MAY 202 7-8:30 p.m. at McCormick-Stillman ailroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, cottsdale. The Summer Concert Series has fficially started! The railroad park will eature various local acts playing classic ock, country, rhythm and blues and 80s and 0s music – this evening’s musicians are JJ’s and, a blend of Top 40 hits. We B Poppin nd Pizza Arno food trucks will provide the nacks and drinks. This event is free. therailroadpark.com 7 p.m. at the Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian chool Road, Phoenix. Arcadia News wrote story about this up-and-coming artist in the ctober 2023 edition – and now, readers can xperience Izzy Mahoubi for themselves! In er latest show at the Rhythm Room, Izzy will hare her love of music and perspectives on e world around her. Tickets are $15. rhythmroom.com 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 . Drinkwater Blvd. This month’s speaker is r. Mark Bielski, who will deliver his lecture, The Fall of New Orleans, 1862.” The struggle to defend New Orleans against a Union incursion and the fall of the city is the subject of Bielski’s recent book: “A Mortal Blow to the Confederacy.” Doors will open at 5 to meet the speaker, browse the book sale, and view Civil War videos. scottsdalecwrt.org 8:45 a.m. at the Japanese Friendship Garden, 1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix. This Qigong workshop invites guests to embrace a state of tranquility, free from the stress of daily life. Participants will learn to restore their body to its natural balance and vitality through simple physical movements. Registration is $20. japanesefriendshipgarden.com 7 p.m. at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Directed by Jenn Thompson, True West portrays th turbulent relationship between two brother as they find themselves in a constant battl of brotherly love and sibling rivalry. Thei opposite personalities “collide in a fierc battle for dominance, sparking a chain reaction of unexpected consequences. Tickets start at $33. atc.org Send events or briefs to editor@arcadianews.com. True West at the Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe. Izzy Mahoubi at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix.
p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t The Brokery Story: From Zero Yes, that was Oleg and I over 14 years ago. I had just returned from four years of active duty in the Marine Corps and was looking to purchase my first house back in my Arcadia stomping grounds. Oleg, who had just transitioned out of 15 years at Abbott Laboratories and made the move out West, just happened to have the listing that I wanted to purchase. While we had nothing in common, we bonded over our lack of real estate experience and limped our way across the closing of my first house. That day, we shook hands and set out to do more business. Nothing came easy as we teamed up to take on the Arcadia and Biltmore markets which are regarded as some of the most competitive in all of Phoenix. We didn’t have family in the business or connections to lean on for easy deals. We took cheesy headshots, created business cards, and came up with a ridiculous team name called “The Suits.” But like many entrepreneurs, we leaned on our grit and learned through every win and loss. After a few years, we gained respect through our results and became the go-to broker for homeowners in the Biltmore. Through our growth and success, we saw an opportunity to give back to our local community and help other agents like ourselves. In 2016, we bought out the 7 person brokerage that we had been working for and rebranded to The Brokery. With this change, we also built our flagship Arcadia location using a loan from the Small Business Administration. Today, we are home to over 80 real estate agents and 4 office locations Valleywide, but we are most proud to say that we are able to help over 400 families buy and sell real estate each year. While running a small business is never easy, we get to live our “why” each day. We wouldn’t have it any other way and we appreciate the local support that we have garnered along the way. We look forward to continuing to earn your business through results. t u c k e r b l a l o c k m a n a g i n g b r o k e r & c o - f o u n d e r 6 0 2 . 5 6 1 . 0 4 4 5 o l e g b o r t m a n a s s o c i a t e b r o k e r & c o - f o u n d e r 6 0 2 . 4 0 2 . 2 2 9 6 A Marine and a Ukranian Immigrant Walk Into an Open House...