Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Art Gallery Royse Contemporary is showcasing its 'Storytelling' exhibit until June 8, featuring works in drawing, photography, mixed media and painting by eight Arizona artists. The exhibit at 7077 E. Main St. explores the influences and emotional connection of storytelling — it is open now and will conclude on June 8. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During a four-hour budget meeting today, Councilman Adam Kwasman proposed shifting two staffers from Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s office to support council operations— a move the mayor called punitive as she accused him of undermining her authority. Four council members voted for the motion while three opposed it, and City Manager Greg Caton will reclassify the positions before the $2.2 billion budget vote on May 20. Scottsdale Progress
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Three major projects are underway in the East Valley. LG Energy Solutions is constructing a battery plant in Queen Creek expected to begin production mid-2026—an industrial park in Tempe will finish mid-2026 and a sustainable luxury townhome community in Scottsdale will complete in August with residents moving in that fall. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 3-0 when pitcher Corbin Burnes threw seven scoreless innings and Eugenio Suarez hit his 12th homer — the team now prepares to clinch the series today as Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin faces D-backs' Zac Gallen. Scottsdale Independent
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Seussical Jr.
6:00-7:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Ticketed — Experience the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss in this fantastical musical extravaganza.
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Seussical Jr.
6-7:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Ticketed event — Experience a fantastical musical journey through the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss.
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Inna Vision Album Tour
7 PM – 1 AM — Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the reggae sounds of Inna Vision as they promote their 'Faith and Deeds' album.
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Arizona Restaurant Week
May 16-25, 11 AM – 11 PM — The Quad — $33-55 per person — Indulge in a week of diverse dining options from comfort classics to culinary adventures.
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Kyler Murray Celebrity Softball Game
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Details on ticket pricing pending — Watch Kyler Murray and friends battle it out in the inaugural celebrity softball game for charity.
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Phoenix Jewish Singles Bagels & Coffee Breakfast
9:30-11:30 a.m. — New York Bagels 'N Bialys - Shea — Cost not specified — Enjoy bagels and coffee while reconnecting with friends and meeting new Jewish singles.
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Aloft Live! with Joannah Zamora
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to live music by Joannah Zamora.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Babbo Italian Eatery — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with local entrepreneurs in a heart-centered networking community.
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FREE Foam Frenzy
10 AM – 1 PM — Arizona Boardwalk — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with endless foam parties and fun water activities for the whole family.
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2025 ASCP Annual Meeting
May 27-30 — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Registration required — Engage with over 1200 professionals discussing cutting-edge treatments in psychopharmacology.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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