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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1969
Page
3
Scotts dale expects a 20 percent rise in tourism with heavy bookings across resorts. Hotels, car rentals, and restaurants report shortages and record demand driven by milder winters, repeat visitors, and a $100 million convention and tourism spend projected for the season.
Joe Hunt unveils a pair of venues across the street from each other, including Hunt's East a lively cocktail and dance spot. The Gourmet Room opens Saturday with a menu blending American prime cuts and six foreign dishes, plus Russian specialty options.
The Governor's Inaugural Ball on January 13 at the Phoenix Ramada Inn will feature three musical groups headed by Dick and Libby Halleman's Orchestra in the Main Ballroom. Attendees will dance in three areas with performances by Modern Brass and Mariachi Alma Jalisciense. About 4000 guests are expected. tickets are $5 and available at Park Central, Scottsdale Ford, Haig Tobacco Shop, or Inaugural Headquarters.
The Rose Tattoo, Tennessee Williams first comedy after A Streetcar Named Desire, opens Jan 9 19 at Phoenix Theatre Center. Anita Byron Burke Rhind lead a large cast including Lynn Deratany Rosa Richard Alexander Serafina and other locals. Tickets via 254-2151.
The Renaissance Productions concert at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix proceeded under strict state guidelines after a prior obscenity controversy with the Fraternity of Man. Each band received caution and Steppenwolf deleted parts of The Pusher. lyrics were bleeped and contained lines deemed obscene.
The Dons plan a free slide show Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Thunderbird Room of the Hotel Westward Ho. The program features travel shots from the Southwest including Monument Valley, Rainbow Bridge, Lake Powell, Coronado Trail, White Mountains, Chiricahuas, Rim country, Oak Creek, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Zion, Bryce, Hermosillo and Guaymas.
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