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See what the New York Times has to say about visiting Scottsdale's fresh, vibrant downtown. Go to the article. And the Washington Examiner raves about Downtown Scottsdale.
Watch the video - Rediscover Downtown Scottsdale featuring the Arts District!
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.
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/
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:
- Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk, February 27, 2010
- Festival ArtWalk, March 18, 2010
- TOUR HISTORIC OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE - Take a guided tour of Old Town every Tuesday throughout January, February, and March! Alice Corpstein will lead this fun informational walking tour beginning at the Little Red School House at 10 a.m. No reservations are necessary just wear comfy shoes and bring your questions. View the flyer and/or call 480-312-7750 for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Old Town Farmer's Market kicks off again this year on Saturday mornings starting October 31st from 8:30 to 1 pm in the parking lot at the corner 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.
- CANAL CONCERT SERIES RETURNS TO STETSON PLAZA - The FREE Canal Concert Series is back starting December 6, 2009 from 2 to 5 pm on Stetson Plaza. Great local entertainers will perform each Sunday providing passersby with festive music from jazz to country western and much more. Bring the family, blankets or chairs, enjoy the shops and dining in the area. Click on the performer's name to see a bio.
- January 24 - Peppermint James
- January 31 - Natale (Chris Putrino) Duo
- February 7 - Melani & Van
- February 14 - Mary Hoffman Duo
- February 21 - Leah Koestner Duo
- February 28 - Jeordie & Friends
- March 7 - The Geetars
- March 14 - Pete Pancrazi Duo
- March 21 - Just Jade
- March 28 - Natale (Chris Putrino) Duo
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“Saturday Sounds” Concerts in the Scottsdale Arts District - Saturdays, 1-4 pm, FREE December 5, 2009 thru March 2010 along the Scottsdale ArtWalk at the northwest corner of Main Street & Marshall Way.
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Salt River Project will be draining the Arizona Canal from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Blvd starting January 8th. The dry-up will last for about 4 weeks while crews assess the canal bottom, clean it, and install a new conduit. The FISH ROUND-UP took place on January 8th and removed the vaulable fish that inhabit the canal for purposes of eating algae and moss. Check out the YouTube
video on the fish roundup and view the press release -
57TH ANNUAL PARADA DEL SOL is scheduled for February 20, 2010. This parade has the distinction of being known as the World's Largest Horse drawn Parade. The Parade will be held on Saturday February 20th, 2010 at 10:00 am. The Parade runs north up Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School. The applications are rolling in and this will be one parade you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget the new date, February 20th, Grab a seat and come hang out with the Parada del Sol. Visit the official Parada del Sol website for more information.
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TAKE YOURSELF OUT TO THE BALLGAME - Spring Training returns to Scottsdale Stadium in March 2010 with a line up of exciting games. The San Francisco Giants will train at the stadium in preparation for the 2010 baseball season. You can take in a game from the reserved seats or relax on the lawn. Be sure to enjoy all that Downtown Scottsdale has to offer before and after the games with entertainment, dining, shopping, galleries and much more. View the 2010 SF Giants Spring Training schedule, view the Stadium website or view the San Francisco Giants website.
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.
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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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.
