Every year, the Scottsdale Waterfront comes alive during Canal Convergence , the free 10-day arts festival that draws thousands of visitors to Old Town Scottsdale

Recently, Scottsdale Public Art raised the curtain on the theme of this year's event: "Showtime." The 2025 theme joins the festival's permanent focus on interactivity, sustainability and the union of water, art and light.

Jennifer Gill, deputy director and curator of Canal Convergence, said the event, which will be held from Nov. 7 to 16, is challenging artists this year to expand on the essential element of performance by highlighting its importance and purpose in society.

“From our music stage and site-specific dance performances to Walter Productions’ fire shows, choreographed live by the artists each night, the art of

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