Archives for September 2009

October Events – Downtown Scottsdale by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

September 28, 2009 szabogroup

Looking for something to do in October, but have no ideas? There are some events to do in downtown Scottsdale that might just be what you have been looking for – and something that you will remember as a great experience. You never know!

Craftsman Court to host 1st annual October Festival – October, 10, 2009 – KAMEN Entertainment, Ear Candy Non-Profit Organization and The Edge 103.9 radio station are joining forces to host Scottsdale’s Craftsman Court 1st annual October Festival (10-10-09).

Ear Candy is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit devoted to creating, supporting and sustaining music programs for kids (www.earcandycharity.org). The money raised is going to benefit a new music program for the Scottsdale Library.

The event will be from 1 PM-6 PM including: 5-6 different bands, 30-40 local and national breweries, and a variety of food vendors. For more information visit: www.beerfestusa.com

Crave Arizona – October 22-24, 2009 – This culinary event treats the world’s food and wine community to an expanded statewide celebration of food, wine & spirits. The event 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! For more information visit: www.cravearizona.com

The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com

More Things To See & Do Downtown by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

September 24, 2009 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Trolley

FREE, SECOND SATURDAY

CULTURAL TOUR VIA THE TROLLEY

CONSIDER a FREE Cultural Tour (great for families and groups). For more information visit: www.ultimatearttours.com. Straight from their web site is this information: “Ultimate Art and Cultural Tours takes pride in offering unique and exciting art and cultural experiences for groups visiting the Scottsdale and Phoenix area.” Currently July & August tours are full, to inquire for September or be put on a wait list please visit the website. They also offer the following tours if the one mentioned previously isn’t what you are looking for. There is the Arizona Art Tours, which can give you tours of:Artist Studios
Art Museums and
Scottsdale Art Galleries

There are several other tour options listed on their home page, including Scottsdale Fashion Tours for those who want to see a fashion show or beauty makeover. Be sure to check the web site out for more!

Arizona Restaurant Week

Sept. 19-26, 2009

Here’s a chance to experience the best in local dining. Check out Scottsdale eateries during Arizona Restaurant Week. Three-course dinner menus are offered at $29/person or $58/couple at 100+ Valley restaurants. For more information visit:

www.arizonarestaurantweek.com

For more events and new restaurants in downtown visit: www.scottsdaledowntown.com/Events.aspx or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown.asp

The Pink Light District by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

September 21, 2009 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Is someone you know affected by breast cancer? Is it your mother, sister or another relative? Then this event may be for you! Breast Cancer Awareness month is coming up soon!

The Arizona Institute for Breast Health is proud to announce a unique opportunity for the Valley to honor all those touched by breast cancer. From August 1st through October 31st, individuals will have the opportunity to sponsor pink light bulbs for $25 each in recognition of those affected by breast cancer.

The pink lights will be placed on the Canal Bridge, which links the Scottsdale Waterfront to the Southbridge District in downtown Scottsdale and will be illuminated on October 1st at the annual lighting ceremony, The Pink Light District . These Pink Honor Lights will glow throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Proceeds generated from this initiative will benefit the Arizona Institute for Breast Health, a local non-profit organization that provides a second opinion for treatment options to women that have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, completely free of charge. These second opinions are offered through a multi-disciplinary panel of Breast Cancer Specialists and each patient that is seen through the program is supported and lovingly guided by a patient advocate, a breast cancer survivor herself. To sponsor your lights, please visit their web site, www.aibh.org

Downtown Scottsdale Upcoming Events by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

September 17, 2009 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Scottsdale International Film Festival October 2-6, 2009

Harkins Camelview 5 Theatre is located at 7001 E. Highland Avenue in Scottsdale. Their mission, according to their web site, is “to be the undisputed Arizona leader in the use of film to foster a meaningful understanding of the world’s cultures, lifestyles, religions, and ethnicities. The vast majority of the international works screened at the Festival champion stories of people who stand their ground to make a difference and who seek change for the better.” They have in the past offered more than 225 films from 51 countries and 42,000 have experienced the events. One of their primary goals is that they want people to leave the festival feeling inspired to go out and make changes for others, or to become “agents of change”. Cactus

No events are listed yet for the 2010 festival, but if you check their web site next month, there should be more information posted. Hopefully information about tickets will also be available at that time.

For more information visit: www.scottsdalefilmfestival.com

The Old Town Farmer’s Market will re-open in November in the parking lot at the corner of 2nd Street and Brown in Old Town Scottsdale. No other information is currently available. For more information on this and other events visit: www.scottsdaledowntown.com/Events.aspx

The Parada del Sol by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

September 14, 2009 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

The Parada del Sol, hosted by the Jaycees marched, stomped, strutted, and paraded its way through Old Town Scottsdale on Saturday, February 21, 2009 to the delight of adults and children alike. The 57^th annual parade is scheduled for February 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM in downtown Scottsdale.

This parade has the distinction of being known as the “World’s Largest Horsedrawn Parade”. The Parade route ran north up Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School. With close to 150 parade entries this year, this is an event to be experienced. As noted below, there is not much information available on 2010 events.

Tickets for 2010 are not on sale yet, but should be on sale for advance purchase by the end of November. Check the site often for the most current information. If you are too anxious to wait, you can send an email to [email protected] to be the first to receive the most up-to-date information.

For those who enjoy the rodeo, the 2010 PRCA rodeo will be taking place February 26-28. It will be held at WestWorld in Scottsdale. It features five performances For more information, including tickets, visit: www.paradadelsol.org The site also provides a link for lodging, pictures from the 2009 events as well as a more information link.

Barrett-Jackson Auction by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

September 10, 2009 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

If you love classic cars, this annual auction might just be what you are looking for in Scottsdale. It is held every January for six days. The January 2010 auction marks the 39^th anniversary and will be held from January 18 -24, 2010. anthem

Cars being offered up can also be custom-made and can go for what seem like insane amounts of money. The paperwork and background required for such bidders seems to be extensive, but if they are willing to pay those high prices to have the car, then in the end it may be worth it. To each there own as the saying goes.The appeal for “regular” folks is watching people who have that money bid on the different vehicles being offered on the auction block.

In the past, there have been Corvettes, race cars, motorcycles, even a car or two that was used in a Hollywood film. You may have noticed that I included motorcycles, which just goes to show that not all vehicles being offered necessarily fit into the “classic car” category.

Barrett-Jackson is held at WestWorld in Scottsdale. The auction is also held in other cities throughout the year, including Las Vegas. For more information visit: www.barrett-jackson.com/
The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

September 7, 2009 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) displays a large variety of frequently changing contemporary art exhibits and special events for adults and families. Photographs, paintings and sculpture are just some of the museum’s offerings. verrado

It also features an outdoor sculpture garden housing James Turrell’s Knight Rise, one of the renowned artist’s few public skyspaces, and Scrim Wall, a monumental curtain of prismatic glass by James Carpenter Design Associates.

Through October 1^st, the museum features an exhibit celebrating its tenth anniversary. This exhibit may not be on display any more, as the website wasn’t very clear on when and where to view this.

Also displayed is art created by participating high school students who were involved in SMoCA’s Visions program. It’s great for teens to have a program to participate in that allows them to express their creativity through art as well as something to do if their parents aren’t home.

Admission to the museum is free on Thursdays. There are other art opportunities in Scottsdale if contemporary art isn’t your thing. You can visit www.scottsdalearts.org for links to sites such as the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center ~ the schedule for 2009-2010 is available, with information on upcoming events and tickets.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 7374 East Second Street in Scottsdale. For more information: visit: www.smoca.org

Rawhide At Wild Horse Pass by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

September 3, 2009 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Step back in time – the 1880s that is! This Western town has lots to offer.

There’s the Steakhouse & Saloon, offering up steak, baby back ribs, crab cakes, salads, salmon, lamb chops New York style cheesecake and more. You might even find they have a special, like the one offered in August, which was two for $55 Fridays dinner special.

Shopping, including a general store, blacksmith, and Silver Spur Western Wear shop. If you are looking for a commemorative souvenir, visit the Photo Emporium to remember your trip here. Then you can have an authentic old time photo to share with your family and friends. You can dress up in various outfits to help create that authentic feel.

Try a ride on Widowmaker the mechanical bull or watch the Roughriders stunt show, where you can witness gunfights, explosions, daring falls, and all the antics of the cowboy characters.

There’s a shooting gallery for those who want to test their aim, or if you want something more relaxing you can take a ride on the train.

Admission is free, but attractions require tickets. There are also various special events, which also may have a fee.

Rawhide is located at 5700 West North Loop Road in Chandler. For more information visit: www.rawhide.com