Arizona Foothills Magazine

THROWBACK THURSDAY 🔎🌵⁠
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We’re teaming up with to uncover the stories, people and places that helped shape the Valley we know today.⁠
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This week: The Orpheum Theatre⁠ 🎭️⁠
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A Phoenix icon with nearly a century of history. The Orpheum Theatre opened its doors in downtown Phoenix on January 5, 1929, at 203 W. Adams Street. Designed by Lescher & Mahoney, the $750,000 theater featured elaborate Spanish Baroque architecture and an atmospheric interior designed to make audiences feel as though they were sitting beneath the desert sky.⁠
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Originally built for vaudeville and movies, the theater later operated under names including the Paramount and Palace West. It also became an important gathering place for Phoenix’s Hispanic community when the Corona family leased the theater for Spanish-language films.⁠
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Over the years, the stage welcomed stars including Mae West, Henry Fonda, Carol Channing, F***y Brice and Lauren Bacall.⁠
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After falling into disrepair by the 1980s, the City of Phoenix purchased the building in 1984. A community-supported $14 million restoration followed, and after being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, the Orpheum reopened in 1997.⁠
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Today, it remains a beloved downtown landmark and a piece of Phoenix history. 🌵⁠
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A special Desert Design Week highlight 🤍⁠
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We’re excited to have Arizona Foothills Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Christina Silvestri, leading an intimate afternoon of tea, food and conversation at THE LOFT in Old Town Scottsdale.⁠
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Christina will share her insider perspective on storytelling, the editor’s eye and what makes a story stand out, alongside curated teas by Jorge Rizo, elevated bites by Lauren Allen Culinary Events and beautiful ceramics by Bettina Chow.⁠
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📅 October 10 | 12–2 PM⁠
📍 THE LOFT by Lauren Allen | Old Town Scottsdale⁠
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This event is officially SOLD OUT! ✨ Want to join us? Follow this link to be added to the waitlist: https://www.desertdesignweek.com/fall-26/laloft

Fall in love with Sedona this season. 🍂🏜️⁠
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Resort at Bell Rock shines even brighter, embracing all the magic of the fall and winter season✨⁠
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🔥 Fire pit weather⁠
🍸 Seasonal sips⁠
✨ Celestial Suppers | Sept. 25 & Oct. 9⁠
🏔️ Cozy dining in our Chalets & Igloo Village | Oct. 30 - Dec. 31⁠
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🎄 Holiday lights & festive experiences | Nov. 27 – Dec. 31⁠
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Your fall and holiday getaway starts here. ❤️⁠
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Visit HiltonSedonaResort.com to learn more and start planning your unforgettable visit!

✨ TRENDSETTER TO KNOW ✨⁠
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Meet Dr. Matthew E. Nelson of , owner of Southtown Dental Care in Scottsdale.⁠
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With more than 17 years in practice, Dr. Nelson has built his dental practice around one mission: creating the best dental experience possible for his patients. From incorporating the latest technology to helping patients overcome dental anxiety through personalized care and oral sedation, his approach is all about making dentistry more comfortable, efficient and personal.⁠
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Growing up in a family of dentists, Dr. Nelson initially resisted following the family path. Ultimately, he found his passion in transforming an experience many people find stressful into one patients can feel comfortable with.⁠
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His philosophy? “Don’t get bitter, get better.”⁠
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Read more about Dr. Nelson, his approach to dentistry and his five tips for maintaining a healthy smile: https://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/people/entrepreneurs/trendsetter-to-know-matthew-e-nelson-dds-of-southtown-dental-care⁠
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📍 Southtown Dental Care | Scottsdale

🍴 A California favorite is heading to Scottsdale!⁠
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Porta Via has announced plans to open its first Arizona location at Scottsdale Fashion Square in early 2027. The 6,300-square-foot restaurant will feature seasonal California cuisine, a full bar, outdoor patio seating and weekend brunch.⁠
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Located in the West Luxury Wing, Porta Via Scottsdale will blend the brand’s signature timeless style with the warmth and colors of the desert. 🌵✨⁠
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Read more about the upcoming opening, https://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/taste/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news/porta-via-announces-first-out-of-state-location-at-fashion-square

Foundress Fridays ✨️ Meet Spiritual Guide and Modern Mystic Treasure Marie. ⁠
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Treasure Marie guides individuals and intimate groups toward self-remembrance through mindful awareness and heart-centered living. With nearly 30 years of experience in yoga, human potential, life coaching and spiritual work, she blends the mystical with everyday life, helping others move from searching to integration. Her work is offered from her sanctuary in Cave Creek, online, through group activations and retreats.⁠
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We asked her, "What is your “life motto”?"⁠
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She responded with, "Stop searching. Start remembering. I have come to understand that everything we need is within us, and we have only to pause in stillness, create more silence, and listen to the call of our heart to live our lives to their fullest potential."⁠
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Read more about Treasure Marie here, https://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/people/foundress-fridays/foundress-fridays-meet-spiritual-guide-and-modern-mystic-treasure-marie

Design takes center stage in the desert this October. ✨️⁠
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We’re proud to be a media sponsor of Desert Design Week, returning to Phoenix + Scottsdale October 6–11 for its Fall ’26 edition, bringing together designers, architects, artists, makers and creatives for a week of exhibitions, conversations and gatherings.⁠
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This year’s theme, Collected in Dialog, explores how art, design, objects and people become more meaningful when experienced together.⁠
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Consider this your invitation to explore what’s happening across the Valley.⁠
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Follow along as we highlight a few of the week’s can’t-miss events!⁠
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, https://www.desertdesignweek.com/