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SCOTTSDALE ARTWALK
When: Thursdays in May, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Where: Various Galleries, 7100 E. Main St. in Scottsdale What: Scottsdale ArtWalk is much like a large, easy-going open house for the Scottsdale Arts District located primarily along Main Street and Marshall Way in Scottsdale Downtown. “America’s Original ArtWalk”, this weekly gathering takes place every Thursday evening (year-round, except Thanksgiving) when all member galleries belonging to the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) open their doors to the public and show off the work of the Southwest’s outstanding artists. A 30-year tradition, the ArtWalk process is simple; proceed at your own pace, wander into galleries that capture your fancy, stroll around a delightful area punctuated by dramatic statues, bubbling fountains, tree-covered courtyards, famed restaurants and more. Horse-drawn carriage rides and trolley rides are often available from plentiful free parking areas nearby.
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WINE & WRIGHT TOUR
When: Fridays in May, 5 p.m. Where: Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. in Scottsdale What: Looking for a fun date night or a new way to get together with friends in a socially distanced, outdoor setting? Enjoy an evening where Friday happy hour meets golden hour with the brand-new “Wine & Wright Tour” at Taliesin West. Sip on a beverage an hour before your guided tour surrounded by Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic architecture and the distinctive landscape of the Sonoran Desert. Explore Wright’s home and laboratory with a professional guide and become inspired by nature, art, and Wright’s use of organic architecture. For tickets, visit FrankLloydWright.org
BALLET ARIZONA AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
When: Weekly Tuesday – Saturdays in May, 8 p.m. Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. in Phoenix What: From the choreographer that brought you masterpieces such as Eroica, Topia, and The Four Seasons, An Evening at the Desert Botanical Garden
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