Cancer

Fundraiser spotlights pediatric leukemia trial

The sixth annual Gateway for Cancer Research Vino Con Stelle, co-hosted by Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and Mr. Richard J Stephenson, is coming up Oct. 14. The fundraiser is an evening of wine under …
Neighbors

Photos: Scottsdale Firefighter Charities Dinner

Scottsdale Firefighters Association held its annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Firefighter Charities Dinner on Sept. 24. This year’s event took place at STK Steakhouse in the heart of …
NEIGHBORS

Paradise Valley hosts Veterans’ Appreciation Vintage Car Show

The Town of Paradise Valley will host the 18th annual Paradise Valley Veterans’ Appreciation Vintage Car Show 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at 6401 E. Lincoln Drive. The objective of …
BUSINESS

Trevor’s Liquor to open at Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment

RED Development announced Trevor’s Liquor, a Valley liquor store, bottle shop and cigar emporium, is set to open its fourth location in late 2024 at PV, the Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment. …
BUSINESS

Barron’s honors Scottsdale resident

Wilde Wealth Management Group, a financial services firm headquartered in Paradise Valley, announces that founder and CEO Trevor Wilde, of Scottsdale, has been named among Barron’s top 100 …
VETERANS

Independent seeks submissions for Veterans Day Salute

Independent Newsmedia is featuring a Veterans Day Salute to honor those who have served our country.
NEIGHBORS

Valley of the Sun JCC offers Parkinson's fitness classes

The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, offers a range of fitness classes specially designed to help those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. These …
BUSINESS

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia unveils renovation

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, announces the completion of its multimillion-dollar renovation. The resort now boasts redesigned guest rooms and meeting spaces …
Lifestyle

Transformation of Casa Blanca community

In the past nearly 100 years, Casa Blanca Estates in Scottsdale, next to the border of Paradise Valley and Camelback Mountain, has transformed from a wealthy mansion to a resort, to what is now a …
EVENT

Scottsdale hosts Arizona Construction Workforce Management Summit

Construction leaders and professionals are coming together once again to discuss trends and solutions for some of the industry’s and region’s most pressing workforce challenges. Arcoro, a …
NEIGHBORS

Desert Foundation Auxiliary hosts Desert Ball in Scottsdale

The Desert Foundation Auxiliary hosted its 57th annual Mother Daughter Tea April 26, to celebrate the 20 debutantes who will be presented at the Desert Ball Dec. 22, at The Phoenician Resort, 6000 E. …
BUSINESS

Scottsdale’s ACOYA Shea opens to seniors

Cogir Senior Living and Ryan Companies US, Inc. announce the opening of ACOYA Shea, 7373 E. Shea Blvd., a senior living community offering appointed independent, assisted living and memory care …
Development

SmokeTree earns Planning Commision approval

Redevelopment of the shuttered SmokeTree Resort in Paradise Valley is recommended for approval by the Paradise Valley Planning Commission. The proposal for the five-acre site, which opened in …

SUSD’s Dr. Menzel wins superintendent of the year

Scottsdale Unified School District Dr. Scott Menzel has been named superintendent of the year by Save Our Schools Arizona. The organization, which champions public schools and their causes in …
Land trust

Paradise Valley mountains preserved through generosity

Paradise Valley Mountain Preserve Trust is stewards of 260 acres of land, including all of Mummy Mountain, the north side of Camelback Mountain and the east side of Phoenix Mountain Preserve. …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
No one appreciates the role quality schools play in Scottsdale more than the business community. We know firsthand that Scottsdale Unified School District schools not only educate our children but …
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital CEO/managing director September marks Suicide Prevention Month. Recent national polls indicate that 94% of adults believe suicide can be prevented. Unfortunately, …
I’m sure many of you are anxiously looking forward to eradicating the eyesore that is the current SmokeTree Resort. Now is the critical junction at which to speak out to your local government. …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Entertainment
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is rolling out an array of new daily tours, diverse cultural events and enriching youth and family programs at Taliesin West, the famed architect’s winter home in Scottsdale, offering first-time and returning visitors an opportunity to learn more about Wright’s legacy and principles of architecture through a brand-new lens.

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation debuts programming calendar at Taliesin West

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is reinvigorating the famed architect’s winter home in Scottsdale, Taliesin West, with an array of new daily tours, diverse cultural events and youth and …
Alexander Malofeev, Kronos Quartet, Takács Quartet, Joshua Bell with Larisa Martínez, Candian Brass and Turtle Island Quartet (clockwise from upper left) are among the artists in the 2023–24 classical and chamber concerts at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Scottsdale Arts announces 2023–24 classical and chamber concerts

Scottsdale Arts has announced the classical and chamber concerts that will be part of the 2023–24 season, its 46th season of Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel and new collaborations …
Presented by the Kierland Master Association, in collaboration with The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and Kierland Commons, OktoberWest will feature an evening filled with country-western themed autumn activities.

OktoberWest Festival is Oct. 21 in Scottsdale

The OktoberWest Festival returns to The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Parkway, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. The festival puts a twist on traditional Oktoberfest celebrations …
A collaboration among Kierland Commons, Vermillion Promotions and Willcox Wine Country, The Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival will celebrate art, culture, wine and flavors.

Fine Art & Wine Festival returns to Kierland Commons

The second annual Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival will take place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29, at Kierland Commons Main Street, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd. More than …
Residents can bring chairs to the Quad, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road, and listen to local bands perform 5-7 p.m. every Saturday.

Scottsdale Quarter’s Fall Concert Series continues

Scottsdale Quarter’s Fall Concert Series continues Saturday, Sept. 30, with the Desert Dixie Band. Residents can bring chairs to the Quad, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road, and listen to local …
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