With its five stages of continuous entertainment, the Festival of the West is quickly becoming one of Arizona’s biggest Country and Western events. Held annually in Chandler, this extravaganza features the best in Country music as well as a Celebrity Stage, where visitors can learn about life in the Old West, the art of yodeling, the evolution of the Cowboy and the origins of Cowboy Poetry.

The Scottsdale Public Library is actually a network of four libraries which serve the needs of Scottsdale's residents. Books, CDs, tapes and periodicals make up a growing library collection which is ideal for both leisure readers and in-depth researchers.