Grab a hot cup of joe and talk about cool topics. Mark Sweeney facilitates a discussion about important global issues. What is the best fast-forward: nationalism or globalism? What problems will we face in a world of ten billion? $2. Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 9–11 a.m. 480-488-1090

ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra has received a grant for $1,000 from the Scottsdale League for the Arts. This grant will help support PMAZ’s objective to expose young people to live music performances by providing free tickets for those 15 and under accompanied by an adult, and free rush tickets for students 16-22 years old...

Internationally acclaimed Chinese pianist Qingqing Ye has been named artist-in-residence with the Scottsdale Philharmonic. After Ye’s initial performances, the orchestra received over 900 letters from the audience, requesting that he be allowed to become a permanent member of the group. He hopes to obtain U.S. citizenship and marry soon. The Scottsdale Philharmonic will kick off...