| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Panorama TourPresented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at Taliesin West November 1, 2007 - Ongoing Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office - all linked by dramatic terraces, gardens, and walkways overlooking the rugged Sonoran Desert, and valley below. Knowledgeable guides explain how the site relates to the desert and provide a general overview of Wright's basic theories of design, history of the site and activities of Taliesin Fellowship community life.
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | 11/01/07- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Desert Walk TourPresented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at Taliesin West November 1, 2007 - Ongoing A guided desert nature walk at Taliesin West allows you to explore rugged desert trails on the site, and experience the beauty Wright discovered 70 years ago. You will explore the beautiful foothills of the McDowell Mountains, with knowledgeable guides providing an in-depth, and entertaining explanation about the native materials found on the site. See firsthand the desert vegetation, and landforms that were translated into design elements by Wright. Evidence of desert wildlife (javelina,... | Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | 11/01/07- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Night Lights on the Desert TourPresented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at Taliesin West May 1, 2007 - Ongoing On this twilight tour, the buildings, lit from within, appear as sculptures, the fire-breathing dragon is lit, and the lights from the valley below create a dramatic, romantic setting. The tour includes everything on the Insights Tour plus light refreshments. Reservations are requested but not required. Call (480) 860-2700.
Important Information: Taliesin West is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday during July and August.
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | 05/01/07- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Creative Architecture for JuniorsPresented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at Taliesin West June 1, 2007 - Ongoing The Creative Architecture for Juniors tour is designed to introduce young people to the importance of architecture, the roles of an architect, and how shapes, colors and patterns of nature were used by Wright in his designs. Families tour the main complex of buildings at Taliesin West including the Taliesin West Living Room, and the tour includes an interactive activity designed to engage visitors.
Important Information: Adults must be accompanied by a child or student. ... | Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | 06/01/07- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
| Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art - Exhibition Tours | Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art | 07/08/07- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Works by Sergio RoggeronePresented by Adelante at Adelante May 27, 2009 - Ongoing Adelante Gallery at el Pedregal Shops & Dining at the Boulders Resort has announced the arrival of a new summer exhibit with artwork by Argentine artist, Sergio Roggerone. Roggerone is a multi-talented artist that draws inspiration from such disparate cultures such as Byzantium, Central Asia, native Argentine folkways and medieval Catholicism. The works of Sergio Roggerone express an intricate and magical combination of Argentine culture and his Mendoza birthplace. At the forefront of... | Adelante | 05/27/09- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Live GlassblowingPresented by American Fine Art Editions, Inc. at American Fine Art Editions, Inc. November 8, 2008 - Ongoing Experience the art of glassblowing live as the master glassblower Lord Crosbie transforms the molten glass into phenomenal works of art. With the speed of a top professional athlete, the precision of a skilled surgeon, and the grace and flair of Fred Astaire, Crosbie delights spectators as he shapes glass at over 2,000 degrees while adding color and exacting form.
Helpful Information: Contact the gallery for future dates and times for live glassblowing demonstrations at (480)... | American Fine Art Editions, Inc. | 11/08/08- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Ellie and Michael Ziegler Fiesta Bowl MuseumPresented by Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Center and Museum at Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Center and Museum September 10, 2008 - Ongoing Celebrate Arizona's history in the growth of college football at the Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Center and Museum. It highlights the Fiesta Bow's 37-year tradition in the Valley of the Sun and features exhibits on the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Insight Bowl, history of college football and the Fiesta Bowl s community based Festival of College Football events. Patrons will also marvel at the rare collegiate artifacts featured in the museum, including all 120 Football Bowl Subdivision football helmets, a... | Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Center and Museum | 09/10/08- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Scottsdale Historical MuseumPresented by Scottsdale Historical Society Museum at Scottsdale Historical Society Museum January 12, 2005 - Ongoing Visit the permanent exhibits featuring the life and deeds of Winfield Scott, the founding father of Scottsdale, Arizona, how a one-room schoolhouse might have looked during the 1800s and through the early 1900s, and many other fascinating topics.
| Scottsdale Historical Society Museum | 01/12/05- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Scottsdale Art WalkPresented by Scottsdale Gallery Association at Scottsdale Arts District July 17, 2008 - Ongoing Scottsdale ArtWalk is much like a large, easy-going open house for the Scottsdale Arts District located primarily along Main Street and Marshall Way in Scottsdale Downtown. Known as "America's original art walk," this weekly gathering takes place every Thursday evening (year-round, except Thanksgiving). That's when all member galleries belonging to the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) open their doors to the public and show off the work of the Southwest's outstanding artists.
Also,... | Scottsdale Gallery Association | 07/17/08- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Insights TourPresented by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at Taliesin West November 1, 2007 - Ongoing The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room (called the "Garden Room" by Wright) are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour. The living room was the social gathering place for Wright, and the many famous guests he entertained. It is entered through a typically Wrightian low entryway ceiling, stone-wall space which opens to a 56-feet long by 34-feet wide room linked to the garden, and bedroom wing by expansive... | Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | 11/01/07- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Pete Deise and Louis De MayoPresented by Bentley Gallery at Bentley Gallery September 16, 2010 - Ongoing Deise, a local metal-sculptor, regards work from his new series as, "...a tightly wound spiraling helix that unwinds rapidly and whose elements remind one of the swirling, rolling dust and clouds seen in an approaching storm sweeping across an empty valley... plumes of sensual curvatures billow from the tangled wreckage; like petals holding on elastic; like solar flares arching and twisting free from the suns massive gravity; disentangling energy captured in steel."
These impressive... | Bentley Gallery | 09/16/10- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Romantic Flowers and LadiesPresented by Gallery Andrea at Gallery Andrea February 1, 2011 - Ongoing Gallery Andrea presents Romantic Flowers and Ladies featuring work by Andrea de Kerpely-Zak (Florals) and Joanna Zjawinska (Ladies). Special exhibit with a theme of Valentines Day.
de Kerpely-Zak is a Hungarian born artist that is known for painting Healing flowers.
Zjawinska is a Polish born artist that is known for painting Passionate ladies. | Gallery Andrea | 02/01/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Jester'Z Improv Comedy Avg. Event Rating(4.9 Stars): Presented by Jester'Z Improv Comedy at Jester'Z Improv Comedy January 1, 2011 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (4.9 Stars):  Comprised of professional actors, comedians, and stand up comics - The Jester'Z provide instant improv comedy for Phoenix metro area - made up on the spot! The audience plays an important role in each show: suggestions such as a name, a location, an attitude, an emotion, an accent, maybe a silly secret to be divulged all comes from you, the audience.
| Jester'Z Improv Comedy | 01/01/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
| It's Still Life | Bonner David Galleries | 09/22/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Mariachi Tierra LindaPresented by Mariachi Tierra Linda at Someburros August 27, 2011 - Ongoing Phoenix based Mariachi Tierra Linda embodies the same musical excellence that is part of the rich mariachi pedigree of its director Leticia Elias. Come see the Mariachi Tierra Linda as they perform at Food City in Chandler.
| Mariachi Tierra Linda | 08/27/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
| Fields of Gold | Bonner David Galleries | 09/12/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Choices and Change: American Indian Artists in the SouthwestPresented by Heard Museum North Scottsdale at Heard Museum North Scottsdale September 1, 2011 - Ongoing Change is an underlying premise of American Indian art that is often overlooked. In this exhibition, art is clearly shown to be the bridge between a past rich in tradition and a dynamic, ever-changing current and future culture. See jewelry, sculpture, pottery and paintings from the Heard's collection that exemplify the innovations and the vast differences in the artists' personal creations.
| Heard Museum North Scottsdale | 09/01/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Matthew InnisPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art September 19, 2011 - Ongoing Matthew Innis began his art career in the commercial arts. He worked in an animation studio, sculpted for the toy industry and eventually became an award winning illustrator.
But he longed to paint what inspired him rather than to interpret someone else's vision. He realized that the way to achieve his goal was to study with accomplished painters whose work he admired. Those studies included classes with Juan Martinez, Anthony J. Ryder and Jeremy Lipking, noted figurative... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 09/19/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Evelyne BorenPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art September 26, 2011 - Ongoing Leslie Levy Fine Art now represents the widely acclaimed impressionist, Evelyne Boren.
Evelyne's paintings heighten the visual impact of some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Favorite subjects include Tuscany, Provence, Venice, Guatemala, Mexico and New Mexico.
Boren's canvases are lively, active mixes of color and texture. Her brushwork is rapid and strong. It complements quite well the more reflective, subtle palette knife passages in her work.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 09/26/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Robert C. JacksonPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art October 10, 2011 - Ongoing Jackson is known for his still lifes which are anything but traditional. Using fun objects of Americana, including soda crates, balloon dogs, donuts and birthday cakes, Jackson creates a narrative painting which is often a humorous comment on contemporary life.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 10/10/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Wine WednesdaysPresented by Hotel Valley Ho at ZuZu - Hotel Valley Ho November 2, 2011 - Ongoing Every Wednesday night, ZuZu is featuring a different tasting. Attendees can meet a representative from a top winery, learn about how the wine is made, and get the featured pour at a special price all night in the lounge.
Image Credit: Kristin April Photography. | Hotel Valley Ho | 11/02/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Mark LaguePresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art November 1, 2011 - Ongoing The lights of the city fascinate Mark Lague. This popular artist truly captures the excitement of downtown. His oil paintings are full of action, reflections and lots of light. Favorite subjects include taxicabs, buses and people walking in between.
Lately Mark has also been creating smaller paintings of people enjoying everyday life. "Grade Six Band" is one of these charming new studies.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 11/01/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Suzi MatherPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art November 1, 2011 - Ongoing Suzi Mather's love of animals is evident in her sensitive watercolors of horses and cats. This artist has developed a method almost unheard of in the use of watercolors, painting from dark to light rather than from light to dark. This enables Suzi to achieve the deep, rich colors and brilliant highlights that draw the viewer to her work.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 11/01/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Saturday sHOwdownPresented by Hotel Valley Ho at ZuZu - Hotel Valley Ho October 29, 2011 - Ongoing From 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday nights, enjoy tastings in the lobby bar. A different drink is featured each night, created by ZuZu’s expert mixologists. It’s also on special all night in the lounge. Singer/songwriter Jack Young will be performing on the patio from 7:00 to 9:30 most dates (call or visit the website for details).
Image Credit: Kristin April Photography | Hotel Valley Ho | 10/29/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Erin HansonPresented by The Marshall-LeKae Gallery at The Marshall-LeKae Gallery November 22, 2011 - Ongoing The Marshall-LeKAE Gallery has been busy adding talented new artists to their collection, and they are pleased to introduce the abstract Southwest Landscapes by artist Erin Hanson.
Erin Hanson transforms desert landscape into a beautiful mosaic of color and texture. Through application of thick, impasto paint and bold, free strokes, the artist re-defines the beauty of the desert. A lifelong hiker and rock climber, Erin photographs remote locations of the desert, as well as popular... | The Marshall-LeKae Gallery | 11/22/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Rediscovering the Value of Contemporary RealismPresented by The Marshall-LeKae Gallery at The Marshall-LeKae Gallery November 22, 2011 - Ongoing "A hundred years ago, Modernism was the Avant-Garde, and today, Modernism is the establishment and Realism is the Avant-Garde", states publisher Eric Rhoades of Fine Art Connoisseur. "It takes emotion to hold the viewer's attention," according to celebrated artist Mario Andres Robinson." By expert accounts, the pendulum of American contemporary art is swinging back toward realism.
To celebrate a style that is typically representative of the "real" and not the "ideal," Scottsdale's... | The Marshall-LeKae Gallery | 11/22/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Doug WestPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art December 12, 2011 - Ongoing Doug West's distinctive images allow the viewer to contemplate the vastness and serenity of nature. Using the medium of serigraphy, West creates beautiful landscapes of the Southwest.
Preferring to do the silkscreening himself, West makes as many as 125 applications of color per print, each with its own stencil. Now multiply that process by the number of prints in each edition and you can begin to imagine how much time it has taken the artist to complete a single... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 12/12/11- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Gary KorlinPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art January 16, 2012 - Ongoing Leslie Levy Fine Art is pleased to introduce the art of Gary Korlin whose paintings so beautifully portray the mood and emotions of the model.
Using his academic training in 19th century French painting, Gary Korlin captures impressions of life and depicts them in his delicately modeled figures set in the European countryside. While living in the mountains overlooking Florence, deep in the heart of Tuscany, he established the recurring subject that many call the "Venetian... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 01/16/12- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Suzi Mather and Carol Ann SchraderPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art January 23, 2012 - Ongoing Leslie Levy Fine Art represents two outstanding artists who specialize in the technically difficult medium of watercolor.
Suzi Mather paints sensitive, translucent watercolors which have been featured in many national watercolor exhibitions. This artist works in the watercolor medium using a non-traditional method of painting. She paints from dark to light and in doing so, captures the gentle nature of the horses and cats that she portrays.
Carol Ann Schrader uses watercolor... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 01/23/12- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
John BayalisPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art February 15, 2012 - Ongoing John Bayalis' distinct style and skill in handling contemporary themes and subject matter has earned him acclaim from art critics and collectors throughout the United States. His vibrant watercolors reflect a clarity of light and form, while dealing with unique viewpoints in portraying popular culture.
Bayalis' intricate set ups include man-made and natural elements as well as game boards, vintage postcards, road maps, magazines and collectibles.
| Leslie Levy Fine Art | 02/15/12- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Karen Hollingsworth's Unique WindowscapesPresented by Leslie Levy Fine Art at Leslie Levy Fine Art May 1, 2012 - Ongoing Leslie Levy Fine Art is pleased to announce that it is once again offering Karen Hollingsworth's beautiful paintings for sale.
Karen Hollingsworth is known for her unique light and airy windowscapes. Her large oil paintings depict subject matter that is fairly minimal, however what attracts many viewers is the mysticism evoked by the light coming through the sheer curtains.
According to the artist, "my windowscapes are intended to provide the viewer with a sense of solitude... | Leslie Levy Fine Art | 05/01/12- Ongoing | Scottsdale |
Street Eats Food Truck FestivalPresented by Salt River Fields at Talking Stick at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick January 12-January 13, 2013 Presented by Phoenix New Times, the second annual Street Eats features food trucks from the Phoenix metro area as well as visiting trucks from around the country. An SRF one-day attendance record-breaker in 2011, this one includes live entertainment, loads of great food, a SubZero/Wolf Chefs Demonstration Stage and lots of family fun.
| Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | 01/12/13- 01/13/13 | Scottsdale |
Cave Creek Thieves MarketPresented by Cave Creek Thieves Market at Cave Creek Thieves Market March 3, 2012-January 5, 2013 The Cave Creek Thieves Market will feature numerous western vendors including famed boot store Spirit of the West, among others, in honor of Cave Creek's major western event, Wild West Days. Thieves Market also will showcase western attire, jewelry, western art, blacksmithing and more.
| Cave Creek Thieves Market | 03/03/12- 01/05/13 | Cave Creek |
Through the Lens: Dine PhotographersPresented by Heard Museum North Scottsdale at Heard Museum North Scottsdale June 12-November 25, 2012 On loan from the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona, this thought-provoking exhibition of work by contemporary Navajo photographers marks the first time ever that a show curated by a regional museum of American Indian arts and culture has traveled to the Heard. This juried show will present a fascinating and diverse range of photographers and subject matter.
| Heard Museum North Scottsdale | 06/12/12- 11/25/12 | Scottsdale |
| Talking Stick Fine Art, Craft and Wine Festival | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | 11/16/12- 11/18/12 | Scottsdale |
| Spooktacular | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | 10/26/12- 10/27/12 | Scottsdale |
| Arizona Taco Festival | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | 10/20/12- 10/21/12 | Scottsdale |
| Muller-Kuhrs Oktoberfest | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | 10/13/12 | Scottsdale |
Magic on Main Presented by Pearson and Company at Pearson and Company September 20-September 22, 2012 Celebrate Pearson's 20 years on Main with YouTube phenomenon Obadiah Parker, sculptor Kevin Caron, jewelry from Azalea Decor. The event benefits SARRC, which provides support to families affected by autism.
| Pearson and Company | 09/20/12- 09/22/12 | Scottsdale |
Young@art Gallery - Visions: Worth a Thousand WordsPresented by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art May 10-September 9, 2012 Visions is SMoCA's teen group that involves 40+ high school art students and their teachers. Students meet with local, national and internationally known artists for workshops, gallery talks and studio visits. The resulting artwork reflects the enthusiasm and inspiration gleaned from these monthly conversations. In this exhibition, students explore the theme of narrative, spinning their own visual stories with canvas, photography and sculpture.
| Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art | 05/10/12- 09/09/12 | Scottsdale |
Fiddler On the RoofPresented by Scottsdale Musical Theater Company at Phoenix Country Day School August 16-August 19, 2012 One of the most beloved musicals of all time, Fiddler on the Roof, with its memorable songs "If I Were a Rich Man", "To Life", "Sunrise Sunset", "Matchmaker", "Miracles of Miracles" and "Far From the Home I Love" has been seen in countries all over the world in dozens of different languages. Its story of Tevye the Milkman and his struggle to keep his family, and his beliefs, intact is understood the world over regardless of race or religion.
Fiddler will be directed... | Scottsdale Musical Theater Company | 08/16/12- 08/19/12 | Scottsdale |
RentPresented by Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre July 13-August 11, 2012 Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about being young and learning to survive in NYC. It's about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize, Rent has made a lasting mark on Broadway with songs that rock and a story that really resonates.
| Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre | 07/13/12- 08/11/12 | Scottsdale |
Roadhouse Jam Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by First String Promotions at Scottsdale VFW Post 3513 July 7, 2011-August 2, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):  The Roadhouse Jam offers Roots Rock, Country Blues and other forms of Americana music. Acoustics are welcome. Back-line provided- BYO Guitar and Harp Rigs.
Guests can opt for Ladies Auxiliary fund-raiser dinner. Soft drinks and full bar are available along with a fun mixture of impromptu music and professional shenanigans, as friends gather for laid-back 'roadhouse' style jam fun.
| First String Promotions | 07/07/11- 08/02/12 | Scottsdale |
The Odd Couple - MenPresented by Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre June 8-July 29, 2012 Neil Simon's comedy classic with a twist. One play, two versions, two casts, under one roof - Oscar and Felix versus Olive and Florence. Uptight Unger and messy Madison have been thrown together in an apartment, and the patterns of their own disastrous marriages begin to reappear. Male and female versions are performed alternating weekends. Come see each version and choose your favorite.
| Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre | 06/08/12- 07/29/12 | Scottsdale |
The Odd Couple - WomenPresented by Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre June 8-July 29, 2012 Neil Simon's comedy classic with a twist. One play, two versions, two casts, under one roof - Oscar and Felix versus Olive and Florence. Uptight Unger and messy Madison have been thrown together in an apartment, and the patterns of their own disastrous marriages begin to reappear. Male and female versions are performed alternating weekends. Come see each version and choose your favorite.
| Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre | 06/08/12- 07/29/12 | Scottsdale |
Miss Arab USA 2012 PageantPresented by Miss Arab USA at Talking Stick Resort July 14, 2012 This summer join thousands in attending the 3rd annual Miss Arab USA Pageant at the Talking Stick Resort. Sit back relax and watch 22 gorgeous women from all over the world representing the 22 Arab countries, that will be competing for the Miss Arab USA Crown. The Miss Arab USA Pageant aims to capture the community in support of uniting Arabs as well as friends and families of the culture in celebrating the Arab traditions and heritage. The Pageant advances as well the importance of the... | Miss Arab USA | 07/14/12 | Scottsdale |
Summer Spectacular ArtWalkPresented by Scottsdale Gallery Association at Scottsdale Arts District July 5, 2012 It's summertime's annual cooldown in the Scottsdale Arts District. Presented by the Scottsdale Gallery Association in conjunction with City of Scottsdale.
One of the Valley's most surprising events always draws hundreds to the "coolness" of the Scottsdale Arts District. The 23rd annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk is sure to provide another great midsummer's entertainment this year. This popular event is sponsored in part by China Mist Iced Teas and Comerica Bank.
ArtWalkers can... | Scottsdale Gallery Association | 07/05/12 | Scottsdale |
Independence Day Music FestivalPresented by Salt River Fields at Talking Stick at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick July 3, 2012 Celebrate the USA's Independence at Salt River Fields with country music superstars Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker. Sponsored by Phoenix New Times, get ready for a rockin' concert, not to mention the largest fireworks show in metro Phoenix.
| Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | 07/03/12 | Scottsdale |
| Xanadu | Fountain Hills Theater | 06/15/12- 07/01/12 | Fountain Hills |