The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is known for it fabulous cutting edge shows. Their latest installation includes items donated from individuals all over the valley! I donated 3 “vintage” audio pieces, an 8-track player, 8-track boom box and a set of headphones that are so large they dent your hair! In conjunction with the show [...]
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5 Jan 10
Explore Downtown Scottsdale
Did you know that in downtown Scottsdale there is a wonderful rare book store that specializes in fine first editions, manuscripts, signed or inscribed items? Charles Parkhurst Rare Books and Autographs has a beautiful new location right on the corner of Marshall Way and 5th Ave. This is a not to be missed local treasure. [...]
26 Aug 09
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
It always seems that the town we live in is the last place we think to explore when it comes to visiting interesting places. For us it’s Scottsdale, AZ and we LOVE it!! Most people would be very pleasantly surprised to find that there are great shops, galleries, restaurants and architecture within a short walk or drive from [...]
6 Jul 09
2nd Saturdays FREE Art & Cultural Trolley Tours
I am really excited about a new tour of downtown Scottsdale. Ultimate has partnered with the City of Scottsdale in offering an art and cultural trolley tour of downtown Scottsdale. It is the second Saturday of each month, starting July 11. Registered participants will meet at the Old Town Farmer’s Market at 10:30 a.m. The tour is [...]
1 Jul 09
Friday Scottsdale Republic Cover Article Features Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours!
Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours was recently featured in the Friday issue of the Scottsdale Republic, on the cover and with a 3-page spread! I am hoping that this article will inspire locals to explore Scottsdale and the valley and experience the richness of our arts and culture.
21 Apr 08
Scottsdale Ranks High In Business, Lifestyle
Fortune Magazine canvassed the country to find cities with the best mix of business advantages and lifestyle appeal. Scottsdale came in at No. 25 – the top Arizona city – as among the perfect places to build your dream. Among the reasons for Scottsdale’s high ranking were the city’s great resorts and spas and its [...]
11 Apr 08
Scottsdale Ranks High In Business, Lifestyle And Arts
Scottsdale placed No. 2 among all U.S. mid-sized cities in AmericanStyle magazine’s annual poll determining the nation’s Top 25 Arts Destinations for 2008.
“Scottsdale has the most beautiful art galleries in the country,” wrote AmericanStyle reader Linda Homonoff, of Barrington R.I., in casting her vote. It’s a “great art community and shows great contemporary art in [...]
12 Mar 08
Scottsdale Among Top Destinations
CORPORATE PLANNERS RANK SCOTTSDALE AMONG TOP DESTINATIONS.
Scottsdale is the fifth most popular destination for corporate meetings held in the past three years, according to a recent marketing study conducted by Metropoll. The city trails only Las Vegas, Orlando, Chicago and Atlanta in corporate meeting popularity. Scottsdale fared even better in terms of major meetings planned [...]
15 Jun 07
Summer is the best time to visit Scottsdale
With hotel rates starting under $100 a night, summer is a GREAT time to visit beautiful Scottsdale.
30 May 07
Summer SMoCA Nights “Sputnik”
Sputnik: Summer SMoCA Nights To Celebrate the Opening of the exhibition Space Is The Place
Sponsored by: Blue Cross Blue Shield & Infiniti WHERE: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art [SMoCA] 7374 East Second Street Downtown Scottsdale WHEN: June 21, Thursday 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. midnight ADVANCE TICKETS: $15 ($10 for members) 480-994-ARTS (2787) The Scottsdale [...]
