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The Arts Dept. —Weekend Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk in Scottsdale
No Bad Jazz – Audio/Video Jazz Improv Found at Lost Leaf
New Calendar News – Latest, greatest upcoming events

The annual "Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk" will once again liven up the streets of the Scottsdale Arts District on Sat., Jan. 3, 2009 from noon to 4pm. Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) in conjunction with the City of Scottsdale and sponsored in part by Phoenix Magazine, this year's 11th annual Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk promises lots of warm Arizona-style hospitality and artistry.

As always, dozens of fine art galleries will be open to the public, hosting receptions and artists of every style. Live music will be presented in part by Grand Lux Café, just one of the many fantastic restaurants providing free samples at the event. Awesome prize giveaways and other special doings will also be found along the ArtWalk route in celebration of the annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Football Classic.

You can find the Scottsdale Arts District along Main Street, Marshall Way, Stetson and Sixth Ave., just west of Scottsdale Rd., north and south of Indian School Rd. There are plenty of nearby free parking areas, and easy access to local hotels or famed Scottsdale eateries.
Additional information and a calendar of individual gallery events is available via the Scottsdale Arts District website at www.scottsdalegalleries.com.

Inner Journeys will be playing live at the downtown Phoenix beer/wine bar, The Lost Leaf on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 9:00 to midnight. They will also have background visual media effects by a 4th member, Mario Barnabe. This perfect blend of jazz music and visual media create an alluring atmosphere that certainly takes audiences on inner journeys.

The Lost Leaf has been hailed one of the best places to hear jazz downtown. This eco-friendly bar boasts over 40 different beers, wines and sake including a selection of organic brews. They also offer a discount to anyone who walks or rides a bike to their location.

Don’t miss out on this gig as you’ll be to sure to hear some incredible jazz music.

For more information, and a calendar of more Inner Journeys events, please visit www.ravenswave.com.

Bob Ravenscroft’s Inner Journeys + Video, 7pm
The Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Info: (602) 258-0109
Website: www.azirish.org

Bob Ravenscroft’s Inner Journeys, 9pm
The Lost Leaf
914 N. 5th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Info: (602) 258-0014
Website: www.thelostleaf.org

Bob Ravenscroft’s Inner Journeys, 7pm
The Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Info: (602) 258-0109
Website: www.azirish.org

Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk, 12-4pm, FREE
Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association
Throughout Scottsdale Arts District
Info: www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com

Rockin’ ArtWalk, 12-4pm, FREE
Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association in conjunction with PF Chang’s Rock ‘n Roll Arizona Marathon & Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Throughout Scottsdale Arts District
Info: www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com

Best of Scottsdale Month, Every Thurs. in Feb.
Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association
Throughout Scottsdale Arts District
Info: www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com

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