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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Readers voted Fry's as the top grocery for prices after it captured 27% of votes in a recent poll. The chain (with its Signature store on North Hayden Road in Scottsdale) competes with several grocers expanding across metro. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale will host its Juneteenth celebration this summer, led by Mayor Lisa Borowsky (honorary chair) and Arizona NAACP. The Freedom Festival takes place on June 13 at the Civic Center area, and a gospel breakfast is set for June 19 at the Performing Arts Center, aiming to fund youth programs. Scottsdale Progress
- ➤ Cosanti in Paradise Valley is hosting a hands-on casting workshop on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Instructor Dakota Petersen will guide 15 participants (workshop fee $125) as they use desert earth to create plaster tiles with design and excavation exercises. Scottsdale Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board approved new leadership for Cherokee Elementary and Saguaro High, with Brittany Walker and Matthew Georgia set to begin as principals on July 1, 2026. SUSD also named Victor Butch Goncharoff as head football coach — a meet‑the‑coach event will be announced later. Arizona Digital Free Press
- ➤ The Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host historian Neil Chatelain on Tuesday, May 19 for a presentation about Civil War mineral wealth at the Scottsdale Public Library Civic Center branch (3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd). Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a book sale and Civil War video display. City Sun Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale city leaders are considering an employee health clinic to help manage rising healthcare costs and improve access for employees and their families. The proposal is in planning and will require City Council approval as part of the fiscal year 2026/27 budget. Scottsdale Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kelson Hogan from Corona del Sol threw a javelin 211 feet, 2 inches (second best in state history) at the Tempe All-City Championship on April 21, setting a new mark. He now aims to break the U.S. high school record to earn a college scholarship. The Arizona Republic
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Homegrown - An Arizona Choreographer Showcase
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience vibrant creativity and innovative choreography from Arizona's talented artists.
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Third Day 30th Anniversary Tour
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Celebrate the iconic band Third Day as they reunite for their 30th Anniversary Tour with special guest Zach Williams.
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Music Theatre Solo Cabarets - Night 1
7:30-10:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Tickets required — Enjoy entertaining songs and stories presented by ASU Music Theatre Performance students.
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Cygnill Live Music Event
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Cocktails and light fare — Enjoy an evening of diverse acoustic music with reggae, pop, rock, and country hits.
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Music Theatre Solo Cabarets - Night 3
7:30-10:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Ticketed event — An evening of songs and stories presented by ASU Music Theatre students with a personal touch.
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The Long Run - A Tribute to The Eagles
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Casino Arizona — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hits of the Eagles performed live by The Long Run tribute band.
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Eric Johnson Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Showroom at Talking Stick Resort — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical talent of guitarist Eric Johnson in an intimate setting.
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Danika's Acoustic Music Performance
5-9 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Cocktails & light fare available — Enjoy a relaxing evening with live acoustic music at a laid-back bar.
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2026 AEC Development Day
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM — Sneaky Big — Free parking — Explore insights from industry experts on growth and innovation for AEC professionals.
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Courts of Courage Pickleball Tournament
10 AM - 4 PM — The Picklr Scottsdale North — Support local pediatric cancer — Experience fun and fierce competition in this annual pickleball event.
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