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Royse Contemporary art studio is showing the Askew Series by Arizona artist Barbara Kemp Cowlin through May 18.

Royse Contemporary exhibiting Askew Series by Barbara Kemp Cowlin

Royse Contemporary art studio is presenting the Askew Series, a testament to the life and work of Barbara Kemp Cowlin. This exhibition will showcase a diverse array of her last series of paintings, … more

4/29/24

Center Court Pickleball Club is partnering with WellnessSpace Brands and PourMyBeer to enhance the membership experience.

Center Court Pickleball Club opening in Scottsdale this summer

Center Court Pickleball Club will be opening one of its flagship facilities in Scottsdale in Scottsdale this summer. Center Court Scottsdale will be 35,000 square feet, located at the cross … more

4/28/24

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church extends invites families to join them for a special floral celebration honoring mothers Sunday, May 12th, at 11:00 am in the fellowship hall, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

Flowers for Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, North Scottsdale United Methodist Church extends a warm invitation to families to join them for a special celebration honoring mothers. The Mother’s Day … more

4/27/24

The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program will put on the Kinetic Connections dance show for free at the schools performing arts center May 3-4.

SCC dance program presents free dance concert

The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program presents Kinetic Connections, a dance concert performed by SCC’s two resident companies and guests, on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. The show … more

4/26/24

Camp Taliesin West will offer a selection of STEAM-related classes for students from kindergarten through 12th grade this summer.

Camp Taliesin West returns for summer 2024

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announced the return of its Camp Taliesin West with a lineup of full- and half-day sessions for K-12 students on topics surrounding architecture, science, art and … more

4/26/24

William “Doc” Jones is the founder of International Jazz Day AZ Foundation.

Scottsdale resident finds joy in jazz through tragedy

If someone told William “Doc” Jones 50 years ago that his career would span the globe, playing jazz alongside artists like Otis Williams and Aretha Franklin he would have laughed, … more

By Cyrus Guccione
Mail | 4/25/24

SCC dance program presents free dance concert

The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program presents Kinetic Connections, a dance concert performed by SCC’s two resident companies and guests, on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. The show … more

4/25/24

Theme party company Storybook Entertainment is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a free party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park.

Storybook Entertainment celebrates 10-Year anniversary milestone

Storybook Entertainment, the full-time entertainment company that has brought joy to more than 3,000 birthday parties and numerous public events, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Saturday, … more

4/23/24

Ravenscroft is hosting its first two May concerts as benefit events for the HART Pantry which supports at-risk high school teens. The concerts will feature the Valley Jazz Cooperative and Chicago-based saxophonist John Wojciechowski.

Scottsdale music venue supports students in need

The Ravenscroft is hosting its first two concerts in May in support of a Peoria-based non-profit food assistance program for at-risk high school students facing food and housing insecurity. … more

By Cyrus Guccione
Mail | 4/22/24

Scottsdale Arts, will exhibit “Visions ’24” to highlight the skills, inspirations and ideas exchanged between high school students and professional teaching artists from May 10 through September 22.

Scottsdale Arts celebrates 25 years of visions with ‘Visions ‘24’ exhibition

Scottsdale Arts Learning and Innovation, a department of the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts, will exhibit “Visions ’24” to highlight the skills, inspirations and ideas exchanged between … more

4/19/24

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale has deals for everyone during May.

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale has something for students, teachers and mothers

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale is offering a slew of deals and experiences for visitors of all ages including promos for students, teachers, and mothers in May. Every day in May, students can … more

4/18/24

The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center is hosting a “glamping” night out for kids K-8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 20.

‘Glamping’ kids’ night out at Jewish Community Center

The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale will host an exciting and fun-filled night of indoor “glamping” for children in grades K-8 Saturday, April 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 … more

4/17/24