Marshall Shore is Arizona's Hip Historian or Hipstorian who specializes in finding and sharing the most interesting bits and curiosities from our past: the semi-forgotten people, places, and … and events that have made us who we are today. As the official “Unofficial Arizona Hipstorian,” Marshall uses storytelling magic, found film footage, old photographs, sound recordings, ephemera, and artifacts to bring our history to life in his entertaining and educational presentations.

Private studio tour of Nick Bernard, a potter for nearly 40 years crafting low fire earthenware, high fire porcelain and white stoneware. Along with Linda Kilgore, a sculptor who crafts pieces of steel that reflect her love of nature.

Join the Ballet for a private rehearsal performance and dinner reception with the company dancers.

Private curator tour of the exhibit that showcases the colorful, imaginative fashions of the late designer, whose dynamic garments prioritized comfort, movement, and a modern sensibility.

Katherine Thatcher :: Art collector and appraiser extraordinaire, who will tell you how and why your home might very well contain treasures. Don't miss!

Private Fashion Show with Robert Black Vintage Clothing Boutique. Enjoy Wine Tasting before hand at Wine Collective of Scottsdale.

Michele Cohen is a concert pianist with a passion for teaching and performing. She was born in Bahia, Brazil and came to the United States at age 16 after winning the Jaffe National Piano Auditions of Brazil. She completed her Master's and Doctoral Degree in Piano Performance at the Indiana University School of Music

Artist Papay Solomon who is Liberian-American lives between two worlds: his adopted home in America and that of his African heritage. His work boldly attempts to reconcile the two with an artistic vision enhanced by his formal education in the West and at the same time wildly alive with the indelible imprint of his home country.

Mingle with multiple artists representing their artistic expressions. Grace Renee Gallery is a refreshingly beautiful way to explore fine contemporary art in the breathtaking shadows of the Sonoran Desert foothills of Carefree. Artfully designed jewelry, inspiring sculptures, spectacular wall art, stunning ceramics and more await.

Ariadne—played by the prima donna—mourns the loss of her lover Theseus on the island of Naxos believing that death will be her only comfort. Zerbinetta and her troupe of players observe from the wings and attempt to invade the performance to lift Ariadne’s spirits and then claim the stage for their own performance. With each attempt, Ariadne becomes further entranced by her wish for death, singing that Hermes will take her to the Realm of Death where she will be free from the burdens and sorrows of this world. Finally taking command of the action, Zerbinetta and her troupe of players tell her that the only way to get over love lost is to simply find a new love.

With a songbook covering decades of America’s greatest music, two-time Grammy winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. Join us for a "Meet & Greet" and Rehearsal. Enjoy dinner in between. Complementary tickets to 7:30pm performance.

Our annual Private Zoo Tour will start with a continental breakfast lecture on the conservation work the zoo is involved in. Then off to visit the baby Flamingos and Black Footed ferrets.

Join us as we reconnect at Paradise Valley Country Club for Dinner.

Mingle with members as you learn the progress of the Scottsdale Mall renovation plan and future programming with Dr. Gerd Wuestemann President & CEO Scottsdale Arts. Attend the 7:30pm Performance of Soweto Gospel Choir- Virginia S Piper Theater- Tickets: members receive a discount: 480-499-8587 :: BoxOffice@ScottsdaleArts.org

Private Studio Tour with artist Jan Tuckerman. The daughter of a scrap yard owner, she developed an early appreciation for found and seemingly ephemeral forgotten objects. Jan became a serious student of collectibles with a keen sense of the history, form and material composition of her objects of study.

Join FAIA Architect Doug Sydnor on a ‘walking lecture/tour ‘about the Appaloosa Library's inspired design, thoughtful stewardship, creative teamwork, and enduring commitment to the community.