Western Week in Old Town Scottsdale

This week is Western Week in Old Town. It's so much fun with western and Native American festivals, art walks, the Parada del Sol Parade and the Pony Express.
Last night we went to the art walk along Main Street. all the galleries were open, many serving refreshments and there was music on many street corners. The singing cowboy on horseback was a special treat!

Turtles

On our walk yesterday, we found a family of turtles sunning themselves along the edge of the lake by our home. I have never seen so many in one place!

The Waste Management Phoenix Open

This golf tournament is also known as "The People's Open" and "The Greatest Show on Grass".
The 16th hole is completely surrounded by seating. It is known as "The Coliseum". The crowd will cheer the golfer if he hits onto the green but will also boo if the green is missed.
We went on Thursday and walked the course, watched the golf and had a Thunderdog for lunch cooked by some Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds Charities is a non-profit organization to distribute monies raised through the Open golf tournament.
What a bunch of guys cooking the hot dogs!

Old Town Scottsdale Farmers' Market

We visited this lively market this morning. The market features local growers and specialty food producers. There is produce, jams, honey, freshly baked artisan breads, pies and cakes as well as many ethnic foods.
The market is located in Old Town where there are many unique shops, restaurants and art work.
A fun place to visit and shop for dinner!

Tower of Power

Tour of Power is an American R&B-based band and horn section that has been performing since 1968. The band originated in Oakland, California.
Doug's friend Emilio Castillo is the leader of the band and plays the saxophone. We went to see them last night at the Mesa Arts Center.
Marcus Scott is the lead vocalist with the bank and is known as the "Memphis Soul Man". He is so amazing. It was a fabulous show!

Spring Training

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is a stadium complex near Scottsdale. It is the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies.
Yesterday I went to a game and saw the Diamondbacks play the Cincinnati Reds. What a beautiful day to see a game. I also enjoyed ballpark food.....a hotdog and later, ice cream!

Snow in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills

Yesterday a blanket of snow covered northern Scottsdale and on the mountains around my house. This morning I went on my morning walk and took a picture of the McDowell Mountains. Also, after lunch, I went to the Fountain Hills Great Fair and took some more pics of the snow from around there for you to enjoy........