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What do you call a room full of innovators, artists, delectable desserts and a judging panel of community members? Why, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art's Good ‘N Plenty Grant, of course! This community-generated grant supports projects of the creative and somewhat quirky minds of the Valley. Offered three times peryear, Good ‘N Plenty puts fun back into fundraising one grant at a time.

Here's how it works. The judging panel is composed of SMoCA community members who pay $10 for food and live entertainment. For $10, these...

We do not get our nickname as The Valley of the Sun for no reason; albeit, this is no excuse to not celebrate the start of fall like many four season states do. So, bid adieu to those hot summer days and say hello to the season of fall in the desert. Here are some fantastic events that will help you fall into the fall season.

As the summer movie season slowly draws to a close, moviegoers have a whole new set of cinema to prepare for. While the summer is typically reserved for the high-flying blockbusters, the fall movie season is when studios let out their more diverse collection of films. Everything from potential Oscar contenders, to beloved book-to-film adaptations to classic and futuristic horror and action, there is a preview for every taste.

The stores are prepped, the designers are ready, and the only the thing missing are the thousands of people who join the largest gathering in the name of fashion on September 6. With more than 4,500 events across the country and limited edition pieces from our favorite designers, Fashion's Night Out is sure to be the one-stop shop for everyone. Luckily for us, one of the richest shopping cities happens to be our backyard. Take a look at some of the Fashion's Night Out events around the Valley.