Scottsdale Arts: Free Performances for Vets, Teachers, Students
November 17, 2016 The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is offering free tickets to performances to veterans, students, and teachers. Click on the link below for additional information. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Press Release
Scottsdale Update Newsletter: November 17
Thursday, November 17 Enjoy your holiday! We will not issue Scottsdale Update on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 24. We’ll be back Thursday, Dec. 1. VIDEO OF THE WEEK The Scottsdale Philharmonic is a professional symphony orchestra that performs free concerts to promote the culture in Scottsdale. Enjoy this performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6. HEADLINES Most city offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25,...
Desert Discovery Center Alert: Community Workshop on Nov. 30th
November 15. 2016 The public is invited to attend a community workshop to participate in the planning process for the proposed Desert Discovery Center concept. The workshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Venue 8600, 8600 E. Anderson Dr. Registration is required and several time slots are available between 3 and 7 p.m. For information and registration, click on the link below. Desert Discovery Center Alert The Peak...
Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour: Nov. 18-20 & Nov. 25-27
Arizona’s Largest and Longest-Running Artist Studio Tour, Hidden in the Hills, Celebrates 20 Years in November Non-profit Sonoran Arts League’s free self-guided tour features 188 artists in 47 studio locations in Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale By Sue Kern-Fleisher Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour and sale, Hidden in the Hills (HITH), celebrates its 20th year during the last two...
Jim Sciacero Summer Fun Travel Photo Winner
Judges select “Miami Skyline” as the winner of the Travel Category for the 13th Annual Summer Fun Tony Nelssen Photography Contest. Jim Sciacero’s “Miami Skyline” was selected by judges as the winner of the best image of landscape, wildlife, people, or scenery taken on a trip outside of Arizona. In this year’s photography contest, judges selected winners in four cagegories: landscape,...
First “Snowbirds” in the Foothills by Kraig Nelson
This article by historian Kraig Nelson was selected by judges as the winner of the 2016 Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest, Seeing and Doing Category. First “Snowbirds” in the Foothills By Kraig Randal Nelson We’ve all heard of snowbirds arriving in the Salt River Valley when weather starts getting chilly in other areas. Usually, snowbirds are graciously welcomed because of an influx of capital and increased...
Riding for the Devil’s Brand
This November I’m giving thanks to the talented writers and photographers who have donated and continue to donate their time and talents to The Peak magazine. This article recognizes the “work” of three of the all-time best, Cave Creek poet J. Douglas Hinds and north Scottsdale photographers/graphic designers Frank Biondo and the late Tony Nelssen. Editor Riding the Devil’s Brand By J. Douglas Hinds That poor...
The Standby List
By Barb Owings You’ve heard everyone talking about their Bucket List these days. You know, deciding places to see, things to do and things to learn before they die. Well, hoping to be around for a long time, let me tell you about my Arizona List, developed many years before the above fad began. It was composed of things and places common to the state – how to pronounce them to fit in with my new...
FCF Email Update, Thankgiving
This edition of FCF Email Update identifies events and activities at the Holland Community Center and the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. These include Healthy Brain Expo, Bridge, art , bingo, movies, and more. For information, click on the link below: Foothills Email Update (PDF) Share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. Your email address will...
AZ Game and Fish: Sandhill Crane Cam NOW Streaming
November 12, 2016 This is the season when sand hill cranes are migrating through the southwest. The Arizona Game & Fish Department has announced that its live cam is now streaming and their newsletter provides the link and other information that will make you part of this magnificent annual event. Game and Fish News (PDF) Share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of...










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