-Things to Do – Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona- Our newest attraction in Scottsdale just opened on June 1, 2013. It is the Butterfly Wonderland and is located just off of Highway 101 and Via de Ventura. The building is absolutely stunning outside and the interior is a work of art. Even better, it is open […]
About Scottsdale: The Scottsdale Civic Center Mall in Old Town
One of Scottsdale’s biggest gems is the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall in Old Town Scottsdale. It encompasses over 21 acres of green lawns, lovely flowers and fountains, walking paths and art installations. It is the site for many cultural and performing art exhibitions as well as fun community events like food festivals and more. The […]
Downtown Scottsdale AZ – An Entertaining Place to Explore on Foot
– Downtown Scottsdale AZ – An Entertaining Place to Explore on Foot – I love Scottsdale and find it to be such a unique and wonderful city. I was recently attending an outdoor art event in Old Town Scottsdale with my husband and we decided to walk through town to the Waterfront near the Scottsdale […]
A Sunday Stroll in Old Town Scottsdale
-A Sunday Stroll in Old Town Scottsdale- The weather was so beautiful today in Scottsdale that I couldn’t resist going down to Old Town to just walk around and see what was going on. We parked near the Scottsdale Civic Center Park and decided to visit the Sunday A’Fair. This event has been going on […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale: Explore the Scottsdale Waterfront
It seems like Spring! At last, after an unusual bout of cold, wet weather recently in Scottsdale, the sun finally came out. I had a meeting in Old Town Scottsdale and had the good luck to have an hour or so of free time between appointments. I took the opportunity to spend some time at […]
Scottsdale Events: Meet the Masters Celebration 2013
– Scottsdale Events: Meet the Masters Celebration 2013 – The Scottsdale Design Center was the perfect venue this past week for the Meet the Masters Celebration sponsored by Phoenix Home & Garden magazine. The annual event honored the outstanding artists of the Southwest and gave guests the opportunity to meet the six finalists. The event […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale: Formal Tea and British Shopping at English Rose Tea Room
– A Revisit to the English Rose Team Room in Carefree, Arizona- While visiting the Carefree Art and Wine Festival recently, I made it a point to drop in at the English Rose Tea Room and the newly relaunched, expanded gift store next door called Jo London. (Jo London is now closed.) As you can […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale: 20th Annual Carefree Art and Wine Festival
– Scottsdale Arizona Area Events: 20th Annual Carefree Art and Wine Festival – I recently attended another great Art and Wine Festival in Carefree put on by the Thunderbird Artists. I’ve been attending these events for many years, and saw that the Thunderbird Artists were celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the festival this year. […]
