Venue:
Scottsdale Waterfront Canal Bank
Location:
7135 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ
Cost:
Free
This signature seasonal celebration, hosted by Scottsdale native and award-winning journalist Jaime Cerreta, serves as the kickoff to more than a month of festivities. Amble through the Scottsdale Waterfront among beautifully lit holiday décor and sing along to classic Christmas tunes led by Scottsdale Community College Orchestra and local celebrities. Sip on a hot coffee or cocoa, nibble on light bites inspired by the season, and engage in general merriment sure to put you in the mood for a very happy holiday indeed. The night culminates with the lighting of a 36-foot Scottsdazzle tree!
As you stroll along, be sure to visit Old Town Scottsdale's local merchants and indulge in a treat from BEG Bakery, Daily Dose, Ruze Cake House or Yellow Spruce Roasters.
Event Schedule:
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available throughout the evening for photos. Be sure to stop by and let them know what is on your Wish List this year!
An American film/television actress that got her start performing on Arizona stages. Most recently Addison played Cassie in the Amazon Prime series "Outer Range” starring Josh Brolin. She has been singing since age 9 and performs the National Anthem for the Phoenix Suns.
An award winning and critically acclaimed singer who has been a fixture on the Phoenix music scene for more than 30 years. She is an accomplished jazz vocalist, as well as excelling in pop music genres. Alice has performed with greats such as Michael McDonald, Tom Scott, The Righteous Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Alice Cooper and Nancy Wilson. She has sung on national commercials, TV, and film, as well as on her own three CD projects.
A multi-talented musician, songwriter and producer and inductee into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. His work as a vocalist, bassist, guitarist and percussionist has made him a musical force in the Southwest, U.S. music scene as well as parts of Europe, Mexico, Canada and Southeast Asia.
A multi-talented musician, songwriter and producer and inductee into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. His work as a vocalist, bassist, guitarist and percussionist has made him a musical force in the Southwest, U.S. music scene as well as parts of Europe, Mexico, Canada and Southeast Asia.
The Dickens Carolers is a unique holiday season entertainment company providing professional Christmas caroling quartets. With song, they take you on a jet setting holiday adventure, visiting the exotic beaches of Hawaii (Mele Kelikimaka), the rolling green countryside of Ireland (Christmas in Kilarney), and even the backwoods of Mississippi! (Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer). This is Dickens Carolers 42nd consecutive season!
Growing up in Phoenix, Francine spent her childhood singing. In 1985 she began touring as a female vocalist for Lyle Lovett and toured for ten years as a member of Lovett's Large Band and did several TV performances with the Texas singer / songwriter.
Jaime Cerreta's family's roots are deep-seated in the Valley of the Sun and she is a successful product of the Scottsdale Unified School District. She shined a spotlight on Arizona's local business owners during her six and a half years anchoring Good Morning Arizona weekends with her weekly franchise dubbed as "Jaime's Local Love". She has won several Emmy Awards and is currently the anchor on the 3:00 PM news. She is honored to do the work she loves, in the city she loves, with the people she loves and is excited to host the kick-off to Scottsdazzle this year.
The Scottsdale Community College Orchestra was founded as a class in the 1980's. As any community musical ensemble, it's purpose was to create a group where both students and high caliber musicians could have an outlet to perform the great works of classical music. It has seen many changes over the years. Eileen Wright took the helm in the fall of 2014. At the time it was a very small string chamber group. Ms. Wright added the winds back 2 years later and the full symphony is strong and growing to the present day. The group meets Thursday nights at Scottsdale Community College and all my musicians are welcome.
A 5th grader at Arizona School for the Arts, Shiloh fell in love with musical theatre while cast in Matilda at Scottsdale's Greasepaint Theater. She most recently played Cruella DeVille in Greasepaint's production of 101 Dalmatians Jr., and is currently rehearsing for the Valley Youth Theater production of Mean Girls.
Wade Cota is an Americana/Alt Country and Country singer-songwriter from Phoenix, AZ whose soulful voice earned him a top finalist spot on American Idol in 2019. Wade was voted number 1 vocalist in Arizona shortly after the release of his album in April of 2020.