*~*Thirsty Thursdays*~*

Quote for thought...
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." — Anne Frank... definitely something to think about!

THURSDAY**Join Hotel Indigo in the Divine Lounge with PHEED. The band plays acoustical renditions of everyone’s favorite songs. Martinis and house wines are $5 during their performance. Don’t miss the acoustic jam session! Find out more about the band at, http://www.myspace.com/wwmyspacecomrodny

~Everyone was in high spirits at the spring training game with the weather today. The feel of spring is in the air. I love the downtown area so much! There is almost too much to do and see in the area. I had guests in town and I could not show them enough today, but time is always limited. We visited the Scottsdale Stadium for a spring training game, had lunch at the Pf Changs near Fashion Square Mall, enjoyed dessert at Olive and Ivy for their scrumptious strawberry-rhubarb donuts, and shopped around the area. I then showed off the Hotel Indigo and the various clubs practically adjacent to the perfectly located hotel.

....Great for visitors, residents, and guests...Looking for a sweet treat? Sugar Bowl is one of the best ice cream places in Old Town, if not in all of Scottsdale. Enjoy a sundae, flavored float, yummy ice cream cone, or even a quick lunch. The restaurant has been open since 1958 and the very same people who own it and run it, are the same people who originally opened the Sugar Bowl! For anyone who has ever had a sweet tooth visit this fabulous place. They are open until 12 AM on both Friday and Saturday night! For more information visit, http://www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com/

Looking for a place to party tonight? Thursday nights at Cream Lounge present Blush Thursdays. This Thursday, April 2nd Cream will be popping with live filming for Henry Miller’s new movie “Fastlane.” This movie is a highly anticipated 2009 film and the club will have appearances by celebs, supermodels, and pro athletes.

*~*Tuesday*~*

*Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple." — Dr. Seuss*

*~*Hotel Indigo’s Divine Lounge brings you two-for-one Tuesdays on your favorite well drinks and domestics*~*

The community of Scottsdale offers a variety of wonders for all to enjoy! Some free, others for a small cost, and some a bit more spendy, but no matter how big or small your spending budget may be, there is something to do! Get out and enjoy an activity or two while the weather is absolutely gorgeous. We are lucky to live in a place that feels like spring break everyday! It is a great place for people of all ages.

For those of us entertaining spring-breakers here are a few ideas...

Free-

• Take a hike! Not only is this a great way to stay in shape, but it will bring serenity and a peace of mind in a sometimes crazy and chaotic life. There is a trail for everyone, from the beginner to the more advanced hiker. http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trails.asp
• Tour downtown on a trolley or by foot while window shopping and catching some rays. The list of Old Town Scottsdale galleries and shops are endless, http://www.scottsdaledowntown.com/Listings.aspx?catid=6&subcatid=2
• Tuesday night is bingo at The Lodge! When you play bingo enjoy various drink specials; $3 Coors Light, $3 Lodge Beer, $3 well drinks, and $3 House Wine

Little cost-

• Enjoy a spring training game ranging from $8.00 to $28.00. The last home game is Wednesday, April 1st at 1:05 PM.
• ASU baseball game, get five tickets to any Pac-10 games for $40.00. The next home game is April 10th at 6:30 PM verse Washington State.
  

Bigger spenders-

• Morton Steakhouse power hours from 4:30 to 6:30 PM and 9:30 to 11 PM. Enjoy bar bites plates for $5, which include filet sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and crab bites. Wine, beer, and cocktails are $4-$7.

At least when the summer comes we can enjoy stay-vacations with family, friends, or our significant others. Great deals!

Tuesday bars known for their parties…

• Industry nights at Dirty Pretty every Tuesday featuring DJ Roctakon/DJ Fashen/D-JR.
• Tuesday nights at Acme Bar and Grill featuring $100 bottles from Effen vodka and $3 Bud Lights till midnight.

*~*"Happy" Monday*~*

Scottsdale is Scottsdale. Personally, I believe that you either love it or hate it, and on the rare occasion, find it just alright. To me, Scottsdale is made up of two almost completely different parts. You have your South Scottsdale/Downtown area and then you have North Scottsdale a more residential type sector. If your looking for a desert type mountain environment then North Scottsdale is for you, but if you are looking for the infamous nightlife and the center of all activity then the downtown area is where you should be!

Scottsdale is great for the shopper, party person, single guy/gal, art goer, sports person, and hotel lover. It is a beautiful area to walk around in and catch some rays as the guest said below, but it is also a unique place and one where people are very similar. It has never been known for its racial diversity and that is where it earns many of its stereotypes. It is the home of superficiality; blonde hair, VIP royalty treatment, model type bodies, risque environments, but also the home of beautiful peaceful hotels, a fantastic art gallery district, and golfers haven. In every location you take the good and the bad and in reality Scottsdale is not for everyone, but some find comfort in the known and in a place where there is a plethora of events... if it may only be the sun!  In any case life is what you make it and I think vacations are too.

I myself, love the cleanliness of the area and the look of crisp blacktop ☺

*~*Hope that your week is wonderful and if it happens to be one of those maniac Mondays then party at Cream Stereo Lounge! It is the only industry night on Mondays in Old Town! To find out more, http://www.creamstereolounge.com/. If you happen to be off Monday or decide to take an "extra long lunch," then catch one of the last spring training games at Scottsdale Stadium. The game begins at 1:05 and the San Francisco Giants take on the Texas Ranger!

UP AND COMING...*Tempe Music Festival starts this weekend April 3rd at 3 PM. Enjoy a variety of music on the water. Headlining Friday, April 3rd is Kid Rock with Roger Clyne, Peacemakers, Pop Evil, and Cowboy Mouth and Saturday the headliner band is All American Rejects with Three Doors Down! Talk about some impressive bands! The Valley Metro is extending the light-rail hours to 12:30 AM during the festival. To find out more visit, http://www.livenation.com/

*Life is like a box of crayons. Most people are the 8-color boxes, but what you're really looking for are the 64-color boxes with the sharpeners on the back. I have a bit of a problem though in that I can only meet the 8-color boxes. Does anyone else have that problem? I mean there are so many different colors of life, of feeling, of articulation.. so when I meet someone who's an 8-color type.. I'm like, hey girl, magenta! and she's like, oh, you mean purple! and she goes off on her purple thing, and I'm like, no - I want magenta!* ~John Mayer

  I am so happy that Friday is here! This week has been one of those long long weeks, you know the ones where every morning is harder to get up then the day before and the sound of the alarm clock is dreadful?! I know that tonight will have to be comprised of movies and takeout or else I may fall asleep at the bar! Every person I talked to today was thrilled and more than ready for the weekend. I think the weather has everything to do with it and most of the time it is extremely hard to sit inside at work on a beautiful sunny day! At least when summer hits I'll dread the outdoors and be happy to be inside, even if I am working. ☺

**Be inspired this evening at Hotel Indigo. Join their Friday night fever before hitting the Scottsdale nightlife. The Divine Lounge offers $3 domestics and $4 well cocktails.**

There is a little something for everyone tonight...

Party Lover~ Start the weekend off the right way! Agave on the Rocks 2009 is a fundraiser for the Desert Botanical Garden. The party goes from 7 to 11 PM and features the valley's hottest Latin funk bands. Salsa dance, enjoy delicious cuisine, and drink margaritas all night long. $70 for members and $75 for non members. http://dbg.org/

Music Lovers-Catch Metal Elvis at Martini Ranch. This is a tribute band to Elvis. Listen to "The King," tonight live. http://www.metalelvis.com/home.cfm?mpf=frame&

Movie Lovers- Enjoy movies in the park at Blitmore Fashion Park. Watch "The Breakfast Club" tonight at 7:30 PM. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket!

Baseball lover~ Watch a game before spring training is over. There are games Sunday and Monday at 1:05 PM; Sunday San Francisco Giants verse Milwaukee Brewers and Monday San Francisco Giants verse Texas Rangers.  Both games are at the Scottsdale Stadium.

Arts and Craft lovers~ Old Town Farmers Markets from 8:30 AM to 1 PM every Saturday at the Brown and First Avenue parking lot

TUESDAY, March 24th

Everyone wants to feel appreciated and comfortable. We all form our niches and find warmth in routine and the usual everyday activities. I know I do, even when I say I am sick of the norm, I still enjoy the serenity of the known. When we do explore outside our bubbles everyone wants to feel special, liked, loved, welcomed, and invited.  Otherwise, one would never try anything new!  Step outside of your box Friday night April 10th and join the Brazilian community, fans, and admirers for a truly fantastic and memorable evening.  This event will make you feel warm and fuzzy with a staff that goes above and beyond,  

"Employee's Bric the valet/bellman greeter, Loyyd the engineer, and our housekeeper I beleave Gigi, were all excellent and helped make our trip so much more enjoyable. Also Micheal L was very helpful in setting up with our hotel arrangements. Everybody was great." 

*Hotel Indigo presents a new bi-weekly event called "Bossa Nova Lounge," which will celebrate Brazilian culture! This event will be filled with Brazilian music, rotating guest artists, a variety of fashion boutiques, and designers. Come one, come all and honor a beautiful country and culture! The event is hosted by Afro:Baile Records, the founders of DJ Seduce, whom offer the global sound of world beat. This event will launch April 10th at 7:30 PM at Hotel Indigo. Discover the colors of Hotel Indigo, enjoy the dynamic and inspiring atmosphere, and unwind to the grooves of Bossa Nova, Samba, Jazz,and Electronica. Be the first to enjoy a one of a kind event in Arizona!*

❉Featuring...

• Music by DJ Seduce and Som Brasil Trio
  
• Rotating fashion and art by Vocelinda and David Ware
  
• Brazilian culture expert to show why Brazil is the Mecca of beautiful people
  
• Choice drinks include: Caipirinhas (the national cocktail of Brazil), Martinis, and assorted drink specials offered throughout the evening

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*~*Thirsty Thursday*~*

**How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives~Annie Dillard**

Spring cleaning always puts me into deep thought; I find old love letters, notes, and pictures that re-open my eyes to my past. I remember the good moments, my ignorant ones, and the ones i'd rather never think about again, but the amazing part about life is that it allows for change. There is no script and we are all free, well for the most part, to do what we want. We can never foresee the future and even when we think we have everything figured out, we're thrown a curveball!

• Curveball Event...Drop-In Thursdays at Fine's Cellar from 5 PM to 6:30 PM for $5. Every week enjoy a different on-site wine host along with a wine tasting. Guests will enjoy three to four wines and an educational overview. http://www.finescellar.com/
  
• Looking for a place to go tonight?  Axis is giving a free table and bottle to groups of six or more on Thursdays!  Contact Baron at 602-295-6899 for more information

I think all of this combined makes life pretty special and exciting. There is and will always be something new and exciting to embark on, even if we are stuck in our old ways or in a rut. Remember, you can always branch out and find something new. I know that it can be hard to give up the usual, because we get comfortable, but you know what, life is all about the risks we take.

• FOR THE MUSIC GURU or the wannabe music guru~ The famous rap/hip-hop artist Paul Wall is performing at Martini Ranch tonight at 7 PM for $20.00. For more information about this artist visit, http://www.myspace.com/paulwall
  

People may comment when it is "unorthodox" to them or society, but it is our life and that is the best part about them. We can take advice and one should always listen, but it doesn't mean you have to follow it. And I have come to realize that more and more.  Life is more fun and exciting when you take chances and live every minute for what it is worth!

• An "unorthodox" event~ Chihuly: The Nature of Glass at the Desert Botanical Garden presents art, cocktails, music, and food all-in-one! The event is every Thursday through May 14th from 5:30-8 PM. The admission is $25 which includes admission, entertainment, and appetizers. A cash bar is available. So why not enjoy the perfect mix tonight!?!? http://www.dbg.org

*Friday is here and its a day like none other. You could have had the worst week and when Friday comes along were automatically all smiles and cheers. Fridays are great because for most of us its the last day of the work week and time to enjoy some hopeful rest and relaxation! If relaxation isn't on your agenda then going out with friends, taking the children to their activities, and some shopping could also be on your schedule. Whatever it is your doing I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!*

• If going out with friends is the plan for the night then check out Martini Ranch for the evening! Martini Ranch in Old Town Scottsdale brings you the Indie rock band Vayden at 8 PM. The event is very economy friendly at only $5 dollars! This is a Phoenix based band for all ages and you will hear their new single "The One You Left Behind." For more information and clips of music visit, http://www.myspace.com/vayden
  

• If your single and play tennis I have just the activity for you tonight! Instead of hanging out at hopeless happy hours and nightclubs check out La Camarilla Racquet Fitness and Swim Club's unstrung rackets open tennis. This event is for single men and women and its every Friday with sign-ins beginning at 6:30 PM. This event is $8 for non members and $5 for members. Every month they have a social tournament followed by a party at a member's home. For more information visit, http://www.unstrung-racquets.org/about_us.php
  

• Celebrate fine art in Scottsdale daily all month from 10 AM to 6 PM. This is also an economy friendly event, $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and military, and free for age 12 and younger. This is a great place for art lovers where you can visit 100 artist studios in less than a day! This is the 19th annual celebration of fine art. http://www.celebrateart.com/
  

**Everyone is raving about Hotel Indigo...
"Thank you to the fabulous staff at the hotel who made my stay so comfortable and enjoyable. The rooms were clean, modern, and beautiful. I loved the hand hole in the shower door so I didn't have to get cold while turning the shower on. Brilliant! The atmosphere was calm and cool. The food was fresh and delicious. I will highly recommend this hotel to others."

"It was an excellent experience because of the can do attitude of the staff and the decor of the rooms and hotel."

~Hotel Indigo received a CS Score of 97! Rated on arrival, hotel employees, guest rooms/bathrooms, departure, lobby area, business center, and the phitness center! If that doesn't make you want to run and check it out for yourself then I don't know what else would! Maybe their Friday night drinks specials consisting of $3 domestics and $4 well cocktails to start the evening off just right! Hotel Indigo is fabulous and it will make you feel refreshed, inspired, renewed, intrigued, hip, and cool...at least that's what everyone is saying! Enjoy "a decor that will make you smile even if traveling is all you do!"

  Today I was hit with some hard life realities you know outstanding bills, family drama, work scheduling issues... basically the whole nine yards! Anything and everything that could have gone wrong today, on my day off I might add, did! In the back of my mind I should have picked up that extra shift or babysat for the afternoon, but instead I had high expectations for an afternoon off! In hopes of enjoying the beautiful spring weather that we are blessed with in Arizona, I had to sit on the phone with countless people and be put on hold several times!

  Instead of meeting my friends for a spring training game, http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/documents/Downtown/STSched09.pdf, I had to sit inside! The good news for me and everyone else is that spring training games are being held all month and guess what? You can now take the Scottsdale trolley to the Scottsdale Stadium from various Old Town Scottsdale spots. Catch some lunch and a cocktail around Fashion Square Mall and jump on the trolley, which runs every ten minutes, to watch the San Francisco Giants take on various teams. For more information visit http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley/Trolley_Info_for_2009_Spring_Training.asp

  Days like today are frustrating and make me want to curl up in a ball and pretend that everything will just go away, but sadly it doesn't, and therefore I go out and enjoy a drink or two with warm, fun, and familiar faces who force me to forget about all my troubles! After a crappy day off or a long day at work and facing the many frustrations that life may bring, the last thing I want is rude and slow service when I'm trying to enjoy a cocktail or dinner with friends. I am partial to Hotel Indigo because of its fast and completely down to earth service, which can be hard to find in Scottsdale!
"I particularly wanted to thank the Hotels General manager, Mr. Wilson. We had some problems with lost luggage and after overhearing our dilemma, Mr. Wilson dropped everything to help us retrieve our bags (which we did) and in addition, he was so helpful in guiding us to nearby shops so that we could purchase some interim items. It truly made our day that a GM would make his staff and himself available to help us. I’ve never experienced that before and as a result, will come back this Hotel again!"
*To go to a place where even the general manager is willing to drop everything for their customers is absolutely incredible to me and was to this visitor as well! Tonight enjoy the Divine Lounge's happy hour and see for yourself!

*Yes, the economy is hitting so many of us, but there are a variety of free activities to enjoy in Scottsdale!
-Every Thursday night from 7-9 PM enjoy a free art walk through the Scottsdale Art District or walk through the Museum of Contemporary arts from 10 AM to 8 PM
-Friday and Saturday offer free stagecoach rides from 1 to 4 PM at the Brown and Main intersection
-Every Saturday enjoy Old Town Farmer's Market from 8:30 AM to 1 PM
And this was just to name a few! For a complete list, visit http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown.asp

On Friday night some friends of mine called me up and invited me to join them in Old Town Scottsdale. I decided that I needed a change of pace and felt like it was time to break out the high heels and my "promiscuous" dresses once again. A one time regular at clubs like Axis Radius, Dirty Pretty, and Suede, I found myself with the ranks of many others and in a relationship. I quote on quote, "fell off the face of the earth," and in my boredom found myself back in my old stomping grounds. I would once again go out and face the crazy Scottsdale nightlife.

My friends on the other hand are still true-blooded "Scottsdale people," they enjoy the ear-piercing nightclubs, expensive drinks, ritzy environment, silicone tanned bodies, and the crowds of good-looking men and women. They decided on Axis Radius Nightclub where we had our VIP connection from the friends that we knew who worked there. Personally, I can't face a nightclub when I have to wait in line at the door, pay cover, wait in line again to get a drink, and ultimately in the end have nowhere to sit, but on the toilet unless a bottle is purchased. Of course a seat or otherwise known as a table aka VIP consists on paying triple for a bottle of vodka that one could buy for between $20-$40.00 at the grocery. In general your paying for a personal cocktail waitress, one or two small couches, and a table made for 2-4 people. The table usually runs you at least $100 something dollars and that doesn't include the forty-dollar plus tip your suppose to leave for your waitress... who by the end of the night disappears. There was 10 of us, because at this day and age, who can afford to go with less? We squeezed in to our small designated area and began to drink up our bottle. In the end, once the had alcohol had hit us, we had a pretty great time! I mean who doesn't love to be pushed and shoved on the dance floor with a hundred other sweaty people? When the mood is right and when and if you can just let your hair down the Scottsdale nightclubs are the place to be! Especially, when enjoying a vacation. You will experience a night like none other!

Before joining the ranks of my friends my boyfriend and I started the evening off in Hotel Indigo's Divine Lounge. The Divine Lounge is what I would call "my scene." A beautiful setting, a tranquil pool, friendly FRIENDLY service, and an engaging patio area. The minute we walked up to the hotel, before even going inside, we were greeted by an outgoing valet, then by a cordial front-desk man, and later by sociable and upbeat bartenders. We grabbed cocktails and sat outside relaxed around the bonfire. Truth be told, I didn't even want to leave the hotel as I could faintly already hear the nightclub music from the balcony. The atmosphere with it's comfortable lounge type furniture is the perfect place to catch a bite to eat or a cocktail any day of the week! I love it! Not to mention the less than two-minute walk to hotspots like The Crown Room, Pussycat Lounge, Suede, Axis Radius, and MANY MANY more!

*On Tuesdays enjoy two-for-one drink specials on your favorite well drinks or domestic beers in the Divine Lounge*

*I hope that everyone had a wonderful week and an even more enjoyable weekend*

~Scottsdale is a place of warm weather, blue skies, fantastic hotels, and delicious restaurants, but no one can deny the large amount of beautiful people. Catch a part of the infamous nightlife by starting the night off in hotel Indigo's Divine Lounge. Enjoy a stress free night with an accommodating staff,
"The entire experience was great including the parking attendant on Saturday night." Even with the crowds on a Saturday night the valet is ready and willing to make your night as enjoyable as possible! Feel like a celebrity for a night with the hotel's first-class service.

~We all want to be close to the weekend action and Hotel Indigo is the perfect place to stay with its comfortable rooms and perfect location. Customers can't say enough positive comments about their stay...

"Had a great time. It was very close to "all the action"! Will definitely stay again!!"

Everyone will feel like VIP with the personal and efficient service.
"The staff was very accommodating, helpful and pleasant. I look forward to being able to stay there again!"

Special Valley-wide Weekend Activities
-9th Annual Arizona Craft Brewers Build Strong Beer Festival at Mesa Amphitheater on Saturday, February 28th from 2 to 6PM. There will be a variety of food vendors on site, music, and you must be 21 or older for admission. The band 2 Tone Lizard Kings will be headlining at the festival. General admission tickets will be $40 and designated driver tickets will be available for $10. For a list of Brewery's participating and other additional information check out the website at http://www.azbrewguild.com/strongbeer2009.php
-Catch the big birthday bash for Scottsdale's bar AZ88 on Sunday evening. AZ88 in Old Town is turning 21 on Sunday. Enjoy a fashion show of models walking on top the stainless steel counter as part of the show! The party starts at 8 PM and expect to see a variety of well known people and DJs.

*The weather is warming up in Arizona and everyone around the country is traveling to Scottsdale to experience a taste of heavenly temperature, breathtaking scenery, and blue skies*

• The valley is full of guests coming to enjoy Spring training, art and culinary festivals, one of the many golf courses, and the infamous Scottsdale nightlife. The question that always arises is where to stay? The ever so popular place to be is Old Town, also known as, Downtown Scottsdale. Whether your looking to shop, dance, eat, drink, or golf this is the spot!
  

*Hotel Indigo is receiving rants and raves from its guests and is the hotel of choice for many visitors. From the hotels unique and beautiful rooms, to its friendly service it will provide a trip to remember for all.*

"The staff was great, Lloyd the Head Engineer was so very helpful to me and my guest it was unbelievable, John & Matt the bartenders were great, and Luise were all very delightful. My stay at Indigo was one to remember for a lifetime..."

~Located in the heart of trendy Scottsdale in an atmosphere full of excellent service and accommodating staff! What better way to start off the evening or enjoy a happy hour with close friends or business associates in a "calm and cool atmosphere."

~Saturday nights bring a substantial amount of people into the Old Town Scottsdale area and no one wants poor service or unfriendly people serving them on possibly their only night out! Be treated by employees and a staff ready to serve above and beyond. Enjoy $3 domestics and $4 well cocktails at one of the only places providing Friday and Saturday night specials.
"The entire experience was great. Especially Matt at the bar adjacent to the lobby check in and outside fire pit. He was especially polite, and accommodating. Highly recommend his attitude, and attention to detail."

Trying to get through the rest of the week? Try one of these hump day spots...
-One of the most popular nightclubs Pussycat Lounge with poles and even a swing for dancing! The club is known to get people pretty wild inside, but the candlelit atmosphere keeps a romantic vibe! The dance floor is always hopping and Wednesday nights bring two-for-one drinks from 8-10 PM and DJ Tranzit.

-Modest Mouse comes to Tempe and is performing Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 PM at the Marquee Theatre. Check out the release of their new CD and some new material for their indie fans! Only $35.00.

Saturday, February 21st

*A haiku for you*
Saturday is here
Bring on the party dresses
the cocktails and beer

Have you been bored so far this weekend? Get out tonight and attend one of the various valley events.....

~The Divine Lounge in Hotel Indigo brings you Saturday "early bird" drink specials with $3 domestics and $4 well cocktails. Enjoy the warm weather on the beautiful bon fire lit terrace under the Arizona stars. This is the perfect spot to start with its central location in the heart of downtown Scottsdale. 
*Hotel Indigo
A Unique Experience
Found in Every Room*
-Find out for yourself when you reserve one of the rooms today! Lowest rate guarantee http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/in/1/en/advancedsearch?hotelCode=PHXIN&iata=99502222

• Join the Rogue Bar in celebrating their four-year anniversary tonight starting at 8. The party is free before 11 and $3 after 11PM. Featuring DJ William Reed and guest DJ Vito Roccoforte, who is the drummer for The Rapture. http://www.myspace.com/shakeroguebar
  
• Saturdays at Six Lounge and Restaurant are Jet Set Saturdays which brings the hottest talent on the planet. Tonight DJ Shit from Vegas!
  
• Two Clubs one cover at Axis Radius. Tonight video DJ, UV Ultra-lounge, Stripper pole box, outside patio, and Vegas style Go Go Dancers. VJ Swerv will be mixing live videos!
  
• David Alan Grier at Tempe Improv with two shows, one at 8 PM and the second at 10 PM. Seen on comedy central
• The Game will be performing at Celebrity Theater TONIGHT! He is a former member of G-Unit
• David Copperfield will be at ASU Gammage at 6 PM and 9 PM. Join this fantastic magician and enjoy an evening of grand illusions
  

**Hump day is over and we're one day closer to the weekend!**

*Remember that few things in life are really important*

Few of us write great novels; all of us live them.  ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960

~Thirsty Thursday's in Scottsdale~
ENJOY THE NEW SATURDAY!

*Enjoy live acoustic renditions of your favorite songs in the Divine Lounge at Hotel Indigo by the band PHEED. Buy one specialty drink and get the second 50% off or enjoy $5 martinis and $5 house wines. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=308189556

Thursday Events...

• Thursday evening MLB spring training party at W Scottsdale with MLB stars Brian Fuentes, Tim Lincecum, Ryan Garko, Brian Wilson, and more. Text 467-86 SLE MLB and your name to get more details and on the list.
  
• Thursdays are ladies nights at Axis Radius with no cover all night for ladies and $2 red bull vodkas for everyone. Lingerie fashion show along with complimentary champagne and chocolate fountains
  
• Thursdays at Dirty Pretty are always a ton of fun with rotating Dj talent. Great place to meet people and be seen in Old Town Scottsdale
  
• Thursday nights are Skyy Ladies nights at Suede. Enjoy happy hour from 7 to 10 PM with no cover for ladies all night. Drinks are half off in the house!
  
• Mardi Gras Party at Westgate City Center from Thursday, February 19th thru February 24th. After the Coyotes game enjoy Dixieland Jazz entertainment and New-Orleans-style Jambalaya from 9 to 11PM 

-Enjoy the third Thursday of every month concert in Old Town. Edge 103.9 presents "Dear and the Headlights" from 7 PM to 11:30 PM FREE, yes FREE! Event is located between Dos Gringos and Upper Deck on Craftsman Court. This band actually orginated in Tempe and is performing at Warped Tour, Coachella, and SXSW later this year! More 3RD Thursday Block Party info at http://www.3rdthursdaysworld.com/
~Check out the band at http://www.myspace.com/dearandtheheadlights

~Enjoy $1.99 Pacifico Beer until its gone every night at Salty Senorita from 8 PM to close!~

Tuesday, February 17th

*You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life. ~Albert Camus
*The course of life is unpredictable... no one can write his autobiography in advance.  ~Abraham Joshua Heschel

~Join The Divine Lounge in Hotel Indigo for two-for-one Tuesdays on your favorite well drinks and domestics~

Tonight...
-Watch the Suns vs LA Clippers tonight at 7 PM. GO SUNS! To request complimentary Verve Lounge tickets please go to http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/vervelounge_requests.html
-Attend Dirty Pretty for their industry night featuring DJ Roctakon, DJ Fashen, D-JR, and specials guests
-Catch Javier Garcia at the Red Bar located in the Mondrian Scottsdale Hotel from 8 to 10 PM. He will be playing acoustic pop/rock.
-Catch the Estate House happy hour from 4-7 PM in the upstairs lounge which features free food. Half-price cocktails and bottles of wine. This bar has awesome views and a great atmosphere for relaxation.

Upcoming Events...
*Wednesdays in Scottsdale are for western dress through the month of February in observance of the annual Parada del Sol celebration. Please wear boots, jeans, and other western attire on Wednesdays. The annual Parada del Sol Parade and Trail's End celebration in Old Town will begin Saturday, Feb. 21st at 10 a.m. and the Parada del Sol Rodeo at WestWorld is at 1 PM and 7 PM on February 27th and 28th and at 2 PM on March 1st.

*February 22nd join fellow hikers and explore the Sunrise Trail for the Preserve Connections tours. Hikers will witness beautiful views on this 4.5 mile trip. This is for experienced hikers only and check-in begins at 8 AM. Registration is limited www.scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve/tours.asp
*Don't forget to purchase tickets to the home opener game for Spring Training, being held at Scottsdale Stadium on Thursday, February 26th at 1:05 PM http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Stadium

*Hello hump day and goodbye Monday and Tuesday ☺ I hope that everyone is having a great week*

*If you want to be happy, then be happy. If there is one thing that i've learned in my twenty some odd years its that!*

Places for Wednesday night fun...
-Myst brings midweek bliss with Ladies night every Wednesday! $3 drinks for ladies all night and be sure to catch cocktail hour from 10 to 11.
-Scottsdale's newest nightclub brings you Dave Dresden for their giant Wednesday night party
-Catch happy hour at Kona Grill Monday through Friday from 3-7 PM or reverse happy hour from 9-11 PM. Enjoy specials on sushi and various drinks. Great spot to meet friends and meet others, its a very popular place to be!
-Enjoy some wine and a comfortable cozy atmosphere at Kazimierz World Wine Bar in Old town Scottsdale. Sample wine and enjoy live music.

Tonight's Special Events
*Tempe Improv brings you comedian David Spade who is known for his famous work in Saturday Night Live and his hit films "Tommy Boy," "Black Sheep," and "Joe Dirt." Tickets are $45 and the show starts at 8 PM tonight and there is also another show tomorrow at 8 PM. For tickets and any additional information visit their website at http://www.symfonee.com/improv/tempe/home/Index.aspx
*Square dancing for singles and couples in Mesa at Del Sol Reception Hall. The event is hosted by valley singles and may be a great place to meet that last minute Valentine!

~Keep your eye open in Downtown Scottsdale for Maneater Film Production. The production company is filming a new Lifetime movie titled "Maneater." The locations vary and the film is a reverse Cinderella story where a young women is setting out to wed a rich man, but ends up falling in love with a man of moderate means. Hopefully you will catch the crew at one of their filming spots!~

*Friday is here! Time to relax and enjoy the weekend!*

~Even if happiness forgets you a little bit, never completely forget about it ~ Jacques Prevert
~Life is wonderful, make sure to realize that sooner than later~

*Join Hotel Indigo for Friday Night Fever in the Divine Lounge. Scottsdale nightlife is notorious for it's fun, so start the night off at one of the only places with Friday night specials. $3 Domestics and $4 well cocktails!*
~Grab a room tonight to avoid drinking and driving and fully enjoy your evening!

Scottsdale Friday Night Parties...
-Reverse happy hour at Kona Grill from 10 PM till midnight
-Drift all-day happy hour with $4 well drinks, $4 Jager Bombs, $4 vodka red bulls, and $9 draft beer pitchers
-House 7430 at Myst with guest DJS spinning techno and dance music, various drink specials are offered
-Crown Room Fridays are the place to be with premium bottle service and DJs who are spinning the best in music

Special Valley Events
~Catch the Suns vs Golden State Warriors tonight at 8:30 PM....to request complimentary tickets in the Verve Lounge go to http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/vervelounge_requests.html
~Tempe Improv is kicking off their 20th Anniversary Year and is featuring Kevin Pollak tonight through Sunday, David Spade February 11th and 12th, and King of Queens Patton Oswalt Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th http://www.symfonee.com/improv/tempe/reservations/Step1.aspx

*Thirsty Thursdays in Scottsdale*

Hotel Indigo's Divine Lounge is the place to be on Thursday evenings! Join the band PHEED and your fellow Scottsdale party goers and listen to the band play acoustical renditions of your favorite songs. This is a great spot to meet a variety of people and be seen. During the performance enjoy $5 martinis and $5 house wines.
Even better...? Get a room at Hotel Indigo, catch PHEED's live performance, and party the night away in Old Town. Hotel Indigo is within walking distance to all of the hottest bars and nightclubs in Old Town Scottsdale.
*The band PHEED features the former drummer of Gin Blossoms and does a wonderful job during their acoustic jam. To find out more about the band check out there MySpace page

Thursday Night Parties in Scottsdale to attend after the performance...
-Axis Radius's Valentine's Day Lingerie Ball with $2 Red Bull Vodkas, fashion show, complimentary champagne, and chocolate fountain... party starts at 9
-Thursdays t Dirty Pretty Rock bar features rotating DJ Talent and special events
-Six Lounge's Mint Thursday with DJ Masta Monk

I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Monday

**Tuesday**

Today I bought two pictures that both had beautiful quotes and I love a good quote…
“Dance like no one is watching; love like you’ve never been hurt”
“Laughter is the music of the heart”

Tuesday Bars and Clubs
*Two for One Tuesdays on well drinks and domestics in Hotel Indigo's Divine Lounge
*Industry night at Dirty Pretty
*Acme Bar and Grill happy hour from 3pm to 7pm, $100 bottle service all night, and $3 Bud Lights till midnight
*Six Lounge and Restaurant Societe Tuesdays with $4 vodka and $2 Jager shots
*Happy hour at Teakwoods Tavern and Grill with food and drink happy hour deals
*Salty Senorita brings Tijuana Tuesdays with $1 tacos and $5 beer buckets from 3 PM to close

Dance the Night Away…
-Salsa classes and dancing at Club Rain
-Swing Night at Earl’s Restaurant

Activities
-Disney’s the Lion King at ASU Gammage through February 8th
-Poker night at the Bunkhouse Saloon
-Acoustic Open-Mike Night at Grand Ave. Tavern
-Katy Perry at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe at 6:30 PM
-Romeo & Juliet Feb 12th through Feb 15th at Symphony Hall
-The Wrigley Mansion’s Sweet Thursdays with happy hour prices from 7-11 PM, DJ and Sweets

Ideas for Valentine’s Day
-Air Tours with helicopters from the Grand Canyon to Sedona
http://www.maverickhelicopter.com/
http://www.papillon.com/
http://www.skytreks.com/
http://www.westwindairservice.com/

Jeep Tours in the Desert
http://azclassicjeeptours.com/
http://www.arizonacowboysjeeptours.com/

Hot Air Ballooning
http://www.hotairexpeditions.com/

Ballet Arizona’s Romeo and Juliet February 12th through February 15th
http://balletaz.org/