Moonlight & Mischief

A Gatsby-Inspired Gala Experience

Step into an evening of glamour, mystery, and mischief.

Readers of the Valley invites you to Moonlight & Mischief, an immersive 1920s-inspired gala experience where jazz fills the air, secrets linger beneath the surface, and every guest has the opportunity to become part of the story.

Whether you choose to solve a mystery, embrace your inner socialite, or simply enjoy an unforgettable evening with fellow readers, authors, and creatives, Moonlight & Mischief is designed to be more than an event—it's an experience.

Event Information

📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
5001 N. Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

📅 Event Date: November 6, 2026 | 4pm - 9pm

🎟️ Ticketed Community Experience

👗 Gatsby-Inspired Attire Encouraged

🎭 Optional Interactive Murder Mystery Experience

Your Evening Includes

• Buffet dinner
• Music and dancing
• Indoor lawn games and social activities
  
• Gatsby Awards
  
• Access to the full gala experience
• Opportunities to connect with readers, authors, and creatives from across Arizona

Choose Your Adventure

Socialite Admission

Perfect for guests who want to enjoy the atmosphere, dinner, dancing, games, and community.

Enjoy the evening at your own pace while immersing yourself in the glamour and excitement of the event.

Detective Admission

Want a little more intrigue?

Detective Admission includes participation in the optional interactive murder mystery experience.

Guests who opt into the mystery will receive:

• Character information
• Clues and objectives
• Mystery participation materials
• Opportunities to help solve the evening's mystery
• Access to mystery-specific prizes and recognition

Participation is completely optional and designed to be fun, welcoming, and beginner-friendly.

Gatsby Awards

Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to vote for community awards such as:

• Best Dressed
• Most Dapper
• Best Vintage Glamour
• Life of the Party
• Main Character Energy
• Best Detective
• Most In Character
• Crowd Favorite

Award winners will be announced during the evening festivities.

Dress Code

Black Tie Optional

Guests are encouraged to embrace the glamour of the Roaring Twenties through:

• Gatsby-inspired attire
• Cocktail attire
• Formal wear
• Vintage-inspired fashion
• Elegant evening wear

Participation in themed attire is encouraged but not required.

Important Policies

• All ticket sales are final.
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Event schedules, activities, and programming are subject to change.
• Guests must comply with all venue policies and event guidelines.
• By purchasing a ticket, attendees acknowledge participation in a themed social experience and consent to event photography and videography for promotional purposes.

A night of glamour. A touch of mystery. A little bit of mischief.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where every guest has a secret, every clue matters, and the story unfolds beneath the moonlight.