Archives for February 2010

Out of Africa Wildlife Park by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

February 28, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Lions, tigers and more! Be sure to visit the Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde. In order to experience all the park has to offer, it is suggested that you allow at least five hours. The good news is that there is free parking available.

Below is a list of the majority of animals you will see, but remember according to the website, there are hundreds:

• Lions
• Tigers
• Giraffe
• Rhinoceros
• Black Bear
• Camel
• Ostrich
• Cobras
• Zebra
• Exotic Birds
• Tortoise
• Wildebeest
• Jaguar
• Leopards
• Wolves
• Hyenas
A general admission ticket includes the following (click on the links for more attraction information):

• The African Bush Safari Tour
All Day, Monday through Sunday (last tour leaves at 4:00 pm)
• The Wildlife Preserve Tram Shuttle
All Day, Monday through Sunday
• The Giant Snake Show
Showtime, 2:15 pm – Monday through Sunday
• The Tiger Splash Show
Showtime, 1:15 pm – Monday through Sunday
• The Predator Feed
Showtime, 3:00 pm – Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
• The Wonders of the Wildlife Show
Showtime, 3:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Creature Feature
Showtime, 11:30 am – Monday through Sunday

The park is located at 3505 West Highway 260 in Camp Verde, just ninety minutes north of Phoenix. They are open from 9:30 AM to 5:00, every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tickets are $36 for adults, $28 for seniors (65 and older), $20 for kids 3-12, and free for kids 3 and under. For more information visit www.outofafricapark.com

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A Taste of Old Town Scottsdale by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

February 28, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

If you want to experience Old Town Scottsdale in a unique way, then this is for you! It is a walking food tour where you sample great food, sample wine, and hear stories of Scottsdale’s rich history. Scottsdale is known as “The West’s Most Western Town” and this tour offers you an inside look at its food and history. See why it is one of the most popular, and tasty, tourist destinations in the US, according to the Arizona Food Tours website.
It is also a historical tour full of stories of the old west, demonstrations and delicious food and wine sampling from some of Scottsdale’s unique restaurants. Our guests come on a three hour adventure through location and time periods beginning with the wild west and how Scottsdale was established, all the ways it has changed over the years, and all of the great things that it has to offer to visitors today Location of the tour is around Main St. and Brown. (exact location will be provided upon purchase of ticket) Tours are offered Tuesday- Sunday; Tuesday- Saturday tour begins at 11:00am, Sundays tour begins 12:00 noon (duration 3hrs).
Stops at 5 places that provide samples; includes: The Rusty Spur, Su Vino Winery,Frank and Lupe’s, Cowboy Ciao and The Sugar Bowl..Enough food to be considered lunch.and includes all food, bottle of water and restaurant guide. Tickets are $42 per person.For more information visit www.arizonafoodtours.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.

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Cultural Events by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

February 19, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Celebration of Fine Art

Now through March 28

Daily 10 AM-6 PM

To find the celebration, look for the big white tents on Scottsdale Road. This year celebrates its 20^th anniversary. Directly from the celebration’s website, “Art & Antiques Magazine called us , “…one of the premiere art events in the West.” The Arizona Republic called us, “…one of the biggest art markets in the West.” Be given the chance to see 100 artists’ studios in less than a day. For more information, visit www.celebrateart.com

Also, join us every Saturday throughout the 10 weeks for wine tastings from Bacchus Wine Made Simple. Each Saturday will feature specially selected wines.

Native Trails
Now through April 10
Most Thursdays and Saturdays Noon- 1:30 PM

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
7384 E. Second St.

Enjoy musical performances and traditional dances. Tribes featured include Yavapai, Zuni, Pima-Maricopa, Hopi, Apache and Diné (Navajo). The event celebrates Native American culture and its people.

Performers present their history, pottery, clothing and more to introduce people to the diverse lifestyles. Each performance ends in an audience-participation round dance that includes everyone and brings a closure to this unique journey.

Visit www.ScottsdaleNativeTrails.com for a schedule more information.

If you enjoy art and other cultural events, visit www.scottsdalepublicart.org or the Scottsdale Performing Arts events at https://tickets.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/tickets/calendar.aspx

If you enjoy music, there is the Downtown Canal Concert series which we have mentioned in a previous blog. Remember, Scottsdale has a lot to offer in the way of arts and other events!

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

February 16, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

“Saturday Sounds” Concerts in the Scottsdale Arts District
Saturdays, 1-4 pm
FREE now through March 2010 along the Scottsdale ArtWalk at the northwest corner of Main Street & Marshall Way.

January 29
The Hashknife Pony Express
makes its ride every January traveling 200 miles from Holbrook to Scottsdale and delivering 20,000 first-class letters by horseback. The ride is led by the Navajo County Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse. More than two dozen riders in genuine cowboy clothing carry the mail, relaying the bags along the route. This event kicks off the annual Parada del Sol. For more information, visit https://hashknifeponyexpress.com/default.asp or https://paradadelsol.us/hashknife-pony-express/

February 20

57TH ANNUAL PARADA DEL SOL

Westworld of Scottsdale
16601 N. Pima Rd

This event is known as the World’s Largest Horse drawn Parade. The Parade will be held on at 10:00 am. The Parade runs north up Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School. This will be one parade you won’t want to miss. This year’s theme is “Are You Tough Enough To Wear Pink?” Visit https://paradadelsol.us/parade for more information.

Trail’s End celebration
The party will begin immediately following the Parada del Sol Parade. The Trail’s End party will
take place in Old Town Scottsdale on 1st Avenue and Main St, between Brown Rd and Scottsdale Road.

This is a giant block party for all ages, including the Kid’s Area with games, pony rides and much more. There will be many food and merchant vendors located throughout the area.

Main Street, east of Scottsdale Road will become “Pink Street”. Pink Street will have non-profit organizations who provide breast cancer education and support to patients, family and friends.

February 26

7 PM
Buck Up For Wounded Warriors Night

Located at Westworld of Scottsdale
16601 N. Pima Rd

For more information on this imitative, visit www.buckupforwoundedwarriors.com Their motto is “In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.”

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

February 11, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

February 27

Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk

We have previously mentioned ArtWalk, but for those of you who don’t know, it is a FREE EVENT every Thursday evening from 7-9 PM. Stroll along Main Street, Marshall Way, Stetson and Sixth Avenue and throughout the downtown Scottsdale Arts District. Best of all, there is plenty of free parking!

Looking for something free to do but not sure what? Take a guided tour of Old Town every Tuesday throughout February and March! This fun, informative walking tour begins at the Little Red School House at 10 a.m. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, and bring questions if you wish. You can view a flyer here www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/documents/Downtown/OldTownTours2010.pdf

Old Town Farmer’s Market
Saturday mornings from 8:30 to 1 pm in the parking lot at the corner of 2nd Street and Brown Avenue. For vendor information and more, visit www.sotfm.com

CANAL CONCERT SERIES RETURNS TO STETSON PLAZA
The FREE Canal Concert Series is back from 2 to 5 pm on Stetson Plaza.

The upcoming artists include:

- January 31 – Natale (Chris Putrino) Duo
- February 7 – Melani & Van
- February 14 – Mary Hoffman Duo
- February 21 – Leah Koestner Duo
- February 28 – Jeordie & Friends

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Mesa Arts Center Events by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

February 9, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

If you are looking for events now through February 21^st, the following may be what you are looking for:

Captain Louie
Now through February 7, 2010

Located at the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse

The story focuses on the meaning of friendship and the importance of making new friends while at the same time maintaining old friendships. The music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz add to the whimsical feel of the play. This show is perfect for families, too.

There are multiple show times. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for youth/children. For more ticket information, visit https://boxoffice.mesaartscenter.com/online/default.asp?BOset::WSseatSearch::Query::current_page=1&BOset::WSseatSearch::Query::Clause::10::value=%20Captain%20Louie%20&doWork::WSseatSearch::search=Search
For show information, visit /www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/family/captlouis

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
February 5-21, 2010
7:00 PM

This two-hour performance “pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, as well as to those who have dared to ask the question, “What are you doing Saturday night?” It’s an off-Broadway production that sells out nearly everywhere it goes and is also the longest running production. Interestingly, it has also been the occasion where 50 marriage proposals have been made. If you’re looking for something to do with someone you love, this may be the event!

For show and ticket information, visit /www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/broadway/iloveyou

Riverdance by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

February 4, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

If you haven’t experienced the Irish music and dance featured in Riverdance, don’t miss these farewell performances of this spectacular show! Please be sure to visit the website for ticket availability, as shows may be SOLD OUT.

Now through January 31, 2010
Orpheum Theatre
203 W. Adams St.
Phoenix

Straight from the Orpheum Theatre’s website, “The thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance returns to the Valley as part of its farewell performances across North America. Audiences and critics agree RIVERDANCE is “an explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away” (Chicago Tribune).

For more on this and other upcoming events, visit www.friendsoftheorpheumtheatre.org/events

February 2 & February 3, 2010

7:30 PM

Mesa Arts Center
One E. Main St.
Mesa

According to the ticket information page, the two performances are SOLD OUT. See here for more information https://boxoffice.mesaartscenter.com/online/default.asp?BOset::WSseatSearch::Query::current_page=1&BOset::WSseatSearch::Query::Clause::10::value=%20Riverdance%20&doWork::WSseatSearch::search=Search
The Washington Post says it is a “phenomenon of historic proportions!” For more information, on other upcoming performances visit www.mesaartscenter.com/performing-arts-concerts-shows-theater-mesa.html

If this event doesn’t interest you, look for upcoming blogs featuring other arts and cultural events in the Scottsdale and surrounding area.