Travel Spotlight of the Week: Switzerland

By Bedouin Bourdain Switzerland doesn’t whisper—it crescendos. From Lucerne’s riverside elegance to Bern’s medieval charm to Interlaken’s alpine drama, this isn’t just a trip through Central Europe. It’s a movement through moments that redefine what beauty means. LUCERNE: THE OVERTURE Day one strikes like the opening notes of something unforgettable. The Reuss River flows turquoise through the old town, a … Read More

Erin Naas Named Ambassador for Global Champions Arabians Tour Scottsdale

North Scottsdale Resident, Arabian Horse Breeder & Former Victoria’s Secret Model Erin Naas to Serve as Ambassador for Feb. 13 – 15, 2026, Scottsdale Tour Stop at WestWorld When the Global Champions Arabians Tour stops at WestWorld of Scottsdale this weekend, Arabian horse breeder, actor, media personality and former Victoria’s Secret model Erin Naas will step in as an ambassador, adding industry … Read More

Second Edition of Scottsdale Art Week Assembles Expanded World-Class Global Gallery Lineup for March 19 – 22, 2026 Fair

Curated Mix of Renowned & Emerging Galleries Coming to WestWorld of Scottsdale This March What launched last year as the biggest new American art fair in decades continues to draw worldwide attention, with more than 120 recognized global galleries headed to WestWorld this spring for the second edition of Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari. Slated for Thursday, March 19 through … Read More

The 8th Wonder of the World Graces Us Again This Week: the WM Phoenix Open Returns

Forget the pyramids. Move over, Taj Mahal. The true eighth wonder of the world arrives in Scottsdale this week, and it’s bringing 700,000 rowdy fans, a par-3 stadium hole, and enough bad decisions to fuel a year’s worth of water cooler stories. The WM Phoenix Open isn’t just a golf tournament; it’s controlled chaos masquerading as a sporting event. It’s … Read More

Guest Editorial: Results – Old Town Scottdale

By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas Your Old Town Scottsdale is a beautiful and uniquely charming area that represents Scottsdale’s western heritage, while also welcoming locals and visitors to enjoy our modern amenities. Last week’s Western Week showed that Old Town is an important part of our past and our future. Unfortunately, it has languished too long without the attention of the city or … Read More

When Partisanship Turns Us Into Monsters: The Mark Holodnak Incident

Mark Holodnak, treasurer for Arizona’s Legislative District 12 Democrats, lost his job and resigned from his party position this week after video surfaced of him screaming vulgar obscenities at young women outside a Phoenix Zipps Sports Grill. His crime? The women had reportedly taken selfies with federal immigration agents. “You little f**king c**ts!” Holodnak shouted repeatedly, chasing the women through … Read More

Scottsdale Community Bank Hosts Matt Mooney, Big Chief of the Phoenix Thunderbirds, to Share Leadership Lessons and What’s New This Year at the WM Phoenix Open

The Quarterly Business Forum Was Held at the PXG Showroom Just a Short Drive from The Greatest Show on Grass  Scottsdale Community Bank just wrapped up another successful installment of The Vault, its exclusive business leadership forum, featuring Matt Mooney, Big Chief of the Phoenix Thunderbirds, which operates the world-renowned WM Phoenix Open golf tournament, during a private event held Jan. 22 at the … Read More

Where Cowboy Boots Meet Resort Sandals: Scottsdale Western Week Celebrates a City’s Dual Identity

Every January, something remarkable happens in Old Town Scottsdale. Horse-drawn carriages clatter down streets lined with upscale galleries and modern restaurants. The crack of a bullwhip echoes off contemporary architecture. Cowboys on horseback deliver mail past luxury boutiques. This is Scottsdale Western Week, and it perfectly captures what makes this desert city so distinctive, a seamless blend of Wild West heritage … Read More