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Upcoming Scottsdale Holiday Events 2009

Josh Kenzer — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:27:22 +0000

RAILROAD PARK’S HOLIDAY LIGHTS PROGRAM BEGINS DEC. 11

More than 100,000 lights will adorn trees and displays during McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s Holiday Lights event this season. Festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 with a tree lighting, entertainment and a visit from . . . Santa! Holiday lights runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. through Saturday, Jan. 2, excluding Dec. 24, 25 and 31. Santa will be there nightly through Dec. 23. If you would like more information, call (480) 312-2312.

FIREWORKS, SANTA ALL PART OF HOLIDAY HARMONY DEC. 5

Wear your mittens and scarves for Scottsdale’s annual Holiday Harmony. This free, “snowy,” family event will be from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. Second St. There will be arts and crafts, entertainment, games, and a visit with Santa! Photos with Santa will be available for $2 with the proceeds benefiting the Scottsdale International Club dance group. A tree-lighting ceremony will be at 6:20 p.m. and the event will be capped off with a fireworks display. For more information, call (480) 312-0217

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Celebrate Culinary Creations with Crave Arizona

Kelly Tope — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:06:40 +0000

Savor Scottsdale’s ‘08 smash hit foodie event, Eats3, is “back for seconds” with a fresh name and even bigger appetite to please. Renamed Crave Arizona, the culinary event treats the world’s food and wine community to an expanded statewide celebration of food, wine & spirits.

Activities at the 2009 Crave Arizona event include the “Taste of Art” ArtWalk (a special version of the normal Thursday evening Scottsdale ArtWalk), “Taste of Art” Gallery Dinners, National Bartender Competition & Crave Arizona Kick-Off Party, Library Wine Tasting Series, BBQs & Bubbles and the The Arizona Grand Tasting . The days are filled with food and wine tastings, seminars, discussions, appearances by famous chefs and more. Click here for a full event schedule.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Crave Arizona Food & Wine Festival held on the Bridge at the Scottsdale Waterfront and throughout downtown Scottsdale. Visit www.CraveArizona.com for more information and to purchase tickets to this exciting culinary event!

72 Hour Sale on Crave Arizona Tickets

Josh Kenzer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:39:39 +0000

Tickets must be purchased before 12am Arizona time zone, 8/13/2009.

Crave Arizona highlights local chefs, artisans, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences found only in Arizona.

The schedule includes exquisite dinners, cooking demonstrations, competitions,

educational seminars,
epicurean adventures and celebrity chef sightings!

More information online at www.CraveArizona.com or call 888-946-3277.

Downloadable and Printable Calendar of Events for August 2009

Josh Kenzer — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:32:05 +0000

Download this Scottsdale Calendar of Events for August 2009 or visit our online calendar to search for things to do in Scottsdale during August.

Printable July Calendar of Events for Scottsdale, AZ

Josh Kenzer — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:15:36 +0000

Here’s a high quality printable PDF of upcoming July events in Scottsdale Arizona. Related posts:Downloadable and Printable Calendar of Events for August 2009Upcoming Scottsdale Holiday EventsUpcoming Scottsdale Holiday Events 2009 Related posts:

Mother’s Day in Scottsdale

Josh Kenzer — Mon, 04 May 2009 21:22:17 +0000

May 10 is Mother’s Day. Take your mother somewhere special and give her the gift of style. Check out these Mother’s Day activities in Scottsdale. More...

Attending the Gooding & Company Auction

Josh Kenzer — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:57:46 +0000

About.com’s Judy Hedding attended the Gooding & Company Collector Auto Auction this last weekend in Scottsdale. She took some excellent photos and did a write up on About.com with tips and advice for having a good time.

Ready for Scottsdale Event Season? Good, cause it’s here!

Kelly Tope — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:09:53 +0000

This is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year to be in Scottsdale. Not only is the weather great (we get to wear short sleeve shirts while the rest of the country is bundled up and still freezing), but there is something to do just about every weekend from here until April. You can hardly go anywhere in Scottsdale without running into an event, all of which are worth experiencing. Here are some of my favorites coming up through the end of January (and be sure to check out Valentine’s Day in Scottsdale for events taking place in February):

Barrett-Jackson:This auto auction features more than 1,000 of the world’s finest collector and special-interest automobiles and is attended by 250,000 collectors and enthusiasts.
Dates: January 11-18
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale (101 Freeway and Frank Lloyd Wright)
Admission: $10-$120

Sunday A’Fair: This free Sunday afternoon festival takes place outdoors and features concerts, a diverse selection of arts and crafts, and hands-on activities for children.
Dates: January 11 – April 12, most Sundays
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Admission: Free

Russo & Steele: Be sure to check out this boutique-style auction featuring American muscle cars, European sports cars, hot rods and customs.
Dates: January 14-18, 2009
Location: Scottsdale Road and Mayo Boulevard
Admission: $20 general admission

Arizona Fine Art Expo: Juried artists are showcased in a working studio environment, giving attendees unprecedented access to some of the world’s most gifted designers, painters, sketch artists and sculptors.
Dates: January 15 – March 29, 2009
Location: Jomax and Scottsdale Roads
Admission: $8

Native Trails: A celebration of Native American Culture through song, dance, art, music and food.
Dates: January 15 – April 11, 2009 (most Thursdays and Saturdays)
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Admission: Free

Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival: Experience jury-selected artists displaying fine art that includes bronzes, paintings, pottery, photography, scratchboard, wood, clay, metal and glass sculptures, batiks and more.
Dates: January 15-16, 2009
Location: Downtown Carefree, Ho Hum and Easy Streets
Admission: $3

Celebration of Fine Art: Attending this event is like attending more than 100 artists’ studios in one day! You can meet the artists and watch them while working.
Dates: January 16 – March 29, 2009
Location: Scottsdale Rd. and Mayo Boulevard
Admission: $8

Rockin’ ArtWalk: Runners, family and friends are invited to spend the afternoon in the thriving Downtown Scottsdale Arts & Shopping District. Here, you can enjoy an enticing array of galleries, dining and nightlife.
Dates: January 17, 2009
Location: Scottsdale Arts District, Main St. and Marshall Way
Admission: Free

P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon: This marathon tours through three of Arizona’s most vibrant cities (Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale). With perfect winter running weather and live music every mile, this is an event not to miss!
Dates: January 18, 2009
Location: Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale
Admission: Free for spectators, $100-$125 for runners

Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show: Come to watch 1,500 of the country’s best quarter horses compete for $20,000 in prizes. Horses and riders from around the world ride in five rights over eight days.
Dates: January 22-31, 2009
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale (101 and Frank Lloyd Wright)
Admission: Free

FBR Open: As the largest event on the PGA TOUR, the FBR Open has gained legendary status for being unlike any other golf tournament. In addition the golf festival during the day, be sure to check out the Bird’s Nest Music Fest at each night.
Dates: January 26 – February 1, 2009
Location: TPC Scottsdale (Greenway Parkway and Frank Lloyd Wright)
Admission: $25 and up

Upcoming Scottsdale Holiday Events

Josh Kenzer — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:24:33 +0000

Please note, these are the 2008 dates. For 2009, please go here.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park during the holidays: Photo taken by Gary Dickson - http://flickr.com/photos/garydickerson/

RAILROAD PARK’S HOLIDAY LIGHTS PROGRAM BEGINS DEC. 12

More than 100,000 lights will adorn trees and displays during McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s Holiday Lights event this season. Festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 with a tree lighting, entertainment and a visit from . . . Santa! Holiday lights runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. through Saturday, Jan. 3, excluding Dec. 24, 25 and 31. Santa will be there nightly through Dec. 23. If you would like more information, call (480) 312-2312.

FIREWORKS, SANTA ALL PART OF HOLIDAY HARMONY NOV. 29

Wear your mittens and scarves for Scottsdale’s annual Holiday Harmony. This free, “snowy,” family event will be from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. Second St. There will be arts and crafts, entertainment, games, and a visit with Santa! Photos with Santa will be available for $2 with the proceeds benefiting the Scottsdale International Club dance group. A tree-lighting ceremony will be at 6:20 p.m. and the event will be capped off with a fireworks display. For more information, call (480) 312-0205

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Online Marketing & Social Media: Best Practices for Tourism

Josh Kenzer — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:03:30 +0000

The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau’s “Online Marketing & Social Media: Best Practices for Tourism” educational seminar will be held on Dec. 10 at Millennium Resort Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch. This seminar is for businesses in the tourism industry interested in using online marketing and social media. The presentation will focus on e-mail marketing best practices, search engine marketing strategies such as search engine optimization, and the best ways to use social marketing such as blogs and social networks.

Where:	Millennium Resort Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch 7401 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253
When:	Wednesday, Dec. 10 Networking & Registration: 7:30 a.m.- 8:00 a.m. Seminar: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
What:	This seminar is for businesses in the tourism industry interested in using online marketing and social media. The presentation will focus on e-mail marketing best practices, search engine marketing strategies such as search engine optimization, and the best ways to use social marketing such as blogs and social networks.
Cost:	Members: $10 Non-members: $20
RSVP:	Register by Dec 5, 2008.