By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: On Monday Kathy and I filed my paperwork to be on the ballot for City Council in the upcoming election. Despite my late entry into the campaign, you all delivered for me plenty of signatures on my nominating petitions to qualify for the ballot. You also gave me a running start on a campaign war … Read More
Guest Editorial: 1,000-Degree Flashover Training with the Scottsdale Fire Department
By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas As Chairwoman of the Public Safety Committee, I have the privilege of working closely with Scottsdale’s Police and Fire Departments. Nothing compares to the thrill of saying “yes” to rare opportunities that let me witness—and even participate in—the rigorous training for our first responders. Last week, I joined Scottsdale Fire Department recruits for their first live … Read More
Scottsdale Art Week’s Second Edition Sees Significant Attendance Increase, Opens With $1M Sale
More than 21,000 guests made their way through the gates of WestWorld of Scottsdale this past weekend as Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari delivered increased crowds for 112 galleries across 123 booths. Ticket sales climbed 133% over its inaugural run, and a Justin BUA painting sold for $1.2 million within the first two hours, setting the tone for an unforgettable … Read More
Four Rising Bands Earn Opening Slots at Arizona Bike Week April 8–12, 2026
Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers Showcase Emerging Talent on two Arizona Bike Week Stages at WestWorld Four rising Arizona bands are set to take the stage at Arizona Bike Week, earning opening slots for some of the biggest names in rock and country during the April 8–12, 2026 rally at WestWorld. Selected by headlining artists themselves, the up-and-coming acts will … Read More
Scottsdale Firefighters Association To Host City Council Candidate Forum: What Can You Expect?
The Scottsdale Firefighters Association has announced it will host a city council candidate forum this April, and it is worth paying attention to. The firefighters’ association has long been one of the most credible civic voices in Scottsdale, with a track record of endorsements that carry real weight with voters across the political spectrum. When they put candidates in a … Read More
Bold New Theatrical Experience “Triângulo” Brings Mixed Martial Arts to Arizona Broadway Theatre in Spring 2027
Music theatre and mixed martial arts rarely share the same stage, but a bold new work titled “Triângulo” aims to bring those worlds together when it makes its world premiere at Arizona Broadway Theatre in April 2027 for a limited engagement. Part fight night, part high-energy stage spectacle, “Triângulo” is designed to feel as much like a live sporting event as it does an … Read More
Is Water Taking a Back Seat in Scottsdale City Governance? A New Development Implies As Such
By Ronald Sampson Scottsdale has long prided itself on being one of the most forward-thinking cities in the American West when it comes to water policy. For a desert municipality that has watched the Colorado River shrink for decades, that reputation wasn’t just a point of civic pride; it was existential planning. Which is what makes a quiet but consequential … Read More
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Unveils New Landmark $12 Million Expansion and Offers FREE Admission Weekend Saturday March 23rd & Sunday, March 24th to Celebrate
The new Louis Sands IV Center features four new exhibitions, and represents a milestone moment for Scottsdale and its community On Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West in Old Town Scottsdale ushered in a new era and debuted a bold new chapter, transforming the museum into an even more premier cultural destination with the unveiling … Read More
Scottsdale Firefighters Association To Host First 2026 City Council Candidate Forum April 13th At The Civic Center Library
All Candidates Submitting Requisite Number Of Signatures By March 23rd To Be Invited (SCOTTSDALE, AZ) The candidates for Scottsdale City Council will face each other and the public for the first time at a City Council Candidate forum on Monday, April 13th. The event is hosted by the Scottsdale Firefighters Association and will take place from 4:00 PM to 5:30 … Read More
Guest Editorial: What Makes a Good Candidate
By Mary Manross Do you know Solange Whitehead? I have known her for over 20 years. That is why I am proud to serve as Honorary Chair for her campaign for Scottsdale City Council. The first question I have for candidates is what do they believe are the most critical issues facing Scottsdale? Secondly, have they ever shown an ability … Read More