Name: Canal Convergence: Western Nature
Start: 2026-11-06
End: 2026-11-15

CALA brings the bold, sun-soaked flavors of the Mediterranean coast to Old Town Scottsdale, drawing inspiration from Greece, Spain, Italy, Morocco, and every idyllic destination along the sea. Under the culinary direction of Chef Beau MacMillan and Executive Chef Peter McQuaid, CALA is celebrated for its handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and artisanal, hand-tossed pizzas—crafted daily with simplicity and seasonality at the core. Our cocktail program echoes the same philosophy, featuring bright, refreshing flavors and local ingredients. Thoughtfully curated wines from acclaimed Spanish and Italian vineyards round out the experience, making CALA one of Scottsdale’s most compelling culinary destinations. Reminiscent of a coastal European escape, CALA offers a spacious, high-energy setting designed for all-day celebration. Nestled beneath The Senna House hotel in Old Town’s Entertainment District, CALA features an indoor-outdoor layout with a 40-foot patio bar, private cabanas, and lush greenery throughout. Whether you're enjoying a casual brunch or hosting a private dinner, CALA’s vibrant ambiance and immersive Mediterranean design make it the perfect setting for unforgettable experiences.

Cala Scottsdale

Senna House Scottsdale brings a surprising yet authentic blend of desert landscape and urban lifestyle — that rare find you want everyone to know about, but also to keep for yourself. This boutique hotel is a staple of Scottsdale’s thriving hospitality scene, built around a simple yet sophisticated design and a welcoming environment. Uniquely situated within the Sonoran Desert and the energetic pulse of Old Town Scottsdale’s Entertainment District, Senna House Scottsdale is a desert-modern experience that artfully infuses design with destination. Guests can unwind at the hotel’s rooftop pool, offering sweeping desert and city views, or enjoy onsite dining at CALA Scottsdale, a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and social destination. Senna House’s high-end amenities and approachable staff cultivate a meaningful hospitality experience for visitors who want to be close to it all while maintaining the independence to explore on their own terms.

Senna House Scottsdale, A Curio Collection by Hilton

Nestled in the heart of Old Town, Hotel Solaya provides an approachable oasis just steps from the best local dining, bars and cultural gems. The boldly decorated, locally inspired hotel features updated rooms and suites stocked with convenient amenities, comfortably inviting art-filled common areas, convenient on-site restaurants and bars, and a welcoming outdoor pool deck. Gather in our customizable event spaces for impactful meetings, conferences and social events or on our sweeping green lawn in a free-spirited celebration of friends and family.

Hotel Solaya

Ella on the Park showcases Southern-influenced smokehouse techniques with a curated selection of artisanal cured hams sourced from The Hamery in Tennessee, Kite’s Country Hams in Virginia and Sugar Grove in North Carolina. These rare-to-the-region ingredients anchor the menu’s focus on authenticity and elevated comfort.

Ella on the Park

The Scott is a vibrant, Mission-inspired boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Bringing together the colors and comforts of old Havana, the edge and flair of New Orleans, and the elegant geometry of Bauhaus, the resort offers a lush retreat to the middle of the desert with 204 guest rooms and suites and two pools – a sand-bottom swimming pool perfect for families and the main lagoon pool with private cabanas and a pool bar. Featuring the iconic lobby lounge bar and signature restaurant, The Canal Club, specializing in traditional American cuisine with a Caribbean twist. The full-service spa, La Vidorra, features six treatment rooms and a range of massages, body treatments and facials. The Scott has more than 14,500 square feet of indoor meeting space, in addition to ample outdoor event space.

The Scott Resort & Spa

Enjoy a dining experience like no other, surrounded by abundant plant life with the feel of Old Havana and a dash of New Orleans. The Canal Club offers a Caribbean twist on traditional American cuisine, serving delectable hand-crafted cocktails and notable wine offerings. With its lush design aesthetic and open-air concept, the space is the perfect backdrop for gatherings large and small.

The Canal Club at The Scott Resort & Spa

House Rules offers a chef-driven scratch kitchen experience in the heart of Scottsdale, where elevated comfort food is made entirely in-house using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The menu is designed to be both approachable and refined, pairing seamlessly with a vibrant bar program featuring craft cocktails and curated selections. Whether guests are stopping in for a quick bite or a full dining experience, House Rules delivers bold flavor, consistency, and an atmosphere that turns every meal into something more social and memorable.

The House Rules

House Rules creates an interactive, high-energy environment built around connection, competition, and play. Featuring a curated mix of games—including axe throwing, duckpin bowling, and ice curling—the experience is designed to bring people together in a way that feels both engaging and elevated. Whether it’s a casual night out or a planned group outing, House Rules offers a dynamic setting where entertainment is seamless, social, and worth coming back for.

Hotel Valley Ho is a true icon in historic Old Town Scottsdale, just a short walk from hundreds of shops, restaurants and art galleries. Built in 1956 and fully restored, this boutique hideaway is where mid-century-modern architecture meets cool and contemporary. Choose from a collection of bold guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass and private patios or balconies, whether it’s a playful Studio Guest Room or a luxurious Tower Suite. Enjoy inventive cuisine and craft cocktails at ZuZu, laze poolside at the hip OH Pool Bar + Cabanas, and enjoy treatments inspired by exotic locales at VH Spa for Vitality + Health. From walkability to genuine hospitality and unmatched architecture, this locally owned gem has it all.

Hotel Valley Ho

Find out why the OH Pool was voted one of the "World's Coolest Pools" by Travel + Leisure. Relax in a retro chaise lounge or cool off in your own private, shaded cabana. Savor handcrafted cocktails and light poolside fare while you laze under the palms.

OH Pool at Hotel Valley Ho

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

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Canal Convergence is a free, 10-night public art event that features large-scale artworks, workshops, performances, and more! Join us for the event’s 15th year as we explore the elements of Arizona and the Southwest through art and community.

This year’s event will continue to put light-based public art center stage with a diverse collection of engaging and interactive installations. The overall event theme, Western Nature, will highlight and honor inspirations of Arizona and the Southwest through the event’s public art, workshops and activities, tours, community engagements, special events, and, of course, through live music and dance!

Event Highlights:

- Large-scale, light-based public art installations
- Nightly fire shows
- Live music and dance performances
- Family-friendly workshops and activities
- Special events
- Rotating food truck and vendor options
- Beer and wine garden

Canal Convergence: Western Nature

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