Ranch Halloween Masquerade Ball - 7295 E. Stetson 480-970-0500
- BS West Halloween Party - 7125 E. Fifth Avenue 480-945-9028
- Gilligin's Halloween Party -4251 N. Winfield Scott Plz 480-874-2264
- Axis Radius Halloween Party - 7340 E. Indian Plz 480-970-1112
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Dogathon 2009 October 31 and November 1 - FREE admission - Events will include a BIG PARADE - dress up in costumes or fashion with your dog and walk for charity, enjoy an outdoor movie, live DJ, snow grotto, jack-O-lantern contest, dog adoption, howl O ween party, dog trick contest and much more. All monies raised will go to Power Paws Assistance dogs. visit www.dogathon.com for more information.
- Scottsdale Fashion Week - November 5-7 at Stetson Plaza - Scottsdale Fashion Week is a three-day, high-energy event that celebrates fashion and lifestyle. Up-and-coming designers will join the runways with both national and internationally renowned names. View the press release and visit the website at www.scottsdalefashionweek.com
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Celebrate Mother Earth when the Green Street Scottsdale festival takes place November 12th in Downtown. The event, part of the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, features live music, green breweries, restaurant promotions, artist demonstrations and exhibits that celebrate Scottsdale’s green initiatives. Join us as we celebrate the sustainable side of Scottsdale. Visit www.greenstreetscottsdale.com for more information and view the flyer.
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Holiday Harmony Snow & Glow - Join the City of Scottsdale Saturday,
December 5th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm for the annual Holiday Harmony Snow & Glow event! Come and enjoy live performances, interactive booths, food & refreshments, a visit with Santa, and Scottsdale’s very own tree lighting! Bring a Non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy for Vista Food Bank and Paiute Toy Store. Be sure to dress warm…there will be snow! The event will be held at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard. For More Information call (480) 312-0217 or Email Dmiller@ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Love the ARTS? You are in the right place - SCOTTSDALE CONTINUES TO SCORE HIGH AS A LEADING ARTS MECCA - AmericanStyle magazine named Scottsdale the fourth-best arts destination among 25 midsize U.S. cities with populations of 100,000 to 499,999. Readers cast votes for 75 arts destinations based on population. Rankings are based on the quality and type of cultural venues available to the public including museums, festivals and performing arts. The No. 1 spot in the small cities category went to Santa Fe for the fourth consecutive year and Sedona came in third. AmericanStyle bills itself as "the nation's premier arts lifestyle magazine for art lovers, collectors and travelers." For a full list of winning cities visit www.americanstyle.com .
If it's happening then it's happening in the Arts District. Visit http://scottsdalecan.net/nen/nenmay09.html for more information.
NINE RETAILERS OPENED WITH BARNEY'S OF NEW YORK
October 15th marked the Grand Opening of Barneys New York at Scottsdale Fashion Square and nine other retailers are headed to the eastern part of the mall. Aqua Beachwear, Aveda Lifestyle, Kenneth Cole, Love Culture, Pandora, Paris Optique, Perfume Gallery, 7 for All Mankind and Vans opened in the area surrounding the new anchor and tie in with the luxury retailer’s fall debut.
Pandora features accessories while Love Culture offers clothing for young women and teens, 7 is a purveyor of designer jeans while Vans features activewear for men and women.
WHAT'S NEW
Rediscover Downtown Scottsdale - Take a three-minute on-line tour of Old Town and the Waterfront. Other video tours include Fashion Square, SouthBridge, Fifth Avenue and the Arts Districts. Watch now! View the Downtown Investment Brochure (pdf/1mb/8pp)
- Soleri Bridge - Get more information
- The W Hotel - Get more information and view slideshow
- Waterfront and SouthBridge - view slideshow
- Old Town - view slideshow
- Marshall Way Galleries - view slideshow
- Fifth Avenue Shops - view information
- Barneys New York/Safari Drive - view slideshow
- Pedestrian friendly crosswalk improvements - view slideshow
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Downtown Plan Update
SCOTTSDALE’S SPECIAL EVENTS SEASON is here
Residents and visitors can get information on what’s taking place when by visiting the city’s special events Web page at: www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/events/specialevents.asp.
Traffic and parking information also will be featured on the page and once again, the city is teaming with the Arizona Department of Transportation to provide up-to-date traffic and parking conditions via the state's “511” phone system.
Enjoy the season – and remember the city’s special events Web site and ADOT’s 511 phone line are available to help plan your Scottsdale activities.
www.ScottsdaleDowntown.com 
Looking for things to do with your out-of-town visitors? Or are you just looking for something new and different to do – maybe finding a new place to get a bite to eat... or discovering a shop to buy that one-of-a-kind gift.
The answer is just a click away! The city has launched a Scottsdale Downtown Web site – www.scottsdaledowntown.com . The site provides updated information about downtown businesses, events, theaters, museums, shops, restaurants... you name it – the information is right at your fingertips.
