There’s a joke that goes, “The mayor, the city treasurer, and the Cultural Council all go into a bar…” I haven’t figured out the punch line yet, but it will certainly be a laugh at the expense of the taxpayers. You see, every time the Scottsdale Cultural Council gets into trouble, they circle the wagons […]
No Cash Crunch at the Cultural Council
In a remarkable turn of events at the Scottsdale Cultural Council, high-flying CEO Bill Banchs ($250k/year) appears to have rebuffed a grant from the highly respected Piper Trust that would have supported the efforts of the Scottsdale Public Art program. The total value of the grant appears to be up to $90,000. I can’t imagine […]
Where’s Your Favorite Restroom?
My sister likes to tease that I know every restroom in Scottsdale, which makes me the perfect target for Josh Kenzer’s recent post, Looking for Scottsdale’s Best Restroom? Apparently, our very own Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is a finalist in Cintas Corporation’s effort to find America’s Best Restroom! We’re in fine company, with other finalists including The Field Museum […]