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Is one of the most acclaimed tourist areas in the State of Arizona featuring an eclectic mix of art galleries, specialty retail, upscale dining and nightlife and cultural attractions. See what the New York Times has to say about visiting Scottsdale's fresh, vibrant downtown. Go to the article.
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. This week consider visiting the Saturday Old Town Farmer's Market, on Saturday mornings at the northwest of Brown and 2nd Street. Over the Summer make Scottsdale you place to STAYCATION and view the deals available when you SUMMER IN SCOTTSDALE. See what local residents, Tatum and Eric, have to say about Downtown Scottsdale.
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. 2nd Saturday FREE Downtown Cultural Trolley Tours. The first monthly tour will take place on July 9. Attendees will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Town Farmer's Market parking lot on the northwest corner of Brown and 2nd Street. From there they will board the trolley and be provided with a two-hour guided tour of the Arts District, Hotel Valley Ho, and introduced to SouthBridge and the Waterfront areas. The tour will conclude at 12:30 p.m. and bring attendees back to the Old Town parking lot. Attendees will receive a free shopping bag with a downtown directory, gallery guide and a variety of coupons/discounts. Attendees will also be eligible to enter a drawing for a free dinner for two or one-night stay at a downtown hotel. Attendees are asked to RSVP to (480) 312-7750 or e-mail rujohnson@scottsdaleaz.gov by July 1 due to limited seating. These tours are being offered by the city of Scottsdale Downtown Office in partnership with Ultimate Art Tours.
The Downtown Bulletin is a weekly electronic newsletter that provides vital information on events, updates, projects, activities, business related news and much more. View the Downtown Bulletin
THE FARMER'S MARKET GOES UNDERGROUND - The Old Town Farmer's Market has gone underground. During the summer months the market will be held on the underground level of the parking structure at the northwest corner of Brown and 2nd Street. The hours have changed to 8 am - 11 am. Get more information!
ARE YOU HUNGRY? EATERIES IN DOWNTOWN SCOTTSDALE
This "Little Piggie" loves Downtown Scottsdale and so will you. bacon, is located at 4175 N. Goldwater Blvd (just south of Fifth Avenue) and is th newest addition to the Downtown breakfast and lunch scene. bacon is open Mon-Fri 7 am - 3 pm; Sat and Sun 8 am - 3 pm. Contact 480-947-3090 View the menu.
Bravo Bistro 4327 N Scottsdale Rd. established for 14 years in Downtown Scottsdale has begun a Lighter Fare Menu for the Summer Months. Featuring the regular menu items along with smaller portions and pricing to match. The last Thursday of each month they are offering Travel the Mediterranean wine dinners - a four-course dinner paired with wines for $30. Make a reservation at 480 481-7614.
The Mission at 3815 N. Brown Avenue - View the menu and photos
Pure Sushi & Dining at 7373 Scottsdale Mall - View more information
HOT THINGS - COOL PLACE!
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
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THURSDAYS THIS SUMMER JUST GOT EVEN BETTER AT THE SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (SMOCA). In addition to the FREE admission that SMoCA provides all-day on Thursday (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), the Museum will also be programming a variety of fun, free programs on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. this summer starting on May 28th. A range of activities will be offered including sketching in the galleries; humorous writing workshops; presentations by photographers & new media artists; and gallery talks led by curators & other art experts. Walk-ins are always welcome. To reserve a spot in advance, call 480-874-4641.
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SMOCA SUMMER THURSDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE:
JULY 9 Artists on Artists: Rooted in the Real - A lively, experimental showcase of six documentary-based photographers and new media artists. Organized by Aaron Abbott and Chris Todd, both members of SMoCA’s Artists Advisory Committee. Stage 2 Theater.
JULY 16 “Lineage: tracing generations of American photography.” Co-curator Claire C. Carter provides scholarly context for At the Crossroads of American Photography: Callahan, Siskind, Sommer. Stage 2 Theater.
JULY 23 Sketching in the galleries. Museum visitors will explore works of art in Unexpected Wegman through directed activities. Bring a sketch pad and pencil.
- 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. The 2009/10 Special ArtWalk dates are:
- Summer Spectacular ArtWalk - July 9, 2009 - Bring non-perishable food as a donation to St. Mary's Food Bank.
- Hispanic Heritage ArtWalk - September 24, 2009
- 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, 2009 12-4 pm
- Rockin' Artwalk, January 14, 2009
- Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk, February 27, 2009
- Festival ArtWalk, March 18, 2009
- Farmer's Market is a FREE EVENT -The Farmer's Market in Old Town is a delightful way to spend a Saturday morning into the early afternoon. The market is open 8 a.m. to noon. on Brown between 1st and 2nd Streets. Get more information and view slideshow. See what they're saying about the Old Town Farmer's Market at http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/581778
- GUIDED TOURS OF LOCAL WONDERS IN SCOTTSDALE
Also, visitors can contact Ultimate Arts & Cultural Tours at (480) 634-6850 or ace@ultimatearttours.com to book "Local Wonders in Scottsdale" - behind the scenes guided tours for couples, small groups or parties of 25 or more. Tours include some of Scottsdale's most incredible gems - the Cattletrack arts compound, the Hotel Valley Ho, the Downtown Arts District, Downtown's Restaurant Row progressive dining experience, Greasewood Flats, Cosanti, the Scottsdale Contemporary Art Museum and public art program, petroglyph tours, SkySong, and other offerings specifically tailored for clients. - Scottsdale International Film Festival October 2-6, 2009 Harkins Camelview 5 Theatre 7001 E. Highland Ave, Scottsdale, AZ (Camelback & Goldwater) 480-947-8778 - The Scottsdale International Film Festival’s mission is to be the undisputed Arizona leader in the use of film to foster a meaningful understanding of the world’s cultures, lifestyles, religions, and ethnicities. The vast majority of the international works screened at the Festival champion stories of people who stand their ground to make a difference and who seek change for the better.
- 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
- 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. Visit the website at www.scottsdalefashionweek.com
Win a STAYCATION in Scottsdale. Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is offering Arizona residents the chance to win a $1,400 luxury Scottsdale staycation as well as a host of other great prizes by visiting www.ScottsdaleTravelMatters.com. This contest was launched in conjunction with National Travel & Tourism Week, May 9-17. View the Press Release.
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 HAPPENED IN DOWNTOWN SCOTTSDALE
- Old Town Farmer's Market opened on November 1st at 2nd Street and Brown. Get more information.
- Pony Express Mail Delivery Arrived in Downtown Scottsdale Over 400 attended the arrival of the Hashknife Pony Express riders on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 12 noon at the “Passing the Legacy” sculpture located on the north side of the Marshall Way Bridge in Downtown Scottsdale. The Hashknife Pony Express ride is the oldest officially sanctioned Pony Express in the U.S. Beginning in historic Holbrook, the horseback mail route covers over 200 miles from the majestic Mogollon Rim through the wilderness of the Mazatzal range to Scottsdale where it kicks off the Scottsdale Jaycees' Parada del Sol celebration. View a slideshow of the arrival of the mail! For more information on Hashknife Pony Express visit www.hashknifeponyexpress.com.
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The Parada del Sol, hosted by the Jaycees,
marched, stomped, strutted, and paraded its way through Old Town Scottsdale on Saturday, February 21, 2009 to the delight of adults and children alike. This parade has the distinction of being known as the "World's Largest Horsedrawn Parade". The Parade route ran north up Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School. With close to 150 parade entries this year, this was an event to be experienced. View a slideshow of this year's event. -
Spring Training in Scottsdale - The 2009 spring training season saw a record 177,995 fans at Scottsdale Stadium, ranking 2nd in attendance behind the Chicago Cubs. The Stadium played host to 21 San Francisco Giants home games including 1 against Team Japan during the World Baseball Classic. Overall, the Cactus League recorded over 1.5 million fans bringing in an estimated $359 million to the state of Arizona.
Love the Hashknife Gang then you will love the video of 50 years of carrying the mail from Holbrook to Scottsdale. DVD copies of this program are available for a $20 donation to the Hashknife Pony Express. To order e-mail: hasknife1@cox.net. For additional information on the annual historic Hashknife Pony Express ride go to: http://www.hashknifeponyexpress.com/. The 2010 Hashknife arrival into Downtown Scottsdale will take place at noon on Friday, February 5, 2010.
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.
