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Desert Botanical Garden is embarking on a new partnership with London-based pioneering artist studio ScanLAB Projects, bringing its groundbreaking visual and technical artwork here in 2025. The exhibit will be a first-of-its-kind in the Valley to connect science and nature at this scale in both indoor and outdoor environments.


In October 2023, ScanLAB Projects, led by cofounders Matt Shaw and William Trossell, started a unique experience for the Garden titled DESERT PULSE — a spatialized installation that displays footage of the desert landscape and desert flora in a remarkably new way using LiDAR 3D scanning.


ScanLAB Projects has selected 15 distinct sites across the Valley and at the Garden. These daily 3D scans will be recorded over a 12-month period. The recorded data will reveal unseen environmental changes — the result of human, natural and industrial processes — all impossible to see with the naked eye or through the lens of traditional cameras. The team will document cactus flowering and fruiting, shifting sediment patterns along the Salt River, recent fire-damaged desert and desert blooms. Locations include a desert development in Rio Verde, a saguaro growth monitoring site near Needle Rock, a recovering fire area in McDowell Mountain Preserve and a working landfill.


Through their specialized rendering techniques, ScanLAB Projects will turn the recorded data into breathtaking visuals that will be exhibited as an impressive multi-screen digital installation to be exhibited amongst the Garden’s plants and trails, as well as its new Exhibits Gallery.


DESERT PULSE is not just artwork, the data collected will contain empirical, measurable facts that can and will be used for research by the Garden’s team of scientists.

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

1201 N. Galvin Parkway

Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Pulse

TV SHOW FILMING IN AZ! We are looking for Mesa & Phoenix locals to come be BACKGROUND EXTRAS for a taping of "Pawn Stars Do America". You would just be in the BACKGROUND, while this fun show films! IF SELECTED - you would be filming for appx 8 HOURS (and will get $150 plus a free lunch)!

If selected you can even bring a COOL & UNIQUE item that you think the guys would like, or that you would be interested in selling! NO acting experience is required!

Films in Mesa from 11/7 - 11/9, and in Downtown Phoenix from 11/14 - 11/16. Call time is appx 9 AM. Exact location will be sent if selected! You only need to be available for ONE date.

**The “Pawn Stars” are hitting the road to visit some of America’s most exciting places in search of historical finds and impressive collectible objects in “Pawn Stars Do America.” Each episode follows Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Austin “Chumlee” Russell as they step out of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas to connect with fans in different cities and acquire some of the most remarkable items imaginable.**

Mesa & Downtown Phoenix

Pawn Stars Do America

Join us and elevate your travel experience by savoring Arizona’s craft beer culture. On our Tempe Brewery excursion we showcase four distinctive and award winning local breweries. Discover the craft, with a behind the scenes peek into the brewing process and immerse yourself in the flavors of Arizona at each stop. At each brewery or cidery we visit you will enjoy a pint or a flight, hand selected by the master brewer or owner. Each of our 4 Brewery Partners are 2024 award winners and collectively share close to 75 state, national and international beer awards. Shareable appetizers will also be provided on this 4.5 hour tasting excursion.


 


This is a 4.5 hour tasting tour with appetizers provided at one location. Please be sure to hydrate and eat a full meal before joining the tour. Food will be available for purchase throughout the tour. Overnight guests at the Marriott Buttes Tempe can be picked up and dropped off at the lobby of Marriott at The Buttes Resort and Spa. All other guests will be picked up and dropped off at Catalyst Crafted Ales. Please select your preferred pickup location during checkout. This tour requires some walking and encounters uneven or wet floors during the brewery tours. Please wear comfortable non-slip shoes.


Looking forward to brew hopping with you!

Marriott at the Buttes Resort and Spa

Tempe Brewery Tour

Marlena Hoffman

Dogfish Head Miami, Wynwood’s off-centered craft brewery, is partnering with Speak Miami to bring together beer lovers and Miami’s best up-and-coming artists, poets and musicians on the last Thursday of every month, starting at 7 p.m. 

The brewery has served as a hub for one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory experiences since their opening last year, giving locals and visitors alike a place to gather and enjoy innovative beers and local food alongside music and art. Monthly Sip & Speak: Open Mic Night will give locals another opportunity not only to enjoy beer, music and art in various forms, but also to share their art as well. For those interested in performing, sign up begins at 6:30 p.m. on each Sip & Speak: Open Mic Night. 

For more about Dogfish Head Miami, including hours of operation and upcoming events, please visit www.dogfishmiami.com, or follow @dogfishmiami on Instagram and Facebook.

Miami

Florida

325 NW 24th St

Dogfish Head Miami

DOGFISH HEAD MIAMI PARTNERS WITH SPEAK MIAMI TO HOST  “SIP & SPEAK: OPEN MIC NIGHT” ON THE LAST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Swing by every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 PM to enjoy live music, curated weekly by Asim Nichols.


Entry is FREE - so sit back, relax, and wind down your week with a bite, drink and incredible tunes from some of Phoenix's best local players.

747 W Roosevelt St.

Walter Studios

Jazz Nights at Walter Studios

Every Friday-Eve, Miss Arizona Gay Rodeo 2019 Piper M'Shay hosts her signature show at Charlie's Phoenix, our iconic country bar that's the official headquarters for the rodeo each February. Pop-up performances by Piper and friends will ease you into the weekend (which promises an entertainment-filled lineup as well).




Arrive early, seating is limited!


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Desert Pulse

Desert Pulse

Pawn Stars Do America

Pawn Stars Do America

Pawn Stars Do America

Pawn Stars Do America

Tempe Brewery Tour

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DOGFISH HEAD MIAMI PARTNERS WITH SPEAK MIAMI TO HOST “SIP & SPEAK: OPEN MIC NIGHT” ON THE LAST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Jazz Nights at Walter Studios

Jazz Nights at Walter Studios

Jazz Nights at Walter Studios

Jazz Nights at Walter Studios

Pipin' Hot Thursdays

Pipin' Hot Thursdays