🌱 Museum Of Illusions Comes To Scottsdale + Civil War Lecture

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The Museum of Illusions will bring its visual and educational exhibits to a permanent location in Scottsdale starting in March. The new museum will be located next to OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland on the Arizona Boardwalk. (KTAR.com)
2. The next lecture in the Scottsdale Civil War Round Table series will feature historian Fay Yarbrough as she discusses her book, "Choctaw Confederates: The American Civil War in Indian Country." The free lecture will take place tomorrow, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Copper Auditorium and is open to the public. (citysuntimes)
3. The 27th annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Fest will offer in-person and virtual film screenings this year. Viewers can see three of the 24 feature-length Jewish films at Harkins Theatre locations in Scottsdale and nearby Tempe today (Feb. 20). There will also be virtual screenings of the films beginning Thursday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, Mar. 5. (citysuntimes)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show At Westworld Of Scottsdale (8:00 AM)
• Intermediate Ride At Granite Mountain Trailhead (2:00 PM)
• Video Tour: Capturing Cinematic Shots At Apple Scottsdale Fashion Square (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters! Check out this list of five homes recently hitting the market in and around the Scottsdale area, including a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home for $680,000. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Play some ball at the Pac-12's annual Baseball Tournament! The tournament will return to the Scottsdale Stadium from Tuesday, May 23 to Saturday, May 27. (Press Release Desk)
• The Scottsdale Family ArtsFest At SkySong is set to launch this spring on Mar. 24-25. The new family festival will include performances, demonstrations, and local food trucks as part of the free event at the SkySong campus. (Subscription: Daily Independent)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.