By Ronald Sampson The political left has done a very good job at comparing everything it doesn’t like to the Nazis. Elon Musk and Donald Trump are literally Hitler, it sees fascism around every corner (even if it is the result of fairly held elections), and every action from the Trump administration is picked apart to attempt to find ways … Read More
The Most Exciting New International Art Fair In America Celebrates The Achievements of Two Impactful Women
Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week Pays Tribute To Groundbreaking Indigenous Artist And Respected Arizona Collector/Patron The inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week March 20-23 at WestWorld of Scottsdale will feature works from some 110 galleries from around the world, displaying a curated selection of modern art and design with an emphasis on indigenous art. It will also honor two women whose works and achievements represent … Read More
Another Sex Trafficking Sting in Scottsdale: Is This a Problem?
Stop us if you’ve heard this before: there was another sex trafficking sting in Scottsdale recently, this time with a stunning 200 arrests, with 53 of those being felonies. Charges of child sex trafficking, prostitution, pandering, luring a minor for sexual exploitation, attempted sexual conduct with a minor, possession of narcotic drugs, and felony flight were levied in this particular … Read More
Coming to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West on February 28th… Academy Award-Winning Actor Kevin Costner to Receive “Western Spirit Award”
The Western Spirit Award gala to include a Q&A with Costner and silent/live auction items that include Costner inspired and autographed memorabilia On Friday, February 28, 2024, award-winning actor Kevin Costner will be visiting Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West to receive the inaugural Western Spirit Award – designed by artist Herb Mignery – at their Western Spirit Award … Read More
Impressive Arizona Business & Cultural Leaders Rally Behind Inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week
Four-Day Event at WestWorld to Welcome Some 100 Leading Galleries From Around the World in March Elite corporate sponsors and leading cultural partners are providing a big boost to the inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, a four-day, first-of-its-kind fine art fair that will be the largest concentration of galleries in one place in the American Southwest’s history. Set for Thursday, March 20 … Read More
Reflecting on an Interesting Four Years: The Legacy of Former Mayor Dave Ortega
One of the bigger surprises of the November election was the relative trouncing that incumbent Mayor Dave Ortega received at the hands of Lisa Borowsky. Most pundits figured it would be a close election but that the power of incumbency would win out; instead, the mayoral race mirrored a significant rightward shift across American politics, and Borowsky won by over … Read More
Guest Editorial: Axon Apartment Legislative Bills – SB1352 and HB2925
By Representative Joseph Chaplik HB2925 and SB1352 are complete shams and a shameless attempt by Axon to circumvent the will of voters. I’ve been aggressively opposed to any bad policy bills and working tirelessly to protect our rights. That’s why I am standing up against these horrible legislative bills – SB1352 and HB2925 – that seek to overturn the will of the people and override … Read More
Another Scottsdale Fraud Case Being Prosecuted: Is the City a Hotspot for Financial Malfeasance?
The actions to mitigate the financial stress caused by our nation’s COVID-19 response were swift and significant; the federal government was throwing checks to every citizen, giving loans with extremely favorable payback requirements or total forgiveness to nearly anyone who asked, and many people received massive amounts of money that they had no real business receiving and with essentially no … Read More
Axon’s Strategic Keystone Cops
Sometimes you can make this stuff up. Bear with us. A number of years ago Axon said it would build its new corporate headquarters in Scottsdale. It received approval to do so. That turned out to not be true. Years went by and it returned with a new corporate headquarters plan, this time saying it could and would build it BUT . … Read More
Polo Party Panache Comes To Landmark New Art Fair For Scottsdale
A Feast For The Eyes And The Mind As Polo Party Panache Takes Shape At Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week March 20-23 at WestWorld Of Scottsdale If you enjoyed the unique atmosphere at polo, you will appreciate the performances and seminars at the inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week. Arizona’s top museums, luxury brands, opera singers, and Phoenix Fashion Week will all be a … Read More