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Scottsdale artist Jeanne Bonine is one of 151 artists participating in the 30th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour, taking place over the last two weekends of November.
Hidden in the Hills returns to Carefree
Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour, Hidden in the Hills, takes place during the last two weekends of November: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20-22 and Nov. 27-29. … more
Carefree residents gather at a past year’s event.
Town of Carefree slates Christmas tree lighting
Imagine a small town glowing with Christmas lights, neighbors gathering around the tree and familiar carols filling the air. It sounds like a scene straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie, but … more
Jeanne Bonine works in her north Scottsdale studio, where she has spent more than six decades building a career as a romantic realist painter.
Hidden in the Hills celebrates 30 years of opening studio doors
Thirty years ago, Hidden in the Hills began with artists opening their studio doors and inviting people to come see what they were making. That basic idea has not changed much. Almost everything … more
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Cave Creek Boy Scout Troop 603 bows their heads as they prepare for the presentation of colors at a past year’s event.
Carefree Veterans Day event highlights stories of service
For nearly two decades, Carefree has hosted a Veterans Day event featuring speakers and music. This year is no different as the town is holding its Honor and Gratitude event 3–5 p.m. Wednesday, … more
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Placing first, second and third, respectively, at the 9th Annual Songwriters Contest in Glendale were, from left, Michelangelo Caggiano, Jerry Scarsbrook and Dianna Garbers.
West Valley songwriting contest crowns 3 winners
Winners have emerged in the West Valley Country Music Association’s 9th Annual Songwriters Contest. more
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Residents look at art.
Art Night comes to Carefree
The town of Carefree invites Valley residents to stroll through the heart of the Carefree Town Center 4–7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, October through May. With more than a dozen … more

Visitors browse artwork and vendor booths during a previous Thunderbird Artists Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival. The 33rd annual Carefree Garden Art Experience returns Nov. 7-8 in the Carefree Desert Gardens.
Art blooms in the Carefree Desert Gardens
For 33 years, Thunderbird Artists has brought its fall art festival to Carefree. This November, visitors will find the art in a new setting. The Fall Carefree Garden Art Experience will take … more
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Residents look at art.
Art Night comes to Carefree
The town of Carefree invites Valley residents to stroll through the heart of the Carefree Town Center 4–7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, October through May. With more than a dozen … more
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Blessing of the Animals in Scottsdale to celebrate St. Francis tradition
Four-legged — and feathered — members of the family are invited to Black Mountain United Church of Christ for a Blessing of the Animals service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at 30600 N. Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale. more
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Cave Creek Museum in-house artisan Paul Diefenderder will host a branding activity during a family-friendly event on Oct. 17 at the museum.
Cave Creek Museum to open season with family-friendly event
The Cave Creek Museum will be hosting a family-friendly event from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 17. more
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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa announces the resort debut of ice! featuring Elf, a Christmas attraction that will anchor the resort’s lineup of Christmas activities running Nov. 18-Jan. 3, 2027.
Jingle at JW Desert Ridge announces debut of ice! featuring Elf
A frozen world is coming to the desert this holiday season. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa announces the resort debut of ice! featuring Elf. The signature frozen Christmas … more
The Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser returns to Carefree Friday, Oct. 2.
Pumpkin patch returns to Carefree town center
This October, pumpkins are popping up in Carefree, but they aren’t the kind you’ll find growing on a vine. From Friday, Oct. 2–Sunday, Oct. 4, the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., will … more
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