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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

Fun it up with Yak N Sup!!! We provide the adventure without the hassle.
Paddleboard or Kayak the coves of Canyon Lake in search of waterfalls and streams. This time of year, the snow melt leaves streams that run into Canyon Lake and the outcome is a beautiful sight to see. Our experienced tour guides will show you sides of Canyon Lake even some of the locals haven't navigated. This is an easy, beautiful paddle down inside the non-motorized boat area of Canyon Lake, the best lake in Arizona.
Tour starts at 10:30 a.m. Book online and show up at least 30 minutes prior to your reservation.
Please park in the 3rd row of the parking lot at the marina next to the Dolly Steamboat. Bring your credit card and ID for verification.


 

16802 AZ-88

Yak N Sup

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Join us for Naughty or Nice Drag Bingo — Phoenix's longest-running drag bingo event — hosted by Olivia Gardens with Barbra Seville.


Free to play for a chance to win prizes from Off Chute Too.


Masks required and enhanced cleaning procedures are in place.

Kobalt

Naughty or Nice Drag Bingo

Ring in 2025 in style at Arizona Biltmore’s New Year’s Eve bash! From 9 PM to 1 AM, our exclusive 21+ celebration at Spire Bar invites you to enjoy Moët and Veuve Clicquot champagne, DJ entertainment, a lively photobooth, and indulgent offerings from Wright’s Bar. Savor gourmet bites, groove to the beats of two DJs, and join the midnight toast to welcome the new year in unforgettable fashion.


Tickets start at $25 for early birds; standard pricing is $50 after December 1. Firepit reservations are also available, offering seating for up to six guests, a bottle of Veuve, and dedicated service staff. Resort guests enter complimentary with a room key. Plus, Renata’s Hearth and McArthur’s will offer special menus for the evening.


Celebrate with us and make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable!
 


New Year’s Eve Party


Date: Thursday, December 31, 2024


Time: 9 pm – 1 am


Location: Spire Bar at Arizona Biltmore



Terms & Conditions


Tickets must be purchased for entry


Guests 21+ only

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Desert Pulse

Desert Pulse

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

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Naughty or Nice Drag Bingo

Naughty or Nice Drag Bingo

Naughty or Nice Drag Bingo

New Year's Eve Party at Arizona Biltmore

New Year's Eve Party at Arizona Biltmore

Eastville Open Mic Spectacular

Eastville Open Mic Spectacular