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ArtWalk Extends to Waterfront with Jazz

The Scottsdale Gallery Association is extending its live music program through June at Scottsdale ArtWalk, a local tradition on Thursday evenings for more than 30 years. In addition to its ongoing street performer scene – you can always find “buskers” playing on Scottsdale street corners – the galleries are launching “Party After ArtWalk” with live jazz at the SouthBridge Stetson Plaza stage until 11 pm on Thursdays.

The series is sponsored in part by the City of Scottsdale and SouthBridge, the Downtown’s newest one-of-a kind restaurant and retail district located on the south side of Arizona Canal, just west of Scottsdale Road, which features nearby restaurants and shops. Featured groups include Rob Popescu Trio, Grant Ferguson Fusion, Paul-Eric Melhus Trio, Jazz Kat and others. Dates and details at ScottsdaleGalleries.com.

Seating for the jazz series is available at adjacent patio eateries and nearby benches. In addition, underground public parking is available at SouthBridge and at the nearby public parking structure between 3rd and 5th Avenues. To access a map of Downtown Scottsdale go to:

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown/visitscottsdale/dtdistricts.asp

Media: Full press release & photos via info@ScottsdaleCAN.net

Corks for the Cure

Corks for the Cure, an event featuring great local wine, art and food, while benefiting those with Cystic Fibrosis, will take place Thursday, May 14 at Su Vino Winery in Downtown Scottsdale. Starting at 6pm, guests can enjoy wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes, and a silent auction, with all proceeds going to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Arizona, a non-profit organization dedicated to assuring the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improving the quality of life for those with the disease.

Guests attending Corks for the Cure can also partake in the Scottsdale Artwalk, a showcase of outstanding art featured at the galleries along Main Street, Marshall Way, and Stetson Plaza in the Arts District.

Help CF stand for “Cure Found”! For ticket information, please go to corksforthecure.eventbrite.com. If you are unable to attend, but would like to contribute to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, please visit:

www.cff.org/LWC/CasaundraBrown

Scottsdale Hosts Night Music on Saturdays

The City of Scottsdale is joining with the Scottsdale Gallery Association to launch “Saturday Sounds” featuring live pop-rock bands every Saturday evening through June. The public concert series is sponsored in part by SouthBridge and its restaurants Metro, Estate House and Canal Restaurant. Catch the groups at the Waterfront’s Stetson Plaza stage from 7 to 11pm every Saturday thru June. Coming up are Watershade, Sarah Vanell, Jay & Ash and Ascent. Full lineup at ScottsdaleGalleries.com.

New MADCAP Theater Plans Tempe Events

On April 1, the Mill Avenue District in Tempe officially launched renovations on MADCAP Theaters, which will be replacing the former Harkins movie theater at Centerpoint on Mill. One large theater, the 101 Distribution Theater, has already been completed and re-fitting of other smaller theaters is currently underway. By the Grand Opening in early June, MADCAP Theaters will have 3 performance spaces beginning to offer artist groups, musicians, lectures, film screenings and corporate meetings. Details of the Grand Opening and a schedule of performances will be released mid-May. Visit www.downtowntempe.com for details.

Bargain Baseball Tickets Help Pipe Organ Fund

The noble effort to retrofit historic St. Mary’s Basilica with a world-class pipe organ is about to round second base…literally. The Sunday, June 14 baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros will donate $7.50 from each $15 ticket back to this great musical cause. You have to buy the special tickets online (they’ll be in the lower level near the D-Backs bullpen). Log in at www.Diamondbacks.com/groups, then use the login ID “saintmarys” and the password “basilica.”

Scottsdale Named 4th Best Mid-City Arts Destination

The numbers are in! American Style magazine’s 2009 Top 25 Arts Destinations poll has named Scottsdale the 4th best Mid-Size city arts destination!

Visit www.AmericanStyle.com for the full list.

Give A Care Music Festival, 7:30pm, $7
Benefits Free Arts of Arizona
Featuring great local music from World Class Thugs, Coats & Villa, Dakota Jeane & Jake Greider
Info: www.GiveACarePhoenix.com

Give A Care Music Festival, 7:30pm, $7
Benefits Boys & Girls
Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix
Featuring great local music from Thankful Birds, Dearspeak, Tremulants & Mondegreen
Info: www.GiveACarePhoenix.com

Summer Spectacular ArtWalk, 7-9pm, FREE
Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association
Throughout Scottsdale Arts District
Info: www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com

Give A Care Music Festival, 7:30pm, $7
Benefits Local First Arizona
Featuring great local music from Matthew Reveles, You Me & Apollo, Worrymen & Farewell Review
Info: www.GiveACarePhoenix.com

Western ArtWalk, 7-9pm, FREE
Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association
Throughout Scottsdale Arts District
Info: www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com