Winter
in Scottsdale
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Culture
Quest Scottsdale - Behind the scenes lectures
and hands-on tours of a cultural or an artistic
nature are on-going. Please contact CQS for these
seasonal tours relating to the arts and cultural
landscape of the area...from Frank Lloyd Wright
to Native American Arts. / Call 800-234-6032
for events scheduled during your up-coming visit. |
| Winter in
Scottsdale |
Arizona Cardinal's Football - The NFL Arizona Cardinal's season is up and running, games are played at the ASU Sun Devil Stadium / Call 1-800-999-1402 for information |
Thursday
Evenings |
Scottsdale
Artwalk - A Year-round event held almost
every Thursday evening, art galleries in downtown
Scottsdale open with special demonstrations,
exhibitions and entertainment. / 7 to 9 pm /
Call 480-945-8475 for information. |
| Through December |
Arizona Cardinal's Football - The NFL Arizona Cardinal's season is up and running, games are played at the ASU Sun Devil Stadium / Call 1-800-999-1402 for information
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| Winter in Scottsdale |
Culture Quest Scottsdale - Behind the scenes lectures and hands-on tours of a cultural or an artistic nature are on-going. Please contact CQS for these seasonal tours relating to the arts and cultural landscape of the area...from Frank Lloyd Wright to Native American Arts. / Call 800-234-6032 for events scheduled during your up-coming visit.
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| Thursday Evenings |
Scottsdale Artwalk - A Year-round event held almost every Thursday evening, art galleries in downtown Scottsdale open with special demonstrations, exhibitions and entertainment. / 7 to 9 PM / Call 480-945-8475 for information.
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| Throughout the Winter |
Phoenix Suns - The season is on-going for the NBA and the Phoenix Suns play their home games in nearby Phoenix. / America West Arena / Call 602-379-SUNS for information.
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| Throughout the Winter |
Phoenix Coyotes' - The season is on-going for the NHL and the Phoenix Coyotes play their home games in nearby Phoenix. / America West Arena / Call 888-255-PUCK for information.
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| Through January 14 |
Glendale Glitters Quiet Nights - Holiday lights brighten the streets in Historic Downtown Glendale. Weekends in Mid-December become Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings celebrations in Murphy Park.
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| December 16 - 23 |
Las Noches de las Luminarias - A Southwest tradition, thousands of little bags filled with light brighten the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix accompanied by music and refreshments. Tickets are sold in advance beginning in October and is usually sold out before the event begins. / Desert Botanical Gardens / Phoenix / Call 480-941-1225 for information
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| December 3 through 26 |
The Nutcracker - This traditional holiday treat will be performed by Ballet Arizona accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony. / Specific dates and times vary. / Orpheum Theatre / Call 602-381-1096 for schedule and ticket information
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| December 4, 5, 11, 12 & 18 |
Childsplay's Velveteen Rabbit - Holiday performances based on a classic retelling of the special love of a toy rabbit who yearns to be real. / Scottsdale Center for the Arts / Call 480-994-ARTS for information
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| December 4 |
Stroll in the Glow - Twinkling lights and hot air balloons floating over the Avenue of the Fountains greet Santas arrival. / Fountain Hills / Call 480-837-1654 for information
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| December 8 -12 |
32nd Annual Fiesta Bowl Senior Tennis Tournament - Sanctioned by the Southwestern Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Association, this is the largest competition in the US for men and women between the ages of 30 and 85 and includes singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches. / Scottsdale Athletic Club / Call 480-991-1571 for information
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| December 14 / January 9 / February 13 |
Heard Museum 75th Anniversary Second Sunday Program - Celebrating the museums 75th year, Second Sunday of the month programming of Native American music and dance, gallery tours and birthday cake will be offered as well as free admission. / 9:30 AM to 5 PM daily / Heard Museum / Phoenix / Call 602-251-0255 for information
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| December 19 |
Windham Hill¨ Winter Solstice - The best way to welcome the season is with the magic of music, this annual jazz concert tour will feature live performances from pianist Philip Aaberg, singer-songwriter Barbara Higbie and violinist Tracy Silverman / 7:30 PM / Scottsdale Center for the Arts / Call 480-994-2787 for information
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| December 21 |
Winter Solstice - First Day of Winter - Scottsdale's main art season begins, local galleries and artists display the best the area has to offer. Golf is a big winter draw too, where prime conditions bring out the pro-tour.
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| December 22 - 24 |
Holiday Luminaries - Throughout the region, visitors will notice luminaria cropping up on lawns and streets during the holiday season. A Southwest tradition, these little bags filled with light brighten holiday evenings. The best display is perhaps the one in nearby Fountain Hills where luminaries line the main thoroughfares for the three nights before Christmas, the number of luminaries are staggering! / Fountain Hills / Call 480-837-1654 for information.
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| Saturday, December 25 |
Christmas Day
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| December 26 - 31 |
Holidays at the Heard! - A wonderful idea for the holiday week between Christmas and New Years, special programs and demonstrations about Native American culture for the whole family! Bead and printmaking demonstrations, native dance, wood carving, hands-on exhibits and lots of frybread and special southwest dishes offered at the museum cafe. / Call 602-252-8848 for information
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| December 30 -January 2, 2005 |
U.S. Team Roping Championships - WestWorld / Call 480-312-6802 for information
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| December 30 |
Fiesta Bowl Artwalk - During the Fiesta Bowl, Artwalk is expanded into a weekend event, art galleries in downtown Scottsdale open with special demonstrations, exhibitions and entertainment. / Call 480-990-3939 for information
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| Friday, December 31 |
New Year's Eve - Come experience the New Year close to the stars in seductively beautiful Scottsdale. The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Block Party in downtown Tempe is another option if you like to party in big crowds. Live music, giant salsa bowl, parades, theme park rides and a fireworks finale make it a New Year's Eve to remember! / For Fiesta Bowl Block Party information call 480-784-4444
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| Saturday,
January 1 |
New Year's Day - Celebrations of the New Year, and the Fiesta Bowl too! / Reserve your rooms Now!
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| January 1 , 2005 |
34th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - The 7th annual national championship face-off for the NCAA football championship where seeded number 1 and number 2 teams play off. / Sun Devil Stadium (Tempe) / Call 480-350-0909 for tickets
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| January 9 |
P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon - A 26.2 mile annual marathon and half-distance marathon event, it's a rockin' foot race sponsored by P.F. Chang's offering lots of music to the mile to serenade participants running on two new 2005 courses. / Call 800-311-1255 for information
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| Monday, January 17 |
Martin Luther King Day - Think about taking a romantic three day weekend away from it all. Scottsdale is a great place during the off-season for couples. Fantastic sightseeing, spectacular golfing and great dining are part of this season's offerings. / Reserve your rooms Now!
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| January 21 - 29 |
Arizona Sun Country Circuit Quarter Horse Show - Over 1500 of the country's best Quarter Horse athletes will vie for over $200,000 in prizes. / WestWorld
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| January 31 - February 6 |
FBR Open (formerly the Phoenix Open) - The PGA Tour makes its annual stop here for the FBR Open. Pro-Ams, skill challenges and pro-celebrity shoot-out are just some of the events that occur during the tournament. 2004 champion Jonathan Kaye will defend his title with the best of the PGA. / Call 602-870-4431 for information.
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| February
5 |
Scottsdale Jaycees Parada Del Sol Parade & Festival Opening - The beginning of a month long festival starts with the world's longest horse-drawn parade. Celebrating its 52nd year, a rodeo is held February 11 through13 in conjunction with the Parada Del Sol festival. / Scottsdale Road / Call 480-990-3179 x 2 for information.
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| Monday, February 14 |
St. Valentine's Day - Celebrate with a romantic three or four day weekend holiday. Scottsdale is a romantic place during the off-season for couples. There's romantic dining, sightseeing and great rates on area golf courses./ Reserve your rooms Now!
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| February 18-27 |
50th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show - The largest Arabian horse show in the world, the event is celebrated with parties, shopping events, lots of food and decorated barns!
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| Monday, February 21 |
Presidents' Day - Another great three day weekend, ideal for an extended Valentine getaway and the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is ongoing! / Reserve your rooms Now!
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| February 21 - 27 |
2005 Franklin Templeton Tennis Classic - Sponsored by Business Objects - The best in men's tennis gather for Arizona's premier ATP Tour event. / The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess / Call 480-922-0222 for information and scheduling.
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| February 25 - 27 |
Fountain Hills Great Fair - Artists and artisans from around the country exhibit their wares along the shaded avenue. A unique aspect of this fair is the annual Hot Air Balloon Rally held at 7AM on Sunday where traditions hold as balloonist try to dip their baskets in Fountain Lake. / Avenue of the Fountains / Fountain Hills / Call 866-368-6445 for information
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