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KIERLAND COMMONS WELCOMES THREE NEW & EXCITING TENANTS KIERLAND COMMONS IS THRILLED TO AVEDA that only inspire tears of joy. Evereve first opened WELCOME THREE NEW STORES TO ITS Aveda offers professional hair and skin care in 2004, and now boasts 86 retail locations. Visit EVER-EXPANDING LINEUP OF TENANTS products to deliver a fashion-forward look while Evereve along the Main Street Corridor of Kierland IN 2019/2020: FROST A GELATO SHOPPE, supporting eco-friendly practices. Aveda strives to Commons in the beginning of 2020. AVEDA AND EVEREVE. All three tenants will set an example for environmental leadership and open on Main Street between Fall 2019 and responsibility, from the products it makes to the Spring 2020. ways in which the brand gives back to society. Visit Aveda along the Main Street Corridor of Kierland FROST A GELATO SHOPPE Commons starting late October 2019. Cancel the trip to Italy and visit Frost to sample the finest Italian gelatos and sorbets! All of the EVEREVE equipment, recipes, and ingredients that Frost The journey of Evereve began when a new mom uses are imported from Italy to provide the finest named Megan ended up in a dressing room feeling authentic Italian gelatos and sorbets. Master Gelato overwhelmed and alone. That moment inspired Chef Nazario Melchionda, oversees production. Megan to reimagine the retail experience – how it Melchionda has 22 years of experience, and hails could be everything that day wasn’t – and became from Bologna, Italy, where he has been perfecting the foundation for what Evereve would become. gelato recipes for 30+ years. Frost A Gelato Shoppe Today, fashion-loving shoppers can discover modern opened at Kierland Commons in 2019 during Labor and versatile clothing at Evereve, with just the right Day weekend. This is Frost’s 13th location in the amount of edge. Visitors experience warm, welcoming country and third location in metropolitan Phoenix. and wholehearted service – along with dressing rooms

THREE NEW TENANTS TO OPEN AT SCOTTSDALE QUARTER THIS YEAR SCOTTSDALE QUARTER IS by Gorjana and Jason Griffin Reidel, collection for men and women. VINEYARD VINES PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THREE both ASU alums, the driven and Over the years, PAIGE has evolved vineyard vines, the lifestyle apparel NEW TENANTS, WHICH WILL passionate duo built the company into a prominent fashion house brand best known for its smiling ALL BE LOCATED IN THE NEWLY from the ground up. Still owned offering seasonal favorites and pink whale was created by two CONSTRUCTED L BLOCK OF and operated by the pair, Gorjana wardrobe staples that reflect the brothers, Ian and Shep Murray PHASE III, LOCATED ON THE can be found in over 1,000 retailers brand’s commitment to cutting edge who left their desk jobs more than EAST END OF THE PROPERTY nationwide, with the Scottsdale design and attention to every last twenty years ago to start making BETWEEN 73RD PLACE AND Quarter location marking its 13th detail. PAIGE’s collection includes clothes that represented the Good 73RD STREET. brick-and-mortar store. Gorjana is the perfect mix of pieces that you Life. vineyard vines offer apparel slated to open in late October. Read can wear every day and they will and accessories for men, women GORJANA more at www.gorjana.com never go out of style. The Scottsdale and children. Founded in 1998, the Founded in Laguna Beach, California Quarter store marks the brands 16th company has stores across the world over 15 years ago, Gorjana offers PAIGE location, projected to be open during – this new location being their first in jewelry that you’ll live in, love Born and raised in Los Angeles since Holiday 2019. See more at www. Arizona. vineyard vines will open in always and layer every day. Founded 2005, PAIGE is a California lifestyle paige.com November.

THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA ANNOUNCES GUESTROOM RE-IMAGINATION SIGNALING THE RE-IMAGINATION OF AN adapts to the needs of tomorrow’s luxury traveler and the wayfinding to each guestroom intends to reveal a ELEVATED GUEST EXPERIENCE, THE WESTIN celebrates the enduring spirit of the Southwest,” said sense of Arizona’s mining history with flashes of metKIERLAND RESORT & SPA ANNOUNCES A Brian Montalbano, resort manager. “The debut of the als interspersed among the desert sands and textures. TRANSFORMATION OF ITS 732 GUESTROOMS new guestrooms and resort experiences underscores Upon entry into the guestrooms, the color palette and – INCLUDING 55 SUITES – AND CORRIDORS the exciting growth and development in the Phoenix/ artwork offer a reflection of iconic desert landscapes WITH DESIGNS THAT AIM TO PRESENT A Scottsdale area, and our elevated resort experience with soft, neutral desert hues. Inlayed wood patterns STRIKING NEW INTERPRETATION OF MODERN will further its status as a sought-after destination to captured in sun-baked tones speak to modernized ECO-LUXURY UPON THE PROJECT’S HOLIDAY visit now.” Sonoran Desert patterns, while fabrics capture the 2019 COMPLETION. The refined guestrooms and Southwestern artisan labors of hand-crafted designs. corridors will feature expansive contemporary interior Designed in partnership with Parker Torres Design Accent wallcoverings aspire to reflect sun-setting on redesigns and enhancements inspired by the South- Inc., the transformed guestrooms endeavor to better desert sand, paying homage to unfiltered Arizona sunwest, all while preserving the Kierland character for ground each guest with a connection to the natural shine – the most prevalent throughout the world. which the resort is so renowned. world and local Sonoran environment, evoking a sense of living amidst the desert. To be among the first to experience The Westin Kier“We are thrilled to welcome guests and the communi- land Resort & Spa’s new guestrooms, call 480-624ty to the next iteration of our property’s evolution as it Beginning with the guestroom corridors and lighting, 1000 or book online at Marriott.com.

CITY NEWS SCOTTSDALE WATER ISSUED ARIZONA’S FIRST PERMIT FOR DIRECT USE OF RECYCLED WATER

By Nicole Sherbert, Public information officer

THE ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT THE SCOTTSDALE WATER CAMPUS RECENTLY BECAME THE STATE’S FIRST – AND ONE OF ONLY THREE IN THE NATION – PERMANENT WATER TREATMENT FACILITY PERMITTED TO TREAT RECYCLED WATER FOR POTABLE WATER USES. The groundbreaking permit effectively establishes a model for cities across Arizona to begin working towards reusing their precious water resources for future, long-term water sustainability.

“Scottsdale Water has always been at the forefront of water reuse innovation,” said Scottsdale Water Executive Director Brian K. Biesemeyer. “We have been successfully operating our Advanced Water Treatment Plant to treat recycled water to ultrapure standards for over two decades. We are extremely proud to help not just Arizona cities, but communities worldwide, establish a path toward direct potable reuse and long-term water sustainability.”

The Advanced Water Treatment Plant at the Scottsdale Water Campus has been performing indirect potable reuse – recharging ultrapure water into the drinking water aquifer – for over 20 years. The facility takes tertiary effluent from the city’s conventional water reclamation plant and further treats it through ozonation, membrane ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet photolysis. The AWT can treat up to 20 million gallons of water a day to a water quality standard that exceeds that of bottled water. Due primarily to the AWT, Scottsdale has recharged over 70 billion gallons into regional aquifers since 1988.

While the water produced by the AWT is considered ultrapure, up until 2018, there was a regulatory prohibition in Arizona against using recycled water for direct potable use. Last year, the State approved removing the prohibition, which allowed the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to permit water systems for direct potable reuse.

“As technology has advanced, so has our ability to monitor water reuse to the highest standards,” said Misael Cabrera, Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. “With the rule change, ADEQ can now permit water systems with the highest level of expertise – such as Scottsdale Water – to employ innovative approaches to ensure the quality and quantity of Arizona’s water supply today and into the future.”

WHAT’S NEXT?

While Scottsdale has the technical ability to treat recycled water to a level exceeding drinking water quality standards, the city will not be sending recycled water into the drinking water system. Instead, Scottsdale will continue to meet customer needs through its diverse water supply portfolio, which includes using indirect potable reuse to recharge the aquifer for future beneficial use.

Other cities, however, are actively pursuing direct potable reuse as a long-term water source and Scottsdale’s executed permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality should help guide them down that path.

“Through aggressive aquifer recharge and our unique public-private partnership with local golf courses, Scottsdale is already maximizing the use of our collected wastewater,” explained Biesemeyer. “We pursued the DPR permit for demonstration purposes and to help other water providers define their paths toward optimal water reuse.”

With the regulatory change in place and the DPR permit issued, the next step is addressing public perception about drinking recycled water.

“It can be a hurdle,” recognized Nicole Sherbert, Scottsdale Water’s Public Information Officer who is heading up Scottsdale’s efforts to normalize public perception about direct potable reuse. “Convincing people that water from their sinks, showers, washing machines and, yes, toilets, can be cleaned to ultrapure standards can be a tough sell, but through education and transparency, I’m confident we’ll get there.” The first step for Scottsdale in moving that public perception needle is to introduce the recycled water through something consumers might find initially more palatable. Namely…Beer!

This November 8 and 9, Scottsdale Water and Canal Convergence – the city’s premier arts and education event – will host the world’s first beer festival featuring only craft beers brewed with recycled water. The One Water Brewing Showcase at Canal Convergence will spotlight ten Valley breweries who will be crafting and serving beer made from water delivered directly from Scottsdale’s Advanced Water Treatment Plant.

“Uncle Bear’s is thrilled to be part of the One Water Brewing Showcase because water is so important to beer!” said Andrew Bauman, Head Brewer for Uncle Bear’s Brewery in Gilbert. “Although all water is recycled water, we’re impressed by the incredible system Scottsdale has implemented to make the cleanest water possible. The future of water for Arizona, and for the next generations, is happening right now and it’s awesome to get to be a part of this project.”

The One Water Brewing Showcase is free to attend and will feature five breweries each night. Guests will be able to purchase individual full-size draft beers or sampler flights to taste all five.

In addition to the beer showcase, Scottsdale holds a controlled number of educational events at the Scottsdale Water Campus throughout the year and visitors to the facility will now be able to taste the purified water directly from the source as part of future Advanced Water Treatment Plant tours.

“This is a major step forward for the future of water treatment and supply,” concluded Biesemeyer. “By leading the efforts to not only implement the technology for DPR, but also to influence both regulatory implementation and public perception, Scottsdale Water is continuing to exemplify our vision of water sustainability through stewardship, innovation and people.”

For more information about the Advanced Water Treatment Plant and a water quality report for the DPR water being used for the One Water Brewing Showcase, visit ScottsdaleAz.gov and search “recycled water.”

EXPERIENTIAL ADVENTURE CANDYTOPIA EXPANDS TO SCOTTSDALE CANDYTOPIA, THE CANDY-COAT- Candytopia Scottsdale will feature the entire experience including sours and Tickets can be purchased online at ED EXPERIENTIAL ADVENTURE most popular attractions from its past gummies, chocolate treats, nostalgic Candytopia.com – be sure to get yours THAT HAS DELIGHTED OVER locations including a marshmallow pit favorites, and many sweet surprises. before they sell out! ONE MILLION GUESTS ACROSS filled with over 250,000 foam marshTHE COUNTRY, IS THRILLED TO mallows; an underwater-themed wonANNOUNCE IT WILL BE BRINGING derland with fantastical candy covered ITS CONFECTIONERY WONDER- sea creatures; a rainbow-filled room LAND TO SCOTTSDALE FOR A with flying unicorn pigs and confetti exLIMITED-RUN ENGAGEMENT ON plosions galore, along with many more OCTOBER 11, 2019. The new loca- sweet surprises. Candytopia Scottsdale tion will make its debut at Scottsdale will also feature new elements inspired Quarter (15059 N. Scottsdale Rd, by local culture and landmarks unique Scottsdale, AZ 85254). to the location that will thrill locals and visitors alike. Candytopia features more than one dozen rooms with larger-than-life Candytopia transports guests to an interactive art installations and full imaginative confectionery wonderland sensory experiences. The marshmal- with a one-of-a-kind immersive lowy mini-theme park launched in experience. It has amassed a huge 2018 in Santa Monica and has traveled following among guests of all ages and coast to coast, attracting long lines A-list celebrities alike including Drew and sold-out crowds. Candytopia has Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica quickly expanded nationwide with Biel, Bruce Willis, Adam Sandler, past runs in San Francisco, New York Kevin Durant, Josh Duhamel, Christina City, Minneapolis-St. Paul at Mall of Aguilera, James Corden, Wiz Khalifa, America and Atlanta. It’s currently Usher, T.I., Hilary Duff, Alessandra open in Houston and will be debuting Ambrosio and more. Guests are treated in Philadelphia as well. to candy samples throughout the

ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS 10-YEAR TACO-VERSARY THE 10TH ANNUAL ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL • Holy Hot Sauce: This expo tent will feature 100 WeWork WeFiesta a collaboration with WeWork, SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE hot sauces to sample, buy, and vote for the People’s and Taste Tequila seminar. IS CELEBRATING A DECADE OF TACOS BY Choice award. All hot sauces will be curated by Vic • A solid line-up of over 50 taco vendors including OFFERING MORE TACO AMUSEMENT AND Clinco, the owner of the largest private collection of Arizona’s top taquerias, taco food trucks, and taco MILESTONE MUNCHIES, INCLUDING MORE hot sauces in the world. titans will bring the best of the best tacos for $3 each. THAN 50 TACO TEAMS DISHING OUT CRE- • Day of the Dead Wedding: For one lucky couple • Hot Chili Pepper eating contest: five rounds ATIVE $3 STEAK, PORK, SEAFOOD, VEGGIE who gets hitched on the main stage Day of the Dead of peppers including the world’s hottest peppers, AND EVEN VEGAN TACOS, AS THEY COMPETE style and then celebrates with their wedding party in Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Scorpion. FOR $10,000 AND BRAGGING RIGHTS IN THIS a private cabana. • Mucho Taco Eating contests where 10 strong ESTEEMED TACO COMPETITION. • Tequila Expo: Guests will be able to sample from stomached volunteers see how many tacos they can over 100 types of tequila and other agave-based consume in a short amount of time. The festival will commence on October 12 and 13, spirits. Expo tickets are $20, hours are from 12 to 2019 at its new, larger WestWorld of Scottsdale 5 p.m. Ticket info: The festival is open Saturday, October location. The taco playground will expand and take • Technicolored Instagrammable Cooking Demo: 12 and Sunday, October 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. over 300 acres, featuring the fan-faves, plus a whole hosted by AZFoodie One-day General Admission will begin at $10 per new line-up of taco-tainment during the two-day • VIP Cantina: An exclusive 10th Annual Arizona ticket in honor of the 10th anniversary for the first festival. Taco Festival experience with private catering by 2,019 ticket buyers and increase to $15 per ticket. Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary, full premium Military members will receive half off their ticket. Here are a few festivities at the 10th Annual bar, ample lounge seating, games and entertainment. The VIP Cantina will offer chef curated food, private Arizona Taco Festival: Tickets include $35 in food credit as well, to sample bars, entertainment, private bathrooms, seating for • Dance, Laugh and Cheer: Attendees will enjoy around the festival. $135 per day. Tickets are only sold online on www. live music by local DJs and bands to get the party • Lead Up Events: Leading up to the big weekend, AZTacofestival.com and food and beverages cost started and keep it going throughout the weekend. there will be boutique events to get the party extra. Arizona Taco Festival is a cashless event. Hilarious contests will take place throughout started like Taco Loco Battle hosted by Chef Beau both days on the main stage and playful festival MacMillan, Margarita Wars with the Valley’s top WestWorld of Scottsdale is located at 16601 N. commentary will elicit laughs while keeping guests mixologists, Taco 101 cooking demos at Williams- Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ. For an up-to-date lineup up-to-date on the latest in taco talent and competition. Sonoma Biltmore Fashion Park, Rock the Guac, of 10-year anniversary festivities, restaurants, spirits