– New Downtown Scottsdale Restaurant – The Upton – July 2016 Update: The Upton has closed. I had read a lot about a new entrant into Downtown Scottsdale’s dining scene and was looking forward to trying out The Upton. It opened in the space formerly occupied by Petite Maison, just southeast from the Camelback Road and […]
Scottsdale Lifestyle
Holiday Events at Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter
– 2014 Holiday Celebrations at Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons – The Kierland area, with its excellent shopping, dining and entertainment options is a very popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Now, with the holidays underway, they have pulled together some fun events for all ages. Kierland Commons 2014 Holiday Events Get your […]
Desert Highlands – Premier Tennis in North Scottsdale
North Scottsdale Tennis at Desert Highlands Desert Highlands is known for being one of Scottsdale’s best golf communities, but it is also home to what many consider to be the top tennis facility in North Scottsdale. The Desert Highlands Racquet Club has tennis facilities located throughout the community. The main hub is the Racquet Club located […]
Scottsdale Old Town Art Walk Celebrates 40 Years
– The ArtWalk in Downtown Scottsdale Turns 40 – On October 23rd, the Scottsdale Gallery Association celebrated the 40th Anniversary of its very popular Thursday night Art Walk in Old Town Scottsdale. The evening’s festivities began with the Coronado Dons Marching Band and Flag Bearers from the Scottsdale School District who led a parade through […]
The Fourth Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships
– The 2014 Scottsdale Polo Party – The weekend of October 25 and 26th 2014 brought the 4th Annual Horses and Horsepower Polo event to town. As in previous years, the event was held at WestWorld in North Scottsdale and showcased spectacular automobiles, amazing polo matches and more. On the Friday before the event, I […]
Scottsdale Animals: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Animal Safe Haven Program
– Protecting Phoenix Area Animals with MASH- The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Animal Safe Haven Program – I was shopping at Frank Lloyd Wright and Scottsdale Road recently when I saw a booth with dogs for adoption in front of PetSmart advertising the MASH Program. I stopped by to say hello to the dogs and […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: My Sweet Blessings Bakery
– My Sweet Blessings Bakery in Carefree Arizona – UPDATE August 2015: The physical location at the Carefree post office is no longer open. However, they have found a new home in the Holland Center! 34250 N. 60th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85266 (480) 278-4464 Just north of Scottsdale and tucked away in the post office […]
The Schwab Cup at Desert Mountain is Almost Here
– 2014 Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Desert Mountain Scottsdale – The highly anticipated Schwab Cup is returning to the Desert Mountain Golf Community in North Scottsdale in less than a month. In this final event of the year for the Champions Tour, the tournament will feature the top performing professional senior golfers. The purse […]
