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Scottsdale
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Circle K in Scottsdale is suing its store manager and the Arizona Lottery over a $12.8 million jackpot ticket after a customer ordered 85 tickets (only paying for 60) for the Nov. 24 drawing, leaving 25 tickets aside from which one won the prize. ABC15 Arizona
- ➤ Sam Fox’s upscale restaurant The Henry will open a new outlet on March 18 at the Scottsdale 101 shopping plaza; the 7,000 sqft venue will offer indoor and outdoor seating, an open kitchen and a walk-up coffee bar. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Art Week, presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, will run at WestWorld from Thursday, March 19 to Sunday, March 22, featuring major works by artists like Picasso, Warhol, and Dali. The four-day event also offers cultural programming and an Opening Night Vernissage (6:00–9:00 p.m.) on Thursday, March 19. Arizona Digital Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alpha Scottsdale is a new AI school offering K-8 students a personalized 1:1 tutoring model and practical life skills with projects like a food truck launch — the school opened four months ago at 20624 N. 76th and aims to boost learning despite parental concerns about AI use. Scottsdale Progress
- ➤ Three Scottsdale Unified School District elementary schools have been named 2026 A+ Schools of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation. Anasazi, Kiva and Redfield earned the honor for strong academics, positive culture and community engagement. Scottsdale Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Salt River Project added 1,000 white amur fish to a Tempe canal on Monday, Feb. 23— the carp are non-native and unable to reproduce and work to eat fast-growing plants that clog water flow. KJZZ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Emo Picnic
12:30-3 a.m. — Civic Center Mall — Free entry — Experience live acoustic emo covers and food vendors in a nostalgic atmosphere.
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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.
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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.
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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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Jay Sánchez Live Music Event
5-9 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Cocktails available — Enjoy live music with 90's hits in a laid-back atmosphere.
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Parada Del Sol Rodeo
7-10 p.m. — WestWorld of Scottsdale — Digital tickets available — Experience the thrilling action of the PRCA-sanctioned rodeo in the heart of the Wild West.
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Live Music at BLVD Kitchen and Bar with Savage 3
Evening — BLVD Kitchen and Bar — Check website for details — Experience high-energy live music in a stylish atmosphere with craft cocktails and shareable bites.
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