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Here is yet another sign that Scottsdale's nightlife in on the rise. That's great for local club-owners, downtown merchants (those open after midnight) and all the 20-and-30-somethings that pack downtown every night from Thursday-Saturday. However, I challenge anyone to take a stroll around this area on a Sunday morning. Yes, Scottsdale's social status is increasing, but at what cost?
Ten-foot tall guitars are coming to Scottsdale! No, this is not the latest alien invasion B-movie. This is public art at its most fun and whimsical. You can check out the guitars beginning this Wednesday.
Two local arts-advocates groups will be merging to enhance their voice and profile within City affairs.
From the city's newsletter:
"GAIN" PROJECT PLANNING KICKOFF IS WEDNESDAY
Residents are invited to join the City of Scottsdale, APS and the Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Scottsdale for a fun evening full of resources, ideas, goodies and raffle prizes at this year's G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) kickoff event, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 E. Second St. The kickoff is geared to help G.A.I.N. party planners receive the tools necessary to host successful neighborhoods block parties on G.A.I.N. Night, which will be held on Oct. 2. To register for the G.A.I.N. kickoff, visit here.
From the city's email notification system:
Wine Education 101
Learn the characteristics of the six most popular wines and key ingredients in hosting a successful wine tasting on Tuesday, September 20 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street. Explore how to select wine, proper glassware, appropriate accompaniments and much more. No drinking involved.
Info: 480-312-6050
