Maybe you're a visitor to the East Valley, or maybe you have lived here all your life and are simply looking for something new and exciting to do in the area.

Whatever the case, the Culture Quest Scottsdale guide is the perfect place to look for art and cultural activities found in Scottsdale and the entire Valley.

The free pocket guide includes a handy map of Old Town Scottsdale and a month-by-month breakdown of gallery exhibits, plays, festivals and other events.

This easy-to-use guide is color-coded by category — art gallery event, special event, museum exhibit or performing arts. Along with the events listed, there is a directory of art galleries, museums and performing arts venues.

Fifty thousand copies of the miniature guides — the new edition covers October through December — are being distributed by the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau.

If you would like a free copy of the guide, call . You can also view all the listed events at www.culturequest scottsdale.com.