Land Trust: Art for Lands Sake, Reception Mar. 5, Exhibit & Sale Mar. 6-19
Feb29

Land Trust: Art for Lands Sake, Reception Mar. 5, Exhibit & Sale Mar. 6-19

  ‘February 27, 2019 Courtesy Desert Foothills Land Trust You’re invited to join us for the opening reception of our 6th annual juried art exhibit and sale. The exhibit features representational works of art depicting the lands and wildlife permanently protected by Desert Foothills Land Trust.”   Desert Foothills Land Trust Announcement...

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Scottsdale Museum of the West: See what’s in store for March.
Feb29

Scottsdale Museum of the West: See what’s in store for March.

February 26, 2020 Clic k below to review the newsletter of Western Spirit Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. You will find information about the following topics – Cowboy Artists of America Return to Arizona, Exhibition & Panel Discussions Many Programs Coming Up Did you know? Western Spirit Newsletter         The Peak Welcomes Your Comment Use the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of...

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Peak Editor to Present History of Pinnacle Peak, Mar. 12, 1 P.M. – Scottsdale’s Appaloosa Library
Feb24

Peak Editor to Present History of Pinnacle Peak, Mar. 12, 1 P.M. – Scottsdale’s Appaloosa Library

February 24, 2020 Rare Collection of Printed Peak Issues to be Displayed at Library The Scottsdale Public Library has announced that Les Conklin, Editor of A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) magazine , will present “The History of Pinnacle Peak” on Thursday, March 12th. The program will be held at city’s Appaloosa Library from 1 – 2 p.m. The Appaloosa Library is located at 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale, AZ...

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Scottsdale Public Library Volunteers Newsletter – Winter 2020
Feb22

Scottsdale Public Library Volunteers Newsletter – Winter 2020

February 2020   Scottsdale Public Library Volunteers Newsletter

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Vineyard Views Blog:  She’s always playing her violin.
Feb20

Vineyard Views Blog: She’s always playing her violin.

February 19, 2020 This is hard to wrap your brain around. Click below to see why. As many of you already know, there is much more to Vineyard Views Blog. If you would like to review the blog in its entirety, use the link below and then complete the blog sign-up form to the right. Vineyard Views Blog   The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a...

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Scottsdale Celebrates Earth Day by Hosting Art Contest
Feb20

Scottsdale Celebrates Earth Day by Hosting Art Contest

February. 19, 2020 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Art contest celebrates 50th anniversary of Earth Day; offers prizes and praise   This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 and to celebrate this global event, the city of Scottsdale is hosting an art contest for youth. Scottsdale students are invited to participate in the city’s Earth Day 2020 Art Contest. The contest’s theme — “The Art of the Tree” —...

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More “Flights of Fantasy” from Artist Gayle Conklin Lowe
Feb16

More “Flights of Fantasy” from Artist Gayle Conklin Lowe

February 16, 2020 Images Courtesy Gayle Conklin Lowe   Three years have passed since The Peak published “Artist Creates Flights of Fantasy in a Control Tower Studio.” The article, published in March 1918, featured bright, bold and entertaining paintings by Gayle Conklin Lowe. When Ms. Lowe, cousin of The Peak’s editor,  Les Conklin,  submitted photographs of her art, she wrote, “I’m not sure any of my paintings...

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Desert Foothills Family YMCA: YNEWS, February 2020
Feb15

Desert Foothills Family YMCA: YNEWS, February 2020

February 2020 There are a variety of fun family and youth activities at the Desert Foothills Family YMCA. For information about events, programs and registration, click below. Desert Foothills Family YMCA Newsletter       The Peak Welcomes Your Comment Use the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments are reviewed based on The Peak’s Comment Policy prior to publishing. GPPA...

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Land Trust Presents It’s Art for Land’s Sake, March 5 – 19
Feb12

Land Trust Presents It’s Art for Land’s Sake, March 5 – 19

January 12, 2020 The Desert Footlhills Land Trust Showcases  the Art of Nature Juried Art Exhibit & Sale: It’s Art for Land’s Sake Reception: Thursday March 5, 6-8 pm Exhibition: Friday, March 6 through Thursday, March 19 (library hours) Venue: Desert Foothills Library    It’s Art for Land’s Sake is a juried art exhibit and sale designed to promote conservation and wildlife protection through representational art. The Land...

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Museum’s Home Tour Celebrates Jerry Jones Legacy, March 8th
Feb11

Museum’s Home Tour Celebrates Jerry Jones Legacy, March 8th

By Vickilyn Hussey Courtesy Cave Creek Museum One-day Only Home Tour of Six Stellar Residences & The Legacy of Gerry Jones Featured Exhibit at the Museum Through May 2020 Carefree’s exciting architecture and sweeping vistas draw artists, designers, architects, visitors and residents who appreciate the creative integration of sculptural earth, rock, and striking desert terrain. Gerry Jones is the Desert Foothills’ distinguished...

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