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Scottsdale
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale's Circle K at 9709 N. Hayden Road sold a $40K Mega Millions ticket on Tuesday with winning numbers 16, 40, 56, 64, 66 and 4, and the next drawing with a $230 million jackpot will be held Friday. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Global Ambassador Hotel in Phoenix is offering a VIP package for WM Phoenix Open travelers at $50,000 for two, including first-class flights, a four-night stay in a Presidential Suite + VIP access to a lounge, concert, and wellness treatments; bookings for stays Feb. 2-8 are nonrefundable. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Cushman & Wakefield arranged the $13.3 million sale of Paradiso, a two-story, multi-tenant medical office building at 11000 N. Scottsdale Road, as Mark IV Capital Properties sold the asset to Albany Road Real Estate Partners. The deal underscored growing demand for quality medical office spaces in Scottsdale. Arizona Digital Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Unified School District is hosting its second Kindergarten Roundup for families with kindergarten age children—both new residents and those exploring options can tour campuses, meet staff, and learn the curriculum for enrollment in the 2026–27 school year. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City staff are leading Old Town marketing after the city council voted Jan. 13 to keep efforts in-house, rejecting Councilwoman Whitehead’s push to reconsider a contract with the James Agency (the first Facebook ad launched the same day). Scottsdale Independent
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Arizona Balloon Classic
4-9 p.m. — Wild Horse Pass Stadium — Prices vary — Experience breathtaking balloon ascensions and dazzling evening glows amidst food, music, and family fun.
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Songs from Film - A Revue
2:00-3:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an intimate revue of songs and musings from iconic musicals and unforgettable cinema classics.
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Aloft Live! featuring Chris Yak Acoustic
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back live acoustic performance by Chris Yak while sipping cocktails and light fare.
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Jourdan Rolland Music Event
2-6 p.m. — Continental Golf Club — Free entry — Enjoy a lively mix of genres from this engaging Arizona musician.
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Scottsdale Book Festival
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Scottsdale Civic Center — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of books and storytelling with over 200 authors and live entertainment.
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PVSchools Community 5K Fun Run/Walk
9:15-10:00 a.m. — Horizon HS Football Field — Registration fee — Participate in a fun-filled 5K to support the local community and promote fitness.
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The Barricade Boys: Broadway at the Movies
2-9:30 p.m. — Highlands Church — Check website for pricing — Experience a sensational musical journey through iconic films and movie musicals with The Barricade Boys.
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Live Music by James Mills at Culinary Dropout
6-9 p.m. — Culinary Dropout — Free entry — Enjoy indie pop tunes and tasty food in a laid-back Scottsdale setting.
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Coors Light Birds Nest with John Summit
3-5 p.m. — TPC Scottsdale — Tickets via Ticketmaster — Enjoy an exciting afternoon of music at the Coors Light Birds Nest featuring John Summit.
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Celebration of Fine Art 2026
10 AM – 6 PM — Scottsdale, AZ — $12 — Experience a vibrant living gallery with artists creating and connecting in real time.
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