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The Capitol Christmas Tree is Coming from Arizona

Arizona has been given a grand opportunity to showcase the “Grand Canyon State” with a tree to provide that magic splendor you see each year on television of the beautiful Christmas tree illuminating the foreground of the Nation’s Capitol.
There will be a tree cutting ceremony this Saturday, November 7th in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near [...]

The Bigger and Better Scottsdale Fashion Square

For those who love shopping Scottsdale Fashion Square is the mall just for that. The mall recently added a new 100,000 square foot extension to the already ginormous mall, now totalling 1.9 million square feet of retail space. If you’re not aware, Fashion Square is the the largest mall in the southwest so make [...]

Get your Insight Bowl Tickets Now

Buy your tickets today to the Insight Bowl, featuring hard-hitting college football action between teams from the Big Ten and Big 12 conferences.
The 21st annual Insight Bowl is set for 4 p.m. (MST), Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at ASU’s Sun Devil Stadium.
An electric atmosphere featuring exciting game action, collegiate marching bands and cheerleaders are staples [...]

Picture of the Travelocity Gnome at the Grand Canyon

Meet the Travelocity Roaming Gnome Monday July 20

After much voting on http://votetravelocity.com Arizona won the contest for the Travelocity Roaming Gnome’s next visit. The Roaming Gnome arrived to Arizona yesterday and will be traveling all around the state until Tuesday.
The Roaming Gnome will be making an appearance at Trader Vic’s at the Hotel Valley Ho on Monday, July 20, from 5:00 – [...]

Meet the Man Behind the Megafish

Who: Zeb Hogan – Aquatic Ecologist, National Geographic Explorer
Hogan is third in a series of eight National Geographic Explorers who will be visiting the Valley of the Sun this summer at the new National Geographic Explorers Camp at the Fairmont Scottsdale.
What: [...]

A NEW LOCAL FAVORITE AND TWO OPENINGS THIS FALL

Daily Dose – Opened in October 2008, Daily Dose has quickly become a local hotspot with its stylish yet down-to-earth atmosphere and accessible American comfort food. The restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner and is owned by Matt and JenLyn Long of nearby Fusion Restaurant & Lounge. The Hangover sandwich is one of the [...]

Printable July Calendar of Events for Scottsdale, AZ

Here’s a high quality printable PDF of upcoming July events in Scottsdale Arizona.

Two Entries for the Where the Locals Go Contest

The Most Interesting Chihuahua in Scottsdale, Uno

Where the Locals Go Scottsdale, AZ

Enter by June 11 to win big in Scottsdale

Arizona residents:  Don’t miss your chance to win a $1,400 luxury Scottsdale staycation package for two, including a two-night stay at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, Joya Spa treatments, dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, golf at Eagle Mountain Golf Club, and a tour with Across Arizona Tours.
Plus, test your tourism IQ [...]