🌱 Clever Ramen Opens + Smashing Pumpkins Tour + Zoo's New Orangutan

Hey Scottsdale, its almost Friday! We are a little short on news stories today in Scottsdale, so I include a few stories that are technically about Phoenix, but that you guys might still enjoy.

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First, your weather:

As usual, plenty of sunshine with a high of 88. Plus, a surprisingly cool low of 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Born and Raised Hospitality, the group behind some of your favorite eateries, has opened a "fast-casual restaurant" in Old Town . Customized ramen bowls, steamed bau buns, and seasoned fries are served up at Clever Ramen, but the architecture is just as delicious! A curved plywood ceiling and the abstract shape of ramen across the walls creates a warm, welcoming place to dine. (Scottsdale Progress)
2. A man died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in front of the Scottsdale Police and Fire Headquarters. Due to the extent of the injury, lifesaving measures could not be used by paramedics. Police crisis intervention specialists, a group of mental health professionals, were with the police when the man's family was notified. There are no further updates on this story currently. But if you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, please click the link here to view available resources in the area. (Scottsdale Independent)

Phoenix stories that you may want to know about:

1. Smashing Pumpkins is coming to Phoenix! The alternative rock group will hit the Valley for their "Spirits on Fire Tour" tour on November 18, but tickets go on sale this week. And look out for special guests Jane's Addiction, Poppy, and Meg Myers. (Patch)
2. The Phoenix Zoo has a new member — Wgasa! Wgasa is a 16-year-old male Bornean orangutan from Nebraska's Henry Doorly Zoo. Head over to the Phoenix Zoo to meet Wgasa and new friend Rayma. (ABC 15)

This weekend in Scottsdale:

Thursday, May 12

• Ribbon Cutting for McDowell Sonoran Conservancy (5:00 PM)
• Colin Hay - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:30 PM)
• Jazz Noir - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

Friday, May 13

• Valleywise Health Foundation prepares to host their Second Annual "Rally of the Sun." This a road rally style fundraiser to benefit the Arizona Burn Center (8:00 AM)
• Be More Chill at Desert Stages Theatre (7:30 PM)
• Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at Desert Stages Theatre(7:30 PM)
• Pavlo in Concert - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (8:00 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all next week for another update.

— Madison Feser

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