Cool Fun In The Summertime
We’ve sleuthed out a selection of local entertainment options to help you beat the heat this summer.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Photo hobbyist Tom Dusel, a retired dentist who lives in The Boulders in North Scottsdale, recently set out with his wife, Addie, and their friends Kathye and Craig, for a day of exploration and relaxation on Horseshoe Lake Road near Bartlett Dam.
Tickling the Ivories
Each of Ravenscroft Pianos’ luxurious instruments is handcrafted by Michael Spreeman and his son, Andrew, in their state-of-the-art headquarters in North Scottsdale.
All That Jazz
The Ravenscroft in North Scottsdale raises the bar on the traditional jazz club.
Joyride: Musician Jenna Rae Brings the Vibe
Scottsdale music artist Jenna Rae was a finalist in Alice Cooper’s Proof is in the Pudding Music Contest in 2021 and, shortly thereafter, she began gigging professionally as an acoustic soloist at venues across the Valley.
Staging Collaboration
Theatre Artists Studio was founded in 2005 by performing arts professionals who aspired to create a cooperative space for actors, directors, playwrights and tech designers to work.
Stories & Service
Literacy and returning the magic of imagination to children in an over-digitized world are extremely important to Sam Baker. His own creativity and adventurous spirit propelled him to serve his country during WWII and beyond.
Thames to Taliesin West
This spring, Southwest Shakespeare Company will once again showcase its talented array of actors, directors and playwrights to Taliesin West’s intimate theater, furthering their mission to bring Shakespeare’s works to life for Arizona audiences.
Trolley Two-Step
On April 14 and 15, Scottsdale Arts and Movement Source Dance Company will bring a series of explorative, mobile dance performances to Old Town Scottsdale via Arizona Trolley Dances.
Once and Floral
This year’s Scottsdale Garden Club show — held March 11 and 12 at Mustang Library in Scottsdale — will feature floral design interpretations of movies filmed in Arizona with Southwestern horticulture grown by garden club members from throughout the Valley.