Good morning, Fountain Hills! In today’s edition: A In today’s edition: 2,000,000 luxury home, Wolf by Vanderpump’s debut, free Arizona Auction Week tours, and more. Let’s get to it!

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Luxury real estate spotlight: A gorgeous Scottsdale home is listed for $12,000,000 near Fountain Hills. The article highlights features and context that make this remarkable local listing stand out — see what sets it apart.

A chic eatery arrives: Wolf by Vanderpump has officially opened in Scottsdale, making it the brand’s seventh location. The latest restaurant adds to the growing Vanderpump lineup in Arizona for diners — read the full story.

Ambitious hospitality concept unveiled: Above All Else, a rooftop bar and restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale, will open soon with views, a modern American menu, and jewel-toned decor aiming to deliver a wow factor — get all the details.

Insider auction walkthroughs offered: ClassicCars.com Journal expert Andy Reid will lead free tours during Arizona Auction Week 2026, starting January 20, including Barrett-Jackson at WestWorld in Scottsdale, with insights into vehicle history and details — get all the tour details.

Candace Nelson speaks out: Sprinkles Cupcakes has closed its Scottsdale shop, the brand’s only Arizona location, as part of a nationwide shutdown. The boutique bakery helped spark the mid-2000s cupcake craze — get all the details.

A can’t-miss creative weekend: Scottsdale Art Week will return to WestWorld March 19-22, presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, with an Opening Night Vernissage, awards for Cara Romero and James Ballinger, and an expected 120 galleries — get all the details.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🖼 Jim Rapisarda Artist Demo Day @ Fountain Hills Artists Gallery | Tuesday (1/13) at 10:00 AM – Jim Rapisarda traded Long Island lighthouses for a blowtorch, and he’s showing how it’s done at this artist demo day. Watch him use heat and flame as his brush to coax out vivid colors, textures, and patterns, no grill marks, just mesmerizing alchemy.

🤝 Smerconish Mingle @ Canopy | Wednesday (1/14) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’re wedged between clowns to the left and jokers to the right, this Smerconish-inspired mingle at the Canopy in Old Town is your refuge. Meet fellow reasonable humans for civil chat, rooftop vibes, and an adult beverage or two. No shouting, just nuance, and Scottsdale sunsets.

💰 Retirement Income Planning @ Eldorado Park & Community Center | Wednesday (1/14) at 6:00 PM – A retirement income class is promising to cover nest eggs, Social Security, and not-boring budgeting in the least irritating way Scottsdale can manage. No sales pitch, just plain-English strategies and fewer acronyms. Registration isn’t open yet, so keep your browser at the ready.

🎭 Private Lives the Musical @ Fountain Hills Theater | Thursday (1/15) at 7:30 PM – Think you’ve outgrown glamorous ex-drama? Fountain Hills Theater debuts a world premiere musical take on Noel Coward’s Private Lives, where Elyot and Amanda, formerly wed and newly rewed, collide on honeymoon, cue the cocktails, quips, and deliciously bad decisions. Sharp, fizzy, very grown-up fun.

🍺 Copper State Beer Festival Pre-Party @ Beer Barn | Friday (1/16) at 5:00 PM – Warm up the palate at Beer Barn’s Copper State Beer Festival pre-party, a friendly tune-up before tomorrow’s shenanigans. Think casual pints, familiar faces, and just enough “research” to justify calling it cultural enrichment, not day drinking. Pace yourself, enjoy the craft, repeat.

✨ Transcendence @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley | Friday (1/16) at 7:00 PM – Take a breather from errands and sink into four days with Gregg Braden, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Sue Morter, and Anita Moorjani, diving into conscious science, energy healing, and big-picture soul stuff. Less woo-woo than you’d think, more aha moments, and good company.

🎤 The Main Street Comedy Show @ The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre | Friday (1/16) at 7:30 PM – Skip the council meeting vibe and hit downtown Mesa for the Main Street Comedy Show, where Council Member Jenn Duff tells real stories and a sharp improv crew spins them into laughs. It’s East Valley charm, civic tea, and quick wit, with zero agenda.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 62°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 38. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 67°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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