Now LOWDOWN
SOUNDS OF SUMMER
MONDAY FUNDAY
Erase the Monday blues at North Italia this summer. Through Sept. 6, the restaurant is offering allday happy hour every Monday. In addition to deals on bites and regular beverages and wines, North recently introduced Fig-Et About It, a drink developed by Scottsdale bartender Jordan Romano, featuring Bottega Bacur Gin, Nonino L’aperitvo, fig shrub, fresh lemon, and prosecco. The refreshing sipper is offered for $10 during happy hour. www.northitalia. com.
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So Scottsdale! July ‘21
Move to the music at Royal Palms Resort and Spa with its new live music series. Resort guests and locals alike are invited to enjoy lively entertainment on the Vernadero Lawn both July 30 and August 27. The July date showcases a blues, brews and barbecue theme with live music by Sugar Thieves from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The August concert features a jazz under
the stars theme with live music by House of Stairs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and sold at the door on the night of each event, with doors opening at 6:30 and 6 p.m., respectively. Tickets include the live music and themed tapas for the evening, with specialty beverages available for purchase. www.royalpalmshotel.com.
BEAT THE HEAT
Beat the heat at Scottsdale Quarter every Friday morning at 10 a.m. Families are invited to cool down in the pop-jet splash fountain through Aug. 20, with each free weekly event featuring a new theme. Guests can enjoy music from a DJ, cool off with snow cones from Tropical Sno, and play with water toys in the fountain. The first 100 children each week will also receive Scottsdale Quarter sunglasses and themed toys to take home. Upcoming July themes include Aloha Friday, Rub-a-Dub Ducks, All Aboard the Splash Pad, and Flyin’ through the Tropics, respectively. www.scottsdalequarter.com.
