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Classic Cars
Every year for a week in January, the Barrett-Jackson Car Auction
brings class and classic cars to WestWorld in North Scottsdale. From
Jan. 17 to 23, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the auction.
Barrett-Jackson’s outstanding reputation makes this the premier car
auction event of the year. This year, more than 1,000 cars will be up
for auction and more than 350 vendors will be present. Last year’s top
sale, a 1929 Hamilton Metalplane H-47, went for $671,000. Even if a
classic car isn’t in your budget, that doesn’t mean you can’t partake in
the fun. As many as 250,000 people are expected to attend the Barrett-
Jackson auction. Cars on the auction block include a 1965 Divco milk
truck and a 1924 Ford Model T. So bid on a car, or just envision your-
self driving that cherry red classic sports car down an open stretch of
highway — either way, Barrett-Jackson is a car enthusiast’s nirvana.

Art for Weeks

Get ready for 10 weeks of non-stop art at the Ari-
zona Fine Art Expo. More than 100 artists will display
their work at the corner of Jomax and Scottsdale
roads, where Phoenix meets Scottsdale. The expo
combines the environment of a gallery with an artist’s
studio, creating a unique environment where you can
see artist’s work — while they work. In addition to the
artwork, and the artists at work, there are workshops,
demonstrations, wine tasting, and entertainment
available throughout the 2 1/2-month expo, which
runs from Jan. 20 to April 3. The Arizona Fine Art
Expo debuted in 2005, and immediately received
widespread acclaim throughout the state. Admission The Sweet Life
is $8, but includes a season pass, so you can return Satisfy your honey’s sweet tooth with treats from one of the many
any time. cupcakeries in Scottsdale. Amy’s Baking Company (7366 E. Shea Blvd.,
#112, Scottsdale, 480-607-0677) lets you be fanciful with its cherry blos-
som cupcake topped with chocolate ganache icing and cherry blos-
soms so real you won’t want to eat them. But call ahead, because Amy’s
confectionery delights are specialty order only. Cupcakes of Scottsdale
(6137 N. Scottsdale Road, #B-105, Scottsdale, 480-656-3816) offers
seasonal cakes, along with the charming cinnamon and sugar Momo
cupcake finished with a vanilla butter cream frosting and cinnamon
and sugar crunch. Famous Sprinkles Cupcakes (4501 N. Scottsdale
Road, Scottsdale, 480-970-4321) doesn’t disappoint with its coconut
cupcake — a Madagascar bourbon vanilla cake and coconut cream
cheese frosting. Sip a tall glass of milk and enjoy.

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Scottsdale Quarter’s Quad Expands With New Stores
The Scottsdale Quarter is making life a little more exciting.
In November and December, several stores opened around
The Quad, Scottsdale Quarter’s outdoor gathering space,
offering Scottsdale residents one more place to play. Stroll
around the Quarter in Scottsdale’s mild winter weather and
pop into the new and unique stores, but maybe reserve the
splashing in the region’s largest pop-jet fountain for one of
Scottsdale’s hot summer days. Mixing fashion, food, music
and architecture, innovative retailer Deegie’s Carma opened
on Nov. 12, along with giggle, a children’s store. For the yoga
buff, lululemon athletica, an athletic apparel company,
opened on Dec. 3. Fox Restaurant Concepts opened its sec-
ond True Food Kitchen on Nov. 15. True Food is a treat for the
palate. The restaurant is so dedicated to fresh, organic food
that it even grows many of its spices in an onsite garden.
Moviegoers will experience a customized dinner and a movie
evening with reserved seating, full-service dining and an
after-hours lounge at IPic Theaters, which opened Dec. 17.
Fresh Food and Energetic Atmosphere
Live music and locally grown food converge at The Com-
pound Grill at Scottsdale 101 (7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix,
480-585-5483). Live acts take the stage almost every night,
and no musical genre is left out — R&B, jazz, folk, rock and
reggae bands have filled The Compound Grill with their
tunes. Check the restaurant’s website (www.thecompound-
grill.com) for the calendar of upcoming performances.
The producers of the McDowell Mountain Music Festival
created the restaurant with a sense of community in mind,
therefore most of the acts are local bands and performers.
In an effort to bring only the freshest dishes to the table,
the majority of The Compound Grill’s ingredients come
from local ranches and farms. Although the ingredients are
local, the food is global. With everything from fried green to-
matoes and gyozas to burritos on the menu, every taste bud
is satisfied. Offering diners both happy hour and reverse
happy hour deals (10 p.m. to close) to munch and sip as
they groove to the music, The Compound Grill keeps the
fun going till you can’t go anymore.

The Arabian Horse Show

The Arabian Horse Show gallops into town this February. From Feb. 11 to
21, the Arabian Horse Show, hosted by the Arabian Horse Show Association of
Arizona, will take over WestWorld in North Scottsdale. A Scottsdale tradition since
1955, the Arabian Horse Show annually attracts thousands of horse lovers, allow-
ing novices and experts alike to appreciate the grace and agility of the more than
2,000 competing Arabian and half-Arabian horses. The shows run throughout the
day, but night shows sell out quickly, so it is best to reserve those tickets ahead of
time. When you aren’t watching a horse show, browse the more than 300 vendors
offering everything from horse equipment to jewelry and art. Bring the whole
family out to family night on Feb. 19, when admission is free after 3 p.m.

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