Mark Your Calendar for These Fabulous Events Happening During the Week of Greenbuild

THE GREEN ROOM GALLERY: MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AT THE ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER
Saturday, November 7-January 2010, 10:00am - 5pm
Visit the Arizona Science Museum as it launches its green room gallery with an exhibit that highlights the often small, simple choices can make a dramatic impact on the social and environmental fabric of our community. The exhibit is presented in partnership with the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce. Access to the 2,000 sq. foot gallery, located in the Sybil B Harrington Galleries of the Arizona Science Center, is free with general admission. The Arizona Science Center is located at 600 East Washington Street in Heritage and Science Park in downtown Phoenix directly east of the Phoenix Convention Center.


GOETHERMAL SHOWCASE BY GEOASIS
Tuesday-Friday, November 10-14, 4pm

Greenbuild exhibitor GeOasis is offering free tours and educational seminars of a geothermal technology application installed in a historic home in the Downtown Phoenix Alvarado Historic District.  Conference attendees and interested members of the general public are invited for guided tours of a 1930s, Tudor-styled home that was retrofitted with modern geothermal technology in early 2009.  An RSVP and reservation is necessary to participate on the tour. Geoasis will provide complimentary transportation from the Convention Center to the home site.   Please RSVP with date of tour, your name, company and number of attendees to design@cscpconsult.com.


TEMPE GREEN STREETS 
Tuesday, November 10, 6-9pm

Tempe is taking it to the streets – in a big, green way on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 6 - 9 p.m. Downtown Tempe is the place to be for some good, green fun! You can shop Tempe’s carbon-neutral Market on Mill and Green Scene, featuring products created by local artists, growers and crafters; hear some great local musicians and performers at Music on Mill, celebrating Tempe’s vibrant music history; or have Drinks and Discussion at one of Tempe’s many charming restaurants. You can also bid on sustainable dog houses, visit the Market Garden, see a green film, and visit ASU Art Museum’s Defining Sustainability exhibition – among a variety of other fun, sustainable activities.

Drinks and Discussions:

--  La Bocca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
--  Studio 5C
--  House of Tricks
--  Pho Thang Long

For more information, please visit www.destinationtempe.com. 


CANALSCAPE EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT
Tuesday, November 10, 6-9pm

Visit the ASU Art Museum in Tempe to view an ASU-initiated project to transform urbanism in the Phoenix region by creating vital urban hubs where canals meet major streets. Original dance performance inspired by canalscape performed by Dulce Dance Company. Attendees will receive a catalogue describing the project. Visit http://canalscape.asu.edu/
 for more information on the project. For hours of operation, parking information and a map to the museum, visit http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/about/visit.php.



ENVIRONMENTAL IDEAS IN GREEN BUILDING
Tuesday, November 10 - Saturday, November 14, 10am-6pm

merzproject architecture + interiors + urban design, the award winning, innovative architecture firm is opening the doors of “THE LINK” to public, media and conference attendees of Greenbuild 2009, from November 10- 14, 2009 during the annual USGBC conference in Phoenix, AZ. merzproject is setting up a showcase exhibit, in conjunction with several selected partners, in their new headquarters building, to bring environmental ideas, related materials and services closer to the public and interested parties. The exhibit features work and materials from US companies with high involvement in green building.

“The Gallery”, on the lower level of the “THE LINK” will be open during the annual USGBC conference each day (November 10-14, 2009) from 10 am - 6 pm for viewing and information. “THE LINK” recently was awarded the “Best of 2009 Arizona for Interior Design/Tenant Improvement” by Southwest Contractor Magazine. Several other of merzproject’s award winning buildings are on display during the same time: “The Galleries at Turney” are part of the guided USGBC “ Contemporary Desert Tour”, which will take place during the conference week: “After Hours”, located on 116 West Mc Dowell in downtown Phoenix will be opening their lower level gallery space to the public. Both buildings exemplify urban infill and the green building idea in the downtown core of Phoenix, AZ. For information on the exhibit please visit www.merzproject.com or call 602-628-4934.


SCOTTSDALE GREEN STREETS
Thursday, November 12, 7-10pm

Celebrate with Green Street Scottsdale! Part celebration, part art exhibit, part music and beer festival, and all environmentally friendly, Green Street Scottsdale is a night on the town you won’t want to miss! Held in honor of the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, this exciting event in the downtown Arts District and the adjacent SouthBridge/Waterfront neighborhood will showcase Scottsdale’s long running commitment to sustainability. Activities in the Arts District will include the renowned Scottsdale ArtWalk, artist demonstrations and live music staged throughout the area. Over at SouthBridge and the Scottsdale Waterfront, enjoy more entertainment and restaurant specials as well as exhibitions showcasing a variety of sustainability initiatives in Scottsdale. There also will be a live jazz concert produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts that will give you a peek at the first Scottsdale Latin Jazz Festival debuting Nov. 13-15, 2009. Food and drinks will be flowing that evening with delicious dishes served up by La Vida Locavore and a green beer garden from DRAFT Magazine previewing The Big Pour event, a beer festival sponsored by DRAFT Magazine Nov. 13-15 in downtown Scottsdale. For more information about the event visit www.greenstreetscottsdale.com and for information about event sponsorship opportunities call 480-889-2714.


GREENBUILD TEMPE TOWN LAKE BIKE TOUR 
Friday, November 13, 1-5:00pm
Cost: $80
Light Rail to Tempe Town Lake where bikes, gear and guides will await. Then three options based on ability and desires experience:
 - Around Tempe Town Lake
- Up Indian Bend Wash
- Papago Park

Grenbuild attendees must register for all outdoor experiences; they are not included in the conference pass pricing. Click here for details.


GATEWAY TO GREEN PHOENIX: A Community Celebration
Friday, November 13, 4-6:30pm

Phoenix residents can learn how to make their homes and neighborhoods more sustainable at the “Gateway to Green Phoenix: A Community Celebration.” The free event will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Civic Space Park’s historic A.E. England Building, 424 N. Central Ave. The event will include appearances by Mayor Phil Gordon and City Council members, information displays by city departments and live entertainment. For more information, call 602-262-6213 or visit http://www.downtownphoenix.com/what-to-do/event/32903-gateway-to-green-phoenix-a-community-celebration.


DEFINING SUSTAINABILITY: USGBC Tempe Tours Reception
Friday, November 13, 4:30-7:00pm

Tour particpants in Tempe are invited to a reception at the ASU Art Museum. Buses to return USGBC tour participants to the convention center will leave from the front of the Museum at 5:10pm. Light rail instructions/directions will be available for those who wish to remain and enjoy exhibitions and refreshments, and continue to network with participants, tour leaders and volunteers. From 4:30-5pm, curators are leading tours of the ASU Art Museum facility, art and design projects. Refreshments generously provided by Whole Foods, Hensley & Co. and Friends of the ASU Art Museum. 

Defining Sustainability at the ASU Art Museum was co-organized by Global Institute of Sustainability and its School of Sustainability, ASU; School of Art and School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, ASU; School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and American Indian Studies Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, ASU; and ASU Institute for Humanities Research.

For directions and parking information, visit http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/about/visit.php.


PHOENIX GREEN STREETS FESTIVAL
Friday, November 13, 6-10pm

The Green Streets Festival in downtown Phoenix is a free community event open to the public on Friday, celebrating green initiatives, sustainability, arts and urban living. It will feature local arts and crafts vendors, locally-grown food prepared by some of the Valley’s favorite chefs, and a beer garden with seasonal local brews hosted by Arizona’s Four Peaks Brewing Company. The first-ever Green Zone on East Roosevelt Street between 4th Street and 7th Street will feature demonstrations and low-cost booths for vendors showcasing eco-friendly, sustainable products and services and information about energy and water saving resources, rebates and programs. An optional downtown Pub Crawl 9pm – 1am will cap off the celebration. For more information about the event and about Green Zone booth and event sponsorship opportunities visit www.rooseveltrow.org/greenstreets.html.


3RD ANNUAL DOWNTOWN PHOENIX PUB CRAWL
Friday, November 13, 9pm - 3:30am

Take part in the Pub Crawl competition by collecting beads from participating locations and end the night at the after hour breakfast location. The Pub Crawl will start on 4th Street and Garfield at 9pm with free Trolley buses available until 3:30 a.m. to move participants to and from participating locations. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of the event. Save $2 when purchasing tickets online by typing "GREEN" for the discount code. Everybody must check in at 4th Street and Garfield to receive a Pub Crawl wristband. Must be 21 to participate. For more information, visit http://www.downtownphoenix.com/pubcrawl.


GREENBULD 5K
Saturday, November 14, 8:00 - 10:30am
Cost: $25
Participants will enjoy an easy, minimal elevation change run around the Rio Salado river bed. The run starts at the Tempe “Beach Park” at Mill and Rio Salado and then follows the south bank to Rural Rd (developed path), crosses over the river bed to the north shore and traces back to Mill Ave to cross back over the river and complete the run. The entire path is paved and easily pedestrian accessible.  Click here to learn more and register: Grenbuild attendees must register for all outdoor experiences; they are not included in the conference pass pricing. Click here for details.


DOWNTOWN TREE PLANTING
Saturday, November 14, 8am

Join residents, neighbors, friends and volunteers to plant trees in the Roosevelt Row neighborhoods. Trees are creating a more connected and shaded pedestrian oasis block-by-block and helping to reduce our carbon emissions. Day for Downtown, organized by HandsOn Greater Phoenix, Phoenix Community Alliance and Downtown Phoenix Partnership, concludes with a celebration luncheon for volunteers. To volunteer or for more information, call 602-973-2212 or visit http://handsonphoenix.org or http://www.downtownphoenix.com/what-to-do/event/32905-downtown-tree-planting. 


4TH ANNUAL PARADE OF THE ARTS CELEBRATES THE LEAN, GREEN PARADING MACHINE
Saturday, November 14, 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Now in its fourth year, Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts celebrates “Lean, Green Parading Machine” with its FREE high-energy celebration of creativity. “The Worlds Only Parading Arts Fair,” as it has become known, gives all members of our community the opportunity to express themselves through costumes, art, and performance while marching together through the streets of Downtown Phoenix. Everyone is invited to walk, ride, dance, or crawl along in the parade. 5th Street between Roosevelt & Garfield from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.  For more informaiton, visit:  http://www.downtownphoenix.com/what-to-do/event/32741-4th-phoenix-annual-parade-of-the-arts.


FLAGSTAFF GREEN STREETS
Saturday, November 14, 4-7pm, 8pm 

Unwind in the Pines with the Green Building Mixer at the Greenroom 4-7pm. Meet, greet, share secrets and lessons learned with every award-winning homebuilding and homeowner in Coconino County’s Sustainable Building Program and the Residential LEED Certified homeowners and homebuilders. An open mic will be available to tell stories, share challenges and answer questions. Awards will be given to five new homes and the MNA. Following the Mixer, the celebration continues at the Orpheum Theater at 8 pm where the acoustic string band Hot Buttered Rum performs their plugged-in, percussive powerhouse music. For more information, visit www.usgbcaz.org/northern/greenstreets.
 

ULTIMATE GREEN SCENE:
OPTIMA CAMELVIEW VILLAGE GALA EVENT
Saturday, November 14, 4pm - 9pm 

Optima Camelview Village will host the Ultimate Green Scene, a lavish after party on Saturday, November 14th to commemorate the finale of the 2009 International Greenbuild Expo, Conference & Tours. As the last stop on the Greenbuild: Contemporary Desert Living Tour, Optima Camelview Village will provide the perfect backdrop for the culmination of the week’s festivities as one of the most energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and lush developments in Arizona.

4-6 p.m. -- The Ultimate Green Scene will feature sunset discovery tours of the project’s luxury amenities, exquisite residences and inspired workspaces. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres perfectly paired with wines, beers and cocktails masterminded by Chef Josh Herbert of Posh – Improvisational Cuisine. Fine local ingredients, wine and beer will be showcased in partnership with Arizona farmers, ranchers, growers, producers and distributors.

5-9 p.m. -- Amid the expansive labyrinth of lush gardens, the evening continues with live music along Optima’s Scottsdale Road Promenade performed by Sonan, hot off the stage from their appearance in the Scottsdale Latin Jazz Festival. Experience the inspired art exhibition titled, “Found / Artists Explore the Environment,” while enjoying a complimentary wine and beer tasting of sustainably produced blends.

Proceeds from the raffle of items donated by partners and sponsors are to benefit the U.S. Green Building Council Arizona Chapter.

RSVP: Link to www.optimaweb.com/GreenScene/.

GRAND CANYON EXPERIENCE
Sunday, November 15, 9:30am (Departure), Monday November 16, 5:45pm (Return)

Come see sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship in action while taking in views from one of the seven natural wonders of the world.  Xanterra Parks & Resorts has put together a wonderful overnight VIP package at Grand Canyon National Park complete with transportation on the historic Grand Canyon Railway, meals, and sustainability programs at the park.  If you haven't visited the Grand Canyon, this is the way to do it in style.

 Grand Canyon Stay & Play Package  304.69 Kb