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Scottsdale
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Arizona reported that gas prices in the Valley dropped to an average of $3.20 per gallon this week, down 7 cents from last week, offering early holiday savings for commuters with rates in Phoenix at $3.31 + Flagstaff at $3.24 + Tucson at $2.93. Scottsdale Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Unified School District held a celebratory Dec. 13 ribbon cutting to launch a new athletic facility at the former Tonalea Elementary site, and on Dec. 9 the board voted 3-2 to close Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon K-8 amid declining enrollment. Scottsdale Progress
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A seven-story, 315-unit apartment building planned for a 4.32-acre site near Scottsdale and Bell roads in east Phoenix received approval from the Phoenix Planning Commission last week, though Phoenix City Council still needs to approve the project; developer Fifield Companies will replace a strip mall with the new apartment complex. Scottsdale Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Phoenix area is a hotbed for mixed martial arts as local gym Fight Ready MMA in Scottsdale joins other top regional facilities in training new fighters (which many say boosts competition). Scottsdale Independent
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Live Music with Bill Miles at Aloft Scottsdale
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with a one-man band covering over 150 feel-good songs from the '60s to '90s.
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Live Music Featuring The Hourglass Cats
7-10 p.m. — BLVD Kitchen and Bar — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of alternative tunes in the heart of Scottsdale's vibrant Old Town.
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Philosoraptors Concert
7-10 p.m. — BLVD Kitchen & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a groovy cover band playing rock, pop, country, and funk from the 60s to today.
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Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of maestro José Hernández and his mariachi band in a night of passionate performances.
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Christmas Dinner Celebration
11am-9pm — La Fogata — $72 Adults, $36 Children — Savor a festive three-course Christmas dinner with seasonal chef-crafted dishes and delightful desserts.
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Aloft Live! Featuring Eddie Unplugged
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with live acoustic music and cocktails in Old Town Scottsdale.
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Keyboard Conversations: Chopin — The Romantic
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the romantic brilliance of Chopin through lively polonaises, enchanting nocturnes, and more.
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