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Stop Foreclosure Now! Homestead Community Center - DC Ranch There are alternatives to foreclosure - know your options! Is your mortgage amount higher than the value of your home? Are you behind in your mortgage payments or concerned that you may soon be? Have you received a Notice of Trustee Sale from your lender? Are there options for luxury home owners? Have you tried a loan modification, and it didn't work? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the most important FREE homeowner seminar of the year offered by The Matheson Team.
October, 7, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Homestead Community Center in DC Ranch
18600 N 98th St., Scottsdale 85255
Register at 480-355-2530 or email to seminar@scottsdalerealestate.com.
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Wait Until Dark Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre This classic thriller has a blind woman turning her disability into her greatest weapon against 3 dangerous con men. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets $20 - $25. Call 480-483-1664 for more information.
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
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Grease Scottsdale Desert Stages Theater Sandy, Danny, and the whole gang at Rydell High live again on stage in this hit musical. Fridays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays at 1 pm, 3 pm, and 7:30 pm; Sundays at 1 pm and 3 pm. Tickets $12 - $15. Call 480-483-1664 for information.
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theater, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
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Late Nite Catechism III Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts The audience is the class in this one-nun interactive show, 'Til Death Do Us Part. Lessons are offered on the sacraments of marriage and last rites, including Sister's own wacky version of The Newlywed Game. Tickets $36. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St., Scottsdale. Call 480-994-ARTS for information and times.
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Concerts Under the Stars McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Hear a variety of popular local bands perform. Bring a chair or blanket -free admission. Sundays from 7:30 to 9 pm. 480-312-2312.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale.
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Learn How to Grill Fleming's Steakhouse Fleming's chefs will teach you aboutpopular cuts of steak, then lead a hands-on session at the grill with tips on cooking the perfect steak. Reservations are required - $10. Call 480-596-8265 to reserve your spot for the June 13th or June 27th session.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 6333 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
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Feng Shui Class Casa Paloma Home Interiors & Design Find out how to use color, energy and furniture in your home, as designer Diane Maier share her feng shui knowledge. Free admission. 6 to 7:30 pm. Call 480-656-0635 for more information. Casa Paloma Home Interiors & design, 31313 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
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Wet and Wild! Chaparral Pool Build a sandcastle, engage in sponge wars and relay events. Have fun and stay cool! Free admission. 11 am to 3 pm. Call 480-312-2771 for information. Chaparral Pool, 5401 N Hayden Rd., Scottsdale.
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Summer Theater Camp Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre If your child is between the ages of 3 and 13, this could be a wonderful summer activity for them. The 3-week themed sessions include hands-on theatrical experience culminating in a performance. Children are arranged by age group: 3 to 5 and 6 to 13. Call 480-483-1664 for times and prices.
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
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Golf Classic Charity Event Orange Tree Golf Resort Enjoy lunch and golf, and benefit ACT Today!, a local organization that supports Arizona families impacted by autism. An Arizona golf pro will be in each foursome. The event includes lunch, a live auction and a performance by Mary Hoffman. Tee off at 7:30 am. $600 per foursome. Lunch only, $35 per person. Call 602-275-1107 for more information.
Orange Tree Golf Resort, 10601 N 56th St., Scottsdale
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Summer Spa Event Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort Devote a day to pampering yourself with mini-spa treatments, beauty demos, health and wealth classes, fitness sessions, refreshments and boutique discounts. Phoenix Magazine is one of the sponsors of this refreshing event, which will be held at Spa Aviana in Gainey Ranch from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $40. Call 480-991-0897 for more information.
Spa Aviana at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa, 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale
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McDowell Mountain Music Festival WestWorld The 6th annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival will be held at WestWorld and will include The Flaming Lips, The New Riders of the Purple Sage, Hot Tuna, Matisyahu, Railroad Earth, Young Dubliners, and more. Local bands are also part of the line-up.
Tickets start at $40 for General Admission. This charitable event benefits Phoenix Day and Golden Gate Community Centers.
Call 602-343-0453 for more information and for tickets.
WestWorld, 1660 N Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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Outdoor Glass Blowing Show - Newt Grover Newt Glass Studio Desert Botanical Garden presents See What Happens When You Play with Fire - an evening tour of Newt Grover's outdoor glass studio and a glass-blowing show by the artist. Catered food and drink.
6 to 9 pm. $90. Newt Glass Studio, Scottsdale. Call 480-481-8146 for information and directions or visit www.dbg.org.
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Buy A Chair for the Boys and Girls Club Calvin Charles Gallery This live and silent auction gives you the chance to purchase functional and art chairs designed by local student and professional artists and designers. Event benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Scottsdale and is sponsored by Pavela Home and Occasions! by Design.
7:30 to 11 pm. $25 admission. Calvin Charles Gallery, 4201 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale. Call 480-946-1006 for information.
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Arizona Humane Society Luncheon The Phoenician Resort This luncheon includes a silent auction and fashion show benefitting the Arizona Humane Society. Some of the Valley's best looking men will be dressed in attire representing certain musical genres, and they will be accompanied by canine friends in complementary fashions.
10:30 am. Tickets are $125. The Phoenician Resort, 6000 E Camelback Rd., Scottsdale. Call 602-997-7586 ext. 1031 for more information.
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Phoenix Indian Center Dinner Gala Scottsdale Resort & Convention Center The Phoenix Indian Center hosts this dinner gala and auction of Native American Art with the theme Embracing Our Future & Our Relations. Entertainment by Buddy Big Mountain.
5:30 pm at Scottsdale Resort & Convention Center, 7700 E McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale. Call 602-264-6768 ext. 2103 for ticket prices.
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Scottsdale Culinary Festival Various in Scottsdale The Valley's most notable personalities and chefs present a menu of food, drink, music, and fashion at various locations around Scottsdale. There will be a wine country brunch, festival of beers, chef challenge, and the James Beard dinner, to name a few events that are featured. Call 480-945-7193 for ticket prices and information or visit www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org.
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Holiday Harmony Scottsdale Civic Center mall This festive family event features arts and crafts, entertainment, games, a visit with Santa, tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks. 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Free. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 75th and main Streets, Scottsdale. Call 480-312-0205 for information.
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Friday Art Lounge SMoCA Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art stays open late, with live music, private gallery talks, cocktails, nibbles, artist demonstrations and more. 5 to 8 pm. $30. SMoCA, 7374 E Second St., Scottsdale. Call 480-874-4612 for more information.
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ArtFest of Scottsdale 2008 Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza Fine art, live music, international foods and an interactive family area are the highlights of this fun festival. 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission. Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 75th and main Streets, Scottsdale. Call 888-278-3378 for more information.
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Holiday Gift Marketplace Mountain View Presbyterian Church Local, national, and international charities benefit from this annual holiday gift bazaar. Friday 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. Free admission. Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8050 E Mountain View Rd., Scottsdale. Call 480-998-1085 for more information.
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Fore a Good Cause McCormick Ranch Golf Club Phoenix Children's Hospital presents its 10th-annual golf tournament, which includes silent and live auctions, a 19th-hole celebration and awards dinner. Event begins at 10 am with 11:30 am shotgun start. $3000 per foursome. McCormick Ranch Golf Club, 7505 E McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale. For more information and reservations, call 602-546-2652.
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The Lights at Night Scottsdale Waterfront Area Interactive light-based artworks combined with musical performances - but don't miss it! This temporary public work is only available from sundown to midnight. Free. Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Blvd. Call 480-874-4667 for more information.
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Holiday Home Tour Desert Mountain Area and Carefree Tour three exclusive homes decorated with Thanksgiving and Christmas themes, then shop at the gift boutique at the end. This event benefits the Foothills Community Foundation.
Preview Night with wine and hors d'oeuvres: Friday for 7 to 9 pm, $40. Saturday: 6 pm to 9 pm. Sunday: 2 pm to 5 pm. Saturday & Sunday admission: $30.Call 480-488-1090 for directions and information.
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Tables! Chaparral Suites Resort The International Furnishings and Design Association hosts this event to benefit Ryan House children's hospice. The Valley's top interior designers compete for honors with lavish, over-the-top tables. Then everyone gets to enjoy a meal in this setting. 5:30 pm to midnight. $125. Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N Scottsdale rd., Scottsdale. Call 480-607-2711 for more information.
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Insights Tours at Taliesin West Taliesin West, a National Historic Landmark, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright to be his winter retreat. Tours are available year-round by calling 480-860-2700 or check www.franklloydwright.org for the schedule and information.
Taliesin West is located at 12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. in Scottsdale. (corner of Cactus Rd. and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.)
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Plotkin Judaica Museum The Plotkin Judaica Museum features 3 temporary exhibits each year, as well as 3 permanent displays and a biblical garden. Visitors of any religion can learn about different aspects of Judaism at this museum on the grounds of Congregation Beth Israel.
Please call 480-951-0323 for hours of operation. The Museum is located at 56th St. and Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale.
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Scottsdale ArtWalk Event Time: Every Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm
Location: Downtown Scottsdale
Admission: Free
Scottsdale ArtWalk is perfect for a casual evening with friends and family or for those searching for that special piece. Many special exhibitions, demonstrations and entertainment are offered each Thursday night, right in the downtown Scottsdale community. More information can be found at http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com.
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Artful Soul Gallery Tours Event Time: Morning and Afternoon Year-round by Appointment
Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
Admission: Call 480-661-1080 for prices
Your own customized private tour of Scottsdale's art scene: galleries, artist's studios, local jewelers and more. Tours include transportation in limo or private vehicle. For more information go to www.azshoppingspree.com
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Wednesday Wine Dinners Event Time: 6:30 pm every Wednesday
Location: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at DC Ranch
Admission: Varies. Phone: 480-538-8000
Each Wednesday Wine Dinner menu features wines specially chosen to compliment each course. Go to http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com for more information.
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Flamenco Music & Dancing Time: Tuesday 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm; Friday and Saturday 8 pm to 12 am
Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch - Lobby Bar
Admission: Free
Flamenco guitar, flute and song - the romance of flamenco! Come experience the gypsy spirit with music and dancing at this Scottsdale luxury resort.
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Native American Dance Performers Event Time: Fridays at 5 pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch
Admission: Free. Call 480-444-1234 for more information
Gather at the Fountain Court to see Native American Dancers share their culture and history - songs and pow-wow style dances from the Great Plains tribes.
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Free Exhibition Tours Event Time: Thursdays & Sundays, 1:30 pm and by appointment
Location: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Admission: Free. For more information call 480-874-4641 or go to www.smoca.org.
Tour current exhibitions at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art led by SMoCA docents.
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Thursday Evening Art Walk Dinner Event Time: Thursday Evenings - year round
Location: Cafe Forte Bistro & Wine Bar
Phone: 480-994-1331
The Cafe Forte Bistro and Wine bar is nestled in the heart of the gallery district of downtown Scottsdale. Call for reservations.
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Scottsdale Market Cactus Gardens Nursery Come buy fresh local produce, fresh-cut flowers, samples wines by the glass, bottle or case and enjoy the great spring weather!
Every Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm at 25601 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Call 480-585-8639 for more information.
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Native American Arts Heard Museum North Our Weaving: Textiles from the Four Corners runs through January 31st. 9th. Choices and Change: American Indian Artists in the Southwest ongoing. Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday noon to 5 pm. Adults $2; children ages 4 - 12 $1. Heard Museum North is at The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Rd.,Scottsdale. Call 480-488-9817 for more information.
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Broadcasting Memorabilia House of Broadcasting This museum offers artifacts from the earliest days of radio and television. Free admission. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm at 7150 E Fifth Avenue, Scottsdale. Call 602-944-1997.
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Contemporary Arts Museum of Contemporary Art Scottsdale's Museum of Contemporary Art is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm; Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Admission: $7 adults, $5 students, free for ages 15 and younger. Free admission on Thursdays. Located at 7374 E Second St., Scottsdale. Call 480-994-2787 for more information.
Contemporary Scandinavian Art and Space is the Place through Sept. 2nd.
Modern(ist) Love, Drawing Outside the Lines, and The Dorothy Lincoln-Smith and Harvery K. Smith Collection through Sept. 16th.
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Late Nite Catechism Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts The audience is the class in this one-nun interactive show. Tickets $36. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St., Scottsdale. Call 480-994-ARTS for information and times.
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Sister's Sequel Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Yet another hilarious sequel to the Sister series: Late Nite Catechism II: Sometimes We Feel Guilty Because We Are Guilty. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E Second St., Scottsdale. Call 480-994-ARTS for performance times and information.
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Standup Comedy The Comedy Spot Lots of laughs:
June 5 - 6: John Melendez
June 12 - 13: Carlos Alazaraqui
June 19 - 20: Steve Hofstetter
June 26 - 27: Jason Russell
June 28: Open Mic Night
Call 480-945-4422 for times and ticket prices. The Comedy Spot is located at 7117 E Third Ave., Scottsdale
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Cinco de Moio Kerr Cultural Center Enjoy jazz "Moio-style" as the Cinco de Moio band features brothers Dom & Bill Moio with an all-star lineup of Latin jazz players, and special guest Carmela Ramirez of the group, Mas. 3 pm. Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Tickets $12.50, adults, $9.50 seniors, $7.50 students. Call 480-596-2660 for more information.
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Kierland Concert Series Kierland Commons Free concerts at Kierland Commons, across from Barnes & Noble:
August 2nd: Aaron Nelson Project
August 9th: The Rave
August 16th: Chuck E Baby
August 23rd: North
August 30th: Affinity
7 to 10 pm, Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Rd. & Greenway Parkway. Call 480-348-1577 for more information.
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Yoga & Body Rolling At One Yoga Join Kat Myers for this eclectic, healing and transformational adventure.You will feel tingly, refreshed and renewed. $20 for a drop-in class. Class packages are available. Classes are held:
Every Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 pm
Sunday afternoons from 3 to 5 pm
Call 480-556-6044. At One Yoga, 10050 N. Scottsdale Rd. #115, Scottsdale.
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Scottsdale Birth Circle Mothers Milk Boutique The Birth Circle is a safe, nonjudgemental forum to share experiences, ask questions, connect with members of the local birth community or just to listen and be part of the experience. The group meets every 2nd Monday at 7:15 pm. Mothers Milk Boutique, 10816 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Call 480-922-4615 for more information.
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Arizona Society of Astrologers McDowell Senior Center The Arizona Society of Astrologers meetings:
every 3rd Friday at 7 pm. Fee $10.
every 3rd Saturday at 7 pm. Fee $15
McDowell Senior Center, 1700 N Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale. Call 480-421-9798 for more information.
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Yoga Basics At One Yoga Kat Myers leads this fun and practical class that explores yoga principles, foot fitness, core strength, toning, stretching and unwinding. Appropriate for all levels. $20 drop-in fee. Class packages are available. At One Yoga, 10050 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Call 480-556-6044 for more information.
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Summer Workshops for Kids The Doll House & Toy Store Looking for something "crafty" to do with the kids this summer? These programs for ages 5 through 12 include jewelry-box decorating, painting bobble heads, and making necklaces, baby dolls, train cars and builder trucks. Call 480-948-4630 for times and prices. The Doll House & Toy Store, 16447 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
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Heard Museum North The Summit at Scottsdale Cape Dorset Art: Tradition and Innovation, Arctic Art from the Albrecht Collection at the Heard Museum through October 5, 2008. Museum hours Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm; Sunday noon to 5 pm. Adults: $5, Seniors: $4, Students: $2, age 5 and younger: free. Call 480-488-9817 for more information. The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art SMoCA Exhibits: Pae White,: Lisa Bright and Dark through 9/7; Pushing paint Around through 9/7; and Branded and On Display through 9/21.Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting Sept. 20 through Feb. 1, 2009. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Thursday 10 am - 8 pm; Sunday noon - 5 pm. $7 adults, $5 students, free for children 15 and younger. Free admission every Thursday. 7374 E Second St., Scottsdale. Call 480-994-2787 for more information.
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