Experience Scottsdale - (Page 13) THE LIST 21 Bravo for the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Music, dance and theater performances featuring top-name entertainers take center stage at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The 2007-08 season features such exciting headliners as Arlo Guthrie, Branford Marsalis, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the Peking Acrobats and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. If you have a few minutes before your show, take a stroll next door to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and view sophisticated and thought-provoking exhibits from cutting-edge local and national artists. Enjoy Beautiful Music at Cosanti If you’re always on the hunt for special places to see, those one-of-a-kind places that are a bit off the beaten path, be sure to add Cosanti to your itinerary. An Arizona Historic Site, Cosanti is composed of unique concrete structures designed and constructed by renowned architect Paolo Soleri. Cosanti also serves as a showplace for Soleri’s world-famous bronze windbells. If you call ahead, you might be able to time your visit just right to catch an actual pouring of bronze Soleri bells. 22 scottsdale, city of art & culture out the year, including the P.F. Chang’s Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon ArtWalk in January, the Festival ArtWalk in March during the renowned Scottsdale Arts Festival, the Summer Spectacular ArtWalk in July, the Western ArtWalk in October and the Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk in December. Can’t make it on a Thursday evening? No worries! Head down to Main Street and Marshall Way and look for the “ArtWalk the Line” stencils on the sidewalk. They’ll lead you along the ArtWalk route any time of day, any day of the week! Check the Web site for a schedule of special events and exhibits. Gallery-Hop at the Scottsdale ArtWalk One of the best ways to enjoy the arts scene is to join the locals on Thursday evenings for the Scottsdale ArtWalk. For more than 30 years, Scottsdale’s downtown galleries have opened their doors from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Thursday yearround and offered special artist receptions, exhibit openings and artist demonstrations for the public. The walk-about mood is casual and fun, with a party atmosphere fueled by live music and refreshments. Family friendly, ArtWalk appeals to all ages and all stages – from novice to serious collector – and both buyers and browsers are welcome. 23 The Scottsdale Gallery Association also sponsors several themed ArtWalks throughFor more information on the arts & cultural scene in Scottsdale, visit CultureQuestScottsdale.com 13 http://www.CultureQuestScottsdale.com
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