Tom James  Tom James joins The Venue Scottsdale as Vice President of Operations and General Manager. As The Venue Scottsdale’s newest corporate officer, Tom will direct the day-to-day operations of this popular special event facility located in Old Town Scottsdale in addition to developing the company’s long term goal to open ten new locations in the near future. In his new role, Tom will work closely with all areas of The Venue in order to both grow Valley awareness of this unique facility in addition to increasing and improving the services currently offered. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Tom has extensive hands-on expertise in sales, staff development, and food service delivery at the highest level. He has enjoyed success in various positions including Director of Catering & Conference Services at a variety of four-diamond hotels, Director of Food & Beverage at the legendary five-diamond Lodge at Torrey Pines as well as General Manager for a 2,000 acre resort and golf club in central Idaho. Although a native of Seattle, Tom attended Arizona State and has worked in the area on various occasions in both hotels and private businesses. Tom states, “My family and I are excited to return to the Valley of the Sun. This is where I went to college, got married, and worked. I’ve made and maintained many life long relationships here. This is truly returning home for me! Not too mention my two daughters are excited to once again enjoy the warmth and dryness year round.” Tom looks forward to growing his relationship base with community organizations, the outstanding hospitality and destination management companies in the area as well the numerous corporations who do business in the area.
Welcome aboard Tom!
V.P. of Operations Main - 480-945-6475 Direct - 480-420-2603
2011 Expansion Latest News New Retractable Roof Coming Summer 2011! The Venue Scottsdale is currently installing a retractable roof over the center courtyard. This roof will be a one-of-a-kind feature that will allow for a whole new way to add sun or stars to any event. We will be hosting a special celebration upon completion - stay tuned for more information in the next issue.
New Three Story Lounge with Roof Top View: - The Venue Scottsdale will operate an up-scale lounge and patios (2 levels) on a normal business schedule
- The Venue Scottsdale Roof Top Patio will be available for private events
- Select viewing of the stage through the retractable roof will allow for a unique entertainment experience
- The Venue Scottsdale will add approximately 8,000 sq ft of interior / exterior floor space
- The expansion will increase the total patron capacity of the property to 2,000
- Planned expansion opening is first quarter 2012
Call us at (480) 945-6475
Summer Special The Venue Scottsdale invites you to host your event this summer at our large 29,000 square foot event facility in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Events held between May and August 2011 will receive special summer menus and drink prices which can save you up to $5,000. Space is limited, so contact us today.
Details: - Must hold event between May and August 2011
- Event minimums apply
- Based on availability
Chef recipe of the month Lamb Tagine Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 pounds lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes 2 teaspoons paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 pinch saffron 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch cubes 5 carrots, peeled, cut into fourths, then sliced lengthwise into thin strips 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 lemon, zested 1 (14.5 ounce) can homemade chicken broth or low-sodium canned broth 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional) 1 tablespoon water (optional)
Directions
Place diced lamb in a bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and set aside. In a large resealable bag, toss together the paprika, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, salt, ginger, saffron, garlic powder, and coriander; mix well. Add the lamb to the bag, and toss around to coat well. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the lamb, and brown well. Remove to a plate, and repeat with remaining lamb. Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh garlic and ginger; continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot and stir in the lemon zest, chicken broth, tomato paste, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender. If the consistency of the tagine is too thin, you may thicken it with a mixture of cornstarch and water during the last 5 minutes.
Joke of the month On their 50th wedding anniversary and during the banquet celebrating it, Andrew was asked to give his friends a brief account of the benefits of a marriage of such long duration. "Tell us Andrew, just what is it you have learned from all those wonderful years with your wife?" Andrew responds, "Well, I've learned that marriage is the best teacher of all. It teaches you loyalty, meekness, forbearance, self-restraint, forgiveness -- and a great many other qualities you wouldn't have needed if you'd stayed single."
Showtimes - Thursday 7pm (Select)
- Friday 8pm & 10pm
- Saturday 8pm & 10pm
- Sunday 7pm
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Newly Remodeled Billiards Bar The Venue Scottsdale’s main level Billiards Bar boasts a stately 26-foot custom bar and flat screen TVs. A separate area features two billiards tables, a dedicated flat screen TV, and a fireplace that adds to the comfort and style of the room. The ceiling and walls are hand-painted with colorful artistry and music-inspired designs which help create a playful yet classy ambiance. Click to view
Concerts For over 10 years, The Venue Scottsdale has hosted many music legends such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Train, Sammy Hagar, Macy Gray, and Dierks Bentley. The Venue Scottsdale is the ideal place to attend a concert or special event with its intimate setting, large stage and incredible sound capabilities.
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Concert Quality A/V system - State of the art sound and lighting
- 24 foot built-in concert stage
- Eight new multi-color LED stage lights
- Retractable presentation screen 18 x 16 feet
- Eight LCD screens that can be synced from a DVD / PowerPoint
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