Archive for Scottsdale Events
FREE Sketching in the Galleries
Posted by: | CommentsWhat a great idea! Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 pm Map it
SMOCA (Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art) is hosting a unique event. Explore the works of William Wegman in his exhibit Unexpected Wegman through a directed sketching activity. The first 20 people to show up for this Sketching in the Galleries workshop receive a complimentary signed William Wegman postcard. Click here for more information about SMOCA events.
One of the great things about living in Scottsdale is the diverse arts programs sponsored by SMOCA and the Scottsdale Center of the Arts. They get my annual donation faithfully because what is a city without art?
Greater Airpark History – Dec 2009 Meeting
Posted by: | CommentsGreater Airpark History, Economy Topic for December Mayor and City Council Breakfast
The public is invited to learn about the Greater Airpark area and its history at the upcoming Mayor and City Council Breakfast.
The event will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Scottsdale Quarter, 15169 N. Scottsdale Road, fourth floor. Coffee and juice will be provided. RSVPs are not necessary. For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at (480) 312-2433.
The event will feature remarks from Mayor W. J. “Jim” Lane, Councilman Robert Littlefield, and North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Representatives Jason Bressler and Tom Lakatos who will speak about retail economics. In addition, city staff members Dave Meinhart will talk about the Airpark Transportation Plan and Harold Stewart will discuss business signage.
As part of the 2011 General Plan Update, the city is reviewing the Greater Airpark Community Area Plan. Half of the six phases have been completed. The current stage, expected to be done in February, includes revising the draft plan based on public input. For more information about the plan, visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/planning/areaplans/GreaterAirparkCAP.asp.
Farmers Market Coming To Downtown Scottsdale
Posted by: | CommentsWhen we used to live in San Luis Obispo, California, our local Thursday night Farmer’s Market was famous. We lived there from 1982 to 1993 and it was just something everyone did on Thursday night. Not only did we get the best vegetables and strawberries, but we built a sense of community.
I know that San Luis Obispo was a much smaller city than Scottsdale but it is always a good thing to have events that build a sense of place and belonging. Scottsdale is fortunate to now have two farmer’s markets. I’ll see you there.
Bring Your Kids, Bring Your Dogs, Bring Your Friends.
Starting Nov 1, 2008, the new location for the Old Town Farmer’s Market will be the city parking lot at the southwest corner of Brown and 1st Streets. Saturday from 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM.
A new market is coming to Downtown Scottsdale called “Craftsman Court Go Green Street Market”. This market will feature local growers artisan food producers and local crafts and local green businesses. The Green market will be located on Craftsman Court starting at 5th Avenue. Starting January 18, 2009 – Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Click on the blue placemarks to see the location of both markets.
If you want more information about farmer’s markets in the Metro Phoenix area, visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com. There are currently markets in Scottsdale, Carefree, Phoenix, Mesa, Ahwatukee, Glendale, and Surprise.