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Scottsdale
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Arts will wrap up its 2024–25 season with eight events in May and June that include recurring Glow Up @ SMoCA yoga sessions, a summer solstice Glow Up on June 20 led by Melinda Milton in James Turrell's Knight Rise Skyspace, and live shows on May 31 and June 22 featuring The War And Treaty and Mary Chapin Carpenter with Brandy Clark. New summer exhibitions at SMoCA include Squidsoup: Infinite, Life on Mars and Michael Asfa: Suburban Paradise (the events offer a varied cultural lineup). Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ The Scottsdale Jazz Festival will launch Jazz Appreciation Month with an opening night concert on April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West—featuring an educational session about Russell Big Chief Moore by his great nephew Jacob Moore and a performance by Doc Jones and Friends—and it will conclude on April 26 at the Scottsdale Civic Center with a showcase by Rick Braun and Richard Elliot. Scottsdale Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In Q1 2025, new data from Morning Consult showed that consumer confidence in the Valley reached an index score of 100—only the second time in five years, with the last positive reading in Q2 2021. The launch of the Metropolitan Consumer Sentiment Index by American City Business Journals indicates residents are upbeat on finances while remaining cautious about long-term business conditions. ABC15 Arizona
- ➤ A Circle K in Scottsdale sold a winning Triple Twist lottery ticket worth $1,673,418 — purchased Friday at 4101 N. Hayden Road —, Arizona Lottery officials said. Quick Corner Liquor and Drive in Phoenix sold a Fast Play Space Invaders Cash Invasion ticket for $50,000 on Saturday. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona drivers must have a Real ID by May 7 to board a plane and enter federal facilities, so check your license for a gold or black star in the upper right corner. Applicants can get an Arizona Travel ID (costing $25 and valid for eight years) at state motor vehicle offices and approved third-party locations. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Delta Dental of Arizona and PDS Health are launching a 12-month study today to show how dental offices can spot diabetes risks by offering free HbA1c tests, which will help patients get early care. About 1,500 patients in seven dental practices will be screened — those with high readings will receive a follow-up test to monitor changes. Arizona Digital Free Press
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Scottsdale Fair and Festival
11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — WestWorld of Scottsdale — Youth $8.99, Adult $13-64, Senior $8.99 — Experience thrilling rides, delicious fair food, and fun games for the whole family.
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The Wailers Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Showroom at Talking Stick Resort — Check venue for pricing — Experience the legendary Wailers and their culture-defining music.
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Scottsdale Fair and Festival
11:59 p.m. — Scottsdale Fair & Festival — Youth $8.99 | Adult $13-64 | Senior $8.99 — Enjoy thrilling rides and delicious fair food for the entire family.
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Arizona Construction Lien Law Seminar
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library — Refund policy available — Learn essential construction lien laws to protect your projects in Arizona.
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One-Day Fascial Release Workshop
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Eagles Community Center — Check event details for cost — Discover hands-on techniques for fascia healing in this engaging workshop.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Babbo Italian Eatery — $25 drop-in fee for guests — Build powerful connections and elevate your business within a supportive community.
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Mommy Dentists in Business Practice Transitions Event
9:15 a.m. — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Registration fee required — Network with fellow mommy dentists and explore practice transition options.
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Aloft Live! with Paul Wells
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — No cover charge — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to live music by Paul Wells.
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Arizona Grand Championships Dance Competition & Social Dancing
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. — Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas — Check event page for pricing — Experience a weekend filled with social dancing and professional performances from top dancers across the country.
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Sound Healing Session
7:30-9 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Cost info not provided — Experience deep meditative soundscapes designed to foster joy and awareness.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
~ Helen Keller
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