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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

Join us for Market Days at the base of the Tower!

We will be featuring over 40 local vendors from across San Antonio. Come browse, shop, and enjoy as you discover and support local businesses.

This is a FREE family-friendly event, happening throughout the year, with food and live music!

San Antonio

Texas

Tower of the Americas

Market Days

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

Las Vegas

Nevada

Hamburger Mary's Las Vegas

Drag Brunch at Hamburger Mary's

Stubhub

Washington DC

District of Columbia

DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern - Complex

Yolks on You

Bring the entire family out to enjoy the Surprise Farmer's Market every Sunday, beginning January 5, 2025, from 3pm-7pm outside the Ottawa University Student Union Building
The Surprise Farmer's Market will be brimming with Fresh Produce, Unique Crafts, a wide variety of Tasty Food options, Artisanal Products and Seasonal Harvests, as well as a DJ filling the air with your favorite music.

This weekly gathering creates a sense of Community, connecting Neighbors and Supporting Local Businesses, making it a cherished ritual for many. So come hungry and ready to discover the diverse flavors and talents that your local vendors have to offer!

Inquiries and vendor signup is available at www.surprisefarmersmarket.fun



14360 W Tierra Buena Lane

Surprise Farmer's Market

Ka Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel

Cirque du Soleil: KA

Join Pussy LeHoot and Adriana Galiano each week for the Sunday Funday drag show at Charlie's Phoenix.


Doors open at 4 p.m. with drinks specials all day and night. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Arrive early, seating is limited!

Charlie's Phoenix

Sunday Funday Drag Show

Honolulu County

Hawaii

OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel

Cirque du Soleil - 'Auana

Karaoke every Sunday with Nicki! Come and sing your heart out before the weekend is officially over!

9 pm - 2 am
Free Event

The Bang Bang Bar

Karaoke Sundays at The Bang Bang Bar!

Events

Happening now

Desert Pulse

Desert Pulse

Market Days

Market Days

Tempe Brewery Tour

Tempe Brewery Tour

Tempe Brewery Tour

This afternoon

Drag Brunch at Hamburger Mary's

Yolks on You

Yolks on You

Yolks on You

Yolks on You

Yolks on You

Surprise Farmer's Market

This evening

Cirque du Soleil: KA

Sunday Funday Drag Show

Sunday Funday Drag Show

Sunday Funday Drag Show

Sunday Funday Drag Show

Cirque du Soleil - 'Auana

Karaoke Sundays at The Bang Bang Bar!