Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
Good morning, Scottsdale.
Sam Fox's The Henry will open its third Valley location on March 18 at the Scottsdale 101 shopping center (southwest corner of Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road).
The restaurant, owned by The Cheesecake Factory, will bring a new dining option near Scottsdale and Phoenix.
Banner Health is upgrading its robotic surgery fleet with 49 new da Vinci 5 systems across hospitals in Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming — the full upgrade will be completed by March to enhance patient care.
Royse Contemporary in the Arts District hosted an opening reception for ROOTED: In the Presence of Earth, a solo exhibition by Kim Walker featuring botanical mixed media works and handwritten poems.
The exhibit opened on Thurs, Feb. 5 (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and remains open until Sunday, March 29.
At the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s Forward Scottsdale presentation on Feb.
17, experts said affordable child care and housing will boost the economy by supporting a ready workforce. They noted that child care challenges cause a $3.8 billion loss (with legislative bills aiming to ease the housing crisis).
Scottsdale’s new Alpha School uses AI-driven instruction to teach core subjects for two hours daily while guides focus on life skills workshops.
The private school charges $40,000 a year + plans to open a larger campus next year, expanding from its initial enrollment of 34 students.
Rep. Selina Bliss and Sen. T.J.
Shope introduced bills today to allow Arizonans under 65 with ALS access to affordable Medigap plans — easing high out-of-pocket costs. SB 1191 will be heard before Saturday, Feb. 21, while families look forward to ALS Awareness Day on March 19 at the Capitol.
Charity Sports Event: Rockies vs. Diamondbacks
1:10–3:10 PM — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Prices vary — Get your game face on and support a cause while enjoying America's pastime.
Aaron White Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the Grammy-nominated artist's unique blend of Indigenous music with contemporary sounds.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Angels
1:10-3:10 PM — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Cost info not provided — Catch the MLB action live as the Diamondbacks face off against the Angels.
Aloft Live! featuring Gretch
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with versatile singer-songwriter Gretch, blending classic rock, indie, and Spanish flavors.
Steve Barton Art Exhibition
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — DeRubeis Fine Art of Metal — Booking required for one-on-one sessions — Discover Steve Barton's latest creations and engage in personalized artistic discussions.
Live Music Featuring Random Jam
7-10 p.m. — BLVD Kitchen & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music in the heart of Scottsdale's Old Town.
Emo Picnic
12:30-3 a.m. — Civic Center Mall — Free entry — Experience live acoustic emo covers and food vendors in a nostalgic atmosphere.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Guardians
6:10 AM — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Check event pricing — CBS Sports covers the MLB matchup with live scoring and expert insights.
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
1:10-3:10 p.m. — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Cost not specified — Catch the MLB action live as the Rockies face off against the Dodgers.
37th Annual Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Update
7:00 AM – 12:45 PM — DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley - Scottsdale — Cost information not provided — Comprehensive CME course featuring renowned experts in family and internal medicine.
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