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At the Westin Kierland, you can enjoy a taste of Scotland in Scottsdale
With nearly 150 active whisky distilleries spread across Scotland, a wee dram is never too far out of reach. But for those of us watching this year’s Open Championship action from Royal Troon on the American side of the Atlantic, there’s still a way to have an authentic Scotch-drinking experience.
Construction begins on Papago Golf House, will serve many public golf organizations
PHOENIX — Construction for the Papago Golf House is now underway, as the groundbreaking was announced by the project manager on Thursday. The 14,100-square-foot facility spearheaded by Wespac Construction, Inc. and designed by Douglas Fredrikson Architects is located adjacent to the Papago Golf Club clubhouse and pavilion on 5595 E. Karsten Way.
Heat relief is a big project for Phoenix. These 9 artists will add more shade at city parks
Beating the heat in Arizona is no easy task. However, shade can bring some temporary relief to residents looking to escape triple-digit temperatures, and can be an opportunity for art. The Phoenix Arts & Culture Department is commissioning shade installations made by public artists. It’s called the “¡Sombra!” public art...
Lightning strike likely to blame for fire on South Mountain
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Fire officials said a lightning strike likely caused a brush fire that burned on South Mountain late Saturday. Firefighters were called out around 9:30 p.m. to reports of a small brush fire on the mountain. Fire crews then arrived to find flames near television antennas. At...
'Living my parents' American dream': Phoenix organizer pursues civic engagement for all
Nancy Herrera sits at her desk where two framed photos of her three sons and parents face her. A poster of Frida Kahlo smoking — one of several of the Mexican painter in her office — sits behind her. These faces mean something to her, symbolizing the strength...
Crystal Fullmer named artistic director of Southwest Ballet Theatre
Southwest Ballet Theatre is welcoming a new artistic director. Crystal Fullmer started her tenure at the end of May, replacing interim artistic director Anthony Spaulding II. She brings experience as a teacher, studio owner, choreographer, producer and dancer. The Avondale nonprofit ballet company is in its tenth season. Southwest Ballet...
Former Mayor Jim Lane, Misguided Opponents to Popular Scottsdale Initiative Get Smacked Down in Court
Regular readers and most Scottsdalians are aware of Proposition 490, the Protect and Preserve Initiative that will expand maintenance and upgrades for our city’s many parks while simultaneously reducing our collective tax burden, a situation that’s as much of a win-win as you will ever find in government. But of course, you will never make 100% of people happy, even with something that’s as obvious of a Yes vote as this.
Lylo Swim Club's WNBA watch party was a swish-splashing good time
If you couldn't be at Footprint Center for the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, why not watch it in the pool?. Togethxr, the media company started by retired WNBA legend Sue Bird, hosted two days of events at Lylo Swim Club on Friday and Saturday, culminating in a pool-set watch party for the big event Saturday night. At the bar, in a deck chair or floating in the water itself, there was no more relaxing place to watch Team WNBA take on Team USA in Phoenix.
Young Valley angler pulls up rare albino catfish from Chaparral Lake in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It was Gabe Drews' second catch of the day from the depths of Chaparral Lake, but a rare catch for anglers in Arizona. The 12-year-old angler catching an albino catfish off a generous fellow angler's gifted bait. "It was catfish guts and blood and mixed with...
Scottsdale leads recycled water charge
The magic happens where East Hualapai Drive dead ends off Pima Road. True, Scottsdale’s so-called “toilets to taps” program – which received a big boost from the state last week – is purely scientific, with no spells, trickery or potions. Even so, if you told...
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