Good morning, Scottsdale.

Scottsdale Leadership honored four individuals with Spirit of Community Leadership Awards on Monday, October 13th at 8:00 a.m.—Kathy Wills earned the Drinkwater Leadership Award, Denny Brown received the Hodges Alumni Achievement Award, Karina Koppikar was given the Jenkins Youth Leadership Award, and Pastor Jackie Parks took home the Frances Younn Trailblazer Award.

Seven Arizona breweries won medals at the Great American Beer Festival on October 11 in Denver after competing with over 1,500 brewers and cider makers—awards recognized creative and quality craft beers from winners in Metro Phoenix, Tucson, and Prescott.

Scottsdale fighter Mark Kerr said watching Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson play him in the upcoming film The Smashing Machine felt almost unreal.

The film is based on a 2002 documentary of his life in mixed martial arts and his battle with addiction.

Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra is launching its new season with a concert called 'Echoes of a New World: Reflections on Resilience and Renewal' at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts (7380 E.

2nd St.) on Oct 19. A pre-concert talk with Maestro Kin Siu will begin at 3:15 p.m. and the performance starts at 4 p.m.

Aloft Live! with Bill Miles - Summer Breeze Music Project

5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with live music covers from the 1960s to the 1990s in a cozy setting.

Scottsdale Arizona Networking Event

12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee — Build meaningful connections and amplify your business influence in a supportive community.

Wanted - Bon Jovi Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Casino Arizona — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying hits of Bon Jovi performed live by tribute band WANTED.

APDA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo

October 19th 4-12 p.m. — Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas — Early Bird $489 — Engage with industry leaders at the premier conference for portable diagnostics.

2025 NMHC Student Housing Conference

9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort — Cost varies — Connect with leaders in student housing to impact the future of the industry.

Aloft Live! Featuring Chris Yak Acoustic

5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing evening with acoustic tunes and light fare at Aloft Scottsdale.

Howl-O-Ween Costume Party at W Scottsdale

5:30-8 p.m. — W Scottsdale — Valet starts at $20 — Dress your dog in a costume for a fun contest supporting #LovePup Foundation.

Scottsdale Networking Event

12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in donation — Build powerful connections in a vibrant entrepreneurial community.

The T-BoneZ Live at Janey’s Cave Creek

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Janey's Coffee Co. & Bodega — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock, Americana, soul, and blues under the stars.

10th Annual Italian Festival

11 AM – 5 PM — Waterfront — Free entry — Celebrate Italy's heritage with authentic cuisine, wine tastings, and lively performances.