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Wednesday, May 16

Happy 25th Anniverary to Anderson's Fifth Estate

Anderson's Fifth Estate is a legendary Scottsdale club. It was a Scottsdale club long before Scottsdale clubs were cool, or even in existence. The downtown nightspot has hosted bands large and small and has served as a launching pad for some great Arizona bands. Anderson's 25th anniversary bash is coming up. Put it on your weekend to-do list and come celebrate this great piece of Scottsdale history.

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Tuesday, May 15

A Historic Scottsdale Voice Speaks

George Fretz is a Scottsdale giant. He helped plan McCormick Ranch, worked on the city's first sign ordinance and overaw the first general plan. His positive impacts on the city are still felt today. Read a short but interesting interview with George Fretz.

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Monday, May 7

Scottsdale's Founder Gets His Own Statue

Winfield Scott, the founder of Scottsdale, was immortalized in bronze at a celebration and ceremony this morning. Dignitaries including state historian Marshall Trimble, Congressman Harry Mitchell and Mayor Mary Manross, as well as a staggering four generations from the Scott family!

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