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Posts by Kelly Tope

It’s Gonna be an Art-Filled Weekend!

Starting tonight, you can take in art all weekend long with the Glass Act ArtWalk and the Scottsdale Arts Festival.  After all the rain we’ve been having (which has made the desert gloriously green), its going to be a sun-filled weekend so you can be sure to soak up some rays while soaking up great art.
Tonight marks [...]

Move Over H1N1, Spring Training Fever Hits Scottsdale!

Head to the sunny Sonoran Desert for unbeatable 70-degree weather, America’s favorite pastime, and an unforgettable experience in downtown Scottsdale. Starting today, the San Francisco Giants take the mound at Scottsdale Stadium for 15 home games for the 2010 season of Cactus League spring training.  Below is your ultimate guide experiencing spring training and making [...]

Experience the Southwest’s Greatest Dog Show!

One of the largest all-breed dog shows west of the Mississippi River will take place this weekend at WestWorld of Scottsdale, with more than 150 breeds of dogs in competition.   The Fiesta Cluster Dog Show is a perfect event for the whole family, and allows the public a chance to see  over 3000 dogs from across the country [...]

Invest in the Community by Joining in Community Love

This past Fall, artist Jesse Fairchild recruited dozens of volunteers to create over 100 signs which feature expressions of positivity. “Paint the most positive word in your life,” he instructed. The results range from love, to dance, to ice cream. Now it is time to use these optimistic expressions to create one simple act of [...]

Giddy on Up – The Parada del Sol Rides into Town this Weekend!

The 57th Annual Parada del Sol kicks off this weekend with the “World’s Largest Horse Drawn Parade”. The Parade will be held Saturday February 20, 2010 at 10:00 am and runs north up Scottsdale Road, from Oak to Indian School.  Immediately following the Parade, the annual Trail’s End celebration will take place in Old Town Scottsdale [...]

Celebrate 75 Years of Golf

Make Plans to Attend the Newly Renamed Waste Management Open
The Waste Management Open, formerly named the FBR Open, celebrates its 75th year of play next week at TPC Scottsdale. The tournament, annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR, takes place February 22-28, 2010 and brings back defending champion Kenny Perry, who will compete [...]

Experience the Thrill of the Hoop Dance

Looking for a non-traditional Valentine’s Day (or weekend) activity?  Then be sure to check out the 70 hoop dancers from across North America who will showcase their skill and talent as they compete for the prestigious World Champion title at the Heard Museum in Phoenix this weekend.
For those of who you’ve never had the pleasure of [...]

Celebrate the 55th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

Since 1955 the Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. The first show was held at the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel.  The show has since moved to Westworld of Scottsdale and has grown from 50 horses to nearly 2000 horses bringing top owners, trainers and breeders from around [...]

Raise Your Glasses to the Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival this Weekend

Travel the world over and you would be hard-pressed to find a more spectacular gathering of artists than at the Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival.  The streets of downtown Carefree are closed this weekend, making room for more than 160 artists and in excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art.  You can find [...]

Scottsdale Events Season 2010

Warm, sunny days and clear, blue nights make the perfect setting for events so it should come as no surprise that Janaury kicks off event season here in Scottsdale.   Beginning this weekend, a fury of events decends on Scottsdale and gives both residents and visitors alike limitless options for getting out and enjoying the great [...]