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Good times & great food
From pasta to pizza, merlot to margaritas, from Asian, Argentine, and American to Texan, Teriaki, and Thai, Lakeside Village’s 17 eateries can delight any palette.
Dine al fresco at 11 establishments and bring our street life right to your table. Come join the fun.
Happy February!
I don’t know about you, but this time of year I am always torn. I find myself torn between resisting the commercialization of another greeting card holiday and indulging in all the sweet excuses to enjoy the season.
To do a Valentine’s Day date out or enjoy a cozy night at home? To buy a card or just say a kind word? I usually land somewhere a little in between. We’ll each arrive at different answers based on our preferences and personalities, but what we hold in common is an opportunity to make sure those around us know we love them. And regardless of how you choose to celebrate, we hope the pages of this month’s magazine will help you do just that as we celebrate and highlight what’s to love in your local community.
While we teeter between the chill of January Winter and the excitement of Spring, we hope you’ll be inspired to take a moment to come together with the people in your life. The ones in your home and on your street. In your neighborhood and your community.
“Love local” means your local businesses, those in your community - but it also means loving what is near. We’ve always believed what we can do together is so much more than what we can do apart. And we continue to see that demonstrated through the many stories told in these pages month after month.
Thanks for letting us be a part of the life you’re building, whatever that may look like.
Our hope is that we inspire you to love it just a bit more than you did before.
Love, RACHAEL AND THE CROSS
February 2025
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The Touring Chocolatier
Touring Chocolatier owner Kay Thibodeux encourages customers to come for the
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN FEBRUARY 2025
city scene
1: Girl Scout Troop 4960 set up a collection bin for batteries at the CAC! 2: The Gingerbread House Contest put on by the Recreation Services team at the CAC was a success! 3: A 1st and 14th teaching anniversary were celebrated at Primrose of NE Flower Mound! 4: What a wonderful Santa Clean Up on Shiloh Rd! 5: The Flower Mound Town Council recognized Samadhi Basnayake and others with the 2024 Outstanding Citizenship Award! 6: Staff and volunteers of CCA worked hard to put on their Christmas Cheer Program! 7: The Lotus League of CACNTX celebrated their Holiday Soiree!
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LOCAL ARTIST ROUND-UP
Sharing the talents of your neighbors
ARTIST’S PALETTE | ARTS + CULTURE
Low Tide // Marisa Jean
BETH DILLEY
Beth Dilley has lived in Flower Mound since 2006, and recently retired from teaching art in middle school. She paints everything from realistic representational to pure abstraction. Although she doesn’t have a particular style, she approaches each canvas like a new opportunity and experiment, letting each one become what it will be as she works.
Beth enjoys taking commissions and original art in oil, acrylic and watercolor and has lately been working with fluid acrylic or oil on a horizontal surface. You can see and purchase originals and prints from her website. bethdilley.com // @bethdilleyart // bethdilleyart@gmail.com
KAT FRENCH DESIGN
Kat French Design is a small, woman-owned paper goods company based out of Flower Mound. After years working as a graphic designer, Kat decided to take her love for illustration and pivot her freelance design business into a product-based one featuring Kat’s fun, colorful and unique illustrations.
Believing that laughter is the best medicine, Kat creates positively fun products that capture humor, beauty and joy in life’s biggest moments. Kat’s products are all designed by hand and printed in the USA.
Kat is honored to work with hundreds of brick and mortar retailers across the nation and beyond and her work can also be found at Trader Joe’s and Paper Source. katfrenchdesign.com // @katfrenchdesign // kat@katfrenchdesign.com
Island Sunset // Karla Brady
Cat Print // Kat French Design
Isolate // Beth Dilley
KARLA BRADY
Painting landscapes and stories of the southwest and rural America, Karla Brady Massingill is a representational painter working in both oils and watercolors. As an Oklahoma native now living in Texas, rural scenes from both states are often the inspiration for her landscapes. While her subjects are primarily landscapes, she also enjoys painting the wildlife and people that tell the stories of her favorite places.
Karla’s work has been juried into several shows including the Pearce Museum’s Texas Invitational and the Bosque Classic as well as annual shows at the Red River Valley Museum and Breckenridge Fine Arts Center. Karla’s work is available through her website. She also accepts commissions and is available for demos and workshops. karlabrady.com // @karlabradyart // karlabrady@gmail.com
MARISA JEAN
Marisa Jean is a Flower Mound-based artist specializing in textured paintings that blend depth, motion and emotion. Growing up throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she draws inspiration from the animals and natural movements in the land around her. Marisa’s work features tactile surfaces sculpted onto canvas, often depicting powerful forms like galloping horses, rolling waves and organic textures that feel as if they are in motion.
Marisa’s background as a 3D character sculptor for games and film shaped her unique approach to art. From abstract pieces to lifelike sculptural forms, she focuses on every detail and uses innovative materials to make each piece stand out, creating custom artwork that complements clients’ homes with both beauty and personality. marisajean.com // @marisa_jean_art // marisajeanart@gmail.com
PEGGY KINGSBURY
A native Texan, Peggy Kingsbury recently moved from the Houston area to North Texas. An award-winning oil painter, Kingsbury prefers to work from life, whether in the studio or outside/on location. Her subjects include landscape, still life, interiors and street scenes. She especially enjoys capturing everyday people doing everyday things.
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Solitary // Beth Dilley
With an AA in Fine Art, Kingsbury has also studied with well-known artists across the U.S and continues to study to learn and improve. Kingsbury welcomes visitors to her Argyle studio by appointment and will occasionally accept commissions. KingsburyArt.com // @peggykingsbury // peggykingsbury01@gmail.com
HANNAH MARY
Hannah Siegwart is a Flower Moundbased watercolor artist who focuses her artwork on the colorful and simple elements found in everyday life. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Hannah’s love for art began as a child when she would spend hours painting with her father. Hannah finds inspiration for her work from the details of nature and loves to connect with those who view her work by evoking a sense of familiarity in what she paints.
Hannah is a graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Abilene Christian University and enjoys bringing her love of architecture to her artwork. Contact Hannah for inquiries regarding custom commissioned paintings, custom invitations, house portraits, or wholesale purchasing. etsy.com/shop/HannahMaryDesign // @hannahmary.design // hannahmarydsgn @gmail.com
Ft. Worth Stockyards Watercolor // Hannah Mary
Mending Nets // Peggy Kingsbury
Historical Grace // Peggy Kingsbury
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The Touring Chocolatier
Touring Chocolatier owner Kay Thibodeux encourages customers to come for the chocolate, but stay for the adventure.
One bite and Kay Thibodeaux was hooked.
As a jewelry salesperson, Kay had never considered working in the food industry, but after attending a chocolate festival in Wisconsin – everything changed.
Upon trying a delicious chocolate sample created by the premiere chocolate maker Dove, Kay felt inspired to take action. She inquired about the company’s home sales program, and thought perhaps she could grow her sales experience by offering sweets to her jewelry customers.
A year and many brownie sales later, Kay decided to attend Dove’s annual conference.
“I came home from the Dove chocolate conference, put the jewelry in a closet and never sold it again,” said Kay.
After falling in love with the desserts and employee culture at Dove, Kay got to work. She earned every incentive trip the company offered, rose to management positions and brushed shoulders with some of the world’s best master chocolatiers.
Exposed to the ins and outs of chocolate by Dove’s experts, Kay realized she wanted to take her confectionary career to the next level. In 2017, She decided to make a lifetime commitment to chocolate, and earned her professional chocolatier certification.
Pairing her artisan status with the inevitable decline of home sale programs, Kay started her own business from her home, making treats and teaching chocolate-making classes.
By 2020, she became a regular at farmers markets and despite the pandemic, continued to thrive.
Her coveted hot chocolate bombs served as the perfect product amidst viral food trends.
Bolstered by her cocoa bombs, Kay opened her first store front. After several years of business, Kay has recently opened another store, in addition to her Northlake location, in the Lakeside Village community in Flower Mound, and has brought with her global flavor.
Largely inspired by her chocolate enthusiast trips to the cocoa farms of the Hawaiian islands, The Touring Chocolatier offers truffles and custom painted chocolates made with Kay’s own recipes. Meanwhile, Kay supports many of these hard-working island farmers by offering their unique bars in her store.
With a true traveler’s palette, Kay places an emphasis on flavor development, creating unique combinations like passion fruit, orange and guava, or “Aztec” a lively mixture of cocoa and cayenne pepper.
“The chocolate just speaks to me,” said Kay.
Maintaining an individual relationship with each of her vendors, Kay strives for quality in every bite.
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“With a true traveler’s palette, Kay places an emphasis on flavor.”
She focuses on craft makers who control the entire process – from cocoa bean to chocolate bar, and often visits and works on the cocoa farms herself.
Other than Kay’s creations, the Touring Chocolatier offers baked goods, made by their exquisite baker, a recent graduate of Escoffier Pastry School in Boulder, CO, who brings her artisanal talents to sourdough breads, baguettes, Danishes, scones and much more. Alongside their baked goods, they offer a variety of giftable items, and group classes including truffle making and wine and chocolate pairing.
Beyond her passion for chocolate making, Kay’s biggest joy comes from cultivating community. She greets each patron with a smile and even invites them to share prayer requests or gratitude reports on a bulletin board near the shop’s register.
Now tucked into the walkable community at Lakeside, Kay feels that her and her chocolates are being embraced now more than ever. “This community has really come together,” said Kay, “I think we are going to work well together.”
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For the Love of Books
LOCAL AUTHORS SHARE THEIR TALENTS OF WRITING RIGHT IN OUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD
ARTICLE BY AMY YOUNG
AMY MARTIN
While browsing in the Highland Village Barnes and Noble, I noticed a display that featured a local artist named Amy Martin. I spoke with the manager and asked if she was in our area. Yes, and she even comes in to sign her books from time to time. Martin’s passion for the earth and its care is evident in her latest publication called Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Dallas-Fort Worth. She is a nature enthusiast that enjoys sharing more about our wonderful north Texas environment while helping readers gain appreciation for its unique differences from other areas around this great state.
MARK BOWLIN
If you are a historical fiction fan, our north Texas neighbor, Mark Bowlin, has written some military adventures that will satisfy your interest in this genre. As a retired naval officer, Bowlin is no stranger to the life of a soldier. After his military retirement, he began writing books about two Texas soldiers and their journey through wartime Europe as they experience the triumphs and heartaches with the Texas Division in World War II. Visit his website to read excerpts from his award-winning Texas Gun Club series.
LAURA RILEY
As a children’s book author and mother of boys, Laura Riley understands the importance of reading to children every day from books that will captivate their attention. In her book The Legend of the Stinky Sock, a boy named Conner wonders if the myth of a stinky sock’s good luck is true. Is it the lucky, stinky sock or hard work and practice that make a good baseball player a great baseball player? Riley’s dream to be an author was inspired by her own child’s joy and creativity as he composed a writing project for school.
Everlasting Experiences
6 valentine’s experiences to escape the cold and treasure forever
The frigid wind, frosty ground and short days this time of year can often be an easy deterrent to getting outside the house for any reason, but it should not be a worthy excuse when planning for this month’s holiday. This Valentine’s Day, ditch the basic dinner date and switch to an experience that your loved ones will never forget. Whether it’s with the girls, your kids, partner, or a first date, these six hands-on activities will woo your friends and family. Grab your coat and hit the road for an unforgettable, indoor experience shared with loved ones this Valentine’s Day - the lit fireplace and cozy couch will still be there to greet you afterward.
IMMERSIVE MEAL
Feel like you’re in the Las Vegas Sphere only minutes away at Cosm in the Colony. This dining experience uses new technology and an 87-foot dome screen to bring life to any show or sports event lit up around you. Book a table during a selection of events shown and immerse yourself, family, or friends in the moment and feel like you’re on the sideline or front row of the big game or Broadway show.
THE ART OF LOVE
The Craft Guild in Carrollton offers numerous opportunities to learn a new skill and design your own decorative trinket. No matter what you’re interested in making or your skill level, there are plenty of options to choose from including woodworking to create your own unique charcuterie board, glass
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blowing for a gorgeous vase, or learning pottery to make a one-of-akind mug. Book a workshop or class with friends or your partner for a truly unforgettable experience.
CUSTOM COSMETICS
Gather your favorite galentines and head to Dallas for a day creating your own custom makeup at MYX Blend Bar. From lipstick and lipgloss to foundation and concealer, there are plenty of packages to choose from that will give you a personalized look all year round. With endless colors and hues, pick your perfect shade to create the best-matching makeup you’ve ever had.
FIVE-STAR FOODIES
If you prefer a more hands-on experience for your Valentine’s dinner, head to one of T he Cookery’s locations in Fort Worth or Dallas to make your own three-course meal led by a classically trained chef.
BENDT Distilling
Pick your partner’s favorite cuisine and join your classmates for a threehour class creating a delicious meal with wine pairings included. Ditch the basic date-night surf and turf and make your own culinary creation through the labor of love.
UPSCALE MINI GOLF
A fresh take on a classic game, the Puttshack in Addison is the perfect way to spend Valentine’s with friends and family. The upscale courses use new technology to add a fun twist to indoor mini golf that you and the kids will love. Play mini games on the Challenge Hole or compete on one of the four 9-hole courses the space has to offer and watch your loved one’s face’s light up with excitement.
LIQUID LOVE
If you’re looking to celebrate the holiday with a group - look no further than down the road at BENDT Distilling Co. in Lewisville for a private craft cocktail-making class. Start the experience with a tour of the distillery and end it sipping on your own seasonal cocktail creation crafted with housemade spirits, led by an expert instructor and paired with tasty bites.
The short, chilly walk to and from the car should not deter you from celebrating your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. Choose any of these experiences to make your friends and family feel truly special this season.
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A ROMANTICALLY REFINED SPRING
ARTICLE BY AIMEE BUCKERT PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIXEL PERFECT ROSE
DISCOVER THE SEASON’S TOP TRENDS WITH HANDPICKED LOOKS FROM LOCAL BOUTIQUES
This spring, fashion is all about embracing timeless elegance with a fresh, modern twist. Romantic details, breezy florals and sophisticated textures take center stage, offering women the perfect balance of beauty and wearability. Whether you’re drawn to soft pastels, intricate fabrics, or ladylike charm, these trends will inspire a season of effortless style.
ROMANTIC FLORALS
Spring’s perennial favorite, florals, is evolving with a mix of vintage-inspired designs and bold modern patterns. Watercolor florals and ditsy prints bring a sense of delicate femininity to dresses, while richly hued garden-party patterns exude bold confidence. Unexpected fabric pairings, like floral tapestry corset tops or metallic-infused brocade, make florals feel fresh and versatile.
LADYLIKE STYLE
For a refined look, ladylike fashion shines with demure accents and classic tailoring. Ribbons, Peter Pan collars, drop-waists and romantic fabrics like lace and boucle create a polished yet approachable aesthetic. Taking lace beyond the boudoir makes a statement in layers and unique combinations, such as a lace undershirt styled under fitted dresses. For added charm, ornate details like pearled buttons and metallic threads elevate these pieces to sophisticated new heights.
PASTEL PERFECTION
Spring’s color palette is a celebration of soft, elegant hues. Pale pinks, pistachio greens, and baby blues evoke a sense of calm and renewa. Accessories in coordinating shades, like pale pink earrings or sage green sweaters, create a cohesive look that feels both modern and timeless. To take these colors from day to night, metallic accents, such as silver purses or shimmering threads, provide the perfect finishing touch.
Photo 1, 6, & 8; Denim Button-Front Dress, Mixed Material Midi Dress and Boulce V-Neck Cardigan provided by Charmed by Ryann located at the Painted Tree in Highland Village, 2240 Justin Road.
Photo 2 & 3; Peter Pan Collared Ditsy Dress, Velvet Bows, Floral Tapestry Corset Top, Long Denim Split Seam Skirt provided by The Fig Tree in Lewisville, 162 W. Main Street.
Photo 4 & 5; Brianna Cannon Brush Strokes Caftan, Matching Headband, Brianna Cannon Rose Garden Bib Dress provided by Talula’s Party, Prom & Gift in Highland Village, 3120 Justin Road, Unit C.
Photo 6, 7 & 8; White and Pink Lace Undershirts, Sage Crocheted Sweater, Wide Leg Raw Hem Denim provided by TBK - The Bees Knees located at The Painted Tree in Highland Village, 2240 Justin Road.
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HEARTS for Hope
SPREAD THE LOVE AND AWARENESS OF THESE 5 IMPACTFUL NON-PROFITS
1. Living for Zachary: Help put an end to undiagnosed cardiac arrest in youth by donating your time volunteering at a free heart screening event, your money to supply businesses and schools with free AEDS, or by purchasing a ticket to Living for Zachary’s 15th annual HeartBeats Gala in Dallas on February 15th.
2. Go Red for Women: Host a fundraising event to help your community learn and spread awareness of the different signs of cardiac arrest in men and women with Go Red for Women, a campaign created by the American Heart Association.
3. Helping Hands for Little Hearts: Support families with young children in the community who are experiencing financial burden from sudden, life changing events. Share your love through monetary support of its’ many programs positively impacting local families.
4. The American Heart Association: Donate to the American Heart Association to help fund lifesaving research for heart disease and stroke. Sign up for the Heart Walk later this year and start fundraising today.
5. Heart House: Mentor or volunteer at the Heart House to empower refugee, immigrant, and under-resourced children by going beyond homework help and creating a connection to expand their emotional and social awareness as well.
LOCAL SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY
ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL
CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE IDEA OF GATHERING AROUND THE TABLE TO ME? WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY “SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY”?
I always say that sharing a meal across the table from someone is a very intimate experience. Our purpose is to create spaces where people can come together, connect with their
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Q&A with Marty Bryan
“If people are going to work and show hospitality, then they need to do it with a joyful heart.”
friends and family, and celebrate life. Well, it’s hard to connect in an environment if, say, the seats are not comfortable, the temperature’s too hot or cold, the service isn’t good, the lights are too bright, the music’s too loud or low... All those things play a part in allowing people to be able to focus on whoever they’re there with. If we can create an environment where that can happen, then we know we did a good job.
HOW ARE YOU FINDING WAYS TO ENJOY OTHER PEOPLE’S HOSPITALITY AND TO GATHER WITH THE PEOPLE YOU CARE ABOUT? HOW ARE YOU POURING INTO YOURSELF SO AS TO NOT POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP?
I think my faith plays a big part in that. And, one thing about me, is I’m mature enough to know when I need rest and when I can go full blast for two or three months. What gives me joy is either going out to my
ranch [with] my son to hunt, going to see live music or to a nice dinner, and vacations with my family, those are things we do that help me get recharged and keep me going. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve certainly learned the value of good friends. Certainly, I’m around people all the time, engaging and visiting, but my inner circle that I just do life with is very small.
HOW HAS YOUR HEART FOR SERVICE PLAYED INTO YOUR ROLE AS A DAD AND A HUSBAND?
Anytime that you’re in the hospitality or service business, your goal is to please and do good. The good news for me is that my wife’s love language is acts of service. So one of the things I do to try to honor her is just to help keep the house in order. And I think the number one thing you can do to be a great dad is to love your wife and model what that looks like.
HOW ARE YOU PASSING DOWN THE VALUE OF HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE TO YOUR KIDS?
All my kids have worked for me. Brooks, my son, he’s 17. When he’s not playing football, he works either at Marty B’s Coffee or Ice Cream, so he’s learning what it’s like to serve others and how to deliver those things. Both of my two daughters are definitely gifted with the hospitality gene. They’re both very people-oriented and eager to please and serve. Madison, my middle daughter, worked for me all through high school and some in college. Now she’s working for Glacier, selling wine and spirits. Then [my oldest], McKaley, works for me, she’s our Director of Training and Development for Marty B’s Coffee, Marty B’s Ice Cream, and the upcoming wedding venue called The Reserve at Marty B’s. She’s all in. She has a hospitality management degree and she’s very involved and understands what we do every day to make it all happen.
HOW DO YOU BALANCE NOT LETTING SERVICE BECOME JUST A JOB? HOW DO YOU KEEP THE ACTUAL SERVANT’S HEART BEHIND IT?
I really think about it in two different lights. Service is the physical aspect of the job, the things you do, the act. Hospitality is how you make people feel, any good business demonstrates warm Southern hospitality.
“The number one thing you can do to be a great dad is to love your wife and model what that looks like.”
I could have done all the things, but if I’m doing it with a flippant attitude, well, that’s not the same. If I’m doing it from a joyful heart, then it’s totally different. If people are going to work and show hospitality, then they need to do it with a joyful heart.
HOW HAS SERVING PEOPLE GUIDED YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?
I would say my relationship with God is what guides my business, more than the other [way around]. I pray that God uses me and my businesses to benefit our community, our employees and our customers. And hopefully, the way we make people feel when they’re in our
business says more about our faith than anything we say.
A FINAL THOUGHT
Jesus is probably one of the first restaurateurs. He had dinner with his disciples, washed their feet, and then went on to do the most selfless thing and died on the cross for our sins. We don’t wash people’s feet obviously, but we certainly wanna love them. People are in our businesses celebrating all things, it could just be life, friendship or annual celebrations. People choose our business to connect and celebrate at, and that’s a big responsibility, we wanna honor those customers who do that.
THE LURE OF SCOTTSDALE
BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN
FROM RELAXATION TO SHOPPING TO GOLF TO SIGHTSEEING, THIS DESTINATION HAS IT ALL
The endless skies of blue are interrupted only by cacti rising majestically from the ground, arms reaching skyward, and palm trees, which are often adorned by lights that twinkle when the sun sets. There are vistas of open desert, rising mountains, and even the lush green of the locale’s many golf courses. And, of course, there are the vibrant shopping, dining, art, and event scenes, too.
Scottsdale is a city located in Metro Phoenix in Arizona, which as a whole is nicknamed “The Valley of the Sun” for its more than 330 days of sun each year—one of the reasons the area is a draw for visitors. With few rainy days, it’s easy to plan your daily activities without worry. Yes, though, the summer gets hot. But the rest of the year? Perfection.
Scottsdale is a mix of a resort destination, city, and suburbs, with more open desert the further north you venture. To the south is Downtown Scottsdale —also known as Old Town Scottsdale—which is a mix of old Southwestern charm (including the legendary cowboy saloon, Rusty Spur Saloon); modern eateries from famed chefs; lots of shopping at small boutiques and specialty shops; the Arts District , which is filled with art galleries; and even tasting rooms from Arizona wineries located along the famed Scottsdale Wine Trail
Nearby is Scottsdale Fashion Square , one of the nation’s premier shopping destinations. While you’ll find many usual retailers there, there are also more than 40 luxury brands, including Christian Louboutin, Bottega Veneta, and Louis Vuitton.
Heading north are open-air shopping destinations Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons , which sit across the street from each other. Take the afternoon or evening to stroll through, exploring the shops, restaurants, and activity destinations such as the indoor mini-golf destination Puttshack
What else is there to see and do? Plenty.
CULTURE
The beauty of Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert led famed architect, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), to build Taliesin West , his winter home and desert laboratory, in a mountainside in East Scottsdale. Today, there are daily tours of the UNESCO World Heritage site, and events are offered often.
However, Wright’s architecture isn’t the only art in the area. Beyond the Arts District in Downtown Scottsdale, there is public art all around the city, from sculptures to murals, so definitely keep your eyes open!
There are also museums such as Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West , a Smithsonian Affiliate, which showcases items from the Greater Western region, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art , affectionately known as SMoCA.
On Thursday evenings, there’s a free public ArtWalk in the Arts District, where galleries stay open later. Wander the streets and galleries, often against a backdrop of live music and even artist appearances.
NEARBY
While there’s so much to do, see, and experience in Scottsdale proper, there’s also much to see nearby. Make sure to experience the Musical Instrument Museum (affectionately known as the MIM), which is the world’s only global instrument museum. Desert Botanical Garden features an array of desert plants, and Phoenix Art Museum has an impressive collection of art. And, of course, the Phoenix Zoo is a perfect place for both kids and adults alike.
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Forbes “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” 2017-2018. Published annually July-Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.**
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Data and sources for all Forbes awards and their rankings provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Past performance is not an indication of future results. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. *Awards are based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and apply an algorithm that measures best practices, client retention, industry experience compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management and firm generated income. Investment performance is not a criterion. **SHOOK considered advisors born in 1983 or later with a minimum of 4 years as an advisor. Advisors have built their own practices and lead their teams; joined teams and are viewed as future leadership; or a combination of both.
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