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The Promenade Shopping Center in Scottsdale has announced six headlining jazz and blues ensembles for the 4th Annual Jazz on the Promenade Series to be held on consecutive Friday evenings beginning April 16 through May 21. The event – sponsored by the Miracle Mile Deli – has become one of Scottsdale’s most popular musical events since it first began in the spring of 2007.
Many of the Valley’s most eligible bachelors will offer themselves for auction during “Guys Who Give,” a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, from 8 to 10 p.m. March 26 at Axis Radius, 7340 E. Indian Plaza.
In a community known for its love of the arts, Scottsdale has one arts festival that rises above them all, the annual Scottsdale Arts Festival. Now in it's 40th year! March 12th, 13th and 14th.
Scottsdale.com's own Fred Mercaldo recently sat down with David Stoller, the owner of Enterprise Travel and Suitcases & More, to learn more about his business and the future of travel.
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club has been developed and
is owned by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
and is operated by OB Sports Golf Management
and EF Golf. Located just east of Scottsdale
and Fountain Hills, the course is located on
land that will never be used for residential
or commercial development. Because of this
golfers are able to enjoy breathtaking views
of the Sonoran desert and the surrounding
mountains.
Powerball jackpot to grow to $200 million
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/11/10 08:30:02 AM
The Powerball jackpot was expected to grow to an estimated $200 million for Saturday after no one matched all six of the numbers in the midweek drawing, the Multi-State Lottery Association said.
Wounded troops treated to baseball in Valley trip
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/10/10 11:00:01 PM
Twenty-three wounded veterans are in the Valley for a whirlwind trip sponsored by San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito's Strikeouts for Troops organization.
Dickey, Leger and Elkie win seats on Fountain Hills council
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/10/10 05:00:03 PM
Fountain Hills voters this week appeared to bring back two council members and elect a new one in a five-way race for Fountain Hills Town Council.
Paradise Valley council candidates will face a runoff election
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/10/10 04:30:02 PM
None of the contenders win one of three open seats in Tuesday's primary, but voters pass a proposition that will allow them to directly elect their mayor.
Phoenix's Desert Botanical Garden hosts Spring Butterfly Exhibit
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/10/10 03:15:02 PM
Hundreds of North American butterflies can be seen in the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix from March 6 through May 9.
Cave Creek restaurants host Taste of the Foothills
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/10/10 01:30:03 PM
Cave Creek-area restaurants will dish out culinary delights while raising money for the Foothills Caring Corps at the 10th annual Taste of the Foothills Celebration on March 11.
Brophy baseball team wears pink to support catcher's mom
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/10/10 11:30:03 AM
Brophy Prep senior catcher and his teammates are tearing it up in pink early in the season behind a mom who inspires them.
Former Scottsdale man draws 5-year term for swindling
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/10/10 10:30:03 AM
A former Scottsdale man was sentenced to five years in prison after admitting he swindled would-be renters of vacation properties he claimed he owned, officials said.
Scottsdale voters approve raising bed tax
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/09/10 10:30:02 PM
Voter's in Scottsdale approved raising the city's bed tax from 3 to 5 percent, according to unofficial election results. Proposition 200 means the visitors staying in Scottsdale's hotels and resorts will see checkout rates increase to 13.92 percent.
No more money in state trust fund that pays jobless benefits
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 03/09/10 04:30:02 PM
The state trust fund that pays for jobless benefits is expected to run dry this week, forcing Arizona to borrow money from the federal government until unemployment subsides.