Archives for March 2010

US Airways Center by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

March 29, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

The US Airways Center features various events, including basketball, Disney On Ice and WWE wrestling, to name just a few. We are featuring the upcoming Phoenix Suns games for this month.

Get your game on! If you enjoy basketball, then you might want to check out the upcoming Phoenix Suns games that are being held at the US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix. There are some special events included with a couple of the games as well.

March 16
7:00 PM
Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

This event also includes all you can eat seats. Purchase your tickets now.
March 19
7:00 PM
Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz

This event also features the Guys Night Out pack which includes Packs start as low as $35 and include tickets to the game, beer/concession voucher, GNO T-shirt, and $1 hot dog for every tix purchased. 2 Ticket Minimum. Purchase your tickets now.
March 26
7:00 PM
Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks
Purchase your tickets through Ticketmaster now.
U•S Airways Center is located at 201 East Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix. Located on the Southeast corner of 1st St & Jefferson. For more information, including upcoming events and ticket information, visit www.usairwayscenter.com Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
For upcoming events in April, check out our future blog. There are more events that are not sports related at the US Airways Center, which is a good opportunity for families to spend some time together. One such event is Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic. We will feature this in a blog next month.
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

Free April Activities by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

March 25, 2010 szabogroup

Grayhawl, Szabo Real Estate Group, Scottsdale Real Estate

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Want some free and fun activities to do in the next week or so? Then check out a few options in the Phoenix area:

April 10, 7 PM
Movie in the Park
Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills

Bring the kids and come see “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs”.

April 10, 10 AM-2 PM
City Hall at the Mall
Fiesta Mall, 1445 W Southern Ave , Mesa

Displays and information will be set up at Fiesta Mall’s Center Court. Outside Fiesta Mall, Mesa Police, Fire and more will have different vehicles including a police car and fire truck for kids to see. Also,enter for a chance to win a $100 Westcor gift card. There will also be a raffle for several prizes, including tickets from Arizona Diamondbacks, ASU, city museums and nearby restaurants.

April 14, 4 PM
Artistry Workshop
Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale

Learn about animals as well as create an animal pin that you can put on your backpack or wear on your shirt. For kids ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 623-930-3844.

April 14, 7 PM
For the Love of Art
Whiteman Hall at Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue

Tennis legend John McEnroe will discuss his contemporary art collection. The prestigious Vanguard Award will also be presented to two Phoenix College students competing in the college’s 2010 student art competition, which will be exhibited in Phoenix Art Museum’s Great Hall prior to the lecture.(The second part of the event takes place the next evening, and is a an exhibition tennis match. It is not free. Ticket info can be found online.)

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

Walk Softly Tours by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

March 25, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Experience the Southwest and its culture! This event may be for you.

Native American Southwest Travel Seminar
March 27-April 3, 2010

Accredited class (tour) but open to the public as well. It will last for eight days. For more information, visit www.walksoftlytours.com/Ocean_County2.htm

If you are looking for another adventure, experience an eco tour of the Southwest with Walk Softly Tours. According to the website their tours “will surround you with the sights and sounds of marvels beyond description” Tours offered include:

American Indian –See sites seldom seen by non Indians and enjoy foods, arts and ceremonies. The setting is the Colorado Plateau, the home of the Anasazi Indians more recently the Hopi, Navajo and Pueblo.

Custom – This tour includes the entire west, Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, the Little Bighorn, Yosemite, the Redwoods, Death Valley and Big Bend.

Also offered are educational workshops featuring native Arizona guides and native American Indian guides from the Hopi and Navajo tribes.

Each tour is customized for Middle School through college. Our tours go to both northern and southern Arizona, southern Utah, western New Mexico and south western Colorado.

Our specialty is Indian culture and history. The most frequent destinations are Canyon de Chelly, Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Hopi, Meteor Crater, Bisbee and Fort Huachuca.

Tours are three or more days. Pricing isn’t listed, and tours may be by reservation only. For more information, call 480-473-1148 or visit www.walksoftlytours.com

Grand Canyon Tours by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

March 22, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Grand Canyon Air Tour

Want to experience the Grand Canyon in a totally different, unique way? Then consider a Grand Canyon Air Discovery Tour.

Taking off regularly from the Grand Canyon National Park Airport located at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, this tour heads for the eastern part of the Canyon.

This 40-50 minute airplane tour takes you into the heart of the Canyon, crossing Zuni Point, heading through the Zuni Corridor, where you’ll see the Desert View Watchtower, the Painted Desert, and the Navajo Indian Reservation. Then the journey takes you to where you are crossing Temple Butte and heads for the North Rim to show off the Kaibab Plateau and Kaibab National Forest.

You can see Imperial Point, the highest point in the Canyon and then you are headed for Dragon Corridor, the most open part of the Canyon.

Prices are $123 for adults plus additional fees and $103 for children plus additional fees. For a video and more information, visit www.grandcanyon.com/granddiscovery.html

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour

If you want to experience the Grand Canyon another way, then the helicopter tour might just be for you. Prices are $193 for adults plus additional fees and $173 for children plus additional fees. For a video and more information, visit www.grandcanyon.com/grandcanyonhelicoptertours.html

Grand Canyon River Adventure
Now through October 31, 2010

This tour does require a minimum number of people in a group in order to take place. Tour features include:

Scenic Tour Flight from Grand Canyon to Page/Lake Powell
Tour of the amazing Antelope Canyon by 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle
Raft the Colorado River by pontoon boat on smooth water
Enjoy lunch next to the river where the canyon walls rise a thousand feet

Prices are $324 for adults plus additional fees and $304 for children plus additional fees.

For a video and more information, visit https://www.grandcanyon.com/canyonriveradventure.html

Desert Mountain Jeep Tours by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

March 18, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Begin the adventure of your life by participating in any of these tours guided by cowboys or Sonoran naturalists. They are the “original” Desert Mountain Jeep Tours, having been in business since 1979.
Many thrilling activities are possible. Take an “eco tour” to learn about the delicate balance of the living desert or choose a hearty southwestern cookout. Horseback trail rides are available with some tours.
If you want to take in a gorgeous sunset, then the Sunset Dinner Tour is for you! You will enjoy a breathtaking sunset, dinner at a Western Steakhouse and music. There is four (4) person minimum on this tour.
Want to have some gold to take home? Then consider the “Old Prospector” Gold Panning Tour where you will be able to pan for gold as well as hear stories of the Lost Dutchman. There is four (4) person minimum on this tour.
Ride Those Broncos – Experience everything from the Original Desert Adventure plus take a one or two hour scenic horseback ride.
Nocturnal Tour – In the summer months we offer a tour that begins at sunset! Take an up close look at the desert nightlife. This Nocturnal Tour explores the abundant reptiles and wildlife we have here in the Great Sonoran Desert.
All tours run approximately four (4) hours and times vary depending on the time of year. Pricing depends upon the number of people in the group as well as the location of where you are being picked up. There are discounts for families, groups, seniors and AA.
Guides have various areas of expertise in many areas ranging from geology to meteorology that translates into a unique, informative southwestern experience. For more information, visit www.azdesertmountain.com

Desert Hummer Tours by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

March 15, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Are you looking for a unique adventure experience? Then consider the Desert Storm Hummer tours. See the desert in a completely different way – in a high-performance Hummer!
Tours last just over four hours and showcase the spectacular scenery and amazing beauty of the Sonoran Desert. At elevations of approximately 4,000 feet, informed tour guides point out the desert’s flowers and other elements.
Tours leaving from Scottsdale travel to the Tonto National Forest Four Peaks.
Desert Storm Hummer is celebrating 15 years. They have been serving Scottsdale and Phoenix since 1995. They offer three types of tours, Desert Adventure, Night Storm Adventure and Group/Corporate Team Building. For information on each of these tours, visit the links below:
Desert Adventure Tours
Tour Times 8:30AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 4:30PM Daily, Seven Days A Week
Bottled Water, Soda, Ice, and Coolers Included, ages 5 to 16, please call with children four years old or younger.
Rates: Rock Bottom Grill Departure: $100/Adult $75/Child, 5 to 16 years old
Night Storm Adventure
Tour Times: We tour seven night a week, every night of the year. . Please call us at 480.922.0020, for Seasonal Departure Times
Bottled Water, Soda, etc included as well.
Rates: Rock Bottom Grill Departure: $125/Adult $100/Child (8 to 16 years old)
Group/Corporate Team-Building Activity Tour – Visit the link for tour options and reservation request information.
They also offer cookouts and casino nights, which are group favorites.
Straight from their website, which is listed below, they have been “voted top 100 adventure tours in America by National Geographic, our exciting off-road tours through Arizona’s Sonoran Desert have created unforgettable experiences for thousands of individuals, families and corporate groups.”
According to “AAA” Travel Magazine, “They’re more than a tour — they’re a high quality adventure! “
For tour and pricing information, visit www.dshummer.com

Take Me Out To The Ballgame by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

March 11, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Spring and America’s favorite past-time of baseball can only mean one thing. Spring training is back!

It returns to Scottsdale Stadium in early March. Here is the schedule through mid-March:

Thursday March 4^th

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Giants 1:05PM

Friday March 5th
Colorado Rockies vs. Giants 1:05PM

Saturday March 6th
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Giants 1:05PM

Monday March 8th
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Giants 1:05PM

Tuesday March 9th
Chicago White Sox vs. Giants 1:05PM

Thursday March 11th
Seattle Mariners vs. Giants 1:05PM

Saturday March 13th
Oakland Athletics vs. Giants 1:05PM

Sunday March 14th
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Giants 1:05PM

For complete schedule and ticket information, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/stadium/springtraining.asp and /www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/Public+Website/Downtown/2010SpringTraining.pdf – this gives you the ticket prices for various seating levels.

Scottsdale Stadium is located at 7408 E. Osborn Road in Scottsdale.

Take in all that Scottsdale has to offer after you enjoy a game or two. There is the Waterfront, art galleries as well as the downtown to explore. Here are some suggestions:

Soleri Bridge – www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown/SoleriBridgePlaza.asp
Waterfront and SouthBridge – /www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown/New_Waterfront_and_SouthBridge_Areas.asp
Old Town – www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown/Old_Town_Scottsdale.asp
Fifth Avenue Shops – www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown/5th_Avenue_Shops.asp
Barneys New York/Safari Drive – www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown/Barneys_at_Fashion_Square_Mall_and_Safari_Drive.asp

Remember too that Scottsdale is known for its arts district. If it’s happening then it’s happening in the Arts District. Visit https://scottsdalecan.net/nen/nenmay09.html for more information.

Check out our other blogs for more things to do in Scottsdale this Spring. There’s always plenty of things to do!

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

March 8, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Spring is around the corner, so now is the perfect time to look at upcoming events in March that are happening in downtown Scottsdale.

We’ve mentioned this before, but the Canal Concert series on the waterfront is a great event for families and best of all, it’s free! 2 to 5 pm on Stetson Plaza enjoy local entertainers will performing each Sunday providing festive music from jazz to country western and more. Here is the March schedule:
• March 7 – The Geetars
• March 14 – Pete Pancrazi Duo
• March 21 – Just Jade
• March 28 – Natale (Chris Putrino) Duo
For more information on the concerts, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown.asp
If you are looking for another concert experience, then check out:

“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.
Geoffrey Beene: Trapeze
Now through March 07 , Daily
Times: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Thursday thru Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and major holidays. Location: Phoenix Art Museum
Admission: $10 adults; $8 senior citizens (65+) and full-time students with ID; $4 children ages 6 to 17; Child
Features more than 30 garments dating from the 1980s and 1990s when Beene was at his peak in creativity. For more information, visit www.phxart.org/exhibition/exhibitionbeene.php

You may also enjoy the exhibit that features the art of Ansel Adams. The exhibit is on display Visit https://www.phxart.org/exhibition/exhibitionanseladams.php for more information.

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

March 1, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Spring is around the corner, so now is the perfect time to look at upcoming events in March that are happening in downtown Scottsdale.

You may also enjoy the exhibit that features the art of Ansel Adams. The exhibit is on display Visit https://www.phxart.org/exhibition/exhibitionanseladams.php for more information.

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