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Dig It! Explore Archaeology Exhibit
May 5, 2008 - December 31, 2013 |
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Times: See website for Museum hours
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Location: Pueblo Grande Museum
Phone: 602-495-0901
Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (55+), $3 children ages 6-17, 5 and under are free
This exhibit is hands-on that will delight visitors of all ages. Featured is a life-size replica of an excavated trench wall where hands-on elements demonstrate the science of archaeology, a photo-mural, pottery designs, video and so much more!
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Ottosen Entry Garden
November 1, 2008 (No End Date) |
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Times: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Location: Desert Botanical Garden
Phone: 480-941-1225
Admission: Free with Garden admission or membership
The Ottosen Entry Garden officially opens this November with new visitor amenities and creates more drama and beauty by opening the vista to the beautiful Papago Butte.
Addl. Info: This new introduction area will highlight the sculptural quality of plants set against iconic local landscape features like Papago Park red buttes, distant desert mountains, and the river beds and canals that cut through the Valley floor.
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Grand Rails Express - Train and Ground Tour of Grand Canyon
February 20, 2009 (No End Date) |
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Times: 6:00am to 7:30pm
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Location: Scottsdale to Grand Canyon
Phone: 866-438-6877
The Grand Rails Express tour allows guests to experience the history and tradition of the Grand Canyon Railway to enjoy Arizona's natural wonder, the Grand Canyon. The narrated ground tour from Scottsdale also offers a visit to the Navajo Nation.
Addl. Info: The Ground and Rail combination tour offers coach or first class train accomodations, lunch and bottled water throughout the tour.
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Sedona Area Wine Tour
February 20, 2009 (No End Date) |
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Times: 7:00am to 5:30pm
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Location: Scottsdale to Sedona
Phone: 866-438-6877
A guided tour of Sedona's best scenic overlooks and tastings at 4 wineries just south of Sedona in the Verde Valley. Javelina Leap , Oak Creek, Page Springs Cellars and Alcantara Winery.
Addl. Info: Guided van tour service from all Scottsdale area hotels and resorts. Private tours available.
$170/guest includes lunch, wine tastings at 4 wineries, 1 vineyard tour, bottled water throughout the tour.
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Thursday Evening Art Walk Dinner
January 13, 2005 (No End Date) |
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Times: Thursday evenings year round
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Location: Café Forté Bistro & Wine Bar
Phone: 480-994-1331
Admission: N/A
The perfect spot for a Thursday evening Art Walk Dinner is at Cafe Forte Bistro and Wine Bar, nestled in the heart of the gallery district of downtown Scottsdale. Call 480-994-1331 for reservations.
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Scottsdale ArtWalk
May 5, 2005 (No End Date) |
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Times: Every Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Location: Downtown Scottsdale
Phone: 480-945-8475
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 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Every Picture Tells a Story
September 25, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
This interactive, kid-friendly exhibition explores the meanings behind the designs and symbols depicted in American Indian artwork.
Addl. Info: Whirlwind, saguaro, lizard, maze and coyote track designs are displayed alongside image-laden artwork from the Northwest Coast and the Arctic tundra.
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History and Collections of the Heard Museum
September 25, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
In 1929, Dwight and Maie Bartlett Heard founded the Heard Museum, establishing what has become an internationally recognized center for Native cultures and art.
Addl. Info: This gallery, named for past president of the Heard Museum Board of Trustees and retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, traces the museum’s history of more than seven decades, offering a glimpse into the Heard’s unparalleled collections of American Indian art and cultural materials with an emphasis on the Southwest.
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Remembering Our Indian School Days: The Boarding School Experience
September 25, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
This groundbreaking exhibition explores the controversial 1879 U.S. federal government mandate designed to “civilize,” assimilate and Americanize American Indian children by sending them to Indian boarding schools.
Addl. Info: Learn how Native children were separated from their families and often stripped of cultural identity and language. With sounds from the past, poignant black-and-white photomurals and in the voices and words of boarding school attendees, this moving exhibit traces the history and evolution of the American Indian boarding school experience.
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We Are! Arizona's First People
September 25, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
Perfect for families and school groups, this interactive gallery invites visitors to learn more about the past, present and future of Arizona’s 21 federally recognized tribal communities.
Addl. Info: From the importance of land and family to the preservation of languages and traditions, We Are! gives a glimpse into the contemporary worlds of Native America.
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Free Docent-led Tours of SMoCA
October 22, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 1:30 p.m. and by appointment.
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Location: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Phone: 480-874-4641
Admission: Free
Tours of the Museum are led by SMoCA docents every Thursday at 1:30 pm. Meet in the Museum lobby. Tours also available by appointment: Call 480-874-4641.
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Around the World: The Heard Museum Collection
November 18, 2006 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free
Tour the global span of the Heard Museum’s permanent collection. This exhibit will focus on more than 75 years of collecting and preserving Native art and cultures in the Southwest and beyond.
Addl. Info: Starting with examples of work collected by museum founders, Dwight and Maie Heard, and including donations by artists and collectors such as Byron Harvey and Richard Faletti, the exhibit features objects and artwork from indigenous peoples of North and South America as well as Oceania. Housed in the newly renovated COMPAS gallery, this exhibit is curated by Tricia Loscher and Ann Marshall, Ph.D.
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Ollie the Trolley Shop Hop Tour
January 1, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily
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Location: Ollie the Trolley
Phone: 480-970-8130
Admission: $55 includes beverage and snack
A savvy shopper's dream, this exursion allows you to experience the many trendy, unique, and one-of-a-kind boutique shops that the Valley has to offer.
Addl. Info: Shopping destinations include Scottsdale Fashion Square and Kierland Commons. Lunch on your own at any of the shopping destinations.
Advanced reservations required. Minimum 12 guests required.
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Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour
January 1, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
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Location: Ollie the Trolley
Phone: 480-970-8130
Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission
Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.
Addl. Info: 12 guest minimum- Advanced reservations required
Lunch is served at the Desert Botanical Garden Patio Cafe. Guides will be on-site at both locations to take the groups through the tours.
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Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour
January 1, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
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Location: Ollie the Trolley
Phone: 480-970-8130
Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage
Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!
Addl. Info: You will experience a personalized itinerary including destinations that will pair gourmet fare with renowned wines. From appetizer through to dessert, you will be indulging in style and luxury -- your only taske, to relax and enjoy the tastes and ambience of your destinations. The wine and dine trolley is a unique and fun way for you to experience the culinary delights of Scottsdale!
Advanced reservations required. Minimum 12 guests required.
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Giant Snake Show at Out of Africa Wildlife Park
March 15, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: Park hours, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Snake Show 3:00 p.m.
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Location: Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Camp Verde AZ
Phone: 928-567-2840
Admission: Show free with admission to park; Park Admission: Adults $28.00; Seniors 65yrs. & better $26.00; Children 3-12yrs $20.00; Children under three are free
Wrap-up with the world's largest species of snakes: Anacondas, Pythons and Boas! With the help of a Park Caretaker, you'll be allowed to touch, pet and even hold some of these wild, slithering reptiles.
Addl. Info: Out of Africa Wildlife Park hours of operation are Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket sales close at 4 p.m. The Park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except on major holidays. To accommodate spring break visitors, the park will be open 7 days a week beginning March 12th, 2007 through mid-April. Please check the online calendar for specific days at www.outofafricapark.com. Camp Verde is located 90 minutes north of Phoenix and 25 minutes south of Sedona.
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Nelson Garcia-Miranda
March 15, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: Call for times
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Location: Deseo
Phone: 480-624-1030
Admission: N/A
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant, deseo, has transformed into an art gallery, showcasing the work of Cuban artist and resort associate, Nelson Garcia-Miranda.
Addl. Info: Garcia, who works as a steward for the property, came to Phoenix in 1999 after seeking political exile from Cuba. Displacement has made him more aware of his cultural heritage which he depicts in his work in a style called, “cubanidad.”
Rich in color and complex in theme, Garcia-Miranda’s paintings embody the tales of the Cuban countryside, brining to visual representation fables and stories of cagüeiros (sorcerers who become animals), and güijes (Cuban goblins). His work is saturated with the exuberance of the tropics as his vibrant use of color may be read as visual representations of poly-rhythmic Cuban music, also conveying the forceful light of the Caribbean meridian.
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Flight School @ Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar - Wines of Spain & Italy
June 28, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar
Phone: 480-991-6887
Admission: $15 per person
Join us at Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar for our weekly Thursday Night Flight School. Flight School at Tapino is a casual and fun wine tasting class that includes 4 pours of wine matched with tastes from the kitchen for just $15.
Addl. Info: Classes start at 6:30pm sharp and reservations are recommended.
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The European-Chic Tour
July 7, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
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Location: Westcor Shopping Centers
Phone: 480-661-1080
Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available
Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.
Addl. Info: Relax and ride in style in your chauffer-driven limousine with your own expert shopping guide. VIP greeting and escort will be provided at each Westcor location for the ultimate in personal attention as well as in-store receptions and special services. And, many of our stores offer private, before or after-hours shopping.
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The Trendsetter Tour
July 7, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
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Location: Westcor Shopping Centers
Phone: 480-661-1080
Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available
Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.
Addl. Info: Relax and ride in style in your chauffer-driven limousine with your own expert shopping guide. VIP greeting and escort will be provided at each Westcor location for the ultimate in personal attention as well as in-store receptions and special services. And, many of our stores offer private, before or after-hours shopping.
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1-Hour Panorama Tour
October 29, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
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Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Phone: 480-860-2700
Admission: $27; $23 Seniors, students and military; $10 youth 6-12
Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office.
Addl. Info: Knowledgeable guides explain how the site relates to the desert and provide a general overview of Wright's basic theories of design, history of the site and activities of Taliesin Fellowship community life.
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3-Hour Behind the Scenes Tour
October 29, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:15 a.m., also offered Wed. Nov. 21 at 9:15 a.m.
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Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Phone: 480-860-2700
Admission: $60
If you're intersted in an in-depth, intimate look at Taliesin West, this exclusive experience is a must. A highlight of this tour is a stop in the colorful Taliesin Fellowship dining room where you'll be treated to mid-morning "tea."
Addl. Info: You'll also have the opportunity to talk with Wright associates. In addition to seeing all the places on the Insights Tour, you'll take a walk to the historic Sun Cottage or another unique desert site -- all with ample time to take photographs and ask questions. Architecture enthusiasts consistently cite this tour as a highlight of their travels.
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90-Minute INSIGHTS
October 29, 2007 (No End Date) |
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Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Phone: 480-860-2700
Admission: $32; $29 seniors, students and military; $20 youth 6-12
The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour.
Addl. Info: The living room was the social gathering place for Wright and the many famous guests he entertained. It is entered through a typically Wrightian low ceiling, stone-walled space which opens to a 56-feet long by 34-feet wide room linked to the garden and bedroom wing by expansive windows. Visitors site in Wright-designed furniture and experience firsthand the drama of being a guest in Wright's famous home.
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ArtWalks
January 3, 2008 (No End Date) |
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Times: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Downtown Scottsdale
For more than 30 years, Downtown Scottsdale has featured the Scottsdale ArtWalk. Galleries open their doors to the public and show off the works of some of the Southwest’s most extraordinary artists.
Addl. Info: Downtown Scottsdale has more art galleries per capita than almost any other city in the United States – over 100 at last count. The galleries offer a variety of art from contemporary to traditional and include a selection of Western art rivaled only by Santa Fe.
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The Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit honors the Tuskegee Airmen and Black Aviators
February 9, 2008 (No End Date) |
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Times: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Location: Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Arizona Wing Aviation Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, AZ
Phone: 480-924-1940
Admission: $7.00 for ages 14-adult, $3.00 for ages 6 through 13
Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will open a new exhibit titled “Triumph Over Adversity.” It is dedicated to the Black pioneers of aviation and to the offers and enlisted personnel of the Tuskegee Airmen who served during WWII.
Addl. Info: The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Arizona Wing Aviation Museum's exhibit titled “Triumph Over Adversity” is dedicated to the Black pioneers of aviation and to the officers and enlisted personnel of the Tuskegee Airmen who served during WWII. This is in recognition of the positive experience, the outstanding record of accomplishment and the superb behavior of all black airmen, especially those of the 91st Fighter Squadron, the 322nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group (collectively known as the Tuskegee Airmen) who were important factors in the initiation of social change to achieve racial equality in America.
Among the warbirds on display for the exhibit will be a reduced scale P-51”Mustang” and the museum’s B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey”, B-25 “Mitchell” Bomber, North American SNJ/T-6 “Texan”, Stearmans, and many more. Warbird rides and gift certificates are available for purchase. The museums gift shop offers unique aviation gifts for the entire family.
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