🌱 No Masks At SkyHarbor + ASU's Hadestown + Birdcall Opens In AZ

Morning, Scottsdale! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Scottsdale.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm! Expect a high of 88 and a low of 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Birdcall, a Colorado based chicken-sandwich chain, is opening its first Arizona location on May 2! Located on Shea Boulevard and Scottsdale Road, Birdcall offers lunch and dinner as well as beer from San Tan Brewing and Greenwood Brewing. (KTAR.com)
2. Travel mask mandates across the country are changing, and SkyHarbor is no different. Scottsdale travelers should be aware that, as of Tuesday, April 19, TSA no longer enforces mask mandates for employees or customers within SkyHarbor. The change also applies to our local ride-shares, Valley Metro, and other public transportation. The CDC still strongly recommends masks in public spaces. (Patch)
3. Think aquariums are just for kids? Think again! OdySea Aquarium is hosting a 21+ crowd for happy hour on April 28. According to an OdySea press release, guests can interact with "unique touch pools with Stingrays, Sharks and the only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit in the world." (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
4. In case you missed it, last week Patch's Caitlin Sievers reported on threats made against Scottsdale schools by a UK teenager. The boy called numerous schools and businesses around Scottsdale claiming he was armed and coming to fire on the establishments. Several schools locked down as a result. The teen was arrested near Manchester, England and will be prosecuted in the UK for these threats and is further suspected of possessing and distributing indecent photos of children online. (Patch)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Book Club — The Arizona Persian Cultural Center is hosting its monthly book club. Both Persian and English titles are discussed! (7 p.m.)
• "HADESTOWN" has arrived in Scottsdale! The touring show will perform at ASU through Sunday, April 24. (Times Vary)

Events To Look Forward To: You might want to plan ahead for these!

• Over a year after the show's finale, Supernatural is coming to Arizona! Scottsdale residents who are fans of the show can take a quick trip to Glendale on Nov. 11 through 13 for the official convention. Jared Padalecki (Sam), Jensen Ackles (Dean), Misha Collins (Castiel), Rob Benedict (Chuck/"God"), and Adam Fergus (Mick Davies) will be in attendance. (Phoenix New Times)
• Rap fans, get ready because Wu-Tang Clan and Nas are performing in the Valley! It has been a decade since Wu-Tang Clan was last in our area, so fans, don't miss out on this opportunity. The performance is not too far from Scottsdale, at Ak-Chin Pavilion in West Phoenix, and will take place Thursday, Sept. 29. But tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 26. (Phoenix New Times).

From my notebook:

• Real Estate Roundup for Scottsdale area. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The City of Scottsdale invites residents to the Mayor and City Council Green Expo Breakfast at Pima Park the Friday! (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lacasa Rica: "Lost my cat Sadie, please help us get her home, 480-430-5596." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rio Verde Foothills: "Great news! HB 2037 passed the final vote and will now be transmitted to the governor to sign. This is a really good step in the final resolution of our water issues." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Starfire Golf Square: "FYI. There is an older terrier at the soccer field at Princess and Hayden. I was able to read part of his tag and his name is Teddy. He has a halter on as well with a neck collar." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Starfire Golf Square: "We found an iPhone on the corner of Cholla and N. Miller Road. Message me if it is yours (and tell me what the pic on the save screen has on it)." (Nextdoor)

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— Madison Feser