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Hi Scottsdale, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Citizen Public House anniversary deals, Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque, and Goodguys car show + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Scottsdale protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Big flavors and bargains: Scottsdale favorite Citizen Public House is celebrating 15 years with happy hour deals, including $1 wings, $10 meatloaf, $11 draft cocktails, and wine specials, plus its Original Chopped Salad — get all the details.
Signature dishes steal spotlight: JING Scottsdale has opened its first Arizona location after an $11 million transformation at Scottsdale Road and Shea, offering global flavors, a rare Josper charcoal grill, sushi, steaks, and cocktails — explore dishes, drinks and vibe.
A sprawling Sonoran retreat: Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas opened in Paradise Valley after a $42 million reimagining of the former Scottsdale Plaza Resort, with 224 rooms, 36 casitas, six pools, dining, and spa — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Dinner + a movie, solved: RoadHouse Cinemas Scottsdale nails the comfy recliner + full menu vibe, with solid bites, local pours, and sound that makes your couch feel quaint. For weeknights or low-effort dates, this place keeps movie night easy, cozy, and actually fun.
Desert fairways calling: Dial in your swing and soak up Pinnacle Peak views at Troon North Golf Club, where scenic shot values, smooth greens, and that “just one more hole” energy keep you looping. A stolen morning round pairs perfectly with a bite at Dynamite Grille… because balance.
Handmade pasta cravings, solved: Whether you’re plotting a midweek carb fix or dressing up date night, Marcellino Ristorante plates silky handmade pasta and soulful sauces that land just right. It’s the Old Town Scottsdale go-to you keep handy when only the real Italian thing will do.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🛍 Simply Spring Vintage Market @ Old Brick House Vintage Market (Mesa) | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Ready to swap winter clutter for character? Old Brick House brings a vintage market to Downtown Mesa, with designers to help you style it, a bakery, and free entry and parking, no assembly required. Line up early Wednesday for a shot at a $100 spree.
🎨 Tempe Festival of the Arts @ Bigfoots Cabin | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 AM – If you need an excuse to loiter on Mill Avenue, the Tempe Festival of the Arts is back with artists, live music, and dangerously good street eats. Even Bigfoots Cabin is popping up, so bring comfy shoes and your ‘treat yourself’ budget.
🚗 Goodguys Car Show @ Westworld Of Scottsdale | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to stare at chrome until your neck hurts, this is it. Goodguys brings the Spring Nationals to WestWorld, packed with pristine builds, rumbling V8s, and enough garage talk to make your HOA nervous.
🛍 East Valley Outdoor Native Market @ The Chahaoh (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Spend a Saturday wandering Mesa’s East Valley Outdoor Native Market, a showcase of Native American artists, makers, and creators. Pick up beadwork, pottery, or prints, chat with the people who made them, then treat yourself to frybread, because carbs, conversation, and culture play nicely together.
🏺 Clay Mosaic Bowl Workshop @ Tempe Center For The Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 4:30 PM – If your shelves need less clutter and more showpieces, here’s a free clay mosaic bowl workshop that delivers. Play with color, texture, and little treasures in air dry clay, turning a humble bowl into functional art, equal parts tradition, creativity, and brag. Just show up.
🎪 Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque @ Tempe Center for the Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 PM – Forget the cotton-candy clown show. This is Cirque Kalabanté, a burst of Afro-Jazz, Guinean dance, and absurdly strong humans flipping to djembe and kora, all color and heartbeat. You will clap, grin, and feel your hamstrings tighten in sympathy, then brag you saw it here.
🍀 2026 Shamrock 10K / 5K @ Tempe, Arizona | Sunday (3/15) at 8:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off your runners, the 10th Shamrock 10K/5K at Kiwanis Park is it. Jog with strollers and leashed pups, snag a medal, a tech tee, and a post-race “brunch,” with chip-timed bragging rights or a virtual option.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Scottsdale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 88°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 55%
A chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
This 7-bed, 7-full, 4-half-bath estate sits in guard gated Silverleaf Upper Canyon with sweeping city lights, sunset, mountain, and golf course views. Completed in 2021, it features a 30-foot pocketing wall, a 500-bottle wine wall, a theater for 20, an indoor basketball court, and a 46-foot negative-edge pool. A split 1,500-sf guest house and lift-ready 5-car garage complete it.
Take a peek inside →
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