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Downtown Scottsdale Calendar of Annual Events

Downtown Scottsdale’s Scottsdale Fashion Week See, Hear, Taste - Experience it All Painting Festival in mid-October. Held in the historic downtown Arts Where Old West Meets New West Art Scene Downtown Scottsdale is gearing Downtown Scottsdale has more District, Via Colori will showcase up for the annual Scottsdale Fashion art galleries per capita than almost dozens of large scale, pastel As one of the most acclaimed Week. The major event features a any other city in the U.S. — more drawings being created directly on full schedule of high fashion runway tourist areas in the state of , the pavement as you watch. Come than 125 at last count. The galleries shows, celebrating fashion, art and Downtown Scottsdale provides an offer a variety of art including a join in the fun. Call 602-650-1221 design, and serves as a showcase for eclectic mix of Southwestern and selection of Western art rivaled only or visit www.ViaColori.com. contemporary art galleries, specialty by Santa Fe. Most of the galleries are Downtown Scottsdale’s burgeoning retail, upscale dining, active nightlife clustered along two primary streets Canal Concert Series development as well. The Scottsdale and cultural attractions for residents — Marshall Way and Main Street, Free music! At the Canal Fashion Week district is anchored by Concert Series every Saturday and visitors alike. west of Scottsdale Road. Westcor’s Scottsdale Fashion Square on and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. the north and encompasses Scottsdale October through December at the Scottsdale is host to more than ArtWalks Waterfront, the Arizona Canal, Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Marshall Way Bridge. Bring the SouthBridge and the downtown arts 25 art, fashion, culinary and music family, blankets and picnic dinner, For more than 30 years, Downtown district, which will host the opening festivals throughout the year. and enjoy the sights and sounds as Scottsdale has featured the Scottsdale night’s SFW09 Wearable ArtWalk ArtWalk. Galleries open their doors you relax by the water’s edge. Or presented by the Scottsdale Gallery DOWNTOWN BY THE NUMBERS: to the public and show off the works consider some to-go food from one Association. SFW is a fashion, design, - 786 acres of some of the Southwest’s most of the many restaurants and cafes in - Free trolley service 7 days/ extraordinary artists. the area. 480-312-7750 beauty, health and fine-living event week, 12 months/year anchored by an 85-foot runway and - Free downtown parking Native Trails: A City of Good Sports the dramatic urban landscape of - 2,500 residential units A Cultural Celebration In October, enjoy Arizona Fall downtown Scottsdale. SFW09 will - 3,300+ hotel rooms January through March 2009 League when it returns to feature designers and high fashion - 100+ art galleries Every spring, the grassy outdoor . Come cheer on runway shows, a luxury-goods-and- the Scottsdale Scorpions as they take - 50+ lounges, bars & nightclubs amphitheater on Scottsdale Civic services pavilion and a Milan-style - 85+ restaurants Center Mall comes alive with Native on top minor league players from both the American and National Wearable ArtWalk. - More than 50 public artworks American music, dance, art and leagues. Visit the www.ScottsdaleFashionWeek.com traditional foods during Natives, - 30,000+ visitors on any given Hall of Fame. Daily ticket prices are presented by the Fort McDowell weekend night, year-round $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and Yavapai Nation and produced Savor Scottsdale those 17 and younger. Scottsdale by the Scottsdale Center for the Culinary Festival Stadium is located at 7408 E. Performing Arts. These free, noon- An Arizona Celebration of Food, Osborn Road. www.ScottsdaleAZ. time festivals feature cultural dance Wine and Spirits in Downtown gov/stadium or call 480-312-2586 performances, arts, crafts and food. for more information. Scottsdale. Enjoy the "uniquely www.culturequestscottsdale.com. Arizona" culinary experience, along Expect the Unexpected with some of the most celebrated Weekend Downtown After dark on the third Thursdays chefs in America. Events include Farmer’s Market in October, November and chef exhibitions, food and wine Saturdays, Nov. 2008 – May 2009 December – "Night Lights" public tasting, an artwalk, Iron Bartender at Old Town Farmer's Market art installation combines water, Competition, BBQ & Bubbles, and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More than 30 light and entertainment. Don't miss vendors including organic produce, more. Go to www.Eats3.com for Night Lights, a series of art events more event information. flowers, herbs and an assortment of featuring interactive light-based High-end retailers may be found handmade items. artworks and music performances, throughout Downtown Scottsdale. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 – May 2009 all taking place along the beautiful Fit-City Scottsdale at Craftsman Court Farmer’s Market Scottsdale Waterfront this autumn Downtown Walking Routes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. "Go Green" from sundown to midnight. Artists Get out. Get fit. Keep in motion, market with a wide assortment of local will transform the space through while enjoying the storefronts growers and products related to health, unique installations and performers of Downtown Scottsdale. Revel wellness and sustainable living. For More Info will bring fun and excitement to in the early morning breezes or www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com. each evening. Additionally, Arizona late day sunsets along the Canal artist Mary Lucking will create Scottsdale's Downtown Group Bank or follow the Art Walk Via Colori Street an interactive work featuring a 4248 N. Craftsman Court Painting Festival projection onto the water's surface route. Downtown Walking Routes, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Enjoy a festival atmosphere of live in the Arizona Canal, running which are between one and two 480-312-7750 music, an array of food and drinks, nightly October through December. miles, are mapped for you at scottsdaleazdowntown.com and sidewalk art at Via Colori Street www.ScottsdalePublicArt.org www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown.

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