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

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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. 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

Things to Do in Scottsdale by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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Scottsdale Restaurants

Did you know that within 15 miles of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona, there are 5,326 restaurants, 464 bars, 71 movie theaters, 77 libraries and 5 museums? The truly astonishing fact is that this stunning city of life and culture offers so many outstanding activities nestled within quaint and beautiful surroundings. The median commute time to work is only a convenient 21.5 minutes. There are 26 colleges, universities and professional schools and 31 junior colleges and technical institutes within a short 30-minute drive from downtown Scottsdale. These are extremely attractive reasons to live in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here, the quality of life stands above the rest. In addition to the ease and convenience of daily living, Scottsdale, Arizona also invites you to experience the many local travel destinations that attract visitors from all over the world. Spend a day or two in Phoenix for shopping and fine dining. Take a glorious drive to Sedona to soak up the art and culture waiting just a few hours away. And for a truly majestic and unforgettable experience, slip behind the wheel of your car and embark on a scenic drive to the Grand Canyon for a weekend of outdoor adventure. What cannot be overlooked is the exquisite quality of life in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. On every street corner, the aroma of delicious food will delight your senses. Art galleries and boutique shops line the streets of downtown. Celebrations for every season bring joy and passion to this magical city. Golf resorts and wellness spas are regularly frequented by all members of the Scottsdale community. Daily life in Scottsdale is simply a vacation in and of itself. If you want to learn more about living in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more exciting information about this spectacular city.

Scottsdale and Salt River Pima –Maricopa Indian Community by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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Scottsdale and Salt River Pima –Maricopa Indian Community

Scottsdale Attractions

Along the border of Scottsdale, Arizona, to the central and southwest, is the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Visitors can learn the fascinating history of the Pima and Maricopa people at the Hoo-Hoogam Ki Museum. Hoo-Hoogam Ki, which loosely translated means House of Those Who Have Gone is completely constructed of Adobe and desert plants and offers a wide variety of historical artifacts, antique photography, art along with the occasional local artist demonstration. Visitors can also try Native American foods in the museum dining area which makes this an education and entertaining way to learn about the local Native American populations. The Talking Stick Golf club offers spectacular greens with even more spectacular desert views of the surrounding mountains. With clear blue skies and deep greens, the golf club is a treat to the eye and the sport. The community also offers two casinos: Casino Arizona at Talking Stick and Casino Arizona at McKellips. Both places have great restaurants, live entertainment and full casino action. As you can see, we love where we live work and play in Scottsdale, Arizona so for more information about the lifestyle and housing market contact www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com. by Joe Szabo

Scottsdale’s Heavenly Constellations by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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Starry Night in Scottsdale through telescope

One of the greatest things about living in the Scottsdale area is the small amount of light noise found in the desert. Light noise is what happens in other cities that pour the ambient light of streetlamps, signs and house lighting into the air making it difficult to see the heavenly constellations. Also known as light pollution, light noise is at one of the lowest gradients in the United States in parts of the Sonoran Desert. This gives avid sky watchers a great opportunity to marvel at the heavens with the naked eye or telescope. If you are looking for some great sky watching and you want to explore the lights of galaxies and constellations, one great local place to go is the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale which boasts two enormous telescopes. The Four Seasons Resorts has many of luxurious amenities and fine service offering some of the best reasons to go sky watch in the comfort of a high end resort. They even give you a star chart with the turn down service! You can also head to the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain to enjoy and learn from one of their astronomy programs. If you have a curiosity about our universe, you can simply walk outside most places in and around Scottsdale, Arizona and just look up. As you can see, we love where we live work and play in Scottsdale, Arizona so for more information about the lifestyle and housing market contact www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com. by Joe Szabo

Scottsdale’s Nightlife

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Fine Dining in Scottsdale

If the Sonoran Desert boasts the best in desert wildlife, Scottsdale, Arizona is all about the wild night life! Jazz, Salsa and country music blare from lots of great bars, cool lounges and hip nightclubs. Club Central – also known as downtown Scottsdale – is teeming with great places to eat and dance the night away. There are fantastic shops and a total of 50 plus hotspots to while away the cooler evening hours. A tip to the wise, many of the clubs don’t get hopping until after 10. The Jade Bar, J/Bar and the Lounge at T’Cooks are wonderful places to see and be seen. You might just find you make a new friend or ten! You will need your dancing shoes and a designated driver as you won’t want to miss out on some of the great drink specials at many of the clubs found on the less popular Wednesday and Thursday nights. Scottsdale nights are all about the glamour and romance of the night desert and fabulous feasts can be found at many of the local eateries. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a formal sit down dinner, Scottsdale does not disappoint in its bevy of beautiful and bountiful places. As you can see, we love where we live work and play in Scottsdale, Arizona so for more information about the lifestyle and housing market contact www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com by Joe Szabo

Scottsdale Wildlife at Night, by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

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Colorful Fireworks Scottsdale, Szabo Group

If you could put on your night-vision goggles after dark in Scottsdale, Arizona, you would be treated to a whole new world. As the sun dips toward the horizon in a blaze of brilliant oranges and fiery reds, the blue striped sky signals a magical hour. Stars appear – bright constellations poking through until a dark carpet of sky reveals its magnificent constellations. Night blooming cereus and jasmine give off a perfumed scent and the desert awakens. Moths seek the Queen of the Night flower which lasts for just one evening – fragrance and flower – to attract the night time pollinators. Coyotes roam their lanky bodies in search of a midnight snack. Sign up for one of the after dark desert tours and you will see King Snakes, Scorpions, Lizards, Coyotes, Bob Cats, Javalinas (a type of desert pig), Jackrabbits, Owls and Kangaroo Rats. Flying, slithering, crawling, the area around Scottsdale is teeming with desert wildlife. The terrain may be challenging and sure footing and rugged shoes are required, but the thrill is fantastic. Depending on the time of year, you might need to bring a sweater or jacket as the temperatures can dip quite low in the desert at night. If you don’t like things that creep or crawl, this is not the adventure for you but for the outdoor enthusiast, wildlife at night outside Scottsdale, Arizona is a nature enthusiast’s paradise. As you can see, we love where we live work and play in Scottsdale, Arizona so for more information about the lifestyle and housing market contact www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com Joe Szabo

Driving Scottsdale 2

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If you would like to getaway for the day to a new destination, Scottsdale, Arizona is your central location for many exciting day trips you’ll joyfully embark upon over and over again. Let our roads lead you where you want to go, and you’ll never look back once you’ve pushed the petal to the metal. With the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, you will journey through the spectacular scenery of Arizona’s wilderness. And you just might find some peace and serenity along the way.

Take the Apache Trail for astonishing views of the Salt River Canyon and several man-made lakes. Don’t let this dirt road deceive you because this route affords heart-stopping views! Then take the time to visit Lost Dutchman State Park where you can tour Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. Then, head on over to Tortilla Flat for some light shopping and rustic dining. And don’t forget to visit Fish Creek Rest Area to take in the magnificent view. Last but not least, take the time to visit the must-see Roosevelt Dam and the visitor center.

This is just a sampling of the many outstanding attractions around Scottsdale, Arizona. For more exciting information about living in Scottsdale, check out www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com.

Driving Scottsdale

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Get your wheels in motion, and hit the road for a day of site-seeing through some the most magnificent scenery to be found anywhere in the world. From the moment you turn the key to your ignition, you will find yourself rambling through the quaint streets of Scottsdale then cruising full-speed along the mystical and majestic sites surrounding this great city. Pack your picnic basket full of wine, cheese and truffles, then hop in the nearest roadster for an unforgettable journey through Arizona’s pristine natural wonderland of mesas, lakes, wildflowers and canyons.

Once your camera is loaded and poised for perfection, cruise along Arizona 179 to Sedona. Here you will find yourself immersed in a new world of spectacular geography like nothing you’ve ever experienced. The red-orange colors of Sedona light the horizon with the intensity of firelight, and the grandiose rock formations cradle the city with triumphant majesty.

Charming shops and tourist attractions line the streets of Sedona, inviting visitors to enjoy the delectable tastes and artistic moods offered here. Whether you’re interested in trinkets or fine art, Sedona has something for everyone.

If you would like to know more about living in Scottsdale, visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more exciting details.

Sonoran Desert Days

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Many people have seen the dry deserts of Texas and the oft-avoided deserts of California, and they associate deserts with desolation and despair. The Sonoran Desert, however, brings about a world of plant life and exotic animals that show how a desert, this desert to be precise, can introduce an interested person to a new world of life and vegetation.

As a sometimes-planter and an admirer of all botany activities, I encourage people most to appreciate the unlikely plants to be seen in the Sonoran Desert. These are not the traditional cacti of cartoons and the like, but instead these plants show new forms of cactus and new varieties of plants that thrive in unlikely areas. The Barrel Cactus breaks away from the typical pitchfork-style cactus, and the Prickly Pear attracts appreciative glances and weary touches. The Century Plant is another Arizonian favorite that attracts people interested in the unlikely and exotic flora of the Sonoran Desert.

Scottsdale 1

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Known all worldwide for its art and culture, Scottsdale is an exciting destination when you’re in the mood to be out and about. The adventure begins with a museum tour starting with Heard Museum North at El Pedregal Festival Marketplace. Heard Museum is known for its unrivaled exhibits highlighting the culture and art of the Native Americans of the Southwest. Here you will experience traditional and contemporary Native American Art. Then move on to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West Museum located at 114^th Street and Cactus Road. This spectacular destination is a beautiful complex of interesting buildings, serene garden courts and lovely terraces just at the base of the McDowell Mountain Range. If you’re in the mood for more, you can also visit the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art at 7374 East 2^nd Street as well as the Scottsdale History Museum at 7333 Scottsdale Mall. And a must-see is the Scottsdale Center for the Arts at 7380 East 2^nd Street. Here you will find various outstanding exhibitions, festivals and other events to meet your fancy. If you are a lover of the performing arts, the center offers year-round musical theater productions ranging from the dramatic to the comical.

In Scottsdale alone, you will find over 125 galleries, museums and art events throughout the year. As you stroll throughout the city, you will see art on display wherever you go. If you want to learn more about living in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more exciting information about this spectacular city.

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