About this Event
Join us at ADERO Scottsdale Resort for an intimate evening where art, cuisine and wine come together against the backdrop of the Sonoran Desert.
Featuring artist Michael Padilla, this one-night-only experience begins with a welcome reception alongside his art installation, followed by a three-course wine dinner featuring pairings hand-selected by Robert Smith, Arizona’s only Master Sommelier.
Throughout the evening, Padilla will put the finishing touches on a featured piece during dinner, sharing insight into his artistic process and the inspiration behind the work.
6:00–6:30 PM | Welcome Reception
Begin the evening in the lobby near the art installation with a welcome drink and passed canapés.
6:30–8:00 PM | Three-Course Wine Dinner
Continue to Four Peaks Lawn for a three-course wine dinner featuring chef-curated dishes, thoughtfully selected pairings, and sweeping mountain views.
THE MENU*
Starter
Smoky Black Bean Soup
Tahini crema
Paired with Bodegas De Santo Tomas Chenin Blanc 2024
Entrée
Achiote-Marinated Seared Chicken
Lemon citronette, roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus
Paired with Casa Madero 3V Red 2023
Dessert
Chocolate Flan
Blood orange sorbet and crushed pistachios
Paired with Bodegas Barbadillo Pedro Ximénez (PX), Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, Spain
TICKETS
$135
Seating is limited for this intimate, one-night-only experience.
*Pescatarian and vegetarian entrée alternatives are available with advance notice. Guests may select salmon or mushroom risotto (vegetarian). Non-alcoholic beverage options will also be available.
Additional wine will be available for purchase during the evening.
Tickets are non-refundable. Dietary alternatives must be requested in advance.
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Artist Biography
Michael Padilla is a Phoenix-based artist originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, whose work is shaped by the cultures, people, and landscapes of the American Southwest. Having spent the past twelve years in Phoenix’s Ahwatukee community, Padilla draws from the shared yet distinct identities of New Mexico and Arizona, exploring the subtle tension and harmony between the two desert regions.
A graduate of the University of New Mexico with a degree in Fine Arts, Padilla spent sixteen years in the corporate world before returning to his studio practice. This period away from painting deepened the perspective that now informs his work, reinforcing themes of resilience, identity, and personal transformation.
Through vibrant symbolism and Latino cultural influences, Padilla creates paintings that reflect both beauty and strength. His work explores the relationship between place, memory, and self-identity, offering a contemporary expression of the enduring spirit of the Southwest.
Event venue & nearby stays
ADERO Scottsdale Resort, 13225 North Eagle Drive, Scottsdale, United States
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