Coverage of the Scottsdale arts and society scene — major exhibitions, gala season, performing arts, museums, and the philanthropic infrastructure that funds them.

Scottsdale's cultural calendar runs from Barrett-Jackson in January through gala season in spring through the museum exhibition cycle in fall. We cover the Scottsdale Arts campus, the Heard, MIM, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Symphony, Ballet Arizona, and the auction houses (Sotheby's, Christie's, Bonhams) when they bring lots through Phoenix. Lily Ortega writes the culture beat.

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Recent coverage

Three Scottsdale Venues Among Arizona's 12 James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2026May 4, 2026Architect Ned Sawyer Jr. to Lecture on Sonoran Desert Design at Scottsdale DWRMay 4, 2026SHANTIFUL in North Scottsdale Hosts Somatic Breathwork and Reiki Session May 10May 4, 2026Yoga's Arc Brings Flow-and-Sip Morning to Aridus Wine Company on May 10May 4, 2026Design Within Reach Scottsdale Marks 50th and Final Icon Issue With Reunion Event May 6May 4, 2026Drag Queen Party Bus Returns to Old Town Scottsdale on May 8May 4, 2026Scottsdale Health and Wellness Expo Returns to Hilton on Scottsdale Road Aug. 8May 4, 2026Scottsdale Cigar, Wine & Spirits Tasting Set for Hotel Valley Ho on Sept. 26May 4, 2026Cactus Flower Florists Hosts Mother's Day Floral Design Event With Mimosas on May 15May 4, 2026Shaykh Omar Suleiman to Speak at Scottsdale Islamic Event May 9May 4, 2026West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament Returns to Scottsdale Stadium May 20–23May 4, 2026SUSD Board Approves $83,019 in Gifts, Hears Instructional Time Revision at April 7 MeetingMay 4, 2026Arizona Science Center's Dorrance DOME Screens Star Wars Trilogy May 1–4May 3, 2026Scottsdale Arts Posted $14.7 Million in Revenue for Tax Year 2023, Topping Expenses by $779KMay 3, 2026Carlisle Arizona Women's Golf Classic Returns to TPC Scottsdale With Record $400K PurseMay 3, 2026HonorHealth Honors 1,300 Volunteers at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess LuncheonMay 2, 2026Piano Trio Brings Beethoven, Rachmaninov, and Mendelssohn to Scottsdale Road Steinway ShowroomMay 2, 2026

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