Friday, Feb. 26, 2010
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=====HEADLINE NEWS======
--- Downtown Bulletin readership survey
--- Friday last day to request early ballot
--- Opening Day for spring training is March 4th
--- Spring Training Coupon Book available at stadium
--- Scottsdale Arts Festival celebrates 40 years March 12-14
--- Scottsdale hosting two farmers markets
--- Cultural Trolley Tours continue
======UPCOMING EVENTS=====
-- The Scottsdale ArtWalk takes place Thursdays
-- Sunset on the Plaza with wine, artisans and music
-- Canal Concert series continues through March 28
-- Sunday A'Fair events continue on Scottsdale Mall
-- Upcoming events at Virginia G. Piper Theater
=====PROJECTS, DEVELOPMENT & REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY=====
--- Census forms to be mailed out in March
--- Properties for lease in the Downtown area
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DOWNTOWN BULLETIN READERSHIP SURVEY
The Scottsdale Downtown Office would like your input. Please take a few moments to give us your opinion about this publication and how to improve it. Your responses are very important to us and will remain anonymous and confidential. To access the survey please visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/downtownscottsdalebulletin.
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FRIDAY LAST DAY TO REQUEST EARLY BALLOT
The deadline for eligible voters to request an early ballot is Friday, Feb. 26, for the March 9 Scottsdale Special Election. To request an early ballot, call Maricopa County Elections at (602) 506-1511.
Six propositions are on the Special Election ballot. Props. 100, 101, 102, 103 and 104 propose changes to the City Charter relating to elections. Prop. 200 proposes amendments to the Scottsdale Revised Code to increase the amount of transient lodging ("bed") tax required to be paid by hotels on gross income. A publicity pamphlet containing additional information on the ballot questions is available at: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Asset31857.aspx. The pamphlet was mailed earlier this month to all households of registered Scottsdale voters. Additional pamphlets can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office by calling the number below.
In person early voting continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through March 5 at Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
On Election Day, the polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.
For more information on Scottsdale's March 9 election, call the City Clerk's Office at (480) 312-2411, or visit: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/elections.
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OPENING DAY FOR SPRING TRAINING IS MARCH 4
If you want to enjoy spring training in style, there is no better venue than The Charro Lodge & Pavilion in Scottsdale Stadium. This VIP, private access venue offers all-inclusive catered food and beverages (including beer and wine), snacks, programs and more in an open air patio-style setting. This relaxed environment is ideal for groups from 10 to 200 but smaller groups are welcome. The entire ticket price goes to worthwhile charities and non-profits in Scottsdale. Daily passes range from $85 to $100 for the Lodge and $125/person for seating in the Pavilion. Charro Lodge and Pavilion tickets are available exclusively through www.springtraining.com or by calling the Scottsdale Charros at (480) 990-2977. General Admission Spring Training Tickets are now on sale through the Giants at www.SFGiants.com/Spring
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SPRING TRAINING COUPON BOOK AVAILABLE AT STADIUM
Scottsdale's Downtown Office will be distributing a Spring Training Coupon Book in March at Scottsdale Stadium during Giants home games. Be on the lookout for details in upcoming city publications.
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SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 40 YEARS MARCH 12-14
Explore the works of nearly 200 nationally-acclaimed exhibiting artists at the 40th annual Scottsdale Arts Festival March 12-14 on the Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. Second St. Enjoy continuous live entertainment from multiple stages, savor food and beverages from the Valley's top culinary establishments and experience creative fun in Imagine Nation -- the kids' area. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 12 and younger. Avoid traffic congestion by catching a free shuttle from Downtown parking lots or the Loloma Transit Center. For more information, call (480) 994-2787 or visit http://www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org.
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SCOTTSDALE HOSTING TWO FARMERS MARKETS
The charm and convenience of a farmers market are now available in two Scottsdale locations. Scottsdale's Old Town Farmers Market is on the southwest corner of First Street and Brown Avenue. It operates Saturdays, from 8:30 to 1 p.m. and features a wonderful selection of fresh vegetables, fruits, organic produce and socializing. Call the Downtown Office at (480) 312-7750 for more information. The SkySong Evening Farmers' Market takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through May under SkySong's iconic shade structure, near the southeast corner of Scottsdale and McDowell roads. The market features more than two dozen farmers, agriculturalists and food caterers and retailers, plus entertainment and musical performances. For regular updates and schedules for the SkySong Evening Farmers' Market, visit www.skysongcenter.com.
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CULTURAL TROLLEY TOURS CONTINUE
Free Cultural Trolley tours of Downtown Scottsdale take place at 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of every month. The tours begin at the Old Town Farmer's Market parking lot on the northwest corner of Brown and Second Street. From there attendees tour the Old Mission and then board a trolley for a two-hour guided tour of the arts district, Civic Center campus, Hotel Valley Ho, Southbridge and the Waterfront area. Reservations are required please call (480) 634-6850
======UPCOMING EVENTS=====
THE SCOTTSDALE ARTWALK TAKES PLACE THURSDAYS
The Scottsdale ArtWalk takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Scottsdale Arts District, Main Street and Marshall Way. For more information, call (480) 945-8475 or visit: www.scottsdalegalleries.com
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SUNSET ON THE PLAZA FEATURES WINE, ARTISANS AND MUSIC
Sunset on the Plaza features wine, artisans and music from 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Stop by Main Street Plaza & Su Vino Winery, 7035 E. Main St., for some great music.
Listen to powerful, wide-open vocals over an acoustic purity and a dynamic rhythm section with Haven James (www.havenjames.com). Relax with a glass of wine from Su Vino Winery and shop local artists and artisans. For more information, visit: www.artisanmarketsaz.com.
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CANAL CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH MARCH 28
The Sunday Canal Concert Series continues in Downtown Scottsdale from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday through March 28. Performances are on the Stetson Plaza at the east side of the Marshall Way Bridge. For scheduled performances or more information, visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/downtown.asp or call (480) 312-7750 for more information.
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SUNDAY A'FAIR CONTINUES SUNDAYS ON CIVIC CENTER MALL
Grab a blanket or lawn chair and relax at Sunday A'Fair from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 28; March 7 and 28; and April 4 and 11. This free afternoon mini-festival takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The event features concerts and performances by the Valley's top entertainers, a diverse selection of arts and crafts available for sale, hands-on activities for children and families and free docent-guided tours of the sculptures on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. For information on specific performers, call the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, (480) 994-ARTS; or visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT VIRGINIA G. PIPER THEATER:
These events are scheduled for the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater:
** Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m., An Evening with Christine Ebersole
** Saturday, Feb. 27, 5 and 8 p.m., The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
** March 13-14, 7:30 and 8 p.m., A Night of Music and Comedy with Martin Short
** March 23, 7:30 p.m., Chopin and the Future
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater is located at 7380 E. Second St. For more information, call (480) 994-ARTS (2787) ext. 2 TDD: (480) 874-4694, e-mail info@sccarts.org or visit: www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
===== CITY, PROJECTS, DEVELOPMENT & REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY=====
CENSUS FORMS WILL BE MAILED OUT IN MARCH
You can provide a great service to our community this year by filling out a quick Census survey. Look for the form in your mailbox starting in March. The 2010 Census form is the shortest questionnaire ever - only 10 questions. It takes about 10 minutes to complete. It's critical to get surveys returned for two reasons: Local governments miss out on about $1,500 per person for every person missed; and the federal government saves about $90 million for every 1 percent increase in the response rate. Help spread the word throughout our community that it's important to participate. For more information on the Census, visit: http://2010.census.gov
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SIMIC GALLERY'S SPACE BECOMING AVAILABLE
Simic Gallery's space at 7145 E. Main St. will be available. It is 2,250 square feet. Contact Stephen Shorr (property owner) at (480) 650-4433
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For a listing of future Downtown Scottsdale events, visit
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown.asp
For other Scottsdale events, visit
http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/planning-tools/events/annual-calendar/
or http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/events/.
For a listing of Downtown businesses, visit http://www.scottsdaledowntown.com.
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For details on upcoming Downtown district meetings, contact:
** Fifth Avenue: Sandy Daiza, (480) 945-0962
** Old Town: Marilyn Atkinson, (480) (480) 949-9750 (ph), marilynn.a@worldnet.att.net
** Art District (Scottsdale Gallery Association): Kathy Duley, (480) 945-8475,
** Sixth Avenue/Stetson Drive/Brown Avenue: Mike Fernandez, (480) 945-5122 (ph), (480) 444-
2092 (fax)
** Waterfront: Brett Sassenberg, (480) 421-2000, bsassenberg@scottsdalewaterfront.com
To reach the Downtown Scottsdale Bulletin, mail to:rbusch@ScottsdaleAZ.gov or call (480) 312-7321.
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